Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Part 156

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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EVERETT, JOHN C .; Switchtender; Gales- burg; born in Summit County, Ohio, August 28, 1849; educated in Ohio. His parents were John Everett, of Pennsylvania, and Alvira (Hill) Everett, of Virginia; his grandfather was John Everett, of Germany. Mr. Everett was mar- ried October 7, 1874, at Sheffield, Illinois, to Augusta Maria, daughter of Chauncey B. and Mary Rosetta (Drury) Fish, of Huron County, Ohio. Their children are: Rosetta Alvira, Charles Herman, Jennie May, George Calvin, Frederick James, and Shirley Fremont. When a boy, Mr. Everett came from Ohio to Bureau County and began farming. In 1865, he went to Missouri, where he remained about one year, when he returned to Illinois, and in company with his father, John E. Everett, bought a farm. For a time he was an engineer in a grist-mill at Sheffield. Bureau County, Illinois. After his marriage, Mr. Everett moved to a farm in Iowa. He afterwards lived in Kansas for fourteen years, and in Missouri for one year. He then came to Galesburg, where he has been switchtender for six years for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.

FELT, GEORGE A .; Farmer; Galesburg; born March 1, 1857. in Cherry Grove, Warren County, Illinois. His father was Edward A. Felt, of Ipswich, Massachusetts; his mother was Rebecca (Hoover) Felt, and was born in Ohio. Edward A. Felt came with his father, Peter Felt, from Massachusetts to Quincy, Il!i- nois, in 1830; he was married at Quincy, Janu- ary 20, 1850, and settled at Cherry Grove, after- ward removing to Galesburg Township, where he died May 10, 1884, leaving three sons and two daughters: George A., born March 1, 1857; W. W., born January 6, 1865; Harry E., born June 12, 1872; Rosanna and Alta, now deceased. George A. Felt was educated in the common schools, and in Knox College. In

politics, he is a republican. He is a member of the Congregational Church. He married, in Ontario Township, March 15, 1888, Virginia E., daughter of Ralph Voris, of Oneida, Illinois. Two children were born to them: Edward and Winifred 1. Mrs. Felt died November 16, 1892. since which time Mr. Felt has resided with his mother in Galesburg.

FERRIS, SILVANUS; this progenitor of the large family of Galesburg Ferrises was the fourth child of Silvanus, son of James and Mary Ferris. This James was the eldest son of another James Ferris, horn about 1638, who was the son of Jeffrey Ferris, one of the early settlers of Charlestown, Massachusetts, whence he moved to Stamford, Connecticut, about 1641. Here the family lived for some time, some of them finally moving to Greenwich, Fairfield County, in that State, where the first Silvanus was born August 10, 1737. On Sep- tember 10, 1761, he married Mary Mead, who was born September 30, 1742, and died July 22, 1822. He died January 12, 1824. He is alleged to have served in the Revolutionary War, and to have taken part in the Ticonderoga and Crown Point campaigns, but this cannot be verified. At any rate he espoused the patriot cause, and was obliged to move from Green- wich because of the persecutions of neighbor- ing tories. May 28, 1772, he purchased a farm in Westchester County. New York. Here the second Silvanus, born March 5, 1773, at Green- wich, the subject of this paragraph, grew to manhood; and here he married Sally Olmstead, March 15, 1798. While that region was still wild and unsettled he moved to Herkimer County, New York, where he later became a prosperous dairy farmer, accumulating what was then regarded as a very large fortune. His industry and thrift were almost proverbial in his neighborhood, and his enterprise astonish- ing for those times. When Rev. George W. Gale organized the Galesburg colony Silvanus Ferris was his chief assistant, and was the financial backer of the enterprise. It has been said that there were three men who were es- sential to the colony's success: Rev. George W. Gale, Professor N. H. Losey and Silvanus Fer- ris. Mr. Ferris became the largest land owner of the colony. He was the father of eight chil- dren, and to each of the seven who grew to maturity he gave a section of land. He was always prominent in local affairs, and ranked among the foremost men of Knox County. He died June 16, 1861. His children were Silvanus Western, Nathan Olmstead, Timothy Harvey, William Mead, Henry, Laura (who died early), Harriet Newell and George Washington Gale. His descendants form one of the largest fam- ilies in Galesburg.

FERRIS, TIMOTHY H .; Farmer; Galesburg, where he was born August 27, 1845. His father. Henry Ferris, was born in Herkimer County, New York. October 18, 1809; he was one of the first settlers, and was a member of the Galesburg Colony. His mother, Elizabeth Hudson, whose marriage to Henry Ferris oc- curred at Henderson Grove August 31, 1836,

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was a native of New Hampshire, and was one of the first school teachers in Knox County. His grandparents were Silvanus and Sallie (Olmstead) Ferris. Mr. Ferris was educated in Knox Academy. May 13, 1868, he was mar- ried to Mary Drew, at Galesburg. They are the parents of four children: Arthur T., Harry D., Mary, and Harriet L., who died January 16, 1899. Mr. Ferris is a republican.

FISHER, EPHRAIM C .; Hack and transfer business; Galesburg; born March 4, 1852, in Perry County, Pennsylvania; educated in the common schools. He was married to Viola E. Russell, at Galesburg, December 25, 1873. His father, Wilson Fisher, was born in Perry County, Pennsylvania; his mother, Margaret (Murphy) Fisher, was born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Fisher's parents died when he was a child, At four years of age, he came to Aurora, Illinois, and lived with his uncle, Jesse Kirkpatrick, where he attended school and worked on a farm. In 1872, he came to Galesburg and followed the occupa- tion of painting for four years; was then em- ployed by the American Express Company as Transfer Clerk for twelve years; and later en- tered into partnership with John Johnson, in the hack and transfer business. The business has prospered and the firm now have hack lines at all depots, and at the Union Hotel, and transfer lines to all parts of the city. The firm has its office at the Union Hotel. In re- ligion, Mr. Fisher is a Baptist. He is a repub- lican.

FLYNN, DANIEL W .; Wholesale liquor dealer; Galesburg; born August 1, 1846, in Ireland, where he was educated. His parents were Patrick and Mary (Coffey) Flyun, of Ire- land. Mr. Flynn was married to Nano Ryan in 1893, at Galesburg, Illinois. Their children are: J. Frank, George W., Daniel W., Catherine, and Mary, Mr. Flynn is a Catholic. In politics, he is a republican.

FLYNN, J. F .; Dentist; Galesburg; born in Chicago, Illinois, December 5, 1873; received his education in Illinois, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His father, D. W. Flynn, was born in Ireland; his mother was Catherine (Norton) Flynn, and was born in New York State; his paternal grandparents, Patrick and Mary (Coffey) Flynn, and his maternal grand- parents, James and Ann (Dolan) Norton, were born in Ireland. Dr. J. F. Flynn received a college education in Galesburg, Illinois, after which he took a course in dentistry in Chi- cago, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is now established in business in the Marquette Building, South Cherry street, Galesburg, Illi- nois.

FOX, WILLIAM H .; Conductor; Galesburg; horn November 22, 1844, in Washington Coun- ty, New York, where he was educated in the common schools. He was married to Elizabeth Kelly in Galesburg, May 9, 1873. They have two children, Ralph and Blanch. Mr. Fox came to Knox County in 1859, and farmed till 1861, when he enlisted in Company E, Tenth Regi- ment Illinois Volunteers for three months. He

re-enlisted in Company A, Thirty-Sixth Regi- ment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and served till 1866. In May, 1866, he began work for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad as brakeman. For fourteen years he has been a conductor in the passenger service. Mr. Fox is a Protestant. In politics, he is a republican.

FREEBERG, NELS S .; Contractor and builder; Galesburg; born in Sweden, April .20, 1854; came to Galesburg in 1874, and worked at his trade as carpenter. He married Anna Anderson in 1883. They have five children: George A., Arthur H., Gunnard C., Carl, and Anna E. Mr. Freeherg began contracting and building in 1886, and is still engaged in that business.

GARRITY, T. C .; Conductor; Galesburg; born in Ireland, in December, 1844; educated in the common schools. He married Catherine L. Barrett in St. Patrick's Church, Chicago, April 13, 1868. They have three children: William T., Mabel A., and Francis J. Mr. Garrity came from Ireland when a small boy, and lived in New York and New Jersey. In 1856, he moved to Wisconsin. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, Fifth Regiment, Wisconsin Volun- teers; was made a Corporal, and was honorably discharged December 25, 1863; re-enlisted in Company B, and served till July 11, 1865. For gallantry at the battle of Winchester, Virginia, he was promoted to a Sergeant; was wounded in the battle of the Wilderness, and was in many of the battles fought by the Army of the Potomac. In 1867, he came to Galesburg, and began work for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad as brakeman. In 1870, was made conductor; left for the West in 1875; and in 1880, he returned to Galesburg and to his former position with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy. He is a member of the G. A. R., Post No. 45; and a member of the Order of Railroad Conductors.

GAY. MARTIN WATERMAN; Galesburg; retired; born December 17, 1822, at Bridport, Vermont; educated in the common schools. His father, Lusher, and his mother, Elisa, were born in Vermont. He was married October 3, 1872, at Galesburg, to Lorraine E. Gay. Mr. Gay came to Galesburg in 1836, and settled upon a farm in Henderson Grove. For several years he was a merchant at Henderson. In religion, he is a Protestaut. In politics, a republican.

GENT, BYRON; Conductor; Galesburg; born November 13, 1857, at Burlington, Iowa, where he was educated. His parents were Henry and Hepzibah (Malphas) Gent, of England. He

was first married to Isabel Herman; they have one daughter living, Gertrude I. His second marriage, February 12, 1894, at Buffalo, Wy- oming, was with Luella M. Ghent; they have

one daughter, L. Ruth. Mr. Gent's parents came from England to Newark, New York, and thence to Burlington, Iowa. Mr. Gent learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed till 1879, when he began as brakeman on the Chi- cago, Burlington and . Quincy Railroad. He was transferred from Burlington to Galesburg in 1889, and is now a conductor. The father of the

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present Mrs. Gent was a native of Tennessee and came to Illinois when a child; her mother was born in Illinois. Mr. Gent is liberai in politics.

GESLER, EDWARD R .; Florist; Galesburg; born April 29, 1868, at Macomb, Illinois, where he was educated. His parents were Gabriel Gesler, of Germany, and Martha (Riley) Gesler. of Ohio. He was married to Elida Winslow August 13, 1891, at Macomb, Illinois. Their children are: Gabie Aurelia, Florence Martha, Clara May, and Ross Winslow. Mr. Gesler is a Congregationalist.

GIBSON, LEWIS L .; Farmer; Galesburg; born March 16, 1833, at Blekinge, Sweden. His parents, Lars and Ingrid (Nelson) Jhonson, were born in Sweden, the former dying two months before the birth of Lewis L. In the Fall of 1834, Ingrid Nelson was married to Thomas Jepson. Mr. L. L. Gibson had one brother, Pehr, and one sister, Peruella; he had three half-brothers, Nels, John, and Mathias, and two half-sisters, Celia and Nellie. Mr. Gibson came to Galesburg December 26, 1853, and began to work on a farm for George W. Ferris. He afterwards rented a farm in Gales- burg Township. Later he was in the coal and wood business in Galesburg for fifteen years. Mr. Gibson has always taken a deep interest in the temperance cause. He is Secretary of the Galesburg Commercial Union. In religion, he is a Lutheran. He is independent in politics.

GILLETT, FREEMAN D .; Engineer; Gales- burg; born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, October 23, 1856; educated in Ohio. His parents were Orlando M. and Amanda (Blackford) Gillett, of Ashtabula County, Ohio; his paternal grand- parents were William and Huldah ( Wade) Gil- lett, of Connecticut; his maternal grandpar- ents, Martin and Hulda (Webb) Blackford, came from Ashtabula County. Mr. Gillett was married to Emma Lundgren, in Galesburg, Sep- tember 23, 1895; they have an adopted daugh- ter, Aura. Mr. Gillett came from Michigan to Knox County in 1881, and began as fireman for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Two years later he began work in the machine shops. He afterwards resumed his position as fireman and has been running an engine since the noted "Q." strike in 1889. He is engineer of the fast mail train East and of the fast pas- senger train West. Mr. Gillett is a member of the Odd Fellows, Galesburg. In religion, he is a Methodist. He is a republican.

GOTTSCHALL, NELS J .; Baker and Con- fectioner; Galesburg; born January 22, 1864, in Sweden: educated in Sweden and Galesburg. His parents were J. S. and Hannah (Trulson) Gottschall, of Sweden. He was married to Christena M. Jacobson, in Galesburg, June 14, 1892. They have two children, Newton Tenny and Ethel Hannah Catherine. He is a member of the Swedish Mission. In politics he is a republican.

GRAHAM, JOHN M .; Conductor: Galesburg; born March 25, 1840, at Harrisburg, Pennsyl- vania. His father was James M. Graham, of Harrisburg; his grandfather, John M. Graham,

and his great-grandfather, George Graham, were natives of Scotland. He was educated in the Harrisburg Academy. He was married in Galesburg, October 5, 1868, to Mary E., daugh- ter of E. S. Hopkins. They have one son, George A., who is a music teacher and leader of an orchestra. Mr. Graham was employed in 1858 by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for six years, as a telegraph operator. He came to Galesburg in 1864, where he was em- ployed in the offices of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad for ten years. He has been a conductor for twenty-five years. In politics, he is a republican.

GRIFFITH, HARRY H .; Galesburg; born In Seneca County, New York, March 14, 1849. His father, Harry H., was born in New York, and his mother, Margaret, in England. Mr. Grif- fith was educated in the common schools. He was married September 24, 1872, at Galesburg, to Anna M. Zeigler. There are five children, Nellie Blythe, John Herbert, Henry H., Myrtle Bell, and Emma Lyle. Mr. Griffith came to Galesburg in 1867, and has been in business here for twenty-five years. He was Alderman of the city of Galesburg for six years. In re- ligion, he is a Baptist. In politics, a republican.

GRISWOLD, DANIEL JUDSON; Dentist; Galesburg; born September 29, 1865, in Jasper County. Indiana. His parents were Ames An- thony Griswold, born in Vermont, March 9, 1825, and Elizabeth (Adams) Griswold, born in Jasper County, Indiana, September 2, 1840, His grandfather was Daniel Griswold. His great- grandfather came from England and was among the early settlers of Vermont. Ames A. Griswold went to California in 1852, and returned to Indiana about 1858, where he was married January 1, 1859. He came to Illinois about 1860 and settled on a farm near Spring- field, where he remained about two years. He then removed to Indiana, where he lived for three years, returning to Illinois in the Spring of 1866, settling in Marshali County. He re- tired from business, and now resides at Wash- burn, Woodford County, Illinois. In 1885 Dan- iel J. Griswold graduated from the Washburn High School, at Washburn, Woodford County. He then taught school for two years-1885 to 1887. From 1887 to 1891 he attended Knox College, Galesburg, and in 1894 he graduated from the Philadelphia Dental College, Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania. He then returned to Gales- burg and entered into partnership with Dr. F. W. Wolf under the firm name of Wolf and Griswold; their offices are in the Holmes Build- ing; they have an extensive city and country practice. Dr. Griswold is a member of the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows. Veritas Lodge, No. 478; Knights of Pythias, College City Lodge: Beta Theta Pi Fraternity of Knox Col- lege, and the Soangetaha Ciub. He is a mem- ber of the Baptist Church. In politics, he is a republican. Dr. Griswold was married. Septem- ber 12, 1899, to Grace Agnes, daughter of Dr. J. A. Ballard, of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

GRUBB, SAMUEL W .; Publisher; Gales- burg; born August 19, 1832, at Washington,

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District of Columbia; educated in the common schools. His father, Samuel, was born in Shepherdstown, Virginia (now West Virginia) ; his mother, Ellen Wilson, at Snow Hill, Mary- land, November 28, 1867. Mr. S. W. Grubb was married at Atlanta, Georgia, to Jane A. Wright. There is one child living-James Wilson Grubb. Mr. Grubb commenced work in a print- ing office in 1843. He came to Galesburg in 1872, and has been manager of Galesburg Printing Company, publishers of the Republican-Regis- ter, since December, 1872. In religion, he is an Episcopalian. He is a republican.

GUCKER, WALTER; Galesburg; born March 5, 1854, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; edu- cated in Mattoon, Illinois. His parents were Franklin and Elizabeth (Kimmell) Gucker, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania; his paternal grand- parents were also natives of Pennsylvania; his maternal grandparents, Jacob and Mary Kin- mell, came from Germany. Mr. Gucker was married to Anna Hillagass, May 4, 1880, at Mat- toon, Illinois. They have one child, Ebrma. Mr. Gucker is a republican.

HAIR, CHARLES ERNEST; the son of Elijah E. and Mary A. (Benton) Hair, was born July 26, 1875, at Lewistown, Illi- nois, where he attended the grammar and high schools. After the removal of his father's family to Galesburg, he entered Knox College, but after two years, in the Fall of 1894, left that institution to become a student at the State University, from which he graduated in 1898. His chosen profession was architecture. and his studies were directed with special refer- ence to fitting him for that vocation. On October 8, 1898, he presented himself before the State Board of Architects, to undergo the prescribed examination, and had the gratifica- tion of being assured by the examiners that he had passed the ordeal with greater credit than had any who had preceded him since the crea- tion of the Board. He entered at once into business at Galesburg, and from the outset has achieved a measure of success not often at- tained by young men who have just crossed the threshold of one of the learned professions. Mr. Hair is an Episcopalian, as are his parents, and the family is active in the work of the church. He himself has musical talent of a high order, and has for several years been con- nected with the choir of Grace Church.

HAMPTON, BEN BOWLES; Editor Evening News; Galesburg; born March 19, 1875, in Ma- comb, Illinois, where he was educated at the academy. His father, David H. Hampton, was born at Macomb, and his mother, Mamie (Bowles) Hampton, was born in Evansville, In- diana. Mr. B. B. Hampton inherits his ability in his chosen line of work, his father and grandfather having been newspaper men. He came to Galesburg in 1895, having previously engaged in newspaper work in Macomb. Mr. Hampton was married February 15, 1898, to Maria Somers Bartleson. He is an attendant at the Presbyterian Church. In politics, he is a republican.

HARTHON, JOHN; Conductor; Galesburg; born June 21, 1859, in LaSalle County, Illinois. His father was Conrad Harthon, who came from Germany, in 1857, to LaSalle County, where he was a farmer and grocer. Mr. Harthon was educated in the common schools. In politics, he is a republican. He married Ida M. Breed, at Aurora, May 11, 1888; they have one child, Walter. Mr. Harthon entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company in 1877, serving two years as brakeman, and was made a conductor in 1881, which position he now holds. He moved to Galesburg in 1890. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Maccabees, and Rebekahs.

HAWKINSON, HENRY G .; Confectioner and Restaurateur; Galesburg, where he was born August 30, 1870, and where he was educated. His parents, Hakan B. and Carrie (Olson) Haw- kinson, were born in Sweden, and came to Galesburg in 1868. The father engaged in the bakery business, which he followed for twenty- five years; he then retired, and is now residing in Galesburg; two children were born to them: Henry G .; and Hildagard, who married P. F. Nord, May 29, 1891, and died September 13, of the same year. After finishing his education, Mr. Henry G. Hawkinson engaged in the bakery and restaurant business with his father, which he followed for nine years. He then formed a partnership with W. N. Spake, purchasing the interest of Joseph F. Anderson in the restau- rant and confectionery business. The frm is Spake and Hawkinson, located at 140 East Main street, doing the leading business in their line. Mr. Hawkinson is a member of College City Lodge, No. 433, Knights of Pythlas. September 3, 1891, he was married, at Galesburg, to Emma Peterson, who was born at Colfax, Illinois. They have three children, Henry Ferdinand, Newton Hiram, and Hildagard Elizabeth. In religion, Mr. Hawkinson is a Congregationalist. He is independent in politics.

HEATH, WILLIAM; Galeshurg; born May 25, 1862, at Center Point, Knox County, Illinois. His parents were William Heath, of New York, and Lucinda M. (Field) Heath, of Vermont. Lucinda M. Heath was born in Cornwall, Addi- son County, Vermont, April 16, 1819, and came to Illinois with her parents in 1836. Her mar- riage with Mr. Heath, August 3, 1837, was the first in Knoxville. They lived on a farm near Center Point for twenty-eight years, and then moved to Wataga, where Mr. Heath died March 31, 1882. After her husband's death, Mrs. Heath moved to Galesburg and lived with her son William, at whose home she died July 11, 1899. She was one of the bravest and most resourceful of the early pioneer mothers, and is remembered by her host of friends as a strong, sweet, and noble personality. Mr. Wil- liam Heath was married to Kate E. Armstrong, of Galesburg, at Fargo, North Dakota, Septem- her 10, 1892. For the past ten years he has been with the Deering Harvester Company of Chicago, and is now their General Agent located at Galesburg.

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HIGGINS, ADDISON P .; Farmer and Stock- man; Galesburg, where he was born in 1844. His father, Americus Higgins, came to Gales- burg in 1837. Mr. Higgins is a large land- owner in Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas, and is extensively engaged in stock-raising. In 1874, Mr. Higgins was married to Mattie J. Meechan, They have three children, Cyrus M., Martin S., and Lucy A. Mr. Higgins was educated in the common schools. He is a republican and a prohibitionist.

HILL, CHARLES M .; Conductor; Galesburg; born March 3, 1862, in Malden, Illinois, where he was educated. His parents were John and Maria (McGee)- Hill of Ohio; his grandfather was Allison Hill of New Jersey. Mr. C. M. Hill was married to Ellen, the daughter of Jerry and Mary O'Connor, of Ireland. She was born in Peru, Illinois. There were two children, Charles Francis and John William. His second marriage, which occurred in Chicago, Illinois. May 17, 1897, was with Georgie, daughter of Clayton S. Gibbs, of Illinois, and Helen J. (Bevier) Gibbs, of Albany, New York. They

have one child, Helen. Mrs. Hill's paternal grandparents were Jonathan Gibbs, of New Jersey, and Tamer Norcross Gibbs; her ma- ternal grandparents were Abraham Bevier, of Holland, and Adaline (Gordon) Bevier, of New York. Mr. Hill's father was a broommaker by trade, but was a farmer most of his life. He moved to Illinois in 1856, and settled on a farm at Berlin Center. He died May 9, 1892, his wife surviving him but a short time. Mr. C. M. Hill spent his early years on the farm, and at the age of thirteen, the family moved to town, and he worked at teaming. In 1885, he entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad as brakeman, and in 1888, was pro- moted to the position of conductor. He is a member of the O. R. C. Mr. Hill is independent in politics.

HILTON, A. FRANK; Engineer; Galesburg; born in 1840, in Orange County, New York, where he was educated. He enlisted in 1862, and served until the close of the war. July 12, 1865, he began work for the Chicago, Burling- ton and Quincy Railroad Company, and after successive promotions was made Superintendent of the Galesburg Division. In 1876, he was mar- ried to Emma Russell. They have two children, Richard R., and Russell D. Mr. Hilton has been an engineer on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad since 1890.

HINCHLIFF, J. E .; Merchant: Galesburg; born July 17, 1853, at Rio, Illinois. Educated at Rio and Galesburg. His parents, James and Betsey Hinchliff, were born in England. He was married January 1, 1880, at Rio, to Ida M. Woodman. There are four children, Everett E., Lulu May, Ray W., and Grace F. In re- ligion, he is a Congregationalist. In politics, a republican.

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Part 156

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