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his energy, versatility and unchanging devotion to principle. During the late war he passed through trying scenes but no amount of persecution or danger could turn him from his devotion to what he thought right. Those who wicked the pen in defense of the Union exerted an influence which cannot be measured. and to them honor belongs as well as to those who served their country on the tented field.
In the Hoosier State in the first half of the nine- teenth century, lived Thomas Hayward and two brothers, who managed a tannery at Fairfield. Thomas married Miss May A. Hill, among the members of their family being a son. C. B., who opened his eyes to the light July 1, 1843. He had one brother and two sisters, all living. About 1855 the parents removed to Columbus, Ind., whence four years later they moved to Indianapolis and lived there until 1859, and then removed to Caith- age. Mo. During the war Mr. Hayward removed to Ft. Scott. Kan .. at its close becoming a resident of Springfield. Mo .. where he died in 1869.
At the age of ten years, he of whom we write went to Indianapolis to learn the trade of a printer. remaining there about five years, and then accom- panying his parents to Carthage, Mo., where he opened a news and job office. His Union senti- ments aroused the Southerners, who compelled him to take refuge, along with others. in Kansas. He then went to Ft. Scott and established the Ft. Scott Monitor, securing a military account to bring his family hither from his former home. While at Ft. Scott he was appointed United States Deputy Res- enue Collector. At the close of the war he re- moved to Springfield. Mo., where he engaged in the printing business.
The next place of abode of Mr. Hay ward was Marseilles. HUl., to which place he came in 1870, tak- ing up the occupation of traveling agent for the paper mill at that point. The following year he came to Joliet and took charge of the job printing department of the Republican. In 1872 he started the Joliet Sun, which he published ten years, selling it at the expiration of that period to the Republican. In 1883, he went to Santa Fe. N. M .. where he was connected with the New Mexican Printing Com- pany. Being appointed Postmaster by President
Arthur in 1881, at Santa Fe. he held that position until 1886. when he returned to Joliet. On New Years Day following he organized the company which he still manages, although on April 1, 1890, the firm name was changed to the C. B. Hay ward Company.
April 7, 1872. Mr. Hayward married Miss May E. Munroe, at the home of the bride's father, George Munroe, Joliet, April 7, 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Hay- ward are the happy parents of four living children: Josie. Thomas, Charles M., and Ruth. and mourn the death of a son, George, who was taken from them September 14. 1881. Mr. Hayward is recog. uized as among the leading Republicans of this county and this part of Illinois.
D HINEAS K. ROWLEY. late a resident of Homer Township, departed this life at his homestead on section 19, February 22, 1889. He was a native of New York. and the son of dirab Rowley, whose wife bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Brace, and both were mitives of New York State. When about eighteen your's old young Rowley came to this county, within whose limits he made his home the re- mainder of his life, which terminated when he was in the seventy-second year of his age, his birth taking place November 5. 1816. His native place was Victor, N. Y.
Mr. Rowley was married at Sugar Grove, Kane County. Il. November 1. 1843, to Miss Jane A., daughter of Isaac and Abigail (Tew) Sanford. The parents of Mrs. Rowley were natives of Massa- chusetts, whence they emigrated to Marshalltown, lowa. and died, the mother in 1876, and Mr. San- ford in 1875. Mrs. Rowley was born in Savoy, Berkshire County, Mass .. August 23. 1824. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Rowley settled at the present homestead, which Mrs. Rowley has man- aged with rare good judgment since her husband's death. The farm comprises one hundred and eighty aeres of fertile land embellished with good improvements. Mr. and Mrs. Rowley identified themselves with the Methodist Episcopal Church
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many years ago, in the faith of which Mr. Rowley died, and with which the widow still remains con- neeted.
There was born of their union a family of seven children, the eldest of whom, Adelbert C., married Miss Sarah B. Phillips, and is a resident of Kane County; Mary E. is the wife of John Mitchell, and they live in Chicago; George died when fourteen months old; Fred E. was first married to Henrietta Peck, who died, and he then wedded her cousin Josephine. He lives in Livingston County ; Alice S. is the wife of Jerome Paddock, of llomer Town- ship; JJane S. died January 8, 1874, when an inter- esting young] lady of nineteen years; Frank A. married Miss Helen E. Savage, and ocenpies him- self at farming in Ilomer Township. Mrs. Row- ley has a pleasant home and an intelligent family, and is a lady hell in high esteem in the commu- nity.
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OIN F. DAGGETT, M. D. The reputation of this gentleman as a well-read and success ful physician and surgeon, is not confined to Joliet, where he now makes his home, but reaches far beyond this city. For nearly half a century he held the first place in the ranks of the profession in and about. Lockport. He is justly regarded as one of the ablest general practitioners in this scetion of the State, while as a surgeon ke has high repute, his skill and good judgment justly placing him among the leaders in operative and highly successful surgery. Beginning his medical career with a fine theoretical knowledge, he has been stuchious, discriminating, and desirous of adding to his store of learning all that modern investigation has to enrich the fields of therapentical science.
Dr. Daggett was born in Charlotte, Vt., February 19, 1815, and began his life's labors as a teacher at the early age of sixteen years. After continuing pedagogical work three years he entered the Med- ical School at Woodstock, Vt., and subsequently one at Pittsfield, Mass., being graduated from the former in 1837. One year later he came West, and Sep- tember 10, 1838, opened an office in Lockport, III., where he continued to reside until 1886, when he
took up his abode in Joliet. During this period of practically half a century (1838 to 1886), he was continuously and laboriously engaged in the active practice of his profession. In the early days when the now thickly settled region had only a scattered population, and the now populous city of Joliet had but a few hundred people, his professional ride extended in a circle to Naperville, Summit. Blue Island and Monee, and he was often called in con- sultation with physicians of these towns and of Joliet, Wilmington, Plainfield and Lemont.
Dr. Daggett has for many years been a member of township. county and State medical societies. Ile has always been prominent in the development and management of the local affairs of Lockport, has been Supervisor of the town, in the County Board. Treasurer of the School Board, and member and President of the Village Board of Trustees. He was always conservative but liberal in the vari- ons otlicial positions which he occupied, performing his manifold duties to the satisfaction of the peo- ple he represented. The citizens of the Senatorial District in which Dr. Daggett lives ( which at that date, 1871, consisted of the counties of Will, Kanka- kee, Kendall and Grundy, by far the most populous senatorial district in the State) recognized his cul- ture of mind, excellent judgment and deep interest in all that is elevating and progressive, and felt that their interests would be advanced by him in the legislative halls of the State. They therefore sent him to the Senate, and the result proved that they were not wrong in their estimate of his worth. He was a zealous, efficient member, whose record in the capital added to the laurels he had already won as a member of a learned profession. By pru- denee he has amassed a goodly sum and now owns valuable real estate in both Lockport and Joliet.
In 1842 the rites of wedlock were celebrated be - tween Dr. Daggett and Miss Angeline Taleott, a na- tive of New York and a member of a prominent pio- neer family that came to Illinois in 1834. She was a sister of Edward B. Taleott, the well-known civil engineer who supervised the construction of the Illinois & Michigan Canal, and who later was Su- perintendent of the Chicago & Galena Railroad; also sister of Mancel Talcott, of reputable memory in Chicago as a prominent business man and lil)-
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eral philanthropist-all now dead. After a short but happy married life Mrs. Daggett closed her eyes in death in 1844. A second matrimonial al- liance was made by the doctor in 1846, the lady whom he chose for his companion being Miss Cle- ora Parsons, of the Empire State. This estimable woman had borne him five children, of whom but two are now living. Mis. Hugo Bochme, of Joliet, and Mrs. Col. R. G. Mayo, of Woodbridge, Orange County. Fla., and in her care and management of the household economy bad shown her devotion to home duties, while not neglecting those she owed to neighbors and the world, when from a pulmon- ary disease she gradually declined for two years. then. lamented by all who personally knew her, she departed this life June 1, 1889.
In the evening of life Dr. Daggett enjoys the respect that accrues to honesty of purpose and uprightness of life. Well supplied with worldly goods. serene in the consciousness of duties done, he is going peacefully down the hill of time. He has always been a firm supporter of religion and a liberal contributor to the building. support and maintenance of churches of all denominations in Lockport, and is likewise a liberal and cheerful supporter of the common and high schools of the town. For the years of 1888-89 he was President of the "Pioneer Association" of the old settlers of Will County, and by his efforts did much in add- ing to the effects and the interesting history of the early residents of the county. But few of his early associates in business and professional circles are now living.
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AMUEL LOVE. Joliet Township is the home of the above-named gentleman who lives on section 25. his farm including one hundred and sixty acres in this Township and twenty acres adjoining. Since settling here he has given his attention entirely to agriculture, in which he is winning the success which ever waits upon industrious efforts. He was born in County ('avan. Ireland, in 1822, and grew to manbood in
his native country. Upon coming to America he made his home in New York for several years, be- coming a resident of this county in the fall of 1856. Ile was a contractor and builder and followed his trade in Joliet some twelve or thirteen years. lle then married and settled upon the farm which has since been his home.
The wife of Mr. Love is a daughter of the late John Cooper, of New Lenox, and bears the name of Elizabeth B. She has borne her husband five children-John W. C., Samuel E., Hattie J., Mary E. and Annie M. J. Mr. Love has been Highway Commissioner and School Director. In polities he is a Republican. Ile and his worthy wife are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
BEL BLISS, Ju. One of the finest farms in New Lenox Township is that owned and occupied by the gentleman with whose name we introduce this sketch. As an agriculturist, he is thorough and skillful, and as a business man shrewd and enterprising, wise in his investments and possessing the energy which admits no such word as - fail." His dwelling is one of the finest in that section, and is flanked by a good barn and all the necessary outbuildings erected in modern style of architecture and providing all the comforts and conveniences of modern life. The whole forms one of the most attractive homes in Will County. The proprietor is a man widely and favorably known. and comes of one of the best families of Northern Illinois.
The subject of this notice was born at the home- stead where he now lives August 8, 1853. llis father. Abel Bliss, Sr., was a native of Wilbraham, Mass .. and was born February 9, 1810. The mother bore the maiden name of Lucinda Blake. She also was a native of the Bay State and born in Spring- field, October 11, 1816. The parents were married in Springfield May 6, 1840, and at once started for Illinois, coming to this county and settling on see. tion 18, New Lenox Township. There the father gave his undivided attention to agricultural pur-
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suits and lived to a ripe old age, being called hence December 25, 1883. lle had visited Will County first in 1837.
The father of our subject possessed the unflag- ging industry and patience which is necessary to success, and became the owner of five hundred aeres of land in New Lenox Township. Ile erected a neat and substantial set of farm buildings and surrounded himself and his family with all the comforts of life. Ile was an active member of the Methodist Church in which he held the various offices, and in polities was a Republican and was one of the first Abolitionists in this section. The mother is still living, remaining at the old home- sted with her son, Abel. To herself and husband there was born a family of seven children, of whom Abel was next to the youngest.
The subject of this notice remained with his parents during his boyhood and youth, pursuing his first studies in the common school and later attending for two years the High School at Engle. wood. Afterward he became a student of the Illi- nois University at Champaign. His tastes and inclinations Jed him to desire to become a Civil Engineer, but on account of his father's accumu- lated years and by his wish. he abandoned the pro- jeet, and after his school life was over, returned to the farm where he has since followed agricultural pursuits.
After the death of his father Mr Bliss began operating a part of the large farm. lle is now the owner of three hundred and forty acres of land in New Lenox Township; besides this he owns a large ranch of nine hundred and sixty aeres in Gage County, Neb. Ile was married in this township February 21, 1877, to Miss Nettie, daughter of Stanton and Isabella (Doig) Lynk. Mr. Lynk is represented on another page of this ALBUM. Mrs. Bliss was the eldest of a family of six children, three sons and three daughters, and was born in New Lenox Township, September 25, 1857. Of her nnion with our subject there has been born one child only, a daughter. Florence 1., August 22, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Bliss are members in good standing of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. Bliss has officiated as Steward and Trus- tee. Ile votes the straight Republican ticket and
has held the office of Township Collector and School Trustee. He is Trustee of the Methodist Camp Ground Association, and Secretary of the New Lenox Mutual Insurance Company.
G EORGE L. FRANCIS. This gentleman is the owner and occupant of a fine farm of three hundred and five acres on sections 10 and 15, in New Lenox Township. He is the tenth in a family of eleven children and was born on his father's homestead October 5, 1856. He grew to manhood amid the usual surroundings of a farmer's son, receiving his education in the common schools and the high school at Englewood. Ilis tastes led him to adopt farming as his life work and the town. ship in which he was born has been his continuous home.
On June 21, 1877, Mr. Francis was united in marriage with Miss Anna, daughter of Thomas Doig, of the same township. The family history of Mrs. Francis will be found in the sketch of her father, on another page in this ALBUM. She was born October 20, 1856, and like her husband has been a life-long resident of New Lenox Township. The union has been blessed by the birth of three children-Frank D., Laura D. and George Il. Laura died when sixteen months old. Both Mr. and Mrs. Francis belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Francis is serving in the capacity of School Trustee.
C HARLES FRANCIS. This gentleman has been a life-long resident of New Lenox Township and engaged in agricultural pur- suits from his youth. He owns about three hundred acres of land on which are adequate improvements. Ilis natal day was August 17, 1847, and on his fa- ther's farm he grew to manhood. llis early edu- cation was obtained in the common schools of the township and supplemented by an attendance in
Dr. C. m. Baercheck, m.s.
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Joliet. He remained under the parental roof until his marriage, which took place at the bride's home, February 5, 1872.
The chosen companion of Mr. Francis was known in her maidenhood as Mary E. Haven, and is also a native of New Lenox Township, in which she was born March 22. 1851. She is a daughter of the Hon. Dwight Haven, whose biography occupies an- other page in this Ain . Her education was ob- tained in the schools of the township, and those of the city of Chicago. She has borne her husband seven children, all living excepting the first born. Hattie, who died at the age of eight years. The survivors are named respectively, Charles II .. Alice M., Helen J., Walter E., Maggie L. and Fred. Mr. and Mrs. Francis belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church and he has been Superintendent of the New Lenox Sunday school for several years. His po- litical adherence is given to the Republican party.
D R. CARL M. BAERCHECK. The lives of many men are humdrum and uneventful. only marked by a steady purpose and a quiet performance of the daily duties, while around some romance loves to linger, and in their lives interesting or unusual events are common. The subject of this biographical notice, who has been engaged in the practice of medicine in Joliet for about a quarter of a century, is one whose life has been marked with a more than the usual amount of romance. Even his descent is unusual. his father, for whom he is named, having been a native of France, his grandfather of Poland. and his mother. Anna Matinas, a native of San Tandair. Spain. Ile is the eldest of sixteen children born to his mother, while his father's second wife bore six children ; he is the only one of the family in America, whither he came in 1859.
Dr. Baercheck was born in Loraine. France, Feb- ruary 6, 1818. and at the age of seventeen years he ran away from home in company with a brother and four companions. He studied medicine in Paris and in the I'niversity at Bohn. on the Rhine, and also in Switzerland. In 1842 he began the
practice of his profession in Metz. Alsace. France. now a Province of Germany. He went to China in 1845, on the French war ship "Grand Napoleon," on which he afterward embarked for the Crimea, be- coming a surgeon in the Second Division, Second Corps, and serving throughout the Crimean War. He was with Carl Robert. Gen. Baothrageh and Gen. McMahon ir. Africa. following the destinies of the army during the entire struggle, meeting with experiences such as few men participate in or wit- Hess. When he determined to seek a home in the new world. he did not leave behind him the exeite- ing and interesting scenes, but after reaching America he still carried on his former manner of life. Landing in New York in 1859. he went to Boston, where he worked in a drug store for a time. but we soon find him again in the metropolis whence he went to Philadelphia and enlisted in the 1 nion Army. Joining the Eighteenth Pennsylva- nia Regiment, his name was attached to the muster roll of Company D., which was composed of French- men. They were with Ellsworth at Alexandria and fought in the first battle of Bull Run.
llis medieal knowledge becoming known, Dr. Bacrcheck became Hospital Steward and after holding the position six months, went to Pittsburg. where he intended practicing his profession. He soon entered the Provost Marshal's office in that city. and again became an army surgeon, laboring as sneli three years. Among his patients now are many whom he treated in the army, together with their friends. While performing the hazardous duties which devolved upon him, he received two wounds. the one at City Point, and the other at Gettysburg, at the latter place a ball passed through his arm.
After the war Dr. Baercheck came to Joliet, where he has since practiced. He is a specialist, devoting his attention to chronic cases, and in the discharge of his extensive practice ships prescrip- tions and medicine to various parts of the country, where his reputation as a physician is well known. He has met with some misfortunes since coming here having been burned ont in 1878. He is truly cosmopolitan in his feelings, having gleaned an ex- tended knowledge from his travels, which have embraced South America. Europe. Asia. Africa and
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Australia. He gives his political allegiance to the Republican party. For those who enjoy the ac. count of adventures and a traveler's observations, Dr. Baercheek proves an extremely entertaining companion, when once he begins to speak concern- ing his past life. He is well known in Joliet, where he is regarded with respect for his intelligence and professional attainments, his gentlemanly nature and honorable character.
In Switzerland, in 1818, Dr. Baercheck was united in marriage with Miss Helena ITaines, who shared his fortunes until July, 1874, when she was called hence. Six children were born to her, three of whom are yet living. In 1876 the Doctor con- tracted a second matrimonial alliance. his com- panion being Miss Jennie Atkins, a lady of English descent, who has borne him nine children, only three of whom are living.
A portrait of Dr. Baercheck accompanies this brief biographical review.
ILIAAM H. LANFEAR. Among the prom inent farmers of Homer Township, may be properly mentioned the subject of this notice who has unquestionably been a success, not only as a tiller of the soil, but as a member of a community more than ordinarily intelligent. We find him comfortably situated on section 29, the possessor of a well-regulated farm which he has improved with good buildings and where he has not only surrounded himself and bis family with the comforts of life, but laid up something for future needs. He is numbered among the most highly respected men of the township in whose material welfare he has always evinced a warm in- terest. He has served as a ilighway Commissioner and School Director, and given his unqualified sup- port to the Republican party. The Baptist Church has recognized in him for many years one of its most active and useful members.
The sixth in a family of ten children, Mi. Lan- fear was born December 25, 1830, at Sempronins. Cayuga County, N. Y., and when a boy of five years rame with his parents to this county, they
settling in Homer Township where he was reared to man's estate. Ile acquired such education as was afforded by the common schools, and at an early age learned the various arts of farming choosing these for his life vocation. Shortly after reaching his majority he was married February 25, 1852, at the bride's home in Homer Township, to Miss Emily M., daughter of the well-known late Deacon Levi Savage, mention of whom is made in the sketch of Amos Savage, elsewhere in this vol- ume. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lanfear settled on his present farm and as years have passed they have taken their place among its best people. Early in life they identified themselves with the Baptist Church and have sought to do good as they have opportunity, rearing their children in the way they should go and proffering uniform kindness to their neighbors.
The father of our subjeet was Asa Lanfear, who was born in Mayfield, Montgomery County, N. Y., in 1793. The mother bore the maiden name of Olive Burgess, and was a native of the same place as her husband and born in 1797. After marriage they continued to reside in Mayfield for a time. then removed to Sempronius where they lived until 1835. That year they emigrated to Ilinois and the father secured a farm on section 29, Homer Township, where he and his good wife spent the remainder of their days. Mr. Lanfear was called hence June 23, 1871. The mother survived her husband a number of years, her death taking place June 15. 1883. Nine of the ten children born to them lived to mature years and eight are now liv- ing, being located mostly in this county.
Mrs. Lanfear was born July 24, 1830, in Gran- ville, Washington County, N. Y., and was a mere child when her parents came to Ilinois. She was trained by a careful mother to all useful household duties and was well fitted to become the partner of a good man's home. Of her union with our sub jeet there have been born seven children, of whom but three are living. The eldest, Mary A., is the wife of Joseph Brown, and they live in New Le- nox Township; Albert II., married Miss Minnie L. Fisher, and occupies himself at farming with his father; Nettie E .. remains at home with her parents. The deceased children are Asa W., who died when
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