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Henry Fish & Sons .- See Directory.
Samuel Fewtril, superintendent steel department A, rolling mills, Joliet. He is a native of Wolverhampton, England; came to the United States, in 1871, and settled in Lockport, New York. Mr. Fewtril moved to Joliet, in 1872, and has held his present position in the rolling mills for the past six years. He resides with his family on his farm, which was formerly known as the Stillman farm, two miles northeast of Joliet.
E. C. Fellows, a pioneer of Channahon in 1834, came from Columbus county New York, settled at Joliet a year or so later, died at Lockport, in August, 1876. Vide General History.
John J. Flack, born in Washington county, New York, May 10, 1799, purchased land in Illinois in 1844, and settled at Joliet with his family a year later. Miss Elizabeth Nelson, to whom he was married, December 24, 1818, was also born in Washing- ton county, New York, December 15, 1799, and with her hus- band moved to Essex county, New York, where her eight children were born. Mr. Flack died September 25, 1876.
James R. Flanders, son of Jason Flanders, a pioneer of 1833,
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was born in Plainfield township, August 27, 1846; was educated in the public schools, and in the Northwestern College, at Plain- field, until 1864. In 1867 he began the study of law under Randall and Fuller, at Joliet; during the winter of 1867-8, he taught school in Henry county, continued his legal studies dur- ing the ensuing summer, repeated this course in 1868-9, and in September, 1869, entered the Michigan University, from which he graduated in March, 1871; was admitted to the Mich- igan Bar in April, and to the Bar of Illinois in June, 1871. The same year he commenced practice at Joliet, was elected City Attorney, 1873, again in 1874, re-elected in 1876, and in No- vember, 1876 was elected State's Attorney. His marriage with Miss Sarah A. Arnold took place April 10, 1877.
Osmund Fox, born at Stanstead, P. Q., August 21, 1828, came to Joliet in 1855, where he established his book and sta- tionery trade. In 1863 he established his cigar factory, employ- ing convicts, and in 1868 engaged in the clothing and gent's furnishing business. His marriage with Miss Anna J. White, of Brooklyn, New York, took place June 16, 1858.
Joseph Friedrich, born in Strasburg, Alsace, April 25, 1820, came to Joliet in 1840, where he worked for a short time, thence to Lockport and Chicago. From 1841 to 1847, when he settled in Joliet township, he resided at Naperville. In 1848 he pur- chased his farm on Section 17. His marriage with Miss Sarah Weiss, a native of Germany, took place February 17, 1845.
Joseph E. Friedrich, son of Jos. Friedrich of this county, was born in Joliet in 1848. Established his present business of fruits, tobaccos and confectionery in 1876. Does an annual business amounting to nearly $15,000. Was married in 1880 to Miss Sarah Smith, daughter of Andrew Smith, of this county.
Buel A. Fuller, born in Coles county, Illinois, August 8, 1833, learned printing at Perryville, Indiana, 1841-7; in 1848 published the Temperance Journal (the pioneer temperance journal, of Illinois), at Danville, served in newspaper offices in Kentucky and Indiana, came to Joliet in 1852, and with Alex. McIntosh owned and published the True Democrat. In 1856 he published the Kankakee Democrat, was admitted to the Bar in 1857, and twenty years after entered as partner in the law firm of Barber, Randall and Fuller. In 1858 he was first elected City Attorney, which was the first elective office in which he served.
J. J. Garland settled at Joliet in 1836, built the National hotel in 1838-39 in company with John Curry. His death took place some years later.
W. C. Goodhue, born in 1831, son of Ezra Goodhue of Plain- field, settled at Joliet in 1857, praticed law here until 1870, and died October 19 of that year.
C. B. Garnsey, born in Livingstone county, New York,
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October 25, 1842; was educated at the Genesee Seminary until 1859 when he came to Wilmington. In 1861 he entered the Chicago University and graduated from the law department July 1, 1862. Thirty days later he enlisted in the 100th Illinois Infantry, was appointed Commissary Sergeant of the command and served continuously until his muster ont in July, 1865. Returning to Will county he entered the practice of law at Joliet; was Master in Chancery from 1867 to 1871; city attorney from January 1, 1878 to 1879 and is now judge of the county court (vide Political Chapter). He was married in 1867 to Miss Mary A., daughter of John D. Henderson, of Wilmington.
James Goodspeed, born in Tioga county, Pennsylvania, December 3, 1836; was educated at Alfred University, New York; came to Joliet in 1859, where he commenced his law studies in the office of Goodspeed & McRoberts. He was admit- ted to the Bar in 1861; in 1869 he purchased the Republican office and published that paper semi-weekly up to the period of its consolidation with the Sun. In 1871 he received the appointment of Postmaster at Joliet and held that office through two administrations.
Henry L. Gockley, son of Abraham Gockley, born in Lancas- ter county, Pennsylvania in 1850 and removed to Will county in 1857. Is engaged in making a patent fencing machinery in the shops of Sandiford & Co .; has considerable real estate located principally in Joliet.
Albert Gockley, son of Abraham Gockley, born in Will county in 1859; married Miss Mary A. Edmunds, daughter of John Edmunds, in 1884.
D. L. Gregg, whose public life is referred to in the general history was a pioneer of the county. He came from Ireland at an early day, and coming West located here. His death took place in Nevada in 1869.
William Grinton, Jr., son of William Grinton an old resident of Troy township, was born in Ontario, Canada West, March 17, 1844, came to this county with parents in 1845 and settled at Joliet in 1853. In 1868 he established his real estate and loan office. He was first cashier of the Stone city bank. Mr. Grin- ton married Miss Anna, daughter of the pioneer Robert Stevens, March 24, 1864.
John Greenwood, born in Herefordshire, England, September, 29, 1813; came to the United States in 1831, to Will county in 1840, and has made his home here for over forty-four years. Miss Ann Brown of New York to whom he was married June 1, 1836, died August 27, 1874, leaving thirteen children. In 1875 Mr. Greenwood married Miss Sarah A. Houston of Huron county, Ohio. His farm of 240 acres, section 25, is one of the most valuable in the township.
David G. Grover, son of E. Grover, who came from Milford, 20
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Pennsylvania, in 1836 and settled on the bluff at Joliet; studied law in S. W. Bowen's office, completed studies at Cincinnati; formed a partnership with S. W. Bowen, and in 1861 aided in organizing a company for the 64th Illinois Infantry of which he was commanding Captain in December, 1861. He was wounded at Corinth, October 4, and died in hospital October 10, 1862. His body was exhumed and brought to Joliet for interment by S. W. Bowen. His marriage with Miss Elizabeth S. McGinnis took place in 1859.
Edward C. Hagar, son of Jonathan Hagar, whose history is given in that of Plainfield township, was born at Plainfield, April 19, 1846; received his education at the Northwestern Evangelical College, graduated in 1867, entered the University of Michigan in 1870, graduated from the Law Department early in 1872, admitted to the Michigan Bar in April, and to the Illinois Bar in June of that year. In December, 1872, entered into partnership with J. R. Flanders, and served as State's Attorney for the term credited to him in the Political History. Miss H. C. Gager, to whom he was married March 24, 1875, is a native of Warren county, Ohio.
P. C. Haley, born at Essex, Clinton county, New York, March 17, 1849, came to Will county, with his parents in May, 1851. After completing his studies in the schools of Joliet, he entered the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, subsequently studied law in the Michigan University, from which he grad- uated in 1871, and in October of that year was admitted to the Bar of Illinois. In 1872 he was a partner of J. R. Flanders in the offices of Joliet and Wilmington, in 1874 he formed a partnership with J. L. O'Donnell, which has been continued down to the present time. In the municipal history of the city and the political history of the county, Mr. Haley's public record is given. His renomination for Congress, September 4, 1884, was unanimously made. His marriage with Miss. M. A. D'Arcy of Joliet, was solemnized December, 1, 1875.
M. F. Hand, D. S., born in Oneida county, New York, May 5, 1834; in 1852 commenced the study of dentistry, settled at Joliet in 1856, where he established a dental surgeon's office; in 1862 enlisted in the One Hundredth Illinois Infantry, and served until July, 1865, when he returned to resume his prac- tice here. (Vide Military Chapter and Medical Directory). His marriage with Miss Harriet Speer, of Joliet, took place January 14, 1874.
Otis Hardy .- Born near Windsor, Vermont, September 23, 1810; settled with his parents in Ohio in 1813, and came to Joliet in 1836. From 1827 to 1848 he followed the carpenter's trade, at which he was engaged in Louisiana from 1832 to 1836. In 1848 he established his extensive lumber trade, which he sold to the Stevens Brothers in 1868 ; in 1864 was one of the charter
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members of the First National Bank, and even prior to that time was interested in local enterprises outside his lumber busi- ness. His support of the temperance movement, financially and morally, has been of the most practical kind. In the mat- ter of religion, together with subscribing liaberally toward all religious enterprises, he built the Richards Street Church and house at a cost of over $5,000, and contributed 82,000 to the building fund of the Rolling Mills Chapel. In 1837 he became a member of the quarterly Conference of the Methodist Episco- pal church, and the year later was elected President of the Will County Bible Society, a position he has held for almost half a century. Mr. Hardy was married at Joliet to Miss A. Hopkins. of Vermont, October 14, 1838.
Elvis Harwood, M. D .- Born at Wilmington, Indiana, May 17, 1824 ; died February 1, 1870. Was admitted a member of the Indiana Bar December 14, 1843 ; subsequently studied medi- cine ; practiced at Crete and North Lenox from 1847 to 1850, and from 1850 to 1868 at Joliet. In 1868 he engaged in the real estate business. On his return in 1862 from a year's visit to Cal- ifornia, he was commissioned Assistant Surgeon in the 100th Ill- inois Infantry, promoted Surgeon of the Pioneer Brigade, and discharged for disability in 1863. Miss Helen A., daughter of Abijah Cagwin, to whom he was married January 4, 1850, was born October 30, 1830.
Frank Haviland .- Born at Ithaca, New York, March 15. 1842 ; enlisted in the 109th New York Infantry about twenty years later ; served as sergeant until June 17, 1864, when he received three wounds at Petersburg ; and after recovery served at Annapolis until August, 1865, when he was mustered out with rank of 1st lieutenant. The same year he visited Joliet, and in 1866 established his livery, feed and sale stables here. The stables were burned in 1882, and rebuilt. His marriage with Miss Marian Millar, of Troy township, took place December 3, 1874.
C. B. Hayward .- Born at Fairfield, Indiana, July 1, 1844; entered the office of the Locomotive, at Indianapolis in 1854, and was connected with his brother in publishing the Southwest, at Carthage, Missouri, until the Rebels despoiled the office in 1861. He purchased the Fort Scott Bulletin, and 1863 founded the Fort Scott Union Monitor. Coming to Joliet, he took a position in the Republican office, and, in 1872, established the Sun. He was married in April, 1872, to Miss Mary E., daugh- ter of Geo. Monroe, of Joliet.
A. W. Heise, M. D .- Born in Hanover, Germany, Septem- ber 4, 1823; graduated from the medical school of Goettingen in 1846, and received the degree of M. D. from Heidelberg Uni- versity in 1847. A year later he participated in the revolution- ary movement, and had to flee to escape political persecution.
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In 1849 he settled in Du Page county, Illinois ; in 1856-7 was surgeon in the Ward's Island Marine Hospital, New York ; set- tled at Joliet in 1857 ; entered the 11th Illinois Infantry as sur- geon in 1861; in 1862 was commissioned surgeon in the 100th Illinois Infantry, Brigade Surgeon, Operator of the brigade in the fall of 1863, Inspector of Hospitals ; and lastly, Consulting Surgeon. In 1872 he was appointed Physician in Charge of the State Penitentiary.
W. J. Heath, justice of the peace, has filled this office from pioneer days down to the present time. A reference to the elec- tion returns of 1861, Political Chapter, points out his choice by the people as justice of the peace.
Hugh Henderson, born at Norway, N. Y., June 9, 1809, settled at Joliet in 1836, was admitted to the Bar the same year, elected judge of the county court in 1837, and on December 23 that year was married at Joliet to Miss Helen A. Myers, of Herkimer, N. Y. His judicial and political records are given in the Political and Law History. His sons' newspaper associa- tions are referred to in the History of the Press. Judge Hender- son died October 19, 1854 while revisiting his old home in Herkimer county, N. Y.
J. A. Henry, born in Huntington county, N. J., April 25, 1825; settled at Joliet in 1858 as road master of the C. & A. railroad, for which company he constructed two branches of their railroad system. From 1870 to 1873 he was engaged in building the H. & G. N. railroad in Texas. Miss Nancy Briggs, of Winsted, Conn., to whom he was married April 26, 1846, died January 21, 1878.
William E. Henry, born in Huntington county, N. J., Novem- ber 24, 1820, located in Joliet in 1864, real estate, Jefferson street, Joliet.
Henry F. Hicks, M. D., is a native of Lockport, Will county, where he was born July 10, 1859. He studied dentistry with Dr. George B. Salter, of Joliet, three years. Has been practicing two years at Joliet.
H. D. Higinbotham, born in Worcester, N. Y., January 10, 1806, came to Hickory Creek in June, 1834, where he purchased 160 acres of land, and also established a blacksmith shop. In 1854 he operated a saw and planing mill at Red Mills on the Hickory. The same year he moved with his family to Joliet city and resided there until his death, March 13, 1865. Miss Rebecca Wheeler, to whom he was married in 1831, was born in Columbia county, N. Y. In 1871 this lady was married to C. H. Sutphen, of La Salle county.
Charles A. Hill, enlisted August, 1862, company F, 8th Illinois Cavalry. In 1863 made 1st Lieutenant United States Colored Infantry; afterwards promoted Captain.
Charles Hinckel, Justice of the Peace and Police Magistrate,
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Joliet; served in 25th New York Regiment (National Guard) in 1861 on first call of three months, and afterwards assisted in mustering in Russian and German soldiers at Albany, New York.
Hoffer & Weishar, manufacturers and repairers of carriages and wagons; succeeded the firm of Rubb & Hoffer, established in 1872. The present firm was established in 1881. They do a large annual business throughout Will and adjoining counties.
John A. Hoffman, confectioner, etc., North Bluff street, Joliet, was born in Wisconsin, on May 10th 1851 and came to Joliet, June 26, 1852. He is the son of Frank Hoffman who established the present business carried on by the son in 1871. The latter was engaged in the insurance business for several years and now is a general dealer in confectionery, stationery and tobacco. On May 12, 1881, Mr. Hoffman was married to Miss Annie Bialles, daughter of Charles Bialles of Will county, and is the father of two children, one boy and one girl. He is the owner of the premises where he now carries on his business.
George H. Hosmer, M.D., born at Avon, New York; was educated at Oswego Academy and New York University, grad- uating from the medical department of the latter in 1865. He entered on the practice of medicine in Ontario county, New York, about this time; continued in McComb county, Michigan, until in 1870 he came to Joliet. Dr. Hosmer was married to Miss Ann Belford, of Boston, in 1866. His grandfather, Tim- othy Hosmer, served in the Sixth Connecticut Regiment, during the Revolutionary war, while his father, W. H. C. Hosmer, served on Schuyler's staff during the war of 1812.
George Houck, born in Hesse-Darmstadt, December 13, 1827, settled in Erie county, New York, with parents, in 1839; located at Buffalo, in 1846, at Chicago, in 1850, and at Joliet, in 1853. Here he entered the employ of Mack & Cleghorn, and ten years later became their partner in the tannery business, and an ad- vocate for building the Joliet tannery. In 1876 he formed a partnership with John Brown, and gives employment to twenty men in their works on North Joliet street. He was married in 1853, at Chicago, to Miss Anna Holman, a native of Hesse-Cassell.
George S. House, son of Rodney Honse, who settled at Joliet, in 1835, was born in Grundy county, March 1, 1837. He was educated at Utica and Clinton, New York, graduated from Hamilton College, in 1860; studied law under Theo. W. Dwight; received the degree of B. L., in 1862, and the same year com- menced this practice at Joliet. He was married to Miss V. A. Osgood, in 1863.
Henderson Howk, born at Watertown, Jefferson county, New York, February 23, 1806; settled at Joliet in 1851, where, with Joel A. Matteson, he graded thirty-four miles of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad, west from Washington Heights.
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In 1856, he, with Mr. Preston, built the Joliet Mills at a cost of $35,000, and in company with George W. Hyde, his nephew, operated them for seven years. Mr. Howk, though not a pioneer, has been a very useful old resident of the city. His death took place March 30, 1884.
W. H. Hunter .- See Directory.
Humphrey & Sons .- See Directory.
William H. Hutchins, born in New York city, September 1, 1817; settled in Will county, in 1847, where he engaged in deal- ing in real estate. He was married in 1837, to Mrs. Hannah Hutchins, born in Saratoga county, New York, August 28, 1817. One of his sons, George Edgar, died from wounds received during the war. Mr. Hutchins, Sr., died July 21, 1877.
George W. Hyde, principal of the milling firm of G. W. Hyde & Son, was connected with his uncle, H. Howk, in the found- ing and operation of the Joliet Mills in 1856. Ten years later Mr. Hyde built the grain elevator (capable of holding 25,000 bushels), at a cost of about $12,000. This important industry is now carried on by George W. and Louis H. Hyde.
Louis E. Ingalls, born in Du Page township, October 26, 1839, is the son of Henry Ingalls, who came from Vermont, and settled there in 1837, and died in Du Page county, March 10, 1876. L. E. Ingalls established his lumber business at Joliet in 1870, sold his interests therein to Mason & Plant in 1871, and commenced farming, stock-raising. and dealing in real estate and loans. He was married to Miss M. Emerson, of Door county, Wisconsin, in 1865, who died March 2, 1868. Miss E. E. Bartholmew to whom he was married January 14, 1870, is a native of McHenry county.
Chester Ingersoll, born in Vermont, settled in this county in an early day, as recorded in the pioneer history; he laid out Plainfield village in 1834, after taking a part in insuring his own and neighbors lives against the attacks of Indians. He was married to Miss Phoebe Weaver, daughter of Benjamin Weaver (one of the pioneers of Homer in 1833), December 12, 1833, and with her moved to Chicago, where he opened the first American hotel kept there, and conducted it for two years, when they re- turned to Plainfield. In 1836 they moved to Lockport, again settled in Wheatland; went to California in 1847, and there at San Francisco Mr. Ingersoll's earthly travels ended in September, 1850. Mrs. Ingersoll with her four boys-Chester, Benjamin, Josiah and James, the same year. Benjamin and Josiah served in the War of 1861-5, as recorded in the Military Chapter; the last named died here in 1871 from the effects of disease contracted and fostered in the southern battle fields.
O. Johnson, who settled at Joliet in 1854; entered the Fifty- seventh Illinois Infantry in 1861 (Vide Military Chapter).
Thomas J. Kelly, Mayor of Joliet, born in Ireland, visited
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Rev. John Kelly, of Jersey City, in 1848, and coming West, settled at Joliet in May, 1849. In 1854 he entered Notre Dame University, Indiana; in 1856 resided in New York city; in 1857 entered St. Mary's College, Wilmington, Delaware, and in 1859 studied in the college of Holy Cross, near Montreal, Canada. From 1860 to 1867 he was engaged on his father's farm in Will county. In 1867 he established his drygoods house at Joliet, which, though not the pioncer drygoods house of the city, is the oldest in point of continuity. Mr. Kelly was married to Miss Mary, daughter of the pioneer Patrick Fitzpatrick, September 10, 1868. A reference to the record of town and city officers will show the positions with which he has been honored, and which, it is conceded, he honored.
Robert T. Kelly, son of the old settler Timothy Kelly, is a native of Joliet, where he was born in 1856. Mr. Kelly was elected town clerk in 1878, and has been re-elected each follow- ing year. He was also elected city clerk in 1879, re-elected in 1881 and 1883. At the present time he holds both offices.
Thomas Keegan, born in Westmeath county, Ireland, April 11, 1803; located at Quebec, Canada East, in 1832, and, with his family, settled at Joliet May 20, 1840. In the history of John Clarkson, reference is made to the important building transactions in which Mr. Keegan was engaged. At Quebec and Toronto, Canada; Rochester, New York; Romeo, Michigan; Chicago-all prior to 1840; Joliet and Marseilles, Illinois; New Orleans, Louisiana; Janesville and Watertown, Wisconsin, evi- dences of his work are to be seen in the shape of mills, elevators, etc. Miss Ann O'Brien to whom he was married, May 11, 1835, was born in Ireland in 1807.
John Keyes, born in St. Lawrence county, New York, November 27, 1841; came to Joliet in October, 1869; was clerk in the employ of J. H. Brown & Co. until 1874, when in part- nership with F. W. Schroeder he opened a drug store. In 1877 he established his present drug store. Mr. Keyes was married October 21, 1872, to Miss Beulah T., daughter of Cary Thorn- ton, whose history is given in this work.
James Keir, born in Scotland in 1830; came to New York in 1851 and to Will county in 1854. During the six years suc- ceeding he worked at the mason's trade at Chicago and also attended to his farm. In 1861 he returned to Scotland, married Miss Ellen Keir there, and returning, resumed the management of his farm. He owns 691 acres, viz: 80 acres in section 35 and 120 acres in section 34, this township; 40 acres in section 3, Jackson; 160 acres in section 1; 80 acres in section 2, and 211 acres in section 14, Manhattan township. Mrs. Keir died in 1878, aged 38 years, leaving three sons and three daughters. The former are engaged with their father in the management of
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his farms. Mr. Keir has held the office of school director for the past fifteen years.
John P. King, born at Terre Haute, Indiana, December 18, 1832; settled with his parents near Joliet in 1834. In 1851 he visited California, returned to Joliet in 1864; two years later engaged in the lumber trade; in 1864 formed a partnership with W. W. Bishop, and again assumed full control. He gives employment to ten men and does a business valued at about $60,000 per annum. His marriage with Miss H. Leonard of Joliet took place September 12, 1867. (Vide City History for public record. )
A. N. Klinefelter and A. Dillman .- See Dillman, also Gen- eral History, etc.
Henry C. Knowlton, son of Calvin Knowlton, was born April 29, 1842; accompanied his father to Joliet in 1856, and on the organization of the Will County National Bank, took the position of assistant cashier. Miss Sophie Lippencott, to whom he was married November 20, 1870, is a native of Wilkes- barre, Pennsylvania.
E. R. Knowlton .- See Business Directory and History of Joliet. Mr. Knowlton is a son of Calvin Knowlton, was extensively engaged in the grain trade and now controls a large coal trade.
Calvin Knowlton, born in Worcester county, Mass., January 2, 1817, commenced railroad work on the W. & N. railroad in 1848, was superintendent of the L., N. A. & C. railroad at New Albany, Ind., 1853-5. Appointed superintendent of the Joliet division of M. C. railroad, he came to reside at Joliet in 1856. In 1871 he with others organized the Will County National Bank, of which he is president. Miss Mary C. Warren, to whom he was married in 1838, is a native of Worcester, Mass.
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