Souvenir of settlement and progress of Will County, Ill. A review of the lives of our presidents, political, military and commercial history of the United States and of the state of Illinois Business directory of Joliet Comp. specially for the people of the county, Part 31

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Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Chicago, Historical Directory Pub. Co.
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Rev. Solomon Knapp, born at Mayfield, N. Y., March 29, 1803, ordained minister of the Baptist Church in 1834, came to Will county in 1840 and settled in Homer township. From 1840 to 1854 his history is told in that of the various Baptist associa- tions of Will county. In 1854 he moved to Iowa, where he passed two years, returned to Homer in 1856, settled at Lock- port in 1861. From 1863 to the period of his retirement from active ministerial work he served as pastor of various churches in Illinois. Miss Eliza Lanfear, of Mayfield, N. Y., whom he married in 1823, died in Homer township February, 1853. In June, 1853, he married Miss M. H. Cook, of Hadley, Mass., who settled in this county in 1840.


John Lambert, born at Lambertville, N. J., January 12, 1847, enlisted in the 1st New Jersey Cavalry and participated in the Cedar Creek affair under General Sheridan. When the regi- ment took part in the National Review at Washington in 1865,


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his company, which mustered 101 men, appeared with only four men capable of service. In 1867 Mr. Lambert settled in Grundy county; came to Joliet in 1870; was an officer in the peniten- tiary for six years; deputy sheriff and captain of the Republican Guards in 1876, and subsequently president of the Lambert & Bishop Wire Fence Company. Mr. Lambert was married to Miss M. E. Bishop, of Joliet, in April, 1876.


John C. Lang, son of Thomas J. Lang, of Groton, N. H., who settled in Will county, in 1836, was born in Frankfort township March 24, 1844; served in company D, 100th Illinois Infantry from 1862 to 1865; was in California from 1867 to 1870; subsequently employed in State Prison in 1874; was on the Record staff, and in 1875 took the editorship of the Republican. He established his coal trade subsequently, with office at 506 Jeffer- son street. Mr. Lang married Miss Emma Webster, November 19, 1874.


M. F. Laughran, wine and spirit merchant, Jefferson street, opposite court-house. Mr. Laughran deals in the best foreign and domestic brands in his line, and is also proprietor of a like establishment at 1,013 North Collins street, Joliet.


Alonzo Leach, born at Sangerfield, New York, September 28, 1816, located in Michigan in 1836, and in 1838 settled at Joliet. In 1839 or 1840 he established his chandlery and soap factory at Joliet; in 1842 was elected village constable, and sub- sequently filled all the public positions credited to him in the Political Chapter, as well as postmaster from 1867 to 1869. From the beginning of the War to the close of the battle of Pittsburg Landing, April 7, 1862, Mr. Leach served as sutler in the Fourth Illinois Cavalry. Miss Mary Gutterson, to whom he was married May 10, 1856, died, November 2, 1866. His mar- riage with Mrs. Mary J. White took place May 8, 1870.


John Ley, born in Prussia, October 17, 1823, settled near Joliet, on section 19, in 1842, with his parents, and in 1856 came to reside on his present farm, section 18, where he owns 220 acres. Mr. Ley was married in 1847 to Miss Elizabeth Magert, a native of Virginia.


John Lennon, proprietor of a marble and statuary establish- ment on S. Joliet street, Joliet. He established his business in 1858. Mr. Lennon is also president of the Chicago and New England Granite Company, of which G. A. Haley is secretary. This company makes a specialty of fine art monuments, and has its office in Room 62, Lake Side Building, opposite Custom House, Chicago, Illinois.


William A. Little, whose public record is given in the Polit- ical History, came to Joliet in 1840, died here September 30, 1851, aged thirty-four. When young he moved from New York to Pennsylvania with parents, was admitted to the Bar in 1838,


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and coming to Joliet in 1840, continued his professional labors here.


Samuel Lyon, served as Lieutenant in the One Hundred and Seventh Pennsylvania Regiment, from 1861 to 1865; was pro- moted captain in 1865, with which rank he was mustered out. Captain Lyon is now secretary and manager of the Northwestern Telephone Company, Joliet.


John Lynam owns one hundred and twenty-three acres in section 1, Joliet township; seventy acres under cultivation. Was born in Ireland in 1832, and came to Will county in 1849. Was married in Will county in 1857 to Miss Mary Shannon, daughter of Thomas Shannon, of this county. Has a family of five sons and one daughter, all living.


John Lyons, lumber merchant, Des Plaines and Clinton streets, is a native of Ireland, and settled in Joliet in 1855. Was contractor, builder and carpenter from that year until 1875; when he established his present business. Mr. Lyons deals in lumber, laths, shingles, cedar posts, doors, sashes and blinds.


Uzziah Mack, born in North Hampton county, Pennsylvania, January 14, 1835; came to Joliet in 1858, entered the 100th Illinois Infantry in 1862, and served until the close of the war (vide Military Chapter). From 1865 to 1867 he was engaged in business at St. Joe, Missouri. On returning to Joliet in 1867 he formed a partnership with Firman Mack, which continued until his uncle Firman's death, August 10, 1872. Since 1872 Mr. U. Mack has been sole owner of the boot and shoe trade of the old firm. Miss J. Flemming, of Nova Scotia, to whom he was married in 1867, died October 15, 1876.


Firman Mack, born in 1817, an early resident of Chicago, settled in Joliet in 1837. He was one of the most progressive citizens. His death took place August 10, 1872.


Robert H. Mapps owns 136 acres in sections 23 and 24, Joliet township, 110 acres under cultivation. Was born in Cumber- land county, Pennsylvania, in 1819, and came to Will county in 1846. Was married in 1847 to Miss Susanah Shafner, daughter of John Shafner of this county. Was school trustee from 1869 to 1878. Has a family of three sons and two daughters, all living.


John W. Mapps, son of R. H. Mapps, controls 100 acres in section 24, Joliet township, all under cultivation. Was mar- ried in March, 1882, to Miss Margaret I. Grant, daughter of James Grant, of Will county, Illinois. Has a family of one son, living.


Horatio N. Marsh, born in Franklin county, Massachusetts, November 15, 1812, came with his parents to Will county, in 1835, and settled in Crete township. The same year Mr. Marsh, Jr., settled at Joliet, where he was engaged in cabinet making until 1847, when he purchased the True Democrat. He pub-


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lished this paper until 1852, when he was appointed agent of the C. R. I. & P. Railroad Company at Joliet, which position he held up to 1864, when he was appointed postmaster. In 1867 Alonzo Leach was appointed postmaster, and Mr. Marsh resumed his old position with the railroad company. He was United States Marshall in taking the second census of the county in 1850, and held the local positions named in the offi- cial history of Joliet.


Frank E. Marsh, son of H. N. Marsh, born here June 27, 1849, was ticket agent and telegraph operator here from 1868 to 1874, when he and H. S. Carpenter established their grain trade. Subsequently he organized the firm of Marsh & Speer. He was married to Miss Kate Richmond, February 4, 1873.


William Henry Marsh, son of H. N. Marsh, born at Joliet August 15, 1840; enlisted in 13th Illinois Infantry under Col. Wyman; shared in all the terrible trials of this command, was wounded at Chickasaw Bayou, made prisoner, confined at Jackson, Mississippi, and was found there by Albert Sanger and others. He was sent to the hospital at Quincy, returned to Joliet, but his wounds broke out here, causing his death July 6, 1865.


A. O. Marshall .- See Political Chapter, History of Bar and Directory.


Edwin B. Mason, son of Hale S. Mason, a pioneer of Homer township, was born in Ontario county, New York, November 20th, 1826; settled at Gooding's Grove in 1834, and located at Joliet twenty years later. From 1855 to 1869 he was a citizen of La Salle and postmaster there during two administrations. In 1870 he returned to Joliet, and five years after engaged in the real estate and loan business. He is secretary of the People's Loan and Homestead Association in which he is largely interested. Miss E. C. Olney, danghter of IIiram Olney, to whom he was married in 1850, died in 1858. In 1864 he was married to Miss L. L. Miner of Aurora, Illinois.


Truman A. Mason, born at New Hartford, New York, March 14, 1846; settled at Joliet in 1870, when, in company with the Plant brothers, he erected the Stone City Planing Mills. He is now engaged extensively in the lumber trade. His marriage with Miss E. E. Caton, of Joliet, took place September 25, 1872. His official connection with the city is referred to in the City Directory.


Martin & Baker .- See Directory.


Daniel C. Mason owns 90 acres in sections 4 and 5 and one- half interest in 145 acres in section 8, Joliet township. Was born in Oneida county, New York, in 1811 and removed to Will county in 1868. Was married in 1844 in New Hartford, Oneida county, New York, to Miss Cornelia H. Kellogg,


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daughter of Trueman Kellogg of that place. Has a family of one son and one daughter, both living in Will county.


Joel A. Matteson .- See History of Governors.


John McKernan, County Superintendent of Schools, was born in Canada West in 1848. In 1864 he became a resident of Will county; was principal of the graded school of Braidwood for twelve years. In 1882 he was elected superintendent by a large majority, as shown in the Political History. The choice was exceptionally good; not only has he elevated the standard of the schools, but also endowed, as it were, the teachers of the county with his own enthusiasm in the cause of education.


Robert W. McClaughry, born in Hancock county, Illinois, July 22, 1839, where his parents were among the earliest settlers, entered Monmouth College in 1856, graduated in 1860; ap- pointed professor of Latin the same year; edited the Carthage Republican in 1861, enlisted in 118th Illinois Infantry in August, 1862, was elected captain of company B at muster in, major in November, 1862, and paymaster with quarters at Springfield, Illinois in June, 1864. He was elected clerk of his native county in 1865, and to accept this position, left the army October 13, 1865. In 1869 he engaged in stone mining or quarrying; furnished the stone for railroad bridge at Keokuk, and for the Illinois State Capitol; had charge of the St. Gen- evieve quarries near St. Louis; in 1872 he entered Judge Glenn's office at Monmouth, and in August 1874 was appointed Warden of the State Penitentiary. His administration of this immense penal and reformatory institution has been one where executive ability and fidelity have manifested their value. Major Mc- Claughry was married to Miss E. C. Madden, of Monmouth, Illinois, in 1862.


Alexander McKeown, born in Antrim county, Ireland, Feb- ruary 2, 1851, was educated there, and for a short time attended Trinity college, Dublin. He came to the United States in 1872 ;. learned core-making in the Joliet foundry. In June, 1872 he was appointed rail inspector on night turn at the rolling mills, until they closed down in 1873. On the re-opening of this con- cern, he returned and occupied his former position until 1877. After the second "close down" he returned from Mississippi, and on May 1, was installed rail inspector on day turn.


Lycurgus C. McCann, son of the late Samuel McCann of this county, owns 246 acres in sections 1, 12 and 13, Joliet township. Was born in Fayette county in 1854, and came to Joliet township in 1864. Was married in 1877 to Miss Angeline Watkins, daughter of William Watkins of this county. Has a family of four daughters and one son living.


J. T. McDougall, a native of Schenectady, N. Y., established his business at Joliet in 1845, was postmaster for the time credited to him in the list of postmasters, was first cashier in


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the Merchants' and Drovers' Bank in 1852; went to the scenes of the battle at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, in 1862, to look aftey the wounded soldiers from this county, was stricken with illness, and while en route home died at St. Louis, Missouri, May 19, 1862.


William McCarley controls 159 acres in section 5, Joliet township, nearly all under cultivation; was born in North of Ireland in 1857, and came to Will county in 1873; was married in 1880 to Miss Elizabeth Gregg of this county; has a family of two girls and one boy.


Mrs. Elenore McClintock, widow of the late Joseph McClin- tock, owns 76 acres in section 5, Joliet township, and 80 acres in section 36, Lockport township; came to Will county in 1852, and was married to Mr. McClintock in 1853.


Chauncey J. McDade, dealer in a varied assortment of fruit and ornamental trees of superior quality, grape vines, currants, gooseberries, raspberries and strawberries, shade-trees a specialty; trees and shrubs all raised here and acclimatized, insuring their growth. Mr. McDade has also a vinery in Streator; he served two years in the Sixty-fourth Illinois, in the late war, and received an honorable discharge.


John Mc Fadden .- See Directory.


E. Meers .- See Official History of City and Directory.


Mersinger & Co .- See Directory.


Isaac T. Millspaugh, born in Orange county, N. Y., Feb- ruary 26, 1820, came to Joliet in 1844, where he made the first steel plow manufactured in this county. In 1846 he was em- ployed as fireman on the Galena & Chicago Railroad Co.'s first new locomotive; subsequently was engaged on packet from Chicago to Peru, and in 1852 fired the first engine of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific into Joliet; was the first blacksmith of the Chicago & Alton Railroad Co., at this point; was township Assessor for fourteen years, and subsequently served in the pos- sitions credited to him in the History of Joliet City. In 1842 he married Miss Charlotte E. Noyes of Cortland county, N. Y .; four years later this lady died, and ten years after his first mar- riage he married Miss Mary L. Roberts, of Lockport, N. Y., at Joliet.


James B. Molloy .- See Directory.


Thomas F. Moran, born in Roscommon county, Ireland, in 1832, came to the United States in 1851 and to Joliet ten years after, where he was appointed assistant superintendent of the gas works. In 1853 he was married to Miss Mary Brennan, a native of Philadelphia. His official record is given in the History of Joliet.


. Frederick Moriarty, was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1852, came to the United States and settled at Braidwood, this county. He is now deputy county clerk.


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Frederick Munch, son of F. X. Munch, a settler of 1839, was born in this township April 3, 1851. In 1873 he located at Joliet, and in 1875 established his coal trade. His marriage with Miss Jennie, daughter of Wm. Harley, of Minsoka, was solemnized November 16, 1876. Mr. Munch, Sr., served in the Mexican War almost before his Alsatian citizenship merged into that of the American.


C. W. Munn, born at Waterloo, Wis., December 30, 1848, settled at Wilmington with his parents in 1854, and came to Joliet ten years later; studied law in his father's office, graduated from the University of Michigan, was admitted to the Bar Au- gust 13, 1870, commenced practice in Joliet in 1871, and entered partnership with his father December 1, 1872. He was married in December, 1871, to Miss H. C. Matthews, who died Septem- ber 26, 1872. Miss Lida M. Squier, to whom he was married January 19, 1876, is a native of Essex county, N. Y.


S. W. Munn, born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., May 14, 1824, settled in Ohio in 1845, in Wisconsin in 1848, visited California in 1852, and settled in Wilmington, Ills., in 1854. In 1861 he organized company A, 39th Illinois Infantry, was commissioned captain, promoted major in that command Decem- ber 1, 1862; resigned in January, 1863, and in later years was commissioned colonel on Gov. Cullom's staff. His military and political records appear in the respective chapters. Early in 1848 he married Miss Imogene Mixer, who died in September, 1850. Miss A. O. Crocker, to whom he was married in 1851, is a native of Madison county, Ohio.


George J. Munroe, born at Baraboo, Wis., February 11, 1853, was educated at Oberlin and at the National Normal School, Ohio, graduated from the latter in 1872, came to Chi- cago in 1873, studied law in Wheaton & Sleeper's office and at Union Law College; was admitted to the Bar January 15, 1877, and settled at Joliet in 1878. Miss A. P. Simmonds, to whom he was married November 21, 1877, is a daughter of S. O. Simmonds, of Joliet.


George Munroe, of the firm of G. Munroe & Son, born in Jefferson county, N. Y., April 4, 1821, settled on his farm in Florence township in 1849, held the public positions credited to him in the Political Chapter and Official History of the City. He established his grocery house in 1865.


George H. Munroe, son of George Munroe, born September 24, 1844, in Jefferson, county, N. Y., was married to Miss Eva Weeks, of Joliet, in May, 1869. He is a member of the im- portant firm of G. Munroe & Son, and president of the Joliet Stone Company since its organization in 1875.


Charles Murr .- See Directory.


J. B. Mount .- See Directory.


James P. Murphy was born in the county of Mayo, Ireland,


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1822. He came to the United States in 1853; located in Sing Sing, New York. In 1855 he moved to Chicago, and removed to Will county in 1858. Is justice of the peace, and carries on a tailoring business at Joliet. Mr. Murphy's labors in the temperance cause are of very practical character. The State Prohibition Convention of 1884, nominated him for presiden- tial elector.


Rev. Thomas B. Murphy, son of Patrick and Catherine (Haley) Murphy, of Troy township, was born in Ireland; edu- cated in this country, ordained priest, and appointed pastor of St. Mary's Church, Joliet, in 1877; died April 10, 1878. To him is credited the beginnings of the present magnificent church building of the parish.


David G. Murphy, born in Roscommon county, Ireland, Jan- uary 14, 1844, settled in Troy township with his father, P. F. Murphy, in 1851. In March, 1875, he located at Joliet, and with his brother, Francis, established their livery, feed and sale stables. His marriage with Miss Mary McGuire, of Lock- port, took place June 10, 1868. (See Troy Township History and Joliet Township for official record.)


Frank C. Murphy, born in Ireland, June 3, 1847, came to the United States with his parents in 1851, and settled at Joliet. He was elected Street Commissioner in 1883-84, and has com- pletely filled that important city office.


Nachbour & Nicolaus .- See Directory.


Alfred Nash, M. D., was born in Kingston, Ontario, 1828. He is a graduate of the Medical College University of Michi- gan, Ann Arbor. Practiced at Lapeer, Michigan, from 1865 to 1879, then located at Joliet. In the late war he served three and one half years, being Assistant-Surgeon of First Michigan Cavalry, then Surgeon of the Ninth Michigan Cavalry, and Brigade-Surgeon during last year of service.


Adam W. Nickel, farmer, section 26, town of Joliet, was born in Will county in 1859, and is the son of Henry Nickel, of Channahon. In 1883 he married Sophia, daughter of Charles Koeder, of Lyons, Cook county, Illinois, and is the father of one child. Mr. Nickel has under cultivation eighty acres of land and utilizes every acre of it to the best possible advantage.


Jesse O. Norton, born at Bennington, Vermont, December 25, 1812, educated at Williams College. 1831-35, came to Joliet in 1839, and entered on the practice of law. In the official and political history of the city and county, his public record is given. In 1866 he was appointed Attorney for Northern Illi- nois with headquarters at Chicago, and after his term of office expired, in partnership with J. R. Doolittle, he resumed his practice at Joliet. Judge Norton died here August 3, 1875.


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Miss Phoebe Ann Sheldon, to whom he was married December 25, 1837, survived him.


John O'Connell .- See Political Chapter.


John O'Connor, real estate, abstracts of titles and loans, of- fice, corner Jefferson and Ottawa streets, and residence corner Hickory and Lafayette streets, Joliet.


James L. O'Donnell is a native of La Salle county, Illinois, where he was born August 10, 1849. He was educated at St. Mary's University, Niagara Falls, N. Y., and studied law with Glover, Cook & Campbell and with Mayo & Widmer, of Otta- wa, Ill. He was admitted to the Bar at Springfield, Ill., in 1874, and in July of the same year formed a partnership with P. C. Haley, at Joliet. The partnership has continued since under the name of Haley & O'Donnell, and the members there- of now rank among the foremest lawyers of Will county.


M. B. Ogden, born at Toronto, Canada West, October 24, 1834, was educated in Toronto University and Ralph's Medical School; settled at Fond du Lac, Wis., 1858; subsequently moved to Rockford; attended the Hahnemann Medical College, Chi- cago, 1863-4, again in 1867-8, and graduated in 1868. Dr. Og- den settled at Joliet in 1865, where he has resided since. In August, 1859, he married Miss S. M. Pitcher, of Fond du Lac, Wis. His son, E. Clinton Ogden, studied medicine at the Hahnemann college, Chicago, and is now associated in homeo- pathic practice with Dr. Ogden, Sr.


Benjamin Olin, born in Allegheny county, N. Y., August 12, 1838, settled in La Salle county about 1839-40; was educated in Kendall county and at Beloit college; studied law under Gray & Bushnell, of Ottawa, Ill .; assisted in organizing Co. K, 20th Ill. Inft., in 1861, and was elected 1st lieut. in April of that year. In 1862 ill-health obliged him to resign. He visited Col- orado, resumed his law studies, was admitted to the Bar in 1863, and in partnership with P. A. Armstrong, of Morris, Ill., prac- ticed there until 1870, when he came to Joliet. His public record appears in the political chapter and in the official history of Joliet. Miss Julia A. Schauber, to whom he was married in September, 1865, is a native of Schnectady, N. Y. Mr. Olin is now a partner of Egbert Phelps in the law business.


C. C. Olney, son of Hiram Olney, a pioneer, of 1835, was born at Perry, N. Y., June 15, 1833. In 1852 he settled at Joliet, entered work there as marble-cutter, and is the oldest marble dealer there in point of continuity.


Uri Osgood, born at Oxford, New York, December 22, 1809, studied law there, came to Joliet in 1836, and began his law practice. From 1850 to 1861 he conducted the first banking house in Joliet; at one time was owner of Jefferson street from Ottawa street west to the river, which he purchased for $50 cash and two horses, and for over thirty-five years was one of


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the leading lawyers of the city. His public record is given in the Political Chapter and also in the Official History of Joliet. He died in 1871.


Augustus A. Osgood, son of Uri Osgood, a settler of 1836, was born at Joliet, September 29, 1839, was educated at Rus- sell's Institute and at Yale College, enlisted in Company B, 100th Illinois Infantry (see record); served until after the affair at Stone River, when he became connected with the quar- termaster department of the army, serving until 1865. He studied law in his father's office, was admitted to the Bar Octo- ber 29, 1868, continued until 1873, when he purchased W. W. Steven's Insurance business, which he carried on until 1847 when he established his real estate and loan office.


J. D. Paige, born in Oneida county, New York, March 27, 1837, settled in Wisconsin with his parents in 1844, and came to Joliet in 1857. He was appointed fire marshall of the city in May, 1877, and organized it as a department of the city, ren- dering it one of the most effective fire companies in the State. His public record since that time, as shown in the political history and official history of Joliet, has been characterized by energy and fidelity. As chief of police, under Mayor Kelly's administration, he succeeded in driving almost all disreputable characters from the city. As assessor and supervisor he served the people faithfully. He owns one of the largest bottling houses outside Chicago in the State.


Chester Paige, of the firm of Paige & Bensen, dealers in coal and ice. The ice office of the firm is at 61 North Bluff street, and the general office at 208 Washington street.


I. V. Park, editor of the Press, has been connected with the newspaper press of Will county for years as reporter and editor. He was editor of the Sun, again served on the editorial staff of the News, and when the Press was inauguated in 1883 he was placed in charge as managing editor. He is correspondent of the Chicago Herald, Inter Ocean, New York World, New York Herald, Philadelphia Press, St. Louis Globe Democrat, and always a contributor of articles, bearing on the progress of Joliet, to the newspapers of the State.


G. D. A. Parks, was born in Ontario county, New York. In May, 1841, he was admitted to the bar in New York city, and in 1842, he came to Illinois. In 1849 he edited the Will county Telegraph, at Lockport, Illinois, and in the fall of the same year he was elected judge of Will county. He removed to Joliet in 1850, and commenced the active practice of law in partnership with Nelson D. Elwood. Judge Parks was elected to the State House of Representatives, in 1854, and in 1856 was elected to the Senate. From 1854 to 1860, he officiated as one of the directors of the deaf and dumb institution, at Jacksonville, Illinois. In 1864, governor Yates, without the




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