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years of age, and reside in their declining years in the village of Malta. Mrs. Veale was educated with care and when 19 engaged in the labors of a teacher, pursuing that vocation until her marriage. Clyde B., Merta S., Bertha M., Lester I. and Marwood V. are the names of the several children now includ- ed in the family.
Mr. Veale managed the homestead on shares for 12 years. In April, 1883, he became its sole pro- prietor by purchase, and now has 160 acres of land under excellent tillage and greatly increased in value by the farm buildings he has erected since his pur- chase. He is a Republican in practice and theory, and has held various township offices. Mr. and Mrs. Veale are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
eremiah Libby Brown, for many years a prominent and respected citizen of Genoa Township, but now deceased, was born of American parents, at Scarborough, Maine, April 17, 1805. He had only such educational advantages as were afforded in the common schools of that period. He lived with his parents, working on the farm during the summer seasons and attending school winters, until he was 18 years old. At that time he seemed to have formed a great de- sire for seafaring life, and selected the most exciting and romantic, as well as most dangerous kind of ocean life, that of whaling. He joined a whaling vessel, with which he remained three years, when he returned home and with his father's family moved to the town of Hope, Hamilton Co., N. Y.
In August, 1830, Mr. Brown was married to Judith Richardson, of Johnstown, N. Y. The seven chil- dren born of this marriage were Julia Ann, born June 20, 1831; James P., Jan. 31, 1833; Judith, April 6, 1835; Esther E., June 15, 1837; Abigail J., Aug. 6, 1840; Ruth Sina, Nov. 12, 1842 ; and Jeremiah W. (see sketch), Aug. 7, 1845 ; all are now living except Julia Ann, who died April 27, 1844; and Ruth Sina, July 11, 1856.
Mr. Brown moved with his family to Illinois in the
fall of 1837, and settled on section 30, Genoa Town- ship. He was, therefore, one of the very earliest settlers in this part of the State. Three years prior to this date there was not a white settler within the borders of De Kalb. County. He, as well as his family, were compelled to undergo many hardships, but able, sturdy and worthy men and women were developed by these hardships and difficulties. His life was a successful one, and, besides accumulating considerable property, he lived to do a great deal of good and in many ways aided in developing his town -. ship and building up a good society.
Mrs. Brown died March 4, 1848, at the home farm in Genoa Township. Mr. Brown was married again in May, 1850, to Eliza A., daughter of Abner and Mary Jackman, of the town of Sycamore. Four chil- dren were born of this marriage: Emma R., born Feb. 8, 1851 ; Dillon S., May 12, 1852; Charles A., Jan. 12, 1858; and Lizzie. M., Jan. 5; 1866. His last wife and all the children, except the two men- tioned, are now living.
Mr. Brown was never especially prominent in politics, yet always active. He served continuously in some township official position, for a number of terms being Supervisor. In early life he was a Democrat. In 1840 his brother-in-law, Ezra Starr Gregory, cast the first, and that year the only, Aboli- tion vote cast in the county, voting for James G. Birney for President. Mr. Gregory was the pioneer of that grand political movement in De Kalb County, and his name should be honored as the first to come boldly to the front in an effort to remove the dreadful stain of slavery from our civilization. At the next election Mr. Gregory was joined by others of De Kalb County's worthy citizens, who wanted all men under our flag who should obey the laws of the country, to be as free as they were. These, men were Jeremiah L. Brown, Abner Jackman, Justus Preston, Gideon King, John Judd, and Benjamin P. Brown, brother of the subject of this sketch. At the next election these patriots were joined by a host. Upon the formation of the Republican party, Mr. Brown accepted its principles and the remainder of his life he passed within its ranks. He died at his home, Jan. 5, 1882.
As one of the pioneers of the county, and a gentle- man respected and esteemed by all who knew him,
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we place a portrait of him in this volume. It is en- graved from a photograph taken shortly before his death.
ames Darnell, farmer, has been a resident on section 6, Squaw Grove Township, since 1859, with the exception of three years, during which he lived at Sandwich. He is the sixth of ten children born to his parents, John and Leah (Jones) Darnell, who were natives of North Carolina. They removed thence to Kendall Co., Ill., where the son was born, Sept. 7, 1835. He there grew to the estate of manhood, and in 1859 came to the site of his present residence, where he purchased 106 acres of land, of which he has since been the owner; and he has added by later pur- chases until his estate now comprises 186 acres.
He is a Republican in his political views and has officiated seven years as School Director. He is a member of the Congregational Church.
He was married April 3, 1862, at Sycamore, Ill., to Susanna Taylor, and they are now the parents of four children,-Elizabeth M., Anna, Jessie B. and Edna E. Mrs. Darnell was born Dec. 16, 1840, in Philadelphia, Pa., and is the daughter of William and Catherine (Roberts) Taylor. Her parents set- tled in Kendall Co., Ill., in November, 1854. Her father is a resident of Plano; her mother died at: Sandwich, May r2, 1864. They had eight children, of whom Mrs. Darnell is the oldest. The father of Mr. Darnell died in Kendall Co., Ill., Jan. 15, 1852.
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enry W. Wormley, farmer, residing on sec- tion 4, Shabbona Township, and the owner of 365 acres in the township, was born at East Painted Post, now called Corning, Steuben Co., N. Y., Nov. 2, r832. He is a son of John and Deborah (Winans) Wormley, who emi- grated, when Henry was five years of age, to Oswego, Kendall County, this State.
Henry was brought up on a farm in the latter county, and alternated his labors thereon by attend- ance at the common schools until he attained the age of 17 years. He then engaged as a clerk and
followed that vocation until 1852. During that year he went to California, via New York and Nicarauga. He spent r4 months in that State, mining and en- gaged in other pursuits, then returned to this State. In 1854 he, in company with his brother, purchased the homestead farm near Oswego, Kendall County.
In the spring of 1856 Mr. Wormley came to this county and purchased land in Shabbona Township, on section 4, on which he at present resides. When he purchased the land it was in its natural condition, and by energetic toil he has succeeded in converting it into a fine, productive farm.
Mr. Wormley was married in Oswego, Kendall County, this State, Jan. 5, 1858, to Miss Miranda S., daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Wolever) Lilley. She was born in Hornby, Steuben Co., N. Y., March 25, 1837. Six children constituted the issue of their union, and their record is as follows: Cassius L., born Nov. 2, 1858, died March 20, 1860. Carrie M., born Nov. 15, 1861 ; Lois M., March 24, 1868; Jes- sie N., April 23, 1873; Blanch C., Jan. 12, 1876; Harry R., Sept. 25, 1879.
Politically, Mr. Wormley is, and has been ever since the organization of the party, a Republican. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace 15 years, Highway Commissioner several years and As- sessor two terms.
atrick M. Hart, farmer, section 16, Milan Township, was born Aug. 1, 1831, in County Sligo, Ireland. Edward Hart, his father, was a farmer and was born and died on the Green Isle, as did the mother, Kittie (Maddon) Hart. They reared seven children, of whom Mr. Hart is third in order of birth.
His marriage to Maggie Burns took place in Ire- land, Jan. 1, 1855. She is the daughter of William and Jane (Noble) Burns, who were members of the agricultural class in Ireland. Her mother died when Mrs. Hart was a small child, and in due course of time her father was again married. He is still a resi- dent of Dunn Bakon, County Sligo, Ireland, where Mrs. Hart was born, in March, 1832.
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Hart decided to emigrate to America, which they did in the spring following, and they first located near Toronto, Can- ada. They continued there but a year, when they
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came to Kendall Co., Ill., where they worked farms on, shares nine years. In the spring of 1866 they proceeded westward with their savings to found a home for themselves, and they purchased 160 acres of land on section 16, in the township of Milan, which has since been their field of operation, and which they have reclaimed from its original state in which it was still lying when they became its pos- sessors. It is equipped with suitable and creditable farm buildings.
Mr. and Mrs. Hart have had five children, re- corded as follows: William E., Cora A., wife of William Wescott, a farmer in Milan Township, Alice J., Edward and George. Mr. Hart is a Republican and is a school official. The family attend the Church of England.
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eorge Wright, farmer, owning 120 acres located on section 7, Shabbona Township, and residing thereon, whose postoffice is Lee, Lee County, was born near Sheffield, England, Oct. 10, 1832. He was brought up in Darnell, three miles from Sheffield. He emigrated to this country in 1850, when 18 years of age, with his parents, and in November, 1851, came with them to this county, locating at Shabbona.
Mr. Wright was married to Miss Elizabeth Scott, Feb. 26, 1857, in Shabbona. She was a daughter of William and Jane Scott, and was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 3, 1835, of English parentage. Seven children constituted the issue of their union, namely : Thomas W., born Dec. 29, 1857, married Miss Jane Parris and resides in Calhoun Co., Iowa. Mary J., born Dec. 11, 1859, is the wife of Clark Richardson, of Calhoun County; John E., born March 25, 1861, married Sadie Willrett and resides in Malta Town- ship; Cora E., born Dec. 4, 1862, is the wife of William W. Hallett, a teacher in the schools at Lee, Lee County ; Stephen A., born Dec. 8, 1865 ; George C., born May 14, 1869; Robert S., born Feb. 8, 1877, died May 8, 1881.
Mrs. Wright died March 11, 1877, and Feb. 5, 1879, in Shabbona Township, Mr. W. was again mar- ried. His second matrimonial alliance was formed with Miss Emily, daughter of John and Christina E.
Johnson, natives of Sweden. She was born in that country, Nov. 1, 1840.
Mr. Wright, soon after his parents came to this county, engaged in the occupation of farming, and has constantly followed that vocation except about two and a half years, which he spent at Lee. He has a good farm of 120 acres, comfortable residence and good outbuildings, and enjoys the comforts of his hard-earned possessions.
Politically, he is a Republican, having cast his first vote for Fremont, and continued to vote that ticket to the present time. Religiously, he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
8 enjamin K. Favor, farmer, section 23, Squaw Grove Township, is a native-born citizen of the State of Illinois, having been born Dec. 29, 1839, in Kendall County. His parents, Ephraim W. and Roxalana (Webster) Favor, were born in New Hampshire and came to Kendall Co., Ill., in 1836. They passed the remaining years of their lives on their farm in that county. Their children were Emily R., Mary A., F. W., Sarah A., Benj. K. and Susan.
Mr. Favor was brought up on his father's farm and remained at home a year after attaining his majority. In 1862 he enlisted in the 127th Regiment of Illinois Volunteers, and continued in the military service of the Union, receiving his discharge July 16, 1865, at Quincy, Ill. Returning to Kendall County, he re- sumed the occupation of a farmer and continued a resident of that county until March, 1876, when he came to De Kalb County and purchased the farm on which he has since operated. He purchased 200 acres of land on sections 23 and 24, and the entire place is now in fine agricultural condition.
Mr. Favor coincides politically with the Republi- can party and has been School Director. The mar- riage of Mr. Favor to Cornelia A. Doyle took place at Bristol, Kendall Co., Ill., Aug. 14, 1862. Mrs. Favor was born Aug. 26, 1843, in the State of New York, and is the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Fallon) Doyle. Her parents were born in Ireland, were married there and afterward emigrated to the United States. They landed at the port of New York, and later went to Canada, were they main-
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tained a residence as long as they lived. Of their six children four survive,-Cornelia A., Michael, Ber- nard and John F. Annie and John are deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Favor four children have been born,-Brodie K., Myrtie A., Wallace M. and Ethie M. Wallace died when about a year old.
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illiam Converse Phelps, Assistant Secre- tary of the Sandwich Manufacturing Com- pany, was born June 16, 1849, in Kirkland, Oneida Co., N. Y. His father, Alonzo E. Phelps, was born Jan. 17, 1804, in Cazeno- via, N. Y., and married Juliet Bradley, who was born in Cayuga, Co., N. Y. Dr. Phelps removed to Sandwich in October, 1869, and after practicing his profession a short time, he retired. He died at Sand- wich, Nov. 14, 1882. The mother of Wm. C. died at : Sandwich, only a short time subsequent to removal hither, her demise occurring Dec. 25, 1869. They had seven children: Mary B. and Juliet B. were twins. The former is the wife of J. P. Adams, of Sandwich, and the latter married William Barnes, a farmer in Kirkland, Oneida Co., N. Y. Francis B. is a machinist in the employment of the Sandwich Manufacturing Company.
The subject of this sketch is the youngest of the four surviving children. When he was 15 years of age he entered a variety store in Clinton, N. Y., where he was employed two years, after which he be- came assistant book-keeper in Clark's cotton mills in New York State, and operated in that capacity two years. He next obtained a situation in the office of a wholesale hardware manufacturing company in the city of New York, where he remained four years, dis- charging the duties of order clerk and managing the entire routine of affairs pertaining to that department. He entered upon the work of book-keeper of the cor- poration in whose interests he is now engaged, in February, 1871. Two years subsequently he was elected to the position he now fills, and operated in the local office until the fall of 1880. At that date he went to Lincoln, Neb., in order to conduct a branch house of the company and continued in that avenue of business until November, 1881, and during that time opened up a large business for his company in that particular field. On his return to Sandwich he
was again elected to his former position, in which.he- has since officiated. Mr. Phelps is the present City Treasurer of Sandwich. He is a member of the Ma- sonic fraternity, and also belongs to the order of Mutual Aid of Illinois.
His marriage to Frances J. Root occurred Nov. 8, 1871, at Sandwich. Three'children have been born to them as follows: Clare A., Aug. 19, 1872; Mary B., Aug. 26, 1875; Ethel J., Oct. 18, 1877. Mrs. Phelps was born Sept. 26, 1850, in Utica, N. Y., and is the daughter of George W. and Salina A. Root.
manuel Younggren, farmer (postoffice, Lee, Lee County), residing on section 8, Shabbona Township, where he owns 160 acres, and also owning 80 acres in. Milan Town- ship and two acres of timbered land in Shab- bona Grove, was born in Jonkoping, Sweden, March 24, 1823. He is a son of Magnus and Cattha- rine (Andersdolter) Younggren, natives of that country, where his father followed the occupation of a farmer.
Emanuel was educated in the public schools of his native country and brought up on a farm. After at- taining his majority, he learned the carpenter's trade, and for seven years was employed in the widely known match manufactory of his native town.
Mr. Younggren was married in his native town Dec. 26, 1848, by Rev. Pastor Wadell, to Miss Mar- garetha, daughter of Andrew and Margaretha Sand- man, natives of that country. She was born in Jon- koping, that country, Oct. 1, 1817. Five children constitute the issue of their union. The record is as follows : Charles Wm. was born in Jonkoping, Jan. 28, 1850; Axel Rudolph was born at the same place, Jan. 20, 1852; Gustavus Magnus was born on the sea near the shore of Newfoundland, Sept. 5, 1854 ; Jenny was born in Shabbona, this county, May 20, 1858, and died Dec. 22, 1858; Melvina Clarinda was born in the same village, Nov. 29, 1859, and died Aug. 4, 1881.
Mr. Younggren emigrated with his family to this country in 1854, leaving his native country June 23, of that year. He landed at Quebec and came thence by boat and rail to Chicago, arriving at that city Oct. 8, of the same year. From the latter place he came direct to Shabbona Township, this county, and at
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once engaged in farming and working at his trade. In 1863 he purchased his present farm on section 8 and has since continued to reside there. About this time, Oct. 8, 1863, he sustained a serious accident while engaged in threshing. His right hand was drawn into the cylinder of the machine and so crushed that he was obliged' to have it amputated, two inches above the wrist. This was a severe blow to a man dependent on his labors to support a large family. He nevertheless was not the man to give up, and by his push, pluck and energy, has succeeded in accumulating a fine property.
Politically, Mr. Y. is a Republican. He has held the office of Commissioner of Highways, Town Col- lector and other minor offices. Religiously he and his family are members of the Lutheran Church. .
charles H. Hitchcock, M. D., physician and surgeon at Hinckley, has been a resi- dent of that place since 1869. He was born Oct. 16, 1831, in Strong, Franklin Co., Maine. His parents, Enos and Ann (Richards) Hitch- cock, were born in the same State, where they were married and lived until death. The decease of the mother occurred June 6, 1849; the father died May 31, 1872. Their children were six in number and were named William, Charles G., J. Bennett, Julia, Charles H. and Laura.
Dr. Hitchcock obtained an elementary education in the public schools of his native State, and at 18 years of age went to Massachusetts, where he spent two years. He went thence to Philadelphia and prepared for the career which he has since chiefly pursued without intermission. He attended medical lectures in the City of Brotherly Love and studied medicine two years, after which, in 1855, he pro- ceeded to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he passed a similar period in study under the direction of Pro- fessor Stockwell, and was graduated in the American Medical College in February, 1857.
On receiving his credentials, Dr. Hitchcock came to Illinois and located at Earlville, La Salle County, where he entered upon his practice, and operated there about 18 months. In 1859 he went to Mc- Lean in the county of the same name, where he pros- ecuted the duties of his profession until he entered
the army of the United States. In 1862 he became surgeon of the 117th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., and after a service of 15 months in that capacity he resigned and returned to his former field of action, where he re- mained until 1866, when, on account of impaired health, he went to Dixon, Ill., and embarked in the drug business. In 1869 he removed to Hinckley and resumed his practice, which he has continued to prosecute with uninterrupted success. In political views and connections he is a Republican. He, be- longs to the Masonic fraternity.
Dr. Hitchcock was married in Earlville, Oct. 13, 1858, to Lizzie M., daughter of Rev. Samuel Gallo- way. Her parents were born respectively in Penn- sylvania and New Jersey. Her father is a graduate from Princeton College, and after marriage located in the South; but, the climate not being favorable to the health of his wife, they returned to New Jersey, where she died. He is now located in Texas. Their children were named Charles, Lizzie, Mary, Jacob and Mattie. Mrs. Hitchcock was born July 28, 1837. Four children have been born to Dr. Hitchcock and his wife, of whom two are deceased,-Arthur S. and Lillian. Hattie E. and Mollie S. are the names of those yet living.
hilo Slater, resident at Hinckley, is the son of Thomas and Mary (Tears) Slater, the former a native of Connecticut, the latter of the State of New York. They settled first in Slaterville, Tompkins Co., N. Y., and in the spring of 1838 came to Kane Co., Ill. Both are deceased.
Mr. Slater is the fourth of their children in order of birth, and he was born May 20, 1824, in Tompkins Co., N. Y. He was 14 years of age when he came with his parents to Illinois, and he was 23 years old when he bade adieu to the parental roof and set out in life independently. He bought a farm in Kane County, which he carried on seven years. He then sold out and in 1854 came to De Kalb County. He bought a farm of 190 acres in Squaw Grove Town- ship, on which he has since lived. He is now the owner of 425 acres of land, with 350 acres in tillage.
Mi. Slater is a prominent Republican, and during the campaign of 1884 was President of the Repub-
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lican Club at Hinckley. He is President of the Board of Village Trustees, has been Supervisor and Justice of the Peace and held most of the minor offices.
He was married Nov. 10, 1847, in Sugar Grove Township, Kane County, to Sallie, daughter of Cyrus C. and Almira (Avery) Nichols. Her parents were natives respectively of Vermont and New York, and had six children. Mrs. Slater was born Sept. 26, 1828, in Chenango Co., N. Y., and died Jan. 25, 1884, in Hinckley. She had been the mother of five children, one of whom-Sarah-is deceased. Cyrus T., Mary A., Philo F. and Eva are living.
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ames L. Greenfield, farmer, section 23, Shabbona Township, was born in Rensse- laer Co., N. Y., March 10, 1821, and is the son of Joseph R. and Polly (Green) Greenfield. He removed in childhood to Oneida County, that State, and resided both at Trenton and Steuben, receiving a common-school education and working on a farm.
In 1844 he came to Illinois and located at Sugar Grove, Kane County, where he was engaged in farm- ing two and a half years. He then returned to his native State, where, at Steuben, he engaged in mer- cantile business till 1854. Finally he came to De Kalb County and purchased the farm on which he now resides.
He was married in Trenton, N. Y., Jan. 24, 1849, to Miss Elizabeth D. Ball, daughter of Capt. Thad- deus and Cynthia (Tuthill) Ball, who was born at Trenton, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1827. They have had two daughters and one son, viz .: Mary E., born Oct. 10, 1850, became the wife of J. L. Airs, and died May 27, 1881 ; Lillian E., born Sept. 2, 1857, is the wife of H. H. Bouslough, of Somonauk Township; and J. Emerson, born Sept. 25, 1864, is employed as a mer- chant's clerk at Aurora.
Mr. Greenfield devoted his attention to the man- agement of his farm until failing health compelled him to seek ease and comfort in retirement from active duty. He and his wife still reside at their
pleasant country home. In political matters he votes the Republican ticket; and, while he takes a warm interest in public affairs, he has never consented to accept public office beyond some minor position of local jurisdiction. He is satisfied to have won the respect and esteem of his neighbors and fellow citi- zens. Mrs. Greenfield and her surviving daughter are members of the Congregational Church. The elder daughter in her life-time was a member of the same Church.
A sa M. Calkins, deceased, a former resident of Sycamore Township, was born Nov. 10, 1796, in New Berlin, Chenango Co., N. Y. He was married Sept. 17, 1817, to Ruth Am- bler, who was also born at New Berlin, Sept. 25, 18or. Mr. Calkins owned a farm in the town where he was born, and after marriage settled him- self to the pursuit of agriculture. After a few years his wife's health became precarious, and he removed to the village where he was occupied as a merchant until 1842, when he returned to his farm. A year later he sold the place, and in the fall of 1843 set out for Illinois. The family journeyed, by stage to Utica and thence by canal to Buffalo, and from there by the lake route to Chicago, whence a private team conveyed the parents and eight children to Sycamore. Mr. Calkins leased the City Hotel and managed a house of public entertainment one year, when he re- moved to Boone Co., Ill., and spent two years in the management of a rented farm. He then returned to De Kalb County and entered 'a claim of land in Kingston Township, where he built a frame house and improved a portion of the land. Soon afterwards he removed to Genoa, where he spent a winter, and in the spring following bought a farm on section 9, Sycamore Township. This he retained in his pos- session until 1865, when he again sold out and re- turned to the State of New York, locating in Palmyra, Wayne Co., N. Y., where he died Aug. 26, 1872. His first wife died Aug. 2, 1841, and left six children : Maria A. died in November, 1870. Lois A. is the wife of Abner Angell, M. D., of Belvidere. Melissa J. is the widow of J. M. Hammond, of Boone Co.,
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