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Rousey Francis, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Mur- rayville
SAMPLES JOHN A. farm hand, Sec. 25, Murrayville
Seavere Thomas, farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Mur- rayville
SHARP JONATHAN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 14, P.O. Scottsville. There is perhaps but few names in the an- nals of American history of greater excel- lence, than the gentleman's name at the head of this life sketch. George Sharp, grandfather of our patron, settled in Penn- sylvania at a period anterior to our dis- memberment with the mother country- England ; being imbued with a love for
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freedom, enlisted in the Continental army, and was severely wounded ; on the conclu- sion of peace, moved himself, and family of eleven children, to Tennessee; the ar- duous and harassing journey was made overland, and their household trappings were stowed away in a covered wagon ; the wagon bed was made and constructed after the model of a " mud boat," hence it was often used on the trip to cross swollen streams. Having lived a few years near the heritage of "Old Hickory" Jackson, moved and settled on " Snake Creek," near Scott- ville, Macoupin Co .; died at the advanced age of eighty-five years. The father of our subject, Henry Sharp, accompanied his father through the shifting scenes of his eventful life, as related above. The date of their settlement, 1828, classes the Sharps as a name in the list of the pioneers, whose heroism helped to carve out of a conglom- merated mass of uncivilized territory, one of the finest States in the American union. He died in 1863, aged sixty-three years ; his devoted wife still lives to recount to the "young settlers," many reminiscences of the ages past, is sixty-five years old, and very hearty, and lives at Jacksonville. Mr. Sharp was born in Macoupin Co., Nov. 14, J842 ; in his young days had a good dispo- sition to be, at his majority, a pedagogue, but cruel fate willed it otherwise, but yet, he is a close student of many works on both ancient and modern history; was married to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Bater. daughter of Christopher Bater, by Rev. James A. Morland. Their children in the order of birth, are : Freddie Elmer, born April 4, 1872, died Aug. 4, 1876; Rose Ella Jane, born Jan. 30, 1874; Thomas Andrew, born Feb. 18, 1878. In 1877, Mr. Sharp was elected to the office of precinct constable, receiving the unanimous vote of the precinct ; Mr. Sharp is a member of the Baptist Church, and respected by his co-re- ligionists, owns a good farm of 100 acres of good land, worth $6,000
Sharp Jonathan, farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Mur- rayville
Sheplar Benjamin, farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Mur- rayville
SHEPLAR NICHOLAS, minister of the gospel, P.O. Murrayville. There are perhaps, but few pursuits in life more
perplexing to the man of literary work. than the work of writing up individual his- tory, as he has in the language of Manfred, " to enter into a scrutinizing research of man's descent, diving to the caves of death, *
* * * From withered bones, and skulls, and heap'd up dust." The grand- father of our subject was born in Moore- field County, Virginia, and served in Dun- more's army; moved from his native State, Virginia, at a very early day, settling in Hardin County, Kentucky; his death is mere conjecture, hence we are unable to state any date. Benjamin, father of our subject, was born in Hardin County, Ken- tucky, June 8, 1797; during youth got a moderate knowlege of Webster, from the "pay school;" was married Oct. 16, 1827, to Miss Maria Featherkile, and in 1828 removed to Sec. 13, his present home, and has lived there continuously for forty-seven years; eleven children were born to this union: George, Nicholas, James, Daniel J. John, Richard, Rose Anne, Martha Anne, Minerva, Mary C. and Martha; of these, Minerva, Mary C., John and Martha Anne, are dead; settled on each of his children a fortune of one hundred and twenty acres of land, well improved, and are among the first members of the regular Baptist church; having in conjunction with Rev. Thornton Shepherd (deceased) organized the first Baptist Church, on " Little Sandy Creek." The subject of this biography was born April 14, 1833, on Sec. 13, and received a liberal education, and remembers many interesting reminiscences of the pioneer age of the county; during his time, in going to school, the quaint old schoolmaster used to make them study their lessons aloud; this was a relic of the antediluvian age of the world. The school house had for win- dows, a log cut out, with the door swinging on wooden hinges, and split logs for seats. Venison, wild turkey, and pork were the meats used, with johnnie-cake; this bill of fare was changed whenever the preacher came around, as there was always kept in reserve some wheaten flour, hence the peo- ple got to eat biscuits about four times a year. Nicholas, through his own good exertions, acquired much knowlege, which has made him able to enter the field as a preacher of the gospel; was married Jan.
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18, 1859, to Miss Mary Coffman, native of Virginia, by the Rev. Thornton Shepherd; have had five children: William, John, Mary C., Laura, and Emily, of those, Wil- liam and Laura are dead. Mr. Sheplar is one of our most enterprising citizens; owns a small farm, and in company with his brother James, is doing a good business in a "grist mill," for the accommodation of his neighborhood; his ministry commenced many years ago in Macon County, and is esteemed by all
Shepley Sydney, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Mur- rayville
Shotwell C. C. school teacher, Sec. 20, P.O. Murrayville
Sink John V. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Murray- ville
SLAUGHTER SILAS G. farmer and stock raiser, P.O. Murrayville. Son of John W. and Elizabeth Slaughter, natives of Pennsylvania, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, Aug. 9, 1828; his life has been identified with the interests of his native soil until 1849, when he moved and settled here; during his early years his chances to secure the benefits of a sound education were meagre, and the whole number of days spent at school did not amount to six months. Little Silas' tutor was a bright genius of the Emerald Isle- Christopher McNamara; this astute peda- gogue had it as the fundamental law of his school, that the little " buckskins" c uld fight out their quarrels in the school room, any time only "during time of books;" this would in this age, be barbarism. Was married to Miss Mary Ellen Reaugh, daughter of Samuel Q. Reaugh and Phoebe Taylor, of Kentucky. Has had by this union two children: John Samuel (de- ceased) born April 3, 1857; Charles A., born Feb. 21, 1859. At the time the Mor- gan County Regiment (One IIundred and First) was raised,enlisted in Co. F-Captain Fanning's company, and followed the for- tunes of that brave organization in the camp, and field, participating in the bat- tles of " Rocky Face," Dallas, Altoona, Marietta, Big Shanty, Peach Tree Creek, and the inve tment of Atlanta; here his services ceased, by reason of sickness, and was sent thence to the general hospital, at Quincy, Illinois; was discharged June 6,
1865, by reason of general disability; re- turning to the shades of civil life, has since directed his attention to the building up of his business; is a faithful Christian; the family belonging to the Presbyterian Church; owns one hundred acres of land, worth $5,000
Smith J. C. merchant, Murrayville
Sooy Albert, farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Murray- ville
SOOY CHARLES E. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 2, P.O. Murrayville. Son of David Sooy and Catherine Reaugh; during the early years of his youth, at- tended the district school, his first teacher was Miss Maggie Rannells, prosecuted his studies with zeal, passing from the district school, finishing his education at the Nor- mal High School, Bloomington, Illinois; having acquired the elements of a good education, he soon struck out on his " own hook." was married Nov. 3, 1875, to Miss Sarah A. Anderson, daugter of James W. and Mary Anderson, Rev. W. P. Hart officiating; as first fruits of this union, Maria C., was born Nov. 30, 1876. The subject of these lines has lived continu- ously in the same neighborhood since infancy; at an early age united with the Presbyterian Church, of which he is a re- spected member, a good citizen, a kind father, and an indulgent husband
Sooy David, farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Murray- ville
SOOY HAMILTON, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Murrayville. Son of Samuel and Susan Sooy, natives of New Jersey; emigrated to Warren County, Ohio, in 1832; here the family stayed until 1840, then moved and settled on Sec. 2, Morgan County; Hamilton did not accompany his father and David, but followed them two years later; during their residence in War- ren County, the wife and mother died, aged 36; and subsequently, the father's demise occurred fifteen days after his settling on Sec. 2; was buried in the Anderson grave- yard; aged 66; Hamilton Sooy was born Sept. II, 1830, in New Jersey, and endured the vicissitudes and privations that was the pioneer's reward in the days gone by; having joined his father and brother Da- vid, in 1842, turned his whole attention to building up the ancient landmarks of the
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early civilization-a rude log cabin; Mr. S. says he very distinctly remembers when the country averaged only about two houses to the section of land, and that prairie fires were a plague to the frontiersman; that to help put out the prairie flames was a her- culean task, as they were terrible in their fiery flight. The education of little Ham- ilton commenced at the age of six years; his first teacher was Miss Ruth Anne Gauze; the next term of six months was under the rod of one of the sterner sex; at the age of seventeen years, gave up the school room to give his whole attention to enhancing the new home in the West; on March 12, 1855, married Miss Margaret Frances Reaugh, daughter of Samuel Q. and Phoebe Reaugh, by the Rev. Mr. Newell, of " Unity " Presbyterian Church; the children born to this marriage are: Charles Granville, Dec. 31, 1855; Martha A,, Feb. 25, 1857; Mary S., March 14, 1859 died March 26, 1862; Clara I., born March 20, 1861; W. Thomas, May 21, 1863; John D., Aug. 28, 1865; George O., Aug. 6, 1867; Clarinda E., Aug. 16, 1870; Samuel F., March 23, 1873; Martha A: married John W. Fanning; for many years served the people as road supervisor, and school director; susequently, in 1872, was elected on the Board of Road Commission- ers, and served honorably until succeeded by his successor; in 1871, identified him- self with Unity Presbyterian Church; his wife has belonged to same church since her early girlhood; owns one hundred and six- teen acres of land, and is universally re- spected
SORRELLS JOHN MONROE,
Sec. 7, P.O. Murrayville, son of Peter and Sarah Sorrells; the grandfather of the gentleman whose life we write, settled here long before the deep snow; a sketch of his eventful life will appear elsewhere in this work. Mr. Sorrells was born Nov. 29, 1856, in Greene County, this State; in youth attended the district school, and gained a decent knowlege of Webster; was married at the age of twenty, to Miss Sarah S. Bris- endine, daughter of Green and Sarah H. Brisendine, on Nov. 30, 1876, by the Rev. Charles N. McEvers; one child blesses the union, Arthur Dewey, born Dec. 19, 1877; since Mr. Sorrells has assumed the respon-
sibilities of the husband and father, has met the requirements of life with a determina- tion to win his way to fortune; is a young man of sterling worth and beloved by all SPENCER BENJAMIN F. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 31. P.O. Murrayville. Son of William S. and Berthinia Spen- cer, natives of Indiana; emigrated to Mor- gan County at a time when the county was sparcely settled; were contemporary settlers with the Gunns, Wrights, and Fannings, of " Pepper hill," and at the time the " old court house " was built at Jacksonville, Uncle Billy sawed the lumber that went into its construction, with a whipsaw. Benjamin F. was born on Sec. 31, Feb. 21, 1845; when eight years old commenced to attend the district school, which institution during the progress- of time, became a modernized frame building; having at- tended school until eighteen years old, when the responsibilities of his father's home required Frank's helping hand: was married to Miss Mary C. Payton, daugter of James and Thankful Payton, Sept. 14, 1864, by the Rev. Alick Gunn, of Zion M. E. Church; Mrs. Spencer was born in War- saw, Hancock County, Illinois, Feb. 4, 1846; the fruits of their marriage were: Linzeta C., born Feb. I, 1866; John H., Nov. 1, 1867; Thankful J. Feb. 24, 1870; William F. Feb. 17, 1872; Berthinia A., Feb. 16, 1874; Isaiah, May 28, 1876. Dur- ing the civil war, enlisted in September. I862, in Co. I, (Captain Lightfoot) One Hundredand First Regiment, Illinois Vol- unteer Infantry, and followed the fortunes of that veteran regiment, in field and camp, to Holly Springs, Mississippi; hav- ing contracted a camp fever, was sent back to Benton Barracks, Missouri, for treat- ment, and was honorably discharged in June, 1863, for " disability;" returning to the avocation of civil life, has done much to build up society; Mr. and Mrs. Spencer are good members of Zion Church, and are respected by all
SPENCER GEORGE W. farmer. Sec. 7. P.O. Murrayville, Son of W. S. Spencer, native of Indiana; the father of the gentleman at the head of this biography, settled in Morgan County at a very remote period, and was a contemporary settler with the Rearicks, 'Squire Holliday, and
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Wrights; he sawed the lumber that was used in the construction of the "old court house," with a "whip saw;" has lived to see much of the early life of the long ago, prior to the "deep snow," and is now a retired farmer, and resides in Murrayville, this county. The gentleman whose history we are engaged in writing up, was born in Morgan County, March 9, 1844; Geo. W.'s father was a farmer, and this accustomed him to the toil and labor on the farm, he had much taste for books, and during the winter months, applied his thoughts to the gaining of a good English education; when the nation's life was in jeopardy, threatened as it was by rebel hordes, George like a true American citizen, rushed to its rescue, by enlisting March 23, 1865, in Co. E, 58th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and followed the weal and woe of that veteran regiment to the end of the war; was dis- charged at Montgomery, Ala., March 23, 1866; attended for two terms the Murray- ville High School, under Mr. Charles Fish, thus finishing his studies; was married Dec. 10, 1867, to Miss Matilda Jane Fanning, daughter of Sampson Fanning, by Rev. A. S. Gunn; have had by this union, two chil- dren: Lyman Lurton, and Murtey Lee; Mr. Spencer being endowed with much go-a-headiveness, has been re-elected to the office of constable for four consecutive terms, and is a prince among the boys.
SPENCER MAJOR, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 31, P.O. Manchester, Scott County. Son of Elisha and Nancy Spencer, natives of North Carolina. In 1822, moved from the "Sunny South " to Lawrence County, this State; in 1826, moved to Martin's prairie, Greene County; in 1838, settled on a quarter section in section 31; their first domicile was of logs, and the furniture was made out of clap- boards and slabs; Major was born in Law- rence County, June 22, 1824, and endured in his early boyhood the hardships incident to the early days of the long ago; when seven years old, went to school to a worthy gentleman named John Burton; as educa- tion was not a prerequisite to getting land, little Major had to turn his attention to the work of helping to reclaim the home in the western wilds; on Feb. 20, 1844, married Miss Nancy J. Duncan, daughter of Greenup
and Tomison Duncan, 'Squire Ned Wyatt pronouncing them of "one flesh;" the children to this marriage are: Lucy A., born Jan. 5, 1845, died Aug. 29, 1845; Elizabeth T., born Sept. 9, 1846; Sarah J., March 1, 1849; Henry M., Oct. 3, 1850; infant son born and died May 29, 1852; Major L., April 18, 1854; Greenup, March 17, 1856; Maria O., Julv 27, 1858; Philip F., June 22, 1860; Elizabeth married Louis Herron, Sarah J. married Carroll Gilmore, Henry M. Virginia Barnett, and M. L. to Mary Moore; is a zealous member of the Baptist Church; owns 144 acres of good land, worth $7,000
Steel Michael, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Murray- ville
Still Frederick, farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Murray- ville
Story B. F. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Murrayville Story George, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Murray- ville
Story John E. farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Murray- ville
Story John I. renter, Sec. 33, P.O. Murray- ville
Story Josephus, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Murray- ville
Story J. B. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Murray- ville
Story Porter, farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Murray- ville
Story Riley, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Murrayville Story W. S. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Murrayville Strang C. F. merchant, P.O. Murrayville
Summers Martin, Sec. I, P.O. Murrayville
TANKASLERY PARMELIA
MRS. farmer, Sec. 30; daughter of Will- iam and Sarah McCuen, natives of Pennsyl- vania; the lady whose good name heads this sketch was born November 8, 1821; when only six months old, had to endure the rigors of a long journey; her parents at that time moved and settled near Tiffin, Ohio; her father purchased on his arrival in Ohio a good tract of land, improved it, and remained there nineteen years; Mr. McCuen had long conceived a desire to see the famous Prairie State, but death came too soon, and blasted the bright hopes of the little family; his demise occurred in 1838; he was, during life, a blacksmith and farmer; the mother lived but two years
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later, and was interred in the same burial ground. The subject of this biography is the seventeenth child out of a family of twenty-one children! there were eleven girls and ten boys; of this interesting family sixteen lived to be married and raise large families; the youngest child - a girl - was in her fiftieth year when her mother died; two were school teachers, viz: James and John; after the death of the parents the family scattered, Parmelia moving to Lib- erty township; lived there three years; was married March 16, 1843, to Mr.Tankas- lery; they have been blessed with many children, viz: Thursey Anne, Sarah E., George W., Robert H., Mary Joanna, Martha E., Alvira, Charles F., Jeremiah, Margaret, Phoebe E., and George E .; Thursey Anne married James Kinney, and died Aug. 5, 1859; Charles and Robert died some years ago; in 1868, moved to Carroll- ton, Greene County; from there to Jackson- ville, and while a resident of that city the husband and father passed away to his God, which sad event occurred March 9, 1869; after the demise of her husband, in 1872 moved to Sec. 30; George W. enlisted in the 25th Regt. O.V. I., and served three years; Mrs. Tankaslery had in the Union army twenty-eight nephews, one son,and two brothers, and cousins-their name is legion; at the death of her parents there were one hundred and three grandchildren, twenty- five great-grandchildren; Mrs. Tankaslery has now living, direct from her own family, sixteen grandchildren, and one great- grandchild; is a strict member of the Methodist Church
Tendick John, bootmaker, Murrayville
Tissington Robert, farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Murrayville
Tissington Thomas, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Murrayville
Tunnell Joseph F. farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Murrayville
Turner John, farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Murray- ville
TERTREES DANIEL H. farmer
and stock raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Murray- ville; son of John Vertrees and Nancy Hay- craft, natives of Hardin County, Ky,; was born May 6, 1821, and moved with his pa- rents, settling on Little Sandy Creek, Greene
County. At this time there were but two log huts in the little western town of Jack- sonville; this was anterior to the "deep snow." Little Dan, "Old Punkin," (the horse), and the old dog "Tige," did the bus ness of going to mill. At this early day of the county's history, deer were as plentiful as any other game of the western forest. It was in the memorable year of 1827 that our subject, with his father and "big brothers," killed the last "grizzly" that roamed through our prairies, and was a terror to the few hardy pioneers ; this remarkable incident occurred on- Coal Creek. Daniel first imbibed the truths of education under a Mr. Fitzgerald, a good old Irish gentleman, and a fist-fight in the school room was no uncommon occurrence. Having met the woman whom God de- signed should be his guide through life, was married to Miss Nancy M. Herron, daughter of Simeon Herron and Phœbe Birdsell, contemporary settlers with the Wyatts, Wrights and Gunns. This mar- riage was celebrated April 6, 1848, 'Squire Geo. Wright tieing the indissoluble knot, and during the same year Dan paid the marriage fee to the 'Squire by breaking prairie for him ; has had by this union twelve children, viz : Mary J., born May 8, 1849; Charles T., born Nov. 10, 1850; James L., Feb. 15, 1852 ; Samuel H., Dec. I, 1853 ; Emerine, Sept. 1, 1855; Melissa N., Feb. 7, 1857 ; John E., Dec. 26, 1858 ; Emily, Jan, 24, 1861 ; Cornelia, Jan. 23, 1864; Edwin M. Stanton, Sept. 15, 1868 ; Walter, May 8, 1870. It is very remarka- ble that the oldest celebrates its birth in May, and the youngest also. James L., Emerine and Mattie E., have long since passed to the realms of bliss to await the coming of their parents who both lead a life of rectitude and right, are members of the Baptist Church, and are universally be- loved by all who know them; owns 146 acres of land worth $7,000.
WALSH RICHARD, farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Murrayville
Waters John, renter, Sec. I, P.O. Murrayville Watkins Roe, carp. Sec. 1, P.O. Murrayville Wells William, blacksmith, Murrayville Westrope James L. renter, Sec. 27, P.O. Murrayville .
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Westrope Richard, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Murrayville
WHALEN HENRY H. blacksmith, P.O. Murrayville. The father of Mr. Whalen was born at New River, Va., his occupation was that of blacksmith and farming; during the stormy days of Jack- son's war in 1814, he enlisted, but did not go to the scene of conflict ; he died in War- ren Co., Kentucky, aged 66 years; the mother died more than thirty-five years ago at the above place. The subject of this notice was born Dec. 9, 1814, in War- ren Co., Kentucky. His attendance and study of Webster would not make him rank as a linguist, but was endowed by his Creator with a well balanced intellect, hence his success in life. He cast his fortunes with Miss Sarah, daughter of John Jones, the marriage occurred in March, 1834. In 1836 he moved with his family to Miller Co., Missouri, and there farmed. In 1844, moved and identified his fortunes with the people of Scott Co., this State, settling near Glasgow, and it was here that Mr. Whalen's enterprising genius cropped out, by purchasing a blacksmith outfit and opening up a "village smithy." Having never served an apprenticeship in the forge, Henry was often perplexed in his new line of business, but, by close applica- tion and keen observations in other shops, was soon a master of his trade. In 1854, moved and settled in Winchester, Scott Co .; lived there sixteen months. In 1856 moved and bought a small farm of forty acres in Sec. 18, Morgan Co .; when the town of Murrayville was laid out, moved and built the third residence in that little hamlet, and before many moons erected a blacksmith shop; the work was done by R. T. Seavers. Mr. Whalen was the first to break the monotony of life by the cheerful ring from his anvil. In a few years he added a paint and wagon shop, with a spacious hall for public meetings, and the first Masonic meeting was organ- ized in that hall. By his first marriage has had six children ; all died in their juvenile years except America Jane, who lived until her majority, and died of typhus fever ; was married second time in 1855 to Mrs. Minerva Buck. Mr. Whalen is an old time Whig, and an uncompromising Re-
publican ; a good citizen, and well re- spected by a large circle of friends
Whitlock Isaiah, farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Mur- rayville
Whitlock James, farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Mur- rayville
Whitlock Luther, farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Mur- rayville
WHITLOCK S. school teacher, Sec. 7, P.O. Murrayville. There is perhaps but few names connected with the history of the set- tlement of this county better known than Thos. Whitlock, the father of the gen- tleman at the head of this history, who was a contemporary settler with the Shep- herds, Storys, and Wrights as early as 1823, nearly a year prior to the loca- tion of now the "Athens of the West." During his early years, the subject of this sketch had the advantage of acquiring a good practical education ; when arrived at the age of man's estate, he was united in marriage to Miss Polly Anne Kennedy, daughter of William Kennedy, the first schoolmaster known here to the western wilds; they have a nice family of interest- ing children. Mr. Whitlock has success- fully taught many terms as a worthy school teacher, receiving the highest salary ; is an erudite scholar and a practical demon- strator of the profession of inculcating the young mind with that knowledge which is a pre-requisite to a good citizen and a gen- tleman. Mrs. Whitlock is a faithful mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and from girlhood to the present, has been a devout Christian, and was often caressed by the fatherly hand of good old Peter Cartwright
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