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On the 20th of November, 1851, Mr. Judd was united in marriage with Miss Frances Talbot, a native of Chester county, Pennsylvania, and a daughter of Nathan Talbot, who came from Eng- land to America in 1830, locating in Pennsylva- nia, from which state he moved to Marshall coun- ty, Illinois, in 1842, settling in Hopewell town- 1 ship, where the mother of Mrs. Judd died. He subsequently remarried and moved to Evans town- ship, in 1851, where he remained for a time and then returned to Hopewell township, and later went to Long Point, Illinois, where he died. By his first marriage there were ten children-John, Mathias, Nathan, William, Peter, Margaret, Mrs. Judd, Elizabeth, Jane and Mrs. Rachel Lyons. Two of his sons, John and James, served in the Civil war.
Mr. and Mrs. Judd are the parents of seven children-Adeline, now the wife of Lutelus W. Kemp, lives in Evans township, and is the mother of five children; Nelson Perry married Elizabeth Wilson, by whom he has eight children, and the family now reside on the Judd farm; James Ash- ley married Della Haws, by whom he had four children, and they too reside on the old Judd farm; Thomas D., who is a furniture dealer and undertaker in Wenona, married Ida Wilson, by whom he has one child; Clara Jane resides at home; Mary Frances married Alonzo D. Brown, principal of the Wenona grammar schools, by whom she has two children; Julia Dell, also re- sides at home.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Judd con- tinued to reside upon the old homestead farm until 1865, when they removed to section 16, Evans township, there living until 1886, when they became residents of Wenona, since which time Mr. Judd has been retired from active busi- ness cares. He was a prosperous and enterprising farmer and it is said that he raised more acres of corn than any other man in Evans township,
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planting and harvesting forty-two crops of corn in succession. His former success enables him now to enjoy the comforts and many of the lux- uries of life. He is a remarkably well preserved man and enjoys life today as though he were but fifty years old. In spirit and interest he seems yet in his prime. He belongs to the Masonic lodge at Wenona and the chapter at Rutland and has passed through all of the chairs of the former and been a delegate to the grand lodge. Recently he gave to the lodge a gavel made from lumber which he had preserved from the old Fort Dar- nell and he also gave one to the Old Settlers' Society at the reunion held in Lacon, September 6, 1906. The lumber was solid and almost as hard as iron. In his political views Mr. Judd has ever been a stalwart democrat and has served in many local offices. In manner he is kindly, in disposition jovial and genial, enjoying wit and humor, and he is a valued addition to any social circle. An active and honorable life has won him the respect of his fellow men and it is with great pleasure that we present to our readers a life record of this prominent citizen, the oldest settler, in years of continuous residence, in Marshall county. . .
CHARLES CLIFFORD DORAN.
Charles Clifford Doran, a representative of the business interests of Henry, where he is conduct- ing an undertaking establishment, was born upon his father's farm in La Prairie township, Marshall county, December 23, 1878. His father, Robert Doran, now a retired farmer of Henry, was born in New Brunswick, Canada, and became a resi- dent of Marshall county fifty-five years ago. He wedded Mary Amanda Baker, a native of New York, and they have four living children and have lost two. Those who still survive are: Clarence, who is conducting a restaurant in Chillicothe, Illinois; Charles Clifford, of this review; and Clyde and Claude, who are operating the old home farm.
When the subject of this review was a young lad his parents removed to Kansas, establishing their home in Rice county, and there he acquired his early education in the public schools. Fol- lowing the return of the family to Illinois in 1889 he continued his education in the district schools of La Prairie township and when not occupied with the duties of the schoolroom his
time was largely given to work upon his father's farm. After attaining his majority his entire attention was concentrated upon agricultural in- terests and he lived on the old homestead until about two years ago, when, in 1904, he came to Henry and established the undertaking business which he has since conducted with good success.
On the 10th of May, 1906, Mr. Doran was married to Miss Catherine Schmitz, of Peru, Illi- nois, and in social cricles in Henry they occupy an enviable position. Mr. Doran has taken three degrees of Odd Fellowship and he gives his po- litical allegiance to the republican party, keeping well informed on the questions and issues of the day, yet never seeking or desiring public office, as he prefers to concentrate his energies upon his business interests.
FREDERICK A. RAYMOND.
Frederick A. Raymond, at one time largely, actively and successfully engaged in general farming in Marshall county, now owns and occu- pies a tract of land of twenty acres beautifully situated at the corporation limits of Henry and is practically living retired from business cares. His life record began in Burlington, Hartford county, Connecticut, on the 23d of August, 1842, and he is descended from an old New England family. His father, Frederick A. Raymond, Sr., was also a native of Burlington, Connecticut, and for some years was connected with the Seth Thomas clock factory, but, thinking to enjoy better business privileges and opportunities in the then young but rapidly growing west, he made his way to Illinois, arriving at Mount Pala- tine, in Putnam county, on the 2d of March, 1850. Soon afterward he secured land and was thereon engaged in general farming until 1858. In community affairs he was active and influen- tial and served as assessor for seventeen years, having been elected for an eighteenth term just prior to his death, which occurred in 1894 when he had reached the age of seventy-four years and eight days. He regarded a public office as a pub- lic trust and was ever faithful to the duties that devolved upon him. His widow is still living and is now in her ninety-first year. In their family were eight children, of whom six are now living: Mary J., the wife of C. M. Dawson, of Henry; Frederick A .; E. M., who is living in Grand Rap-
F. A. RAYMOND AND FAMILY.
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ids, Michigan; J. B., a mail carrier in Chicago; Henry R .; and Martha, the wife of Edward White, of Warrensburg, Illinois.
Frederick A. Raymond of this review was a lad of seven years when brought by his parents to Illinois. His education was acquired in the district schools of Putnam county and the public schools of Henry and after putting aside his text- books he turned lis attention to general farming, which he continuously and successfully followed until about twenty years ago. He was enter- prising and progressive in his work, placed his land under a high state of cultivation and derived therefrom a good income, owing to the large crops which he raised. He, too, has filled public offices, for soon after his father's death he was elected assessor and acted in that capacity for four years. He has also been commissioner of roads and has been prominent in local govern- mental affairs, being a most public-spirited man
On the 15th of September, 1870, Mr. Raymond was united in marriage to Miss Mary F. Tabor of Henry, Illinois, who died October 6, 1881. She left one child, Mrs. Evaline Schroder, the wife of W. R. Schroder, a harnessmaker of Macon county, by whom she has two children: Lucy Helen and Raymond. On the 3d of March, 1886, Mr. Raymond was again married, his second union being with Miss Amanda Camery, a native of Mount Vernon, Knox county, Ohio. She was born June 27, 1845, and was the youngest of a family of twelve children whose parents were Christian and Nancy (Messick) Camery, both now deceased. Her father was born in Pennsyl- vania and died at the age of eighty-four years, while her mother, a native of Virginia, died in her seventy-fourth year of age.
Mr. Raymond has always been a stalwart ad- vocate of republican principles and is well in- formed on the issues which divide the two great parties and which constitute much of the nation's history. His fidelity in citizenship has been one of his strong and salient characteristics and com- bined with his business integrity and his personal worth have made him a citizen whom to know is to respect and honor. He has been a member of the Modern Woodmen of America since 1889 and was consul of the camp for five successive years.
THEODORE ALPHONZO SEELYE.
Theodore Alphonzo Seelye, who is engaged in general agricultural pursuits on section 17, White- field township, is there cultivating a good farm of one hundred and sixty acres and is also en- gaged successfully in raising stock. A native of Illinois, he was born in Peoria county on the 4th of December, 1856. His father, Henry Seelye, was a native of Massachusetts and came to Illi- nois when a young man of eighteen years, at which time he settled in Peoria county. He was there married to Miss Mary Johnson, who died when her son Theodore was but fourteen months old. Four years after his marriage Mr. Scelye removed from Peoria county to Marshall county, settling in Saratoga township, where for many years he followed the occupation of farming, being one of the well known representatives of agricul- tural interests in his part of the county. He was a second time married and he had two chil- dren by both marriages. His death occurred in 1898 and thus passed away one of the old-time residents of the county, who for many years had been numbered among its worthy and respected citizens. He had filled the office of road commis- sioner and his political support was given to the republican party.
In early boyhood days Theodore A. Seelye was a pupil in the Town Hall schoolhouse in Saratoga township, where he mastered the branches of learning usually taught in the common schools. He early became familiar with the work of field and meadow as he assisted in the cultivation of the crops from the time of early spring planting until the harvests were gathered in the late au- tumn. After his education was completed he re- mained upon the home farm for a time and then began farming on his own account. He lives on section 17, Whitefield township, where he is cul- tivating a good farm of one hundred and sixty acres, almost the entire amount being under the plow. He raises the cereals best adapted to soil and climate and he also has live-stock interests, being engaged in the raising of horses, cattle and hogs, while his annual shipments and sales add no undesirable sum to his yearly income.
In 1878 Mr. Seelye was married to Miss Eliza- beth Lockland, of Saratoga, and unto them have been born three children, but Willard Alphonzo, the eldest, died when seven years of age. The surviving son and daughter are Thomas Richard
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and Ora Ethel, both at home, the latter a stu- dent in the public schools. Mr. Seelye affiliates with Whitefield camp, No. 1653, M. W. A., and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. By his ballot he usually endorses republican prin- ciples, but at local elections where no issue is in- volved frequently casts an independent vote. Al- most his entire life has been passed in this county and he has therefore long been a witness of its development and progress, while as an enterpris- ing farmer he has contributed to its substantial development along agricultural lines.
WILLIAM HAWS.
William Haws, a retired farmer making his home in Magnolia, where he owns and occupies one of the fine homes of the village, is also a large landowner, owning two hundred acres of land near the village, which furnishes him with a good finan- cial income, has through a long period been identi- fied with the progress and development of Putnam county. He is a native of Clinton county, Ohio, his birth having occurred September 10, 1833. The first man to locate in this district was Cap- tain William Haws, the paternal uncle of our sub- ject. His birth occurred in Orange county, Vir- ginia, September 23, 1800, and in 1805 he was taken by his parents to Ohio, where he remained until he attained his majority, when, on the 27th of August, 1821, he located in Sangamon county, this state, where he conducted a tanncry for a time, and in 1826 came to Magnolia township, Putnam county, where he settled on a farm on section 26. He built a log cabin and there made his permanent home. His wife bore the maiden name of Lucinda Southwick, who was a native of New York and was a typical frontier woman, brave and fearless, and shared with her husband all the trials and privations of a frontier existence. Indians at that time were far more numerous than the white settlers and wild animals were heard howling around their little cabin. The Captain se- cured his title as commander of a volunteer com- pany in the Black Hawk war. When he first lo- cated here this district was included in Tazewell county, but in 1831 a meeting was held at his house, at which time Putnam county was organ- ized. He was identified with much of the progress and improvement of this portion of the state and served in various ways in public affairs, and dur-
ing the first term of court which convened in an old traveling house near Hennepin, Mr. Haws served on the grand jury, Governor Ford then acting as prosecuting attorney for this district. After the death of his first wife Captain Haws was again married, his second union being with Mrs. Louisa Moffitt nee Defenbaugh, by whom he had five children, of whom two still survive-Clifford, who resides in Henry, Marshall county ; and Joel of Varna, Illinois. Both Captain and Mrs. Haws are now deceased, the former having passed away in March, 1885.
In 1845 a second member of the Haws family located here, this being Mrs. Kelley, a sister of Captain Haws, who spent the succeeding three years in Magnolia township, subsequent to which time she removed to La Salle county, and about 1860 removed to the state of Missouri. Another sister came in 1838 and made her home here until her death, at the very advanced age of ninety-two years, after which her remains were interred in the Magnolia cemetery.
Joel Haws, the father of our subject, was born in Madison county, Virginia, August 15, 1796, a son of Conrad and Susan Haws, who emigrated in 1805 to Clinton county, Ohio, where both passed away. Conrad Haws and two of his brothers served in the Revolutionary war, aiding the col- onies in their struggle for independence. Joel Haws was one of a family of eight children, the others being Elizabeth, William, Mrs. Fannie Johnson, John, Mrs. Nancy Kelley, Susan and Tandy, all of whom are now deceased. Joel Haws remained with his parents during his boyhood and youth and accompanied them on their removal to Clinton county, Ohio, where he was united in mar- riage to Miss Elizabeth Gibson, their marriage being celebrated on the 27th of April, 1824. She was a daughter of John Gibson and was born in 1805. The young couple took up their abode in Ohio, where they remained until their removal to Putnam county in 1838, at which time they took up their abode on the farm belonging to his brother, Captain William Haws, where they made their home until 1845, in which year the father purchased the farm which is now owned by Gus- tave Otto. This he improved and cultivated until his death, which occurred on the 24th of June, 1883, when he had reached the very advanced age of eighty-seven years. His wife was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church, and her death
Wm Harod
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occurred in January, 1876. Their family num- bered ten children, namely: Mrs. Mary Ann Hub- bard, deceased; Thomas G., a resident of Mag- nolia; Mrs. Elizabeth McCullum, deceased ; Wil- liam, whose name introduces this record; John, who died in 1904, at Ottawa, Illinois; one who died in infancy ; Mrs. Sarah J. McCombs, of Cali- fornia; Eunice L., the wife of Gustave Otto, whose sketch appears on another page of this work; George W. of La Salle, this state; and James A., who resides at York, Nebraska. The father served in the war of 1812, as a member of the Second Ohio Volunteers under command of Captain Wil- liam Fordyce in Colonel Smith's regiment and General Denoe's division, and he received an hon- orable discharge in 1814. In politics he was a Jacksonian democrat, and in his community was known as an honorable citizen and a faithful friend.
William Haws, whose name introduces this rec- ord, was a little lad of only five years when he was brought by his parents to Putnam county, and here he became familiar with all the duties that fall to the lot of the pioneer settler, for during his youth he assisted his father in the develop- ment and improvement of his farm, thus gaining practical knowledge of farm work in all its de- partments. During the winter months, when his services were not needed on the farm, he pursued his studies in the district schools, but his advan- tages in that direction were limited, owing to the unsettled condition of the country and the primi- tive manner in which the schools were conducted at that early day. He remained under the parental roof until he attained his majority, and then starting out upon an independent career, secured employment with his uncle, Captain Haws, with whom he remained for seventeen years. He was early trained to habits of industry and economy, and, saving his earnings, he was in due course of time enabled to purchase land and engage in farming on his own account. As he prospered in his undertakings he added more and more largely to his possessions until he is now the owner of a fine farm of two hundred acres situated near the village of Magnolia, and on this place he was for many years engaged in general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising, but is now living re- tired in a beautiful home in the village of Mag- nolia, where he and his wife are enjoying the fruits of their former toil, for they have acquired
a property and a competence that enables them to enjoy all the comforts and many of the luxu- ries of life, and in this home they expect to spend their declining years.
Mr. Haws has been twice married. His first wife bore the maiden name of Helen Clisbee, who was born in Marshall county, April 11, 1842. She was reared from her early childhood by Cap- tain Haws, with whom she remained until her marriage, and her death occurred February 3, 1864. She was the mother of two daughters, of whom the younger, Helen, is deceased. The elder daughter, Minnie L., was married on the 26th of June, 1876, to Riley B. Roberts, who was born on the old Roberts homestead in Roberts township, Marshall county, October 26, 1854, a son of Liv- ingston Roberts, who is now deceased. Mrs. Rob- erts was born in Magnolia township, February 17, 1859, and was reared and educated in this town- ship, and by her marriage has become the mother of five children, Burl William, Helen Haws, Mar- garet Livingston, Ollie Marie and Irene. Fol- lowing their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Roberts lo- cated upon the farm which continued to be their home through many years, and here he engaged in general farming and stock-raising, raising high grades of horses and Jersey cattle. He belongs to the lodge of Masons, No. 103, at Magnolia and is also a Modern Woodman, filling some of the chairs in that organization, while his political affiliations are with the republican party, and he takes an active interest in local affairs, having served for many years as road commissioner and as school director. They now live in the village of Mag- nolia.
After the death of his first wife Mr. Haw, was married again, his second union being with Miss Mary Jane Trone, whom he wedded March 2, 1865. She was born in York county, Pennsyl- vania, January 7, 1845, a daughter of David and Christian (Philby) Trone, likewise natives of York county, the former born January 9, 1816, while the latter was born in 1820. In the spring of 1847 her parents made their way westward, the family home being established in Caledonia, Put- nam county, where the father passed away in June, 1863, while the mother survived until Jan- uary, 1879. Both were devoted members of the Methodist church and the father served as post- master of Caledonia for several years. Their fam- ily numbered four children: Mrs. Margaret
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Smith, deceased ; Mary J., now Mrs. Haws; Mrs. Elizabeth Kidd, deceased; and Jerry.
Mr. Haws is a worthy member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to the blue lodge at Mag- nolia, in which he served as treasurer for a long period, the chapter at Lacon and the commandery at Peru. He has always given his political sup- port and co-operation to the democratic party, and has ever been interested in the progress and suc- cess of his party. In former years he was quite active in local affairs, and served as road commis- sioner for one term, as supervisor for two terms, was a member of the school board and of the vil- lage board of Magnolia for a long period and like- wise as president of the village for several terms. Mr. Haws has always led an active and busy life, and all that he has accumulated has been acquired through his own well directed labors. At one time he owned three hundred and sixty acres of land, but has since disposed of a part of this and now retains possession of two hundred acres, which constitutes a valuable farm, also one hun- dred acres of timber land in Marshali county, and thirty acres in Putnam county, besides a number of town lots, from which property he derives an income sufficient to enable him to spend the re- mainder of his days in honorable retirement. He and his wife both enjoy good health, and are comfortably situated in a pleasant home in the village of Magnolia, the hospitality of which is enjoyed by a large circle of warm friends.
JOHN R. PASKELL.
John R. Paskell, engaged in the livery busi- ness in Henry and one time mayor of the city, was born in West Virginia near Romney, on the 8th of January, 1867. His father, George Foun- tain Paskell, was a native of Hagerstown, Mary- land, and after the Civil war came to Illinois. Hc settled in Henry and for some time was proprietor of the Paskell House, a leading hotel of the city, which he made a popular hostelry and one that was liberally patronized by the traveling public. In community affairs he took a deep and helpful interest and gave to the city a public spirited and progressive administration during the two terms that he served as mayor. He was also presi- dent of the bridge board and a member of the school board and of the cemetery association. His fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and abil-
ity and his loyalty to the best interests of the community, thus called him to various offices, the duties of which were discharged with promptness and fidelity. When he was called from this life on the 14th of April, 1898, his death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret, for he was prominent in political circles and in business life as well, while those whom he met socially entertained for him warm regard. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Marian Powell, died at the age of thirty-five years. In their family were two children.
John R. Paskell, the only one now living, was a public-school student in Henry, being brought to this city by his parents in his early boyhood days. After putting aside his text-books he be- came associated with his father in the manage- ment and conduct of the hotel and later became a dealer in. horses. He is now engaged in the livery business while his stables are stocked with a number of good horses and a fine line of vehicles which he rents out to patrons, the number of whom is constantly increasing.
Like his father, John R. Paskell has also figured prominently in political circles and in affairs rc- lating to the general upbuilding and improvement of the community. In 1894 he was elected sheriff on the democratic ticket and filled the office for four years, discharging his duties without fear or favor. During his incumbency in that posi- tion he also acted for two years as mayor of Henry. He belongs to Henry lodge, No. 189, K. P., and is a member of the bridge board. He supports the Episcopal church and he is recog- nized as a man who stands for improvement at all times. Henry has been his home from his earliest boyhood and he has deep affection for the town and its people, while his labors in its behalf have been far-reaching and beneficial.
HON. DANIEL H. GREGG.
Hon. Daniel H. Gregg, county judge of Mar- shall county and recognized as one of the learned and able members of the bar of this section of Illinois, makes his home in Wenona, where he is also engaged in the real-estate and insurance business. He was born in Rodman, Jefferson county, New York, August 15, 1867, and is a son of Joseph and Margaret (Irwin) Gregg, who were cf Scotch and Irish descent. They were married
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