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On the 15th of March. 1856. occurred the marriage of Mr. Frackelton and Miss Louise Chandler. a daughter of Dr. Charles Chandler. a native of Connecticut. Her parents were married in the east and in 1830 located at what is now Chandlerville, Illinois, the town being named in honor of her father. Both are now
deceased and Mrs. Frackelton has also passed away, her death occurring in December, 1885. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Frackelton were born three sons and three daughters and five of the number are now living. Charles, who married lona O. Antle, a daughter of Dr. Antle, of Petersburg, is a representative citizen of the county engaged with his father and brother in the banking business and also secretary of the Roschill cemetery. He is one of the elders of the Presbyterian church, is a Republican in politics and has served as city treasurer and for several terms was a member of the school board. He wields a wide influence in public affairs, his course being characterized by un- faltering loyalty to the general good and his efforts in behalf of his city have been far-reach- ing and beneficial. Robert Frackelion. the second son, is engaged in the manufacture of printing presses in connection with his uncle as a stockholder in the Chandler & Price Com- pany, of Cleveland, Ohio. He is secretary and treasurer of the company, which is conducting an extensive business. Ile, too, is a Republi- can. stanch in his advocacy of the party prin- ciples and is deacon in the Calvary Presby- terian church at Cleveland. Clara and Louise are at home with their father. David, the youngest son. is connected with his father and brother in the banking business and is man- ager of the Charter Oak elevator. In 1901 he married Caroline Roberts, of Jacksonville, Illinois, and they have one daughter. Mary Louise. Like the others of the family he is an carnesi Republican and his religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church. Both Robert and David Frackelton are graduates of the Ilinois College at Jacksonville, and Lonise completed a course in the Jacksonville Female Academy of that city.
David S. Frackelton has always been a cham- pion of Republican principles, yet has never sought or desired office. He is now the oldest living member of the Presbyterian church of Petersburg and through long years served as one of its elders. In business affairs he is on- ergefie, prompt and notably reliable. Tireless energy, keen perception, honesty of purpose. a genius for devising and executing the right thing at the right time joined to every day com-
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mon sense are the chief characteristics of the man. He has been watchful of all the details of his business and of all indication- pointing toward prosperity and from the beginning he had an abiding faith in the ultimate success of his enterprise. He has gained wealth, yet it has not been alone the goal for which he was striving. for ho belongs to that class of repre- sentative American citizens who promote the general prosperity while advancing individual interests.
THOMAS C. HILL. M. D.
Dr. Thomas C. Hill. a physician and sur- geon living upon one of the fine farm- of Menard county, was born in Middletown. Illi- nois, October 14. 1864. and is a son of Dr. Green Hill, who for many years was one of the most prominent physicians and honored citi- zens of this portion of Illinois. He was born near Franklin, Tennessee, on the 1st of July. 1813, and was a representative of an old south- ern family of distinction. his paternal ance -- tors having resided in North Carolina. while his maternal ancestors were residents of Vir- ginia. The late Hon. Benjamin Hill Belonged to a branch of this family.
Dr. Green Hill supplemented his carly edu- cational privileges by study in Franklin Acade- my. which he entered when sixteen years of age. At that time the institution was under the presidency of Bishop James H. Otey. of Civil war fame. After a year Dr. Hill entered upon the study of medicine in Nashville and when he had completed a course in the Tran- -ylvania College of that city by graduation he entered upon the practice of his profession at his old home. He was then but twenty-two years of age and he spent two years in the vi- cinity of Franklin, Tennessee, after which he removed to Columbus. Mississippi, where he was located for ten years and in connection with the practice of medicine and surgery he conducted a drug store there. In March. 1850. he arrived in Elkhart. Logan county, Illinois. but in 1852 be removed to Middletown where his remaining day- were passed in the active prac- tier of his profession. his labor- ling of the nt-
most benefit to his fellow men. At the Tale of his death he was the oldest practicing phy- -ician in Logan county. When he took up hi- abode within the borders of the county there were few physicians there and his practice necessitated long journey- often in inclement weather. He would frequently see wolves and other wild animals while crossing the prairies. No bridge spanned Salt creek and many times he had to swim that stream in order to pay a visit to a patient. He was frequently away from home two or three days at a time. making his calls on the sick. and he had many long. tiresome rides in the saddle, but he never hesi- tated in the performance of any professional duty and his devotion to those who needed his services made him the loved family physician in many a household. Money was very scarce with the early settlers in those days and. in fact. almost the only coins or specie which the Doctor saw during the first year or two of his residence in Logan county was what he brought with him from Tennessee, l'or he usually ro- ceived pay for his professional services in corn. Through a long career he maintained an enviable reputation as a skillful and suc- cessful physician and as an intelligent. honor- able and upright citizen. Reading and inves- tigation kept him thoroughly informed con- corning the advance made in the medical fra- ternity and while he was never quick to dis- card the old and time-tried methods of practice he was always ready to adopt new ideas and improvements that would aid him in hi- pro- fessional work.
Soon after arriving in Logan county Dr. Hill in 1836 entered seven hundred and twen- ty acres of land in Turlbut township, and also purchased twenty acres of timber land. Ile made a trip to this state on horseback in about ten days, bringing the money with which he paid for his land in his saddle bags. The en- tire section cost him but one dollar and twenty- five cents per acre and he paid three dollar- per acre for having the land broken. ox teams ho- ing used in doing the plowing. The Doctor retained possession of his land until he refurn- ed to Illinois in 1550, when he sold it for seven dollars per acre. For many years he had a pleasant home in Middletown and a farm of
DR. GREEN HILL.
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one hundred and twenty acres in the township. In the early days of his residence in Illinois the family lived in a log cabin and wolves occasioned them much trouble. Those animals would crawl under the house and the children would punch them with pokers through the cracks in the floor so as to drive them away. Drer were very plentiful and venison was a common dish upon the family table.
In his political affiliation Dr. Hill was an ardent and life-long Democrat. Fraternally he was connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and he was long a consistent member of the Christian church of Broadwell. Speaking of his church relationship Elder T. T. Holton. his pastor, said :
"During his residence at Columbus, Missis- sippi, he acted as one of the elders of the con- gregation. There being no congregation at Middletown. his membership was with the church at Broadwell. Dr. Hill kept in touch with all the great work of the brotherhood. Ile contributed regularly and liberally, not only to the home church, but to our missionary en- terprises. U'pon his desk could always be found fresh copies of our best papers, and he was well read in the carly history of the Disciples. He had many strong points in his character. and was one of the most entertaining and compan- ionable men I have ever known. Had he achieved nothing else. the rearing and @luca- tion of such a noble family of sons would he an honorable distinction."
Dr. Hill was married three times. In 1834 he wedded Miss Martha Ann Kirkpatrick, and they became the parents of two danghiers. Mary and Sarah. The latter died at the age of sixteen years and the former married John Brandon, of Franklin. Tennessee. She and her husband are now deceased, leaving six children. Mrs. Hill died in Mississippi, and Dr. Hill was afterward married in that state to Sarah Van Meiddleworth, of Auburn. New York, who died in Logan county in 1858, leav- ing two daughters. Catherine, now the wife of Lewis Varney, a lawyer of Saratoga Springs. New York: and Ella, who married C. C. Baker. of Austin, Texas. For his third wife Dr. Hill chose Miss Martha R. Caldwell. of Logan county. and they became the parents of five
sons: Green E., who is living in Girard, Ili- nois: T. C .. of Fancy Prairie: John IL .. of Mechanicsburg. Ilinois ; Harry C., of Streator. Illinois: and Talbert F., of Athens, Ilinois. The sons have followed in the footsteps of their father in many respects. They have endeav- ored to exemplify in their lives his teachings concerning the development of an upright character and they have also all become physi- cians and are now successfully engaged in prac- tice in the various communities in which they reside. In September, 1897. all of the sons met together with their mother in family re-union in Middletown, and the occasion was a most en- jovable one.
Dr. T. C. Hill. of Fancy Prairie. attended the public schools of Middletown and later entered upon the study of medicine under the direction of his father, while subsequently he attended lectures at Rush Medical College of Chicago, entering that institution in 1886. He was graduated with the class of 1888 and then located for practice in Faney Prairie. where he remained for about a year. when he removed to Sweetwater. Ilinois. spending nearly fifteen years in active and successful professional services there. But at length fail- ing health compelled him to seek a needed rest and he spent the winter of 1903 in Los Angeles. California. After returning to Illinois he lo- cated upon his farm in township: 18 in order to still continne a quiet life and to give his sons the advantage of farm life.
Dr. Hill was married on the Ith of Septem- ber. 1888, to Miss Mollie Hall. the youngest daughter of James P. and Mary (Pearce) Hall. He has purchased the interest of the heirs in the old Hall farm property and this is now his home. He has between four and five hundred acres of valuable land. Ento Dr. and Mrs. Will have been born three children : Thurman R., who was born Inly 12. 1889 : Thomas G .. who was born October 12, 1891 : and Mary P., Forn August 25. 1898. Dr. Hill is a Democrat in his political affiliation and fraternally has been identified with Greenview lodge. No. 653. A. F. & A. M .. for five years. For eight years he has been a member of the Christian church at Sweetwater, Illinois, and hi- life, like that of his father. has been guided
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by honorable motives and upright principles. He has a wide and favorable acquaintance in his section of the state and no history of this portion of Illinois would be complete without mention of the Hill family.
11. H. MARBOLD.
11. 11. Marbold. a prominent representative of the business interests of Greenview and Menard county, has made consecutive advance- ment in an active career, wherein success has been won through methods which neither seek or require disguise. Watchful of opportunity. he has made good use of the advantages which ale common to all. and by his unfaltering diligence and careful investment has gained gratifying prosperity. As a banker and live- stock dealer he is well known and to the lat- ter industry has devoted his energies since his boyhood days.
Mr. Marbold was born in Badbergen. the pro- vince of Hanover. Germany. April 21. 1835. his parents being John H. and Maria E. ( Sherhorn ) Marbold, both of whom were na- ties of Hanover, the former born May 2. 1800. while the birth of the latter occurred on the 2d of February. 1809. His name was John I. Wernsing, but he was adopted by his aunt. Mrs. ('atherine (Adli:eit ) Martold. the provision being named that he was to assume her name. He was married on the 3d of November. 1829. to Marie E. Sherhorn. and they became the pa- rents of six children, of whom two are now living. The mother departed this life in Sep- tember. 1813, and the other members of the family came to America in 181 ;. landing at New Orleans on the 11th of November. In 1846 J. W. Wernsing. an own brother of .I. Il. Marbold. went with his wife to Germany 10 visit Mr. Marbokl, who had a fine farm in the province of Hanover. After discussing with his brother the possibilities and opportunities of the two countries Mr. Marbold decided to sell his farm in Germany and come to America. which he did in 1812. After a short time spent in New Orleans, they made their way to Peters- burg. Menard county, where they arrived on the with of Decenter. Isti. They remained in
l'etersburg for about three years after which the father purchased two hundred acres of land near the village of Greenview, and the family settled thereon. Since that time the property has constituted the Marbold home- stead.
11. Il. Marbold acquired a good literary ed- neation and also received good training in busi- ness methods under the direction of his father. who furnished him means with which to en- able him to trade in cattle when quite young. He has since successfully followed the Imsiness and by careful purchases and judicious sales has added annually to his income. As he found opportunity he also added to his landed posses- sions which now aggregate four thousand acres. upon which ho grazes and foods a large mim- her of cattle each year. The extent of his op- orations in this direction have made him one of the leading stock dealer- of central Illinois.
A man of resourceful business activity ho has also extended his efforts into other lines and as a banker is also widely known. In is;ti he created a large two-story brick building in the village of Greenview, at a cost of twelve thousand dollars. in which was established a bank. conducted under the firm name of Mar- bold. Alkire & Company. The relationship was maintained until 1829. when Mr. Alkire with- drew. M. M. Engle, who was the silent partner of the firm. continued with Mr. Marbold until 1583, when he, too, disposed of his interests. leaving Mr. Marbold as sole proprietor of what i- recognized as one of the most reliable and trustworthy financial concerns of this part of the county. He has followed a safe, con- servative policy and get one in which progress has kept him abreast with the spirit of the times in business affairs. In 1890 he acquired one hundred shares of the capital stock of the First National Bank of Petersburg and in May. 1891. secured twenty more. while later an ad- ditional purchase made him the holder of two hundred and forty shares altogether. Long business experience and careful consideration of possibilities and trade conditions have en- abled him to so conduet his affairs as rarely. if "er. to make a mistake in matters of business judgment, and the straightforward policy in which he has ever closely adhered proves what
MRS. H. H. MARBOLD
Mr. 16. Verzebull
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many are inclined to dispute, that prosperity and an honorable name may be won simulta- neously.
On the 28th of June, 1860. Mr. Marbold was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Hackman. who was born near Toffeln, in the province of Hanover, Germany, January 14. 1810. and came to America in 1851. They were married in Beardstown. HHinois, and became the parents of six children, three of whom are living. Those deceased are Dora, who was born JJuly 24, 1841. and died February 26. 1811; Henry H., who was born April 6. 1814. and died February 19. 1ST : and a babe, who died in infancy. The living are Anna M .. the wife of Henry Wern- sing. born August 21. 1861 ; Il. J., born April 17. 1865: and Benjamin F. born December 14. 1822. In 1820 Mr. Marbold returned to his native country with his father. his wife and two of their children, but they were block- aded on account of the German and French war and had to return by way of Holland to Grimsby, England, thenco to Liverpool and on to New York city. In 1896 Mr. Marbold again crossed the water, this time being accom- panied by his wife and his sister, Mrs. Annie Engle, and his son Benjamin, who had just graduated from the military school at Worces- ter. Massachusetts. While in the fatherland ho found and purchased an old desk that had been in the Marbold family for almost two hundred years and had it shipped to his home in Menard county. It is a very large piece of furniture -a desk and bookcase combined-made from oak and vencered with black walnut finely fin- ished inside and out. It contain- mainly secret drawers, containing some of the laws made by Napoleon, which the people were or- dered to destroy after the French emperor was banished.
Mr. Marbold is a man of strong domestic tastes, and his devotion to his family has ever been one of his salient characteristics. The death of his wife therefore came as a particu- larly telling blow to the family. On the 21th of August, 1903. Mrs. Marbold, accompanied by her daughter. Mrs. Wernsing. started for the north on a visit and pleasure trip. She wa> nof in good health at the time, but no alarm was felt. While visiting in Duluth. Min-
nesota, however, she was taken ill and a sum- mons brought her husband and children to her bedside. She passed away September 15, 1908. Her friends cherish her memory, for she was one of the most beloved women of Menard county, possessing the traits of character which endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She presided over her attractive home with gracious and cordial hospitality, and her kindly spirit was manifest in her tactful treat- ment of all. Elmwood, the beautiful family home, was the center of her universe, and all fels better who came within the radius of its cheering influence. The funeral services were held in the German Lutheran church and interment made at Rose Hill. Many and beautiful were the floral tokens of love and respect seen about the bier, and the church was inadequate for the large con- course of people who thus attested their love and friendship. Many from neighboring towns and more remote places were in attendance : hers was the largest funeral over beld in Greenview.
The three surviving children occupy homes which were given them by their father. those of H. J. Marbold and Mrs. Werning being among the finest residences of this part of the siate, while Benjamin F. resides at the old home once occupied by his sister Mis. Wern- sing. The present elegant home of Mrs. Werusing would grace the boulevards of any of the finest and largest cities of either America or Europe. It is built entirely of stone with great broad verandas on three sides and the interior finishing is thoroughly in keeping with the outside. It is without doubt the finest residence in central Minois and there is noth- ing to compare with it in Menard county.
Mr. Marbold has been a student of the con- ditions of the county and its possibilities and his support can always be counted upon in relation to measures which have for their ob- jort the general welfare. In fact, statistics show that the Marbold family have done more toward the development and improvement of Menard county than any other family here living. Mr. Marbold came to this country as an American citizen and has the strongest at- tachment for the country and her institutions.
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His political allegiance is given the Demo- many of the sterling characteristics of his tier- cratic party. and he is a firm believer in the principle of free trade, having given thought- ful and carnest consideration to the question. his opinions being fostered by study at home and also of conditions abroad.
In the summer of 1901 Mr. Marbold gave a tract of eight acres of land to be used as a cemetery for Greenview and at this writing. in November, 1901, he is erecting a memorial gate in memory of his wife. It is built of pressed brick and Bedford stone and granite, the memorial inscription to be upon the gran- ite. This beautiful city of the dead is a splendid tribute to the memory of one whose life was devoted so largely to promoting the comfort and happiness of those around her and whose many acts of kindness cause her mem- ory to remain as a beneficent influence with all who knew her.
Mr. Marbold has been liberal in his contribu- tions to moral and educational enterprises, and the churches and schools of his neighborhood have found in him a warm friend. Menard county owes much to his progressive spirit and too much can not be said in his praise. for he has been indeed the advance agent of prosperity to the community at large and it is with the greatest pleasure that we present the history of himself and family to the read. ers of this volume, knowing that therein the younger generation will find a worthy exam- ple to pattern after. He is a man of unabating energy, of unfaltering honesty and industry that never flags. whether in connection with public affairs or private interests, and without invidious distinction may well be termed one of the foremost men of Menard county.
ANDREW C. JUHL.
The German element in our American citi- zenship is an important one. The Toutonie race has taken an active part in the civiliza- tion of the world and the sons of the father- land who have come to America have been quick to adapt themselves to the conditions of the new world and to take advantage of business openings here afforded. Mr. Juhl, possesing
man ance-try, has become a well known repre- sentative citizen of Menard county. He re- sides in range S. township 18, where he car- ries on general agricultural pursuits, his birth occurring January 29. 1852. in Schleswig- Holstein, which province was then a part of Denmark. His parents were Hans and Mary (Smith) Juhl. and the father was a farmer by occupation. He being the oldest in a family of eleven children inherited his father's prop- erty in accordance with the laws of succession and thus became the owner of seven tons of land. amounting to from one hundred and twenty to one hundred and fifty acres, according to American measure. He has one sister who is vet living in Schleswig- Holstein upon a farm and who is the wife of John Winter. Hans Juldl carried on agricul- inrat pursuits in his native country throughout his entire life and died in the year 1891. when seventy-seven years of age. In his family were twelve children. of whom Andrew (. is the third in order of birth. The record is as fol- lows: Matt, who resides in Webster City. lowa. having large farming interests in that part of the state: Hannah, who is the wife of Pete Miller, a resident of Fort Dodge. lowa : Andrew C. of this review: Peter, who is en- gaged in the practice of veterinary surgery in New York city: Christina. who married An- drew Smith, but both are now deceased : Mag- dalena, who married Luther Smith and resides in Denmark: Mary, who is the wife of Pite Orup. also living in Denmark: Hans C .. who i- a retired farmer residing in Omaha. Ne- braska: James, who lives in township 18. Me- nard county : Christopher, who makes his home in the same township: Louisa and Mary. both of whom are married and reside in Denmark. This is a remarkable record for longevity. there ling but one death in this large family of children. The mother is also yet living in Denmark and is now seventy-four years of age, her birth having occurred in 1830.
Andrew C. Juhl acquired his education in the public schools of Denmark and has always followed farming. He came to America in 1sta when about twenty-one years of age. for he had heard favorable reports concerning busi-
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ness opportunities in the new world and thought that he might acquire a competence more rapidly in this country. Accordingly he crossed the Atlantic and beginning work as a farm hand. he was employed in this way three vrars. On the expiration of that period he thought his capital was sufficient to justify him in carrying on farming on his own ac- count and therefore he rented a tract of land, beginning its further development and eulti- vation. Ile continued to rent land for about six years then with the money he had acquired through his own labors he made his first pur- chase of land in 1881. Since that time he has added at intervals to his property and he now owns five hundred and twenty acres worth vighty dollars per acre. He raises grain. horses and hogy, but gives no attention to eat- tle, for he did not find them profitable. He has made all of the improvements upon his farm and now has one of the best properties in the agricultural districts of Menard county. Everything about his place is kept in excellent condition and the farm is the visible evidence of his life of carefully directed labor, for he came to America empty-handed and all that he has achieved is the reward of his persistent etort and diligence.
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