Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Part 158

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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LYKE, ABIJAH P .; Engineer: Galesburg: born in 1838, in Columbia County, New York. He is a son of James Lyke, who removed, in 1840. to Wayne County, New York, and thence to Wisconsin in 1855. In 1856, Mr. A. P. Lyke entered the employ of the La Crosse and Mil- wankee Railroad, which place he retained till 1860. He enlisted in the army, in 1863, and served until the close of the war, after which he settled in Coldwater, Michigan. He was married to Lucy E. Rohbins, of Reading, Mich- igan, in 1860. They have two children, James L. and Fred S. Mr. Lyke came to Galesburg in 1888, and found employment with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company as an engineer, which position he now holds. He

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is a prominent member of Vesper Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and of the Grand Army of the Re- public, Post 45, of Galesburg.

MABEE, WILLIAM ERNEST Dentist; Galesburg; born March 2, 1867, in Norfolk County, Canada; educated in the Iowa State University. He was married to Grace E. Wid- ney, at Alpha, Illinois, June 3, 1897. Doctor Mabee's father was born in Norfolk County, Canada; his mother was born in Ohio; his paternal grandfather was born in St. Johns, New Brunswick; his paternal grandmother was a native of the State of New York; his paternal great-grandfather, was a native of Holland; his paternal great-grandmother was born in New York City; his maternal grandfather was born in England; his maternal grandmother was born in the State of New York; his maternal great-grandfather was a native of England; his maternal great-grandmother was a native of New York State. In religion, Dr. Mabee is a Baptist. He is a republican.

McCALL, IDA MARISSA; Teacher; Gales- burg; born near Galesburg, Illinois, May 22, 1857; educated at Knox College. Her father, Henry Scott McCall, son of Daniel and Jane Scott McCall, was born at Philadelphia, Penn- sylvania, Daniel McCall being the son of Ozias and Elizabeth (Williams) McCall, of Lebanon, Connecticut. Her mother, Sarah M. (Miller) McCall, was a daughter of Elbert A. and Martha S. (Lounsbury) Miller, was born in Stamford, Connecticut; graduated at Mt. Holyoke in 1851, afterwards teaching in Philadelphia, Connecti- cut, and Mississippi; married (1856) to Henry Scott McCall, a teacher, who died in 1863. An infant brother of Miss McCall, George Scott, died in 1863, and her sister, Rosa May, in 1894. From 1865 to 1876, Mrs. McCall taught in the Galesburg schools, being Principal of the High School from 1869. Since then she has been con- nected with Knox College most of the time, at present being Instructor of Latin and Algebra in Knox Academy. Miss McCall's maternal great-grandparents were James and Anna White Miller, both of Connecticut. In religion, Miss McCall is a Presbyterian.

McHALE, JOHN J .; Engineer; Galesburg; born December 3, 1862, in the Island of Jersey, to which place his mother was carried during the Rebellion while on a trip from Kentucky to New York by boat. He was educated in Michigan and the United States Naval Academy. His parents were Anthony J. Mc- Hale, born in Chicago, Illinois, and Ellen Rose (Kane) McHale, of Frankfort, Kentucky; his paternal grandparents were John J. McHale, of Detroit, Michigan, and Eliza E. (Kane) McHale, of Ireland, his great-grandfather was Anthony . J. McHale, of Ireland; his maternal grandpar- ents were Thomas Kane, of Charleston, South Carolina, and Anna (Ratchford) Kane, of Ken- tucky. He was married June 28, 1886, at St. Louis, Missouri, to Elizabeth Grace, daughter of J. T. and Mary (McAleer) Ryan, of Belfast, Ireland, and Canada, respectively. Mr. Mc- Hale's great-grandfather came to America in 1811, to take up arms against England. He

settled in Boston, Massachusetts, and served in the navy in the War of 1812; after the war . he was assigned to the Division of the Lakes and settled at Detroit, Michigan, where he died. Mr. McHale's grandfather was engaged in the land surveys of Wisconsin and Michigan, and lived in Chicago, where Anthony J. was born. They moved to Detroit in 1846. Anthony J. entered the navy at the age of sixteen, and retired in 1865. He took up railroad work with the Canada and Great Western till 1882, and died in 1897. John J. began his education in Michigan, and was an appointee at Annapolis, Maryland, where he took a course in the Con- struction Department. He spent much time in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and took a trip around the Horn to Alaska and the Aleu- tian Islands. He left the Navy Department in 1880 and entered the Revenue service on the lakes. After a year, he served on a merchant vessel, and then began as engineer with the Saginaw and North Western Railroad, and took charge of the engines of that line till it was absorbed by the Michigan Central Railroad. He came to Galesburg in 1887, and in 1888, be- came engineer on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, a position which he now holds. In religion, Mr. McHale is a Catholic. He is a democrat.

McKEE LEWIS CASS; Conductor; Gales- burg; born January 29. 1851, in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. His father was Richmond Mc- Kee, who died in 1871. Richmond McKee's father came from Scotland to Pennsylvania at an early day. L. Cass McKee was educated in the common schools. He was married to Char- lotte Richardson at Savannah, Illinois, Febru- ary 24, 1876. Their children are: Robert R., Bertha, and Mildred. Mr. McKee came to Bureau County, in 1857, with his father, who was a farmer and contractor. In 1873, he came to Galesburg and began work for the Chi- cago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company as brakeman; he was made conductor in 1877, a position which he still holds. Mr. McKee is a member of the Baptist Church. In politics, he is a democrat.

MEAD, H. F .; Dairyman; Galesburg; born December 31, 1870, at Hiresboro, Vermont; educated in Vermont and at Galesburg, Illinois. His parents, Seth and Celia J. (Ferguson) Mead; his paternal grandparents, Orrin and Rodie (Willer) Mead; and his maternal grand- father, David Ferguson, were born in Vermont. Mr. Mead is a republican.

MILLER, CHARLES; Contractor and Builder; Galesburg; born November 3, 1862, in Kent County, England, where he learned the carpenter's trade. He was married to Eliza- beth Lass Spinner, in England, in 1884. They have four children, Harry W., Herbert L., Cle- ment G., and Ethel L. Mr. Miller came to Galesburg in 1887, with his family, and found employment for a time in the coach department of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail- road. He afterwards engaged in contracting and building.

MORRISSEY, PATRICK HENRY; Grand

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Master of the Brotherhood of Railway Train- men of the United States and Canada; Cleve- land, Ohio; born in Bloomington, Illinois, Sep- tember 11, 1862; a graduate of the High School in that city, class of 1878. His father, John Morrissey, was a farmer in County Clare, Ire- land; his mother, Mary Thornton, was born in County Limerick. His parents came to this country in 1856, and settled in Bloomington, Illinois. When sixteen years of age, Mr. Mor- rissey entered the employ of a grocer in Chi- cago, but soon returned to Bloomington to ac- cept a position as clerk for the fore- man of the roundhouse of the Chicago and Alton Railroad, and after one year, he entered the Alton train service as a brakeman. In 1886, he obtained a clerkship in the office of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen in Galesburg, where he remained three years. He then resumed service as brakeman for one year. In 1890, Mr. Morrissey was elected First Vice Grand Master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, an important office which he faith- fully filled for six years. The duties of this position brought Mr. Morrissey in contact with railway employes all over the United States and Canada. His popularity and efficiency soon opened the way to higher honors, and in May, 1895, he was elected to his present office, hav- ing been twice re-elected, in 1897 and 1899. Under Mr. Morrissey's careful and business- like administration, the organization has been perfected in all its branches, and is now the largest organization of railway employes in the United States. Mr. Morrissey was mar- ried in Galesburg, October 5, 1887, to Anna Brechwald. He is a charter member of Col- lege City Lodge, Knights of Pythias. In poli- tics, he is a democrat.

MUNSON, CHARLES J .; Assistant Postmas- ter; Galesburg; born in Sweden, May 15, 1855; educated in Illinois. His parents, John M. and Olivia C., were born in Sweden. Mr. Munson was married to Lottie C. Anderson in Gales- burg, Illinois, June 21, 1893. He is a member of the First Lutheran Church. In politics, he is a republican. Mr. Munson, in 1875, entered the service of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company, and continued in their employ until 1897. In 1885, he was ap- pointed Assistant Train Master, which position he filled for twelve years, to the entire satis- faction of the company. October 1, 1897, he was appointed Assistant Postmaster at Gales- burg, in which capacity he has rendered faith- ful and satisfactory service.

MURPHY, DANIEL C .; Plumber; Galesburg; horn April 8, 1867, at Bellefontaine, Ohio, where he was educated. His parents were Patrick and Bridget (Brennan) Murphy, of Ire- land. Mr. Murphy was married to Emma Tor- ticell June 15, 1897, in Galesburg, Illinois. He is a democrat.

MYERS, HIRAM; Farmer and Nurseryman; Galesburg; born September 16, 1833, in Mar- shall County, Illinois; educated at the Liberal Institute, Galesburg, and the college at Mount Palatine. Putnam County, Illinois. His parents,

David Myers, born in 1792, and Drusilla (Simp- son) Myers, born in 1795, came from Pennsyl- vania, as did his paternal grandparents, John and Elizabeth Myers, and his maternal grand- parents, J. D. and Mary (Rose) Simpson. Mr. Myers was married June 8, 1858, in Marshall County, Illinois, to Celia H. Hamilton. Their children are: Olney H., deceased; Lenora (Bower); David Samuel; Alvia, and Iva Dell. Mr. Myers is a prohibitionist, and was School Treasurer in Roberts Township, Marshall County, for twenty years, and Justice of the Peace for several terms. In religion, he is a Universalist.

MYERS, JACOB W .; Engineer; Galesburg; born September 30, 1851, in Des Moines, Iowa; his father, George Myers, was born in Cleve- land, Ohio. Mr. J. W. Myers was educated in the common schools of Iowa. In politics, he is a republican. He married Emma Petre, in Iowa, October 11, 1874; they have four chil- dren, Mentor; Charles; Wilbur; and Ada, now the wife of Orson Judson. Mrs. Myers was a daughter of Joseph and Eliza (Wilson) Petre, and granddaughter of John Petre, of Tennes- see, who, with his family, settled at an early date in Warren County, Iowa. Mr. Myers was reared on a farm in Iowa. In 1877, he was a station agent on the Rhode Island Railroad, and afterward an engineer. He came to Gales- burg in 1882 and entered the service of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.

NASH, TIMOTHY; Galesburg; born in Ell- ington, Connecticut, February 12, 1825. He . went to California in 1848, and in 1853, came to Galesburg. He was connected with the con- struction of the Abingdon Branch of the Chi- cago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. He has held important municipal offices; was for sev- eral years Alderman, and was appointed Mayor to fill a vacancy. In 1871, he was elected Mayor of Galesburg. He was for a number of years Superintendent of Streets. Mr. Nash was mar- ried October 20, 1868, to Lucy Gilbert. They have one son, William S. Nash.

NEIFERT, EDWARD; Engineer; Galesburg; born August 15, 1862, in Rush Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, where he was educated. His parents were Henry and Sarah (Ripple) Neifert, of Pennsylvania; his grand- father was Jacob Neifert. He was married in Chicago, Illinois, February 28, 1889, to Carolina C., daughter of Jacob and Sophia Louisa (Eber- hart) Hechler, of Germany. They have two children, Anna Elizabeth, deceased; and Ira E. Mr. Neifert's father was a sawyer by trade. He enlisted in the Civil War and came out without a wound, but with impaired hearing. For six years after the war, he was proprietor of a hotel at Quakake Junction, Pennsylvania, and after his death his wife continued the busl- ness; she now lives at Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Mr. Edward Neifert's parents were married in Pennsylvania. At thirteen years of age Mr. Edward Neifert began making powder kegs for the Dupont Powder Company, and after four years he began work in the powder mill, filling different positions till he became master of

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the art. In 1884, he went to Nevada and worked in a lumber camp, afterward going to California, where he drove a stage between Grass Valley and Nevada City. For a time he worked in a dynamite mill at Pinole, Califor- nia. He returned to Pennsylvania, and entered the employ of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company as brakeman; he afterwards became conductor and fireman. In 1888 he took a position as fireman for the Chicago, Bur- lington and Quincy Railroad, and for nearly eight years has been an engineer. He is a member of A. O. U. W. Mr. and Mrs. Neifert have a pleasant home on East Knox street. In religion, Mr. Neifert is a Congregationalist. In politics, he is independent.

NORTON, ISAAC PRICE; Funeral Director; Galesburg; born in Gloucester County, New Jersey, April 9, 1859; educated in the country school at Nortonville, New Jersey. His father, Henry W., and his mother, Lavina (Price) Nor- ton, were natives of New Jersey. His grand- father and grandmother on the paternal side, John D. and Sarah (Davison) Norton, and his grandparents on the maternal side, Thomas Price and Lavina (Sumeral) Price, were all born in New Jersey. His great-grandfather, John D. Norton, was born in Wales, and his wife, Sarah W. Norton, was born in Boston, Massachusetts. On the maternal side, his great-grandfather, Thomas T. Price, was born in Scotland, and his wife, Lavina, was born in New Jersey. One of Mr. Norton's great-grand- fathers came to Boston in about 1675. Decem- ber 2, 1879, Mr. Norton was married in Woods- town, New Jersey, to Hannah B. Jones. There are two children, Albert H. and Marie A. In religion, he is a Congregationalist. In politics, he is a republican.

OBERG, JOHN C .; Conductor; Galesburg; born October 19, 1849, in Sweden; came to Knox County in 1855. He was educated in the com- mon schools. In 1871, he was employed as brakeman by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company, and was after- wards made conductor of a construction train. Mr. Oherg was married to Miss Matilda Jacob- son, September 24, 1879. They have two chil- dren, Lillie and Sophia. In 1893, Mr. Oberg was made passenger conductor.

OLSON, ALFRED; Merchant; Galesburg; born at Galesburg January 31, 1858; educated in the Galesburg schools. His parents, Lewis J. and Elsie, were born in Sweden. October 1}, 1886, he was married to Ella Fleming at Mon- mouth, Illinois. They have two children, Ar- thur Gregg and Mary Gertrude. He is a mem- ber of the firm of Kellogg, Drake and Olson, the partnership having been formed in October, 1889. He is a Trustee of the Galesburg Cottage Hospital Association. In politics, Mr. Olson is a democrat.

OLSON, M. W .; Dentist; Galesburg; horn June 23, 1873, at Dover, New Jersey; educated at Moline, Illinois. His father, Magnus Olson, was born in Stockholm, Sweden; his mother, Hannah (Soderstrom), was born in Upsala, Sweden. Doctor Olson came with his parents

from New Jersey to Illinois when he was one year old. He received his professional educa- tion in Illinois, and took a special course in anatomy, and in dentistry, in Chicago and in Philadelphia, having passed with honors in each institution. Doctor Olson's office is at 326 East Main street, Galesburg, Illinois. In re- ligion, he is a Methodist. In politics, he is a republican.

OLSON, SWAN H .; Grocer; Galesburg; born August 4, 1844, at Blaking Sweden; educated in the common schools of Illinois. His parents, Peter and Celia (Martin) Olson, as well as his grandparents, were born in Sweden. October 20, 1872, he was married to Clara M. Burke. They have three children, Clarence; Grace, de- ceased; and Irene. Mr. Olson came to Illinois in 1854, and farmed eight years. He enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Second Illi- nois Infantry, and served three years in the Civil War. Coming back, he engaged in the grocery business, and has been on the corner of Chambers and Berrien streets for thirty-five years. He holds the office of Supervisor. In religion, he is a Methodist. In politics, a re- publican.

OSTRANDER, ALBERT J .; Merchant; Galesburg; born in Indiana, March 6, 1846; educated in the common schools. His father, Harry B., and his mother, Mary A. (Wood- worth), were born in New York State. His fath- er's family were of German descent, and his mother's ancestors came from England. In 1855, the family moved to Missouri, and in 1862, to lowa; they came to Galesburg in 1871. Mr. Ostrander began his business career as a clerk, alternating between the hotel office and the store. He entered his present business as a dealer in hides and wool in 1877. April 12, 1877, he was united in marriage to Susie V. Ulmer, of Monmouth, Illinois. There are three children, Eugene Claud, Frederick Earl, and Ethel Pearl. Mr. Ostrander has been a suc- cessful business man, and has been prominent in politics. For ten years he was Chairman of the Knox County Democratic Central Commit- tee. He filled the place of Postmaster at Gales- burg for four and one-half years, having heen appointed by President Cleveland, May 9, 1893. He has been a leading member of the Odd Fel- lows for twenty-five years, and for many years a member of the Masonic Order. In religion, he is a Universalist. He is a democrat.

PALMER, GEORGE W .; Conductor; Gales- burg; born at Center Point, Knox County, Illinois, July 20, 1847; educated in the com- mon schools. His father was John B. Palmer, of England; his mother was Arta M., daughter of Crolus Churchill, of New York. He was mar- ried in Victoria, December 18, 1873, to Harriet M., daugliter of Christopher LeValley, an old settler of Victoria Township. Their children are: Frank, Arthur C., Chauncey W. and Mabel G. Mr. Palmer was reared on a farm. In May, 1872, he was employed as brakeman by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail- road Company, and became a conductor in 1875, a position which he now holds. He is a

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republican, and in 1894, was elected Alderman of the First Ward, holding the office for three years. In religion, he is a Protestant.

PALMGREN, C. A .; Conductor; Galesburg; born March 5, 1863, in Sweden, where he was educated. His parents were John and Bengta (Johndater) Palm, of Sweden. He was married to Anna Matson, in Galesburg, May 1, 1889. They have two children, Ethel Elvira and El- mer Sidney. Mr. Palmgren is a conductor on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. In politics, he is a republican, and is Alderman of the Seventh Ward.

PARRY, S. J .; Carpenter and Builder; Galesburg; born in Pennsylvania in 1825. He came to Illinois in 1850, and to Galesburg in 1865, where he formed a partnership with J. R. Stevens. Mr. Parry began business as a con- tractor in 1868. Among the important build- ings constructed by him are two school huild- ings; the County Jail; the Smith Block; the Triole Block, 'and many fine residences. Mr. Parry was Superintendent of Construction for the Court House, and for the Central Congre- gational Church. Mr. Parry is a Congrega- tionalist. In politics, he is a republican.

PERRY, ALBERT JAMES; President Second National Bank; Galesburg; born December 10, 1841, at Alden, New York. His parents were James Perry, of Massachusetts, and Sophronia (Pengra) Perry, of western New York. His paternal grandparents were Isaac and Mary (Tiffany) Perry, of Massachusetts. James . Perry was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and when he entered the army, was presented with a sword by the people of his town. His maternal great-grandfather, Stephen Hopkins, was Colonial Governor of Rhode Island from 1757 unti: 1767, and was one of the Congressmen who signed the Declaration of Independence. Mr. A. J. Perry entered the Sophomore Class of Rochester University in 1857, and remained until 1861. He took the classical course and paid his tuition with his earnings as a telegraph operator. The death of his father in 1860, and the subsequent necessity for supporting his mother and invalid sister, compelled him tu relinquish his intention of finishing the Univer- sity course. As a means of support, he taught school for a time, and also acted in the capacity of railroad agent. In 1865, he came to Gales- burg, and until 1873, was employed hy the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad as bookkeeper. During the Winter of 1873, he again taught school. In 1874, he was appointed Deputy Circuit Clerk, serving until 1882, when he became County Clerk, which position he filled for eight years. He was then elected President of the Second National Bank. Mr. Perry is a republican, and has served two terms in the City Council. He is Vice-President of the Hos- pital Board, President of the Library Board of the Galesburg Public Library, and Treasurer of Knox College. Mr. Perry's principal business is investments, and for the past eleven years he has been extensively engaged in selling real estate securities.

PETERKA, WILLIAM L .; Engineer; Gales- burg; born November 14, 1856, at Collinsville, . Illinois. His parents were John and Catharine Peterka, of Germany. They came to America in 1849, and settled at Collinsville, Illinois, where for many years his father carried freight on the National plank road from Greenville to St. Louis. He died in 1887. His mother died in 1862. He was married in Peoria, Illinois, in 1887, to Frances T. Bachtold, daughter of Mat- thias and Stephania (Haunghs) Bachtold, who were old settlers in that part of the State. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Peterka: Ada R .; Clara V .; Blanche, de- ceased: William; John, deceased; and Willis Howard. Upon the death of his mother, Will- iam L. lived with a farmer who sent him to school. At the age of twelve, he began to work at the top of a coal mine, and later became foreman for the engineer of the mine; he was afterward given charge of the pumping works at night. At the age of seventeen, he became engineer of the Abby, No. 4 mine, where he re- mained a year and a half. He first began train service on the Illinois and Midland Railroad; afterwards entered the employ of the Indian- apolis and St. Louis Railroad, and later the Wabash Railroad. In 1888, he began with the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy as engineer, which position he still holds. Mr. Peterka is a republican. He is a member of Alpha Lodge, No. 155. Masonic. He is a Protestant.

PETERSON, JOHN L .; Engineer; Galesburg; born in 1859, in Champaign County, Ohio. His father was John W. Peterson, who came to Ohio from New York; his grandfather was T. W. Peterson; his great-grandfather came from Holland. Mr. Peterson was formerly foreman of the carpenter shops and had charge of the wrecking train for the Chicago and Al- ton Railroad. He came to Galesburg in 1888, and was employed by the Chicago, Bur- lington and Quincy Railroad Company, as an engineer. He was married to Alfaretta Wilson in 1879. There were two children, Blanche and Clarence. Mr. Peterson's second marriage was with Sarah E. Tuthill, at Huntington, Indiana. March 30, 1887. Their children are: Jessie, Bessie, Grace, Clausie, and Gray. Mr. Peterson is a republican. He is a member of the Method- ist Episcopal Church.

PETERSON, PETER; Clergyman; Gales- burg; born in Sweden, November 21, 1866; educated in Gustavus Adolphus College at St. Peter, Minnesota, and in Augustana Theo- logical Seminary at Rock Island, Illinois. His parents were Peter and Mary (Bengsten) Peter- son, of Sweden. He was married to Matilda Johnson in 1894, at Vermilion, South Dakota. They have two children, Elmer Petri Theodor, and Mildred Matilda Ingeborg. Mr. Peterson's parents went to Meeker County, Minnesota, when he was two years of age. Six weeks later his father was drowned by the capsizing of a boat while fishing in Collinwood Lake, leaving the mother and seven children without means of support. When very young, Peter worked on the farm for his board while attend-

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ing the public school. By constant labor and economy he had, at the age of nineteen, ac- quired $140.00, with which he started for col- lege. He taught during vacations, and while a freshman, began preaching to aid in completing his college and theological course. He was ordained in 1894, and entered upon missionary work in Ogden, Utah. After a year he went to St. John's Lutheran Chruch in Essex, Iowa, and aft- er three years, removed to Galesburg, where he is now pastor of the First Lutheran Church.

PHELPS, WILLIAM IRVIN; Wood Machin- ist; Galesburg; born in Henderson, Knox County, March 29, 1851. Attended the Gales- burg High School and Knox Academy until the age of fourteen, when his parents removed to Wheaton, Illinois, where he took a business course at Wheaton College. He learned the

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Historical encyclopedia of Illinois, Part 158

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