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Powell Clarence, dentist, Greenfield Powell Earl, millinery, Greenfield Powell H. dentist, Greenfield Powell M. D. clerk, Greenfield
Q UAST FRED. blacksmith, Greenfield Quage G, W. miller, Greenfield
R ENO A. C. trader, Greenfield
Rhodes W. M. minister, Sec. 34, P.O Rockbridge
RHODES JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 19, P O. Carrollton, was born in Yorkshire, England, Sept. 20, 1824, is the second child of a family of four children, his father's name was Joseph and his moth- er's maiden name was Maria Cay. May 16, 1831, he emigrated to this country with his parents ; first landed in Morgan County, remaining there till the Spring of 1838, when his father moved to the place now occupied by the subject of these lines. Mr. Rhodes, during his youth, had the usual log cabin course, and there learned the funda- mental principles of a business education, which he has since brought into requisition in the application and performance of busi- ness details. John's father was a farmer, and he concluded that he would follow his footsteps, and remained on the farm with his parents up to the time he was 25 years of age, at which time there was a division of the estate, and he remained on the home- stead. In his 28th year formed a matrimo- nial alliance with Annis Wright, born Nov. 7, 1831, sister of George Wright, of Car- rollton. This marriage was celebrated June 15, 1852. Three children have blessed this union, but one now living, one dying in infancy : Anna, born March 29, 1853, married J. Meade Vallentine, now dead. Ida M., born October, 1854, married Robt. . G. Hills, who died March 31, 1876. Since his death she has resided with her parents. At the time Mr. Rhodes came to this county it was but thinly settled ; log cabins were the order ; wild game in abundance ; the people at those times were noted for their kindness and hospitality-now those cab- ins have given place to the modern struc- tures of to-day, and though "fine," they are in too many instances devoid of that milk of human kindness which were so characteristic of those pioneer dwellings
of that day. Mr. Rhodes has now 700 acres of well improved land ; has always confined himself to agricultural pursuits, and his efforts in that direction have been crowned with success ; has been long and favorably known in the county as a man of quiet and retiring manner, and among the best citizens in the county. Was formerly a member of the Whig party, but since its dissolution been a member of the Repub- lican party. Mr. Rhodes' wife and daughter are members of the M. E. Church
Richard Lewis, painter, Greenfield Rider James W. carpenter, Greenfield
Rives S. T. commission merchant, Greenfield Rives J. H. farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Greenfield ROACH J. F. deputy postmaster, Green- field, was born in Jefferson County, Ky., June 23, 1817, was the son of John and Mar- garet Roach, whose maiden name was Barr. The Roaches are of French and the Barrs of Irish extraction. J. F. had but meager advantages for obtaining an education. At the age of 19 he came to this State in com- pany with his parents, in the year 1836, and located in Macoupin County. Was married in February, 1840, to Mary Ann Hall, daughter of Jacob and Lucy Hall. Mrs. Roach was born Nov. 16, 1823, in Paris, Ky. Thirteen children have blessed
this union : David A., Mary A., William, John, Lucy, Margaret E., Elizabeth, Alma, Julia, Jacob H., Joseph B., Elmer E. The subject of this sketch remained with his parents after his marriage, and cared for them until their death. In Aug. 10, 1862, Mr. Roach enlisted in the 122d Regt. Ill. State Vol., and remained until the close of the war, when he received an honorable discharge. Mr. Roach was a good soldier, and was promoted from private to orderly sergeant, then to a lieutenancy. He was engaged in several of the hard-fought bat- ttles of the war; his first engagement was Parker's Cross Roads, Nashville, and Tupelo, and all the engagements the regi- ment participated in up to the Spring of 1865, when he was taken sick and went home on a furlough to recuperate. During his sojourn in the service he had by exposure injured his health to such an extent that for three years after his return home he was totally incapacitated for business of any kind
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Rollins A. D. photographer, Greenfield RUSSELL J. BLAIN, wagon maker, Sec. 30, P.O. Rockbridge, was born in Greene Co., Pa., Oct. 17, 1832, was the first son of a family of seven children, born of Henry and Jane Russell, they are of Irish descent on the side of the Blains, and on the Russell side of the Anglo Saxon. His parents dying when he was quite young, he was thrown upon his own resources, and up to the time he became 21 years was en- gaged at farming and doing such work as he could obtain. He then bid adieu to the " Keystone " State and came West, and was first engaged at work on the Great Western Railroad as section hand. at which he con- tinued until 1865, when he left Oakley, where he was then living, moved to Cerro Gordo, remained there until 1870, during which time he was engaged at wagon mak- ing and carpentering, when in August, 1876, he came to Greene County, and in March, 1877, came to Rockbridge, and be- gan the business in which he is now engaged. Mr. Russell had six brothers who were in the service, one of them was in the C. S. service. March 22, 1855, was married to Sarahı A. Erars, born June, 1833. They have had sıx children, but one now living, Norton, born April 12, 1858. His wife died Sept. 22, 1872, since which time he has remained single
SANDERS NORTON, farmer and stock raiser, P.O. Greenfield. Among the "young settlers " of this county there are none whose present prospects are more flattering and who have a better " start " in life, and with judicious manage- ment and opportunities well improved, can become one of the most opulent agricul- turists in the county. Having about 1,000 acres of land and the very best of improve- ments, and being a young man and in good health-all these aids present a phalanx of strength that will, if rightly utilized, make " circumstances" bend to his opportunities. Such are the conditions and surroundings of Norton Sanders, born in Jersey County, Sept. 5, 1849, son of Ben. Sanders, who is a native of Maryland, and came to this State at an early day, and by shrewd man- agement and the exercise of business tact, accumulated property, has since retired and resides with his son at Kemper. Nov. 30,
1871, Norton was married to Joanna Lan- diss, daughter of Wm. Landiss, of this county. They have three children : George, Nyda, and Olla. Norton while in the prosecution of his farm duties is always ready to embark on a hunt, of which he is a dear lover, and in this capacity has his chief enjoyment
Sanders B. teamster, Sec. 13, P.O. Fayette
Sample James, plasterer, Greenfield
Saxton Ed. farmer, Sec, I, P.O. Greenfield
Saxton F. A. farmer, Greenfield
Saxton Wm. retired, Greenfield
Saylor A. laborer, Greenfield
Saylor Ed, laborer, Greenfield
Saylor Joe. blacksmith, Greenfield
Saylor W. A. druggist, Greenfield
SCANDRETT CHARLES S. Jr.
farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Rockbridge, was born in the City of Worcester, England, Aug. 16, 1827. He is the eldest of a family of nine children, born of Charles S. and Eliza S. Papps, who was born in 1804, and the former one year later. The family emi- grated to this country in June, 1836, and first settled in Edwardsville, where Charles S., the elder, was engaged in the land office as clerk. In 1878 he moved with the family to Carrollton, where he was en- gaged as a clerk in the recorder's office, was also engaged in teaching for some time, he having a good education, which combined with his business tact, made him a very desirable, and some times almost an indispensable aid ; his duties he always per- formed to the satisfaction of those inter- ested and with credit to himself. In the year 1841, he moved about two miles north- east of Carrollton, remained one year, then moved three miles east, remaining two years, then five miles southeast of Carroll- ton, where he bought land, and has since owned it. Since the death of his wife he has lived among his children, and is still at work at the desk, posting and keeping books for several firms in the county, mak- ing his home now mostly at his son Chas. S., Jr. The subject of this sketch remained under the parental roof until his twenty- second year, his educational advantages being quite limited indeed, graduated, as he says, "in long division." The first year after he attained his majority rented a piece of land on his father's tract. Oct. 16, 1849,
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he hired out to work for James Vallentine, where he continued four years without any intermission. In 1853, went to Brighton, where he engaged in the employ of N. Hume, who was then engaged in the light- ning rod business, remained with him about sixteen months. Nov. 26, 1853, was mar- ried to Sarah E. Dix, by whom he had seven children, viz .: Charles H., born March 5, 1855; Lucy M., born Oct. 20, 1856; William H., born Oct. 16, 1858; Laura A., born Nov. 17, 1861 ; David G., born April 21, 1864 ; Elias B., born Jan 8, 1867; Harriet E., born April 25, 1869, and died Nov. 1, 1875. Mrs. Scandrett died March 7, 1873. In April 30. 1874, he was married the second time to Dillie Irwine, born July 24, 1840, by this union they have had one child named Blanche, born July 20, 1876. After his first marriage he settled on "String Prairie," where he remained until the Spring of 1861, when he moved to section 27, one and a half miles northeast of Rockbridge, where he bought land and has since added to it until he now owns 260 acres; he has recently built him a fine residence, which, taken in connection with the beautiful surroundings, he has one of the finest locations in the township. Not- withstanding his meager advantages that surrounded him during the early part of his life, yet he has, by patient industry and rigid economy, acquired a competence ; has been a great reader, being a subscriber to about seven papers and magazines, and but few men are better posted on the news and events of the past than he. He is now turning his entire attention to agricultural pursuits and the breeding of the celebrated stock of Norman horses. Mr. S. and wife are both members of the M. E. Church
Scandrett Charles L. Sr., bookkeeper, Sec. 34, P.O. Rockbridge
Scott James, farmer, Sec. Io, P.O. Fayette Scroggins John, teamster, Greenfield
Scroggins J. P. teamster, Greenfield
Scroggins H. W. laborer, Greenfield Secor W. G. grocer, Greenfield Seigel O. L. restaurant, Greenfield Shane James, renter, Sec. 14, P.O. Fayette
Sheffield G. T. W. banker, Greenfield
Sheffield J. R. banker, Greenfield Shields James, carpenter, Greenfield SHORT J. A. farmer and stock raiser,
Sec. 12, P.O. Fayette. Had the reader of this sketch been on the road leading from Summerton, Tenn., to Carrollton, Ill., in the Fall of 1829, he might have seen a rudely made wagon in which were densely packed a few household goods, and a goodly num- ber of children. The remaining ones who were larger, were wending their way on foot following up an old dun cow who was also a member of the party. As this pro- cession filed past, a close observer might have seen 'peeping out from beneath the curtains a countenance that would to-day be recognized as Alex. Short, Such it was, and was then in company with his parents who were emigrating to this country, and located at Woodman's Mound, where they remained about five years ; then moved to township II, R. 10, north of Greenfield, where his father spent the remainder of his days except three years, which he spent in Greenfield. He died Aug. 1876. The subject of this sketch had but meager advantages for schooling, his father being poor at that time, and having a large family to support, a large share of this responsibility fell upon J. A., and he was compelled to remain at home and assist in the home duties. At the age of twenty however, his father had now become in a manner forehanded, and J. A., embarked for himself. Began by renting land of his father,which he worked for three years; then bought 80 acres in Town II, Sec, 12, and afterward added to it 80 more with a land warrant which he obtained by trading a horse ; afterward entered another 40 under the "bit " act ; he kept this land seven years and sold the 160 acres for $1.500 ; then moved east about two miles and bought 120 acres ; staid six years, and hav- ing an opportunity to better himself, sold out at an advance and then moved to the Gil- bert Edward's farm, one and three-quarter miles north of Greenfield, where he bought 200 acres, costing $4,000; kept the farm three years, and disposed of it for $8,000 ; while on this farm cleared $5,000, including $1,000 made on a crop of wheat one year. After selling out, went to northeast part of Christian County ; where he bought 280 acres for $6,500 ; remained three years ; then rented out his farm for $800 per year, and moved to Greenfield ; subsequently to
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this he traded his farm in Christian Co., for the one he now owns, paying $2,250 in ad- dition ; has now 275 acres of excellent land, highly improved, has built him an excellent house recently, and his building and every thing about him indicate the thrift and enterprise of the owner ; he being as near a model farmer as the country produces. Been a man of energy and industrious habits, and a believer in the motto that "God helps those that help themselves." Mr. Short has been a member of the Bap- tist church for many years ; is also a zealous member of the Masonic order, Greenfield Lodge No. 129, A. F. & A. M. Mr. Short was first married Dec. 25, 1846, to Charity Cheaney ; had eight children, four now liv- ing : Emily Jane, born Nov. II, 1847 ; John W., born June 13, 1855 ; George M., April 17, 1858 ; Martha L., April 13, 1861. His wife died Oct. 9, 1869. The following year married Tabitha Starks; she died Jan. 27, 1873, leaving one child : Virgil Alex., born Dec. 31, 1871. Was last married to Miss M. J. Barton, daughter of Isaac and Charity Barton, of Greenfield ; born Sept. 10, 1837. They have two children : Wm, Leslie born Aug. 31, 1874
Short Alex. farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Fayette Short Geo. farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Fayette Simmons C. H. lumber, Greenfield
Simmons R. lumber, Greenfield
Skaggs Thomas, farmer, Sec. 24, P. O. Fay- ette
Smith A. G. retired, Greenfield
Smith Barney, renter, P.O. Fayette
Smith James, farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Fayette Smith L. N. carpenter, Greenfield Smith M. retired, Sec. 21, P.O. Greenfield Southworth O. R. tobacconist, Greenfield
SPEAR WILLIAM L. teacher, Sec.
33,P.O. Rockbridge. Among the successful teachers of this county, is the party whose name heads this sketch. Was born in Ran- dolph County, Ill., Sept. 27, 1843 ; son of Lewis P., and Loureine Spear, whose mai- den name was Stowe. The former is a na- tive of Ashland County, Ohio, and the lat- ter from Alabama. When quite young Wm. L., moved with his parents to Alton, where they remained until 1857, when they moved to Town 9, Range II. Aug. 3, 1862, en- listed in the 122 Regt. Ills. Vols., Co. C .; re- mained with them until the close of the war;
was in the battles of Parkers-Cross-Roads, Paducah, Nashville, Siege of Mobile ; re- ceived an honorable discharge Aug. 3, 1865 ; upon his return, went to Macoupin Co., where he was engaged in teaching a short time. In 1867, came to this county, and has since continued teaching. April 7, 1870, was united in matrimony to Fannie Dews ; born Aug. II, 1844 ; by this union they have had three children : Harry L., born Feb. 10, 1872; Loureine C., born Oct. 19, 1874 ; William F., born Nov. 5, 1876. Has twice been elected justice of the peace. Was commissioned as notary public, Jan. 25, 1874 ; has since been re- appointed, and now fills said office. Is a zealous worker in the Red Ribbon move- ment. Has studied law, and expects to be admitted to the bar soon. Is a member of Golden Rule Lodge, No. 1017 ; also Fay- ette Lodge, No. 107, A. F. & A. M. Re- publican in sentiment
Speker Henry, laborer, Sec. 13, P.O. Fayette Spenser M. F. mail-carrier, Greenfield
Stansbury J. L. brick-layer, Greenfield
Stark B. laborer, Greenfield
Stock E. J. carpenter, Greenfield Stock F. J. retired, Greenfield
Stock F. J. Jr., carpenter, Greenfield
Stock Wm. carpenter, Greenfield
Stover J. W. butcher, Greenfield
Stubblefield Harvey, farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Greenfield
Stubblefield H. L. farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Green- field
Stubblefield M. M. Sec. 5, P.O. Greenfield
Sudduth R. D. cooper, Greenfield
Sumner -- , machinist, Sec. 34, P.O. Rock- bridge
Sutton J. carriage painter, Greenfield
Sutton O. F. laborer, Greenfield
Sweeney J. S. student, Greenfield
TANNER WOODSON, wagon mkr., Sec. 13, P.O. Fayette
TAYLOR B. F. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Rockbridge. The subject of this sketch, now resides on the above named section ; was born on the identical spot where he now lives. The record he gives as to the time of his arrival on this stage of action, is dated July 7, 1850. His parents are natives of the "Blue Grass" country, Kentucky, and came to this State and
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county as early as 1826, and were among the early pioneers in this country, and there being two or three of the name settling there at the time, gave the name which it now bears. Taylor's Prairie. Log cabins were the only houses when they settled here, and they were very scarce at that. Corn bread, hominy and hog, was the daily bill of fare. His father died in March, 1864, and left a clear record behind, and well worthy of the example of those who succeed him ; he was a member of the old Baptist Church many years before his death. Ben- jamin F., is now owner of the farm former- ly owned by his father ; having bought out the heirs. His sister Hannah L., is keep- ing house for him
TAYLOR CANDIS E. MRS. farm- ing, Sec. 33, P.O. Rockbridge. Is a native of this county, and a daughter of Franklin and Hannah Barrett ; her parents were na- tive born Kentuckians, coming here at an early period of the county's history. In the year 1850, on Easter Sunday, she was married to Ambrose Taylor; after their marriage they settled near the place Mrs. Taylor now lives, and engaged in farming, which he carried on up to the time of his death. Several years before his demise he was employed in the store of Messrs. Val- lentine-his boys carrying on the farm in the meantime. During his life time, was a consistent member of the regular Baptist church ; was clerk of the official board of same for sixteen years ; was also a member the Masonic order, "Sheffield Lodge No. 687. His death occurred in April 1876. They have had ten children, four of whom are now living : John F., born Ang. 28, 1855 ; Stephen A. D., born Dec. 25, 1857 ; Olive A., born March 20, 1865 ; Henry O., born Aug 10, 1868; Albert F., born Jan., 10, 1871. Stephen died Jan. I, 1878. A short time previous to his death sickness, made a profession of religion, and was admitted into the church. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Taylor has carried on the farm with the assistance of John F., who remains at home with his mother. John F., is a member of the Rockbridge Brass Band
Taylor Isaac, renter, Sec. 26, P. O. Green- field
Taylor Mrs. Sec. 7, P.O. Greenfield
Taylor John F. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Rock- bridge
Taylor Nancy Mrs. Sec. 34, P.O. Rockbridge Taylor Stephen, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Rock- bridge
TENDICK ARNOLD, boots and shoes, Sec. 33, P.O. Rockbridge, was born in Rhine Province, Sept. 26, 1847, is the third of a family of seven children born of Peter and Margaret Tendick ; her family name was Brookhouse. At the age of fifteen, he went to work on a farm for one year ; was then apprenticed to learn the shoemaker's trade, at which he continued for three years. After he completed his trade, he went into the Prussian army, cavalry department ; was in the service two years and a half. After his return home, he went to work at his trade, doing journey work the most of the time, until the Spring of 1870, when he emigrated to this country. Sailed on the Weiser, of the Bremen line; term of voyage fifteen days. Came to Jacksonville, Ill., where he worked for his uncle, Godfrey Tendick, of that place, for one year ; then went to St. Louis, where he remained six months; then to Pittsfield, Pike County, where he engaged in business for himself, remaining there until July, 1875; then re- moved to Rockbridge and engaged in busi- ness; manufactures and keeps on hand ready made goods in his line, and is doing a good business ; was married Aug. 12, 1874, to Elizabeth Jacobi, sister of Phillip Jacobi. She was born April 14, 1854. They have had three children, Anna M., born Sept. 14, 1875; Mattie Lou, born Feb. 18, 1877
Tenny J. W. store, Sec. 13. P.O. Fayette THORPE J. MARTIN, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. Greenfield. Promi- nent among the representatives of this township who are self-made, and have worked their way up to wealth through their own industry and individual exertions, is Mr. Thorpe, who was born in Drax, Yorkshire, England, Nov. 23, 1814. His father, William, was twice married; the second time to Ann Petly, who gave birth to J. Martin ; his parents dying when he was quite young, and by their demise, he was thus left alone. At the age of 14, he embarked for America in company with Adam Allin- son, now of Morgan County, and upon
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their arrival, located west of Jacksonville, Martin remaining with Mr. Allison until he became of age, in consideration of the amount of his passage money and a horse, saddle, and bridle ; then hired to Mr. Allin- son two years-first year, $10 per month ; second year, $1212 per month. February, 1843, was united in marriage to Anna Hembrough ; one child, William H., born July 3, 1844, now in Missouri. Subsequent to this marriage, rented for two years of Mr. Allinson, then moved to Apple Creek Prairie, near White Hall ; expected to re- main here for good, but after contracting for some land, the trade not being consum- mated, he then moved to the place he now owns in 1846. His wife dying in 1845, he was united in marriage to Mrs. L. N. Bibb February, 1846. Five children have blessed this union. James H., born July 9, 1848 ; Benjamin F., born April 30, 1850 ; Mary A., born February, 1852; Sarah Allinson, born Oct. 1854 ; Maria Otis, born Feb. 10, 1856. After his location, he first bought 120 acres, and began work with a right good will. He has since added to it until he now has 600 acres of choice land ; also 440 acres in Cass County, Mo. ; has been a man of great energy, and possessing, in a large degree, that ingredient so essential to success - "pluck !"-has been a tireless worker, and always considered his word as valid as his note; has been engaged in stock-trading for several years past, and in this capacity been of much service to the county. His early education and associa- tion with a class of people whose honesty and integrity were unquestioned, has caused him to rely too much confidence in some who have taken advantage of this trust, and in consequence, he has become temporarily embarrassed ; but not to an extent as to deprive any of his creditors of their just dues, having property enough, if disposed of at anything near its value to liqui- date all his indebtedness, and then leave him a competence. There is no man in the county whose commercial honesty stands higher, or is more highly respected. Himself and wife are members of the M. E. Church. Republican in sentiment
Thuet G. farm hand, Sec. 24, P.O. Greenfield Travis -, physician, Greenfield
Tucker John, renter, Sec. II, P.O. Fayette
Tunnell N. druggist, Greenfield Turner W. V. stock-dealer, Greenfield TYAS RICHARD, blacksmith, Green- field, born in Halifax, Yorkshire, Jan. 9, 1840, son of James and Mary Tyas, whose family name was Riley. Parents dying, he was under the care of relatives; left school when eight years of age, and went to learn the blacksmith trade with his uncle. In the Spring of 1860 emigrated to this State, and after stopping with his uncle in San- gamon County one year, came to Greenfield, and soon after enlisted in Co. D, 30th Regt. I. V. Infantry; and after three years and two months faithful service in behalf of his country, received an honorable discharge, and returned to peaceful pursuits, working at his trade for Broadmarkle and others ; then went to Waverly, Morgan County, where he engaged in business for himself for six years. In 1872 sold out, and made a trip to England. Upon his return to Greenfield, went into partnership with Charles Boring, a comrade in the service, in 1875, bought his partner out, and has since been conducting the business himself. The worst thing that can be said of Richard is, that he is a bachelor !
VALLENTINE JAMES, farmer,
Sec. 31, P.O. Rockbridge. Were it possi- ble for the reader to take a retrospective view of the locality and its surroundings, of the place now occupied by its present owners, during the first few years of its occupancy. could have seen a little, low log cabin with " cat-and-clay chimney," and split boards for a roof, which was held to its place by being weighted down with poles. Parlor, sitting, dining, and bed-room up stairs, and cellar, hall, pantry, and wardrobe, being embraced in one room. Its owner having just returned from a trip to St. Louis, took a load of wheat and pork thither, for the wheat he got 33 cents per bushel, and $1.25 per one hundred lbs. for the pork, taking scrip in payment ; and, as we take a peep inside this structure through a crevice in the logs, we see the fair matron plying industriously at her wheel, while just across on the other side of the fire- place, sits her husband on his bench, mak- ing a pair of shoes for a neighbor; and, as he is stitching and pegging away, he is
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