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 138

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

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listed in the 77th I. V. I. and served three years. Was in the engagement at Yazoo Bayou and the siege and capture of Vicksburg ; thence to Jackson, Miss., and back to Vicksburg ; thence via New Orleans to Texas, and then back to Berwick Bay ; thence up the Red River on the expedition under Banks, and was taken prisoner at Sabine Cross Roads and held thirteen months and nineteen days, until the close of the war, Frauks H. farmer, P. O. Smithville.

FRANKS HENRY, farmer, Sec. 33, P. O. Smithville, son of John and Elizabeth (Kuntz) Franks, natives of Pa. Henry was born in Perry county, that State on the 26th March, 1809, and raised and educated in Junietta county, on a farm, until fourteen years old, when he learned and worked at the blacksmith trade for ten years. In 1845 came to Peoria county, Ills., and located in Logan township. Married Miss Eliza- beth Snyder, born in Franklin county, Pa., September 12, 1812. They had ten children, six living : George, Simon, R. B., Mary Ann, Catherine Elizabeth, Jane. They are adherents of the Lutheran Church ; own 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000. Simon R. B. enlisted in the 57th I. V. I., Co. E., and served three years. John F. enlisted in the 77th I. V. I., and served nearly three years.

Franks J. N. farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge. Frederick F. farmer. P. O. Smithville. Fuller D. farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners.

GARDNER, M. A. farmer, Sec. 36, P. O. Harker's Corners, is the son of Ansel and Lucinda (Bishop) Gardner, natives of Wayne county, N. Y. They immigrated to Peoria county in 1836, remaining in Peoria six years. In 1844 came to Logan township and lived until 1865, when they removed to Stark county, where his father died in 1880 ; mother still liv- ing. Mr. G. was born in Wayne county, N. Y. on the 26th day of August, 1826, and was bred a farmer, which he always followed. Married Miss Elizabeth Todd, born in Philadelphia, June 14th, 1836. Their union was blessed with three children : Hattie, Elenor, and Stella. They belong to the Presbyterian Church, own 200 acres of land, valued at $10,000; the result of in- dustry and economy.

GLASGOW STEWART, farmer, Sec. 4, P. O. Summerville, was born in Adams county, Ohio, on the 23rd day of April, 1823 ; was brought up on a farm and attended the district school. He married Miss Elizabeth Askren, of Ohio, who died June 19th, 1851, the mother of two children : Huston, who lived to the age of 24 years, and Elizabeth, who died in infancy. Married Miss Hadessah Wyley, daughter of Samuel Wyley, natives of Ohio. She was born in Miami county, that State, April 11th, 1833. Six living chil- dren comprise their family, four boys and two girls, viz. : Sarah E., now Mrs. William A. Patton; Rosa Bell, now Mrs. John Patton ; Samuel F., William E.,

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John W., James II. One died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. G. are members of the U. P. Church ; own 330 acres of land, valued at $12.000.

Glasgow S. S. farmer. P. O. Summerville.

Green $ G. Mrs. farmer, P. O. Trivol].

Grodlug L. K. farmer, P. O. Summerville.

GREEN W. C. farmer, Sec. 18, P. O. Trivoli ; son of Silas and Sarah Green, natives of Pennsylvania, came to this State in 1835. Mr. G. was born June 10. 1848. Married Miss Lucy L., daughter of James and Sarah Adams, she was born l'ebruary 18, 1854. They are the parents of one child ; and members of the M. E. Church. Own 100 acres of land, seventy-five un- der good cultivation and worth $3,500. Mr. Green is Republican in politics. Had three brothers in the Union Army, one of which languished eleven months in a rebel prison, and one was mortally wounded while coming home on a furlough.

Haney C. farmer. P. O. Harker's Corners. Harding J. farmer, P. O. Summerville. Harper Elizabeth, farmer, P. O. Smithville. llari J. M. farmer, I. O. Summerville. Harony C. farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge.

HERRELL D. H. physician and surgeon, res. Smithville, son of Wiley and Sarah (Jones) ller- rell, was born in Miami county, Ind., July 16, 1844; was reared on his father's farm, and attended the dis- trict school. At the age of seventeen enlisted in the 8th Mo. Infantry, Co. F., and served three years Mustered out at Baton Rouge, La. After returning from the war he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Scott, of Fulton county, remaining two years. Attended lectures at Rush Medical College, at Chi- cago.

HURFF ISAAC E. farmer, P. O. Trivoli ; son of George and Martha Ann (Ewalt) Hurff, was born in Elmwood township, on the Ist day of Decem- ber, 1842; was bred and educated a farmer. Married Miss Carrie A. IIurlbut, born September 12, 1850, died January 9, 1873, leaving one child, George 1I., born in Elmwood, February 2, 1871, died August 13, 1874. Mr. llurff married Miss Lide Cottingham, April 26, 1876. She was the daughter of Rev. Thos. Cotting- ham and Lydia McNamar; and she was born in Logan township, November 9, 1847. Mr. 11. enlisted in the 8th Mo. Inf., Co. E, after eighteen months service was discharged for disability, having his left thigh fractured by a falling limb.

Iiyle Win. farmer, 1'. O. Trivoll.

JACOB ALEXANDER (deceased). Was born in Junietta county, Pa., in 1821, and came to Peoria in 1857. Married Miss Mary M. Glasgow, who was born in Ireland, in 1833, and came to the U. S. when but a child. They had a family of twelve children, ten still living. Mr. Jacob was a consistent Christian, and loved and respected by all who knew him. The estate con-

tains 140 acres of land, 130 under good cultivation, value $5,000.

Jansen R. farmer, P. O, Smithville. Karnehan Wm. farmer, P. O. Smlibville.

KELLY RANSOM, farmer, P. O. Smithville.

Kirry W'm. minister. P. O. Smithville.

Kimsey W. F. faruier. P. O Smithville. Kledusan J. K. farmer, 1. O Trivolt.

Kline B. farmer, P. O. smithville. Knowles Robt. Jarmer, 1ª. (. l'aas Ridge.

Kyle Win, farmer, P. O. Trivoll.

Largent J. M. farmer, P. O. Smithyllie.

Leslle A. farmer, P. O. Smithville.

Long Milo M. farmer. 1ª. O. Smithville. Lowe J. M. shoemaker. P. O. Smithylle.

Lucas 1. N. druggist, P. O. Smithville. Maurice Geo. Jarmier, I. O. Trivoll.

McAllster E. farmer, P. O. Smithville.

Mc Allala r James. Jarmer. I. O. smithville.

MeCullough .las. farmer. 1. 1). Summerville.

Mccullough R. G. farmer, P. O. Summerville.

MCCULLOUGHI W. S. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 5, P. O. Trivoli, is the son of John and Martha (Glasgow) Mccullough, natives of Ohio. They immigrated to Peoria county in IS46, and located in this township on Sec. 4, where they died. The son, whose name heads this sketch, was born in Adams county, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1835 ; was eleven years old when the family came to this State. Married Miss Margaret A., daughter of John W. Stewart. She was born in Indiana in 1838. Four children blessed their union ; two living : Martha J. and Melvin G. Mr. M. has held several local offices ; is at present justice of the peace and president of the Rosefield Fire and Light- ning Ins. Co .; has 270 acres of land, 260 elegantly improved, valued at $13,500.

Metionald S. J. farmer, P. O. Trivoll. MeDonald Wms. fariner, P. O. l'ass Ridge. McGee Geo., P. O. Smithville.

MeILREE A. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 20, P. O. Smithville, son of Archibald and Jane Mellree. was born in Tyrone county, Ireland, in 1810 ; came to the United States in 1831 , landed in Philadelphia and remained there about twenty-two years, where he fol- lowed dyeing ; in 1850 came to l'eoria county, and soon after married Miss Jane Emans. She was born in Vork State, and died, leaving two children . Samuel and Jennie, now Mrs. Leslie. Mr. Mellree married Sarah Jane Tolan, born in T'erry county, l'a., in 1832, by whom he had two children ; one is living, Cleonia, born May 15, 1870. Their homestead comprises 300 acres of land, valued at $15,000, the result of their own labor. lle is a member of the United Presbyte- rian Church, and Mrs. M. of the M. E. Church.

MILLER JAMES B. farmer and merchant. Sec. 15. P. O. Smithville, son of Ezra and Nancy M. (Weed) Miller, natives of Ohio. They came to Peoria county in the Spring of 1545, and located in Logan township, where his father died in the Fall of 1856, at the age of 51) ; mother is living at the age of 70. They raised a family of eight, who lived to adult age ; two died in infancy. James B. was born in Preble county, Ohio, April 12, 1$30 ; temained with his parents for some years after coming to the county, Married Nancy

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A. Smith, Nov. 22, 1855, daughter of Thos. and Mar- tha Smith, natives of Kentucky, who came to the county in 1834. She was born in Flemming county, Ky., May 4, 1833, and is the mother of seven children, viz. : Wm. F., born May 24, 1857; Martha I., born Jan. 27, 1859, died Aug. 17, 1860; James S., born April 20, 1860; Thos. P., born July 12, 1862; Annie B., born Dec. 9, 1864 ; John G., born Oct. 14, 1870 ; Ralph M., born April 13, 1873. Are members of the United Presbyte- rian Church of Smithville. Owns 540 acres of land, 350 well improved, valued at $25,000. Mr. M. came to the county a poor boy. A determined will and hard work have been amply rewarded.

MILLER FULTON, merchant and postmas- ter, P. O. Smithville.

NORVELL T. BOYD, M. D., P. O. Smith- ville.

Norval W. O. farmer, P. O. Trivoll. Norwood F. farmer. P. O. Harker's Corners. Norwood J. A. farmer. P. O. Trivoli. Parr A. farmer, P. O. Trivoll. Parr H. Mrs. P. O. Trivoli.

Parr James, farmer, P. O. Harker's Corners.

PARR JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 36, P. O. Smithville, is a son of Thomas and Heiress M. (Eno) Parr, natives of Oswego county, N. Y. The family immigrated to Peoria county in 1831, lived nine years on a rented farm in Richwoods township, and then came to Logan township. Mr. P., Sr., was in the Black Hawk war, and with the money obtained purchased land, where he got his first start. Came to this State with a team, and, owing to the rain and mud, was ten weeks on the way. When he landed in the county he had not a cent in his pocket he could call his own, went to work with a will and secured a valuable estate. James Parr was born in Richwoods township, Peoria county, Ill., on the 25th day of March, 1835. In 1862, he married Miss Harriet M., daughter of Simon Reeve, who immi- grated to the county about 1829 or '30. She was born on the place where she now resides, Oct. 25, 1839. Six children compose their family, three of each sex. Owns 120 acres of land, valued at $5,000.

Parr Thomas, farmer, P. O. Smithville.

PARR SAMUEL E. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 21, P. O. Smithville, is the son of Thomas and Heiress (Eno) Parr. Father a native of Ireland, and mother of New York. Immigrated to Peoria county in 1831, located in Richwoods township, and remained there nine years. Thence removed to Logan township, where his father died in 1852; mother still living at the age of seven-two. Mr. Parr, the youngest of the chil- dren, was born in this county, Oct. 13, 1845, and was bred as a farmer, receiving such schooling as the dis- trict schools afforded. April 23, 1868, he married Miss Emma J., daughter of Benjamin Tamplin, of Peoria, where she was born March 2, 1844. They have had

four children, two living- Ida M. and George A. They belong to the Presbyterian Church at Salem. Owns 200 acres of land, 120 acres under good improve- ment, valued at $8,000.

PATERIDGE HIRAM W. hotel keeper, P. O. Smithville, son of Josiah and Pruella Pateridge, natives of York State, was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., Feb. 19, 1806, and was reared to the blacksmith trade. In 1831, he married Miss Emily, daughter of Tyler Stevens, who was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., Jan. 26, 1815. They have had thirteen children, only three of whom are living - James, Quail and Josialı. Mr. P. is a member of the Christian Union, and Mrs. P. of the U. P. Church. After coming to this county, he followed farming for a number of years, and had charge of the almshouse for ten years. Mr. P. has been a hard working man, and by his energies has accu- mulated a fine property. Has 140 acres of land, near Smithville, under good improvement, valued at $5,000. His grandfather, Seth Higley, was in the war of the revolution, and his father, in the war of 1812, went in- to the battle at Sackett's harbor, and is supposed to have been killed.

Partridge Jas. postman, P. O. Smithville.

PARTRIDGE Q. H. farmer, Sec. 27, P. O. Smithville.

PATTERSON JAMES II. farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Smithville, was born in Alabama, on the 16th day of April, 1815. Immigrated from there to Ohio with his parents when nine years old. Married Miss Isabella M. Brooks in 1838. She was born March 10, 1818, in Pa. They are the parents of eleven children, six of whom are living-Samuel W., born July 13, 1843, Sarah E., born March 30, 1846, Martha E., born Jan. 27, 1848, Isabella A., born April 21, 1854, Mary L. born July 31, 1858, Edgar M., born Dec. 3, 1860. Five deceased - Wm. H., who was killed at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862, Elizabeth, died Sept. 27, 1869, Alexander Orr, died Feb. 23, 1865, two died in infancy. While in Ohio Mr. P. pursued the carpenter trade and farming, and in 1846 came to Peoria county, settling in Logan township, where he has devoted his attention exclusively to farming. Owns 200 acres of land, valued at $8,000. Is a member of the Salem Presbyterian Church, of which he is an elder. Has held several local offices.

Patterson Samnel, farmer, P. O. Smith vlle.

Patton J. B. farmer, P. O. Trivoli. Patton N. C. farmer, P. O. Summerville.

PATTON THOMAS E. farmer and stock grower, Sec. 13, P. O. Smithiville, is the son of Thomas Patton and Jane Glasgow, natives of Va., where they were married, and immigrated to Adams county, Ohio, and there on a farm their family of nine children grew to be men and women. Thomas was born in Adams county, Ohio on the 14th day of August, 1822, and

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received the benefit of the district school. Ile married Miss Martha A., daughter of Robert and Phoebe Fin- ley, natives of Va., where Mrs. P. was born on the 22d day of Jan., 1823. Their union resulted in twelve children, seven still living, six boys and one girl - Robert M., born June 27, 1845. ladasseh, born Sept. 15, 1846. (infant child died), Thos. C., born March 14, 1850, died May 2, 1865, Wm. A .. born Jan. 22. 1852, John T., born April 4, 1854, James R., born Feb. 1, 1856, died Jan. 26, 1858, Rowland T., born Nov. 8, 1857, dicd Sept., 1863, Martin L., born Nov, 14, 1859, died.Aug. 29, 1860, Glasgow E., born Ang. 14, 1861, Elijah M., born Oct. 22, 1863, Ralph A., born Jan. 12. 1867. Members of the U. P. Cbureb .. Own 320 acres of land, well improved, valued at $20,000. In the Spring of 1847 came to the county and rented for two years, and in the Fall of 1849 purchased the land where he now resides.

Patton T. E. farmer. P. O. Smithville. Patton Samnel S. farmer, P. O. Trivoll.

PINKERTON ELIZA Mrs. farmer, Sec. 10, P. O. Summerville.

Pinkerton J. A. farmer, P. O. Summerville.

Pinkerton J. P. farmer, P. O. Smithville.

Pinkerton L. W. Mrs. post master. P. O. Summerville. Potter E. E. farmer, P. O. Smithville.

RESINGER JOHN, blacksmith and farmer, Sec. 32, P. O. Smithville.

RICHARDSON JAMES, farmer and stock - raiser, Sec. 16, I'. O. Smithville ; is the son of Ilenry and Martha (McCibben) Richardson, mother native of Kentucky and father of Virginia. They emigrated from Highland county, Ohio, in 1843, and located in Elmwood township, where they lived until their death. James was born in Highland county, Ohio, August S, 1819; was bred and educated a farmer, with limited school opportunities. Married Miss Mary, daughter of Andrew and Abigal Hart, born December 4, 1821. She died August 18, 1849, leaving five children - Martha J., born January 7, 1842 (and died April, 1879) ; William M., born Feb. 8, 1843; Abbie E., born Nov. 4. 1844; Mollie M., born Oct. 2, 1846 ; Jas, F., born Jan. 31, 1849. Mr. K. married Miss Nancy Parr, June 27, 1850. She was born in county Cavan, Ire- land, Feb. 10, 1828. She died May 17, 1871. They had ten children, six living - Margaret, born Feb. 20, 1851, and died Aug. 20, 1851; Carrie, born January 14. 1553 ; Alice, born August 12, 1855 ; Angie, born Sep- tember 3, 1857; llenry G., born Nov. 1, 1859, tlied April 19, 1860; John A. born April 11, 1861 ; Lou F., born March 11, 1564; Myrtle, born Oct. 22, 1866 ; Nannie, born June 30, 1869, died March 5, 1877. One died in infancy. Mr. R. came to the county in 1839, purchased land and then returned to Ohio and remained two years, and in 1841 brought his family to the coun- ty and has resided in the township since. Has 220

acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $12,000; lIad one son in the 6th I. V. I.

Runkle J. J. larmer, P. O. Sommerville. Saunders Jacob, farmer, 1'. O. Smithville.

SHEPHERD NELSON, farmer and stock- raiser, Sec. 3, P. O. Smithville.

SMITH B. D. farmer, Sec. 17, P. O. Trivoli.

Smith J. W. Iarmer, P. O. smithville. Smith Jno. W. farmer, P. O. smithville.

SMITH R. L. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 23, P. O. Smithville.

Smith Thos. C. farmer, P. O. Smithville.

SMITH WM. HUSTON (deceased), farmer, Sec. 25, P. O. Smithville. Was born in Flemming county, Ky., on the 6th of February, 1816. In 1835 came to Fulton county, Ill., with his parents, and fol- lowed farming for two years and then came to l'eoria county. Married Miss Nancy White, daughter of Isle White. She was born on the 18th day of December, 1821. They were the parents of seven children, five boys and two girls. He was a consistent member of the United Presbyterian Church. Ileld several local offices in the township. Ile died in December, 1859.

SOUDER JACOB, farmer, P. O. Smithville Sec 29. Son of William and Nancy (Adams) Souder.' natives of Pa., was born in Cumberland Co., Aug. 6, 1827. Was apprenticed to the carpenter trade, which he followed for twenty-five years. In 1864, came to Logan township. Married Miss Elizabeth, the daugh- ter of Jesse Matthews of Perry Co., Pa. She was born in the same county Feb. 6, 182S. There were ten children, four girls and two boys living. Has 266 acres of land, 240 improved, valued at $11,000. Three younger brothers were in the Union army, one of which was in three years, re-inlisted and was taken prisoner, and died in Andersonville prison.

Stanley 1. farmer, P. O. Smithville.

Stander John, farmer, P. O. Smithville. Stewart Edward, farmer, 12. O. Trivoll.

STEWART JOHN, farmer, P. O. Smithville, Sec. 29. Son of Wilson and Mary (Mitchell) Stewart, natives of l'ennsylvania. Mr. Stewart was born in llighland Co., Ohio, March 21, 1817. Was reared to the trade of a saddler. In 1844 came overland with teams, making the trip in about two weeks, and located on the place where he now resides. Married Miss Hannah M., daughter of John and Nancy Turbett. She was born in Ohio, March 3, 1829. Four children blessed their union, two boys and one girl living. Mrs. S. died Dec. 4, 1862. Mrs. S. was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church, and greatly loved and respected. Mr. S. has held several local offices in the township. Owns eighty acres of land well improved and valued at $4,000.

Stewart J. M. farmer, l'. O. Trivoll.

Stewart Mary, Iarmer. P. O. Trivoll.

stewart Win. D farmer, I. O. smithville. Slimellag Michael, farmer, I'. O. Pass Ridge.

JAMES RICHARDSON LOGAN TP.

JAMES B. MILLER LOGAN TP.

JAMES MONROE LIMESTONE TP.

JAMES H. PATTERSON, LOGAN TP.

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STRATTON WILLIAM (deceased), late res. Sec. 6, P. O. Smithville. Was born in county Kerry, Ireland, on the 25th day of March, 1788, and immigrated to the United States on the 15th day of Oct. 1816, landed in New York and followed the dairy busi- ness there for several years. Married Sarah, daughter of Joseph Clayton of New York city, where she was born Dec. 2, 1805. Came to Peoria Co., Ill., in 1837, and located in Logan township, where he remained until his death whch occurred on the 29th day of Feb. ISSo, at the age of ninety-one years, eleven months and six days. Mr. S. lived an upright life and was honored and respected. They were the parents of eleven child- ren, ten are still living, viz., Mary A., born March 26, 1825, died Feb. 28, 1861 ; Eliza, born Jan. 13, IS27 ; William, born April 28, 1829; James, born Nov. 3, 1833 ; Richard, born Dec. 30, 1835 ; Thomas, born Feb. 7, 1838 ; Sarah, born Sept. 21, 1840; Jane born July 18, 1841 ; Emeline, born June 12, 1843; Clara born May 5, 1845 ; Joseph, born March 7, 1850. Mr. S. left an estate of 280 acres of land. Valued at $15,- 000.

TAMPLIN JOHIN W. blacksmith, P. O. Smithville. Is the son of Benjamin Tamplin and Marinda Woodruff, who immigrated to this county in 1836-37, and located in Peoria when it was a small village, and followed the cooper trade for a number of years. There John W. was born, on the 22d of February, 1852, and when fifteen years old commenced to learn the black- smith trade, which he followed in the city until 1874, then came to Smithville, and still continues in the same business. Married Miss Jennie, daughter of Robert Crawford. She was born in Springfield, Sangamon county, Ill., in 1854. Have one child, Effie, born Sept. 15, 1878.

Tamplin J. blacksmith, P. O. Smithville.

TIPTON F. M. U. S. gauger, P. O. Smithville.

TURBETT JAMES A. farmer and stock- raiser, Sec. 26, P. O. Smithville. Is a son of John and Nancy (Batey) Turbett, natives of Pennsylvania. Came to Illinois in 1840, and located in Logan township, when James A. was six years old. He was born in Fayette county, O., May 31, 1834. Was reared and educated a farmer, Married Nancy, daughter of Andrew Parr. She was born April 25, 1838. Five children are the result of their marriage, two of whom are living. Owns 335 acres of land, 260 acres under good cultivation, valued at $20,000. Mr. T. was a poor boy, and made his start working by the month.

Turbett J. B. farmer, P. O. Smithville.

Turhett W. S. farmer, P. O. Smithville. Tuttle A. O. farmer, P. O. Trivoll.

VANARSDALL JOHN, farmer, Sec. 3, 1. O. Summerville. Is the son of Isaac and Nancy (Young) Vanarsdall. Natives of Maryland. Came to

this county in 1835, and located in Rosefield township. There were five children in his family, of whom Mr. V. was the second son, and was born in Washington county, Md., on the 29th day of June, 1814. Farming has been his occupation through life. Married Eliza- beth, daughter of Ayliff and Margaret Shepard, born in Green county, Pa., Nov. 24, 1822. They had five children, two still living: Margaret A., now Mrs. Ifarrison Reed ; Mattie, now Mrs. Ephraim Yinger. Ilad one son in the 77th I. V. 1., Co. C., who died at Memphis. Homestead embraces 200 acres of land, 150 under good cultivation, and valued at $10,000. Mr. V. made rails the first year after coming to the county for fifty cents per hundred, and the following Winter paid $14 for a barrel of flour. Mr. and Mrs. V. are members of the M. E. Church.

Wasson G., P. O. Smithville. West James, farmer, P. O. Smithville.

WEST JOSEPII, farmer, Sec. 23, P. O. Smith- ville.

West Wm. farmer, P. O. Smithville.

WHITE J. G. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 23, P. O. Smithville.

Whitlow J. A. farmer, P. O. Pass Ridge

WIIITLOW W. W. farmer, Sec. 31, P. O. Pass Ridge. Son of William and Ann Whitlow, nee Wright, who came to Illinois in 1832, and located in Vermillion county, and later removed to Peoria county, where the subject of this sketch was born, Dec. 7, 1843. Was reared on a farm and enjoyed only moderate school advantages. Married Miss Priscilla J. Franks, who was born in this county in 1853. Their family consists of three children, two boys and a girl. Mr. W. enlisted in the 32d I. V. I. Co. I, Col. John Logan, was in the service three years and ten months, and was at the engagements of Shiloh, Bentonville, S. C., Cham- pion Hills, the siege and capture of Vicksburg, march to the sea and Jonesboro'. Was in sixteen general en- gagements. While in the service received two wounds, one in the hand and one on the top of the head, just grazing the scalp. Has 240 acres of land, valued at $7,000.

WILEY JOHN P. farmer, Sec. 3, P. O. Sum- merville. Son of Samuel and Sarah (Mccullough) Wiley, natives of Ohio, who immigrated to Peoria county in 1852, and located in Logan township on the section where Jolin now resides. Father died Feb., 1877 ; mother still living. Mr. W. was born in Miami county, Ohio, on the 22d day of Sept., 1835, and was reared and educated a farmer. Married Miss Mary E., daughter of John Runkle, a native of New York State. She was born in Peoria county in 1839. Has cighty- eight and a half acres of land, all under good cultiva- tion, valued at $4,500. Are members of the U. P.

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Church. Ile enlisted in the 77th regiment I. V. I. Co. C, in 1862, and served three years. Was at the siege and capture of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, and also on

the Red River Expedition, etc, Mustered out at Mo- bile, Ala.

Willey W'm. farmer. P. O. Summerville. Wonder Uldeon, farmer, P O. Smlibville.

MEDINA TOWNSHIP.

Allen A. R. farmer, P. O. Sonthampton. Allen W. HI. farmer, P. O. Southampton. Atkinson Jos. retired, res. Mussville. Boylan P. farmer. P. O. M10,ville. Boylan Thos. farmer. P. O. Mossville. Breed ML. farmer. P. O. Chillicothe.

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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 138

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