Historical encyclopedia of Illinois and history of Winnebago County, Volume II, Part 74

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn; Rogers, Thomas H; Moffet, Hugh R; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913. cn
Publication date: 1903
Publisher: Chicago : Muncell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 972

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BUTLER, William H. Winnebago County has been fortunate among other things, in having had as a rule, reliable and responsible men in its public offices, ever since its organization, and to this fact is due in large measure the high standing it enjoys among its sister counties. One of the men who lived up to the standard set by his predecessors was the late William H. Butler, of Rockford. Mr. Butler was born at Pecatonica, Ill., October 13, 1867, a son of Thomas M. and Adelaide ( Prouty) Butler, who came liere with their parents from Vermont, as pioneers of Winnebago County.

Until he married, William H. Butler resided at home. He had been given excellent educational opportunities, as he not only attended the gram- mar and high schools of Rockford, but also the Rockford Business College. In politics he was a Republican. In 1890 Mr. Butler was made deputy circuit clerk and held that office for a number of years, leaving to become manager of the abstract and real estate business of Hol- land, Ferguson & Company, of Rockford, and was discharging the duties of that responsible position at the time of his death November 28, 1893.

On April 9, 1890, Mr. Butler was united in marriage with Mary Buker, born at Monroe, Wis., in July, 1869, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Butiger) Buker, both natives of Switzer- land who came with their parents to the United States, and were married in New York state. Mr. Buker was a farmer, and about 1875 he inoved to Illinois where he continued to be interested in agricultural matters until his death in 1897, survived by his widow until May, 1912. Mrs. Butler was educated in the public schools of the country district in which she was reared. She and her husband had one son, Norman H., who is of the United States navy. Since the death of Mr. Butler, Mrs. Butler has resided at No. 3015 West State street, Rockford.

BUTTERWORTH, Thomas, page 709.

CABLE, Amos F., now deceased, was for many years one of the leading agriculturalists of Winnebago County. He was born at Sherman, Conn., in 1837, on the farm of his parents, Ezra and Pauline (Fenn) Cable, both of whom were born in Connecticut, where they were educated and married. After the birth of their son Amos F., they went to Ohio and stopped in that state for a short period. Leaving Ohio they drove overland, with oxen, to Rockford, but after a short stay in the city, found land in the county to suit them and bought near Pecatonica, Ill., improved their property and lived upon it un- til death claimed them.

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Amos F. Cable was brought up on a farm and given such educational advantages as were of- fered by the commou schools in his day. His life work was farming, and as his efforts were directed by good judgment he prospered. In 1861 he suffered from an accident through his teamu of horses becoming uumanageable, and re- ceived injuries from which he never recovered, dying shortly thereafter.

In 1860 Mr. Cable was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Marsh, a daughter of Horace and Fanny (Sherman) Marsh, both of whom were born in New Milford, Conn. Horace Marsh was born in 1795. In 1856 he came west and, locating in Rockford, bought the residence now occupied by Mrs. Cable. He returned to New York for his family and brought them to Rockford, and here he engaged in manufactur- ing furniture. He died in 1877, aged eighty- two years. Mrs. Marsh survived and died in 1895, aged ninety-two years. Horace Marsh and wife had the following children: Sarah, who died in Connecticut; Charles, who died at Rockford in 1896; Henry, now deceased, who resided at Daubury, Conn .; J. B., who died at Rockford, in 1911; George L., who died in 1911, was a resident of Rockford ; Harriet Marsh, who was also a resident of Rockford, died in 1911; and Mrs. Cable.

After the death of her husband, Mrs. Cable returned to Rockford to her parents, and has continued to reside on East State street, being one of the highly esteemed ladies of this city. She is a member of the First Congregational Church and is always among the first to help those in need or in trouble. Her father was one of the pioneers of this county.

CAMPFIELD, George K., who, during later life, was one of the honored residents of Rockford, prior to locating iu that city, attained con- siderable prominence as au agriculturist. He was born in New Milford Township, this couuty, a son of Williamu O. and Henrietta S. Campfield. He was reared in New Milford Township where he attended the public schools, and resided on the farm with his parents until his marriage in 1873. He then moved to Fayette County, Iowa, where he bought a farm and conducted it for six years, then sold it and bought another farm in New Milford Township, this county, near the homestead of his father. After conducting it for nine years he sold and moved to Rock- ford, which continued to be his home until his death in 1909,

On December 24, 1873, Mr. Carupfield was married to Mary I. Rowley, born at Riga, Monroe County, N. Y., a daughter of Aaron and Mary (Stuart) Rowley, natives of Cayuga County, and Hudson River, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Campfield had the following children: Hen- rietta, who married Grant Hoyt, of Davenport, Iowa, has two children, Henrietta and Harry G .; Mabel P., Clifford and Harry, all of whom reside with their mother; Neva S., who married Raymond Reed, of Rockford, has one son, Bur- nett; and Hazel K., who lives with her inother.

Mrs. Campbell was a housekeeper for some years and also worked in Burson's Kuitting Works for several years. She attended the pub- lic schools of Brooklyn, N. Y., and is a very efficient woman. For some time she has been a member of the order of the Court of Honor. The family is well aud favorably known in Winnebago County.

CARLSON, Axel, whose grocery at No. 1102 Seventh street, Rockford, is one of the best of its kind on this thoroughfare, is one of the typical Swedish-Americans of this city, and is held in the highest esteem by all who know him. He was born at Westergotland, Sweden, June 18, 1865, a son of Carl and Auna (Svenson) Andersou. Carl Anderson was born in Wester- gotland, as was his wife, and they were there married and lived until 1891, when they came to the United States, locating at Rockford, where Mr. Anderson was employed by the Rockford Desk Comupany for a uumber of years. Later he took charge of the teaming for the Rockford Frame & Fixture Company, and while eugaged in the discharge of his duties, was accidentally run over by an Illinois Central railroad train. He was a Republican. His religious connec- tions were with the Zion Lutheran Church, and he lived up to his faith in his everyday life.

Axel Carlson was reared in Sweden, and there educated, remaining in his native land until twenty years of age. In 1886 he came to the United States, and located at Rockford. Al- though a young man when he left Sweden, he had held the important office of deputy sheriff there and was regarded as very reliable. He easily fouud employment as a bricklayer upon coming to Rockford, and so continued for six years. He then went with the Phoenix Furni- ture Company, but when its plant burned in 1891, he formed a partnership with William Anderson and Oscar Carson and established a grocery business on Fourteenth avenue. After two years, Mr. Carlson spent a year with the late C. Dahlgren, and in 1893 was made man- ager of the Star Grocery Compauy, with which he continued for nine years. At the expiration of this period he went into business for himself at Fifth avenue and Seventh street, and con- ducted his store there for eight years, and then moved to his present location, having here a double store building, of which he occupies one store and rents out the other. His trade is a heavy one and his customers have implicit con- fidence in him. In politics he is a Republican. He belongs to Zion Lutheran Church, and is one of its trustees.

In 1915 Mr. Carlson was married to Miss Selrua Anderson, a daughter of Johannas and Catherine Anderson of Wasco, Ill., farming peo- ple, and promiueut in their locality.

CARLSON, Charles, foreman of the art glass department of the National Mirror Works, of Rockford, with residence at No. 1616 Fourteenth avenue, is a man who has been placed in his present position because of his expertness and

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efficiency. He was born in Sweden and was brought by his parents to the United States in 1890. After completing his school attendance, he began working for various manufacturers of Rockford, and among them was the Rockford Glass Bending Works with which concern he remained for five years, leaving to come with the National Mirror Company. With the excep- tion of a period spent at Dubuque, Iowa, and St. Louis, Mo., Mr. Carlson has continued with this coneern ever since, or for about ten years. He is justly regarded as a very capable and valuable man.

Mr. Carlson was married to Lina Meyer, and they have two children, namely : Myrtle, who was born November 15, 1910; and Roy, who was born May 10, 1912. Mr. Carlson is very popular among his associates who recognize his worth as a man and as a citizen.

CARLSON, Charles H., foreman and designer for the Rockford Art Glass Works of Rockford, with residence at No. 907 South Third street, is one of the men whose artistic talent is being -put to practical use. He was born at Rockford, January 3, 1886, and here educated. His first business experience was gained as a machine helper with the Forest City Furniture Company, and with several intervals was with this con- cern for three years. He then was employed by various plants until 1903, when he entered the employ of the Lindorff Art Glass Company, and there developed his artistic tendencies, becom- ing their designer in 1910. He was also designer for the Davenport, (Iowa) branch of the Pitts- burgh Plate Glass Company, and was with the National Mirror Works of Rockford. On sever- ing his connections with the latter concern, Mr. Carlson connected himself with his present com- pany as a cutter, and was made foreman, and then designer, and no doubt is one of the most skilled men in his line in the city. Some of liis beautiful designs ornament the leading churches and stores and office buildings in this and other cities, and his talents receive due appreciation from the public.

Mr. Carlson was married at Chicago. July 5, 1913. to Raynhild Hetin. born in Sweden. who lived at Rockford at the time of her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson have a son. Russell H., who was born June 13, 1914. Mr. Carlson belongs to the Columbian Knights. The First Lutheran Church of Rockford holds his member- ship. In politics he is independent.

CARLSON, David. The building operations in a city the size of Rockford are bound to be important and to engage the time and attention of some of the leading men. David Carlson of the firm of Carlson & Sons, located at No. 1209 Revell avenue, belongs to this class and has executed some very important contracts in this vicinity. He was born at Eastergotland. Sweden, December 15, 1857, a son of Carl and Annie Carlson. Carl Carlson was born in the same place as his son, and after serving his appren- ticeship at the carpenter trade, became a promi-

nent contractor, and was engaged in this line all his mature years, never leaving Sweden, where he died. His wife also passed away in Sweden.

David Carlson was educated in his native place and there learned the same trade as his father. When he reached his majority, he sailed for the United States, arriving in 1880, and pro- ceeding direct to Ishpeming, Mich., where he remained for a short time and then came to Rockford to engage with the Union Furniture Company as a cabinetmaker. At the expiration of three years, Mr. Carlson lett this eoncern to embark in a contracting business, his first con- tract being the finishing of the inside of the Zion Swedish Lutheran Church. He built the first business block on the corner of Fifth av- enue and Seventh street. The following are a few of the contracts carried out by him: the Skandia Hardware Company's building, the Music Hall building, Peterson's building, Charles Olander's building. Dahlstrom's building, Lund- berg's building, all on Seventh street ; the build- ing at Fourth avenue and Seventh street; the Jackson public school; the Hess Bros. depart- ment store building on East State street, which is the largest department store at Rockford ; the residences of Aubrey T. Barnes, Dr. Hatch, Wil- liam Winter and B. B. Treat. all on National avenue: the first residence of George Atkinson on National avenue; and the residence of C. J. Lundberg on N. Second street. Mr. Carlson also built an elegant residence for himself at No. 1209 Revell avenue.

In 1887 Mr. Carlson was married to Miss Mary Benson, a daughter of John F. and Johanna Benson, who are natives of Sweden. Mr. and Mrs. Carlson became the parents of the following ehildren : Elsie V., who married A. H. Anderson of Rockford, and they have one child, Virginia : Roland D., who married Laura Shat- ler of Clinton, Iowa, and they have one child, Louis V. ; Bertha A., who is at home : and Judith M., who married Lawrence Cotton of Roektord. Roland D. is now in business with his father, having been taken into partnership three years ago. In politics Mr. Carlson is a Republican, but has not desired to enter public lite. In ad- dition to his residence, Mr. Carlson also owns three properties at Nos. 628. 622 and G18 S. Sixth street, and conducts a planing mill at No. 102S First avenue, where he gets out consider- able material used in his different buildings.

CARLSON, Swan A., formerly foreman of the trimming department of the Mechanics Furni- ture Company of Rockford. with residence at No. 1207 Sixth street, in his work and advance- ment gives one of the best examples of the thrifty, industrious and capable mechanics of this city, where his worth has been appreciated. He was born in Sweden, September 6, 1870. He attended school in his native land. and for a time was engaged in farming and then became a coaehman, and following that worked in a furniture factory. There he remained until 1SSS when he came to the United States and

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after coming to Winnebago County, went on a farm where he remained four years. He then went to Mason City, Iowa, where lie conducted a livery business for nearly two years, and after selling it, came to Rockford and bought a barber shop. After six months in this business lie again sold and invested in stock in the Meehan- ics Furniture Company. Coincident with his purchase of stock, he began working for the company, and was made foreman of the trim- ming department in 1897.

On July 2, 1896, Mr. Carlson was married at Rockford to Gundheld Peterson, and they have the following children : Norman L., Stanley M. and Helen, all of whom are at home. Mr. Carlson belongs to the Salem Lutheran Church. In politics he is independent. He owns city property.

CARRICO, Thomas Wallace, founder of the Car- rico Stone Company, of which his widow is now president, was one of the substantial and reliable business men of Rockford. Dying, he left behind him a fine business and an honorable name. He was born at Beverly, Mass., June 9, 1830, a son of Thomas and Mary (Raymond) Car- rico, both natives of Beverly, Mass., where they were married. For some years thereafter, the father was a shoe merchant, but subsequently came west, and located at Logan, Iowa, where he retired from active business, and died in 1879, aged eighty years.

Thomas Wallace Carrico was only a small boy when his father moved to Iowa, and he grew up in that state, completing his education in New York state. He accompanied his aunt. Mrs. W. F. Parrish, to Rockford in 1854 and opened a stone quarry at Rockton, Ill., operating it for three years, when he sold and came to Rockford. He rented a farm and conducted it for a year and a half, later assuming charge of a stone quarry on Avon street, West Rockford. which had been owned by his father-in-law, at that time belonging to Mrs. Carrico. After some years association with this quarry, he opened another quarry on a farm on Kilburn avenue, and conducted it until his death, his widow suc- ceeding to its presidency, and his son to its management. Mr. Carrico died September 22. 1908, aged seventy-eight years. He was a Mason in high standing, a Republican in politics, and a consistent member of the Christian Union Church. The family residence at No. 919 Gar- field avenue, was built by Mrs. Carrico, and she continues to live there.

In 1857 Mr. Carrico was married to Mary L. Kilburn, a daughter of Benjamin and Eleanor (Maynard) Kilburn, natives of Belchertown and Shrewsbury, Mass., who were married in the latter place, and came west in 1836, locating at Rockford, Ill. They bought 160 acres of land, which they farmed, but later platted it and sold all but the stone quarry, and this is now a part of Rockford. The stone quarry is known as the Carrico Stone Quarry. Mr. Kilburn's death occurred in 1861, when he was fifty-two years old. Mrs. Kilburn survived, dying in 1889,

aged eighty-eight years. In politics the father of Mrs. Carrico was a Republican, while in re- ligious faith he belonged to the Congregational Church of which he and wife were charter members. Mr. and Mrs. Carrico had one son, Fred K., who married Miss Mabelle Miller, a daughter of W. H. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Fred K. Carrico live at 731 Ashland avenue, Rock- ford, and they have two children, William and Elizabeth.

CARY, Charles M., telegraph operator, freight and ticket agent of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, and also agent of the American Ex- press Company at Winnebago, is one of the sub- stantial men of this county. He was born in what is now Campbellsport, Fond du Lae County, Wis., August 25, 1864, a son of John and Mary E. (Danforth) Cary, natives of Penn- sylvania, and pioneers of Wisconsin, and later of Louisiana and Missouri. They had two children, namely : Frank and Charles M. Frank Cary was a well known railroad man. His first connection was with the Chicago & Northwest- ern Railroad, at Baraboo, Wis., as train dis- patcher, and later became a trainmaster at St. Paul for the Wisconsin Central Railroad. From there he went to Little Rock, Ark., as train dis- patcher for the Iron Mountain & Southern Rail- road, and soon thereafter was promoted to the position of superintendent of the same road, with headquarters at Wynne, Ark., and while engaged in picking up a wreck in that vicinity he was accidentally killed, in September, 1905.

Charles M. Cary was about ten years old when he returned with his mother and brother to Campbellsport, Wis., making the trip by boat from Louisiana to Clinton, Iowa, and the rest of the way going by rail to their former home. Afterward the mother married (seeond) Jay Matteson and they had two children: Maude and Guy, both of whom reside at Los Angeles, Cal., where the mother died in 1910. Maude is the wife of Guy Whiting.

Charles M. Cary was practically reared in Fond du Lac County, Wis., and received his education in the public schools. At the age of fifteen years he began work as a farm hand with the ambition to earn money to enable him to take up the study of telegraphy, which he began at the age of eighteen years. By close applica- tion he mastered the profession, and when only nineteen years old commanded a salary of $50 per month. He was employed by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, first as an extra telegrapher, but later was made night man at Rockford, working in that capacity seven years, when he was assigned to day service, and gen- eral office work, including ticket selling, eontin- uing until June 14, 1893, when he was appointed to his present position which he has held con- tinuously since with credit to himself and to the benefit of his road, as well as to the general satisfaction of the traveling public. He is ree- ognized as the most popular and efficient agent on the Galena division,

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On July 30, 1890, Mr. Cary was married to Mary Elizabeth Hall, a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hargraves) Hall, both natives of England and early settlers of Rockford, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Cary are members of the Presby- terian church. He belongs to Winnebago Lodge No. 745, A. F. & A. M., of which he has been secretary since 1910. He is also a member of the Eastern Star and Oriental Shrine No. 5 of Rockford, and White Oak Camp No. 59, M. W. of A. In politics he is a Republican, and he is looked upon as one of Winnebago's most pro- gressive and enterprising citizens. Mr. Cary owns a very comfortable residence in Winne- bago.

CARY, Ezra' O., chief bookkeeper and office manager of the Rockford Watch Company, Lt., with residence at No. 1031 N. Winnebago street, is a man of force of character, possessed of executive ability, and has natural aptitude for his work. He was born at Milwaukee, Wis., April 22. 1886. His family moving to Elgin, Ill., he attended the grammar and high schools of that city, and was graduated from the latter in 1904. Following his graduation, Mr. Cary began working for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, as clerk in the freight office, and later his capacity was recognized by his being made chief clerk in the roadmaster's office, and assistant clerk in the superintendent's office. In 1911 he left that road to become book- keeper for the Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Rail- road, at Elgin, where he remained for a year, and in 1912 he became bookkeeper for the Rock- ford Watch Company, Lt., and moved to Rockford.

In 1908 Mr. Cary was married to Ella B. Stedman, and they became the parents of the following children : Bradford, Mary E., and Owen D., who died at the age of one year and one month. Mr. Cary belongs to Elgin Lodge, No. 522. A. F. & A. M., and the Loyal L. Munn Chapter No. 96. R. A. M. In politics he is a Republican. The Third Presbyterian Church holds his membership. Live, alert and thoroughly competent, Mr. Cary is able to bring his wide and long experience to bear upon his work and get excellent results that reflect credit upon his efficiency and good judgment.

CASH, Charles L., manager of the F. Becker Ready Roofing Company, is one of the progres- sive business men of Rockford. He was born near Shawneetown, Ill., August 23, 1872, a son of William T. and Alice N. (Malcolm) Cash. The paternal grandfather was born in Virginia and was a preacher and farmer who came to Southern Illinois and died at a point near Shawneetown. The maternal grandfather was born in Kentucky. He was in a charcoal busi- ness, all his mature years. During the Civil war he espoused the northern side, and fought in the Union army. His death occurred in Kentucky.

William T. Cash was born near Louisville, Ky., in 1852, and there educated, and later be-

came a cabinetmaker and manufacturer of burial caskets. In 1879 he was married and then went to Dixon, Ill., where he followed his trade for a short time and subsequently developed into one of the successful contractors of Dixon. He has erected a number of fine residences and busi- ness houses in that section. In politics he is a Republican, while in religious matters he is a Baptist. Mrs. W. T. Cash died in November, 1908, aged fifty-four years, at Dixon, Ill.

Charles L. Cash passed his childhood in his native place and his school period at Dixon, Ill. His first employment was as a school- teacher, in Lee County, Ill. Later he went to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he attended the Iowa State Normal School, from which he was grad- uated. After returning home he then entered into the contracting business with his father and two brothers, Samuel and Ray, and was so associated for fifteen years, when he connected himself with the Ready Roofing Company, and was first stationed at Albert Lea and Austin, Minn. In 1912 he was transferred to Rockford, where he purchased the branch office and equip- ment of the F. Becker Ready Roofing Company and is still conducting it, enjoying a large trade, his place of business being at No. 107 E. State street.

In 1894 Mr. Cash was married at Dixon, Ill., to Miss Emma Blackburn, a daughter of Joseplı and Harriet (Frazier) Blackburn, and they have one child, Donald L., who is assistant teller of the Winnebago National Bank. Mr. Cash is a Republican. Like his father he is a consistent member of the Baptist church.

CASSIDY, Benjamin B., is worthy of mention in a history of the representative men of Win- nebago County, not only because of his honor- able business career but also on account of the services he rendered during the Civil war when he fought for the Union cause. He was born in Rhode Island in 1840, a son of Philip and Rose (Smith) Cassidy. Philip Cassidy was born in Rhode Island, and there resided until 1850 when he moved to PoySippi, Waushara County, Wis., and there entered 360 acres of government land which was in timber. - This he improved and operated until his death which occurred in 1890. His widow survived him until 1900, dy- ing at the age of eighty years. Philip Cassidy was a Democrat in politics, and in religious faith was a Catholic.

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois and history of Winnebago County, Volume II, Part 74

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn; Rogers, Thomas H; Moffet, Hugh R; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913. cn Publication date: 1903 Publisher: Chicago : Muncell Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 972

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn; Rogers, Thomas H; Moffet, Hugh R; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913. cn
Publication date: 1903
Publisher: Chicago : Muncell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 972