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Harry B. Rusmisell was born Sept. 18, 1894, and during the World War enlisted for service in June, 1918. He served with Company E, 106th Engineers and was stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ga., and later sailed for France. He died from disease, Oct. 14, 1918, and his body was returned to the United States and buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, in Stanford.
Mr. H. L. Rusmisell is a Republican and belongs to the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Stanford. He and his wife are highly esteemed in their community.
Aaron Trabue Simmons is a leading architect of Bloomington, and prominent citizen of Normal, Ill. He was born at Jerseyville, Ill., Oct. 30, 1876, and is the son of John H. and Ella F. (Trabue) Simmons.
John H. Simmons is a native of Jerseyville, Ill., as is also his wife. They have spent their entire lives in the same community and now live retired. Aaron Trabue, the subject of this sketch, is their only child.
Aaron Trabue Simmons was reared and educated in Illinois, and after completing the high school course at Jerseyville, entered the Uni- versity of Illinois, from which he was graduated in 1901. He spent 12 years of his youth at Chanute, Kan., and for a number of years has been located at Normal. Mr. Simmons has been the architect for many public
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buildings in Bloomington and throughout the Central States and is widely known. He has designed 71 Carnegie public libraries in 13 states, besides many high schools, court houses and large churches.
In 1908 Mr. Simmons was united in marriage with Miss Katherine E. Hulva, a native of Point Pleasant, W. Va., and the daughter of J. Franklin and Sarah (Kimes) Hulva, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of West Virginia. Mr. Hulva died in February, 1914, and his wife died in May, 1916. There are two children in the Simmons family, Pauline Ellen and Marjorie Katherine Simmons, both at home.
In politics Mr. Simmons is identified with the Republican party, and he and his family are affiliated with the Baptist Church.
Millard F. Anderson, now living retired at Colfax, is a prominent pio- neer citizen of McLean County. He was born in Jefferson County, Ind., Dec. 28, 1851, the son of William G. and Jane (Sheridan) Anderson.
The old Anderson farm occupied the present site of the town of Colfax, where William G. Anderson settled in 1857. He owned 520 acres of land, which he improved. He broke the prairie with a 24-inch plow and four yoke of oxen, and the first home was a log cabin. Mr. Anderson was a Republican and a leading politician of the early days. He was one of the organizers of the Christian Church of that vicinity and was elder for a number of years. Mr. Anderson died in 1908 and his wife died in 1903. They were the parents of five children, as follows: W. H., de- ceased; Francis M., deceased, served in the Civil War with Company C, 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was wounded in the Battle of Prairie Grove and was discharged; James M., was killed during service in the Civil War; Mary E., married Benjamin F. Payne, a prominent attorney of South Dakota, and both are deceased; and Millard F., the subject of this sketch.
Millard F. Anderson received his education in the district schools and was graduated from Eureka College in 1876. He taught school for four years in McLean County and then engaged in farming on the home place. For 20 years Mr. Anderson was widely known as a successful breeder of pure-bred Poland-China hogs and won many premiums with his stock. He was also a breeder of other stock, including Shorthorn cattle and Shropshire sheep.
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On July 4, 1880, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage with Miss Lucinda Smith, a native of Lawndale Township, McLean County, born Aug. 29, 1855, and the daughter of Shelton and Malinda (Powell) Smith. Mr. Smith was a prominent farmer of Lawndale Township for many years and owned 460 acres of land. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a charter member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were the parents of five children, as follows: Emma, married Ellis Watson, a retired farmer, lives at Colfax; Mrs. Anderson; Charlotte, married Scott Watson, a farmer, lives near Colfax; Shelton, Jr., an attorney at Lex- ington, Ill .; and Albert, retired, lives at Lexington, Ill. Mrs. Anderson died Jan. 30, 1905, and is buried in the Colfax Cemetery. To Millard F. and Lucinda (Smith) Anderson one son was born, Lawrence B., born Aug. 17, 1884, died June 16, 1909, in Colorado. He is buried in the Colfax Cemetery. Lawrence Anderson was one of the brilliant young men of Colfax. He graduated when 17 years of age from the high school and took a four years' course in the Eureka College, graduating in three years. He was studying law at Wesleyan University, Bloomington when he died. He was also a lecturer and minister of the Christian Church.
In politics Mr. Anderson is a Republican. He has been a member of the school board for 23 years and acted as president of the school board for six years. Mr. Anderson was instrumental in having Colfax High School placed on the list of accredited schools in the University of Illi- nois and his name is to be found on the cornerstone of the high school. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and is among the substantial and highly respected citizens of McLean County.
Howard K. Johnson, secretary and treasurer of the Johnson Transfer & Fuel Company, is a progressive business man of Bloomington. He was born in Bloomington and is the son of William H. and Flora B. (Kerr) Johnson.
William H. Johnson and his wife were born in Bloomington. He attended the schools there and was graduated from Bloomington High School in 1888. He then organized the Johnson Transfer & Fuel Com- pany and served as secretary and treasurer until the time of his death, Sept. 19, 1920. His wife is also deceased and they are buried in Park Hill Cemetery. Howard K. Johnson, the subject of this sketch, is their only child.
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Howard K. Johnson has always lived in Bloomington, and after graduating from high school he entered the employ of the Johnson Trans- fer & Fuel Company as bookkeeper. He learned the business from the ground up and at the time of his father's death became secretary and treasurer of the company. They are located at 401 South Center street, and do general teaming and storage, and also deal in fuel.
On Sept. 7, 1915, Mr. Johnson was married to Miss Isabel Morrison, a native of Bloomington, and the daughter of Frank and Ellen Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison were born in Glasgow, Scotland. He was a well- known plumber of Bloomington for many years and is now deceased. His widow resides at the old homestead, 802 East Front Street. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have two children, Betty and Lorraine.
Mr. Johnson is a member of the First Presbyterian Church and be- longs to the Masonic Lodge No. 43, Bloomington; the Bloomington Con- sistory and the Knights of Pythias. He is an enterprising citizen of McLean County and stands high in his community.
Robert R. Johnson, president of the Johnson Transfer Company, is one of the well known and successful business men of Bloomington and a representative of one of the prominent pioneer families of McLean County. He was born at Harley's Grove, west of Shirley, McLean County, Sept. 21, 1856, and is a son of William C. and Mary A. (Boyd) Johnson.
William C. Johnson was a native of Ohio, born in Coshocton County in 1831. He was a son of John A. and Susan Johnson. In 1855 the John- son family, which included William C. Johnson, his wife, his brothers and sisters, and parents, came to Illinois and settled in McLean County. Six other families from Ohio came to McLean County at the same time, mak- ing the journey with teams.
At the time they came here, of course no coal mines had been de- veloped in this section of the state, and the railroads used wood for fuel in their locomotives. John A. Johnson, grandfather of Robert R. John- son, entered into a contract to cut timber at Shirley, then known as Har- ley's Grove, and deliver the wood to the railroads. His son, William C. Johnson, assisted him in this work. This was the first enterprise in which the Johnsons engaged in McLean County. Upon completion of this con- tract they removed to Bloomington. He also split rails for fences and
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building material, and split shingles for roofing buildings. Here William C. Johnson engaged in teaming in the grading of the streets of the town. In 1861 he rented a farm from Lafayette Funk, southeast of Shirley, and turned his attention to farming for awhile, when he returned to Bloomington and again engaged in teaming. He remained here until 1867, when he sold out and went to Chicago. He returned to Bloomington before the great Chicago fire, however, and established a draying and transfer business, which was the beginning of the present Johnson trans- fer and storage business. This business was started in a humble way and has developed through all the years into one of Bloomington's im- portant industrial institutions. William C. Johnson died at Bloomington, Nov. 30, 1886. After his death his widow and her son, Robert R., con- tinued the business until William H. became of age at that time and enlarged its scope. At the time of his father's death, Robert R. Johnson was an equal partner with his father in the business. The mother then became the owner of the other half interest. There were various transfers of interest between the different heirs in the partnership until 1888, when the business was incorporated under the name of the Johnson Transfer & Fuel Company, and capitalizezd at $20,000. This continued until 1922, when the company was reorganized.
Robert R. Johnson is one of five children born to his parents, the others being as follows: John A., Emma J., James Edward, and William H., all of whom were reared in McLean County. Robert R. Johnson was reared in McLean County and during his boyhood days attended school and assisted his father in the business in which he early acquired a part interest, and during his entire career he has been an active worker for the success of this business.
Robert R. Johnson was first married Nov. 3, 1881, to Miss Fannie Merriman, a native of McLean County, and a daughter of Henry and Mozelle Merriman, early settlers in McLean County. Mrs. Johnson died April 4, 1903, leaving three children, Fred B., Mary Louise, deceased, and Jessie, wife of Walter T. Evans of Los Angeles, Cal. On Aug. 6, 1904, Mr. Johnson was married to Mrs. Cassie J. Mangold of Omaha, Neb.
Mr. Johnson is a Democrat and has taken a commendable interest in public affairs and community welfare at this writing. He is vice-president of the McLean County Bank and one of the substantial pioneer business men of Bloomington.
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Granville Peasley, an enterprising and progressive farmer of Downs Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, Oct. 14, 1845, the son of Sylvester and Susan (Hensey) Peasley.
The Peasley family came to Illinois from Virginia, making the trip by wagon. Sylvester Peasley was a farmer all his life and also a Baptist preacher. He died Feb. 11, 1911, and his wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Peasley were the parents of five children, as follows: Granville, the subject of this sketch; Susan Barton, deceased; Isaac N., lives in Downs Township, a sketch of whom also appears in this history; John, lives in Oregon and Esther Johnson, deceased.
Granville Peasley has always lived on the same farm and owns 80 acres of good farm land. He raises a good grade of stock and his place is improved with good farm buildings.
On Oct. 30, 1887, Mr. Peasley was married to Miss Lucy F. Knight, a native of McLean County, born Oct. 30, 1867, the daughter of Henry and Avica (Cardinell) Knight, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Granville Peasley are the parents of the following children: Mary Upton, lives at Midland City, Ill. ; Stella F. Tallon, deceased ; Robert R., lives at Bloomington ; Oscar, deceased; Fred, deceased; Walter, Odell, Ill .; Earl Sidney, Heyworth, Ill .; Mabel, wife of Grover Fulks, Odell, Ill .; Charles E., at home and William Wilson, at home.
Granville Peasley is a Democrat and a substantial citizen of McLean County.
Dr. Albert E. Daugherty, a widely known doctor of osteopathy, with offices in the Peoples Bank Building, Bloomington, is a native of Kentucky. He was born at Stanford, June 21, 1878, and is the son of James A. and Sarah R. (Wolf) Daugherty.
James A. Daugherty was born at Carlisle, Ky., and was a wagon- maker by trade. He died in May, 1893, and his wife, a native of Falmouth, Ky., died in March, 1886. They are buried at Stanford, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Daugherty were the parents of four children: Mattie M. Privitte, lives at Covington, Ky .; Josephine Cowan, lives at Ambia, Ind .; J. W., lives at Dayton, Ohio; and Dr. Albert E., our subject.
Dr. Albert E. Daugherty was reared in Lexington, Ky., and his early education was received in the public and high schools there. He later
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studied osteopathy at the Kirksville, Mo., College of Osteopathy. Dr. Daugherty became editor of the Osteopathic Student Journal, and was associate editor of the Journal of Osteopathy, Intership American Col- lege of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Mo., and Des Moines, Iowa. He located in Bloomington in 1905 and during his many years of practice has become one of the leading men of his profession in this part of Illinois. Dr. Daugherty served as trustee of the Illinois Osteopathic Association from 1917 until 1922, and as president of the Illinois Osteopathic Association during the years 1918, 1919 and 1920. He collaborated with Dr. W. R. Laughlin in publishing a text book on Anatomy.
Dr. Daugherty was united in marriage on Aug. 14, 1908, with Miss Elizabeth Mantle, a native of Arrowsmith, Ill., and the daughter of August and Lucy A. (Kramer) Mantle, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. Mantle died Jan. 2, 1901, and his wife died Aug. 4, 1921. Dr. and Mrs. Daugherty have no children.
Dr. Daugherty is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge No. 43, Bloomington Consistory, and Mohammed Shrine of Peoria. He is also connected with the Young Men's Club of Bloomington and takes an active interest in the affairs of his community.
George H. Meiner, manager of the A. B. Means Grain Elevator at Holder, and prominent farmer of Old Town Township, was born on a farm near Covell, Ill., Dec. 30, 1863, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Ulmer) Meiner.
Joseph Meiner, a native of Germany, came to this country at the age of 16 years. His parents, George and Catherine (Ridgley) Meiner, re- mained in Germany. After coming to the United States, Mr. Meiner set- tled on a farm in Pennsylvania, which he operated until 1860. At that time he came to McLean County and rented the Jesse Hill farm, north of Covell, in Twin Grove Township. His wife, also a native of Germany, came to this country with her parents in 1854, locating in Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Wagner) Ulmer. The Ulmer family removed to Illinois prior to the Civil War and purchased a farm of 120 acres south of Arrowsmith. To Joseph and Mary (Ulmer) Meiner seven children were born, as follows: George H., the subject of
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this sketch; Minnie, married Alfred Bane, lives south of Ellsworth, Ill .; Arnold, lives in New Mexico; Katie, married John Mock, lives at Arrow- smith; Matilda, married William Rinehart, lives south of Saybrook; Ed- ward, married Fannie Leasman, lives on the home place near Arrowsmith; and Aaron, a physician, married Bertha Johnson, lives at Kokomo, Ind. Mr. Meiner died in 1898 and his wife died in 1916.
George H. Meiner was educated in the schools of Arrowsmith and farmed on the home place until he was 21 years old, at which time he rented land in Arrowsmith Township. Mr. Meiner purchased his first farm in 1889, which consisted of 80 acres. Four years later he sold it and bought a farm of 170 acres in Anchor Township, which was sold eight years later. Mr. Meiner now owns 1,004 acres of land in McLean County and his stock farm is among the finest in Old Town Township. He is a dairy farmer and has five registered Holstein cows. The Meiner farm is located two and one-half miles from Holder. In 1922, Mr. Meiner was appointed man- ager of the A. B. Means Grain Elevator.
In 1887, Mr. Meiner was married to Miss Mary Bane, a native of Arrowsmith Township, and the daughter of Samuel and Mary Catherine (Arrowsmith) Bane. The Arrowsmiths were natives of Ohio and among the pioneers of McLean County. The Banes, natives of Virginia, were also early settlers of McLean County.
To Mr. and Mrs. George H. Meiner seven children have been born, as follows: Catherine, attended Illinois State Normal University, now teaches school in Old Town Township; James, married Edith Brock; Minnie, a teacher; Alfred, married Alice Arnold, lives in Michigan, where he owns a dairy farm; George H., Jr., Ella, and Naomi, at home.
Mr. Meiner is a Democrat, has served as road commissioner for six years, and as township supervisor six years. He and his family attend the Methodist church and are highly esteemed citizens of McLean County.
Rev. Ernest Eugene Higdon, pastor of the First Christian Church, is a substantial and highly esteemed citizen of Bloomington. He was born on a farm near Paxton, Ill., in 1890, and is the son of B. F. and Mary Jane (Vanschoyck) Higdon.
B. F. Higdon, now a resident of Brill, Iowa, was born near Paxton, Ill., and has followed farming successfully all his life. He taught school
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when a young man and later engaged in general farming, renting land near Paxton, Ill., for 20 years. He now owns his farm, which is located near Brill, Iowa. His wife is a native of Kansas. They have eight chil- dren, as follows: Elmer Kelso, Ernest E., the subject of this sketch; Goldie Agnes, Raymond Howard, Claude L., Benjamin Jr., Gladys, and Mildred.
Rev. Ernest Eugene Higdon spent his boyhood in Iroquois County, Ill., near Cessna Park, and received his education in the North Star and Patton grade schools in Iroquois and Ford Counties, and later attended Eureka College Preparatory School and Eureka College. He is a graduate of Yale University and was ordained to the ministry in 1916 at New Haven, Conn. Reverend Higdon was located at Bellflower, Ill., for two years, and succeeded Edgar Dewitt Jones as pastor of First Christian Church in March, 1920, after having served as educational director for eight months.
On Aug. 16, 1916, Reverend Higdon was united in marriage at Cuba, Ill., with Miss Ruth E. Snively, a native of that place, and the daughter of Francis Marion and Elizabeth (Laswell) Snively, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Illinois. Mr. Snively died in 1900, and his wife died in 1919. To Reverend and Mrs. Higdon have been born three chil- dren: Ernest Eugene Jr., died at the age of one year; Betty Jane, born Oct. 14, 1919; and Harriet Ruth, born Jan. 13, 1923.
Reverend Higdon is an independent voter. He is well known in McLean County and has many friends.
John B. Gummermann, well-known business man and substantial citizen of Bloomington, was born in Bavaria, Germany, Dec. 1, 1879, the son of Andreas Gummermann.
Andreas Gummermann and his wife, who reside in Bavaria, Ger- many, are the parents of the following children: Anna Siegel, lives in Los Angeles, Calif .; Mary Potterman, lives at Aurora, Ill .; John, Barbara and Augusta, all living in Bavaria, Germany; and John B., the subject of this sketch.
John B. Gummermann, after attending the public schools of his native land, came to this country when he was 14 years old and learned the printers' trade at Aurora, Ill. He entered the employ of Aurora
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Volksfreund, and remained there for 18 years, removing to Bloomington in 1912. Mr. Gummermann purchased the Bloomington Journal, a Ger- man paper, and has published it continuously since that time. He is located at 217 East Front Street, and publishes the Aurora Volksfreund, in connection with job printing, of which he does large volumes.
Mr. Gummermann was married on July 10, 1906, to Miss Barbara Sonnenfroh, who was born in Wuerttemberg, Germany, the daughter of John and Angelika (Oertle) Sonnenfroh. Mr. Sonnenfroh died in May, 1912, and his widow lives at Aurora, Ill. To Mr. and Mrs. Gummermann have been born three children: John Burdette, lives in Chicago; Bernice M., lives in Chicago; and Bernhardt H., at home.
Mr. Gummermann is a Republican, and he and his family hold mem- bership in the Trinity Lutheran Church. They are highly esteemed citi- zens of their community and have many friends.
John Moon, now living retired on his farm in Lawndale Township, is a prominent and substantial citizen of McLean County. He was born in Clark County, Iowa, Oct. 19, 1857, the son of Harvey and Sarah (Stroup) Moon.
Harvey Moon was a native of Ohio and in 1855 went to Iowa, where he farmed until 1861, at which time he moved his family to Illinois and settled on a farm east of Lexington. In 1866 the Moon family moved to Lawndale Township, McLean County, and two years later settled on the present Moon farm. Harvey Moon owned and operated 480 acres of land and for many years was a leading stockman of the county. He was a Democrat and held many township offices during his life. Mr. and Mrs. Moon, now deceased, were the parents of 12 children, as follows: Vonley, Arthur, Aaron, Harvey, all deceased; Rose, married M. Scott, lives in Iowa; Naomi, deceased, was the wife of Samuel Baker, lives in Kansas; · John, the subject of this sketch; Albert, deceased; Jacob, a retired farmer, lives at Pontiac, Ill .; Jane, the widow of Fin Downard, lives in Iowa; Will- iam, deceased; and Jonathan, lives at Bloomington.
John Moon was reared on his father's farm in Lawndale Township and received his education in the district schools there. He rented land for a short time and then took over the home place of 240 acres, which he improved considerably. For many years Mr. Moon has been widely
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known as a breeder of pure-bred black Angus cattle and Norman horses, and he also was an extensive shipper of stock. He now lives retired on his farm, which is among the fine stock farms of Lawndale Township.
On Jan. 27, 1887, Mr. Moon was married to Miss Seba Daugherty, a native of McLean County, born May 6, 1868, and the daughter of Edmund and Mary (Tafflinger) Daugherty, natives of Virginia and early settlers of McLean County. Mr. Daugherty, who was a well-known farmer of Lawn- dale Township for many years, died in 1900 and his wife died in 1908. They were the parents of the following children: Sarah, the widow of Dennis Patton, lives in Dry Grove Township; John, deceased; Harrison, a farmer, lives near Hudson, Ill .; Charles, deceased; Nancy, the widow of William Young, lives in South Dakota; Lucy, married William Baker, a farmer, lives in Minnesota; Mrs. Moon; Joseph, a farmer, lives in Ne- braska; Mary, married William Wilmoth, a farmer, lives near Lexington, Ill. ; Frank, a farmer, lives in North Dakota; and Edwin, died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. John Moon have no children.
Mr. Moon is a Democrat. He has held the office of highway commis- sioner for 18 years, and has served as school director and township clerk and is now serving as township assessor of Lawndale Township. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Moon is a sub- stantial and influential citizen of McLean County, and he is well and fa- vorably known throughout the community.
Edward Holland, deputy state fire marshal, is a prominent citizen of Bloomington. He was born at St. Helens, England, April 27, 1862, and is a son of Dominick and Ann (Donahue) Holland, natives of Ireland, and now deceased.
Edward Holland is the only surviving member of his family, a brother and sister, John and Catherine, are deceased. He was reared and edu- cated at Joliet, Ill., and began life as a steel worker.
On June 7, 1911, Mr. Holland was married in Bloomington to Miss Margaret Carmody, a native of Atlanta, Ill., and a daughter of Terrence and Margaret (Normile) Carmody, natives of Ireland, now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Holland have two daughters, Marion and Jane.
In politics Mr. Holland is identified with the Democratic party and has held the office of mayor and was alderman in Bloomington for a num-
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ber of years. He belongs to the Elks and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Mr. Holland and his family are members of the Catholic Church and are well and favorably known. He is a member of the McLean County Coun- try Club.
Frank H. Funk, representative in Congress from the Seventeenth Illinois District, is a member of one of the best known families in the history of McLean County. He is of the third generation from Isaac Funk, who came to McLean County in 1824 and became the largest land holder in the county by hard work and wisdom of investment through the forty years in which he lived in the county. It is a remarkable fact in connection with the subject of this sketch that he, his father and his grandfather all served the people of their county in important public offices. Frank Funk and his father, Benjamin F. Funk, were both mem- bers of Congress from their district, while the grandfather, Isaac Funk, served a term as state senator and died while in office. The father, Ben- jamin F. Funk, also served his home city of Bloomington as mayor for several years. Another interesting fact is that all three generations have followed farming as their occupation, serving in public office meanwhile.
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