History of Cook County, Illinois From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Part 234

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

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E. B. HOOPS, importer and jobber, of the firm of John W. Goetz, 176 Madison Street, retail store, City of Paris, corner of State and Washington streets, was born in Jackson, Mich., in 1847, son of Joseph and Anna Hoops, He came to Chicago in 1860 and entered the employ of Field, Palmer & leiter, as salesman, about 1867, in the retail department, remaining with them about nine years, after which be speut one year in Colorado, when he returned and entered the employ of Charles Gossage for one year, then entering the firm of J. W. Goetz & Co. lle was married in 1872 to Miss Mary L. Comford. They have had fire children, two are now living-Francis B., born in 1874, and Allie M., born in 1878. Mrs. Iloops died in March, 1881.

S. E. HULETT, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Windsor County, Vt., in 1953, son of E. 11. and M. J. Hulett. lle was educated at Wheaton College and Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago, from which he graduated in 1876. lle commenced the practice of medicine in Chicago in the same year. In 1877 be located at Palatine. lle has built up an extensive practice, which extends over a radius of fifteen to twenty miles. lle was married in 1877 to Miss Ella E. Wilson, daughter of Thomas F. and Adelia Wilson. lle is a member of the A. F. & A. M., a Royal Arch Mason and a Knight Templar. Hle owns a fine residence on the corner of Pluingrove Avenue and Slade Street, Ilisoffice is at his house.

W. 1. HUNT, commercial traveler, was born in Jefferson County. N. Y., in 1843, son of Horatio N. and Eliza Ilunt. He came to Chicago in 1856. At the age of twenty he entered the army, enlisting in Company L, 14th Illinois Cavalry, and participated in the engagement of Kenesaw Mountain, and a succession of the battles on the Stoneman's raid. and other engagements of Iris command. He was taken prisoner with his command, and was held for seven months at Anderson- ville, Ga., Charlottesville, and Florence, S. C. He was wounded at Cumberland Gap, by shell. ile enlisted as a private, and was promoted to Commissary Sergeant, which position he heldl until he was mustered out, at the close of the war. Hle was appointed Postmaster of Tyler, Smith Co., Tex. After two years he returned to Chicago and engaged in the furniture business for five years. In 1877 he went to Kansas, and engaged in the hotel business for three years. In 1880 he returned to Chicago and engaged in his occupa- tion, that of a commercial traveler. Ile was married in 1869 to Mrs. Alice Comfoni, daughter of John and Eliza Norris. Mr. Hlunt owns a fine brick residence, 28x40 feet, two stories, with one and one-half acres of ground, on Chicago Avenue.

M. S. JOHNSON was born In Bennington County, Vt., in 1803, son ol layman and Dorcas Johnson, In 1821 be moved from Verinont to Steuben County, N. Y., and subsequently went to Yates County, where he engaged as a carpenter and builder until 1844. Coming to Cook County, IL., he located on a farm in Palatine Township, where he resided till 1861, and built for himself a fine residence in the village, where he now resides. lle was married, July 6, 1828, to Wealthy W. Willey. daughter of Benjamin and Abigail Willey, in Grafton, Vt. They have had six children, two of whom are now living- Willis F. and Jay Johnson. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, A. F. & A. M., and a Royal Arch Mason. He was Supervisor of Cook County for twoderms, and has held vari- ous town offices. lle was a member of the school board for four years, and deputy Postmaster of Wickliff for four years.

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JAMES F. MORRIS, farmer, P. O. Palatine, was born In Washington County. N. Y., in 1826, son of George and Eliza. beth Morris. lle came to t'ook County in 1845, and spent three years in various employments. In 1849 he located on his present farm, which contains 130 acres. He was married in 1847 to Miss Sarah S. Beebe, daughter of Gideon and Lydia Beebe; they have had six children, five now living -James M., L'iron A., Sarah S., Jennie A. and Charles B. He has been two years school trustee of l'alatine.

E. W. OMCOTT, dentist, was born in Albion, Orleans Co .. N. Y., in 1848, son of Luman P. and Mary E. Oleutt, He came to Chicago in 1871. where he commenced the study of dentistry with Dr. J. S. Marsh. Ile remained with him two years. In 1871-72 he tonk two courses of lectures at Rush Med- ical College, of Chicago. In 1813 he commenced practice in Wauconda, Lake Co., Ill. In 1877 he located at l'alatine. llis office is on Brockway Street, over Schirding's store. He has a large practice. His business has increased from the first. lle was married in 1873 to Miss Alice t'ady, daughter of J. C. and Lanora L'aly ; they have two children-Mabel born in August, 1874. and Ilarry 1 ... in April, 1877. Ile is a niem- ber of the .A. F. & A. M. He owns a residence In l'alatine.

LABAN PUTNAM. farmer and gardener, was born in Windsor County, Vt., in 1808, son of Renten and Elenor Putnam. lle came to Illinois in 1839, and located on a farm three miles from l'alatine. For the first two years he was employed on the con- struction of the canal after which he engaged in farming for seventeen years. lle then rented his farm and engaged in lumbering in Michigan, which he followed for eight years, thell returned to l'alatine. He owns a residence and two acres of land in the village, and also rents thirteen nerrs in the corpo- ration. which he tas in erop, mostly vegetables. Ile keejw a boarding-house, which he has run for eighteen years, Ile was married in 1835 to Miss Elvira A. Jones, daughter of Halley and Betsey Jones. They had one child dereased. Mr. Putnam has held the office of Assesur, Constable, und Commissioner of Iligh ways, and for seven years has been a member of the Board of Corporation Trustees, und for five years was chairman of the board.

F. G. ROBINSON, merchant and Postmaster, was born in Rutland twenty, Vt., in 1-36, son of Nathaniel and Rachael Robinson. Hle came to Palatine in 1963, and engaged in the mercantile business in company with Richard Turuer. The firm was continued for five years. when he Inright the interest of Mr. Turner, and has since carried on the business alone. lle has a large stock of gouds, consisting of drugs, dry Lynnts. groceries, hardware, tinware, hats and caps, boots and white's, furniture wl undertakers" guds, llis letsiness is located at Nos. 1 and 3 Brockway Street. He was appointedl l'ostmaster in 1875. Ile is a member of the Masonic fraternity. A. F. & A. M., and is an active member of the Republican party. Ile was married in 1x60 to Miss Nellie Turner, daughter of Rich- ant and Sarah Turner. They have one child, born in 1x67. Mrs Robinson died in 18;1. Ile was married in 18;4 to Miss Melissa Keys, daughter of N. P. and Cordelia Keys, who were among the earliest settlers of Palatine. Mrs. Robinson died in 1874.

HENRY SCHIRDING, Justice of the Peace, was born in Germany in 1824, son of J. 11. and t'atherine Schinling. He came to America in 1837, with his parents, who located in Chicago for two years. In 1839 they removed to Schaumburg. Cook t'ounty, locating ou a farm, where the father of the sub- ject of this sketch still lives, ninety years of age. On attain- ing his majority, Mr. Schirding engaged in farming, on Section 21, Township 42, Range 10, where he resided until 1×04, when he removed to Palatine. Ile was elected Justice of the Peace at the first election held at the organization of the township, in 1851, and has held that office for thirty-two consecutive years. Ile is chairman of the Board of Trustees of l'alatine. having held that position for ten years. Ile was married in 1847 to Miss Rebecca Slade, daughter of John and Betsey Slade. They have had six children, three of whom are now living-John II., Mary J. and Sarah, Mrs. Schirding died in 1867. lle was married in 1868 to Miss Henrietta Matthei. daughter of Henry and Sophia Matthei. They have had four children, three now living-William, Tillie and Alma. lle is a member of the Union Evangelical Church, and of the Masonic fraternity. A. F. & A. M. For thirty-five years he was an auctioneer of farm stock, and for twelve years was engaged in the mercantile business. Marked success lins attended his business efforts, having accumulated a large property, which he now enjoys.

J. 11. SCHIERDING, merchant, was born in Schaumburg in 1851 son of llenry Schierding. On attaining his majority he engaged in the mercantile business in Palatine, at first located on the corner of Brockway and Slade streets, where

he remained for six years. In 1880 he sold his business and built a store, 25x50 feet, on the corner of Wilson and Slade streets, where he is now located, carrying a full line of gen- eral merchandise. His business has increased abont twenty- five per cent since 1×40. lle was married in 1875 to Miss Ella llowe, of Lowell, Mass. They had one child, Blanche, born February 9, 1877. Mrs. Schierding died in January, 1890. lle was married in 1883 to Miss Lillie Hastings, daughter of S. B. llastings, lle is a member of the Masonic fraternity, A F. & A. M.

A. N. SHEFFNER, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y., in 1841, son of Ferdinand aral Phebe Sheffuer. He came with his parents to Illinois when he was four years of age, they locating in Kane County. lle was educated in the Bennett Medical College, of Chicago. lle graduated in 1863 and immediately began practice in Chicago. In 1864 he removed to Palatine, lle has a large medical practice, but a specialty of surgery, in which his practice is very extensive. lle was married in 1862 to Miss Mary Rue. They have had three children-Walter E., John C. and Jesse .\. Ile was married in 1871 to Miss Ilattie Cook, of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs. Sheffner died in August, 1889. Ile was married in 1883 to Miss Maggie Rodgers, of Glencoe, Minu., daughter of George and Christine Rodgers. lle is a member of the I. O. O. F., faxlge 708, and of the Sherinan Eurmapment of Woodstock, No 30.

A. L. SMITH, proprietor Agents' Supply House, was born in the town of Palatine in 1847, son of Israel and Caroline Smith, Ismael Smith, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Maine in 1813. Ile came to Cook County in 18-10, and loratel on a farm in Palatine Township, where he lived until 1851, when he removed to the village of Palatine and purchased a farm, which is now included in the corporation, and followed farming until his death, which occurred in 1876. The subject of this sketch, ou attaining his majority, engaged in the hardware and tin business, which he followed for six years, and for the last ten years lins been in the agents' supply business. lle carries a full stock of agents' supplies, hav- ing a stork of about $2,500 on hand. He has a very large store and mailing departinent in connection with his residence, which is a large, fine structure located on the corner of Chicago Avenue antd Benton Street. His residence is 26x30 feet in size, with an addition 14x23, two stories high, with cellar under the whole building; has two lots. He has a very large trade, extending over the whole country, Ilis busi- ness has increased about 500 per cent since its establishment. Ile was married in ING4 to Miss Matilda Hahnke, duugliter of John and Dora llalinke. They have two children-Bertsall, born in 1870, and Raymond, born in 1879.

LYMAN STAPLES, farmer, P. O. Palatine, was born In Bennington County, Vt., in 1861, son of Abrant and C'atha- rine Staples, Ile came to t'ook County in 1839 and located on his present farin, two miles from the village of Palatine, in 18-40, where he owns 100 acres, and is largely engaged in dairy- ing and stork-raising. Ile was married in 1837 to Miss Mary Sutherland, daughter of Silas and Dolly Sutherland. They have four children-Emily, Francelia, Merritt A. and Mason 1. lle has been Rond Commissioner for seventeen years; was also Supervisor of Palatine Township, and has been a member of the school board for thirty years. Mr. Staples is now the second oldest settler living in Palatine

ALDRIDGE n. SUTHERLAND, farmer, was born in Dor- set, Bennington Co., Vt., in 1802, son of Silas and Dolla (Mason) Sutherland. He came to Cook County in 1839 and located in Palatine Township. After a short stay he returned to Ohio, going thence to northern New York, where he spent five years. Ile then returned to Cook County and located on a farin one mile and a half from the village of Palatine, where he resided until about 1863, the time of his removal to the village. He owns ir fine residence on the corner of Benton and Slade streets, with two lots, Mr. Sutherland was mar- ried in 1836 to Miss Mary A. French, who died in 1872. They had five children, three are now living- Jane M. Bissell, Emily A. Wilson and Laura D Sawyer. W. S. Sutherland died in 1863, and A. A. Sutherland in 1871.

C. M. SUTHERLAND. M. D., physician and surgeon, was boru at Palatine. Cook t'o., Ill., in 1855. son of Mason and Nancy Sutherland. He was educated at the Bennett Medical College, of Chicago, from which he graduated in 1877. He commenceil the practice of medicine at Elbert, Elbert Co., Col., where he remained one year. He then returned to Pala- tine, and in the winter of 1878-79, took an extra course of lectures at the Bennett Medical College. The following spring he went to Colorado Springs, Col., where he practiced for one year. Hle then removed to Hebron, Neb., where he practiced until December, 1882, when he returned to Palatine, where he

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is now practicing. Ile was married in 1875 lo Miss Kittie Colvin, daughter of William and Catherine Colvin.

EDWARD 11. SUTHERLAND, farmer, P. O. Palatine, was born in Palatine in 1844, son of Mason and Nancy Suth- erland. his father a native of Vermont, and his mother of New Hampshire. They came to Cook County in 1838, His father located his farm in 1830, and In 1843, married; they had six children, four now living-Filward 11 .. Maria, Emma and Charles M. In 1862 his father enlisted In Company E,

118th Illinois Volunteer Infuntry, was commissioned Captain . Cook County, was born in Cornwall, Addison Co., Vt., in 1839,

of the company, and died In the field, January, 1863, The subject of this sketch enlisted in Company 2, 113th Illinois Volunteers, In 1864, and serveil until the close of the war. Two months atter his enlistinent he was detailed in the ord- nanee department, where he served the remainder of the time. After the war he engaged In farming until 1874, when he went to Colorado, where tie was engngeri in mining and other pur- suits until 1881, when he returned to Palatine and located on the old homestead. lle was married in 1864 to Miss Lucy lintchins; they have had two children-Harry and Albert.

THOMAS SWICK, farmer, P. O. Palatine, was born in New Jersey in 1800. When he was six years old, his parents removed to New York State, where he lived until 1846, when he came to Cook County and located on a farin containing sixty acres, two miles west of P'nintine, where he now resides, Ile was married in 1836 to Miss Catharine Fulkerson. They have had eight children, four now living-lliram L., Henry F., llusdon C, and Thomas. lle is a member of the Methodist Episcopal t'hurch, and has been school director for a number of years.

(. D. TAYLOR, of the finn of R. J. Ilipwell & Co., coat inanufacturers, corner of Twelfth and Clinton streets, t'hi- cago, was born in Chicago In 1854, son of J. S. and E. B. Tay- lor. lle began his business experience as cash boy, at the age of eleven years, at Potter Palmer's old iron front store on Lake Street, which he followed what time he was not at school, until he entered Bryant & Stratton's Business College. After completing his course he was employed for about three years as time-keeper for his father, who was an extensive con- tractor. In June, 1871, he entered the service of the Fire Department and served on the force until after the Chicago fire, when he was appointed purchasing agent for the North Division Relief and Aid Society, which position he filled for two years. Lle then was employed by the Michigan Central Railroad as car recorder, which he followed for two and one half years. Ile then entered the employ of 1 .. C. Wachsmuth & Co., as salesman nad stock-keeper,and where he remained until 1879, when he became a partner in the firm of It. J. Ilipwell & Co., and established their present coat mannfacturing business, located on the corner of Twelfth and Clinton streets; they employ about one hundred hands. Ile was married in 1880 to Miss Libbie E. French, daughter of E. B. and M. L. French. They have had two children-Grace A. (dleeensed in 1882), and Ciura E., born in March, 1883.

F. C. VEHE, harness-maker. was born in Germany in 1851, son of John G. and Maggie Vehe. Hle enme to America with his parents In infancy. They located in Palatine Township, one and a half miles from the village of Palatine. At the age of nineteen years ho began his apprenticeship as saddier and harnews-maker in Chiengo. In 1876 he came to Palatine and established his present business, which is located on Brock- way Street neur Slade. Hle carries a full line of saddlery and harness goods, and hus had a steadily increasing business. lle owns a residence and two lots on Siade Street. Mr. Vehe was married in 1877 to Miss Carrie Umblerstock; they have two children-Clara, born December 20, 1879, and Willie, horn March 6, 1882. lle is a member of the Union Evangelical Church.

F. E. WADHAM, M. D., physician and surgeon, was born in Hudson, Columbia Co., N. Y., in 1851, sou of Seth and Elizabeth Wadham, He was educated by private teachers and nt Wheaton College. He commenced the study of medicine In 1871, and graduated at Rush Medical College, of Chicago, in 1877. lie commenced the practice of medicine at Conomo- woc, Wis., in 1878. After one year he located at Palatine, now having n very large practice, extenling eight or ten milles into the country, lle was married, in 1879, to Miss Mary Schirding. daughter of llenry and Rebecca Schirding. lle is a member of the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago 1le is a member of the A. F & A. M., and of the 1. O. O. F., and also of the ('hi- eago Medical Society.

HARRIS WEBSTER, fariner, was born In Madison County, N. Y., in 1815, son of Chauncy and Lydia Webster. lle came to Illinois in March, 1837; located at Deer Grove, on a farm in Section 10, Township 42, Range 10. where he resided for thirty- eight years, when he removed to the village of Palatine. fle was married, In 1844, to Miss Charlotte A. Jones, daughter of

William and Laura Jones. They have three children-Minda C' .. Seth and Belle. There were but thirteen families in Pala- tine when he moved there. He is now the oldest settler living in the township. Ile is a member of the Masonic fraternity. A. F. & A. M., and a Royal Arch Mason. He has held the office of Township Assessor about eighteen years. Ile was County Supervisor for one term, und was the Census Enumers. tor for Palatine in 1880.

ROLLIN S. WILLIAMSON, Judge of the Superior Court of

son of Samuel B. and Sybil Williamson. In 1857 be came to Palatine and was engaged as telegraph operator and agent for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co., which position he hekl for eight years, during which thne he devoteil his leisure hours to the study of law. In 1865 he resigned his position, completed his law course, and in 1870 was arimitted to the Bar, and has since been in the active and exclusive practice of the law. lle was elected representative to the Illinois Legislature in 1870. In 1872 he was eireted to the Senate from the Seventh Sena- torial District. He has taken en active interest in the political issues of the county, and is a firm member of the Republican party. Ile was elected Indge of the Superior Court of Cook County in 1880. Ile has been identified with the educational Interests of the town, and has held various official positions on the school board. Judge Williamson is a member of the Methe odist Episcopal Church, Is one of its trustees, and a member of the official board. Ile is also a member of the Masonic fraternity, A. F. & A. M., and a Royal Arch Mason. He was married, In 1870, to Miss Emma V. Squire, daughter of Russel and Eliza Squire. They have one child, Jennie M., born May 29, 1866.

JAMES WILSON, farmer and nurseryman, was born in Schenectady County, N. Y., in 1820, sou of Andrew and Jane Wilson. He came to Illinois in 1839, and was for a short time engaged on the cannl. lie then located on a farm in Palatine Township. After making his einim and some improvements, he was obliged to seek employment to get money to open his farin, and during his absence his elaim was jumped. He spent four years in the lead mines at Galens, and on bis return houglit in Section 14. Township 49, Range 10, on which he lived for twenty-five years. Ile soll it in 1861, and moved to the village, where he has since resided. lle owns a fine resi- dence and sixty-six acres of land in. the corporation, and tea arres adjoining the corporation, and has seven acres surround- ing his reshlence set in fruit and shrubbery. His residence is located at the heml of Bothwell Street. He owns two lots st Chicago, two at Desplaines and two at Washington Heights lle was married, in 1845, to Miss Sophia Fulkerson, who died in 1875. Ile was married in the fall of the same year to Mrs. Libbie E. Whitman. They had two children-Rollin, born September 15, 1876, and dieil January 27, 1879; and Libbie J., born December 27, 18H0. Mrs. Wilson died in June, 1883. Mr. Wilson is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. of which he is trustee and steward. He was Trustee for Palatine for three years.

JOHN W. WILSON, farmer and horse dealer, was born in Palatine in 1841, son of Rev. Thomas and Mary A. Wilson, who came to Cook County in 1838, and located on the farm where Mr. Wilson now resides, two miles northwest of Pain- tine. lle owns 600 acres of Innd. and makes a business of handling horses, keeping an average of about seventy-five head. Hle makes a specialty of coach horses and roadsters The entire product of his farm is consumed on the place; he keeps a large number of city boarding horses, summer and winter. His facilities for handling horses are of the very best; his barns are fitted up with modern improvements, and with inrge and well-ventilated stabiles. He has a fine anlf- anile track for exercising his horses. Ile was married in 1861 to Miss Emily Staples, daughter of Lyman and Mary Staples. They have had three children, two now living-Ray and Ben- nie: 1 .. T. died nt the age of twenty-one.

WILLIAM WILSON. farmer, P. O. Palatine, was born in Schenectady County, N. Y., In 1837. son of Andrew and Jane Wilson. He came to Cook County in 1840, with his parents,s who located on a farm, where his father resided until bi drath, in 1871, at the age of eighty-four years: his mother is now living, at the age of ninety-seven years. Mr. Wilson now resides on the old homestead, two miles northwest of Palatine. containing 1374 acres, and is engaged in general farming. He was married in 1863 to Miss Emily Sutherland, daughter of Aldridge and Mary Sutherland. They have had four chil- dren, three now living-Dolly, William and Lizzie.

DARIUS B. WOOD, merchant, was born in East Smith- field, Bradford Co., Penn., In 1820, son of Samuel and Hublah Wood. In 1846 he came to the West, stopping for a few months in Walworth County, Wis., where he labored as a

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hired hand on a farm. He taught school the following winter, near Belvidere, Boone County. In the spring of 1847, he located on a farin half a mile east of the present village of Palatine, farming during the summer, and teaching school winters, for several years. lo 1864 he removed to the village and engaged in mercantile business, building the store he now occupies, on Plum Grove Avenue near the railroad, lle was married in 1851 to Miss Jane E. Wilson. They have had

three children, but one now living, Grace E. Wood (now Mrs. ('astle). He is township treasurer of school funds, was the first Town Clerk in the iown after its organization, in 1850, and served the town in that capacity for several years. Mr. Wood is a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. Wood died in IN;2, and in the year 1873 transpired his second marriage, to Miss Sarah A. Sayles, who is the daughter of Sumner and Sally Sayles.

HISTORY OF BARRINGTON.

This town is located in the northwest corner of the county. It is boundel on the north by Lake County. on the east by the town of Palatine, on the south by Schaumburg and Hanover, and on the west by Dm- dee, in Kane County. The surface of the town is ele- vated and somewhat rolling. Originally the town was three-fourths prairie and one-fourth tiniber, in groves. The trees were, however, mostly small, and having since been permitted to grow there is now more timber to the same area than when the first settlers arrived. The soil is a rich prairie loam, and there are numer- ons springs of good water. Mud Lake is in the north- west corner of the town and receives the water from a small stream which rises in Dundee and flows north- easterly.

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History of Cook County, Illinois From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Part 234

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