The history of Adams County Illinois : containing a history of the county - its cities, towns, etc. a biographical directory of its citizens, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion; general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, Part 99

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Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago : Murray, Williamson & Phelps
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Schaeffer John M. agent Odd Fellows Benevolent Association, 227 State.

Schaeffer Peter, blacksmith, 1233 Jersey. Schafer Geo. cabinet maker, cor. Ohio and 13th. Schaffer F. W. groceries, etc., cor. 8th and Monroe. Schaffer Henry, carpenter, 927 Jefferson.

Schafer Wm. blacksmith, 1002 State.

Schalk Barney, cabinet maker, cor. 9th and Cherry. Schalk C. tailor, 47 S. 7th.

SCHALLER FRED., wholesale liquors, 620 Hampshire street; residence Hampshire, between 6th and 7th streets; born in Germany, in 1833; came to the United States in 1844; located in Quincy in 1864; married Miss Mary Frohme in 1858. She was born in Germany in 1839. Six chil- dren: Fred, George, Lizzie, Saidie Clarie, and Oscar. They are Lutherans. Independent in politics. He is a member of the Druids. He has been in the wholesale business since 1863, and is doing an extensive business.

Schaller Geo. C. tinner, cor. 14th and Elm. Schanhorst, Fred. laborer, 725 Jefferson. Schanz G. 167 S. 6th.

Schanz Wm. 1022 State. Schapp Henry, Lind w of 12th. Schardon Mrs. M. Monroe e of 9th.

Scharlach Geo. laborer, 1256 Hampshire. Schaub Mrs. Margaret, Olive n of Vine. Scheiner Mrs. Ann, widow, 21 S. 6th. Scheipering C. H. stoves, etc., 930 Ohio.

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SCHELL MRS. BARBARA, residence between 8th and 9th, on Kentucky street; was born in Bavaria, April 4, 1799; married John Schell in 1817; came to New York, in 1834, and to Quincy in 1835. Mr. Schell was a blacksmith, and worked at his trade the greater part of his time until he died, which occurred the 15th of Feb., 1864. They have four children living; George, Aplonia, Phoebe and Mary, and eight dead. John built what is known as Schells' Dis- tillery, near the head of Quincy bay, in 1856, but discontinued the business in 1858, after expending a great deal of money. He died Christmas Eve., in 1876. Peter died March 13, 1857, leaving two sons, Reinhold and Peter. Mrs. Schell has thirty-three grand children and fourteen great grand children. When she and her husband settled in Quincy, there was not a brick building in the place; could not get brick to build chimneys. They built a log house on the northwest corner of 6th and Kentucky streets. She afterward traded for property between 8th and 9th on Kentucky, where she now lives. Property valued at $2,000.

Schell Mrs. Cecelia, widow, 1218 Vermont.

SCHELL GEORGE (of Schell & Hellhake), boots and shoes, 716 Maine street ; born in Baden, Germany, in 1845; came to the United States Jan. 1, 1869, and located in Quincy. He married Elizabeth Stalf in 1872. She was born in Germany in 1848. They have two children, Christiana and Theodore. Are members of the Catholic Church. He worked at his trade until 1875, when he went into business for himself with Mr. Hellhake. They are young and enter- prising men, worthy the patronage of the community.

Schelp Fred, varnisher, 831 Madison.

SCHEMPP JACOB, bridge-builder and contractor, Jefferson between 11th and 12th streets ; residence, same. He was born In Urach, Kingdom of Würtemburg, Europe, April 6, 1836, and came to the United States, reaching New York City in 1854, staying one year, then going to Henry county, Illi- nois, remaining five years; followed his trade and then came to Quincy, where he opened his present large business. He married Miss Christina Wagner in Quincy, May 2, 1860. She was born in Quincy, Ill.,

Sept. 9, 1843. They have six children : Anna Maria Margaretta, born Dec. 19, 1860; Maria Christina, born April 6, 1862; Johan Jacob, born May 29, 1865; John Christian Henrich, born Aug. 29, 1867; Carl Wilhelm, . born Feb. 5, 1870, and Henrich Wilhelm, born Dec. 4, 1873. Religion, Lutheran. Politics, Democrat. Real and personal property estimated at $10,000.

Schenk Henry, carpenter, 833 Kentucky.

Schepe. s Geo. laborer, 6th s of Maple.

Scherman Adolph, brickmaker, 924 Adams. Schermerhorn F. D. gen. supt. Q. M. & P. R. R. cor. 8th and Sycamore.

Schermerhorn Mrs. Isabel, cor. 13th and Spring. Schidt F. laborer, Jackson w of 12th.

Schildmann Wm. cigar maker, cor. 13th and Ohio. Schill Frank X. prop. Bluff Brewery, two miles north of Union depot.

Schimmick Henry, Laborer, 11th n of Cedar.

Schiner John J. barkeeper, cor. 2d and Maiden Lane. Schlag Mrs. Elizabeth, 1124 Jersey.

Schlag Miss Kate, 34 S. 12th.

Schlange Bernard, 7th s of Elm.

Schlange Mrs. Lena, 7th n of Vine.

Schlecter Philip, laborer, 15th bet. Ohio and Pay- son ave.

Schley Henry, saloon, 70 N. Front. Schlichter Andreas, laborer, 820 Madison.

Schlottman B. teamster, 1026 Jersey. Schmeadskamp Angust, 5th s of Ohio.

SCHMEIDING AUGUST, retired minister; residence, 204 South 6th street. He was born in Westphalia, Prussia, March 16, 1804; came to America in 1851. He married Margaret Schreader. She was born in Prussia April 9, 1809, and died Sept. 24, 1844. She was mother of six children, viz .: Mary, Caroline, Charles, Rudolph, Minnie and Theresa. Are members of the Evan- gelical Lutheran Church. He commenced his studies in the University at Halle River, Saale, and is a thorough scholar in all the classics. He commenced his pastorship in the year 1859. His first charge was at Loehne; was there nine years. In 1851 he came to the United States and to Quincy, where he has since resided. When he first came his congregation consisted of ten families. His first meetings were held in a public school-house; at the time he retired he had 185 families. The first church was built in 1852, and in 1866 a church was built on the corner of 8th and Washington streets, called the St. James' Church. Through the influence of Mr. Schmeiding the church is in a prosperous condition, and his coming to

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this country caused many of his church peo- ple to follow him.

Schmid Basel, saloon, 927 Maine. Schmidt Adam, teamster, 20th n of Oak. Schmidt John, physician, cor. 10th and Kentucky. Schmidt Jos. teamster, Elm e of 20th. Schmidt Peter, laborer, cor. 20th and Broadway. Schmits Geo. carpenter, cor. 11th and Cedar. Schmits John, carpenter, 168 N. 11th.

Schmitt Alvis, shoemaker, 7th s of Payson ave. Schmitt Mrs. Elizabeth, 1005 Maine. Schmitt Mrs. Elizabeth, saloon, 834 Maine. Schmitt Lenhart. Jr. book-keeper, 810 Hampshire. Schmitt Lenhart, carpenter, 810 Ilampshire. Schnarr Mrs. Mary, widow, 1007 Maine. Schneider Chas. laborer, 835 Jefferson. Schneider Edward, plasterer, 809 Adams. Schneider Jacob, saloon, 35 N. Front. Schneider Jacob, laborer, 9th n of Jackson.

SCHNEIDER JACOB, capitalist, 8th between Adams and Jackson streets. He was born in Steinbach, Regierungs-bezirk,Er- ford, Prussia, March 15, 1836, and emigrated to America with his parents; landed at New Orleans in 1846, coming to Quincy in the fall of 1847. He married Miss Anna Maria Kurk in Quincy, Oct. 6, 1863. She was born in Quincy, Oct. 4, 1846. Eight chil- dren, four dead and four living: Bertha, born Dec. 11, 1864; Edward, born Nov. 15, 1873; Henry, born March 14, 1875, and Katie Louise, born July 14, 1878. Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democrat. Mrs. Schneider's parents are still living, and re- side on Adams between 8th and 9th streets.

Schneider Joseph, carpenter, 639 Adams. Schneider Moritz, laborer, 809 Adams. Schneider Wm. plasterer, 613 Adams. Schneiders Albert, brick mason, Spring w of 25th. Schneiders Clemens, 813 Jersey. Schneiders Mrs. Theresa, 23 S. 8th. Schneller Chas. laborer, 718 Jefferson. Schneller Herman, engineer, 512 Adams. Schnider Joseph, brick mason, 508 Adams. Schnier Geo. A. blacksmith, cor. 12th and Lind. Schnous Mrs. Anna, widow, 25 N. 61h. Schoen O. F. shoemaker, boards at Occidental Hotel. Schoeneberg Henry, plasterer, Madison near 16th.

SCHOFIELD F. L., Attorney-at- Law, over post-office; was born in Mounds- ville, Va., in 1849; moved to Lewis County, Mo., in 1850, with his parents, and to this city in 1878. He studied law in Missouri, and was admitted to the bar, in 1870; mar- ried Miss Annic E. High, in 1872. She was born in Lewis County, Mo., in 1853. Their children are: Madison C., John A., and Thomas O. Members of Christian Church.

A Democrat. Ile was Superintendent of Public Schools, in Lewis county, Mo., one term, and States Attorney for that county two terms. He and his wife graduated at Christian University, Canton, Mo. Mrs. Schofield was the adopted daughter of the late Hon. Madison C. Hawkins, of Lewis county, Mo. Mr. Schofield is High Priest of Canton Chapter No. 88, Missouri Royal Arch Masons.

Schofield Mrs. S. E. widow, 222 S. 6th.

Schonhoff L. brickmaker, 9th S. of Harrison. Schonhorst Fred. carpenter, 835 Jefferson. Schooley Mrs. M. J. dressmaker, 63 S. 5th.

Schott John B. saddlers' hardware, 613 and 615 Hampshire.

Schraag Geo. W. farmer, 921 State.

Schraag W. L. painter, cor. 15th and State. Schrage Henry, carpenter, 1002 Elm.

Schrage John L. post office dep. 514 Washington. Schrage Mrs. M.ry, millinery, etc., 624 Adams.

Schriber Mrs. AnLa, 533 Washington.

Schriber Chas. boiler maker, 7th s of Washington. Schroeder Albert, cabinet maker, 712 Madison. Schroeder F. W. carpenter, 10th n of Payson ave. Schroeder G. HI. labo.er, 708 Madison. Schroeder Henry II. 1500 Vermont.

Schroeder Herman, druggist, 1022 Kentucky. Schroer Mrs. Catherine, 1230 Hampshire. Schroer Henry, carriage painter, 1113 Broadway. Schroer Joseph, candy maker, 192 N. 10th. >chucking Mrs. Mary, widow, cor. 6th and Maple. Schucking IIerman, Vine bet. 18th and 20th.

Schukraft Jacob. laborer, 615 Oak. Schukraft John G. machinist, 6th s of Spruce. Schullien Baltes, carpenter, 1117 Jersey. Schullien Inozent, machinist, 1113 Hampshire. Schulte A. grocer, 400 State. Schulte Mrs. Louisa, 1031 Kentucky. Schultenz Martin, shoemaker, 4th n of Oak. Schultheis Adam, molder, 430 Kentucky.

Schultheis Fred. mail agent, 620 Vermont. Schultheis Mrs. Margaret, 620 Vermont. Schultheis Wm. F. cashier, 217 N. 4th. Schultze Frank, stone mason, Monroe e of 11th. Schumacher Bernard, cooper, 436 N. 5th. Schumacher Joseph, shuemaker, 1128 Hampshire. Schumacker F. blacksmith, 11th n of Washington. Schumacker Wm. machinist, 712 Monroe. Schumacker Herman, carpenter, 805 Jackson. Schupp Mrs. Benedict, widow, 1101 Hampshire. Schurfeld Henry, carpenter, Jefferson e of 11th. Schurfeld Henry, stonecutter, 929 Washington. Schurman Gottlieb, farmer. 1033 Ohio. Schurman Peter, laborer, 619 Madison. Schurman Wm. brick maker 829 Jefferson. Schurman Wm. cupola tender, 1115 Washington. Schutte Mrs. Adelaide, cor. 13th and Elm.

SCHUTTE FRED., contractor and builder, corner of 11th and Washington streets; residence same; was born in Eidenghausen, Regierungs-bezirk, Preus-

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Minden, Europe, March 18, 1842; emi- grated to America via New Orleans, in 1860, coming direct to Quincy, following his trade; married Miss Maria Lange, in Quincy, July 19, 1874. She was born in Dahlinghausen, Hanover, July 3, 1849, and emigrated to America, with her brother Gerhard, via New York City, in 1873, com- ing direct to Quincy. Three children : Wilhelm, born Dec. 23, 1866; Edward, born Feb. 28, 1869, (children by his first wife); August Frederick, born May 4, 1877. Re- ligion, Lutheran. Enlisted in Co. C, 10th Regt. Ill. Inf., in 1864; served until the end of the rebellion ; was honorably discharged at Camp Douglas, Chicago. Real and per- sonal property estimated at $8,000.

Schutte Henry, cabinet maker, cor. 9th and Adams. Schutte Herman, collar maker, 8th n of Vine. Schutte Henry, teamster, cor. 13th and Elm. Schwab Casper, butcher, 928 Maine. Schwab John, butcher, 316 Ohio. Schwab Mrs. Josephine, 187 N. 11th.

Schwade Frank, nurseryman, cor. 25th and Hamp- shire.

Schwagmeier A. tobacconist, 532 Payson ave. Schwalberg Henry, cooper, cor. 8th and Monroe. Schwallenberg F. cooper, 346 S. 8th. Schwarte Bernard, flour packer, Vermont w of 9th. Schwartz C., butcher, 718 Jersey.

Schwartz Mra. Sophia, 1101 Washington.

SCHWARZ ERNST, saloon and grocery, southeast corner of 7th and State streets; was born in Sax Coburg Gotha, · Germany, in 1837; came to the United States, in 1864, and located in Michigan; and in Quincy, in 1866; married Franciska Mast, in 1868. She was born in the Grand Duchy of Baden, in 1842. They have three children : Louisa, Emma, and Benjamin. He is a member of the Haragari, and Ger- man Widows and Orphans' Aid Society. He has been in business since 1869. He deals in groceries, country produce, and provis- ions.

SCHWARZBURG H. G., paper and cigar box manufacturer, 309 Maine street; residence, 12th street, between Jer- sey and York streets; born in Prussia, in 1830. He came to the United States, in 1848, and located in Baltimore, Md., and came to Quincy, in 1857. He married Eva Kessler in 1853. She was born in Hesse Cassel, Germany, in 1830. They have five children: William, Lizzie, Fredrica, Fred- erick, and Gustav. They are members of

the Lutheran Church. He has been in his present business five years. He had a con- tract from the Government, and furnished many of the drums used in the army during the late war.

Schwebel Ed. engineer, York e of 8th. Schwebel P. blacksmith, 512 Jersey. Schweitzer Mrs. Elizabeth, 1020 Elm.

Schwering Joseph, confectionery, 512 Kentucky. Schwerer John H laborer, 814 Monroe. Schwieters Mrs. Christina, 162 N. 7th. Schwitring Bernard, laborer, 631 Payson ave. Schwindeler Fred. printer, 205 N. 11th. Schwindeman B. laborer, 1013 Broadway. Schwindeman Geo. 1115 Hampshire.

Schwindeman Mrs. M. 1013 Broadway. Scott Mrs. Matilda, Nelson's court.

SCOTT O. P., photographer, north- east corner 6th and Maine streets ; was born in Ohio; came to Adams county in 1876; was married to Carrie Fox, in 1874. She was born in 1854. Have one child: Myrtle Estella, born in 1876. Mr. S. commenced the photograph business in 1873, at Abingdon, Ill., and in Quincy in 1876; has a fine trade ; does first-class work, which he guarantees in every instance.

Searle Mrs. S. T., 9th, n of Spruce. Seamon John, Maine, e of 14th.

Seaton Mrs. C. B., 58 S. 5th.

Sebastian Wm. L. carpenter, 1243 Jersey.

Sechtling Angust, machinist, 1010 Elm, Sedgwick Mrs. Emma M., 94 N. 12th.

Seehoper Frank, cabinet maker, 146 S. Sth. Seehorn Dr. E. R., coroner, 109 8. 6th.

Seely Mrs. Angeline, 13th, n of Vermont.

SEELY GEO. H., agent for R. G. Dun's Mercantile Agency, office, corner 4th and Maine streets; residence, Vermont, near 16th street; was born in Wayne county, N.Y., 1833; married Miss Alaxine E. Hare in 1864. She was born in Chester, England, 1843. She is a member of the Episcopal Church. He located in this city in November, 1874, as representative and manager of this branch of the above agency. Republican.

Seely Henry J. salesman, 13th, n of Vermont.

Seger Chas. traveling salesman, Vermont, bet. 13th and 14th.

Seger C. Edwin, wholesale grocer. Locust, bet. 6th and 7th.

Seger Frank, grocer, Locust, e of 6th.

SEGER SAMUEL E., wholesale grocer, 16 North 4th street, residence between 6th and 7th, on Locust street; born in New York City, 1826; came with his parents to Quincy, 1836. He married Miss Sarah E.

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Thompson, 1847. She was born in New York, 1828. Three children: Charles E., Frank and Elmer E. He is Republican; commenced the retail business, 1858, and the wholesale business, 1861, and at this date has the largest wholesale establishment in his line in Quincy. He is member of the fol_ lowing orders: Masonic, of which he is Treasurer of Beausant Commandery No. 11 ; Quincy R. A. Chapter No. 5; also director of Illinois Masonic Benevolent Society of Princeton, Ill. He is also President of the Odd Fellows' Benevolent Association, and a member of the A. O. U. W., and the Knights of Honor, and of the I. O. M. A., and Grand Treasurer for the same for the State, K. of P. and of the U. A. O. D., and Treasurer of Adams Grove No. 2. Ile is a gentlemen of marked politeness and business refinement, of well-developed capabilities.

Sibers Theodore, laborer, Vine, e of 20th. Seidel Fred. carriage trimmer, 635 State. Seimon Henry, laborer, 801 Monr. e.

Selmes Mrs. S. B. widow, 1443 Maine.

Sellner Albert, 1223 Jersey.

Send Mrs. Elizabeth, widow, Elm, e of 12th.

Senger Fred. cabinet maker, Vine, w of 24th.

Sessing Adolph, laborer, Vine, e of 13th.

Shanahan Mrs. Margaret, 827 Jersey.

Shanahan Patrick, contractor, 184 N. 11th,

SHANAHAN J. J., contractor and builder, alley between 5th and Oak streets, and Maine and Jersey streets ; residence, 8th street, between Vine and Oak streets; was born in Adams county, Ill., Dec. 5, 1844; commenced his apprenticeship as carpen- ter with Williamson & Jones, April 27, 1863. On Dec. 30, 1871, he was appointed foreman of buildings on the K. C., St. Joe & C. B. R. R .; held that position until June 30, 1874, when he resigned. In the fall of 1874, he returned to Quincy, working at his trade, and on Feb. 15, 1878, went into business for himself; married Miss Mary McCabe, at St. Joseph, Mo., Jan. 30, 1873. She was born in the County Monaghan, Ireland, July 4, 1851, and emi- grated to America via New York City, with her mother and brother, in 1864, going to St. Louis, Mo. ; remained eight years; from there to St. Joseph, Mo .; came with her husband to Quincy. Ile is a member of the Firemens' Benevolent Association of Quincy, and was foreman of No. 1 Hose Company from 1866 till 1867; took the second running prize on the Fair Grounds at Quiney, Ill., it being the

only prize ever taken by No. 1 Hose Company for running. Religion, Roman Catholic. Politics, Democrat.

Shanahan Thomas, laborer, 24 8. 9th.

Shanders H. cupola tender, 612 Payson ave. Shank Wm. laborer, cor. 10th and Cherry. Shanks Mrs. widow, 169 N. 7th. Shannon Major Warren, 313 Maine. Sharkey Mrs. widow, 400 State.

SHAWGO J. B., Physician and Surgeon, office and residence 121 South 4th street; born in Muskegon county, Mich., 1842; moved to Fulton county, III., 1855, and to Hudson county, 1857. He studied in New York and Chicago; graduated at Bennett Medical College, 1877. He enlisted and was appointed scout, at the breaking out of the war, and did good service for the govern- ment in that capacity, in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina; was mastered out at close of the war, after many hair- breadth escapes. He taught school twelve years, in different grades; was Professor of mathematics in Bonaparte College, Iowa, 1870 and 1871; was Superintendent of schools at Camp Point, one year, and filled similar positions in Bushnell, three years. He holds a diploma from Abingdon College. He

married Miss Ada Kirkpatrick, at La Harpe, Ill., in 1875. She was born in Kentucky, in 1845. They have two children: Kirk and Ethel. Ile is a Democrat and a member of the I. O. M. A. and A. O. U. W .; also a Mason ; commenced study of medicine in 1871.

Shay Jeremiah, laborer, 1222 Hampshire. Sheehan Michael, milk dairy, cor. 3d and Chestnut. Sheehan Thos. laborer, Elm. w of 2d.

Shemkemper Henry tailor, 8th, n of Vine.

Sheridan Edward, molder, 817 State. Sheridan Thos. laborer, Nelson's court.

Sherman S. C. gardner, cor. 24th and Chestnut. Sherwood Mrs. E., cor. 10th and Hampshire. Shiffer Reinhart, carpenter, 3d, n of Broadway.

Shinn C. W. foreman White's foundry, 522 York.

Shinn Wm. foreman B. D. & Co., Ohio, bet. 5th and 6th.

Shively Mrs. Margaret, widow, Nelson's court. Slageck Wm. laborer, cor 15th and Spring.

Shoemaker John, carpenter, cor. 4th and Cedar. Shoeneman Mrs. Anna, 934 Maine.

Shotridge Levi, laborer, Chestnut, e of 9th.

Shoniz Mrs. Absalom, 204 S. 3d.

Shroeder A. H. merchant tailor, cor 12th and Jefferson. Shumacher Jobst, laborer, 805 Jackson.

Shuring Henry, laborer, Spring, w of 12th. Shotts John, tel. operator, 107 N. 4th.

Sibbing Henry, laborer, 9th, n of Spruce.

Sibley Hon. Joseph, Judge Appellate Court, cor. 8th and Spruce.

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Sickinger August, farmer, cor 22d and Spruce. Sickmann Mrs Kate, Sth, n of Jefferson. Sickmann Wm. teamster, 830 Jefferson. Sidner Martin, laborer, 1016 Spring.

SIEBE LOUIS, wagon manufacturer, corner 9th and State streets; residence 9th and Ohio streets. He was born in Blasheim, Kreis Lubbeke, Regierungs-bezirk, Minden, Europe, Sept. 2, 1847, and emigrated to America, landing at New Orleans, La., in 1867; went to St. Louis, Mo., and remained there seven months, working at his trade, and then came to Quincy, Ill .; married Miss Frederika Gendemann in Quincy, Nov. 18, 1869. She was born in Elverdisen, near Herford, Europe, Sept. 30, 1847. One child : Hannah Wilhelmina Eliza, born Oct, 15, 1870. * Religion, Lutheran. Politics, Inde- pendent. Property, real and personal, valued at $1,000.

Sibers Bernard, brewer, cor. 12th and Monroe. Sieckmann, Henry, laborer, 813 Jackson. Sieckmann Henry, saloon, 801 State. Siefer Mrs. Anna, 5th, n of Ohio. Siek Wm. molder, 1101 Washington. Sielemann Henry, laborer, 1105 Payson ave. Sien Mrs. Christina, widow, 635 Oak. Sien Chas. E. stoves, etc. 327 Hampshire. Sien Ernest, locksmith, 25 S. 4th.

SIEN MRS. FREDERICKA, residence, 1011 Oak street; was born in Prus- sia, in 1823; came to Quincy, in 1845; married Charles Sien in 1843. He was born in Brunswick, Germany. They have five children : Fred, Charles, Frederika, Louis, and William. They are Lutherans. Mr. Sien went to Germany in 1875. He was a brass finisher by trade, and worked in Quincy thirty years.

Siepker Bernard, laborer, 1118 Spring. Siepker Mrs. Ellen, 1035 Vermont.

SIEPKER JOHN A., "Park" saloon, 31 North 5th street; residence, 1246 Vermont street; born in St. Louis, Mo., in 1848; came to Quincy, in 1851, with his parents ; he is a marble cutter by trade, and worked at that business seven years in this city, up to 1874, when he went to attend bar. He opened his present commodious place, fronting on the public park, in 1877, where all the comforts of the inner man can be pro- cured, pure and palatable. Democrat, and Catholic.

Sigsbee Arthur, com. mer.[625 Vine.

Silberman Mrs. A. widow, 524 Jersey.

Simmonds George, attorney at law, 1118 Vermont. Simmons Daniel, carpenter, 1013 Jefferson. Simmons H. L. carpenter, cor. 5th and Cedar. Simmons Mrs. Mattie, 402 Broadway. Simon Bernard, blacksmith, 918 Hampshire. Simon Mrs. Catharine, cor. 6th and Ohio. Simon Mrs. John, widow, Lind, e of 9th.

SIMPSON WILLIAM D., train dispatcher, Hannibal and St. Joe Railroad, Quincy, Ill .; born in Philadelphia, 1843; commenced his railroad life as telegraph operator on the Pennsylvania Central Rail- road in 1863; was appointed train dis- patcher of the Hannibal and St. Joe Rail- road in 1870; worked at St. Joe, Mo .; Han- nibal, and Brookfield, in that capacity ; married Julia Carter, daughter of Thomas Carter, one of Adams county's oldest resi- dents, in 1871. She was born in this county. They had four children (deceased). Are members of the Presbyterian Church. Dem- ocrat. Member of the Masonic Order, and Royal Arcanum.

Sinclair Mrs. Lizzie, Oak, w of 3d.

SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME, northwest corner of 8th and Vermont streets.

Skinner A. C. carriage trimmer, 1260 Hampshire. Skinner J. R. book merchant, 611 Broadway. Skinner Mrs. Mary H. 611 Broadway. Skinner Mrs. O. C. cor. 9th and Cherry.

SLINGERLAND H. V., drug- gist, 627 Hampshire street; residence, 1011 Vine; was born in Albany county, N. Y., in 1840. He located in Quincy in 1861, and married Miss Celestine Lewis in 1871. She was born in this county. They have one child : May. Mrs. Slingerland is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. S. is Independ- ent in politics. He has been in business since 1871, and has a well and carefully conducted drug store at the above location, with a physician's office. Dr. Bassett is located in the rear of the store.

Slack Chas. C. blacksmith, 606 Broadway.

Slack Mrs. Mary, widow, 426 Spring. Slater J. D. shoemaker, Elm, bet. 5th and 6th.

Slee Mrs. Martha, 6th, s of Ohio.

Sliney D. detective, Lind, e of 6th. Sliney John, boiler maker, cor. 8th and Elm.

Sliney John, laborer, Chestnut, w of 9th. Slinger Miss Fannie A. 24th and! Lind.

Slinkman Henry, lime burner, 12th, n of Monroe.

SMEIGH O. H., ornamental painter, 605 Hampshire street; residence, same; born in Newport, Perry county, Penn., in

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1837; enlisted in the 9th Regt. Pa. Inf., Co. C., Sept. 14, 1861; served to close of the war; went with Sherman to Atlanta, Ga .; was Sergeant of his company ; mustered out at Springfield, Ill., at the close of the war, and located in Quincy, in 1865, where he worked at his trade until 1877. He then went into business for himself. Republican in politics. He is Regimental Quartermaster of the 8th Regt. State N. G., and was Lieu- tenant of Co. B. of the regiment when it was at East St. Louis, in the July riots of 1877.

Smiedeskamp Fritz, laborer, 930 Payson ave. Smiedeskamp Mrs. Ricka, 729 Ohio. Smiedeskamp Wm. laborer, 508 Washington. Smith Mrs. A. D. widow, Hampshire, e of 25th. Smith Mrs. Bridget, 300 S. 7th.

SMITH CEYLON. foundry and machine shop, corner of 5th and Ohio streets ; residence, 190 North 6th street ; was born in Cheshire county, New Hampshire, in 1828; moved to Alton, Ill., in 1855, and to this city in 1857, where he established his present business. He married Rosala Lee, in 1853. She was born in Hampden county, Mass., in 1830. They are members of the Baptist Church. They have one child, named Ella May. He manufactures steam engines, and house elevators. He employs thirty men. Smith C. H., carpenter, cor. 8th and Chestnut. Smith C. H., engineer. 425 York. Smith Chas. W., cor. 4th and Sycamore. Smith Mrs. C. M., 135 N. 7th. Smith Mrs. Ellen, widow, 1128 Maine. Smith Emmett K., saloon keeper, 131 N. 7th. Smith Mrs. Esther, widow, 251 N. 11th. Smith Mrs. Francis, 3d N. of Broadway.

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The history of Adams County Illinois : containing a history of the county - its cities, towns, etc. a biographical directory of its citizens, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion; general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, Part 99

Author: Publication date: 1879 Publisher: Chicago : Murray, Williamson & Phelps Number of Pages: 1254

Author:
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago : Murray, Williamson & Phelps
Number of Pages: 1254