History of Morgan county, Illinois : its past and present, containing a history of the county; its cities, towns, etc.; a biographical directory of its volunteers in the late rebellion; portraits of its early settlers and prominent men [etc., etc.], Part 86

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Rickey Jacob, farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Woodson RING JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30, P.O. Woodson; son of Michael and Margaret Ring; was born in the County of Waterford, Ireland, January, 1830; at nineteen, he emigrated from Ire- land to America, on board the sailing vessel Empire State, which during the passage was shipwrecked off the banks of Newfoundland, and in consequence was compelled to return; shortly after, came to America on the sailing vessel Shannon; after eight weeks' voyage landed in New York city; in 1855, he came to Morgan County, and since that date has been a resident; in 1853, was married to Miss Mary Hennessy, daughter of Patrick and Mary Hennessy; for six years has been school director; owns 133 acres of land; children living: Michael, James, Patrick, William, Daniel, and Mary: John and Thomas, deceased

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Roberts Alice Miss, Sec. 15, P.O. Jackson- ville

ROBINSON CHARLES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 27, P.O. Woodson; born in Yorkshire, England, April 1, 1825; his father was a farmer, and emigrated to America June, 1852; settled four miles west of Jacksonville; Charles, on arrival, entered 160 acres; in 1859, Mr. Robinson's dwelling stood directly in the track of the tornado that created such havoc in Morgan County; as it is mentioned elsewhere in this work, we do not enter into particulars; Mr. R. noted the approach of the storm, went to the door to close it, but was drawn instantly from the building and carried a full quarter of a mile; on the decline of the storm discovered his daughter lying at his feet; on his return to the house he discov- ered that his father was badly injured, and he subsequently remained blind during the rest of his life; in 1872, his wife died; she was a native of Yorkshire, England; they were married at Jacksonville in 1856; on her decease, to Mr. R. was left the care of six children, the youngest only thirteen days old; Mr. R. owns 100 acres of land Robinson Hiram, renter, P.O. Jacksonville RODGERS CHARLES, dry goods and grocery merchant, Woodson; was born in Greene County, Illinois; son of Charles and Miranda R .; his father was an exten- sive farmer; on his father's farm he passed his early youth; at sixteen, the family moved to Macoupin County, Ill .; Charles received a liberal education; in 1877, he settled in Woodson, and became established in the dry goods and grocery trade; in December, 1876, was united in marriage to Miss Jennie McMahan, daughter of N. G. and Melissa H .; one infant child, born 1878

Rook William, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Wood- son

ROONEY JOHN, farm hand, Sec. 36, P.O. Woodson; son of John and Mary Rooney; was born near Murrayville, this county, Feb. 10, 1859; the parents of this noble boy emigrated from their native land - Ireland, the heritage of poets, and the refuge of the friendless, about the year 1849, landing at New York city, settling in the State of New Jersey for a few years; but the crisis of 1857 caused a suspension

of public works, hence it was then that it dawned upon this heroic son of lovely Erin to leave the seaboard, and seek a more congenial clime in the then far West; hav- ing left the haunts of the city, Mr. R. com- menced life anew by working out on the farm, and continued in this groove until his death, which occurred in 1863; Mrs. R. survived her husband but a few years, her death taking place in 1871, leaving two orphans to the care of a cold hearted world; Jane, sister of the subject of this sketch, was born in October, 1861, and both of these little waifs are fighting the battle of life with a heroism worthy of their descent Routt W. R. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Jacksonville

SEEGAR J. W. molder, now trav.

agt. resident of Woodson; son of Samuel and Sarah A., natives of Logan County, Ohio; J. W. was born near West Liberty, Ohio, in 1838; when three years old his parents moved to Union County, Illinois; in 1854, the subject of this sketch moved to Bluestone River, Rocky Mountains; became a trapper and hunter until 1856; thence to Minnesota; was a'so in Dakota and British America, among the Indians, until 1858; thence to Jacksonville, Morgan County; in 1860, married Elizabeth Lan- ders, a native of Ohio; in 1862, enlisted in Co. I, IOIst Regt. Ill. Vol., three years' service; went safely through the war until the battle of Resaca, Ga., took place; the writer was shown a 32 minnie ball that completely destroyed the eyesight of Mr. S .; afterward transferred to Chattanooga; shortly after was home on furlough; went to Quincy; was honorably discharged; Mr. S. when mustered out of the service had no capital; he is to-day in very comfortable circumstances, owing to his surprising energy; in the summer, and sometimes in the winter, he runs a notion wagon, and his terms are most reasonable; he is accom- panied by John W., his son

Self James, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Woodson

SELF JAMES H. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Woodson, was born in Fayette Co .. Ky., April 16, 1814 ; his fath- er was a farmer in good circumstances ; on the farm the days of childhood and youth fled rapidly by ; he received a liberal edu- cation for the times; at an early day he

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learned what it was to work, which subse- quently produced a spirit of independence and vigor which counted in after years ; November, 1831, the family moved from Kentucky to Morgan Co., Ill., locating near Jacksonville ; at twenty-four, James Self married Sarah Ann Abram, in Mor- gan Co., in January, 1839. Mr. Self is now in good circumstances ; he came to Illinois with no start in life, but possessed of that energy that distinguishes the pioneer ; at this writing, is living in Woodson ; chil- dren born to them : Thomas M., James E., John W., Nancy Jane, Julia N., George P., Josiah H., Mary E., Sarah S., Cyrus C., Charles J., Susan E.

Sheehan John F. renter, Sec. 20, P.O. Wood- son

SHEEHAN MARY MRS. widow Michael Sheehan, Sec. 32, P.O. Woodson. Mrs. Sheehan was born in the County of Kerry, Ireland, in 1830; her parents were Jeremiah and Mary Driscoll ; in Ireland and England Mrs. S. resided twelve years; in the year 1850, she was united in mar- riage to Michael Sheehan ; during the Winter of 1859, the family, then consisting of husband, wife, and two children, emi- grated to America on the sailing vessel, Mary Foster ; they resided in New York during the winter, and in the spring of the year came on to Morgan Co .; in 1875, the husband passed off the stage of life and was laid at rest in the Catholic cemetery of Jacksonville; children living : Margaret Ellen, and Hannah ; four deceased

Sheehan Patrick, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Wood- son

Sheehan Mat. farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Wood- son

Shelton H. H. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Wood- son

Shelton John W. farmer, Sec. 28; P.O.Wood- son

Shelton Steven G. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Woodson

Shelton Thompson A. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Woodson

Shelton T. R. farmer, Woodson

SHEPPARD ALBAN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P.O. Jacksonville, was born in Morgan Co., Nov. 16, 1831; the father of the boy was Thornton Sheppard, whose name, as a pioneer, appears else-

where in this volume. Alban Sheppard was early put to work, from the time his head appeared above the plow handles un- til he grew to maturity ; during his boy- hood the nearest neighbor lived two or three miles away. Mr. S. is said to be among the first white children born in Morgan Co .; at twenty-two years of age, Feb. 15, 1854, married Miss Sarah F. Mc- Allister, daughter of Robert and Catherine. Mr. S. is now living on his farm of eighty acres, two miles north of Woodson. Elev- en children were born to them, all of whom are natural musicians ; names of children are: Harriet, Wm. H., J. B., Cyrus A., Mary E., James A., Franklin E., Laura Belle, Eva E., Chas. A., and Elsie May

SHEPPARD CYRUS W. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30, P.O. Woodson. Mr. Sheppard was born on the old home- stead of his father in Morgan Co. His young mind first became enlightened in the common log school house of the times ; he afterward attended school in a frame struct- ure known as the home school house ; in 1865, was united in the bonds of matrimo- ny with Arethusa Jane McAlister, who was also born in Morgan Co., Aug. 8, 1846. Mr. Sheppard owns 120.acres of land ; for three years held the office of school direc- tor ; one child living : Henry Taylor

Sheppard Ellinor, Sec. 16, P.O. Jacksonville Sheppard Geo. W. farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Jack- sonville

SHEPPARD JOHN B. farmer and stock raiser, Woodson, son of Lewis J. and Nancy Sheppard ; father, native of Ken- tucky; mother, of North Carolina. John was born on his father's farm in Morgan Co., May 8, 1838 ; when twelve years old, his father died ; at sixteen his mother depart- ed this life; he then lived with his oldest brother three years ; his education was re- ceived in district schools ; in 1859, mar- ried Miss Elizabeth L. Shelton, daughter of Thompson R. and Ellinor; in 1872, moved to Woodson; same year elected constable ; re-elected in 1874 ; served four years-six years in all ; Autumn of 1877, elected justice of the peace. Two adopted children : Francis Henry and Mamie Ag- nes, formerly Belmore

SHEPPARD J. J. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Jacksonville ; parents .

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were Thornton and Ellinor Sheppard, who settled in Morgan Co. as early as 1830; the subject of this sketch was born in Adair Co., Ky., Sept. 10. 1827; when the family settled in Morgan Co. hundreds of deer roamed the prairie, and wild turkey and wild game of every description abounded ; they came to the county with an ox team. Thornton Sheppard is described as a man of great energy, one of the pioneer minis- ters of the county, and an intimate friend of Peter Cartwright, the celebrated pioneer preacher ; after a life of hardship and toil, rewarded by the acquisition of property, he passed away but a few years ago. J. J. Sheppard, at twenty-seven, married Mary E. Coffman, daughter of Abraham Coff- man, a millwright by occupation. Mr. S. states that in his boyhood there was no school fund, and he got his schooling as best he could ; relates that the clothing of children were wove by the pioneer mothers. Mr. Sheppard is one of the prominent wealthy men of Morgan Co .; commencing with no capital save the immense will of the pioneer, to-day. he owns some 700 acres, 20 horses, 100 cattle, 100 sheep, etc., etc. Ten children living : Geo. W., John S., Irving D., Alice R., Sylvester, McClel- lan, Emeline, Luther, Clara and Lucy

Sheppard Rachel Miss, Sec. 16, P.O. Jack- sonville

Sheppard Wm. F. farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Woodson

Sheppard Wm. S. farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Woodson

Short Charles, farm hand, Sec. 8, P.O. Jack- sonville

Shumaker Herman, farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Woodson

Shumaker Michael, Sec. 29, P.O. Wood- son

Simpson John, physician and surgeon, Sec. 26, P.O. Woodson

SIMKINS GEO. retired farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Jacksonville, born in Yorkshire, England, March 14, 1809 ; parents, Thom- as and Fannie; in England was foreman on a farm. In 1849, to better his fortunes, he stepped on board a sailing vessel bound for America ; the voyage proved tempes. tuous, the vessel, at one time, being driven near the coast of Greenland, and the pas- sengers suffering from the intense cold. In

due time he settled in Morgan Co., having no capital to give him a start, but a strong will. As the years went by he accumulated property ; now owns 100 acres. Wife was Mary Becraft ; they were married in Eng- land. Children living: Thomas, born March 30, 1837; George, April 28, 1840 ; Frances, April II, 1842. George Simkins, jr., married Sarah Delaney, daughter of William and Polly Delaney, Feb. 23, 1864; two children : Mary Alice, born Dec. 12, 1864, died Sept. 7, 1865 ; Laura May, March 8, 1866. At the breaking out of the rebellion George enlisted at Jackson- ville, in Co. K, 27th Ill. Inf .; three years' service ; in battle of Belmont, and other engagements ; was honorably discharged at camp Big Springs, Missouri, on account of general disability, and returned to Morgan Co.

Simpson Walter, laborer, works tile factory, Woodson

SMITH A. M. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 35, P.O. Murrayville, son of S. K. and Catherine Smith, natives of Tennessee ; in ~the town of Jasper young Smith was born and grew to maturity, receiving a liberal education ; at twenty-one he turned his attention to farming ; in 1853, he married Miss Martha Underwood, a native of Tennessee ; in 1854, he moved to Macou- pin Co., where he resided twelve years ; in 1865, he came to Morgan, and first rented property of Greenup Henry; in 1877, he purchased 100 acres of land ; owns town property in Mount Vernon ; in 1864, Mrs. Smith died; same year he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Henry. By first marriage, three children : James Ma- rion, Margaret L., and Sarah. By second marriage : Rachel E., and Leah E.

Smith A. T. farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Jackson- ville

SMITH GEO. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Woodson. The gentleman who heads this sketch was the son of John and Dulcina Smith. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, who moved from there to Kentucky ; there married about 1820; he moved to Lawrence Co., Ill., there the sub- ject of our sketch was born. When four years old his parents moved to Morgan Co., and settled near Jacksonville on govern- ment land. At that date Jacksonville con-

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sisted principally of a store and tavern. In those days there were no school funds, the schools being supported by subscrip- tion, the seat of learning being a log cabin. In 1845 he was married to Miss Celia Hatcher. Mr. S. has held the office of school trustee, school director, etc. At this writing is living on his farm, and is the owner of 208 acres. Four children : John R., Francis M., Sarah, and Amelia Smith Jas. farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Jacksonville Smith Jas. T. farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Jackson- ville

Smith Jonathan, renter, Sec. 23, P.O. Jack- sonville

Smith Robt. farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Woodson SMITH SAMUEL B. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Jacksonville; was born in Morgan County Dec. 20, 1824; this date was the beginning of Jacksonville; where the square is now laid out prairie grass then grew to a height of from three to five feet. We all realize to some extent the priva- tions and hardships of the early pioneer ; as soon as their children were able, they were put to work; in common with others, this fell to the lot of young Samuel; when ten years old, he drove from three to four yoke of oxen ; the clothing he wore then consisted of pants and shirt manufactured from flax ; his schooling was obtained in a log cabin made of hewn logs, where the seats were low and awkwardly constructed, and the principal book in use being a Webster spelling-book ; in one corner of the room there usually stood long rods for subduing unruly pupils ; children then went to school over the prairie, for there were no roads ; numerous interesting anecdotes could be given by Mr. Smith, but our space forbids ; Dec. 3, 1846, he married Miss Elizabeth Grimsey, daughter of Elijah and Sally, who settled in Morgan County prior to the deep snow. Mr. S. is the owner of 180 acres of land ; there are six children : Melissa Jane, Eliza T., Sarah D., John M., Mary E., and William F.

Smith Thomas, farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Jackson- ville

SMITH W. A. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Jacksonville ; was born in Morgan County Sept. 9, 1839 ; parents were James P. and Amanda M., who were natives of Ken- tucky. James P. was born in the year

1806, and his wife in 1816; in 1844, they both passed off the stage of life. W. A. was then quite young, and many years of his life afterward were years of hardship ; besides himself there were three other chil- dren of tender years, whose names in order of birth are : Jessie J., John A., and James H .; for a number of years the children lived with grandparents. Wm. A. married Lydia A. Riggs, daughter of Henry L. and Mary, pioneers of Morgan County ; Henry was a native of Tennessee, and his wife was born in Knox Co., Ill., where her par- ents moved from to Morgan County when she was quite young. Four children blessed the union of W. A. and Lydia Smith, whose names are : Laura M., Fanny A., Amanda M., and James H.

SORRELLS DAVID H. farmer and and stock raiser, Sec. 20, P.O. Woodson ; was born in Greene Co., Ill., Jan. 19, 1842; while young his parents moved to Morgan County, settling near Jacksonville ; on a farm here he grew up, and received a lib- eral education ; at twenty years of age, at the breaking out of the rebellion, he en- listed in Co. B, 10th Ill. Infty., for three years' service ; he was mustered into the service at Cairo, Ill., July, 1861 ; went to the front in August ; became a participant in the battles of Chickamauga, Pittsburg Landing, and many other severe engage- ments ; at Rossville, Ga., he re-enlisted as a veteran under Sherman ; was in the grand review held at Washington. D. C., after the close of the rebellion ; he was then sent to Louisville, Ky., and shortly after to Chi- cago, where he was honorably discharged · July, 1865 ; he then returned to Morgan County, and the same year married Miss G. A. Finch; three children were born to this union : Hiram W., Oliver V., and Lillie Belle

Sorrells Hiram M. farmer, P.O. Woodson SORRELLS JOSEPH, farmer and stock raiser, Secs. 28 and 29, P.O. Wood- son, son of Hiram and Mahala Sorrells. Joseph was born in Greenbriar Co., Ind .; moved from there with parents at the age three years; when old enough he attended the district schools ; June 25, 1858, mar- ried Miss Mary Sullens, who died Febru- ary, 1861, leaving two children, Newton and Harriet A. In 1864, Mr. Sorrells en-

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tered the army, enlisting in Co. B, Ioth Ill. Infty., under Capt. Shaw, at Mt. Sterling, Brown Co., Ill .; mustered into the service at Springfield, and served through the Georgia campaign ; July II, 1865, honor- ably discharged at Chicago, and returned to Morgan County ; owns 80 acres of land; Nov. 22, 1865, married Louisa Smith, of Coles County ; second marriage, four chil- dren : Edgar, Minnie B., Herman, and Earnest

Sorrels Nehemiah, farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Woodson

Staples Henry, farm hand, Sec. 14, P.O. Woodson

Staples John, farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Woodson Staples Wm. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Woodson Sustram George, renter, P.O. Jacksonville

TALBERT J. G. farm hand, Sec. 25, P.O. Jacksonville

TAYLOR E. A. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 35, P.O. Jacksonville, son of George and Polly E. Taylor ; born in Shelby Co., Ky., at the age of two years parents moved to Morgan County, Ill., settling nine miles southeast of Jacksonville. E. A. Taylor received education in district schools when the work of the farm would permit; in 1854, married Susan Soney, daughter of Samuel and Susan T. Mr. Taylor is a man of energy and will ; has acquired a comfortable property, consisting of 140 acres, nine miles southeast of Jacksonville. Six children were born to them, four liv- ing : Francis J., Cornelius C., Orlando K., and Charles A.

THOMPSON JOHN, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Jacksonville, son of John and Mary Thompson. The subject of this sketch was born in Georgetown, Ky., Jan. 8, 1830; his father was an extensive trader and speculator, and at one time was the owner of a large plantation in Virginia ; he was a very prosperous man until the breaking out of the rebellion, when in common with others he became nearly bankrupt. For thirty years John remained in Virginia, working on the estate of his father, before and after his decease, and in conjunction with a brother fell heir to a part of the estate mentioned ; December, 1852, he mar- ried Miss Virginia Craver, daughter of Wil- liam and Eleanor Craver ; five children :

Samuel, born 1856; Mary, May 12, 1861 ; Claude, June 29, 1864 ; George, Dec. 23, 1866, and Sarah, September, 1871

Thompson Samuel, farm hand, Sec. 18, P.O. Jacksonville

Tobin Patrick, farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Jack- sonville

U NGLAUB JOHN, shoemaker, Wood- son

TJASEY WILLIAM, farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Jacksonville

Volintine Enoch, carpenter, Woodson

WALTER JAMES, farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Jacksonville ; was the son of Geo. W. and Eliza, natives of Virginia ; in For- quer County of above State, on the 29th of November, 1836, young W. was born ; the same year his parents moved to Illinois, settling in Morgan County ; as the country was then new, James received plenty of hard work ; his preliminary education was received in the pioneer log cabin, and af- terward completed in the Jacksonville Col- lege-long since abandoned for college purposes. For a short time he was a resi- dent of Texas; in 1863, he married Miss Sarah F.Westrope, who was born in Morgan County ; children : Clara, born June, 1866; Lena, 1869, and Mabel, Oct. 5, 1875 Walters Ralph, farm hand, P.O. Jacksonville Wardandyke, J. J. engineer, Woodson Watson J. I. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 36, P.O. Jacksonville

WELCH LAWRENCE, farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Jacksonville." Mr. Welch was born in Tipperary, Ireland, in 1835; when sev- enteen years old, he emigrated to America and first settled in New Jersey ; there he lived five years, and then moved to Morgan County, settling nine miles south of Jack- sonville. At the first call for volunteers, he enlisted in Co. G, Jacksonville Vols., for three months' service, but remained two years, under the command of Captain Woods, of Jacksonville ; on being honor- ably discharged at Cairo, Ill., he returned to Jacksonville ; in 1865, he was married to Miss Bridget O'Donnell, daughter of Richard O'Donnell, a native of Ireland. Since the close of the rebellion, Mr. Welch has devoted his" time to farming, in which he is very successful

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WELLS JOSEPH H. farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Murrayville, son of Joseph and Sarah, whose maiden name was Nettleship. In Nottinghamshire, Eng., young W. was born; when two years old, the family crossed the ocean for America, and settled in Lake Co., Ill., and there entered land from the government. Joseph received his educa- tion in district schools ; at eighteen, he be- came apprenticed to a stone mason, and served three years ; during the Crimean war he went to England ; on his return to America he settled in Jacksonville, and there married, Nov. 4, 1860, Elizabeth Davis, daughter of William and Catherine. Mr. W. first worked at his trade in Jack- sonville, and for seven years was on the police force there ; in after years, as plas- terer, stone mason and contractor, he was quite successful. Sept. 19, 1875, his wife passed off the stage of life, leaving three children : William, Ellsworth, and Harry. Mr. W. at present time owns 120 acres

WHITLOCK MARY MRS. wid. John Whitlock, born in North Carolina in 1799 ; parents were Lewis and Ali; when ten years old, her parents moved to Ken- tucky; in 1821, was united in marriage to John ; in 1828, Mr. Whitlock with wife and children settled in Morgan County, some four miles from what is now the city of Jacksonville. Mr. W. was then but twen- ty-one, of a strong, hardy disposition, pos- sessed of great energy, that carried him successfully over every obstacle, and as the years rolled by and old age came on at a good round pace, he found himself the pos- sessor of a fine property ; when he came to the county he had but $50 in money and a team and wagon. To follow the details of his successful career, would be superfluous. Jan. 29, 1871, he passed peacefully away, and was laid at rest in the cemetery known as Sheppard's ; at time of decease owned some 800 acres. Mrs. W., whose name appears at the head of this biography, is now upward of eighty, still vigorous, with a sufficiency of this world's goods; chil- dren : Rosan, Emily, Herbert G., Minerva, Samantha, Mary, and Della; deceased : John and Ali ; Della married Joseph Har- per, and at this writing they are living with Mrs. Whitlock

WINTER DAVID, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Jacksonville; was the

son of William and Mary Winter. He was born in Yorkshire, Eng., May 13, 1825; his father was a brick and tile maker, and at this occupation the boy worked for a con- siderable length of time. Sept. 10, 1850, he stepped on board the sailing vessel Liv- erpool, bound for America, and in due time arrived in New York City; shortly after, he went to Pennsylvania, where he resided but a short time, and then proceeded to Morgan County ; he first worked by the month, at $13 per month ; in 1858, he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Redding. Mr. W., on his arrival in America, had no capital, but was possessed of a strong con- stitution and a vigorous will, that carried him successfully over every obstacle, and in time he acquired a fine property ; he is now the owner of 250 acres of choice land, and is very successful as a farmer ; children are : William T., John D., James E., Mary, Isabel, Dorotha Ann, George W., Lewel- lyn, Charles H., and Sarah J.

Winter Thomas D. farm hand, P.O. Jackson- ville

Wyatt Wm. J. stockbuyer, Woodson

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History of Morgan county, Illinois : its past and present, containing a history of the county; its cities, towns, etc.; a biographical directory of its volunteers in the late rebellion; portraits of its early settlers and prominent men [etc., etc.], Part 86

Author: Publication date: c1878 Publisher: Chicago : Donnelley, Loyd & co. Number of Pages: 792

Author:
Publication date: c1878
Publisher: Chicago : Donnelley, Loyd & co.
Number of Pages: 792