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Wm. Bothwick, farmer, sec. 18; P. O., Barry; was born in Nova Scotia in 1832. His parents, James and Mary (Dilmon) Bothwick, were natives of England. He was married in 1859 to Miss Martha Likes, a native of this county, who died in 1873, leav- ing him 7 children, Mary, Isabel, Emma, Minerva, Barbara, James and William. His present wife, Isabel, nee Lane, is a native of Indiana. Mr. B. came to this county in 1857, and settled in this section, where he has since made it his home; moved on his pres- ent farm in 1878, consisting of 116 acres, valued at $10,000. Has been Justice of the Peace. Is a member of the Masonic Order and Methodist Church. In politics he is a Democrat.
C. E. Bower was born in Madison county, Ohio, in 1833, and was brought by his parents to Pike county, Ill., settling in Derry tp., where he remained until 1850, when they moved to Barry tp .; and in 1852 Mr. Bowers crossed the plains, driving an ox-team every mile of the way. Was engaged in farming and explored Oregon at that time, which was a perfect wilderness, and in 1857 he returned home. In 1858 he married Miss Barbara Wright,
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daughter of Abiah Wright, who were natives of Ohio. They have had born to them 6 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters, all of whom are living. Reuben D. is the eldest, and is now attending Lombard University at Galesburg. Mr. B. has a good farm, con- sisting of over 200 acres of the finest land in old Pike. Mr. B. made a trip back to California in 1879, which was an enjoyable tour. He is a self-made man, and has secured his present position among the farmers of Pike county by his industry and energy.
John Brenner, shoemaker, Barry, was born in Ireland, April 17, 1820, and emigrated to the United States in 1852, stopping in New York city about 6 weeks; then stopped at Columbus, O., about a month; then was in Cincinnati two years, making shoes; then was in Quincy, Ill., several years, following his trade; then, in 1864, he came to Barry, where he worked with Mr. Wendorff, a shoemaker; in 1877 Mr. Brenner opened shop for himself and is now prosecut- ing a good business. In 1856 he married Margaret Clark, and of the 8 children born to them 7 are living, namely: George, Sarah, Thomas, John, Allena, Katie and Edward.
William Bright, proprietor of saloon, Barry, was born in Prussia in 1824, and emigrated to America in 1849, landing at Baltimore. Came to this county in 1855 and settled in Barry. Was married in St. Louis, in 1853, and is the father of 8 children, 5 daughters and 3·sons, 6 of whom are living. He is located in business on the east side of Bainbridge street, where he is conducting a good trade.
B. D. Brown, retired farmer, sec. 25; P. O., Barry ; is a son of William and Ann (Dodge) Brown, natives of Massachusetts, who emigrated to Illinois from Vermont in 1848, and settled in this tp., where they both died. The subject of this sketch was born in Essex county, Mass., in Feb., 1804; was married in 1831 to Miss Mary Kellum, a native of Barre, Vt., and daughter of Charles and Re- becca (Rice) Kellum. He came to this county in 1833 and settled in Atlas tp .; soon afterward he built a mill at Louisiana, Mo., and engaged in milling at St. Louis, during which time he purchased his present estate of 150 acres, valued at $75 per acre. Here he settled in 1839, and for several years engaged in the mercantile business in this city, and in company with Mr. McTucker pur- chased the mill, where he was extensively engaged in milling until he retired from the active field of life to the enjoyment of his suc- cess. He represented Pike county in the Legislature in '41-2, and has always taken an active interest in the welfare of the county. His success is wholly due to his energy, sagacity, and indomitable perseverance in overcoming all obstacles, and his declining years are being spent in the comforts of his pleasant home, the result of a well-directed industry. His political opinions are based upon the principles promulgated by the old-line Whigs, and indorsed by the Republican party. The city of Barry was named in honor of his
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wife's birthplace, Barre, Vt. He is a stockholder of the banking institution of this city.
John H. Brown is a native of Pittsfield, and was born May 26, 1847, the son of L. H. Brown, of Barry, who came to this county in early day. In 1870 he married Emma D. Westlake, daughter of Wm. Westlake, deceased, and they have 2 children, Norton and Fred.
Hector Brownell, farmer, sec. 28; P. O., Barry; son of Benja- min and Jane (Rickey) Brownell, natives of New York, who emi- grated to Pike county in 1840 and purchased the homestead farm, where he lived until his death, which occurred March 29, 1872; she died the following week. The homestead consists of 160 acres, which were bid off by Col. Ross for taxes, who sold to Mr. B. It is now valued at $50 per acre. The subject of this sketch was born in Delaware county, N. Y., in 1833; was married Jan. 1, 1855, to Miss Anna Bailey, a native of Philadelphia. To them have been born 3 children, William, James and Hattie. Benjamin Brownell was a local Methodist preacher in New York and Illinois, and was widely known as a zealous defender of the faith and worker in the Master's vineyard.
E. R. Burnham, photographer, and the present Mayor of the city of Barry, was born in Thibodeaux, parish of La Fourche, La., and is a son of E. T. Burnham, deceased, a native of Hartford, Conn., who died Aug. 16, 1878. He was in New Orleans during the Rebellion, saw Gen. Butler land there, saw Mumford tear the national flag from the U. S. Mint, and saw him hanged. In 1871 Mr. B. married Maggie L. Turner, and of their 3 children 2 are living, Clara and Edna. As a photographer Mr. Burnham is doing a good business, and is at present the Mayor of the city.
G. W. Chrysup, Postmaster at Barry, was born in Florence, Pike Co., Ill., Feb. 1, 1845; only child of William L. and Jane (Barney) Chrysup, who came to this county in 1826, and resided here until 1850, when the family removed to California, going across the plains. In 1857 they started on the return voyage home, and his parents were lost by the explosion of the steamer "St. Nicholas," which occurred April 24, 1859, 1} miles below Helena, Ark. Rendered parentless by this disaster, he lived with his grandfather, Benjamin Barney, until 1861, when he enlisted in the 10th Ill. Int. for three months' service. He then re-enlisted in Co. B, 28th Ill. Inf., as Corporal, and was promoted to Captain of that Company, serving until the close of the war. He partici- pated in the battles of Hatchie, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Miss., Spanish Fort, Mobile, and all the engagements in which the Regiment took part; was honorably discharged; returned home, where he was married April 18, 1867, to Miss Kate, daugh- ter of Lewis and Lucy Hardy. The same year he became engaged in the mercantile trade, until appointed Postmaster under Hayes in 1878, to which duties he is devoting his time and attention. He
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is Treasurer in the I. O. O. F., of which he has been a member 9 years. He is the father of 2 children, Jennie and Helen.
Asa W. Clark, farmer, sec. 20, P. O., Parry; born in Rocking- ham county, N. H., in 1820, son of Abner and Caroline (Wicks) Clark, natives of New Hampshire and Maine, respectively, who died in Buffalo, N. Y. Asa W. was married in 1846 to Mrs. Caro- line Churchill, a native of Batavia, N. Y .; came to this county in 1852 and settled on the bottom lands in Kinderhook, where he lived 9 years; moved on his present farm in 1863, consisting of 177 acres, valued at $50 per acre; also owns other lands in the tp. His opportunities for early education were limited, and he has suc- ceeded only by his energy and perseverance. He is administrator of the estate of J. R. Young, Trustee of the Burying Grounds and Treasurer of the Methodist Church, of which he and his family are members. His children are Herbert C., Libbie C., Mary A. and Franklin A. In politics he is a Republican. Was an old-line Whig.
John H. Cobb, late of the firm of Cobb & Watson, of the Barry Adage, was born in Chautauqua county, N. Y., Nov. 10, 1841, and is a son of James Cobb, deceased; he came to this county in August, 1871, and in November established the Barry Adage, which he conducted as an independent newspaper until May, 1878, when he sold out, and in May, 1879, in company with Wm. Watson, he re-purchased the same establishment, and until recently they conducted the paper under the firm name of Cobb & Watson. Mr. Cobb married Miss Julia E. Prentice, and of their 6 children these 3 are living : Edward P., Albertus A. and Archie H.
E. A. Crandall, merchant and banker, Barry, is the son of Joshua and Fannie (Burdick) Crandall, natives of New York, who settled in Barry in 1839, where he engaged at his trade in the boot and shoe business, and resided until his death in 1866. His wife pre- ceded him to the better land in 1855. The subject of this sketch was born in Rensellaer county, New York, 1836, and came with his parents to this county. In 1854 he formed the co-partnership of Angle & Crandall in the mercantile trade and pork-packing, which were successfully carried on until 1858, when the firm dis- solved, and he commenced the study of law at Washington, D. C., and attended Columbia College. The following year he returned home and formed the second partnership with Angle and carried on an ex- tensive trade. In 1860 he was married to Miss Eliza, daughter of Capt. Elisha Hurt, a native of this county, who died, leaving one child, Fannie. In 1862 the firm dissolved and Mr. C. turned his attention to the appeals of his country, and raised Co. D, 99th Ill. Inf .; was- afterward appointed Major of the Regiment and served two years,-through all the battles in which that Regiment parti- cipated, and was honorably discharged. Returning to his home, he became a partner in the woolen mill, under the firm name of Geo. Wike & Co., which was changed to a corporation in 1876. He was again married in 1870 to Miss Jennie G. Gordon, a native
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of New York, by whom he has one son, Louis. The same year the firm of Crandall & Smith engaged in the grocery trade, which forms one of the most extensive and enterprising houses in Pike county. This house also erected a large elevator in 1879, and is largely engaged in the grain business. Mr. C. is President of the School Board, and Supervisor at present, and is one of the most active, thoroughgoing business men in Barry. Strong in the love of his country, he is equally so in the principles indorsed on the broad platform of the Republican party.
Davis & Brown, merchants, Barry, Ill. This firm began busi- ness under the above firm name in September, 1878, on the west side of the Public Square, and have had a gradually increasing trade, carrying now a stock of $10,000, which consists of dry-goods, boots and shoes, and notions. By close attention to business and selling at low rates they have won the confidence and patronage of the public.
Mrs. Clara Hl. Davis, widow of Samuel Davis, mentioned fur- ther on, was born in Boston, Mass., June 22, 1833; in 1838 she was brought by her parents to this county, where, Oet. 14, 1851, she was married.
Nathaniel Davis, son of Samuel Davis, deceased, was born in Pike county in 1857; was married to Miss Lizzie Jennings, daugh- ter of P. Jennings, Sept. 28, 1878, and they have one child. Mr. Davis is one of the most enterprising business men of Barry; is at present a member of the City Council, and just now is closing out the old business of S. Davis & Son. His father was one of the most prominent business men of the county, and no man ever en- joyed the confidence of the people of the county more than did Mr. Samuel Davis. He was engaged for years in pork-packing, from which, with the immense amount of wheat and other grain he handled, he realized a handsome benefit. He was engaged in the general mercantile business for many years, in the firm of C. & S. Davis.
Samuel Davis was born near Barry, Pike county, Ill., Oct. 27, 1829. His parents were Robert and Amanda (Blair) Davis. The subject of this sketch commenced his business career in the town of Barry in the year 1849, when he was but 20 years of age, entering the store of Mr. M. Blair as salesman, which position he occupied until 1852, when, in company with his brother, Calvin, he entered into partner- ship with Mr. Blair, they carrying on business under the firm name of M. Blair & Co. Mr. Blair, retiring from the firm in 1859, a co- partnership-was formed between the two brothers, Calvin and Sam- uel, under the style of C. & S. Davis; they carried on business suc- cessfully for many years, built up a large trade and amassed con- siderable wealth; speculating in pork and wheat extensively; they were generally very fortunate in these dealings. The firm of C. & S. Davis dissolved partnership in the spring of 1877, Calvin taking the flouring mill they were running, and Samuel retaining the stock of merchandise. Mr. Davis then took his two sons, Stephen A. D.
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and Nathaniel R., into the business. The business was conducted under the firm name of Samuel Davis & Sons until the spring of 1880, when the firm sold out.
Mr. Davis was united in marriage to Miss Clara H. Hart Oct. 14, 1851. She is a native of Massachusetts, where she was born June 22, 1833, and is a daughter of Nathaniel and Clarissa (Hill) Hart, both natives of Massachusetts. They came to this county in 1838, and still are living in Barry tp .; Mr. and Mrs. Davis were the parents of 8 children, Stephen A. D .; Lelia May, now the wife of J. C. Moon; Nathaniel R .; Earnest H., deceased; Clara Belle; Anna M .; Samuel C. and Daniel. Mr. Davis died Feb. 15, 1879, and was followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of relatives and friends. He had not been actively engaged in business affairs for several years, but had been taking matters as quietly as possible. He was shrewd, energetic and determined, and one of the best busi- ness inen in the county. His acquaintance was extensive in com- mercial as well as social circles. His honesty and integrity were unquestioned, his credit unlimited. He was a fond husband, a kind and indulgent father, a good neighbor and staunch friend. We give a portrait of Mr. Davis in this volume.
John Dewell, farmer, sec. 4; P. O., Barry; son of Peter and Catherine (Brown) Dewell, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Ohio, where they both died. The subject of this sketch was born in Greene county, Pa., in 1815, and emigrated to Pike county in 1837, and settled south of Barry, where he lived until 1842, when he moved on his present farm of 120 acres, valued at $65 per acre. The land was mostly timbered when he came to this place. He was married in 1834 to Miss Rebecca Wallace, a native of Mary- land. By this union 6 children are living,-Elizabeth, James, John N., Susan, Harriet and Charles C. Mr. D. is one of the original pioneers of Barry tp., and is a Democrat.
John W. Eckes, farmer; P. O., Barry; was born in Frederick county, Va., in 1834, son of David and Eva Eckes, natives. also of that State, where Mrs. E. died. He came to the West in 1858 and settled in Greene county, thence moved to Ohio, where he died in 1861. The subject of this sketch was married in 1858 to Miss Mar- garet Carrigan, a native of Kentucky. They came to this county in 1877, and settled on the farm they now occupy. Mr. E. is a Democrat.
Edward Edom, proprietor of the National Hotel, Barry, was born in England in 1812; emigrated to Canada in 1830, and 5 years afterward moved to Scott county, Ill., where he resided until 1840, when he moved to Lucas county, O. In 1855 he came to this county, settled in Perry township, and engaged in farming. Three years afterward he inoved to Griggsville, thence to New Salem and kept a hotel 4 years, when he moved to this city, where he is running a first-class hotel. He was married in 1842 to Miss Mary Mormoneny, a native of Ohio. To them have been born 7 children, all of whom
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are living. Mr. E. has been a prominent citizen at New Salem, and knows just how to conduct a hotel.
John Farmer, agriculturist, sec. 17; P. O .; Barry; was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1811; son of Samuel and Hannah Frazer, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Ohio, where he died. The subject of this sketch was married in 1837 to Miss Eliza Nichols, daughter of John and Mary (Rethnal) Nichols, natives of New Jersey and Maryland, respectively, who settled in Adams county, Ill., where he died. Mr. F. settled in this tp. in 1846. The following year he moved to Adams county and lived 6 or 7 years, when he returned and settled on his present estate of 160 acres, valued at $50 per tere. To them have been born 10 children, 8 of whom are living: Samuel D., Joshua N., Jacob C., Mary J., James F., Sarah A., Lucy E. and Eliza B .; the deceased are George L. and John T. His son James is a member of the Ancient Order of the United Workmen; Joshua is a member of the Masonic order, and Samuel of the I. O. O. F .; Jacob C. is also a Mason, and Sarah A. is a mem- ber of the Eastern Star. Mr. F. has always been a Democrat, but has espoused the Greenback cause. The family are among the most respected and enterprising farmers of Barry tp.
Alonzo Gard, farmer, sec. 31; P. O., Kinderhook; was born in Washington county, O., in 1822, and is a son of Mischel and Cla- rissa (Baker) Gard, who settled in this tp. in 1826. In 1829 he moved his family here, where he lived until his death, Jan. 5, 1871, at the age of 77 years. She died April 10, 1863. He entered the land of his son's estate, consisting of 88 acres, now valued at $50 per acre. Ile was Justice of the Peace and among the earliest set- tlers. The subject of this sketch was married in 1850 to Miss Mary J. Yearly, a native of Cincinnati, O., by whom he has 3 chil- dren, Ellen, Lucy and Sally. Mr. G. is School Director, and the family are members of the Baptist Church. He is a Republican in politics, and one of the oldest living settlers of Barry tp.
John T. Gilmer, farmer, sec. 26; P. O., Barry; is a son of David and Eliza (Gose) Gilmer, natives of Virginia, who came]to this county in 1839, and settled in this section, where hedied in 1847. She is still living in this tp. The subject of this sketch was born in Barry tp. in 1840, and settled on his present farm in 1863, consist- ing of 63 acres, valued at $60 per acre. He also owns 42 acres in Pleasant Vale tp. He was married in 1864 to Miss Ellen, daughter of William McDaniel, who died in 1872, leaving 2 children, Charles and Clara. He was again married in 1874 to Miss Ella Blake, a native of this county. He fills the office of Road Supervisor at the present time, and is a member of the Baptist Church. Politics, Democratic.
D. W. Greene, Police Magistrate, is the son of James and Mary (Madison) Greene, who came to this county in 1837 and settled in Hadley tp., where he engaged in farming until his death, which occurred in 1875. She died in 1840. The subject of this sketch was born in Rensellaer county, N. Y., in 1826. He began the study
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of medicine with Dr. Baker of this city, taught school winters, and attended the Missouri State University one year and practiced in Barry 3 years, when he entered upon a mercantile pursuit, and was engaged in the erection of the Barry Woolen Mills, where he was connected for 3 years. He was married in 1850 to Miss Caroline Gordon, a native of Indiana. Mr. G. has filled the office of Town- ship Treasurer some years. I's a member of the Masonic order, and of the Christian Church. Politically he is a stalwart Repub- lican.
John P. Grubb, farmer, sec. 23; P. O., Barry; was born in Cumberland county, Pa., in Oct., 1815, and is a son of Jonas and Sarah (Wizer) Grubb, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Adams county, Ill., where they both died. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1844, and settled on this section. In 1864 he purchased the present farm of 124 acres. Also owns other lands in the tp. He was one of the founders of the woolen mill in which he has been engaged for some years. He was mar- ried in May, 1849, to Miss Harriet Stevens, a native of New York State, who died in 1866. By this marriage he has 3 children living,-John W., Emeline and Eva. His present wife was Beu- lah Nations, widow of John Nations, by whom he has 3 children,- George, Hattie and Oliver. Two step-children, Norman W. and Florence; complete the family record. Mr. G. is one of the mem- bers of the Board of Trustees of the town, and is one of the active business men and farmers of Barry. In politics he is a Demo- crat, and cast his first vote for Martin Van Buren.
B. F. Guss, farmer, sec. 3; P. O., Barry; was born in Juniata county, Pa., in 1835, and is a son of William and Mary (Foltz) Guss, natives of Pennsylvania, where she died. Win. Guss came to this county with his family in 1848, and settled in this tp., where he is at this time living. The subject of this sketch was married in 1859 to Miss Jane Sellers, a native of Pennsylvania. To them have been born 4 children, all of whom are living: Rosaline, Ed- win S., William C. and Hattie E. He settled on his .present farm in the fall of 1859, consisting of 116 acres, valued at $50 per acre. Mr. Guss has served as a School Director, and in politics is a Democrat.
George Hack, farmer, sec .: 30; P. O., Kinderhook; was born in Germany Feb. 19, 1819; was married in 1844 to Miss Fernan- drika Auer, a native of Germany. They emigrated to this coun- try in 1853 and stopped one year in New York city, thence to Quincy, thence to this county, and engaged at his trade, brewing ' and coopering, at Kinderhook. This business he sold and pur- chased, in 1866, his present farm, consisting of over 500 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. They have 7 children: Caroline, Frederick, Daniel, Rosena, Jennie, Harry and Annie. Mr. and Mrs. Hack are members of the German Lutheran Church, and he is a member of the Masonic order.
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G. A. Hancock, farmer, see. 27; P. O., Barry; was born in Lick ing Co., O., in 1830, and is a son of Isaac and Cynthia A. (Ford) Hancock, both natives of that State, who emigrated to Adans county, thence to this county, in 1866, and are at this time living in Barry. The subject of this sketch was married in 1857 to Miss Melissa Shepard, daughter of Thomas J. Shepard, a native of this county; and Charles W., George H., Mary E., Ernestine, Mary B., Lena, Lora and Frank, are their living children. Mr. Hancock set- tled on his present estate in 1872, consisting of 160 acres, valued at $60 per acre. He is a Democrat and a thorough farmer.
George H. Hancock, farmer, sec. 21; P. O., Barry ; was born in Adams Co., Ill., in 1855, and is a son of G. A. Hancock, an early settler of this county; was married in 1876 to Miss Lizzie, daughter of John McDaniel, by whom he has one child, Arthur A. He settled on the present farm of his father's in 1877, consisting of over 200 acres of valuable land. Mr. H. is one of the busy and enterpris- ing young farmers of Barry tp.
J. W. Hart, farmer, see. 33; P. O., Barry; was born in Che- shire Co., N. H., in 1830, the son of Joel and Anna (Hardy) Hart, natives of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, respectively. He came to this county in the fall of 1836, entered land in this tp., and returned East. The following year he brought his family and settled here. Subsequently he purchased the estate of his son, where he moved and spent the remainder of his life; he died in 1877: she died in 1840. He was a Deacon of the Baptist Church in his native place, and at Barry, holding the office nearly ever since he was a member of the Church, and was widely known through the county. The subject of this sketeh was married in 1860 to Miss Caroline, daughter of B. F. Brownell, by whom he has 3 children, Henry E., Edward L. and Jennie. The homestead farm consists of 50 aeres, valued at $60 per acre. He also owns 80 acres on sec. 29. Mr. II. is a Deacon in the Baptist Church, of which he and his family are members. He has been School Director, and can be counted among prominent and old settlers of this tp. He is a Republican.
N. P. Hart, farmer, sec. 26; P. O., Barry; was born in Ash- burton, Mass., in 1826, son of Nathaniel and Clarissa (Hill) Hart, who came to this tp. in 1838, where they still reside. He enlisted in 1846 in Co. K, 5th Reg. Ill. Vol., and served 18 months in the Mexican war, when he was honorably discharged. He returned to his home, and in 1850 was married to Miss Louisa, daughter of Samnel Blair, a native of this tp. ; the same year he settled on his present estate of 100 acres, valued at $75 per acre. He also owns 400 acres in the tp. Mr. H. has been for 10 years engaged in the briek manufactory, besides attending to the duties of his extensive farming interests. He has served as Assessor since 1862, except- ing 2 years, and School Director most of the time. He is a mem- ber of the Odd Fellows order.
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