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GEORGE NICHOLSON.
Mr. Nicholson was born in Lower Canada in 1836, and when one year old his father emigrated to Will connty, Ill., where the subject of this sketch obtained his education. His first labor was as assistant lock tender on the canal, after which he began steamboating and followed it until 1870 when he engaged in the grain business at Henry in which he has been quite snccessfn. In 1978 his warehouse was burned down involving heavy loss, but it was rebuilt with a capacity of 150,000 bushels. It is the most complete warehonse at Henry and is owned by Nicholson, Gilbert & Co. In 1861 he married Susan Lynch and five children have been given them-Maggie M., Emma B., Benlah B., Fannie B. and Carrie. Mr. Nicholson is one of the enterprising men of Henry and a valnable citizen.
H. W. MATEER.
Mr. Mateer was born in Cumberland conntv, Pa., in 1815, where he lived until 1857, when he came to Henry and became a partner in the firm of Becker & Mateer. This continued until 1860, when he established his present business in the place he still occupies. He was married in 1849 to Elizabeth S. Becker, of Adams county, Pa., and to them have been born seven sons and danghters, three of whom are deceased. The living are Alfred, Mary, Grace. Lucy J. and Hattie R. He takes a deep interest in church matters, is always found on the right side in questions of morals, and strives to do his duty as he sees it. Few men are more respected in the county than he.
N. W. ORR.
Mr. Orr came to llenry in 1856, and began clerking for J. L. and J. II. Jones. the acquaintance thns gained proving of great benefit to bim. He was born in Montgomery connty, Ohio, in 1826. was married in 1818 to Lydia Ann Simpson, of Troy, Ohio, and have six children living-James W., in California, Lydia A. (Mrs. Boyd), Anna May, Samuel J., Minnie and Martha L. Mr. Orr began the grocery business in 1867, and has been very successful. 'He owns three stores, his fine residence on Carroll street is surrounded by shade and evergreen trees, evincing both wealth and taste. His store is opposite the post office, and joins the First National Bank.
FRED. S. POTTER.
Mr. Potter was born in New Haven, Conn., in 1837, and three years later came to Christian connty, Ill. He obtained his education at Monnt Anbnrn Seminary, and read law at Henry, being admitted to the bar in 1864. He
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at once took up its practice, and has steadily pursued it ever since, wsth a constant increase of business. In 1874 he married sarah Isabel Honse, born in Grand De Tour, Ill., and by her has two children-Gertrude H. and Frederick Willis. By a former marriage he has three children-Ellsworth S., Carrie L. and Ida I. Mr. Potter is an able law- yer and rapidly "growing" in the profession. He served as State's Attorney from 1872 to 1876, making a capable, efficient officer. In politics he is a Republican, and stands well with the party. He could have served in the last General Assembly had he desired, and has been favorably talked of for congressman. He is capable, ambitions and persevering.
W. W. HEATH.
Mr. Heath was born in Ross county, Ohio, in 1825, aud came to Henry in 1849. He began the grocery business here in 1854, and built up a healthy, lucrative trade, which he continues to the present time. He was married in 1851 to Mary J. Puffer, born in New York, and they have three children-Edgar H., (married to Jennie Bradley), Mary Ella and Clara L. Mr. Heath has heen actively engaged in educational matters, and served as city treasurer, clerk, etc. He carries a full stock of grocerics, flour, etc., and has a flourishing trade.
JOHN RILEY.
Mr Riley was born in New York city in 1834, and came to Henry in 1856, where he followed the .rade of con- tractor and builder until 1878, when he purchased the Granite Mills property and fitted them up for business. He married in 1865 Miss Mary A. Clisbee, born in Marshall county, and to them font children have been born-John, Hattie M., Ella and Lee. Mrs. R. is a member of the Congregational church. The reputation of these well known mills has been long established, and they need no commendation. They manufacture all grades, and supply tbe local merchants besides, shipping large quantities to Chicago. They are also large mannfacturers of corn meal, etc.
ELY ALBERTSON.
Mr. Albertson is a carpenter and bnilder, born in Rensselaer county, New York, in 1817, where he learned his trade and lived until 1841, when he went to Texas, and thence to New Orleans, Cincinnati and St. Louis, and bring- ing np at Peoria in 1843. Here he remained nntil 1852. and then came to Henry. In 1844 he married Sarah J. John- son, born in Indiana, by whom he has eight children-Elizabeth S., E. B., S. J., E. F., Lois, Nellie, Adelbert and Teady. He was a farmer for several years, but has followed his present occupation all his life.
CHARLES BALLEWEG, JR.
Mr. Balleweg was born in Baden, Germany, in 1847, and came to the United States nine years later, stay- ing in York county, Pa., nntil 1867, when he came to Henry. He began the saloon business in 1873, and has followed it with considerable profit to himselt since. In that year he married Elizabeth Flynn, born in New York, and two children bless their union-Elizabeth and Annie. He is proprietor of Warren's Hall, which is fitted up for dancing parties, concerts and theatrical entertainments. He owns his place of business, dwelling, and considerable other property,
C. GOULD.
Mr. Gould is an extensive dealer in hardware. He was born in Erie county, New York, in 1834, and when ten years old came to McHenry connty, Ill., with his parents, whence he removed to Winnebago in 1858, and came to Henry in 1867 and established his present business. He married Mary Ann Crawford in 1854, born in Pennsyl- vania. Three children have been born to them -Henry, Lewellen C. and Mabel. Mr. Gould has been quite snc- cessful in business, and commands a large trade. His credit is No. 1, and he thoroughly understands the demands of the market.
J. C. LAW.
Mr. Law was born in Putnam connty, in 1845, and was for many years engaged in the Inmber trade at Henry. He married, in 1872, Lizzie Orr Swan, born in Ohio, to whom three children have been born- James A., Zilpha and Rebecca. In 1864 he enlisted under the call for one hundred day men, and went into the 141st regt. Ill. Vols., shoul- dering a mnsket and serving the required time. He has been city treasurer of Henry, and filled varions minor offices; was candidate before the convention of 1879 for county treasurer, and is capable of filling any position.
W. T. LAW.
President First National Bank, Henry.
H. A. PROCTOR.
Mr. Proctor is a native Illinoisan, born in Perry county, in 1858, and came to Henry in 1878, establishing the firm of Webber & Proctor. It was dissolved in 1879, Mr. Proctor purchasing his partner's interest and succeeding to the business. He has a nice room for the purpose, keeps a fine stock of goods, and does an excellent business; is pleasant and affable to customers, and his place is popular with all.
JOSEPH H. JONES.
Mr. Jones is a leading citizen of the connty, and a successful merchant, carrying a very large stock of goods and having a heavy trade. He was born in Washington county, Ind., in 1832, and came with his parents to Canton,
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Ill., in 1834, where he obtained a liberal education, fitting him for future duty. His father having been elected sheriff, the family removed to the county-seat, Lewiston, whence Mr. Jones came to Henry, serving as a clerk two years. In 1853 he began business for himselt, and has followed it successfully ever since. From 1861 to 1865 the firm were engaged in banking, since which time he has coufined himself exclusively to trade. In 1853 he married Zahanna Ramey, and to them four children were born-Ida A., Cannah, John L., Julia and Norman. Behind the connter Mr. Jones is affable, polite and thoroughly master of his business. He has filled many prominent positions in the city and county, and served one term in the legislature with marked ability and entire satisfaction.
LYMAN HORRAM.
Mr. Horram is one of the oldest living settlers of Putnam or Marshall counties, first visiting this section fifty- three years ago. He was born in Orange county. Vermont, in 1806, moved with his parents to Philadelphia when two years old, and to Trenton, N. J., three years later. In 1814 his father moved to Lawrenceburg, Ind .. purchasing a flat-boat and floating down the stream to their destination. When 16, his parents moved to Hamilton county. Iud., on White river, and again to Tippecanoe county, where his father laid out the town of Dayton, and was one of the three first settlers in the connty. In 1827 he started, along with others, for the newly discovered lead mines uear Galena, went to the portage of the Kankakee, and purchasing cannes, floated down that stream and the Illinois to Chillicothe, and thence journeyed on foot over "Kellogg's trail" to their destination. Ile staid one year and returned, visiting the mines again the succeeding year. Going back to Indiana, he married Eleanor Baker in 1828, and removed to Putnam county, six miles east of Ilenry, where he opened a large farm and was very successful up to the time he retired from business, about fifteen years ago. He was a hard worker, and his plans were made with judgment. Both himself and wife were industrious and prudent, and fortune smiled upon them; he has a competence of this world's goods, and in his old age can sit beneath his own vine and fig tree and enjoy the legitimate fruits of a well spent life.
BERNARD YAEGER.
Mr. Yaeger came from "snnny France," having been born in Alsace in 1832, the province since wrested from her grasp by Germany. He came to the United States in 1853, and to Henry the year after. In 1857 he married Catharine Schick, born in Bavaria, and their two children are named Ilenry and Ellen. He began business in 1855. erecting in person the substantial brick building he occupies. His residence is on School street, and himself and family are members of the Catholic church. He has been twice elected alderman, and is a inan of influence in his ward and in the council. Ile is agent for several lines of steamers, visited the Paris Exposition and his old home in 1878, traveling extensively in Europe.
T. FRANK McCOY.
Mr. McCoy, the leading watchmaker and jeweler of Henry, was born in Lewiston, Pa., in 1851. He was early apprenticed to the jewelry business, making himself thoroughly master of the trade, after which he came to Heury in 1875, and engaged to E. H Hutchins. for whom he worked one year, and then began business for himself. On the 31st of December, 1878, he married Jeunie, danghter of A. M. Pool, and to them one child has been born. He carries a large stock of jewelry and presentation goods, and has a heavy trade from all parts of the country.
A. B. HALL. .
Mr. Hall was born in Durbin county, Indiana, in 1839, came to Peoria in 1855, aud to Henry in 1860. Married Mary E. Atkinson in that year, born in Indiana. They have one. child living- Stanley, and three deceased. Has been street commissioner three years, and is serving as city marshal. Is a member in good standing in the inde- pendent order of Odd Fellows.
ISRAEL KOEHLER.
Mr. Koehler was born in Northampton county, Pa .. in 1830, and came to Ilenry county. Ill .. in 1855, and to Henry in the fall of 1858. Ile began the manufacture of carriages in 1865, and has continued with added facilities from year to year nntil the present time. He married Angnsta O. Smith iu 1853, born in the same county with him- self, and they have one child- Lewella B. The capacity of his works has been about 150 carriages of all kinds an- nually, but he is now greatly, increasing this, and will have facilities for manufacturing. placing himself on a par with the extensive manufacturers of the East. Ilis work is put up in the very best style and is nniversally appre- ciated.
JOHN W. NIECE, Druggist.
Mr. Niece was born in Park county. Indiana, 1835, and moved to Terre Haute when seven years old, where he served seven vears apprenticeship in a drug store. He married Miss Amanda Taylor in Laporte, Ind .. and moved there iu 1860. He entered the army as assistant quartermaster in 1864, and was stationed at Paducah, Tenn., which was for the time a port of entry. Ile had charge of the quartermaster's department for the issuance of forage aud transportation to the army and to all refugees. All steamboats and other vessels, whether in the Government ser- service or private, were obliged to stop and report to him or at his office. Owing to ill health he was obliged to re- sign, which he did in July, 1865. He returned to Laporte, where he remained natil the fall of that year, when he moved to Henry and accepted a position in M. C. Everett's drug store, at a salary of #50 per month, Foon increased
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to $75, In 1869 he formed a copartnership with Dr. Baker's son, as Niece & Baker in the establishment of Roberts & Co., which they purchased. In 1871 he sold out to Mr. Baker, and in June of that year went into business for himself, which he has conducted successfully since. He has one son-Henry J., born in 1863, a clerk in his store, a promising young man and competent druggist.
DR. WILLIAM H. JONES.
Dr. Jones was born in Canada West in 1837, came to the United States when a child, and lived in Independ- ence, Ky .. He studied medicine here and graduated from the Ohio Medical College of Cincinnati in 1869. He began practice in Kentucky, which he continned until 1873, and then removed to Henry and made it his permanent home. He married Ida Haminger in January, 1879, at Des Moines, Iowa, a native of Covington, Kentucky. The Doctor is a member of the County Medical Society, has a good business, is popular in society, and is looked upon as a rising man.
M. J. SUTTON.
Mr. Sutton is a blacksmith of Henry, born in Connty Wexford, Ireland, in 1844, and came to the United States in 1860, beginning business for himself in 1867. in 1866 he married Ellen Ivers, born in Ireland, and they have six children-James, Alice, Willie, Lawrence, Katie and Ellen. In 1861 he volunteered in the three months service. and continued nntil honorably discharged. Is a member of the Henry Fire Department.
WILLIAM G. SNYDER.
Mr. Snyder was born in Wortemburg, Germany, in 1850, and came to this country in 1866, stopping in Balti- more and Chicago a while, and reaching Henry in 1865. Here he hired to John Morgan, for whom he worked five years, and then set up for himself in 1874. In 1869 he married Sarah Heim, born in Pennsylvania, and came here when two years old. They have three children-Charles, Howard and Lulu. They are members of the M. E. church, and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
A. L. HUPP.
Mr. Hupp was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, in 1842, and came to Henry in July; 1879, having lived in Wenona since 1868. He married Miss Beatrice Kinder in 1873, who was born in Ohio in 1852, and one child, Ira Lee, is the result of this marriage-born May 31, 1877. He has a first class saloon and billiard hall, where gen- tlemen will find qniet company and good tables.
GEORGE BALL.
Mr. Ball is a native of Alsace, Germany, where he was born in 1837, and came to the United States in 1853. He first settled at Buffalo, and next in Henry in 1858. He tried farming one year and went into the saloon business, purchasing the property from a Mr. Hoover, and greatly improving it. He married Ann Eliza Rosley in 1859, and together they have three children-Mary M., Joseph J. and Henry. Himself and family are members of the Cath- olic church, and he is a member of the church choir.
RICHARD H. WATERFALL.
Mr. Waterfall is a naturalized American citizen, born in Derbyshire, England, in 1813, and came to this county in 1843, having resided some years previous in Canada. In 1859 he opened a barber and hair dressing establishment, running it successfully. Was elected justice of the peace in 1874 and again in 1877. In 1865 he married Mrs. Maria McArthur (Griffith), He had three children by a former marriage-Mary A. (Mrs. Anderson), Sarah, (Mrs. God- dard), and Charlotte. Are members of the Episcopal church, of which he is senior warden. Is agent for several leading fire insurance companies and gives it his close attention. Previous to coming to this country he served in H. M. lat Regiment of foot, until his departure for the United States.
DR. SAMUEL C. SNYDER, Dental Surgeon.
Dr. Snyder was born in Henry in 1852, where he recived his education. He read law in Bloomington and was admitted to the bar iu Springfield in 1874, following its practice until failing health compelled him to give it over, and by the advice of a physician took np the study of dentistry, graduating at the Philadelphia College of Dental Snrgerv. and has followed the profession ever since. In 1878 he married Blema H. Griffin, of Scranton, Pa., and they are members of the Christian church. The Doctor has elegantly fitted up his rooms and does a fine business. He also visits Lacon weekly where he has secured a very lurative practice,
DR. T. M. McINTOSH, Dentist.
Dr. McIntosh was born in Marshall county, and educated in Putnam. He studied his profession in Pontiac. and began the practice at Magnolia in 1874. His office in Henry is with Dr. Motter, and he visits regularly Mag- nolia and Hennepin. His office at the latter place is with D. W. Danley.
J. H. HALL.
Mr. Hall was born in Kelso, Scotland. in 1821, and came to the United States in 1833, stopping first at New Or- leans, then at St. Louis, and coming to Henry in 1856. He first opened in the grocery business with which he con- nected real estate, dealt in grain etc., following this until 1867, when he visited Enrope, taking in the French ex-
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position, where his knowledge of various languages made him a valuable companion to Americans. Returning to the United States he married Adaline C. Fisher and by her had three children-George O., Mary Josephine and John C. Mrs. Hall died in 1856, and he married Sarah I. Ham, of Saratoga Springs. To her were born four chil- dren - Jennie, Florence, Joseph and Gertrude. After his return from Europe he went into the carriage business and followed it several years, and then embarked in the hardware trade under the firm of J. H. Hall & Son.
H. G. GRAWBURG.
Mr. Grawburg was born in the state of New York in 1825, and came to Henry in 1856. He married Lo- retta Q. Snyder in ,1858, and in 1859 began business in Henry. Mrs. G. was born in Pennsylvania and is the mother of five children-E. Alva, Mary Henrietta, Dor . V., William and Beatrice I. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., a stockholder in the Henry bridge company and weighmaster,
OLIVER TINKER.
Mr. Tinker was born in Manchester, England, in 1823, came to the United States in 1848, and settled at Fall River. Mass., where he staid until 1850, when he returned to England .. In 1854 he came back to this country and worked in Philadelphia three years, and came to Henry in 1857. In 1845 he married Elizabeth Tomlimson, born in the same place with himself. They have one child, May Hannah, (Mrs. Gates), and are members of the M. E. church.
CICERO M. FERGUSON.
Mr. Ferguson was born in Harrison county, Ohio, in 1823. moved to Richland county with his parents when a boy, and to Illinois in 1844. Went to Peoria in 1848 and to Henry in 1852. In 1846 he married Susan Hnll. born in Cumberland county, Pa. He has been superintendent of the Henry bridge for four years, and was street super- intendent four years. He is a stockholder in the Bridge Company, owns a good farm in Henry township, and a coal bank in Whitefield.
DR. CHARLES M, BAKER.
Dr. Baker was born in Lexington. Ky .. in 1822, where he received his education and graduated at the fine Medical College of that place in 1843. The same year he removed to Washington, Ill., and opened an office, snbse- quently removing to Bloomington, and to Henry in 1849, where he succeeded in building np a large practice. Is a member of the State Medical society, and on friendly terms with all members of the Allopathic school of medi- cine. He was twice elected mayor, and is held in mnch esteem by his fellow citizens.
DR. GEORGE MOTTER, Dental Surgeon.
Dr, Motter was born in Ross county, Ohio, in 1829 where he was educated and studied his profession, He be- gan practice in 1853 and removed to Henry in 1856, where he speedily built up a large and profitable business. He married Martha W, Dunlap, born in the same county with himself, and where she attended school with the lady who is now Mrs, President Hayes, the school being taught by Senator Thomas' Has five children-M. Gertrude, Edgar H., George A., Stella and Charles. Dr. M. has an extensive practice, his business extending to Lacon and Hen- nepin.
S. T. KSYZKI.
Mr. Ksyzki was born in Prussia, in 1826, and came to the United States in 1855. He located in Henry in 1860 and worked at his trade until 1864, when he enlisted in the 14th 111. Vol. Inf. and served until the close of the war. He was captured near Dalton, Ga .. Dec. 5, 1864, and held a prisoner three months until paroled at Wilmington. N. C. The war over, he returned to Henry and resumed his trade. In 1850 he married Magdalina Mucholowaz, also a native of Prussia. Their children are Nelia and Albana. Mr. K. is a first-class workman, and his wagons have a reputation for strength and durability not excelled by any. He has a capacity for turning ont fifty wagons annu- ally, and does all kinds of jobbing and repairs.
CHARLES R. JONES.
Mr. Jones is of Welsh descent, and a son of Edwin Jones, for many years a well known citizen of Lacon. On his mother's side he is descended from the Davises, the well knowd vankers and capitalists Robert and Thomas be- ing relatives. He was given a first-class education, and early obtained a position in the First National Bank of Henry, of which he is now cashier. Adopting the language of Richelien, it may be said "to such as he there is no snch word as fail."
JAMES F. GATES.
Mr. Gates was born in Peoria, Ill., in 1848, of good old Yankee stock, his parents coming from Worcester, Mass., in 1823. His mother survives, living at Dunlap station, and is 75 years old. When ten years old he went into a store in Peoria, serving several years as a clerk in different concerns. At twenty he enlisted and served his time in the war for the suppression of the rebellion, and then took a conrse of study in Cole's business college. He clerked a year at the Peoria House, then went to Quincy and assumed charge of a hotel, which he ran for a year, went to Dunlap and bought a store, which he rnn for two years, and then came to Henry and entered into the
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grocery and provision trade. He does a thriving business and keeps a large stock, In 1870 he married Effie R. Fordner, born in Cincinnati, and to them three children have been born-Mabel Inez, Jesse Freeman and Perrie Fordner. He has a large trade which he personally oversees, and is making money.
R. E. HILLS.
Mr. Hills was born in Waterloo, Seneca county, N. Y., in 1825. Ile came to St. Charles, Kane county. in 1855, and to Henry in 1666. where he set up np in the grocery and provision trade, which he has since followed. In 1849 he married Elizabeth F. Owens, born in Geneva, Ontario county. N. Y. He keeps all desirable goods in his line, is a heavy shipper of poultry and produce, and has the reputation of being a fair dealer with whom it is a pleasure to transact business,
H. L. HUTCHINS.
Mr. Hutchins was born in Killingly, Conn., in 1806, and removed to Cazenovia, Madison county, N. Y., in 1830, and to Henry in 1854, since which time, up to 1876, he has been in active life, principally in the wool commission business. In 1831 he married Lncietia Camp, born in Madison county, N. Y .. and by her has four living children- Mary L. (Mrs. Bishop), Cornelia (Mrs. Hull, and a widow), E. H., a merchant of Henry, and A. V., a merchant of Joliet doing a large business. Mr. Hutchins is deservedly proud of his family, as well he may be.
AUGUST C. WEIS.
Mr. Weis is a well known business man of Henry, carrying on the grocery and provision trade and doing a large business in the sale of musical instruments and musical goods. He was born here in 1839. and is a son of Valentine Weiss, one of the first settlers of the township. In 1866 he married Mary Traendly, born in the township, and to them have been born, Kate, George, Emma and Frank. He began business here in 1870 and has followed it since. Ile is a finished musician and eminent composer, having written some very fine waltzes, marches, etc.
ALBERT M. POOL.
Mr. Pool is an old citizen and for many years a leading merchant of Henry. He was born in Morgan county, Ohio. in 1827, moved with his parents to Lebanon, O., in 1831, thence to Bedford, Ind., in 1833, to Putnam connty, ill., in 1837, and to Henry in 1849, where he entered into the dry goods business, in which he continued until 1877. when he sold out to J. II. Jones. He embarked in the lumber trade here in 1878. In 1853 he married Julia M. Ram- say, born in Fort Covington, N. Y., and to them were born four children-May C., Minnie A., Jennie F., L. Minerva. Mrs. Pool died in 1863, and in 1865 he married Ellen Gardner, of Columbus, Ohio, to whoin one child, Bruce Roberts, was given. She died in 1878. Mr. Pool has been a leading and influential member in church and society for many years, filling various positions of trust and responsibility. He is a pleasant talker and close reasoner, and his in- fluence is always on the side of truth and justice. He is an active worker in the Sabbath school and temperance movements, and enjoys the respect of all.
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