The History of Peoria County, Illinois. Containing a history of the Northwest-history of Illinois-history of the county, its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc., etc., Part 101

Author: Johnson & co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago : Johnson & Company
Number of Pages: 932

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Haggs John, veterinary sur Roun 215 Fulton street. Hailey A. J real estate, res. 531 Knoxville road.

BAKER GEORGE W. attorney at law, 112 N. Adams street, was born in l.owell, Mass., May 29. 1840, and is the son of Samuel R. and Mary B. (Carr) Baker. Ilis father was a native of Massachu- setts and his mother of New Hampshire. He was raised and educated in his native State and came to Peoria county March 26, 1856. In May, 156t, he en- listed in Co. K, Sth Mo. Vol. Inf., Col. Morgan I .. Smuth commanding. as private, and was commissioned ad Lieutenant July 9. 1501, and was promoted Ist Lieutenant May, 1862 , was mustered out July 8, 1864. lle then raised in l'eonia, Co. I. in 146th 111. Inf., and was commissioned its Captain. While with his first regiment he took part in seventeen engagements, besides many skirmishes, and in the latter one did duty in Illinois most of the time; was one of the off- cers detailed to act as guard of honor at l'resident

CHARLES BALLANCE, (DECEASED ) PEORIA.

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Lincoln's burial at Springfield, and was finally mustered out of the service July 8, 1865, and, returning to Peo ia, commenced the study of law with IIon. W. W. O'Brien, and was admitted to the bar January 18, 1870, since when he has continued to practice in Peoria. Ile mar- ried in February, 1873, Miss Juliette A. Edgecombe. a native of Ottawa, Ill., by whom he has had four chil- dren. two now alive, George W. and Leon II. 11is father died in 1855, and his mother is still alive and resides with him. Has been secretary of Peoria Shoot- ing Club for three years, and for one year secretary of Illinois State Sportmans' Association ; has always taken a strong interest in matters connected with field sports. In politics is a red-hot Democrat.

Baker Henry G. grocer 821 W. Jefferson street. BAKER II. boots and shoes.

Baker Peter, clerk 1021 S. Washington street. Baker Saml. R. route agent, res. 113 Seventh street.

BALLANCE CHARLES (deceased), at- torney at law, settled in the village of Peoria in 1831, being one of the three first lawyers in the place. Ile descended from an ancient family of Durham, England, but his ancestors immigrated to Virginia over two cen- turies ago. His grandfather, Charles Ballance, was killed in the war of the revolution. Willis Ballance, the father of the subject of this sketch, married Miss Rejoice Greene, of Virginia. Charles was born in Madison county, Ky., Nov. 10, 1800 ; his educational opportunities were limited to the common schools and his individual efforts. taught several Winters to defray current expenses while pursuing his studies. To his innate desire for knowl- edge were supplemented an indomitable will and splendid memory, which soon gave him a well stored mind. ITe spent about thirty years of the prime of his life in the " French claims " legal controversy which so perplexed and harassed the early American settlers of Peoria. He seemed to be the only attorney who pos- sessed the faith and courage to battle in behalf of the early settlers against those old claims. But he fought to the bitter end, carrying the matter from one court to another, until he won a final triumph and forever si- lencing the last French claimant and leaving the rightful owners in peaceful possession of their property. Mr. Ballance had in early times purchased a large tract of land in the lower end of the city where some of those French claims rested, and the successful results of his litigations forever removed the incubus from his, as well as his neighbors', lands. Those contests gave him a knowledge of the laws bearing upon real estate, which rendered him famous as a land title law- yer. In addition to his extensive legal labors, Mr. B. found time to prepare and publish a history of Peoria in 1870, a book of 270 pages, which was the last work of his life. He was elected alderman from the Ist ward in 1852, and mayor of the city in 1855. Mr. B.

married Julia Schnebley, of Peoria, in 1835, who bore him ten children, - living. He died on August 10, 1872, leaving an extensive estate, chiefly lying in the lower end of the city, and much of it is now occupied by the large manufactories in that quarter.

Ballance Charles, stone dealer, res. 615 N. Madtson street. Baldwin E. carpenter, Jackson street.

BALLARD WILLIAM H., lumber mer- chant, corner Washington and Fayette streets, is the pioneer now in that branch of trade in Peoria, having been engaged in it since 1849. Mr. B. was born in 1819, in the city of St. Louis, his father, James HI. Bal- lard, being then stationed there as a lieutenant in the regular army, in which service he died in 1822, at St. Augustine. His widow, formerly Miss Maria C. Dar- ling, married again, when William II. was nineteen years old, and died three years after. Mr. B. lived chiefly with his grandfather in New Hampshire, until he attained his majority ; spent one Winter in Florida ; thence came to Peoria in 1848. In January, 1857. he married Ermina Trusdale, in Peoria, a native of Ohio Less than two years after she died, leaving a daughter, Mina. Mr. Ballard married again in the Fall of 1862, to Anna Wentworth, horn in New Hampshire, left an orphan in infancy, and brought up and educated by Judge J. Smith, of that State. Three living children are the fruit of the second marriage, Helen M., Charles R., and Edward B. Mr. Ballard steadily devoted his attention for thirty-one years to the lumber trade, and has been fairly prosperous ; owns several pieces of pro- perty in the city, and the annual sales from the yard reach a million feet.

BANNISTER JAMES, proprietor Fort Clark elevator, foot Harrison street.

Barcley W. teanister, 608 Perry street. Barfield Wm. earpenter, res. Bluff street. Barfield W. E. mason, res. 409 Sixth street.

BARNES & BALDWIN, editors of Peoria Fournal.

BARNEWOLT ADOLPH, grocer. 701 Plank road, was born on the first day of August, 1843, in Hanover, Germany, and emigrated to the United States in 1856; located in Peoria. Married Miss Mary E. Mitchel, Nov. 20, 1865, a native of Pennsylvania, came to Peoria in 1861. They were blessed with five children, two boys and three girls living : Henry, born May 31, 1869; Catherine, born Aug. 20, 1871 ; Eliza- beth, born July 19, 1869, and Myron and May (twins), born July 21, 1876. One died in infancy. Mr. B. is a member of the order of Druids, I. O. O. F. and Knights of Honor. l'olitics, Democrat.

Barker G. T. distiller, res. 422 N. Adams street.

BARRETT JOHN, retired mechanic, res. 103 Greenleaf street, was born in Hampshire county, Va., June 10, 1812; is the son of Nathan and Sarah J. (Unglesbe) Barrett. When seventeen years of age,

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he went to Clark county, Ohio, where be learned the carpenter trade ; married Isabel Mackentire, when twenty-one years old, and settled there. Mrs. Barrett died about twelve years after their marriage, having been the mother of five children, none of whom are living. Mr. B. came to Peoria in 1850; pursued his trade till disabled by a stroke of palsy in ,1868. In August, 1851, he married Lydia Oakley nee Dewey, a native of Pennsylvania, but has been a resident of Peoria county forty-six years. They have one child, now Mrs. Caroline Schupp, of Peoria. Mrs. B. has two children by her first husband. Obediah Oakley (de- ceased) Mrs. Saralı Roberts and Obediah Oakley. She has lived in their homestead thirty-three years; settled there when they crossed a cornfield to get to the house. Barron Jolın, res. 206 Cedar street.

BARRON JOHN, maltster and grain commis- sion merchant. 420 S. Water street, was born in Kil- kenny county, Ireland, and came to America alone in 1850, landing at New York, ! ec. 4, of that year. The next four years he spent in New York and Philadelphia, and came to Illinois in 1854; was railroad boss on C., B. & Q. R. R., between Peoria and Hannibal, for about five years, and afterwards moved to Peoria city, where he has since resided. 1Ie hegan dealing in grain in August, 1864, and the manufacture of malt in 1869. Also began to manufacture brick in the latter year, and still runs a brick yard on Elizabeth street. He turns out from his malt house 36,000 bushels a year. Mr. Barron also owns a large saloon on S. Washington street. Ile owns several houses and lots in the city, and is a member of the Catholic Church.

BARTHEL D. grocer, 1100 N. Adams street.

Hartell F. stonecutter. 321 Johnson street. Hartlett P. ( gauger, 108 S. Monroe street. Hassett M. M. attorney. res. 621 N Monroe street. Hastow J. D. druggist, 1133 5. Adams street. Baxter James, storekeeper, 1311 Perry atreel. Beaver G. W. laborer. 119 Apple street.

BECKER ALBERT, saloon, 211 Brotherston street.

BECKER HENRY G. grocer, S21 W. Jeffer- son street, was born March IS, 1834, in llanover, Ger- many ; came to America in 1857, and landed in New Orleans, where he worked as a laborer a short time ; came to Peoria the same year. Was married to Ange- line Springer, on the Ist of December, 1857. They have eight children, six boys and two girls. Mr. B. car- ries on huxtering in connection with his grocery busi- ness. The family are members of the lutheran church.

BECKER JOHN P'. manufacturer of tin ware. 1404 Main street, was born on the 12th day of January. 1847. in Baltimore, Md., where he remained hunt a short time, when he came to Peoria in the same year. Ilis father was a native of Germany, who came to the United States when a boy. Married Miss Mary A. Trumner, on the 3d day of April, 1873 she was born in Illinois,

in 1847. They have three children, two boys and one girl. Is a member of the Independent Order of Mutual Aid. In politics a Democrat. He worked as a tinner since 1865, until he commenced his present business.

Becker John P. Inborer, res. 112 5. Orange street. Hecker William, book-keeper. 606 5. Water street. Hehrenda F rooper. 205 Lisk street.

BELCHER JOHN II. monument and tomb- stone manufacturer. 213 S. Madison street, was born near Boston, Mass., in 1825 ; is one of five children of Abner Belcher and Malansa Alexander. natives of that State ; father born in same house. Having spent his early life there on a farm, Mr. B. went to New York and spent two years - 1853-54 - in lumber trade, dur- ing which he lost $5.000 through the dishonesty of partners ; came to Peoria on December 21. 1855 ; be- gan the marble business the following Spring, on the Ioth of March. He formed a partnership with Otto Triebel, and conducted the business twelve years under the firm name of Triebel & Belcher; since 1868 has carried it on alone. Ile makes a specialty of fine mon- umental work for both local and foreign trade, and has enjoyed a heavy business. Mr. B. married in Peoria in 1866 to Maria B. Wetherell, a native of Massachu- setts ; have one son living. Harry O., have lost one son and two daughters. Owns a homestead at 209 Stcond street.

lelke M. C. clerk post - office. res. 720 Fourth street. Belke W. F. printer. 1211 Fourth street Hell A. J. attorney, 325 Main street.

BENDER AMELLA, res. 603 N. Jefferson street. Was born on the 19th day of November, 1832, in Austria. Emigrated to the United States in 1849 and located in the city of l'eoria. Was married to Phillip Bender April 25. 1852 in this city ; was a na- tive of Bavaria, and came to this country in 1835 and engaged in the saddlery business. Was elected to the office of city treasurer some time prior to the war. Was mayor of the city in 1867 and served a term of one year. and at the time of his death was city treasurer. Mr. B. died July 25 1876, was a member of the I. O. O. F., and was buried by that Order. Mrs. Bender was living on the homestead where he was married, and has at home with her five children - four girls and one hoy.

BENDER LEOPOLD, watchman Fay's malt house, N. Adams street.

Bengan Daniel, black smith, 317 Walnut street.

Hengen Henry, carpenter, 40% Second street.

Benjamin (. St. Mra, res 1122 F'erry street.

Heutiett U. t. rlerk, 107 FHis street.

Heunett James, harness making. 1206 8. Adams street.

Bennett Sol, clothing. 201 4 203 % Adams atrert.

Bennett W 1) res. 1010 ,Jefferson street

Hensley N. K . IL S. gauger, res. "22 N Adama street.

Benton fra E. book - keeper. 710 Main street. Benton M K. res 515 Fulton atreet.

Herkan W'in. Tra 326 lireenleaf street.

Herudt M. rarpenter, rea. 411 Hulburl alreet.

Herry Henry, gardener, 401 Armstrong avenue.

BESS F. B. Rev., pastor German Lutheran Church, res. corner First and Goodwin streets, was born in Germany November 21, 1850, and is the son of

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Bernhard and Matilda (von Bodenhausen) Bess. Ilis father is a minister of the Lutheran Church in Ger- many. Mr. Bess came to America in July, 1875, and settling in Mendota, Ill., studied for some time in the theological seminary there, coming to Peoria in 1877, where he began his ministerial lahors and has since continued them with much acceptance. Hle married, September 22, 1879, Miss Elizabeth Breul, a native of Germany. Mr. Bess is a gentleman of culture and an earnest laborer in the cause of his Master. lle is greatly beloved and respected by his parishioners.

BESTOR HON. GEORGE C. (deceased) who has for many years been a prominent citizen and business man of Peoria, was born in Washington, D. C. April 16, 1811; his father, Harvey Bestor, having re- moved from Massachusetts and settled there in an early day, and served as assistant post master general under Hon. Francis Granger. At the age of sixteen, George was appointed assistant document clerk in the House of Representatives, which position he filled eight years. In 1835, on August 3, he settled in Peoria, where he engaged many years in the real estate business and ac- quired quite a large property. For the first five years, being in partnership with Mark M. Aiken, they pre- pared an abstract of Pike county, a voluminous work. In 1837 he was elected trustee of the town of Peoria, and served two terms. On April 4, 1842, was appointed postmaster, under President Tyler, and again in March 1861 by President Lincoln ; was elected police justice in 1843, and was three times elected mayor of Peoria ; was for a number of years financial agent of the Peoria and Oquawka Railroad, and afterwards president of the company, and during the time extricated it from its financial difficulties, Was a director of the Toledo, Peoria and Warsaw Railroad at the time of his death. Mr. B. was first a Whig and later Republican in poli- tics; in 1858 was elected to the State Senate against a Democratic majority. During the four years he served in that body he acted as a member of numerous com- mittees, and was chairman of the committee on internal navigation. Mr. Bestor was extensively known and highly esteemed as a citizen, for rare social qualities and open handed charity. He, in company with his son George L., built two gun-boats for the government, the "Ozark " and the monitor "Shiloh " in St. Louis, for which they experienced some difficulty in getting their pay, and while prosecuting their claim in Wash- ington, he died at the National Ilotel, May 14, 1872. He was first married in Baltimore October 20, 1835 to Mary J. Thomas; and again September 13, 1848 to Sarah E. Thomas, sister to his former wife ; the latter survived him nearly four years. Mr. B. left eight children, four by each marriage.

BESTOR GEORGE L. (deceased,) attorney- at-law, was born in Peoria, June 10, 1837; was the

eldest son of Hon. George C. and Mary J. Bestor, nee Thomas. Was educated in the city schools, and com- pleted a course at Jubilee College, in its palmy days. He entered his father's real estate office when fifteen years old ; for five years was topographical engineer of the Peoria & Oquawka, " Eastern Extension," and Tomka & Petersburg railroads. He then read law with Robert and E. C. Ingersoll ; was admitted to the Bar through the recommendation of Judge Beckwith and llon. Pitt Kellogg, the examining committee. Mr. Bestor served two years in the late war in the 7th Ill. Cavalry, Col. Pitt Kellogg commanding. Upon retiring from the army he went to St. Louis and with his father engaged in building gunboats for the Government, until 1865, after which he spent five years in Washing- ton City prosecuting their claim of $125,000 for their work; finally succeeded in getting a bill through Con- gress granting the claim, and received the amount in cash the day after his father's death. Mr. Bestor then devoted his attention to real estate and abstract business until he died, January 5, 1879. He married Ella Wil- ber in 1864, who was born in Chardon, Ohio, in 1844. Their union resulted in four children, George Wilber, May, Grace, and Frank. Mrs Bestor is erecting a fine residence on Hamilton Street bluff, which she will occupy in June. IIenry C. Bestor, the youngest brother, now conducts the real estate business established by his father forty-five years ago, office, 311 Main street. Bicker Jacob, U. S. storekeeper. res. 1514 N. Jefferson street. Bickerdt Peter, entter, 201 S. Adams street. Bieber Michael, stonemason, 2202 S. Adams street.

BIGGINS JOHNNY, saloon, 1801 S. Wash- ington street, was born in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Febru- ary 22, 1855. Went to Ancram, N. Y., when seven years of age to learn the trade of paper making, and remained four years. Then came to Peoria in 1866 where he attended school a couple of years, Thence went to Chicago and engaged by drovers in shipping cattle to New York, two or three years. Then became associated with a Mormon in shipping cattle to Califor- nia for three years. Then returned to Peoria in 1874 or 1875 and engaged in buying and selling cattle. En- gaged in his present business in 1879. Married Miss Mary Foley June 1, 1876, a native of Peoria. They have one son, John Martin, born September 15, 1879. Mr. Biggins was elected to the office of alderman of the Ninth Ward, in the Fall of 1878 and re-elected in IS79.

Biggins John, cattle dealer, Stock Yards. Bilderbeck H. res. 200 Butler street.

BRIGHAM DAVID> L., carriage builder, 115 N. Washington street, was born on the 10th of July, 1838, in the town of Ifamilton, Butler Co., O. Came to Peoria in 1872 and engaged in his present business, employs from twenty to thirty hands. Married Miss Anna Curtiss November 25, 1867. She was a

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native of Ohio. They have four children, two girls and two hoys. Both members of the Presbyterian Church of Peoria. In politics is a Republican.

In 1854, while in Cincinnati, Mr. Brigham was en- gaged as clerk in a bank for about two years, when he entered a wholesale grocery house as clerk and worked seven years, then was admitted as a partner and con- tinued about two years. Then sold his interest and took a trip to California for his health. One year later came back to Cincinnati and entered the carriage busi- ness, and remained in it about seven years, or until 1872, when he came to Peoria.

Bills Roswelt, Ins. agt. office 108 and 110 S. Adams street.

BIRKET ARTHUR T., res. 18So N. Mon- roe street, was born in Tazewell county, Ills , in 1843, and came with his parents to l'eoria in 1852. In 1862 he went to England for the purpose of studying civil engineering and surveying, and remained there, applying himself energetically to his studies till the Fall of 1863, when he completed his course and returned to his native county, of which he was shortly afterwards made deputy surveyor, which position he held for three years, and then removed to Peoria. Here he for two years held the office of city engineer, and was afterwards elected county surveyor, and held that office for six years. In 1875 he was elected alderman from the old Third Ward (afterwards the Eighth) of Peoria. During his years of official surveying, Mr. Birket earned the reputation of being one of the most accurate and painstaking surveyors in central Illinois. He married in June, 1866, Miss Katie R. Lupton, by whom he has two children - one of each sex.

Bishop H. W. livery, Franklin street. Bitte1 3. saloon, 1633 S. Adams atreel.

Hitz Conrad, brewer. 1707 8. Water street. Birket A. T. real estate, N. Muoroe street. Hirket John C. dealer in real estate. 100 N. Adams street.

Hisse11 O. P. bitters, 412 Hamilton street.

Blair M. C. ( Blair Bros. ) dlrs. In carriage trimmings, 119 Main street

Blakesly Joel, res. 405 Sixth street.

Blakely John M agt Continental I.Ine. res. 904 Sanford street. Blanchfeld P res. McReynolds street.

Blang Again, cooper. 315 First street. Blank M. Areman, 515 W. Jefferson street. Blessing .I. M. butcher. I'entral market. Blevins Elis 1 .. painter. 205 Applr street.

Block C. saloon. 1227 8. Adams street.

Blumb Henry, grocer, 801 N. Adams street.

BLUMB PETER B., house mover, 612 N. Washington street, was born in Maryland, August 25, 1836, and came to l'eoria in 1840. His father was a carpenter by trade and on arriving at maturity formed a partnership with him as house builders and movers. Married Miss Eva Gravener on the 20th day of Octo- ber, 1854. They have eight children, five girls and three boys, all living except one son, Members of the Catholic Church, and a Democrat in politics.

Hlomb Jo. V. bridge carpenter, C. H. & Q. res. 820 N. Adams aircel. Blume 11. 1881 8. Washington street.

Wlusch John, carpenter, T. P. & W. res. 309 Morgan street.

BACHMAN WILLIAM, (deceased,) 2 ,8 Goodwin street, was born in Germany. Emigrated to

America and located in Peoria, Ills., where he carried on a book and toy store until his death, which occurred by drowning July 31, 1878. Mrs. Bachman was born August 7, 1841 in Switzerland. They were married May, 1857, and have had seven children ; those living are William, Anna, Herman, Ida A. and Frederick. Two deceased, Laura and Clark. Owns a neat residence where she lives, worth $3,000.

Bodtke J. F. house mover. res. 1004 N. Washington street. Hohanan K. 123 High street

Holil F. grocer. cor Jefferson and Fulton streets. Boblander G. M. barber. 205 Fulton street.

Bohrens F. enoper. 205 Lisk street

Bols Edward, policeman, res. 1308 Perry street. Boland Daniel, driver. C.C. Il R'. res. 1810 S. Washington street. Bolt B. B. com. trav. res. 334 Hurlbut street.

Borches Herman, clerk. 1214 S. Adams street.

Barches F. It boot . amt shoes, 1214 5. Adams street. Borles H. butcher Central market.

BOTTO JOSEPH, saloon 214 N. Adams street. Was born in Italy, January 25. 1825. Emi- grated to the United States in IS41 and located in New York and remained one year ; then to Richmond. Va., where he stayed two years ; thence to Memphis, Tenn., and remained there three years, when he came to Peoria and engaged in the saloon business. Mar- ried Miss Columbia Bianchetti in August, 1854; she was a native of Italy. The fruits of this marriage were five children, one of whom is living. llis first wife died August, 1862. For his second wife, married Kosa Castagnola in January, 1864. By this union there are three children, two girls and one boy. Both members of the Catholic Church. In politics a Democrat.

Bourk M. laborer, 800 Smith street.

Bourke l'has. res. 203 Sixth street. Bourke N. grocer, 176 N Fayette street.

BOURLAND BENJAMIN L. T., attor- ney and real estate and loan agent, 125 N. Jefferson street, is the sixth of twelve children of Andrew and Demaris Bourland nee Reese, natives of South Caro- lina. Ile was born in Christian county, Ky., in 1825 ; came with parents to Perty county, Ill., in 1834, but soon after temoved to Vandalia - then the State cap- ital -where his father was engaged in clerical duties for the State a number of years. After attending the public schools Mt. B. took a course in the Academy at Springfield ; was then employed in the State offices several years; went thence to Chicago and worked nearly four years for Ogden, Jones & Co., in their real estate office ; came to l'eoria in the Fall of 1847, and embarked in the real estate business in company with W'm. K. l'helps. They afterwards also carried on banking. Mr. B. started the institution afterwards known as the Pulsifer bank ; sold out to E. 1). Ilatdin; and was afterwards one of the founders of the Me- chanics' National bank. llaving sold it out to the present proprietors he has since devoted his time en- tirely to real estate and loan business, and as the firm of Hourland & Bailey has done a very heavy business. In 1849 Mr. Bourland married Julia l'reston, a native

Vitias & Bradley PEORIA.

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of Rochester, N. Y., but an early resident of Kane county, Ill. Mrs. B. died in 1867, leaving two sons, Ogden, now cashier of the National bank of Pontiac, and Rudolphus R., book-keeper for Bourland & Bailey. Mr. B. married Clara Parsons in 1869. She is a native of Mass., and is now the mother of six children, all living, Benjamin, Caroline, Elsie, Philip and Norman -twins - and Robert C. Mrs. B. is president of the Ladies' Art Society, and secretary of the Scientific As- sociation of Peoria. Mr. B. was many years a member of the city school board, and is a member of A. F. and A. M., of the Chapter and Commandery.

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The History of Peoria County, Illinois. Containing a history of the Northwest-history of Illinois-history of the county, its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc., etc., Part 101

Author: Johnson & co., Chicago, pub Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Chicago : Johnson & Company Number of Pages: 932

Author: Johnson & co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago : Johnson & Company
Number of Pages: 932