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J. F. S. HOPKINS, merchant, Long Prairie, was born September 13, 1825, in Hamilton County, Ill., son of John Hop- kins, a native of Kentucky, who in early life followed The stone mason trade, and after- ward became a merchant in MeLeansboro, Ill., keeping a grocery store till 1833. when he came to Wayne County, near Maulding's Mill, just a little east of where Wayne City now stands. There he sold groceries and dry goods about twelve months, and got sick, and with his whole family returned to Ham- ilton County, where he died about 1834. His family, after his demise, returned to their old residence, where his widow mar- ried Samuel Bradford. Mrs. Susannah (Saltsman) Hopkins was born in Kentucky, and died in Middletown in 1880, aged over eighty years. She was a daughter of Peter Saltsman, of German descent, he was a physi- cian by occupation, lived many years in Ken- tucky, and died in Missouri, agod over one hundred years. She was the mother of three
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children, viz .: Clinton C., Hester R. Maulding and John F. S., our subject, who went to school in McLeansboro and near Manlding Mill. In early life, he worked a great deal for other people until 1846, when he married and commenced farming for him- self, continuing to farm till the present day, although he sold goods near Maulding's Mill from 1855 to 1859. In 1862, he sold his farm and stock and enlisted in the United States Army in the Fortieth Illinois Regi- ment Infantry Volunteers, Company G, Capt. C. C. Hopkins, a brother of our subject. Mr. Hopkins participated in thirteen battles, among others that of Mission Ridge, and was with Gen. Sherman in his world-famed "march to the sea." While at Savannah, he got sick and stayed in the hospital till he was sent to Washington, where he was dis- charged, after which he came home and went into the family grocery business, which he followed almost three years, and» again sold out and then went to farming, which he yet follows, and also keeps a general store, sit- uated on his farm near Middletown. Our subject has been married twice. His first wife, Nancy M. (Garrison) Hopkins, died leaving one child, named Elizabeth, who is the wife of J. W. Anderson. His second wife, Mrs. Emeline Green, is a daughter of Rezira Johnson and Rebecca (Kane) Johnson. She is the mother of five children, viz. : Malissa A. Bell, Lucinda A. Nahm, Marga- ret E. Craig, Charles T. (deceased) and Laura C. Ospring. Mr. Hopkins is an A. F. & A. M., and a Republican in principle. Has filled the offices of Constable, Assessor, Justice of the Peace and Notary Public.
CHARLES M. JACOBSON, druggist, Wayne City, was born May 24, 1831, in Saxony, Germany. His father, Frederick Jacobson, was also a native of Germany, where he learned and followed the cabinet-
maker's trade. He came to the United States about the year 1835, settling in New York; from there he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, then to Belleville, Ill., where he worked at his trade for a number of years, and finally moved to St. Louis, where he died. The mother of our subject was Hannah Jacobson, born in Germany. She died in Louisville, Ky., while visiting her daughter. She was the mother of six children-Frederick, So- phia Shaeffer, Amanda Brown, Charles M., Albert and Aurora Smith. Our subject spent most of his youth in Belleville and St. Louis. In the former place he went to school mostly, and also learned the carpenter trade, follow- ing it about ten years, after which he farmed about nine years in Jefferson County, and then went to Belle Rive, where he learned the drug business with Dr. Eaton. After two years, he went into partnership with S. C. Guthrie, which he continued two years. In May, 1882, he came to Wayne County, Ill., where he entered the drug business, which he continues to the present day, keeping also groceries, queensware, and all kinds of liquors. He has two partners-N. G. and A. Jenkins. Our subject was married, October 24, 1850. in Belleville, Ill., to Miss Emily F. Skinner, born in 1833 in Belleville, Ill. She is a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Akens) Skinner, an old pioneer of St. Clair County. Eight children now living were the result of this happy union-Morris W., Ed- ward C., Emily, Alfred F., Alonzo L., Frank- lin Q., Richard L. and Raymon. Mr. Jacob- son is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Iron Hall fraternity. In politics, he is a Democrat.
R. A. JENKINS, farmer, P. O. Wayne City. This gentleman, who is a resident of that part of Four-Mile Township which is known as " Frog Island," was born February 15, 1843, in Wayne County, Ill. His father,
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R. F. Jenkins, was a native of Pennsylvania and came to Wayne County, Ill., when about twelve years old. Here he farmed, and finally died in February, 1877. The mother of our subject, Sarah (Bothwell) Jenkins, is a native of Tennessee. She is yet living. and is the mother of twelve children, of whom eight are now living. She is an esteemed lady, the daughter of James Both- well, a farmer by occupation. Our subject received a limited school education in this county, and was married here September 25, 1863, to Miss Louisa Harshberger, born August 27, 1812, in Illinois. She is a daugh- ter of William and Emily (Spouse) Harsh- berger. Eight children came to bloss this happy union-Mara A. (wife of John Gra- ham), Sarah Williams, Richard, Lilie, Victo- ria, Saratany and Gregg. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins are members of the Missionary Bap- tist Church, and highly esteemed members of society in general. He has served his town- ship in the capacity of Commissioner of Highways and School Director. Politically, our subject is inclined to the Democratic party. His tine farm of 160 acres is kept in a high state of cultivation, and from year to year he adds a few new improvements, indi- cating the progressive farmer.
JAMES KEEN, farmer, stockman and merchant, P. O. Six Milo, was born February 16, 1839, in Keenville, Wayne Co., Ill. His father, Jolın Keen, Sr., was a nativo of Sun- ner County, Tenn., born in IS14, and yet living in this county. His history will appear more complete in another part of this work. The grandfather of our subject, Ford Keen, was born in Virginia. Catherine (Book) Keen was the mother of eloven children, of whom eight are now living. She died in November, 1957. Our subject attended the old-fashioned subscription schools, only go. ing about twelve months, and is therefore
mainly self-educated. In early life, he farmed on his father's farm, and stayed with him until he was thirty-one years old. In 1866, at the age of twenty-five, he commenced to deal in stock in partnership with his father and brother, but since 1871 he has only boen in partnership with his brother, Samuel Koen, which partnership is still existing. They also keep a general store, which is con- ducted by Harvey M. Maxey. Mr. Keen owns a fine farm of 360 acres. He has been School Trustee, Highway Commissioner, and in tho fall of 1880 was elected to the General As- sembly of Illinois, which position ho filled with ability. Mr. Keen was joined in mat- rimony twice. His first wife, Sarah J. Ellis, born March 10, 1849, in Wayne County, Ill., died July 15, 1876. His present wife, Ris- pah J. Whitney, born in 1846, in Ripley Connty. Ind. She is a daughter of Nathan and Mary J. (Moore) Whitney. Ho is a na- tivo of Maine, and she of Hamilton County, Ohio. One child, now living, came to bless this union, Raab D., born September 15, 1882. Mrs. Keen is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Keen is a Democrat, and hoping to live and die in the old party.
ANTHONY MATEER, farmer, P. O. Long Prairie, was born August 3, 1834, in Arm- strong County, Peun. He is a son of John Mateer, a native of Pennsylvania, a farmer by occupation, and a descendant of the old Mateer family well known in the East. He came to this county in IS55, settling on the farm now owned by our subject. He was a successful farmer, and member of the Seceder Church, and a quiet man of sterling quali- ties. He died in 1866, aged eighty-four years. His father, Robert Mateer, was also a native of Pennsylvania, and a farmer by oc- cnpation. He died east of the Allegheny Mountains in Pennsylvania. The mother of
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our subject was Margaret Montgomery, a native of Ireland. She came to the United States with her parents when she was only twelve years old. She was the mother of nine children, of whom six are now living. She died in Wayne County. Our subject is mainly self-educated. Early in life, he turned his attention to his father's vocation- farming -and now owns 160 acres of good land, which is kept in a high state of' culti- vation. He was married in Hamilton Coun- ty, Ill., April 26. 1866, to Rebecca Scuda- more, a native of Illinois, born October 20, 1840. This esteemed lady is the mother of five children, viz .: Minnie F., Samuel M., Franklin J., Nettie E. and Nellie B. (de. ceased). Mr. and Mrs. Mateer are honored members in the society in which they move. In politics, Mr. Mateer is identified with the Democratic party.
O. P. NESMITH, farmer, P. O. Wayne City, was born February 25, 1846, in Athens County, Ohio. He is a son of Jonathan Ne- smith, a native of Maine and a farmer by oc- cupation. He came to Ohio in 1820, and in 1873 he came to Jefferson County, Ill., where he lived till 1882, when he moved to Labette County, Kan., where he now resides. The grandfather of our subject, Benjamin Ne- smith, was a native of Maine, his parents be- ing Scotch people. The mother of our sub- ject, l'aulina (Judd) Nesmith, is a native of New York. She is yet living, and is the mother of the following children: Martha Fuller, Oliver P. and John F. Mr. Nesmith's grandparents ou his mother's side were Arunah and Laura (Jeffers) Judd. He was a native of New York, and she of Connecticut. Our subject was educated in Athens County, Ohio, where he was also joined in matrimony to Lavina Carter, who died in Jefferson County, Ill., in 1874, one year after they had come to this county. She was the mother of
two children, now living, viz., Charles H. and Frank H. Our subject was married a second time to Theresa Allen, born July 26, 1856, in Franklin County, Ill. She is a daughter of Joseph and Catharine (Barbee) Allen, natives of Tennessee. Two children now living blessed this happy union-Thomas F. and Carroll C. Mr. Nesmith is an A., F. & A. M., Belle Rive Lodge, No. 696, and I. O. O. F., Wayne City Lodge, No. 558, also an A. O. U. W., Fairfield Lodge, No. 65. He has been elected twice to the office of Township Supervisor, and at present holds that office. He is an ardent supporter of the Republican party.
WRIGHT REID, general merchant, Wayne City, was born May 27, 1862, in Ed. wards County, Ill., near Albion. He is a son of Benjamin P. Reid, a prominent citizen of Edwards County. He is a native of Shelby County, Ky., is yet living, and follows farm- ing as his vocation in Edwards County, where he married Hannah (Willis) Reid, a native of Kentucky. She is yet living, and with her husband a member of the Christian Church. She is a daughter of Wright and Judith (Wire) Willis, the former is a native of Maryland and the latter a native of Vir ginia. Mrs. Hannah Reid is the mother of fourteen children, thirteen boys and one girl, who are all living except one son, William W., who sacrificed his young life in defense of the stars and stripes during our late rebell - ion. The names of the children are J. An - drew, William W., Benjamin S .. Oliver O., Mary A. Smith, Havillah A., Francis M., Horace W., Henry C., Richard T., Chris- topher C., Edwin B., Wright W. and Leigh L. Our subject was educated in Edwards County, where he was joined in matrimony October 10, 1883, to Miss Mattie Smith, born August 31. 1863. She is a daughter of Captain W. and Elizabeth (Montgomery)
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Smith. The former is a native of Edwards County. of English descent, and the latter is a native of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Reid are members of the Christian Church. He used to till the soil in the summer and go to school in the winter till September, 1881, when he came to Wayne City, where he is now in partnership with his brothers, Chris- topher C. and Edwin B., keeping a general store. Our subject is identified with the Republican party, as also the other members of the Reid family.
J. B. SCUDAMORE, merchant, Wayne City, was born August 23, 1832, in Gallatin County, Ill. He is a son of George and Re- becca (Buck) Scudamore. George Scudamore was a native of England, which he left when a young man to make his fortune in the new world. He died in Gallatin County, IN .. having followed farming and cattle dealing in his life. Mrs. Rebecca Scudamore is a native of Gallatin County, Ill. She is a daughter of Warner and Barbara (SInsher) Buck, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Virginia. She was the mother of eleven children, of whom seven are now living, viz .: William. George. Thomas, Joseph B., James A., Sarah J. Maulding and Rebecca A. Mateer. The mother of these children is yet living. aged eighty-three years. Our subject was educated principally in the common schools of Hamilton County. He was a farmer till August, 1862, when he enlisted in the One Hundred and Tenth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Company G. and held commission as Second and First Lieutenant and Captain. In May. 1863. his regiment was consolidated, and our subject was mus- tered out. He afterward volunteered as a pri- vate in the Sixth Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. Company L, ranking as Commissary Sergeant, and serving till close of war. participating in the battle of Stone River and other engage-
ments. After the war, Mr. Scudamore fol- lowed farming, and in 1869 he came to this county, locating where Wayne City now stands. He might be called the first settler, and he built the first store and dwelling. To him more than to any other man belongs the credit of getting a post office in the place, as he got up a petition and was Postmaster for seven years. Ifis wife is Postmistress at present. He now holds the position of No. tary Public; he has also been Constable, filled school offices, and was Justice of the Peace for four years, and has also been a member of the County Board for four years. He is an A. F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. Our sub- jeet was married, January 1, 1856, in Hamil- ton County, Ill., to Miss Elizabeth J. Lewis, born March 28. 1838, in Champaign County, Ill., daughter of Wilson and Mary A. (Ro- mine) Lewis, both natives of Champaign County, Ill., where he was Sheriff two terms. The following eight children blessed this union: Alvin G., Arminda J. JJones, Ada C. Talbert, Molly, Eva, John W., Bertha S. and Edna O.
J. G. SMITH, merchant, Wayne City, was born March 7, 1847, in Wisconsin, son of J. G. Smith, Sr., a native of England, where he received his medical education, and after graduating he emigrated to the United States, settling in Wisconsin, where he followed his profession. Our subject went to school in different counties in Illinois, but is mainly self-educated, having traveled a great deal in different parts of the United States. Having lost his mother when quite young, and his father, who it is supposed returned to Eng. land and was probably lost at sea, he, our subject, at the age of thirteen commenced to work for himself. His brother, William R. Smith. is living in Kansas: another brother, Lewis K. Smith, is living in Illinois at pres- ent. but up to a late date our subject had not
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heard from him for eighteen years. Histwo sisters, Mary Magdalena and Juniana Smith, he lost track of when two years old. Our subject came to Wayne City, Wayne Co., Ill., in or about 1869; here he farmed almost five years, and learned the blacksmith's trade him- self, and followed it eight years with suc- cess, and finally entered the mercantile career, and now keeps a general store. Mr. Smith was married in Jefferson County, Ill., to Miss M. A. E. Frazier, a native of North Carolina; she died in this county in 1880. She was a daughter of William and Margaret Frazier, and left two children, viz .: Ithamer Quay, born November 18, 1871, and Chloe Parthelia, born May 8, 1875. Mr. Smith has a farm of seventy acres of land joining the town. In politics, he is a Democrat. His life so far has had many sad stories, made mainly by the separation from those he loved and held dear.
JOHN TYLER, merchant, Wayne City was born December 10, 1852, in Barnhill Township, Wayne Co., Ill., son of Henry Tyler, a native of Wayne County, Ill. He is a farmer by occupation, and has been con- nected with the township offices of Barnhill Township, and at present is Township Com. missioner. He is well known as a successful farmer, and an active member of the General Baptist Church. His father, Henry Tyler, Sr., was of Irish descent. He came from Virginia, settling in this county about 1820, and may be classed among our pioneers. His wife, Betsey (Miller) Tyler, of Dutch descent, reared a large family, of whom only Jahalon and Henry Tyler are now living. The mother of our subject, Sarah (O'Neal) Tyler, was a native of White County, Ill. She was the mother of eight children-Alice Caudel, deceased; John, Charles, William, Edward B., Samuel, George W. and Laura L., who are twins. Our subject. John Tyler,
went to school in Wayne County. In early life, he tilled the soil on his father's farm. At the age of twenty-one, he went to White County, where he worked four years for George Hunsinger, and one year for Eze. kiel Hunsinger, and then went to Ellis County, Texas, where he worked two years on a farm for Ira Green, and then went to Southwest Missouri, where he worked one year in a flouring mill for McDaniel & Co., in Carthage. On August 19, 1880, he once more returned to his native county, where he worked at the carpenter trade three years, and then came to Wayne City, where he bought lots and built a house himself, in which he keeps a hardware store, supplying a long-felt want in the town and country. Mr. Tyler is well known for his steady habits and strict attention to business. He is identified with the Democratic party in politics, and is a member of the I. O. O. F., Wayne City Lodge, No. 558.
DR. N. M. WILLIAMS, physician, Six Mile, was born November 30, 1834, in Gar- rard County, Ky., son of Andrew Will- iams a native of Virginia, a miller by occu- pation. When a young man, he went to Ken- tucky, where he died. His father, Samuel Williams, was a native of Ireland. The mother was Levina (Wood) Williams ; she was a native of South Carolina and died in Wayne County, Ill. She was a daughter of Andrew and Mary J. Wood. Her father fought in some of the Indian wars. She was the mother of seven children, of whom five are now living-Daniel M., Nathan M., James A., Martha Melton and Mar- cena Wood. Our subject received his education in Indiana and Wayne County, Ill. He received his medical education in Cin- cinnati, Ohio, and at Evansville, Ind .; where he graduated February 27, 1878, after which he has practiced in Wayne County,
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with the exception of five months which he spent in Missouri. Dr. Williams was joined in matrimony, May 14, 1859, in Jefferson County, Ill. to Miss Rebecca Webber, born February 23, 1842, in Jefferson County, Ill., daughter of Seth W. and Jane (Craw- ford) Webber, natives of Virginia ; four children arose from the union and blessed her with the name of mother-Ollie S., born May 21, 1861; James B., born June 18, ,
1863; John H., born June 18, 1867; and Oliver E., born August 7,;1880. Ollie S. is now the wife of Silas Wood. Mrs. D. Williams is connected with the Christian Church. D. Williams is a member of the A. F. & A. M., Hickory Hill Lodge, No. 559. He has filled the office of Town- ship Assessor five times. The Democratic party claims him as a warm supporter.
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LOUIS D. BARTH, merchant, Enterprise, came to Wayne County in 1879, from Posey County, Ind., his native county, and after clerking in Fairfield a year came to Enter- prise and purchased the business interests of Henry Smith, and has since conducted the same with marked success, he carrying a large and varied line of goods, and commands a liberal patronage throughout the surround- ing country. He was born July 28, 1858, and is the elder of the two children born to Gottlieb and Harriet (Miller) Barth. The father is a well-to-do farmer of this town- ship. He is a native of Germany, and is a son of Andy Barth. Our subject obtained a good schooling in his native county, and pre- vious to coming to Wayne County was en- gaged principally in farming. He married Lena Feller, a daughter of Jacob Feller, now deceased, and has one child-Minnie E. Mr. Barth has been the Post Master at Enterprise for several years, and has filled many of the township offices, and is at present a member of the County Board. He is a Democrat politically.
JOHN SPAR, farmer, P. O. Enterprise, is a native of Westmoreland County, Penn.,
born December 25, 1832, the eldest child of David and Mary (Martin) Spar, both natives of Pennsylvania. The father was a farmer by ocenpation, and he died when subject was young. The parents had three children, two of whom survive-John and'Mary J. The mother subsequently married John Kelly, by whom she had three children, of whom Ra- chel and Nancy are living. Our subject learned the blacksmith's trade in early life,and worked at it up to the last few years. He came to Wayne County in 1864, and has re- sided here since, with the exception of two years which he spent in Wabash County, Ill. He has a well-improved farm, and devotes his attention to farming in its general branches. He married Mary Beasore, and the union has given eight children, of whom there are seven living-John, Kate, Frank, Mc- Clellan, Jemima, Fraizo and Isaac. In
politics, Mr. Spar is a Democrat.
JAMES W. TROTTER, farmer, P. O. Enterprise, was born in Bedford Town. ship, this county, April 26, 1830, a son of Elisha B. and Amelia (Watkins) Trotter, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. The father was born in 1801,
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and was by occupation a tiller of the soil. He had two brothers who served in the Black Hawk war, and one, Shirley, now liv- ing in this county, who was in both the Mex- ican and the civil wars. Elisha B. Trotter came to Wayne County at a very early date (about 1827), and his father, William, came about the same time. The latter served in the war of 1812. Our subject's parents had nine children, and there are seven now liv- ing -- Nancy, James W., Sarah, Martha, Samuel W., Mary and S. Jasper. Our sub. ject has resided in Wayne County all his life. He possesses farm property to the ex- teut of 440 acres, and for many years past has raised and dealt in stock on a large scale. He married Polly McCormick, a daughter of William McCormick, one of Wayne County's first settlers, who assisted in the original surveying of it. Mr. and Mrs. Trotter are the parents of thirteen children, of whom nine survive-Lucinda A., Martha A., Elisha W., Francis M., James A., Sarah J., Ollie A., Margaret E. and Sophronia A. Politically, Mr. Trotter is a Democrat.
S. W. TROTTER, farmer, P. O. Enter- prise, was born in Elm River Township, September 25. 1837, a son of Elisha B. Trotter, an old settler of Wayne County. (See sketch of James W. Trotter elsewhere.) He obtained his early schooling here, was raised on the farm, and has always lived in the vicinity of his birthplace. He is now one of the most substantial farmers of the township, having 380 acres of land, a large share of which is devoted to the raising of stock. He was married, in 1864, to Rosanna Fitch, a daughter of John Fitch, an old resident of Elm River Township. This
union has been blessed with eight children -- Amelia J., Lewis M., Terlina E., Flora A., John W., Samuel A., Jetty A. and James W. Mr. Trotter has filled many times the offices of Assessor and Collector, besides other minor offices. Politically, he is a Democrat.
JOSIAH VANFOSSON, farmer, P. O. Mount Erie, is a native of Columbiana Coun- ty, Ohio, born October 1, 1835, to David and Malinda (Fishel) Vanfossen, both natives of Ohio, and the parents of six children, of whom the following are now living: Rosa (the wife of Jacob Galbraith), David, Alexander, and Josiah, our subject, who was the second child. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. When he was sixteen years of age, he was brought to Wayne Coun- ty, Ill., by his parents. He has followed farming exclusively, excepting a period of twelve years, in which he made carpentering his occupation, and at that time resided in Mount Erie. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the late civil war, serving in Company D, of the Eighty seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and took part in several engagements. He was mustered out of the service in July, 1865. " He married Mary Marvel, who has borne him seven children, of whom five are now living, viz .. Thomas J., Malinda J., Elisha D., Will- iam Sherman, Mary A. Mr. Vanfossen is one of the most prominent men of his township, having by honesty, industry and economy, se- cured a good property and a name and repu- tation that is beyond reproach. He is an act- ive member of the A. F. & A. M. Lodge, No. 331, at Mount Erie, and he and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Politically, he is a Democrat.
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