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Orlando Hart, deceased, was born in Massachusetts in 1829, and . emigrated to this county quite early. He was married to Miss Jen- nette Wirt, who died leaving one child, Alvin. In April, 1854, he again married, this time Miss Mary, daughter of Harvey Blair. Of their children 7 are living,-Ellie, John, Charles W., Katie, Alfred and Nettie. Mr. H. resided on the homestead until his deatlı, which occurred in 1879. Mrs. H. has on sec. 33 a farm of 80 acres, valued at $40 per acre. P. O., Barry. Mr. H. was a member of the Odd Fellows, and a man highly esteemed by all who knew him.
A. C. Hollenbeck & Son, hardware merchants, Barry. This firm erected the building of their present location and established themselves in business in 1870. They carry a stock of $5,000 to $6,000, and deal largely in farm machinery. Mr. H. is a native of Genesee Co., N. Y., where he was born in 1820. He was married in 1845 to Miss Mary J. Cram, a native of Ohio, and came to this county in 1859, settling in this city. He was appointed Post- master in 1861, re-appointed under Grant, and filled the office 14 or 15 years. He was Mayor one term, Justice of the Peace, and Alderman, and is a strong adherent of the temperance cause, and Republican principles. His only child, C. R., is his partner, and the firm enjoy a large trade. Mr. Hollenbeck's parents were Ruloff and Electa (Ames) Hollenbeck, natives of Massachusetts.
William Hoyt, jr.,farmer, sec. 28 ; P. O., Barry ; son of William and Nancy (Bayne) Hoyt, who came to this county in 1845 and settled in this tp., where they still reside. The subject of this sketch was married in 1859 to Miss Millie, daughter of Levi McDaniel, de- ceased. To them have been born 6 children,-Nancy E., Elvira E., William H., Levi W., Roscoe S. and Floyd. He settled on his present estate in 1865, consisting of 160 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Mr. H. is a member of the Methodist Church, He is a .School Director, and in politics is a Democrat. Is a zealous tem- perance advocate.
W. G. Hubbard, farmer, sec. 15; P. O., Barry; was born in Lin- coln county, Mo., in 1829, and is a son of Eli and Margaret (Myers) Hubbard, who came to this State in 1831, and are now residents of Oregon. The subject of this sketch was married in 1867 to Miss Sarah Selby, a native of Pennsylvania. He enlisted in 1862 in Co. D, 99th I. V. I., and served 3 years, participating in battles of Harts- ville, Vicksburg, Spanish Fort, and all the battles in which the Regiment was engaged; was 4th Sergeant and promoted to 1st Ser geant. He served as Sheriff of the county 2 years, from 1866 t4 1868; is a School Director at present time. He is the father of children,-Hattie, William, Mary and Lottie.
Loran J. Huntley, constable, was born in Ashtabula county, O., July 5, 1838; parents were Harlem and Almira (Partridge) Huntley, natives of New York and Massachusetts, respectively, who came to this county in 1843, and settled in Hadley tp., where he died March 6, 1880; she died in Sept., 1877. Loran J. was
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married in 1861 to Miss Martha M., daughter of Wmn. Davis. He engaged in farming until 1872, when he accepted a position as Deputy Sheriff, serving 3 years; also Constable in Hadley 4 years, and elected in Barry to the same position in Ang., 1878; is also a member of the Government detective force, in which he has been engaged 5 years. IIe is a member of the I. O. O. F. Polities. Democratic.
Elisha Hurt, retired farmer, sec. 24; P. O., Barry; is a native of Kentucky, where he was born May 26, 1809, the son of Joshina and Sallie (Davis) Hurt, natives of Virginia, who emigrated to Illinois at an early day, settling in Logan county, where he died the same year. She died in Tennessee. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1839 and settled on his present estate, consisting of one-half section of land, valued at $20,000. IIe was married in 1838 to Miss Margaret J. Lee, a native of Morgan county, Va., where she was born in 1818. To them have been born 11 children, 7 of whom are living,-Charles C., John M., Elisha, jr., Berryman. Albert Clay and Edwin. Mr. II. was commissioned Captain in the 28th Ill. Inf. in 1861, and raised Co. I, and served 3 years. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, where he was wounded, siege of Vicksburg, Hatehie, Corinth, Jackson, Miss., and all the battles of that Regiment. He had also 3 sons in the war,-Charles, Moses and Elisha. Moses was taken prisoner at Jackson and confined at Belle Isle, where he was exchanged. Charles was wounded at Shiloh through the arm and side, but held his place in the ranks by his comrades. Moses was also wounded at Hatchie; but all escaped through the siege of war, and returned to their home. Mr. II. went to California in 1849, being among the first to cross the plains in that year. He returned in 1851 and engaged in the mercantile business in this city until 1861, when he retired to the quiet of his beautiful home. His opportunities for an early education were limited. Left with a widowed mother, he has by his energy and perseverance attained success. Politically he is a descendant of the old-line Whigs, devoted to Republican principles, and an ardent admirer of Grant.
Thomas C. Johnson. farmer, sec. 20; P. O., Kinderhook; was born in Lonisa county, Va., in 1826. His parents were William F. and Eliza Johnson, natives of that State, who emigrated to Mis- souri in 1835, where they both died. Thomas C. came to this county in 1859 and settled on his present farm, consisting of 127 acres, valued at $2,000. IIe was married in 1853 to Miss Mary E. Tyler, a native of Virginia, the fruits of which are 3 children,- William T., Columbus and Wesley M. Mr. J. is Class-Leader and Trustee in the Methodist Church at Kinderhook, and he is well and favorably known.
D. D. Kidwell, clerk, was born in this county in 1841, and is a son of William and Mahala (Girard), Kidwell, natives of Ohio, who emigrated at an early day to this county, and settled in this tp., where he died in 1851. Ile was a mechanic, and from 1845 to
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1851 was engaged ir the furniture business in Barry. The subject of this sketch was married in 1863 to Miss Matilda J. Dibens, a native of Ohio, by whom he has one child, Lottie M. Mr. K. is a member of the Masonic order, a Republican, and a man highly esteemed by all who know him.
S. Kirtright, saloon-keeper, Barry, was born in Clermont county, O., in 1834, and is a son of Jolin and Sophia (Troy) Kirtright, natives of that State, who came to this county in 1840, and settled in Hadley tp., where they both died in 1848. The subject of this sketch moved to New Salem, where he lived until 1872, when he came to this city, and opened a market in which he continued until 1879, when he engaged in his present business. He was married in 1856 to Miss Nancy E. Walls, a native of this county, who died in 1871. His present wife is Mary J., daughter of William Hill, an early settler of this county. Mr. K. still owns his homestead and 4 lots in Salem, and 20 acres of other land. He served as Constable 6 years, and City Marshal some years. Is a Republican.
Major Klein, attorney at law, Barry; is the 3d son of Joseph Klein, an old resident of this city, where he lived for more than 20 years, following the profession of law, in which he became promi- nent for his skill and ability. He died at his home in this city Feb. 26, 1869. As a citizen father and friend, Mr. K. had no su- perior, and he left a large circle of friends throughout the county. The subject of this sketch was a graduate of the University at Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1878, and admitted to the bar in 1879. In 1878 he was married to Miss Jennie Klein, of Springfield, Ill., and began the practice of his profession. He was elected City Attorney in 1879, and enjoys a lucrative practice.
Samuel Knox, proprietor of livery and feed stable, Barry; is a son of James and Nancy (Beaks) Knox, natives of Pennsylvania, who.settled in Missouri at an early time, where he died in 1854. The subject of this sketch was born in Pike county, Mo., in 1851, and with his widowed mother moved to this county in 1857, and settled 2 miles west of Barry; 3 years afterward she moved to Adams county, where she is now living. Mr. K. was married in 1875 to Miss Leah Hendricks, a native of Adams county, and they have one child, Flandy D. He engaged in farming until Jan., 1880, at which time he opened his present place of business, where he keeps on hand a good stock of horses and carriages, carries a stock of $2,000, and enjoys a good trade. His wife is a member of the Methodist Church. He is a Democrat.
Alvah C. Laing, attorney at law, Barry, is a native of New York, where he was born Aug. 6, 1820; commenced the study of law at the age of 21 years; was admitted to the bar in Michigan in 1850; came to this county in 1869 and settled in Barry, where he has continued in the practice of his profession, and in the enjoy- ment of a large circle of friends. He is the father of 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls. Politically, he is a Democrat.
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M. Lane, harness-maker, Barry, came to this city in 1857, where he opened a place of business the following year; with the exception of three years' residence on the coast of California, he has since been a resident of this place. Mr. L. is a native of Ireland, where he was born in 1838, and he emigrated with his parents, John and Mary (Burns) Lane, who settled in Pennsylvania, where they still reside. Mr. L. carries astock of $1,000, and enjoys a good trade.
Jonathan D. Lewis, engineer, sec. 26; P. O., Barry; was born in Pickaway county, O., in 1836, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Wilgins) Lewis, natives of Pennsylvania, where they both died. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1859, and settled in this tp., and followed his professional calling at the Woolen Mill, where he is still engaged. He was married in 1857 to Miss Mary J. O'Connor, a native of Ireland, by whom he has 3 children,-Hannah F., William F. and Thomas J. Owns a house and three acres of land. In politics he is a strong Greenbacker.
John Liggett, of the firm of Liggett & Roasa, grocers, Barry, was born in Carroll Co., ()., in 1847, the son of John and Nancy (Young) Liggett, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. She died in Indiana in 1866. He is a resident of Allen county, Ind. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1872, and engaged in farming 3 years, when he formed a partnership with J. C. Moore in the livery business, where he was connected nntil March, 1880, at which time the present concern was consolidated. He was married in 1875 to Miss Dotha, danghter of William Da- vis, by whom he has 2 children, -- Charles, and one not christened. Mr. L. is a member of the fire company, and one of the energetic young business men of Barry. Politics, Democratic.
James Likes, farmer, sec. 33; P. O., Barry; was born in Ross county, O., in 1827, and is a son of William C. and Dorcas (Day) Likes, natives of that State, who settled in Indiana at an early time, from which State he came to Pike county and settled in Barry tp., where he died in 1859. James was married in 1848 to Miss Hannah Decker, who was born in Wabash county, III., in 1828. Mr. L. settled on the present farm in 1864, consisting of 160 acres of valnable land, where he has since made it his home, and numbers among the enterprising farmers of Barry tp. Mari- etta, William, Telasco, Melinda, Scott, Martha and Lovilla are their living children.
C. P. Lippincott, farmer, sec. 22; P. O., Barry; was born in this tp. in 1839, and is a son of William and Delina (Decker) Lippin- cott, natives of New Jersey, who emigrated from Ohio to this county at an early day, and settled in Barry, where he opened the first store in this city. He also erected the old distillery and car- ried on an extensive business, and was engaged in milling for some years. He then went to Cincinnati, O., and ran a saw-mill and lumber yard, where he died in 1851. His wife died in 1867 in this tp. The subject of this sketch was married in 1867 to Miss Chloe Bill, a native of this county, by whom he has 5 chil-
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dren living: Ibbie, William, Olive M., Charles and George. Mr. L. has served as Road Commissioner and Overseer some years. He settled on his present estate in 1867, consisting of 160 acres, valued at $50 per acre. Is a Democrat in politics. .
Thomas J. Long, retired farmer, Barry, was born in Baltimore, Md., June 25, 1808, where he was reared and educated; he emi- grated to this connty in 1829, arriving at Atlas the 1st day of July, and the same day becoming acquainted with Benj. Barney. Mr. Long followed farming until 1872, when he retired and moved to Barry, where he now resides. In June, 1834, he married Miss Elizabeth M. Irwin, by whom he has had 9 children, 8 now living, namely: Adelaide J., Margaret E., Mary A., Wm. H., Thomas C., Isadore E., Zillah V. and Marion E. The name of the deceased was Josephine L.
W. H. Long, of the firm of Long & Koehler, grocers, Barry, is a native of Adams county, Ill., where he was born in 1846. He was married in 1871 to Miss Mary J. Hendricks, a native of Ohio, where she was born in 1847. In 1877 Mr. L. erected the building he now occupies, and formed the present partnership. The firm carry a stock of $1,500 to $1,600, and although a young firm in the business circles of Barry, they have a lucrative and increasing business. Mr. L. served as Constable some years, and is the father of 2 children, Gracie L. and Don D.
J. H. Mallory, dealer in dry-goods, clothing, boots and shoes. This house was established in 1863 by Louis Angle, who was suc- ceeded by Sweet & Mallory. This co-partnership existed until 1879, when Sweet retired. Mr. M. carries a stock of $13,000 to $15,000, and controls a large trade. He is a native of New York city, where he was born Jan. 1, 1830; came to this county in 1846, and engaged in farming until he entered upon a mercantile pursuit. In 1852 he married Miss Annetta E. Brown, a native of New York. Of this union one child is living, George. Mr. M. is Trustee of the Christian Church, and is one of the solid, enterprising business men of Barry.
T. M. Martin was born in Ralls county, Mo., May 6, 1845, and with his parents came to Pike county, Ill., in the spring of 1847. He is the 3d son of George and Levica A. Martin. His father is a native of Virginia, and mother of Kentucky. T. M. was married to Miss Laura A. Wike, Nov. 4, 1869. He is a farmer, and resides on sec. 11. His wife is a daughter of George Wike. They have born to them 4 children, 2 girls and 2 sons.
Charles Mason, merchant, Barry, was born in Liverpool, Eng., in 1816; at the age of 21 years he moved to Manchester, where he was extensively engaged in the manufacture of wall-paper, until the introduction of a tariff bill by Robert Peel, which ruined his busi- ness. He was married in 1838 to Miss Ann Orton, a native of England. They emigrated to this county in 1849 and settled in Barry, where he worked at his trade until he was able to open a small place of business. Subsequently his health failed, and Mrs.
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M. opened the millinery establishment of their present location, where she has since conducted a very profitable trade. He after- ward purchased the building and added a stock of dry-goods and groceries, carrying a stock of $4,000. Both stores have a frontage of 40 feet. Mr. M. was the first man in his line of business in Barry, and nearly all the churches in this city bear the work of his hand. He and his wife returned to their native land in 1864; and were met by a generous welcome by old friends, and presented with a memorial address from the temperance association at Longsight, in which cause Mr. M. has always borne an active part. IIe is an Elder in the Baptist Church of this city, and is highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.
Charles E. Mason, deceased, was the son of Deacon Charles E. and Martha (Carrolton), M., natives of New Hampshire, who came to this county at an early day, and settled on the present estate, where they resided until called to a better home. He was born Sept. 10, 1800, and died in Barry Dec. 10, 1849. She was born in 1803 and died in 1833. The subject of this sketch was born in Cheshire county, New Hampshire, in 1825, and came with his parents to this county. In 1849 he went overland to California, where he remained one year. In 1855 he was married to Mrs. Nancy J. Hammon, who was born in Johnson county, Ind., in 1828. She was a daughter of David and Tabitha (Dehart) Woodruff, natives of Indiana, where he was born in Brown county, in 1796. To them were born 8 children, 6 of whom are living: Nancy J., John, Mary, David, Henry and George. Her father settled in this county in 1843, and is now living with his daughter at the homestead. Mr. Mason was an active member of the Baptist Church and died in this township in 1877. To them were born 5 children, -4 sons and 1 daughter, -- 3 of whom are living: Henry B., Willard B. and Anna B., Chas. B. and Edson B., deceased. The estate of Mrs. M. consists of 330 acres of land, valued at $70 per acre. Her residence is on sec. 35, and her postoffice address is Barry.
' Elijah L. Mc Atee, farmer, sec. 7; P. O., Barry; is the youngest son of Hezekiah and Sarah (Smith) McAtee, natives of Maryland and North Carolina respectively, who came to this county in 1827, and settled on the present farm, consisting of 300 acres, valued at $50 per acre, 80 acres of which he entered, and Elijah entered the remainder and purchased & sec., most of which has been cleared. Two brothers, who came in 1826, cleared a portion of it. Heze- kiah lived here until his death in December, 1850. Mrs. McAtee died in 1855. They were among the earliest settlers of the tp. The subject of this sketch was born in Clark county, Ky., in 1811, and was married in 1836 to Miss Lucy F., daughter of Judge Grubb, a native of Kentucky. To them have been born 8 children, 2 of whom are living: Bell, wife of Alfred Leach; and Alfred, who mar- ried Ellen, daughter of George Hancock, by whom he has 3 children, Lottie, Ennit, and one not yet christened. In 1849 Mr. M., with his brother John and 2 sons, crossed the plains to California with
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an ox team. In Sacramento and San Jose he became prominent as an auctioneer, in selling outfits, and the party all returned by way of the Isthmus, reaching St. Louis, Mo., where John was taken sick and died. This family number among the early settlers of Barry tp. They came in a wagon drawn by oxen, and erected a rude hut, which to this day shelters occupants of his farm. His first vote was cast for Gen. Jackson before he was 21 years of age, and he has always voted the Democratic ticket. Mr. McAtee stands 6 feet 32 inches in his stockings, and weighs from 180 to 185 lbs.
George K. McDaniel, farmer, sec. 26; P. O., Barry; was born in Pike county, Ill., July 24, 1845, and is a son of Levi McDaniel, who came to this county in 1836, where he resided until his death, March 1, 1877. The subject of this sketch was married to Miss Lizzie M. Lippincott, by whom he has 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. Politically Mr. McD. has ever been a Democrat, and in 1878 espoused the Greenback cause.
William McDaniel, farmer, sec. 23; P. O., Barry; is a son of Levi and Elizabeth (Jennings) McDaniels, natives of Edgefield District, S. C., who came to this county in 1836 and settled in Barry tp., where he entered 260 acres of timbered land in sec. 26, where he lived until his death in 1876. She died in September, 1878. The subject of this sketch was born in Edgefield District, S. C., in 1823. He was married in 1845 to Miss Angeline, dangh- ter of Ephraim Blake, an early settler in this county from Pennsyl- vania, who died at his son's residence, Jerry Blake. By this mar- riage 9 children have been born, 6 of whom are living: Lottie, wife of Hezekiah Thompson; Henry H .; Hattie, wife of Henry Jones; Martha, Nancy A. and William. The deceased are Ellen, Eddie, and one who died in infancy. This family, with 4 others, numbering 35 souls, left South Carolina for the West and all set- tled in Barry tp. Mr. McD. has been prominently identified with the interests of the tp., and the family are members of the Baptist Church. Politics, Democratic.
William McIntire, Justice of the Peace, Barry, is a son of Jo- seph and Joicy (Gates) McIntire, natives of Kentucky and Alabama respectively, who emigrated to Pike county in 1831 and settled in Pleasant Vale township. Some years afterward he removed to Barry tp., where he died in 1873. Mrs. McIntire is still living, in the 68th year of her age. The subject of this sketch was born in this county in 1836. He served as Constable 19 years. He was married in 1861 to Miss Diala, daughter of Joel Hart, deceased. They have one child, Lillie H. Mr. McIntire has been Mayor and Alderman a number of terms, and has always taken an active part in the interests of the town and city.
John Millhizer, farmer, sec. 31; was born Aug. 31, 180.7, in Ohio, and is a son of Philip and Elizabeth (Delavan) Millhizer, father of German, and mother of English descent; was educated in the common schools of Missouri; learned the cooper's trade of his ' father when 17 years of age; came from Pike county, Mo., to this
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county in 1826, settling on sec. 31, Barry tp., and has made his home here ever since. In early day he had to go to Quincy to get work, although that place was scarcely large enough to be called a village. About the year 1833 he married Hester Hampton, and of their 7 children 5 are living, all married but one, and all in this county but one. He is the oldest settler living in this tp. at the present time, and remembers, among the many other peculiarities of pioneer life described elsewhere in this history, that hog-steal- ers were punished by a thrashing at the whipping-post. He com- menced a poor boy, worked at the cooper's trade 12 years in this county, and now has 270 acres of land, well improved, 100 acres in cultivation. March 20, 1864, he married Lydia Manker, and they have had one child, David, who was born Dec. 4, 1864. Politi- cally Mr. M. is a Republican.
John C. Moon, proprietor of livery and feed stable, Barry, was born in Brown county, O., in 1853, son of Calvin and Delilah (Sewell) Moon, residents of that State. He came to this county in 1878, and opened his present place of business, carrying now a stock of $2,000, and controls a general trade. He was married Jan. 1, 1880, to Miss Lelia, daughter of Samuel Davis, deceased, an early settler of the county. Mr. M. keeps constantly on hand a good assortment of buggies for sale, having had much experience in the manufacture and sale of them.
Dr. P. M. Parker, dentist, Barry, was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1822, and is a son of Samuel B. Parker, well known in the history of Pike county; his school education was obtained mostly in an old log school-house in this county; in 1826 his pa- rents moved with him to Trumbull county, O., and in 1836 to this county. Dr. P. studied medicine under Dr. Higgins, of Griggs- ville, at intervals for three years, chopping cord-wood in the mean- time to obtain money to pay his expenses. He is a graduate of the medical department of the State University of Missouri at St. Louis, practiced medicine at Ursa, Adams county, Ill., from 1844 to 1846; at New Canton, this county, from that time to 1851; from that time to 1853 in the country five miles east of Pittsfield, and then at Barry from 1853 to 1864, since which time he has been engaged in dentistry, which he follows with success. He helped to build one of the first log school-houses in Pike county, namely, the one near Blue River Cemetery, in Detroit tp., in 1843. March 21, 1850, he married Celia A. Dunham, daughter of John Dun- ham, of Newburg Corners, this county, and they have had but one child, which died about 73 months old.
M. G. Patterson, railroad and express agent at Barry, was born in New York city Feb. 9, 1848. In 1870 he was united in wed- lock to Miss Nettie E. Young, a native of Pittsburg, Pa. He was appointed to his present position in 1871, and moved to this city, where he has since made it his home. He is also extensively engaged in the coal and grain business. To him belongs the honor of introducing the use of anthracite coal in this county. Large
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shipments are constantly coming in from the coal mines of Scran- ton, Pa., and it is being largely used in various portions of the county. He is Secretary of the Masonic order of this city. He has two children, Carrie and Ada.
O. H. Perry, manufacturer, was born in Cumberland county, Pa., in 1826, the son of Samuel and Mary (Butts) Perry, natives of that State, where they both died. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1848, and engaged in the woolen manufactory. He was a partner in the company of six that erected the woolen mill in 1864, where he was successfully engaged for twenty years. He was married in 1856 to Miss Virginia Watson, a native of New York, who died in 1872, leaving 2 children, Thomas and Mary. His present wife, nee Lottie Hart, is a native of this county and daughter of Joel Hart, deceased. To this union 1 child has been born, Clarence. Mr. P. has a pleasant residence, with 12} acres of land, and he also has 160 acres in other parts of the tp. He served as Road Supervisor 11 years, and School Director many years, and has always taken an active interest in the business circles of Barry. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church. In politics he is Democratic always.
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