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John Jones, the present occupant of the office of county clerk, was elected to this office in 1881, and has occupied it ever since.
Among the officers of Greene county, none are more worthy of notice than the worthy county clerk, John Jones, a life-long resident of this county. He was born on the old homestead of his parents, Josiah and Elizabeth Jones, in 1839. The early years of his life were spent upon the farm, situated near Wilmington, now known as Patterson, where he obtained a liberal education in the district schools of his native place, and afterward attending a graded school in the city of Jacksonville. Proceeding to Chicago, he later entered upon a course of classical studies. In the counties of Morgan and Sangamon, Mr. Jones for some time followed the voca- tion of school teacher. In Aug., 1862, he enlisted in Co. H, 91st INI. Inf., and was elected second lieutenant, and served in that rank until he was dis- charged, in Oct., 1863, on account of disability. Returning from the service, he was united in marriage, in 1865, with Minerva E., a daughter of Lemuel J. Patterson, by whom five children have
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been born-Minnie F., Norman L., Lucy M., Howard K., and Cora M. In 1866, Mr. Jones entered into partner- ship with L. J. Patterson and James Howard, for the transaction of a general merchandising business, the firm name being Jones, Patterson & Co. In 1871, the firm dissolved by mutual consent, the senior member retiring to his farm, there following the duties pertaining to this independent calling. In 1868, he was elected to the office of justice of the peace, which position he held until Dec., 1872, when he received the ap- pointment as county superintendent of schools and deputy sheriff. In the separate capacities he proved equal to the duties incumbent thereto, serving two years as deputy sheriff under N. J. Andrews, and two years under F. M. Bridges. In 1876, his ability was recognized and he became the popular candidate upon the democratic ticket for the responsible position of sheriff, being elected by the largest majority ever polled for the sheriff's office. In 1878, by the earnest wish of his many friends, he accepted the nomination to again serve in this capacity, and was re-elected. In July, 1880, he entered the Farmer's and Drover's bank, at Roodhouse, as cashier. In 1882, he was chosen by the citizens of the county to represent their interests as county clerk, in which capacity he still serves with his characteristic ability and efficiency, and with complete satisfac- tion to his constituency. Mr. Jones is a member of the board of education in Carrollton, is a member of the Baptist church, the Masonic fraternity, and the subordinate and encampment of the I. O. O. F. society.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Samuel Lee, Jr., was the first to fill this responsible position, as has been already stated, being appointed in 1821, and holding the same until his death in 1829.
Moses O. Bledsoe was his successor, being appointed on the death of Mr. Lee, in 1829. One of the most able men of his time. he was continued in this office until 1848. He afterward removed to Springfield, Ill., where he died many years ago. It has been impossible to gather any authentie biographical sketch of this truly representative man, as most of his friends, who were ac- quainted with his antecedents, have passed to the other shore.
William Carlin, for many years county clerk, was the third to occupy this office. While away from home he was nominated for that office and elected. He entered upon the duties of the office and remained therein until his death, as mentioned before. He was one of the most popular men of his time, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of all. He was a brother of Hon. Thomas Car- lin, governor of the state of Illinois.
Shortly after the death of Mr. Carlin, Judge Woodson appointed his son, Thos. J. Carlin, to fill out the unexpired term, which he did to the satisfaction of all, but as he was a young man, he felt fear- ful of running for the office the next election, preferring to give way to older men, and bide his time.
At the election in Nov., 1850, Z. A. Morrow was chosen to fill the office of circuit clerk.
Zachariah A. Morrow was born in Rutherford county, Tenn., Jan. 9, 1809, being a son of John and Mary Morrow,
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the former of whom was a native of North Carolina, and the latter of South Carolina. Zachariah's mother died in Tennessee, in 1831, and his father came with him to this state, and made his home with him, until his death, April 13, 1834. Oct. 18, 1832, Z. A. Morrow and Rebecca Eddelman, daughter of Boston and Sarah Eddelman, were united in marriage. 1n 1828, Mr. M. made a prospecting trip to this county, and remained one year with his uncle, William Morrow, at Apple creek bridge. He then returned to Tennessee, and in 1833 made a permanent settlement in this county, locating on a farm near Whit- aker's creek. In 1835 he entered land in the northeast part of the county, on Apple creek, where he resided until 1848. In Aug. of that year, he was elected sheriff, and at the expiration of his term of office, was elected to fill a vacancy in the office of circuit clerk, occasioned by the death of Wm. Carlin. After serving through this unexpired term, he was again elected sheriff, in the fall of 1852. At the expiration of his official life, he purchased a tract of land adjoining the town of Carrollton, and laid out an addition, known as Sharon, Calvin & Morrow's addition to the city of Carrollton. In the winter of 1852, Mr. Morrow and wife united with the Baptist church, and for several years he served as deacon. Mrs. Mor- row died Nov. 13, 1871.
Abram Spencer was elected circuit clerk in 1852, and re-elected in 1856, oc- cupying the office for eight years, and was an efficient servant of the people.
James S. Vedder succeeded Mr. Spencer, in 1860, and served the peo- ple in that capacity for four years.
In the fall of 1864, the democratic convention nominated Thomas J. Car- lin for circuit clerk, and the republican, Alfred J. Worcester. Mr. Carlin, at the November election, carried the day, winning by 1,247 majority. He entered upon the duties of the office, and was duly re-elected in 1868 and 1872.
Thomas J. Carlin was born in Car- rollton, Greene county, Ill., Dec. 13, 1827, being a son of William and Mary (Goode) Carlin. William Carlin was a brother of Gov. Carlin, and was a native of Fredericksburg, Mo., having been born May 31, 1804. With his parents, William removed to Illinois at an early day, they settling in Madison county. In the fall of 1820, he became a resident of Greene county, buying a tract of land now within the corporate limits of Carrollton. On the 6th of Dec., 1826, he was married to Mary Goode. In politics he was a democrat and was repeatedly elected to the office of county clerk, serving, in all, 17 years, then resigning. After serving his term of office, he removed to his farm near Carrollton, and again engaged in farming. Two years later, while away from home, he was nominated by the democrats for the office of circuit clerk. He was elected, and in Dec., 1849, re- moved to Carrollton and assumed the duties of the office. April 20, 1850, he departed this life, beloved and respected by all his acquaintances. Thomas J. Carlin attended the common schools of Greene county, and on the death of his father, Judge Woodson appointed him circuit clerk, to fill the vacancy until the next general election. On the expi- ration of the term he was appointed deputy sheriff, and served two years.
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In April, 1851, he was married to Mary J. Kelly, of Carrollton. At the expira- tion of his service as deputy sheriff, he removed to the farm left by his father. In Nov., 1864, he was elected to the office of circuit clerk, and, by re-elec- tion, held the office up to 1880.
J. Henry Short was elected to the office in 1876, and filled the same for four years. He is a native of Greene county, born in 1839.
His early years were spent in agricul- tural pursuits. He received a liberal education in the common schools of his native place. In 1863 he was united in marriage with Lenora Ferguson, a daughter of G. B. and Mary Ferguson, whose maiden name was Maberry, who were among the early settlers of Greene county. Mr. Short became a successful farmer, but in 1876, on his election to this office, he removed to Carrollton.
T. J. Albert was the next to occupy this post being elected to the same in 1880, and serving four years,
Anthony Connole, the present incum- bent of the office, was elected in 1884.
Anthony Connole is a native of county Clare, Ireland, born in Ballyoaghan, July 3, 1842. His parents reared a fam- ily of seven children, two of whom died in Ireland. Of the surviving members of the family, Thomas removed to Aus- tralia; Mary still resides in Ireland,and Patrick, Ann and Anthony, came to the United States. The latter, who crossed the Atlantic when 17 years of age, landed in the city of New Orleans. From the Crescent city he made his way to Carrollton, where he first worked as a farm hand for David Black, and attended school during the winter, having previ- ously received a liberal education in his
native land. When the war broke out Mr. Connole enlisted in Co. F, 1st Mo. Cav., and subsequently re-enlisted as a veteran in Co. A, 53d Ill. Inf., and was detailed as a sergeant. He participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, Sugar Creek Hill, Ark .; Nashville, Thompson Station and Carter Creek, Tenn .; Willis Cross Roads, N. C., and Corinth, Miss. After the close of the war he returned to Carrollton, and soon afterward pro- ceeded to Springfield, where he officiated as elerk in the office of the United States marshal until 1869. He then re- turned to Carrollton, and in July of the same year was married to Mary Mark- ham,a daughter of Matthew and Hannah Markham. He then entered into mercan- tile business at Berdan, which he prose- cuted vigorously until 1877, when he was appointed deputy county clerk under L. R.Lakin, and was re-appointed to that position under John Jones. In Nov., 1884, he was chosen by the citizens of the county as clerk of the court and recorder, which position he still retains, to the entire satisfaction of his constitu- eney. In politics Mr. Connole has always affiliated with the democratic party, and is a member of the A.O.U.W., and G. A. R. societies. Mr. and Mrs. Connole are the parents of six children Mary V., Michael H., Lydia, Anna, Anthony E. and Mattie L.
COUNTY TREASURERS.
John W. Scott was the first treasurer of the county, being appointed to that office by the county commissioners' court in 1821. He was re-appointed the following year. He has been dead many years.
Luther Tunnell was the next to oe-
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cupy the office, receiving his appoint- ment in 1823, and held it one year.
Jacob Linder was appointed the suc- cessor of Mr. Tunnell, in 1824, and served three years.
In 1827, J. W. Scott was again ap- pointed to this office, and held it for one year.
He was succeeded by Cyrus Tolman, in 1828, and held it for one year. He was a native of Massachusetts, born in 1796. Coming westward as early as 1817, he proceeded to Utica, in the state of Indiana, and one year later, though comparatively without means, he landed in Edwardsville, this state, and first secured employment in helping toward the survey of the town of Gibralter. In 1821, he entered a piece of land near the present town of White Ilall. In connection with Carl Gregory, he erected the first two frame blocks in Greene county. Jan. 30, 1828, he was married to Polly Eldred, a daughter of Jehoso- phat and Polly Eldred. In 1830 he was elected assessor and treasurer of Greene county, receiving for his services $75. A short time after, he was elected judge of Greene county, and in 1840, moved to Jerseyville, where, during the fall of the year, he was elected to fill the same oflice. As a farmer, Judge Tolman was more than ordinarily successful, few of the old settlers having come to the state under more trying circumstances. Mrs. Tolman passed away on Oct. 17, 1860. Mr. T. was laid at rest in 1877, after a long life fraught with no ordinary in- terest.
Richard Rattan was the successor of Mr. Tolman, having been appointed in 1829, and again in 1830. He held the office two years.
Philip N. Rampy, appointed treas- urer in 1831, by the county commis- sioners' court, was re-appointed in 1832, and held the office for a term of two years.
Richard Day was the treasurer in 1833, holding the office but one year.
In 1834, Richard Rattan was again appointed treasurer, and held it by suc- cessive appointments until 1837, a term of three years.
He was succeeded by Amos H. Squires, who was appointed in 1837; he was re- appointed in 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841 and 1842, but in March, 1843, he absconded with some 83,000 in hand. He had held offices of trust before, and was regarded as one of the most upright men in the community. For nearly a year he could not be found. At last he was appre- hended for trial, and in the April term, 1844, the county brought an action for debt against him and his bondsmen, Alfred Hinton, John W. Scott, Wylie Wilder, William Rainey and Young Wood. The suit was successful, and the county obtained a verdict of $3,038.48. A new trial was granted, and the case was taken to Jersey county. The final result was that, by means of some technicality, Squires escaped pun- ishment, and the county pocketed the loss.
On the absconding of Mr. Squires, Luther Tunnel was made treasurer, in March, 1843, and held the office for a few months, when he was succeeded by R. B. Allen, the first elected treasurer of the county, who was chosen to fill that position at the general election of 1843. He held the office for four years. David Pinkerton was elected to this office as the successor of Mr. Allen, in
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the fall of 1847, and served two years. Mr. Pinkerton came to the county at an early date, and settled on Sec. 25, T. 10, R. 12, where he entered 500 acres of land, on which he built a log cabin. He continued to reside on this farm until October 4, 1853, when he departed this life. His wife survived him until April 6, 1863. Mr. Pinkerton was elected to the office of county treasurer in the fall of 1847, and in the discharge of the du- ties of the office, he gave entire satis- faction to the people of the county, irre- spective of political faith, and his death was a sad blow to his family and friends.
In 1849, Perry McConathy was elected to this office and served two years. Mr. McConathy was born in Lexington, Ky., Ang. 17, 1813. He was the youngest son of Jacob and Eunice McConathy. At the age of 15 he became apprenticed to the trade of a saddler, serving his time. In his 20th year he became a journeyman. For a considerable length of time he worked as a journeyman, and also opened a shop for a time. While a resident here, he was married to Matilda Jane Alverson. In 1839, he made his way to Greene county, where he worked in a co-partnership way with Benjamin Alverson. For a number of years he rented property, and then moved on to the farm he now owns, con- sisting of some 300 acres. In 1846, Mr. McConathy was appointed agent for the International Improvement Fund. His ability for any position he might aspire to being recognized, he was elected to the responsible office of county assessor and treasurer, and for 20 years or more served as justice of the peace, and has held the position of notary public. As
a public officer, Mr. McConathy has left behind him an honest record which is held in grateful remembrance by the citizens of this county. In conclusion, it may be said that Mr. M. is one of the most liberal of men, whose large heart goes out toward all appeals of a public nature. Of 14 children born of this marriage, 11 are living-Benjamin F., John M., Mary Jane, Emma V., Clarissa, Jacob, Edgar, Robert Perry, Joseph H., Samuel R. and Lucy A.
Jesse Morrow was elected treasurer of Greene county, in 1851, and served two years. He was born in North Car- olina, Aug. 4, 1812, and removed to this state in the fall of 1819, settling within the limits afterward contained in Greene county. He may thus be regarded as one of the earliest settlers, and one closely identified with this county's growth and development. He was married Nov. 19, 1836, to Margerie, daughter of 'Squire Allen, of Greene county, born Dec. 17, 1817. This union was blessed by two children -Marshall, born April 28, 1838, and Martha, Jane, born June 28, 1840, died Aug. 5, 1864. Mrs. Morrow died Aug. 6, 1842. Mr. Morrow married again Nov. 19, 1845, to Elvira, daughter of Charles and Mary Bradshaw, born Feb. 22, 1821. By this union 11 children were born, seven of whom are living- Alex R., born Aug. 27, 1846; George W., Feb. 9, 1851; Sarah Ann, Nov. 14, 1852; Nancy E., Nov. 10, 1854; John B., July 26, 1856; Zac. D., Sept. 15, 1838, and Oliver A., April 29, 1863. Their mother died March 5, 1866. Mr. Morrow mar- ried his third wife Dec. 27, 1868, Nancy Nettles, born Dec. 7, 1828. Mr. Morrow, during the greater part of his
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active life, has been engaged in the mill- ing business, having first bought the old Ruyle mill nearly 40 years ago. IIe has been retired from active business about 10 years. IIe held various posi- tions of trust, such as county treasurer, superintendent, justice of the peace, ete., etc , ever discharging his duties satisfactorily and with honor.
E. L. Cooper was elected to this office in 1857, and entering upon the discharge of its duties, was re-elected in 1859. He served in all four years.
Edmund L. Cooper came to Greene county, April 16, 1836, settling about a mile west of Wrightsville, on the place now owned by Mrs. Margaret Cooper, which he purchased of James Davidson, but which was originally settled by Dr. Thaxton. Mr. Cooper was born in Lawrence county, Va., Sept. 24, 1799. He was a son of James and Mildred (Smith) Cooper, also natives of Vir- ginia. When six years of age our sub- ject, with his parents, removed to Ken- tucky, where he lived until coming to this county. His father died in Ken- tucky, in 1826, and his mother in 1823. Edmund Cooper was married, in Ken- tueky, Nov. 28, 1822, to Mary M. Perry, a native of Lawrence county, Va. They were the parents of nine children- Mildred A., deceased; James P., de- ceased; William T., deceased; Robert R., Emeline E., Edmund M., Adrienne A., Cornelia F., deceased, and Varinda J., deceased. Mr. Cooper was assessor and treasurer of the county during the years 1853 and 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are still living, and make their home with their daughter, Emeline E. Cunningham. They are about the old- est couple living in the county, the
former being in his 87th year, and the latter in her 93d year.
William L. Greene was the next treasurer of this county, being elected in 1855. Ile was re-elected in 1857, and again in 1859, serving the people in this capacity for six years.
N. J. Andrews, in 1861, entered upon the duties of this office, was re-elected in 1863, in 1865, 1867 and 1869, filling the office for 10 years. Mr. Andrews was born in Sumner county, Ky., in 1830. He was but five years old when his mother, Mary T. Andrews, set out in company with friends for Illinois. His father, Baker Andrews, a man of wealth and position in his native place, died in Kentucky. To the eare of his wif. he left a family of six children; Mrs. Andrews became a resident of Car- rollton in 1835, where Nathaniel J. An- drews, grew to manhood. Receiving a liberal education, he ventured forth as a farmer, which he followed very success- fully many years of his life. In 1861, he was elected assessor and county treasurer, a position he filled to the satisfaction of all for a period of 10 years. With Jas. S. Vedder, Mr. An- drews became identified with the grocery trade, doing a prosperous business for one year, when Mr. Andrews disposed of his interest to Mr. Vedder. The fol- lowing year he was elected sheriff of the county, holding this responsible position two years. After his retire- ment from official duties. Mr. Andrews turned his attention to his farm, com- prising 300 acres of choice land. In 1852 he was married to Elizabeth Jones, a daughter of Dr. Jones, of Greene county. Of 11 children born of this marriage, nine are living-Cath-
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erine, Benjamin B., Lizzie, JohnB., Mattie V., Mary H., Nathaniel L., Lela Belle, and Beatrice. He in com- pany with Col. Jacob Bowman, laid out the town knows as Brown's Grove, Pawnee county, Kan.
A. M. Browning was duly elected county treasurer in 1871, and filled this responsible office for a term of two years.
Joseph Rickart was the successor of Mr. Browning, entering the office of treasurer in the fall or winter of 1873, where he served two years.
Joseph Riekart is the seventh child of a family of 11 children. His father was Joseph Rickart, and his mother Delila ('rooks. A few years ago Joseph Rickart run the entire farm, consisting of 400 aeres. With the exception of the hard times of 1857, Mr. R's career through life has been one of continued prosper- ity. Lately he ereeted a handsome res- idence near the town of White Hall. In 1873 he was assessor and treasurer of the county. When the Louisana branch of the C. & A. R. R. was contemplated, Mr. R. was among the first in favor of locating the road here. He was mar- ried to Mary E. Baskin, a daughter of Charles E. Baskin; there were born of this marriage eight children, seven of whom are living.
Richard A. Short was elected treas- urer in 1875, and entering upon the duties of the office, fulfilled them for two years.
W. D. Gullett became treasurer of Greene county in 1877, was re-elected in 1879, and owing to the change in the time of the election served in all five years.
R. A. Short, the present treasurer of
Greene county, was elected in 1882, for four years.
RECORDERS.
When this county was organized, and until the adoption of the constitution of 1848, the office of recorder was a sep- arate one, although sometimes held by another offieer.
The first to occupy the position of coun- ty recorder was John G. Lofton, who was appointed to this office Dee. 4, 1821, and who held it for about two years.
He was succeeded by Samuel Lee, Jr., in 1823. This gentleman held a number of offices in that early day, as is al- ready mentioned, and died while in possession of this and other offices, in 1829.
William B. Whitaker succeeded Mr. Lee in this office, in 1830, and served but a short time.
John W. Skidmore was appointed to this position in 1830, and served as such for about a year. He was the first merchant in the town of Carrollton, and is spoken of at length in that con- nection.
John Evans, also one of the pioneer merchants of the county, was the next recorder, being appointed as such in 1831, and for four years had the custody of the records of the county.
David Pierson, now one of the promi- nent citizens of Carrollton, and of Greene county, succeeded Mr. Evans, in 1835, and held the office for almost four years. Mr. Pierson's sketeh ap- pears under the head of members of the general assembly in a previous part of this chapter.
Mr. Pierson was succeeded by Charles Lancaster, in 1839, but removed from
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the county in Ang., 1841, and was duly succeeded by John D. Fry, who was elected at the election of 1841. The latter gentleman was re-elected in 1843, and held the office in all, five years.
Abram Spencer succeeded Mr. Fry in this office in 1846, and was re-elected in 1847. Owing to a change in the organic law of the state, in 1848, he was the last to serve in this eapacity, the office of recorder being merged into that of circuit clerk, who now performs the functions of county recorder, in addi- tion to his other duties.
SHERIFFS.
This has always been one of the most important positions in the gift of the people of the county, as it also included the collection of county taxes.
Thomas Carlin, afterwards governor of the state of Illinois, was elected in 1821, to fill this honorable position, and was the first sheriff of the county. He only held it about a year. A sketch of him is given elsewhere.
Young Wood, his successor, was elected in 1822, and re-elected to this office in 1824 and 1826. This man, from some accident in his youth was not of a prepossessing appearance, and with his hands distorted and drawn out of shape was anything but a beauty, but he was honest, upright and true, and understood and carried out the duties of his office. Of him it is said that the first public whipping in Greene county was done by him. There were three public whipping posts in the court house square, one near the north- west, and two near the northeast cor- ners. One of the culprits punished by him was Thomas Anderson, who had
been convicted of horse-stealing and ordered to be whipped. He was led out by Sheriff Wood and his deputy, Jacob Fry. The patient's hands were tied to the top and the feet to the bottom of the posts, with the shoulders bared to the wandering breeze. Then, as the convict buried his head between his arms, Wood grasped a heavy raw-hide in his deformed hands, commenced slowly to lay the lashes upon the back of the shrinking vietim, man-of-war fashion, diagonally and horizontally, so that they crossed each other. The deputy coolly stood by and kept tally aloud until the sum of 50 had been reached, when the stripes ceased and the prisoner released.
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