Past and present of Pike County, Illinois, Part 75

Author: Massie, Melville D; Clarke, (S.J.) Publishing Company, Chicago
Publication date: 1906
Publisher: Chicago, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 760

USA > Illinois > Pike County > Past and present of Pike County, Illinois > Part 75

Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).

THOMAS HULL.

Thomas Hull, a retired farmer of Fairmount township, was born in Ross county, Ohio, June 20, 1830, and was a son of Samuel and Sophia Hull. The parents died during the early child- hood of their son Thomas, who then went to live with a half-brother, John Hull, with whom he remained until twenty-one years of age. He then left Ohio and came to Pike county, Illinois, in 1845, in company with his half-brother, who settled near the present home of our subject, pur- chasing there one hundred and sixty acres of land, which he converted into a good farm. He after- ward removed to Adams county, where he died.

Following his removal to Illinois, Thomas Hull rented land for a time and then when he had earned sufficient capital to purchase a farm he made investment in property and has since bought and sold several farms. In February, 1865, he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land where he now resides and here he has lived con- tinuously since. The farm was partially improved when it came into his possession and he con- tinued clearing the place and adding to it modern equipments and accessories. He is engaged in raising stock in connection with the tilling of the soil.

Thomas Hull was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Bowman, who was born in Scott county, Illinois, on the 18th of December, 1830, and died September 2, 1901. She was a daughter of Curtis Bowman, a farmer of New Salem township, who came to Pike county at an early day and was classed with the leading farmers of his com-

munity. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Hull have been born twelve children, of whom five are now living: Sarah, who married Ed Coss and resides in Hannibal, Missouri; Minnie, who is the wife of David Fee and lives in Barry; Flora, the wife of Harvey Love, a resident of Oklahoma; Ida M., who married John Ewing and lives in La Prairie, Illinois; and Cyrus B., who married Susie Stauffer, a daughter of William Stauffer, of Griggsville. They reside with his father and the son operates the farm. They have three daughters : Eva, Beulah and Nina.

Mr. Hull is not actively engaged in work at the ·present time because of ill health, but in former years he led a busy and useful life and all of his property has been acquired through his own efforts. In politics he is a democrat, always earnest and loyal in his support of the party. For twenty-four years he was justice of the peace and at one time was collector. He was also township commissioner for a long period and in discharging the duties of the office was prompt and faithful, his course reflecting credit upon himself and proving entirely satisfactory to his constituents. He is a member of the Masonic lodge, No. 218, of New Salem, and the chapter at Perry, Illinois. Mrs. Hull belonged to the United Brethren church, of which Mr. Hull is still a member. He has led an earnest Christian life, .characterized by honesty in his business dealings and loyalty in citizenship, and as the years have gone by he has made a record which classes him with the respected and worthy citizen of Pike county.

DARIUS W. INGALLS.

Darius W. Ingalls has since 1886 resided upon his present farm of two hundred and sixty-seven acres, where he is extensively engaged in stock- raising, his business interests being so managed that he is now one of the prosperous represent- atives of this line of activity in Pike county. He was born in Griggsville township, October 28, 1846, his parents being William M. and Rebecca (Elledge) Ingalls, natives of New York and

576

PAST AND PRESENT OF PIKE COUNTY.

Kentucky respectively. The father was born May 28, 1819, and in' 1824, when a youth of five years was brought to Illinois by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darius Ingalls, who reached Jacksonville when there was only one log cabin in the town. He pursued his early education in the subscrip- tion schools of that period and shared with the family in the usual hardships and privations of pioneer life, also aiding in the arduous task of bringing new land under cultivation. He re- mained at home until twenty-four years of age and was then married to Miss Rebecca Elledge, whose birth occurred March 26, 1825. They began their domestic life in Perry township, where Mr. Ingalls purchased eighty acres of land from his father. Eventually he sold that property and became the owner of one hundred and forty acres which he cultivated and improved until 1864, when he sold out and removed to Iowa, At a later date, however, he returned to Perry township, Pike county, and invested in a farm which continued to be his place of residence until 1885, when he sold that property and re- moved to the village of Perry, where he spent his remaining days in honorable retirement from labor. He had for many years been engaged quite extensively in the breeding of sheep, which he found to be a profitable industry. He voted with. the whig party in early life and after its dissolution joined the ranks of the republican party. He passed away March 26, 1892, his remains being interred in Perry cemetery by the side of his wife, who died on the 28th of December, 1883. In their family were five sons and five daughters, of whom the living are Pris- cilla, Darius W., James E., Helen, Charles M., Nettie, Wilson A. and Walter C.

Pike county had hardly advanced beyond its pioneer epoch when Darius W. Ingalls made his way each morning from his father's home to the · subscription schools. . Later the public-school system was organized and he benefited thereby, gaining a fair English education to prepare him for life's practical and responsible duties. His training at farm labor was not meager for from an early age he worked upon the old homestead, assisting his father in the labors of the fields un- til nineteen years of age, when he began earn-

ing his own living by working as a farm hand in the neighborhood. When his work had brought him sufficient capital he purchased forty acres of land in Fairmount township, living thereon for four and a half years from 1875. He then re- moved to Perry township, after selling his former property, continuing upon his present farm from 1879 until 1883, when he took up his abode upon the farm which is now his place of residence and which comprises two hundred and sixty acres of land. The soil is alluvial and returns good harvests for the care and cultivation be- stowed upon the fields. Mr. Ingalls is also well known as an enterprising and successful stock- raiser and he likewise buys and feeds stock. He raises from one hundred to one hundred and twenty-five head of hogs each year and buys and feeds about a carload each year. He also breeds a number of mules and draft horses, and is recognized as a leading and enterprising stock farmer of this part of the state.

On the 22d of April, 1868, Mr. Ingalls was married to Miss Ellen Barlow, who was born in Fulton county, Illinois, December 26, 1849, a daughter of Franklin and Elizabeth (Walker) · Barlow, who were born, reared and married in Kentucky and spent their last days in Pike county, having come to Illinois at an early date. They were pioneer residents of Fulton county and in the '6os removed thence to Pike county, where Mr. Barlow devoted his energies to gen- eral agricultural pursuits. His study of the political questions and issues of the day lead him to give his endorsement to democratic principles. He died in 1865. In the family were four daugh- ters and a son; Martha, Mary, Mrs. Ingalls, Andrew J. and Margaret. After losing his first wife Mr. Barlow married Mrs. Hannah Parker. and of this union was born one child. Mr. and Mrs. Ingalls have become the parents of seven children but three died in infancy. Those still living are Lillian, Royal H., Clyde B. and Bernice.

Mr. Ingalls is connected with various fra- ternal organizations of which he is a valued repre- sentative. He has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for ten years and is a charter member of the Knights of

577

PAST AND PRESENT OF PIKE COUNTY,

Pythias lodge at Perry. He also belongs to Rush lodge of the Anti-Horse Thief Association and to the Pike County Mutual Life Association, of which he is grand president. He is also con- nected with the Modern Woodmen of America and is a member of the Christian church. In the faithful performance of each day's duties that devolve upon him in connection with his business he has found that success is not the result of ge- nius but results rather from experience, close application and earnest purpose, and his laudable ambition has also been a salient feature in his career.

H. F. WELLS.

H. F. Wells, one of the prosperous farmers and stock-feeders of Pleasant Hill township, owns a well improved tract of land on the old Pleasant Hill and Quincy state road. The farm lies on sections 7, 8, and 18, Pleasant Hill township, and is neat and thrifty in its appearance. Mr. Wells is a native son of Pike county, having been born upon the farm where he yet resides June 4, 1864. His paternal grandfather, Richard Wells, removed with his family from Kentucky to Missouri in 1817, locating first in St. Louis county and after- ward in Pike county, that state, whence he sub- sequently came to Pike county, Illinois, being one of the early settlers of Pleasant Hill township.

Perry Wells, father of our subject, was born in Kentucky, January 27, 1814, and was therefore but three years of age when taken by his parents to Missouri, in which state he was reared and educated. He was twice married, his second union being with Katherine Fesler, a daughter of Henry Fesler, a native of Kentucky and one of the early settlers of this county. Perry Wells located in Pike county, Illinois, in 1837, settling on the farm now owned and occupied by Harry Wells of this review. He cleared his land, erected good buildings and developed the farm, trans- forming the wild prairie into richly cultivated fields. He was a diligent man, becoming a well- to-do agriculturist, whose property embraced a large and well improved farm upon which he

made his home up to the time of his death in 1890. By his first marriage there were six children, namely: Mrs. Ruth Allen; Richard Wells, who is living in Arkansas; Mrs. Dr. J. Smith Thomas, who is mentioned elsewhere in this work; George Wells; Mrs. P. F. Barton, living in Arkansas; and Alretta, the wife of J. H. Webster, of Tennessee. By the father's second marriage there were two children: Harry F., of this review; and Mrs. Dr. A. J. Alcorn, of Chicago.

Harry F. Wells was reared upon the old family homestead and after attending the common schools continued his studied in the high school at Griggs- ville and in the State University at .Bloomington, Illinois. He was thus well qualified by liberal intellectual training for life's practical and re- sponsible duties and when his education was com- pleted he returned to the home farm, of which he took charge, carrying on the place for some time.

On the 15th of February, 1897, in Kalamazoo county, Michigan, Mr. Wells was united in mar- riage to Miss Helen E. Lewis, a most estimable and well educated young lady. Her father, Maxson Lewis, was a native of New York, where he spent his childhood and youth. In 1858 he removed westward, settling in Kalamazoo county, Michigan, where he afterward wedded Mary E. Smoke, also a native of the Empire state. Mrs. Wells was educated in the Galesburg (Michigan) high school and in the Michigan State Normal School at Ypsilanti, while later she became a relief teacher in that institution. She engaged in teaching for several years in Michigan prior to her marriage and was regarded as one of the capable representatives of the profession. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Wells has been born a son, Maxson T. Wells. The parents are members of the Meth- odist Episcopal church of Pleasant Hill and Mrs. Wells is an active worker in the Sunday-school, being now the teacher of a Bible class of young men. Mr. Wells also affiliates with Pleasant Hill lodge, A. F. & A. M. and with the chapter and commandery at Pittsfield and in his life exemplifies the basic elements of the craft which was founded upon principles of brotherly kindness and mutual helpfulness. Both

578

PAST AND PRESENT OF PIKE COUNTY.

Mr. and Mrs. Wells are highly esteemed and their influence is ever found on the side of right, progress and improvement.

FARRELL CONWAY.

Farrell Conway, the genial and popular pro- prietor of the Barry Hotel, which was opened to the public in November, 1905, and is a modern hostelry, which would be a credit to a city of much larger size, was born in England, February 4, 1842, and is a son of William and Mary Conway, who were likewise natives of that country. The father died in 1842 and the mother, long surviving him, passed away in February, 1871.

Farrell Conway spent the days of his boyhood and. youth in his native land and in 1862, crossed the Alantic to America. The following year he enlisted for service in the Union Army while still an English subject, being enrolled at St. Louis, Missouri, on the 26th of May, 1863, to serve for three years or during the war. He was mus- tered into the United States service in that city as a private under command of Captain Fred Hanson, of Company H, Fourth Regiment of Missouri Cavalry, Colonel George E. Waring commanding. This regiment was formed in January, 1862, by the consolidation of Fremont Hussars, Major Wright's battalion of cavalry and the fragment of a battalion of cavalry raised by and under the command of Colonel Woods and was mustered into the service with George E. Waring as colonel. In November of the same year an order was issued to consolidate the Fourth and Fifth regiments of Missouri Cavalry and that organization was mustered into the service with the following field officers : George E. Waring, colonel ; Gustavus VonHelmrich, lieutenant col- onel; and Gustavus Heinsrich, major. The regiment was assigned to the cavalry division of the sixteenth corps of the Army of the Ten- nessee and during its service bore a gallant part in the following engagements : Pea Ridge, Ar- kansas; Cotton Plant, Arkansas; the Batesville expedition; the campaign in southwestern

Missouri; the pursuit of Price; Little Red and White River; Collierville; Guntown or Tupelo; Jackson; Vicksburg; Clarendon; In- dependence ; Big Blue ; Mine Creek; and Maria des Cygnes. Pursuing the enemy to Osage river and capturing one hundred men and two pieces of artillery, the troops afterward re- turned to Fort Scott, Kansas, whence the regiment was ordered to Vicksburg, Mississippi, and after- ward was at Memphis, Tennessee, Louisville, Kentucky, and New Orleans and Greenville, Louisiana, performing garrison duty until mus- tered out of the service. Mr. Conway enlisted as a recruit and joined his regiment at Columbus, Kentucky, and when the regiment was consoli- dated (recruits and veterans) into a battalion of four companies in October, 1864, he was assigned to Company B. He served on detached duty throughout his entire term, being orderly for Colonel Waring. He was wounded at Okalona, Mississippi, by a gun shot in the right hand and arm, causing permanent injury and was given medical treatment in the regimental camp for the wound. He was always found at his post of duty, participating in all the engagements of his com- mand during his term of enlistment and he ren- dered valuable and meritorious service, achieving a proud record for soldierly conduct at all times. At New Orleans, Louisiana, on the 13th of No- vember, 1865, he received an honorable discharge by reason of the close of the war, returning to his home with a most creditable military record.

When hostilities had ceased Mr. Conway came to Barry and engaged in clerking for Crandall Smith & Company, grocers of Barry, with whom he continued for twenty-six years. No higher testimonial of capability, faithful service and trustworthiness could be given than the fact that he was so long retained in one employ. He then went into the poultry and egg business, shipping those products to New York city. He afterward became proprietor of a hotel in Barry and has since continued in this business with gratifying success. He is now proprietor of the Barry Hotel, which was recently completed and opened to the public in November, 1905. It is supplied with all modern conveniences, including telephone, furnace heat, inside closets, electric lights, hot

579

PAST AND PRESENT OF PIKE COUNTY.

and cold baths and sample rooms. It is by far the best hotel in Pike county and is a credit to its owner and to the city in which it is located. Mr. Conway has now had a number of years' ex- perience in the hotel business, is thoroughly con- versant with what is demanded in this direction by the traveling public, and in conducting his interests has largely followed the methods of the pioneer, who seeks out a new idea and utilizes every means at hand for the accomplishment of his purpose. It is the aim of Mr. Conway and his estimable wife to please all who patronize them, and the hotel is certainly giving uniform satisfaction.

Before leaving his native country, Mr. Conway was married in England in 1861 to Miss Mary Wilcox, by whom he had two children: Sarah, who was born in England, January 22, 1863, and is living at home; and Celia, who was born Feb- ruary 6, 1870, and is the wife of Abram Burton, a resident of Barry. They have four sons : Roy, born August 3, 1886; Farrell, July 22, 1888; Lawrence, September 5, 1893 ; and Hershal, No- vember 22, 1901. Mrs. Conway died in Decem- ber, 1870, and on the Ist of February, 1874, Mr. Conway was married in this county to Ann Hen- derson, who was born in Ballamoney, County Antrim, Ireland. Unto this marriage have been born three children: Edward, who was born April 28, 1876, married Maud Clingingsmith, and they reside at Barry with their son, Marion Farrell, born July 10, 1902. Mary, born July 28, 1878, died March 10, 1879. Clara, born April 8, 1881, is the wife of Thomas Berry, a resident of Barry, and they have one son, Edwin O., born January 16, 1905.

In his political affiliation Mr. Conway is a republican, but has never sought or desired office. He and his wife are both members of the Baptist church; and he is a prominent and influential member of John McTucker post, No. 154, G. A. R., in which he has held various offices, serving as commander for one term, and as adjutant and quartermaster for a number of terms. His wife and two eldest daughters are active members of John McTucker corps, No. 91, W. R. C. Mr. Conway likewise belongs to the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and has filled all the offices

in the lodge. He owns two houses and lots in Barry, which he rents; and these, in addition to his hotel property, make him one of the substan- tial residents of the community. Since coming to America he has made a creditable position in the business world, gaining the respect of all with whom he has come in contact.

HERMAN H. GREIWE.

The German element in our American citizen- ship has long been recognized as an important one, for the sons of the fatherland display many qualities that work for good citizenship. They are usually men of considerable capability, who look at life from a practical standpoint and utilize their opportunities to the best advantage. Of this class Mr. Greiwe is a representative, and he is now known as a prominent stock-dealer and shipper of Pike county. He also owns three valu- able farms here. He was born January 21, 1856, in Germany, and attended the public schools of his native land until thirteen years of age, when he crossed the Atlantic to New York city. His parents were Frederick and Elizabeth (Brink- man) Greiwe, who were also natives of Germany ; . and in August, 1869, the father sailed for the new world with his three sons, the mother having died in Germany in 1858. Frederick W. Greiwe event- ually settled in Guttenberg, Iowa, where he died in February, 1895. In the family were eight chil- dren: Ernest, who is now following farming in Perry township; Henry, who resides at Oldberg, Germany; Fritz, who died in the fatherland; Eleanora, who is living in that country; Mary, the wife of Henry Fahling, of Guttenberg, Iowa ; Frederick, who resides at Sioux Falls, South Da- kota; William, who is living in Perry township; and Herman H.

Herman H. Greiwe, bidding adieu to friends and native land, came to the United States with his father when thirteen years of age, and after- ward worked as a farm hand until he reached the age of nineteen years, when he began farming on his own account. When twenty-three years of age he was married on the 7th of April, 1881.

580

PAST AND PRESENT OF PIKE COUNTY.

to Miss Annie L. Lutz, who was born in Perry township, October 6, 1858. Her father, Leonard Lutz, was born in Germany, December 25, 1807, and crossed the Atlantic on a sailing vessel to New York city. Subsequently he came to Pike county, settling north of the village of Perry, in Perry township, upon a farm where he spent his remaining days, engaged in the tilling of the soil, and in raising stock. His religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, while his political views found evidence in the support which he gave to the de- mocracy. He married Miss Lucinda Baird, who was born in Scott county, Illinois, March 10, 1826. His death occurred November 28, 1892, while his wife passed away February 14, 1899. They were the parents of eight children: Sarah, now deceased; John, who is living in Sumner county, Kansas; William, who has also passed away ; Frederick, a resident of California; David, who is living on the old homestead in Perry township; Mary, the wife of Joseph Stoner, a resident farmer of Perry township; Annie L., now Mrs. Greiwe; and George, who is living in Oklahoma.

At the time of his marriage, Mr. Greiwe began farming on his own account ; and the money which he saved from his earnings he invested, in June, 1884, in one hundred and twenty acres of land in Perry township. In 1891 he purchased another farm of one hundred and sixty acres, and in 1902 a third farm of one hundred and eighty- two acres adjoining the village limits on the south. All these farms are well improved with fine homes and with all modern conveniences. There is running water in his house; and he has a reservoir from which a pipe line leads nearly a half mile to his feed lot. He raises from four to five hundred head of hogs each year; and in the summer of 1905 shipped two carloads, and now has ready for shipment two carloads more. He also feeds and ships from one to two carloads . of cattle each year; and he is a member of the Perry Horse Company, of which he is manager and treasurer; and in this connection he has two stallions, one Robert Wilkes and the other a Bel- gian horse named Deor. All his hogs and cattle are of high grades ; and at the present time he has

thirty-two head of horses and mules. He re- cently sold one span of mules for three hundred dollars. He is well known as a stock-breeder and dealer; and since entering farm life upon his own account has had a prosperous career, each year adding to his income until he is now one of the leading agriculturists of this part of the state.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Greiwe were born three children : Frank R., January 31, 1882; Rus- sell A., April 7, 1883; and Cora, September 18, 1885. They also have an adopted daughter, Mary Meyer, who was four years of age on the 22d of May, 1905. Mr. Greiwe has served as school trustee. He belongs to Perry lodge, I. O. O. F .; and in politics is a stalwart democrat. He and his wife are people of genuine worth, having a large circle of friends; and the hospitality of their pleasant home is greatly enjoyed by many who know them. An investigation into the life record of Mr. Greiwe shows that he has followed meth- ods that are straightforward and principles that will bear close investigation; and in his pros- perous business career he has found that "hon- esty is the best policy," and that "labor is the source of all desirable success."

GEORGE CARNES

George Carnes is one of the most prominent farmers and stock-raisers of Pike county, making very extensive shipments of stock each year. In fact. he is known throughout the state to stock men and the extent and importance of his op- erations in this line have also classed him with the most substantial residents of this part of the state. He represents one of the old pioneer fam- ilies of Pike county and was born in Griggsville township, September 16, 1858, his parents being Richard and Guldy E. (Moore) Carnes. The father was born June 23, 1832, in Harrison county, Ohio, and became one of the large land owners of Pike county, his realty possessions at one time comprising eighteen hundred acres in New Salem and Griggsville townships. He was a son of John Carnes and a grandson of Thomas and Elizabeth (Dunham) Carnes, who were born

MR. AND MRS. GEORGE CARNES

LIBRARY Of THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS.

583

PAST AND PRESENT OF PIKE COUNTY.

and reared in Maryland. The family, however, is originally of English lineage. Following his marriage Thomas Carnes removed to Harrison county, Ohio, and became a factor in its pioneer development and early progress. As the years passed his labors were crowned with a comfort- able competence and he also rejoiced in what had been accomplished in the county where he made his home, for the evidences of frontier life had been replaced by the conditions of an advanced civilization. His loyalty in citizenship was mani- fested by active service as a private in the war of 1812 and also by equal loyalty in days of peace. Both he and his wife were devoted members of the United Brethren church and each lived to a ripe old age.

Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.

Past and present of Pike County, Illinois, Part 75

Author: Massie, Melville D; Clarke, (S.J.) Publishing Company, Chicago Publication date: 1906 Publisher: Chicago, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. Number of Pages: 760

Author: Massie, Melville D; Clarke, (S.J.) Publishing Company, Chicago
Publication date: 1906
Publisher: Chicago, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co.
Number of Pages: 760