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won the esteem and confidence of all who know him, which include almost all within the limits of the county. Here is an example worthy of imitation by the young men of this day. Be energetic, be studious, be honest, be upright, be pleas- ant, and you who have superior advant- ages to those enjoyed by Mr. Lewis will, as he has, merit and. receive the confi- dence, good will and esteem of thousands.
Liden, Mrs. Elizabeth, mid- wife, residence Galesburg. Mrs. L. has a diploma from the Royal College of Midwifery of Stockholm, Sweden, which she received when no other kingdom was granting such honors to women. She is a native of Sweden, born March 9, 1838; was married to Stephen S. Liden, July 4, 1861. He is a coppersmith ; form- erly was Pastor of Swedish Baptist church, now Deacon; they have 2 children living, 4 dead.
Liebant, Jein, son of Jein and Katie Liebant, natives of France. The subject of this sketch was born Sept. 10, 1813, in France; has been School Direc- tor; moved to New York, then to Illi- nois, in 1836; returned to France; then to St. Louis, Mo., then back to New York, then to this county. Mr. Liebant is well liked by his neighbors; he lives alona on his farm in Elba township. P. O .. Douglas.
Linn, Prof. Albert, deceased, was born in Adams co., Ill., Feb. 25, 1810; his parents, John and Nancy Linn, were natives of Indiana; he had a colle- giate education, and was teacher and principal in the preparatory department of Abingdon college, and for many years was professor of mathematics ; he united with the Christian Church in 1868, was baptized by Prof. Thomson. He died March 11, 1875, in the very prime of life. His widow, Mrs. E. C. Linn, nee Lyon, whom he married Aug. 29, 1865, resides at Ab- ingdon. She is a graduate of Abingdon College.
Lindberg, Henry, sec. 23, Walnut Grove township. P. O., Altona.
Lindburg, Charles H., farmer, son of Gust. and Anna (Yden) Lindburg, was born in Sweden Nov. 22, 1858. His parents came to Fulton co., Ill., in 1869. He was educated in the common and high schools of Sweden and Galva; was raised on a farm, and became a farmer from choice. He settled in Knox co. in 1876, where he now lives. P. O., Galva.
Little, Albert G., mechanic and dealer in musical merchandise, Altona; was born Sept. 27, 1817, in Boscawen, Merrimack co., N. H. His parents were Henry and Susan Little, of that State. His education was confined to the com- mon schools; followed farming in early
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life; afterwards learned the carpenter's trade and worked at it till 1852, since which time he has been selling musical instruments. He came to Peoria in 1836; removed to Liverpool, Fulton co., in 1839, thence to Altona in 1866; he has held the offices of J. P. and Town Clerk. He first married Deborah Bruck, Nov. 10, 1842, by whom he had 5 children, 4 living ; married Jane Steel, Dec. 5, 1850, by whom he had 10 children, 4 of whom are living ; joined the Congregational Church in 1835.
Lomax, E. H., farmer : P. O., Ab- ingdon; born in Warren co., Ky., Oct. 15, 1815; his parents, E. H. and Rachel (Hiat) were natives of South Carolina and Vir- ginia, respectively; came to Knox co. in 1842; learned trade of wagon-maker and boat-builder; was married Dec. 5, 1852, to Rebecca C. Ferris; member of the M. E. Church. Democrat.
Lomax, William D., farmer, son of John and Nancy (Howard) Lomax, of Kentucky; was born in Indian'Point township, Knox co., Ill., Oct. 8, 1837. His parents settled in that township in 1834. His early life was spent on the farm. He enlisted as private in the late civil war, in Co. K, 55th Ill. Vol., in 1861, and by meritorious conduct was pro- moted to the office of Captain. He re- moved from the farm to Abingdon in 1866, and served as Postmaster there until 1873, when he returned to the farm; was married Dec. 8, 1864, and has 3 sons and 2 daughters. P. O., Abingdon.
Long, T. L. P. O., Yates City.
Longden. William Henry, born June 19, 1827 at Haywood, Lan- cashire co., Eng .; attended school till 14, then placed in a cotton mill, followed this till he came to the United States in 1850, to Salem township, this co., 1851. Married Sept. 3, 1848, to Mary Duck- worth. They. have 2 children living, 2 dead. Republican. Visited England in 1872. P. O., Yates City.
Lotts, Milton, farmer, born Jan. 1, 1823 in Ohio, and spent his school-boy days on the farm, under the parental roof ; his parents were both natives of Virginia ; his father Isaac, born in Greenbriar co., and his mother was a native of Monroe co .; came to Knox co., 1837, where he has since resided; married Miss Elizabeth Ward March 13, 1875; their family con- sists of 8 children. P. O., Gilson, near which place he owns a fine farm.
Love, Richard, R. R. conductor, son of Robert and Margaret Love, natives of England ; was born in the year of 1844, in Toronto, Canada; his childhood was passed on the farm ; came with his parents to Aurora, Ill., in his youth ; started rail-
roading early in life, and has continued ; has been a conductor on the C., B. & Q. for 12 years ; in 1869 he married Jennie E. Displain; the union has resulted in 1 daughter, Mary E. Mr. L. was a soldier in the late war. Republican. Residence, Galesburg, Ill.
Lowrie, Rev. M. B., Pastor Pres- byterian Church. Galesburg.
Lucan, Charles, son of Henry and Anna Mary (Oesterhald) Lucan, na- tives of Germany, born in Germany, June 17, 1836; educated in the German lan- guage; until 14 years old he lived on a farm; went to learn the tanner's trade, which he changed for farming, in which he has been successful; in 1854 removed to Pennsylvania, thence to Canton, Ful- ton co., Ill., living there 18 years, then moving to Knox co. in 1875; Sept. 11, 1851, was married to Philecia E. Loyd; they are the parents of 4 children ; in 1865 united with the Christian Church; Re- publican. P. O., London Mills, Fulton co., Illinois.
Lundeen George, farmer, resides on section 8, Walnut Grove township; P. O., Altona.
Lynam, Richard H., farmer, son of Wm. H., and Lovina (Rice) Lynam, of Kentucky, was born in Pike co., Ill., Aug. 16, 1840; his early life was passed on a farm, and his education ob- tained in the common schools; his par- ents came to Knox co., Ill., in 1846; he served 3 years in the late war as a mem- ber of Co. G., 89th Ill. Vol .; on the 3d of Oct. 1865, he married Minerva A. Star- board; 5 sons and 1 daughter, are the fruit of the union, 4 of whom are living. Greenbacker. P. O., Victoria.
Mackintosh, Geo. Donald, far- mer, born in Bauffshire, Scotland, the na- tive place of his parents, James and Sarah Mackintosh; educated at Merchiston Cas- tle Academy and High School,Edinburgh, Scotland; went to India, then came to America; served in the late war; was married Sept. 5, 1871, to Grace Kirk: learned the cabinet trade. Republican. P. O., Altona.
Mackie, John, farmer, born in Scotland, March, 1824. His parents, Mathew and Jane, were natives of the low lands of Scotland ; was sent to private school in his native country, and while yet quite young began work in the mines ; was married April 17, 1846, to Miss Janett McFayden, who bore him 9 children, 4 boys and 5 girls ; came to America in 1848 and settled in Knox co., and has lived here since; has held the office of School Director and Road Commissioner in Truro township; early in life united with the Presbyterian Church, but later joined the
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Christian Church, in which he has served as Deacon. Independent. P. O., Truro.
Main, E. B., sec. 16, Walnut Grove township. P. O., Altona.
Main, James, farmer and black- smith, sec. 30, Ontario township. P. O., Ontario.
Mansfield, Thomas J., son of Jos. and Elizabeth (Champion) Mansfield, natives of Kentucky. He was born in Crawford co., Ind., March 16, 1828; came to Henderson township, Knox co., in 1833, where he was educated; was Supervisor for that township in 1860, and has been Road Commissioner and School Director in Ontario township, where he now lives on a large farm; married Sarah A. Wil- mot Feb. 17, 1853; they have 3 boys; joined the Christian Church in 1850; bap- tized by Elder Jno. E. Martin; Deacon for several years. Republican. P. O., Woodhull, IIl.
Markham, Horace L., whose parents, Horace and Esther O., were na- tives of Vermont and Kentucky respect- ively, was born in Peoria co., Ill., Jan. 31, 1827; attended the common schools in Indiana and this State; took a profes- sional course under Dr. O'Neil at Daublin College; practiced veterinary surgery ; went to the West; encountered many hair- breadth escapes; served in the 1st Ill. Cav. as Asst. Quartermaster; married, in 1872, Eliza E. Martin, which union was blessed with 3 sons. Republican. P. O., Henderson.
Marshall, John, Salem township. P. O., Farmington, Fulton co.
Martin, Oliver J., farmer, was born in Hamilton co., O., Jan. 24, 1842. His parents were Francis and Eliza (Jones) Martin, of the same county ; his early life was spent on a farm and education con- fined to the common schools; came from Ohio to Illinois in Feb., 1868, and settled in Knox co .; has held the offices of Town Clerk, Collector and School Director; March 30, 1865, he married Eliza J. Moon ; they have 2 children ; he has been a mem- ber of the Christian Church since 1870, and is a Deacon. Democrat. P. O., Her- mon.
Martin, John M., Principal of Western Business College, Galesburg.
Mason, Martin B., farmer, son of Jacob and Catharine Mason, the former of Pennsylvania, the latter of Virginia. Martin B. was born in Fayette co., Pa., May 6, 1808; was schooled in log school house in Ohio; moved to Ohio in 1814, to Illinois in 1837; married Mary Ann Slosson ; they have 7 children; has held the office of County Commissioner and Supervisor a number of years; is a Uni- versalist. Greenbacker. P. O., Yates City.
Masters, W. M., Sparta township. P. O., Wataga.
Mathews, Robert G., farmer, was born in Knox co., Ill., in 1851. His parents were John and Clara Mathews, he of Ireland, she of Pennsylvania. He was educated in common schools chiefly ; his life has been spent in farming and stock- raising; he is now Commissioner of High- ways. Republican. P. O., Douglas.
Matson, Lewis, farmer, son of George and Catherine (Olson) Matson; was born in Victoria, Knox co., Ill., Nov. 25, 1852; removed to Wataga in 1869. Republican. P. O., Wataga.
Matteson, Asa A., Vice Presi- dent First Nat. Bank, Galesburg.
Matteson, C. S., harness-maker, Oneida.
Maxfield, William, son of Jas. and Hannah (Batchler) Maxfield, natives of New Hampshire, born in Maine Jan. 10, 1814; was educated in district schools ; early life passed in different vocations; learned the trades of carpenter and cooper, and has followed farming, which he con- tinues; moved from Maine to Illinois July 4, 1837; married Mariah K. Max- field; they are the parents of 5 children. Republican. P. O., Knoxville.
May, S. W. See article on wind- mills in chapter on manufactories.
May, H. H., son of Ellis May, a descendant of John May, who came from England to Boston in 1640; was born in Washington co., N. Y. When he was 21 years old he joined the church, and has been a member since. To show the drift of his genius and how his brains drove his hands, we will name some of the many inventions that he shows by drafts and lettered specifications on paper, al- though in some cases he has beautifully working models. He says : "Some of my experiments proved worthless to the world but not to me, and where success even exceeded my expectations, the cupidity of man has repeatedly prevented me from being the almoner of the bounties of my own brains." According to affidavits be- fore us of eye witnesses, he invented in 1824 a reaper which cut rye, in Aug., 1826, at the rate of 1 acre per hour, and casting it back upon the platform nicely with a reel, like those now in use, and was drawn by one horse, for it was mounted on the hind wheels of a lumber wagon. But since C. H. McCormick has claimed pri- ority in this invention,it appears to be duty to quote his own testimony to show his mistake, and so let honor rest where honor belongs. He had applied for an extension of his patent, and the Scientific American, vol. 8, page 70, says: "The testimony of C. H. McCormick presented
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to the Board of Extension, clearly proves that he invented and put in operation his machine in 1831;" hence Mr. May's suc- cessful trial of his reaper above was 5 years before Mr. McCormick's.
After his father had decided not to assist liis son to take out letters patent, he applied to several of his friends for aid but got nonc. Jan. 13, 1831, we find a $500 bond not to divulge Mr. May's plans for reaping grain, signed and sealed by Timothy Durkee. Even the signing of this bond was some months before Mr. McCornack, A. F., Copley town- ship. P. O., Oneida. McCormick's first trial of his reaper. To get help he went into the mercantile busi- McDannoels, George, farmer and stock-raiser; is a son of Abraham and Louisa McDannocls, natives of Ohio. George was born in Macomb, Ill., Feb. 7, 1854; attended common school in Knox co. Has been very successful in his busi- ness. Republican. P. O., Eugenc. ness in 1832, determined to take out let- ters patent for his reaper as soon as he could earn enough to do so. But in 1834 he saw the claims of C. H. McCormick to a " great invention" in grain reaping. After reading a few lines he discovered his grain-reaper was being described ; McDowell, John, farnier, son of Jolın and Anna (Livingston) McDowell, natives of Kirkudbrightshire, Scotland; he was born in the same place Oct 26, 1816; his early life was passed on the farm; emigrated to Knox co. July 26, 1839; returned to Scotland in 1843 and married Margaret Gordon. They are the parents of 10 children, of whom 9 are living; has been Justice of the Peace, his vision failed him so that he could not read a word. After waiting, he tried again, and again the third time, when he called his brother to read the item to him. His fond hopes being thus broken, his health declined, and he finally concluded to sell out and move west, and go to farm- ing. He started in March. 1836, to find a new home, which he did with the colony at Galesburg. For the invention of the . Trustee and Supervisor of Copley town- ship: is a member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is Trustee. Repub- lican. P. O., Victoria.
steel plow we refer to Chapter XXII. In 1842 he invented a wood-bender, now ex- tensively used. When Mr. May read the account of the Merrimac sinking the Cum- berland, he devised a horned boat'or ram; he made a draft and specification of it, which he sent to President Lincoln, wlio said he liked it tlic best of the many de- vices that had been presented.
He has taken out the following letters patent, viz: On prairie plows May 2, 1843; old land plows, Jan. 27, 1846; press to form moldboards to plows, June 27, 1846; foundation for railroads, Nov. 26, 1850; and on elevating water without pump, Nov. 14, 1865. He has 5 caveats on which patents can issuc if they are deemed worthy, and 45 specifications of inventions. .
McBride, William, sec. 22, Lynn township. P. O., LaFayctte.
McCalmont, John B., son of Henry and Ann (Wilson) McCalmont, natives of Pennsylvania; was born Sept. 7, 1807, in Centre co., Pa .; he was educa- ted in the subscription schools, and his early life passed in a blacksmith shop; moved to Venango co., Pa., in 1818, and to Knox in 1855: was first married May 12, 1831, to Ann Thompson, and again on Dec. 9, 1831, to Sophronia Stockham ; he is the parent of 8 children, of whom 3 are living. Republican. Was Justice of the
Peace 15 years in Pennsylvania, and 4 years in Knox co. P. O., Altona.
McClelland, Dr. M. A., County Physician. Residence, Knoxville.
MeClymont, Peter, farmer, born in Scotland Dec., 1816, son of Gilbert and Mary McClymont; came to Pennsylvania in 1844, and to Knox co.in 1845; married in Nov. 1849, to Mrs. Margaret Miller. Parents of 6 children ; member and Trus- tee of Presbyterian Church. Republican. P. O., Oneida.
McEldowney, Hezekiah, mil- ler, St. Augustine, is the son of Robt. and Elizabeth (Smith) McEldowney, former of Scotland, his mother of Virginia; he was born in Bedford co., Pa., Feb. 8, 1836; came to the county first in 1867; was married Dec. 25, 1858, to sarah Heckman, who has borne 2 children, a girl and a boy : was in Co. C. 22d Pa. Cav. Democrat.
McElrea, W. C., farmer, was born in Warren co., Ill., Feb. 10, 1839; he is the son of Thomas and Hannalı (Peter- son) McElrea, the former from Ireland, the latter from Pa .; his early life was passed on a farm, and his education ob- tained in the district school. He has always been a farmer, but has also oper- ated in the mercantile business in St. Augustine for a number of years; settled in Knox co. in 1852; in 1866, March 1, he married Melissa Snare, who bore him four children, two of whom are living. Republican. P. O., St. Augustinc. Serv- ed in the war of the Rebellion; enlisted Aug. 27, 1861, in Co. C, 36 Ill. Inf.
McElwain, Ed. H., sec. 22, Per- sifer tp. P. O., Knoxville.
McFarland, Samuel, farmer, son of William and Catharine (Bowden) McFarland, of Va. ; was born in Richland
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brought up on a farm, and educated in the common schools ; learned the miller's trade, and has followed it. Came to Ohio in 1832, to Indiana in 1838, and to Knox co., Ill , in 1856; was married in 1858, Jan. 3, and has 3 sons and 1 daughter. Is a Universalist. Republican.
Montgomery, John S., farmer. born in Knoxville, Knox co., in 1845 .. Parents, David and Barbara Montgom- ery, natives of Ind. He received a limited education from the schools of Knox co .; his early life passed on the farm. On Apr. 1, 1869, he was married to Phebe J. Kingan. A Republican.
Montgomery, Harvey, farmer, born in Knox township, Knox co., Jan. 14, 1834 ; his parents were John and Mar- garet (Vaughn) Montgomery, natives of Kentucky ; who came to the co. April, 10, 1830, settling in Knox township; he was educated in the district schools, and his early life passed on the farm. Nov. 15, 1878, he married Eliza Maxwell ; they are the parents of 3 children. His father died on the old homestead Dec. 4, 1872. Is a Jackson Democrat. P. O., Knoxville:
Moor, Agnes, section, 36 Rio town- ship. P. O., Ontario.
Moore, J. W., P. O., Oneida.
Morse, David MI., residence, Gales- burg.
Morse, T. A., Maquon township. P. O., Maquon.
Morse, Mrs. Sarah. Her hus- band, the late Dr. John M. Morse, was born Oct. 13, 1823, at Bethel, Windsor co., Vt .; son of Calvin and Elvira (Moody) Morse. He fitted for college in Bethel, but turned to the medical profession, and from 1846 to 1850 studied medicine under an eminent doctor, when he graduated from Vermont Medical College; came to Galesburg in 1854, where he had an ex- tensive practice. On the 23, of Dec., 1875 he died, of Apoplexy. His widow re- sides in Galesburg.
Mosher, William Jay, son of Samuel E. and Mary (Crane) Mosher, natives of Oneida co., N. Y .; was born in the same co. Aug. 8, 1841 ; reccived a eom- mon-school education, and his early life passed on the farm. Moved to Ontario township, Knox eo., where he is now en- gaged in farming; married Sarah E. Wetmore, Nov. 26, 1868, and they are the parents of 2 children, of whom 1 is living. Republican. P.'O., Ontario. Has been School Director and Trustee.
Moshier, Timothy, capitalist, Galesburg.
Moshier, G. S., farmer, son of Timothy, and Sarah (Garwood) Moshier, the former a native of New York, his mother of Michigan. He was born in Warren co., Ill., Feb. 22, 1844. Educated
in common schools, and Knox and Lom -- bard colleges, enlisted in 1st Ill., Cav. in 1861, wounded at Lexington, Mo. He was married to Hattic Mcek Feb. 23, 1868; they have 4 children. Republican .. P. O., Abingdon.
Mowrey, Manuel, farmer, P. O., Maquon ; son of John and Eleanor (Burt- nett) Mowrey, natives of Pennsylvania, was born May 16, 1831, in Knox co., Ohio. His early life was passed on the farm; came to Knox co., III., in 1840; was edu- cated in the common schools; married Cemitta E Cook, March 5, 1851. They are the parents of 8 children, of whoni 6 are living; moved to Kansas in 1857; re- turned to Knox co. in 1861; united with the Methodist Church in 1848, of which he is Steward, Trustee, and Class Leader; was a soldier in Co. F., Ill. Inf. Repub- lican.
Mundwiler, Frederick, was. born in York co., Pa., April 16, 1807. Parents were Jacob and Anna Mundwiler, the former a native of Switzerland and the latter of Germany. He received his. education from the German common schools ; early life, served as an apprentice in milling; learned the trade of a miller and cooper, but finally changed to farm- ing, which has been very satisfactory. Removed to Maryland, then returned to Pennsylvania; moved again, going to Ohio; thence to Iowa, and thence to Knox eo .; in 1832 he was married to Eliza- Hammal, and they arc the parents of 13 children. He is a member of the German Baptist Church. Democrat. P. O., Knox- ville.
Munson, A. P., section 8, Walnut Grove township. P. O, Altona.
Murdoch, G. A., merchant, was born in Elgin, Scotland, Aug. 31, 1834; he embarked in the dry-goods business early in life. Left Scotland and spent two years in London, Eng., in the largest dry-goods house in the world. While there he was one of two boys who sold $50,000 worth of goods in one day. He came to New York in 1857, to Chicago in 1858; thence to Galesburg, and entered into partnership with A. Innes. They ereeted the Caledonia Block, and occupied it for 10 years. Four years ago the firm was dissolved, and he removed to the fine store he now occupics in the Metropolitan block. He is the oldest dry-goods mer- chant in the city ; he is now a member of the Board of Education.
Murdock, F., banker, Oneida.
Murphy, Franklin Stephen- son, attorney, Galesburg; was born in Virginia, Nov. 11, 1835; he is the son of James G. and Nancy Murphy, of Vir- ginia. After attending the common schools he spent some time at the Normal
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Institute at Woodstock, Ill .; read law 2 years; was admitted to the bar; has been City Attorney for two different cities ; was married in 1859 to Mary N. Lard. They have 2 children. Independent.
Murphy, L. H., Abingdon.
Myers, Procter F., farmer, son of Abraham F. and Hannah (Penaweight) Procter, natives of Virginia; was born in Adams co., O., Oct. 17, 1812; he re- ceived a common school education, and his early life was spent in learning the tan- ner's trade; and in milling. Enlisted in service to settle the question about the boundary line between Michigan and Ohio, and was in the field on duty. Re- moved from Ohio to Indiana; thence to Knox co .; married Sarah Johns Dec. 8, 1836. They have been the parents of 11 children, of whom 8 are now living. Democrat. He held the position of Con- stable and Deputy Sheriff in 1843; in Vermillion co., Ill. P. O., Knoxville.
Nation, Vickrey, farmer, P. O, Wataga; son of Isaac Nation, a native of Randolph co., N. C. He was born in Barren co, Ky., Dec. 14, 1818. His mother was a native of Halifax co., Va. Came to Knox co. in the fall of 1835. His cducation was somewhat limited, receiving the greater part of it in an old log school-house in. Ind. In Oct., 1844, he was married to Rosanna Proe, who died in 1858. They were the parents of 7 children, of whom 4 are living. He was again married on April 3, 1874, to Mary E. Denton. He has been very suc- cessful in farming.
Neander, Miss N. B. P. O., Knoxville.
Nelson, Nels. merchant, Gales- burg, was born of Swedish parents, in Sweden, July 13, 1840. His parents were poor. Came to America in 1856, arriv- ing in Galesburg July 15. He worked on farms and for the C., B. & Q. R. R. till 1830, when he began to learn tlie cabi- net trade. In 1861 lie enlisted in Co. C., 43d Ill. Inf. : was Sergeant, 1st Lieut. of Co. A., and served till Nov. 30, 1865, when he embarked in the grocery busi- ness ; was elected City Clerk, and served three terms and part of the fourth, and resigned ; lie is now serving as City Sup- ervisor, and member of the Board of Education. July 19, 1868, he married Sarah Nelson, by whom he has 1 son. Is a member and a Trustee of the 1st Lu- theran Church. Republican in politics.
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