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E. D. POWER, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Petersburg ; was born in Fayette Co., Ky., Sept. 8, 1801 ; son of William and Elizabeth (Stog dill) Power, natives of . Maryland, who came first to North Carolina, thence to Kentucky, where E. D. was born. Feb. 7, 182, he married Martha S. Thompson, who was born in Bath Co., Ky., in 1808 ; in 1829, he concluded to cast his lot on the fertile prairies of Illinois, and shipped from Marysville by boat to St. Louis, and there bought an old horse for his wife to ride, hired an ox team to haul his few household goods, and took up his line of march for this country, arriving here with 75 cents in money, an old horse and a few
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household effects ; he made him a table out of boards, sawed by hand, and a bedstead of walnut rails, borrowed a horse, and with his own horse, made his first crop; soon after he bought eighty aeres, paid what little he had down, and borrowed money to pay the balance, at 40 per cent; raised one crop, and sold his team, which liquidated the debt; in the spring of 1834, he sold his place, and came to this township, where he bought 200 acres of school land; in 1835, sold eighty acres for $500, and entered 240 acres, where he now resides. Mr. Power spent the early portion of life in the log cabin of that day, built in the rude style of the times. He was more fortunate than many of his time, as he succeeded in obtaining education sufficient to enable him to teach school, which he did in the year 1835, in a log cabin, with puncheon floor, greased paper for window panes, and split logs for seats. With the exception of four years, which he spent in Petersburg, he has been a constant resident of the county. He made the first assessment that was made in the county, on the east side of the county ; uames of his children are Nancy J., Elizabeth S., George S., John D. and Woodson B. Ile has been successful in his business career ; he cast his first vote for Andrew Jackson.
S. T. ROGERS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Petersburg ; is a worthy and reli- able .citizen, who has spent his entire life in this county, and, like Pat, " would have been here longer, had he been sooner born." He was born April 23, 1832, on the same section of land he now owns; his father was born in Bath Co., Ky .; his mother's name, prior to her marriage, was Rebecca Lancaster, also a native of Kentucky; his father, on his first arrival, bought out a place and its improvements, and then entered the land about him, including that owned by S. T. He died in June, 1843, his wife dying several years previous. Feb. 7, 1858, Mr. Rogers was married to Nancy Ann Trumbo, who was born in this county Feb. 10, 1835; they had five children, four living- John, born in 1858, and died Aug. 11, 1867 ; Flora Bell, born Jan. 3, 1861; Charles T., Jan. 16, 1867 ; Nora A., Sept. 26, 1868; Elizabeth C., Aug. 13, 1874. Mrs. Rogers' father's name was Andrew Trumbo, and her mother was a sister of Henry Sears, of Mason County. Mr. Rogers has 300 acres of choice land, and is an excellent farmer and one of Menard Co.'s best men.
W. W. M. REED, farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. O. Greenview ; was born in Dubois Co., Ind., Dec. 20, 1823; is the second child of a family of twelve children, born of Isaac and Winnie Morgan Spears, both natives of Kentucky, who came to Indiana at an early day ; at the age of 23, the subject of this sketch came to this county empty- handed, but with ready hands and a willing heart, and resolved to make something of himself, if economy and industry would accomplish it; he began work by the month, for E. D. Powers ; subsequently, went to Indiana, where he was engaged as Super- intendent of a gang of men on the Evansville & Crawfordsville Railroad, and continued here three years, and discharged his duties with credit to himself, and to the satisfaction of his employers; having accumulated means enough to purchase forty acres of land, he returne i to this county, and made the purchase_ Jan. 24, 1856, he was married to Charlotte Lanternman, who was born May 17, 1836; they have had four children -- Winnie, born Dec. 18, 1856; Charles H., June 3, 1858; A. J., March 30, 1860 ; Charlotte T., Aug. 25, 1862. His wife died Aug. 25, 1862, at the birth of last child. Sept. 10, 1863, married Mrs. Elizabeth Wilcox, born Aug. 15. 1835; daughter of George and Mary Curry ; have three children-Clara F., born July 18, 1864; George C., April 9, 1866; Wallace M., Aug. 25, 1875. Since his first marriage, has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and has a snug farm, and is a well-to-do farmer, all the result of his own labor. Is a member of Greenview Lodge, A., F. & A M, No. 653.
A. RIGGIN, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 9. Prominent among the stanch and reliable men in this county, who have grown up with it, and been identified with its interests, before and since its organization, is A. K. Riggin, who was born one and one- quarter miles northeast of Athens, April 23, 1822. He is the second child of a family of five born to Harry and Merriam Lee ( Rogers) Riggin. The Lees are supposed to eb relatives of the Lees in Virginia, and the Rogerses related to those of martyrdom fame. Mr. Riggin was born in Sevier Co., E. Tenn., in 1793. His wife, Merriam, was born
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in Oswego Co., N. Y. Harry Riggin came to this country before it was a State, in 1817, und was married in March, 1818, and located at Troy, Madison C'o., and came to what is now known as Athens, in the spring of 1820, where he settled. He obtained a good education for those carly times. His father being greatly interested in education, gave his son every advantage, and boarded many a school teacher free of charge to encourage them to give his son some special aid, while at home, which he improved so well, that, before he attained his majority, he had taught four quarters at school. Then attended school at MeKendree College one year, also one year at the Illinois College, at Jackson- vill . Subsequent to this, he taught school at different places, and, in the fall of 1848, became a candidate for the office of Cireuit Clerk, but was defeated by four votes. This was the first election held for that purpose in the county. He then made a trip to Mis- sissippi, where he taught about one year. In 1852, he was again a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk, and was elected, and, at the expiration of that term, was re-elected by a handsome majority. After the Lincoln election, he retired from the political arena, and has since been actively engaged in farming. He lived the life of a bachelor until his 52d year. Nov. 26, 1874, he married Mary C. Deal, who was born in MeLean Co. April 12, 1850, and is a daughter of Samuel C. Deal, of Augusta Co., Va. Had two children-Harry, born Oct. 9, 1875; Augustus, born Oct. 5, 1877. Has always been a temperate man, and owes the practice of this virtue to the teachings of his mother. Hle deals in fine stock, and remembers when there was no Petersburg or Lincoln.
GEORGE G. SPEAR, farmer and stock-raiser, See. 20; P. O. Greenview ; was born in Vermont, Oct. 16, 1836; was the third of a family of seven children, born to Elisha Spear. His mother's name prior to her marriage was Lucretia Walker. They came to this State in the fall of 1838, and were among the pioneer settlers of this in this county. George was but 2 years of age when his parents came, which makes him a resident of the county forty-one years, and, while there are many older men in the county, yet, not many of them have been here as long as he. He, we might say, never left the parental roof, from the fact that he has always remained on the homestead, though leading the life of a bachelor for several years. Oct. 6, 1870, he changed his mode of living by uniting his fortunes with Sarah A. Dawson, who was born in Indiana in October, 1841. They have three children-Flora, born Oct. 2, 1871 ; Elsa, born Jan. 26, 1873; Elisha G., born Jan. 28, 1876. He has, since his marriage, been engaged in farming pursuits, and has 510 acres of land. Has been successful, and ranks among the stauch farmers of this township.
W. S. SMOOT, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 27; P. O. Greenview ; was born in Fleming Co., Ky., Feb. 13, 1830, and is the youngest of a family of three children, born to Colman Smoot and Rebecca ( Wright ) Smoot. The former was born Feb. 13, 1791, and the latter Aug. 3, 1795. They were married March 17, 1817, and, in 1832, came to this county, and settled on the land now owned by William. Colman Smoot died March 21, 1576. His wife died March 27, 1864. July 17. 1851, William was united in wedlock to Catharine A. Engle, who was born in Sugar Grove Nov. 5, 1830. She was a daughter of William Engle, a prominent citizen in his time. Her mother was an Alkire, sister of Milem A. After their marriage, they lived with his parents until he came to the place on which he now lives. Seven children have crowned the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Smoot-Colman ; Mary E., born Dee. 2, 1854; Charles E., July 30, 1856 ; John M., May 14, 1860; Anna M., Aug. 13, 1865, and Edward E., June 23, 1870. Their second child was Rebecca, died Nov. 19, 1860. Mary is now the wife of John W. Terhune, married March 26, 1879. Charles married Tempa Clark the day previous. Mr. Smoot has been unusually successful in his business, and is one of the best financiers in the county, is shrewd, long-headed, and a man of untiring industry, religiously honest, conscientious and just. He has as large and commodious a farmhouse as any in the county. He is Democratie in sentiment, and is now serving as County Commissioner for the second term.
HARMON WARNSING, farmer: P. O. Greenview. Prominent among the stanch men of the county, who have crossed the ocean from the "Fatherland " and have grown up and thoroughly identified themselves with the interests of this county,
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is Harmon Warnsing, who was born in Badbergen, Kreisamt, Bersenbeiick, Kingdom of Hanover, in Germany, Jan. 14, 1839; he is a son of George Frederick Warnsing and Margaretti Ottmann ; at the age of 14 years, Harmon took leave of his home and friends to seek his fortune in the land across the sea, and, arriving at New Orleans, he came to this county, where his uncle, John Marbold, lived, and for whom he worked by the month; he also worked for Charles Montgomery; in the winter of 1855, he attended the Lutheran College at Springfield, and, upon his return, began improving some land he had purchased near Salt Creek; in 1859, returned to Germany, where he remained fifteen months, and, while there, was united in marriage to Maria Liideling, who was born Dec. 29, 1836; Aug. 21, 1860, is the date of their marriage. Return- ing the same year with his bride, he located on the land he had purchased, upon which he remained until the spring of 1872, when he moved to the place he now occupies ; he has been successful in his business and now is owner of 1,920 acres of land, 1,650 acres of which are improved. He has not taken much interest in political matters, but was elected County Commissioner one term on the Democratic ticket ; he has two children-George, born Oct. 5, 1863; Emilie, Jan. 27, 1862.
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JAMES ALTIG, farmer ; P. O. Petersburg; was born in Mason Co., Ky., in 1821; his father died soon after this date, and his mother, with her family, removed to this township in 1836 ; since that date, he has lived within two miles of his present resi- dence. He was first married, in 1844, to Sarah W. Berry, who lived but a short time ; a second matrimonial alliance occurred in 1847, when he was joined in wedlock with Sarah Ann Potter; they have ten children living; one of the sons is a Deputy Assessor in this county. Mr. A. has never been active in politics, but has held several offices in the gift of the people; has been School Director fifteen years, School Trustee two terms and is at present one of the County Commissioners. He owns 468 acres of land, well improved and valued at $15,000.
WILLIAM ENSLEY, farmer ; P. O. Atterberry ; was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, June 12, 1829 ; son of Christopher and Elizabeth Ensley; in 1843, they emi- grated to Fulton Co., Ill., where Christopher Ensley died April 8, 1846; after which, Mr. Ensley, with his mother, moved to Menard Co. in 1853; Mr. Ensley began life for himself at the age of 13, with good health and plenty of ambition, which has enabled him to provide for his mother and family and also to accumulate a fine farm of 370 . acres, well stocked ; he makes stock raising and shipping a specialty. He was married, Jan. 25, 1855, to Chloe H. Aylesworth, second daughter of Philip and Chloe Ayles- worth, of New York. Mr. Aylesworth was the first settler in Beardstown, surveying the country around, and established the first ferry at Meredosia and is one of the oldest and most prominent residents of Fulton Co., where he still lives. Mr. Ensley has two children living-Henry E. and Harvey L., and has lost five. Mr. Ensley has filled the office of Road Supervisor and School Director for many years and is at present Over- seer of the Poor.
S. D. MASTERS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Petersburg. Prominent among the stanch men of Menard Co., we find the name of S. D. Masters, who was born in Overton Co., Tenn., Nov. 12, 1812; he is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Matlock ) Masters, who were natives of the Old Dominion; Thomas Masters emigrated to the State of Tennessee, where S. D. Masters was born ; but, slavery prevailing, and he hav- ing seen enough of its workings, he resolved to go North, and, in the year 1830, went to Morgan Co., not far from what is now Jacksonville. March 6, 1833, was married to Lucy Young, who was born in Davidson Co., Tenn., Nov. 11, 1814; nine children ; six lived to maturity, of whom but four are now living-Minerva (now the wife of Rev. B. F. Vincent, now of Philadelphia ), Hardin W. (attorney at law, at Petersburg), Anna M., (now the wife of N. K. Rankin); Anna and Minerva were both graduates of
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the Female College at Jacksonville; Wilber is now at home. Harry was drowned in the river Platte while crossing the plains in 1862 ; Mary died during her 28th year. In April, 1847, Mr. Masters came to this county and located in Town 19, Range 7, and has since been closely identified with the interests of the county ; he is one of the self-made men of our county, having, by industry and economy, acquired a home and a competence for declining years ; he has been a man of progress and enterprise. He has been a Justice of the Peace several years, and, in 1856, represented the county in the State Legislature ; he and his wife for many years have been members of the M. E. Church. He has always been engaged in farming pursuits and identified with the principles of Democracy.
MRS. EMMA MANN, farmer ; P. O. Oakford; was born in Marshall Co., Ind., Jan. 10, 1833; daughter of Allen Burns, whose wife's name prior to marriage was Mary Ann Kelly. Mrs. Mann, during her 9th year, moved to Benton Co., 'Texas, remaining eleven years. She was married to John HI. Brown, and one child was born to them, Franklin, born Nov. 3, 1872. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Galesburg, where he practiced medicine until his death. which occurred July 26, 1873. April 26, 1875, she was married to William Mann, a native of Pennsylvania. After their marriage, they moved to the place she now occupies. Mr. Mann died April 28, 1879. They had one child, Heury, born Dec. 20, 1876. She is a member of the Baptist Church.
J. C. McDOEL, farmer ; P. O. Atterberry ; was born in New York, April 10, 1829, son of Varnum and Elizabeth MeDoel, of Scotch descent ; was educated in New York and moved to Missouri in 1857. In 1859 he settled in Menard Co., on his present home- stead, He married Caroline Robinson, daughter of Ebenezer P. and Lucy C. Robinson, of Menard Co. Mrs. MeDoel was an intimate acquaintance of President Lincoln, he having boarded with her father while surveying in the vicinity. Mr. J. C. MeDoel also assisted him in making the surveys. Mrs. McDoel was educated at Princeton and Jacksonville. She was first married to Mr. S. Buckley and left a widow with two children, Newton and J. C. Buckley. Mr. J. C. McDoel bas accumulated a tract of 500 acres, and has filled the office of Treasurer for thirteen years.
R. C. PANTIER, farmer ; P. O. Petersburg ; Mr. R. C. P'antier was born in Me- nard Co., Ill., March 7, 1841, son of D. M. and Eliza Pantier. He received his edu- cation at home schools. He began for himself at the age of 21, and was encouraged from boyhood to rely upon his own tact in the way of a trade. At the age of 26, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Truth, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Truth. Mrs. Pantier was born in Menard Co. Dec. 20, 1846. Their children are Daniel H., William, M. E., and Ollie. Mr. Pantier has acquired a fine farm of 142 acres and makes stock-raising a specialty.
DAVID M. PANTIER, farmer ; P. O. Petersburg; born in Butler Co., Ohio, Oct. 16, 1808; son of JJames and Susannah Pantier, and his father was the second male white child born in Kentucky, and his grandfather, Philip Pantier, was one of Daniel Boone's sturdy companions. D. M. Pantier came to Illinois and settled in Shaw- neetown in 1815 and to Menard Co., in 1826, on present homestead. lle was married Aug. 16, 1829, to Lizzie Armstrong, daughter of Robert ard Nancy Armstrong. Mrs. Lizzie Pantier died Aug. 7, 1848, leaving the following children viz., Naney, Hannah, John B., James T., Polly and Robert C. Mr. Pantier was married, May 19, 1849, to Maria Haram, daughter of Morris and Elizabeth Hutchins, of New York and by this second alliance, Mr. Pantier has two children-Francis M. and Minerva E. Mr. Pantier served in the Black Hawk war, under Capt. Abraham Lincoln, and tells many interesting anecdotes of those times. In 1828, he went 120 miles to mill and often stayed a week for his turn. The first pair of shoes ever worn by Mr. l'antier, he earned trapping in the winter barefooted, carrying a board to stand on while setting his traps.
J. L. SHORT, farmer ; P. O. Petersburg; was born in Menard Co., Ill., Oct. 6, 1827; sou of Elias and Sarah Short, of English and German origin. He obtained what education he could, at home schools, and began life for himself at the age of 18. Mr. Short was married, April 8, 1861, to Ada Potter, daughter of John and Lucy C. Potter,
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of Menard Co., Ill., their children are-John R., Leslie M., Ada O., Meloint, Ollie, Mollie May. Mr. Short has a fine farm of 300 aeres, and raises some stock, but is not termed a shipper.
R. C. TRENARY, farmer ; P. O. Petersburg; was born in Perry Co., Ind., Dec. 16, 1829; son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Trenaty. He came to Menard Co., in 1846, and began for himself at the age of 18. Married, Nov. 27, 1851, Elizabeth Altag, daughter of M. Altag. Mr. Trenary and wife both received a liberal education. They have four children living-Mary C., Fannie A., Pina M. and Lizzie D. Mr. Trenary makes stock-raising a specialty, and has a fine farm of 250 acres, worth $12,000. GEO. K. WATKINS, stock-shipper; P. O. Oakford ; was born in Menard Co., Ill., Feb. 11, 1837 ; son of Samuel and Sophia Watkins, who settled in Illinois at an early day. Mr. Watkins was educated at the home schools, and, at the age of 26, mar- ried Mary A. Thomas, in December, 1863, daughter of Joshua Thomas, of Menard Co. They have one child living-Miss Alice Watkins, born July 7, 1867, and now being educated in Mason Co. Mr. Watkins began life at the age of 17, with 40 acres of land, and he has now over 2,000. He is one of the largest stock-dealers in this county, shipping annually 110 ear loads of hogs and from 40 to 50, of cattle. He also devotes much care to farming; he has now over 1,000 acres of corn, 120 of wheat and oats, the rest of farm is pasture.
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JOHN J. CLARKE, farmer ; P. O. Petersburg; son of Charles J. F. and Rachel (Smith) Clark ; was born upon the old homestead, where he now resides, Sept. 7, 1843. His parents were among the first settlers of Menard Co. He has lived upon the old farm, following agricultural pursuits, thus far, and has, by observation and experience, obtained a good business education. He served as Deputy County Assessor for two years. His wife is the daughter of James H. and Sarah (Brown) Thompson. They were married Oct. 19, 1870, and have two children-Albert B. and Francis H. Mr. Clark is a young man of good business ability, and a respected citizen.
MRS. RACHEL CLARKE, farmer; P. O. Tallula ; widow of C. J. H. Clark, and daughter of Samuel and Anna (Rhodes) Smith ; was brought to this county by her parents, in 1836. After a time they removed to Cass Co., where her parents died. She was married to Mr. Clark Nov. 25, 1841. He was one of the prominent pioneers of the county. He served as County Commissioner four years, and eight years as County Judge. He lived an industrious, enterprising and useful life. He died, April 9, 1870, leaving a family of four children-John J., Mary A. (now Mrs. John H. Burkholder, of this county), Charles R. and Luella F. Mrs. Clark remembers when this was a wild country. When her parents came to this county, they spent their first winter with another family, in a cabin 12x16, and there were sixteen persons in the two families. She occupies a beautiful residence, surrounded by all the comforts of life.
ISAAC COGDAL, farmer; P. O. Lloyd; son of Joseph and Luey (Sothern ) Cogdal, who were among the first settlers of this county. Their advent to this county dates back to 1823. They settled near where Isaac now resides, and there passed the remainder of their lives. His father died in 1828, and his mother survived until 1846. The subject of this sketch was born in Kentucky, Sept. 16, 1812. During early life, he learned the trade of stone and brick mason, which he followed for many years. When a young man, Abraham Lincoln became his warm friend, and they frequently advised each other. After Mr. Lincolu became a prominent lawyer, he advised Mr. Cogdal to study law under his instruction, which he did, and was admitted to the bar in 1860, since which time he has practiced law and superintended his farm. Mr. Cog- dal is a man of ability and of high standing. He has a fine farm of 125 acres. He has twice been married, first to Miss Mary, daughter of Elijah Houghton, Nov. 1, 1833. She died Sept. 22, 1347, leaving five children, but three of whom are now living-
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Julia .A., Alice E. and Alvira. He married his present wife July 22, 1848. She was Miss Sarah Whitlow. They have one child-Thomas J.
AMOS COMBS, farmer ; P. O. Lloyd ; son of Jonah Combs and grandson of Nelson and Hannah (Glover) Combs. His father was born in Nelson Co., Ky., Oct. 3, 1794, where he was raised, and was married June 23, 1824, to Miss Mary J. Bixler ; they came to Illinois, locating where he now resides, in 1826, and in 1849 she died, leaving eight children. March 23, 1850. he married his present wife, the mother of Amos ; she was Mrs. S. D. Shephard, and daughter of Enoch Ayers, and was born in Cumberland Co., N. J .. Nov. 26, 1806. The subject of this sketch was born upon the old homestead, where he now resides, June 24, 1851. He acquired a good common schooling, and followed agricultural pursuits. He was married to Miss Virginia M. Primm. They have four promising children-Enoch H., Harrie S., Celia A. and Sarah L. Mr. Combs owus 100 acres of the old homestead farm, and is a respected citizen. J. B. GORDEN, farmer; P. O. Lloyd; son of William B. and Mary (Gunter- man ) Gorden, who were among the first settlers of Menard Co .; was born where he now lives, Dec. 29, 1839 ; he has resided on the old homestead, and followed agricultural pursuits thus far through life. He married Miss Julia A. Kirsch, of Springfield, Oct. 25, 1875. She was born Feb. 13, 1853. He now owns 120 acres.
GEORGE H. HARRISON, farmer ; P. O. Petersburg ; was born in this county in 1839; son of John F. and Parthena S. Harrison. During his early life he endeav- vred to obtain a good education, though he only had the advantage of a few terms at district school ; but by study at home, he became able to teach school, and followed teaching a number of years. He has now turned his attention to farming. He married Miss Luella B. Woods, daughter of Rev. Giles W. Woods, of Sangamon Co .; they were married Sept. 26, 1878. He resides upon his father's farm, superintending it.
HARM HARMS, farmer ; P. O. Lloyd ; son of Jacob and Margaret ( Barnes) Harms ; was born in Hanover, Germany, April 19, 1827 ; his father died in Hanover in 1849, and his mother died in 1867. During his early life, he learned the trade of a weaver, which he followed a number of years. He manufactured woolen and linen goods on his own account for a time, just previous to coming to this country, which was in 1857 : he came directly to Menard Co., Ill .. and began farming. In 1865, he removed to Nebraska for a time, then returned to Germany. He returned to this country with Miss Mary Julifs, and they were married at Petersburg Oct. 14, 1866 ; they at once came and settled where they now live. She was born July 2, 1839. He owns 200 acres of good land, the result of his own energy. They have a family of four-Anna M., born July 10, 1867 ; Christine, July 24, 1869; Fannie D., May 6, 1872; Sophia H., Feb. 26, 1874.
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