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ginia, born September 8, 1848, their mar- riage being celebrated April 6, 1875; they have no issue. A short time previous to his marriage he had bought 120 acres of land, formerly owned by F. A. Woodman. He has since farmed it, and in connection with this he runs a steam thresher, of which he is sole proprietor. He is of the Republican faith, but takes little interest in politics, voting for men rather than party
Lutz Henry, renter, Sec. 20, P.O. Rockbridge Lynch Oscar, laborer, Sec. 13, P.O. Fayette
M ADDEN JOSEPH, harness maker, Greenfield, was born in Bir- mingham, Eng., Oct. 26, 1844; two years later, emigrated to this country with James and Susan Madden, his parents, landing in New Orleans, where they remained about one year; then to St. Louis, where they located permanently. The first work he remembers doing was driving cart at six dollars per month. In 1859, went to learn the harness maker's trade with J. B. Sickles; remained with him until completed. We next find him in Cincinnati in Aug., 1861, remaining there until June, 1863. Then went to Nashville, and was in the employ of the government, continuing until July, 1865. Returning to St. Louis, associated in the harness business with C. C. and H. M. Long ; subsequently sold his interest to Burns, Degnar & Dunn; then returned to the old firm of J. B. Sickles, remaining until April, 1866; then went to St. Charles, remaining a short time ; then returning to St. Louis, remaining until Sept. 1866, when he went to Carrollton, Ill., and worked for Lawrence Retzer until Nov .; came to Green- field, and worked for T. W. Wilson nearly three years. Was united in marriage, Oct. 26, 1870, to A. J. Wylder, born July, 1845 ; she is a daughter of W. H. Wylder; had one child, Henry T., born Oct. 2, 1870. Same year engaged in business for himself, on southwest corner of Square, and hassince remained ; began first in a small way, doing his own work ; has now a good business, and keeps two hands constantly employed. Is the owner of Nellie Madden, the trotter Maddy Green, farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Green- field
Magill Wm. miller, Greenfield
MALOY JOHN, engineer, Sec. 33, P.O.
Rockbridge. John is a native of the Emer- ald Isle, born in Galway County, Jan. 6, 1840; son of Patrick and Hanora M .; Patrick is a well-to-do farmer, and is still living in his native country. John came to this country during his fourteenth year ; he having had for some time previous a long- ing desire to come to this country, but his father did every thing to dissuade him from it, and would not consent to his coming ; but John secretly resolved in his mind that, the first opportunity which presented itself, he would turn his back upon the home of his father ; so, on pretense of going to the Fair, and there finding a friend about to take shipping for America, he embarked with him, and in due time arrived in New York. He first went to Pennsylvania, and hired out at six dollars per month, remain- ing there one year. He having a cousin in this county; and learning his address, came out here, and worked for several men in the locality, first hiring to Jeff Dixon for one year ; then to W. P. Witt; then to James Vallentine, with whom he remained nine years in all. He being an expert hand, his services were always in demand. Worked two years for James Vanarsdale; worked one year in Morgan County. In 1866, went to Brighton, remaining about one year. Jan. 2, 1866, was married at Alton, by Father Mangan, to Julia Crowley. The same year he moved to " Dublin," where he farmed three years on some land that he owned. During the Winter was engineer at the Rockbridge Mills. In the Fall of 1870 he moved to Rockbridge, and worked on the section, in the employ of the Rock- ford Road, two years. During the war he was in Captain Mulligan's company for four months ; was at the battle of Lexing- ton ; was taken prisoner by Price, and afterward parolled. Is a member of the Catholic Church, and " votes for men, not party." During the last six years has been in charge of the tank and pumping works, running the engine, and is deemed by the company a trusty and efficient man. He has never yet been discharged from any service in which he has been engaged. Has six children now living : Michael H., born Jan. 3, 1867; Mary E., John H., William A., Charles F., and Thomas P.
Manning D. laborer, Sec. 34, P.O. Rockbridge
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MARTIN HENRY F. physician,
Greenfield. Among the "young settlers " of the county that have chosen a profes- sion, particularly in the line of materia medica, there are none whose future is more promising than the party whose name heads this sketch. Having already passed to graduation, and having four years of prac- tice, the success attending the same fore- shadows a prosperous career. Was born in Brighton, Macoupin County, June 22, 1852 ; son of Henry F. and Helen Martin, whose family name was Moore, and is a native of New Hampshire, while her husband came came from Rhode Island. Henry, having the usual advantages afforded him, receiv- ing his education in the common schools, and last at Blackburn University, he then decided to become a disciple of Esculapius, and to this end, at the age of twenty-two, entered the St. Louis Medical College, where he remained until graduation ; after which he located at Athensville, April, 1876, and first began the practice of medi- cine, remaining there until April the fol- lowing year, when he was induced to locate in Greenfield, and in June, 1877, associated with Dr. W. C. Day, under the firm name of Day & Martin, and is now in the active practice of his profession. May 24, 1877, was united in marriage to Harriet L. Met- calf, born in Macoupin County, March 12, 1853 ; she is a daughter of J. L. and Eliza- beth Metcalf ; one child has blessed this union, Mabel, born April 8, 1878. Is a member of the Knights of Honor, Green- field, No. 1300
Matlock Thos. renter, Sec. 6, P.O. Greenfield McCants Wm. thresher, Greenfield
McChesney George, farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Greenfield
McDonnell Arthur, laborer, Sec. 33, P.O. Greenfield
McMICHAEL J. H. carpenter, Sec. 12, P.O. Fayette, was born in Walton County, Ga., Feb. 10, 1834; was the young- est child of a family of eight children born of William and Lucy M. The former was born in Virginia, and the latter in Georgia. At the age of seventeen he was apprenticed to learn the carriage maker's trade, which he completed at the time he was of age. On Dec. 24, 1857, he was married to M. B. Miller, daughter of Oliver Miller. They
have had five children : William O., born in Jacksonville, Ala., April 19, 1860; John H., born at Cross Plains, Ala., April 16, 1862 ; Carrie M., born at Carlinville, Ill., June 3, 1863 ; Mary A., born at Athens- ville, Ill., Jan. II, 1866; Emma M., born at Fayette, Ill., Jan. 21, 1877. In the Fall of 1864, Mr. McMichael Joaded up all of his personal effects, which consisted of a feather bed, on an old wagon, and drove to Rome, Ga., where he took the train for this State. The war going on at the time, all of his property was destroyed, and he was left without any thing. Gen. Sherman once pitched his tent on his place, making it headquarters for a time. Upon his ar- rival in this State, he first located in Ma- coupin, then in Athensville, and finally in Fayette, where he has since remained. Mr McMichael's father served in the War o 1812. The subject of this sketch has for several years past worked at the carpenter trade. He now has a good home and plea- sant family about him. and is highly re- spected in the community in which he resides
McPherron Ed. jeweller, Greenfield
McQUERREY JOHN, farmer, Sec. 9-15, P.O. Greenfield, was born in Garrett County, Ky., June 28, 1841 ; born of Jo- seph and Rachel McQuerrey; had very poor advantages in his youth. At the age of sixteen he ran away from home in com pany with William Stanton, of Carrollton and came to this county on foot; was at one time four days on the road and had but one meal in the time, and from Alton to Carrollton without anything to eat ; he remained there two years; helped to burn the brick now in Pierson's bank building ; returned to Kentucky a short time before the breaking out of the war; though of Southern birth, yet he was loyal to the Union cause, and at the outbreak of the war enlisted in the Home Guards, and was in the twelve month's service, and was on duty at Cumberland Gap; then went into . the 7th Volunteer Cavalry, and served un- til the close of the war, and was in all the battles that the regiment participated in, and was always at the front; had two broth- ers in service with him ; all were fortunate and returned home in possession of life and limb; in the Fall of 1866, he returned to
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this county, and began work in good earn- est ; on Dec. 29, 1866, he was married to Sarah J. Cooley, born in Kentucky, Aug. 5, 1851. They have five children : Oscar, born Aug. 1I, 1868 ; Avery, born Feb. 7, 1870; Effie, born Oct. 21. 1871 ; Neice, born April 17, 1874; Golden, born Feb. 21, 1876. When he began renting, had nothing but his team and willing hands ; soon bought 22 acres of land; two years afterward bought 40 more ; subsequently bought 80 acres of Wm. Cannedy, then 40 acres of S. Lemasters, and March 2, 1877, bought the Jackson farm, Sec. 9, and now has 309 acres of land in all. This he has attained by his own industry and good management
McVey -- , renter, Sec. 20, P.O. Greenfield Melon Frank, wagon maker, Greenfield
Menely J. B. farmer, Sec. 5, P. O. Green- field
Meng Charles, grocer, Greenfield
Metcalf E. P. merchant, Greenfield
Metcalf G. B. grocer, Greenfield
Metcalf R. L. grocer, Greenfield
MILLER ADAM E. M. D., P. O.
Rockbridge, was born in Cherokee Coun- ty, Ala., Dec. II, 1844; is the seventh child of a family of fourteen children ; born of Oliver and Rebecca Miller. They emi- grated to this State in 1857, and located in Perry County; the Doctor received the ru- diments of his education at the district school, then attended Shurtleff College two years, taking the scientific and select course; he having a desire to study medi- cine attended Rush Medical College until graduation, which dates Feb. 3, 1866; he then came to Sheffield, where he engaged in the practice of medicine, and has since continued. In 1875, he built a fine store building and started in the dry goods busi- ness, in connection with J. Keeley, which enterprise is a success ; the Doctor has a good practice, and is making a success. In May 16, 1876, was married to Geneve Lud- wig, who was born in Fremont, Ohio, Feb. 15, 1853; they have had two children, but one now living-Neva, born June 24, 1878. The Doctor is Democratic in sentiment, and of the staunchest kind ; he is now W. M. of Sheffield Lodge A. F. and A, M., No. 678
MILLER ANSON, farmer, Sec. 21, P.
O. Greenfield. Mr. Miller moved to this State as early as 1818, in company with his parents, who came from Kentucky when Anson was about four years of age, he be- ing born March 10, 1814; they located at Kincaid's Point, town 10, range 10; during his youth he thinks he attended the first school that was taught in this township; did not attend but about two years, all put together ; after he was grown he contracted with John W. Hewitt three years, and in consideration of these services he was to receive two months' schooling, his clothes, and $100 in money, which contract was fully complied with by both parties. Mr. Miller was married Jan. 7, 1841, to Rebec- ca Mitchell; had one child, but died soon, his wife dying Sept. 9, 1843. He was mar- ried the second time to Mrs. Mary Allen, born Jan. 22, 1845, in Madison County. Mrs. Miller had five children by her first husband : Sarah C., born Dec. 10, 1847, since the wife of Elias Crane, died in Feb- ruary, 1875; Andrew M., born May I, 1849; now in Kansas. In the year 1871, Mr. and Mrs. Miller moved to Kansas ; re- mained three years, and then returned ; they are not satisfied, and will probably
return as soon as circumstances will per- mit ; they are now living at their home, three miles south of Greenfield. Mr. Mil- ler and wife are members of the United Brethren Church. Mr. M. is very retiring in his nature, and has never sought pub- licity ; has been long known by the people of this community, and respected by all who have known him
Miller Frank, retired, Greenfield
Miller Green, renter, Sec. Io, P. O. Green- field
MILLER JAMES N. M. D. Sec. 13, P.O. Fayette. The Doctor was born in Galesville, Cherokee County, Ala., May 17, 1841 ; he was the fifth child of a family of ten children, born of Oliver and Rebecca Miller ; they were natives of Tennessee ; the former was born in 1810, and the latter two years later. In the Spring of 1858, the family moved to Perry County, this State, remaining there until the year 1862, when they moved to Macoupin County, and there lived until he died, which oc- curred Feb. 22, 1873; he was an old-time Mason, and was buried at Carlinville with
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Masonic honors ; his wife is still living, and is with her son, Adam, who resides at Sheffield, this county. The Doctor, James N., after leaving the district school, attend- ed the McKendree College, and, having a desire to fit himself for the practice of med- icine, entered Rush Medical College, where he remained until graduation. In 1862, he went to Camp Butler, and was appointed as Ist Assistant Surgeon; receiving his com- mission as such, soon started South, and was assigned to the Gulf Department, 13th Army Corps ; was mustered out July 4, 1865, and returned home to Macoupin County. On Feb. 3, was married to Eliza Edmondson, daughter of William F. Ed- mondson, now residing in Missouri. Eliza was born Nov. 8, 1848 ; four children have blessed their union : John C., born March 16, 1868, died Nov. 23, 1870; William O., born Sept. 13, 1870; Adam E., born Sept. 14, 1874, died Aug. 24, 1877; James E., born Sept. 27, 1878. Oct. 8, 1865, the Doc- tor moved to Fayette, and engaged in the practice of medicine, which he has since continued, and is successful, and has a good practice ; and his ability as a practi- tioner is unquestioned, and he possesses all those characteristics that pertain to a true and cultured gentleman, and has the confi- dence and esteem of the community in which he resides
MILLER JOHN G. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 12, P. O. Fayette, is a brother of James N., and son of Oliver and Re- becca Miller ; John was born in Cherokee County, Ala., Dec. II, 1843; his parents emigrated to Perry County, this State, and finally located in Macoupin ; he was four- teen years of age when his parents moved to this State, he remaining with them until he attained his twenty-second year ; his ad- vantages as regards education were very limited indeed, his education being of a practical nature ; attended a nine months, term at Alton ; was married Feb. 15, 1866 to Emily P. Pervis ; but little is known of her ancestry, she being an orphan; she dates her birth Jan. 26, 1846. They have had five children ; four are living : Adam O., born Jan. 5, 1867; John C., born Dec. 15, 1869; Rebecca A., born May 14, 1873; James M., Sept., 1876. After his marriage he located in Macoupin County; remained
four years, moved to Greene, staid two years, then returned to Macoupin, was there one year, then back again to Greene, where he has since continued ; he is now engaged in farming and trading in stock for the last twelve years, beginning with $35; he not only has retained it, but added largely to it, being a successful business man, and is one of those men that is square in his dealing, and is above a mean act. He is a member of Fayette Lodge, 107, A. F. and A. M.
Miller Jasper, laborer, Greenfield
Miller, Joe, barber, Greenfield
Mills John, farmer, P.O. Rockbridge
Mitchell Andy K., farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Green- field
Mitchell James, farmer, Sec. 6, P. O. Green- field
Mitchell Newton, farmer, Sec. 7, P. O. Green- field
Mitchell Newton L., farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Greenfield
Mohrman J. H., tailor, Greenfield
MONTGOMERY ANDREW, farm- er, Sec. 33, P.O. Rockbridge, was born Oct 8, 1816, in Antrim County, on "Erin's Green Isle," son of Andrew and Rosine Montgomery ; her maiden name was Kel- ley, both of whom died when he was quite young. June 14, 1831, he, in company with his grandparents, set sail for America in a sailing vessel, which trip occupied thirteen weeks and three days, landing at St. Andrews, thence they went to Pitts- burg, where he remained six years. At the age of fourteen was apprenticed to learn the shoemaker's trade; after its completion worked in Cincinnati, Louisville, Rising Sun, and various other places; in 1841 went to Indianapolis and worked as jour- neyman for Adam Knodle twenty-two years ; May 12, 1847, enlisted in Company D, 4th Indiana Regiment, under Col. Gor- man, and went to the Mexican war; re- ceived his discharge in July, 1848 ; after which he returned to Indianapolis and re- sumed his trade ; Oct., 1849, was married to Mary Ann Keller, born in the city of Westhaven, Hesse Darmstadt, Oct. 18, 1818, who emigrated to this country in 1839. She is a sister of Mr. Peter Achenbach, of this township. After their marriage re- mained in Indianapolis ; Mr. Montgomery
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and wife being very frugal and industrious, bought them a home, which they brought to such a state of improvement that when they concluded to come here to this State it brought them the nice sum of $14,000. September, 1876, came to Rockbridge and bought the property they now occupy, which they have built up and improved to its present condition. They have no chil- dren, but have raised a niece of Mrs. Montgomery's, Maggie, who lives with them; she was born while crossing the ocean, Sept. 18, 1861. Mr. Montgomery is a man that attends to his own affairs; very quiet and retiring in his nature, and a good citi- zen, and highly respected in the com- munity
Montgomery H. H. teacher, Greenfield Montgomery Wm. physician, Greenfield Mook Phillip, druggist, Greenfield
MOORE J. R. blacksmith, Sec. 12, P.O. Fayette, was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina, March 27, 1827; was the son of Alexander and Ann Moore, her maiden name was Ryan. The former is of Eng- lish, and the latter of German extraction. They are native born Carolinians, and are still living. J. R. was raised as a farmer. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812, is now a pensioner. At the age of twenty- one, J. R. started out for himself, learning the trade of a carriage-smith ; worked at several places : Lincoln, Yorkville, Shelby- ville and in South Carolina, Cherokee Coun- ty, Alabama, and various localities. In April, 1855, was married to Lucian Miller, daughter of Oliver Miller ; she was born Nov. 3, 1835. They have had five children, three of whom are living: Rosa B., born April 19, 1857 ; Anna L., born Aug. 23, 1863; Josephine R., born March II, 1869. After his marriage worked at his trade at Galesville, Ala., for eight years. A short time before the war he made a trip to Perry County, remained a short time, returned and moved his family in the Fall of 1864 to Perry County, where he remained twelve years. In May 10, 1877, moved to Fay- ette, Greene County, where he has since lived, and is now engaged in general smith work. Is a member of the U. Baptist Church, and is striving to live a Christian life. Is also a member of Lamaroa Lodge 207, A. F. and A. M. During his short
sojourn here he has established himself in business, and is esteemed by all who know him
MOORE W. J. blacksmith, Sec. 30, P.O. Rockbridge. Mr. Moore was born north of Greenfield, June 14, 1835 ; is the third child of a family of eight children, born of Langston and Sarah Moore ; her name was Melton before being married. They came from Tennessee in 1831. She was born in North Carolina, and husband in Virginia. W. J. remained with his par- ents until he was twenty-three years of age, being engaged in the meantime with his father in farming pursuits, and attending the common district school. At the age of twenty-three he started out on his own ac- count ; first began farming, which he con- tinued for two years, during which time he was married to Susan J. Dixon, born June 16, 1840. She is a daughter of Solomon Dixon, of eastern nativity. Their mar- riage was celebrated Nov. 26, 1858; six children have been born unto them, but three are now living: Andrew W .; born May 12, 1860; Elsie Loreine, born Dec. 15, 1870; Clyde, born May 19, 1876. Aug. 6, 1862, he enlisted in the 9Ist Regt. Ill. State Vols., Co. K, where he remained until the expiration of the war, when he received his discharge July 28, 1865. Upon his return home he began working at his trade, which he had previously learned before his entry in the army. He was five years in Macou- pin County, then came to Rockbridge and has since continued at the same ; has a healthy trade ; is a member of the Knights of Honor, Lodge 1017
Myers H. C. drayman, Greenfield
NEAL W. H. harness maker, Greenfield Nelson & Achenbach, butchers, Sec.34, P.O. Rockbridge
Nix Luther, renter, Sec. 33, P.O. Rockbridge Nix Nancy Mrs. Sec. 34, P.O. Rockbridge
Norton Robt. renter, Sec. I, P.O. Greenfield
›BRIEN RICHARD, teacher, Green- field Ostrom J. R. merchant, Greenfield
PEUTER MIKE, farmer, Sec. 8, P. O. Greenfield
PEUTER PETER, farmer, Sec. 17,
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P.O. Greenfield, is a native of County Clare, Ireland, was born 1813, of a family of nine children, born of John and Ann P. Peter remained with his parents until he was thirty years of age, the custom in that coun- try being quite different than here, they generally remain at home until they marry, then they are free. He married Susan Cherry, born March 4, 1820; they have had eleven children, eight of them now liv- ing : Pat. born Jan. 29, 1848 ; John, born Aug. 10, 1849; Ann, born Nov. 2, 1852; Michael, born Dec. 10, 1854 ; Kate, born Aug. 10, 1856 ; James, born Aug. 1, 1862 ; Thomas, born Sept. 10, 1864; Mary, born June II, 1867. In 1857, he emigrated to this country, landed at Quebec, came to Buffalo by the lake route ; began working on the railroad with his shovel,. and with it he has dug out for himself a good farm. He has worked on several of the largest roads in the United States, and has been very successful in retaining what he has earned; though it came slowly, yet he plodded on, and with the assistance of his frugal wife, they have now 160 acres of good land, and are comfortably situated in life. Was formerly Democratic, but has recently espoused the Republican prin- ciples, yet he is very liberal, takes but little interest in any election, save that of Presidential
Phillips Lewis, painter, Greenfield
Piper B. F. grocer, Greenfield
Piper G. W. teacher, Greenfield
Piper John W. tinner, Greenfield
PLOGGER T. M. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Rockbridge. The subject of this sketch is a native of the "Old Dominion," born in Rockbridge County, July 19, 1832 ; his father's name was John, and his mother's maiden name was Martha Morris. He was the sixth in order of a family of eleven. The force of circumstances were such as to require his services at home during the time he should have been at school, and as a result his education was limited. He re- mained at home until his twenty-fourth year, at that time he resolved that he would try his fortune in the West, and arrived at Rockbridge Sept. 28, 1857. First hired out to Henry Rainey, and worked about until the year 1860, when he farmed on his own account for two years. In Aug. 1862,
he enlisted in the 9Ist Regt. of Illinois State Vols., Co. H, where he served until the close of the war, receiving an honora- ble discharge. During his term of service he was, in company with his regiment, taken prisoner, and paroled and sent to Benton Barracks; during this time he went home, and while there was united in in matrimony to Mary E. Coonrod, daught- er of John and Nancy Coonrod; their marriage was celebrated May 14, 1863. June the 16th, he was exchanged and returned to his regiment. Upon his re- turn from service he bought land of the Coonrod heirs and has since continued at farming, and has now bought out the en- tire heirs of the estate. Mr. P. lost his wife in Oct. 1872, leaving him three child- ren : Martha V., born Feb. 1867; John H., born Aug. 1869; Chas. F., born Aug. 1871. Sept. 1875, he was married the second time, to Sarah Crawford, they have had one child named Lincoln, born April 2, 1876. Mr. P. is a member of the M. E. Church
Pointer James W. at home, Sec. 16, P.O. Greenfield
POINTER MARTHA MRS. farm- ing, Sec. 16, P.O. Greenfield, was born in Garrett County, Kentucky, May 13, 1834, maiden name was Simms, daughter of Jas. and Mary Simms. At the time and place of Mrs. Pointer's early girlhood she had no advantages that enabled her to secure any thing of an education. In the Winter of 1853, she was united in marriage to James Pointer, a native of Kentucky. They have had seven children, six of them now living, viz .: Robert J., born March 24, 1854; James W., born March 24, 1856; Mary S., born Oct. 30, 1860; Mason, born Feb. 13, 1864; Carrie, born Nov. 13, 1869 ; Arthur, born Aug. 31, 1871. Oct. 24, 1866, the family came to this county and engaged in farming. Sept. 4, 1874, she lost her hus- band and has since remained a widow, and with the assistance of her boys she is en- gaged in farming and endeavoring to keep her family together, which she has suc- ceeded in doing up to the present. Mr. Pointer, before his death, was a member of the Baptist Church, also a member of the Masonic order, Greenfield Lodge, No. 129 Pointer Robt., renter, Sec. 19, P.O. Green- field
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