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On the 30th of Aug. 1843 she was united in marriage with John C. Kendrick, who was born in Gilsum, New Hampshire Oct. 1807, and Died at Butler, Ill., Sept. 8th, 1869.
Mrs. Kendrick made a public profession of religion when twenty-one years of age and united with the M. E. Church at Upper Alton.
She has but one child viz :- Leroy Kendrick, born Aug. 5th, 1856.
Her step-children, the children of John C. Kendrick, are as follows :
Jane R., deceased wife of Jacob Weber near Butler, Ill.
Marah L., wife of J.D. Robinson, deceased. Hester Ann, deceased. Rosanna, deceased. Bramwell, deceased.
Lydia A., wife of Samuel Osborn, deceased. Jerome W. Mattie H., wife of Jerome Robertson of Kansas. Diance.
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WILLARD M. TODD
was born near Oswego, Oswego Co. N. Y., Jan. 9th, 1821.
In 1833, when twelve years of age, he removed with his parents to Mich., where he lived four years. He then re- turned to Oswego, N. Y., and remained there until the year 1842, when he came to Vandalia, Fayette Co. Ill. He re- mained there for two years. He then, in the year 1844, came to Montgomery Co. Ill., and located one and a half miles south of Litchfield, where he bought land and divided his time between teaching school and farming.
On the 26th of April, 1849, in Montgomery Co. Ill., he was united in marriage with Miss Emeline Dryer, who was born in Hillsboro, Ill., and was the daughter of John & Mary Dryer. She died near Butler, Ill., Sept. 10th, 1869.
The children of Willard and Emeline Todd are as follows : . John E., born May 5th, 1850.
Henry, born Sept. 21st, 1851. Died near Butler, Ill., Sept. 29th, 1852.
Amos B., born March 7th, 1853. Died near Butler, Ill., July 28th, 1855.
Mary H., born Dec. 16th. 1854. Died near Butler, Ill., Aug. 14th, 1857.
George M., born Jan. 1st, 1857.
Amelia E., born Dec. 17th, 1859.
Almira C., born March 4th, 1862.
Charles C., born Jan. 29th, 1864.
Laura E., born Oct. 1st, 1868.
On the 26th, of May, in 1870, Montgomery Co. Ill., Wil- lard Todd was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Polen, who was born in Du Bois Co. Ind., Nov. 3d, 1839, and is the daughter of Shiloh and Celia Polson.
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In communities near where he now resides N. E. of But- ler he taught two terms of school, about the years 1851, and 1857, but has devoted himself chiefly to agricultural pur- suits.
The children of Willard M.and Lizzie Todd are as follows : Julia Belle, born March 10th, 1871.
Jessie Grace, born Feb. 2nd, 1878.
Willard Todd made a public profession of religion in N. Y., and united with the Freewill Baptist Church of Oswego.
In 1850 he assisted in the organization of the first Sab- bath-school ever held in the community south of Litchfield, Ill., where he was then residing.
JACOB WEBER
was born at Busti, Chautauqua Co. N. Y., Aug. 9th, 1821.
In the year 1840 he left New York and came to Montgom- ery Co. Ill., and located four miles N. E. of Butler, purchas- ing his land from the government.
On the 9th of March 1852 he was united in marriage with Miss Jane Rebecca Kendrick, who was born in the year 1829, at Gilsum N. H., and was the daughter of John C. and Re- becca Kendrick.
She died at her residence in Montgomery Co. Ill., Aug. 21st, 1858, aged 28 years and 9 months.
Mr. Weber made a public profession of religion when a young man and united with the Montgomery M. E. Church five miles N. E. of Butler, Ill.
The only child of Jacob and Jane R. Weber is Ellen L., born Sept. 11tb, 1855.
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JOSEPH D. BRUCE
was born near Plainfield, Newhampshire, Feb. 28th, 1824. When two years old he removed with his parents to Mid- dlesex, Vermont, where he remained until about twenty years of age.
.In 1843 he started for the West, and in seeking a location he visited Lou., Texas, Wis., Ark., Iowa and Minn. Then in the year 1863 he came to Hillsboro, Ill., where he remain- ed until about the year 187(, when he removed to the place where he now resides on Shoal Creek, about two miles N. E. of Hillsboro and about two and a half miles S. E. of Butler.
In June of the year 1862 he was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Hughs, daughter of Elijah and ---- Hughs, and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
The children of Joseph D. and Amanda Bruce are as follows :
Rosana Julia, born Oct. 15th, 1863. U
Infant, born May 1867. Died in South Hillsboro, III., aged 15 months!/ //
GRANDBERRY WILLIAMS
was born near Lewisburg, Franklin Co. N. C., April 18th,
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Near the place of his nativity he was united in marriage with Miss Wilmoth Strickland.
To Grandberry and Wilmoth Williams were born three children, all of whom are dead. Mrs. Wilmoth Williams also died near the place of her marriage.
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In 1845 Mr Williams removed to Roan Co. N. C., and in 1853 to Davidson Co. of the same State. Here, on the 15th of June, 1854, he was married to Miss Rhody Baley who was born in Davidson Co. N. C., Aug. 21st 1830, and is the daughter of Daniel and Margaret Baley. She made a public profession of religion in Davidson Co. N. C. and united there with the Missionary Baptist Church, and now holds her connection with the Baptist Church of Hillsboro, Ill.
In the year 1856 Grandberry Williams removed to Iredell Co. N. C., and in 1869 to Montgomery Co. Ill., locating about one and a half miles south of Hillsboro, where he lived for nearly nine years. He then removed to the com- munity where he now resides, about two miles east of But- ler, and three miles north of Hillsboro.
The children of Grandberry and Rhody Williams are as follows :
Margaret, born Nov. 10th, 1855.
John A. G., born March 31st, 1860.
Doctor F., born Nov. 19th, 1865.
WILLIAM W. KEELE
was born at Shakertown, Warren Co. Ky., October 1st, 1826.
He left Ky. with his parents when about seven years of age, and came to Alton, Ill., where he lived about six months. He then came with his parents to Montgomery Co. and lived. a year or two about six miles S. E. of Litchfield. From here he removed to the farm two miles south of Butler now owned by John Kilpatrick.
On the 2nd of Sept. 1848, near Hillsboro, Ill., he was united in marriage with Miss Julia A. Starr, who was born
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Feb. 29th, 1828, and died near Hillsboro, Ill., Nov. 17th, 1856.
In 1849, not long after his marriage,he removed to a farm about one mile west of Butler, where he lived for four or five years. He then bought land, moved upon it and im- proved it, about one and a half miles west of Hillsboro, Ill. He remained upon this farm for about seventeen years. In 1871 he removed to the farm where he now resides three miles N. E. of Butler, on the north side of Ware's Grove.
On the 11th of March 1859, about five miles north of But- ler, Ill., Wm. Keele was united by second marriage with Miss Mary F. Scherer, who was born Nov. 29th, 1839, and died near Hillsboro Ill., in the Autumn of 1864.
On the 10th of Aug. 1865, near Woodboro, Ill., Wm. Keele was united in marriage with Mrs. Jane E. Cress, who was' born April 22nd, 1837, and is the' daughter of Thomas and: Hannalı Cory.
The children of Wm. W. and Julia A. Keele are as follows :
Laura E., born Sept. 23d, 1850. Died near Butler, Ill., Nov. 20th, 1850. 1
George W., born Jan. 1st, 1853."Died near Butler, Ill., Sept. 14th, 1853.
The children of Wm. W. and Mary Keele are as follows : Charles R., born Dec. 3d, 1860.
William J., born Oct. Ist, 1862.
The children of Wmn. W. and Jane E. Kecle are as follows : Thomas C., born Oct. 16th, 1866.
Lucy J., born Aug. 31st, 1869. Died near Hillsboro, Ill., Aug. 5th, 1870.
Mrs. Jane E. Keele, formerly the wife of Henry Cress, had one son previous to her union with Wm. Keele, viz ;- Henry Absalom Cress, born Aug. 12th, 1859.
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GEORGE BOVEY
was born at Shepherdstown, Virginia, June 16th, about the year 1820.
When about one year old he left Va. with his parents and went to Hagerstown, Maryland. Here on the 2nd of May, 1849, he was united in marriage with Miss Hannah Knodle, who was born near Hagerstown, Md., May 17th, 1816 and was the daughter of William and Rebecca Knodle. She died near Butler, Ill., March 31st, 1869.
Mr. Bovey left Md. and came to Montgomery Co. Ill., in June 1868. He purchased land and located upon it about two miles N. E. of Butler, where he has ever since made his home. By trade, Mr. Bovey is a shoe-maker, having served an apprenticeship in Hagerstown, Md., where he also worked at his trade for nineteen years. Since coming to Ill., his time has been spent in agricultural pursuits.
.. About the year 1866, at Hagerstown, Md., he made a pub- lic profession of religion, and connected himself with the Church of The United Brethren.
The children of George and Hannah Bovey are as follows :
Georgianna, William D., Emma L., wife of Robert War- ren, of Kansas, Florence E., wife of Frank Berry, of Kansas, and Albert Marion.
RICHARD KOBERTS
was born in 'Shelby County Ky., September 27th, 1813.
When quite a young child he moved with his parents to Ind., locating eight miles south of Vernon in Jennings Co.
When about sixteen years of age he removed again with the family to Johnson Co. of the same State. Here in 18321
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he was united in' marriage with Miss Rachel Walker, who was born in the State of Ky.
In April 1848 Mr. Roberts and wife went to Texas, and while returning in the following Oct. to Johnson Co. Ind .. Mrs. Roberts died in Newton Co. Mo.
On the 28th of Dec. 1848, in Johnson Co. Ind., Mr. Rob- erts was united in marriage with Miss Mary Lipsey. In 1850 he came to Shelby Co. Ill., and in 1874 to Hillsboro, Ill., where he remained one winter. "He then removed one and a half miles S. E. of Hillsboro, where he spent the fol . lowing summer, after which he removed to a location five miles north of Butler, where he lived about six months. He then came on the 17th of Oct. 1876, to the place where he now resides one half mile north of Butler.
Mr. Roberts made a public profession of religion when a- bout twenty-five years of age, and united with the Christian Church at Williamsburg, Johnson Co. Ind.
MRS. MARY ROBERTS,
daughter of John and Lettie Lipsey, and wife of Rich- ard Roberts, was born in Wayne Co. Ky., Dec. 13th, 1826.
When about five years of age she removed with her par- ents to Morgantown, Morgan Co. Ind., and when about seven- teen years of age she removed to Johnson Co. Ind., where she remained until her marriage in 1848.
When about eighteen years of age she made a public pro- fession of religion and under the pastoral labors of Rev. 1 Miner, united with the Missionary Baptist Church near Franklin, Ind., and when about twenty-five years of age united with the Christian Church at Morgantown, Ind.
The children of Richard and Rachel Roberts are as follows :
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Mary Ann. Died in Johnson Co. Ind., Aug. 12th, 1847. Sylvester. Killed in the Union army at Chattanooga, Tenn. Sept. 20th, 1863.
Jacob.
Nancy Nellie, wife of James A. Robertson, of Taylor- ville Ill.
John H. Died in Shelby Co. Ill., Aug. 20th, 1852.
Walker.
Joseph. Died in Shelby Co. Ill., March 26th, 1866.
Sarah, wife of Spencer Rogers of Butler, Ill.
The children of Richard and Mary Roberts are as follows : Louvisa, born July 23d, 1850. Died in Johnson Co. Ind., Sept. 5th, 1850.
Samuel, born Aug. 4th, 1852. Died in Shelby Co. Ill., Aug. 21st, 1852.
James W., born Feb. 28th, 1853.
Raney, born Jan. 6th. 1856. Died in Shelby Co. Ill., Jan. 7th, 1856.
Austin M., born Nov. 18th, 1857.
Asa Martin, born Dec. 12th, 1859.
Matilda, born Dec. 4th, 1861.
There is also living in the family of Richard and Mary Roberts, a little boy named Willie Rogers, born Sept. 20th, 1869.
DE WITT C. BURRIS
was born six miles S. E. of Jackson, Jackson Co. Ohio, April 3d, 1826.
His father's name is William Burris. His mother's maid- en name was Ross. His father was married at the age of eighteen years, and his mother at the age of sixteen. His
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mother died when he was three years of age. His father is still living, and was seventy-six years of age on the 2nd, of Aug. 1878. He is residing at this time (Sept. 1878) upon the farm upon which he first settled.
De Witt Burris left Ohio for Texas on the 20th of Dec. 1848. He went as far as New Orleans, Lou., but on ac- count of the prevalence of Cholera he gave up the enterprize. He came then on the 23d of Feb. 1849, to Jersey Co. Ill., where he lived until July 4th, 1852, engaged in running a Saw-mill, except for the first six months, which time he work- ed on a farm two miles west of Jerseyville, Ill., for a man whose name was John Frost.
On the 6th of Aug. 1851 he purchased land in Montgom- ery Co. Ill., and on the 4th of July, 1852 removed to Mo. near Independence, where he lived one year with John Corbett from Jerseyville, Ill. Here again he was engaged in running a Saw-mill. During the winter of 1853 and 1854 he lived near the Sulphur Springs in Macoupin Co. Ill., engaged a- gain in a Saw-mill.
On the 15th of March 1854 he removed to Honey Bend, Montgomery Co. Ill. He remained in this County until Dec. 1856. He then went to Christian Co. Ill., to run a Saw mill for John Bell, with whom he remained until April 1858.
On the 7th of April, 1857, he was united in marriage with Miss Roselma Mack, who was born April 16th, 1835 in Gil- sum, N. H., and is the daughter of Calvin and Huldah Mack.
In April 1858 he returned to Montgomery Co. Ill., in which County he has ever since resided.
In the Autumn of 1863 he removed to the farm which he owns and upon which he now resides about four miles N. W. of Butler.
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Since first leaving home he has made quite a pumler of visits to his native State.
The children of De Witt C. and. Roselma Burris are as follows :
George W , born Feb. 22nd, 1860.
Emma J., born, April 29th, 1863.
Hattie E., born Feb. 8th, 1866.
Carrie A., born Aug. 3d, 1868.
Elzina, born Oct. 2nd, 1870.
William O., born Oct. 21st, 1872.
Charles D., born Feb. 15th, 1875.
Wesley C., born Aug. 30th, 1877.
Infant, died without name near Butler, Ill.
ISAAC BETTY
was born in Smith County Tenn., December 6th, 1820. On the 3d of July 1840, in the same County in which he was born, he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Allen.
On the 15th of April 1851, he left Smith Co. Tenn., and came to Montgomery Co. Ill., locating first on the farm three miles nearly west of Butler, where Lewis Brinker now lives. After about three years he removed to the adjacent farm re- cently owned by J. T. Ross. He lived on this farm for two years, and then removed still father south near the Rail Road to the place where David Wykoff now resides. From this place lie removed to the farm three miles west of Butler now owned by Mrs. Parthena Gray, where he lived for three years. He then bought and improved the farm recently owned by Jefferson Brown, nearly three miles west of Butler. From here he removed to the district of country about three miles south of Butler, called Brush Creek, and lived upon the farm now
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owned by Wm. Brewer, and in the Spring of 1865, he came to the farm which he purchased and improved and where he now resides, two and a half imiles west of Butler.
Mr. Betty made a public profession of religion in Smith Co. Tenn., and united with the M. E. Church. While living south of Butler, he connected himself with the Christian Church of that community, and after locating upon the farm where he now resides he united with the M. E. Church of Butler.
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1 MRS. LOUISA BETTY
daughter of Archibald P. and Matilda. Allen, and wife of, Isaac Betty, was born in Wilson Co, Tenn., Sept. 5th, 1818.
When about twenty-one years of age she removed to Smith Cosof the same State, where she was united in marriage with: Isaac Betty. Man of The forest -
She made a profession of religion in Wilson Co. Tenni, when about eighteen years of age, but did not connect her- self with any Church until she united with the M. E. Church of Butler, Ill .; about the year : 1876. 1 . 1
The children of Isaac and Louisa Betty are as follows :
Clantha C., wife of Thomas Gray, of Butler, Ill., born June 27th, 1841.
Frances M., born April 5th, 1843.
Robert C., born March 27th, 1845.
Infant died without name.
William A., born Oct. 27th, 1850. U
Alonzo A., born June 18th, 1853.
Amanda E., born Sept. 1st, 1856.
Charles H., born June 11th, 1859.
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PATRICK WHELAN
was born in County Tipperary Ireland, July 6th, 1816.
He left Ireland for America in 1844 and arrived at St. Louis Mo., in 1845. He remained in St. Louis for about twenty years. Several years of this time he spent in quar- rying rock, and then for about sixteen years labored as a teamster.
From St. Louis Mr. Whelan removed to Montgomery Co. Ill., and located near the place where the village of Raymond now stands. He remained there for three years and then moved to the house east of Butler now owned and occupied by Wm. Simmons. Mr. Whelan had been but a month upon this farm when Mr. Simmons purchased it. He then removed to the location between Butler and Hillsboro known as the "Townsand Place." He lived on this place for ten years and then removed near Litchfield, Ill., where he remained for three years. In March 1876 he removed to the farm: where he now lives one and a half miles nearly south of But- ler, belonging to Wm. Abbott.
On the 11th, of Oct. 1848, Patrick Whelan was united in marriage at St. Louis, Mo., with Miss Margaret Brophey.
MRS. MARGARET WHELAN,
laughter of Michael and Catharine Brophey, and wife of Patrick Whelan, was born in County, Kilkenny Ireland Dec. 25th, 1813. She came to America at the same time, and in the same vessel with Patrick Whelan, her future hus- band, landing at St. Louis, Mo., in 1846, where she remained until her marriage in 1848.
Mr. and Mrs. Whelan were members of the Catholic
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Church in Ireland and at the present time hold connection in the same Church in Hillsboro, Ill.
The children of Patrick and Margaret Whelan are, as follows :
Mary, born June 5th, 1849. Died at St. Louis, Mo., agcd
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Catharine. A., born April 27th, 1851. 6. 16
Mary E , born Sept., 5th, 1853.
Annie, born Jan. 15th, 1855. Died in St. Louis, Mo., aged 1 year and six months.
HENDERSON HOWARD
was born in Rutherford County Tenn., July 6th, 1826.
In 1834 he removed to Green Co. Ill., where he lived for about four years. From Green Co. he went to Scott Co." and lived there about four years. He then removed to Ma- son Co. on the Illinois River, where he remained about nine years. He then spent about three months in Waterford, Ful- ton Co. and from there went to Beardstown, where he spent a year or two, and then came to Montgomery Co. to the com- munity known as West Fork, six miles north of Litchfield, Ill., where he remained for a few months and then came to Hills- boro, Ill. In Hillsboro, and communities not far from it, he has ever since lived until the early part of the present month, (Sept. 1878, )when he removed to Butler to take charge of the Hotel, which property had been in his posses- sion for about a year.
On the 25th of March, 1848, while living in Mason Co. Ill., he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Jane Brown, who died, June 20th. 1862, at Hillsboro, Ill.
On the 10th, of Oct. 1862, at Hillsboro, Ill. he was united
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in marriage with Miss Mary Jane Morrisce, who was born in Hunting Co. Ind., Jan. 15th, 1832, and is the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Morrisoe.
Mr. Howard is a painter, having learned his trade in Beardstown, Ill.
On the 23d of June, 1846, he left home to engage in the Mexican war, and served in that war for one year.
In the war of the Rebellion he served in the Union army for nearly a year as Company Farrier.
While living in Waterford, Fulton Co. III., be made a pro- fession of religion,, but connected himself with no Church until he removed to Hillsboro, Ill, where he united with the Cumberland Presbyterians.
The children of Henderson Howard and his first wife are as follows:
James H.
William Alfred. Died in Hillsboro, III., June, 1865.
Martha C. Died in Hillsboro, Ill., aged two years.
Mary Bellc.
The children of Henderson Howard and his second wife are as follows.
Florida May.
Lydia F.
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Jesse. Died in Hillsboro, III., aged three weeks.
Margaret C., and Joseph D. H.
JOHN S. COLE
was born in Vernon, Sussex Co. New Jersey, Oct. 26th,1807.
When about twelve years old he left N. J. and came to: Hamilton, Butler Co. Ohio. After residing there for two or three years he came to Montgomery Co. Ill., and lived upon
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the Seward Hill south of Butler. In about seven years he returned to N. J., and in that State, and the State of N. Y., · he lived for about twenty-six years, when he returned to Montgomery Co, Ill. He located on a farm about three miles S. W. of Butler upon which he has resided most of the time since his return to Ill.
He was united in marriage in Sussex Co. N. J., with Miss Elisabeth Paddock, who died near Butler, Ill., Nov. 13th, 1876.
Mr. Cole made a public profession of religion in Hillsboro, Ill., and united with the M. E. Church of that place under the pastoral care of Rev. Ebenezer Webster.
About the year 1875, Mr. Cole lost his sight.
The children of John S. and Elisabeth Cole are as follows :
Emily. Died in Sussex Co. N. J.
Julia, wife of Burrell Phillips, of Hillsboro, Ill.
John. Died in Sussex Co. N. J.
Lucinda, wife of Calvin Surratt, of Litchfield Ill.
Almeda G., wife of Charles H. Schaper, of Nokomis, Ill.
George. Died near Butler, Ill.
Clarence, resident of Butler, Ill.
Henry. Died near Butler, Ill.
MRS. MARY B. CLINESMITH,
daughter of Ira and Louisa Bassett, was born in Yates Co. N. Y., Sept. 18th, 1828.
When 18 years of age she went to Warren Co. Penn., where she remained about one year, after which she spent one year in Geauga Co. Ohio. She thien removed to Fond du Lac, Wis., where she lived for ten years. From Wis. . she removed to Lee Co. in Southern Iowa, where she lived for two years.
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While living in each of the places mentioned above, Mrs Clinesmith was engaged in teaching school. Her service as a teacher extended over a period of sixteen years, a portion of which time she devoted to study.
On the 4th of March, 1861, in Lee Co. Iowa, she was unit- ed in marriage with John Clinesmith, who was born near Pitts- burg, Penn., Dec. 18th, 1812, and died near Butler, Ill., Jan. 20th, 1876.
Immediately after marriage in 1861, Mrs. Clinesmith, with her husband, removed to Montgomery Co. Ill., to a farm two and a half miles nearly east of Butler, where she has ever since resided, and where she has endevored to perform the duties of a mother to one child, Orvel H., born May 27th, 1862.
Mrs. Clinesmith made a public profession of religion when twenty-two years of age, and united with the Congregational Church at Tacheedah, Wis., at its organization, under the pas- toral care of Rev. Everdell, and on removing to Montgomery . Co.Ill., united with the Congregational Church of Hillsboro.
CHARLES W. JENKINS
was born in Darlington District, S. C., May 29th, 1827. He came to Montgomery Co. Ill., with his cousin, Joseph Wood, in March 1837. He remained in this County until Sept. 1848, when he took up his residence in Springfield, Ill.
On the 27th of April, 1854, at the residence of George Burnap, on the Seward Hill south of Butler, he was united in marriage with Miss Camilla Burnap, who was born at the same place where she now resides, Feb. 21st, 1832.
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Mr. Jenkins removed to the place where he now resides, one half mile south of Butler, in Aug. 1856.
In 1868 he was elected Circuit Clerk, and removed with his family to Hillsboro, the County Seat of Montgomery Co., where he remained for four years, the term of his public ser- vice, and then returned to his residence near Butler.
The children of Charles W. and Camilla Jenkins are as follows :
Mary, Camilla, Frances, Roland B., Emma, Fredrick, E., and Martha Maria.
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IN MEMORIAM.
Since writing the brief memoirs of John S. Fogleman and Grandberry Williams, contained in the foregoing pages, these two persons have departed this life. .
John S. Fogleman died near Butler, Ill., Sept. 5th, 1878, in the 74th year of his age.
Grandberry Williams died near Butler, Ill., Sept. 18th, 1878, in the 69th year of his age.
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REMARKS.
Here add with pen any additional remarks that may be de- sired, or correct any errors that may have occurred in the print.
A
BRIEF HISTORY
OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUTLER.
In gathering up the scraps of history contained in the fol- lowing pages we have been obliged to rely largely upon the memories of persons who have been long residents of the community. Some of the dates, therefore, which we give may be only approximates to truth; some, names may be omitted, and some facts not accurately recorded. Yet, with the pains which we have taken to secure accuracy, we believe that following statements may be relied upon as an outline history free from any serious error.
The Village of Butler derived its name from the fact that many of its earliest settlers came from Butler County, Ohio.
The Village was built upon land belonging to William Sew- ard, and laid out by him about the year 1855.
In the first survey, which was by James Starr, eighty-six lots were laid out. Some time afterward the most of the re- maining lots which constitute the Village were surveyed by a Mr. Bayless.
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