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ties. He was termed one of the "most honorable and respected citizens of Steuben township." He was a regular attendant at the services of Bethel church, in Steuben township, and there the funeral was held, on which occasion was assembled one of the largest gatherings of people in the county, showing the high esteem in which he was held. He had resided in Marshall county for sixty- seven years and by all who knew him, both young and old, rich and poor, he was esteemed and hon- ored. His wife, who was born in Ross county, Ohio, April 9, 1839, died February 16, 1904. They were members of the Methodist church. In their family were the following named: Ada, who lives about twenty miles from Wichita, Kansas ; Martha, residing at Whitefield Corners, in this county ; Eva, deceased; Olive, at Whitefield Corners; Eliz- abeth, who has passed away; Harriet, also at Whitefield Corners; Edward, of Sparland ; Bertha, a resident of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Charles, who is living in Los Angeles, California.
Edward Tanquary spent his boyhood days on the home farm near Sparland and attended the Drake school. Through the summer months he aided in the work of the fields and thus became familiar with all of the duties that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. He started out in life on his own account in 1892, renting a farm in White- field township from C. C. Smith. He lived upon the place for two years and afterward spent a year upon the Henry Suft farm, in Steuben town- ship. He then removed to the Ellis Thompson place, in Steuben township, where he lived for a year, and for ten years has resided upon the Thomas Doran farm, which he is carefully culti- vating, annually harvesting therefrom rich crops.
Mr. Tanquary was married on the 13th of Janu- ary, 1892, in Bethel Methodist Episcopal church, to Miss Della T. Thompson, who was born Octo- ber 15, 1870, and spent her girlhood days near Sparland, during which time she was a student in the Bethel school. Her father, Thornton Thompson, was born near Sparland, September 10, 1839, and was a representative of one of the pioneer families of the county. He followed farm- ing for many years in Steuben township and died February 27, 1889. At the time of the Civil war he became a member of Company E, Eighty-sixth regiment of Illinois volunteers, and participated in several important battles. He lived a quiet, re- tired life, but was respected by all who knew him.
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His political support was given the republican party. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Amelia Callen, was born near Loda, Illinois, Oc- tober 7, 1843, and they were married in the Spar- land Methodist church April 11, 1867. Mrs. Thompson passed away November 12, 1884. Their children were: Effa, now living in Chillicothe, Illinois ; Della, of Sparland ; Alice, deceased ; Le- ona, of San Diego, California; Leslie, at Los An- geles, California; William, of Osceola, Wisconsin ; and Elsie, deceased.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Tanquary has been blessed by one daughter, Rena May, thirteen years of age. The parents belong to the Methodist Epis- copal church and he gives his political allegiance to the republican party. He has been assessor for one year and also school director and is a worthy man of good business ability, wide awake, alert and enterprising, who in public affairs and pri- vate life accomplishes what he undertakes and brings about desired results.
ENOCH GEORGE GREEN.
Enoch George Green, who for many years was connected with agricultural pursuits in Whitefield township and was one of the prominent and re- spected residents of the county, was born in Sara- toga county, New York, September 17, 1827. His parents were Philip and Nancy (Addington) Green, whose family numbered twelve children. In 1837 they removed with their family to Illi- nois, settling in Peoria county, where Enoch George Green remained until 1849. He was edu- cated in the public schools of New York and Illi- nois, arriving in the latter state when a youth of ten years. On leaving Peoria county in 1849 he removed to a farm in Henry township, Mar- shall county, where he resided for several years and then took up his residence in the city of Henry, being engaged in the lumber business at that place for some time. He afterward removed to a farm in Whitefield township, where he owned two hundred and forty acres of land, and success- fully carried on general agricultural pursuits, placing his land under a high state of cultivation, so that it became very productive and profitable.
On the 20th of November, 1849, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Green and Miss Harriet M. Coykendall, who was born at Bakers Bridge in Alle- gany county, New York, November 20, 1832. She is a daughter of J. B. Coykendall, who was born in
New Jersey and was a blacksmith by trade. He came to Illinois in 1836 and settled six miles north of Canton, where he owned a large farm and in connection with its cultivation conducted a blacksmith shop upon his place. Later, how- ever, he concentrated his energies upon his agri- cultural interests. His political allegiance was given to the democracy, of which he was a stanch advocate. He married Miss Rhoda Roberts, a native of Rhode Island. The Coykendall family arrived here a year before the removal of the Greens from New York and settled on a farm about two miles from the Green home.
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Coykendall were born nine children, five sons and four daughters, of whom one daughter died in infancy. Five of the eight children who reached maturity became school teachers and two were quite prominent. Eliza- beth died at the age of thirty-eight years. Mrs. Mary Catherine Grayson, who engaged in teaching for twenty-five years, lives at Russell, Iowa. She and her husband own a large farm and also good town property and are now living retired. D. B. and A. J. Coykendall followed the blacksmith's trade and died near Canton, Illinois. Jonathan Coykendall learned harnessmaking and saddlery in his youth and went to St. Louis and New York to perfect his trade. In 1849, during the gold excitement on the Pacific slope, he paid one hun- dred dollars to join a company and drove an ox team across the plains and at length arrived at Hangtown. For some time he engaged in mining in the vicinity of Diamond Springs and from there to Alamath and Salmon river, where he met with an accident, his leg being broken twice by the caving in of dirt. As there was no physician in the locality he and his partner had to set it, but as he said that not being in their line of business they did not do a very good job. Returning east he established a store at Farmington, Illinois, where he dealt in clothing, boots and shoes and took out a patent for a dirt excluder shoe, which proved a success. He could not, however, forget sunny California and finally returned to that state, locating in San Jose, where he purchased a mar- ket and engaged in the wholesale meat business, dealing in hams, bacon and lard. At first he had to go to Chicago for his meats. Later he erected a magnificent brick market, which was mostly de- stroyed by the recent earthquake. Besides his city property he owned a fine fruit ranch and was al-
ENOCH G. GREEN.
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ways proud of the fact that he a "forty-niner." Being thrown from his carriage he had the same leg broken again and never recovered from the injury, dying ten weeks later. His funeral was under the auspices of the Pioneer Society and the Masons and his body was cremated and interred in Cypress Lawn cemetery, San Francisco. John R. and Horatio G. Coykendall were born and reared on the home farm in this state and attended the neighboring schools. When the Civil war broke out they enlisted in the First Illinois Cavalry and were captured by the Confederates. John R. was made captain of Company G in the regiment com- manded by Colonel Robert Ingersoll and remained in the service until the close of the war. He now lives in Piedmont, Oklahoma. Horatio G. also won a captaincy for meritorious service in many a hard fought battle. After the war he engaged in railroad building on an extensive scale, building more miles of railroad than any man living at that time. His home life was exemplary. He possessed a kind and sympathetic nature and was a consistent Christian and worthy citizen. He was a man of iron will and great energy-a typical man of the northwest, his home being at Merriam Park, St. Paul, Minnesota. He died from the effects of an operation for gallstones at Rochester, that state. Socially he was a member of Minne- sota Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.
Mr. and Mrs. Green became the parents of eight children, but only two are now living, namely: Charles A., who lives with his mother in White- field township; and Minnie Hortense, the wife of C. C. Smith, of Henry. Those deceased are Liz- zie, who died at the age of ten years; and Lula, Lillie, Dolly, Phoebe and Ernest, who all died in infancy. After a useful and well spent life Mr. Green passed away on the 3d of June, 1895, when he was sixty-eight years of age. He held a num- ber of different offices and was very prominent and influential in local affairs. His service as justice of the peace won him the title of squire, by which he was sometimes known. He gave his political allegiance to the republican party and bore a conspicuous and helpful part in matters relating to the general welfare. He ever bore a high reputation for-ability, loyalty and integrity and wherever known he commanded the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens and of all with whom he had business or social relations.
Coming to Illinois at an early period in its devel- opment, he was an interested witness of its growth and progress for many years and was entirely familiar with pioncer experiences and the history of this portion of the state at an early day.
CHARLES BURGESS, SR.
Charles Burgess, Sr., secretary of the American Shire Horse Association and at one time a most prominent stockman of this portion of Illinois, is now practically living retired, save for the super- vision wihch he gives to his large landed interests. A native of Devonshire, England, he was born Deto November 27, 1854. His parents were William and Jane (Ellicott) Burgess, both natives of Eng- land. The father was a farmer and the old home farm is still in possession of the family. Charles Burgess of this review was educated in that coun- try. He was reared to farm life and left the old homestead on the 15th of April, 1873, when eigh- teen years of age, having determined to seek his fortune in the new world. Accordingly he bade adieu to home and friends and sailed on the steam- ship City of Paris from Liverpool on the 17th of April. He landed at New York city after a voyage of eleven days and at once made his way to Ot- tawa, Illinois, whither his brother, Robert, had preceded him about one year. He remained in Ottawa for about three years, working in a paper factory and thus made his start in the business world. He then removed to Lostant, La Salle county, in 1876, and joined his brother Robert in business, dealing in horses on a small scale. Even- tually they removed to Wenona in 1880 and en- larged the scope of their activities, becoming ex- tensive dealers in horses. They also began im- porting in July, 1882, and were associated in busi- ness under the firm style of Burgess Brothers until 1897, when they dissolved partnership, both intend- ing to give up the business entirely. They dealt in English, Scotch and other horses. They imported largely and became well known as breeders and dealers in some of the finest stock that has been brought to America or has been raised in this country. Since 1897 Mr. Burgess has lived prac- tically retired save that he looks after his large landed interests. He owns five hundred and sixty acres of land in the vicinity of Wenona and also eight hundred acres of fine land in Emmet county, Iowa.
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Mr. Burgess was elected secretary of the Amer- ican Shire Horse Association at its first meeting held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago, April 28, 1885, and has been elected at each biennial election since that time and only twice has he had any opposition for the office. This is the only association of the kind in the United States and was organized for the purpose of promoting the interests of the breeders of shire horses.
On the 8th of February, 1883, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Burgess and Miss Kate Rich. They have lost two children, one of whom died in infancy and Carrie, who died at the age of nine months, and have two yet living, Lucy R. and Amy Julia: Mr. Burgess is prominent in the " nois and while en route they met Charles Knock, ranks of the republican party in his city and county and has filled the office of city glerk of Wenona for four years. He also served for one term as mayor and his official record is most com- mendable, having been characterized by a business- like dispatch of the duties of the office. The wel- fare of both city and county have been promoted by him in his co-operation in many movements for the general good. He has a beautiful home just outside the city limits of Wenona, where he now resides. The years have witnessed his steady prog- ress from the time when he came to the United States. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to seek a home in the new world, for here he has prospered as the result of close application, keen business discrimination and ju- dicious investment and those who know him yield their tribute of admiration and respect for what he has accomplished.
SAMPSON T. ROWE.
One of the most prominent representatives of the agricultural interests of Marshall county is Sampson T. Rowe, whose landholdings are very extensive, embracing about one thousand acres. He has displayed in an active business life excel- lent executive force and unfaltering enterprise, together with keen discernment and a ready recog- nition of opportunities, and thus he has made rapid and substantial advancement in his busi- ness career, which will bear close investigation and scrutiny, for his interests have been conducted along most honorable lines.
He is one of the county's native sons, having been born in Whitefield township on the 15th of April, 1837. His father, William Rowe, was
a native of Cornwall, England, and in that coun- try was reared and educated. He was also mar- ried there to Miss Harriet Peters, likewise a na- tive of that country, and in the year 1834 they crossed the Atlantic to the new world. On ar- riving at New York William Rowe with his family proceeded directly to Cincinnati, Ohio. A younger brother of his had some time previous- ly emigrated to America and, visiting Illinois with a view of locating, was well pleased with the country and therefore advised William Rowe not to tarry in Ohio but to proceed directly to the Prairie state. Therefore, procuring teams at Cincinnati, the brothers at once started for Illi- who was also on his way to Marshall county and in company they completed the journey. Only two years before had the Black Hawk war been fought and some Indians still lingered in the neighborhood, while many evidences of pioneer life were to be seen in the wild unbroken prairies and the uncut timber. Only here and there had a settler built his cabin and begun the work of developing a farm. Following his arrival William Rowe made selection of a tract of government land on section 13, Whitefield township, but not being accessible to market he "squatted" on a claim near the present village of Henry. Mr. Knock settled two miles below Henry on the present line of the railroad, while the brother, Sampson Rowe, first located where the village of Henry is now situated, but subsequently removed to Sugar Grove in Whitefield township. For twenty years he lived on that farm and then, selling his property, removed to Missouri, where he remained until after the war, when he again returned to Marshall county, where he died some years ago.
When William Rowe reached Illinois his finan- cial possessions were quite limited, but he made the journey with the hope that he might better his condition in a free land where opportunities were greater and results were more quickly at- tained. He lived a life of industry, diligence and frugality, was economical in his habits and pos- sessed a steadfast determination to succeed. The years came and went and he prospered, adding to his landed possessions as his financial resources in- creased until he was the owner of one thousand and forty-five acres at the time of his death. In early days timber land was thought to be more valuable than the open prairie and he accordingly
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invested in such. His first home in Illinois was a little log cabin such as was typical of the pio- neer period and in that frontier home most of his children were born. Later this place gave way to a brick residence which still stands upon the farm and in which William Rowe spent his last days. The house was built in the latter part of the '40s but is still in a good state of preser- vation. Mr. Rowe not only assisted in the ma- terial upbuilding and improvement of the county through the development of his agricultural in- terests but was also well known as a leader in local political circles and was a stanch champion of the republican party from the time of its or- ganization. He served in various local offices, the duties of which were discharged with promptness and fidelity. In all life's relations he commanded the confidence and respect of those with whom he came in contact and the community deeply mourned his loss when in August, 1863, he passed away at the comparatively early age of fifty-four years. His wife survived him for more than twenty years, and passed away in 1885 at the home of one of her daughters in Iowa, with whom she had lived for several years.
In the family of William and Harriet Rowe were ten children, of whom six are yet living: Sampson T., of this review ; Mary Ann, the wife of William Manchester, of Clinton county, Iowa; Ella Maria, the wife of Robert Ward, of Lamar, Buchanan county, Iowa; John P., who follows farming in Kansas; William A., who is living in Henry ; and Roger T., also a resident of Henry. Those who have passed away are: Carolina, the deceased wife of William Payne, of Lucas coun- ty, Iowa; Emma Harriet, who married George Harris and died in Henry; Elizabeth Rebecca, who married Jacob Manchester and removed to Clinton county, Iowa, where she passed away; and Joseph Henry, who died at the age of ninc years.
Sampson T. Rowe has spent his entire life in Marshall county. He was reared amid pioneer scenes and environments and shared with the family in the hardships and privations of life on the frontier, also enjoying its pleasures and its opportunities. His memory forms a connect- ing link between the primitive past and the pro- gressive present and he justly deserves mention among the leading early scttlers of this part of the state. His education was acquired in the
district schools, which he attended through the winter months, while in the summer seasons he worked upon the farm. He early became familiar with farm work in every department and assisted in the cultivation of the old homestead until the death of his father, when he took entire charge and for ten years operated the farm. The young- est of the heirs having then attained majority, the property was divided and Sampson Rowe re- moved to his present residence, which is an ex- cellent farm of three hundred and ninety acres on section 24, Whitefield township. This was a part of the old homestead which he inherited and also the portion of a younger brother from whom he purchased it. As the years passed by and he saw opportunity for judicious investment he extended the boundaries of his farm until it now comprises over five hundred acres. He owns altogether one thousand acres of land in Marshall county and is therefore one of its most extensive realty holders. For some years he gave much attention to feeding cattle and hogs and has like- wise been a breeder of horses. He is also en- gaged in raising sheep and at all times fine grades of stock have been found upon his place, while his fields have been carefully tilled and have brought forth rich crops. He has lived a life of industry and enterprise and has displayed keen business discernment in the management of his property and the further purchase of land.
Mr. Rowe was married on the 20th of March, 1872, to Miss Ellen S. Tidmarsh, who was born in Wiltshire, England, and was brought to Amer- ica when but six years of age by her parents, Abel and Elizabeth (Wilts) Tidmarsh, who locat- ed in the neighborhood of Rowes, Illinois, but subsequently took up their abode near Varna in Roberts township, Marshall county. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Rowe have been born seven children : William A., who married Bertha Leona Green and follows farming on section 16, Whitefield township; Edward Marshall, who married Aman- da Miller, of Henry, and also follows farming in the same neighborhood; Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Coker, a resident of Henry, Illinois; Henry Sampson, who follows farming on a place adjoin- ing his father's home; Charles Garfield, who is connected with business interests in Henry ; Fran- cis Taylor and Eugene Lloyd, who are at home with their father and assist him in the work of the farm. There are now several grandchildren,
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William having six children, Edward three, Mrs. Denver with the class of 1898. In August of the Coker one and Henry two children.
Mr. Rowe saw the beginnings of the republican party, became an endorser of its principles and since attaining his majority has given to it his strong and stalwart support but has never been a politician in the sense of office seeking. He holds membership in the Grange, and the family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church at Henry. From a very early period in the history of this county the name of Rowe has been an honored one here and the life of Sampson T. Rowe has added new luster to the record, because in all life's relations he has been upright and honorable and in business affairs has been straightforward and trustworthy, never taking ad- vantage of the necessities of his fellowmen in any trade transaction but depending for his pros- perity upon unfaltering perseverance, unabating energy and careful investment.
EDGAR ALLEN HALL, M. D.
Dr. Edgar Allen Hall, engaged in the practice of medicine in Henry with comprehensive knowl- edge concerning the most modern methods known to the members of the profession, has gained a liberal and constantly growing patronage. He was born in Winchester, Montgomery county, In- diana, September 11, 1867. His father, Dr. John Thomas Hall, was a native of the same state and was also a physician and surgeon, practicing med- icine in Indiana for several years. He died, how- ever, at the comparatively early age of thirty-one years, passing away in 1872. He had married Jennie Britts, likewise a native of Indiana. She is now living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is the widow of J. K. Belch. By her first mar- riage she had a daughter, Minnie De Lacy, now the wife of J. Snyder, of Berrien Springs, Michi- gan. Dr. Hall also has a half-sister, Mrs. Henry Eichel.
In the common schools of his native county Dr. Hall began his education, which was con- tinued as a student in the high school of Win- chester. Subsequently he attended the Kansas State Normal at Emporia, from which he was graduated in the class of 1888. With broad lite- rary knowledge to serve as the foundation upon which to rear the superstructure of professional learning he took up the study of medicine and was graduated from the Gross Medical College of
same year he came to Henry, where he opened an office and has since continued in practice, having now a patronage which is indicative of the confi- dence reposed in him by the public and his skill and ability as manifest in the treatment of im- portant and difficult cases. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the State Med- ical Society, and the Marshall County Medical Society, and in this manner, as well as through reading and investigation, he keeps in touch with the trend of modern thought in his chosen calling.
In 1899 was celebrated the marriage of Dr. Hall and Miss Anna Culter of Henry, a daughter of Hardin Culter, a steamboat man and a pioneer of the middle west. The Doctor is a valued and popular member of Henry lodge, No. 119, A. F. & A. M., and also of the Modern Woodmen camp. He votes with the democracy where state and na- tional questions are involved, but at local elections casts an independent ballot. He has never had time nor desire for political office, but concen- trates his energies upon his professional duties, which he performs with a sense of conscientious obligation and an ability that leaves no room for criticism. He has the high regard of his brethren of the medical fraternity by reason of his close conformity to a high standard of professional ethics and he has the trust and confidence of the general public as well.
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