History of Cook County, Illinois From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Part 209

Author: Andreas, A. T. (Alfred Theodore), 1839-1900
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago : A.T. Andreas
Number of Pages: 875

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the Avenue House. He was married in Philadelphia, Penn., about 1853. to Miss Johanna Traerking, a native of Bremen. There are six children surviving, two sons and four daughters, all settled in the East.

ANDREW DUNNING, engaged in the real estate and nur- sery business, was born in Dul'age County. III., in 1939, son of 1). S. and Hannah Dunning. Mr. Dunning established the fruit and nursery business, which he followed until 1861, when he enlisted in Company D, 8th Illinois Cavalry, as a private. In tsos he was promoted to Orderly Sergeant, and in 1864 received commission ns First Lieutenant. Ile participated In the battles of Williams. burg. Fair Oaks, the seven-days battle following, the second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, battle of the Wil- derness, Gettysburg, Williamsport, and in other engagements of his command sixty-three in all. Ile was wounded at Madison Court- House by a gunshot in the right arm, at the battle of Fair Oaks he received a certificate of commendation from General Keyes, commander of the 4th Army Corps, for meritorion ; conduct. lle was mustered out at the close of the war. In 1865 he located in He owns sixty acres in Section ty. Township 40, Range 13. forty acres of which he has platted and laid out into the village of Dun- ning, the location for a town being a beautiful one: it is on an ele- vation of about twelve feet above the surrounding country, giving the most complete drainage and healthful location. Ilis fruit orchard contains about seven hundred cherry, four hundred apple, and one hundred pear trees, with a variety of small fruit. )lis nursery contains principally shade and ornamental trees, Mr. Dunning was married in 1867 to Miss Mary II. Waters, daughter of Benjamin and Mary Waters. They have three children, David B., Geraldine and Willie A. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. A. F. & A. M., a Royal Arch Mason and a Sir Knight, Silome Commandery, No. 54, He owns an interest in a stock ranch in Nebraska, 15x30 miles, on which they have about 4,000 head of cattle.

D. S. DUNNING, an old settler, came to Cook County in 1836 and laid claim to land eighteen miles west of Chicago, in what is now Dul'age County, and after preparing some timber for a log cabin, returned to Canada, where he resumed his former occupation of school teaching, at which he continued until July, 1838, when he, with his wife, bade aulieu to C'anada, and reached their new home after a tedious trip of over a week around the lakes. He was the head of the Government surveyors, and resided on his claim two years before there were any boundaries to distinguish it from the great open prairies lying around, except a furmowe, which among settlers was sacred. In 1844 he sold out (as was the cus- tomt to a German, and re-invested in a small farm near by, adding to the usual branches of farming vegetable gardening for the Chi- cago market, and a few years later commenced propagating the now noted carly Richmond cherry trees, and became the most extensive grower of that fruit in the Northwest. In 1865 he bought a farm of eighty acres near the village of Jefferson, Cook County, and left a son in charge of the old place. The same year he sold a half-interest in the farm at Jefferson to his oldest son. A. Dunning, which partnership continues till the present time. They subsequently sold the first purchase in Jefferson to a Boston capi- talist, and purchased one hundred and twenty acres, which they still own, and on which is located the new town of Dunning. Since his residence here he has devoted his attention to horticulture principally. Mr. Dunning was born in Clinton County, N. Y .. May 19, 1812. He was brought up on a farm in his native county. From 1833 to 1838 he resided near Hamilton, in Canada, where he was married to Miss Ilannah J. Nash, of the same place, June 18, 1834. They have seven children now to bless them-Andrew, Mary A. (now the widow of John Minerl, Samuel N., Freeman 11 .. Russell O., James Me. and Albert. Mr. Dunning is deacon in the Congregational Church, and has resided in the village of Jef- ferson since November, 1866.

EDWIN DYMOND, old settler, is a son of John Dymond, who was born in Devonshire, England, in 1794, and was engaged in farming there until 1848, when he settled in Lake County, III. In 1851 he settled in Jefferson, Cook County, where for many years he was engaged in farming and dealing in cattle, being the first to engage in wholesale dealing in this section, In dressed beef. He was married in Devonsbire, England, and again in Jefferson, the latter wife being Mrs. Sweetser. Ile had by his first wife eight children, of whom survive-Elizabeth (now Mrs. Austin), William, Edwin and James D. Edwin was born in Devonshire, England, September 5, 1825, and was associated with his father in business up to 1838, since which time he has devoted his attention to farm- ing and dealing in cattle. He was married in Jefferson October 21, 1Sgt, to Miss Mary A. Osborne, a native of Devonshire, En- gland. They have two children, Charles E. and John II. Mr. Dymond has been a member of the school board elght or nine years, and was for three years Treasurer of the village.

HENRY ESDOHIR, treasurer of the school board, was born in Hanover, Germany, February 13, 1852, where he received his education. In 1868 he came to the United States and settled in Jefferson Township, where he engaged in clerking some three years. After an interval of one year, in which he engaged in the retail liquor business, he resumed elerking, two years later buying out the husiness, which he operated until 1680, at the same time holding the position of Postmaster. For a year following this he held the position of Village Clerk. In 188t he entered into part- nership with llenry Wulff, in the sale of agricultural implemeuts and sewing machines. The firm dissolved in January. 1884, and he has since conducted the business alone. Mr. Exlohr was mar- ried in Jefferson, February 28, 1578, to Miss Kate Lauer, of Wheeling, Cook County. They have two children. William and Alice 11. Mr. Esdohr is a member of Providence Lodge, No. 711. A. F. & A. M.

ANDREW P. ESTERQUIST. of the firm of Schultz & Esterquist, wagon-makers, was born in Sweden in 1835. He there commenced the trade of blacksmith in 1858, and was employed in Jefferson Township, and again engaged in the nursery business. . a large manufacturing establishment. Ilis father was a farmer. In 1869 he came to the United States, and the same year settled in Jefferson, where he entered the employ of E. Goodman, with whom he remained until 1891, when the present hrm was organized. He was married in Sweden in 1858, to Miss Carrie Johnson, who died In 1873, leaving three children -- Albert, born in Sweden April 17, 1860: Antone F., born in Sweden January 17. 1865: Hilma R., born in Jefferson May 17, 1870. His second marriage was in 1874, to Miss Johanna Bard, of Jefferson, born in Sweden in 1843. by whom he has three children-all born in Jefferson-A. J. William, January 26, 1876: Frank A., January 31. 1878; and Annie M., August 13, 1982.

J. M. FLETCHER, architect and builder, was born in Windsor. IInnts Co., Nova Scotia, December 9, 1846, llc commenced the carpenter's trade in his native country, and at the age of nineteen removed to Boston, Mass., where he finished his trade and studied drawing and architecture. He afterward followed his trade some five years in Halifax, Nova Scotia, as foreman for Dodge & Budd, and subsequently in Boston. From there he moved to Chicago in 1874, and settled the same year in Jefferson Examples of his work may be found all over the township; among others the Jef- fersen graded and high schools, Norwood Park school, l'acifie June- Ilon school, Scultz Block, etc. Mr. Fletcher was married in Chi- cago, March 22, 1881, to Miss Amelia Weber, daughter of Fred. erick Weber, one of the settlers of 1645. They have two children -Edith M. and Marshall J. Mr. Fletcher is a member of Provi. dence Lodge, No. 711, A. F. & A. M.

D. B. FONDA, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Watervliet, Albany Co., N. V. lle took a full classical course at the Lisha's Kill Academy, and after graduating removed to central New York, where he engaged in teaching some four years, at the same time pursuing advanced studies in mental and moral philoso- phy under Professor F. D). Peirce. In 1855 he removed to Cook County. III., where he engaged in rallroading for a time, his health necessitating out-door employment. Ile subsequently took the agency in Chicago of the West Elgin Ilour Company, a position he retained until the stoppage of the mills in the spring of 1858. lle then engaged in teaching at Rose Ilill until 1862, when he en- listed In Company C:, 89th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry. After the battle of Perryville he was placed in charge of an ambu- lance train and shortly afterward appointed to one of the hospitals at Bardstown. Ky. In July, 1863. he was honorably discharged and, returning to Rose Ilill, shortly afterward entered Rush Med- ical College, attending lectures in 1863-64-65 and 1866. The breaking out of the cholera and consequent death of Dr. Brainard and other members of the faculty caused him to quit the college. In 1867 he engaged in practice, at the same time being appointed county physician, a position he retained until 1871. During this time he attended one course of lectures at the Hennett Medical College, from which he graduated. Ile was elected a member of the Board of Trustees, Jefferson Township, in 1874. a position he retnined until 1877, being president of the board during the entire period. ' He was elected health officer when the ordinance passed in 1880, and elected a member of the school board in the spring of 1883, still filling both of these latter offices.

E. GOODMAN, blacksmith and wagon-maker, established his business in 1858, which he has since increased. He was born in Devonshire, England, June 27, 1836. His parents settled in Mar- ietta, Washington Co., Ohio, in 1840, where, after leaving school. he learned his trade and followed it until 1858, when he removed to Chicago, Mr. Goodman was married three times. By his first wife, to whom he was married in Marietta, Ohio, in 1856, he has two children-William E. and Charlotte S., now Mrs. William Brink, of Chicago. By has second wife he also has two children, Edward E. and Albert M. Ile was married to his present wife in Jefferson, August 5. 1883. She was Mrs. Alice McCammon, of

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Indiana. Mr. Goodman is a member of Providence Lodge, No. 711, A. F. & A. M., and Home Lodge, No. 416, I. O. O. F. Since his residence here he has been a member of the school board, sergeant of the police several years, and is now chief of the local Fire Department.

HANS GROTII, manufacturer of cigars, established his business in 1877. Hle employs two hands and turns out about 125.000 cigars annually, all of which are sold in the vicinity. Mr. Groth was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, May 3. 1851. His parents came to the United States in 1866, and settled in Northfield, Cook Co., III. Ile commenced his trade as cigar maker in 1872. in Chicago, and has been in business continuously since. Mr. Groth was married in Jefferson June 2, 1883, to Miss Lena Schaeffer, of Leyden, Cook County,

BROCKMAN HOPKINS, old settler, was born in East Kent, England, May 16, 1815. Ile engaged in farming In England until 1836, when he located in New York City for a short time. The same year he went to Chicago, in the summer coming by lakes from St. Joseph, Mich. The same year he and his brother-in law, A. Bremen, built in Jefferson a blacksmith shop for Mr. Roberts. the first erected in town. After spending some six months at Brush Ilill, now Du Page County, where he was employed in a hotel, he removed to Rock River, Lee County, where he remainedl alumt two years, most of the time at Dixon's Ferry. lle then went back to New York State, two years later returning West and locating at Big Woods, near Aurora, Il'. In 1945 he bought a farm in Jef. ferson Township of one hundred and thirty-four acres, and engaged actively in farming. principally dairy, until t88t. Since that time he has rented his farm. lle was married in 1840 in Oneida County. N. Y., to Miss Sarah Bremen, of Dutchess County, N. V. They have had four children-Albert (killed at the siege of Vicksburgi, George, Charles and Lafayette. The three oldest sons all enlisted in the 72d Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Hopkins has held many offices in the town, Ile has been Supervisor four or five years, Constable about the same time, Justice of the l'eace tive years, and Collector four years,

NEWTON LINSCOTT, Justice of the Peace, was born in Franklin County, Me., February 26, ting, and was brought up on a farm, and after coming of age engaged in farming on his own account. In 1846 he removed to laurence. Ma-s., where he en- gaged in carpentering until 1852, when he settled in Chicago, where he engaged in business in the South Market. In 1857 he bought a farm in Jefferson which he operated some four years. Since then he has resided with a son in Evanston, Cook County, and with his daughter, Mrx, Roberts. Ile was elected Justice of the Peace first in 1873, and re-elected in 1881, Mr. Linscott was married in Cumberland County, Me., 1831, to Miss Susan F. Butterfield, who died leaving four children - Samuel K., John F., Elizabeth, now Mrs. C. Roberts, and Charles M.

L. D. LOWEL.L., Postmaster and dealer in groceries, drugs, etc., was appointed Postmaster in February, 1981, and has since retained the office, He was born in Schoharie County, N. Y., in 1847. He was partially educated in his native county, finishing his studies at the Cazenovia Academy, in Madison County, N. Y., graduating in 180g. Ile engaged in teaching one term. then moved to Cook County, settling in Jefferson in 1870, where he engaged in teaching until the following spring, when he opened a drug more. Afterward he bought out the business of llenry Esdohr, to which he added his drug atcck. Ile was married in Jefferson in 1575, to Miss Clara, only daughter of Chester Dickin- son. They have two children-Chester R. and Mildred A. Mr. Lowell is a member of Providence Lodge, No. ; It, A. F. & A.M.

DR. JOSEPII II. MARTIN, practicing dentist, was born in Brockville, Canada, August 29. 1843, lle was educated in his native town, and removed to Chicago in 1968, where he engaged in various occupations antil the time of the fire in October, 1971. when he returned to Canada and emered upon the study of dent- istry, under his brother's training, at Ottawa, Canada. In 1875 he returned to Chicago, and became associated with Dr. H. R. P'hil- lips, with whom he still remains, Ile married in Norwood Park, Cook County, 111., July 10, 1850. Miss Lillie 1., daughter of W. W. Smith, and one of the pioneers of Chicago.

J. D. MURRAY, Justice of the Peace, was elected to his present office in t880. Mr. Murray was born in Cornville, Somer- set Co., Me., February 28, 1844. Ile was educated in his native county, and engaged in farming until 1862, when he enlisted in Company F, 7th Maine Volunteer Infantry. He was attached to the Seventh Army Corps, Army of l'otomac, and took part in bat- tles of Fair Oaks, Seven l'ines, and other engagements of that campaign. The regiment returned North and was mustered out. In 1864 be settled in Chicago, and engaged in the produce commis- sion business, In 1867 he received an appointment to transfer patients from the city to the county and State asylums. He retained this position some seven years, and has since been connected with D. S. Dunning & Sons, nurserymen. Mr. Murray was married in

Chicago June 20, 1668, to Miss Sarah Goodrue, whodied in 1878. leaving three children-John, Fred and Clarinda. lle again mar. ried November 4. tsso, Mrs. Anna (Jaflin} Goodwin, whose par- ents settled in Watertown, Wis., in 1856, Mr. Murray is a mem- ber of the Lodge and Encampment of the I, O. O. F., and of the Independent Order of Foresters.

CLARK ROBERTS, retired. In 1837 David L. Roberts, father of Clark, settled in Joliet, Ill., where he became connected with the canal company, taking contracts from the State, and after- ward engaged in merchandising. In 1842 or 1843 he took charge of the Chicago Temperance House, on LaSalle Street, which he operated until 1844, when he bought a farm from Elijah Went- worth, in the village of Jefferson, Cook County. In 1851 herented his farm and returned to the city and took possession of the L'n ted States 'llotel, operating it until its destruction by fire. Ile then bought back the lease of his farm, on which he remained until his death. Ile was born in Denbigh, Wales, in 18Qt. left home at the age of sixteen years, and settled in New York State, where he married. Two children survive him, one son and one daughter. Clark Roberts was born in U'tica, N. Y., November 12. 1829. He was educated partially in Joliet, III., and partially in Jefferson. While his father was alive he assisted him in his farming operations and other enterprises. He was married in Jef- ferson October 30, 1860, to Miss Lizzie L .. , a daughter of Newton Linscott. They have six children, four sons and two daughters. Mr. Roberts has at different periods been a member of the Board of Trustees, Village Schoul Board, and Commissioner of Iligh-

JACOB SCHIMOOK, dealer in wines, liquors and cigars. The business was established In 1873 by Mr. Schmook. He was born In Schleswig-holstein, Germany. June 4. 1844. and after leav- Ing school was engaged in general occupations. In ts70 he immi- grated to the U'nited States and settled in Jefferson, where he en- gagged in teaming nntil 1872. Ile was married in 1877 10 Miss Matikla Peters, of Jefferson. They have three children-Etta. Charles and Robert.

FREDSCHULTZ, senior member of the firm of Schultz & Ester- quist, wagon-makers, was born in Mecklenburg, Germany. April 25, 1845. He learned his trade at an early age and worked at it in Berlin, Brandenburg, and other cities in Germany until 1872. when he settled in Chicago. Here he worked at carpentering until 1874. when he entered the employ of E. Goodman at Jefferson, with whom he remained until the present firm was organized, in ts81. Mr. Schultz was married, March to, 1878, to Miss Matilda Ilussbe, of Jefferson. They have two children-F.mil and Fred.

THEODORE SCHULTZ, dealer in hardware, stoves, etc., was born in Prussia May 21. 1830. After leaving school he was apprenticed to the shoe-maker's trade, which he followed as journeyman and foreman until t855, when he cante to the United States and settled in jefferson, then a village of two or three log houses. flere he opened a shoe-maker's shop, afterward addling to to the business until he was engaged in dealing generally in boots and shoes, following the business some seventeen years."He then engaged in the manufacture of brick, operating at one time three yard. After an interval of some two years, he established his present business in 1878-79. During his residence he put up a great many buildings in the village, some of which he has sold. though he still owns some of the handsomest buildings in town. Mr. Schultz was married in Chicago in 1857 to Miss Mary Schoan- tedt, a native of Prussia. They have one son, Frederick, who is associated with his father in husiness, Mr. Schultz is treasurer of the Village Board, and is Township Supervisor, being elected to the latter in 1878, and re-elected each subsequent year.

HERMANN SEGELKEN, old settler, was born near the city of Bremen, Germany, August 18, 18t8. After leaving school he went into a hardware store in Bremen as clerk. In 1840 he settled in London, England, where he was employed in a sugar refinery until 1845, when he received an appointment as second engineer on the steamer " Enterprise." making trips from London to ist. l'eters- burg, Russia. Falling sick, he was obliged to resign his position, and un his recovery sailed from C'ronstadt to the United States. He engaged In store-keeping in New York City two years, then removed to Brooklyn and continued the same business until IS50, when he moved West and bought a farm in Jefferson Township, Cook County, and engaged actively in farming until 1871. Since that time he has not been engaged in active business. He was married in Bergen Co., N. J., September 22, 1849, to Miss Cath- erine Mierhoff, a native of Germany. They have three children living-Annie, now Mrs. Thorson, of Niles, Cook County ; ller. mann, Jr .: and Adelaide C., now Mrs. Pliefer, of Jefferson.

FRANK W. SMITH, eldest son of Waldo Smith, was born in Chicago, Conk Co., Ill , in 1849. He was educated in the city schools, and commenced his business life in 1866, in his fath- er's store, and remalned with the Smith Bros. until 1871, when the business was destroyed in the great fire. The following spring he

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was given a position as clerk in the Third National Bank, and remained in that link until its close. In 1877 he became con- nected with the Merchants' Loan & Trust Company, with whom he will remains. He married in Chicagu AApril 9, 1873. Miss Dura .1. ladilen, of that city. They have two children-F'annie B. and Frank O.

MIJ.TON J. SMITH, third son of Wallo W. Smith, one of the pioneers of Chicago, was born in Chicago April 29 1855 where he received his education. After leaving school he engaged in farming. In 18so he received a position with the Home Sewing Machine Company, and at the present time he is head bouk-keeper and cashier, and has charge of the office department. He was married in Jefferson, Cuuk County. December 15. 1531. 10 Miss Ida E. Itymand, daughter of James D. Dymond, one of the early settlers. They have one child, Olive.

HUGH 11. SWEETSER, captain of police, was appointed to his present position in 1574, and has retained it nninterruptedly since, except one year. Mr. Sweetser was born in Woodstock. Vt .. January 12, 184t. Itis parents settled in lake County. III., in 1842. Ite learned the butchering husinew at an early age, and followed it in Jefferson from 1835 to almt tofm, He subsequently learned the trade of bricklayer, which he followed in Chicago for many years, acting as foreman a large part of the time. ( aptain Sweetser has been married twice, losing his first wife and four children by death. In 1862 he married in Chicago, Mis. Catherine J. Potter, a native of Vermom. Mr. Sweetser is a member of Hesper Loulge, 411, A. F. A .A. M., Evans Chapter. 14, Royal Arch Masons, and of Home lange, 416, 1. O. O. F.

MRS. F. D. WULFF. proprietress Jefferson House. This house was built in 1836 by 11. Box. It is a handsome frame build- ing. three suries in heighi, containing fifteen rooms, in addition to a large hall room. Mrs, Wulff is also engaged in operating a large bont and shne sinre, which was estalilsshed in 1877, being under the charge of her son, F. [). Wulff. Frank |). Wulff (deceasedt was born in Schleswig-holstein, Germany, November 21. 1837. llc learned the wagon-maker's trade, and followed it there until 1841), when he immigrated to the L'nited States. He located a short time in Michigan, afterward removing to Chicago. In 1554 he settled in Jefferson, where he operated a wagon-inaking shop some ten or twelve years. Subsequently he engaged in the ale of agri- cultural implements until his death, December 19. 15st. Hle was married in Chicago in 1963, to Mies Elizabeth Fagan, daughter of James Fagan, que of the early settlers. They have four children-Frank D., Anne M., Henry and Mary. Mr. Wulff occupied many official positions during his life. He was Township Assessor some sixteen years, L'ullector for three or four years, and at the time of his death was President of the Board of Trustees.

HENRY WULFF. president of the Village Board of Trus. tres, and Deputy Sheriff of Cook County, was elected a member of the board in 1592, and elteteil in the presiding chair in 1883. He has been Deputy Sheriff since 1878. He was born in Schles. wig- Holstein, termany. in 1554. His parents settled in Cook County in 1563, where he finished his education in the Dyhrenfurth College. Afterward he started a store in company with his father in Chicago, which they operated about four years, afterward moy- ing the business to Jefferson. After selling out his business he engaged in the sale of agricultural implements in company with 11. Fadohr. Mr. Wulff was married in Jefferson, in 1874. to Miss Catherine Englehardt, of Chicago, They have two children- Nellie and 1.iltie, Mr. Wulff is a member of Providence Lodge. No. TI. N. F. & A. M.

ROBERT WULFF, proprietor Wulff Hall. This is a double brick builling, two stories in height. In 1563 his parents settled in L'ook C'ounty, and there he complete.I his education. His busi- news life was commenced in 1873. in company with his brother. afterwand being connected with the County Recurder's office some years. He established his present business in May. 1582. Ile was married in 1876 10 Miss Kate Versema, of Jefferson. They have two children-Charles and Daniel.

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History of Cook County, Illinois From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Part 209

Author: Andreas, A. T. (Alfred Theodore), 1839-1900 Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Chicago : A.T. Andreas Number of Pages: 875

Author: Andreas, A. T. (Alfred Theodore), 1839-1900
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago : A.T. Andreas
Number of Pages: 875