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Frederick Hasenjaeger emigrated to the United States in the spring of 1846, crossing the ocean taking 70 days. He went west as far as Chicago, and then to Bloomingdale, Cook County, Ill., where he worked on a farm for two years. In 1848 he removed to Greengarden Township, Will County, Ill. He carried a plow on his back from Lockport, Ill., to Greengarden Township. In 1850 he purchased a soldier's claim of 160 acres of land, which he cleared for cultivation. He was one of the first Germans to settle in Greengarden Township. He engaged in the dairy business, stock raising, and general farming. In 1878 he retired and removed to Frankfort, later removing to Chicago, Ill., where he lived until his death. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago. He was a Republican, a member of the German Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he was a trustee. He also served as township collector. To Mr. and Mrs. Hasenjaeger four
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children were born: Fred L., the subject of this sketch; Emma, married William Johnson, lives at Chicago; Elvina, married Edward Hardwick, Chicago; and Edward, deceased.
Fred L. Hasenjaeger was educated in the public schools of Green- garden Township. In the winters of 1868-69 he attended the Russell Bookkeeping College, Joliet, Ill. In 1872-73 he attended Baldwin-Wallace College, at Berea, Ohio. In 1878 he took over the management of his father's farm which he conducted until 1908, when he removed to his present home in Greengarden Township. Mr. Hasenjaeger was inter- ested in the breeding of Percheron horses and in 1903 imported five thoroughbred Percheron horses from Rantoul, France. In 1924 his son, Fred C. Hasenjaeger, took over the old homestead. At that time. Mr. Hasenjaeger gave all of his children a farm. In October, 1908, Mr. Hasenjaeger was appointed cashier of the Citizens Bank of Frankfort and has served in that capacity ever since. He is also a director of the bank.
On Feb. 20, 1874, Mr. Hasenjaeger was married to Miss Katherine Brandau, a daughter of George and Elizabeth (Boyley) Brandau, natives of Germany. Mr. Brandau was a veteran of the Civil War, and a pioneer farmer of Orland Township, Cook County, Ill. They are both deceased and are buried in Greengarden Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Hasenjaeger nine children were born: 1. Rose, Henry, Charles, and Ida, all deceased. 5. George, married Ida Krapt, and they have two children, Clinton and Marjorie. 6. Fred C., who resides on the old homestead, married Minnie Ross. 7. Milinda, married John Hiteman, dairyman and farmer, of Manhattan, and they have three children: Warren, Victor, and Blanche. 8. Matilda, married Edward Fuss, of Joliet. They have a daughter, Loleta. 9. Laura, married Harold C. Folkers, assistant cashier, Frank- fort, and they have a son, William.
On Feb. 20, 1924, Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Hasenjaeger celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home.
Mr. Hasenjaeger has been active in the affairs of the Republican party and has served as a delegate to various conventions during the past fifty years. He was supervisor of Greengarden Township for 26 years, and treasurer of the Greengarden Fire Insurance Company for 32 years. Mr. Hasenjaeger brought about the extension of the Green- garden Fire Insurance Company, as a state farmer's insurance company, for 99 years. He is a member of the Illinois State Bankers Association and the National Bankers Association, and attends all the conventions
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of these associations. He is also a member of Mount Joliet Lodge, A. F. & A. M. No. 42; and the Modern Woodmen of America.
Mr. Hasenjaeger has the distinction of being the oldest male citizen of Greengarden Township. As a financier and as a citizen he is progres- sive and lends his support and influence to all movements that have as their aim the advancement of the community and of the great state of Illinois.
Citizens Bank of Frankfort .- The present bank officers are: Frank Folkers, president; Otto B. Herschbach, vice president; and F. L. Hasen- jaeger, cashier. The directors are: Frank Folkers, Otto B. Herschbach, F. L. Hasenjaeger, Jacob Feil, and George Elsner.
Statement of the bank as of Dec. 31, 1927. Resources: Cash, other cash resources, and due from banks, $38,152.32; loans on collateral security, $6,550.00; other loans, $155,135.08; loans on real estate, $87,- 170.00; overdrafts, $380.12; banking house, furniture and fixtures, $2,000.00. Total resources, $289,387.52.
Liabilities : Capital stock, $30,000.00; surplus, $30,000.00; undivided profits, $3,156.27; reserve accounts, $15,000.00; demand deposits, $76,- 251.33; time deposits, $126,979.92; bills payable, $5,000.00; dividends unpaid, $3,000.00. Total liabilities, $289,387.52.
F. S. Hutton is among the prominent merchants of Lockport, where he has engaged in the wholesale and retail bakery business for the past 30 years. He was born at Lockport, Dec. 9, 1864, the son of John D. and Agnes (Prowse) Hutton.
John D. Hutton, deceased, was one of the earliest settlers of Will County. He was born at Oxford, England, and early in life came to the United States and settled at Lockport, where he followed his trade for many years as a wagon maker. He died Feb. 10, 1898, and his wife died Oct. 23, 1915. Both are buried in Lockport Cemetery. Mr. Hutton was a Republican and active in local public affairs. He held membership in the Methodist church. To Mr. and Mrs. Hutton were born three children: Harriet and Mary Adelaide, both deceased; and F. S., the subject of this sketch.
F. S. Hutton has always lived in Lockport. He attended the local public schools and for a time was employed in his father's wagon shop.
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Later he engaged in the grocery business. His store was destroyed by fire in 1895 with a loss of $10,000, and Mr. Hutton then became interested in the baking business. He has established an excellent trade throughout the community and ranks among the dependable business men of the community.
On June 27, 1888, Mr. Hutton was united in marriage with Miss Emma E. Miller, of Lockport, the daughter of Peter and Sophia M. (Brockman) Miller. Mr. Miller was born in Germany, May 3, 1836, and his wife was a native of Pennsylvania, born Feb. 22, 1843. They were early settlers of Lockport and the parents of the following chil- dren: Catherine M., married Fred Worst, lives at Lockport; Henry, deceased; Phillip, lives in Chicago; Carrie, deceased; Emma E. Hutton; and Louise L., lives at Lockport. Mr. Miller died Dec. 4, 1918, and his wife died March 6, 1920. Both are buried in the Lockport Cemetery. Two daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hutton: Florence H., born May 8, 1892, is a graduate of Lockport High School and the American Conservatory of Music, lives in Chicago, where she is a teacher of music; and Vera Louise, born Aug. 15, 1895, a graduate of Lockport High School and the Gregg Business College. She was married on June 30, 1914, to A. O. Belander, of Joliet, and they have a son, Francis Andrew, born in Joliet, April 6, 1925.
Politically, Mr. Hutton is a Republican. He has served as city treasurer and town clerk and is active in all local affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Hutton are members of the Christian Science Church of Joliet, and he belongs to the Masonic lodge, Modern Woodmen of America, and other fraternal organizations.
John O'Connell, who is successfully engaged in the hardware busi- ness at Lockport, was born in this city, April 16, 1888, the son of Wil- liam and Catherine (Dougherty) O'Connell.
William O'Connell, deceased, was for many years a well known resident of Lockport, being the founder of the hardware business which bears his name and which is now conducted by his son. He was born in Ireland and emigrated to the United States about 1873, locating in Ohio. Later, he came to Illinois and in 1888 engaged in business at Lockport. He was a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church Mr. O'Connell died in 1925 and his wife, who was born at Lockport, died in 1906. Both are buried in the Lockport Cemetery. To Mr. and
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Mrs. O'Connell the following children were born: James, deceased; Margaret, married John Lawler, lives in Chicago; William, deceased; Mary, married Thomas Ryan, lives in Chicago; Daniel, deceased; John, the subject of this sketch; Frank, lives at Lockport; Bryan, deceased; and Joseph, lives at Lockport.
The education of John O'Connell was received in the parochial schools of Lockport and at an early age he became interested in his father's hardware business, which is located at 908 State Street. He is now in partnership with his brothers, Frank and Joseph O'Connell.
Mr. O'Connell is a Democrat and holds membership in the Catholic Church. He is unmarried.
James Donahue, who lives retired at Lockport, is a highly esteemed citizen of Will County and a member of a well known pioneer family of this section. He was born at Lockport, Jan. 8, 1862, the son of James and Elizabeth (Breen) Donahue.
James Donahue emigrated to the United States from Ireland in December, 1848, and settled at Wheaton, Ill., where he was employed by Jesse Wheaton. Later he removed to Lockport, where he was employed in the flour mills. He was married Jan. 31, 1853, to Miss Elizabeth Breen, who was born in Ireland in 1825. To this union the following children were born: Lawrence, died February 10, 1927; Kyron, deceased; Mary, the widow of James Flavin, lives at Lockport; Elizabeth, the widow of James Cochran, lives at Lockport; James, the subject of this sketch; Sarah, married William King, both deceased; John, lives at Joliet; and William, who died at the age of 18 years. Mr. Donahue was a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. He died Oct. 7, 1899, and his wife died April 29, 1900. Both are buried in Lockport Cemetery.
James Donahue attended the public schools of Lockport and went to work in the stone quarries there when about 17 years of age. Later he was employed by J. L. Norton, who operated canal boats between Chicago and Lockport. He was also the owner of one of the largest paper and flour mills of the country. In 1884 Mr. Donahue became interested in pro- fessional baseball as a member of the Philadelphia league, and 1885 with the New York Metropolitans; the Kansas City Blues of the Amer- ican Association in 1888, 1889 and 1890. In 1891 he became associated with Columbus, Ohio, team. In 1894 he wound up with Milwaukee. He
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played in the position of catcher for the ten years of his professional baseball career. In 1894 he entered the retail liquor business in Lock- port and continued in that line until 1919, when he retired from business. On May 15, 1904, Mr. Donahue married Miss Caroline Waldvogel, who was born at Lockport, March 2, 1869. They have no children.
Politically, Dr. Donahue is a Democrat. He holds membership in the Catholic Church, and belongs to the Catholic Forresters and the Knights of Pythias.
John Mackin, proprietor of the Mackin Motor Sales Company, is a representative citizen of Lockport, where he was born Oct. 14, 1860. He is the son of John and Margaret (Dunning) Mackin.
John Mackin, deceased, was a native of Ireland. He was among the earliest settlers of Lockport, where he was prominent in the work of the old Illinois and Michigan Canal, being a captain for Norton & Company. He died at the age of 92 years and his wife, also born in Ireland, died at the age of 74 years. Both are buried in the Lockport Cemetery. Mr. Mackin was a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. There were seven children in the Mackin family, as follows: Mary, married John Doyle, both deceased; Margaret, the widow of Daniel Whalen; James, lives at Omaha, Neb .; Harriet, deceased; John, the subject of this sketch; Thomas, deceased; and Helen, died in infancy.
John Mackin attended the public schools of Lockport and when 14. years old entered the employ of Norton & Company as a paper maker. He spent about 20 years with this firm and then became interested in the grocery business, which he followed for four years. He served as an officer at the Illinois State Penitentiary in Joliet under Warden Robert Allen and was later foreman for the Frankford Chair Com- pany for six years and foreman for the Illinois Steel Company for four years. He was appointed postmaster of Lockport on Feb. 3, 1916, during the administration of President Woodrow Wilson and filled that office in a most efficient manner until Sept. 1, 1928. During the summer of 1928 Mr. Mackin established his present business at 1025 State Street. He has an up-to-date garage and has already established a repu- tation as a dependable business man.
In 1887 Mr. Mackin was united in marriage with Miss Jennie F. Reid, of Lamont Township, Cook County, Ill., born Aug. 18, 1864. They have five children, as follows: Florence, married Albert Feeley, lives
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at Lockport; Reid, general manager for the International Heating Com- pany of Utica, N. Y., is a World War veteran, married Miss May McCarthy of Chicago, and they have a daughter, Muriel June; Frank E., deceased, was a World War veteran, having served with the rank of first lieutenant, was the husband of Elizabeth Clyne; Maurice M., lives at Lockport, Ill .; and Lorain, who is associated with his father's business at Lockport.
Mr. Mackin has always been a Democrat. He is a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters. The family residence is at Hamilton and Fourteenth Streets.
George F. Scheibner, well known as one of the most successful busi- ness men of Wilmington, is a native of this city and a member of one of the oldest families of Will County. He was born Oct. 11, 1870, the son of Edward and Matilda (Market) Scheibner.
Edward Scheibner came to the United States from Germany in 1863 and settled in Mokena, Ill. Later he removed to Wilmington, where he was prominent as a merchant for many years. He was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen of America. He died in 1908 and his wife died in 1880. Both are buried in the cemetery at Wilmington. They were the parents of the following children: George F., the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth, died at the age of 12 years; and Edward, lives at St. Louis, Mo.
The education of George F. Scheibner was obtained in the public schools of Wilmington and he has spent his entire life in this com- munity. He has always been interested in the dry goods business and in 1894 opened his store on Water Street. He has established an excel- lent trade and ranks among the city's dependable merchants.
On Sept. 5, 1893, Mr. Scheibner was united in marriage with Miss Anna Hadsall, who was born at Wilmington, Oct. 9, 1870, the daughter of Ambros S. and Kitty (Townsend) Hadsall, the former a native of New York and the latter of Wisconsin. In 1869 the Hadsall family located at Wilmington, where Mr. Hadsall engaged in the hardware business for many years as a member of the firm of Tollington & Hadsall. In 1902 he became interested in the real estate business and was thus engaged at the time of his death, May 21, 1926. His wife was born June 6, 1846, and died Dec. 3, 1917. They are buried at Wilmington. To Mr. and
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Mrs. Hadsall were born four children: Anna Scheibner; Harry H., civil engineer, lives in Chicago; Thomas and Bessie Louise, both de- ceased. Mr. Hadsall was a Republican and served as township treasurer for many years. He was a member of the Universalist Church and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Masonic Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Scheibner had one son who died in infancy. Before her marriage Mrs. Scheibner was a teacher in the public schools of Wil- mington.
Politically, Mr. Scheibner is a Republican. He holds membership in the Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Modern Woodmen of America. Both he and his wife are highly esteemed mem- bers of the community in which they have lived for so many years.
Mr. Scheibner has been a member of the volunteer fire department over 30 years-and at its reorganization in 1916 was made assistant fire chief, and in 1924 became chief of the department. He is also one of the organizers of the Wilmington Golf Club.
Elial S. Brunson, deceased, was widely known throughout Will County. He was born at Lockport, April 22, 1835, the son of Cyrus and Harriet (Scudder) Brunson.
Cyrus Brunson was one of the first settlers of Lockport, having located here in 1833. He was born in Connecticut, and after several years spent in New York removed to Will County. He made the trip by horse and wagon and after his arrival at Lockport purchased a tract of 300 acres, where he erected a log cabin. Later he built a stone house on the land which is still standing. Elial S., the subject of this sketch, was the only child born to Mr. and Mrs. Brunson.
Elial S. Brunson was the first male child born at Lockport. He attended the district school and throughout his life was interested in general farming and stock raising. He specialized in the breeding of sheep. Mr. Brunson was the owner of 210 acres of land in DuPage County. He died in 1907 and is buried in Lockport Cemetery.
On Dec. 29, 1859, Mr. Brunson married Miss Elizabeth Alden, who was born in Oneida County, N. Y., March 15, 1835, the daughter of Simeon and Mary (Campbell) Alden. Mr. Alden was born at Stamford, Conn., July 22, 1800, and was an early settler of New York. He came to Illinois in 1846 and settled in Chicago, but later removed to DuPage County, Ill., in 1853. He died in August, 1890, and his wife, who was
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born at Rome, N. Y. in 1807, died in 1883. They are buried in the cemetery at Barbers Corners, Dupage County. They had the following children: Marietta, Amanda, Ann Eliza, Ellen and Welcome S., all deceased; and Elizabeth Brunson.
Elizabeth Alden Brunson was educated in the schools of New York and Chicago, and in 1850 was graduated from the Hathaway private school in Chicago. For many years she was a teacher in the public schools of Chicago and later was connected with the schools of Dupage County.
Mr. Brunson was a Republican, a member of the Congregational Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. His widow, one of the most highly esteemed pioneer women of the county, lives at 1104 Madison Avenue, Lockport. She has always been a Republican and holds mem- bership in the Congregational Church.
Fred H. Fritz-Among the successful business men of Joliet, Ill., is Fred H. Fritz, who is a leading sausage manufacturer. He was born in Reutte Baden, Germany, April 21, 1862, a son of Frank and Mary (Blume) Fritz.
Both Frank Fritz and his wife were natives of Germany. He was engaged in the grocery business, conducted a small farm, and later engaged in the cafe and restaurant business. He was a prominent man in the community. Both he and his wife are buried in Reutte Baden. They were the parents of the following children: 1. John, deceased, buried in Germany. 2. Josephine, the widow of Benjamin Miller, lives at Norwalk, Ohio. 3. Matt, born April 22, 1850, at Reutte Baden, deceased, buried in Monroeville, Ohio. He came to the United States in 1870, first locating at Erie, Pa. Jan. 6, 1871, he removed to Monroeville, Ohio, where he married Miss Frances Frey, and became a well known citizen of that place. 4. Ida, deceased, buried in Zurich, Switzerland. 5. Donald, resides at Reutte Baden. 6. Helen, died in 1927, and is buried at Reutte Baden. 7. Joseph, deceased, buried at Lake Constance, Germany. 8. Anthony, lives at Monroeville, Ohio. 9. Elizabeth, lives at Reutte Baden. 10. Fred H., the subject of this sketch.
Fred H. Fritz attended the public schools in Germany and on Nov. 1, 1876 went to Zurich, Switzerland, to learn the meat business, where he worked for two and one-half years for his board. He then worked in different cities in Switzerland. In 1882 he came to the United States,
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working for a short time in New York, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Ohio, Toledo, Cincinnati, and Chicago, where he worked at the meat trade. On Sept. 26, 1887 he came to Joliet and worked for Kiep Brothers five years. In 1892 he returned to Chicago, where he was manager of the Louis Lutz meat establishment, one of the largest markets in Chicago. He was foreman at the Hammond Packing Company sausage depart- ment, Hammond, Ind., afterward returning to Kiep Brothers. He also worked for the J. C. Adler Company in Joliet. With John B. Stein as a partner they engaged in the sausage manufacturing business, which was the first of its kind in Joliet. He later sold his interest to Mr. Stein and engaged in business under his own name in the old Robinson Hall, on Joliet Street. This hall was burned in January, 1908, and Mr. Fritz located his business at 209 South Joliet Street, where he has con- ducted the sausage manufacture ever since. Mr. Fritz has the reputa- tion of being the best sausage maker in the city of Joliet and also throughout the surrounding country. He is known throughout the United States as a leader in this industry.
In 1895 Mr. Fritz was united in marriage with Miss Freda Schmid, a daughter of Joseph Schmid, a native of Tyrol, Austria. To Mr. and Mrs. Fritz three children have been born: Elsie, married Arthur Joseph- son, with the Nash Motor Company, Joliet; Stella, a graduate of St. John's Commercial School, stenographer and bookkeeper for her father; and Alma, married Milton Wunderlich, lives in Joliet.
Mr. Fritz is a Democrat and a member of St. John's German Catholic Church. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the B. P. O. Elks, No. 296; Loyal Order of Moose, No. 300; Modern Woodmen of America; Catholic Order of Forresters; and the Joliet Rivals Club. The family residence is at 607 Buell Avenue.
William H. MacDonald, Jr., is a well known resident and successful business man of Lockport, where he was born Jan. 1, 1883. He is the son of William H. and Caroline (Ernst) MacDonald.
William H. MacDonald, one of the most successful building con- tractors of Will County, is a native of DuPage Township. Early in life he located at Lockport, where he has been interested in the contracting and painting business for many years. He is a Democrat, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His wife, who was born at Cairo, Ill., died Aug. 12, 1922,
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and is buried in the Lockport Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald were born seven children, as follows: Gale, deceased; William H., Jr., the subject of this sketch; Caroline, married Earl Spangler, lives in Lockport Township, Will County ; Earl C., lives at Lockport; Ivan, lives at Joliet; Violet, married John Debri, lives at Lockport; and Clifton, lives at Joliet, is a veteran of the World War, having served with the United States Navy.
William H. MacDonald, Jr., attended the public schools of Lockport and early in life became associated with his father's business. Since 1922 he has also conducted a confectionery business at 1026 State Street. He has an attractive store and a well established trade.
On Oct. 2, 1923, Mr. MacDonald was married to Miss Alice Martin, of Will County.
Mr. MacDonald is a Democrat.
During the World War Mr. MacDonald volunteered for service and was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station throughout the duration of the war.
David A. Pesavento, who is successfully engaged in the shoe business at Lockport, where he conducts the David Shoe Store, is a veteran of the World War and one of the highly esteemed young men of Will County. He was born at Lockport, March 12, 1895, the son of John and Catherine Pesavento.
John Pesavento came to this country from Italy in 1888 and was among the earliest settlers to locate at Lockport. He has been in the employ of the Illinois Steel Company for 30 years and is favorably known in the community where he has spent so many years. He is a Republican and a member of the Catholic Church. There were nine children born to Mr. and Mrs. Pesavento, as follows: Mary, married Julius Rossetto, lives at Lockport; David A., the subject of this sketch; John and Joseph, twins, live at home; Antoinette, married Patrick McCarthy, lives in Lockport; Edith, married James Higgins, lives at Lockport; Victor, a teacher of music, lives at home; Frank, died at the age of nine years; and Edith, died in infancy.
David A. Pesavento received his education in the public schools of Lockport and attended Metropolitan Business College. He was among the first young men from Lockport to enlist in service during the World War and was sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, where he was assigned
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to the 138th Infantry, 35th Division. He served in France and was severely wounded during the battle of the Argonne, on Sept. 26, 1918. He was discharged from the service, Feb. 7, 1919, and returned to Lock- port. His first business venture was in January, 1927, when he estab- lished his present business at Lockport. Mr. Pesavento handles high grade merchandise and already has met with success in his new enter- prise.
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