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Joseph Beanchamp, carpenter and builder, sec. 24, P. O., Hope- dale; is a native of Canada, where he was born in 1826. The ancestry of Mr. B. were French. He was apprenticed five years, to learn his trade, by the end of which time he become a skillful work- man ; Mr. B. was married to Miss Margaret Brier, a daughter of Isaac Brier ; there were born of this union twenty two children, of whom only seven are living-Louie, Jos, Henry, George, Louisa, Emma and Alexander, Mr. B., informs us that his grand- mother was the mother of thirty-six children. Mr. B. settled at what is now Hopedale 13 years ago and has erected every building of any importance in the village. He was the builder of the first house in the town. It is now occupied by Mr. Willard. We can- not speak to highly of him as a skilled mechanic.
John S. Bever was born in the State of Indiana, Oct. 10, 1848; is a son of Samuel and Eliza (Curtis) Bever. John S. came to this county July 28, 1855. He attended the common schools of his adopted county. He was married Feb. 2, 1871, to Catharine Pearson. They are the parents of two children - Francis E., born Jan. 16, 1872, and Berdella, born Sept. 28, 1873; Mr. and Mrs. Bever are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a Democrat in politics. P. O., Delavan.
Jacob Bever is a native of Indiana, having been born in that State, Aug. 25, 1855. He is a son of Christian Bever and Lydia Easton. Jacob Bever came to this county in 1862; attended the schools in Dillon township. He was married Nov. 14, 1878, to Idella Davidson, a native of Indiana. Mr. B. is a member of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ; is a Democrat in poli- ties ; P. O., Delavan.
Matthias Bever, farmer, sec. 33; P. O., Hopedale; was born in Adams Co., Ohio, Feb. 20, 1820. His parents were Matthias and Catharine (Chumoker) Bever. The subject of this sketch came to this county Feb. 28, 1855; received a common school education. He is a member of the Baptist Church; was married March 14, 1853, to Rebeca A. Fuller, who was born April 3, 1829. They have one daughter, Catharine Ann, born Feb. 14, 1852. She was married to Henry Henkle in Sept., 1875. Mr. B. is a Democrat in politics.
Samuel Bever, Sr., is a native of Adams county, Ohio, where he
KITTY MC DOWELL, HOPEDALE, TP.
ADAM GRIESEMER, HOPEDALE , TP.
JOHN STUDYVIN, (DECEASED) DILLON, TP.
JOHN CLATON, (DECEASED) SPRING LAKE, TP.
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was born Dee. 23, 1815. His parents were Michael and Margaret Bever. Samuel B. attended the common schools of Indiana, and came to this county July 28, 1855. He follows farming ; resides on see. 30; owns 400 acres of land; is connected with the Church of the United Brethren ; was married to Eliza Curtis Sept. 27, 1838. They have had eleven children born as follows :- Jane, born July 20, 1839 ; Susanna, Dec. 3, 1841 ; Ephraim, Feb. 21, 1844; James, Nov. 9, 1846; John S., Oet. 10, 1848; Matthias, Sept. 1, 1850; Mary, Nov. 27, 1852; Martha, Nov. 25, 1854; Elizabeth, Feb. 10, 1858 ; Mahala, Oet. 5, 1860; Ida A., May 21, 1866. Mr. B. aets with the Damocratie party. P. O., Hopedale.
Christian Birky, farmer, sec. 31; P. O., Delavan; was born in Elm Grove, this county, in May, 1847. His parents were Christian and Catharine Birky. Mr. B. attended the common schools of this county ; is a member of the Omish (Mennonite) Church ; was mar- ried Feb. 17, 1878. He is a Democrat in politics.
Henry H. Brigham, station agent and operator on the C. & A. R. R., Hopedale, was born in Chatauqua Co., N. Y., July 30, 1833. His father, JJames B. Brigham, was born in the year 1782, Nov. 6, at Marborough, Mass., died Jan. 31, 1861 ; he served in the Revo- lutionary war. His mother was born May 15, 1793, died Jan. 26, 1869. They were married March 4, 1810, at Fredonia, N. Y. It was in that place that Henry received his education, where he took an academic course. He was connected with the U. S. Treasury Department during the war.
William H. Brigg, farmer and stoek raiser, sec. 24; was born in Westchester county, N. Y., on the 21st of Oct., 1807. His father, Phillip H. Briggs, was a native of N. Y. He received a liberal education, and was married to Phobe, daughter of John Rven, of Fordham, N. Y., who was born May 4, 1788. Mr. B. went to New York city about 1808, where he became engaged in the mercantile business. He was very successful, and died Oet. 19, 1840; his wife died April 1, 1866. The descendants are four in number - William H., whose name is at the head of this sketeh, Phoebe, who married Ebben Leggett, and now resides in Brooklyn, N. Y., Larina, who married Charles Valentine, and Ann Eliza, who is married and lives in Philadelphia. William H. received a liberal education in New York city. On the 26th of Nov., 1828, he was married to Louisa, daughter of Thomas Hoff, of Monmouth county, N. J. In 1829 Mr. B. entered on a mercantile career in New York; in 1836 he came West, locating near Hopedale. He first rented farm property ; in 1837 he purchased 207 acres, and is now the owner of 547 acres and a beautiful farm residence. Few men are better known for generosity than Mr. B. He has been Supervisor and Assessor for this township. The marriage of Mr. B. was productive of six child- ren, four of whom are living- Hannah, Jane E., Cecilia and Will- iam H., jr.
John Burgess, born in England May 4, 1822. Thomas and Lucy
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(Black) Burgess were his parents. He attended the common schools. Mr. B. came to this country in 1849; is a member of the Christian Church ; was married to Elizabeth Hurn, Oct. 6, 1851. She died in 1869. She was the mother of Lucy, born July 12, 1857; Jen- nie, born Nov. 1, 1859; Lilian, born May 7, 1863. Mr. B. was again united in marriage March 20, 1870, to Lucinda Bennett, by whom he had five children, born as follows: Laura, July 30, 1871; John R., Jan. 3, 1873; Elizabeth, Dec. 15, 1874; Mattie S., Nov. 26, 1877; Rose, March 22, 1879.
Otto Butterweck, of the firm of Schulte & Co., Hopedale, is a na- tive of Germany, being born in that country Aug. 24, 1848. His parents were Gustav and Mary (Brenneman) Butterweck, natives of Germany. Mr. B. came to this country Nov. 1, 1864; was educated in the common schools and Wiesbaden College. He is a member of the Lutheran Church, and politically a Republican.
Andrew J. Byers, farmer, see. 11; P. O., Hopedale. Mr. B. is a native of Franklin county, O., and is the youngest son of Joseph and Sarah Byers, and was born Jan. 7, 1828. He grew to manhood in his native State, receiving a liberal education. In 1852 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Sands, daughter of Thos. Sands. Two years later Mr. Bvers settled in Hopedale, where he purchased town property and built for himself and family a home. Since this time Mr. B. has followed farming. Five children have blessed this union - William H., Hope, Alvira, Sarah, and Ira.
August L. Capps was born in Hanover, Prussia, Feb. 18, 1850. His parents are August and Fredricka (Fricke) Capps. He was married Feb. 22, 1876, to Mary Bever, who was born Nov. 27, 1852. They have had one son, Eugene Ray, born Nov. 13, 1876, died April 25, 1877. Mr. C. is a miller by trade, and is now run- ning the mill at Hopedale. He is a Demoerat in politics.
John Cheshier was born Sept. 15, 1837, in North Carolina. His parents were Solomon and Nanney (Todd) Cheshier. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1859. Is a farmer, residing upon sec. 15. He belongs to the Methodist Church, and was mar- ried April 9, 1860, to Amanda J. Terhune, a native of Indiana, where she was born Dee. 20, 1845. They have two daughters- Josepine, born Feb. 28, 1861, and Bertha May, born July 31, 1877. Mr. C. is a Republican in politics.
Philandor E. Davis, attorney and Justice of Peace, Hopedale, was born in Little Mackinaw, this Co., Aug. 14, 1830; is the son of James E. and Mary (Taylor) Davis. His father was born in 1797, died in 1872; mother born in 1793, died 1871. He attended the common schools of the county and then entered De Moines College, Iowa. During the war he enlisted in Co. A., 108th Ill. Inf. ; was transferred to Co. K., in which he held rank as 1st Lieut. Has been J. P. for twenty years, and Supervisor for eight years ; was elected J. P. when only 24 years old. He was married in June, 1850, to Rosetta Roberts, who was born in 1830, died in 1862; was
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married again to Catherine Henderson, who was born in 1840, and came to this Co. from Ohio when but seven years old. By her he has two children - Eugene R., born Nov., 1866, and John S., April, 1872. By his first wife he has but one child living, Evangeline, born 1852. She is the wife of Henry Peitzman, and lives in Kansas.
John L. Donalson, farmer, sec. 30; P. O., Hopedale; was born in Kentucky, April 24, 1823 He is the son of James and Sarah (Klines) Donalson, both natives of that State; came to this county in 1873; married Margaret Beaver June 24, 1846. They have been blessed with fourteen children, nine of whom are living - Elizabeth, born Feb. 8, 1846; Delilia L., Feb. 12, 1848 ; James, Nov. 8, 1850; Sarah A., Oct. 8, 1851; Nancy I., Feb. 12, 1853; Christopher C., May 6, 1859; Joseph, Oct. 9, 1861; Maria, Nov. 12, 1863; Martha R., 1865; Jacob, Nov. 22, 1868; Mary E., 1869; Minnie, May 22, 1870; Isaac and Catherine, twins, born in 1872, dead ; Sarah, Mattie and Mary are also dead.
William M. Ely, farmer and carpenter, sec. 24; P. O., Hopedale ; was born in Ohio in 1833. In 1858 Mr. Ely moved to this county, and first found employment as a farm hand. The same year, Dec. 30, he was united in marriage to Margaret, daughter of J. T. Scates, the following year Mr. Ely moved to Indiana, where he re- sided at the breaking out of the Rebellion. He enlisted in the 142d Indiana Vol., participated in many battles ; at the close of the war he returned to Ind. and purchased a farm. Eight years ago Mr. Ely sold his property in Ind., and returned to this Co. Mr. Ely has always taken a deep interest in educational matters, and now holds the position of School Director. He is the father of seven children - Emma, Parthena, Susannah, Katie, John, Nettie and Harriet.
Michael Flynn is a native of Ireland, where he was born in Feb. 1850. His father, Patrick, and mother, Ellen Cullman, were natives of Ireland and are still living. Mr. F. came to this county Oct. 20, 1866. He purchased his present farm of Mr. W. F. Hod- son. He was married, April 9, 1874, to Julia Cooney, a native of this county. She was born Nov. 28, 1853. They have three chil- dren -Catharine A., born April 2, 1875; Thomas F., April 9, 1877 ; Patrick, born May 2, 1879. Mr. F. is a Catholic; P. O., Hopedale.
Henry M. Ford. This gentleman is one of the business men of Hopedale. He wes born in Madison Co., Ind., Aug. 14, 1837. He is the son of Abraham M. (who was born in Feb. 1801, and died 1861) and Rebecca (Hendrickson) Ford, who was born in Sept., 1811 and is still living. Came to Hopedale ten years ago and em- barked in business, and has been quite successful. Has been engag- ed in the harness trade for 26 years. He was educated in common schools and La Grange College, Kentucky. He enlisted in Co. F. 9th Ky. Cav. as Sergeant. Was Capt. Co. A. 1st Regt. of Eng. and Mechanics. Was wounded by bushwackers. Has served as
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J. P. for four years. Oct. 6, 1866, he was married to Mary E. Laughery, who was born May 30, 1842.
Arthur Gibson Crisp is a native of England, where he was born Aug. 29, 1823. Charles E. and Ann E. Crisp, his parents, were natives of the same country. Arthur G. came to this country in the fall of 1867. He resides on sec. 11 ; P. O., Hopedale. He received an academic education in London ; is an active member of the Meth- odist Church ; was married in April, 1875, to Mary E. Heckard, a native of Ohio. They have two children-Arthur H., born March 2, 1876, and Frances Irena, born Sept. 6, 1877. Mr. C. is a Re- publican.
Adam Griesemer is a native of Germany, where he was born Feb. 14, 1825. His parents were John and Elizabeth Griesemer. Adam came to this county in March, 1869. He received a common school education. Mr. H. is a farmer, and resides on section 23; P. O., Hopedale. He has a fine farm under a good state of cultivation. We would refer the reader to a portrait of Mr. Griesemer in this History. Mr. G. was married in October, 1848. He is the parent of ten children, as follows: Elizabeth, born Aug. 3, 1851, died Feb. 15, 1853; Adam C., born Aug. 27, 1853; Mary Ann, Jan. 6, 1855; Theresa, May 2, 1857 ; Barbara A., Aug. 20, 1859; Rosa, Oct. 27, 1861 ; John W., July 16, 1864; Clara M., May 13, 1867; Charles M., Sept. 18, 1869; Henry Simon, July 20, 1872. Mr. G. is a German Catholic.
Charles L. Hess is a native of Rockingham county, Va., where he was born Sept. 3, 1851. His parents are Joseph and Anna (Roudbush) Hess. Charles L. received a common school education in his native State, and he came to this county in Feb., 1875; is a member of the Methodist Church. P. O., Hopedale. In politics a Democrat.
Joseph P. Hess is a native of Virginia, being born in that State April 3, 1854. He is a son of Joseph Hess and Anna (Roudbush) Hess. Joseph P. received a common school education. He came to this county in Feb., 1875; by occupation a farmer on section 32. P. O., Hopedale. Is a member of the Methodist Church ; was married in Aug., 1875, to Ella Dick. They have had one child, a daughter, who died in infancy. Politically, Mr. H. is a Democrat.
Milton H. Hodson (deceased). Among those born and raised in Tazewell Co. is Mr. H., who is worthy of special notice in this volume. He was born in Hopedale township in 1831. His father, Reuben H., was a native of North Carolina, but of whom but little can now be learned. He, many years after his marriage, moved to the West, settling on the banks of the Mackinaw in this county. Here he passed the remainder of his life. We now follow the fortunes of Milton Hodson. Reared among pioneer associations he grew to vigorous manhood, and received a liberal education for the times in which he lived. In 1851 he was united in marriage to Margaret E. McDowell, a daughter of James McDowell, an honored citizen and
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early pioneer of this county. After the usual hardships in settling a new country, Mr. H. acquired a nice farm property. After an active life, and having the respect and confidence of all who knew him, he passed peacefully away, in 1876, leaving to the care of his wife two children - Cyrus R. and James M.
Reuben Hodson, farmer, scc. 15; P. O., Hopedale. Mr. H. was born in this county, in May, 1844, on the old homestead of his parents, William and Caroline Hodson. When our country called for troops, Mr. Reuben Hodson went to her defense, and enlisted in Co. A, 72d reg., Ill. vol., for three months; he re-enlisted in the Artillery service. Mr. H. participated in many important battles, among which we mention Snake creek gap, Lays Ferry, Roanoake, Dallas, Old Church, Kenesaw Mountain, Siege of Atlanta, Jones- boro, Fort McAllister, Savannah, Columbia, Mill creek. He re- turned to Tazewell county, where he was united in marriage in March, 1875, to Miss Alice Stout, a daughter of Seneca Stout. Of this marriage two children have been born, Jessie R. and Roy.
William R. Hodson, farmer, sec. 23; P. O., Hopedale. The Hod- san family are among the first to settle in this county ; the father of him whose name heads this sketch was a native of Virginia. He was the father of eight children ; Reuben Hodson emigrated from Ohio to this county in 1828, and settled in what is now Dillon township; here he built him a log cabin. William R., the subject of this sketch, received a common school education. He well re- members the big snow of 1830 and 1831, and the sudden change of 1836. He has passed through all the trials incident to the subjuga- tion of a new country. In 1836, Mr. H. was married to a daughter of Rev. J. E. Davis, by whom he has had three children - Mary, Reuben, and William F. Mrs. H. died in 1859. His present wife is Emily J. Sparrow, a daughter of Elias Sparrow, was a native of Kentucky, and came to this county in 1826.
George W. Hook was born in Highland county, O., Oct. 19, 1837. His parents were Benjamin and Elizabeth Hook; they were of German descent. Mr. H. came to this county in 1865; he received a common school education ; during the war of the Rebellion he enlisted, Feb. 27, 1862, in Co. D, 11th Ohio Cavalry ; mustered out April 4, 1865; was married in Feb. 1856, to Catharine Mankee. They have eight children, born as follows: Charles V., July 7, 1858; Mary L., June 26, 1862; Anna L., Jan. 11, 1866; John William, Feb. 13, 1867 ; Rebecca J., April 2, 1869; Ellis J., Dec. 5, 1870; Ida M., March 21, 1872; Cora E., July 24, 1876. Is a Democrat. P. O., Hopedale.
Nathan Hudson was born in Mason county, Ky., Aug. 27, 1842. His parents were George W. Hudson and Sarah A. Fisher, his wife. Mr. H. came to this county in 1871; commenced as a laborer, but now has an interest with E. S. Hobert and A. B. McClure, in the drain-tile manufacturing business. Mr. H. was married in April, 1872, to Cynthia Ann Tool. , They are the parents of Mary E.,
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born May 6, 1877, and an infant son, born April 27, 1879. Mrs. H. is a Methodist, and Mr. H. is a Presbyterian.
Peter Indig, farmer, sec. 25; P. O., Hopedale; was born in Ger- many in 1855, in 1859 his parents, Jacob and Anna Imig, emigrated to America, settling in McLean Co., this State, remaining there two years, then moved to Hopedale township, this county, where the head of the family passed away June 25, 1872. The survivors of this family are Mrs. Imig, Henry, Peter and Anna. The home farm is one among the best in the township.
William F. Ireland, hardware dealer. Mr. I. was brought to the county in 1856, when but two years old, and embarked in the drain- tile business here in April, 1875, and Nov. 3, 1878, opened up in his present location in Hopedale, in the hardware business. He was born in Warren county, O., July 11, 1854, and is the son of Francis and Ruth (Coddington) Ireland, of that State. He was wedded to Cora Black, Dec. 29, 1878. Miss Black was born in Ohio, in April, 1859. Mr. I. has served the town as Trustee, and is a man well esteemed by the community.
William H. Jackson, farmer and stock raiser. Joseph Jackson, the father of our subjeet, was a native of Maryland; but little of his early life is known. He united his fortunes with Miss Jane R. Devillbis, by whom he raised a family of ten children, all of whom are living but one. Some 23 years ago he concluded to cast his lot among the people of the West, and accordingly made his way to Logan county, this State; after a short residence in Lincoln he purchased a farm on which he still resides, and is one of the best improved farms in that county. William H., the subject of this sketch, received a good common school education, attending school during the winter season mostly ; was united in marriage in 1873, to Mrs. Lucretia Reaugh. She was the widow of William Reaugh, whom she married in California ; they moved to this county where Mr. Reaugh died ; of this marriage two children were born - Lillie M. and William H. Mrs. Jackson is a daughter of James Babbitt, of Scott Co. She has three children of this marriage-Joseph, Henry C., Harriet E.
Mrs. Kitty Ann McDowell, widow of the Rev. James McDowell (deceased). Mr. MeDowell was a native of North Carolina; and a graduate of Princeton Presbyterian College, where he received his degree with full honor. He studied for the ministry, and was or- dained as a Cumberland Presbyterian minister; moving to this county, he became both a successful farmer and a zealous effectual minister of the Gospel. Mr. McD. was licensed as a minister in 1825, and immediately started on what was called the Green River Circuit. From that period to April, 1830, his time was mostly spent in riding the Circuit and preaching. From his journal, kept during this time, we find him a laborious worker, and a succesful minister of Christ. The first six months labor, from October, 1825, to April, 1826, he says: "Since last Presbytery, 47 made profession
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of religion, and 12 joined the Church. I have received $9.25 in cash, three pairs of socks, one pair pants, and two cravats; my expenses were $5.75." It will thus be seen that his pay in money was $3.50. Again he says, "from April 20, to Nov. 12, I rode 1738 miles, preached 161 times, 54 professed religion. I received by way of remuneration, $27.25; my expenses were $3.62." Mr. McDowell organized the first Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Little Mackinaw. He died on the 29th day of Oct., 1846. Three children blessed his marriage with the lady whose name is at the the head of this sketch ; they were Margaret, Lucy, and Joseph W. Mrs. McDowell is a native of Kentucky. She was born in Breck- enridge Co., in 1814, and was the daughter of Edward and Lucy Rawlings, who were natives of Kentucky. Mrs. McDowell was married when but 16 years old, and the next day after her marriage accompanied her husband to this county, where he had previously visited and built a log cabin. This cabin was of the usual style of that day, and still stands on the old homestead. We give a portrait of Mrs. McDowell, and would gladly give one of her husband, but unfortunately, he never had a picture of any kind taken of himself. Mrs. McDowell was married Sept. 12, 1830. She has in her pos- session some very interesting relies. She has a family Bible that has been handed down from one generation to another, for 150 years. She also has considerable Continental money, of the denomi- nation of $20, which is a real curiosity to the people of this generation.
Elisha F. Mc Mullen, farmer, sec. 5, P. O., Tremont, is the son of Hugh and Nancy (Frazee) MeMullen, of Maryland, where, in Alle- gany Co., he was born March 8, 1821. He came to this Co. on the 4th day of the same month twenty years thereafter. He was united in marriage with Mary E. Bennett Sept. 23, 1855. He has held local official positions. He is a Republican in politics.
Patrick Morrisey, farmer, sec. 16; P. O., Hopedale. Mr. Morri- sey is a native of the county of Waterford, Ireland, where he was born about 1837. His father, Patrick Morrisey, who was a farmer in Ireland, married Mary Coffey, by whom he had nine children. Patrick, whose name heads this sketch, was the second child. He passed his boyhood days in his native country, and at the age of 26 crossed the ocean to cast his fortunes in a new country. He made his way West and found himself at Tremont, this county, where he found employment as a farm hand. He was married to Johannah Whalen ; there were born of this marriage seven children all of whom are living, and whose names are- Mary, Michael, Joseph, Patrick, Morris, Martin, and John. Mr. M. first purchased land 10 years ago, consisting of six acres, but now owns 163 acres, which is due to his indomitable will and energy.
Jasper Mount was born in this county in 1846, and is the oldest son of Matthias Mount, Esq., so well and favorably known in this county. Jasper attended the common schools of this county, and
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completed his education at Notre Dame, Indiana, receiving his degree in 1866; after which he returned to his home and labored for his father until 1867, at which time he was joined in marriage to Miss Angeline Waldon, who was born in Elm Grove township, in 1846. Mrs. Mount was educated in the schools of this county. After his marriage Mr. Mount was engaged as book keeper and foreman in Orendorff's woolen mills. He afterwards settled on section 22, where he has been successfully engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. M. has held several local offices of his township. He is Col- lector of Hopedale at present. The marriage of Mr. Mount to Miss Waldon, was blessed with six children, five of whom are liv- ing - Abagail, born July 8, 1869; Katie E., born Oct. 9, 1870, died Nov. 11, 1870; Robert Lee, born Oct. 14, 1871 : Lucy A., ยท born in 1874; Ida B., born March 17, 1876; Margaret, born Nov. 21,1878.
James R. Ogden, farmer, sec. 21; P. O., Hopedale. Mr. O. ranks among the older residents of the county. He was born in Hopedale township in 1831. His father, Elias Ogden, is well re- membered by the citizens of this vicinity. He came to this Co. in 1831 coming from Ky. He was a native of Maryland, where he was born in the year 1791. He filled many of the offices of this township. He died while on a visit to his old friends in Ky. At the time of his decease, there were then living Mrs. Ogden and eleven children, whose names were- Lucinda, Nancy, Mary, An- drew J., J. R., Martha A., Lupena, (?) Henry L., George P., Luti- tia E., and Ira B. James R. Ogden, from whom this sketch is obtained, entered Uncle Sam's service in 1865, in Co. D., 152d Illinois Vol. Was sergeant; was honorably discharged Sept. 18, 1865, at Memphis, Tenn. He returned to Tazewell Co. where he now resides; in 1852 he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline L. Beal, a daughter of Moses Beal of Washington, this Co. Five children have blessed this union, four of whom are now living, they were - William L., Charlie E., Victor F., Henry, (deceased), and Anna. Mr. Ogden has held the position of Town Clerk for some 20 years and most all the local offices besides. He is the the owner of 120 acres of valuable land.
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