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W. P. DOYLE, carpeuter and bullder, was born in County Wexford, Ireland, March 20, 1845. lle came with his parents to the United States in 1853, and remained one year in New York Sinte. They came to Chicago In 1856, and in 1858 moved to Evanston. Mr. Doyle learned his trade of carpenter with James Kenney, of Evanston, for whom he worked for several years; then three years for B. Peony, of Evanston, and again two years for James Kenney. In 1876, he became a resident of South Evanston, where he carries on his business. He was married to Miss Mary Ryan, of County Wexford, Ire-
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land, November 28, 1868. They have six children-Frank, William, Jumnes, Annie, dary and Margaret.
O. J. DYE, attorney at law, Chicago, is a native of New York and came to Chicago in 1880. Ile graduated from the University of Michigan after a special course in the Literary Department, and in 1878 from the Law School of that institu- tion, and was mlinitted to the Bar of Michigan the same year. Ile practiced his profession first in Westfehl, Chantanqua Co., N. Y., also having a branch offire in Hudson, N. Y., and con- tinuer the sume up to coming to Chicago. He has inale cor- poration law a specialty, Mr. Dye has resided in South Evans. ton since 1882. lle was married to Miss Hattie Tinker, of Westfield, New York State.
WILLIS 1. GOODRICH of the Nashua Lork Company, Chicago, was born in Auburn, N. Y. March 31, 1840. lle entered the army in the late Civil War as drummer of Can- pany 2, 5th New York Volunteers, in September. 1861. Angust 4. 1863, he was commissioned Firet Lieutenant and Adjutant 88th United States Cavalry Infantry, and was tuq -- tered out of service in August, 1864. Hle re-enlisted ns Cup- tain of the 107th United States Cavalry Infantry, in January, 1865, served as A. A. A. G., 25th Army Corps, during the last campaign around Richmond, during which the 25th Army Corps ovenpied Richmond. After the fall of Richmondl. he rejoined the regiment in North Carolina. In November, 1865, he was assigned to the connnand of Fort Tillinghast, in the lefenses of Washington; was brevetted Major of I'nited States Volunteers in the spring of 1866, and resigned his com- mission in the army, March 17, 1866, to accept commission as Colonel in the Mexican Army. He came to Chicago in 1873. Since September 1, 1853, he has been connected with the Nashua Lock Company, of Chicago, nad also represents E. Ketchain & Co., New York, and other Eastern manufacturers. Mr. Goodrich has resuled in South: Evanston since 1877. At the present time, he is president of the Board of Education, and for one year was a member of the Board of Trustees, lle was married to Miss Mary Ehlreilge, of Suburn, X. Y., Sep- temtær 3, 1866. They have one son, Milan E.
PETER HELANDER, carpenter, was born in Sweden May 1, 1810. He learned his trade in Manmo, Sweden, and worked as journeyman up to his coming to Evanston in 1820. Here he worked three years for B. Penney, then two years for William Judson, and since 1877 for Joseph Clapp. He married Miss Ellen Anderson, of Sweden, May 27. Is;l. She died in April, 1877, leaving two children, Anton 11. and Hillma A. Ile married Miss Anua Amlerson of Sweden, June 8, 1878. They have three children-Mamie, Willie D. aml Jennie E.
JOIN HERMES, carpenter, was born in Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Germany, May 16, INIG. Ile learned his trude with his father In Germany, and mjum the latter's ileath, started in life for himself at the age of twelve, and workeil in Germany aml Belgium, up to coming to Evanston in 1871. lle worked in Chicago after the big fire, and for James S. Kirk for one year, and ever since principally for J. C. Connor. Ile married Katherine Waelund, of Grand Duchy of Luxem- bourg, Germany. They have four children-Maggie, Mary, Johnnie aml lazzje.
GEORGE W. HOTCHKISS, secretary of Lumherman's Ex- change, Chicago, was born in New Haven, Conn., October 16, INH. Previous to coming to Chicago he was engaged in the lumber trude in Canada for ten years, und for seventeen years in Saginaw Valley, Mich. While residing in Saginaw Valley he was connected for several years with the Press, as editor atp] Imsiness manger of the Saginaw Daily Courier, Bay City Trimme and Lambernous's Gazette, of Hisd'ity, Ale sittlet in Evanston in 1877, and for four years was citutorially can- ureted with the Northwestern langherinan. publi-land in Chi- cagn. In 1881 was elected Secretary of Vannherman's Ex- Blusagr, which position he now lobis. In the full of IN4] he was unde secretary of the citizens' movement for the reliel of the Michigan sufferers by the fire, aml raised $:15.IM#1 in montey at $15,000 in goods, accomplished at an expense of only $1.200. Mr. Hotchkiss is a member and Secretary of Evans løklge, No. 524, A. F. & A. M. Ho murriedl Miss Elizabeth St. Juhu, of Ellsworth, Conn., August 14, 1856. Their children are Everett S. and Julia It. (now Mrs. William Hogle, of Evanstonk a laily of some nute us an artist.
ABEL HYDE HULL, M. D., was born in Bridgeport, l'onn., in 1833, Ile studied meilieine with his father. Bur- roughs llull, M. D., of Bridgeport. In the year 1859 he entered the Hulversity of Michigan, Inking n course of medical studies, and In 1861 graduated from chal institution. In 1804, he commenced the practice of medicine in ('hiengo, and attended a course of lectures in the Hahnemann Medical College, grail- unting in 1863. Ur. Hull immediately assorintel himself with A. E. Small, M. D., andt E. M. Inle, 31. 11 .. for one year. lu
1866, he mauvril to Beloit, Wis., remaining there two and one- half years. Again returning to Chicago, he went into ptax- tice with F. M. & R. II. Ilule, M. D., under the sty e of Hale & Bull, continuing as such until 1871. In 1873, he took up. his resident in South Evanston, still practicing his profesion in Chicago. In 14;6 he moved his family Imck to Chicago, . remaining there until March 5. 1880, when he again returned! In South Evanston, where he has resided ever since. On account of power bivalth, the Huctor has been compelled since that time to give up the practice of his profession. 1le luis been a member of the American Association of Medicine of the United States, Dr. Hull married Miss Rovalinul C. Mer- rill, of Hitslab . N. 11., Inte 4. 1865. They bul fonr rhl- dren, all Horas, Mrs. Hull died in Beloit, in 1800. 1tr. Hall married his second wife, who was Miss Adelaide W. Adams, of things, May 25, 1>20. They hare two children Oliver W. nul Arun 11.
JOHN G. JOHNSON, of the firm of Johnson & Oberg, hardware dealers, was born in Sweden September 1, 1839. He learned the trade of a carpenter in Stockholm, Sweden. and worked there up to 1868, when he came to Chicago and learnert the 1rule of a painter, and worked there. In 188 ', he came to South Evanston, and worked for W. Il. Stebbins for seven years. lle then engaged with him in the hardware business, aml in the fall of 1882, in connection with John tthæerg, bonght out Mr. Stebbins, and has since carried on the business as the firm of Johnson & therg, the first year carry. ing points, oils and glass, and the next year adding hardware to tlie business, lle was married to Miss Sophia Abramson, of Sweden, November 12. 1866. She died November 19, 1871. leaving two children-Eminn und Charles. Hle then married Miss Christine Neilson, of Sweden.
DAVID JOLLY, cabinet-maker, was born In Edinburgh, Scothuxl, in August, 1815. lle learned his trade in Edin- burgh, and worked there for a short time. In 1834, he came to C'anada and worked at Montreal for two years. lle then spent six years at Albany, N. Y., and in 1842 went to C'hey- mans, where he remainedl'two years; then returned to Canula, and in IN31 come to Evanston, worked for a short time in Chicago, and is now in the employ of Louis R. Kelly, lle married Miss Margaret Wilson, of Scotland, April 28, 1834. She died in Derember, 18;4, leaving seven children-David, Jr., Juhn W., Nathaniel, Benjamin, Rachel (now Mrs. Weidel, whose hashand is dead), Margaret (now Mrs. Joyce, of Mourealı, and Mary Ann.
LOUIS LAPIERRE, carpenter, was born in Canada April 21, 1H30. For eleven years he smiled "before the mast." and in May. IN54. came to Detroit, Mich. In 1862 he went to Milwaukee. He learned his trade of carpenter in Highland Park, Luke County, Il., and in 1872 came to Evanston. In 1875 he went to California, engaging at his trade, and since his return to Evanston has worked for J. Kenney, for several veurs, as his foreman. He was married to Miss Adele Bourdion, of Canada, in August, 1865. She died December 8, 1878, leav. Ing one child, Minnie, who died November 17, 1882.
JOHN McENERY, of J. Moore & Co., marble cutters, wa< horn in Castlemelion, Limerick Co., Ireland, March 3, 1812. lle came to Chicago in May, 1867, learned his trade with L .. W. Volk, and worked there for fifteen years, Commencing work with J. Moore in April, 1883, he is now a member of the firm. lle marrival Miss Kora Fitzgerald, of Abbertcale, county of Limerick, Ireland, November 29. 1877. They have three children-Ellen. Thomas and Catharine.
ADAM MARES, proprietor of restaurant, I'nivary, was born in Prussia, Germany, August 22, 1838, Ile enme to (Chicago in 1865 and kept u restaurant in Lake View, and in September. 1821. Paine to South Evanston, and has carried ou his present Imsiness, lle was married to Miss Christina Christofhe, of l'russia, February 17. 1871. They have ilve children-Juhu, Mary N., Rusie, Elizabeth and Mary {".
W. S. B. MATHEWS, professor of music, was born in Jmalon, N. H., May 8, 1857. Ile studied munske in Boston. wul commenced to teach in 1832, in Mt. Vernon. 2. Il In 1854, he moved to western New York, where he taught music up to 1857, when he came to Illinois. In 1, he in- ruine connected with the Wesleyan Female College, at Mace n. Ga., and remaluel South natif the cluse of the Civil War. when he came to Chicago and has taught junsie ever since. It 1868 he commenced editing the Musical Independent, under Lyon & llealy, up to the great fire in 1871. After that he ilited the Song Messenger, with Root & Carly, Chicago. I. 1871, Professor Mathews took up his residence in North Fval.s- tou, in 1878 came to Evanston, uml in 1970 opened the ( -in- ervatory of Music. Evanston, discontinuing the Jump in 14%. lle was married to Miss Flora E. Swain, of Lumln, N \ December 6, 1857. They have six children-Grace F. FI I
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C., Anna, Burt, Charles and Hope. Professor Mathews has pub- lished the following well-known musical works: " How to Understand Music." " Mathews's Dictionary of Music and Musicians," " Studies in Phrasing, Memorizing and Interpre- tation;" was also associate editor of " Mnson's Piano-forte Technics," and "Emerson's Organ Method." At present, he is musical editor and editorial writer upon the Chicago Daily News.
NICHOLAS MERSCH, plasterer, was born in Luxembourg, Germany, May 22, 1827. Ile came to Chicago In June, 1834, and after working there a short time went to Michigan and was employed in a saw-mill for sixteen months, after which he worked In a hotel in Chicago, He came to Evanston In 1857, and worked at his trade with S. Il. Dinsmore for fourteen years. He then for four years carried on business as the firm of Brusterhuse & Mersch. He then farmed for four years. and again worked in Chicago on the buildings of Mr. Allen with S. H. Dinsmore, the fimin being Dinsmore & Mersch, as at present. He was married in 1857 to Miss Annie Shumer, of Luxembourg, Germany. They have six children-Nicholas, John, Henry, Peter, Michael and Edward.
M. C. MONSON, patentee and manufacturer of improved filter wells, patented June 7, 1870, was born in Tonsberg, Nor- way. March 23, 1837. Ile came to Chicago in 1861, and clerked for Hobbs, Oliphant & Co. (now J. B. Hobbys, presi- dent of Board of Trade ;. Ile commeneed his present business in Chicago in 1860. He enme to South Evanston in 1879, And carried on his present Imsiness. "These well iliters are adapted for any depth, soil or locality, and especially for marshy lands and along river beds, and are suitable for all purposes of sup- plying clear and pure water, such as for family use, for farin and stock, for factories, for watering purposes, and for supply- ing water works for villages or cities." He married Miss Sarah L Hill. of Michigan.
JOHN MOORE, of the firm of J. Moore & Co., marble ent- ters, was born in Limerick, Ireland, January 1, 1845. He came to the United States in 1865, and learned his trade, at Springfield, Ill., with Captain Johnson anil worked for him a short tine. In 1869 he came to Chicago, then went to St. Louis, and from there to Fulton, Mo., working at his trade. In 1879 he started in business at Calvary, as the firm of Moore & Moore, then as Moore & Daly, and in July, 1883. the firm became J. Moore & Co. lie married Miss Ellen O'Brien, of Ireland, July 7, 1872. They have five children-Ellen, Mary, Kate, Anna and Thomas.
M. M. MOORE was born near Chantauqua Lake, New York, February 14, 1899. lle learned the trade of a machinist, and was superintendent of Jamestown Iron Works, lle also worked for two years at Elyria, Ohio. Ile came to Chicago in 1878 to introduce a patent pump, manufactured in Dayton, Ohio. In this being very successful, he made his present arrangement with Fairbanks, Morse & Co., who take the product of the manufactory, and Mr. Moore has charge of the steam pump department of that firm. He has resided in South Evanston since August, 1881. Hle married Miss Elvira Lewis, of C'hautan- gna County. N. Y., July 15, 1861. They have three children- Jennie B., Mary E. and Frank L.
NICHOLAS MORPER, Postmaster, South Evanston, was born in Bavaria, Germany, August 6, 1841. Ile came with his parents to Chicago In 1853. His father lived there until May, 1882; his mother died in Chicago January 18, 1863. The sub- ject of this sketch, after quitting school, in 1856, was for three years In the law office of Thomas B. Bryan; then learned the trade of plumber. In 1862 he enlisted in Company A, 82d Illi- nois Volunteer Infantry, and served until 1863, and was dis- charged on account of injuries. Ile then for six years worked for Vergho, Ruhling & t'o., of Chicago. In 1869 he went to Lake View, Ill., and in 1871 came to South Evanston and for nine years carried on the grocery business, being the first store- keeper. In 1892 he was appointed Postmaster of South Evans- ton, Mr. Morper was married to Miss Elizabeth Lentzen, of Prussia, Germany, September 6, 1863. They have three ehil- dren-Lizzie G., Joseph M. and Emma R.
JOHN C. MURPHY. Justice of the Peace, was born in Evans- ton July 31, 1943. His father, Edward Murphy, was born in 1805 nt Kenmare, county of Kerry, Ireland. Heemigrated from there in early manhood to London, U'pper Canada, and having recommendations from the Marquis of Lansdown. he received a position as teacher of mathematics in a government school. In the spring of 1837 he came to t'hicago, and became closely Identified with its educational interests. He was married at (Chicago. December 13, 1838, to Miss Ann Mack, daughter of Eugene Mack, of Castletown Barehaven, county of l'ork, Ireland. She had one brother, Eugene Mack, who died at North Soinmer- ville, Mass., the summer of 1883, after serving a term of forty years in the United States Navy. She has one sister, Mrs. Dr.
A. G. Morgan, now living In Chicago, Mr. Murphy in 1839 Was appointed Deputy Sheriff under Isaac R. Gavenfrost, Sheriff of Cook County. In 1840 he was elected Coroner for a term of four years, In 1841 he purchased a tract of lund at Gross Point (now Evanston), whence he moved and resided until his death, which occurred January 25, 1875. In 1850 he was elected first Supervisor of Evanston (then Ridgeville), which office he held for six successive years, Ilis family con- sisteil of eight children, two of whom died in infancy, leaving two sons and four daughters-Mary A. (now wife of Robert R. Sampson, of Rogers Park, In the employ of Chicago Post- Office), Anna E. (How wife of Arnold Tripp, attorney at law. Chicago), Louise D. and Lizzie C., residing with their mother in t'hicago, Falward ( now holding a county office), and John C. Murphy, the subject of this sketch. He was engaged with his father up to 1876, since which time he has been in the em- ploy of t'ook County. He has been Justice of the Peace since April, 1881, and is at present connected with the County ('Terk's office. Ile is the oldest living male child born in Evanston. He was married to Miss Lizzie M. C'arroll. of Ogdensburg, N. Y., July 19, 1876. They have three children -Edward P., Francis J, and Maggie, and reside in the village of South Evanston, Cook Co., III.
AKE NELSON, arpenter, was born in Oppmana, Sweden, Jannary 9, 1836. Hle was engaged in the grocery and clothing business In Ousby, Sweden, up to the time of coming to Evans- ton in 1808, since which time he has worked at carpentering. for one year for Mr. Mclain; three years for Mr. Mckinnon; two years for Warren, Keeney & Co., and the balance of the time for himself, except the last three years, when he has worked for James C. Connor. He was married to Miss Betsey Pursons, of Oppinana, Sweden. They have five children -- Anna, Matildu. Ella, Alfred and Charles Edward.
W. G. NORKETT, station agent, was born in Highland Park, Cook Co., Ill., April 21, 1858. His parents came there in 1855; moved to Lake Forest, Lake Co., Til, In 1860, where they still reside. Mr. Norkett has been connected with the Chicago & North-Western Railroad for ten years; first on a section ; then as switchman; then night telegraph operator, and in 1871 was made station agent at Winnetka. Since August 13, 1872, he has been station agent at South Evanston. He married Miss Belle Odenbreid, of Waukegan, Ill., October 25, 1×72.
JOHN A. OBERG, of firm of Johnson & Oberg, hardware deal- ers, was born in Sweden Angust 14, 1852. He came with his parents to Galesburg, Ill., In July, 1867. His father shortly afterwardl went to lowa, where he died. The subject of this sketch emme to Evanston In 1871; learned the trade of carpen- ter with H. Munson, and worked for him up to 1881, when he became a member of the present firm of Johnson & Oberg. He was married to Miss Mary Johnson, of Sweden. December 16. 1880. They have one child, Nellie R. Mr. Oberg was one of the first members in the organization of the Swedish Method- Ist Church of Evanston.
COLONEL E. B. PAYNE, attorney, was born in Senera Falls, N. Y., April 15, 1835. In 1837 his parents moved to Lake County. Ill., and settled on a farm, where they now reside. He was raised upon his father's farin in Lake County. receiving a good common school and acarlamic education. At the age of twenty he commenced teaching school through the winters, and realing law during the summer months. In the spring of 1859 he entered the law department of the U'niversity of Chicago, graduating July, 1860, and was admitted to prac- tive at the same time by the Supreme Court of Illinois. In October, 1860, he commenced to practice Inw at Waukegan, Lake Co., Ill., and continued It up to the firing upon Fort Sumter, when he raised a company of 110 men, and on April 16, 1861, started for Springfield, where he reported and was assigned to duty. After the three-months term he re-enlisted his company as Company (, 37th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, or Board of Trade Rifles, for three years, Ile was soun commissioned Major, then Lieutenant-Colonel command- ing regiment, and was brevetted Brigadier-General for brave and meritorious services at the battles of Pea Ridge, Prairie Girove, Vicksburg and others. On account of ill-health he resigned and came home in October, 1864. and the day after was nominated and elected by the largest Republican majority ever received in Lake County, for Representative in the IIII- mois General Assembly for the sessions of 1865-66, and re-elected in 1867 and served until 1809. During the sessions of 1867 and 1868 he was chairman of Committee on Finance. Colonel Payne declining all proffers of further politieal honors, resu med the practice of law in Chicago In 1868. He has resided in South Evanston since 1874, and has been ever since the attor- ney for the village of South Evanston. He is a member of Waukegan Lodge, A. F. & A. M. The Colonel married Miss
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Delin T. Wright, of Connecticut, and has one son-Charles T. Colonel Payne is a nephew of United States Senator Henry B. Payne, of Cleveland, Ohio, und cousin to Sereno Payne, Con- gressman from the Auburn District, N. Y.
THOMAS W PEMBERTON broker and commision mer- chant, Chicago, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., October 21, 1845. He settled in Chicago in 1806, and was first in the employ of 11 P. Stanley & Son, then Francis & Weber, fruit commission merchants. fle was n member of the firm of Weber. Southwick & Co, for one year, then of firin of South- wick & Pemberton for four years In May. 1977, he estab- lished his present business. Hle tonk up his residence in South Evanston in 1878. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum of Chicago, and its sixty-first member as regards the City Coun- cil. Ile married Miss Sarah HI Wiggins, of Chicago, Derem- ber 25, 1870. Their children are Mand G, Thomas W., Jr., and Eva M.
THOMAS PURNELL, builder, was born in Gioncestershire, England1. August 13. 1836. Hle learned his trade with his father in England, at which he has worked since Com- Ing to Chicago In 1866, he worked there The first two years for Timothy Dorsey, after which for two years he curried on building nud contracting, and for two years before coming to Evanston, worked in the North Chicago Rolling Mill carpenter shop. He came to Evanston in 1823 and has been building and contracting ever since. He married Miss Elizabeth Powell, of Cardiff, Wales, in February, 1856 They have thrve children -Elizabeth A , Catherine and Rose
SAMUEL REED was born in Leicestershire, England, Octo- ber ×, 1814. He learned the trade of u stocking weaver with his father, and worked with him up tothe age of twelve, when. upon the death of his father, he came with his mother, Ruth, to the U'nited States, and first settled in Buffalo, where he worked at different employments for a short time. Then he worked upon the Erie Canal for three years; thence moved to Summit County, where he remained for four years; then, in 1841, enme to Cook County and settled at what was then called Gruss Point, now known as Sonth Evanston, and built a log shanty one-half mile south of where he now resi les. In 1853, he went to California, mining and prospecting, for two and one-half years, and since his return lins resided in South Evanston. Mr. Reed was married to Miss Marian Aiken, of Sharon, Schoharie County, N. Y., January 27, 1837. They have six children-Daniel F., George 11., Byron W., Helen (now Mrs. L .. B. Kint, of Chicago), Abigail A. and lana M. Mr. Reed has held the office of Street Commissioner ever since his residence in South Evanston-now some forty years.
JACOB RENN, coal denler, was born in Oberhessen, Darin- stailt, Germany, March 21, 1836 His mother dying in Ger- many, he came in 1851 to South Evanston, with his father, Jarob, who took a ciahn of eighty neres of land, now n por- tion of the village of South Evanston. In 1872 he went to Kane County, and died there in 1880. his step-mother dying in Kane County the same year. The subject of this sketch remained in South Evanston engaged in farming, and in 1872 engaged in the real estate business, continuing it up to 1878. when he commeneed the coal business. He was married to Miss Louisa K' Kline, of Rhine, Prussia. She died March 13, 1866, leaving two children, both dead His second wife was Miss Lizzle MI. Rinn, of Oberhessen, Germany. She died in 1878, leavingone ehill, Minnie L. Rinn His present wife was Miss Mary Sadilek, of Bohemia They have one child-Berthia K. Rinn.
JOIIN SCHMITT. carpenter, was born In Luxemburg, Ger- many, May 19, 1845, Ile learned his trade in Germany and worked as n journeyman for five years there, and also in Paris, as framer of enbinet work He came to Chiengo in April, 1820, and froin there to Evanston In 1871, and has worked two years for Ilenry Clapp, and since that time for James C. Connor. He was married to Miss Susan March, of Prussia, in March, 1872. They have three sous-Nicholas, Mathins and Anthony.
CHARLES SEARS was born in London, England, in 1840. When abont twelve years old he came to this country with his parents, going dirert to New York. His father, Henry Sears, had charge of the first illustrated paper in the United States, paldished in New York. At the age of fifteen Charles was apprenticed to learn the art of printing, and served four years. Ill-health then compelled a little rest, after which he served an appronticeship to the Messrs. Ilarper Brothers as engraver on wood. Then at the age of twenty-one he went into business for himself, and built up one of the largest estab-
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