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In 1873 Mr. Marsh purchased the grounds and built a beautiful home on West State street, where he has since resided. He engaged in the agricul- tural implement business here until March 1, 1906, when he retired and is now spending his days quietly amid pleasant surroundings, and in
a community where he has many warm and stal- wart friends.
On the 8th of January, 1871, in Chicago, Mr. Marsh was married to Miss M. J. Smith, and they became the parents of two children: William Wallace, who is now interested in mining in Idaho ; and Sarah Alma, the wife of Edward John- son, inventor for the International Harvester Company, at Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Marsh was a daughter of Rufus and Sarah 1). Brown, who were among the pioneer settlers of Chicago. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Marsh was mar- ried to Emma L. Eldridge, a daughter of Judge Eldridge.
In polities Mr. Marsh is a stalwart republican. and in 1813 was elected alderman, continuing to serve in that capacity for many years. He did much effective work in securing high license, which was adopted and is now in operation in Sycamore. lle has labored earnestly and effectively in behalf of the best interests of the city and has given earnest co-operation to various movements for the public good. His life has been a useful one and the rest which he is now enjoying is indeed well merited.
ALBERT ZIEGLER.
Albert Ziegler, whose labor has been the measure of his success and who is classed with the repre- sentative agriculturists of the county, was born February 17, 1866, in Pierce township upon the farm where he has since resided. His parents were Lewis and Catherine (Schule) Ziegler. The father, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, was born January 18, 1816, while the mother's birth occurred in the same country in 1828. After com- ing to America in the carly '40s they lived in the vicinity of Chicago for about two years and then removed to Pierce township, De Kalb county, where they made their home for about fifteen years. The father bought a tract of land which he brought under a high state of cultivation, the fields returning to him golden harvests as a reward for the care and labor bestowed on them. Remov- ing with his wife to Hinckley, they there spent their remaining days. Mrs. Ziegler passing away
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in December, 1886. while the death of Mr. Ziegler occurred on the 15th of November. 1899.
In his boyhood days Albert Ziegler attended the district schools near his father's home. He was trained to the work of the fields and has been prac- tical in his method of carrying on the farm work which has claimed his time and attention since he left the schoolroom. He now owns two hundred and forty acres of rich and cultivated land on sec- tions 15 and 22. Pierce township. It is constantly increasing in value owing to the improvements he has placed upon it and by reason of the able man- ner in which he tills the soil. thus keeping it in good condition.
On the 28th of January. 1892. Mr. Ziegler was married to Miss Nellie Ramer, whose birth oc- curred June 18, 1823. Her parents were Henry and Mary J. ( Fillmore) Ramer. the former born in Ohio. March 13, 1840, and the latter on the 18th of September of the same year. Mr. and Mrs. Ziegler have become the parents of five children, but two of the number are now deceased. Those still living are: Iva M., born August 28, 1895; Charles H .. born December 8. 1898; and Rollin F., born August :. 1902. The family are orthodox in religious belief and Mr. Ziegler is a demoerat in his political duties. He may justly be termed a self-made man because he deserves all the praise that phrase implies. Ile is today the owner of one of the best farms of the township as a result of his perseverance and capable management and bears an unassailable reputation for business in- tegrity as well as business activity.
CHARLES EDWARD BEAUPRE.
Charles Edward Beaupre, now living retired in De Kalb, has for forty-two years been a resident of the county and many important events in its early history have left their impress upon his memory. so that he relates many interesting incidents of the early days. Ile was born in Wilmington. Will county. Illinois, March 4, 1840. and in his youth frequently sat on the lap of Shabbona. the famous Indian chieftain, who so often proved himself the friend of the white man.
His father, Mathias Beaupre, was born in Canada about 1816 and became well known as a hotel man. Ile arrived in Illinois in 1836. making
his way first to Joliet and afterward to Wilming- tou, Will county. He served as deputy sheriff of Will county for a time and on one occasion took a prisoner to Coltenville when it was the county seat of De Kalb county. At a later date he re- moved to Ottawa and subsequently to Newark. Illinois, and while living there was elected sheriff of Kendall county. He afterward resided at Oswego, Illinois, and his last years were spent in De Kalb. He married Sarah Patrick, who was born in Canada about 1820 and she. too. has passed away. In their family were eight children, of whom Charles E. is the oldest. Three of the number are now deceased. The others of the family were William S., Arthur M., Evan F., George W .. Calvin, Sarah Jane and one who died in infancy. Of this number Hon. Arthur M. Beaupre went to Guatamala as consul general and was afterward made a minister to Bogota in the republic of Colombia. At a still later date he became American minister to Buenos Ayres in the Argentine Republic and still holds that position. lle is recognized as a prominent leader in republi- ean ranks and has been an honored representative of his country at the different courts to which he has been sent.
Charles Edward Beaupre pursued his education in the public schools of Illinois, accompanying his parents on their various removals. and for forty- two years has lived in this county. After leaving school he entered the hotel business. in which he continued for about twenty years, after which he was connected for several years with the Glidden Barb Wire Company. Hle now owns a good resi- dence at No. 129 to 133 West Main street and at the present writing is living retired.
His business interests were interrupted by his service in the Civil war, for he proved himself a brave and loyal defender of the Union cause, en- listing on the 23d of August. 1861, as a member of Company C. Fourth Illinois Cavalry. He re- mained at the front for three years and three months and participated in the battles of Fort Henry. Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Coffeyville, Vicksburg. Natchez and others of lesser impor- tance. He was with General Sherman's division and was promoted to the rank of sergeant. He proved most loyal to the old flag and the cause it represented and is now a member of Merritt Si- monds post, No. 283, G. A. R. He also belongs to
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the Masonic fraternity and in politics is a repub- lican. He served as city clerk for three terms and was collector for one term. His civic, military and business history are alike commendable and have gained for him the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens.
Mr. Beanpre was married in De Kalb, January 23, 1866, to Miss Sarah Klock, who was born in Herkimer county, New York, July 19, 1849, a daughter of Aaron and Lucy (Wheeler ) Klock, the former a carpenter by trade. Mrs. Beaupre was the youngest of three children. Her only brother, George Danford Klock, served as a soldier of the Civil war, being at the front during the greater part of the period of hostilities. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Beaupre have been born two daughters: Mrs. Anna B. Hamilton, who was born February 4, 1867, and has three children, Gale B., Harry D. and Dorothy ; and Mrs. Elva B. Garner, who was born January 23, 1871, and has three children : Charles W., born January 29, 1896; John W., October 16, 1898 ; and Sarah C., February 4, 1903. Mrs. Hamilton acquired her early education in the common schools of De Kalb county and after- ward attended St. Xavier College at Chicago. Mrs. Garner was also a public-school student in this county and later attended Mount St. Clair College in Missouri.
Mr. Beaupre in his life record proves the force of capable management, keen discernment and un- tiring industry as factors in business life. He had no special pecuniary or family advantages at the outset of his career but by honesty and in- dustry he has worked his way upward, is well known as a reliable citizen and has a large circle of friends, who honor and respect this veteran of the Civil war. He and his wife have lived in De Kalb about forty-two years and are well known here. They occupy a beautiful home at No. 129 West Main street and in the front yard stands a historic tree, under which Abraham Lincoln made a speech while on one of his campaign tours, Mrs. Beaupre well remembering the circumstance. Mr. Beaupre is largely familiar with the history of this part of the state, in which his entire life has been passed, while for more than four decades he has been an interested witness of the changes which have occurred in this county. He can well re- member a time when the Indians still lived in the neighborhood, the white people being on the most
friendly terms with Shabbona. This condition, however, indicated the fact that the country was largely unsettled and that the work of civilization and improvement had but recently been begun. What to many others are matiers of history are to him matters of personal experience and few have more definile knowledge of the events which have marked the annals of the county.
1. CHARLES DOANE.
A. Charles Doane is closely associated with com- mercial interests in Sycamore as a marble dealer and manufacturer of tombstones. One of De Kalb county's native sons, he was born in South Grove township, August 2, 1855, and there resided until twelve years of age. when he accompanied his par- ents on their removal lo Malta. He is a son of Joseph E. and Margaret (Murphy) Doane, the former a native of St. Lawrence county, New York, born December 18, 1832, and the latter a native of Ireland, whence she was brought to America by her parents when only two years old. In 1854 Joseph E. Doane came to the west, set- tling in South Grove township, De Kalb county. He was a carpenter by trade and being energetic and faithful he was always able to command high- er wages than most workmen. On coming to Illi- mois he purchased a farm, which he operated for some time and later became owner of his present farm of three hundred and thirty-four and a half acres, adjoining the village of Malta. Unto him and his wife have been born seven children: Vir- ginia L., now the wife of Rev. Cass Davis, of Sterling, Illinois; A. Charles ; Leslie, who is farm- ing in Wisconsin; William D., who died in No- vember, 1899: Dorothy M., who possesses a su- perior singing voice : Seymour G., who died July 1, 1906 ; and Agnes K., the wife of W. I. Collins, of Malta.
As stated, A. Charles Doane remained upon the farm where his birth occurred until twelve years of age and then accompanied his parents on their removal to Malta. He acquired a good common- school education, supplemented by instruction in some of the higher branches and for some years he taught school during the winter months, while in the summer seasons he worked at the carpenter's
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trade. In the spring of 1829 he went to Colorado. settling eighteen miles north of Leadville, where he remained for three and a half years. engaged in prospecting and mining. This did not prove profitable, however, and in the fall of 1882 he returned to Illinois, where he taught school during the succeeding winter. In the spring of the latter year he went to South Dakota but not being sat- isfied there he returned to Malta, where for five years he devoted his time and energies to car- pentering and farming. Ile then went to Chicago, where he spent five months in a factory and after- ward devoted four years to carpenter work there. In August. 1896, he came to Sycamore and en- gaged in his present line of business. He knew nothing whatever of the trade at the time but soon adapted himself to conditions and now has a thorough understanding of the business in which he does excellent work. On removing to this place he purchased the marble shop of W. W. Burkett. and with characteristic energy soon built up an ex- tensive trade, which has constantly increased. His business is located near the Northwestern depot and he employs help in marble cutting, in team- ing and in building foundations. It has been his ambition to make a creditable reputation for re- liable work and for the quality of material used and a name equal to that of his father for probity and honesty.
Mr. Doane has been twice marriedl. In 1886 he wedded Miss Jennie Earl, who died within a year. and in Malta township, in 1888, le married Miss Jeannette Morey. a daughter of Ariel S. and Elizabeth (Van Vlack) Morey. Her father was a native of Herkimer county, New York, born May 24. 1840, and when a boy came west with his parents, Smith and Jeannette (Smith) Morey. His grandfather was Jesse Morey. Mrs. Elizabeth Morey was a daughter of William and Maria (Oliver) Van Vlack. Ariel Morey and his wife are the parents of five children, of whom Mrs. Doane is the second in order of birth. Unto our subject and his wife have been born two sons. Harry and Milo, both of whom are in school.
Mr. and Mrs. Doane are attendants of the Meth- odist Episcopal church, in the work of which they are actively engaged. doing all in their power to promote its growth and extend its influence. Mr. Doane is a member of the Modern Woodmen camp and the Knights of the Globe. and his wife is con-
nected with the Daughters of the Globe. Mr. Doane comes of a family noted for musical talent and is himself a musician of more than ordinary ability. For four years he was the leader of the Malta band and under his direction the band gained an excellent reputation throughout northern Illinois. He is always regarded as a valued addi- tion to musical circles and his ability in this di- rection adds to the enjoyment of many a social gathering. He and his family reside at No. 121 Alma street in a beautiful home which he pur- chased and which was erected in 1903. Since en- tering into business life in Sycamore he has marie substantial and steady advancement, being now classed with the representative business men of this city, where he has gained a most notable reputation for reliability as well as enterprise.
ANDERSON BROTHERS.
The business firm whose name is given above is too well known in De Kalb to need special intro- duction to the readers of this volume. The part- ners, Frank G. and Andrew O. Anderson, have for many years been connected with the merean- tile interests of De Kalb and have gained an un- assailable reputation for diligence, enterprise and reliability. In the business history of De Kalb. therefore, they well deserve prominent and hon- orable mention.
Their parents were Andrew G. and Caroline S. Anderson, natives of Sweden, and in 1881 they came to the United States, arriving in De Kalb on the 25th of May of that year. Here the father continned to reside until his death, which occur- red on the 25th of January. 1888, while his wife passed away on the 19th of August. 1891. They were the parents of nine children, all of whom are living, the youngest being now thirty-three years of age. These are: John .A .. a resident of Manhattan. Kansas : Osear W., of De Kalb : Mary L., the wife of Victor Hjerstedt: Charles ., representative business man of De Kalb ; Martin E., also a prominent resident of De Kalb : Sophia, the wife of Charles A. Swanson, of this city: Frank G. and Andrew O., of this review: and Emma E., the wife of Harry H. Hanway.
Frank G. Anderson, the older brother and senior member of the firm. was born in Sweden on the
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30th of March, 1869. He spent his early youth in his native country and in 1881 accompanied his parents on their emigration to the new world, after which he pursued his education in the com- mon schools of De Kalb. In his early manhood he secured a clerkship in the dry-goods store of S. L. Graham and was afterward in the employ of Mott & Robinson. Subsequently he worked for J. C. F. Mott and afterward for Graham & Company, receiving thorough business training with these different firms during the period of ten years. On the 1st of October, 1895, in com- pany with his brother, Andrew O., the firm of Anderson Brothers was organized and a clothing and men's outfitting business established in De Kalb.
progressive business methods characterize its con- duct and have already made it a good source of revenue. Frank G. Anderson is likewise a mem- ber of the board of directors of the Commercial Trust & Savings Bank of De Kalb and figures prominently in financial as well as commercial circles in the city.
On the 30th of July, 1901, was celebrated the marriage of Frank G. Anderson and Miss Millie Blomquist, a daughter of John Blomquist, one of the well known retired farmers of De Kalb. They now have one child, Marea. Mr. Anderson belongs to De Kalb lodge, No. 215, K. P., and is a mem- ber of the Swedish Lutheran church, while his political allegiance is given the republican party. Much of his life has been passed in this county and the years of his manhood have been charac- terized by steady progress in business activity and by successful accomplishment. Dependent almost entirely upon his own resources for everything that
Andrew O. Anderson was born in Sweden, May 4, 18:2. Ile was a youth of nine years at the time of his parents' removal to De Kalb county and as a consequence his education was largely acquired in the public schools of this city., When he has achieved and enjoyed, his life record shows fifteen years of age he began providing for big what may be accomplished by a strong will guided own support as an employe in the printing office By sound judgment and practical common sense- qualities which are too often lacking and cause a in business life. of H. W. Fay, where he served a three years' apprenticeship. This work, however, was not con- large per cent of the failures which are common genial to him and he therefore accepted a posi- tion in the dry-goods store of A. A. Wright, with On the 10th of February, 1904, Andrew O. Anderson wedded Miss Hulda R. Erickson, of Sycamore. He is a member of De Kalb lodge, No. 215, K. P., and De Kalb lodge, No. 765, B. P. O. E. Mr. Anderson is also a member of the board of directors of the Commercial Trust & Savings Bank of De Kalb and is justly ac- counted one of the representative young business men of the city. Always affable and genial, he is popular, and investigation into his life record shows his fidelity to honorable manly principles. He is indeed an intelligent, energetic young man, spoken of in favorable terms throughout the com- inunity. whom he remained for six years, resigning his position to engaged in business on his own account in partnership with his brother as a clothing mer- chant. The brothers had made a host of warm friends while clerking in the town and business came to them soon. For twelve years they have made continuous progress, raising to a place in the foremost rank among the merchants of De Kalb, and the name of the firm has become a household word. Their integrity and modern business methods have gained for them the confi- dence of the community at large and their many excellent traits of character have endeared them to their patrons as well as to friends in more strictly social lines. On the 19th of April, 1901, they opened a branch store in Sycamore under the name of Anderson Brothers, J. L. Erickson A. GATES WHITE. being manager. They have also made this one of the modern mercantile enterprises of the county A. Gates White, who is spoken of as the most efficient mayor of Sandwich, having wrought more practical reform and improvements than any other incumbent in the office in the same length of time, is now devoting his attention to the real- seat and are conducting there the principal cloth- ing business of the town. On September 15, 1906, they opened another store in Harvard, Illinois, with William E. Doyle as manager, and the same
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estate business. Ilis loyalty in citizenship was equally proven by military service in the Civil war, while his business capacity has been manifest in the capable discharge of various duties that have devolved upon him.
Mr. White was born in Elmira, New York, his natal day being March 2, 1>41. He is descended from one of the old New England families. tracing his ancestry back to the seventeenth century, when one of the name came to America as a passenger on the Mayflower. Dr. Amos G. White, grand- father of A. Gates White, was born in Richmond, Berkshire county, Massachusetts, December 11. 1768, intervening generations of the family having continued their residence in the old Bay state. At Goshen, New York, on the 2d of February, 1198. he married Abigail Marvin, who was a sister of General Marvin, one of the commanders of the American forces in the Revolutionary war and a native of Orange county, New York, where his daughter was also born April 23, 1178. The mother of Dr. White was a sister of General Gates, also a noted officer of the Revolution. As his title indicates. Dr. White was a member of the medical fraternity and for many years successfully engaged in practice. His death occurred February 5, 1833, and the interment was at Elmira, New York, where many years before had been made the grave of his wife. who died at Seeley Creek, New York, July 30, 1816.
The children of Dr. White were as follows: Emily A., born July 31, 1:99, married Harvey Jones, of Ehnira. New York. Their children were William, deceased; Austin, deceased; Frank, Ed- ward and Elliott. The family moved to Marion, Iowa, in the '50s. and both parents are now de- ceased. Elvira Green. born November 24, 1801, married Colonel Samuel Baker. of Elmira, New York. and the latter moved to Sun Prairie, near Madison, Wisconsin. and both are now deceased. Their family now reside in Wisconsin and Ne- braska. Marcus Aurelius, born December 28, 1803, died in the spring of 1884. He married Betsy MeConnell, of Chemung county, New York, but she is now deceased. Their children were Amos, deceased : Emily : and Mary Ann. Orlina Rebecca, born March 11, 1806. married Hunt M. Pomeroy. She died in the early '30s. Her only child was Marcus Mills Pomeroy, known the world over as "Brick Pomeroy." Diana Hyde. born
March 26. 1808. died unmarried. Seth Marvin, the father of our subject, was born February 3, 1810. Alanson Austin, born October 24. 1811, died November 12. 18:2. at the residence of our subject. Sally Closson, born October 21, 1813, married Alpheus A. Sanderson. They moved to Red Wing. Minnesota, in the early '50s and both died there. Their children were Triphena, Mary, Charles, Seth, Loretta, Judge A. E .. IIelen. Mar- cus and Frank. William Wells, born July i. 1816. died November 12, of the same year.
Seth M. White. the father of our subject, was a farmer and blacksmith and was born February 3, 1810. While still a resident of the cast he married Sarah Ray. whose birth occurred in Orange county, New York, August 12. 1815, the wedding being celebrated in the town of Southport, Chemung county. New York. August 22. 1833. In the year 1854 they removed to the middle west but after two years returned to the Empire state. In 1861, however, they again came to Illinois, settling at Sandwich, where their remaining days were passed, the farmer departing this life March 20. 1891, while his wife survived until the 31st of August, 1892. In the east they had been members of the old school Presbyterian church but after taking up their abode in Sandwich placed their member- ship in the Congregational church. Their lives were in harmony with their professions and gained them the respect and high esteem of all with whom they were associated.
A. Gates White, the only child of his parents that lived to maturity, was reared upon a farm at Southport, New York. He is indebted to the dis- trict school system of that state for the educational privileges which he enjoyed and when still quite young he entered upon his business career as a fireman on the Williamsport & Elmira Railway, serving in that capacity for one year. In 1858 he came west and located in Sandwich, where he learned the machinist's trade but for a time en- gaged in farming and railroading. Returning to his native state, he spent a brief period in New York but in 1861 again came to the west and de- voted a year to the completion of an apprentice- ship in the machine shops at Sandwich.
In the meantime the country had entered upon the darkest hour in its history. having become in- volved in civil war, which was raging fiercely in the south with heavy loss on either side. Feeling
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