Portrait and biographical album of Knox county, Illinois, Part 104

Author: Biographical Publishing Company, Buffalo and Chicago; Chapman Brothers, pub
Publication date: 1886
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in Eastern Tennessee during the Revolution, at which time the family suffered great hardship, remov- ing from there to Pruit's Knob, Ky. He had one sister named Margaret, who married Elijah David- son, a noted preacher of the Christian denomination, who removed from there to Warren County, Ill., and in 1852 to Monmouth, Ore. The grandfather of our subject, on the mother's side, Rev. John Murphy, was born in Kentucky, came to Morgan County, Ill., in 1831, and died in Warren County, a well-known and respected pioneer. He had several brothers and sisters, among whom were Joseph, Isaac, William and Margaret. He married Miss Rachel Cook, and by this union were born Keziah (Deaton), Rachel (Reynolds), Margaret (Dodge), Sarah (Jameson), William, Bunyan and Nancy (Williams).

Maximilian H. Jameson removed from Kentucky to this State on account of his opposition to the traffic in slaves. His life was filled with good deeds, and he was an earnest worker in the united causes of re- ligion and philanthropy. He was Elder in the Chris- tian Church for about 30 years. He enlisted early under the banner of Jesus Christ, entering the church at the age of 17. He was a kind-hearted and loving father, and his death, which occurred May 9, 1884, was mourned by a large circle of friends. His wife, who survives him, is an energetic old lady, in the full possession of her faculties, and highly esteemed by all. This union was a pleasant and congenial one, and their family circle was enlarged by the ad- vent of ten children.

The children of Maximilian and Sarah Jameson are Nancy E , Robert Bruce, Gertrude A., John Paul, Alice, Dora A., William A., Eva L., George P. and Katie B. Nancy E. was born March 24, 1839, mar- ried F. W. Hoen, and now lives in Abingdon ; Ger- trude, born April 20, 1843, for her first husband mar- ried Dr. Joseph Huff, and her second matrimonial connection was with Joseph Barnaby; she died Jan. 28, 1879; John Paul, born April 24, 1845, married Miss Laura G. Kipper, and lives in Abingdon, Ill .; Alice S. was born April 15, 1847, and married Joel Atkinson ; they live in Monroe County, Mo .; Will- iam A. was born in 1852, and died in infancy ; Dora A., born in 1847, died in 1863; Eva L., born in 1853, died in 1871 ; George P., born March 30, 1856, mar- ried Miss Sarah E. Callison, Ang. 20, 1880; his home is near Abingdon; Katie B. was born Dec. 15, 1859,

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and married Berry Lucas, their home being in Knox County ; Robert Bruce married Miss Rosa M. Ingels, April 13, 1867.

Mrs. Rosa M. Jameson was born April 30, 1849, in Wabash County, Ind., and is the daughter of James and Mary (Carver) Ingels. Her paternal grandfather was John Ingels, of Virginian ancestry, who settled in Eastern Kentucky at an early day. He married Miss Rosa Garr, and removed to Wayne County, Ind. They were born about the beginning of the r9th century. They were consistent members of the Christian Church, and had eight children, namely, Thomas, James, George, Abram, Catherine, John, Joseph and Boone.

Mrs. Jameson's father, James Ingels, was born March 10. 1820 ; he married Miss Mary Carver, Feb. 28, 1848, in Fayette County, Ind., and settled in Wabash County, removing thence to Stark County, Ill., in 1854, where he resided until his death, which oc- curred Jan. 27, 1883. He was killed while hunting in Florida, by an accidental discharge of his gun. He was a leading member of the Christian Church, occupying the office of Deacon, and contributed largely to the advance:nent of Christ's cause. He was always ready to assist the poor with a liberal hand, foremost in temperance work, Republican in politics, energetic in business, and a man of influence in his community. Mrs. Ingels was born in Fayette County, Ind., June 30, 1831, and was the mother of ten children, five of whom are now living, namely : Rosa M. (Jameson), of this writing; John B., M. D., born June 5, 185 r, now resides at Meriden, Iowa ; Eliza D., born April 17, 1853, married T. E. Calli- son, had one child (Jessie), and died Aug. 12, 1881 ; Irvin was born Dec. 19, 1859, and resides on the old homestead at La Fayette, Ill .; Mary (De Guibert) was born June 26, 1862, and resides at Sioux City, Iowa ; Sherman was born Oct. 17, 1863, and resides at La Fayette. All are members of the Christian Church, and are temperate and enterprising citizens.

The maiden name of Mrs. Rosa Jameson's paternal grandmother was Garr; she was from a family of German ancestry and well known as the leading manufacturers of Richmond, Ind. The maternal great-grandfather, Carver, lived in Putnam County, N. Y., where her grandfather, Jonathan Carver, was born in 1806, who is still living, at La Fayette, Ill. He married Miss Melinda, daughter of William and Mary (Campbell) Nelson, who was born at Augusta,

Me., in 1809. Her maternal grandmother's maiden name was Mary Vance.

Mr. and Mrs. Jameson are members of the Chris- tian Church. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce Jameson are as follows : Luna May, born April 12, 1869; Eva Lena, born Nov. 20, 1870; Golda, born July 6, 1873, and Pauline, Nov. 26, 1882.

avid H. Frisbie. The subject of this sketch, Hon. David H. Frisbie, of Gales- burg, was born in Oneida County, N. Y., Oct. 7, 1815. His grandfather came from Savoy, Italy. His father, Edward Frisbie, was during his life an Erie Canal packetman. His mother's maiden name was Abigail Blackman, a na- tive of Connecticut, and of English ancestry. When David was but eight years old, his father died, leav- ing a widow and a family of ten children, of whom David was next to the youngest, and of whom he is now the only survivor.

The lad was educated in the common schools of his native place, and, judging from his characteris- tics as a man, must have been an apt pupil. He was married at Floyd, Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1836, to Jemima Skinner, a daughter of Onias and Tirza (Bell) Skinner, of Vermont, and a sister of Onias C. Skinner, Judge of the Supreme Court of Illinois. Immediately after the wedding, the newly-married couple started for the then almost unknown West, and arrived in Peoria during the winter of 1836-37. In a money sense he was poor, but in tact and bus- iness capacity was well endowed. For several years he taught school, first at Harkness Grove, then in Farmington, in each instance with marked success. At the same time he devoted his spare moments to agriculture. In 1847 he removed to Knox County and located in Henderson, where for seven years he engaged in mercantile business. Mr. and Mrs. Fris- bie came to Galesburg in 1855. That city has since been his home. During his residence there he has followed the land business, and to a slight extent has engaged in farming. By strict attention and honorable dealings he has been successful and is looked upon as a prosperous and well-to-do business man.

Prior to the organization of the Republican party Mr. Frisbie was a Whig. He joined heartily, how-

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ever, in the new movement. In 1856 he was elected by the Republicans a member of the State Legisla- ture. To the political principles which he then adopted he has ever since been true. We find him a zealous and active member of the Bloomington Convention, the first Republican State Convention held in Illinois. During the late war he served as De- partment Provost Marshal of this District, then com- posed of three counties.

Mr. Frisbie's family relations have ever been pleas- ant and happy. His heart has ever been with his family. April 7, 1881, he sustained a severe afflic- tion in the death of his wife. Their union was blest by three children-Charlotte L., Olivia P. and Sarah Adelaide. The first died at the age of 15. Olivia P. Frisbie became the wife of Allen A. Green, a native of New York, and engaged in the mercan- tile business at Williamsport, Pa., until his decease, Feb. 10, 1881. His widow and three children- David Frisbie, Alvah S. and Allen A .- survive him.

The youngest daughter, Sarah Adelaide, was married Oct. 8, 1883, to Judge E. E. Farman, of War- saw, N. Y., Consul-General to Egypt, under Presi- dent Grant, and subsequently one of the Judges of the International Court of Egypt through appoint- ment by President Garfield. They are the parents of one daughter-Lois C.

In conclusion, it can be truthfully said that Mr. Frisbie is one of the leading men of Knox County. He has always taken an interest in every enterprise which has for its aim the public good, and has as energetically opposed all schemes which he consid- ered detrimental to the welfare of the people.

Being one of the leading and representative men of Knox County, the portrait of Mr. Frisbie is placed in this volume, in connection with this sketch.

olomon Frohlich, of the firm of Frohlich, Gardt & Co. Among the many genial citi- zens of Galesburg, no one is more popular or has a larger number of friends than Mr. Frohlich, of this personal narration. He was born in Germany, June rr, 1843, coming to America Sept. 13. 1865, and to Galesburg in 1868.

Solomon Frohlich of this notice was educated in Germany, where he also learned the trade of a butch- er, which he followed for some years after coming to

America, finally, however, entering into the wholesale liquor business at Galesburg, on July 1, 1879. In business Mr. Frohlich has been rather successful. He landed in America with scarcely a dollar in his pocket, worked several years at a very ordinary trade, been as liberal as those with whom he has associated, and now we find him at the head of a large business, independent of the world and adding daily to the already plethoric condition of his bank account.

Our subject was married at Galesburg, Dec. 21, 1875, to Rosa Strauss, and their two children are named respectively Henrietta and Gertie. Mr. F. is a member of the I. O. O. F., A. F. & A. M., K. of P., I. O. O. B. of Peoria, and is a member of the Jewish Church.

enry Hitchcock. The late Henry Hitch- cock, for many years Division Superintend- ent of the C., B. & Q. R. R. at Gales- burg, and one of the leading men in the county, was born at Old Deerfield, Mass., May 25, 1816, and departed this life April 4, 1884, in the city of Galesburg. (See United States Biographical Dic- tionary, page 146.) His birth occurred in the house where for so many years his parents made their home, and he was their third child; their names were Henry and Betsey (Kimberly) Hitchcock. For some length of time his father farmed at the old homestead, and Henry was sent to the common school and the academy at Deerfield. Until he reached the age of 24, he remained under his father's roof, and during the following six years he was station agent of the Rutland & Burlington Railroad, at Rutland, Vt. Subsequently he was agent of the Michigan Central at Chicago, and in 1856 removed to Galesburg and was appointed General Superintendent of the C., B. & Q. R. R. This position he heid to the satisfaction of all concerned, until he finally abandoned it and became interested in agricultural pursuits. He was a man of high character, of deep and strong nature, intelligent, upright and respected by all who knew him. He was Director of the Second National Bank and Trustee of Knox College, and to the latter left a large part of his property.

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Ohio. In religious belief the deceased inclined to the doctrines of the Congregational Church. He was united in marriage at Deerfield, Mass., June 9, 1841, with Miss Martha, daughter of Pliney and Thankful (Dickinson) Arms, the former of whom was born in 1778, and died in 1859, aged 81 years. He was in politics one of the most decided Abolitionists of his time. The children of our subject were Will- iam Henry, born Dec. 14, 1842, and died Aug. 25, 1858; George Kimberly, born Jan. 28, 1851, died Aug. 23, at the age of seven months; Mattie Arms, born in October, 1857, died in May, 1881.

lbert Upson, a farmer, resident of Knox Township, lives on section 9. He was born in Summit County, Ohio, May 8, 1842, and his father, Rowland Upson, was a native of the same county, born Feb. 6, 1806. Al- bert's grandfather was a native of Massachu- setts and a pioneer of Summit County. The maiden name of his wife was Phœbe M. Randall, a native of Canada, born in September, 1814. She was but two years old when her parents moved to Orange County, N. Y., and a few years later to Summit County, Ohio. Mr. Upson grew to manhood in Summit County, and there met and married his wife, living until 1851 in that section of country. He then removed to Illinois, and settled in Knox Coun- ty, buying wild land on section 9 of Knox Township, and built a frame house, the lumber for which he drew from Peoria. He improved and cultivated the land, taking an honest pride in its prolific and abun- dant bearing, and upon this spot lived out the re- mainder of his days, dying in May, 1874. His wid- ow died in June, 1884.

Nine children were born of this union, as follows : Josephine, deceased; Lucy N., wife of Grenville Wright, living near Vermont, Fulton County ; Al- bert ; Johnnie, now deceased ; Sarah M., wife of John Hummel, living in Ford County ; Lida M., who mar- ried Edwin Taylor, of Galesburg : Willie, deceased, , fully since that time. and Hannah, wife of William Wright, whose home is in Kansas City.

Albert Upson was nine years of age when he came to the county with his parents, and here he grew to manhood, reared on the farm and receiving the lim-

ited advantages derived from the common school. He was united in marriage Jan. 1, 1867, with Han- nah M. Case, who was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, and is the daughter of Elisha E. and Rachel O. (Morse) Case, both natives of New York. Mr. Upson lived at home up to the date of his marriage. The following summer he went to Wayne County, Iowa, and bought a farm, where he lived for two years, then sold it and returned to the old home- stead, which he now owns and occupies. It is sup- plied with a good set of frame buildings, neat and commodious. There are fruit and shade trees in the yard, and the home altogether presents as desirable and attractive a refuge as the eye could take in or the heart long for.

Mr. and Mrs. Upson are the parents of five chil- dren-Florence May, Willie D., Nellie E., George A. and Arthur E. Both our subject and his wife are members of the Congregational Church of Gales- burg. In politics he is a Republican.

ust & H. B. Hawkinson, proprietors of one of the leading bakery and confection- ery establishments of Galesburg, were born at Harlunda, Sweden, Jan. 9, 1841, and April 3, 1837, respectively. They are the sons of Hakan Benson and Christine (Pear- son) Hawkinson. Gust Hawkinson is one of Gales- burg's active business men and is among the repre- sentative men of this place. When a young man he learned the baking business in Solvesberg, Sweden, but abandoned it for that of stone-cutting, which he followed in the employ of the Government of Swe- den. This he continued for a few years, but finally concluded to visit the shores of the New World, whither his brother H. B. had preceded him. In 1869 he came to Galesburg on June 24 of that year. At this place he worked at railroading for four and one-half years, then joined his brother H. B. in the baking business, which they have carried on success-

H. B. Hawkinson also learned the bakery bus- iness in Sweden, and has been connected with the same for several years at Galesburg He was mar- ried to Caroline Olson, also a native of his country, and who has borne him a son and daughter, who bear

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the names of Hilda and Henry. Another brother, John Hawkinson, came to the United States in 1880, where he died three years after his arrival. He was by trade a coppersmith. The Hawkinson brothers are hard-working men, and have succeeded in es- tablishing for themselves a business second to none in their line in this city. They are both worthy citi- zens and clever gentlemen.

els M. Burgland, of the firm of Burgland & Johnson, meat market, is a worthy mem- ber of the industrious community of Gales- burg. Mr. Burgland was born at Gamell- storp, Solvesburg, Sweden, Dec. 25, 1846. He is the son of Mons P. and Chasty (Munson) Burgland, the former of whom carried on the butch- ering business in Sweden. In 1867 Nels M. Burg- land (having completed the butchering trade in his native land) sailed for this country and came almost immediately to Galesburg, where, in 1873, he began business for himself. He has built up a large trade, and, with Mr. Johnson, is the owner of 400 acres of fine farm land in Mercer County, this State, which they utilize considerably for stock purposes.

Mr. Burgland was married to Jennie Jacobson, daughter of Jacob Nelson, a native of Sweden. Mr. and Mrs. Burgland have become the parents of three sons, namely, Charles, George and Arthur. Mr. Burgland is an energetic and enterprising business man, and eminently successful in his pursuits.

ars J. Lindberg, of the firm of Remier & Lindberg, manufacturers and general re- pairers of carriages and wagons, No. 108 South Prairie street, Galesburg, Illinois, was born at Ookkbo Mo, Gastrikland, Gefle Lan, Sweden, March 23, 1845. He was the son of Jons Jonsson and Britalars Dotter Lindberg, the former born in 1813 and the latter in 1811; both were natives of Sweden, where both now reside. Our subject is the second of four children now living. Mr. L. has one sister, Mrs. Oscar Truman, residing

in Chicago; the other sister and brother live in the old country.

Mr. Lindberg came to this country in 1865, locat- ing at Wataga, Knox County, working on the farm until 1867, when he began to learn the trade of wagon-making, and in 1870 opened a shop in part- nership with Charles Hedlun, where they carried on the business for four years, when Mr. L. sold his in- terest to his partner and moved to Burlington, Iowa, where he worked for Bennett & France one year. He then came to Galesburg, in 1876, worked in C., B. & Q. R. R. shops, and for G. W. Brown & Co. In 1883 Mr. L. formed a partnership with Mr. Remier, and they are carrying on an extensive busi- ness.

Our subject was married Sept. 10, 1871, to Miss Kate Olson, who was born in Sweden, Jan. 3, 1847, and came with her parents to America in 1858, locating at Wataga, where her father died, and where the mother now resides. Mr. Lindberg has four children living, viz .: Oscar E., Otelega A., Alice D. and an infant. Mr. and Mrs. L. are members of the First Lutheran Church.

illiam Selden Gale. Prominent among the wealthy men and influential citizens of Knox County is the subject of this per- sonal narration, who is a capitalist, a man of wide influence, and well known throughout the entire community. He was born in Jeffer- son County, N. Y., Feb. 15, 1822, and is the son of G. W. and Harriet (Selden) Gale, of Dutchess County, N. Y., and Lansingburg, N. Y., respectively. They were married in Troy in 1820, and their union was blessed by the birth of five sons, four of whom grew to manhood, and three daughters, all of whom are now living. They came to Illinois in October, 1836, and lived in Galesburg, where the father died in September, 1861, aged 72 years. His wife had died in 1840, and Mr. Gale remarried with Mrs. Esther (Williams) Coon, widow of Dr. Coon, of New York.

G. W. Gale, the father of our subject, was a de- voted and conscientious minister of the Presbyterian Church, and labored faithfully in the vineyard of the Lord while his day lasted. It was he who originated the idea of founding a colony here as early as 1835.

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Owing to ill health, he was obliged to abandon his ministerial labors, when he retired to a farm, and en- gaged in teaching the young men of his neighbor- hood, asking no compensation and receiving none, save the satisfaction of seeing their condition bet- tered. This school was really the germ implanted which in a few years led a band of early pioneers to the wild prairie of Knox County. G. W. Gale de- parted this life Sept. 31, 1861.

W. Selden Gale attended school in New York prior to 14 years of age, and read law in Galesburg as early as 1842, with Hon. James Knox, and was admitted to the bar in 1845. He continued to prac- tice, however, only five or six years, as his attention was occupied with other business. He was one of the organizers of the C., B. & Q. R. R. Co .; in fact, was the originator of the idea. An article by him on the subject appeared for the first time in the Gales- burg News Letter, of which he was editor, the scheme being opposed by the rival paper.

Mr. Gale has taken an active part in political mat- ters, was a member of the first Board of Supervisors, and with the exception of four years since has been a member of that body. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1869, and of the City Council from 1872 to 1882. Politically he is a Re- publican.

Mr. Gale was united in marriage Oct. 1, 1845, at Galesburg, with Caroline Ferris, daughter of Sylva- nus W. Ferris. Five children have been born to them who are living and three others buried.

benezer Lass, of Galesburg, head of the firm of Lass, Larson & Lafferty, dealers in wall paper, curtains, paints, glass, etc., their place of business being 141 Main street. He was born in England in 1839. There he learned the trade of painter, paper-hanger, etc., and served an apprenticeship of seven years. After- ward he worked three and a half years at this occu- pation in the city of London, then emigrated to the United States and came to Galesburg. Here he engaged in business for himself for about six years, and then took the position of foreman with Cook & Lee. The junior member of the firm of Cook & Lee was succeeded by Mr. Beach, and he by Mr. Lass,

and, in 1882, with Messrs. Larson and Lafferty, estab- lished the present business of Lass, Larson & Laf- ferty.

Mr. Lass was married to Miss Emma Pittock, a native of England, and by her has surviving four children-Gracie E., Charles F., William P. and Florence K. Mrs. L. died Feb. 22, 1882. Mr. Lass was married again in 1886 to Miss Lucy M. Jerauld, of Galesburg.

lanson G. Charles is an extensive land- owner, and is one of the leading farmers of Knox County. His residence is handsome and commodious, built in the modern style of architecture, and stands on a most delightful site overlooking the village of Knoxville, from which it is three-quarters of a mile distant. We pre- sent a full-page view of his residence and surround- ings in this ALBUM.

Mr. Charles was born in Knox Township, Feb. 21, 1846. His parents were George A. and Dorlinsky (Post) Charles. George A., his father, of whom a sketch is given elsewhere in this volume, was one of the leading men in Knox County. Our subject has been uninterruptedly a resident of the township ever since his birth. His marriage with Miss Lottie Rog- ers, daughter of Charles and Eliza (Phillips) Rogers, took place Nov. 24, 1868, and with his young bride he went onto the place which he now occupies as a home. Charles Rogers and wife came from the State of New York in 1844. The former was a native of Connect- icut, and his wife of England. He settled in Knox Township, and engaged in farming, where Mrs. Charles was born Jan. 31, 1848. The location of Mr. C.'s farm is on section 27, and reasonable success has crowned his efforts as an agriculturist, and he now owns one of the finest places in that section of the county.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles have had born to them five children -- George, Albert, deceased ; Roger, de- ceased; Alice and Bessie. This happy household is the admiration of friends and neighbors, who always find good cheer and courteous hospitality within its precincts. Both husband and wife are earnest sup- porters of every good work and word, and are active

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members of the Presbyterian Church, endeavoring to live consistent Christian lives.

Mr. Charles is a well-informed man and a per- sistent reader of the newspapers. He votes the Dem- ocratic ticket, but in politics may be called strictly in- dependent, watching always the pending issues, and according to his best judgment giving his voice and support in behalf of the man best fitted for the office. He has filled several local offices, including that of Supervisor for four terms, and always with the ut- most credit to himself and to the satisfaction of all concerned. As a stock raiser and feeder, he ranks with the foremost in the county. He makes his prin- cipal business that of grazing and fattening cattle. He has 1,000 acres of blue-grass pasture, 800 of which are in a body, forming a most desirable location for his business. He is a public-spirited and enter- prising man, and one who is a credit to the county of his nativity and home.

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Portrait and biographical album of Knox county, Illinois, Part 104

Author: Biographical Publishing Company, Buffalo and Chicago; Chapman Brothers, pub Publication date: 1886 Publisher: Chicago : Biographical publishing company Number of Pages: 1130

Author: Biographical Publishing Company, Buffalo and Chicago; Chapman Brothers, pub
Publication date: 1886
Publisher: Chicago : Biographical publishing company
Number of Pages: 1130