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George Roschek .- One of the progressive business men of Joliet is found in George Roschek, superintendent of the Eagle Paper Company, one of the leading industries of Will County. He was born at Lincoln, Wis., June 10, 1878, the son of Michael and Anna (Hammet) Roschek.
Both Michael Roschek and his wife were natives of Vienna, Austria. He was a miller by trade and in April, 1870, came to the United States and settled near Two Creeks, Wis., where he owned and operated a grist mill. Later he removed to Lincoln, Wis., where he was in charge of the grist mill of George Bottkol. After several years Mr. Roschek removed to Appleton, Wis., where he was in charge of one of the largest mills of the state. He died in 1906 and his wife died in May, 1921. They are buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Appleton, Wis. To Mr. and Mrs. Roschek the following children were born: Mary, mar- ried John Sprangers, both deceased; Simon, lives at Kalamazoo, Mich .; Agnes, the widow of John McGinnis; Michael, Appleton, Wis .; George, the subject of this sketch; Anton, deceased; Anna, married George Maurer, lives at Appleton.
George Roschek was 13 years old when he went to work in the paper mills of the Kimberly-Clark Paper Company, at 75c per day. After numerous promotions he was made night superintendent and later assistant superintendent of the mills. Mr. Roschek at various times was connected with the company's five different mills. He resigned his position in 1920 and became assistant superintendent of the Great Western Paper Company, at Ladysmith, Wis. In April of the following year he came to Joliet to accept a position as superintendent of the Eagle Paper Company.
In 1901 Mr. Roschek married Miss Catherine Wagner, the daughter of Michael and Caroline Wagner, natives of Pasueau, Germany. Mr.
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Wagner, retired, lives at Appleton, Wis. His wife died April 19, 1927. Mr. and Mrs. Roschek have three children: Kathryn, a graduate of the University of Chicago, member of the faculty of Junior High School, Joliet; Eleanor, a graduate of Loyola University, and graduate nurse, Mercy Hospital, Chicago; and George, Jr., who attends the Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y.
Politically Mr. Roschek is a Republican. He is a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and belongs to the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, St. Joseph's Society, and Catholic Order of For- resters.
Hinman R. Moore is one of the best known men of Joliet, where he is Associate State Manager of the Inter-Ocean Casualty Insurance Com- pany. He is also a veteran of the World War, having served in France with the Ordinance department.
Mr. Moore was born in Joliet, the son of Edwin M. and Harriet (Hinman) Moore. Edwin M. Moore came to Joliet in 1878. He is vice- president of the Barrett Hardware Company and one of the city's pro- gressive citizens. He is a member of the Central Presbyterian Church, and is affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America and Loyal Order of Moose. His wife, a native of Canada, died Feb. 14, 1906, and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore were born four children: Hinman R., the subject of this sketch; Helen, married Wel- come Dow, lives in Joliet; Genevieve, married Kyle Waite, lives at Twin Falls, Idaho; and Edwin E., a farmer, lives at Wilton Center, Ill.
Hinman R. Moore attended the public schools of Joliet and was grad- uated from Joliet Township High School in 1907. After his graduation from the University of Wisconsin in 1913, he entered the employ of a wholesale hardware firm in Chicago, where he spent two years. Upon his return to Joliet he became associated with the Barrett Hardware Company as a salesman. He continued with this firm until 1926, at which time he accepted his present position with the Inter-Ocean Cas- ualty Insurance Company.
On Aug. 16, 1919, Mr. Moore married Miss Esther Wray, who was born at Apollo, Pa., July 7, 1898, the daughter of William I. and Agnes (Gumbert) Wray, of Joliet. Mr. and Mrs. Wray, who came to this city in 1915, have four children: Glaphy, married Dr. Leon Stewart, lives at Fort Collins, Colo .; Louise, lives at home; Esther Moore; and Jeanette, married Alexander Findlay, lives at Milwaukee, Wis. To Mr.
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and Mrs. Moore have been born two children: Robert Wray, born Feb. 28, 1921; and Harriet Ann, born March 14, 1925.
Mr. Moore is a member of the Central Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and American Legion. He lives at 823 Williams Street, Joliet.
Fred W. Steiner, retired, ranks high among the representative men of Plainfield Township, where he has spent practically his entire life. He was born in Kendall County, Ill., Aug. 11, 1858, the son of Fred and Anna (Herren) Steiner.
Fred Steiner, deceased, was a native of Switzerland. He was born Jan. 6, 1825, and died Nov. 27, 1918. Mr. Steiner came to the United States in 1854 and located in Kendall County. About 1867 he removed to Will County and settled on 160 acres of land in Plainfield Township, where he spent the remainder of his life. This farm was later owned by his son, Robert Steiner. Anna (Herren) Steiner was born in Switzer- land, Jan. 26, 1838, and died April 10, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Steiner were the parents of four sons: Fred W., the subject of this sketch; Charles, deceased; Robert, lives on the homestead in Plainfield Town- ship; and Albert C., merchant, lives at Plainfield.
The boyhood of Fred W. Steiner was spent in Plainfield Township on the farm. He obtained his education in the district schools and also attended Naperville College. For a number of years Mr. Steiner was connected with an Iowa concern and sold Champion harvesters and binders. In 1887 he purchased his present farm in Plainfield Town- ship which consists of 247 acres. Mr. Steiner has lived retired since 1916. He is a stockholder in the Plainfield Grain Company and is well known in the civic and business affairs of Plainfield.
On Nov. 11, 1914, Mr. Steiner married Miss Alice B. Grundy, of Plainfield Township, the daughter of Samuel and Janet (Galloway) Grundy, the former a native of England and the latter of Scotland. Mr. Grundy was an early settler of Will County, having come here in 1852. He died March 11, 1914, at the age of 86 years. His wife was 18 years old when her parents came to the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Steiner have a son, Grundy, who was born March 20, 1916.
Politically, Mr. Steiner is a Republican. He is a charter member of the Knights of Pythias. For the past eight years Mr. Steiner has served as a member of the local school board.
MR. AND MRS. FRED W. STEINER AND SON, GRUNDY
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Edward Merriman .- A druggist of repute and a young man of the highest standing, E. J. Merriman occupies an enviable position among the younger business men of Joliet. He was born in Leeds, Ill., March 15, 1900, and is a son of Edward A. and Krezenz (Steinhart) Merriman.
Edward A. Merriman was born in LaSalle County, Ill. When a young man he lived in Leeds, and in 1902 located in Joliet. He is an accountant by profession. Mrs. Merriman was born in Germany. They have two children: Edward, the subject of this sketch; and Theolinda, a teacher of Physical Culture. The family are members of the Catholic Church.
Edward Merriman attended St. John's parochial schools, and Joliet Township High School. He then entered the Chicago College of Phar- macy, from which he was graduated in June, 1921, as a pharmacist. He took the examination for registered pharmacist in 1921 and license was issued the same year. He worked at his profession in Chicago and Joliet, and on Nov. 11, 1922, opened a drug store at the corner of Pine and Western Avenue, this city. Mr. Merriman carries a full line of drugs, druggist sundries, toilet articles, etc., and has a very attractive and well equipped store, known as Merriman's Pharmacy.
In 1922 Mr. Merriman was united in marriage with Miss Marie Kinn, a native of Danville, Pa., who came to Joliet 28 years ago, and to them three children have been born: Edward, born Sept. 12, 1923; Paul, born in August, 1925; and Colette, born March 18, 1927. The family are members of the Catholic Church.
Grant Houston, M. D .- The Houston family traces its ancestry back to Ayreshire, Scotland, in 1668. James Houston lived in Paisley, Scot- land, and went from there to Tyrone, Ulster County, Ireland. He later emigrated to the United States and settled in New York, where he was married to Margaret Gibson.
Grant Houston was born at Ausable Forks, N. Y., Dec. 9, 1864, the seventh of eight children. He received the degree of Ph. G. in 1890 and the degree of Bachelor of Science in 1891 from the State College of South Dakota. He was later graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in 1894; and took post graduate work at Johns Hopkin in 1911 and 1913. Doctor Houston has also taken graduate work in the University of Vienna, 1909, and London and Leeds in 1921.
Doctor Houston was married to Miss Anna Grace Dunlop, of Dwight, Ill. He has a daughter, Gertrude, who married James D. Rogers of
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Chicago, and they have four children: Grant Houston Rogers; James Del Rogers, Jr .; Elizabeth Jane and Ann Jean Rogers, twins.
Doctor Houston is a member of the American Medical Association, American Institute of Homeopathy, past president of the Will County Medical Society, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the surgical staffs of St. Joseph and Silver Cross hos- pitals, Joliet.
Politically, Doctor Houston is identified with the Republican party. He holds membership in the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Masonic lodge, 32nd degree, Medinah Temple, Medinah Athletic Club, Joliet Shrine Club, Joliet Country Club, and Rotary Club.
The Houston residence is located at 102 Buell Avenue, and Doctor Houston maintains offices in the Barber Building, Joliet.
Doctor Houston has the distinction of being one of the few prom- inent men of Joliet who may be found in "Who's Who in America."
John E. Morrison, president of the Peoples Abstract Company, is a veteran of the World War. He was born at Heyworth, Ill., Sept. 19, 1886, the son of Jacob and Jennie (Bethel) Morrison.
He acquired his early education in the public and high schools of Danvers, Ill. He entered the University of Illinois in 1904, taking his degree as Bachelor of Laws in 1908. He spent two years in private practice at Bloomington, Ill., and in 1910 came to Joliet, where he has since served as president of the Peoples Abstract Company.
Mr. Morrison held the commission of captain in the Officers Reserve Corps before the World War. At the beginning of the war he was ordered to duty at Fort Riley, Kansas, and served as instructor in the First Officers Training Camp there. He later went to Fort Sill, Okla., graduating from the Infantry School of Small Arms there, after which he was assigned to the 89th Division under Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, serving as division instructor of small arms. He was promoted to major of infantry and assigned to 1st Battalion, 354th Infantry, and went to France with the 89th Division in the spring of 1918. He was wounded Aug. 8, 1918. After his discharge from the hospital he was assigned to the 38th Infantry, Third Division, and remained with this division until the close of the war. He served in Germany with the Army of Occupation and was discharged at Camp Devens, Mass., in 1919. He participated in the battles of St. Mihiel, the Argonne and the
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battles in the Verdun sector. He was decorated by the French Govern- ment with the Croix de Guerre with Palm. Mr. Morrison is now Lieu- tenant Colonel of the 342nd Infantry, 86th Division.
In 1913 Mr. Morrison was united in marriage with Miss Villa Gray, of Effingham, Ill. She was born June 27, 1889, the daughter of J. W. and Alice (Jennings) Gray.
Mr. Morrison is a Republican, a Knight Templar, a member of the American Legion, Joliet Country Club, Army and Navy Club, and Cham- ber of Commerce.
Fred W. Worst is prominent in the civic affairs of Lockport, where he is serving as city supervisor. He was born here April 12, 1859, the son of Jacob and Henrietta (Lang) Worst.
Jacob Worst came to the United States from Germany early in life and settled in Chicago. He later removed to Lockport, where he fol- lowed his trade as a shoemaker. He died in 1898 and his wife, also a native of Germany, died in 1900. They are buried in Lockport Ceme- tery. Mr. Worst was a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. There were eight children in the Worst family, as follows: Herman, deceased; Emma, deceased, was the wife of Andrew Dorsch; Albert, lives at Plainfield, Ill .; Alexander, deceased; Mary, deceased; Edward F., lives at Lockport; Clara, married Washington Woodruff, lives in Chi- cago; and Fred W., the subject of this sketch.
Fred W. Worst received his education in district school No. 91. At the age of 13 years he left school and was employed in the old straw- board paper mill at Lockport. In 1875 he learned the barber trade in Chicago, where he remained four years. He then returned to Lockport and until 1895 conducted a barber shop in this city. He served two years as city police, two years as police magistrate, and in 1900 was elected justice of the peace. He filled the latter office continually until 1927, at which time he was appointed city supervisor to fill the unex- pired term of Andrew Anderson. Since 1919 he has also been connected with the Sanitary District.
On Dec. 8, 1880, Mr. Worst married Miss Catherine Miller, who was born at Lockport, Jan. 7, 1861, the daughter of Peter and Sophia M. (Brockman) Miller. Mr. Miller was born in Germany, May 3, 1836, and came to the United States when he was 14 years of age. His family settled at Lockport, where he spent the remainder of his life. He died Dec. 4, 1918. His wife, who was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 22, 1843,
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died March 6, 1920. They are buried in Lockport Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Miller had six children, as follows: Catherine Worst; Henry, deceased; Phillip, lives in Chicago; Carrie, deceased; Emma E., mar- ried F. F. Hutton, lives at Lockport; and Louise L., lives at Lockport. Mr. and Mrs. Worst had a son, Louis Alexander. He was born March 5, 1884, and died in 1903.
Mr. Worst is a Republican. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of America, and Loyal Order of Moose. He lives at 121 East Tenth Street, Lockport, Ill.
John J. Keig, retired, is a representative and widely known citizen of Lockport. He was born on the Isle of Man, June 10, 1858, the son of Robert and Anne (Lace) Keig.
Robert Keig, deceased, was a leading farmer and local preacher of the Wesleyan Methodist Church on the Isle of Man for more than half a century. There were 14 children in the Keig family, of whom seven now survive: Anne Jane, married James Creer, lives on the Isle of Man; Isabella, married H. D. Quarrie, retired, lives in California; John J., the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth, married Thomas Thrutchley, lives in England; T. E., retired, Isle of Man; Richard T., farmer, lives on the old homestead; and Joseph B., bank manager, lives on the Isle of Man.
The early life of John J. Keig was spent on the Isle of Man. He came to America in 1883 and settled in Chicago, where he spent one year. He then established a general mercantile business at Lace (his grandmother's name), Ill., and was the founder of the post office at that place, also serving as postmaster. In 1887 he removed to Romeoville, being the founder of that place, which previously had been known as Martin's Landing and Romeo. Nortonville was a post office name he established, but was discontinued while H. F. Brockman was postmaster. During the drainage canal period he had the post office re-established as Romeoville, which also is the village name, which he incorporated in 1893. He lived there for 25 years and served as mayor almost half of that period. He was also postmaster and justice of the peace. In 1908 Mr. Keig retired and removed to Lockport, where he now resides.
Mr. Keig was married Sept. 27, 1883, in Manchester, Eng., to Miss Mary Frances Lee, who was born there Jan. 17, 1860. She died April 6, 1885, and is buried in Cass Cemetery, DuPage County, Ill. To this
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union a son was born, John Robert Lee Keig. He was born March 10, 1885, at Lace, Ill. He is now production manager for the Kirby Lumber Company, at Beaumont, Texas. He married Miss Helen Adams, of Galesburg, Ill., and they have two sons: John Robert Lee, Jr., and Edward Quincy Adams Keig.
Mr. Keig was married the second time April 17, 1886, to Margaret Agnes McHugh, who was born in Ireland, Aug. 1, 1869. To them were born four children: Marshall Edward, born Feb. 7, 1887, lives in Chi- cago, married Gertrude Woodruff, of Joliet, and they have a son, Mar- shall Woodruff Keig; Mabel Agnes, married Charles D. Dyer, Jr., lives at Cleveland, Ohio, and they have three children, Charles D. III, Mar- shall, and Margaret Belle; Ruth Mercedes, married Newton D. Rich, construction engineer, with the L. E. Meyers Company, Dallas, Texas, and they have a daughter, Marcia; and Alfred Joseph, attorney, married Ruth Dow, and they have four children: Joseph, Ruth, John, and Peter.
Mr. Keig is a Republican and is affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America.
Henry M. Spangler, who is serving as highway commissioner for Lockport Township, is a leading citizen of Will County. He was born on the old Spangler homestead in Lockport Township, in 1880, the son of G. Frank and Kate (Poor) Spangler.
G. Frank Spangler, deceased, was a member of one of the oldest families of Lockport Township, his parents having located here during the early days. The Spangler farm, which has continued in the family down to the present time, is located in Section 36. Mr. Spangler was well known as a breeder of fine horses and was also an extensive stock- man. He died in 1916 as the result of a railroad accident. Mr. Spangler was a Republican and served as highway commissioner in the township for many years. He held membership in the Methodist Church, and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His widow, now 77 years of age, lives at Lockport. To Mr. and Mrs. Spangler were born the following children: Sacia F., lives in Lockport Township; George, retired, lives in Plainfield Township, Will County; Edward, lives in Kan- sas City, Mo .; Raymond, deceased; Henry M., the subject of this sketch; and Ethel, married William Raddatz, lives at Summit, Ill.
Henry M. Spangler spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools of Lockport Township. He was employed
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by the Illinois Michigan Canal Works for two years and then became identified with the Continental Bridge Company for three years. He spent two years with the local water works and since 1922 has served as highway commissioner. Mr. Spangler was recently re-elected to the office for a term of four years.
On Dec. 20, 1924, Mr. Spangler was united in marriage with Miss Hulda Gustafson, who was born at Lockport, Dec. 10, 1894, the daughter of Frank and Josephine (Carlson) Gustafson, natives of Sweden, and now residents of Lockport. They have the following children: Elmer, lives at Lockport, is a World War veteran; Ella, married Carl Johnson, lives at Lockport; Iver, lives at Norristown, Pa .; Hulda Spangler; Hjalmer, lives at Lockport; Agnes, married Henry Seaborg, lives at Lockport; and Walter, lives at Lockport. Mr. and Mrs. Spangler have a daughter, Vivijean Charlotte, born in Joliet, Nov. 28, 1926.
Mrs. Spangler is a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Loyal Order of Moose. He is a Republican.
A. J. Patterson is among the capable and well known business men of Braidwood, where he has been known as a funeral director for the past 20 years. He was born in this city, June 12, 1878, the son of J. W. and Mary (Stewart) Patterson.
J. W. Patterson, deceased, was a pioneer undertaker of Will County. He and his wife were natives of Scotland and early settlers of Braid- wood, where he conducted a furniture, undertaking, and livery business for many years. He was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. He served as postmaster of Braidwood for several years and was also city supervisor. His wife died Aug. 24, 1903. To Mr. and Mrs. Patterson were born seven chil- dren, as follows: Janet, died at the age of 14 years; A. J., the subject of this sketch; Tena, married Dr. A. D. Howat, dentist, lives at Braid- wood; John S., deceased; Mary A., deceased; James R., lives at Braid- wood; and Mildred M., married Frank Schmidt, lives at Joliet.
A. J. Patterson attended the public schools of Braidwood and began his business career as a clerk in the grocery store of N. P. Keyes, Braid- wood, with whom he was associated for 15 years. In 1908 he established his present business, and he is now assisted by his son, Malcolm Stewart, the firm being known as Patterson & Son. This funeral home is one of the up-to-date and well equipped mortuaries of Will County.
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On June 12, 1903, Mr. Patterson was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Malcolm, who was born at Braceville, Ill., Oct. 1, 1882, the daughter of William and Janet (Nesbit) Malcolm, natives of Scotland, and early settlers of Illinois. Mr. Malcolm was a well known coal operator of Braceville, Ill. He was a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge. He died Nov. 7, 1915, and his wife died Aug. 28, 1928, and they are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Braidwood, Ill. There were three children in the Malcolm family: Margaret Patterson; William, physician and surgeon, lives at Peoria, Ill .; and Jessie, married Dr. B. W. Lazarski, physician and surgeon, lives at Pullman, Ill. To Mr. and Mrs. Patterson was born one son, Malcolm Stewart, who was born Aug. 18, 1906. He was edu- cated in the public schools of Braidwood and in July, 1928, received his license as mortician in the State of Illinois. He is the fourth gen- eration in the Patterson family to follow this profession. Before her marriage, Mrs. A. J. Patterson was a teacher in the schools of Brace- ville and Carbon Hill, Ill. She died Sept. 2, 1928, and is buried in Oak- wood Cemetery at Braidwood.
Politically Mr. Patterson is identified with the Republican party. He has served as trustee of the Presbyterian Church and is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge.
Elmer R. Essington is one of the younger men who have achieved success in Joliet business circles as proprietor of Essington's Funeral Home. He was born at Plainfield, Will County, April 22, 1892, the son of Albert and Mina (Becker) Essington.
Albert Essington, deceased, was a prosperous farmer of Plainfield Township, Will County, and specialized in the raising of grain. He was living retired at the time of his death in November, 1924. He was a Republican, a member of the Universalist Church, and belonged to Plainfield Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 436, and Spangler Grange. His widow, a native of Will County, resides at Plainfield. To Mr. and Mrs. Essington were born two sons: Clyde, born in 1886, lives at Plainfield, Ill .; and Elmer R., the subject of this sketch.
Elmer R. Essington received his education in the county schools and attended Plainfield High School. He remained on his father's farm until 1915, when he came to Joliet. Throughout his business career he has been interested in funeral work, and in 1920 attended the Wor-
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sham School of Embalming in Chicago. The following year he received his license to practice in the State of Illinois and in April, 1921, became associated in business with Clarence L. Miller, at Lockport, Ill. The following year he sold his interest to Mr. Miller and returned to Joliet, where he has since engaged in business. Since 1927 Mr. Essington has been located at 215 Cass Street, where he has a modern funeral home and chapel.
Mr. Essington is a member of the Methodist Church, Plainfield Lodge, F. & A. M. No. 536, Loyal Order of Moose, and B. P. O. Elks, No. 296. He is a Republican.
Wilbur W. Boughton .- One of the leading farmers and stockmen Wheatland Township, Feb. 28, 1846, and it is recorded that he was the one of the earliest families of Will County. He was born in this town- ship, Feb. 3, 1879, the son of William D. and Emma J. (Boardman) Boughton.
William D. Boughton was born on the Boughton homestead in Wheatland Township, Feb. 28, 1846, and it is recorded that he was the first white child born in the township. He is the son of Warren W. and Mary (Scott) Boughton. Warren W. Boughton was born in Gen- essee County, N. Y., Feb. 10, 1817, the son of Orris and Sibyl Ann (Newell) Boughton, who emigrated West with six children and settled in Will County, Wheatland Township, Ill., in 1842. Orris Boughton died in August, 1843, and his wife died in February, 1860. Their son, War- ren W., married Mary Scott, who was born in Geauga County, Ohio, Jan. 9, 1822. During the year of 1850 he left his family and started to the gold fields of California, but died enroute and was buried at Des Moines, Iowa. He left a wife and two children: Newell W., who served in the Civil War, as a member of Col. L. Boulton's Battery, and he died in 1876; and William D., father of the subject of this sketch. William D. Boughton married Miss Emma J. Boardman, the daughter of Frank- lin and Mindwell (Bates) Boardman, who settled in Wheatland Town- ship in 1844. To William D. and Emma J. (Boardman) Boughton were born seven children, as follows: Mina L., married Frank Eaton, lives at Plainfield; Della, married George Patterson, lives in DuPage Town- ship; Newell J., lives at Parsons, Kan .; Wilbur W., the subject of this sketch; Franklin Boardman, David W., and Reuben Scott, who live in Wheatland Township. Mr. Boughton served as supervisor of Wheat-
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