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tainable in the early schools of his native county. In 1848, he came to Jefferson Coun- ty and taught two terms of school at Jor- dan's Prairie. He returned to St. Clair County, and was there married to Eliza Mc- Culley. a daughter of John and Matilda (Nel- son) McCulley, and the union has been blessed with twelve children, of whom there are now living-John O., Laura A., Matilda J., Joshua V., Charles A., Hugh B., Thomas M., Myrtle Belle, Lillian and Lorenzo D. Mr. Lacey is a member of the I. O. O. F., Woodlawn Lodge, No. 522, in which he was a charter momber also. He belongs to the Methodist Church; has filled many minor offices, including that of Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, etc., and in politics votes the Republican ticket. He has a good farm and residence in Casner Township.
THOMPSON LACEY, farmer, P. O. Woodlawn, is a native of St. Clair County, Ill., born September 1, 1834, a son of Joshua and Malinda (Gooding) Lacey. (See sketch of T. B. Lacey elsewhere.) He ob- tained his early education in the schools of his native county, and started in life as a farmer. He was united in marriage to Nancy Reed, a daughter of Bird and Emily Reed, and the union has been blessed with eight children-America, Lucinda, Charles S., Robert L., Logan B., Permelia, Frederick and Emma. Mr. Lacey came to Jefferson County in 1858, and has resided hero ever since, with the exception of returning to St. Clair County for a few months. He has a farm of eighty acres, and engages in general farming. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Woodlawn Lodge, 'No. 522, and, with his wife, of the Methodist Church. He votes the Republican ticket.
DAVID ROACH (deceased) was born in Ireland and came to America when small. He was a son of Frank Roach. In early life
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he learned the trade of shoe-making, and was thus engaged for several years, mostly in Boston, Mass. Here he was united in marriage to Mary A. Riley, who still sur- vives him. She is a daughter of James and Margaret Riley. In February, 1856, Mr. Roach came West and located in Jef- ferson County, and at first boarded hands, then working on the railroad. Shortly after- ward, he purchased the place his widow now lives on, which consists of 191 acres, which is devoted to farming in its various branches. Mr. Roach died in 1881, leaving a widow and seven children-Frank P., Sarah M. and David R (twins), Annie, Louisa, Isa- belle and Charles. Mr. Roach was a highly respected citizen of Jefferson County. He gave liberally to church and school purposes, and his material assistance was forthcoming for the aid of all enterprises calculated for the good of the community, his generos- ity ofttimes exceeding his actual means. The grim hand of death cannot, blot, out, but only brightens with a perpetual glow the footprints of such noble lives, the thoughtful study of which tends to the edification and enlightenment of all mankind.
JOHN M. SEVERS, farmer, P. O. Ash- ley. Abram Severs was born in Indiana. He was a farmer in early life, but in later years engaged in the saw mill business in Jefferson County, being the owner of several different mills. He married Rebecca C. Dubrise, a native of Tennessee, and raised a family of thirteen children, eight of whom are now living-John M., Eliza J., Joel F., William A., Abraham L., Nancy R., Dora B. and Laura A. John M., the subject of these lines, was born May 26, 1846, in this county, in which he obtained his early edu- cation, and which he has always made his home. He has been a farmer all his life, his present farm consisting of eighty acres,
which is devoted to farming in its various branches. In February, 1865. he enlisted in the One Hundred and Sixtieth Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, Col. Stevenson, and was at Tullahoma and Memphis, at which latter place he was mustered out at the close of the war. He was united in marriage, January 7, 1872, to Cansada McMillion, a daughter of Meredith S. and Caroline (Carter) McMillion. This union has been blessed with five chil- dren, two of whom are living-Emery E., born December 12, 1874; and Frank M., May 21, 1SSO. Politically, Mr. Severs is a Re- publican.
JAMES WOOD, farmer, P. O. Woodlawn, was born in Saline County, Ill., March 30, 1817, a son of Alfred and Mary (Jackson) Wood, he a native of Tennessee and she of South Carolina. The father was a son of William Wood, who was known throughout the country as "Roaring Billy." Alfred Wood was a farmer by occupation; was in the war of 1812, and was accidentally killed when our subject was small, by a limb strik- ing him while felling a bee tree. The par- ents were blessed with six children-James, and Leonard, who resides in Texas, being the only ones now living. James received but a very limited schooling, his parents being in poor circumstances. There were 'no winter schools at that time, and his father needed his assistance in the summer in making the crops. He has always given his attention to farming pursuits, his present property con- sisting of 320 acres, and he has given largely to his children. He was married to Marga- ret A. Dyer, a daughter of Martin Dyer, and by her had a family of nine children, of whom six still survive-Francis, John, Pierce. Rodum, Isaac and Annie. Mr. Wood has filled many minor offices. Politcially, he has always been a Democrat. He is one of Casner Township's respected citizens, and,
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although advanced in years, is still actively engaged in every-day farm work.
WILLIAM A. WRIGHT, farmer, P. O. Richview, is a native of Rockingham Coun- ty, N. C., born July 14, 1827, to George W. and Susan A. (Wrion) Wright, both of the same State. His father was a farmer; was in the war of 1812; was a strong Democrat of the Jacksonian type, and was identified with many popular enterprises. He died in 1846. His noble wife still survives him, at the ad- vanced age of eighty-nine years. The ven- erable lady has lived in this vicinity for up- wards of fifty years, and is still quite hale and vigorous, the hand of time having touched her lightly. Their marriage was blessed with seven children, of whom three are now living-James M .. William A and George W. Mr. Wright's parents moved to Marion County, this State, when he was
about four years old. His father was in poor circumstances, and was unable to give his children an adequate schooling. After several years' residence in Marion County. our subject removed to Washington County, and about two years later to Jefferson Coun. ty, which has since been his home. He has a farm of 120 acres, and engages in general farming. October 11. 1848, he wedded Mary A. Martin, a daughter of James M. and Mary (McCracken) Martin, and they have one child-Sarah A .- wife of Amos Downs, of Casner Township. Mr. Wright, bis wife and his aged mother are all meus- bers of the Christian Church. In politics, he is a Democrat. Mr. Wright's reputation is above the slightest reproach. He is recog- nized as a humble and honest man, always seeking opportunities to do good, and of such men the people feel justly proud.
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CHARLES S. BURKE, farmer, P. O. Pigeon, was born in Jefferson County Janu- ary 31, 1854, and is a son of Joseph F. Burke, of this township. Our subject was brought up on the farm and has always been a farmer. He was married, in 1876, to Miss Mary E. Hutcherson, by whom he had two children, viz., Augustus C. and Mary E. Mrs. Burke died November 10, 1881, and on the 15th of March, 1883. Mr. Burke married Miss Ruannah J. Fults, daughter of Isaac Fults, of Allen County, Ind. Mr. Burke owns eighty acres of valuable land and re- sides on Section 35.
WILLIAM A. DALE is a native of.Smith County, Tenn., born February 17, 1814. His father, William Dale, was born in Mary- land. Our subject came to this county in
March, 1839, where he has since resided. He was married, in 1834, to Martha John- son, by whom he had ten children; of these bnt two are living, viz., James and Nancy. Mrs. Dale died November 2, 1864, and he again married, September 30, 1865, to Mrs. Sarah White. She had three children by her first husband, one living, viz., Frances. Mr. Dale is a member of the Baptist Church. He was Captain of the militia company that used to drill at Moore's Prairie.
PETER DAMITZ, farmer, P. O. Logans- ville, is a native of Prussia, and was born April 8, 1840. His father, Ernst Damitz, brought his family to Warren County, Ill., in 1817, where he died in February, 1883, at the age of seventy-nine years. Our sub- ject went to California in 1862, where he
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learned the stone mason's trade. He worked at his trade also in Nevada, Utah, Montana and Idaho. He traveled through Colorado. and returned to Illinois in 1866. The next year he went to Lynn County, Kan., where he followed his trade and farmed. Mr. Damitz has built enough stone fence to reach half way from Mount Vernon to St. Louis. In 1876, he married Mrs. Sarah A. Wagner, who died when on their way to Colorado in 1878. Mr. Damitz again mar- ried, in February, 1880, Mary A., daughter of Lewis Cooper. They have one child- Lewis E.
ROBERT FRENCH, farmer and stock- raiser, P. O. Pigeon, was born in Harrison County, Ind., February 13, 1832, and is a son of Mason French (deceased) a native of Virginia. Mr. French was brought up on the farm and attended a subscription school in a log cabin and sat on a slab bench. He came to Jefferson County in March, 1854. He was married to Eliza J. Matheney, by whom he had fourteen children, nine living --- Samantha A., Sarah D., M. Hamilton, John N., Albion T. and Albert C. (twins), Viola B., Robert W. and Agnes M. Mr. French was Constable of this township two years. He owns 280 acres of land. Has been a member of the United Brethren Church for forty years.
SAMUEL GREENWALT, farmer, P. O. Logansville, was born in Wayne County, Ill .. April 18, 1841, and is a son of David Greenwalt (deceased), a native of Kentucky, who came to Wayne County about 1820. Our subject was brought up on the farm and educated in the common schools. He was married. March 13. 1865, to Ellen Harvey, by whom he has had eleven children, eight living -Martha C., Olive R., Annie E., Mar- garet, George S., Bertha, Frederick and Walter. Mr. Greenwalt came to this county
in the fall of 1865. He was a soldier in the late war for Uncle Sam three years in Com- pany K, Forty-ninth Regiment Illinois Vol- unteer Infantry, and participated in the bat- tles of Fort Donelson, Pittsburg Land- ing, Tupelo, Little Rock, Pleasant Hill. La., Fort Derusa, La., Nashville, and others. He owns 240 acres of valuable land, and is en- gaged in farming and stock-raising. He held the office of Highway Commissioner for three years.
DR. L. B. GREGORY, farmer and stock- raiser. P. O. Logansville. The subject of this sketch was born in Simpson County, Ky., February 19, 1826, and is a son of Ben- jamin Gregory (deceased), a native of North Carolina, who brought his family to this county in 1832, where our subject has since resided, except a short time in Missouri. He was reared on the farm and educated in a subscription school, in a log cabin with dirt floor, split pole seats or benches, and no window-just a large door. He graduated from the Cincinnati Medical College in 1856. He at once began the practice of medicine in his neighborhood, and built up a large practice. He has been trying to give up his practice, but has frequent calls from friends. The Doctor began life without a dollar; he educated himself, and'is therefore a self-made man. He now owns 1,400 acres of valuable land. and is extensively engaged in farming and stock-raising and dealing in stock. He also has a general store, in which he does a good business. His land is di- vided into seven farms. He married Eliza Cochran, by whom he has had eight chil- dren, seven living-Charley, Mary E., Le- ander M., Sophronia, Lenna B., Ida and Leona. The Doctor also has the post office, name Logansville. He is the present Su- pervisor for Farrington Township; resides on Section 24.
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NOAH HYRE, farmer. P. O. Logansville, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, July 15, 1844, and is a son of Absalom Hyre (de- ceased), a native of the same county. Our subject was brought up on a farm, and has been a farmer for the most part all his life. He is also a carpenter by trade, and carries that on in connection with farming. He was married, December, 1866, to Caroline Hack- ett, by whom he has had eight children; of these six are living Flora B., Harriet J., Charles W., John P., Mand R. and James V. Mr. Hyre owns forty acres of land.
JOHN W. JOHNSON, farmer and me- chanic, P. O. P'igeon, is a native of Nash - ville, Tenn., and was born July 17, 1831. His father, William B. Johnson (deceased). was also a native of Nashville, and brought his family to this county in the fall of 1831, when the wolves were howling, and panthers, bears and wild cats were roaming at will through the dense forests of this then wil- derness. Our subject attended a subscrip- tion school in a log cabin with puncheon floor, clapboard door, stick chimney, greased paper over a crack in the wall for a window. He was married in June, 1854, to Caroline Payne, a daughter of Joseph Payne (de- ceased). They had seven children, five liv- ing, viz., Mary (Webb), Joseph L. (in Ari- zona), Emma D., Hattie C. and Laura. Mrs. Johnson died in March, 1871. She was a member of the Methodist Church, as also are Mr. Johnson and the most of his family. Mr. Johnson is also a Mason in good standing. He owns 320 acres of land and is engaged in farming, stock-raising and blacksmithing. He also owns a set of buhrs for grinding corn, which is propelled by steam power. These buhrs were cut from a large bowlder in this county by a Frenchman from St. Louis in 1817. They were used many years in an ox-tread mill; then they lay idle for
about thirty years. They do first-class work, are fifty inches in diameter and grind faster than any other set of stones in Jefferson County.
PERRINGTON T. MAXEY (deceased). The subject of this sketch was born in this county September 10, 1822, and was a son of Elihu Maxey (deceased), a native of Ten- nessee, and a pioneer of Jefferson County. Mr. Maxey was brought up on a farm and educated in the old-fashioned subscription school (for a description of the pioneer schoolhouses see biographies of John W. Johnson and Dr. Gregory of this township). He was married, February 19, 1846, to Har- riet E., danghter of William B. Johnson (deceased), and a sister of the well-known John W. Johnson. of this township. They had eight children, five living-Frances M .. Ellen M., Emma L., Horace T. and Frank- lin M. Mr. Maxey was a blacksmith by trade; also carried on the farm. He died April 13, 1865, leaving his family a farm of 160 acres on Section 29, where his widow and son Franklin still reside. Mr. Maxey was a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
DANIEL E. MILNER, farmer, P. O. Hick- ory Hill, was born in Wayne County, Ill .. February 21, 1849, and is a son of John Milner (deceased) a native of Grayson Conn- ty, Ky. Our subject was brought up on the farm and received his education in the com- mon schools and the High School of Xenia, Ill. He went to Missouri in 1876, where he engaged as sawyer for four years. In June, 1881, he came to this county, was married January 27, 1881, and has one child-Leola V. He owns eighty acres of land.
WILLIAM WILSON, farmer, P. O. Lo- gansville, was born in Licking County. Ohio, August 12, 1812, and is a son of James Wil- son (deceased). Our subject came to this
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township in 1851, among the deer and wolves. He married Susan Boudinot, a great niece of the eminent and philanthropic Hon. Dr. Boudinot, of Colonial Congress fame. They have had nine children, seven living --- Caro- line, Horace, William E., Harriet (Coyle), Mary (Stonesifer), Kate (Ellis), and Ann L. (Pearce). Mr. Wilson was eleven months in the late war in Company I, Forty-eighth Reg- iment Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was disabled and discharged from duty. He now draws a pension; he owns 120 acres of land.
WILLIAM L. YOUNG, farmer and mer- chant, P. O. Pigeon, was born in White County, Tenn .. December 24, 1843, and is a son of Robert S. Young (deceased), a native of Kentucky, who brought his family to this county in 1854. Our subject was reared on the farm and educated in the common schools. He is a farmer and merchant at Farrington. He married Laura C. Byard, by whom he has had seven children, six living -John G., James E., Cora C., Adda R., and
infant boy and girl (twins). Mr. Young es- tablished his store in July. 1880, keeps a general stock and does a good business. He owns 120 acres of land, is a member of the Masonic order. Mr. Young has held several offices of trust.
JAMES B. YOUNG, farmer, P. O. Pig- eon. was born in White County, Tenn., March 27, 1852, and is a son of Robert S. Young (deceased). Mr. Young was brought to this county by his parents in 1854; he was brought up on the farm and educated in the common schools. He taught school for five winters. Since that time Mr. Young has devoted all his time and attention to the farm. He was married, December 9, 1880, to Miss Lydia Brewer, a daughter of Jacob Brewer (deceased). They have one daughter -Maud. Mr. Young and wife own 160 acres of land. He is a member of the United Brethren Church. He was Assessor for Webber Township one year, and is present Clerk of Farrington Township.
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J. H. CROSNO, farmer, P. O. Elk Prairie, was born in Mcclellan Township, Jefferson County, November 16, 1832, a son of R. S. and Mary (Wells) Crosno. The father was a native of Smith County, Tenn., and came to this county in an early day, first settling in Mcclellan Township, where he resided until 1836, when he moved to Elk Prairie Township. Here he remained uutil 1865. and then moved to Washington Territory, where he lived until his death, which oc- curred in 1867. The mother was a native of Giles County, Tenn. Subject was the oldest of eight children, of whom four are now liv-
ing. His education was received from the subscription schools, but he afterward taught one of the first free schools of the county. He remained at home with his father until about twenty-two, and then purchased a farm in the south part of Elk Prairie Township. On that place he resided until after his father's death, when, buying the interests of the remaining heirs, he returned to the old homestead, on which he now resides. He has at present 300 acres in Sections 1, 2 and 14, of which about two hundred and fifteen acres are under cultivation. Mr. Crosno was married, June 29, 1854. to Lorinda Howard,
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a daughter of Charles and Jane Howard, ear- ly settlers of Mcclellan Township, coming from Tennessee to this county. This union resulted in the following children, all of whom are living: Pueblo K (on a farm in McClellan Township), Peoria K. (wife of O. P. Duncan, of Mcclellan Township), Florida (wife of Lucius Johnson, of Spring Garden Township), Rosa, Willie, Charles R., R. H., S. J., A. O. and Hardin W. Our subject has served as Township Assessor, Justice of the Peace and member of the County Board of Supervisors. In politics, is a Greenbacker.
WILLIAM S. DODDS, farmer, P. O. Laur, born on the farm where he now resides, in Elk Prairie Township, Jefferson County, on December 21, 1849: was a son of John and Lucy (Keller) Dodds. The father was also a native of this county, being born near Mount Vernon, and died in Elk Prairie Township October 8, 1879. The grand- father. Joseph Dodds, however, came from South Carolina to this county in a very early day. Subject was the second of seven chil- dren, of whom five are now living-Maggie (wife of T. H. Mannen), William S., Susan (wife of Sydney T. Hirons), David and Neal. Subject attended the free schools of this county. He remained on the home farm un- til his father's death, and after the division of the estate. subject acquired 140 acres. Mr. Dodds was married, September 8, 1880, to Mary McConnel, a native of Rome Town- ship, this county, and a daughter of John C. and Sarah Jane (Cummings) McConnel. The result of the union was one child-Bertha, born June 11, 1882. This lady died Feb- ruary 15, 1883, and was buried in the McConnel Cemetery, in Rome Township. Mr. Dodds has served as Township Assessor three terms. In politics. Mr. Dodds is a . County. Twelve children blessed this mar- Democrat.
J. J. FITZGERRELL, P. O. Fitzgerell. probably one of the foremost and most extensive farmers in Jefferson County, the gentleman whose name heads this sketch, was born about three miles from Owens- ville, Gibson Co., Ind., January 25, 1815. He was a son of James and Elizabeth (Roy) Fitzgerrell. who were among the early pioneers of that region. The father was born near Fredericksburg. Va., and the mother near Lancaster, Garrett Co., Ky. Subject was the third of fourteen children, of whom seven are now living. His educa- tion was received in the subscription schools of his county. When eighteen, his father moved to Posey County, Ind., to which place the son accompanied him, and with whom the latter made his home until twenty-two, and then commenced life for himsesf on a farm in that county. There our subject re- mained until 1839, and then came to Jeffer. son County. Here he remained only ton weeks, but in that time he fenced eighty , acres and entered about two hundred acres | more of his present farm. He then returned to Posey County, Ind., and there remained until the spring of 1840, and then came again to this county, where he has since re- sided and where he stands to-day as one of 1 the largest land owners of the county. In connection with his farming, Mr. Fitzgerrell was also, until about four years ago, one of the most extensive stock-raisers of the coun- ty. In the last few years, owing to sickness, he has decreased somewhat in that line. Our subject was married in Posey Co., Ind., March 24, 1837, to Patsey Ann Martin, a native of Gibson County, Ind., and a daughter of James and Sarah (Williams) Martin, who were, probably, originally from Kentucky, and among the earliest settlers of Gibson riage, of whom six are now living -- William
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L., born August 18. 1839; Evans, born No- vember 10, 1844; Sylvester, born February 6, 1830; Elzina J., April 9, 1852, wife of Dr. I. G. Gee, whose sketch appears else- where in this work; Sarah E., born December 9, 1851, and now the wife of Dr. J. H. Mitchel, of Mount Vernon; and Eliza B., born November 3, 1859, wife of A. Q. Mitchel, of Franklin County. Of the de- ceased ones, Bailey was born January 13, 1838, died May 20, 1840; John S., born March 1, 1841, died August 11, 1862; An- drew, born November 10, 1842, died Novem- ber 15, 1847; Easter M., born October 26, 1854, died April 1, 1864; J. J., born April S, 1857, died August 11, 1864; Patsey, born March 4, 1862, died July 4, 1862. Mrs. Fitzgerrell passed away March 31, 1862, and our subject was joined in wedlock, in Frank- lin County, on July 19, 1862, to Sarah M. Whitlow. This lady was born in Franklin County July 22, 1840, and was a daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Tompkins) Whitlow, natives of Hardin County, Ky. The parents came to Jefferson County about 1827, and settled in Moore's Prairie Township, and there lived until 1839, when they moved to Franklin County, where the father died April 12, 1846, and the mother August 17. 1854. The result of this union has been seven children, all of whom are now living- Robert C., born May 3, 1863; Mary C., born August 23, 1865; Daniel G., February 10, 1868; Edgar Lee, born February 6, 1872; Euterpe W., born May 11, 1874; Elnora R., born November 27, 1877; Catharine M., April 14, 1SSO. Mrs. Fitzgerrell is a member of the Union Baptist Church of Elk Prairie Township. In his lifetime, our subject has kept free from office-seeking and political strifes, and has devoted himself mainly to his business. In politics, he has been a lifelong Democrat.
DR. I. G. GEE, physician and farmer, P. O. Fitzgerell. The gentleman of whose life this is a brief sketch is at present one of the leading physicians of Jefferson County, and was born in Simpson County, Ky., Sep- tember 19, 1841. He is a son of William and Melinda (Billingsly) Gee. The father was born about 1810, in Barren County, Ky., his father having come from Virginia, and the mother was born Februray 24, 1816, in Warren County, Ky. In October, 1852, the parents came to Illinois and settled in Perry County, near Tamaroa, and here subject re- ceived his education. In the spring of 1863, he commenced reading medicine with Dr. W. Sims, of Tamaroa. After reading with that gentleman six months, he went to the Eclec- tic Medical Institute, where, except for a short time, he attended lectures until Feb- ruary, 1865, when he graduated from that institution and returned to Illinois, where he settled in Elk Prairie Township, Jefferson County. Here he has since remained in the practice of his chosen profession, which now extends over parts of Jefferson, Perry and Franklin Counties. The Doctor also finds time to give considerable attention to farm- ing, and at present owns 80 acres in Section 26, 80 in Section 29, 515 in Section 30, 65 in Section 35, of Township 4, Range 2, 160 acres in Perry County and 240 acres in Franklin County. Our subject was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to Elzina J. Fitzgerrell on December 26. 1867. This lady is a native of this county, and is a daughter of J. J. Fitzgerrell, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. The result of this union has been nive children, of whom three are now living-Harl. Earl and Knox. Sub- ject has served as Township Clerk, Highway Commissioner and School Treasurer; is a member of Goode Lodge, No. 744, A., F. & A. M., of Franklin County, and of H. W.
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