Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Part 155

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913; Gale, W. Shelden
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1388

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CALLENDER, WILLIAM HENRY SMITH; Real Estate, Loans and Insurance; Galesburg; born January 1, 1865, in Henry County, Illinois. His parents were Isaac Callender, of Kentucky, and Sarah A. (Smith) Callender, of Maine. His maternal grandparents were Ira and Sarah (Jenks) Smith. Mr. Callender was married

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November 21, 1888, at Ithaca, New York, to Grace A. Packard. They have one child, Lillian G. Mr. Callender has met with enviable suc- cess in his line of business, having negotiated for a large amount of country and city prop- erty. His enterprise and reliable methods have won for him the confidence and extended patronage of his fellow citizens. Mr. Callender is a member of the Congregational Church. In politics, he is a republican.

CAMERON, WILLIAM S .; Pattern-maker; Galesburg; born January 17, 1864, at Elgin, Scotland. His parents were Robert and Elspit ( McBeth ) Cameron. Mr. Cameron was married September 27, 1888, at Galesburg, to Margaret S. Davidson. Three children have been born to them: Robert LeRoy, deceased; Margaret Mae; and William Rae. Mr. Cameron has charge of the pattern-making department of the Frost Manufacturing Company, of which com- pany he is a stockholder and director.

CHALMERS, GEORGE S .; Physician; Gales- burg; born March 26, 1845, at Aberdeen, Scot- land, where he was educated. His mother, Mary (Robinson) Chalmers, daughter of John Robinson, was born at Kincardine, Scotland; his father, John Chalmers, son of William and Margaret Edwards Chalmers, was from Aber- deenshire, Scotland. Dr. Chalmers was mar - ried to Adelia J. Copley at Altona, Illinois, October 30, 1876. Seven children were born to them: Paul Garfield, John Brown, Elizabeth A., George Gordon, Thomas Carlyle, Mary Es- telle, and William Copley. Dr. Chalmers came to Illinois from Scotland in 1872, living in Dwight, Illinois, until 1874. He commenced practice in May, 1875, at Knoxville, where he remained until 1880. He afterwards practiced twelve years at Altona, coming to Galesburg in 1892, where he has since resided. During his residence at Knoxville, he was a member of the Board of Education. In Altona, he was elected several terms as a member of the Board of Education, was Town Clerk, Village Clerk, Jus- tice of the Peace, and a member of the Library Board. He was elected Coroner of Knox Coun- ty in 1892, and re-elected in 1896. In religion, he is a Congregationalist. He is a republican.

CHAPIN, EDWARD P .; Engineer; Gales- burg; born August 31, 1864, at Chatham, New York; educated in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to Carrie P. MacFillin in June, 1894, at Beardstown, Illinois. They have two children: Edward P., and Chester W. Mr. Chapin's father, Charles H. Chapin, was born at Water- loo, New York; his mother, Elizabeth Jenison. was born at Chatham, New York. Mr. Chapin came with his parents to Chicago, at the time of the Chicago fire, where they lost their all by that terrible calamity. His parents are still living in Chicago. Mr. Chapin has been em- ployed in the engineering department of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad for fifteen years. and holds at the present time, the position of Division Engineer.

CHURCH, C. A. (of the firm of C. A. and F. G. Church): Laundryman: Galesburg: born August 14, 1864, in Peoria County, Illinois. His

brother, F. G. Church, was born October 14, 1874, in Peoria County, where he was educated. Their father, John Church, was born in Penn- sylvania; their mother, Mary ( Holmes) Church, was a native of New York State. For eleven years prior to engaging in the laundry business, Mr. C. A. Church was connected with the Chi- cago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in ca- pacities ranging from clerical work to those of Statlon Agent and Train Dispatcher. After- wards, In partnership with his brother, he en- gaged in the laundry business, in which the firm has been very successful.

CLINE, ALBERT J .; Hardware and fuci merchant; Galesburg; born October 16, 1871, in Peoria County, Illinois; educated in Peoria and Knox counties; his father, Peter S. Cline, was born in New York State; the same State was the birthplace of his mother, whose name was Miranda E. Mattison; his grandfather, Robert Cline, was also born in New York State. Mr. A. J. Cline is a member of the firm of Cline and Shaw. He has dealt In fuel since 1894, and recently purchased the hardware business of J. C. Toler, which he is conducting in connec- tion with his former occupation of wood and coal dealer. In religion, Mr. Cline is a Presby- terian. In politics, he is a republican.

COLTON, OCTAVIUS JONES; Manufacturer; Galesburg, where he was born November 20, 1855; educated in Knox College. His paternal grandparents were Simon and Abigail S. Col- ton. His father, Gad Dudley Colton, was born in Monson, Massachusetts; his mother was Susan A. Jones. On the maternal side, his grandmother was Lonisa Jones. July 8, 1879, he was married, in Augusta, Illinois, to Allce Lyon. Five children were born to them: Alice; Edward Albert; Helen Grace, deceased; Arthur, deceased; and Philip Julian. In re- ligion, Mr. Colton is a Congregationalist. In politics, he is a republican.

COLVILLE, ROBERT WEIR; Master Mc- chanic; Galesburg; born March 31, 1839, in Glasgow, Scotland, where he was educated. His grandparents, George and Anne (Ralph) Colville, and his parents, Robert and Anne (Maxwell) Colville, were born in Scotland, the last two in Glasgow and Edinburgh respec- tively. Robert Colville was a bookbinder by trade, an occupation which his son, Robert W., did not find congenial. The family came from Scotland to Chicago In 1851, and moved to Galesburg in 1856. Mr. R. W. Colville enlisted in the Civil War, Company E, Seventeenth Illinois Infantry. In 1863, after his term of service. he entered the employ of the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy Railroad and has filled various responsible positions in the Depart- ment of Mechanics. In 1878. he was appointed Master Mechanic of the Galesburg Division, which position he still holds. Mr. Colville is a Mason, and a charter member of the Galesburg Club. In politics, he is a democrat. and has served on the Board of Education. Mr. Colville was married In Galesburg March 4. 1866, to Edith Wilbur Cole. They have three children: Alma Bird, Nita Maude, and Robert Rex.

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CONGER, JOHN NEWTON; Farmer and Stockman; Galesburg; born October 21, 1830; educated in Knox County, Illinois. His parents were Uzziah Conger, born August 22, 1789, in Heidleberg, Albany County, New York, and Hannah (West) Conger, born December 31, 1794, at Granville, Washington County, New York; his paternal grandparents were James Conger, of Dutchess County, New York, and Margaret (McNab) Conger; his paternal great- grandparents were Job Conger, horn in 1718, at Elizabeth, New Jersey, and Mary (Carring- ton) Conger, born in 1772; his maternal grand- parents were John West, born February 10, 1770, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, and Sallie (Woodcock) West, born September 4, 1772, in Williamstown, Massachusetts; his maternal great-grandparents were Prince and Hannah (Gibbs) West. Mr. Conger was married to Elizabeth Wheeler, of Knoxville, Illinois, March 12, 1851. His second marriage was with Martha Courtwright, at Aurora, Illinois, March 4, 1869. Their children are: Ella, Ida May, Eva Helen, Maud, J. Newton, and Louis J. James Conger was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Nehe- miah Wood, father of Sallie West, was a Lieu- tenant in the same war, and a member of the Committee of Safety in Williamstown, Massa- chusetts. Mr. Conger is a member of the Uni- versalist Church. In politics, he is a repub- lican.

CONLEY, GEORGE F .; Conductor; Gales- burg; born in Wataga in 1852, being the first white child born in that town. His father was Linsey G. Conley, one of the early settlers in Knox County. Mr. Conley entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad as a brakeman, in 1872, and became a conductor in 1876, a position which he now holds. In March, 1875, Mr. Conley was married to May Matthews, who died in 1886, leaving one daugh- ter, Grace W. In 1892, he was married to Mrs. Della Burkhardt. Mr. Conley has been active in politics. In 1894, he was elected Alderman of the Fourth Ward, and was re-elected in 1898. He is ex-Past Chief Conductor of the Order of Railroad Conductors, and is prominent in the Masonic fraternity; he is also a member of the Court of Honor; and a Minor of Honor.

COOKE, FOREST F .; Lawyer; Galesburg; horn at Plainfield, New Jersey, February 4, 1848; educated in Knox College, from which he grad- uated in 1870. His father, Milo D., and his mother, Betsey (Smith), were natives of Ver- mont. His paternal grandfather was named Chauncey, and his paternal grandmother Betsey. His maternal grandfather and grandmother were Loren and Eliza Smith. March 17, 1875, he was married at Ogdensburg, New York, to Sarah Louise Collins. Of this marriage there are three children, Florence A., Chauncey L., and Bessie. Mr. Cooke enlisted in the Civil War in 1863. He was admitted to the Bar in 1872, and has since practiced in Galesburg. He was Mayor of Galesburg during the years 1891- 92-93-94, and 1897-98. In politics, Mr. Cooke is a republican.

COOKE, MILO D .; horn in Cornwall, Addi-

son County, Vermont, June 4, 1819. He re- ceived instruction in the district and prepara- tory schools of his native State, and finished his education with a course in Middlebury College, graduating in 1842. He married Miss Betsey Smith, March 10, 1847. In 1852, he came to Henderson, Knox County, where he taught school three years. He came to Galesburg in 1856, and became Police Magistrate in 1857, an office which he held until his death. He was licensed to practice law in 1862. Ex-Mayor For- est F. Cooke is his son. The Cooke School, in the Fifth Ward, was named in honor of his services on the Board of Education in the city of Galesburg. He died May 20, 1889, in Gales- burg, Illinois.

COUNTRYMAN, WILLIAM F .; Engineer; Galesburg; born August 6, 1861, in Monmouth, Illinois. His parents, Frank Francis and Julia (Alley) Countryman, came from Ohio; his ma- ternal grandmother was Delia Alley. He was married to Flora Henry, at Gladstone, Illinois, January 16, 1886. Their children are: Harry F., Royal, William, and Edith May. Mr. Coun- tryman's parents were among the early set- tlers of Warren County. His father worked at the carpenter's trade in Monmouth, and now resides in Oquawka, Illinois. William F. Coun- tryman was brought up on the home farm, and, when twenty-two years of age, began as brake- man for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. He became a fireman in 1888, and an engineer in 1897. He is a member of the Order of A. O. U. W. Mr. Countryman is a Congregationalist. In politics, he is an inde- pendent.

COWAN, JAMES E .; Physician and surgeon; Galesburg; born July 18, 1849, at Mechanics- burg, Ohio; educated in the common schools of Ohio, in Knox College; grad- uated from Rush Medical College in 1874. Be- fore graduating from the latter, he studied with Dr. J. M. Morse in Galesburg. His parents, Argus B. Cowan, son of James and Diantha (Woods) Cowan, and Laura (Chapman) Cowan, daughter of Enoch Chapman, a Revolutionary soldier, were both born in Ohio. September 24, 1873, Dr. Cowan was married to Ella A. Hunt, at Knoxville. There are two children, Laura F. and Hortense. After completing his med- ical studies, Dr. Cowan practiced in Galesburg one year, in Chicago two or three years, and afterwards returned to Galesburg, where he has since resided. In religion, he is a Universal- ist. He is a republican.

CRAIG, CHARLES CURTIS; Lawyer; Gales- burg; born in Knoxville, June 16, 1865. His parents were Alfred M., Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois, and Elizabeth Proctor (Har- vey) Craig, born in Egan County and Knox- ville respectively. His paternal grandparents were David Craig, born in Philadelphia, and Minta (Ramey) Craig, horn in Kentucky. His maternal grandparents were Curtis Ken-

dall Harvey,

born in Barnett, Ver-

mont, who was a leading lawyer

of western Illinois, and Hannah Key, born in Lebanon, Maine. His paternal great-

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grandfather was born in Londonderry, Ireland; his maternal great-grandparents were Ira and Hannah (Kendall) Harvey, born in Massachu- setts. Charles Curtis Craig was educated in the public schools, at Dr. Bangs' private academy, at Knox College, Galesburg, and at Notre Dame University at South Bend, Indiana. In 1883, he was appointed a cadet at the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and after com- pleting his course, he resigned from the Navy and studied law in New York City, and later in the office of Stevenson and Ewing at Benning- ton, Illinois. He was admitted to the Bar in 1888, and the same year was a candidate for the office of States Attorney of Knox County, but was defeated, though he ran ahead of the ticket. Mr. Craig began his professional career in Galesburg, and in 1898, was elected to the Gen- eral Assembly. In 1897, he organized, and was elected Captain of Battery B Light Artillery of the Illinois National Guard, which was one of the first to volunteer its services for the Span- ish-American War, although they were not en- gaged in actual service. Captain Craig com- manded the troops at Pana and Virden during the Coal Miners Riots, in September and Oc- tober, 1898, and received the thanks of the Gov- ernor for his successful control of the situation. Captain Craig has a successful and lucrative law practice, is a member of several societies, and is prominent in the social and business life of Galesburg. He was married to Louise Dary, of New Orleans, Louisiana, July 12. 1893.

CRAIG, GEORGE; Monument and stone manufacturer; born February 1, 1865; educated in the public schools, Quincy, Massachusetts. His father, Robert, and his mother, Jeannette Smith, were born in Scotland. September 27, 1894, Mr. Craig was married in Kewanee, Illi- nois, to Alice Broadbent. There are two chil- dren, Robert and Leonard. In politics, Mr. Craig is a republican.

CULVER, JOHN H .; Engineer; Galesburg; born February 3, 1864, in Knox County, where he was educated. His parents were Harvey A. Culver, born May 31, 1833, at Richfield, Ohio, and Mary A. (Scott) Culver, of Scotland; his grandfathers were Theodore Culver, of New York, and William Scott, of Scotland. Mr. Culver was married September 15. 1886, in Galesburg, to Lillie O., daughter of Henry and Hannah (McFeaters) Berrier, of Pennsylvania. They have three children: Earl H. H., William J., and Lester O. Mr. Culver's father settled on a farm in Ontario Township in 1851. During the War of the Rebellion he was Deputy Sheriff of Knoxville for one term, and then re- turned to farming in Wataga. He moved to Galesburg in 1882, and died March 30, 1895. He was regarded as an honest and faithful man. Mr. J. H. Culver entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in 1881, as brakeman; he engaged as fireman in 1888, and became engineer in 1890, a position which he now holds. Mr. Culver is a repub- lican, and a member of the Order of United American Mechanics; he is now serving his second term as State Treasurer of the order.

CURRAN, JOHN C .; Engineer; Galesburg; born in England, September 1, 1845; educated in Rhode Island. He was married to Marjorie S. Rogers, May 9, 1872, in Rhode Island; they have two children; Jennie M. (Mrs. Everson), and Arthur W. Mr. Curran's father, John Cur- ran, was born in England; his mother, Jane Cowan, was a native of Ireland. Mrs. Curran was born in Rhode Island and is of Revolu- tionary ancestry. She is a descendant of Major General John Sullivan, who commanded at the Battle of Rhode Island, August, 1778, and had charge of the expedition against the Indians of the Mohawk Valley, in' 1779. Mr. and Mrs. Curran moved from Rhode Island to Muskegon, Michigan, where they still have a beautiful summer cottage. In 1888, they moved to Gales- burg, when Mr. Curran began service as en- gineer on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad; which position he still holds. In religion, Mr. Curran is a Baptist.

CUSHING, JOHN PEARSONS; Teacher; Galesburg; born September 5, 1861; educated at Amherst College and Leipzig University. His parents, Alvin Matthew Cushing, M. D., and Elizabeth (Pearsons) Cushing, were born in Vermont. June 25, 1890, he was married at Troy, New York, to Alice B. Bullions. There was one child, Lucy, deceased. Professor Cush- ing received the degree of A. B. at Amherst College in 1882, and that of A. M. in 1884. He was Assistant and Vice Principal of Holyoke (Massachusetts) High School, 1882-92; student at the University of Leipzig, 1892-94, where he received the degree of Ph. D .; Professor of His- tory and Political Economy and Lecturer in Pedagogy, Knox College, 1894. Mrs. Cushing's grandfather, Rev. Peter Bullions, was a distin- guished writer of English, Latin and Greek text books. In religion, Professor Cushing is a Protestant; in politics, a republican.

DAVIDSON, PETER McL .; Contractor and builder; Galesburg; born in Scotland, where he was educated and learned his trade. He came to Galesburg, Illinois, in 1882, and since 1884, has engaged in general contracting and building. He has erected several handsome residences and business blocks, among which may be mentioned the residences of Colonel Clark E. Carr, and Dr. G. E. Luster; Lescher Block and residence, the Holmes Building, Arlington Hotel, Carr Block, Board of Trade Block, Jacobi Block, and buildings in Lombard University grounds.

DAVIS, JOHN ALLEN WRIGHT; Dental surgeon; Galesburg; born in Menard County, Illinois, April 18, 1837. His father, Michael, and his grandfather, John, and grandmother, J. Catherine Miller, were natives of Kentucky. His mother, Margaret, and her father, William Renshaw, were born in Tennessee; his grand- mother, Elizabeth (Short) Renshaw, was born in Virginia. His early years were spent upon the farm. He attended the common schools and the Illinois State Normal School. He prac- ticed dentistry in Mason City, Illinois, for five years, afterwards removing to Chicago. While practicing there he was elected Vice-Presi-

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dent of the Chicago Dental Society. April 23, 1874, he was married to Hattie L. Ganett, of Syracuse, New York. There are three children: Mrs. R. May Read; Howard G., D. D. S .; and Clifford E. In 1875, Dr. Davis became a resi- dent of Galesburg. In 1881, he was elected Vice President of the Illinois State Dental Society, President of the Western Illinois Dental So- ciety, and the Central Illinois Dental Society. In 1898, he was chosen President of the Illinois State Dental Society. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, and is a Knight Templar. In re- ligion, he is a Baptist. In politics, a republican.

DEWEIN, ELMER C .; Horseshoer; Gales- burg; born September 8, 1864, in Burlington, Iowa, where he was educated. His parents were J. G. and Julia (Jacobs) Dewein, of Bur- lington, Iowa. Mr. Dewein was married October 1, 1884, in Burlington, Iowa, to Rachel May, daughter of John N. and Indiana Missouri (Scott) Simons, born respectively in Pennsyl- vania and Indiana. Their children are: Myrtle L., William E., Marguerette J., and Rachel I. Mr. Dewein learned the trade of horseshoeing in Burlington, and worked there until 1889, when he came to Galesburg. In 1895, he en- tered into partnership with D. F. Nolan, and is carrying on an extensive and successful business at 15 West Main street. Mr. Dewein is a member of the Baptist Church. He is in- dependent in politics. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Court of Honor.

DOLL, JOHN; Carpenter; Galesburg; born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, near Wilkes- barre, April 9, 1811. His father, John, and his mother, Catherine (Sorber) Doll, were born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, as were also his grandfather and grandmother on the paternal side, John and Betsy (MacNeil) Doll, and also on the maternal side, Jacob and Bar- bara (Hahn) Sorber. His first wife was Rosanne Sorber, of Butler County, Pennsyl- vania, hy whom he had four children; his sec- ond wife was Elizabeth McCurdy, whom he married in Butler County, and by whom he had two children. His third wife, whom he mar- ried September 16. 1851, in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, was Adah H. Stevenson; to them were born two children. Two sons, George W., a Lieutenant in the Eleventh Illinois Cavalry, and Samuel H., a private, served through four years of the Civil War, both of whom died of diseases contracted while in the service. Of the eight children, only two are now living, Cath- erine E. Moore and Harriet L. Doll. In re- ligion, he is a Protestant. In politics, he was first a republican and later a prohibitionist.

DRAKE, E. R .; Dry goods merchant; Gales- burg, where he was born November 10, 1856. His father, Lyman C. Drake, was born at Crown Point, New York, and his mother, Lucy Ann Hyde, in Middlebury, Vermont. On the maternal side, his great-grandfather, Major Russell B. Hyde, of Hyde Park, Vermont, was born in Massachusetts; his grandfather, Jabez Perkins Hyde, was born in Vermont. Lyman C. Drake and family came to Illinois in March,

1844, from Moriah, New York, and lived on a farm four miles west of Galesburg for nine years, and then moved into the city. He died *in February, 1886, and his wife, Lucy A. H. Drake, died in October, 1888. They had nine children, the two youngest of whom are living: E. R. and F. S. Drake. In religion, Mr. Drake is a Baptist. In politics, he is a republican.

DRURY, HARLEY FRANKLIN; Grocer; Galesburg; born June 13, 1855, in Essex, Ver- mont, where he was educated. His parents were Jacob K. Drury, of Milton, Vermont, and Caroline (Bascom) Drury, of Fairfax, Vermont; his grandparents were Isaac and Sallie (Her- rick) Drury. Mr. Drury was married in Gales- hurg March 28, 1883, to Nellie, daughter of Homer and Belinda (Lane) Trask, of Ohio. Their children are: Mamie (adopted), and Louise. The father of H. F. Drury was a farm- er in early life, afterwards engaging in the produce commission business, and later in the manufacture of brick. He died in Vermont. Harley F. Drury, began his business career in his father's brickyard. In 1878, he came to Galesburg, where for a year and a half he was a clerk for Lake W. Sanborn. For two years and a half, he kept books for Captain C. L. Lanstrum, and afterwards opened a grocery store on his own account. Mr. Drury is a be- liever in Christian Science. In politics, he is a republican.

DUVAL, WINFIELD SCOTT; Engineer; Galesburg; born April 3, 1852, in Burlington, Iowa, where he was educated. His father was Daniel Jennings Duval, of Lexington, Ken- tucky. He was married November 19, 1884, at Oquawka, Illinois, to Polly Elizabeth, daugh- ter of Conrad D. Aschoff, of Germany, and Re- becca (Selders) Aschoff, of Pennsylvania. At the age of thirteen, Mr. Duval became "striker" under Abner Morton, an engineer on a Mis- sissippi River steamboat. At the age of six- teen he could manage an engine, and when eighteen years old, was given his first "permit" on the steamer Jessie. For many years he was a successful engineer on different steam- boats, his last charge being the steamer Pres- cott on the Missouri and Kansas rivers. He was on the steamer at the docks when the tor- nado struck Kansas City, and his wife, who was with him, fastened the boat to the wharf. In 1888, Mr. Duval entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad as a fireman, and in a year became an engineer, which position he still holds. He came to Galesburg in 1889, where he has since resided. Mr. Duval is a member of the Baptist Church. In politics, he is a republican.

EAVES, CHARLES M .; Conductor; Gales- burg; born April 10, 1859, in Hancock County, Illinois; educated in Illinois. His parents were Thomas E. Eaves, of Adams County, Illinois, and Julia ( Kennedy) Eaves, of New York. Mr. Eaves was married November 17, 1881, at Col- chester, Illinois, to Eva Campbell. Their chil- dren are: Addie, deceased; Ethel, Blanche, Ruth, and Helen. Mr. Eaves has been in the employ of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy

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Railroad for twenty-one years, and has been a conductor for fifteen years. In religious belief Mr. Eaves is a Baptist. He is a republican, and Alderman of the Seventh Ward, to which office he was elected by the largest majority ever given in that ward.

ELDER, SAMUEL CRAWFORD; Flour mer- chant; Galesburg; born March 30, 1839, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, where he was educated. His parents were Matthew and Nancy (McConnell) Elder, of Pennsylvania. Mr. Elder was married to Sarah M. Roush, in Henry County, Illinois, February 1. 1866. Their children are: Elton C .; Lelia N .; Roy, de- ceased; Lizzie N., deceased. Mr. Elder is a Presbyterian. In politics, he is a democrat.

ERICSON, ADOLPH W .; Machinist; Gales- burg: born in 1847, in Sweden. He came to Galesburg in 1853, and learned the trade of a machinist. In 1864, he entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, and in 1879, became assistant foreman in the machine shops; he was made general foreman in the machine shops in 1886, a position which he still holds. He was married to Kate Don- aldson, in 1879; one child was born to them, Adolph Lambert.

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Part 155

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913; Gale, W. Shelden Publication date: 1899 Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Pub. Co. Number of Pages: 1388

Author: Bateman, Newton, 1822-1897. cn; Selby, Paul, 1825-1913; Gale, W. Shelden
Publication date: 1899
Publisher: Chicago : Munsell Pub. Co.
Number of Pages: 1388