History of Mercer and Henderson Counties : together with biographical matter, statistics, etc, Part 43

Author: Mercer County Historical Society (Ill.); Henderson County Historical Society (Ill.)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago : H.H. Hill and Co.
Number of Pages: 1424

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the families. They plodded on and on day after day through the prairie grass, fording creeks, some having their clothes so badly cut to pieces by the grass that they were compelled to change their unmen- tionables 'hind-side before to appear decent in their own crowd, not caring for the outside world, as the face of a human save one of their own crowd was seldom seen on the way." Some of the present might say the expenses of those trips must have equaled the profits, but not so. Food was carried from home for the journey. It was that or starve, for there was only here and there a house (or one here and none there). But little chance offered for expenditure of money. Their wheat was sold for forty-five or fifty cents per bushel, then all returned as happy as lords.

Long trips to mill soon became unnecessary. In the fall and winter of 1836 James McBride and Joseph Vernon built a saw-mill on Pope creek. This did the sawing for many years, but not the grinding. Vernon sold his share to John Stephens, who in turn sold it to Van- scook. The site finally became the property of Henry Kimel, who erected a good flouring-mill. This has given place to a far more exten- sive building and apparatus, now owned by James Kimel, although not on the same site as the old mill.

The trades were represented by the elder George McPherren as cooper. His work was scattered far and near, and many pieces still remain in use to testify to the workmanship. William Nevius was carpenter, shoemaker, and blacksmith. His work, too, was made to last and not for repairs. The works of these two men live after them. Since the war George Werts has been the village blacksmith. William Mackey kept the first store in 1836. John Stephens became the merchant in 1839. Since that day C. S. Richey and James Feather have sold goods, while the present firm is McCreight & Co. The first postmaster at Sunbeam was Samuel M. Dihel. Mary J. Williams, afterward Mrs. George McPherren, kept the postoffice for many years. Moses McIntyre has been postmaster of Duck Creek since its estab- lishment.

The first secular school kept in the township was taught in a barn belonging to Capt. Richard Rice. The teacher to whom this honor is due was Miss Ruth Conner. The time was 1839, hence it is evi- dent the early pioneers understood the necessity of education even for frontier life. It is said Miss Conner used to punish the children by putting them in the mangers of the stable when they desired other treatment than whipping. The first school-house was built on the S. W. ¿ of Sec. 4, in 1841. This was built by subscription and so sup- ported. It was not long before Thomas Candor and Samuel Cabeen

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erected a log school edifice on the S. W. ¿ of Sec. 7. As the popula- tion increased other schools were established. As circumstances im- proved the log building with its slab benches, etc., gave place to frame buildings. To-day nine good edifices give shelter to the bodies of many children, while their minds are instructed by as many able teachers. The enumeration of 1881 showed 447 persons under twenty- one years of age. Besides the nine districts there are some partial dis- tricts. Emily Paine, now the widow of Nathaniel Brownlee, was the first teacher at the Candor school. S. Hogan was a very early teacher. Perhaps no man has taught so long as E. Forsyth, who has been a teacher for over twenty years. He also taught for twenty years before coming to Illinois.

ELECTIONS.

The first election was held at the house of George McPherren, in the fall of 1836. For several years afterward voting was done at William I. Nevius' residence. The following is a list of the princi- pal officers of the township since its organization :

Date of Election.

SUPERVISOR.

CLERK.

ASSESSOR.

COLLECTOR.

1855

James Burnet

T. S. Robb

John W. Dihel.

Horace Williams. . John H. Me Bride.

1856

Samuel Cabeen ..

Samuel Miller

J. W. Cabeen

1857

Ashford Hardy

Samuel Miller

Horace Williams.

1858

William M. Hayes

E. Forsyth

J. P. Gilmore.

A. P. Brown.

1859

William M. Hayes

E. Forsyth

J. P. Gilmore.

A. P'. Brown.

1860

William M. Hayes

E. Forsyth

J. P. Gilmore

John H. McBride.

1861

William M. Hayes.

E. Forsyth

J. B. Gilmore ..

John H. MeBride.

1862

William M. Hayes.

E. Forsyth

William I. Nevius

J. B. Gilmore.

1863

William M. Hayes

E. Forsyth

J. N. Markee.

J. P. Gilmore.

1864

William M. Hayes.

E. Forsyth

J. P. Gilmore.

J. M. Hamilton.

1865

William M. Hayes.

E. Forsyth

William I. Nevius.

J. S. MeCreight.

1866

William M. Hayes.

E. Forsyth

J. S. MeCreight.

1867

William M. Hayes.

E. Forsyth

S. D. Paxton.

1868

William M. Hayes.

E. Forsyth

E. Forsyth.

S. D. Paxton.

1869

Horace N. Chandler

E. Forsyth

Alexander Polloek

S. D. Paxton.

1870

Horace N. Chandler.

E. Forsyth

S. D. Paxton.

1871

Robert Candor ..

E. Forsyth

Joseph Carns.

1872

Horace N. Chandler.

E. Forsyth

E. Forsyth.

Joseph Carus.

1873

T. S. Robb ..

E. Forsyth

T. R. Gourley

Joseph Carns.

1874

Horaee N. Chandler.

J. W. Sidwell.

E. Forsythı.

Jeseph Carns.

1875

T. S. Robb . .

J. W. Sidwell.

M. M. Cross.

Joseph Carns.

1876

Horace N. Chandler.

J. W. Dilley.

Josrph Carns.

1877

Horace N. Chandler.

E. Forsyth

J. W. Dilley.

J. S. Hamilton.

1878

Horace N. Chandler ..

E. Forsyth

J. W. Dilley.

J. S. MeCreight.

1879

Horace N. Chandler.

E. Forsyth

J. S. Hamilton

J. S. McCreight.

1880

Horace N. Chandler.

E. Forsyth

J. S. Hamilton.

J. S. MeCreight.

1881

Horace N. Chandler.

E. Forsyth

D. J. B. Ross.

J. S. MeCreight.

1882

T. S. Robb

E. Forsyth

N. H. Guthrie

J. S. McCreight.

E. Forsyth

The justices of the peace have been T. S. Robb, Levi Butterfield, John W. Dihel, Andrew Carns, C. S. Richey, E. Forsyth, James Gra- ham, H. M. Chandler, William S. McCormick. The present are E. Forsyth, ard William S. McCormick.

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The population of Ohio Grove township, according to the census of 1880, is : Male, 562 ; female, 494 ; total, 1,056. Assessed valua- tion of property, 1881, $442,275 ; real estate, $337,085 ; personal, $95,190. Equalized by state board : Real estate, $335,691 ; personal, $94,883 ; total, $430,574. The taxes for 1881 were : State, $2,284.23 ; county, $1,078.26 ; town, $260.13 ; road and bridge, $798.37 ; road, $647.93; bond, $2,004.01; coupon, $231.55; district school, $1,956.89; district road, $245.42 ; dog, $157.00. It must be remembered that tax valuation is far below real valuation of property.

Although Ohio Grove has no railroad, she has aided the county in securing such a valuable convenience. In 1870 the township voted $7,000 toward building the American Central, since a branch of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy. Bonds were issued at ten per cent, payable in three payments. About 1880 the bonds were refunded at eight per cent. In 1881 one-third the debt was paid. At present writing there is in the hands of supervisor Robb sufficient to meet the second payment. This indicates the early liquidation of the whole debt.

"Away back in bygone times,

Buried mid the rubbish of forgotten things,"

are many incidents which cannot be recorded. Some are not forgot- ten. In those days, as to-day, there was marriage and giving in mar- riage. No bell sounded the hour, no wedding march pealed from a hundred pipes ; but nature was full of music everywhere with cupid as chorister.

Benjamin Decker was born in Muskingum county, Ohio. There he was raised to the toil of a farm and scenes rustic as himself. Fannie McPherren also grew to blooming and blushing womanhood under similar circumstances. That sprite, ever casting glances from one to another, sought to do his wiley work as usual. When the removal was talked of the maid wondered how it would be with Ben- jamin. Benjamin decided to accompany, instead of follow, his be- trothed ; hence we find him assisting in building the first permanent house in Ohio Grove. He made his home with the McPherrens. Spring of 1837 came, with its verdure and flowers and music from a thousand throats. As cooed the doves, so wooed Benjamin and Fannie. No nuptial knot had yet been tied in Olio Grove. Such was actually to take place June 15, 1837, about 11 A.M., at the residence of the bride's father, George McPherren. Invitations were extended and answered by Ashford Hardy and wife, James Moorehead and wife Matilda, James McBride and wife Polly, Richard Rice and wife Jane, Eliza Moorehead, afterward wife of William Dilley, John H.

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McBride and his sister Almeda (John isn't married yet), Thomas B. Cabeen, George and Sarah McPherren, and perhaps a few others. Rev. John Porter, of the United Presbyterian church, was present. The bride was dressed in white. No orange blossoms decked her hair ; she needed none. The groom was clad in brown. Rev. Porter pronounced the service that made these two hearts beat in unison, and the chords of whose lives vibrated harmony for so many years. The service over, some of the guests retired to their homes, while others remained to partake of the wedding dinner prepared by the bride's own labor. The patron had prepared a long, narrow table made of slabs. The table was spread with the best the country would afford. . White bread and butter, pork, pickles from New York, furnished by a neighbor, fish caught in Pope creek, dried apples and peaches brought from Ohio, dried apple pie and dried peach pie, home-made maple syrup and coffee ; no cakes and custards were indulged in. The style was simple, the couple were happy, and the guests retired to their homes to reflect and talk of the wedding, the "match " and the pros- pects .. The paternal roof gave shelter till the following fall, when housekeeping was begun at Bridger's corner. The log cabin stood in the brush, was very small, meagerly furnished with home-made furni- ture. The nearest neighbors were Indians, who numbered from three to five hundred. For two years this brave couple lived in such a wilderness, when they erected a log cabin of their own. In four years more they removed to their parent's home to keep house for him. Mr. Decker became an independent farmer. Death ended his career March 20, 1875. His faithful bride and wife survives him. She is the mother of ten children. James lived to manhood, then died ; Mary, Ester, Lucinda, Silas, Sarah A., Eva M., William L., George (dead).

Spring seems to have been a favorable time for beginning a new life ; appropriately so, too. It was an April evening of 1840, when William C. Brownlee dropped into esquire Nevius' house and inquired for the squire. The squire was away, but would be back at dusk ; so, also, would this young man. A. short journey was made by the young man. When he returned the squire was at supper. The young man was accompanied by a young lady, Miss Mary A. Brownlee, a very distant relative. Conversation of a lively style was indulged in. As the squire finished his meal, young Brownlee produced a suspicious looking document, which soon explained itself. Ceremony was actu- ally called for. The company was then gathered in the squire's smoke-house. The squire, with all the dignity of his office, adminis- tered the service. It was dark. The squire suggested the couple

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remain till the morning. The good wife of the squire then performed her part of the ceremony, and the twain were safely couched for the night. Thus occurred the smoke-house services, which have ever been a reminiscence of merriment to old and young.

RELIGIOUS.

Says William I. Nevius in his notes : "The first public worship in Ohio Grove was enjoyed in the cabin of the elder George McPherren, and conducted by Rev. John Wallace, an Associate Reformed Presby- terian. The McPherrens were Methodists, but his door was open to all religious teaeliers. In 1837 Rev. John Montgomery, a mission- ary of the Old School Presbyterian denomination, visited the settle- ment, and held public worship at Mr. McPherren's for some time, then at the house of William I. Nevius, and little later at Thomas Candor's. The congregation in 1837 numbered about twenty persons. There were the McPherrens, George Smith and family, Ashford Hardy and family, Richard Rice and family, in 1836; William Moore and family, the Candors, Cabeens, McBrides, and Neviuses, in 1837. Rev. Wal- lace preached till as late as 1841."

According to the researches of Elijah Forsyth, an Associate Re- formed (now U. P.) congregation was organized in 1842, consisting of Jane Rice, Elenor Moorehead, Phebe Smith, Sophia Hardy, William Moore, William McMichael, Ella McMichael, Josiah Moor, Samuel Moor, of Ohio Grove ; George Jay and Agnes Jay, of Keithsburg; John, Elizabeth, Ann, Jane and Elenor Collins, of Twin grove. Ser- vices were held in the groves, at school-houses or in the barn of Wm. I. Nevius. For some time immediately previous to 1852, J. C. Porter ministered to this congregation one-fourth of the time. D. C. Cochran and Revs. Fulton, Morrow and Finley also labored here. May 5, 1852, the congregation was reorganized. Robert Miller and William M. Hayes were elected ruling elders ; Rev. J. C. Porter officiating. William M. Hayes, Robert M. Miller and George Smith, trustees. At a meeting of the session, William M. Hayes was elected clerk, which office he held till 1869. At that time the membership was forty- five. In 1853 sixteen joined by certificate and two on examination. From 1853 to 1859, Rev. M. Bigger labored as stated supply. In 1854 twenty-two joined on certificate and fourteen on examination ; in 1855, thirty-seven by certificate and eight on examination. In 1853 to 1855 a house of worship was erected at Sunbeam, 40× 60 and twenty feet from floor to ceiling. This was largely the result of the liberality, untiring energy and perseverance of William M. Hayes, an honored member. In 1860 Rev. J. H. Nash became pastor. In 1877 Rev.

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D. F. Mustard began his labors. The church numbered at one time 163 persons. Its present membership is about 100. The ruling elders have been, besides those named, J. H. McCreight, Elijah Forsyth, Samuel Wright, John Torbit, M. M. Cross, Alex Pollock, David Milligan, N. Reasoner, J. P. Finley, and R. H. Guilinger. David Milligan, Elijah Forsyth and J. P. Finley are now in the congregation of Sunbeam. In 1848-9, Thomas Candor built the Candor Presbyter- ian church. Rev. Montgomery remained its minister till his death. This church is further noticed in the history of Abington township.

The first Methodist services were held at McBride's by Rev. Burr. The school-house was next used as a church. In 1844 a great revival was conducted in George McPherren's barn. People came thirty miles, camping out. The McPherrens, McBrides, Browns, Moore- heads and others were members of the church. Horace Williams was class-leader, and able in his duty. George Williams also occupied the position early. An effort was made to build a church, 'but failed. Finally George McPherren proposed to advance the money and build the church. His offer was accepted and the church, 35×45, built about 1860, at a cost of $1,400, without much of the labor reckoned. The house was dedicated by Elder Frank Smith, for years a laborer in the neighborhood. Other early preachers were William Hanly, Elder Cullis and others. Other early class-leaders were Peter Stephens and Abraham Crabtree. Just after the dedication the church enjoyed a great revival, receiving about sixty additions. The present board of stewards consists of George McPherren, Peter Stephens, George Wil- liams, Solomon Guthrie, William Frankleberry. Rev. Ayers is in charge.

CEMETERIES.

Three spots are especially dear to the early settlers of Ohio Grove. When the toils and hardships were over the pioneer was at rest. There was no "Cavendish Duke of Devonshire" with his five thousand ten- ants to follow a son to the grave. But family and neighbors equally royal followed their loved and respected to-burial. The plat known as . McClure's Cemetery, formerly McPherren's, was donated for the purpose by the elder George McPherren. How sad and tearful were they who followed the remains of John Moorehead, deceased August 8, 1836, to the dedication of that sacred spot. This was the first funeral service in Ohio Grove. The first death of a pioneer; the beginning of that funeral march that has so oft been resumed in subse- quent years. The yard is dotted with graves. Here lie Ashford Hardy, George McPherren, George W. Stephens, John M. Walker,

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Thomas Moorehead, Doreas Moorehead, Barnet Unangst and wife, Wm. Smith, Mrs. Wm. Dilley; the Browns, Calhouns, Benjamin Decker, Bentleys, McKees, Guthries and others. The Candor grave- yard was dedicated by the burial of Mrs. Thomas Candor. The ground was set apart for a cemetery by Thomas Candor. He now rests near his loved companion. Here too lie Samuel, and Joshna W., and Samuel P. Cabeen, and others of the families of that name. Judge Wm. G. Hayes, so long an honor to himself and his people, found a resting place here. Wm. I. Nevius, Henry Kimel, Capt. James Bur- net, John Seaton and wife, Wm. R. MeCreight, James H. McCreight, James McBride, Dennis Conner and wife Mary, Dr. A. B. Campbell, John Cameron ; the Websters, Williamses, Dittos, Joneses and others.

The United Presbyterian cemetery was so called from the donor of the ground, William Miller, a prominent member of the United Presbyterian church. Its sod covers the bodies of Robert and Samuel Miller, Nancy Miller, T. E. Home and Wm. G. Paxton. Thomas B. More of company A, 30th Ill. Vols., to whose memory is inscribed :

" Deatlı has been here, and borne away, A brother from our side, Just in the memory of his day A brave young soldier died."

Here too rest J. P. Paxton, James L. Paxton, Catharine Paxton, Wmn. H. Ryan, Dorcas, wife of M. M. Cross, James G. Walker and others. Many a grave is unmarked by marble, therefore ye visitors

Tread lightly, this is hallowed ground ; Tread reverently here ; Beneath this sod in silence sleeps the brave old pioneer : .

Who never quailed in darkest hour, Whose heart ne'er felt a fear. Tread lightly then, and now bestow a tribute of a tear.

Forever in the fiercest and the thickest of the fight The dusk and swarthy foeman felt the terror of his might.

Bidding good-bye to the honored dead, we introduce the reader to the living, whose brief sketches following will grow of more importance as the years shall finish their probation.

BIOGRAPHICAL.

SAMUEL P. CABEEN (deceased), was among the old settlers of Mer- cer county, and among those men who have developed its resources and propagated within its boundaries progressive institutions. He came when the country was new ; when patience, industry and energy were required as qualities of the man whose life should eventually be

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marked a " success. " That Mr. Cabeen was successful many yet live to testify. Mr. Cabeen was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, Jan- nary 18, 1820. He came to Mercer county, Illinois, with his parents, Samuel and Elizabeth (Wright) Cabeen. He was a young man fitted for his future by former training. He purchased land from time to time till he owned about 600 acres, the most of which he improved. In politics Mr. Cabeen was always strongly democratic, yet he never craved office. His religion was of the Universalist doctrine. . He was a good citizen, a kind father and a faithful husband. Mr. Cabeen died February 16, 1880, and is buried at the Candor graveyard. Mr. Cabeen was first married to Catherine Spencer, who died, leaving one child, Sarah E. He was next married August 17, 1854, to Catharine J. Thomas, daughter of Solomon and Matilda (Gabrel) Thomas. Mrs. Cabeen was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, .February 13, 1827. Three children have been born to them : Emma J., now Mrs. Jerred Irwin ; Arthur, and Samuel G.

JOSHUA W. CABEEN (deceased), son of Samuel and Elizabeth Cabeen, was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, January +, 1818, and emigrated west with his people. He was married February 8, 1872, to Rebecca N. Frick, daughter of Frederick and Nancy (Wilson) Frick, who have figured prominently in Abington township and in county affairs. Both were natives of Danville, Columbia (now Montour) county, Pennsyl- vania. They are fully noticed elsewhere. Mrs. Cabeen was born in Pennsylvania January 2, 1833, and came west with her parents. Mr. Cabeen settled where Mrs. Cabeen now lives. He secured a fine farm, and in 1873 erected a good, substantial dwelling. He died June 1, 1878, leaving wife and two children (Fred E. and Joshua D.) to mourn his loss. He is buried at Candor graveyard.

SAMUEL CABEEN (deceased), another of Mercer county's very early settlers. He was born in county Antrim, Ireland, 1788. He emi- grated to Philadelphia in 1808. His people were farmers and weavers. He was a general workman. He clerked in Bristol, Pennsylvania, for his brother. He was married to Elizabeth P. Wright, a native of Bucks county, Pennsylvania. In that year (1815) Mr. and Mrs. Cabeen moved to Muskingum county, Ohio. In 1836 he emigrated to Mercer county, Illinois. His subsequent history is in the general history of Ohio Grove township. He died May 1, 1856, leaving his wife to survive him till December 6, 1874. He was a democrat, and loved to argue politics. He was county school commissioner several years ; was justice of the peace in Ohio. He served in the war of 1812, in Gen. Izzard's division ... Six children were born in Ohio : Thomas B., J. W., S. P., R. J., R. B., and Sarah C. Sarah C. died, aged fourteen

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years. Richard B. Cabeen was born May 31, 1826, in Muskingum county, Ohio. His educational advantages were limited. His life has been one of farm toil. When twenty-four years of age he visited Cali- fornia two years and four months. He returned to the farm. He was married December 29, 1853, to Miss Jane G. Pinkerton, daughter of Joseph and Violet Pinkerton, of Green township. Mrs. Cabeen was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, October 22, 1835. They settled on their present farm. In 1878 he built the present handsome dwelling. Children number nine : Joshua, Ella V., Alice J., Margaret P., Scott, Sarah E., and Richard F. Mr. Cabeen is democratie in politics. He is a successful farmer.

THOMAS CANDOR (deceased) was a type of the men who braved so much that this western wild might grow to usefulness. He was plain, honest, and progressive, looking not only to the rescue of the soil from its wild state, but also the upbuilding of the minds and souls of the rising generation, who now follow his teachings; both precept and example. He was born in Union county, Pennsylvania, February 29, 1796. His father was a Scotchman, and his mother Irish. Farming was their occupation. Thomas was meagerly educated. In his youth he learned the tanning trade, which he afterward followed for some time. He was married to Margaret Montgomery, danghter of John Montgomery, whose brother was proprietor of Danville, Pennsylvania. Her brother, Rev. John Montgomery, was the first preacher in Mercer county, and Hopkins Boone, an old settler here, was a brother-in-law. The fall of 1836 Thomas and Robert Candor (brothers) made the trip from Pennsylvania to Mercer county on horseback. Having secured a land claim for the N. W. } See. 6, also S. W. ¿ Sec. 7, he, in company with his brother Robert, sold their horses and returned to Pennsyl- vania by river. IIe sold his tannery, and in the fall of 1837 moved westward overland, bringing family of wife and five children : John M., Robert, Josiah, Mary H., and Daniel M., and leaving one (Elizabeth) buried in Pennsylvania. Having arrived in Mercer county, after a short stay in Keithsburg the family moved into the little log house on their . farm formerly entered .. The house was partly built by William Sheriff, by order of Mr. Candor. Ere few years had passed Mrs. Candor died (September 30, 1841), leaving a family and friends to mourn their loss. Her burial was a dedication of the Candor graveyard. Mr. Candor was next married to Mary L. Boardman, who died May 27, 1874. Mr. Candor died March 13, 1871, and was buried near his partner. From the laying out of Aledo he lived in town. He was a man fore- most in good works, yet a quiet, careful, non-speculative man. He never had a lawsuit with any man. He was an elder in the Presby-

SAMUEL P. CABEEN . ( DECEASED )

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terian church, and foremost in building the Candor church. His politics were whig and republican. Of his family, John N. graduated at Princeton College, and, in the third year of his theological course at Princeton Theological Seminary, died in the twenty-fourth year of his age. He is buried at Danville, Pennsylvania. Josiah, Mary (the first wife of Graham Lee), Daniel M., and Robert. Robert Candor was born May 4, 1828, in Columbia county, Pennsylvania. He married Rebecca J., daughter of John and Anna (McGaughey) Linn. Her father was a native of Ohio, and her mother of Pennsylvania. Both came to Mercer county in 1839 and settled near Viola. He died August 27, 1851. He was in the war of 1812. Mrs. Candor was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, April 2, 1829. After marriage Mr. Candor farmed in Rock Island county fourteen years, and was there justice of the peace. He sold and moved to Mercer county. In 1872 he built a fine residence, 32×56, two-story. Both belong to the Presbyterian church, in which he is an elder. They have six children : John M., Thomas H., Ward L., Sarah (now Mrs. A. W. Hill), Maggie (now Mrs. W. S. Ross), and Mary L.

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History of Mercer and Henderson Counties : together with biographical matter, statistics, etc, Part 43

Author: Mercer County Historical Society (Ill.); Henderson County Historical Society (Ill.) Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Chicago : H.H. Hill and Co. Number of Pages: 1424

Author: Mercer County Historical Society (Ill.); Henderson County Historical Society (Ill.)
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago : H.H. Hill and Co.
Number of Pages: 1424