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 102

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

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BOURSCHIDT F. C. apothecary and chem- ist, corner of Main and Jefferson streets, was born in Germany. Came to the United States in 1868, previous to which he was educated for his present business. He located first in St. Louis several years ; went to How- ard county, Kan., opened a store and conducted the business three years, but finding the climate unfavorable to his health, left there and came to Peoria in the Spring of 1875 ; spent four years in clerking ; opened his present store in the Library Building in January, 1879. Mr. B. is a practical analytical chemist and assayer ; confines his business strictly to chemicals and prescrip- tion trade. His store is one of the most attractive and complete in the West. He married Dora Steward, a native of Howard county, Kan .; has two children, F. C. and Jennie Marie.

Boutjes B. H. 1155 S. Adams street. Boutjes H. F. res. 501 W. Jefferson street.

BOWE JOHN W. grocer, 803 Main street, was born on the 20th day of March, 1856, in County Kilkenny, Ireland, and immigrated to the United States in 1868, and located in Palmer, N. Y., and .remained there two years. Came to Peoria in 1871, where he embarked in the grocery business in 1873, and has been engaged in the same up to the present time. Member of the Catholic Church. In politics, a Liberal. By in- dustry and courtesy to customers, has built up a good trade. His present partner is Charles R. Mulick.

Bowen A. 717 S. Adams street. Bowers W. P. traveling agent, 107 S. Washington street. Bowman Fred, shoemaker, 153 Gay street. Boyd John, res. 1012 Third street.

Boyd T. H. machinist T., P. & W. res. 1100 Second street. Boyd Robt. laborer, res. Webster street.

BOYDEN WILLIAM A. painter, res. 1813 N. Madison street, was born in Pittsfield, Mass., Dec. 12, 1834, and when about five years old, removed with his parents to Michigan. In 1851, he was taken with the California fever and went there to try his fortune at the gold mines, remaining there about three years with varying luck, and finally did better than many who had preceded him, for he was able to scrape together money enough to get home with, and to it he returned in 1854, where he remained working at his trade till the out- break of the war, when in August, 1862, he enlisted in

Company D, 4th Michigan Cavalry, and served with it until 1865, in which year he was discharged. He took part with his regiment in many severe engagements. Upon discharge he returned home, and there remained until 1872, when he came to Peoria, and being a good workman has always found plenty to do, and has, by the exercise of economy, been able to buy a lot and to build upon it the comfortable and substantial dwelling in which he now restdes. He married, January 1, 1870, Miss E. L. Russell, a native of New York State.

Bracken Fanny, res. 119 Armstrong avenue.

BRACKEN G. L. carpenter, res. North street, Was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 14th day of Oct., 1826, where he was reared to the trade and received a common school education. Married Miss Susan Sny- der, (daughter of Frederick Snyder,) who was born March 17, 1830. By this union there were four chil- dren : Bell, born Sept. 4, 1849; Fanny C., born June 12, 1851; Edith, born Nov. 21, 1861 ; Freddie, born June 12, 1867. Mrs. B. is a member of the Baptist Church, and her daughters are members of the Episcopal.

Bracken Susan, res. 119 Armstrong avenue. Bradley D. cattle-feeder. res. 1539 S. Adams street. Bradley Frank, tallor, 122 S. Adams street.

BRADLEY TOBIAS S. (deceased.) The subject of this sketch was born in Mt. Sterling, Ken- tucky, on the 21st day of January, 1811, and at the age of four years moved to Vevay, Indiana, and engaged in various commercial pursuits, as well as filled many places of trust and honor ; but failing in business threw Tobias upon his own resources, and being known as a young man of strict integrity and industrious habits, he secured a situation as clerk in the store of Jude Malin, of Vevay, until twenty-three or twenty-four years of age, when he became extensively engaged in trading on the river, often being gone for months at the South, accumulating quite a sum of money by close attention to his business. On the 11th day of May, 1837, he was married in Switzerland county, Ind., to Miss Lydia Moss, and a few years after this came to Peoria and purchased a farm on the bluff, near his late residence, which residence his widow still occupies, which he managed until his death.

As a business man he was far-seeing and judicious, and seldom failed in judgment. He never sought of- fice, in fact never willingly accepted it, though he was repeatedly honored with responsible and important stations.

HIe was president of the First National Bank of this city, and also of the Peoria & Rock Island Railway. Mr. Bradley was emphatically domestic in his habits. No man more enjoyed the comforts of the home circle, and few so engrossed in the cares of business spent so many hours at home. Blessed with an estimable wife, who well knew how to make home happy, he found the

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chief pleasure in the bosom of his family. Six children were born to him, none of which survived him, and only one was spared to approach maturity of woman- hood. She was a beautiful young lady of rare talents. beloved by all who knew her, but died a few years be- fore Mr. Bradley.

He was instrumental in building the Church of the Redeemer, and resolved that nothing should be wanting to make it the finest, most thorough and convenient church in the city. To the poor, Mr. B. was a friend, and yet his blessings partook largely of the practical cast of his mind. He gave largely, but it was not in that way he chiefly benefited them ; he rather preferred to place them in circumstances where they could live independently, earning their own bread by, and depend- ing upon their own exertions. In politics, Mr. Bradley was a staunch Democrat, never for a moment forsaking the principles which he believed to be the only sure and safe foundation of a free government. He died May 4, 1867, in consequence of injuries inflicted by the kick of a horse, deeply lamented by a large circle of friends.

Hrady Hernard, engineer T. P. A. W. res. 905 S. Washington st. Brady John, miller, foot of C'edar street. Hrady M. res. 103 Douglas street.

Bramble James, carpenter, res. 609 Penn avenue. Hramer C. cigar maker, 1161 8. Adams street.

BRASSFIELD JJONATHAN, farmer, res. 210 Armstrong avenue, was born in Wake county, North Carolina, December 30, 1805; is the third of nine children of Jesse and Mary Brassfield nee Revis. Parents removed to Surry county, that State, a year af- ter his birth, where he grew to manhood, on a farm, with but nine months' school advantages. After the death of his father, the widow removed to Monroe county, Indiana, where she died in 1840. Mr. B. worked by the month two years after coming of age. On October 12, 1830, he married Rebecca, daughter of Samuel and Nancy Gordon, born in Surry county July 9. 1808. In December, 1830 they settled in Park county, Ind., and started in life with $7 cash capital ; bought 160 acres of land, and besides earning money to pay therefor, cleared forty acres of it. Wishing to find a country where farms were easier made, they re- moved to l'eoria county in May, 1839, having exchanged their Indiana farm for 160 acres of the rich prairie of Radnor township. The second house erected by him on that place Mr. B. hanled the finishing lumber and shingles from Chicago, 160 miles. After some years he purchased a half section of land in Kickapoo township, which became their home, and disposed of the Radnor farm, investing the proceeds in lands in Marshall coun- ty. They remained on the Kickapoo farm until the Spring of 1867, when they removed to Peoria, selling the half section there that cost them $1,900 for $15,000. Besides a section in Ford county, Ill., worth $20,000, and a homestead in the city worth $8,000, Mr. II, owns

several other tracts of land, the whole constituting an estate valued at $50,000. 'They have had eleven chil- dren, six living, Nancy, Henry, James S., Elizabeth, Mary A., Austin G., and Thomas. William H., the eldest, and C., the seventh son, lost their lives in the service of their country during the late war; one a member of the 17th the other of the 77th Illinois In- fantry James was also in the army as a 2d Lieut. in the 47th Regiment. Mr. B. has been elected to several local offices but has declined to serve, shunning politi- cal positions.

Hrant Jacob, res. IIII S. Adams street. Braun Fridolin, carpenter, res. 104 Johnson street.

BRAYSHAW ABRAHAM, carpet manu- facturer, corner Main and Adams streets, was born in Yorkshire, England in 1838; is the son of Benjamin and Anna (Berry) Brayshaw, He learned the trade of cloth manufacturing in his native country ; and five of his seven brothers are nox engaged there in that busi- ness. Mr. B. came to America in 1868 ; spent a year in Newburg, N. Y., came to Peoria in 1870, and at once engaged in his present business, lle makes a specialty of manufacturing rag carpets of the finest and most substantial character, of which he turns out 700 yards per month. On May 13, 1868, Mr. Brayshaw married Carrie C. Wilby, in Newburg, N. Y., who is also a native of England. They have two children living. Benjamin Wilby and Walter Washington Brayshaw. Mr. B. is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. They own a homestead in the city.

Hreler ('. livery, 315 A 917 Bridge street. Breler Gev, fruits, etc. 215 Stalli street.

BRENDELL FREDERICK, M. D. phy- sician and naturalist, res. 202 Liberty street, was born in Erlangen, Bavaria, in January, 1820; graduated from Erlangen University in 1843. in the centennial year of the institution ; was assistant physician in the department of surgery in the hospital of Bamburg from 1846 to 1848 ; was forced to abandon the position on account of his radical political principles during the revolution the latter year ; crossed the Atlantic, landing in New York in May, 1$50; located in St. Louis in August of that year ; practiced there two years; re- moved to l'eoria in 1852, and has pursued his profes- sion since. The doctor is a devotee to natural science, and is one of the leading naturalists in Illinois; has prepared many able papers on natural history, which have been published and rank high as scientific pro- ductions. This volume contains an able article from his pen. He is curator of the Scientific Association of l'eoria, is a member of the German Library School Association, and has been meteorological observer of Smithsonian Institute, and later of the United States naval service since 1555. Married Ehrabeth Miller, a native of Peoria, in 1861. They have had twelve chil-

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dren. Helena, Emila, Elizabeth, Jenny, Clara, Bertha and Frederick are living.

Brennan J. tallor, res. 617 Perry street. Brennan Tom, paser, res. 769 Perry street.

Brenner Chas. res. 2103 S. Adams street. Briggs E. pattern maker, 600 S. Water street. Bristol Chas. N. messenger U. S. Ex. res. 209 Ellis street. Brooks J. H. carpenter, 704 S. Washington street. Brophy M. J. moulder, 600 S. Water street. Brown C. H. res. 308 Green street.

Brown D. S. distiller, res. 305 Taylor street.

BRONS HENRY, carpenter, res. 608 Ilurlbut street, was born in Prussia on the Rhine in 1828, learned the trade there and pursued it twelve years ; came to America in 1854; lived a year and a half in Cincinnati, Ohio, then came to Peoria. January S, 1856, he married Catherine Hessling, also a native from Prussia. Their family consists of seven boys and one girl. Henry, 23; Bernard, 21; Charles, 19; Peter, 17; Fred, 15; Theodore, 13; William, II, and Gertrude, ten years of age. Mr. B. has been doing carpenter work for the T., P. & W. R. R, since 1863, and now has four sons in the employ of the company. He is a member of St. Joseph's German Society. Himself and family are members of the Catholic Church. Owns a homestead in the city.

Brown Isaac, res. 123 Fifth street. Brown John, grain buyer, 307 S. Jefferson street.

BROWN J. L., M. D., physician and surgeon, 100 S. Adams street, was born in Clermont county, Ohio, and received his primary education in his native and Warren counties. He began the study of medicine with Dr. S. B. Tomlinson, in Cincinnati, Ohio, in IS64, and afterwards attended classes at Medical College of Ohio, in the same city, graduating therefrom in March, 1868. Afterwards practiced in Cincinnati, until IS73, when he removed to Peoria, and has since resided and practiced there,

BROWN JOHN L. express messenger for T., P. & W. res. 205 S. Jefferson street, was born June 5, 1845, Elmira, New York, and when 13 years of age came to Chenoa, McLean county, Illinois, and remained there until 1867, when he came to the city of Peoria, and has been in his present business since. Was mar- ried to Miss Emma Harpest, June 7, 1876, a native of New York. She was born June 14, 1852. Mrs. Brown is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Brown a member of the A. F. & A. M.

Brown Lucy Miss, res. I200 N. Monroe street.

BROWN LUCIUS D. passenger conductor, T., P. & W. R. R., 1709 N. Adams street, was born in Fincastle, Brown county, Ohio, February 8, 1849, and is the son of James P. Brown and Caroline Glaze, natives of Ohio. Wlien 4 years of age he removed, with his parents, to Peoria, and has ever since made it his home. Received his education there, and in 1866 began life as a railroad 'man upon the T., P. & W. R. R., as switchman at El Paso, where he remained for about one and one-half years, and then returned to Peoria. Ile

has since remained with the same Company, passing the intermediate grades of brakeman and freight con- ductor, to his present position. He married, April 12, 1870, in El Paso, Illinois, Miss Lizzie Crossit, daughter of Wm. T. Crossit and Mary S. Wooley, natives of Ohio, who was born in Tazewell county, Illinois, by whom he has had three children-Louis, Harry and Bertie. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are members of the Christian Church ; own residence and lot at above number, and also house and lot adjoining. His parents are both alive and reside in Peoria.

Brown M. Mrs. res. 1301 N. Monroe street. Brown Matthew, dealer in pork, Central market.

BROTHERSON PETER R. K. United States Gauger, res. 403 N. Madison street, is the third of a family of five children of Phillip Brotherson and Catharine'Kissam. Was born in Saratoga county, New York, in 1811. He resided there the first sixteen years of his life, then spent three years as clerk in a mercan- tile establishment in New York city. In 1830 he went into business in Elmira, and three years later married Frances B. McReynolds, a native of that place. In 1836 they emigrated to Cadiz, Ohio, and he and his father- in-law spent fourteen years there in merchandising. In the Spring of 1850 they came to Peoria and estab- lished the'first exclusively wholesale grocery house in the city, as the firm of Brotherson & McReynolds. Mr. B. sold out six years later and engaged in the grain and pork business with A. G. Tyng, as Tyng & Broth- erson, continuing until 1877, when, meeting with heavy losses, Mr. B. retired from the business. Was appointed to his present position in August, 1879. Mrs. B. died Dec. 27, 1879. She was noted for her devotion to pub- lic charity, and was foremost among the ladies in every benevolent work, and had also gained a reputation as a writer for the press. She was the mother of three chil- dren, two daughters-Mrs. L. B. Tyng and Mrs. M. B. Reynolds, and Phillip Brotherson, who died at 23 years of age. Mr. B. laid out two additions to Peoria, embrac- ing 40 acres, which bear his name. Has served sev- eral terms as alderman, and two as mayor of the city, when the water-works were being built. Was presi- dent of the Adams street horse-railway company a num- ber of years, and still one of its directors. He and wife were very active in sanitary work during the war ; have been members of the Episcopal Church many years.

Bruggaman H. clerk cor. Water and Fulton streets. Bruniga D. res. 718 S. Washington street. Bruniga J. saloon, 1149 S. Adams street.

Bruteler Andrew, carpenter, 301 N. Water street. Bratjes Il. res. 501 W. Jefferson street. Bryan Win. F. attorney. 327 Main street.

Bryner B. C. post office clerk, res. 502 Perry street.

BRYNER JOHN, (deceased), was born in Center county, l'a., 6th October, 1820, and emigrated to Peoria county in the Spring of 1845. Soon after reaching Peoria he engaged as a clerk with James Dougherty, in whose employ he remained one year,

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and then became book-keeper for D. Gurney & Co. a year. Ile then formed a co-partnership with William McLean, under the firm name of Mclean & Bryner. and engaged in the leather trade, in which business he continued until 1861. He was elected to the office of sheriff of Peoria county, in which capacity he served with good acceptance, and was often called to fill minor positions of local trust. By reason of his being captain of the National Blues, he enjoyed something of a military reputation, and when the war of the rebel- lion came on in 1861, he was commissioned as colonel and organized the 47th Illinois, which he commanded till the siege of Corinth. After the capture of Corinth he resigned his commission at Rienzi, Miss., Sept. 2d, 1862, in consequence of ill health. After his return home he assisted in organizing and placing in the field the 85th, 86th, 103d, 108th and 112th regiments, and had charge of the camp here. When the 139th, a hun- dred day regiment, was organized, he accepted a com- mission as first lieutenant and A. Q. M. While in camp at Cairo, his old regiment, the 47th, which had been reduced to four companies, came home on veter- an leave from the Red River expedition and visited him in a body. They proffered a petition, signed by every officer and member of the command, requesting him to reorganize and take command of the old regi- ment. Ile accepted the tender, and obtaining permis- sion from Governor Oglesby, raised six new companies and went into camp at Springfield, the four veteran companies having been ordered to join Gen. Smith's command, then in front of Spanish Fort before the de- fenses of Mobile. After the completion of the organ- ization of the regiment he was taken suddenly ill at the Chenery llouse, at Springfield where he died on the 19th of March, 1865. llis remains were brought home to l'eoria for sepulture, and were followed to their last resting place by a large cortege of friends. Bryner Post, G. A. R., organized October 8, 1879, was named in honor of him. Mr. Bryner was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca, daughter of James North, Esq., of Mifflintown, l'a., on the 15th day of Septem- ber, 1842, the marriage being solemnized by Rev. John llntchinson of that place. Miss North was born in Juniata county, l'a., in 1824. They had eight children - four sons and four daughters, only three of whom survive. B. C. Bryner, one of the sons, enlisted in the 47th regiment, Co. I, and served one year. Ile now occupies a trusted position in the l'eoria pust office. Brymon J. li res. 229 8. Washington street.

BUCHANAN WM, G, painter and paper- hanger, re+, 804 llamilton street, son of Wmn. and Julia Buchanan. They were natives of Scotland, and emi- grated to the United States in 1844, and located in Kendall county, III., where the subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and received a common school

education. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on the 15th day of February, 1543. Enlisted in 1861, in the 11th Ill. Cav. Co. E, and participated in the Western army; was in the battle of Shiloh, two days siege of Corinth and battle of Corinth (where he had a horse shot from under him), luka, lexington, Tenn., where he was wounded in left side with a minnie ball that lic still carries, and left on the field and taken prisoner by Gen. Forrest's command, and laid in a house near the battle-ground thirty-one days; laid in parole camp one year ; exchanged and returned to his regiment at Vicks- burgh ; was on detached duty in the Independent Scouts, under the command of Major Merrill, doing scouting service for Gen. Sherman and others; was on the Meridan raid under Gen. Sherman and Grierson ; mustered out at Memphis, after serving four years and three months; was commissioned for meritorious ser- vice in 1863 to 2d Lient. Married Miss Mary Perry, daughter of William Perry ; she was born in Manches- ter, England. The fruit of this marriage was five children, four of which are still living.

Huches Peter, carpenter, 530 S. Washington street.

BUCKNER JOHN W. of the firm of Buck- ner & Coulson, hides, tallow, wool, etc., 512 S. Water street, was born in Canada, in 1524, came to l'coria in 1863, and embarked in his present business. Married Miss Margaret Caughell, in 1853, and has two children. Mr. Coulson, senior partner of this firm, was born on the 29th day of May, 1839, in Canada, came to Peoria in 1867, and entered into partnership with Mr. B. in :heir present business. Married Clarecna Wisner- Caughell, in 1867. They have one child. Both mem- bers of the Episcopal Church. In politics Republican. Have invested in their business about $20,000, and employ from one to five hands, and are doing a profit- able business.

Hudd .A. IL. carpenter, Pes. 100 Bigelow street.

BUCK WM. II. coal dealer.

BUEHLER CHRISTIAN (deceased), meat market, 1511 S. Washington street, was born on the 25th of December, 1821, in Stuttgart, Wurtemberg. Germany, emigrated to the United States in 1549, and settled in Philadelphia, l'a. Married Miss Anna Schlenkar, Jan. 1, 1857, in Chicago, 111., and lived there until 1860, when he moved to Peoria and en- gaged in packing pork, and doing a general butcher business. They have seven children, one girl and six boys. Mr. Buchler died Oct. 15. 1875 , was a member of the Masonic Order. In politics a Democrat. Ilis eldest son, Martin, together with his mother, is still carrying on the business at the old stand.

Huffer Fred, barber, 103 Fulton street Hulger MI. bricklayer, 514 N. Madison street Hull W il plasterrr, $12 Seventh street. Hunn J. H butcher. "Ju Malti street. funn S. auctioneer, cor Perry and spring streets

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BURT RICHARD W. United States store- keeper, res. 816 Sanford street, was born in Warwick, Orange county, N. Y., in 1823. His parents, Foght and Elizabeth Burt, were natives of same county. In 1834 they removed to Coshocton county, Ohio. When the war with Mexico began, Mr. B. enlisted in Co. B, 3d Ohio, June 4, 1846, and remained in the service a year. Ile married Malona Evans, a native of Ohio, in January, 1848, and settled in Coshocton county. In 1853 established the Progressive Age, a weekly Repub- lican newspaper ; was one of the first to advocate the principles embraced by the party, and was one of its founders. At the end of three years B. sold the paper and embarked in the coal trade at Newark, Ohio, con- tinuing till he went into the army, in December, 1861, as a member of Co. G, 76th Inf., which he helped to recruit, and went out as its 2d Lieutenant. Was pro- moted to Ist Lieutenant of Co. I, after the battle of Arkansas Post, and when the regiment veteranized, in April, 1864, became Captain of Co. H. At the battle of Resaca, Ga., received a gunshot wound in the mouth, losing most of his teeth ; participated in thirty battles and skirmishes, and traveled with the regiment 10,000 miles. Soon after his discharge, in July, 1865, was bre- veted Major for gallant conduct. He came to Peoria in 1865; engaged nine years in the grocery and feed business ; was appointed to present position over four years ago. Mrs. Burt, by whom he had four children, three living, died in January, 1873. Mr. Burt married Betsey M. Cotton nee Barnum, a native of New York, in 1876. He is a member of A. F. & A. M., G. A. R., and Mexican War Veteran Association, and he and wife are members of M. E. Church.

BURGI PHILLIP H. grocer, 1600 S. Adams street, was born in Germany, May 1, 1821, and emi- grated to the United States in 1849, and settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained four years, then came to Peoria, where he engaged in the grocery busi- ness and has continued in the same since; being a German, and locating in the southern part of the city, has built up a good trade. In 1856, married Miss Mary E. Winker. By this marriage there was one child, a son, who assists his father in his old age.

Burley John, grocer, cor. Second and Spencer streets, Burnham N. res. 226 Moss street. Burns D. teamster, res. 828 Fayette street. Burns J. J. res. 1209 N. Jefferson street. Burns Maria Mrs. res. S. Water street. Burr J. D. ( Nicol B. & Co.) res. 308 Sixth street. Bush H. A. sash manufacturer, 716 S. Washington street. Bush Geo. M. bookkeeper. res. 826 Fayette street.

BUSH JOHN A. house and sign painter, ornamental designer, dealer and manufacturer of all kinds of regalia and secret society goods, 408 Main street, was born in Cumberland county, l'a., Feb. 16, 1829, and is the son of George and Maria (Zil>il) Bush, natives of Pennsylvania. He was raised, educated and learned the trades of painting and cabinetmaking in his

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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 102

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