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The Wythe Presbyterian Church, on sec. 17, was organized later, exact date not stated; it occupies also a neat frame building, erected some 10 or 12 years ago. Its membership is not large. Both it and the Congregational Church have been in the habit of joining with the Churches in Hamilton in support of their pastors.
Two miles immediately south of the Presbyterian Church, stands a neat brick church edifice, belonging to the Campbellite denomination. It was built a few years ago, in the midst of a flourishing settlement and beautiful country. We have no partio- ulars further of its membership or work.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
In justice to the pioneers and prominent citizens of the city and township of Carthage, we wish to speak personally, and short biographical sketches of them here follow:
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Gottlieb Altheide was born Dec. 14, 1825. His parents were Peter and Reaka (Steffe) Altheide. He came to Quincy in 1855, where he followed tailoring five years. His sight failing him, he removed to a farm in this county and began agricultural life. He is now a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Wythe township, residing on sec. 34, and owns 210 acres of valuable land. He was married in September, 1854, to Miss Reaka Hakker, by whom he has had S children: of these, 7 are living; viz., Annie, Fred, Minnie, Henry, Gottlieb, Caroline and Johnnie.
Win. J. Ash was born in McMinn county, Tennessee, June 6, 1825, and was reared to manhood in the State of Alabama by his parents, Hugh B. and Nancy Ash, the former a native of South Carolina, and the latter of Greene county. Tenn. Our subject came to this State in the year 1846, and stayed until 1849, when he went back to Alabama on a visit, and returned to Illinois in the same year. While in Alabama he was married to Miss Eliza A.Culpepper, by whom he has had 9 children; of these, 7 are living; viz., Sarah L. (now Mrs. King), Mary A. (now Mrs. Paine), Joel B. (married to Miss Allen), Lonisa A., Amanda J., Alice A. and Arsisa E. Mr. Ash has resided here since the year 1849,engaged in farming and stock raising. He owns a fine farm of 340 acres, located on secs. 9, 10, and 16 Wythe tp. He also worked at the tanning work for seven years. Mr. Ash is of Scottish ancestry; his great-grand- father came from Scotland, and fought in the war of 1776.
Robt. Ayers, deceased, was a native of Ireland, and was born Nov. 21, 1836. His father's name was also Robert Ayers. The subject of this sketch was brought to America by his parents in 1838; he was reared on a farm and received a common-school education; was married April 6, 1859, to Miss Jane Ann Watt, by whom he had 7 children; of these, 6 are living; viz, Robert W., Chas. D., John W., Jesse C., Jennie E. and Maggie M. Mr. Ayers was a promi- nent farmer and stock-dealer of Wythe tp .; he owned 410 acres of valuable land. He was killed at Keokuk, Iowa, by a switch engine while crossing the railroad track. Nov. 18, 1879.
Joshua C. Berry is a native of Pittsfield, Merrimack Co., N.H., and was born Nov. 28, 1811; he is a son of Joshna and Patience Berry, both natives of New Hampshire. Our subject was joined in mar- riage April 21, 1835, to Mary B. Barker, of Acton, Mass., and they have had 4 children, of whom 3 are living; viz., George C., Clara E., (now Mrs. Horney), Charles B., deceased, and Mary A. Mr. Berry was County Surveyor for three years in this county. Mr. Berry, on his father's side, is of English ancestry; his grandfather and great-grandfather were both Englishmen, Captains in the Rev- olutionary war. His grandfather, Capt. Joshua Berry, was at the head of the expedition to export guns and ammunition of war over the Green Mountains to Ticonderoga. Mr. Berry has in his pos- session a two-dollar bill of Continental money which was found in his grandfather's drawer. As was supposed, he had received this money for his service in the Revolutionary war. Mr. Berry's wife
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is a descendant of John Adams. once President of the United States. Mr. Berry owns 160 acres of land.
Isaac Bliss was the second son and fourth child of a family of 11 children: he was born in Muskingum county. Ohio, Sept. 9. 1824. His father. Samuel Bliss, was a native of Vermont, and died in 1852. at the age of 61. On his father's side he is of English ancestors. Two grand-uneles, both Englishmen. fought in the war of 1776. one in the British and the other in the American army. Both were Captains, and it is said they met in battle on the field. In 1848 Mr. Bliss lelt his native State and moved to his present place in Wythe tp. In obtaining his education Mr. Bliss enjoyed pre-emi- nent advantages. Besides pursuing the common English branches he gave his attention to many of the sciences. During his past life we see the fruits of his " much study." 26 years spent in teaching in the school-room. Realizing the advantages derived from a good edneation. he is giving his children a thorough schooling. Oet. 4. 1849. Mr. Bliss was joined in marriage to Elizabeth M. Reairs, and they have had 4 children. Mr. and Mrs. Blissearly became workers in the canse of Christ. br uniting with the Presbyterian Church. In the Sabbath-school he had participated in the highest offices for 20 years. Both children are members of the Church. Mr. Bliss has a farm of 340 acres, with a good residence and fine surround- ings. He carries on farming to a great extent and is alse a dealer in fine stock.
Wallace Bride, son of Samuel and Esther Bride. of Warsaw, was born Jan. 31, 1846; was reared on a farm, and edneated in a com. mon school. Was married in 1873 to Josephine Carton, by whom he has + children; viz .. Clara. Estella, Annie and Birdie. He is engaged in farming and stock-raising, and resides on see. 20. Wrthe tp.
·Wm. Brown, deceased, was a native of Prince William county. Va .. and was left an orphan when quite young. He was reared ou a farm and received a limited education in a subscription school. He came to Adams county. Ill., in 1:49, and to this county in 1852. He was married July 15, 1829, to Miss Helen Atkinson. daughter of George and Elizabeth Atkinson. The former is a native of England and the latter of Virginia. They have had 17 children, 9 sons and S daughters. Only 10 of these are living. Mr. Brown was a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Wythe township. residing on see. 29. He died Apr. 11. 1866; was a member of the M. E. Church for many years.
Hurman Busing is a native of Germany, and was born Jan. 5. 1852. His parents, Wm. B. and Mary Busing, emigrated with their family to Adams county. Ill .. in the year 1854. Mr. B. was raised on a farm and edneated in a common school. He was mar- ried April 28, 1577, to Miss Carrie Keller. by whom he has one child. Emma. He owns 160 acres of valuable land. and is engaged in farming and stock-raising on see. 34. having located here in 1875.
Lyman L. Calkins was born in Bradford county, Pa., Nov. 27.
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1811, and married Zilphia White Sept., 27, 1834; Oct. 1. 1836, he started West with a large company, coming with teams; after arriv- ing in Indiana he turned back as far as Cincinnati. took passage on a boat, and after a tedious journey he landed at Warsaw, Ill., in November, on the last boat up the river that fall; after spending the winter here he returned East and started to emigrate, but upon reaching Pittsburg the weariness of wife and child impelled him to take a boat. sending the teams on, which arrived not long after him : he reached Warsaw June 15, 1837. The only friend or relative at the time was Mr. H. Kent. a brother-in-law of Mrs. Calkins, living nine miles east of Warsaw; settled in Wythe tp., on sec. 22. where he lived 13 years, when he sold out and bought of Judge Skinner a half of sec. 10, where he has since resided. He attended the first town meeting. The naming of the tp. belongs to Davidson Harris. a resident at that time and for many years afterward. He rarely misses an election, is a Republican, though not strictly a party man. He remained through all the Mormon difficulties, often going to Nauvoo to their meetings, and though being well known as against them he was never molested. He has always been engaged in farming, and still boasts of doing as much as any man of his years. He has 5 sons and + daughters, all living and engaged in farming: 7 are married and living on farms of their own. The entire family are members of orthodox Churches, having united with the Church while children at home. In the fall of 1854 they visited their old home for the first time, taking the train at Rock Island, that being the nearest railway station at that time. In the spring of 1859 Mr. Calkins took a trip to the Rocky Mountains, and was gone four months. In 1876. in company with wife and daughter, he again visited their old home in Pennsylvania.
Mr. C.'s ancestors were descendants of Seoteh parentage, who settled at Sharon, Conn .. in an early day. His grandfather was in the Revolutionary war, and early emigrated to Bradford county, Pa .. where he raised a large family, who settled also in that State and New York. His father, Joel Calkins, remained all his life near the old place and died only a few years ago. The subject of this biography is from a long-lived ancestry, hearty and hale, many reaching nearly 100 years of age. Mrs. C.'s ancestors were from Connectient and Vermont, and also noted for longevity.
A. D. Crouch was born in Jefferson county. New York, Dee. 22. 1819. and is a son of Ebenezer and Sarah Croneh, both natives of Vermont. Mr. Crouch came to this State in 1835 and settled in Adams county, where he staid with his mother and brothers until 1852, when he came to this county, where he has since resided en- gaged in farming and stoek raising. In 1845 he married Eliza- beth Hughes, of Adams county. They have had + children, of whom only 2 are living, Francis C. and Flora E. (now Mrs. Wei- senbourger). Mr. Crouch owns a farm of 160 acres in sec. 3.
James E. Doughty was born in Nicholas Co., Ky., Nov. 23, 1804. and is a son of John and Jane ( Ellis) Doughty. The former
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lived to the age of 96 years. Mr. D. was married about 1827, to Mary McMahon, by whom he had 7 children, of whom 6 are living; viz., Wm. T., S. J., John R., Ann H., Ellen H. and Z. Taylor. Our subject came to Warsaw in 1843. Mrs. Doughty died in June, 1864, and Mr. D. again married, May 6, 1866, this time, Mrs. Ruth J.Cobalt, by whom he has had 4 children; of these, 3 are living; viz., Barton S., Clara V., and Keturah C. Mr. D. went overland to California in 1852, with an ox team, and returned in 1854. He now is engaged in farming, and resides on sec. 32; P. O., Sutter.
B. B. Gates deceased. The subject of this sketch was born in Rutland county, Vt., March 2, 1800. He was reared and educated in the town of Mina, near Chautauqua lake; was a carpenter and millwright. He was married in 1829 to Miss Susannah Alvord, daughter of Samuel and Ursula Alvord (deceased), and a sister to Mr. Alvord, of Hamilton, Ill. They had 9 children, of whom but 3 are living. Mr. Gates came to this county in 1836, where he resided. until his death in 1849.
George D. Gates was born near Augusta, Feb. 17, 1837; son of Mr. B. B. Gates, just mentioned above, and his mother of New York. She is still living, at the advanced age of 65. Mr. Gates was reared in this county, and was educated at Knox College, Galesburg. In 1858 he went to Pike's Peak, and returned in 1860. He was married Jan. 31, 1861, to Helen M. Rockwell, by whom he had 2 children, Edgar C. and Harley C. (deceased). In 1859 his wife died. He was again married Sept. 4, 1873, to Jennie P. Stewart. They have had one child, Gertrude C. Mr. Gates owns a farm of 62 acres, 55 acres of which is orchard, his occupa- tion being that of horticulture, etc.
S. J. Hammond is a native of Muskingum county, Ohio, and was born Sept. 6, 1839; son of Moses and Elizabeth Hammond. His father was a native of Massachusetts, and his mother of Ver- mont. Our subject came to this county in 1847 and settled in Wythe tp., where he has since resided, engaged in general farming. He has for several years been engaged in horticulture, he and his brother having an orchard of 130 acres. Mr. Hammond owns a fine farm of 500 acres. He was united in marriage Feb. 22, 1865, to Miss Emeline Chandler. This marriage was blessed with S chil- dren, of whom 6 are living; viz., Elizabeth, Julia E., Arthur R. Henrietta, Harley R. and John. Mr. Hammond was the enroll- ing officer of this township during the last war.
J. H. H. Horney, the subject of this sketch, was born in Warren county Ill., Aug. 3, 1841, and is a son of Lemuel and Cynthia Horney, the former a native of North Carolina, and the latter of Ohio. Mr. Horney was reared on a farm and educated at Mon- mouth, Ill .; he began teaching in 1861, and has taught for the most part since that time, save during the war. He served one year in the late war in Co. H, 118th I. V. I., filling the office of Ser- geant. He was discharged on account of disability at the expira-
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tion of one year. The best evidence we have of Mr. Horney's merits as a teacher is, that he teaches two or three years in the same school. He was married Jan. 30, 1868, to Miss Clara E. Berry, daughter of Joshua C. Berry, of Wythe tp .; they have had 3 children, 2 of whom are living; viz., Frank B. and Marietta A. Mr. Horney is also a practical surveyor.
B. F. Howes was born in Nicholas county, Ky., Feb. 15, 1832. He is a son of Reuben and Catharine Howes, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of Kentucky. Our subject came and settled in this county in 1850, where he has since resided. He went to California in 1852, and staid there until the year 1856, when he returned to Illinois; during this time he was engaged in gold mining. When he came home he resumed his former occu- pation ; viz., farming and stock-raising. In 1860 he went to Mon- tana, but staid only a short time. Mr. Howes was married Nov. 4, 1858, to Mary A. Doughty, and they have had 4 children; viz., Eugene A., Mary E., Paul and Effie M. Mr. Howes owns a farm of 100 acres, and is located in sec. 33.
James H. Karr was born in Yates county, N. Y., April 13, 1812, and is a son of Samnel and Phœbe Karr, (dec.). His parents brought him to the vicinity of Cincinnati, O., when he was quite small. In 1845 they removed to Indiana, and to this county in 1849. He was married in Ohio, in 1834, to Miss Sarah Cook, by whom he has had 10 children; of these, 5 are living; viz., Harvey L., Geo. C., John R., Milton C. and Amanda. Another son, William (dec.), lived to manhood. Mrs. K. died in Feb., 1863. Mr. K. again married in March, 1864, Sarah J. Thompson, who was born and reared in Ohio. John B. and Mr. Karr were both soldiers in the late war. Mr. Karr is a farmer and resides on sec. 4.
J. W. Marshall was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1825, and is a son of Samuel and Catharine Marshall, natives of Westmoreland county, Pa. They removed to Ohio in 1823. J. W. was reared on a farm, and received a common-school education; was married in October, 1848, to Miss Lydia Ferguson, of Penn- sylvania. They have had 9 children, of whom S are living; viz., Catharine J., Wm. F., Robert R., Clara B., Geo. A., Samuel W., Charles B. and Lucy C. Mr. M. came to this county in 1852, farming rented land for two years, then located on the S. W. quarter of sec. S, Wythe tp., where he is engaged in farming and stock-raising. The family are all members of the Presbyterian Church.
Hardin Massie, farmer and stock dealer, sec 33; P. O., Sutter; was born in Kentucky, in 1830, and is a son of Thomas and Polly (Suttle) Massie, natives of Virginia. He came to this county in 1847, and Nov. 10, 1853, he married Miss Mary J., daughter of Col. Levi and Polly Williams, born in this State in 1833, and they have had 8 children, of whom 6 are living: Mary A., wife of John Eggles, of this county; Georgie M., Jolin A., Anna L., Ulysses H. and Virgil C. James S. and Garland R. are deceased. Mr. M. owns
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255 acres of good land. He and his wife belong to the Christian Church.
John C. Mo Mahan is a native of this county and was born Sept. 15, 1843, a son of Andrew and Mary McMahan, now residents of Warsaw; was married in 1872 to Cara Reed, formerly of Ohio, and they have had 3 children; of these, 2 are living; viz., Leea and Bertrand. Mr. McMahan resides on the old homestead, where he owns a farm of 210 acres, 13 acres of which is orchard. His farm is located on sec. 31, this tp.
Robt. W. McMahan was born in Nicholas Co., Ky., June 15, 1830, and is a son of Andrew and Mary McMahan, who removed with their family to this county in 1831. He was reared on a farm and received a common-school education. He was married July 13, 1859, to Miss Susan Walker, an early settler of this county. They have had 6 children, of whom 4 are living: Charles H., Mary I., Nellie R., and George W. W. Mr. McMahan owns 378 acres of valuable land, and resides on sec. 30,engaged in farming and stock-raising. He also pays some attention to fruit-growing.
Ezekiel McCune was born in Morgan Co., O., March 10, 1832, and is a son of Samuel and Nancy McCune, the former a native of Morgan county also, and the latter of Virginia. The McCunes were very early settlers of Ohio, locating near Salt creek, on the Muskin- gum river. Ezekiel was reared on a farm and received a common- school education. He came to this county in the year 1856, remained one year and returned to Ohio. He was married in 1858, to Miss Mary J. Peairs, by whom he has had one son, Wm. B., who is now attending school at Chaddock University, in Quincy, Ill. Mr. McCune removed to this county in 1864, and afterward purchased the beautiful farm of Dr. H. P. Griswellin, in Wythe county, and is now engaged in farming and fruit-growing.
Henry Nagel is a very prominent German, residing on sec. 28, this township. He was born in Germany. Oct. 11, 1827, and emi- grated to America in 1864, and settled in Warsaw, Ill., where he lived for a year, when he purchased his farm and moved upon it. His vocation is that of farming and stock-raising. He was married in 1861, to Miss Maria Magdalena, by whom he has had 6 chil- dren; of these, 5 are living; viz., Rathey, Frederick, John, Matilda, and Zeno. Mr. Nagel owns a farm of 380 acres.
J. S. Peebler was born in Simpson county, Kan., May 7, 1816. He was brought by his parents, Michael and Esther Peebler, to San - gamon county Ill., in 1826, where they remained until 1835, when they came to this county. Here he has since resided, engaged in agriculture and stock-raising, etc. He was married in 1838 to Philistia Kendall, by whom he has had 7 children; of these, 5 are living; viz., Susan E. (now Mrs. Wolfe), Anna E. (now Mrs. Grubb), Mary I., William M. and Ovando O. Mr. Peebler owns a farm of 180 acres, on sec. 2.
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Wmn. W. Reed was born in St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 8, 1820, and is a son of Capt. Jacob Reed, who commanded the first steamer that came from the mouth of the Ohio river to St. Louis, in 1816, arriv- ing in St. Louis June 17. Capt. Reed was an early settler of Ohio, and afterward came to St. Louis, where he engaged in boating on the Mississippi river. He died at Natchez, of the yellow fever, in the summer of 1820. Wm. W. came to this county in 1836, remaining but one year, when he went to St. Louis, and remained there as a clerk in a store until 1838. He then went to Arkansas, and returned to this county in 1839. He now resides on sec. 19, this tp., engaged in farming and stock-raising. He also raises a great deal of hay, bales it at home, and ships it to St. Louis. Mr. Reed was a soldier in the Mormon war, under Col. Brockman. He
was married March 1, 1850, to Salina Chandler, daughter of Rudolphus Chandler, deceased. They had 7 children, of whom five are living, viz., Clara (now Mrs. John C. McMahan, of this tp.), Dayton W., Lydia (now Mrs. Stevenson), Julia and Alice. Mrs. Reed died Sept. 23, 1866, and Mr. Reed again married, Jan 17, 1867, Mrs. Margaret Scott. In the year 1863 Mr. R. met with a sad accident. While standing near a threshing machine his right arm was caught in the cylinder and torn off.
A. W. Robinson is a native of Muskingum Co., Ohio, and was born Feb. 29, 1836; he came to this county in 1836, settling in this tp., where he resided until the war broke out. Then, in August, 1862, he enlisted as a private soldier in Co. C, 118th Ill. Vol. Inf. He was elected by his company 2d Lieut., and afterward 1st Lieut., and subsequently was promoted Captain of the same com- pany. He and his company fought in the following battles: Vicks- burg, Arkansas Post, Carrion Crow Bayou and Liberty, besides many others of note. The company was a division of Gen Grant's army. Capt. Robinson served for 3} years, with acceptability, for the liberty of our country. He returned home in October. 1865, and resumed his former occupation. farming, etc. He was married in April, 1866, to Miss Eva J. Muzzy, and they have had 3 children-Myrtie M., Oral M. and Draper. Mr. Robinson owns a farm of 240 acres, with good residence and fine surroundings. .
Asa D. Rockwell was born in the town of Butternuts, Otsego, Co., N. Y., Jan. 1, 1812, and is a son of Uriah and Hannah (Nash) Rockwell, natives of Connectient. The latter witnessed the burn- ing of Danbury, Conn., by the British, during the Revolutionary war. Our subject was reared on a farm near Gilbertsville, N. Y., and received a common-school education. He went to Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1832, where he labored as a farm hand for some time. He afterward purchased a farm between Seneca lake and the town of Corning, at the head of Chemung river. Here he remained until 1853, engaging in farming, lumbering and the nursery business. He was married Aug. 15, 1836, to Miss Fannie Suydan, a native of Albany, N. Y. This union has been blessed with 4 children- Charles, Helen (deceased), wife of George D. Gates, of this town-
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ship. She left one son, Edwin, Alice (now Mrs. Melvin Green, of Saline, Kan.) and an infant, deceased. Mr. Rockwell came to this county in 1853, where he still resides, on sec. 4, engaged in farming and stock-raising. His great-grandfather Nash was killed at the battle of Danbury Garden, Conn., and his grandfather Nash was wounded at the same time and place. Mr. Rockwell is a very de- voted husband and father, and is noted for his generous disposition.
Wm. A. Smith, deceased, was born in Alabama in the year 1821, and was a son of James and Elizabeth Smith. He was reared on a farm, and came to, Illinois with his parents in 1830, and to this county in 1831. He was a soldier in the Mormon war; was mar- ried Feb. 16, 1843, to Miss Sarah, daughter of Bennett and Susan Smart, so well known in the early settlement of this county. This union was blessed with 7 children-Amanda J., John P., Harriet E., Win. H .. Isabelle, Alice and Celestia. He was a farmer and resided on sec. 35. He was a worthy member of the Baptist Church for many years.
John P. Tull, deceased, was born in Kentucky June 2, 1824. He came to this county in 1846 and located in this tp., where he resided until his death March 7, 1880. He was joined in marriage in 1867 to Nancy J. Morley. To this union were born 5 children, of whom 4 are living; viz., Anna P., Perry C., William P. and Ollie S. Mr. Tull's occupation was that of farming and stock- raising. He left a farm of 260 acres in sec. 36.
Wmn. Wallace is a native of Canada, and was born Nov. 1, 1826. His parents were Francis and Sarah Wallace. He was reared on a farm; came to this county about the year 1841 or '42. The prairies were vacant, and wild animals roamed over them at that time. Mr. Wallace was married, Ang. 23, 1846, to Miss Esther Louisa Wells, by whom he has had 9 children. Of these, 5 are living; viz., Mary L., George V., James A., Oce L. and Homer. Mr. Wallace is a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of this tp., on sec. 1, and owns over 200 acres of valuable land.
Fred White is an old bachelor in the "-tieths." He was born Jan. 22, 1822, in Bradford county, Penn., and is a son of Lemuel and Nancy White. His father was a native of Rutland county, Vermont, and his mother of New Haven, Conn. He died at the age of 79 and she at the advanced age of 87 years. On his father's side he is of English, and on his mother's side of Irish, ancestry. His grandfather on his mother's side was a soldier in the Revolu- tionary war from beginning to end. He was in the engagement on the water when the first victory was won. Mr. White came to this county in March, 1856, and located in Wythe tp., where he has since resided, engaged in farming, etc. He owns a farm of 94 acres on sec. 11.
John White is a native of Harrison county, Va., and was born May 18, 1812, son of Wm. and : Lonisa White, and of Scotch descent. His father enlisted in the war of 1812; was brought by his mother when only ten years old to Sangamon county, Ill., where
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