History of Alexander, Union and Pulaski Counties, Illinois, Part 90

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. ; O.L. Baskin & Co.
Number of Pages: 948

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is a grandson of John Lence, a farmer by occu- pation, born in North Carolina, where he was married to Sallie Mull, who was born in North Carolina, and died in this county in 1880. She was the mother of a large family, whose de- scendants are numerous, and are living prin- cipally in Southern Illinois. John Lence died in Union County. His son John J. was born here in 1818. He was married to Elizabeth Sifford, who was the mother of Sarah Jane Lentz and William Carol. Mrs. E. Lence died September 30, 1844. Mr. Lence was a farmer in early life, and was married a second time to Millie Lingle, who was the mother of Mary Ann Treece. Mrs. Lence died a year after she was married. In 1850, he, in company with others from Union County, went to California, where he worked at gold mining, returning to this county in 1857, where he was married a third time to Eliza Dilday, who was the mother of two children now living-John and Helen. Mr. John Lence bought a mill in 1860 in Jonesboro, which he ran till 1870, when he sold out and spent his last days on a farm, where he died in 1876. His memory is cherished by those who knew him. Our subject received a common school education in this county, and then taught school here for two years, and then attended the college of Notre Dame, near South Bend, Ind. He returned to Jonesboro in 1878, where he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. G. W. Schuchardt. In the fall of 1879, he went to Louisville, Ky., and studied in the Medical Department the Univer- sity of Louisville, graduating in March, 1872, after which he returned to Jonesboro, where he has followed his profession ever since. The Doctor was joined in matrimony, December 31, 1872, in Cairo, Ill., to Miss Luella Mulkey, born June 10, 1852, in Jonesboro. She is the daughter of Judge John H. Mulkey. She is the mother of two children-Maggie L., born September 21, 1873, and John H., born April 1, 1881. Mrs. Lence is a member of the

Catholic Church. Mr. Lence is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Jonesboro Lodge, No. 111, and the Knights of Honor, Jonesboro Lodge, No. 1,891. In politics, the Doctor is identified with the Democratic party.

JAMES A. LEWIS, farmer, P. O. Jones- boro. is a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Union County. He is a native of this county, born July 29, 1848. His father, William Lewis, came to the county when he was about nine years of age. He was a farmer by occupation. His wife, subject's mother, was Missouri (Tripp) Lewis, a daughter of William Tripp, more familiarly known among the old settlers of the county as "Uncle Bill Tripp." Of the children born to them, but three are now living-Henry, Willis and James A. Henry married Mattie Alexander, who bore him four children-Ott, Ella, Bob and an in- fant, unnamed. James A. Lewis was educated in the common schools of Union County, and early learned how to till the soil, a business he is at present engaged in. He is now the owner of a good farm containing 240 acres, upon a portion of which he grows fruit. He was mar- ried in Cape Girardeau County, Mo., to Miss Anna McNeally, a native of the same county. She was born February 5, 1852. They have the following children : George F., born June 19, 1872 ; Eva, born August 28, 1874; Nora L., born November 20, 1876 ; and Otho J., born November 28, 1878. Mr. Lewis is a mem- ber of the K. of H., Lodge No. 1891, at Jones- boro, and the I. O. O. F. at Jonesboro. He has served the people as School Director and Township Trustee for several years. In poli- tics, he is independent.

NELSON LINGLE, carpenter, Jonesboro, was born July 15, 1823, in Union County. His father, John Lingle was born in North Carolina, where he was married to Elizabeth Cruse, who was born also in North Carolina ; she died in this county in 1837, two years after the death of her husband. She was the mother

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of eight children. Our subject, Nelson Lingle, received a limited education in the old-fashioned subscription schools in this county, where he also learned his trade with Mr. J. Roberts, and was joined in matrimony August 2, 1852, to Miss Harriet Lamer, born February 5, 1829, in this county. She is a daughter of Joseph and Nancy (Zimmerman) Lamer, and is the mother of six children now living, viz .: Nannie E., born May 14, 1853 ; Cornelia, born August 2, 1855 ; Charley, born February 22, 1858 ; James, born January 16, 1860; Willie, born June 21, 1869, and Johnny, born October 29,1872. Mr. and Mrs. Lingle are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Lingle has followed his occupation of carpenter in Jonesboro and vicinity, and has served the public as School Director and Alderman. In politics, he has been connected with the Democratic party all his life, and for the last thirty-four years, he has been a strong temperance advocate.

MOSES LINGLE, farmer and fruit grower, P. O. Jonesboro. Our subject was born Feb- ruary 15, 1829, in Union County, Ill. His father was John Lingle, of German descent, a farmer by occupation, and one of the pioneers of this county. He was married, to Elizabeth Cruse, also of German descent. She was the mother of eleven children, of whom our sub- ject Moses, was the youngest. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lingle are now dead and lie buried in this county. Our subject was educated in this county, and here he was also married, Septem- ber 6, 1860, to Miss Emily J. Flaugh, who was also born in this county June 3, 1842, and is a daughter of Christian G. and Nancy A. (Mc- Intosh) Flaugh. She is the mother of eight children now living, viz .: Dora A., born July 15, 1861 ; Clara O., born February 28, 1863 ; Mary E., born March 11, 1865 ; Robert A., born September 7, 1867 ; Minnie I., born Jan- nary 14, 1871 ; John W., born November 2, 1876; Lelia E., born February 20, 1879, and Christine E., born October 6, 1881. Mr. and

Mrs. Lingle are members of the Baptist Church. He has a farm of 140 acres, a part of which is devoted to fruit-raising. Mr. Lingle has been a School Director for fifteen years and in poli- tics he is identified with the Democratic party.

FRANK MARTIN, grain dealer, Jonesboro, was born in this county March 14, 1853, and is a son of Samuel Martin, a native of Alabama, and a soldier in the Mexican war under Col. Bissell. After that war, Mr. Martin was mar- ried to Matilda McElhany, a native of Jones- boro, and a daughter of Joseph and Delilah (McElyea) McElhany, who were among the older settlers of this county, and founders of the city of Jonesboro. Mrs. Martin is the mother of five children, of whom our subject is next to the oldest. This gentleman received a common school education in the schools of this county, and in early life followed various occupations, but mainly farming. He has had about two years' experience in the grain trade. On the 18th of October, 1882, he commenced buying grain for Houston & Co., but about the last of March he began buying for D. R. Francis & Ross, a St. Louis firm. Our subject was joined in matrimony on December 7, 1882, to Louisa Barnes, who was born in Jonesboro, this county, and is a daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Barnes, a widow lady living in Jonesboro. In politics, Mr. Martin is identified with the Democratic party.

N. B. MAXEY, attorney at law, Jonesboro, was born July 15, 1853, in Smith County, Tenn. His ancestors came from Wales. His great grandfather was William Maxey, whose son, Nathaniel, was born in Buckingham County, Va., and came to his death by a boiler explo- sion, in 1834, on the Mississippi River. He married Mildred Taylor, born in Virginia. She died in Smith County, Tenn. She was the mother of eight children, of whom Thomas J., the father of our subject, was the third son. Four of his brothers were soldiers in the late war, one of them, William T., being killed at

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the battle of Shiloh. Thomas J. Maxey was born November 30, 1828, in Smith County, Tenn., where he married Mary B. Day, born 1829, in Smith County, Tenn., where she died in July, 1878. She was the mother of six children now living, viz., Virginia T., Napoleon B., John D., Thomas J., Jr., Mollie B. and Maggie. While in Tennessee, the occupation of our subject was that of a farmer. He came to Union County in 1875. Here he received a common school education. In 1877, he was a student in the University of Chicago. In 1879, he commenced the study of law with W. S. Day, then State's Attorney, and was admitted to the bar March 1, 1882, at Mount Vernon, Ill. Since then he has followed his profession in Jonesboro, Ill. He taught seven terms of school in Union County, Ill. Mr. Maxey was married, December 25, 1881, in Jonesboro, to Miss Augusta C. Miller, born February 29, 1856, in this county. She was formerly a teacher in this county. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Maxey is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Jonesboro Lodge, No. 111, and Egyptian Chapter, No. 45, Anna, Ill. He was formerly City Attorney, and was again elected in 1883. He is a Demo- crat.

CALEB MILLER, farmer, P. O. Anna, is a native of Union County, Ill., born March 1, 1827, to David and Catherine (Kritz) Miller. He was born in Rowan County, N. C., and there raised and educated. In 1818, he came to Union County, being among its first settlers. He was a farmer, merchant and tanner. His wife (subject's mother) was born in Rowan County, N. C., and died in this county. She was the mother of nine children, of whom four are now living-Mary, Peter, John and Caleb, our subject. He was raised on a farm, and educated in the subscription schools. At twenty-two years of age, he left home, and en- gaged in mining in California, and returned to Union County in February, 1851, where he

bought his present farm of 165 acres, and en- gaged in farming, an occupation he has since followed. He resided on the same farm, with the exception of five years spent in Alexander County. In 1852, he married Miss Elizabeth Stirewalt, a native of North Carolina. They are raising and educating Miss Rosella Miller, an adopted daughter.

MRS. JULIETT A. MILLER. Jones- boro. This lady was born September 16, 1833, in this county, and is a daughter of Charles A. and Anna (White) Rixleben. Mrs. Rixleben was born June 10, 1811, in Livingston County, N. Y. She was married a second time, to John E. Nail, who died March 17, 1872. She is yet living, and is the mother of three children now living, viz .: Juliett A., Bruno and Harriett M., wife of John H. Span, of St. Louis. . Our sub- ject was educated in this county, and in the Parke Female Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. She was married, October 17, 1849, to Dr. James V. Brooks, of Jonesboro, who was a graduate of the McDowell Medical College, St. Louis, having also been a student a Louisville, Ky. He, as well as his father, Dr. Benjamin Brooks, are mentioned in our general history. He was the father of David G., a carpenter by occupation. Dr. J. V. Brooks died June 17, 1872, mourned by all who knew him. Our sub- ject was married a second time, to N. G. Mil- ler, who is the father of four children, viz .: Augusta, wife of N. B. Maxey ; Tullius T., Otis W. and Ivo L. Mrs. Miller is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Miller was born in North Carolina ; he is a member of the Lutheran Church. In politics, lie is indepen- dent, voting for the best man.

COL. A. J. NIMMO, Jonesboro, was born September 30, 1822, in this county, where the town of Anna now stands. His father, Wesley G. Nimmo, was of Scotch descent, and was born in Albemarle County, Va., 'and died in this county October 17, 1856. He was a sad- dler by trade, and under the old military law

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of the State was Colonel of the militia. He married Priscilla Barker, who was born near Hopkinsville, Ky., and died in this county September 13, 1864. She was the mother of twelve children, of whom our subject was the oldest but one. His educational facilities were rather limited, and confined to the subscrip- tion schools of the county, and early in life he learned the saddler's trade with his father. In 1846, when the war broke out with Mexico, he enlisted in Company F, Second Illinois Volun- teers, Col. William H. Bissell commanding. He served one year, and then returned home, and was Constable for one term. In 1850, he was elected Sheriff of Union County ; was again elected in 1854, and a third time elected in 1858. In the fall of 1861, he was elected County . Clerk, and while occupying that position he recruited a regiment for the late war, which became the One Hundred and Ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and of which he was commissioned Colonel by the Governor. In November, 1869, Col. Nimmo was again elected County Clerk ; in November, 1874, he was again elected Sheriff, and re-elected for the fifth time in 1876 ; he served as Deputy County Clerk from 1879 until December, 1882 ; since then the old veteran has been out of the har- ness, and is now enjoying a needed repose after his long and faithful public service. He was married, March 9, 1848, to Miss Eliza J. Tripp, who was born January 3, 1828, in this county. She is a daughter of William and Frances (Grammer) Tripp. She is the mother of seven children, viz .: Leander W., William H. (de- ceased), Emily F. (wife of John S. Alexander), Mary A. (deceased), Charles F., Alexander J. and Sarah J. (deceased). Col. Nimmo is a member of Jonesboro Lodge, No. 111, A., F. & A. M .; Egyptian Chapter, No. 45, R. A. M. of which body he is High Priest; Southern Lodge, No. 241, of I. O. O. F., of which he is Noble Grand. He has always been identified with the Democratic party. The past life of Col.

Nimmo needs no comment ; the number of offices he has held in the county speaks more eloquently in his honor and of his integrity than volumes written in his praise.

J. OTTMAR, boot and shoe maker, Jones- boro, was born May 5, 1845, in. Wurtemberg, Germany. He is a grandson of Phillip Ottmar, who was a shoe-maker by occupation, as was also his son Jacob Frederich, born in 1800, in Germany, where he died in 1880. He was married to Maria Saeger, born 1803 ; she died in 1882. She was the mother of nine children -Justina, Maria, Phillip, Johannes, Jacob F., Michael, George, Godfried and Jacob. Two of the boys, Johannes and Jacob F., were in the civil war. Johannes was killed at the battle of Franklin, Tenn .; Jacob F. died in the hos- pital at Decatur, III. . Our subject learned his trade in the old country. He was a soldier in the German Army. He came to the United States in 1867, landing in New York; then went to Delphi, Ind., where he worked almost two years, and then went to La Porte, Ind., where he followed his trade, and was joined in matri- mony, April 24, 1869, to Mrs. Mary P. Ottmar, former wife of Johannes Ottmar, who was killed in the war. She was born September 15, 1844, in Bohemia. Her maiden name was Brochaska. She is the mother of Jacob F., born March 3, 1863, and John M., born October 31, 1864 ; they were the children of Johannes Ottmar ; Mary, born March 30, 1870, and Ad- die K., deceased. Mr. Ottmar came to Jones- boro in 1873, where he has followed his trade ever since. Mrs. Ottmar is a member of the Catholic Church, and Mr. Ottmar is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church ; also an I. O. O. F., Southern Lodge, No. 241, and a Knight of Honor, Jonesboro Lodge, No. 1891. He has been Alderman of the First Ward for three years, and resigned after he was re-elect- ed. In politics, he is connected with the Dem- ocratie party.

MRS. MALINDA PROVO, Jonesboro.

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This lady is the daughter of one of our old set- tlers. She was born January 9, 1816, in Rob- ertson County, Tenn. Her grandfather, Charles McIntosh, was born in Scotland and died in Tennessee. He and his son John, who is the father of our subject, were soldiers in the Rev- olutionary war. John McIntosh married Mary Miller, who was the mother of seven children -Samuel, Hannah, Nancy A., Washington L., Mary J. and John J., deceased, and Malinda, who went to school in Jonesboro. She was married, March 25, 1834, to Mr. Pipkin, who died November 20, 1839. He is the father of Andrew J. Pipkin. Our subject was married a second time, November 29, 1844, to James J. Provo, a merchant of Jonesboro, who died in April, 1864. He was the father of five chil- dren-Jerome, born July 16, 1845, died Feb- ruary 15, 1861, at the battle of Fort Donelson ; Ellen J., born December 22, 1846, former wife of Levi Davis, deceased ; James J., born Octo- ber 14, 1849, died December 12, 1873 ; Isabel born September 27, 1852, wife of William H. Ballard, she is the mother of Vada, who was born September 26, 1873; Byron, born July 16, 1854, died September 27, 1855. Mrs. Provo is a member of the Baptist Church.

JACOB RENDLEMAN, Sr., farmer, P. O. Kaolin, is a grandson of John Rendleman, who was born in Germany, and who on coming to this country settled in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Rendleman, the father of our subject, was born. On reaching manhood, he settled in Rowan County, N. C. In this State he mar- ried Betsey Fullenwater, who was the mother of nine children. Of this number our subject was the second, and was born March 30, 1808. Mr. Rendleman came to this county in 1817, with his parents, who are mentioned in our general history. The country was a wilderness, and wild beasts and wilder men roamed through the dark forests, which are now converted into fertile fields and blooming gardens, where fruits of almost every variety grow. Our subject's

opportunities for an education were very limited, as the county had no schools except the subscription schools at that time, and to this school he went but about three months From early life until the present time he has devoted himself to the cultivation of the virgin soil of Union County. He has at present about 1600 acres of land, a part of which is devoted to fruit cultivation, 100 acres being devoted wholly to orchards. Mr. Ren- dleman is a self-made man in every sense of the word, and is a fair specimen of American grit and perseverance. He was married in this county in the year 1826, to Rachael Hartline, who was born in Rowan County, N. C., and died in this county in 1860. Her parents were among the older settlers of this county. She was the mother of ten children-John, William, George, Maston, Lucinda, Lavina, Jacob, Jeff, Marshal and Nancy K. Mr. Rendleman was joined in matrimony the second time to Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, daughter of John and Ellen (McKissie) McCasland, and is the mother of nine children, all of whom are living, viz .: Nancy C. Wilson, wife of John Hartline ; Sophrina E. Wilson, wife of John Cassel ; Josephina Wilson, wife of George W. Hess ; John D. Wilson, who married Elica J. Cassel ; David F. Rendleman, Robert M., Ellen, Amanda and Dora. Mrs. Rendleman is a member of the Baptist Church and Mr. Rendle- man is a member of the German Reformed Church. In politics, he is identified with the Democratic party, as were his ancestors years ago.

D. H. RENDLEMAN, JR., farmer, P. O. Jonesboro, is a native of this county, and was born January 10, 1841. He is a son of D. H. Rendleman, Sr., who was born December 18, 1801. in Rowan County, N. C. The father came to this county in 1825, and here married Catha- rine Hunsaker, who was born in 1812 in this county. She is the mother of twelve children, nine girls and three boys. Our subject, Drake

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H. Rendleman went to school in this county and at Lebanon, Ill., at the McKendree College. He farmed with his father in early life, and taught school in the winters for sixteen consec- utive years, ten terms being in his own district, getting his wages raised from $35 to $60 per month on account of his proficiency as a teacher. He was married in this county, April 23, 1865, to Martha Jane Goodman, who was born February 10, 1848, in Rowan County, N. C. She is the mother of eight children-Cora O., born December 29, 1866 ; Charles A., born September 8, 1868 (deceased) ; Daisy E., born December 15, 1869 ;- Edith A., born October 27, 1871 ; Clarissa C., born July 17, 1874 ; Bertha A., born October 14, 1877 ; Wilford A., born October 7, 1880, and Ivo Zoe, born August 28, 1882. Mr. Rendleman now owns a farm of 190 acres, and is at present engaged somewhat in fruit raising also. Subject is a member of Jonesboro Lodge, No. 11, A., F. & A. M. In politics, Mr. Rendleman is a Democrat, and as such has been elected to the office of Township Treasurer by his constituents.

M. M. RENDLEMAN, farmer, P. O. Jones- boro. The gentleman whose name heads this brief sketch is a son of one of the oldest and most well-to-do families in this county. Our subject is a native of this county, and was born January 17, 1847. His father, Jacob Rendle- man, came to this county before Illinois had been admitted into the Union as a State. He was then eight years of age, and made his advent here with his grandfather. The father married Miss Rachael Hartline upon reaching manhood. This lady, who died May 20, 1860, was the mother of ten children, seven boys and three girls, all of whom are living, married and have families in this county. Mr. Rendleman was married the second time to Mrs. Mary Wilson, who is the mother of nine children, four by her first husband and five by the latter. . Our subject, M. M. Rendleman, was educated in the schools of this county, and in early life

he turned his attention to the occupation of a farmer. This he followed up until 1876, when he turned his attention to the mercantile busi- ness, keeping a general store first at Alto Pass. Here he remained one year, and then went to Makanda, Johnson County. He engaged in business at this point until September, 1882, when he once more returned to this county. Here he purchased the old Cox farm of 210 acres, and on which he now resides and follows once again the occupation of a tiller of the soil. Our subject was joined in matrimony October 2, 1877, to Miss Emma Bean, who was born in this county February 18, 1853. She is a daughter of George W. and Elizabeth (Taylor) Bean, the former is a native of Virginia and the latter of Tennessee. They have had eight children, and of this number only four are liv- ing. Both are now dead and their memories are cherished very fondly and pleasantly by all who knew them. Mrs. Emma B. Rendleman is the mother of one little girl, named Gracie, who was born February 15, 1882. In politics, Mr. Rendleman is identified with the Demo- cratic party.

JACOB R. RHOADES, farmer, P. O. Cob- den, was born January 22, 1842, in this county. His father, Mathias Rhoades, was also born in this county in 1818, and also died here.' He was married to Matilda Damron, a native of this State. She was the mother of seven chil- dren, and of this number only our subject is now living. The grandfather of our subject may be classed among the old pioneers of this county. He was a farmer and blacksmith by profession, as was also his son Mathias. Our subject attended the schools of this county, then farmed, and at present he owns a farm of 220 acres in Jonesboro Township, a fine stock farm by the way, and also 300 acres in Alto Pass Township. He was married in this county to Margaret E. Bittle, who was born September 30, 1846, in ti county and is a daughter of John and E ·h (Kitts) Bittle.

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She is the mother of six children, five of whom are now living, viz .: Jefferson J., born July 19, 1866 ; Thomas S., born October 17, 1868 ; Willis J., born September 28, 1870 ; Charles, born December 30, 1873, and Albert, born Feb- ruary 14, 1882. In politics, our subject is identified with the Democratic party.

LAFAYETTE RICH, Deputy Sheriff, Jones- boro, is a native of Union County, born Janu- ary 24, 1850. He is a grandson of Thomas J. Rich, who was a soldier in the Black Hawk war ; his son, William C. Rich, Sr., was born in 1819, in Alabama. He emigrated to Union County, Ill., with his parents, and subsequently married Miss Millie C. Guthrie, the daughter of Ansel and Matilda (Brock) Guthrie, and is the mother of eleven children, viz .; Samantha, Catherine, Matilda, Eliza, Maria, Malcom, Will- iam J., Lucy, Elizabeth, George and our sub- ject, who was the fourth oldest child. His early life was spent at home, receiving such an education as the common schools afforded, and assisting to till the soil of his father's farm. For two years, in connection with his farming, he taught school. In Jonesboro, March 22, 1883, he married Miss Nannie E. Lingle, a native of Jonesboro, Ill., born May 14, 1853. She is a daughter of Nelson and Harriet (Lamer) Lingle, who are natives of Union County. In politics, Mr. Rich is a Democrat. JOHN A. ROBERTS, farmer, P. O. Jonesboro, born in White County, Tenn., February 8, 1851, is a son of J. W. Roberts, who was born in Virginia, but moved to Tennessee when quite young, and there he followed the occupation of a farmer, raising a large family. When he died in 1867, he left the record of a good and exem- plary life behind him. In the latter part of his life, he served this county as its County Clerk, and then in the spring of 1867 he com- menced teaching penmanship, and it was while following his profession in Arkansas that his death occurred. He ayas married in Tennessee to Sarahı Underwoo, ho died in 1862. This

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History of Alexander, Union and Pulaski Counties, Illinois, Part 90

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892? Publication date: 1883 Publisher: Chicago, Ill. ; O.L. Baskin & Co. Number of Pages: 948

Author: Perrin, William Henry, d. 1892?
Publication date: 1883
Publisher: Chicago, Ill. ; O.L. Baskin & Co.
Number of Pages: 948