Historical encyclopedia of Illinois and history of Hancock County, Volume II, Part 123

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913. cn; Currey, J. Seymour (Josiah Seymour), 1844-1928. 4n; Scofield, Charles J. (Charles Josiah), 1853- 4n
Publication date: 1921
Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1174

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MAJOR, George William, who is one of the enterprising business men of Hancock County, now is directing his efforts toward successfully conducting an elevator at West Point, but was formerly numbered among the progressive agri- culturalists of the county. He was born in St. Albans Township, February 17, 1871, a son of James and Mary (Copeland) Major.

Growing up in St. Albans Township, Mr. Major attended the Fair View district school and worked on the farm with his father until his marriage, which occurred May 11, 1897, when he was united with Rebecca Hull, born in Ireland, a daughter of John and Mary (John- son) Hull. For the first two years after his marriage, Mr. Major lived on his father's farm in St. Albans Township, then spent four years in farming in Bear Creek Township, then moved to Chili Township, and bought the farm owned by William Finley, which contained 167 acres. There he lived and carried on general farming and stockraising until March 1, 1917, when he bought his present grain elevator and feed busi- ness at West Point, and has been conducting it ever since. He also handles coal, and is very

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prosperous. The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Major, Paul Stewart, died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Major belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Republican. His fraternal affiliations are with the Masons and Odd Fellows of West Point. Thoroughly com- petent, he is handling the problems of his busi- ness effectively and profitably, and enjoys the confidence of his neighborhood.

MAJOR, James, an honored veteran of the Civil War, and one of the retired farmers of West Point was formerly actively engaged in agricul- tural matters in Hancock County, and has always been one of the substantial men of the county. He was born in County Down, Ireland, in September, 1843, a son of John and Sarah (Black) Major, who, in 1853, came to Wayne County, Ohio, where both died.

James Major enlisted for service during the Civil War, on September 1, 1861, in Company C, Sixteenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was assigned to Camp Wooster, from whence he was sent to Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Virginia, Texas and Louisiana. Somerset, Ky., was his first engagement. He was in the siege of Vicks- burg, where he was wounded in the leg by a piece of shell, and was in the hospital for three weeks, and he was also in several battles against General Morgan, and was in the Red River campaign. He received his discharge in November, 1864, when he returned to Ohio. For a year afterward he remained with his father engaged in farming, and then came to Hancock County, buying eighty acres of land in St. Albans Township, which he thoroughly improved, and kept on adding to his farm until at one time he owned over 1,000 acres of land giving all to his children but 420 acres, all under cultiva- tion except 160 acres in timber and pasture. Until 1912 he was engaged in farming this farm, but then rented the land and moved to West Point, where he is living in retirement.

On April 19, 1866, Mr. Major was married to Mary R. Copeland, and their children were as follows: Cordelia Jane, who married James An- derson, died and left five children; Sarah Cath- erine, who is Mrs. Frank Krauth of Bear Creek Township; Mary Eleanor, who is Mrs. Dean S. Frey of Bear Creek Twonship; and George W., who resides at West Point, Ill. Mrs. Major died in 1875. In 1883 Mr. Major was married, second, to Julia Burkholder, and their children were as follows: Henry, who lives at Motley, Minn .; Edith, who is Mrs. Augustus J. Bersin, of Bal- timore, Md. ; and Evalee, who married Harry W. Tharp. She died in 1915. On July 19, 1915, Mr. Major was married, third, to Laura (Young) Clute, born at Agency City, Iowa, February 19, 1853, she being the widow of John W. Clute. There are no children by this marriage. Mrs. Tharp left three children, namely : Lola Leona, born August 25, 1909, who, since her mother's death, has lived with her grandfather; William Henry ; and Warren E. Mr. Major is a Repub- lican and has held the office of school director. He belongs to Cory Post No. 616, G. A. R. Mrs. Major is a Methodist. She belongs to the

ladies of the G. A. R., the Rebekahs and the Happy Circle.

MANIFOLD, Arthur Ray, proprietor of Wal- nut Vale Stock Farm, is one of the heavy landowners of La Harpe Township, and is extensively engaged in stockraising. He was born in La Harpe Township, August 1, 1883, a son of John and Elizabeth Loretta (Chapin) Manifold natives of Tennessee and Ohio, re- spectively. The paternal grandparents, George and Mary (Persley) Manifold, came to the farm now owned by their grandson, Arthur R. Manifold, in 1836. The parents, after their marriage, located on this home place, to which the father added land, finally owning 5541/2 acres in La Harpe Township. He improved all the land and engaged in farming until his death which occurred February 16, 1901. The mother died November 10, 1900. Arthur R. Manifold is the only child of his parents, but his father had a son, William Edison Manifold, by a previous marriage.

Until 1907 Arthur R. Manifold remained on the liomestead, but in that year moved to La Harpe and was in a dry goods business there from 190S until 1917, when he sold and returned to his farm. He owns 5541/2 acres of very valu- able land, of which he farms that part of it suitable for farming, devoting much of it to raising horses, cattle and Poland-China hogs. The Walnut Dale Stock Farm is known all over the country.

On October 19, 1904, Mr. Manifold was mar- ried to Alice May Smith, born at Raritan, Ill., a daughter of Albert and Ella (Harris) Smith, he born at Fort Madison, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Manifold became the parents of two children. namely : Eleanor Lois; and Helen Elizabeth. Mrs. Manifold died July 11, 1913. On February 27, 1915, Mr. Manifold was married (second) to Helen G. Harris, born in Terre Haute, Ill .. a daughter of Frank and Hattie (Harder) Har- ris. Mr. and Mrs. Manifold have one daughter, Kathryn Jane. In politics Mr. Manifold is a Republican. He is a Mason and belongs to the Blue Lodge and Chapter of La Harpe, Carthage Commandery, Quincy Consistory, has reached the thirty-second degree, and belongs to the Peoria Mystic Shrine. He has filled all the offices in the Blue Lodge, serving three terms as worshipful master. He is a man who stands exceedingly well in his community, and his large farm properties are valuable assets to his locality.

MANIFOLD, John, who was numbered with Hancock's best citizens, for many years resided on his beautiful, highly improved farm, situated on section 19 La Harpe Township. He was born in Tennessee, April S, 1829, and died on his homestead in Hancock County, February 16, 1901. His father, George Manifold, was a na- tive of Pennsylvania. He was a builder of flat boats and bridges. In 1836 George Manifold brought his family to Hancock County, Ill., and here John Manifold spent the rest of his life. The country was undeveloped at that time and

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the youth had but few educational or social advantages, but in the passage of years changed conditions brought many unlooked for oppor- tunities and remedied many early disadvantages. He grew up on his father's farm and devoted himself to agricultural pursuits throughout his active years, prospering greatly through indus- try and the exercise of good judgment.

Mr. Manifold was twice married, first on December 14, 1854, to Miss Eliza A. Miller. who died February 3, 1SS1, leaving one son, W. E. Manifold. His second marriage took place March 12, 1882, when he was united with Mrs. Elizabeth Loretta Foley, who was born in Gallia County, Ohio, November 25, 1843. She is a daughter of Robert P. and Elizabeth Chapin, who moved to McDonough County, Ill., in 1855, and to Hancock County in 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Manifold had one son, Arthur Ray Manifold. The Manifold farm in La Harpe Township is one of the most valuable in the county, because of its handsome, substantial buildings, its well tilled fields and methodically conducted indus- tries.

From the time he cast his first presidential vote for Franklin Pierce. in 1852, Mr. Manifold remained an adherent of the Democratic party. Very often during his life of marked usefulness and public spirit, he was urged to accept local offices of responsibility, but these tenders of public confidence he declined to accept for him- . self, but was ever loyal to his political friends. For many years he was active and prominent in the Masonic fraternity, and for nineteen years was treasurer of La Harpe Lodge, No. 195, A. F. & A. M. Mr. Manifold's life was one of quiet, helpful endeavor; he was honest in all business transactions, thorough and practical in his agricultural undertakings, encouraging to those less favorably situated in life than him- self but made no pretensions to superiority. Hence his friends were many as his acquaint- ance was wide.

MANIFOLD, William Edison, one of the repre- sentative retired farmers of La Harpe, still owns, and formerly operated a fine farm in Canada. He was born in this township, Febru- ary 6, 1856, a son of John and Eliza (Miller) Manifold, natives of Tennessee and Morgan County, Ill., and grandson of William and Mary (Persley) Manifold, natives of Tennesee. The grandfather built a boat on which he came to Warsaw, Ill., by way of the Tennessee, Ohio and Mississippi rivers. When he found a location to suit him, he bought a tract of land in the edge of the timber, two miles west of La Harpe, but he died one year after his arrival, in 1836. Some of the family were left in Tennessee, and they came to the new home overland. Tlie maternal grandfather was an early settler of Hancock County, but lie, too, dicd soon after his arrival, and his widow was married (sec- ond) to Samucl Wilson, and they lived in Dur- ham Township. After their marriage, the par- ents of Mr. Manifold settled on the old Manitold farm, where both died, the mother in February, 1881, and the father in February, 1901. John

Manifold was married (second) to Loretta Foley, who died in 1901. William E. Manifold was the only child by his father's first marriage. By his second there was another son, Arthur Ray, who is on the homestead.

When he was six years old, William E. Man- ifold went to live with his grandmother Man- ifold and remained with her until 1862. He attended the district schools and Abington Col- lege. About 1873 he began farming for himself on a part of his father's farm, which comprised 800 acres, and in time he became possessed of 160 acres, which he increased to 240 acres. This he farmed until 18SS, when he moved to La Harpe and founded the Bank of La Harpe, and spent nine years there. Closing the bank, he went shortly thercatter to his farm, which comprised 100 acres, having sold his other land, but in the spring of 1911 sold this land also and moved to Gibbs Sask, Canada, buying a section of unimproved prairie land, where he built a house, barns and made other improve- ments, including the fencing of nearly all liis land. He now has it all under cultivation with the exception of fifteen acres. After raising seven crops of wheat, he rented his farm, and returned to La Harpe, where he has since lived retired, but in 1918 he bought another half sec- tion adjoining his full section in Canada.

On October 22, 1874, Mr. Manifold was mar- ried to Ellen Ray, born at La Harpe, a daughter of one of the early settlers of La Harpe and a pionecr merchant. She died in February, 1889, leaving no children. In August, 1890, Mr. Man- ifold was married (second) to Luella Frank, also born at La Harpe, a daughter of Job and Jane (Hamilton) Frank. There are no chil- dren. Mr. Manifold is a Methodist, and his wife a Baptist. He is a Democrat, and served for several terms as supervisor and board commis- sioner of La Harpe Township. He belongs to La Harpe Lodge No. 195, A. F. & A. M .; La Harpe Chapter No. 134, R. A. M .; Ingleso Commandery No. 75, K. T .; Quincy Consistory ; and Mohamed Temple, Mystic Shrine of Peoria. Through his experience in farming, both in Han- cock County and Canada, Mr. Manifold has gained an intimate knowledge on agricultural matters, especially wheat growing, and is recog- nized as an authority upon these subjects.

MANNING, William J., one of the substantial business men of Burnside, is engaged in the auto-livery line. He was born in Pilot Grove Township, February 27, 1877, a son of George and Mary (Roush) Manning, natives of Indiana and Ohio, respectively, and grandson of James and Caroline (Furrow) Manning, natives of Indiana and very early settlers of Pilot Grove Township; and Jonas and Rebecca (Ewing) Roush, natives of Ohio, and also pioncers of Pilot Grove Township. George Manning died in February, 1912, and his wife died in March, 1891. William J. Manning was their only child. He still owns their highly improved homestead of fifty acres on which he lived until his mar- riage.

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was married to Freida Weinreich, born in Mc- Lean County, Ill., a daughter of William and Lena (Brakensick) Weinreich, natives of Ohio, and the vicinity of Quincy, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Manning have two children: Mary, who was born August 1, 1910; and Helen, who was born April 25, 1912.

After attending the Liberty district school, Mr. Manning was engaged in railroad construc- tion work for the T. P. & W. R. Railroad, and during the last six months of his six year period with them, he was foreman. After his marriage, Mr. Manning moved to Burnside, where he bought a residence. For a time he was owner of the Farmers Telephone system, but in 1915 he sold to the Mississippi Valley Telephone Com- pany, and since then has been conducting his present auto-livery business. Mrs. Manning be- longs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Manning attends the services with her. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, the Knights and Ladies of Security, of which he has been clerk since 1911, the Royal Neighbors, and holds insurance policies in the Tri-State Mutual and Clover Leaf Accident Insurance companies. His wife belongs to the Royal Neighbors and Knights and Ladies of Security, and has an insurance policy in the Tri-State Mutual Insurance Company.

MARKEY, James, one of the highly respected residents of Carthage, is now living retired, but formerly he was one of the successful agricul- turalists of Hancock County, and still owns farm property. He was born in Prairie Town- ship, March 4, 1862, a son of Hugh and Ann (Farren) Markey, natives of Ireland and Penn- sylvania, respectively. In his boyhood, Hugh Markey came to the United States, and went to Quincy, Ill., where he was employed as a laborer. He was married in that city, and in 1858 came to Hancock County and bought raw land in Prairie Township. For his first eighty acres. he paid $5 per acre, but subsequent pur- chases cost him more, and when he died he had 500 acres, all improved. He lived until he was eighty-two years old, dying in 1910, his wife hav- ing passed away in 1909, when seventy-two years old. Their children were as follows: James; Hugh, who is deceased; Mary, who is Mrs. Bartle McNally, of Prairie Township; John, who lives at Rhodes, Iowa; Alice, who is deceased ; Anna, who lives at Carthage; Philip, who lives at Loda, Ill .; Rose, who lives at Moline, Ill .; and Kate and Andrew, who are deceased.

James Markey lived with his parents until they passed away and he then took over 182 acres of the homestead, on which he raised Here- ford cattle and Poland-China hogs, and carried on general farming until 1910, when he retired and moved to Carthage, where he has since lived retired.

In October, 1910, Mr. Markey was married to Mary McDonald, born at Lexington, Ky., a daughter of Patrick and Mary (Kelly) Mc- Donald, natives of Cork and County Limerick, Ireland, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Markey have no children. They are members of the

Roman Catholic Church. In politics he is Republican and served as road overseer. For some years he has been a member of Lodge No. 583, K. of C. at Quincy, Ill. An earnest, stead- fast man, he has done what he believed to be his full duty, and his prosperity is certainly deserved.

MARKEY, Thomas Francis, whose death oc- curred March 26, 1919, was at one time one of the leading farmers of Pilot Grove Township. He was born in County Meade, Ireland, in March, 1846, a son of James and Margaret (Halligan) Markey, who located in New Jersey in 1852, and there spent the remainder of their lives.

In 1857 Thomas Francis Markey came to Illi- nois, and for a year was employed as a grdener at Cairo, but then returned to New Jersey and for the subsequent eight years was engaged in gardening in the state. He then came to Han- cock County, and for ten years was engaged in farming in Dallas Township, coming then to Pilot Grove Township, where he rented the S. D. Stoner farm, and remained on it for ten years. At the expiration of that period he bought eighty acres of land that he owned at the time of his death. The first house on it was burned, and he replaced it with a new one. To his original purchase, he later added 160 acres, and he continued to operate it until 1916, when ill health forced him to retire, and he rented the property to his son.

In 1877 Mr. Markey was married to Eliza- beth McGrath, who was born in Tipperary, Ireland, a daughter of Daniel and Nora Mc- Grath, who after living in New Jersey for a time, following their immigration to the United States, came to Hancock County. Mr. and Mrs. Markey became the parents of the following children : Mathew, who lives in Durham Town- ship; Nora, who is deceased; Daniel, who is deceased ; Thomas, who lives in Pilot Grove Township ; Mary, who is Mrs. Leslie Wolf, lived. with her father; William, who also lived with his father; John, who lives in Pilot Grove Township; Walter, who is deceased ; and Leo, who lives in Pilot Grove Township. Mrs. Mar- key died in 1904, having been a devoted wife and mother. The family are all members of the Catholic Church. In politics Mr. Markey was a Democrat, and he served for six years as a school director. He was one of the highly respected men of his locality, and his advice was often sought on agricultural matters, for he was recognized as an authority along such lines.

MARKS, Hanson Isaiah, manager of the Farm- ers Elevator Company at Adrian, is one of the experienced men in his line, and a decided addi- tion to any community to which his business calls him. He was born in Lewis County, Mo., in September, 1874, a son of James Milton and Jennie (Bash) Marks, natives of Virginia. The grandparents, John. Neal Marks and James Bash, were both born in Virginia, and at an early day left Virginia with their families and

Georgenia Halton

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moved to Missouri, where they died. James . 15, 1911; and Marshall, who was born May 1, Milton Marks and his wife were married in Missouri, where they spent their lives, she dying in 1SS4, and he in 1916.

Hanson Isaiah Marks attended the district schools, and grew up on a farm, remaining at home until he was twenty years old, when he began farming for himself in Lewis County, Mo. for some years. In 190S he went to Canton, Mo., and was employed in an elevator there, and then in January, 1914, he came to Adrian to become manager for the Farmers' Elevator Com- pany at this place, which responsible position he has since held.

On December 25, 1902, Mr. Marks was mar- ried to Bessie A. Boudreau, born in Lewis Coun- ty, Mo., a daughter of Celestine and Annie (Car- roll) Boudreau, natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Marks have two children, namely: Carl and Maurice. In politics Mr. Marks is a Democrat. He is an alert, enterprising man, and stands well in public esteem.

MARSH, John W., p. 1378.

MARSHALL, Charles B., one of the leading business men of Hamilton, is secretary of the Hamilton Lumber Company, and an extensive dealer in livestock. He was born in Wythe Township, November 4, 1864, and has spent all his life in or near Hamilton. His father, Joseph W. Marshall, was born January 20, 1825, and he died March 12, 1904. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Lydia M. Ferguson, was born December 12, 1831, and died December 15, 1897. They were natives of Ohio, who came at an early day to Hancock County and located in Wythe Township. Their children were as follows : Charles B .; Rice R., who lives at Hamilton; George A., who lives at Elvaston, Ill .; William and Samuel, who are deceased ; Belle, who lives at Elvaston; Lucy, who is the wife of Frank Urton, lives at Elvaston, being a farmer and connected with the store of Wil- son Campbell of Elvaston; and Jane, who is deceased.

Charles B. Marshall attended the local schools, Carthage College and a college at Fair- field, Iowa. He remained at home, working on the homestead until his parents moved to Elvas- ton, when he continued to manage the farm, later buying it. It comprised 160 acres, and when he sold it in 1908, he received $$5 per acre, but it would now be worth three times that amount. He has been in the stock busi- ness at Hamilton for a number of years, and buys and sells stock. Mr. Marshall is a stock- holder, as well as secretary of the Hamilton Lumber Company, and owns a farm of 160 acres in Wilcox Township, which he rents.

On March 16, 1893, he was married to Miss Alice Kiser, a daughter of Wilson and Mary (Johnson) Kiser. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall have no children of their own, but they have reared and educated Lloyd and Earl Blake, who were nephews. Lloyd Blake was married in 1910 to Blanche Pence, and they have two children, - namely : Clara Louise, who was born February

1916. Earl was married in 1916 to Isis Campitt, and they live in Fountain Green Township and have one child, Catherine. These two young men have given ample return to their adopted parents for the care and affection lavished upon them, and are as dear as though born to Mr. and Mrs. Marshall. Mrs. Marshall has two broth- ers and three sisters, namely: Wilson, who lives at Bowers Mills, Mo .; John, who lives on the homestead in Wythe Township; Tillie, who is Mrs. Charles Ames, a widow of Oklahoma ; Ella, who is Mrs. Benjamin Telger, of Osceola, Iowa ; and Mollie, who is Mrs. F. H. Elder, of Hamilton.

Mr. Marshall is a Democrat, and served as supervisor of Wythe Township; was assessor for two terms of Montebello Township, and is now one of the commissioners of Hamilton. His home is one of the most attractive in Ham- ilton, and was built at a time when it was surrounded by a cornfield, but is now in one of the most desirable residence portions of the city. Few men are better known in this part of the county than Mr. Marshall, and certainly none are held in higher respect.

MARTIN, Charles R., now engaged in handling live stock at Carthage, was formerly an exten- sive farmer of Hancock County. He was born in McDonough County, Ill., December 6, 1858, son of Presley and Nancy (Wright) Martin, natives of McDonough and Hancock counties respectively. The grandfathers, Charles Mar- tin, a native of Tennessee, settled in McDon- ough County, and Basil Wright, came to Han- cock County at an early day.

The parents of Charles R. Martin located in McDonough County and in 1862 he enlisted from there for service in the Civil War, in Company A, One Hundred and Eighteenth Illi- mois Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged as a corporal. He died from disability incurred through sickness. His widow lived in Mc- Donough County until her death, but in the meanwhile was married (second) to Jonathan De Haven. By her first marriage she had chil- dren : Diana, who is Mrs. Charles H. Sawyer, of Clinton, Mo .; and Charles R. By her sec ond marriage she became the mother of the following children : T. W., who lives at Hough- ton, Mich. ; Bell M., who is deceased ; and Min- tie, who lives with her father in McDonough County.

Charles R. Martin attended the public schools, both grammar and high, and lived with his mother until he attained his majority, when he commenced farming in Carthage Township, renting land for twenty-five years. He then moved to Carthage, built a beautiful residence, and has since lived there, being engaged in han- dling live stock.

On December 21, 1886, Mr. Martin was united in marriage with Alice Ferris, born in Fountain Green Township, in November. 1862, a daughter of Dr. Leonard F. and Helen M. (Gilchrist) Ferris, natives of Howard. Steu- ben County, N. Y., and Saxon River, Vt., re-

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spectively. Mrs. Martin attended Carthage College, and is a very well educated lady. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin are two sons : Leonard Ferris, who was born January 4, 1889, is an attorney of Chicago; Edward S., who was born September 8, 1892, is an attor- ney at Carthage. The former was married to Ruth Sargeant, August 4, 1917. and they have one son, Ferris Sargeant. Edward S. Martin was married to Ada Zimmerman. These sons attended the common and high schools, and the elder was graduated from Carthage College, and the younger from Lake Forest College, and then they took a three years' course in the law department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Mr. Martin is a Republican. He belongs to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Com- mandery of Masonry, and the Modern Wood- men of America, and he and his wife are mem- bers of the Eastern Star. Both are Presby- terians, and Mrs. Martin is active in the church societies. She is a charter member of the local branch of the D. A. R., and she and her hus- band are very active socially.

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois and history of Hancock County, Volume II, Part 123

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913. cn; Currey, J. Seymour (Josiah Seymour), 1844-1928. 4n; Scofield, Charles J. (Charles Josiah), 1853- 4n Publication date: 1921 Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1174

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913. cn; Currey, J. Seymour (Josiah Seymour), 1844-1928. 4n; Scofield, Charles J. (Charles Josiah), 1853- 4n
Publication date: 1921
Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1174