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The birth of our subject took place April 13, 1856, in the city of St. Louis, and he was brought into St. Clair County when he was ten days old. He was reared here in the old home place, grew up an industrious lad and attended the dis- triet schools, and when old enough took his place as a farmer and has continued in agricultural life ever since. The marriage of our subject took place December 12, 1878, to Miss Mary Young, who was the daughter of Philip Young, who came into this county at an early day and was one of the pioneer settlers. The birthplace of the wife of our subjeet was in St Clair County, and after mar- riage neither she nor her young husband desired any pleasanter location. They settled on the old place where they have made their home ever since, and plenty and contentment reign there. Four bright little children eluster around their fireside and we give their names, feeling sure that a future record will give them notices of their own, as from these peaceful homes comes the hope of the coun- try. Mary has seen eleven years, John is at the age of ten, William is six and Henry is ten months old. Our subject is a grain farmer and cultivates one
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hundred and thirty acres of land. He has his farm in a fine state of cultivation and raises good crops. He has held the office of School Director, and in politics prefers the doctrines of the Republican party. Hlis religious connection is with the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
ALTER J. BRODERICK. The life of this gentleman furnishes an example of what a man with brains and business ability can accomplish by persistence, sagacity and in- dustry. His career, in its practical results, is an encouragement to every struggling young man who has ambition and resolution and a genius for hard work. The seed that he has sown has fallen upon good ground and has grown and brought forth an hundred fold. lle is at present one of the most successful commission merchants at the National Stock Yards of East St. Louis, and is Secretary of the Live Stock Exchange. As a member of the firm of Little & Broderick, he has been actively and extensively engaged in the live- stock business for more than fifteen years, or almost since the opening of the National Stock Yards.
During that time, the firm has established a re- putation for ability and straightforward conduct in the commission business, which is admitted over every section of the territory tributary to this market. The firm has always realized and put in practice the idea that the judgment required to value the property consigned to a commission house comes only by experience, and rather than delegate to other parties the power of selling their customer's stock, they have always attended to the selling of all consignments to their house in per- son. By so doing their customers have received the best service which it is possible to render at any and all times sinee the establishment of the house.
Our subject was born on Prince Edward Island. in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, July 3, 1847, and is a son of James and Ellen (Cohill) Broderick, both
natives of Erm and born respectively in the Counties of Waterford and Wexford. The father graduated from Trinity College, Dublin, as an M. D. Availing himself of the free trade understanding that existed between this country and Ireland, he emigrated to America and located on Prince Ed- ward Island, where he practiced his profession very successfully for many years. He was the oldest practicing physician there, was also engaged in farming, and there passed the remainder of his days, his death occurring in 1889, when eighty- eight years of age. Ile was a postmaster there for some time, was always a liberalist, and held mem- bership in the Roman Catholic Church. The mo- ther of our subject came to Prince Edward Island with her parents when young, and died when seventy-six years of age. Ten children were born to this union, nine of whom grew to mature years and eight of whom are now living.
Walter ,I. Broderick, seventh in order of birth, passed his early days on the farm and had good free school advantages, attending Charlottetown Academy for a number of terms. Ile then en- gaged as a elerk in a general store at Orwell for a few years, but afterward elerked in Charlottetown, the county seat, for four or five years. In 1872, he came to Illinois, but later went to St. Louis and was employed as book-keeper in the old Allen yards. In 1873, he located here and continued with his firm as book-keeper for two or three years, when he was taken in as partner under the firm name of Daeley, Miller & Co., and became hog salesman. In 1883, the firm dissolved partnership, our subject retiring, and he then started the firm of W. J. Broderick & Co., live-stock commission merchants, which continued as such for two years, when the present firm, Little & Broderick, was established. Mr. Broderick was an organizer of the St. Louis Stock Exchange and has been its Secretary since it was organized in 1885.
The pleasant home of our subject is located at No. 637 Ninth Street and is presided over by his wife, formerly Miss Annie E. Stephens. She re- ceived a good education in Halifax, and was mar- ried to Mr. Broderick in 1876 on Prince Edward Island, of which she is a native. Six children have been born to this union, viz .: Charles F.,
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Mary E., Josephine B., Walter M .. David C. and W. Morris.
Mr. Broderick is very prominent in political affairs as a staneh Democrat and is deeply inter- ested in the welfare of his party. He has been a member of the Democratie County Committee for eight years, is now a member-at-large of the Demo- cratic State Central Committee, and served as del- egate to county and State conventions. At all times, he has been a strong supporter of the reform government of the city.
OHN D. MOLLMANN, who is a manufac- turer of and dealer in saddles, harness, etc., was born in Hanover, Germany, on the 20th of December, 1833, and is a son of John Il. Mollmann, who bade good-bye to the Father- land in 1849, and crossed the Atlantic to America, locating in St. Louis. Ile soon afterward was taken ill and his death occurred in 1853.
The subject of our sketch spent the first sixteen years of his life in his native land and then ac- companied his father to America, residing in St. Louis for some time afterward. In that city he served an apprenticeship to the saddler's trade, being thus employed until twenty years of age, when he began working as a journeyman. The year 1857 witnessed his arrival in Mascoutah, where he embarked in business for himself in his present line, which he has followed continuously since with good success. By his industrious and well-directed efforts he has built up a good business and is enjoy- ing an excellent trade, to which he is well enti- tled.
In 1861. Mr. Mollmann was united in marriage to Miss Minnie llagist, a daughter of Andrew Ilagist, and by their union has been born a family of mme children: Julia, the eldest, is the wife of Philip Mann, a farmer; Ida is a teacher of recog- nized ability in the public schools of Mascoutah; II. E. is married and carries on a harness shop in Venedy, Ill .; Eliza is at home; F. W. is now man-
aging the harness shop owned by his father in St. Libory, III .; Minnie is a teacher; August is in his father's employ; Otto is now learning the printer's trade; and Julius, who completes the family, is yet attending school.
Mr. Mollmann is a member of the Masonic fra- ternity, and has held all the offices and served as Worshipful Master of Douglas Lodge No. 361, A. F. & A. M. He is also a member of the Knights of Honor, has filled all of its chairs, and is High Priest of the Eneampment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Ile is serving as School Trustee of the township, and has been a member of the Vil- lage Board of Maseoutah. In politics he is a stalwart Democrat, and an inflexible adherent of the principles of that party. We find in our sub- ject a self-made man, who started out in life empty- handed, but by industry and enterprise has stead- ily worked his way upward until he has acquired a handsome property and is numbered among the substantial and valued citizens of the community in which he makes his home.
RED DAAB, a prominent dealer in lime, cement, fire-bricks and all kinds of build- ing material, except common briek, is a na- tive of Hesse-Darmstadt, and was born January 2. 1814, being the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Herbert) Daab. He received a part of his educa- tion in Germany. The family moved to Millstadt in 1853, the father there engaging in farming. They remained there until the death of the mother in 1857. The father died in 1881, at the age of eighty years and left a family of five children. They are as follows: Henry, who is still in Germany, a minister of the Gospel, located in Berlin; John, who died in Burlington; Mary, who became the wife of George Schuchman; Lizzie, who married William Bernham, a former resident of New Al- bans, Il.
Our subject continued his education in Belle- ville, and engaged as elerk in Columbia, III. He was only ten years old when the family came to
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Belleville. In 1870, he was engaged as agent of the railroad business of the Cairo Short Line Railroad, where he remained until 1882, when he went into business for himself. He began at his present location, at the corner of Illinois and Seventh Streets, and was the successor of Thomas Coffey.
Mr. Daab was married, December 26, 1868, to Miss Sophia Beck, a native of Columbia, Ill., a daughter of Christian and Sophia Beck, of German birth, Four children have been given them and their names are as follows: Sophia, Hannah, Mary and Lulu.
Mr. Daab has been a member of the Masonie or- der and now resides at his pleasant home at the corner of Illinois and Seventh Streets.
BRAM GOODING, of the firm of Gooding & Stookey, manufacturers of drain tile, brick, flower-pots and general clay goods near the town of Belleville, has been lo- cated at his present stand since 1879. The works of which these gentlemen are the proprietors cov- er what would be considered a city block, and they have three large kilns in operation. The ex- tent of their manufactory necessitates the employ- ment of ten hands, and their machinery is of the best and latest kind for the successful manufacture of their product. They turn out first-class articles in every respect, for every care is taken in their manufacture, and the burning and finishing are all systematized and achieved with the greatest econ- omy of time and labor. Their articles are unrivaled for durability, finish and uniform excellence, and are general favorites with whoever handles them. Every effort is made to give complete satisfaction to patrons, and the firm is widely known in trade circles for its enterprise and integrity.
Mr. Gooding was born near Millstadt, IN., .fan- nary 28. 1830, a son of Robert Gooding, a pioneer of 1816 from Fleming County, Ky. The grand- father, Cornelius Gooding. came hither in 1815, took up land and here made his home the re-
mainder of his life. He was a man of remarkably good judgment, and for some time held the office of Justice of the Peace. Robert Gooding was mar- ried to Miss Mary Jones, a native of Bourbon County. Ky., their union taking place while in the Blue Grass State. Nine children were given them, all of whom lived to maturity and married: Cor- nelius, of Jasper County, Mo .; Belinda, wife of David Phillip; Harriet, wife of Joseph Stigers, of St. Joseph, Mo .; Charles, of Monroe County; Nancy, wife of Henry Gordon, of Campbell Hill, Ill .; Margaret, wife of Charles Ilenckler, of Net- tleton, Miss .: Abram, the subject of this sketch; Robert, who was a Lieutenant in Company E, Fifty-ninth Illinois Infantry, and was killed in a battle in Tennesseee December 16, 1864; and America, wife of M. T. Stookey.
Abram Gooding received such education and rearing as is usually given the farmer's boy, and remained with his father on the farm in St. Clair County until about eighteen years of age, at which time he left home to seek his fortune, and in 1849 became one of the famous gold-miners of Cali- fornia, making the trip to that region overland, and reaching Sacramento City after a four-months journey. lle then went into the mines at Placer- ville, where he mined for some time with fair re- sults. In 1851, he came to Clinton County, Ill., where he settled down to the quiet, yet healthful and independent, life of a farmer and stock-raiser, purchasing his property with means he had gained. The calling of the agriculturist occupied his time and attention until 1873, when he spent one year with his children in Greenville. Ill., and in 1874 began dealing in stock in Belleville, a calling for which he was eminently fitted, owing to his long residence on the farm.
Our subject was first married to Miss Maria An- derson, who lived but fifteen months. llis second marriage was to Miss Malinda Stookey, daughter of Moses Stookey, and their union resulted in the birth of six children: Bayard (deceased); Leora, wife of Charles Stookey; Amy (deceased); Almira, at home; Ada (deceased): and Althea in Chicago. Mr. Gooding was married a third time, June 11. 1885, this umon being with Miss Minerva F. Eyman. who was born in Stookey Township, five miles south-
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west of Belleville, June 3, 1846, a daughter of Isaac and grand-daughter of Abraham Eyman, the latter having been one of the pioneers to this seetion, whither he came in 1786. He entered six hun- dred and forty acres of land, for which he received a patent from the Government, and on this land in Monroe County he resided until 1800. IJe was originally from Pennsylvania. to which region his aneestors came from Germany during the early history of this country. Hle greatly improved his farm in Stookey Township, and on this land he built a carding-mill. A part of the old family residence still stands and is occupied by the fifth generation of Eymans, it never having passed out of the hands of the family.
Isaae Eyman, Mrs. Gooding's father, was born December 14, 1812, on this farm, being the young- est of a good, old-fashioned family of twelve chil- dren. He was married to Miss Evaline Laey, a daughter of Stephen Laey, a pioneer of the section, who owned a farm adjoining that of the Eymans, and there she was born on the 11th of September, 1820. Isaac Eyman spent a useful life on the home farm, and there was called from life January 24, 1858, his wife's death occurring June 20, 1863. They left a family of five children: Nancy M, Minerva E. (Mrs. Gooding), Theo A., Walter, and Isaac R. Mrs. Gooding is an earnest member of the Baptist Church, and is a highly refined and intelligent lady. The grandfather, Abraham Ey- man, was a member of the first Legislature of the State, and he and his family were members of the Dunkard Church.
M ARTIN BUG, a retired farmer, who for many years has carried on a farm situated on section 16, Shiloh Valley Township, St. Clair County, is a native of Germany. He was born in Bavaria, in the year 1826, and was a son of Martin and Angelika (Bug) Bng. Both parents were natives of the same province. The mother, who was born in 1803, was by birth a dis- tant relative of her husband. He was a farmer by
oeeupation, and died when our subject, the only child of the family, was but a year old. Mrs. Bug was again married, this union being with Adam Schwarz. The latter emigrated to the United States in 1842, and settled in Shiloh Valley Township. The following year he sent for his family. He first purchased forty acres of land near Mascoutah, and afterward added to this tract twenty acres more. During the greater part of his life he turned his attention exclusively to agricultural pursuits. A number of years before his death, he removed to the town of Belleville, where he lived a retired life. Ihis wife survived him and passed away Feb- ruary 11, 1889.
Our subject came with his mother to the United States when seventeen years of age, and soon after- ward started to earn his own living. He com- menced his life as a farmer by renting land on section 16 of Shiloh Valley Township and lived there for many years. In 1852, he was married to Salomea Arbogast, daughter of Christopher and Salomea Arbogast. To our subject and his worthy wife fourteen children have been born, those living being Salomea, the wife of John M. Meyer; Chris- tina, wife of Louis Meyer; Mary, wife of Joseph Panter; Willam, who was married to Fredericka lless; Elizabeth, wife of George Siebert; Anna, wife of Albert Pierce; Lonisa and Charles. This family have all had the advantages of a good education and are thus fitted to encounter life's battles.
After leading an active life for many years, Mr. Bug removed to the village of Shiloh, where he has a pleasant home. In 1890, he ceased from his active labors and has sine- lived a retired life. Ile was reared in the Lutheran Church, in which he now holds membership. In all political and loeal interests he takes a prominent part, and has seen much of the growth and progress which this county has made in the last half-century. llis right of franchise he uses in the support of the Democratic party, which finds in him an earnest advocate. lle was Supervisor of the township under the old law for a period of about fourteen years. Ile is a self-made man, having commenced hfe empty-handed, and has won prosperity and success through his own well-directed efforts. Ile is a man of good business ability, which he shows
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by his wise investments and marked advancement. He is one of the many loyal citizens whom Ger- many has furnished to America, and is ever a champion of the rights and progress of his adopted land.
ICHAEL FRIEDERICK. The gentleman of whom this sketch is written is one of the natives of the sunny land of France. Many of his countrymen have found a home in this land, and have been among the earliest and bravest of the settlers of the State.
Michael Friederick was born April 8, 1839, in Lorraine, France, and lived in that province until he was five years old. In 1844, with his parents, he came to this country, and with his brothers and sisters he grew up here. The first location of the family was made right here, on the place where our subject now has his home, and he has around him the familiar things of childhood. As soon as he was of the proper age, he was sent to the public schools, and there not only learned the language of the people with whom his life was to be spent, but obtained a common-school education in the ordinary branches taught at that time.
On the 2d of July, 1868, our subject was married to Miss Marie Biebel, who was the daughter of Nicholas Biebel. a resident of Prairie du Long Township. St. Clair County, where he was buried. The marriage was followed by the young couple going to the home place of the husband, and there the family all resided together until 1886. At that time Mr. Friederick moved into Mascoutah and tried hotel-keeping for a time. He conducted the Franklin House for four years, but at the end of that time he returned to the farm, where he has continued ever since.
The loss of his wife was a great affliction to Mr. Friederick, which sad event took place January 16, 1892. Eleven children, however, are left to com- fort him in his deelining years. The oldest son, Michael. lives in Belleville, Ill .; Katie, became the wife of Marion Batelmie, and lives in this county;
Lena is the wife of Philip Schubkegel: Lizzie is the wife of Jul Ilaas; Caroline is Mrs. Fritz Shup; Edward lives in Belleville; William, at home; Mar- garet, in Chicago; and Mary, Otho and Cecelia re- side at home.
The farm of Mr. Friederick consists of two hun- dred and forty-five acres of fine land. It is in a good state of cultivation and he is considered a very fortunate man. His sons assist him in its management, and the yield of grain is always large. His improvements are the ones all good farmers make, and his receipts from his produce are very gratifying. Ile is a member of the Work- ingmen's Society, an organization well known throughout the State, he attending its meetings in Mascoutah. In his politics, our subject believes in the perpetuation of Jeffersonian principles, and votes with the Democratie party.
Mr. Friederick is a valued member of the Roman Catholic Church of Mascoutah, and in the cem- etery of that church lie the remains of his beloved wife. Ile has done the best he could for the fam- ily of children, and has the satisfaction of know- ing that all are doing well. His neighbors re- spect him, and all of the neighborhood know fav- orably his family and himself. Having lived here as long as any of the settlers in the township, Mr. Friederick has seen the wonderful changes that cultivation has made in the country. He has seen many people come and go, but his pleasant rela- tionship has continued with all, as he is by nature a man who easily makes and retains friends.
ULIUS C. AND GUSTAVE BOCQUET com- prise the firm of Boequet Bros., dealers in general merchandise, of Mascoutah, Ill. They are leading business men of the city, and with pleasure we present this record of their lives to our readers. The gentlemen are sons of Charles Bocquet, a native of Creuznach, Germany. He came to America in 1848, and, in the autumn of the following year, located in Mascoutah, where he built and opened the first brewery in this
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place, operating the same for a period of about eighteen years. Ile was married in Mascoutah to Miss Margaret Yung, daughter of John Yung, who immigrated to this country from Leiningen, Germany, and settled in Mascoutah about the year 1850. Mr. Bocquet long continued to en- gage in the brewery business, but during the last few years of his life lived retired. IIe died on the 12th of June, 1890. llis wife still survives him.
In their family were seven children. five of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, and are yet living: Charles, who is engaged in the dry-goods business in Waverly, lowa; Albert, a barber of Mascoutah; Philip, who is proprietor of a boot and shoe store of this place; and Julius and Gus- tave, who constitute the firm of Bocquet Bros.
Julius C. Bocquet was born in this city on the 16th of November, 1863, and in his youth attended its public schools, and afterward completed his education in the State University of Champaign, 111. lle then engaged in teaching for five years in the public schools of Mascoutah and for two years in the country schools, following that pro- fession altogether for a period of seven years. after which he embarked in general merchandising. Hle is a member of the Turner Society.
Gustave Bocquet also has the honor of being a native of Mascoutah. He first opened his eyes to the light of day on the 26th of February, 1866. and the days of his boyhood and youth were spent under the parental roof, his education being ac- quired in the public schools. Ile afterward learned the printer's trade in the office of the Anzeiger, at that time owned by Capt. Dilg. He followed that business for about eight years, and then went to Waverly, lowa, where he entered the store of his brother Charles. After two years, he disposed of his interest in the business, and, returning to Maseontah, entered the employ of George Reich- ardt, a general merchant of this place, for whom he elerked for about two years. In company with his brother, he then became proprietor of a store, which is now filled with an excellent stock of goods. They have a good trade and are doing a fine busi- ness, which is constantly increasing. By fair deal- ing and courteous treatment, they have secured a liberal patronage, which is certainly well deserved.
The members of the firm are wide-awake and en- terprising young business men, sagacious and far- sighted, industrious and persevering, and are rap- idly winning success.
ENRY J. DECKER, proprietor of the Mas- contah llotel of Mascoutah and a well- known citizen of St. Clair County, is a na- tive of Germany. lle was born in Frank- weiler, near the Rhine, in the Province of Bavaria, December 9. 1824. and grew to manhood in the town of Oberhuistadt, being educated in the public schools of that place. Ilis parents were Peter L. and Martha Margaretha Decker. The father was born and reared in the town of Frankweiler and was a blacksmith by trade.
After completing his education, our subject learned the trade of blacksmithing with his father and then went to Geinsheim, where he worked for six months. When a young man of twenty years, lie determined to try his fortune in America, and embarked on a sailing-vessel in the latter part of 1844, landing at New Orleans on the 8th of Janu- ary, 1845. Twelve days later, he reached St. Louis, where he worked for one year at his trade with his brother. In 1846, he came to Mascoutah and again embarked in his chosen occupation.
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