History of Logan County, Illinois, Part 63

Author: Inter-State Publishing Co.
Publication date: 1886
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 989

USA > Illinois > Logan County > History of Logan County, Illinois > Part 63

Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).

Digitized by

Google

669

EAST LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.

In 1845 he was chosen as a suitable man for magistrate and elected, serving for a period of four years. In November, 1849, he was elected associate judge, which position he held till 1853, when he retired from public life, and has since devoted his whole attention to the farm, which now contains 2,000 acres under fine cultivation. He is also the owner of 1,200 acres of land in Colorado. Mr. Ewing has been married three times. His first marriage was to Miss M. A. Williams, who came from Kentucky to Illinois two years prior to their union, which occurred in May, 1842. Four children were born to them, two of whom are living. Mrs. Ewing died in May, 1849. In October, 1849, Mr. Ewing married Adaline Metcalf, a native of Illinois, who died October 22, 1877. Of the eight chil- dren born to them seven are living. In the fall of 1878 Mr. Ewing married Elizabeth Ellis, a native of Ohio, and to them have been born three children, two of whom, Jessie and Bessie, are living. Mr. and Mrs. Ewing are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party.

Henry W. Foster was born in Daviess County, Indiana, Sep- tember 3, 1823. He is a son of Arthur J. and Sarah (Kelso) Foster; the former, of Scotch and Irish ancestry, was a native of Indiana, and the latter was born in South Carolina. When our subject was seven years of age his parents removed to Macon County, Illinois, where they resided one year, moving from there to McDonough County, Illinois, where our subject was reared on a farm, receiving a limited education in the subscription schools. His father died when he was seventeen years old, and, he being the eldest child, the care of the farm and the support of his mother and the family devolved upon him. He resided at home until he was twenty-four years of age. November 4, 1846, he was married to Miss Eliza Kirkpatrick, born in Illinois, a daughter of David and Sarah (Cox) Kirkpatrick, who came from Tennessee to Adams County in 1830. Mr. and Mrs. Foster after their marriage settled on a farm, where he followed agricultural pursuits until March, 1881, when he re- moved to Logan County and purchased his present farm of eighty acres of improved land. Mr. and Mrs. Foster have had seven chil- dren, six of whom are living-Hon. John T., a farmer, in this county; Sylvania B., wife of Rev. William McDavid, of Mont- gomery County, Illinois; Sylvanus M., died at the age of twenty- six years ; Theodocia E .; Sarah I., wife of John Johnson ; Carrie E., and William F. Both Mr. and Mrs. Foster are members of he Cumberland Presbyterian church. In politics Mr. Foster was

Digitized by Google

670 HISTORY OF LOGAN COUNTY.

formerly an old-line Whig, but since the organization of the Re- publicans he has allied himself with that party.

Milikin Guttery, son of Andrew and Sarah G. Guttery, was born in Warren County, Ohio, in 1810. He was reared on a farm, and was educated in the subscription schools. When our subject was eight years of age his father died, and from that time he was dependent upon his own energy, making his living at farming and carpenter work. March 29, 1838, he was married to Miss Rebecca T. Stevenson, also a native of Warren County, Ohio. They were married in the State of Indiana, both being residents there at that time. They farmed in Boone County, Indiana, until the spring of 1865, when he purchased his present farm of 232 acres in Logan County, Illinois. After cultivating and improving this farm until 1874 they removed to Lincoln, in order that their children might be educated. In 1880 they moved to Sullivan County, Missouri, and returned, two years later, to his old farm in Illinois. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Guttery, six of whom are living -- Sarah, Ann Eliza, Samuel, William, Laura and Josephus. Mr. and Mrs. Guttery are both earnest Christians and strong supporters of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Mr. Guttery affiliates with the Democratic party.

Conrad Kross was born in Prussia, December 21, 1820, and was reared on a farm. Ho resided with his parents, Henry and Mary Kross, until he was twenty seven years of age, leaving in 1847 for the United States. He first located near St. Louis, Missouri, and engaged in farming one year. He then came to Jacksonville, Illi- nois, where he followed the same occupation. He was married July 15, 1858, to Miss Angusta Paulina Tohn, daughter of God- frey and Catherine Tohn. Mrs. Kross is a native of the same place as her husband, and came to the United States with her brother in 1857, settling in Jacksonville. Mr. and Mrs. Kross settled in Lo- gan County, buying a farm of eighty acres of improved land. He now has 100 acres of improved land, under a high state of cultiva- tion. They are the parents of six children-Catherine, wife of John Smith ; Mary E., wife of Charles Hezenstep; Joseph, Anne, Elizabeth and Trasia. Mr. Kross is a self-made man, who by hard work and close attention to his pursuits has accumulated a good property. He and his wife are members of the Catholic church. In politics he is a Democrat.

Hon. Aaron B. Nicholson was born in Logan County, Ohio. December 26, 1826. He is the eldest child of David T. and Ruth

Digitized by Google

ABNicholson

Digitized by Google

671

EAST LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.

Brown) Nicholson, the former a native of Maysville, Kentucky, and of Irish origin, and the latter born in North Carolina and of Scotch descent. When our subject was four years of age his par- ents removed to Bristol, Indiana, and at the age of six years to Cass County, Michigan, and were among the first settlers of the St. Joseph Valley. Here Aaron B. Nicholson was reared on a farm, and received his early education in the subscription schools of the early days. October 28, 1846, he was married to Miss Jane Norton, daughter of Pleasant and Rachel Norton, and a native of Ohio. To them were born two children-Charles A., and Emma J., now wife of Marshall Howell. Mrs. Nicholson died March 12, 1851. November 28, 1851, he was again married, to Mary A. Eastman, who was born on March 2, 1835, the daughter of John Eastman, who removed from Ohio to Michigan, among the early settlers. By this marriage there were five children-Elvira, wife of Hezekiah Shaners; Ruth, wife of Reuben Ewing; Lillie E .; Albert, who married Jossie Lalond, and Edwin B. In April, 1856, our subject, in company with his father's family, removed to Logan County, Illinois, settling near Mt. Pulaski, where his parents passed the remainder of their days, and were buried in one grave, Mrs. Nicholson dying on March 1, 1860, and Mr. Nichol- son the day following. Our subject resided south of Mount Pulaski until the fall of 1860, when, being elected to the office of sheriff of Logan County, he removed to the city of Lincoln, where he resided two years, or until the expiration of his term of office. He then removed to his present farm, where he has since resided. In 1862 he was appointed by the court of Logan County as land commissioner to dispose of all lands known as the county swamp lands. In 1869 he was elected by the people of his district to the State Senate, where he served a term of four years under the old Con- stitution. He was re-elected in 1873 for a short term of two years, after which he was appointed by Governor John L. Beveridge a trustee of the Institution for the Feeble-Minded. Mr. Nicholson is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Politically he has always affiliated with the Republican party. Helis now living a retired life on his farm of 160 acres near Lincoln, Illinois.

Nicholas Peifer was born in Prussia in 1819, and is a son of Theodore and Catharine (Leizor) Peifer. He was reared a farmer, an occupation which he has always followed. In 1847 he came to the United States, settling in Illinois, working by the day for a period of five years. October 17, 1852, he was married to Miss

Digitized by

Google

672 HISTORY OF LOGAN COUNTY.

Catharine Roach, a native of Ireland, who came to America at the age of eighteen years. His first permanent location was in Taze- well County, Illinois, where he resided about fourteen years. In 1867 he purchased his present home, the farm containing 240 acres of valuable land. Of the nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Peifer eight still survive-Cecilia, the eldest, is a Sister of Charity of the Jacksonville Convent; Theodore, Henry, Mary, John, Thomas, Frank and Katie. Mr. and Mrs. Peifer are devout mem- bers of the Catholic church. Politically Mr. Peifer affiliates with the Democratic party.

Joel U. Starkey, born in Madison County, Illinois, April 18, 1822, is the youngest of the eleven children of Jesse and Abigail (Russel) Starkey. Mr. Jesse Starkey, a native of Virginia, was of English descent, and his wife, a native of Tennessee, was of Welsh ancestry. In 1809 they came to Illinois and entered a tract of Government land, and began to make a frontier home. He served through the war of 1812 as a Ranger, afterward settling down on his farm, where he spent the rest of his life. He served as magistrate under the Territorial Government for many years. His death occurred in 1830, his wife surviving him until 1865. Our subject was reared on a farm, receiving his education in the subscription schools. He resided with his mother until he grew to manhood after which he cared for her until her death. February 14, 1845, he was married to Miss Jane C. Hagerman, a native of Dearborn County, Indiana, and a daughter of Daniel and Jane C. Hagerman. He engaged in farming in Madison County until the spring of 1869, when they moved to Logan County and purchased his present farm in East Lincoln Township, where he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Starkey are the parents of nine children, six of whom survive-Jesse R., John W., Horace E., James C., Mary E. and Robert N. The deceased are-Julia A., Daniel H. and Edgar C. Mr. Starkey is a member of the present Board of Supervisors. Both he and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. In politics he casts his vote for the Democratic party.

G. H. Strong was born in Marlborough, Windham County, Ver- mont, March 6, 1820. He is a son of David and Abigail (Pinney) Strong, who were natives of Connecticut. Our subject was reared on a farm, receiving a limited common-school education. He re- sided with his parents until his majority. June 16, 1847, he was married to Miss Sarah A. Thomas, daughter of Henry and Sarah

Digitized by Google

673

EAST LINCOLN TOWNSHIP.

(Adam) Thomas, and a native of Winchester, New Hampshire. In 1858 he removed to Greenfield, Massachusetts, where he engaged in the mercantile trade for eight years. In 1867 he removed to Logan County, engaging in the mercantile business in Lincoln, and in 1870 he settled on his present farm, two miles east of Lincoln, which he purchased in 1867. His homestead contains eighty acres, besides which he owns another farm in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Strong have had two children, one of whom is living- Christina, wife of W. B. Wakeman, of Lincoln. George F. died at the age of three years and three months. Both Mr. Strong and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Politi- cally Mr. Strong affiliates with the Republican party.

Edward L. Wodeski is a native of Poland, and was born May 30, 1819. He is a son of I. G. and I. C. (Syke) Wodeski, and was reared on a farm in his native country until he was about eighteen years of age, when he immigrated with his parents to the United States, locating in Baltimore, Maryland, where he engaged in various occupations. He learned the wagonmaker's trade, which he followed for several years. He was married October 12, 1847, to Miss I. V. Davis, a daughter of Major Samuel Davis, who was born in Maryland, of English descent. At the age of twelve he went into the Revolutionary war as a drummer boy, serving through that war, also serving in all the Indian troubles until after the war of 1812. His wife was Margaret Barrett, a native of Maryland, and of Scotch descent. Soon after his marriage Mr. Wodeski came to Logan County, Illinois, settling on what is known as the Rocky Ford, eight miles west of Lincoln. After residing here for nine years, clearing and improving the place, he moved five miles east and purchased eighty acres of unimproved land. Here he began to make a new home, and resided here for eight or nine years. He then sold this farm and purchased 157 acres of land with very little improvements, and improved the third farm in Logan County. He resided there for nine years, and then purchased his present farm of 135 acres, where he has since re- sided. He has accumulated his property by his own industry and exertions. Mr. and Mrs. Wodeski have had nine children, eight of whom lived to maturity, and seven of whom still survive- Edward E., a resident of Lincoln, married Miss Ann Simpson; Mary E., wife of C. William McCoy, of Lincoln; Julia, wife

Digitized by Google

674 HISTORY OF LOGAN COUNTY.

of George Larison, of Lincoln; John S., married Miss Ella McCue, and died, at the age of twenty-seven years, September 17, 1883, leaving a wife; Kate, wife of W. A. Stuart, of York County, Ne- braska; Thomas J., and Lucian L. and Charles C .; William C. died in infancy. Mr. Wodeski is a member of the old school Lutheran church, while his wife is a member of Cumberland Pres- byterian church. In politics Mr. Wodeski is a Democrat.

Google

Digitized by

CHAPTER XXIII.

ELKHART TOWNSHIP.

GROGRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION .- TOWNSHIP OFFICERS, 1867-'85 .- STA- TISTIOS .- POLITICAL .- ELKHART VILLAGE .- BUSINESS .- INOORPO- RATION .- ORGANIZATIONS .- BIOGRAPHICAL.

Elkhart Township comprises fifty sections of land in the southern part of Logan County, and is bounded on the north by Broadwell Township, on the east by Mt. Pulaski Township, on the south by Sangamon County, and on the west by Sangamon County and Hurlbut Township. The northwest corner is crossed by the Chicago & Alton Railroad, and the southeast corner by the Illinois Central. Lake Fork of Salt Creek flows north ward through the township.

TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.

Following are the names of those elected to office each year in Elkhart Township:

1867-Supervisor, Lorenzo D. Dana; Clerk, Charles F. Phillips; Assessor, Thomas J. Shreve; Collector, Alvin Buzzard; Highway Commissioners, John R. Goff and John Telfer; Justices, Jason Owen and Joseph A. Dalby.

1868-Supervisor, Lorenzo D. Dana; Clerk, A. Paullin; Assessor, David Copper; Collector, R. J. Williams; Highway Commissioner, Joshua Day; Justices, T. J. Bell.

1869 -- Supervisor, Lorenzo D. Dana; Clerk, A. Paullin; As- sessor, G. C. McEndree; Collector, A. J. Lanterman; Highway Commissioner, L. Morse; Justice, Thomas G. Gardner; Constable, Job Allen.

1870-Supervisor, Lorenzo D. Dana; Clerk, J. Y. Green; As- sessor, Peter Lanterman; Collector, Samuel B. Hunter; Highway Commissioners, John Telfer and George R. Crow; Justices, A. J. Lanterman and Thomas Bell; Constables, William Gordon and Newton S. Dunn.

1871-Supervisor, Lorenzo D. Dana; Clerk, J. Y. Green; As- sessor, Peter Lanterman; Collector, Samuel B. Hunter; Highway Commissioners, Cyrus M. Crow and H. A. Baldwin; Constables, Alexander Weaver and William Hurt.

(675)

Digitized by Google

676 HISTORY OF LOGAN COUNTY.

1872-Supervisor, Lorenzo D. Dana; Clerk, William Dolvin; Assessor, James Gibbs; Collector, William Irving; Highway Com- missioner, H. A. Baldwin; Constable, Henry Day.

1873-Supervisor, Lorenzo D. Dana; Clerk, William Dolvin; Assessor, William H. Davis; Collector, Samuel B. Hunter; High- way Commissioner, John Telfer; Justices, , William H. Kelso and Martin Buzzard; Constables, Henry Day and Alexander Weaver.

1874-Supervisor, Martin Buzzard; Clerk, William H. Davis; Assessor, Peter Lanterman; Collector, S. B. Hunter; Highway Commissioners, W. B. Lawrence and William Irving; Constable, E. C. Martin.

1875-Supervisor, Job J. Haas; Clerk, William H. Davis; As- sessor, Adam Staggers; Collector, George R. Hardesty; Highway Commissioner, Joshua Day; Justice, William H. Davis; Constable, Henry Robinson.

1876-Supervisor, Lyman O. Orton; Clerk, William H. Davis; Assessor, Peter Lanterman; Collector, William H. Davis; High- way Commissioner, William Irving.

1877 -- Supervisor, J. G. Taylor; Clerk, William H. Davis; As- sessor, Adam Staggers; Collector, S. B. Hunter; Highway Com- missioner, William G. Bates; Justices, William H. Davis, William H. Kelso and Charles J. Schultz; Constables, Henry Robinson, Richard T. Lewis, James C. Lanchum and Ezra D. McMasters.

1878-Supervisor, W. G. Bates; Clerk, William H. Davis; As- sessor, B. F. Bice; Collector, John R. Lanterman; Highway Com- missioner, William J. Turley; Constable, B. F. Bice.

1879-Supervisor, William G. Bates; Clerk, William H. Davis; Assessor, William J. Turley; Collector, Benjamin F. Jennings; Highway Commissioner, William Irving.

1880-Supervisor, William G. Bates; Clerk, William H. Davis; Assessor, William J. Turley; Collector, Benjamin F. Jennings; Highway Commissioner, J. A. Throop; Justice, A. C. Dunaway.

1881-Supervisor, William G. Bates; Clerk, William H. Davis; Assessor, George D. Hunter; Collectors, Benjamin F. Jennings and William B. Irving; Highway Commissioner, William J. Tur- ley; Justices, William H. Davis and Thomas J. Bell; Constables, H. B. Slayton and A. C. Dunaway.

1882-Supervisor, James C. Taylor; Clerk, William H. Davis; Assessor, George D. Hunter; Collector, William H. Davis; High- way Commissioner, J. B. Barry; Justice, Charles N. Dunaway; Constables, J. A. Maston and J. W. Laughlin.

Digitized by Google

677

ELKHART TOWNSHIP.

1883 -- Supervisor, James C. Taylor; Clerk, William H. Davis; Assessor, George D. Hunter; Collector, William H. Davis; High- way Commissioner, Peter Moore; Justice, George W. Edwards; Constable, Joseph Steinaker.

1884 -- Supervisor, George C. McEndree; Clerk, William H. Davis; Assessor, George D. Hunter; Collector, William H. Davis; Highway Commissioner, Andrew Sell.

1885-Supervisor, George W. Shreve; Clerk, William H. Davis; Assessor, G. F. Thompson; Collector, William H. Davis; High- way Commissioner, John B. Barry; Justices, William H. Davis and George H. Butler; Constables, Thomas L. Ruth and John W. Laughlin.

STATISTICS.

Elkhart Township is increasing in population, in spite of the drafts made by the great West. There were 1,325 inhabitants in 1870, and 1,523 in 1880. There are now, in 1885, probably 1,600.

We give here the valuation and taxation of the property in Elk- hart Township in 1875, and, immediately below, the same items for 1885:

1875 .- Equalized valuation, $936,805; State tax, $2,810.41; county tax, $1,873.61; no town tax; district school tax, $5,140.25; district road tax, $174.06; road and bridge tax, $1,967.29; sinking fund tax, $936.81; county bond tax, $1,217.84; back taxes, $217.07; total taxes, $14,337.34.

1885 .- Equalized valuation, $591,621; State tax, $2,191.41; county tax, 84,069.79; township tax, $313.06; road and bridge tax, $2,504.48; county bond interest tax, $813.95; district school tax, 84,339.26; dog tax, $71; back taxes, with costs and interest, $174.05; total taxes, $14,477.02.

POLITICAL.

In political sentiment the township is safely Republican, though by slightly less majorities than were usually expected fifteen years ago. The following table shows the vote for each candidate at each presidential election, with the pluralities:

1868-Ulysses S. Grant. .195

104

1880-James A. Garfield ...... 203

Horatio Seymour. 91

Winfield S. Hancock. .. 152

James B. Weaver ..

Neal Dow ..

Horace Greeley.

108

1876-Rutherford B. Hayes ..

.179

1884-James G. Blaine.

176

Samuel J. Tilden

181

Grover Cleveland

.182

Peter Cooper

John P. St. John

Digitized by Google

1872-Ulysses S. Grant .. 157

678

HISTORY OF LOGAN COUNTY.

ELKHART. ·

This village derives its name from the beautiful grove near which it is situated, and which was the scene of the first settle- ment of the county. As soon as the railroad had been completed to this point, an old horse-mill in Springfield, owned by Seneca Woods, was brought up by William Mozee and placed here for a warehouse. This was in the spring of 1853. In 1855 the village was laid out by John Shockey, of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, who at once built a large frame hotel on what is now known as the Elwood corner. The building is still standing, and is now occupied by various stores. J. R. Saunders built about the same time a brick building for a store, in which he opened the first stock of goods in Elkhart. A few goods were for sale in the old ware- house prior to this, but no regular stock kept. Quite a number of houses were built this same summer; and until 1862 the town grew very rapidly. Captain Saunders was the first postmaster and railroad agent in town, although his clerk, William Rankin, per- formed the necessary labor.

The village was for many years one of the largest shipping points on this railroad. John D. Gillett, an extensive farmer and stock,raiser, resides near it. Since 1862 the growth of the town has been slow. The trade is, however, good and supports a num- ber of excellent stores.

INCORPORATION.

Elkhart was incorporated February 22, 1861, by a special act of the Legislature. The first officers were: President, James Rigney; Trustees, Charles Elwood, M. Buzzard, A. Downing, A. Buzzard and R. J. Williams; Justice, L. D. Dana; Constable, Martin Buzzard; Treasurer, T. H. Cantrall; Clerk, W. M. Helm; Street Commissioner, A. H. Borgardus. In the spring of 1885 the village was incorporated under the general law of the State and the following officers chosen: Trustees, Henry Stahl (President), Charles P. Bridge, A. H. Bogardus, Charles B. Taylor, David Lippott, Luther Wood; Clerk, William H. Davis; Treasurer, John Gibbs; Police Magistrate, John D. Newton; Constable, Thomas L. Ruth.

The business men of Elkhart in 1885 are here enumerated: Thomas Brennan and Hughes & Taylor, general stores; S. B. Hunter, John Hardesty, William Dolvin and Lanterman & Smith, groceries; Z. T. Taylor, druggist; L. W. Hess, furniture dealer;

Digitized by Google

679

ELKHART TOWNSHIP.

Jacob Blenz, meat market; Joseph Cordell, Elkhart House; H. H. Pankey, Frank Smith and Robert Kennedy, saloons; John Gibbs and A. Armington, grain merchants; David Lippott, blacksmith; Thomas Breunan, postmaster; C. P. Briggs, station agent.

The population of Elkhart is about 500.

The Masons and Odd Fellows each have a lodge here, and there are three church buildings. The Methodists had a class in this vicinity in the early days of the county. In 1863 they built a church in the village, and they hold services now every other Sunday. The Christians were organized here about 1865. The congrega- tion erected a house of worship in 1867, which is now used by the Episcopalians for Sunday-school purposes. The superintendent of this is Charles Dean. The Catholics were formed into a congrega- tion in 1870, and have now a large membership. Services are hold every two weeks by Father Reynolds.

CORNLAND

is on the Gilman, Clinton & Springfield Railroad, in the southern part of Elkhart Township. It was platted by Joshua Day, in August, 1871. He and Dr. Phinney opened the first store in the village, which, in 1873, they sold to the Capps Brothers. Thomas Bell erected a grocery in 1871, but discontinued business in 1873. R. W. Jess, of Sangamon County, opened a general store in 1871, but returned to Sangamon County three years after. Andrew Wilkinson was the first mechanic here. In 1876 an elevator was built, and a good grain trade started. Before this a small ware- house was operated by Mr. Daney, of Elkhart. The town is also a good stock point. A good two-story school-house was built in 1877. The school is, however, under the district control.

The Methodists built a house of worship in 1875, and continue a good congregation.

The Christians moved their church edifice in February, 1877, from a point about three miles north of town, where they had been organized several years.

BIOGRAPHICAL.

Arthur Armington, a resident of Lincoln, Illinois, is engaged in the grain business in Elkhart. He was born March 1, 1844, in Arın- ington, Tazewell County, which place was named for his father. He was the eldest of two sons of Hezekiah and Frances L. (Verry) Armington, the former a native of Vermont, now a grain dealer

Digitized by Google

680 HISTORY OF LOGAN COUNTY.

of Natrona, and the latter born in Massachusetts, and of French ancestry. His parents were married at Jacksonville, Illinois. Arthur received a common-school education, and at the age of fourteen years he began assisting his father, buying and selling grain, till his twenty-fifth year. November 13, 1869, he was- married in Iowa to Emily J. Bailey, daughter of J. G. and Catherine B. (Barnes) Bailey, the father a farmer near New Hart- ford. In 1869, after his marriage, Mr. Armington left his father in business at Atlanta and went to San Jose and Natrona, Mason. County, where he engaged in the grain business on his own account for two years. He then returned to Atlanta and established a grain business. Mrs. Armington died at Atlanta March 22, 1874, and on the 28th of the same month their only child, Fred, died. April 5, 1874, his grain elevator was destroyed by fire, but with- the Yankee pluck of his forefathers he rebuilt his elevator the same fall, which was again destroyed by fire October 26, 1882. In 1883 he sold out and moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, remaining there but one year when he returned to Logan County, Illinois, and located his family in Lincoln. He bought the grain elevator of J. D. Leslie, in Elkhart, where he has since been dealing in grain. Mr. Armington was married to his present wife October 10, 1876. Her maiden name was Allie R. Allen, a daughter of the late Dr. John S. and Permelia (Peak) Allen, the former a native of Ohio. and of English ancestry, and the latter born in Virginia, of French descent. Mr. and Mrs. Armington have been blessed with one daughter, Maude, aged eight years, who is the idol of their home. Mr. Armington is a member of Logan Lodge, No. 176, I. O. O. F., of Atlanta, Illinois. In politics he is a Republican.

Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.

History of Logan County, Illinois, Part 63

Author: Inter-State Publishing Co. Publication date: 1886 Publisher: Number of Pages: 989

Author: Inter-State Publishing Co.
Publication date: 1886
Publisher:
Number of Pages: 989