History of Greene county, Illinois: its past and present, Part 53

Author: Clapp, Clement L., 1852- [from old catalog] comp
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago, Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd
Number of Pages: 790

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Kalaher Patrick, retired farmer

Kalaher Patrick, jr. farmer Kalkhoff Otto, machinist Kannst Noah, laborer Keach C. Mrs.

Keach J. R. farmer

KEELEY JESSE, retired farmer, Carrollton, Ill. Born within thirty-five miles of Philadelphia, May 20, 1808. His father, Coonrad Keeley, married Miss Anna M. Essick, by whom he had nine children ; Jesse was the fifth. When seven years of age his parents moved to Somerset, Pa. When Jesse was thirteen he moved to Westmoreland, Pa., where he hired out as a barkeeper, remaining five years. Re- moving to Somerset he was apprenticed to a blacksmith; on account of his employer's drunken habits he did not remain long be- fore he proceeded to Bedford, Pa., where he served his apprenticeship under Daniel Shuck, whom he remembers with feelings of gratitude to this day. He was married April 17, 1832, to Miss Mary C. Whit- taker. In 1836 Mr. Keeley located at Alton, Madison County, remaining one year ; he then moved to Scarritt's Prairie ; here he opened shop. He remained here two years, and then moved to String Prairie, near Dover, between Carrollton and Greenfield and while residing here his wife died, Sept. II, 1842, leaving to the care of her husband three children : Daniel S. (a major during the late war), Cyrus H. and Charles W. Jan. 24, 1843, Mr. Keeley was married to Cecilia Curry, by whom he had ten children, three living, Jesse Jr., Jacob and Nancy E. Mr. Keeley took up his residence at Greenfield, where his wife died Oct. 10, 1870. November 1, 1876, Mr. Keeley was married to Mrs. Violetta E. Goodrich, daughter of Ansil Hubbard and

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relict of Heman Goodrich. We have thus related in a brief manner the life career of one who has won his way to a competence through his own exertions Keeley & Davis, grocers Kelley Charles W. grocer Kelly Walter, millwright

KENNEDY CALVIN, retired sales- man ; residence Maple avenue. Mr. Ken- nedy is a native of Madison County, born in 1853. Receiving a liberal education he first embarked in business at Hardin, Cal- houn County, Ill., where he clerked for S. G. Lewis, late attorney, for many years at Carrollton. Remaining three years where he had part interest, he located at Carroll- ton, where he officiated as clerk for Ornan Pierson, afterwards with Wright & Laning in the capacity of clerk, and on leaving the employ of this firm he embarked in the clothing trade with a winter stock, tran- sacting a successful business until the de- struction of the building by fire. Mr. K. is known here as an energetic business man

Kennedy Mrs. Kennett William C.

KERGHER CONRAD, dealer in furniture, mirrors, caskets, coffins ; south side Public Square, Carrollton, Ill. The above named gentleman, one of the most enterprising business men within the bor- ders of Greene County, is a native of Ger- many, born Sept. 7, 1826. In his twentieth year he determined to make America his future home, and accordingly, without en- tering into particulars relative to the voy- age, the year 1846 found our youthful em- igrant a resident of Greene County, with a capital of fifty cents in money, but strong will and energy. He found times some- what out of joint, and accordingly, although a cabinet maker by trade, hired out as car- penter. About 1851 Mr. K. rented the building owned by John Long, and began the manufacture of furniture. To use his own language Mr. K. had for the first few years a hard row to travel, entering into direct competition with others who had both capital and a trade established, but he eventually won the day, as his superior work soon found its way into the homes of many of the best families, and now, after · many years of stubborn toil and manly grit

is the owner of the largest, most commo- dious and solidly built building in Greene County, in which he keeps constantly on hand an elegant assortment of furniture, unequaled for durability and style in the west, and parties contemplating purchasing will do well to bear this in mind, and in- stead of going to St. Louis to please re- member that home industry is worthy of patronage ; that all is not gold that glit- ters ; and that the latest styles of furniture can be purchased as cheaply here as else- where

Kergher Frank, clerk Killarney John, laborer Killarney Patrick, mail carrier

Killeen Patrick, laborer

KING D. F. County Superintendent of Public Instruction, is a native of Texas ; born in 1853. He was the third child of a family of seven children. Of his parents we enter into a short description : The head of the family, Alexander King, is a native of Greene County, Illinois ; for a number of years he became well known as a merchant at Athensville, this county, and in 1859 became a member of the State Legislature, serving through one session. Since his retirement from office, he has followed merchandising and farming, own- ing some 500 acres in Greene County ; for the past fourteen years he has turned his attention strictly to agricultural pursuits, where he takes a leading position as an agriculturist. In his twenty-second year he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Waggoner, of Greene. As further notice will be given relative to the seven mem- bers of this family, we now follow the for- tunes of him whose name stands at the head of this sketch. Receiving a prelim- inary education at Athensville and Waver- ley, in Morgan County, he proceeded to Blackburn University, in Macoupin County, and thence to the Iowa Wesleyan Uni- versity, where he entered upon a course of classical studies. During the Autumn of 1874, Mr. King was united in marriage to Miss Nancy E. Morrow, a daughter of Jesse Morrow, by whom he has two children, Jesse A. and John B. Nov., 1877, Mr. King was elected to the responsible position of County School Superintendent, filling office to the general satisfaction of all

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L ADD JOHN, moulder Ladd Wm. carpenter Lafarre George, works in tile factory

LAKIN LEANDER R. County Clerk. Among the more prominent citizens of Greene County, who are worthy of more than a passing notice, we mention the name of Leander R. Lakin, an old resident of Greene County, who was elected to the above responsible position Nov. 6, 1873, officiating in this capacity up to the present time, to the general satisfaction of all. Nov. 28, 1873, Mr. Lakin united his for- tunes to Miss Nettie S. Brace, a daughter of Jesse and Emily, whose maiden name was Sayles. There were born of this mar- riage two children, Lella E., deceased, and Jessie. Prior to entering upon the duties of Clerk of the County, Mr. Lakin took a leading position as an agriculturist, owning the homestead property of his parents, consisting of 286 acres of land, situated in one of the best townships of Greene County. This sketch would be incomplete were we to omit to mention Jordan Lakin, many years ago Sheriff of Greene County. He was born in the State of Ohio in 1817 ; in 1827 he made his way to Greene County, Ill., where he afterward took a leading position; it was during his pioneer days that he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza A. Myers, by whom he had nine chil- dren, the subject of our sketch being the youngest son. Passing by those pioneer days, fraught with `no ordinary interest, owing to limited space, we may state that the head of the family was far above the average in ability and force of character. During the late Civil War he organized Co. H., 9Ist Ill. Infantry, proceeding to the front with the rank of Captain; resigning his commission before the close of the Rebellion, he returned to Greene County, where he became a successful farmer. He passed away August 29, 1869, and was laid at rest in the Hopewell Cemetery, a hand- some monument marking the spot. His wife had preceded him to that World of Spirits many years prior, dying in 1860. As an instance of the pluck and energy displayed by him whose name heads this narrative - during the earlier years of his manhood, he gave proof of an ability far beyond his years. His father, fully realiz-

ing that his days upon earth were num- bered, gave the entire charge of his property into the keeping of his youngest son, believing that by so doing the property that he had battled for so many years would be equitably divided among his family, through the ability of the son. These expectations were fully realized ; one by one, the heirs received their just portion of a valuable estate ; and to-day Leander Lakin, one of the best men and ablest financiers of Greene County, re- mains owner of the homestead property, through his ability as a farmer, stock buyer, and manager, and a more live, energetic, or generous citizen than Mr. L. does not dwell within the borders of Greene. Further notice will be given elsewhere in this volume

Lakin L. R. & Co. meat market

Lane W. F. book-keeper

Langdon George, laborer

LANGDON WM. O. physician and surgeon, east side Square, Carrollton. Dr. Langdon, who is recognized as a skill- ful physician of Carrollton, was born in Kentucky in 1848. While a youth, his father, Dr. William S. Langdon, moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he practiced as a physician for many years. When the war broke out, he entered the Confederate service, continuing in this capacity until the close of the Rebellion, when he moved to St. Louis, Mo., where the subject of this notice entered upon a course of study, preparatory to becoming an M. D. His preceptor was Dr. A. Hammer, a noted physician and surgeon and professor of Humboldt College, where he attended his first course of medical lectures. Graduating from the Missouri Medical College in 1870, shortly after he moved to Jersey County, where he practiced for a period of eight years. At first, practice came slowly, many of his competitors having large ex- perience in the medical profession; how- ever, in the course of time, his ability in the profession he had adopted became apparent, and he soon had a large and lucrative practice. At Delhi, Jersey County, he was united in marriage to Miss Caro- line Early, a daughter of Mrs. S. A. Lurton, one of the first settlers of Jersey County. December, 1876, Mrs. Langdon was laid

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at rest, within the borders of Jersey County, leaving to the care of her husband two children, Sarah A. and Susan Y.

Laning T. P. dry goods

Laning T. R. clothing

Lang George, laborer Lavery James, clothing

Lavery John, clerk Lavery William, notary public Lee Adam, retired farmer Legg Mrs.

LEVY SAMUEL, manufacturer and dealer in clothing, east side Square, Car- rollton. Among the more successful mer- chants of Greene County we mention with more than ordinary notice the name of Samuel Levy, a native of Poland. He was born in 1841; the early years of his life were spent in Poland, where he re- ceived a liberal education, and at the early age of fifteen proceeding to England, where he became employed as a traveling salesman; remaining in this capacity three years, he crossed the ocean for America, landing in New York City, remaining in the State of New York, following the pre- carious occupation of traveling salesman. Becoming somewhat tired of the East, he now wended his way to Texas, where he opened a general merchandise store, trans- acting a successful business until the break- ing out of the rebellion, when he was compelled to enter the Rebel service, mak- ing trips into old Mexico; and taking up his residence in Texas, he made his way to New York City, and thence to Chicago, where he opened a clothing store, on Clark Street, where he became moderately suc- cessful. In 1866 he sought a new field of labor, at Carrollton, Illinois, and removing his stock from the City by the Lake, rented the building owned by Adam Gimmy. Mr. Levy did not at once spring into a success- ful business career, but step by step his success was assured. It should be stated that he entered into a co-partnership with H. Levy, a former partner. Owing to his constantly increasing trade, Mr. L. was compelled to enlarge his facilities for busi- ness, and accordingly purchased and en- larged the building he now occupies. It is needless to add, as the fact is well known here, that Mr. Levy carries a larger line of goods than any other similar establishment

in Greene County, and a more live, ener- getic, capable business man than Mr. L. it would be a hard matter to find. In the short space of twelve years he has built up a trade unequaled in the mercantile line west of New York. A word to the wise is sufficient; all's not gold that glitters; and instead of going to St. Louis, parties will do well to examine his styles and prices Lewis Fanny Mrs. dressmaker Lincoln William, painter

Linder Isham, retired farmer

Linder Isham, jr. stock dealer

Lindsay J. C. physician

Long Charles D. clerk Long's Bank

Long & Co's. Bank, John, Long, pres; J. C. Wallford, cashier

Long John, pres. Long & Co's. Bank

Loomis L. W. jeweler

Loomis & Villinger, jewelers

Lorel Marcus, horses

Lovett Richard, carpenter

Lovett Thomas, carpenter

LUNNEEN THOMAS, is a native of the County of Clare, Ireland, and was born in 1843, he was the youngest of a family of four children. At the early age of twelve, in company with relatives, he determined to seek a home in the New World, and ac- cordingly embarked on board the good ship Ironsides that sailed from Liverpool in 1858, landing at the City of New Or- leans, after a voyage of some weeks. After witnessing the sights and scenes of the Crescent City he took passage up the Father of Waters to Cairo, Ill., from here voyaging on the Illinois River until he reached Columbiana, Greene County, and from this point wended his way to Carroll- ton, Ill., where he became employed for several years as a farm hand, teaming, etc. Embarking in the saloon business and subsequently in the grocery business, to follow the career of Mr. Lunneen step by step would be superfluous, as he is well and favorably known to the business commun- ity here. In conclusion we may state that few have succeeded better in life than Mr. L. who came to Carrollton minus capital save health and energy; to-day he is the owner of 276 acres in this township and valuable property in the city of Carrollton. At present is engaged as tobacconist and confectioner. See business card elsewhere

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Luthy Charles, clerk

Lynn Charles, postmaster Lynn Alexander, farmer

Lynn Henry, cooper Lynn James, clerk Lynn John, laborer

Lynn Luther, clerk

Lynn Mary Mrs.

Lynn William B. lawyer Lyons John, section land Lyons Patrick, section foreman

M cFARLAND & WEAGLEY, dry

goods

Macnamara Florence, laborer

Marmon George W. engraver

Marmon James, pump manufr.

Marmon William P. retired farmer

Maroney John

Mayberry William M. County Commissioner, r. Woodville

McAninch Charles

McAninch Jesse

McAninch Samuel, clerk

McCurley Addie Mrs.

McDonald James, laborer

McDonald Jeremiah, laborer

McFALL DR. A. C. office cor. W. 5th and Main sts., Carrollton. Dr. A. C. McFall, one of Greene County's most skill- ful physicians, is a native of Trumbull Co., Ohio, and the fifth child of Henry and Mary McFall, who emigrated to Wisconsin during the tenth year of the subject of this sketch, where, in after years, he attended the Plattville academy, where he received a liberal education ; from this institution of learning he directed his footsteps to the great metropolitan city of New York, where he began the study of phrenology under Fowler & Wells, and afterward became a graduate of the Phrenological Institute of Fowler & Wells, and became a successful lecturer on Phrenology for a period of four years, and through well- directed energy and keen business tact in speculative matters he accumulated con- siderable wealth; he now determined to adopt the medical profession for a life work, and proceeding to New York City he entered the office of Dr. George M. Guernsey, the celebrated female physician, and subsequently attended medical lectures in Cleveland, Ohio, and afterward at the

city of Chicago he attended lectures and received private and public instruction under the instructions of Prof. Ludlam, now professor of Hahnemann Medical College, where he has been for many years a lecturer on diseases of women and is the author of the well-known work in relation thereto. In closing this biography it may be said of Dr. McFall that he is not only a genial gentleman, but a well read and skillful member of the medical profession, and in the treatment of female complaints ranks second to none. Through adverse speculations and failures of parties formerly occupying positions of wealth, Dr. McFall, in common with so many of our more energetic men who have maintained a proud struggle for wealth, found his gains swept away, as it were, in an instant. He came to Carrollton in 1876, where he has succeeded in building up a large and lucrative practice, and where he enjoys the respect and confidence of his many friends and patrons

McFall Mrs. milliner

McFarland Leroy, dry goods merchant

McGowan James, constable

McGowan Thomas, constable

McMahon James, speculator

McMahon John, saloon

McMahon Martin, restaurant

McMahanny John, tinner

McTigue Michael, laborer

Merry Robert, gardener

Merton Peter, carpenter

MILNES JOSEPH, stock buyer and shipper ; r S. Main St. Joseph Milnes is a native of Yorkshire, England, and was born in 1841 ; he was in his sixth year when his parents crossed the ocean, eventually locat- ing north of the present city of Carrollton, on farm property, where our subject re- mained until attaining his majority, the Rebellion then breaking out he enlisted in Co. G. 91st Ill. Inft. for three years service. When the war closed Mr. M. returned to Greene Co. where he followed agricultural pursuits on his farm east of Berdan until embarking in his present occupation of stock buyer and shipper. In addition to this branch of business Mr. M. is at the present writing a member of the firm of Lakin & Co.

MINER EDWARD, Deputy County

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Clerk, Carrollton, Ill. The subject of our notice is a native of Jerseyville, Jersey Co., Ill. born in 1835; he was the oldest of a family of seven children ; some history will here be found necessary of the parents. Nathaniel Miner, the head of the family, was a native of Vermont, born in 1801, a resident of Vermont many years. In an early day he moved to the West, locating in Greene County in 1834, that part afterwards a part of Jersey County ; he married at White Hall, Miss Louisa Jackson. As he is still a resident of Jerseyville engaged in agriculture, we now follow the fortunes of the gentleman who heads this sketch; who grew to manhood in Jersey County, where he received a very liberal education ; on attaining his majority he proceeded to Carlinville, Macoupin County, where he entered into a mercantile business ; this not proving remunerative, at the expiration of two years he abandoned this calling and turned his attention to farming, following this occupation for some time ; he again re- turned to Jerseyville where he assumed the editorial duties of the Jerseyville Republican, as local editor he conducted this enterprise with marked ability. During the Spring of 1874 Mr. Miner concluded to cast his lot among the people of Carrollton and took possession of the Carrollton Patriot, its form- er proprietor having signally failed to bring the paper up to any thing like a general cir- culation. To the trying task of resuscitat- ing this waning sheet Mr. M bent all the energies of his nature ; that he succeeded admirably is well known to the people of the county. As further notice in reference to Mr. Miner's editorial duties we now state that he disposed of his interest to Mr. C. L. Clapp, the present proprietor of this live western paper. During the year '77, when Mr. L. R. Lakin was re-elected Clerk of the County Mr. Miner became his able deputy. In 1861 he united his fortunes to Miss Ella VanArsdale, a daughter of W. II. Van Arsdale, by whom he has four children : James E., Nettie S., Willie and Lucy Mines Henry, clerk Moultrip Mrs.

Moultrip Julia, dressmaker

Moody John, wagon maker

Moore E. R. marble and stone cutter Moore Jacob, brick mason

Moore M. S. Mrs.

Moore T. S. bricklayer and contractor Morgan William, cutter with Samuel Levy

MORRIS LORENZO D. retired

farmer, residence Carrollton ; was born in Virginia in 1805 ; growing to manhood on the old homestead, he received a liberal education ; in 1826 he worked in the lead mines of Galena ; in 1831 he became a permanent resident of Greene County ; November 3d of same year, he.was united in marriage to Miss Mary Witt, a daughter of Ely Witt, one of the earliest settlers of Greene County, Mr. Morris had pur- chased a tract of 80 acres, on which he built a log cabin. This 80 is now included in the magnificent property of Mr. Morris comprising 500 acres. Mrs. Morris was born in East Tennessee, March 28, 1812, and departed this life March 28, 1842, leaving to the care of her husband four children, John, George, Martha G. and Ely. Dec. 21, 1842, Mr. Morris was married to Miss Mahala Conlee, by whom he had 12 chil- dren. five living : Wellington, James, Ed- ward S., Henrietta, and Mary E. Mrs. Morris was born November 23, 1823, and died in 1872. July 21, 1873, Mr. Morris was united in marriage to Mrs. Sarah Ann Witt. relict of Harrison Witt, and daughter of Nathaniel Scroggins. We now draw to a close in this brief outline of a life not devoid of interest. We have endeavored to show what energy, pluck and enterprise can accomplish. Mr. Morris has witnes-ed many vast changes in the West, and now, after many years of usefulness, has retired from active labor

Morrow J. P. & Co. hardware

Morrow William M. county commissioner, r. T. 12, R. IO

Mulberry Martha Mrs. Murry Jiles, farmer and carpenter Myers Anna Mrs.

NAGLE JOHN, laborer Nagle Thomas, laborer

Newbold William H. H. drayman

Newsam John, laborer Nichols M. T. cabinet maker and gunsmith Nichols R. R. janitor

Nichols Alonzo, laborer

NULTON COL. J. B. retired grain buyer, is a native of Washington County,

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Ohio; born in 1835. Of his parents it will be well to enter into a short descrip- tion : Jacob Nulton, the father of our sub- ject, was born in Pennsylvania, where he followed agricultural pursuits. In an early day he moved to Ohio, where he also engaged in farming, and while here a resi- dent, formed the acquaintance of and mar- ried Miss Parmelia Cheedle, by whom he had II children, of whom Col. N. was the youngest, whose fortunes we now follow. In early life he followed agricultural pur- suits, while a resident of Greene County, the family having emigrated here in 1843. When the war of the Rebellion came on, Col. Nulton disposed of his farm property, and was commissioned by Gov. Richard Yates Captain of Co. G, 61st Illinois Infan- try. Marching from Illinois into Missouri, a temporary halt was made at St. Louis, from which city the company proceeded to Pittsburg Landing ; assigned to Gen. Pren- tice's division ; this company was the first under fire from the enemy. Col. Nulton became the participant in many important battles, and received the promotion of Major after the engagement of Little Rock, and when the noted battle of Murphrees- boro drew to a close, through meritorious conduct, Col. Nulton was promoted Colonel of the 6Ist regiment, succeeding Col. Jacob Fry, mustered out. At the close of the war he returned to Greene County, locat- ing at Carrollton, where he received the appointment of Deputy Revenue Assessor. Serving in this capacity two years, he en- tered into partnership with R. H. Davis, in the transaction of a grain business, con- trolling a larger trade than any other similar firm in the county. During this time, date 1872, Col. N. was elected to the House of Representatives, 39th District, serving one term. On his return from the Legislature he again entered the grain trade, but dis- continued this in 1875. September, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Henri- etta Sieverling a daughter of H. C. Sieverl- ing, whose biography appears elsewhere, Of this marriage two children were born, Guy, deceased, and Nettie

CCIDENTAL HOTEL, J. F. Simpson, prop.

Orr Byron W. local editor Carrollton Patriot

ORR WILLIAM L. abstract expert, residence North Main Street, east of Square. W. L. Orr is a native of Washington County, Pa., and was born in 1832. In an early day he moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, where our subject passed his early years, and received a liberal edu- cation, by diligent study in the public schools. On leaving the school room he looked about him for a profession or trade that would prove a source of income. Pro- ceeding to Sligo, in his native State of Pennsylvania, he became apprenticed to the trade of machinist and engineer. For this vocation he developed an aptitude that marked his entire subsequent career ; as a mechanic earning the reputation of acquiring a better knowledge of mechanics than the general run of aspirants, and on serving his apprenticeship secured employ- ment as engineer on the steamer Josephine, plying between Pittsburg and Cincinnati. For nine years his home was on the Missis- sippi River, where he served through all the grades of engineering, to a high position. On quitting the river packets he made his way to St. Louis, where he became em- ployed in various establishments, subse- quently proceeding to Beardstown and Alton. While quietly pursuing his voca- tion here the war of the Rebellion came on, when he took an active part in the trans- ferring of arms to the State Arsenal at Springfield ; afterwards tendering his ser- vices to the Navy Department, he was assigned to duty as a commissioned engi- neer on board the gunboats Tyler and Pitts- burg. Remaining in the service of Uncle Sam until 1866, he returned to Alton, where he remained until his removal to Carroll- ton, in 1867, where he engaged, first as clerk, and subsequently embarked in the mercantile business. As a Mason Mr. Orr takes a leading position, ranking as an officer in the Grand Chapter. He is well known for his kindly disposition, liberality, and his temperate habits of life tend to a hearty vigor that has made him a great lover of field sports, in which he has developed a skill that has made his name a familiar one in Southern Illinois

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History of Greene county, Illinois: its past and present, Part 53

Author: Clapp, Clement L., 1852- [from old catalog] comp Publication date: 1879 Publisher: Chicago, Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd Number of Pages: 790

Author: Clapp, Clement L., 1852- [from old catalog] comp
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago, Donnelley, Gassette & Loyd
Number of Pages: 790