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SENACHWINE TOWNSHIP.
AARON JEFFERS.
Mr. Jeffers was born in Chester county, Pa., in 1836, and is a son of Isaiah and Elizabeth Jeffers. He came to Michigan in 1857, and enlisted in the 19th Michigan Vol. Inft., served nearly three years, and was honorably dis- charged at the close of the war. March 6, 1863, he was captured at Thompson's Station, and paroled the following month from Libby prison. Re-entering the service after exchange, he took part in the fight at Resaca, Ga., at Case- ville, at Burnt Hickory, and at Peach Tree Creek, where Hood was so severely whipped, the captured Johunies re- porting he had but "one good killing left." After this he followed Sherman "to the sea," and thence to Goldsboro. N. C., Richmond, Washington, and finally home. In 1865 he came to Chillicothe, Ill., where he lived nntil 1869, when he went to Iowa, and returning went into the service of the T. P. & W. at Peoria, where he lived nntil coming to Putnam county. He married Celia Ann Thompson and has one child, born in 1875. (Since the above was writ- ten Mr. J. has died.)
HENRY HUNTER.
Mr. Hunter was born in Cortland connty, New York, June 4. 1815, and was a son of Edward and Rhoda Tuttle Hunter. His father came from Vermont and was of Scotch descent, while his mother claimed a German ancestry. Was married Jan. 1. 1840, to Henrietta Turrell, daughter of Abel B. and Susan M. Turrell, of Tompkins county. New York. They have two sons and one daughter living .- Mrs. Mary B. Orr, of Mahaska, Iowa, and Henry E. and Wm. A., living at home. Their eldest son. Stephen Hunter, enlisted in the 113th Reg., serving under Gen. Sherman, and died of smallpox March 7, 1864, at Camp Butler. Springfild, Ill. Mr. H. came west in 1856, and the following spring purchased the farm where he now resides. In 1859 went to Pike's Peak and tried mining, returning in December of the same year. In 1860 he went again, and after a few months experience returned and resumed farming. During the rebellion he served his township as supervisor, and sent 34 substitutes to the field. Is a member of the M. E. church, and held the position of elder therein since 1853,
CHAUNCEY D. HAWKINS.
Was born in Wallingford, Rutland county, Vt., March 31, 1829. Son of Isaac B. and Betsey Hawkins, who moved to St. Lawrence county, New York, in 1832, where they lived about twelve years, thence moved to Buffalo, N. Y., at which time Chauncey commenced his trade of carpenter and joiner. In the summer of 1847 moved to Lake county, Illinois, and lived there six years .. Thence to Clintonville, and in 1860 came to this town, where he still re- sides, carrying on his vocation of carpenter and joiner. Was married in June, 1849, to Christina Soule, danghter of William and Angeline Soule, of Antioch, Lake county. III. Has five children, Amanda, Roscmer, Nettie, William and Minnie. Amanda married Charles Grubbs, and Rosemer George Griswold. Both live in this township. Mr. Hawkins belongs to the Masonic order, and is a member of the Henry Lodge, 119, A. F. & A. M.
NORMAN I. PETERS.
Mr. Peters was born in Cato, Cayuga county, N. Y., in 1839. Son of Norman and Mary E. Peters. Lived there until 15 years of age. Came to this state, town and county in 1854. In 1862 he enlisted in the 113th Ill. Vol. Infantry. Served abont three years in the army of the Tennessee under General Sherman. Was discharged at Memphis in 1865 at the close of the war. Since then he resided eight years in Burean county, carrying on a farm of 160 acres. Removed to Iowa, and returned to Senachwine three years ago, where he has resided, doing a general merchandizing. Mr. Peters contemplates moving to Caledonia, this connty, and will engage in mercantile pursuits as here. Hle mar- ried in 1866 Susan L. Merritt, of Bureau county. Has six children,- Flora A .. Joseph N., Eber F., Hulda J., Edith and Ira.
CLARA E. MORGAN.
Mrs. Morgan was a daughter of Ebenezer Cook and Leonora Comes, of Herkimer, Oneida county. New York, and granddaughter of Ebenezer Cuok, of Angusta, Oneida county, born January 21, 1818, and came to Hennepin in 1836. At the age of eighteen she was united in marriage to Thomas Morgan, of Hennepin, formerly of New York, the wedding being long noted for the large party assembled, the elaborateness of the display, the number and value of the bridal presents and the richness of the toilettes. Mr. Morgan was a carpenter in early life, but in 1838 began farming in Senachwine township, where he resided until his death in 1868. Eight children were given them- six died in infancy and two survive-Helen Josephine, born in 1840, and Dwight Ellston in 1846. Both reside in
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Senachwine village. Mr. D. E. Morgan wedded Sarah Whitney, daughter of Brooks Whitney, of Henry, and has had seven children-Fred, Thomas, Clara Esther, Nellie Leonora, Charles Dwight. Frank Brooks, Lewis Cook, and Geo. Byron. Nellie Leonora died when eight years old. W. E. Cook, of Lacon, whose portrait is given elsewhere, was a brother of Mrs. Morgan. Another brother, James Watson, died in Henry in 1859; William Francis in 1852, of cholera. Hobart C. Bacon was killed at a steam boat explosion in 1856. Another half brother died Nov. 3, 1850. A sister, Mrs. Captain L. N. Packard, lives in Oregon. Mrs. Morgan is very pleasantly situated in Scnachwine village. where she is honored with the position of post mistress, which she holds to the entire satisfaction of the Depart- ment. Her life has been a busy one, and she has ably conducted her business affairs.
THOMAS M. PURCELL.
Mr. Purcell was born in Medina, Orleans county, N. Y., April 8, 1858. Son of Morgan and Ellen Purcell. His grandfather, Thomas Purcell and wife Mary, as also his maternal grandfather, Michael and Elizabeth Whalen, came from Tipperary county, Ireland. Came to this township in 1861. las resideded here cver since in the occupation of farming, as also has his father, Morgan Purcell. Has five brothers and sisters, as follows: Mary. Libbie, Ellen, John M. and Joanna, all of whom are now living with Mrs. Ellen Purcell, their mother. Mr. Purcell, senior, died in 1871.
EDWARD L. Cook.
Mr. Cook was born in Madison county, N. Y., in 1825. Was a son of Barnabas and Lydia Cook. Was married in 1847 to Letitia S. Trask, of New York, and have three children living,-Martin W., Fred C., Walter E. Until 1848 was engaged in farming in Chautauqua county, N. Y. Then was engaged for four years in lumbering on the Western Reserve of Ohio. Returning to his old homestead, resumed his former vocation as farmer until 1860, when he moved west to his present home in Senachwine. Was among the first in building up the village. Entercd the mer- cantile business and remained in it until 1865. Occupied various positions, as express agent, insurance agent, etc., until 1871, when he was appointed postmaster. Has been justice of the peace, notary, etc.
HENRY D. WINSHIP.
Mr. Winship was born in Princeton, Bureau county, Ill., May 19, 1837. He was a son of Ralph and Lucetta Cooley, formerly of New Hartford, New York. At nineteen years of age he left home for Minnesota, and entered a lumber camp; afterward engaged in Government surveying. In 1861 he raised a company of volunteers in Liv- ingston county, and entered the service under Colonel Hovey, in the 33d Illinois Infantry ; participated in all the battles of the Western Department, under Generals Steel and Curtis; in 1864 was promoted to a Captain in the Army of the Tennessee, 23d Army Corps, under General Schofield; was transferred to the Army of the James; served in the seiges of Petersburg and Richmond, thence to Texas under General Sheridan; was honorably dis- charged March 6, 1866, having served four years and eleven months. He was married on July 4, 1860, to Clara S. Cox, of Manlius, Bureau connty. They have four children-Clarence, Lee, James M. and Sidney. Mr. W. followed farming and engineering for several years subsequent to the war, and during the last two years has been manufac- turing tile and brick.
JOHN FRANK MOKLER.
Mr. Mokler was born in the city of Boston, in 1834, being a son of James and Margaret Bailey Mokler. He was educated at the Catholic College for the priesthood. in Worcester, Mass. After leaving college he learned tha carriage ironing trade in Sud bury street, Boston, came west in 1857. and located at Aurora, Ill .: thence to Wilming- ton; thence to Oxbow, Putnam county, where he resided thirteen years; thence to Whitefield Corners. Marshall county ; thence came to Senachwine, where he has resided four years. Mr. Mokler retains his old tastes for literary pursuits, and spends his leisure in reading and writing. Under the nom de plume of "Sampson," in the Henry RE- PUBLICAN, will be found many racy articles from his pan. Is correspondent under other nons de plume. Was mar- ried in the year 1857 to Elvina Biedleman, daughter of Dr. R. B Biedleman, formerly of Henry, Ill. Has ten chil- dren, five boysand five girls,-Mary E., Herbert R., Alfred J., Charles A., Wilson, Elvina Francis, Harriet B., Vic- tor, Clara, baby.
DON C. SMITH.
Mr. Smith was born in Onondaga county, New York, in 1820 and is a son of William M. and Hannah Smith. He learned the ship carpenter's trade for a profession and in 1843 sailed a vessel on the lakes, of which he was part owner. In 1815 he sailed for Liverpool as ship captain, in 1846 was at lfayti during the Spanish insurrection, visited most of the West India Islands, following the sca for 12 years. Came to Chicago in 1847 and to Bureau connty in 1858 where he lived sixteen years. He enlisted in the 66th Regiment and served until disabled by a gun shot wonnd when he was mustercd out. In 1859 he married Margaret E. Cox, and moved to Senatchwine in 1875. They have one son.
JAMES ALFRED WOOLEY.
Mr. Wooley was born May 6, 1811, in Chesterfield, England. In 1832 left homc, and while on his voyage to this country was wrecked on the Fayal Islands. Reaching New York, he went directly to Albany, where he was employed in Dr. Nott's foundry. Found employment in various places: thence proceeded to Philadelphia, where he resided nearly six years, following his usual vocation. le came to the State of Illinois in 1842, and located in Senachwine township, where he purchased a farm of eighty acres directly from the Government; afterward two
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eighty-acre farms, one of which he sold, and built a store at Senachwine. He was married in 1836 to Martha Ann Williams, daughter of Thomas and Frances Hunter Williams, of Philadelphia. Mr. Wooley has six children living as follows: Susanah, William F., Kate James Alfred. Fanny and Priscella Angeline. William resides in Iowa; and James A .. a physician, in Occident, Sonoma county, Cal. As an occulist Mr. Wooley has had much practice and experience, and has been most successful in his treatment.
JOHN CLAYTON ROLLEY.
Mr. Rolley was born in Manchester. England, in 1819, and was a son of Charles Hanson and Margaret Clayton of the same place. In the spring of 1843 he came to America, and to Hopewell township. Marshall county, Il1. IR 1851 be became a grain buyer, shipping the first full cargo of wheat from the town of Henry to Chicago, and pre- vious to that time, in 1848, loaded the first boat that came south from LaSalle at Hall's Landing. From time to time he has been engaged in the grain trade and occupying various places of trust. In 1849 married Belinda Jane. daughter of William and Effie Bowman. of Magnolia. this county. They have four children. three sons,and one daughter-Charles William, who resides in Missouri; Clayton Eugene, Wichita, Kansas: Mary Jane, Henry, this State; Tulasco Harrison, also of Henry. Mrs. Rolley died in the year 1863.
SAMUEL H. CONDIT.
Mr. Condit was born in New York city in 1831, and was a son of Courtland and Mary L. Teneich Condit. Mr. Condit, senior. was a merchant; dealing in groceries, on the corner of Broom and Bowery streets. Making a trip into Illino's and as far as Madison county in 1834, with the intention of locating, returned home and with his family came back in 1835, where he remained one year; thence moved to Putnam county in the autumn of 1836, and pursued farming until he died in August, 1870. Mr. Samuel H. Condit remained on the farm with his father until . he was married in 1855 to Rachael A Bacon, daughter of Samuel C. and Deborah A. Morgan, of New York Stata. Mr. Condit has nine children-Martin L., Ann A., Pluma C., Charles R., Emma E., Minnie E., Belle M., Samuel C. B. and William B. Mr. Condit has held several offices of the town, as supervisor, town clerk, and at the present time is justice of the peace. It is due to Mr. Bacon, father of Mrs. Condit, to state that as an old citizen of this place, from 1837 to 1869, he was largely interested not only as a landholder, but as a man who was identified in the welfare and prosperity of the place. He now resides in Austin, Minnesota.
WILLIAM WHEELER.
Mr. Wheeler was born in Licking county, Ohio, February 24. 1842. He is the son of Ira and Susan Lee Wheeler, who came from New York state in 1832 and settled in Ohio, where they lived until 1848. when they moved to Fulton county, Ill., lived there until 1863, and moved thence to Putnam county. In 1864 he married Malvina Read, daughter of Philip and Tryphena Davis Read, formerly from Fall River, Mass. They have four children-Charles W., Chettie T., Lizzie M. and Ollo. Mr. Wheeler owns one of the best farms in the county, embracing 320 acres and the Samuel Bacon place. He purchased it about six years ago.
ADAM B. HENKINS.
Mr. Henkins was born in Green county, Pa., in 1826, and was a son of Elijah and Elizabeth Brown Hen- kins. Hle came to Illinois in 1852, with his family, consisting of Rawley, Andrew P., Elijah, Christina, Catherine. Susan, Margaret. Elizabeth, Martha Jane, Mary and Amanda. Adam and Elijah reside in this township, and Rawley in Missouri. Mr. II. owns about 500 acres of land in this township He was married in 1860 to Sarah Jane Dawson. daughter of Mercer and Cassandra Dawson, of Monongahela county, Va. They have six children- Jahu, Commodore F., Jacob S., Adam, Miles W. and Susan L. All are at home or at school.
HIRAM STICKEL.
Mr. Stickel was born July 6, 1822, in Columbiana county, Ohio, and is a son of Jacob and Sarah Ncili Stickel, who came to Illinois in the fall of 1834 and located in Bureau county. In 1849 Mr. Stickel married Sarah J. Bracken, daughter of Adison and Mary Bracken. They have six children, all living-Adison Marion, Marietta, Albert, Cyrus II., William and Lina. Marietta married William Brown, and is a resident of Dallas county, Iowa. November last Mr. Stickel moved to Princeton, Bnrean county, for the purpose of giving his children the benefit of the best schools there. He has served as school director for many years; has also been supervisor, road commis- sioner, etc. He owns 1080 acres of land in this state and 560 acres located in the state of Iowa, and deals largely in cattle.
JAMES R. TALIAFERRO.
The subject of this sketch is probably the oldest resident living in the township. He was born in Claremont county, Ohio. Oct. 10. 1810 and was a son of Richard and Rebecca Riddle Taliaferro, both from Virginia. He lived in Ohio until 18 years of age and then worked his way on a keel boat to New Orleans where he lived three years. Returning north he settled in Peoria county where an elder brother had preceeded him and was the first to settle where Rome now is. In 1833 he married Charlotte Cleaveland, a daughter of Resolve and Betsey Cleaveland, of Peoria county, and to them was born eight children. but two of whom survive-Mrs. Isabel Worley, of McLean county, and Mrs. Alice J. White, at present living at the old home. Mr. T. has been a leading citizen in his town- ship and county and has a very extensive acquaintance. He was well acquainted with the Reeves gang and chiefly instrumental in bringing them to justice. When Cam Reeves and Allison were wanted by the anthorities, and
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none dare make their arrest he followed them to Pekin alone, caught them ten miles below and compelled them to return. Ile was known to be a dead shot with the pistol' was cool in action and quick in execution and ntterly fearless of consequences, which these men well knew and when he overtook them and made known his business they snrrendered, though he had not even a warrant to back np his authority. When the gang was finally broken up and driven away he was present connselling and assisting. Mr. Taliaterro settled upon his place in 1834. In the rear of his residenec upon a picturesque bluff covered with pre-historic remains is the grave of the noted Indian Senachwine, whose name is given to the township. The place was long a favorite resort for the Indians and in the winter of 1384-5 Shaubena and a portion of his tribe werc camped here. Mr. T. has a pleasant home and a kindly greeting for all who have claims upon his friendship, and though he has reached the age allotted to man by the psalmist, he is still hale and hearty and bids to live for many years.
IRA BARNHART.
Mr. Barnhart was born in Marshall county. January 11th, 1836, and was a son of Peter and Ann Hines Barn- hart, who were among the early settlers of the township. March 29, 1865, he married Sarah Frances Sheldon, daughter of A. M. and Mary J. Brightman Sheldon, who were from old New England stock. Mr. Sheldon, a car- penter by trade, was a native of Providence, and Mrs. Sheldon of Fall River, Mass. They came West and located three miles south of Tiskilwa, Bureau county, pursue farming as an occupation, and own about five hundred acres of land. To Mr. and Mrs. Barnhart have been horn four children, two of whom are living, Hattie and Charles Albert. The deceased are Henry and Jennie Maud.
JAMES NEVIN DERR.
The subject of this sketch was born in Lancaster, Pa., June 22 1853, in a house then owned by James Buch- anan. His parents are natives of Pennsylvania, and his mother is a great-granddaughter of Gen. Jos. Reed, of Revolutionary fame. His father, the Rev. J. H. Derr, is a minister in the Reformed church of N. A., at present preaching at Williamsport, Pa. Mr. Derr served about two and a half years in the regular army, and is a graduate of the Artillery School of U. S. A .. at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Since his discharge from the army in 1874. he was en- gaged in teaching in the States of Pennsylvania aud Ohio until 1877, when he came to this State, in which he is still engaged as teacher in the public schools. He was married December 29, 1875, to Julia A. Howarth, daughter of Thomas and Caroline Howarth, of East Norwalk, Huron county, Ohio. The other members of the family are two daughters -Julia Hays, and Mahel.
JOHN GALVIN.
Mr. Galvin was born in Medford, Mass., June 12th, 1836. He is a son of William and Ellen Charlton Galvin. of Longford county, Ireland, who had eleven children, of whom seven are living, viz .: William, Ellen, Julia, Peter, Thomas, Margaret and John. William, who resides in Ottawa, Ill., served three years in the army in Coggswell's Battery, was wounded, and honorably discharged; Ellen married John Burke, and resides in Ottawa, Ill .: Julia married Dennis Walsh; the others live at home with their parents. John Galvin when a boy five years old moved with his father to the city of Boston, where they lived about eight years. In June of 1849 they came to Illinois and located in Chicago. where the father carried on the manufacture of gentlemen's silk hats; remained there abont a year and a half. and thence removed to Ottawa, Ill., where he purchased the farm upon which he now resides. Here John learned the blacksmith trade, which he carried ou after locating in Senachwine in 1859 until 1875, when he commenced farming on section 13. In February, 1879, he moved to his present farm, where he owns 260 acres. Dec. 1, 1860, he married, in Ottawa, Ill., Margaret Murphy, daughter of Thomas and Margaret McCristal, of Irish descent. They have five children-Virginia G., Thomas F., Mary L., Margaret, and John Charlton, all living at home, Three brothers of Mrs. Galvin served in the late war-John in the 61th reg't, Thomas in U. S. Grant's reg't of sappers and miners, and Michael in the 6th Wisconsin battery. The latter died in Huntsville, Ala.
CHARLES DODD.
Mr. Dodd was born in Shenandoah county, Va .; Angust 20, 1823; son of William and Mary Stump Dodd. In 1834 he moved to Warren county, Ohio. and came to Illinois in February, 1857, where he engaged in farming, which he pursued for fourteen years; then embarked in the grain, produce and general merchandizing business. Has held the offices of school trustee and school director. In September, 1857, he married Emily Perkins, daughter of Jesse and Amy Perkins, of Kentucky, pioneer settlers of Leeper township, Burean county, at that time embraced in Putnam county. Mrs. Perkins still survives, in a fair degree of health, at the advanced age of 78 years. and lives with her son Alvin, of this township. To Mr. and Mrs. Dodd have been born six children, four of which are living, Cyrena, Rachel, Alice, Mary E. and Henrietta. Cyrena, now Mrs. Albert Stickel, resides in this township. Mrs. Dodd died January 7, 1871. At the present time Mr. Dodd is out of business, except that of negotiating loans and trading in Western lands.
O. P. CARROLL. .
This gentleman was born at Sheffield, Bureau county. Feb. 23, 1845. Moved to Aunawan, Henry county, about the year 1850. Lived on a farm in that connty until 1861, and at that time engaged in the grocery business at Annawan, in which business he continned until the spring of 1863, when he again engaged in farming until March, 1867, and then engaged in the lumber business with his brother, C. W. Carroll, at Chillicothe. Peoria county. Mar- ried Miss Clarissa F. Buttemore, of Annawan, Oct. 26, 1868. In February, 1872, sold out his lumber interests and engaged in the grain business at Green River, Ill. At that place his wife died, June 15, 1873, Was appointed agent
Peter Howe
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for the O. R. I. & P. R, R Co. at Green River; Nov, 1, 1873. Married Miss Jennie M. Overmyer, of Henry county, Dec, 26. 1875. In February, 1876, resigned his position as R. R. agent at Green River, and was appointed at Putnam Station, Putnam county. Here he engaged in the grain and R. R. business. October 1, 1876, was reappointed agent at Green River, and since that date has been engaged in the grain and R. R. business at Putnam and Green River Stations. Is serving his second term as supervisor of the town of Senachwine, and at the present time is school di- rector of district No. 4, township No. 14. Has one child-Lotta,
THOMAS REAL.
Mr. Real was born in Limerick county, Ireland, Oct. 23, 1838. Son of Thomas and Winifred McGrath Real, who came to this country January 1, 1850; landed at New Orleans and came directly to this county and township, where they still reside. To them were born eight children, five of whom are now living, as follows; John, Michael, Thomas, Patrick and Philip. John resides in Livingston county, Michael in Burean county, Patrick in Fillmore county, Neb., and Philip in San Francisco, Cal. James Joseph was killed in the battle of Shiloh under the Confed- erate flag, while his brother Michael, nnder the stars and stripes, commanded a company of Union soldiers in the Irish Legion, 90th I. R., and led them in the same battle. Martin, another brother, died at Philo, Champaign Co., this state. In 1857 Thomas married Bridget Griffin, daughter of John and Elizabeth Pront Griffin, who came from Tipperary, Ireland, in 1852, and located in Marshall county, this state. His homestead consists of 80 acres in sec. 25 in this township, and he owns 80 acres in sec. 34. Has been living upon his farm since 1860. Has served as collector of taxes. Has an adopted daughter, Lizzie Griffin Real, seven years of age.
JEREMIAH DRAKE.
Mr. Drake was born in Clinton county, Ohio, October 15, 1838. Son of Drury and Lydia Furguson Drake, who had born to them six children, four sons and two danghters, four of whom survive, namely: William, of Hennepin, Caleb, of Davenport, Iowa, Emily Haselton, of Cass county, Iowa, and Jeremiah, who resides in Senachwine. Jas. P. Drake, a brother of the above, enlisted in 1861 in the 45th Reg. Ill. Vol., and died of fever in Alabama. William and Caleb served throughout the war, and were mustered out at theclose. October 25, 1860. Jeremiah married Miss Cirena Perkins* Has three children living,-William M., Ida May and Lillie Lu. He came west in 1845 with his parents and located in Bureau county, and in 1863 moved to Putnam county. Is a member of the Christian church of Senachwine.
JAMES GILTNER.
Mr. Giltner is the son of Andrew and Susannah Giltner, and was born in Clark connty, Indiana, December, 1825. In 1849 moved from there to Marshall county, and came to Senachwine, Putnam county, in 1852. Is a very prospering farmer. In 1851 he married Henrietta Rommal, daughter of Henry and Susannah Rommal, of Saxony, Germany. l'o them were born five children .- Sarah E .. Henrietta, Abraham L., Anna Eurena and Mary Jane. Sarah E. married Samuel Case and resides in Bureau county, and Henrietta married Henry Downey and resides in Senachwine. The bank of Holland holds in trust an accumulated fortune of $140.000.000 belonging to the heirs of the family. It came through an ancestor who died intestate, and evidence is being collected to substantiate the claims of the present heirs.
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