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Vertrees Samuel, renter, Sec. 16, P.O. Wa- verly
Vieira Emanuel M., lab. Waverly
Victor Nancy Mrs. Waverly
WADDELL HIRAM, blacksmith, Wa- verly
Walker Nicholas R. engineer, Waverly
Watson Adelaide C. wid. Henry, Waverly
Watson Alfred, capt. Waverly
Watson Horatio G. farmer, Waverly
WATSON THEODORE, retired,
Waverly; was born August 27, 1814, in Hartford County, Conn., settled in Waverly in 1839; was married to Miss Sophia Clapp in the year 1840; she died Nov. 24, 1854; married again in the fall of 1855, to Mrs. Abbie Clawson; politics rep; religion Epis- copalian
WATERS WM. C. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 3, Macoupin Co., P.O. Waverly; Mr. Waters, now a resident of Macoupin Co., but cotemporary with the early settle- ments of Morgan, was born in Casey Co., Kentucky, March 6, 1825; the oldest son of Zachariah and Elizabeth, whose maiden name was Canaday; during the autumn of this year Zachariah determined to locate in the West, where the buffalo still re- mained comparatively undisturbed, and the North American Indians were a numer- ous people; after weeks of travel, he set- tled in Morgan Co., Illinois, on the Mau- vaisterre, where now stands the residence of Judge Woods; here was spent the youth- ful days of young Waters, where he re- ceived a subscription schooling, consisting of a course of reading, writing, and arithme- tic; to illustrate the simplicity of construc- tion of these schools, we will here narrate a few facts; entering the schoolroom, the scholars seated themselves on rude wooden benches, while the teacher, a dignified man, moved around like a fire-marshal on dress parade; the shutters, a novelty in their way, were manufactured from clapboards, and swung to and fro on wooden hinges; the teacher's desk was an ancient affair,
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made of slabs, and would look out of place in our modern school-rooms; in 1845 Mr. Waters married Miss Keziah Brulton, a daughter of Wm. and Rebecca Brulton natives of Kentucky; the capital of Mr. W. at this time was small, but he set resolutely to work to clear away the timber; two years later he moved to Macoupin, where he has since resided, owning a tract of 272 acres, and among the most successful farm- ers of that county; in 1853 Mrs. Waters died; two children, born of this marriage, are not living; in 1854 he married Miss Martha Moore; seven children, five of whom are living: Zillford C., Wm. D., Mary F., Palmer and Wealthy; Mrs. Waters died in 1864; June 13, 1866, mar- ried Miss Eliza Devenport, daughter of Wm. Devenport; by this marriage one child, not living
Watts James, farm hand, Sec. 32, P.O Wa- verly
Watts Richard, farmer, P.O. Waverly
Weatherby Benjamin, renter, P.O. Waverly Weatherby W. H. farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Wa- verly
WEATHERFORD JONAS, far-
mer and stock raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Waver- ly; the subject of this sketch was born in Franklin, Morgan Co., July 3, 1844, second child of John and Melinda Weatherford, natives of Kentucky, who settled in Illinois when railroads were scarcely known in the West, and steamboats seldom seen on the western waters. The father of Jonas was unmarried when he arrived in Morgan County, but shortly after his settlement he was united in marriage to Miss Melinda McDonald ; starting in to the hard work that became a matter of necessity, he toiled early and late, while the years rolled rapid- ly onward, and his family grew up around him; removing to Missouri and remaining four years, the head of the family then moved to Sangamon County, where himself and wife now live; Jonas passed the great- er portion of his life in Morgan County; at 18 he entered the service of Uncle Sam, Co. H, IOIst Illinois Infantry, for three years' service; in some of the more noted engagements of the war; his arm was bad- ly shattered by, a minnie ball at Dallas, Ga., which incapacitated him from service for some time; after the war closed, Mr.
W. returned to Morgan County, where he has since followed farming: on the 13th of September, 1868, he was united in mar- riage to Miss Louisa Wright, a daughter of Thomas and Jane Wright, whose biogra- phy will be found elsewhere; two children blessed this union, Ernest and Edward; Mr. W. now resides on his farm property, comprising 40 acres
WELLER SAMUEL, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. II, P.O. Waverly. Mr. Weller was born in Logan Co., Ky., Aug. 26, 1821. Educated in district schools, at 16 he became apprenticed to the trade of a tailor ; serving his time, he became a journeyman, and the proprietor of an estab- lishment for the transaction of general tail- oring business. In 1845 he married Miss Elizabeth A. Lyndsey, a daughter of Sam- uel and Jane Lyndsey, natives of Kentucky. In 1852 Mr. Weller settled in Morgan Co., Ill., in the vicinity of Waverly, where he has resided since his removal to the county, renting property the first few years. In a few years he became the owner of sixty-four acres near the city of Waverly. The mar- riage was blessed with eleven children, nine living: Samuel, born 1847; Elizabeth, born Nov. 4, 1848; Joseph M., Sept. 4,1850; James T., June 29, 1853; John H., April 10, 1855; William F., May 24, 1857; Mit- tie, Aug. 10, 1860; George E., April 13, 1862; Clara A. July 13, 1864
Weller Henry, farm hand, Sec. Io, P.O. Wav- erly
Wells Alexander, tinner, Waverly
Wemple Edward, banker, Waverly
Wemple F. H. banker, Waverly
Wheeler Robert N. lab. Waverly
White Andrew J. farmer, P.O. Waverly
White James, farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Waverly White John, farmer, P.O. Waverly
WHITLOCK ALEXANDER, far-
mer and stock-raiser, Sec. 5, P.O. Franklin, The above-named gentleman was born in Washington Co., Tenn., in 1840. His father, Johnson Whitlock, was a also a na- tive of Tennessee, who married in 1839 Miss Rebecca Wheeler, a daughter of Jessie J. and Charity Wheeler, by whom he had nine children: Amasa, who died in the army; John, who married Miss Martha Woods; Elizabeth, who married Chamber- lain Belk; Minerva, who married George
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Bonds; Mary, who married James Manly; Eveline, unmarried; George, who married Sylvanus Taylor, and Orletha, who married Willis Burch. Alexander, in his twelfth year. 1852, accompanied his parents to Illinois, and located on arrival near Wav- erly, where he attended during his early years a district school. June 15, 1865, he was married to Miss Mary C. Bowyer, a daughter of James E. Bowyer. By this marriage six children: William T., George B., Freddie E. (not living), James O., Jessie M., and Wealthy. In 1861, Mr. Wheeler enlisted in Co. I., 14th Ill. Infantry. On account of general disability, at the end of three months' service, he was honorably discharged, but on regaining his health, he re-enlisted in Co. G., IOIst Regt. Ill. In- fantry, on Sept. 2, 1862. A participant in one marine engagement. Honorably dis- charged in 1863, he returned to Morgan Co., where he now follows farming
Whitlock Isaac, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O.Waverly Whitlock Johnson, farmer, P.O. Waverly Whitlock William, farmer, P.O. Waverly Wiatt Henry P. renter, Sec. 21, P.O. Waverly Wilder George, farmer, P.O. Waverly Wilder Matilda, wid. Berry, Waverly Wilder Richard, farmer, P.O. Waverly Wilder Robert, renter, P.O. Waverly Williams George, farmer, Waverly Williams Henry, lab. Waverly Williams John, farmer, Waverly Williams John, sr. farmer, Waverly Wolfkill D. S. watchmkr. Waverly Wood H. C. harnessmkr. Waverly Wood James, farm hand, P.O. Waverly
Woodman John F. dry goods, Waverly WOODS WM. C. farmer, Sec. 6, P.O.
Franklin ; son of Sterling and Elizabeth. As early as 1828, they removed from Ken- tucky to Illinois, settling in Morgan Co., where Wm. C. was born in 1831. The country was then new, and the emigrant frequently went fifteen miles to horse- mill. At times a numerous party would meet at these mills, where they would re- main all night, parching corn, cracking jokes, and having a good time generally, for they were a whole - souled, sociable people. Wm. attended a log school house, the furniture of this school was of the rudest kind, some benches being in use and awkwardly constructed, and the first teacher was Joel Heddington. Dec. 28, 1859, Mr. Woods was married to Celestine Boulware, daughter of Philip and Nancy, pioneers of Morgan Co. Eight children blessed this union : Minerva, wife of Lean- der A. Colwell, Robert, James P., Mary, Clara, George, Nora, and Margaret. Mr. Woods owns 160 acres of well improved lands, is a good farmer and successful trader. The father, in 1849, moved to Ma- coupin Co., where he now resides, who, in his younger days, was a very sterling, ener- getic man
Wynne Thomas, farm hand, P.O. Waverly
YOUNG GEO. renter, P.O. Waverly
Z OLL JOHN C. harnessmkr. Waverly Zoll William, lab. Waverly
WAVERLY BUSINESS CARDS.
THE BANK OF WAVERLY,
State st. Waverly. A co-partnership exist- ting between Theodore E. Curtiss, Agustine A. Curtiss, Albert Rohrer, Wm. W. Brown, and Horace R. Boynton, doing business under the firm name and style of "The Bank of Waverly," organized March, 1872. Transact a general banking business, buy and sell exchange, etc., interest paid on time deposits by special arrangement. Special attention given to collections. T.
E. Curtiss, president, Albert Rohrer, vice- president, W. W. Brown, cashier, H. R. Boynton, ass't cashier
ARNETT J. W. lawyer and justice of the peace. office, Pearl st. Waverly
BLAIR E. K. D.D.S. dentist, Waverly .
BRADLEY G. W. physician, Waverly BUCK JOSEPH M. livery, feed and sale stable, Waverly
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CRAIN & MANSON, dry goods, Wa- verly
EDWARDS RICHARD M. carriage and wagon makers, Waverly
ELDREDGE L. R. dealer in fancy goods, pictures, brackets. jewelry, toys, etc. Waverly
HARRIS WM. P & SON, full line of fine family groceries, Waverly
KIMBER ALONZO L. physician, Waverly
MARSHALL WILLIAM H. gro- cer, Waverly
MICHENER WILSON, commission merchant, Waverly
MORGAN COUNTY JOURNAL, (weekly) Pearl st. Waverly
McVEY R. E. physician and surgeon, ws Square, Waverly
ROACH JAMES T. butcher, Waverly
SPRAGUE J. B. physician, Waverly
THAYER G. H. furniture dealer, Wa- verly
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A NDERTON BIRD, farm hand, P.O. Franklin
Anderton Margaret, P.O. Franklin
Anderson Thos. farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Frank- lin
Anderson William, renter, Sec. 36, P.O. Franklin
Austie Elizabeth, farmer, Sec. 37, P.O. Scott- ville, Macoupin Co.
Austie John W. farmer and stock raiser, P.O. Scottville, Macoupin Co.
AUSTIN JOHN, deceased, during his life was well and favorably known to the residents of this county ; he was born in 1837, on the homestead property of his par- ents in Morgan Co. The head of the fam- ily, Eli Austin, who is still living, was a farmer and blacksmith ; when old enough John attended a district school during the winter, the summer finding him busily em- ployed on the farm ; in 1857 he married Miss Martha Criswell, daughter of George Criswell of this county ; four children : Su- san M., Ida L., Cora E. and Evalena. On the 29th day of January, 1868, Mr. Austin died and was interred in the Seymour cem- etery ; a useful citizen, his death was re- gretted by all who knew him ; he left a property of 160 acres, on which his widow, Martha H. Austin, now resides.
B ECKET J. J. renter, Sec. 35, P.O. Wa- verly
BERRYMAN WM. A. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 33, T. 13, R. 9, P.O. Scottville, Macoupin Co., Ill., was born in Barren Co., Ky., Dec. 16, 1828; working for his father on a tobacco plantation, where they would produce as much as twelve hhds. of tobacco, averaging 2,200 lbs. in one season. . Mr. Berryman did not receive any education, and at the age of twenty-two years he left home and started alone for the lead mines of Galena, Ill., but on account of lameness in his horse he stopped in Morgan Co. and engaged in driving stock to St. Louis, until the fol- lowing spring, when he hired to work for
Jacob Van Note on a farm at fifteen dol- lars per month. Mr. Berryman received one hundred and ten dollars in gold for a one hundred dollar bill, at Waverly, caused by St. Louis brokers trying to break the Missouri State bank. In June, 1853, he married Mrs. Hannah Nall, relict of Rus- sell Nall ; five children-three still living : Levi O., Sarah Isabel, and Henry. Mr. Berryman owns 300 acres of . land, having 250 acres in cultivation. His farm is one of the finest, if not the finest in Hart's Prairie, which takes its name from Solo- mon Hart, who settled there more than fif- ty years ago.
Boyer Jacob, renter, P.O. Franklin
BREWER H. D. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. I, P.O. Franklin. His father, Jessie H., was a farmer during the greater portion of his life ; who married Miss Nan- cy Grisman. The subject of this notice was born in Christian Co., Ky., June 2, 1818 ; having the hard work of the farm to attend to, he never received but six weeks' schooling ; in his fourteenth year he be- came apprenticed to the trade of copper- smith ; this not being conducive to health, he learned the trade of tinner. Realizing the importance of an education, he applied himself at night learning to read, write and cypher. In his twenty-seventh year he married Miss Mary Steel; in 1851 he came to Waverly, Morgan Co., where he run a tinshop for Boyington & Challon ; from Waverly he removed to Franklin, where he kept, for many years, a hardware and tin shop ; in 1853, first bought land, now owns 128 acres ; twelve children, eleven of whom are living
BRITTENSTINE FREDRICK,
farmer and stock raiser, Sec.7, P.O. Young- blood, the subject of this sketch, was born in Sweden, June 15, 1827 ; his father was, by trade, a shoemaker, died in the early infancy of Fredrick, as did also his mother. He early became apprenticed to the trade of a silk-weaver, and in after years turned his attention to farming. In
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1848 he crossed the broad waters of the At- lantic for the shores of America. In those days as sailing vessels were a slow means of navigation, the voyage was prolonged for some four months. Arriving in New Orleans, from there he made his way to St. Louis, thence to Jacksonville, Ill., settling on Indian Creek ; he followed agricultural pursuits ; he married in 1849, Miss Eliza Newman ; by this mariage eight children, five of whom are living: John, born 1850; Ann, born February, 1859 ; Joseph B., born 1860; Frederick, born 1863; Nancy, born 1867. In connection with farming Mr. Brittenstine is doing a general blacksmith- ing business, and is ready and willing at all times to do good work at low rates, res- pectfully soliciting the patronage of his many friends and the farming community generally. He can be found at the little blacksmith shop around the corner near his residence
Britenstine Wm. farmer, P.O. Franklin
BROWN EZEKIEL, farmer, P.O. Franklin. Mr. Brown was born in Morgan Co., Nov. 1838, where his father, John Brown, settled as early as 1827, when but few houses of any kind were erected in the county ; settling in the vicinity of Franklin, he rented the property now owned by Jas. Rawlings, where he has lived since his ar- rival in the State, and no doubt the many important changes that have crept over the West, seem a matter of surprise to one who lived in a day wlien a horse could carry double ; far different from to-day, when it sometimes takes a large carriage for a small young man. The wife of John died many years ago. Ezekiel was the sixth child ; liberally educated, in 1862 he entered the army, enlisting in Co. G, 71st Ill. Inf. for three months, remaining five; honorably discharged. He then enlisted in Co. E, 58th Ill. Inf. for one year, and became en- gaged in the siege of Mobile, etc., etc .; honorably discharged April, 1865. Autumn of 1873 Mr. Brown was elected constable Bryant Charles, farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Wa- verly
Bryant Charles, renter, Sec. 19, P.O. Waverly Bryant Guthrie, farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Wa- verly
BRYANT DR. J. W. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 36, P.O. Waverly. Dr. Bryant,
who is cotemporary with the early settle- ment of this county, was the eldest child of William W. and Isabel Bryant, whose maiden name was Rankin. William Bry- ant was a native of Virginia, by trade a mechanic, who married the lady mentioned in Tennessee, where he removed in an early day. His skill in mechanics was somewhat remarkable, and it is related of him that very few, if any, excelled him as a mechanic. The subject of this sketch was born on the 23d of December, 1828. Six years later, the family set out for Illinois, and settled in what was then the old fashioned village of Jacksonville, where he afterward died. His wife survived him some five years. After the death of his father, Dr. Bryant worked by the month for neighboring far- mers. During the Mexican war, he became enrolled as a volunteer in Co. D., Ist Regt. Remaining one year in the service, and on the field during the engagement of Buena Vista. Honorably discharged before the close of the war, he returned to Morgan Co., where he began the study of medicine, and in time became a practicing physician. He married in 1860 Miss Sarah Huckstep, a daughter of Thomas Huckstep, an old resident of this county. In 1874 Mrs. Bry- ant departed this life, leaving to her hus- band's care eight children : Charles C., Steven G., Martha E., James O., Thomas E., Kate L., Jessie and Adian Irving. On the 10th of August, 1876, Dr. Bryant mar- ried Mrs. Susan Wilder, relict of Franklin Wilder. To use a common phrase, Mr. Bryant lias seen many of the ups and downs of life; at one time a merchant, and at an- other the proprietor of a grist-mill. Of late years his time has been occupied tilling the soil
BUCHANAN WILLIAM, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 19, P.O. Waverly. Mr. Buchanan was born on the old home- stead of his parents, Benjamin and Mary Buchanan, July, 1844
BULL SOLOMON, farm and stock- raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Franklin
BURCH JOHN B. farmer and stock- raiser, Sec. I, P.O. Franklin. In tracing the genealogy of families in this county, as but few items have been preserved in writ- ing, information in relation to families is mostly taken from memory. Shelby Burch,
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father of John B., was a native of Ken- tucky; but little is known of his early life. At an early date he removed with his par- ents to Illinois, locating in the vicinity of Franklin, where he afterward married Miss Sarah Wyatt, daughter of John Wyatt and sister to Col. W. J. Wyatt. By this mar- riage two children: Mary, who married H. C.Woods, now resides in Virden, Macoupin Co., Ill., and John B. Mr. Burch died while in early manhood Aug. 26, 1846. Mrs. Burch afterward married Francis M. Scott, and now resides in Franklin. Oct. I, 1868, John married . Miss Helen Rice, daughter of W. W. Rice, of Waverly. One child, Freddie, born June 13, 1873; owns a farm comprising 150 acres; for seven years has been township assessor, which office he now holds
Burk Austin, farm hand, P.O. Franklin Burk John, farmer, P.O. Franklin
Burnett C. R. renter, P.O. Franklin
BURNETT ROLAND, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 33, P.O. Waverly. Mr. Burnett was born April 30, 1835. On the old homestead of his father, Isham Burnett, surrounded by the influences of pioneer life, he grew to manhood, attending the subscription schools in the winter season, and during the summer his time was em- ployed on the farm, from the time he could handle the ax or hold the plow. During the war he became a contractor, supplying the boys in blue with clothing and provis- ions; for four years he followed the move- ments of the army. At its close, owing to a general credit system, with pockets de- pleted, he returned to Morgan Co., and settled down to the pursuits that he had been accustomed to from boyhood. Pur- chasing an estate of 160 acres, as years rolled by he added to this, and now owns farm property comprising 320 acres. Sept. 12, 1877, he married Miss Louetta Hamil- ton, daughter of H. C. and Rosella Ham- ilton
C AIN MARTHA A. farming, Sec. 13, P.O. Franklin
Cain Robt. farm hand, Sec. 13, P.O. Franklin CALHOUN ABRAHAM, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Franklin. Mr. Calhoun was born in Green Co., Ky., February, 1846. His parents were natives
of Kentucky, and there followed farming. The ancestry of this family were among thie first settlers of Kentucky. In 1851, the Calhoun family emigrated to Illinois, when the comforts of the Eastern States could be procured in the West. The family settled near Scottville Macoupin Co., where Mrs., Calhoun now lives. One year after his arrival, Mr. Calhoun died, and was laid at rest in Greene Co. Mrs. C. afterward mar- ried John McCollum, of Macoupin Co., where Abraham grew to maturity, and mar- ried Sarah E. Turner, of Greene Co. Four children blessed this union : David T., Theresa M., James T., and Julia J. Mr. Calhoun owns 88 1/2 acres of land; a man of enterprise, which is the farmer's success Carrick John, renter, P.O. Waverly
CHAMBERS MOSES, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Scottville, Ma- coupin Co. Fifth child of John and Nancy Chambers, natives of North Carolina, who moved westward to Illinois in 1838, and located on rented property in Morgan Co., west of Franklin. The subject of this sketch was born in 1850. Growing to man- hood, he received a common-school educa- tion. Unlike the boys of to-day, he had but few advantages wherewith to com- mence the battle of life. Mr. Chambers owns forty acres of land
Cline Lyman, farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Franklin Cline Owen, farm hand, P.O. Franklin Collins Thomas, renter, Sec. 36, P.O. Franklin Covey John, farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Franklin COVEY ROBERT (deceased), was a farmer and stock-raiser in Morgan Co .; was born near Knoxville, Tenn. From boyhood to manhood the hard work of the farm fell to his lot. In his early manhood, he married Miss Dodd, a daughter of Wil- liam Dodd, who came in an early day to Illi- nois. In 1836, when people from all parts of the country began to move westward, Robert Covey gathered together his per- sonal effects, and made a trip to Illinois by wagon, and settled on the south fork of the Mauvaisterre, where himself and wife passed the remainder of their days. Rob- ert, junior, from whom this sketch was obtained, was born in Morgan Co., Oct. II, 1838. Educated in district schools, at 22 he married Miss Lucinda Dalton, of Morgan Co .; by this marriage five children: Nancy
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P., Mary Ann, Laura E., Vina and Lew- ella. March 9, 1870, Mrs. Covey departed this life, and the same year Mr. C. married Miss Mary Jane Talkington, daughter of William; by this marriage four children: Electa E., Sarah Abigail, Clarissa and Eve- line, all born in Morgan Co. Mr. Covey owns IOI acres
COVEY WILLIAM, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Franklin. Mr. Covey was born in Knox Co., Tenn., March 5, 1836. Himself and twin-brother, L. Sam- uel, accompanied their parents to Illinois during the Autumn of 1836, settling on the Mauvaisterre, in Morgan Co., where the family formed the acquaintance of Judge L. Samuel Wood, Dr. Moore, and others. About 1839-the exact date can not be ascertained - Robert Covey, the father of William, died, leaving to the care of his wife a large family. William, thus deprived of a parent, to help toward the maintenance of the family, became employed on a farm. Feb. 7, 1860, married Miss Nancy Seymour, a daughter of Richardson and Mary Ann Seymour. On the 2d of August, 1862, Mr. Covey enlisted in the IOIst Ill. Infantry, Co. H., for three years' service; was a wit- ness of the siege of Vicksburg, with Sher- man on his march to the sea, and endured many hardships. Honorably discharged at Camp Butler, Ill., June, 1865
COX JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 18, P.O. Youngblood. Mr. C. was born in Morgan Co. March 1, 1838; fourth child of Harris and Nancy Cox, natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively, who became residents of Madisonville, Ind., where they were married, and afterward re- moved to Boone Co., there following farm- ing four years, and then made their way to Illinois, locating in Morgan Co. in 1834, entering an 80 acre tract; a purchase of 160 acres was made; on the land entered he built a log cabin. His children born in this county : Julia A., Sarah J., Robert B., and John H. In 1844 Mrs. C. died. Mr. C. afterward marrying Mary Sims, daughter of Wm. Sims. By this marriage eleven children, eight are living. Some fourteen years ago Mr. C. died ; he left an estate of 240 acres ; a man of strict integrity ; his death was regretted by all who knew him. The gentleman who heads this sketch re-
ceived his education in subscription schools. In his 25th year he married Mary Frances Boyer, daughter of Wm. J. Boyer, of Sanga- mon Co. Fivechildren blessed this union : Wm. H., born Nov. 17, 1868; Geo. B., Oct. 14, 1870; Charley, Oct. 17, 1872; David N. Oct. 5, 1874; Nancy B., March 30, 1876. Mr. C. owns 105 acres; an energetic, hon- orable man, he is quite comfortably situ- ated in life. For the past four years he has held the position of constable, discharging his duties to the satisfaction of law abiding citizens. Mr. C. has in his possession an interesting relic of by-gone days that was probably in use during the Revolutionry War, that has descended down to the present generation, a valuable souvenir of early days
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