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A BRIEF HISTORY
OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUTLEE
KKV. T. E. SF1OIAN.
Sept. 1878.
PKEFAE
This little work was undertaken without any model before
the mind of the Author which it was his intention accurately
to follow.,
The object was to prepare a brief outline history of those
in Butler Grove Township who had passed the age of fifty
years.
Such a sketch was desired as would preserve to posterity
the date and place of birth, the different residences, the time
and place of marriage, namesrof children etc, of those who
had reached the age above mentioned.
As we advanced with the work, other ideas than our orig-
inal ones presented themselves, and as a consequence the
narratives in the latter part of the book are a little more full
than those at the commencement.
In such a multiplicity of dates, gathered from such a mul-
tiplicity of sources, notwithstanding great care has been
taken, we can scarcely believe that these sketches will be
free from all mistakes. We have inserted four pages of blank
ruled paper in order that any additional remarks may be
made, or any mistakes corrected with a pen.
That these brief sketches may assist in keeping fresh the
memories of parents, and cherishing their names when they
sleep in the dust is the fond hope of your sim-erc friend,
T. E SPIOIAN.
:
DEDICATION.
To the children of those whose histories are herein briefly
given are these Sketches respectfully and prayerfully dedicated.
"Honor thy father and thy mother, that thy days maybe
long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee."
THE
. SEMI-CENTENARIANS
OF
BUTLER GROVE TOWNSHIP.
REV. JOHN HAMILTON
was born Soudersburg, Lancaster Co. Penn. May 24th, 1803.
When a child his parents moved to Marietta in the same
Co. Here, while quite young, John made a profession of re-
ligion uniting himself with the Lutheran Church. Here also
he prepared himself for the Gospel Ministry, and entered up-
on the labors of the sacred office in 1826, engaging in mis-
sionary work in the western part of Penn. After laboring on
this field for about a year he went to Virginia where he spent
another year in missionary labors. He then returned to Penn.
still continuing his missionary work.
On the 8th of Sept. ,1828, he was united in marriage with
Miss Elizabeth Vondersaal near Shippensburg Penn. After
marriage he had a call to a church in Virginia, in Shenan-
doah Co. where he labored for five years. From there lie
was called to a church in Hardy Co', of the same State where
he preached for a little over two years. From here he re-
moved to Stark Co. Ohio about the year 1841, and took charge
of four congregations known as West Brookficld. Bethlehem.
West Lebanon and Richville. He remained with this charge
about nine years, and then in Lancaster Ohio took charge
of two congregations, one in the city, the other in the country.
In 1853 he was elected Grand Master of the Odd Fellows,
and traveled and lectured in the interests of the Lodge for
one year. Then he was elected Grand High Piiest ' of the
Encampment in which capacity he served the Order for one
year.
After this be returned to his Homestead in Stark Co. Ohio,
and took charge of eight or nine congregations.
In about eight years he changed his place of residence to
Medina Co. and continued his labors on this extensive field
about five years longer, and until he had succeeded in form-
ing these churches into smaller charges. He then removed
to Wyandott Co. Ohio where he preached about two years.
Resigning this charge he returned to Stark Co. Ohio and
took charge of what was called Stanza's Church. After
preaching here for a year or two he received a call to a
church in Mendon III. about 1867. He took charge of this
field and labored, there over four years. From there, in
1874 he came to Butler and took charge of what are known
as the Ware, s Grove and St. John's Churches, upon which
lields he is now laboring in the 51st year of his ministry.
At the same time in whichMr. Hamilton studied Theology
he studied Medicine, and at Shippensburg, about the time of
his marriage he was licensed to practice medicine, which prac-
tice he followed up in connection with his ministerial labors
until the condition of his health required him to relinquish a
part of his work, and in choosing between the care of the
body and the care of the soul, he devoted his remaining
strength to the care of souls.
Father Hamilton's life has been an exhibition of mental and
physical strength, and an example of activity and industry,
MRS. ELIZABETH HAMILTON,
daughter of John and Susanna Vondersaal, and wife of Rev,
John Hamilton, was born April 25th, 1807 at Shippensburg,
Franklin Co. Penn. Was married in the 21st year of her age.
When about sixteen years old she united with the Evangelical
Church, and on coming to Butler united with the Ware's
Grove Lutheran Church. The children of John and Elizabeth
Hamilton are :
Mary Ann, born April 18th 183Q.
John born, March 21st 1832.
Louisa Maria, born Mar. 26th 1835.
Luther Duncan, born June 26th 1837.
JosephusM.M., born March 8th 1842.
Elizabeth Angeline, born Feb. 18th 1847.
These six children are all married, and are all living at the
present time.
MRS. REBECCA R. WOOD,
daughter of James and Ruth Smith, was born in Lancaster
Co. Penn. Oct. 20th, 1819. In the ninth year of her age she
moved with her parents to Morgan Co. Ohio. And in 1844
to Put man Co. 111. and afterward to Lasalle Co. 111.
While in Lasalle Co. she was married, June 10th, 1858, to
Wm. Wood, who afterward became the first Merchant of
Butler.
Immediately after marriage, Mr. Wood and his wife re-
moved to Litchfield 111. and after living there about one year
came in Oct. 1<859 to Butler to the property which Mrs.
Wood now occupies.
On the 20th of May 1873 Mr. Wood died, in the 64th year
of his age.
I'ntil her removal to Montgomery Co. Mrs. Wood lived, by
right of birth, in connection with the Quaker Communion.
In the year 1868 she united with the Congregational Church
at Hillsboro, four miles east of Butler.
The Children of Mrs. Wood are Mary and Joseph, both of
whom are at this time living with their mother.
MRS. JANE MACKEY,
daughter of George and Jane Galleii, was born in Aberdeen
Scotland in the year 1815.
She made a profession of religion when about sixteen years
of age and united with the Presbyterian Church.
In the nineteenth year of her age she, with her brothers,
James and George, came to this country and located in the
city of New York.
At the age of about twenty two she was united in marriage
with Robert Mackey. About three years after her marriage,
Mrs. Mackey left New York, and before coming to this
State lived for a longer or shorter period of time at all of the
following places, viz: Albany N. Y., Louisville Ky., Cincin-
nati Ohio, New Albany Ind., Warsaw Ky., Liberty Ky. and
Maysville Ind.
At Louisville Ky. Mr.& Mrs. Mackey buried three children.
After removing to Maysville Ind, there being no church
of her choice convenient, Mrs. Mackey^ with her husband, unit-
ed with the Baptist communion. It was here, that after
twenty nine years of married life, Mrs. Mackey buried her
husband.
In 1866, she with her son George and daughter Barbara
removed to Butler 111. and dwelt first in the house now oc-
cupied by C. O. Brown. She now lives in the North West
part of the village upon her own property, and, though fee-
ble in body, maintains herself by her own industry.
About the year 1868 she united with the Presbyterian
Church of Butler. Her daughter Barbara, who lives with her,
united with the same church in 1876.
Mrs. Alackey is the mother of six children whose names
are as follows : James, Margaret, Agnes, John, George, Barbara.
HENRY 8. STANLEY
was born in White Co. 111. June 10th, 1827. In 1847, March
28th, he was united in marriage wtyh Mrs. Mary Williams of
White Co. In 1858 Mr. Stanley moved to Montgomery Co. and
located about five miles N. W. of Butler. After about four
years he returned to White Co. and remained there two years,
and then came to the Village of Butler.
The greater part of Mr. Stanley's life has been spent in
farming ; but for the last few years he has been engaged as a
Butcher.
When about twenty five years of age Mr. Stanley made a
profession of religion and united with the Baptist Church in
White Co. 111. After his removal to Montgomery Co. he
connected himself with the Baptist Church at Honey Bend,
called "LITTLE FLOCK."
MRS. MARY STANLEY,
daughter of Bedford and Susan Tidwell, and wife of Henry
S. Stanley, was born in Arkansas, Dec. 16th, 182 J.
Her parents moved before her recollection to Louisiana,
and then when she was about five years of age, to White Co.
IlL,vhere.Dec. 24th. 1839, she was married to John Williams.
In Aug. 1813 Mr. Williams died, and in March 1847 Mrs,
Williams wis united in marriage with Henry S. Stanley.
In White Co. she united with the Baptist Church at the
same time with her second husband, and with him united
with the "Little Flock" Church at Honey Bend.
The children by her first husband were :
Roley Williams, born March 25th, 1841,
Died at Butler 111, Sept, 10th, 1871.
John Williams, born Dec, 2 1st, 1843,
Died in White Co, III, Nov, 15th, 1844.
The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley are :
Bedford, born July 29th. 1848,
Nancy Jane, born Sept, 22nd, 1850,
Died at Butler 111, Get, 22nd, 1875,
Susan Burnetty, born Oct, 21st, 1854.
MRS. SUSAN MARIA LOCKHART,
daughter of Uel and Sarah Hurd, was born, in Morris Co.
N.Y. Sept. 28th, 1814. When five years of age she moved
with her parents to Adams Co. Ohio, where June 2nd, 1836
in the 22nd year of her age, she was united in marriage with
James C. Lockhart.
About four years after marriage she with her husband
moved to Montgomery Co. 111. and settled on the farm three
miles S. W. of Butler, now owned by Thomas Berry.
Here Mr. Lockhart' s health being poor, with the hope of
improving it he returned with his family to Ohio. In about
one year after this removal, at Burlington Ohio, on the 23d
of March, 1849 Mr. Lockhart died, and Mrs. Lockhart in a
few weeks returned to Montgomery Qo. 111. She settled at
this time alittic south of Butler, and after a few years moved in-
to the two story house on the top of the "Seward Hill" built
by Israel Seward, the empty remains of which can yet be seen.
On April 2nd, 1858 she moved into the village of Butler to
the residence which she now owns and occupies, and which
is but a few steps from the Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Lockhart made a profession of religion when about
fifteen years of age and united with the M. E. Church in
Adams Co. Ohio. While living south of Butler, she united with
the M. E. Church of this place, and in the year 1869 with
the Presbyterian Church of Butler with which she and her
daughter Caroline are now connected.
Mrs. Lockhart is the mother of five children whose names
are as follows : Sarah Ma}'', Mary Caroline, John Meeks,
Henry Aldrid and a daughter that died in in/an cy without
name.
HENRY GRIFFITH
was born, in Carmarthan Shire, South Wales, March 24th, 1819,
the same day upon which Queen Victoria was born. He
came to America in 1839, and located first in the City of New
York. From there he removed to Pittsburg Penn. While
in Pittsburg he enlisted in the Mexican war, and served two
years. After the close of the war he returned to Pittsburg,
and after about two years more, in 1849, he went to New-
Orleans, Louisiana, where, in Dec. 1849, he was united in
marriage with Miss Catharine Kane.
In 1861 Mr. Griffith came to Butler. 111. and in Sept. 1866,
buried his wife. In Oct. 1868 he was married again to Miss
Maria Hanora.
Mr. Griffith is the "Ximrod" of Butler. He is a ; •mighty
hunter", and keeps quite a number of excellent dogs, both
s
for his own use in hunting and for sale, training them in their art
Mr. Griffith buried three sons in one week in New Orleans,
all dying of Yellow Fever. They arc as follows :
Henry Griffith, Jr., born May 13th, 1852.
.Died Sept. 8th, 1858.
Christopher Griffith, born June 6th, 1854.
Died, Sept. 10th, 1858.
Owen Griffith, born Aug. 18th, 1856.
Died, Sept. llth, 1858.
Mr. Griffith has living one daughter, Mary Ann,
JOSEPH McCOY
was born in Tyrone Co. Ireland, Nov. 5th, 1819, and came
with his parents to Ogdensburg, N. Y. when nine years of
age. After about two years his parents moved to De Feyster,
N. Y., where there both died. In 1843 he made a public
profession of religion and united with the Congregational
Church of De Peyster, and April 15th, 1844, he was united
in marriage with Miss Nancy E. Hathway.
About the year 1854 his residence and nearly all his house-
hold effects were destroyed by fire, and about two years after-
ward he removed with his family to Springfield 111., and after
remaining there about one year came to Montgomery Co.
near Butler.
His first location in this County was on the "Seward Hill"
in a small house now occupied by Mr. E. F. Fox. About
one year afterward he bought a farm N. E. of Butler, which
property now constitutes a part of the farm owned by Rob-
ert Bryce. ,
In 1867 Mr. McCoy moved in to the Village of Butler
upon the property which he now occupies.
MRS. NANCY E. McCOY,
daughter of Benjamin and Nancy Hathwa3',and wife of Joseph
McCoy, was born in Ogdensburg N. Y. Feb. loth, 1820.
Upon her lOtlh birth day her mother died. She then went
to Mass, and lived ten years with an Aunt. Then she re-
moved to Rochester, N. Y. and remained there two yeais
with a sister. From Rochester she went to Ogdensburg again,
and after spending a short time there with friends, removed
to De Peyster N. Y. Here after teaching school for two years
she was united in marriage with Joseph McCo}T, April, loth,
1844 in the 25th year of her age.
Mrs. McCoy believes that she experienced the renewing
grace of God and accepted of Christ as a Savior at about
the age of twelve years/, but it was at the age of nineteen
that she made a public profession of religion and connected
herself with the Presbyterian Church at Rochester N. Y.
At De Peyster, N. Y. she united herself with the Congrega-
tional Church. Upon removal to Montgomery Co. 111. she
and her husband united with the Butler Presbyterian Church
in the }*ear 1858 at about the time of its organization.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. McCoy are us follows :
Joseph Alphonso, born Feb. 3d, 1845.
Died Feb. 8th, 1845.
Alexander James, born Sept. 25th, 1847.
Sarah Emeline, born April 6th, 1850.
Nancy Ann, born July 10th, 185:2.
Joseph Leslie, born Sept. 3d, 1856.
Died Aug. 1st, 1858.
Jesse William, born Jan. 27th. 1863,
Died Sept. 241 h, 1866.
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CHARLES HARPER M. D.
was born in Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co. Ohio, Aug. 1st,
1810. He remained at the place of his nativity until about
twenty-two years of age, when he removed to Jacksonville.
Erie Co. Penn. Here he was united in Marriage with Miss.
Harriet King, March 3d, 1835.
From Jacksonville Penn. he removed to Aurora 111. and
remained there about ten months, and from there to Water-
loo Monroe Co. 111. and remained there ten years. From
Waterloo he removed to Hillsboro 111. where he resided for
about nine years, and in April, 1858 came to Butler.
Dr. Harper studied medicine in Conneaut Ashtabula Co.
Ohio, and received his license to practice at Willowby,
Cuyhoga Co. Ohio.
He practiced medicine two j'ears in Penn. and is now in
the forty-second year of his practice in 111.
During his first four years in this state he was associated
in practice with Govorner Bissel,who was at that time a prac-
ticing physician.
Dr. Harper made a public profession of religion in 1875
and united with the M.E. Church of Butler.
•
MRS. HARRIET K. HARPER,
daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth King, and wife of Charles
Harper, was born in Conneaut, Ashtabula Co. Ohio, Feb.
9th, 1811. When fourteen years of age she moved, with
her two brothers, to Jacksonville, Penn. where she remained
until her marriage, in the 25th year of her age.
Mrs. Harper made a profession of religion in Hillsboro in
the year 1853 and united with the Presbyterian Church.
In 1858, after removal to Butler, when* a Presbvterian
Church was organized here, Mrs. Harper became one of its
original members.
The children of Charles and Harriet Harper are as follows :
William N. Died at Waterloo, 111. Dec. 9th, 1840, in the
4th year of his age.
Laura M.
Julia. Died at Hillboro 111. April 15th, 1848, in the 5th
year of her age.
Mary B. Died at Hillsboro 111. Dec. 29th, 1849, in the
first year of her age.
Harriet E. Died at Hillsboro 111. Sept. 5th, 1853, in the
first year of her age.
.Laura M. is the only one of the children surviving, -who,
in I860 was married to James Gray, and in Oct. 1863 buried
her husband, and now with her daughter Jessie, makes her
home with her parents.
JOHN CLEMENT SUMMONS
was born in Johnstown, Montgomery Co. N. Y. Aug." 25th,
1821.
In Broad Albin, N". Y. he learned the blacksmith's trade,
commencing to serve his apprenticeship in the 20th year of
his age. Was married Jan. 13th, 1848, .to Miss Elizabeth
Bedell of Denmark, Louis Co. N. Y.
In June 1854 Mr. Sammons came to Hillsboro 111. and in
Aug. 1865 removed to Butler. In 1871 he moved to Ray-
mond 111. and remained there about one }-ear and then return-
ed to Butler.
MRS. ELIZABETH SAMMONS,
daughter of William and Rezina Bedell, and wife of J.C.Sam-
raons, was born Sept. 1st, 1827 in Denmark, Louis Co. N.Y.
where she lived until her marriage in 1848 in the 21st year
of her age.
In Jan. 1875 Mrs. Sammons made a public profession of
religion and united with the Presbyterian Church of Butler.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Sammons are as follows :
Emma Elizabeth, born Jan. 4th, 1850.
Ella Rezina, born June 2nd, 1851.
Died, Feb. 18th, 1864.
Estella Frances, born June 4th, 1853,
Leonard Eugene, born March llth, 1864, and two who
died in infancy.
DANIEL SCHABDON M. D.
was born in Frankindale, Germany, Jan. 31st, 1807. He
came to America in the }Tear 1839, locating first in the City
of New York, and living afterwards for a time in Philadelphia,
Penn. and Cincinnati, Ohio. From Ohio he came to 111.
Dec. 3d, 1844, he was united in marriage with Miss Corne-
lia Bennet, at East Fork, Montgomery Co, 111.
After marriage he moved to Hillsboro ; then to a farm at
East Fork, where he lived for several years, and then for a
longer or shorter period of time, at St. Louis, Mo., Bunker
Hill, East St. Louis, and Venice, 111., and came to Butler
about the year 1867.
Dr. Schardon studied Medicine in Germany, and was there
licensed to practice. It was there nlso he connected himself
with the Lutheran Church.
MRS. CORNELIA SCHARDOX,
daughter of Azariah and Sabra Bennet, and wife of Daniel
Schardon M. D., was born at South Wilberham, Mass. Nov.
28th, 1820.
In 1839 she, with her parents, came to 111., and located
first at Woodburn, Maconpin Co. After about one year her
parents moved to Montgomery Co. about eight miles south
of Hillsboro, upon what is called Bear Creek. Here both of
her parents died, and in 1844 she was married, and removed
to Hillsboro.
Mrs. Schardon made a public profession of religion when
about nineteen years of age and united with the Baptist
Church in South Wilberham. In 1869 she connected herself
with the Presbyterian Church of Butler.
To the general duties of house keeping .Mrs. Schardon adds
the labors of Millinery work.
The children of Daniel and Cornelia Schardon are : —
Henry Daniel, Mary Caroline, Lewis Francis, John Mar-
tin, Louisa Jane, Lucy, and an infant which died without
name.
John M, and Louisa J. were twins. John died April 2 1st,
1852. at the age of eight months. Louisa died May 8th, 1870,
at the age of nineteen years.
MRS. MARY SCHERER,
daughter of Peter and Margaret Wagoner, was born Aug.
6th, 1806, in Gilford Co. N. C. , and when a child moved with
her parents to Orange Co. in the same state. Here, in 1825
she was married to David Scherer who was born in the year
1802.
In 1834 Mr. and Mrs. Scherer came to 111. and settled
upon a farm five miles north of Butler. On the 29th of Nov.
1860 Mr. Scherer died, and in 1872 Mrs. Scherer came to But-
ler, purchasing and occupying the property immediately west
of the Presbyterian church.
Mr. Scherer belongs to a family of remarkable longevity.
There were in the family in which she was a daughter
three brothers and seven sisters. The brothers have passed
away, but the seven sisters are all living, the oldest being
over ninety years of age, and the youngest about sixty eight.
Of these seven Mrs. Scherer is the fifth.
Mrs. Scherer made a profession of religion in N. C. when
about seventeen 3rears of age and united with the Lutheran
Church, in which communion Mr. Scherer also held his church
membership.
After moving to 111. in 1834 they connected themselves
with the Lutheran Church at Hillsboro where their member-
ship continued until the Ware's Grove Lutheran Church was
built. They then moved their membership to that church.
Mrs. Scherer is the mother of a large family of children.
Their names are as follows :
Jacob W., born May llth, 1826.
Catharine P., born Aug. 27th, 1827. Died, near Butler,
111. Feb. 27th 1878.
Elizabeth M., born June 16th. 1829.
John H., born May 1st, 1831.
Peter E., borp Oct. 7th, 1832. Died, inN,C.Mar. 13th, '33.
Margaret A. and ) .
Sarah J., (twins,) } born APnl 17th' 1834«
Daniel T.. born Aug. llth, 1837.
Infant, born Oct. 18th, 1838. Died, Oct. 19th, 1838.
Mary F., born Nov. 29th, 1839.
David Y., born Fob. 3d, 1842.
William J., born Jan. 17th. 1845. Died, at Butler, Til.
April 28th, 1877.
Isaac J., born July llth. 1847.
George W., born Oct. 31st, 1849.
The first seven of these children were born in N. C. ; the
remainder in 111.
MRS. SARAH VARNER,
daughter of Isaac and Nancy Compton, was born in Virginia
near Martinisburg, Oct. 7th, 1806.
July 12th, 1826, she was united in marriage with Henry
Varner.
About seven years after marriage she and her husband
moved to Guernsey Co. Ohio, and from there to Pick way Co.
Ohio, and in 1852 to 111. and located near Decatur. Here,
about the }rear 1867 Mr. Varner died, and 1861 Mr». Varner
moved to Irving, 111. From Irving she came to Butler in
about the year 1868.
Mrs. Varner made a public profession of religion in Butler,
and was baptized and received into the Presbyterian Church
in Dec. 1870.
The children of Mrs. Varner are as follows :
John Henry, born May 16th, 1827. Died in the 14th year
of his age.
Jacob, born Sept. 30th, 1829. f
Adam, born July llth, 1831.
Elizabeth Jane, born Feb. 20th, 1832
Eliza Ann, born June 20th, 1834.
Zachariah, born Jan. 15th 1835,
Mary Ann, born June 20th, 1837.
Mahala, born Doc. 15th, 1838.
Abbie, born July 16th, 1844.
George Washington, born June 12th, 1847.
Sarah Francis, Feb. 13tb, 1851. Died in the 4th year of
her age.
There were also four infants which died without name.
JACOB -C. ATEN
was born in Warren Co. Ohio, May 18th, 1825. His mother
died when he was but three years of age, after which he
went to Butler Co. Ohio and lived with an Uncle until his
marriage.
Nov. 10th, 1847 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary
J. Squier.
In the year 1848 he moved to Johnson Co. near Franklin,
Ind. He lived there until the Autumn of 1864 when he came
to Butler, 111. and purchased a farm three miles North of the
Village.
When about twenty seven years of age Mr. Aten made a
profession of religion and united with the Presbyterian
Church at Franklin Ind.
MRS. MAKY JANE ATEN,
daughter of John and Mary Squier, and wife of Jacob C.
Aten, was born April 20th, 1825 in Butler Co. Ohio, where
she lived until the time of her marriage, Nov. 10th, 1847.
Of eleven children Mrs. Aten is the only one surviving.
Her parents lived to see their ten other children all buried.
Mrs. -Aten made a profession of religion and united with
the Presbyterian Church in Franklin Ind. at the same time
with her husband, about the 27tb year of her age. About
eight 3*ears after connecting with this church, Mr. and Mrs.
Aten removed their membership to the Hopewell Presbyterian
Church, the two churches being about equally distant from
them. Upon their removal to Montgomery Co. 111. they
connected themselves with the Presbyterian Church of Butler.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Aten are all living, and are
as follows :
Hannah Maria, born Jan. 15th, 1849.
John Russel, born July 14th, 1851.
Margaret Ann, born Dec. 9th, 1852.
' Mary Adaline, born Dec. 23rd, 1856.
Frank Peterson, born Nov. 30th, 1859.
Martha Delia, born July 18th; 1864.
MRS. JANE D. SMITH,
daughter of Andrew M. and Rachel English was born Dec.
23rd, 1815 in Tioga Co. N. Y. When three years of
age she moved with her parents to Undago Co. N. Y. Here,
Feb. 16th, 1835, in the 20th year of her age she was united
in marriage with Henry Caswell of Alton 111. She then
moved to Alton..
Oh the 2 7th of Feb. 1844 Mr. Caswell died, and in Feb.
v 1849 Mrs. Caswell was united in marriage at Alton with
Woodbridge N, Smith of New Hampshire, who was doing bus-
iness in Alton. On the 8th, of Feb. 1815 Mr. Smith died.
Mrs. £mith had been married previous to this union and
was left with two children, Sarah J. and Maria. Sarah J. is the
wife of S. M. Hedges, a former merchant of Butler.
Mrs. Smith continued to live in 'Alton until. May 1870,
when she came to Butler where she has ever since resided
with her daughter, Mrs Stella Sewarcl.
Mrs. Smith is the youngest of thirteen children, only three
of whom are known to be living.
Her father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war.
At Alton Mrs. Smith made a public profession of religion
and united with the Baptist Church.
Her children are as follows :
By her first husband,
Mary Caswell, born Feb. 3d, 1838.
Charlott Caswell, born Sept. 10th, 1839. Died Nov. 30th,
1839.
Henrietta Caswell, born Jan. 10th, 1844.
Died in the 17tb year of her age.
Stella Smith, only child by her second husband, born Sep,.
20th, 1850,
MRS. LOUISA BASSET,
daughter of Ralph and Bethia Cleveland, was born at Ches-
terfield, Mass. Aug. 26th, 1798. At five years of age she
moved with her parents to the State of N. Y., living at three
different places, viz : Gorman, Farmingtou and Middlesex.
. At Farinington her parents died when she was fourteen
3'ears of age. At Middlesex, Oct. 26th, 1815, in the 18th
year of her age she was united in marriage with Isa Basset
Here also she made a public profession of religion and united
with the M. 10. Church. In the communion of this church
her husband died at .Middlesex, July 24th, 1844.
After the death of her husband, about the year 1850, she
removed to Croton Mo. She remained here about three
years and then went to Charleston, Wisconsin, remaining
there several years, after which she came to Montgomery Co.
111. and settled about three miles N. E. of Butler, where she
has ever since continued to live.
The children of Mrs. Basset are as follows :
Charles C., born Jan. 10th, 1817. Died June 14th, 1818.
William, born June 17th, 1818.
Martha B. born August llth 1820.
Mercy C. born April 26th, 1824.
Mary E. born Sept. 18th, 1827.
Ira B. born Nov. 18th, 1830.
Samuel M. born Feb. 9, 1839.
Also two infants which died without name.
DANIEL BOST
was born Rowan Co. N. C., Dec., 31st, 1815. When twenty
one years of age he moved to Hillsboro, Montgomery Co.
Ill,, and located on a farm *a few miles N. E. of the town. In
the year 1840 he was united in marriage with Miss Ella Lype
of Montgomery Co.
On the 25th of Feb. 1865 his wife Died, being the mother
of six children ; viz :
John Valentine, born Feb. 9th 1841.
An Infant, born Feb. 6th 1843. Died Feb. llth, 1843.
Peter Francis, born Dec. 18th, 1843.
Rachel Caroline, born May 26th 1847.
Tilman Joshua, born Nov. 12th 1849.
Daniel Elijah, born March 20th, 1851.
On the 25th of May 1865 Mr. Bost was married to Mrs.
Amanda Cooper of Montgomery Co. 111.
In 1875 he moved with his family to Butler, still continu-
ing to cultivate his farm.
Mr. Bost made a public profession of religion and united
with the Lutheran Church at Hillsboro in the year 1840.
Upon removal to Butler, he and his wife connected them-
selves with the Ware's Grove Lutheran Church.
The children of Mr. Bost by his second wife arc as follows :
Charles Abraham Lincoln, born Oct. 7th, 1866.
Mahala Artilissa, born Nov. 2nd, 1868.
Flora Ella, born Jan. 21st, 1871.
Levi Thomas, born Nov. 27th, 1872.
George Hamilton, born Aug. 2nd, 1874.
Sarah Gertrude, born Oct. 26th, 1876.
REV. ELISHA E. BARRETT
was born in Virginia, Southampton Co. near City of Jerusa-
lem, Nov. 21st, 1799.
Dec. 1st, 1822 he was married to Miss Mary Barden of N.
€., Hurtford Co. He removed to Hurtford Co. N. C., im-
mediately after his marriage. From here he removed, in
!827. to Salem Ohio, and from there, in 1837, to Ind., near
Winchester, and in 1860 he came to 111., locating upon a
farm three fourths of a mile west of Butler, where he has ev-
er since resided.
Mr. Barrett made a public profession of religion in Gates
Co. Virginia when about eighteen years of age, and united
with the M. E. Church.
In Southnraton Co. Va.. in 1818, he was licensed to preach
the Gospel, and iu Ohio, about seven years afterward, re-
ceived ordination.
He preached four years in Georgetown. Ohio, building up
there a strong Church. He preached also in Williamsport,
Ohio. In Ind. he preached in Portland. Jay Co., in Fair-
view, Randolph Co. and in various other places. In Foil-
land he organized a church with about seventy members.
He has frequently preached in Butler and vicinity since com-
ming to this state, but has not been regularly engaged in
ministerial work.
In Ind., as he traveled in his ministerial work on horse-
back,when the country was thinly settled, he sometimes car-
ried corn in his saddlebags on account of the uncertainty of
finding feed for his horse.
In Williamsport Ohio, he spent several years in cabinet
work.
In 18G4 Mr. Barrett was elected to the State Legislature
of III. for two yearsfto represent the Counties of Montgomery
and Christain.
Of eleven children Mr. Barrett is the only one surviving.
He has passed the 50th anniversary of his marriage.
MKS. MAKY W. BARRETT,
daughter of Richard and Fruza Bardon. was born in Hurt-
O '
ford Co. N.C., about July 1803. (The Family record furnish-
ing the exact date is not at hand.) In the State and
Count}' of her nativity she was married when about eighteen
years of age. AY hen about twenty-four years of age she
made a public profession of religion and united with the
M. E. Church in Stark Co. Ohio. She has held connection
in the M. E. Church in North Carolina. Ohio, Ind. and 111.
The children of Elisha and Mary Barrett are all living-,
and are as follows:
William F., born Feb. 23d, 1824.
Mildred E., wife of Joseph Collins, deceased, born Dee.
1st, 1827.
Ann B , wife of Isaac F. Thompson of Randolph Co. Ohio,
born Oct. llth, 1830.
Richard R., born March Gth, 1834.
Fruza IX, wife of Meredith Helm of Butler, III., born Jan.
21st, 183G.
Jesse C., bom May 30th, 1839.
Martha F., wife of James Judcl of Butler, 111., born April
3d, 1841.
The grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Barrett are fifty three,
and their great grandchildren twenty nine.
MRS. ELIZA JKJDD,
daughter of Frazee and Elisabeth Bishop, was torn Oct. 2 8th»
1808. at Middletown Ohio.
She was married at the place of her nativity in the 17th
year of her age to William B. Jndd of Franklin, Ohio. Af-
ter marriage she lived still several years in Middletown and
then removed with her husband to Dark Co. Ohio, where,
Oct. 2f>th, 1841, her husband died in the 37th .year of his
age. Several years after his death Mrs. Judd, removed to
Randolph Co. Lid. where she lived for about twenty years.
She then came, in 1863, to Butler, 111. where she has ever
since made her home with her son James.
Mrs. Judd made a profession of religion in Middletown,
Ohio, in the 22nd year of her nge and united with the Pres-
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byterian Church. In Ind., she connected Herself with tho
M. E. Church at Decrfield,and in 1875 with the same Church
in Butler, 111.
The children of William and Eliza Judd are us follows :
Charles II., Elisabeth L., Mary Margaret, wife of Enos
L. Watson of Winchester, Ind., James, Ann Maria and
William B.
Elisabeth L., died at Deerfield Ind. at the age of twent}'-
four years. Anna M.,at Dark Co. Ohio in the 2nd year of her
age. William B., at Dark Co. Ohio in the 3d year of his age.
MATTHEW McMURTRY
was born in Doagh. Antrim Co. Ireland, Dec, 12th, 1807.
When quite a child he removed to Brus Lee and remained
there till fourteen years of age. He then went to Belfast
and learned the trade of a Mill Wright. The first steam flour-
ing-mill built in Belfast was built, during his apprenticeship,
by his Uncle. In this mill Matthew McMurtry was employed
as Mill Wright until he came to America.
He left Belfc st for America in Oct. 1831, and reached
New Orleans in Dec. following. He stayed only about a
month at New Orleans and then went went to Nashville Tenn.
Here he remained something over a year and then went to
Cincinnati, Ohio, and after a few weeks removed to Coving-
ton Ky., where he lived for thirty-four years. He then re-
moved to Louisville Ky., where lie remained about eight
months and then returned to Covington, where he lived for
two years more. In 185;") he removed to St. Louis where he
spent two or three years. During this time he was engaged
in buisncss for about three months in Belleville, 111., his fam-
ily romnininc: in St Louis.
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In all these several places be was engaged in his trade,
superintending the machinery of Rolling Mills, Flouring Mills
etc. In the year 1858 Mr. McMurtry exchanged a house
and lot in St. Louis fora farm two miles S.W.of BulL>r 111.,
and on Aug. 2nd, 1858, moved with his family to the farm,
where he has ever since made his home.
About two 3 ears after removal to Montgomery Co. Mr.
McMurtry bought a ware house in Butler where he dealt
as a grain merchant from May 1861, to Sept. 1864, still
making his home upon the farm.
Mr. McMurtry made a profession of religion when about
eighteen years of age, at Belfast Ireland, under the ministra-
tion of Rev. Wiii. Carr, and united with the Seceder Church.
After two years he united with Dr. book's Church of the
same City.
In Covington Ky. he was ordained a Ruling Elder in the
First Presbyterian Church at the time of its organization.
Mr. McMurtry, since coming to America, has held Church
connection in all of the following places, Viz ; Nashville, Tenn.,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Covington and Louisville, Ky., St. Louis,
Mo., and Butler, 111.
Mr. McMurtry has been favored with the ministrations of
several eminent divines.
Dr. Cook of Belfast, one of Ireland's able ministers, Dr.
Win. Palmer of New Orleans, Lou., an cmient preacher,
Dr. John Edgar of Nashville, Ten n., Dr. Joshua L.Wilson of
Cincinnati, Ohio, who held a controversy with Dr. Lyman
Beecher on Church Doctrine tit the time of the division of the
church into Old and New School bodies. Dr. J. L. Hnlsej',
who has for so many years occupied the chair of Pastoral
Theology in the North Western Presbyterian Theological
Seminars* at Chicago, Dr. J. M, Worrell of Covington, Ky.,
and Dr. N. L. Rice, the eminent Divine and Controversial-
1st, — all these ^t different times have been his spiritual in-
structors. .,'
Mathew McMurtry's grandfather and grandmother McMur-
try lived together fifty-three years ; his father and mother over
fifty-four, and he and his wife have lived together over fifty
years, making three successive generations in the family
•which have passed the 50th anniversary of their marriage.
MRS. ELIZABETH McMURTRY,
daughter of Robert and Janet Smyth, and wife of Mathew
McMurtry, was born about the year 1803, at Strandton near
Belfast Ireland. She was married in the year 1827.
At about eighteen years of age she made a public profession
of religion and united with the Pre.sb3^terian Church of her
native place, and has held connection in the various clinches
mentioned above.
The children born to Mr. and Mrs. McMurtry are as follows :
Jane, born July 24th, 1828. Died Oct. 27th, 1838, at
Covington. Ky.
Sarah, wife of Robert Bryce, born Nov. 9th, 1830.
Elizabeth, born Feb. 22nd, 1833. Died Oct. 27th, 1837.
at Coviugton, Ky.
Mary Ann, born Dec. 26th, 1834. Died Aug. 2nd, 1855
at St. Louis, Mo.
Ezekiel James, born Aug. 17th, 1837. Died Nov. "1st,
1837 at Covington, Ky.
Jane Elizabeth, wife of James S. McMurtry of St. Louis,
Mo., born Nov. 13th, 1838.
Susanna Esther, born Feb. 10th, 1841.
James, born April 20th, 1843. Died Sept, 17th, 1877 at
Davidson, Colorado.
Abigail Emma Simm,born March 12th, 1847, Died April
16th, 1861 near Butler, 111.
Jane, the first child and Elizabeth the third, both died the
same day of scarlet fever.
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MRS. MARY McREYNOtDS,
daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Soverens was born near
Morgantown, Virginia, July 9th, 1798.
Here she was united in marriage with John McReynolds in
the 19th year of her age.
In 1829 she moved with her husband to Mt. Vernon, Ohio ,
and from there to Kenton Co. Ky. where she spent a few
months. She then removed to- Boon Co. Ky. not far from
Covirigton, and in 1855, to Hillsboro, 111. Here, in the same,
year, Mrs. McReynolds buried her husband, his death oc-
curring on the 17th of Dec.
In about two years from the time of Mrs. McReynold's
arrival in Hillsboro she moved to Butler, and not long after
took charge of the Butler Hotel and conducted it for about
eleven years.
In 1872 she removed to Greenfield, Mo. Where her only
surviving son, Bryant, now lives.
In about two years she returned to Butler to visit her
daughter, Hester Hough, with whom she has ever since
made her home.
Mr. McReynolds madexa profession of religion in Mt.
Vernon, Ohio, about the year 1836, and united with the
Presbyterian Church, and was one of the original fourteen
members of the Presbyterian Church in Butler, organized
Aug. 29th, 1858.
About the year 1872 she was dismissed from the church
of Butler to unite vwith the Presbyterian Church, Greenfield,
Mo.
Mrs. McReynolds is the mother of nine children, all of
whom lived to be heads of families. Thev are as follows ;
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Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Johnston, of Kuox Co. Ohio,
born Jan. 9th, 1818.
Hester, wife of Sebra Hough, deceased, born June 26th, '20.
Harriet, wife of Jonathan Soverens, deceased, born Sept.
2nd, 1822. Died Nov. 23d, 1877.
Margaret, wife of EphrHm Farley of Iowa, born Dec. 18th,
1826.
Catharine, wife of Win. Masters, born Nov. 15th, 1828.
Died Sept, 8th, 1852.
Samuel, born April llth, 1831. Died April 2nd, 1872.
Bryant W., born March 28th, 1835.
Lucy, wife of Wm. Masters, Butler, til. born April 22nd, '39.
Mary, wife of Wrn.Hansou, of Oregon, born May 27th, '42.
MRS. HESTER HOUGH,
daughter of John and Mary McReynolds, was born near
Morgantown, Virginia, June 26th, 1820. From Virginia
she moved with her parents to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, afterwards
to Kenton Co. Ky. where, Jan. 10th, 1841, in the 21st year
of her age, she was united in marriage with Sebra Hough
who was born Oct. 7th, 1803 at New Haven, Conn.
Mrs. Hough lived about two years in Kenton Co. and then,
with her husband, moved to Boon Co. Ky. not far from
Covington. Here. May 12th, 1866, her husband died, and
in 1867 she came to Butler, 111. arriving on the 4th day of
July.
Mrs. Hough made a profession of religion in Mt. Vernon,
Ohio, at about thirteen j'ears of age and united with the Pres-
byterian Church. About the year 1868, after removal to
Butler, she united with the Congregational Church of Hills-
boro, 111. and on the 20th of Aug. 1870, with.the Presbyte-
rian Church of Butler.
The children of Mrs. Hough are as follows :
'Edward Augustus, born Oct. 26th, 1842. Married, Dec.
1866, to Miss Virginia W. Sothers.
Robert Bruce, born Feb. 14th, 1845.
Eugene Wilson, born Aug. 12th, 1849. Died, in Boon
Co. Ky. Sept. 27th, 1852.
Claudus William, born March 22nd, 1854.
John Wrice, bom Feb. 2nd, 1857.
Sebra, born June 26th, 1861. Died at Butler 111. Aug.
20th, 1873.
James Thomas, born -Nov. 10th, 1864. Died in Boon Co.
Ky. Jan. 17th, 1865.
REV. J. LIVENGOOD
was born July llth, 1814, in Honeybrook Township, Chester
County, Penn. His father dying when he was but two years
old, he contipuecl to reside with his mother, and sisters till
about seventeen years of age, when the family removed to
Elizabethtown, Lancaster County, Penn.
Here he was • engaged in various secular pursuits, but
inostty in teaching school, until! he was about twenty three
years of age.
At this time he became impressed that it was his duty to
prepare hinself for a wider sphere of usefulness, and under
this impression he repaired to Pennsylvania College with a
view to studying for the Gospel Ministry.
Here, having attended a regular course of catechetical in-
struction he was received into the church bv the sacred or-
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dinance of Baptism, and thus assumed the solemn obliga-
tions of the Christain life ; and he humbly trusts that the vows
which he then assumed have neither been forgotten nor their
claims disregarded.
His College course occupied about four years.
Early in the spring of 1841 he bid adieu to his Alma
Mater, and set out for the state of Ohio,
Ariving at Canal Dover, he took up his abode with the
Rev. J. B. Reck, Lutheran Pastor at that place, for whom he
preached occasionally, and under whose supervision he read
Theology until the meeting of the English Lutheran Synod
<if Ohio, which convened in BUC}TUS, Crawford County in
the Autumn of 1841, at which time and place he recieved
license to preach the gospel. And in two years from that
time, at the meeting of the same synod in Wooster, Wayne
County, he was ordained to the work of the Holy Ministry.
His ministry embraces a period of over thirty six-years.
His first charge was at Tiffin City, Ohio, and occupied
nearly nine years.
His second charge was at Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio,
and occupied about four years.
In the Autumn of 1854 he removed to the State of Illinois
and located at Hillsboro, Montgomery County, where he
assumed charge of four congregations, viz : at Hillsboro,
Litchfield, St. John's, and at Ware's Grove. At the end of
seven years he resigned his charge at Hillsboro ; at the end of
nine years, he resigned at Litchfield and the following
year he gave up St. John's. This charge of four congrega-
tions being so large, and the fields so far apart,, the work
was necessarily very laborious. It is now divided into three
pastorates, and served by three pastors.
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In the spring" of 1865 he located on a farm in the vicin-
ity of Ware's Grove and continued to serve the church at
that place some nine years longer making his entire ministry
in that congregation over nineteen years. After resigning at
Ware's Grove he served the Mt. Zion congregation, inRoun-
tree Township, about two years.
On account of certain physical disabilities he is competed
to desist for the present, from the active duties of the Min-
istry, which he deeply regrets.
In the month of Oct. 1842 the subject of this sketch was
united in marriage with Miss Amanda Mary Beyer of Shanes-
ville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
MRS. AMANDA M. LIVENGOOD,
only daughter of John and Elizabeth Beyer and wife of Rev.
J. Livengood, was born Jan. 12th, 1822 at Shanesville, Ohio,
where she lived until her marriage Oct, 1842 in the 21st year
of her age.
Mrs. Livengood made a profession of religion at Shanes-
ville, Ohio at about eighteen years of age and united with the
Lutheran Church.
She holds her membership at the present time in the
Church at Ware's Grove.
The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs.
Livengood, in the order in which their names occur, viz:
Frances Ellen, born Aug. 27th, 1843.
John B., born March loth, 1845.
Rebecca Ann, born March 16th, 1847.
Anlanda Mary, born May 12th, 1849.
Luther M., born Nov. 8th, 1851.
Caroline Virginia, born Dec. 8th, 1855.
Edward William, born June 29th, 1857.
Robert Jesse, born Feb. 10th, 1860.
Catharine Elizabeth born Sept. 14th, 1862.
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Of these children all are living, except John B. who was
killed at the battle of Corrinth while fighting for the Union.
WILLIAM SEWARD,
son of Israel and Margaret Seward. was born in Hamilton,
Ohio, Aug. 17th, 1818. His parents moved to Montgomery
Co. III. when he was about fifteen months old. They settled
upon the top of what is now known as THE SEWARD HILL, one
half mile south of Butler.
When about ten years of age, Willaim returned to Hamil-
ton, Ohio and spent three months at school. Other than
this his whole life since fifteen months of age has been spent
in the vicinity of Butler. When quite a youth he carried the
mail for four years on horseback from Hillsboro to Jackson-
ville.
In the 24th year of his age he was united in marriage with
Miss Susan Fuller of East Fork, about ten miles South East
of Hillsboro.
The officiating minister was Rev. T. A. Spilman, the fath-
er of the writer of these sketches.
In the year 1858 Mr. Seward made a profession of relig-
ion and united with the Presbyterian Church of Butler.
In 1858 he was ordained a Deacon of the church, and about
the year 1865 was elected and ordained a ruling elder.
Mr. Seward's residence is situated on the north side of the
4 'Seward Hill' ' where he has lived* for thirty-six years.
MRS. SUSAN SEWARD,
daughter of Moses and Elizabeth Fuller and wife of Wm.
Seward. was born in the year 1818, in Clark Co. Ohio near
Carlyle. She came to 111. in June 1840, and settled in the
community known as East Fork, and was united in marriage
with Mr. Seward in 1841.
In the family of Mrs. Se ward's parents there were eight
children, one son and seven daughters, all of whom lived to
be heads of families, and all of whom are living still except
the two oldest, daughters.
Mrs. Seward made a profession of religion when about
nineteen years of age and united with the Baptist Church in
Clark Co. Ohio. In 1868 she connected herself with the
Congregational Church of Hillsboro, 111.
The children of Win. and Susan Seward are as follows :
AlonzoB., born April 25th, 1843. Died. at Butler, 111.
March 29th, 1877.
Almeda, wife of Thomas J. Watkins of Butler, III. born
April 9th, 1848.
Israel, born May 23d* 1850. Died at Butler, 111. Aug.
25th, 1851.
Clarence F., born July 22nd, 1852.
Mary Ellen, born Nov. 28th, 1855.
Cornelia W.. born Feb. 22nd, 1859.
William Lincoln, born Nov. 4th, 1861. Died at Butler,
111., Nov. 3d, 1864.
GEORGE C. SEWARD,
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son of Israel and Margaret Seward, was born in Montgomery
Co. 111. Oct. llth, 1821.
In May 1844 he was united in marriage with Miss Harriet
Casey of Jefferson Co. 111. In Sept, 1845 his wife died at But-
ler. 111. and on Feb. 1st. 1848 he was united in marriage at
the age of twenty seven years, near Butler 111. with Miss
Unity Phillips, daughter of Captin Thomas Phillips who re-
cently died in Hillsboro, 111.
One incident, or accident in the life of Mr. Scward is re-
membered with interest by his friends.
It was his lot in his younger days to be mail carrier for
several years on the lines between Hillsboro and Jacksonville
and Hillsboro and Alton.
During that time there came a freshet which raised the
waters of Shoal Creek to an immense height. George attempt-
ed to cross the stream with a two-horse conveyance. A
part of the bridge being gone he was carried away by the
current. He got out of the carriage, stepping on one of the
horses, and caught hold of a small Elm tree which he, after
becoming wet nearly all over, climed, and in the branches
of which he remained until the next day.
It was about one o'clock in the afternoon, and in the
month of Dec., when he took refuge in the tree. It was a
little after dark when his friends discoverd him.
The stream was now about three fourths of a mile wide,
and the current baffled their efforts to get to the tree. The
logs which were carried down the stream would strike the
slender tree and partially dislodge him.
He could see and hear his friends from his lonely perch,
which probably helped to beguile the uncomfortable hours
of the night; tut it was not until about 9 o'clock in the
morning that with a horse trough and poles they succeeded
in reaching and rescuing him.
Mr. Seward has never lived else wher •*, than in Montgomery
Co., and has been for thirty two years upon the farm where he
now resides.
In the year 1865 Mr. Seward united with the Presbyterian
Church of Butler.
The children of Mr. Seward are as follows : By his first
wife,
Lewis, born April 28th,*1845.
By his second wife :
Harriet C., wife of Lloyd C. Washburn, born Dec 19th,
1848.
Thomas I., r born July 25th, 1851.
Benjamin H., born Oct, 29th, 1853.
George T., born Sept. 14th, 1856.
Clara M., born Sept. 19th, 1859.
Jesse J., born Sept. 12th, 1863.
Infant, without name, born Dec. 17th. 1867. Died Feb.
15th, 1868.
' WILLIAM WATSON
was born in Machergknappan, Denegall Co. Ireland, Jan.
14th, 1800. He left Ireland for America at eighteen years
of age, with the entire family, consisting of parents, two
brothers and a sister, and came to Albany N. Y. where he
lived for about five years.
He then removed to Geneva, N. Y. and lived there five
years, and from there went to Genesee Co. N. Y. where he
lived ten years. Here, Aug. 1834, he was united in marriage
with Miss Mary Taft.
On the 26th of Nov. 1839 he came to the farm on which
lie now resides in Montgomery Co. 111., five miles north of
Hillsboro near to the Montgomery Chapel.
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William Watson, and his brother John residing in Hillsboro,
are the only members of the family now surviving.
MRS. MARY WATSON,
daughter of Wm. and. Elisabeth Taf t, was born at Cumber,
County Down, Ireland, Dec. 10th, 1815. She -had three
brothers and one sister.
When about eighteen years of age she came to America,
accompanied by her sister and family. She located in Gen-
esee Co., N. Y., where she was married in the 18th year of
her age.
Mrs. Watson made a profession of religion and united with
the Presbyterian Church of Butler about the year 1862. •
The children of Willian and Mary Watson are as follows :
William, born Nov. 20th, 1835.
Aaron, born Feb. 7th, 1837.
Margaret, born July 26th, 1838.
John, born Jan. 28th, 1840.
James, born April 26th, 1841. Died near Hillsboro, Aug.
16th, 1844.
Infant, Died without name, aged about 20 days.
George, born July 8th, 1842.
Ann Augusta, born Feb. 8th, 1847. Died uear Hillsboro
May 29th, 1863.
James, born Feb. 26th, 1849.
Eliza, born March 22nd, 1851.
Isabella, born May 10th. 1853.
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THOMAS COLVIN
was born in Hilltown, Down Co. Ireland, March 1814.
He sailed with his parents for America in the Spring of 1826,
landing at the City of New York, and going thence to
Rochester, N. Y. where the family spent a few weeks only, and
then removed to Stubenville, Ohio. They spent but a few
months in Stubenville. From there they went to Clearmont
Co. Ohio about the year 1836. Here, Jan. 5th, 1837, Thom-
as Colvin was united in marriage with Miss Matilda William-
son of Clearmont Co. Ohio. A few years after marriage
he went with his wife to Miami Co., Ohio ;but in about one
year returned to Clearmont Co. to take care of his father
and step-mother.
In 1858 he came to 111., purchasing and locating upon the
farm three miles north of Butler, now owned by J.C. Aten.
In Feb. 1868 he bought a farm about one mile N. W. of
this residence, where he lived until he moved with his family
to Butler in the spring of 1875.
In Nov. 1869 he entered in to partnership with Holla
Williams in merchandise in Butler.
While living upon the farm first mentioned, Mr.Colvin's
wife died Oct. 3d. 1862.
On the 20th of Aug. 1863, Mr. Colvin was married to Mrs.
Perlina Steward of Montgomery Co. 111.
She died at Butler, on the 29th of March 1876, in the 45th
year of her age,in the communion of the Presbyterian Church.
On the 7th of Aug. l«77,Mr. Colvin was united in marriage
with Mrs. Margaret Slack of Hillsboro, 111., who was born
An1*. 20th, 1829, at Springdale, Hamilton Co. Ohio. Her
husband, Daniel Slack, was born Feb. 16th. 1805. near
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Trenton N. Y., and died March 28th, 1868.
Mr. Colvin made a profession of religion when about twenty
nine years of age, and united with the Presbyterian Church
Clearmont Co. Ohio. On coming to Butler he united with
the Presbyterian Church of this place.
The children of Mr. Colvin, are as follows : By his first wife,
Sarah, born Nov. 29th, 1837. Died near Butler, Feb.
20th, 1869.
James W., born Jan. llth, 1839. Died near Butler, Sept.
27th, 1869.
John, born Jan. 8th, 1841.
Francis M., born Oct. 2nd, 1842. Died at Helena.
Arkansas Oct. 13th, 1864.
Thomas Jr., born Jan. 23d, 1845. Died at Memphis, Tenn.
July 6th, 1864.
These two sons, last named, died in the Union arrny.
Matilda, born Dec. 10th, 1846. Died near Butler, Jan.
3d, 1861.
Amanda J., born Jan. 17th. 1849. Died near Butler May
loth, 1870.
Ataline, born Feb. 2nd, 1853. Died near Butler, Nov.
4th 1868.
David, born Jan. 28th, 1851.
Belinda, wife of David Kenedy of Raymond III., born
Sept. 20th, 1855.
These were all bcrn near \Villiamsburg, Clearmont
Co. Ohio.
By his second wife :
Emma Alice, born July 24th, 1864. Died at Butler, Feb.
10th, 1865.
Nathan Posey, born Dec. 1866.
Elisabeth B., born Jan. 7th, 1868.
CharlottM., bornFeb. 10th, 1870.
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Florence D., born Oct. 22nd, 1874. Died at Butler, Aug.
27th, 1875.
The children of Mrs. Perlina Colvin, by her previous hus-
band, Mr. Steward, are as follows :
Julia A., wife of Robeit E. Cannon of Tower Hill, born
Dec. 12th. 1852.
Daniel W., born Nov. 23rd, 1854.
Mary E.,born Nov. 30th, 1856. Died Sept. 7th, 1858.
The children of Mrs.Margaret Colvin,by her previous hus-
band, Daniel Slack, areas follows:
James Lodwick, born May 14th, 1848.
Anna Elisabeth, wife of Richard B. Gordon of Butler, born
Feb. 19th, 1851.
Ella Francinan, wife of Wm. N. Brown of Hillsboro, 111.,
born Dec. 18th, 1852.
Charles B., born Feb. 16th, 1855. Died at Batavia Ohio,
June 14th, 1856.
Emma Augusta, wife of John C. Barkley of Hillsboro, 111.,
born Oct. 18th, 1857.
Mollie Edmonia, born Oct. 13th, 1859.
SAMUEL BERRY
was born in New Hampshire,Pennsylvania, Aug. 30th, 1815.
When a small child he moved with his parents to Hamilton
Co. Ohio, and in the Autumn of 1842,came to Montgomery
Co. III., and bought the farm five miles north of Butler now
owned by Win. Berry.
On the llth of May 1851 he removed to the farm upon
which he now resides one half mile east of Butler.
Mr. Berry was married at Springdale, Ohio, Dec. 13th,'
1836, to MissLydiall. Moore, who died Sept.24th, 1849, on
the farm north of Butler.
On the llth, of May 1852, in Hillsboro, 111., Mr. Berry
was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary S. Brown.
Mr. Berry served an apprenticeship as a shoe-maker when a
young man and worked eight or ten years at the trade while
in Ohio.
In 1875. during a time of an especial religious interest in
Butler, Mr. Berry made a public profession of religion and
united with the Presbyterian Church.
MRS. MARY S. BEttRY,
daughter of Jacob and Agnes Swallow, was born in Hamilton
Co. Ohio, near Sharonville, Sept. 12th, 1823.
At the place of her nativity she was united in marriage,
in the 19th, year of her age, with Hiraru Brown, who died at
Hillsboro, 111., Sept. 7th, 1851.
After her marriage she remained a few months in Hamilton
Co. Ohio, and then went to Michigan, Lapere Co., where
she spent about six months. She then returned to Hamilton
Co. Ohio, remaining there a few months, after which she
went to Dillsboro, Indiana, where she lived about two years,
and then in 1846, she came to 111.
These changes of residence were occasioned by the ill
health of her husband.
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Mrs. Berry made a profession of religion in Hillsboro, 111.,
and united with the Lutheran Church, under the ministration
and pastoral care of Rev. Francis Springer, D. D.
The children of Samuel Berry, by his first wife, are as
follows :
George W., born Oct. 3d, 1837. Died Jan. 13th, 1849.
Harriet E., wife of Harris Mitts, born June 23d, 1839.
Died June 25th, 1870.
William H., born March 20th, 1842.
Abner, born Dec. 20th, 1843. Died- Jan. 9th, 1849.
Mary M., born Jan. 6th, 1848. Died Jan. 6th, 1849.
The children of Samuel and Mary Berry are as follows :
Camilla, born Aug. 18th, 1853. Died Feb. 6th, 1855.
Joseph, born Nov. 2nd, 1855.
Frank C., born May 22nd, 1858.
Laura, born Sept. 16th, 1860.
Ella, born Dec. 17th, 1862.
Samuel G., born May 13th, 1869.
JOHN HOSTETTEK
was born near Litiz, Lancaster Co., Penn., July 26th, 1805.
His parents moved with him, when an infant, to Adams
Co., Penn. He remained here until twenty one years of age,
when he went to Hagerstown Maryland. Here, in the 26th
year of his age, he was united in marriage with Miss Elisa-
beth Yeakle.
About the year 1843 his wife died, and in Dec. of 1347, he
was united in marriage with Mrs. Lucretia Wolf at Hagers-
town, Md.
In Sept. of 1854, Mr. Hostetter removed to Freeport, 111.,
where he remained two years. He then came to Butler, 111.
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After five years he removed to Springfield, 111., where he
spent six years and then returned to Butler, where he has ever
since made his home.
At Hanover, York Co. Penn.,Mr. Hostetter served an ap-
prenticeship of three years as a house carpenter, commencing
his service in the 17th year of his age. During the great-
er part of his life he has worked at his trade.
Mr. Hostetter made a profession of religion at about the
22nd year of his age, and united with the Lutheran Church
atHagerstown Md., under the ministration of Rev. Benjamin
Kurtz D. D.
MKS. LUCRETIA HOSTETTER,
daughter of Win. and Rebecca Knodle, and wife of John
Hostetter, was born in Washington Co. Md., Oct. Oth, 1820.
Before she wr as eight years of age her mother died, and
when seventeen years of age she moved with her father to Ha-
gerstown Md. Here, Dec. 23d, 1840, she was united in mar-
riage with John Wolf, who died at Hagerstown Md., Feb.
8th, 1843.
About the 28th of Dec. 1847, she was united in marriago
with John Hostetter.
Mrs. Hostetter made a profession of religion and unite*'
with the Lutheran Church at Hagerstown on the 2 7th of Maj
1838, under the pastoral care of Rev. Charles F.SUaffer.
Mrs. Hostetter had one child by her first husband, viz :
John William Wolf, born Oct. 28th, 1842. Died Nov
4th, 1842.
The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hostetter after the -sec
owl marriage of each are as follows :
William Henry, born Sept. L'lHli. 1818. Died at Hagers-
town, Md. Feb. 9th, 1849.
Cora Mary, born May 5th. 1850. Died at Hagerstown
Md. Dec. 28th. 1851.
George Hartmar, born Dec. 9th, 1852.
Erb Davis, born Oct. 26th, 1855. Died at Butler, 111.,
Sept. llth, 1871.
Susie Mary, born March 24th, 1859.
Married Oct. llth, 1877, to Wm. E. Spears of Richmond
Franklin Co. Kansas.
Mrs. Henrietta Berry, wife of Joseph Berry, of Butler 111.,
who was brought up by Mr. and Mrs. Hostvtter. was taken
by them, when two years old, and made .secure to them by the
officers of an Orphan Assylum. She was born Sept. 3d, 1849.
MRS. RACHEL WRIGHT,
daughter of John and Rachel Yoakum, was born near Hills-
boro, III., Jan. 31st, 1819.
On the 1st of May 1845, in the 27th year of her age she
was united in marriage, by Rev. Elliot of the M. E. Church,
with Thomas Wright then residing in Montgomery Co. 111.
Thomas Wright was born in London, England, came
to to Americn in is:39. died in Columbia Co. Wisconsin.
Nov. 27th. I8i'>2. ;n»d >V,M> buried in Lock Cemeterv in L;u-k
Co. AVis.
Mrs. Wright lived in Montgomery Co. until thirty-one years
of age, when, in 1847. she moved to Quincy, 111., where she
spent a few weeks, and then returned to Montgomery Co.
After about eighteen months, she went to St. Louis, Mo.,
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where she spent a year and a half. From there she removed
to Franklin Co. Mo., remaining there something over a year
when she removed to Columbia Co. Wis. Here she lived
about four years, and then moved to Madison of the same
State. She lived in Madison about two years and then return-
ed to the farm in Columbia Co., where she lived nearly two
years, and where her husband died.
On the loth of Oct. 1803 she returned to Montgomery Co.
111., where she has ever since resided.
Mrs. Wright made a profession of religion in the 22nd year
of her age and united with the Freewill Baptist Church three
miles S. W. of Butler. III.
The children of Mrs. Haclu'l Wright are as follows:
Charles D., born in Montgomery Co. 111., March 21st, 1846
John M., and William S., (twins.) born in Montgomery
Co. Ill, March 23d, 1848.
William S., died in Montgomery Co. 111., May 31st, 1848.
John M., died in Montgomery Co. 111., Oct. 5th, 1848.
These twins were buried seven miles South of Butler, 111.,
at the Clear Spring Baptist Church Cemetery.
Sarah M., wife of Alfred Saturly of ^Butler, 111., born in
Franklin Co, Mo.. May 12th, 1850.
Andrew F.. born in Franklin Co.* Mo. Dec. 25th. 1851.
Benjamin F., born in Columbia Co. Wis.. Nov. 21st. 1854.
(leorgc W.. burn in Madison. Wis. .Dec. 1st. 1857. Died at
the age <>f six days.
Mary, born in Madison. Wis.. Dec. 31st. 1*58.
Henry E., born in Columbia Co. Wis., Feb. 12th, 1861.
FKANK WIILLIAM WEBER
was born at Nenenkerchen, Melle, Germany Nov. 24th, 1824.
He left Germany for America on the loth of Sept. 1853,
and landed at New Orleans, Louisiana. He first settled ;it
St. Louis, Mo. After living three years in St Louis, he re-
moved to Marine, Madison Co. 111., where he lived until 1861,
when he entered the Union army and served three years.
After this term of service expired he volunteered again
and served in the army about two years longer.
Mr. Weber was married in Germany, at the place of his
nativity, to Miss Sophia Kesper May 1st, 1849, in the 24th
year of his age. Their children are as follows :
William, born in Germany, Nov. 24th, 1848. Died in
Germany, March 6th, 1851.
August, born in Germany, Nov. 1st, 1852.
Henry, born in St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 27th, 1855.
. Otto, born at Marine, Madison Co. 111., June 27th, 1858.
Mr. Weber's second marriage was in Hillsboro, 111., with
Mrs. Fredereka Kerchof, whose maiden name was Parpa.and
who came from Braunschwieg, Germany to America in the
year 1866. They were married by Rev. Geo. A. Bowers of
Hillsboro, 111. , July 29th, 1866. Their children are as follows :
Charles, born at Butler III., Jan. 7th, 1873.
Flora Katrena, born at Butler, 111., Aug. 24th, 1877.
Also two daughters, who died in infancy, in Butler 111.
Mrs. Fredereka Weber had one son. Henry, by her first
husband, who came with her from Germany. He was born
in Germany, July 29th, 1862.
Mr. Weber is a tailor by trade. In Germany he united
with the Lutheran Church.
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MICHAEL M. STUCKKY
was born in Jefferson. Jefferson Co. Ky.. March 12th, 1820.
lie remained at the place of his nativity until in the 2lMh
year of his age, when he removed to Alton, 111. He remain-
ed in Alton only about a month, and then went to Macoupin
Co. 111., where he lived for seven years. From Maeoupin Co.
he went back to Alton and lived there about seven years.
From Alton he removed to Woodboro, Montgomery Co. in
Feb. 1855. In Aug. 1864 he came to Butler, 111., where he
Las ever since resided.
Mr.Stuckey learned the carpenter's trade at Louisville,
Ky. , serving an apprenticeship of two years, and the greater
part of his life he has spent working at his trade.
At "Woodboro he kept a store and ran a saw mill.
At Woodboro and Butler he served as Constable for twelve
successive years.
Mr. Stuckey made a profession of religion in the 18th year
of his age in Ky., and united with the Cumberland Presb}*-
terinn Church. His first connection with tile M. E. Church,
was in Mficoupiii Co. 111., in 1841.
When he removed to Woodboro, he took with him his cer-
tificate of church membership, and connected himself with the
M. E. Church of that place.
In 1806 Mr. Stuckey connected himself with the M. E.
Church of Butler. 111.
In 1864, he entered the Union army and served his country
as a soldier until the close of the war, being discharged on
the 2nd of Dec. 1865.
In 1800, while at Woodboro, he was licensed as a local
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preacher of the M. E. Church. After connccling with the
church at Butler, he was relicensed by Rev. W. F. Low.
At Woodboro, Butler, and other places, Mr. Stuekey has
preached, as opportunity has occurred, in accordance with his
license.
On the 10th of May, 1842,. in Macoupin Co. 111., Mr Stuek-
ey was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Ann McCauliey,
who died in Macoupin Co. Oct. 1842.
On the 19th of May, 1844, Mr. Stuekey was united in
marriage, in Macoupin Co. 111. , with Miss Saraii L. McCaulley,
sister of his former wife. Their children are as follows :
Margaret, wife of James Suits of Butler, 111., born Feb.
16th, 18-45.
George M., andCharlesF., (twins,) born Aug. 4th, 1847.
.George M., died in Macoupin Co. 111., Aug. 17th, 1847.
Charles F., died at Alton, 111., Sept. 4th, 1847.
On the 20th of Aug. 1847, in Macoupin Co., Mrs. Sarah
L. Stuekey departed this life.
On the 3d of March, 1850, at Alton, 111. , Mr. Stuekey was
united in marriage, with Miss Amelia Bushwyler, who was
born at Worms, in German}', and came to America in 1846.
To them have been born eight children whose names are
as follows :
Hannah Elisabeth, wife of Samuel Bartlet of St. Louis
Mo.
Lucy Ellen, Michael Martin, George E., X. Amelia. Sam-
uel Milton. Fredrick IT., and Minnie Alder.
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IIEJNRY I-IAKPER
was born in Ilarpersfield, Ashtabula Co. Ohio, March 19th,
1813, where he lived until thirty four years of age.
In the 88d year of his age, Oct. 5th, 1845, he was united
in marriage with Candace Partheina Wright, then living at
Waukesha, Wis.
In the 85th year of his age Mr. Harper moved to Berlin,
Wis., where he lived twenty years.
From Berlin he removed to Montgomery Co. 111., to a
farm three miles South of Butler, and in about one year, in
the Autumn of 1838, moved into the village of Butler.
Mr. Harper is a painter by trade, the knowledge of which
vocation he accquired at Ilarpersfield Ohio.
He is the inventor of the Patent Axil Guage, designed
to facilitate the action of wagon and carriage wheels.
MRS. CANDACE PAETHENIA HARPER,
daughter of Charles and Nancy Wright, and wife of Henry
Harper, was born July 19th, 1813, at Copenhagen, Lewis
Co. N. Y., where she resided until the 32nd year of her age,
when she removed to Waukesha, Wis. Here in the 33d year
of her age, she was united in marriage with Henry Harper of
Ilarpersfield Ohio.
Mrs. Harper taught school for some time while in N. Y.,
and has devoted some time to needle and other fancy work.
The children of Henry and Candace Harper are as follows :
Malvina P., wife of John W. McClure of Pawnee, 111.,
born Oct. 4th, 1846.
Wright Henry, born May 20th, 1848.
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HENRY BREMER
was born at Holzminder, Braunschwieg, Gennany, July 2nd,
1827.
He emigrated to America in about the }rear 1852, landing
at New Orleans, Louisiana.
Mr. Bremer's first settlement in America was at Cape
Girardeau, Mo., where he lived for two years. He then re-
moved to Carlinville, 111., and remained there six months,
af tei which he went to Billsboro, 111. , where he lived one year.
He then returned to Carlinville and lived there three years.
Mr. Bremer was a Shoe-maker by trade, but finding that
his work did not agree with his health, he removed to a farm
at East Fork, near Hillsboro, 111., where he remained about
four years, and then in 1863 came to Butler.
Henry Bremer was united in marriage at Hillsboro, 111. ,
Sept. 27th 1853 , by J. T. Eccles Esq., with Miss Johannah
Bremer, who was born March 18 Ji, 1829 in Equord, Hanover,
Germany, and came to America a few months later than Hen-
ry Bremer.
Though Mr. Bremer and his wife both bore the same namci
before marriage they do not know that there existed any re-
lationship between them.
They both united in Germany with. the Lutheran Church.
The children of Henry and Johannah Bremer are as fol-
lows :
Sophia, born at Carlinville 111., June 29th, 1855. Died
January 16th, at Carlinville 111., 1861.
Louis, born July 12th, at Carlinville III., 1857.
Was Confirmed in the Lutheran Church at Ware's Grove
near Butler 111., by Rev. John Hamilton, Pastor, in 1875.
Annie, born April 2nd, at Carlinville 111., 1859. DiedAu
gust 25th, at Eutlcr 111., 1865.
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Emma, born October 22nd, at East Fork 111., 1802. Died
January 22nd, at Butler 111., 1873.
Minnie, born Dec. 7th, at Butler 111.. 1861. Died March
12th, at Butler 111., 1865.
Willie, born January 22nd, at Butler 111. 1865. Died at
Butler. I1L, March 20th, 1866.
Henry, born at Butler 111., February 29th, 1866. Died
at Butler 111., September 27th, 1861).
Charlie, born at Butler 111., April 5th, 18£8. Died at But-
ler 111., October 5th, 1869.
Lena, born at Butler 111., September 30th, 1870,
MRS. RACHEL DE KAY,
daughter of Richard and Jemima Edsell, was born in Sussex
Co. N. J., July 8th, 1787.
At twenty years of age, in the same State she was united
in marriage with William De Kay, who died in N. J. about the
year 1840.
About the year 1845 Mrs. De Kay moved with her family
to the State of Ohio, and about the year 1863 caine to Mont-
gomery Co.HL,to the iarm near Butler, where she now resides
with her daughter, Mrs. Win. Simmons.
In her native State Mrs. De Kay made a profession of re-
ligion and united with the Presbyterian Church.
The family record of Mrs. De Kay is not at hand and it is
possible that some of the dates in this sketch are only approx-
imates. Her children are as follows :
Catharine, wife of Dr. Wm. McMurry of St. Louis, Mo.,
was born Aug. 3d, 1808.
Eliza, wife of Wm. Simmons of Butler, 111., born May 16th,
1810.
Thomas, born June 8th, 1812. Died in New Jersey in 1860.
Richard, born Nov. 3d, 1814. Died in New Jersey in 1862.
Seal, born Feb. 19th, 1816.
William, born March 15th, 1823.
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JOSEPH BURNAP
was born in Hamilton, Butler Co. Ohio, Aug. 20th, 1821.
On the 13th, of June 1832 he came with his parents to
Montgomery Co. 111. to the farm south of Butler now owned
by C. W. Jenkins.
In 1845 he located on the farm, which he now owns 'and
upon which he resides, one mile S. E. of Butler.
On the 16th of May 1848 he was united in marriage, at
FilJmore, Montgomeiy Co. 111., with Miss. Catharine Bost,
who died at Butler, III., 'Oct., 22nd 1850. Their only child was :
George, born July 18th, 1849. Died at Butler, 111., Oct.
16th, 1850.
In Oct. 1853 he was united in marriage, at Ware's Grove,
near Butler, with Miss. Sarah Hugg.
In June 1869 Mr. Burnap made- a profession of religion
and connected himself with the Presbyterian Church of
Butler, and not long after was elected and ordained a Rul-
•'irig Elder of that Church.
The children of Joseph' and Sarah Burnap are as follows.
John, born Oct. 2nd, 1854.
Carrie S., born April 14th, 1857.
William Herbert, born July 6th, 1859.
Samuel, born Dec. 25th, 1860. Died April 14th, 1865.
tforace, born Jan. 18th, 1864.
Mary, .born Sept. 9th, 1866.
Camilla M., born July 12th, 1873.
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WILLIAM SIMMONS
was born in Tyrone, Stuben County, X. Y., October. 1808.
When quite a youth he removed to the City of New York.
Here, on the 2nd of Nov., 1840, he was united in marriage
with Miss Eliza Wymans Do Kay.
Immediately after marriage he removed to Melroee, Ohio,
where he lived four years, engaging in 'merchandise. From
Melrose he moved to Republic, Ohio, where lie spent eight-
een years of mercantile life. Here on the 25th of Dec. 1859,
he was struck with apoplexy. After a long and severe ill-
ness, which deprived him of the power of speech and the use
of memory, he was able to leave his bed.
He regained also, to some extent, his memory and speech,
but not sufficiently to enable him to resume his business.
About the year 1863 he came to 111. and purchased the
farm upon which he now resides about one mile S.E.of Butler.
MRS. ELIZA WYMANS SIMMONS,
daughter of William and Rachel DC Kay, and wife of William
Simmons, was born in Vernou, Sussex Co. N. J., May 16th,
1810. She lived at the place of her nativity until about nine-
teen years of age, when she removed to the City of New York.
Here at about thirty years of age she was united in mar-
riage with Win. Simmons.
After her husband' sattack of illness, above refered to, she
took -his mercantile business upon her hands, went into the
store, purchasing and selling for five years, going to New
York City and Cleavland, Ohio for goods.
At the expiration of five years sh« closed up the business
of the store and came with her husband and family to 111.
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The children of William and Elixa W. Simmons are as fol-
lows:
Mattie, wife of Henry Welge of Butler, 111., born Aug.
7th, 1846.
Frank B., born Aug. 21st, 1849.
Catharine L. born Aug. 9th, 1853.
MRS. JOHANNAH METTE,
daughter of Peter and Henrietta Berking, was born in Ger-
many, Aug. 25th, 1803.
She was united in marriage with Christ Brandes in Ger-
many, and there all her children were born.
About the year 1850, she came to America, landing at New
Orleans, Louisiana. Here her husband, Christ Brandes,was,
by accident, drowned in the Mississippi River.
Mrs. Brandes went from New Orleans to St. Louis, where
she lived for about five years.
While living in St. Louis, Mo., she was united in marriage
with Mr. Louis Mette.
From St. Louis Mrs. Mette removed to Macoupin Co.
III. , where she lived about ten years, after which she eaine to
Butler, 111., where she has lived ever since.
The family records containing accurate dates were de-
stroyed by fire.
The names of the children are as follows :
Christ Brande$. Henry Brandes.
Joha nnah Brandes, wife of Charles Whit-mar.
Fredereka Brandes, wife of Phillip Schnider.
Fredrick Brandes, Frank Brandes, and Wilhalm Brandes.
Johaiiiiah, Christ and Henry, deceased.
Wilhalm is a painter by trade, and is still living with his
mother at her residence in Butler.
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FREDKIOK BELL
was lorn in London, Waldeck, Germany, Dec. 10th, 1808.
At the same places, July Gth, 1831), he was united in mar-
riage with Miss Elisabett) Bell.
In 1852 Mr. Bell came to Amer'c'.i, locating first at Syra-
cuse N. Y., where he remained a little more than a year.
In Oct. of 1854 he came farther west, going first to St.
Louis, but remaining there only a few weeks. He then
went to Madison Co. 111., where he lived about one year.
From here he removed to Hillsboro, 111, where he lived six
months, after which, in the Spring of 1855, he came to Butler.
Mr. Bell is by trade a mason. At fourteen years of ago
he united with the Lutheran Church in his native town in
Germany.
MRS. ELISABETH BELL,
daughter of Christian raid Magdalene Bell, and wife of
Fredrick Bell, was born in London, Waldeck, Germany.
Jan. 1st, 1810, where, July Gth, 1889, she was united in
marriage with Fredrick Bell.
Mrs. Bell united with the Lutheran Church in her native
town at the age of thirteen years.
When Mr. and Mrs. Bell located in Hillsboro, 111. they
united with the Lutheran Church of that place.
About the year 1868 they connected themselves with the
M. E. Church of Butler, 111.
The Children of Fredrick and Elisabeth Bell are as follows :
Augusta, wife of Frank Huber of Butler, 111., born April
4th, 1840.
Mary Sophia, wife of Solh Barnes of Butler, 111., born
Nov. -24th, 1842.
Fredrick, born Jan. 9th, 1845. Died in (Jcnnany at the
age of two weeks.
Charles J., born Oct. 18th, 1847. Died in Germany Jan.
9th, 1850.
Louisa, wife of Charles Michaelpon, of Clyde, 111., born
Feb. 20th, 1X52.
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ALBERT DRYEJC
was born in Vermont, August 16th, in the year 1808.
When about two years of age he mover! with his parents
to Victor, Ontario Co. N. Y., where he lived until about ten
years of age, when, with his parents, he moved to Mosco,
Genesee Co. N. Y. When about twenty years of age he
moved to Ellicottsville, Cataraugus Co. N. Y.
'At Ellicottsville on the 10th of Sept., 1833, Albert Dryer
was united in marriage with Miss Eunice Louisa Webber.
After living three years in Ellicottsville, Mr. Dryer removed
to Olean Point in the same Co., where he lived for about
two ye are.
In 1835 he came to Hillsl)oro, Montgomery Co. 111., ar-
riving on the 25th of Ma}'.
He lived in Hillsboro four years, and was employed in a
saw and grist mill owned by Tilson & Hayward.
At the expiration of four years he moved to a farm live
miles north of Hillsboro, on the Taylorville and Hillsboro
road not far from the place where Montgomery Chapel now
stands.
On this farm he lived for thirty-eight years, and then in
Sept. of 1874 came to Butler.
MES. EUNICE LOUISA DRYER,
daughter of Michael and Sarah Webber, and wife of Albert
Drj'er, was born in Wheeling, Ohio, Dec. 10th, 1817.
When ubout two and a half years of age she moved with
her parents to Jamestown Chautanqua Co. N. Y. From
here she went to Pine Grove, Warren Co. Penn., where she
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lived for seven years. She then returned to Chautauqua Co.
From Chautauqua Co. she removed to Cataraugus Co. of
the same State at the age of fifteen, where, in the 16th
year of her age she was united in marriage with Albert Dryer.
Mrs. Diyer made a profession of religion in Warren Co.
Penn., when about thirteen years of age, but did not con-
nect herself with any church until after her removal to
Ilillsboro, 111., where, at the same time with her husband,
she united with the M. E. Church.
Upon removal to the farm North of Ilillsboro, Mr. and
Mrs. Dryer united with the Montgomery Church of that
neighborhood, and when they came to Butler brought their
membership to the M. E. Church of this place.
The children of Albert and Louisa Dryer are as follows :
Amelia Adaline, wife of Frank Marshall of Hillsboro 111.,
born March llth, 1835.
Olive O., wife of Win., Bouten of Oakland Cal., born Dec.
3d, 1836.
George W., born Oct. 8th, 1838.
Ardalica M., wife of Rev. Martin Miller, of Richland,Cal.,
born Aug. 25th, 1841.
John Lewis, born Oct. 22nd, 1845.
Charles Albert, born Dec. 15th, 1852.
MRS. EVELIJNE WILSON,
daughter of William and Margaret Vansandt, and wife of
Henry Wilson, was born near Poplar Plains Fleming Co.
Ky., May 14th, 1825.
In the year 1858 she came with her father to Butler,Morit-
gomery Co. 111., to the house in which she now resides.
On the 30th, of June 1859, she was united in marriage
with Henry Wilson, who was born near De Peyster, N. Y.,
Feb. llth, 1832, and is by trade, a carpenter.
Mrs Wilson made a profession of religion at fourteen years
of age and united with the M. E. Church at Poplar Plains,
Ky. On Coming to Butler, 111., she connected herself with
the M. E. Church of this place.
The children of Henry and Eveline Wilson are as follows :
William W., born Aug. 12th, I860.
Margaret B., born May 7th, 1802.
EffaC., born Sept. 26th. 1865. Died at Butler, III.,
aged two years and six months.
LEMUEL DAY WAiSiiBUEJX
wus born in DC Peyster, New York, May 23d, 1823.
At the place of his nativity, Oct. 10th. 1843, he was unit-
ed in marriage with Miss Lucinda Wilson.
From De Peyster, he removed,in April 1858, to Springfield
111., and in the following Aug. came to Butler, and occu-
pied the small house standing one door south of the resi-
dence of C. O. Brown, and now used as a store room.
He built the house in which he now resides, on the corner
N. E. of the M. E Church. in the year 186ft, and moved into
it on the 17th of Oct. of the same year.
During his residence in Butler Mr. Washburn has been
engaged a portion ef his time in the shoe-maker's trade and
as a Boot & shoe merchant, but of late years has been en-
gagad in farming.
At about thirty-one years of age. while In De Peyster
N. Y., Mr. Washburn made a profession of religion and
united with the Congregational Church.
Mr. Washburn. has in his possession several interesting
relies.
One. a long barreled gun with which his Uncle. Win.
Washburn, shot a panther in Macomb, X. Y.
Another, an officer's sword owned by his (iraudfather,
Captain Washburn, arid earned by him in the war of 1812.
A third consists of several bones found in the earth in
digging a cellar in Macoinb,N. Y. The bones have the appear-
ance of those of a human being, and were found in an
-erect posture. The skull bone is exceedingly tt^t, having
but very ^ttle elevation above the eyes.
Efforts have been made in vain to find a race of human
beings, now living, with a skull corresponding to this relic.
The place from which it was dug is supposed to have been
covered at one time with fortifications of war.
MRS. LUCINDA W. WASHBUKX,
daughter of John and Clarinda Wilson, and wife of L. D.
Washburn, was born in De Peyster, St Lawrence Co. N.Y.
Jan. 24th, 1825. She was married Oct. 10th, 1843, the offici-
ating Clergyman being Rev.L.D. Gibbs of the M. E. Church,
and made a profession of religion when about thirty four years
of age, uniting with the Congregational Church of De Pey-
In 1859, soon after coming to Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Wash-
burn, connected themselves with the Presbyterian Church
of this place, and six months later, when a Congregational
Church was organized in Hillsboro, removed their member-
hip to that Church.
The children of Lemuel D. .ind Ludnda W. Washburn
are as follows :
Lloyd C.. born Sept. I Oth, 1844.
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John L. , born Aug. 24th, 1846. Died in the service of
his country, during the late war, at Helena Arkansas, Aug,
26th, 1864, aged 18 years and 2 days.
Fannie L., wife of C. O. Brown of Butler, III., born April
llth, 1850.
Amasa I)., born April 14th, 1852.
Eulalia, born July 21st, 1856.
Aura M., born March 5th, 1864. Died at Butler, 111 .„
Aug. 29th, 1865.
JOHN 8. FOGLEMAN
was born in Orange. County N. C., Feb. 12th, 1805, and in
the same Co., 1827, was united in marriage with Miss Tempy
Robertson who was born in Orange Co. N. C., April 25th,
1807, and died in Alamance Co. N. C., June 18th, 1853.
During his residence in N. C. Mr. Fogleman lived in four
different Counties, viz: Orange, Alamance, Gilford and
Randolph.
At about forty- six years of age, he united with the M. E.
Church in Alamance Co. N. C.
In Dec. of 1868 Mr. Fogleman left N. C. and came to
Montgomery Co. 111. , locating at the place where he now lives
two miles N. P^. of Butler, in 4iWare's Grove," where he has
ever since resided except for two years, during which time he
lived upon farms adjacent to his present home.
For the past year or two Mr. Fogleman has been suffering
from the effects of a Paralytic stroke. He keeps his bed the
greater part of the time, and is almost entirely helpless.
The children of John S. Fogleman are as follows :
Oscar D.. born April 15th, 1829. Died in the army, near
Chancdlorsville, Virginia, in the year 1863,
Cornelia F., born Sept. 15th, 1831.
Jerome G., born Oct. 14th, 1833. Died in Montgomery
Co. III., Aug. 26th, 1875.
Emily E., born March 8th, 1836.
Josephene E., born Nov. 25th, 1839.
Duncan Luther, born Aug. 7th, 184 L Died in Orange
Co. N. C., Dec. 28th, 1843.
John F., born March 30th, 1844.
Madoura C., born Nov. 30th, 1846. Died in Alamance
Co. N.C.July 26th, 1854.
Napoleon P., born Nov. llth, 1849. Died in Gilford Co.
N. C., Aug. 6th 1868.
Lucion C., born Dec. 2nd. 1851.
MRS. ELISABETH HOSE,
daughter of William and Rebecca Knodle, was born near
Williamsport, Maryland, Jan. 1st. 1814, where, on the 12th
of Jan. 1837, she was united in marriage with Hart-man.
Hose.
About the year 1858 Mrs. Hose, with her husband, re-
moved to Freeport, 111 ; and after remaining there six months
moved to Mount Morris, 111., and after a residence in that
place of one year came to Montgomery Co. 111. to the farm
where she now resides about one mile S. W. of Butler.
Jn the year 1864 Mrs. Hose buried her husband. A few
days previous to his death he went to St. Louis, Mo. for
medical treatment, being entertained and cared for under
the hospitable roof of Mathew Coucly of that City, at
whose house his death occurred on the 24th. of July, 1864.
Mrs. Hose made a public profession of religion while
living in Maryland, when about fifteen years of age, and
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united with the Lutheran Church at Williumsport ; and about
one year afterward removed her membership to the M. E.
Church of the same place, and on her removal to Montgom-
ery Co. 111., connected herself with the M. E. Church of
Butler.
The Children of Mrs. Elisabeth Hose are as follows:
William T., born Oct. 28th, 1837.
Susan Jane, wife of Augustus Klcmme of Butler 111.,
born Oct. IGth, 1839.
John Hamilton, born June 13th. 1841.
George Frisby, born August (Jth, 1843.
Charles Hart-man, born Sept. 15th, 1845.
Edward Wilson, born Dec. 23d, 1848.
Died near Williamsport, Md., Dec. 30th, 1848.
Luther Washington born, Feb. 15th, 1850. Died near Will-
iamsport, Md. aged five mouths and 21 days.
- Albertes M.,born July 28th, 1851.
Theodore Scott, born Sept, 6th, 1853.
MRS. DELIVERANCE HUGG,
daughter of Samuel and Elisabeth Cooper, was born iu Ches-
ter, Morrison County, N. J. Sept. llth, 1808.
In the 2 1st year of her age, at the place of her nativity
she was united in marriage with Elijah Hugg of Chester, N. J.,
who was born Jan. 25th, 1804, and died in Montgomery Co.
111., Sept. llth, 1848.
Mrs. Hugg came to Montgomery Co. 111., in the Spring of
1845, and occupied the house on the "Seward Hill," the old
and vacant remains of which arc now standing. In this house
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she remained for two years, when, with her husband she re-
moved to the farm one half mile east of Butler, now owned
by Samuel Berry. From this place she removed to the farm
where Mr. Bovey now resides, one and a half miles N.E. from
Butler, Mr. Hugg having purchased the farm, and built the
house now occupied by Mr. Bovey.
It was while living on this farm, in 1848. that Mrs. Hugg
buried her husband.
After the death of her husband, Mrs. Hugg purchased and
located upon the farm four miles N. E. of Butler where John
Scherer now lives. On the 24th of Feb., 1$70, she removed
to Butler to reside with her daughter Mrs. Harriet Scherer.
Mrs. Hugg made a profession of religion in N. J. at about
thirty years of age,and united with the Congregational Church
at Chester. On moving to Hillsboro, 111., she connected
herself with the Presbyterian Church of that place ; and when
the Presbyterian Church of Butler was organized, Aug. 29th,
1858, she was one of the original fourteen who constituted
that organization.
The children of Mrs. Deliverance Hugg are as follows :
George, born June 7th, 1831.
Sarah, wife of Joseph S. Burnap of Butler, 111., born
Dec. 25th, 1832.
Elisabeth, wife of Oscar C. Mack, near Hillsboro, 111., born
March 26th, 1834.
Henry, born Dec. 21st, 1835. Died near Butler, 111.. Oct.
1st, 1854, aged 18 years, 9 months and 10 days.
Samuel, born Nov. 14th, 1839.
Charles, born March 16th, 1843. Died in New York City
N. Y., at the residence of his brother George, Oct. 25th, 1863,
a<ied 20 years, 7 months and 9 days.
Harriet, wife of William J. Scherer, deceased, born Nov.
10th, 1847.
MRS. EKNOKA C. DUKE,
;er of John and Elizabeth Smith, was born inHagcrs-
. Maryland, Feb. 2nd, 1821, where, April 18th, 1839,
:-lr,> v/ns united hi marriage with William Duke, who was bom
about the ye;;r 1SOO. and died in Hancock Co. Md., May 1st,
In March of the yetir 1853 Mrs. Duke removed to Mount.
Morris, Ogle Co. 111., and on the first day of April, 1858, came to
."Butler, 111., where she remained for eight months. She then
removed to a farm one and a half miles N. E. of Butler, where
she lived for seven years. She then returned to Bntler,where
tsho lived for several years, after which she spent one year in
8 M'ingfield, 111. She then lived for a longer or shorter period
o: nine in each of the following Conn ties in the State of 111.,
viz : Brown, Franklin and Perry, and then returned to Butler,
Illinois. 1 n the Spring- of 1 875 she removed to the farm where
;!:'.' now lives about one and a half miles N. E. of Butler.
Mrs. Duke made a profession of religion in Hancock Co.
Md., and united with the M. E. Church in 1851, and about
the year 1858, connected herself with the M. E. Church, of
Butler, 111.
The children of William and Elnora Duke are as follows:
James II., born Feb. 2-1 th, 1840.
William A., born Jan. 30th, 18-14. Died near Butler 111.,
2Dth, 1878.
Mary E., born March 10th, 1845. Died at Mount Morris,
111., Jan. 4th, 1850, aged 9 years, 10 months and 24 days.
John E., born Jan. Mth, 1849. Died in Hancock Co.
Md., Oct. nth. 1851.
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MRS. SARAH WARE,
dmi filter of David and Catiifl'rino Siayimck. was Morn in Lex-
ington Ky.. Sej.it. !;>th. 1-S05,
In 1807 she removed to Hi) tier County, Ohio, jvml in 1821
rame with her I' uc-ie. Israel Kpward, to Montgomery Co. 111.,
and located on llie i;Se>vard Hill" south of Butler.
Sarah Skiybaok lived with Israel Seward for six year?, rind
a , his residence. March 12th, 1828, was united in marriage with
JJanjamin Ware, who was bom May 27th, 1796, and died up-
on the farm where Mrs. Ware now resided, July 31st, 1855.
The house in which Mrs. Ware at first resided with her
TiK'le on the "Hill," is the old two-story building now stand-
ing teiiantless in the b an > yard. The : property is now in the
hands of Mrs. M. A. Anderson.
On the 10th of June 18'2'J, Mrs. Ware, witli her husband,
removed to the farm upon which she now resides \vilh her
son Justus, two miles N. E. of Butler upon a handsome ele-
vation of land known as "Ware's Grove/' On this farm
Mrs. Ware lias lived for forty-nine years.
Mrs. Ware made a profession of religion when about tv
years of age, and about five years later united with the rre.s-
byterian Church of Hillsboro. at that time under the pastoral
c:are of Rev. T. A-Spilmaii, from whom, about forty-five years
ago, she obtained a Bible which is still in her possession.
When the Presbyterian Church was organized in Butler,
111., Aug. 29th, U58, Mrs. Ware was one of the oriivinal
members.
About one year r.^o. (1877) Mrs. Ware had an attack of
8J lines :;. after recovery from which, the sight of her left eve
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returned so that she can, without the aid of glasses, read
type such as that in which this sketch is preserved, with great
ease, and also see clearly objects at a distance.
The children of Sarah and Benjamin Ware are as follows :
Austin B., born Feb. 20th, 1829. Died April 19th, 1829.
Justus, H. born July llth, 1834.
The Grove, upon what is called the"Seward Hill, "had been
settled for ten years before there was a death in it, and the
first death occuring was that of Austin B. Ware, oldest son
of Benjamin and Sarah Ware.
ALEXANDER GRAY
was born in Monroe Co. Virginia, March llth, 1805.
He left Va. for Christian Co. Ky. with his parents when a-
bout five years of age.
In 1853, March 16th, in Trigg Co. Ky., he was united in
marriage with Miss Amanda B. Choat, who was born in Trigg
Co. Ky., Jan. 6th, 1836.
After living in Christian Co. Ky. , for nine years, Mr. Gray
removed to Montgomery Co. 111. , to the farm three miles west
of Butler now owned by Mrs. Parthenia Gray. His parents
came with him from Ky. and died and were buried in Mont-
gomery Co. 111.
In the Spring of 1853, Alexander Gray removed to the farm
where he now resides, about one and a half miles west of Butler.
The only improvement upon this farm when it came into
the possession of Mr. Gray, was the breaking of forty acres
of prairie land. The house in which he now lives is the same
that he built previous to his removal to the farm.
\Vhen Mr. Gray first came to Montgomery Co. the wild deer
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could be -seen upon the prairie like 'herds of eaule. and scarcely
a day passed, lie tells us, that a wolf could not be seen.
Northward from his residence, for more than twenty miles,
there were but two dwelling houses, and within ten miles to
the west Iker^ was but one.
Mr. Gray made a profession of religion in Montgomery Co.
111., about 'the year 1868, and united with the Christian Chu re h
of Litehfield. Ill
The ehilddren of Alexander And Amanda B. Gray are as
follows:
Will jam A., born April 3d, 1855.
James B., horn May 9th. 1857.
Thomas A., born June tttlh, 1861 . Died near Butler. 111. ,
Sept, 20th, I804i
Ernma A., born May 7th, 1804
Susie L., born June 20th, 1867.
Laura M., horn March 30th, 1871. Died near Bntler,IlL,
Feb. 8th, 1872.
Henry A., born March 18th, 1873.
Also three infants dying without name .
WILLIAM HALEY
was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, about the year 1823.
About the year 1818 he came to America. On arriving
in America he spent three weeks in Philadelphia Penn,. and
then went to N. J. where he spent one year.
From N. J. he went to Wheeling, Virginia, where he lived
for about twenty years. lie then removed t.o St. Louis Mo.,
and lived thereabout live years. About the year 1802 lie came
from St. Louis to Butler 111., where he lias ever since made
his home.
William Haley is a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
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MOSES BERRY
was born in Hamilton Co. Ohio, March 1 1th,
\V hen he was seven months of age his mother died. He-
continued to live in Hamilton Co. until twenty years of age^
when he removed to Cincinnati, where he worked for two
or three years in a pork-packing house, and afterwards for
about seven year* in dray ing.
During the years that he lived in Cincinnati he spent four
summer seasons on a farm where the town of Glendale, Ohio
now stands.
On the twentieth of Sept. 1847, at the residence of John
Pardonner of Sharon ville, Ohio, by Rev. —Stone, he was
united in marriage with Miss Eliza J. Vansandt.
In the Autumn of 1855 Mr. Beriy removed to Montgomery
Co. 111., to the farm upon which he now resides one mile
north of Butler.
It was on the 24th of Dec. 1855 that Mr. Berry, with
his family moved into the house a little to the north of his
present residence, now occupied by his son Edward.
In the Spring of 1857 he moved into the house which he
now occupies.
By industry and economy Mr. Berry has been enabled to
make excellent improvements on his farm and to provide
a comfortable home and living for his family. He is quite
extensively connected with the Dairy enterprise of Butler.
While living in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. Berry made a public
profession of religion and connected himself with the M. E.
Church, of thnt place known by the name of Sole Chapel.
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. MRS. ELIZA ,L BERKY,
daughter of William and Margaret Yansaudt,aud wife of Mo-
ses Berry, was born in Fleming Co. Ky., Feb. 1st, 1823.
While quite young she made a profession of religion and
united with the M. E. Church in Fleming Co. Ky.
When a young woman she spent some time visiting rela-
tives in Hamilton Co. Ohio, where Mr. Berry, with whom on
the 20th of Sept. 1847 she was united in marriage, made
her acquaintance.
The children of Moses and Eliza J. Berry are as follows :
William V., torn Feb. 20tli, 1850. Died in Cincinnati,
Ohio, March 10th, 1851, and was buried in the Wesley Cem-
etery of that City.
George Edgar, born Oct. llth, 1852. Died at Cincinnati,
Dec. 24th, 1852, and was buried in the same Cemetery with
his brother.
Moses Ed ward, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 4th, 1854.
Frances Illinois, born Dec. 18th, 1856.
Isabell. wife of Alonzo Betty of Butler, III., born July 17th,
1859.
Anna E., born Jan. 10th, 1862.
MRS. MENERVA STEERE,
daughter of Clarence and Elisabeth Davis, was born in Mad-
ison Co. Ky., March 21st, 1816.
In 1821 she moved with her parents to Madison Co. 111.,
locating a few miles from Alton.
On the sixth of Aug. 1837, at Alton, 111., she was um'tei
iii marriage with Xelsoi». Steeiv. a carpe-iHc'r by trade \vlvu ^as-
born at West Gloucester, E. I., Aug. I '2th, 1814.
From his residence near Alton, Mr. Steere .with his family,
removed to Clyde, TIL, and remained therefor a year or two.
In the year 1844 he purchased a farm one half mile west of
Butler, 111., and then removed with his family to the village
of Harmony, K. I., where he spent nearly a year. He then
came to Butler. III., in the Autumn of 1845, and spent the
Winter in the oM two-story building1 on the "Seward Hill.'"
which has been the temporary home of so many families.
In the Spring of 1846 Mr. Steere removed with his family
to the farm west of Butler, occupying for a time a small cabin.
While living in this cabin he built the house which Mrs. Steer
now occupies and moved into it in the 3^ear 1848.
In the year 1862 Mrs. Steere buried her husband, his death
occurring at his residence near Butler, on the 21st. of June
1862.
In Aug. of the year 1876, Mrs. Steere removed to the Vil-
lage of Butler and took charge for one year of the Butler Ho-
tel, and then returned to her farm.
Mrs. Steere made a public profession of religion at the time
of the organization of the Presbyterian Church in Butler. 111..
Aug. 1858, and was one of its original members.
The children of Nelson and Menerva Steere are as follows :
Laura A., William H., Harriet M., Mary E.. Charles II..
Lydia J.. Nelson, and Emma V.
Laura A. is the wife of Wm. N. Brookman, of Butler, 111.
Mary E. is the wife of Garnet Brookman of Corning, Iowa.
William H. died near Butler, 111., Jan. 15th, 1843.
Charles H. died near Butler. 111., March, 1865.
Lydia J. died near Butler, 111., March, 1864.
Nelson, died near Butler. III. April 1863,
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DENNIS CROWLEY
was born in the County of Cork, Ireland, about the year 1H2<5.
When eighteen years of age he went to England where he
lived for about twelve years.
In London England, in 1853, he was united in marriage
with Miss Hanora Ronan, who was born in the County of
Cork, Ireland, about the year 1832.
From England Mr. Crowley came to America,spending first
a few months in the City of New York. From there he re-
moved to the State of Michigan, where he spent several years,
and then about the year 1855 came to Butler, 111., where he
lias ever since made his home.
A portion of the house in which Mr. CrowTley lives was
originally a School house, being the first School house built
in the District. It was located near the residence of George
Seward, a little S. W. of Butler. It was purchased b}^ Mr.
Crowley, and removed to the place where it now stands in the
Village of Butler and used by him for a dwelling house.
Mr. and Mrs. Crowley hold their Church connection in the
Roman Catholic Church at Hillsboro, 111.
The children of Dennis and Hanora Crowley are as follows :
Margaret, born July 4th, 1854.
Timothy, born Aug. 24th, 1859.
Stephen, born Dec. 26th, 1862.
Mary A., bom Feb. 5th, 1869.
Jeremiah and James, who died in infancy in Butler, and wcr«
buried in Litchfield, 111.
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DANIEL JIEFLEY
was lx>rn in Montgomery Co. N. C.,Nov. 4th, 1818. His.
lather died when he was a child, and in the fifteenth year oi'
his age, in the year 1833 he came with his mother to Mont,
gomcry Co. 111., locating ten miles north of Hillsboro. After
a residence in this place for nearly two years he removed to
Hillsboro and learned the blacksmith's trade with JohuMc-
Ewcn. He remained in Hillsboro a little over five years and
then went to the "Seward Hill" south of Butler 111., and
worked at his trade for five years, being employed by Israel
Scward, and living with him. At the expiration of these five
years, he was united in marriage, Dec. 12th, 1849, with Mrs.
Catharine P. Slayback, daughter of Mrs. Mary Schcrer now
living in Butler, 111.
At about the time of his marriage Mr. Hefley bought an
acre of land and the small house on the Hill in which Mr.
E. Fox now lives, where he lived and worked at his trade
lor about ten years.
While welding iron a heated cinder lodged in one of Mr.
llefley's eyes, which resulted in the loss of its sight. This
occ urrc d about the year 1850, and abcut the year 1854
he bought a farm and built the house upon it in which he
now resides about one and a half miles north of Butler.
About twenty years ago Mr. Hefley, from some unknown
cause, lost the sight of his second eye. His vision is such
however as to enable him to descern objects dimly when
placed between himself and the light.
In the year 1878 Mr. Hefley buried his wife, her death
occurring at her residence, near Butler 111., on the 27th of
February.
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The children of Daniel and Catharine Hcflcy arc as follows :
Camilla E., wife of George Sharp of Butler, 111., born
July 20th, 1851.
Mary C., wife of Charles Houser of Texas, born Aug.
13th, 1853.
William Henry, born Dec. 20th, 1855. Died near Butler,
111., May 20th, 1857.
David C., born May 23d, 1858.
Elisabeth J., born Oct. 9th, 1860.
James 11., born Dec. 1st, 18G2.
George W., born Dec. 13th, 1866.
WILLIAM WILLIAMSON
was born at Springdale, Hamilton Co. Ohio, Sept. 9th, 1818.
When six months old he moved with his parents to Dear-
burn, Ind., where he lived until the tenth year of his age.
From Dearburn he removed about the year 1828, to Butler
Co. Ohio, where he lived with his relatives until the year
1838. On the first day of March, 1838, he was united in
marriage with Miss Eliza M. Swallow of Hamilton Co. Ohio.
In 1843 Mr. Williamson came to Montgomery Co. 111., ar-
riving on the 18th of Oct. at "Seward's Hill," where he spent
three days enjoying the hospitality of Israel Seward and family.
He then located upon a farm five miles N, W. of Butler
where he lived until the Spring of 1844. On the 24th of Jan.
1844 he bought the farm where he now resides one and a half
miles N. W. of Butler, and removed to it on the fifth day of
March following.
Mr. Williamson made a profession of religion in Dearburn
Co. Ind., in the 9th year of his age, but his first connection
with the Church was at Cherry Grove, Montgomery Co. 111.
About the year 1844, he united with the M. E. Church of
thai pLu e.
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MRS. ELIZA M. WILLIAMSON,
daughter of Jacob and Nancy Swallow, and wife of William
Williamson, was born in Hamilton Co. near Sharon, Ohio>
April 22nd, 1821.
In the same County, March 1st, 1838, she was united in
marriage with Wm. Williamson.
3 Irs. Williamson made a profession of religion at the age
of eleven years ; and at thirteen years of age connected her-
self with the M. E. Church of Sharon Ohio. On coming to
Montgomery Co. 111., she united with the M. E. Church at
Cherry Grove, and when the M. E. Church of Butler was
organized she and her husband removed their membership
to that Church.
The children of William and Eliza Williamson are as fol-
lows :
Nancy J. , wife of John C. Miller of Litchfield, 111. , born
July 22nd, 1840.
John, born Nov. 2nd, 1842.
Perry, born May 16th, 1845.
Luther C., born June 1st, 1847. Died near Butler, 111.,
Aug. 10th, 1847.
Jacob H., born Nov. 5th, 1848.
Luther, born May 4th, 1851. Died near Butler, 111.,
June 10th, 1852.
Lansen, born May 8th, 1853. Died near Butler, 111.,
Aug. 29th, 1855.
Caroline E. , born May 28th, 1857. Died near Butler, 111. ,
Aug. 13th, 1857.
Alice R., born June 24th, 1858.
Mary, born Feb. 1st, 1862.
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MYNDERT VRQOMAN
xwas born ;. in Johnstown, Montgomery County "N. "Y., May
12th, 1807.
On the 19th of Jan. 1832 at Johnstown N.Y., he, was .united
,in marriage with Miss Julia Ann Sammons.
In Oct. of the year 1854 Mr. Vrooman left the State of IT.T.
.and came to Montgomery Co. 111., and occupiedfor,n«iej*a»s
the brick build-lag three miles S. W. of Butler now owned by-
Mr. George Grassel. In .the year 1863 he .removed .to the
farm upon which he now resides about two miles S. ,W_ of
Butler.
MRS. JULIA ANN VROOMAN,
daughter .of, John, and Emma Sammons, and>wife of Myn$ert
Vrooman, was born in Johnstown, Montgomery Co. .N. Y. ,
March 13th, 1815, where she lived until her marriage with
Myndert Vrooman^ Jan. 19th, 1832.
Of the few large families .in which there has .never a «death
occurred, that of Myndert and Julia Vrooman Is one.
Their children are as follows :
Shuler S., born Nov. 8th, 1833.
Ann E., wife of William E. Scott ofPana, 111., born Bee.
19th, 1835.
John C., born July 12th, 1840.
Sidney S., born March 22nd, 1842.
Sarah C., wife of Clarence S. Seward of Diutler, I!L,fborn
Sept. 22nd, 1843.
Jacob S., born June 17th, 1845.
Emma F., wife of Perry Williamson of Hutler, 111., feorn
Aug. 13th, 1817.
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FJJANCIS PHILLIPS
was born in Randolph County, III., Feb. 14th, 1828. In the
sixth year of his age he came to Montgomery Co. 111., and
lived with his Uncle, Captain Thomas Phillips, live miles S.
W. of Hillsboro.
When Francis was quite a child his Uncle removed with
him to Putnam Co. III., where he remained for a few months
and then returned to the farm S. W. of Hillsboro.
Francis Phillips remained with his Uncle until nineteen
years of age. He then, about the year 1819, bought the farm
and brick building three miles S. W. of Butler, belonging to
Mr. Geo. Grassel. Boarding in the neighborhood of this
farm he cultivated it for a year or two, and then about the
year 1850 went to Calafornia. After spending about three
months in Calafornia he returned to Montgomery Co. 111.,
where he remained for two or three years in different locali-
ties, and then went to Wisconsin.
He remained in Wis. about one year, and then returned to
Montgomery Co. 111., and boarded for a time with Wra. Sew-
ard of Butler.
On the 21st, of Feb. 185G, he was united in marriage with
Miss Sarah J. Scherer, who was born in Montgomery Co. 111.,
April 17th, 1834.
After his marriage he lived for about three years and a
half on the farm of his brother, Thomas Phillips, one and a
half miles west of Butler.
In Sept. 1850 he removed to the farm upon which he now
resides three and a half miles north of Butler. Nearly all
the improvements now on this farm were made by Mr. Phillips.
Nov. 4th, 1 }70 the house and nearly all the household
e'fccts of Mr. Phillips were destroyed by fire. Comfortable
dwellings have again been erected.
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The children of Francis and Sarah J. Phillips are as follows :
Thomas B., born March loth, 1857. Died near Butler,
111., Jan. 7th, 18G1.
Harriet V., born Dec. llth, 1859.
George F., born Nov. 1st, 1860. Died near Butler 111.,
Aug. 4th, 1864.
Caroline, born June 12th, 1864. Died near Butler 111.,
Nov. 14th, 1876.
Nettie J., born Nov. 4th, 1867. Died near Butler 111.,
Jan. 10th, 1869.
David, born Nov. 22nd, 1869.
MKS. ANNA WIKOFF,
daughter of David and Catharine Slayback, was born in
Hamilton Co. Ohio, June 24th, 1807.
On the 2nd of Sept., 1828, in Hamilton Co. Ohio, she was
united in marriage with Benjamin Wikoff who was born in
Himtington Co. N. J., Oct. llth, 1801, and died at his res-
idence near Butler, 111., Oct. 27th, 1874.
From Hamilton Co. Ohio, Mrs. Wikoff removed, about the
year 1831, to Shelby Co.of the same State, where she resid-
ed about seven years. She then came to Montgomery Co.
111., and after having made her home at two different places
in the County located, in 1844, on the farm where she now
resides three miles west of Butler.
The children of Benjamin and Anna Wikoff are as follows :
John H., born July 7th, 1831. Died near Butler, 111.,
Aug. llth, 1871.
Jerome, born Feb. 17th, 1833. Died near Butler, 111.,
Aug. llth, 1864.
David S., born Aug. 30th, 1836.
Benjamin M., born Sept, 4th, 1839.
Henry S., born Dec. 26th, 1843.
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OLIVER H. BEWLEY
was born in Bucks County Pennsylvania, May '22nd, 1800..
His father died when he was a child, and about the year
1817 he went to Warren Co. Ohio, where he was bound to,
Samuel Swallow.
In Aug. 1830 he was united in marriage, in Warren Co.,
Ohio, with Miss Charlotte Fitzgerald, who was born in N.J.,
about the year 1813, and died in Montgomery Co. 111.,,
about the year 1840.
The children of Oliver and Charlotte Bewlcy are as fol-
lows :
Amanda M., born May 8th, 1831.
Daniel S., born Dec. 25th, 1832.
Eli F., born May 28th, 1834.
Malinda, born Oct.25th, 1835.
William, born June 8th, 1837.
Charles F., born March 6th, 1839.
On the 9th of Feb. 1841, Oliver Bewley was united in
marriage with Miss Sarepta Misenhehner of Montgomery
Co. 111., who was born Feb. 5th, 1823, and died in Mont-
gomery Co. 111., March 30th, 1872.
In the year 1850 Mr. Bewley took an over-land trip to
Calafornia where he spent some time mining. He returned
to 111. in 1851, having been gone only about one year.
While in Warren Co. Ohio, he served as mail carrier for
several years, but most of his life has been spent as a farmer.
The children of Oliver and Sarepta Bewley are as follows ;
Henry P., born Feb. 1st, 1842.
George M., born June 27th, 1846.
Oliver T., born April 3d, 1850.
Rachel A., wife of Micocher Bandy of Montgomery Co
111., born March 8th, 1853.
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• Lawson O., born Aug. "21st, 1&55.
Harriet B., wife of Houston Bandy of Montgomery Co.
111., born Jan. 30th, 1858.
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Dovey A., born May 4th, 1860.
Infant died without name.
Ivy, born Dee. 24th. 1864.
Louie H., born Dec. 21st, 1867.
Of the children named above, the following have deceased,
nil having died in Montgomery Co. Illinois : Amanda, Ma-
linda, William, Charles F. and Lawson Orleno.
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ORLANDO MACK
has been at some pains to gather up statistics concerning
his ancestors, and though it does not properly come within
the design of this little work to make much record of past
generations, these statistics being in a condensed form, we
take pleasure in giving them a place here :
RECORD OF GRANDFATHER SOLOMON MACK'S
FAMILY.
Solomon Mack, the first, was born in Lime, Conn., Sept.
26th, 1735. Died in Gilsum, N. II., Aug. 23d, 1820.
Lydia, our Grandmother, died in Tollbridge, Vermont.
Their children are as follows :
Jason Mack. Died in Maine.
Stephen Mack. Died in Pontiac, Mich.
Daniel Mack. Died in Tonbridge, Vt.
Solomon Mack. Died in Gilsum, N. H.
Lydia Mack, wife of Samuel Bill, died in Gilsum, N. II.
Lucy, who married Joseph Smith. She was the mother of
Joseph Smith the Mormon Prophet.
Lovicii and another r istn- w< re buried in Gilsum N. H.
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RECORD OF THE FAMILY OF SOLOMON MACK, THE SECOND.
Solomon Mack, the second, was born Jan. 28th, 1773.
Esther Howard Mack was born June 5th, 1774.
Their children, born in Gilsum, N. H., are as follows:
Calvin Mack, born Nov. 28th, 1797. Died Au^. 1 1th,
1845, aged 47 years, 8 months .and 15 days.
Orlando Mack, born Sept. 23rd, 1799.
Chilion Mack, born July 2fJth, 1802.
Solomon Mack, born May 23d, 1805.
Amos Mack, born May 1st, 1807. Died Oct. 17th, 1824,
aged 17 years, 5 months and 16 days.
Dennis Mack, born Oct. 18th, 1809. Died Aug. 4th,
1811, aged 1 year, 9 months and 16 days.
Merrill Mack, born Sept. 14th, 1812. Died March 29th,
1844, aged 31 years, 5 months and 15 days.
Esther Mack, born April 2nd, 1815. Died Oct. 2Cth,
1824, aged 9 years, 5 months and 24 days.
Rispah Mack, born June 19th. 1818.
RECORD OF OUR MOTHER'S FAMILY.
The first we learn of our ancestors on our mother's side is
that they moved from Dedham Mass, to Mention, Mass, in
the early settlement of that town.
Our grandmother's name was Esther Holmes. Our grand-
father's name was Peter Hayward of Surry, N. H. Our
great grandmother's name was Joanna. Our great grand-
father's name was William Hayward.
Our great, great grandfather's name was Jonathan Hay-
ward. Our great, great grandmother's name was Trial, so
named for the severe trials which were endured by her par-
ents frcm the bleed-thirsty Indians which were i reeling
around their dwellings in those early days.
This is the best record we can obtain of our ancestors.
. 25th, 1870. OIILANDO MACK & MKS. R. M.HOWARD.
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OKLANDO MACK
was born in Gilsum, New Hampshire, September 23d, 1799.
In the Spring of 1839 he removed to Rock Island Co. 111.,
where he lived one 3'ear. He then came to Montgomery Co,
III., and located upon the. farm where he now resides two
miles north of Butler.
When he first settled upon this farm he built himself a sod
house consisting of two rooms. His farm is now well im-
proved, and his dwelling house handsome and commodious.
In Dec. 21st, 1824 he was united in marriage with Miss
Myra Eaton of Sullivan N. H., who died at Cleveland,
Rock Island Co. 111., Sept. 1839.
The children of Orlando and Myra Mack are as follows :
Elisabeth E., wife of Wm. Nimmons, of Butler, 111., born
June 15th, 1827.
Rispah M., born Feb. 24th, 1831. Died Aug. 1868, at
Butler, 111.
Dennis E., born July 28th, 1833. Died Nov. 15th, 1851,
at Butler, 111.
Myra J., born Oct. 7th, 1835. Died Nov. 15th, 1874, at
Fillmore, 111.
In April 1840, he was united in marriage with Miss Sally
A. Arnold of North Carolina, who died near Butler, 111.,
April 1848.
Their children are as follows :
Anna P., wife of John Wallace, born Sept. 21st, 1841.
Hattie F., born Jan. 31st, 1844. Died Oct. 8th, 1866, at
Butler, 111.
In Nov. 5th, 1849 he was united in marriage with Mrs.
Louisa P. Mansfield of Alstead, New Hampshire.
Their children are as follows :
Mary E., born Feb. 27th, 1848. Died April 1848, at
Butler, 111.
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Solomon O., born Aug. 20th, 1850. Died Jan. 2od, 1851,
at Butler, 111.
L. Ella, born July 9th, 1858.
Douglas S , born June 23d, 18G6. Died June 10th, 1866.
at Butler, III.
William A. Mansfield, son of Mrs. Louisa P. Mansfield,
present wife of Orlando Mack, was born July 17th, 1815 in
Swimxey. New Hampshire. Married to Miss Mary Etta Crane
of Butler, 111., April 1867.
MRS. LOUISA P. MACK,
daughter of Jacob and Lois Polley ,and wife of Orlando Maek,
was born in Alstead, New Hampshire, July 10th, 1819.
When eleven years of age she removed with her parents to
Gilsum, New Hampshire, where, at twenty three years of age
she was united in marriage with William S. Mansfield of
Gilsum. From Gilsum she removed to Swanzey, N. II., where,
on the 2nd of Sept. 1827, Mr. Mansfield died.
After the death of her husband Mrs. Mansfield returned
to Gilsum, where, on the 5th, of Nov. 1849, she was united
in marriage with Orlando Mack.
Mrs. Mack holds church connection in the communion of
the Lutheran Church at Ware's Grove.
BEZALEEL POLLEY
Living in the family of Orlando Mack is Bezaleel Polley
who was born at Alstead, New Hampshire, October 27th, 1823.
In 1869 his mother died, and in 1870, his father. Since
the death of his mother he has made his home with his sister
Mrs. Louisa Mack, near Butler, 111.
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JOSEPH PETHERAM
was born in Somerset Co. England, November 5th, 1814.
In the Spring of 1831, and in the 17th, year of his age, his
father n moved with his family to America, locating at On-
ondago, N. Y. After a residence of about two }Tears in On-
ondago, Joseph Petheram went to Auburn, N. Y., to learn
the Carpenter's trade. After learning his trade he returned
to Onondago.
In April of the year 1853 he removed to Brighton, 111. ,
and in 1854, came to Montgomery Co. locating on a farm
one and a half miles north of Butler.
On the 15th of June 1862 in Steuben, Oneida Co. N. Y.,
he was united in marriage with Miss Jennett Meredith.
Joseph Petheram made a public profession of religion and
united with the M. E. Church at Auburn, N. Y., about the
year 1837.
MRS. ELISABETH PETHERAM,
daughter of Hugh and Elisabeth Meredith, and wife of Joseph
Petheram, was born in Steuben, Oneida Co. N. Y., May
29th, 1826.
While living in the State of N. Y., in the Autumn of 1846
she made a public profession of religion and united with the
M. E. Church.
After removal to Montgomery Co. 111. , Mr. and Mrs Peth-
eram united with the M. E. Church of Butler.
Joseph and Jennett Petheram have living with them a son
of Benjamin Walker, who was born on the 30th of Oct. 1862,
and whom they adopted when 2 years and 9 months of age.
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MELISSA A. ANDERSON,
daughter of Peter and Anna Pollard, was born in Lisbon,
St. Lawrence Co. N. Y., June 25th, 1827.
When four years of age she removed to Clark, Canada,
and remained there until she was seven years old, She then
returned to tie piece uf her nativity whtie she lived until
nineteen years of age, after which she removed to Canton,
St. Lawrence Co. N. Y., where she lived until twent3'-four
years of age. Two years of this period of her life were spent
in teaching school in Canton and elsewhere.
While living at Canton, she was united in marriage, March
10th, 1851, with Benjamin Anderson, who was born in Dekalb,
N. Y., May 9th, 1824, and died at his residence near Butler,
111., Sept.'l2th, 1874.
After marriage Mrs. Anderson located, with her husband,
atDekalb, N. Y., where she lived until the Spring of 1874,
when Mr. Anderson bought the farm on the hill south of
Butler, 111., belonging to the widow and heirs of Israel
Seward.
In April, 1874, Mr. Anderson moved with his family to this
farm, occupying the hou&e uvlich had been so long the abode
of Israel and Margaret Seward, early settlers and prominent
citizens of Montgomery County.
In Dec. 1868 Mrs. Melissa Anderson made a public pro-
fession of religion and united with the Presbyterian Church
of Dekalb, N. Y., and on removing to Butler, 111., she and
her husband connected themselves with the Presbyterian
Church of that place.
The children of Benjamin and Melissa Anderson are as
follows :
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Amv.iM., wife of Ainasa D. \Vashburn of Butler, 111.,
burn June 26th, 1852.
Fred II., an adopted son, born May 16th, 1854.
Avery J., born March 14th, 1858.
Ada, born Feb. 6th, 1861. Died in Dekalb, X. Y., May
17th, 18G8.
JAMES ANDERSON,
son of Joseph and Elisabeth Anderson, was born at Dekalb,
N. Y., Nov. 24th, 1806.
In the year 1851 he removed to Greenwood, MeHenery Co.
111., where he lived for about two or three years. He then
spent some time in Chicago, after which he returned to De-
k-ilb,N. Y. , about the year 1857, where he lived till 1874. In this
year his brother Benjamin, with whom he made his home, re-
moved to Butler, 111. James removed with him and still re-
mains a member of the family.
He made a public profession of religion and united with
the Presbyterian Church at Dekalb, New York.
GEORGE ANDERSON,
a brother of James and Benjamin, named above, was born
at Dekalb, N. Y., July 22nd, 1816.
He continued to live in Dekalb until the year 1874. Af-
ter the death of his parents he lived with his brother Benja-
min, and with him removed, in April 1874, to Butler, 111.,
and since the death of his brother Benjamin continues to live
in the family of his dbter-in-law, Mrs. Melissa Anderson,
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MES. JULIA H, NAIL,
daughter of Eldad and Mary Hildreth, was born in Pittsf ord,
Vt., Sept. 4th, 1810.
When eighteen years of age she removed to Dublin, N. H.,
where she lived for four years, and then removed to Lowel,
Mass. Here, March 10th, 1836, she was united in mar-
riage with Timothy Dort, who was born in Gilsum N. II.,
Nov. 6th, 1797, and died at his residence near Butler, 111.,
Nov. 24th, 1860.
After her marriage, Mrs. Nail removed from Lowcl,Mass.,
to Gilsum, N. H., where she lived for about eighteen years.
She then removed to Rockford, 111., and after remaining
there two years came, about the year 1857, with her family to
Montgomery Co. 111. , to the farm where she now resides two
and a half miles N. W. of Butfer. It was here, that, in the
year 1860, she buried her husband. In June 1866, she wras
united by second marriage with John Nail, living on a farm
N. W. of Butler, who after marriage, moved into the village
of Butler, and for a year or two occupied the house now
owned by Wm. Elliman, and then returned to his farm.
On the 1st, of Sept. 1874 John Nail died, and Mrs. Nail
returned to her farm where she has ever since resided.
In Pittsford, Vermont, Mrs. Nail united with the Baptist
Church at about sixteen years of age, end when she removed
to Lowel Mass., she removed her membership to the Bap-
tist Church of that p^ace, and when she went to Gilsum,
she connected herself with a church of the same communion
in Sullivan near to Gilsum.
The children of Julia Kail are all by her first husband,
Timothy Dort. They are as follows :
HirahT., born Nov. 26th, 1837. Died in the Union army ;
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but the time, place and manner of Ms death are involved in
uncertainty.
Ira Lisfranc, born Sept. 12th, 1839. Died July 1863 in
the Union army at Pittsburgh Landing, Miss.
Julia Antonette, wife of John Sullivan near Butler, 111. ,
born Aug. llth, 1841.
Allen J. H., born June 27th, 1846.
John Nail had been married previous to his union with
Mrs. Julia Dort, and to him had been born the following
children ; Mathena, wife of Waid Roberts. Mary, deceased
wife of Daniel Snider. Christina, relict of Isaac Berry.
Elisabeth, wife of David Snider. Nathan, Perlina, deceased
wife of Thomas Colvin. Hiram, James, Sarah, wife of Bazile
Evans. Wilson, Hugh, Ellen, wife of Jefferson Wether ford.
PERRY MASTERS
was born at Springfield, Hamilton Co. Ohio, July 6th, 1806.
When about eighteen years of age he removed with his par-
ents to Boon Co. Ky.
While living in Boon Co. he was united in marriage with
Miss Mary Ann Peters, who was bora at Delhi, Hamilton
Co. Ohio, and died in Boon Co. Ky., Aug. 3d, 1832.
The Children of Perry and Mary Ann Masters are as
follows :
Clarissa, deceased wife of Isaac Rush, born Nov. 28th,
1825. Died in Boon Co. Ky., Jan. 27th, 1854.
William, born Sept. 12th, 1827.
Stephen, born Nov. 20th, 1829.
Perry, born March 18th, 1832.
In the year 1834, in Boon Co. Ky. Mr. Masters was united
in marriage with Miss Nancy Mathes of Boon Co. Ky., in
which County she died June 1841, aged 30 years.
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Mary Ann. and Nancy Masters, iirst and second wives of
Perry Masters, were both buried in the family burying
ground of Wm. Masters, father of Perry Masters
The children of Perry and Nancy Masters are as follows :
Mildred E., wife of John Seyuiore of Butler, 111., born Jan.
3d, 1835.
James E., born Nov. llth, 1836.
Phebe Ann, born April 23d, 1839. Died in Boon Co.
Ky., June 1st. 1841.
Mary Jane, wife of Edward Seymore of Ilillboro, 111.,
born Jan. 3d. 1841.
On the 15th, of Aug. 1843 Mr. Masters was united in mar-
riage with Mrs. Catharine Vansycle, of Boon Co. Ky., who
died near Butler, 111. Aug. 4th, 1876, aged 58 years 10 months
and 22 days.
The children of Perry and Catharine Masters are as follows :
Barton W. S. Masters, born Jan. 23d, 1845.
Alexander T., born July 26th, 1847.
Melvina A., wife of Hamilton Hose, of Butler, 111., born
Jan. 23d, 1849.
Phebe Ellen, wife of Benjamin B. McCarty of Higgins-
ville, Mo., born Dec. 23d, 1851.
Liuretia, wife of Jeremiah Yowei of Hillsboro, 111., born
Nov. 22nd, 1854.
George H., born May 17th, 1858. Died near Butler, 111.,
Nov. 5th, 1858.
Mrs. Catharine Masters had two children by her first hus-
band, Mr. Vansycle. They are as follows :
Mary Ann Vansycle, wife of James Steely of Mattoon, 111.,
born Jan. 27th, 1841.
William Lafayette Vansycle, born May 26th, 1843.
After marriage with Mary Ann Peters, Perry Masters re-
maincd in Boon Co. Ky., about six years. He then removed
to Ohio, not very far from Cincinnati, where he lived about
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six years, after which he moved in the year 1832, into the
City of Cincinnati and made brick for one year. He then
returned to Boon Co. Ky., and kept a wood-yardfor steam-
boats for fourteen years.
In the Autumn of 1855 he moved to Montgomery Co. III.,
and lived for about seven years on a farm three miles S. \V.
of Butler, belonging at that time to Israel Seward. He then
bought and improved the farm where he now resides a little
8. W. of the farm just mentioned.
Mr. Masters made a public profession of religion and
united with the Christian Church in Boon Co. Ky. ; and after
coming to Montgomery Co. 111., connected himself with the
Church of the same order at Brush Creek, three miles south
of Butler.
The number of Mr. Master's children, is fifteen, twelve of
whom are living. His grand-children are seventy, of whom
forty-two are living. His great grand-children are seven, of
whom six are living. His children, grand-children, and great
grand-children, living and dead are ninety-two.
MRS. SARAH F. JENNINGS,
daughter of Nathaniel and Electa Austin, was born in Becket,
Berkshire Co. Mass., Dec. 2nd, 1827.
At the place of her nativity, on the 24th, of March 1840,
she was united in marriage with Milton S.Jennings, who was
born in Becket, Mass., April 13th, 1820, and died at Browns-
ville, Kansas, Sept. 27th, 1875.
In 1833, when Mrs. Jennings was five yenrs of nge she
removed with her parents to Wellington, Ohio. Here, in
1838 her father died, and in Aug, 1840, she returned with
her mother to Bc< kct Mass.
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In 1863 she came to Montgomery Co. 111., arriving at
Butler, on the 31st, of Oct.
In Montgomery Co. she lived for a longer or shorter period
of time at each of the following places, viz: — Butler, Hills-
boro, Litchfield and Honey Bend.
She then removed, with her family to Wirtonia, Kansas,
reaching that place on the 5th, of March, 1872. She return-
ed to Butler in Oct. 1875.
Mrs. Jennings made a public profession of religion when
fifteen years of age, and united with the Congregational
Church of Becket, Mass. After coming to Butler she united
with the Presbyterian Church of this place.
The children of Milton S.and Sarah Jennings are as follows :
Helen Elisabeth, wife of Barton Masters of Butler, 111.,
born Nov. 29th, 1847.
An infant son, born April 13th, 1850. Died the same day,
in Becket, Mass.
Marion Electa, born Jan. 31st, 1852. Died in Becket,
Mass., Feb. llth. 1852, aged 12 days.
Luther Milton, born Feb. 10th, 1854. Died at Becket
Mass., June 26th, 1854.
An infant son, born May 1st, 1855. Died the same day
at Becket, Mass.
Willis Dwight, born Dec. 3d, 1857. Died at Butler, 111.,
Oct. 7th, 1877.
George Edwin, born Dec. 13th, 1859. Died in Butler,IlL,
Nov. 14th, 1863.
An infant son, born Jan. 6th, 1862. Died same day at
Becket, Mass.
George Hamilton, born Oct. 30th, 1865. Died at Butler,
III., July 24th, 1866.
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JEFFERSON D. HICKS
was born at Spencer, Indiana, March 9th, in the year 1828.
When about four years old he removed with his parents
to VigoCo. Ind., where he lived until about ten years of age,
when he removed to Macoupin Co. 111. About the year
1863 he went to Pana, 111., and in Oct. of 1865 he came to
Montgomery Co. 111. , locating upon the farm where he now
resides three miles N. W. of Butler.
On the 18th of March 1851, in Mocoupin Co. 111., he was
united in marriage with Miss Mary Ann Barnes, who was born
in Macoupin Co. 111., and died at Alton, 111., Feb. 14th, 1852.
On the 28th of April, 185 4, at Carlinville, Macoupin Co. 111.,
he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Flemming,
who was born at Boonville, Mo., Oct. 18th, 1829.
He made a public profession of religion about the year
1873 and united with the M. E. Church at Cherry Grove,
one half mile West of his residence.
The children of Jefferson and Margaret Hicks are as fol-
lows:
Moses E., born Feb. 4th, 1855. Died in Montgomery Co.
111., Sept. 18th, 1857.
David, born May 9th, 1856. Died in Macoupin Co. 111.,
Oct. 5th, 1857.
Jefferson C., born May 18th, 1858. Died in Montgomeiy
Co. 111., Sept. 1859.
Mary E., born Jan. 24th, 1860.
Ann Elisabeth, born July 3d, 1862. Died in Christian
Co. 111., Oct. 16th, 1865.
George R., born June 21st, 1864.
Maria E., born Jan. 24th, 1871. Died in Montgomery
Co. Ill , Sept. 8th, 1876.
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MRS. URSULA GROBE,
daughter of Mathias and Ursula Haginan, was born in
Canton, St. Gallen, Switzerland, Jan. 17th, 1822.
On the 18th, of Jan. 1840 at Sevelen, Switzerland, she was
united in marriage with John Fredrick Grobe, who was
born at Sevelen, Switzerland, in the year 1802.
In the 30th, year of her age she left Switzerland with her
husband and two children and came to America," and located
in Jacksonville, 111. where she lived about five years. She then
removed to a farm about six miles north of Jacksonville
where she remained for about seven years, when with her
husband she removed to Montgomery Co. to the farm be-
longing to the Turner brothers, two miles N. W. of Butler,
where the still lives with her daughter Mrs. William
Turner.
On this farm her husband died Jan. 13th, 1865.
While in Switzerland, and at about sixteen years of
age Mrs. Grobe united with the Zwinglian Church, and a-
bout three years after removing to Jacksonville, 111., she
connected herself with the M. E. Church of that place, and
in the year 1876 united with the Presbyterian Church of
Butler 111.
The children of John F. and Ursula Grobe are as fol-
lows:
Annetta, deceased wife of Albert Doler of Jacksonville
111., born March 28th, 1843. Died at Jacksonville, 111.,
Feb. 9th, 1877.
Fannie B., wife of William Turner of Butler, 111., born
June 15th, 1845.
Fredrick William, born April llth, 1854. Died at Jack-
sonville, 111., Sept. 27th, 1854, aged 5 months ai.d 10 dav&.
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ENOCH F. FOX
was born near Palestine, Crawford Co. 111., April 26th, 1822.
On the 27th of Nov. 1844, he was united in marriage with
Miss Julia Barker who was born in Athens Co. Ohio, Jan.
29th, 1823, and died in Crawford Co. 111., Nov. 27th, 1862.
The children of Enoch and Julia Fox are as follows :
Findley T., born May 1st, 1845. Died in the Union army
near Tullahoma, Term., April 15th, 1865.
Martha A., born Nov. 20th, 1846, Died in Crawford Co.
111., Sept, 10th, 1855.
William H., born Nov. 7th, 1850.
Alice M., born April 21st, 1858. Died near Butler, 111.,
March 7th, 1878.
On the 16th, of Nov. 1869, at Palestine, 111., Enoch Fox
was united in marriage with Mrs. Mary Vane, who was born
in Wane Co. 111., Sept. 24th, 1831.
About the 3'ear 1865, Mr. Fox removed from Crawford Co.
to Shelby Co. 111., near the town of Windsor, where he resid-
ed about seven years. He then came to Montgomery Co.
111. , and spent about five years in the neighborhood five miles
north of Butler, known by the name of ' 'Blue Grass. ' ' About
the year 1876 he removed to the place where he -now lives on
the top of the Seward Hill, and on the east side of the Hills-
boro road.
FRAJNKLIN DAILY
was born in Caiuga Co. N. Y. , July 29th, 1825. When sev-
en years of age he removed with his parents to Huron Co.
Ohio where he lived for about nine years.
He then removed to Gentry Co. Mo. , where he spent a-
bout nine years.
In the year 1846 he came to Butler, 111. His parents also
came to this County and located upon a farm three miles N.
W. of Butler, now belonging to their son, Duran Daily.
After coining to Butler, Franklin worked about six months
with Israel Seward,and for several months with Oscar Seward.
In 1851 his father died at his residence S. W., of Butler,
and several years afterward his mother.
Since the year 1854 Franklin has spent most of the time
on the farm formerly belonging to his father.
About the year 1853 he acted as mail carrier upon several
lines in 111. and Iowa, driving the stage in Iowa between
Glenwood and Council Bluffs for six months, and in 111. be-
tween Peoria and Farmington in Fulton Co., and at the
same time, between Farmington, 111., and Burlington, Iowa.
He also carried the mail for a time on horse-back between
Farmington and Knoxville, 111.
JACOB CRESS
was born in Harrisburg, Washington Co. Ind.,May5th, 1818.
When but a few weeks old his parents left Ind. and came
to Montgomery Co. 111., locating a mile N. W. of Hillsboro
on the farm where the old Horse-Mill has so long stood
known as the u Cress Mill."
On the 5th of May 1840, Jacob Cress removed to the farm
where he now resides, two miles east of Butler ; and on the
23d of June 1840, at Hillsboro, 111., was united in marriage
with Miss Helena Scherer.
The improvements upon this farm are indicative of energy,
industry and thrift.
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When about eighteen years of age Mr. Cress made a pub-
lic profession of religion and united with the Lutheran Church
of Hillsboro, 111.
MKS. HELENA CRESS,
daughter of Rev. Daniel and Rachel Scherer, was born in
Pendleton Co. Virginia, Oct. 8th, 1818. When about three
years of age she removed to Cabarrus Co. N. C., and in the
Spring of 1832, came to Montgomery Co. 111.
At about 18 years of age she made a public profession of
her faith in Christ and connected herself with the Lutheran
Church of Hillsboro, 111.
The children of Jacob and Helena Cress i re as follows :
Absalom Alexander, born Dec. 7th, 1840.
John M., born Feb. 8th, 1842.
Jacob D., born Aug. 25th, 1845.
William S., born Feb. llth, 1848.
Samuel E., born Sept, 15th, 1849.
Benjamin L., born Dec. 10th, 1850.
Sophia Lucretia, wife of Orvel Blackmail of Dickson, 111.,
born May 28th, 1853.
Joseph E., born April 17th, 1856.
James H., born Sept. 2nd, 1858. Died near Butler, 111.,
Nov. 21st, 1862.
Mary I., born April 4th, 1861. Died near Butler 111.,
March 5th, 1862.
Thomas J., born June 13th, 1864.
DAVID EEKRY
was born near Springdale, Hamilton Co. Ohio, Dec. loth,
1827. He lived at the place of his nativity until twenty-
seven years of age. He then removed, in April 1855, to
Montgomery Co. 111., and located about three miles N. W.
of Butler where he remained about one year. He then lived
for about twenty-two years in various localities in the neigh-
borhoods of Cherry Grove, Blue Grass, Harvel and Ware's
Grove, and in the early part of the year 1878 moved into
the Village of Butler,, occupying the house belonging to H.
H. Titcomb.
On the 15th of April 1855, in Hamilton Co. near Sharon,
Ohio, David Berry was united in marriage with Miss Margaret
Martin,, who was born in Hamilton Co. Ohio. July Hth, 1832.
The children of David and Margaret Berry are as follows :
William Thomas, born March 10th, 1856.
James H., born July 22nd, 1857. Died near Harvel, 111.,
Dec. 29th, 1873.
Sarah Ann, wife ot Joseph B. Winters of Butler* III., born
March 28th, 1839.
Clara J., born July 8th, 18GO.
Fiancis M., born March 28th, 1862.
Nora L., born June 21st, 1865.
Peter E,, born Aug. 6th, 1868.
Edmoiid B., born Jan. 8th, 1872.
MICHAEL FAHEY
was born in Ballingarry, County Tipper ary, Ireland, about
the year 1825. He left Ireland when a boy and went to
England where he spent about two years. He then embark-
ed for America and came to New Orleans, Lou. in 1844.
He stayed at New Orleans about one year. He then spent
fourteen years in various capacities upon the River as a
boat-man, working from lower offices up to that of Mate of
the boat.
On the first day of Dec, 1851. at St Louis, Mo., he was
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united in marriage with Miss Ellen Kelly, who was born in
Ballyphillip, Killenaule, County Tipperary, Ireland, and
was the daughter of Eliza and Phillip Kelly.
About the year 1860 Michael Fancy removed to Montgom-
ery Co. 111., and lived for three years upon the farm east of
Butler now owned by, Wm. Simmons. He then bought the
house on the Seward Hill south of Butler, now occupied by
Enoch Fox, where he lived for about two years. He then
removed to St. Louis where he remained for about one year
when he came to the Village of Butler which he has ever
since made his home.
His time has been variously employed in keeping a Livery-
stable, buying and selling stock and in Agricultural pursuits.
Mr. and Mrs Fahey were both members of the Catholic
.Church in Ireland, and hold their membership now in the
Catholic Church of Hillsboro, 111.
The children of Michael and Ellen Fahey are as follows :
Thomas, born Aug. 14th, 1852.
Phillip, born March 18th, 1854. Died in St. Louis, Mo.,
Aug. 10th, 1855.
John, born Dec. 6th, 1856. Died in St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 1857.
Mary Ann, born Nov. 8th, 1857.
Eliza, born Sept. 23d, 1859. Died near Butler, 111., at
the age of 9 months.
Phillip, born May 27th, 1861. Died in St. Louis, Mo.,
April 27th, 1865.
Eliza, born Feb. 13th, 1863.
Edmond, born Dec. llth, 1865.
William F., born Jan. 4th, 1868.
Nellie, born April 12th, 1870.
Michael Joseph, born March 10th, 1874.
Mr. Fahey has also living in his family an orphan son of
his brother Patrick Fahey. The name of this orphan chill
is Thomas P. Fahey, born March 6th, 1876.
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MRS. ISABELLA BATESON,
daughter of Robert and Jane Baley, was born in County
Down, Groyabbey, Ireland, about the year 1827.
At the place of her nativity on the 9th of Aug. 1850, she
was united in marriage with James Bateson, who was born
in June 1823, in Ireland and in the same County with Isa-
bella his wife, and died near Butler, 111., March 20th, 1876.
Mrs. Bateson and her husband came to America in the
Summer of 1851, making their first home in Philadelphia,
Penn'a where they lived for about thirteen years. They
then removed to Ind. near to Franklin, where they lived for
about eighteen months.
In the Autumn of the year 1865 they came to Montgom-
ery Co. 111., and leased a farm three miles N. W. of Butler,
where they lived about eight years. They then removed to
a farm six miles north of Butler, where they lived about
three years. About this time they purchased and improved
a farm a little more than a mile to the 8. W. of the last named
place. Near the time of this purchase Mr. Bateson died.
His widow and children have improved the farm and still live
upon it. This farm is very near the N. W. corner of Butler
Grove. Township and is five miles N.W. of the Village.
Mrs. Bateson, While in Ireland, united with the Presbyte-
rian Church, and on coming to Philadelphia connected her-
self with a Presbyterian Church of that City.
The children of James and Isabella Bateson are as follows :
James, born Oct. 14th, 1851. Died in infancy in Phila-
delphia , Penn'a.
Andrew, born Aug. 27th, 1853.
Robert, born April 2nd, 1857.
James, born April, 26th, 1860.
Jennie, born Oct. 16th, 1862.
John, born Jan. 31st, 1867.
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THOMAS E. HARRIS
was born in Charleston, Mass., Feb. 28th, 1812, where he
lived until twenty-one years of age. His early life was
spent in mercantile pursuits.
When twenty-one years of age he removed to the City of
New York where he spent three years in connection with a
mercantile establishment. He then went to England for the
purpose of purchasing goods and spent about two years in
the City of Manchester. From England he returned to New
York and then came, in 1838, to Montgomery Co. 111., and
spent a year or two upon the "Seward Hill," boarding with
Israel Seward.
About the year 1840, Thomas Harris and George Brooks
bought and improved the farm east of of Butler, now be-
longing to Wm. Simmons. Mr. Harris remained upon this
farm for about two years.
In 1842 he purchased the farm where he now resides at
Ware's Grove, a little less than three miles N. E. of Butler.
On the 29th, of May 1845, near Butler, 111., Thomas Har-
ris was united in marriage with Miss Huldah R. Ware, of
Montgomery Co. 111.
MILS. HULDAH R, HARRIS,
daughter of Obadiah andElecta Ware, and wife of Thomas E.
Harris, was born in Green Co. 111., Sept. 17th, 1823, and re-
moved with her parents in infancy to Ware's Grove, near But-
ler, Montgomery Co. 111., where she lived until her marriage.
The children of Thomas E. and Huldah R. Harris are r,s
follows :
Fredrick W., born March 24th, 1846. Died at Ware's
Grove, near Butler, 111., Feb. 9th, 1868.
Julia A., wife of Michael L. Robertson, of Butler, III., born
Sept. 15th, 1«52.
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CHARLES M. WESTCOTT
was born at North Scituate, Rhode Island, Aug. 7th, 1822.
In 1852 he removed to Dunkirk, Chautauqua Co. N. Y.,
where he remained three months. He then came to Fekin,
in Taswell Co. 111. , and spent several weeks in carpenter
work, having served an apprenticeship as a carpenter in his
native State. He then came, in the Autumn of 1852, to
Montgomery Co. 111., spent a few weeks with his cousin,
Nelson Steere, contracted for two-hundred acres of land
one mile north of Butler, returned on horse-back to Rhode
Island and remained there one year.
He then came back to Montgomery Co. , staid a few weeks
and returned again to Rhode Island and remained there for
two ye* rs.
In March, 1856, he came again to Montgomery Co. and im-
proved the farm north of Butler, boarding at different places
in the community.
On the 12th, of Dec. 1861, at Ware's Grove, near Butler
111. , he was united in marriage with Miss Betsey Ware, who
was born at Ware's Grove, Aug. 18th, 1838, and is the
daughter of.Obadiak and Electa Ware.
In Feb. 1862, a few weeks after marriage, Mr. Westcott
and his wife went to North Scituate, Rhode Island, and re-
mained there until May 1865, when they returned to Mon-
gomery Co. 111.
Mr. Westcott then built a house in Butler and lived there
for about five years. He then removed to his farm north of
Butler and remained there one year.
In the ^1'riiig of 1871 he removed to the fram -which he
improved and where he now resides at Ware's Grove
N. E. from Butler.
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Charles Westcott made a public profession of religion in
North Scituate, R. I. , at about the age of forty-two, and
connected himself with the Freewill Baptist Church, and on
locating at Butler 111., united with the M. E. Church of that
place, and since removing to Ware's Grove, he and his
wife have united with the Montgomery M. E. Church live
miles N. E. of Butler.
The Children of Charles M. and Betsey Westcott are as
follows :
Thomas K., born Sept. 20th, 1862.
Eliza W., born Jan. 14th. 1864.
LillicE., born July 22nd, 1869.
Mary Grace, born Sept. 6th, 1872.
BENAIAH KELLEY
was born at Pembroke, Merrimac Co. New Hampshire, Dec.
10th, 1807.
When twenty-one years of age he removed to Boston
• Muss., where he spent about ten years.
For the three following years he had no permanent home, be
ing part of the time on the land and part on the sea.
In May 1837 he removed to Montgomery Co. 111., and
purchased and located upon the farm two miles south of
Butler, now owned by Christopher Kober. While owning
this farm and superintending its interests he spent the great-
er part of his time for eight years upon the Seward Hill one
half mile south of Butler, at first making brick, and after-
ward running the Saw & Grist mill belonging to Israel S: ward.
About eight or nine years after purchasing the farm two
miles south of Butler, he exchanged it for land two miles
further west where he hay ever yini-e resided.
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On the 14th of Oct. 1842 Benaiah Kelley was united in
marriage, a few miles south of Butler, 111., with Miss Sarah
Ann McAdams, who was born in Montgomery Co. 111.,
Jan. 5th, 1821, and died near the place of her nativity Nov.
28th, 1875.
The children of Benaiah and Sarah Ann Kelley are as
follows :
Alvin H., born Oct. 22nd, 1843.
William J., born May 18th, 1845.
MRS. NANCY SAMMONS,
daughter of Francis and Mary Ketiier, and wife of Abner
Sammons, was born in Stokes Co. N. C., Sept. 12th, 1828.
When eight years of age she removed to Morgan Co. ill.,
not far from Jacksonville. In this neighborhood, on the fourth
of April, 1840, she was united in marriage with Abner Sam-
mons, who was born near Jacksonville, 111., April 4th, 1829.
In the Autumn of 1864 Mr. Sammons, removed with his
family to the farm where he now resides three miles N. W.
of Butler, in the neighborhood known as "Cherry Grove."
Mrs. Nancy Sammons made a public profession of religion
when about fourteen years of age, and united with the M. E.
Church near Jacksonville, 111., called the Eben-ezer Church.
In 1872 she connected herself with the M. E. Church at
Cherry Grove, near Butler, 111.
The children of Abner and Nancy Sammons are as follows :
John E., born April 2nd, 1851.
Ellen, wife of Thomas J. Briggs near Litchfield, 111,, born
Oct. 16th. 1853.
Albert N., born April 10th. 185G.
Mary, born Oct. 15th, 1800.
William J., born March 25th, 18G2.
James E., born May 26th, 1864.
Athen C., born June 22nd, 1868.
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STANFORD ROBERTSON
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was born in Orange Co. (now Alamancc Co. )N. C. , Sept. 24th,
1809. On the 10th, of Jan. 1833, in Gifford Co. N. C., he
was united in marriage with Miss Ann Milican Cummins.
In 1834 he removed to Carroll Co. West Tenn., where
he lived for twenty-nine years. In the Autumn of 1863 he
removed to 111., and after spending the winter in Bond Co. he
located five miles south of Hillsboro,'in Montgomery Co. where
he lived for about three years. He then settled upon the farm
where he now resides three and a half miles S. E. of Butler.
Mr. Robertson made a public profession of religion in Gif-
ford Co.N. C. when about twenty- two years of age and united
with the Lutheran Church. On removing to Carroll CoTenn.,
he united there with the Lutheran Church ; and on coming to
his present residence N. E. of Butler, be connected himself
with the Lutheran Church at Ware's Grove.
MRS. ANN M. ROBERTSON,
daughter of Elijah and Abigail Cummins, and wife of Stan-
ford Robertson, was born in Gifford Co. N. C., Felt, llth,
1811, where she lived until her marriage.
When about nineteen years of age she made a public pro-
fession of religion under the pastoral labors of Rev. Kli
Carruthers, and united with the Presl)3Tterian Church in Gif-
ford Co. N. C., konwu as Alamance Church. On removing to
Tenn., she united there with the Lutheran Church, and on
coming to Montgomery Co. Ill, united with the Lutheran
Church .it Ware's Grove.
The children of Stanford and Ann M. Robertson are as
follows :
»warah Jane, born Oct. 8th, 1833. She was united in mar-
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riage with Henry Fields of Carroll Co. Term. , deceased. She
was united by second marriage with J. M. Mills of Hillsboro,
Illinois.
Nathaniel Lawson, born Nov. 16th, 1835.
Alphensine Eve, born Oct, llth, 1837. She was united in
marriage with Barney Pecock, deceased. She was united by
second marriage with John Burrow, after which she soon
died in Bollard Co. Ky.
Mary Frances, deceased wife of Win. Edwards, born July
23d, 1840. She died in White Co. Ark.
Elisabeth Clemmintine, wife of T. M. Smith of Hillsboro,
111., born Aug. 29th, 1842.
Jerome Cummins, born Dec. 4th, 1844.
Mildred A. T., wife of Henderson Frame of Wellington,
Sumner Co. Kan., born July 5th, 1848.
Michael Luther, born Sept. 14th, 1851.
Julia A. B., wife of W. H. Wiley of Hillsboro, 111., born
Allot' the children, with the exception of the eldest daughter,
were born in Carroll Co. West Term.
The children are nine in number ; and the grand-children
twenty-nine.
JOSEPH STICKEL
was born in York Co. Penn., Aug. 26th, 1814. In the sev-
enteenth year of his age he removed to Harrisburg, Penn.,
where he commenced to serve an apprenticeship as a carpen-
ter. He remained at Harrisburg about one year and then
removed to Belleibnte, Centre Co. Tenn., where he complet-
ed his term of service as an apprenticeship.
When twenty-one years of age, in the Autumn of 1835
he removed to Decatur, Macon Co. 111., and lived there un-
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til the Autumn of 1857, when he came to Montgomery Co.
III., and purchased the farm where he has ever since resid-
ed three miles east of Butler, on what is called the Hillsboro
and Taylorville road.
On the 13th of April, in 1837, in York Co. Penn., Joseph
Stickel was united in marriage with Miss Susan Shelly, who
was born in York Co. Penn., Sept. 15th, 1818, and died at
Decatur, 111., Aug. 12th, 1840.
The children of Joseph and Susan Stickel are as follows :
Francis Marion, born April 15th, 1838. Died a prisoner
in the Union army, but the exact time 01 his death is not
known.
Susan Matilda, born March 28th, 1840. Died at Decatur,
111., July 29th, 1841.
On the 19th, of Aug. 1841, at Decatur, 111., Joseph Stick-
el was united in marriage with Mrs. Catharine Smith, who
was born in Tenn., Aug. 21st, 181G, and died at Decatur,
III., Jan. 7th, 1854.
The children of Joseph and Catharine Stickel are as follows :
Fletcher A., born Sept. llth. 1842.
Nancy A. E., wife of Thomas F. Seymore, of Litchfield,
111., born March 5th, 1844.
John Andrew born Jan. 24th, 1846.
Alexander Wesley, born Feb. 9th. 1849.
James H., born Nov. 9th. 1850. Died at Decatur, 111.,
Aug. 20th, 1851.
On the 8th of Nov. 1855, near Springfield, 111., Joseph Stick-
el was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Scott, who was
born near Princeton, Caldwell Co. Ky., Oct. 9th, 1828, and
is the daughter of James and Mary Scott.
The only child of Joseph and Mary Stickel is: —
Ella Charlena, born Aug. 30th, 1864.
Joseph Stickel made a public profession of religion in York
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Co. Peim., and united with the M. E. Church in the 16th
year of his age. When he removed to ttarrisburg, Penn.,
he connected himself with the M. E. Church of that place,
& also with the same Church at Bellefonte while living there
and remaining a little while at Cincinnati, Ohio, and Lafay-
ette, Ind. while on his way to the West he united with the
M. E. Church in each of these places.
On locating at Decatur he united with the M. E. Church
of that City, and when he removed to Montgomery Co.
he united with the M. E. CJhurch of Hillsboro, in which
Church his wife also, Mrs. Mary Stickel, holds her connection.
ROBERT BRYCE
was born in Doune, Perthshire, Scotland, Sept. 22nd, 1821.
He was one of ten children, seven sons and three daugh-
ters.
These seven sons all learned trades. Four, of whom
Rrobert was one, became blacksmiths ; two bakers, and on e
a shoe-maker
In the year 1849 Robert Bryce left Scotland for America.
He landed at Quebeck, Canada, in June 1849, and came
to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he lived for six years,
In the year 1856 he removed to Montgomery Co. 111.,
and lived for two j^ears with Israel Seward one half mile
south of Butler. He then purchased the farm where he now
resides one half mile N. E. of Butler, and for three 3^ears
lived upon it with his brother-in-law, John W. Kirkland.
Having married in the }rear 1861 he located in the Village
of Butler £nd remained there for two years. In 1863 he
removed to his farm where he has ever since resided.
Mr. Bryce commenced business as a Blacksmith in Butler
in the year 1856 and has successfully combined the vocations
of Blacksmith and farmer. He is also largely identified with
the Dairy interests of Butler.
At the age of eighteen years Robert Bryce made a public
profession of religion and connected himself with the Pres-
byterian Church of Bridge of Frith, Scotland. In the year
1850 he united with the Associate Reformed Church at
Cincinnati, Ohio, and on coming to Montgomery Co. 111.,
he removed his membership to the Presbyterian Church of
Hillsboro, and when in 1856, the Presbyterian Church of
Butler was organzied he was one of the original fourteen
members, and was at that time chosen and ordained a Ruling
Elder of the same Church.
Robert Bryce has been twice married. His first marriage
was at Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 22nd, 1852, with Miss Sophia
Heath.
The Children of Robert and Sophia Bryce are as follows :
Eliza H., wife of George Noggle of Greenville, 111., born
June 23d, 1853.
George M., born Oct. 8th, 1854. Died in infancy at
Cincinnati, Ohio, aged 7 months.
Robert W., born Jan. 26th, 1856.
The second marriage of Robert Bryce was near Butler;Ill.
April 9th, 1861, with Miss Sarah McMurtry, who was born
at Belfast, Ireland, Nov. 9th, 1836, and is the daughter of
Mathew and Elisabeth McMurtry.
The children of Robert and Sarah Bryce arc as follows :
Maggie S., born Feb. 8th, 1862.
Thomas L., born Nov. 1st, 1867.
Mary G., born Sept. 1st, 1870.
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MRS. SARAH KENDRICK,
daughter of James and Nancy Twaddle, was born ten miles
south ot Springfield, Sangamon Co. 111., Dec. 14th, 1826.
When four years of age she removed with her parents to a
location three miles east of Springfield where she lived until
about ten years of age. She then removed to Bloomington,
111., when Bloomington was but a Village, and lived there
nine years. She then removed with the family to Montgomery
Co. 111. , and located seven miles south of Hillsboro, where
she remained about one year, when she went to Upper
Alton, 111., where she was united in marriage with Benjamin
Harris, who died at Upper Alton, Feb. 3d, 1842. She then
returned to her home south of Hillsboro, 111.
On the 30th of Aug. 1843 she was united in marriage with
John C. Kendrick, who was born in Gilsum, New Hampshire
Oct. 1807, and Died at Butler, 111., Sept. 8th, 1869.
Mrs. Kendrick made a public profession of religion when
twenty-one years of age and united with the M. E. Church
at Upper Alton.
She has but one child viz: — Leroy Kendrick, born Aug.
5th, 1856.
Her step- children, the children of John C. Kendrick, are
as follows :
Jane R., deceased wife of Jacob Weber near Butlerjll.
Marah L., wife of J.D. Robinson,deceased. Hester Ann,
deceased. Rosanna, deceased. Bramwell, deceased.
Lydia A., wife of Samuel Osborn, deceased. Jerome W.
Mattie H., wife of Jerome Robertson of Kansas. Diance.
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WILLAKD M. TODD
was born near Oswego, Oswego Co. N. Y., Jan. 9th, 1821.
In 1833, when twelve years of age, he removed with his
parents to Mich. , where he lived four years. He then re-
turned to Oswego, N. Y. , and remained there until the year
1842, when he came to Vandalia, Fayette Co. 111. He re-
mained there for two years. He then, in the year 1844,
came to Montgomery Co. 111., and located one and a half
miles south of Litchfield, where he bought land and divided
his time between teaching school and farming.
On the 26th of April, 1849, in Montgomery Co. 111., he
was united in marriage with Miss Emeline Dryer, who was born
in Hillsboro,Ill.,and was the daughter of John & Mary Dryer.
She died near Butler, 111., Sept. 10th, 1869.
The children of Willard and Emeline Todd are as follows :
. John E., born May 5th, 1850.
Henry, born Sept. 21st, 1851. Died near Butler, 111.,
Sept. 29th, 1852.
Amos B., born March 7th, 1853. Died near Butler, 111.,
July 28th, 1855.
Mary H., born Dec. 16th, 1854. Died near Butler, 111.,
Aug. 14th, 1857.
George M., born Jan. 1st, 1857.
Amelia E., born Dec. 17th, 1859.
Almira C., born March 4th, 1862.
Charles C., born Jan. 29th, 1864.
Laura E., born Oct. 1st, 1868.
On the 26th, of May, in 1870,Montgomery Co. 111., Wil-
lard Todd was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Polen,
who was born in Du Bois Co. Ind., Nov. 3d, 1839, and is
the daughter of Shiloh and Celia Poison.
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In communities near where he now resides N. E. of But-
ler he taught two terms of school, about the years 1851, and
1857, but has devoted himself chiefly to agricultural pur-
suits.
The children of Willard M.and Lizzie Tocld are as follows :
Julia Belle, born March 10th, 1871.
Jessie Grace, born Feb. 2nd, 1878.
Willard Todd made a public profession of religion in N.
Y. , and united with the Freewill Baptist Church of Oswego.
In 1850 he assisted in the organization of the first Sab-
bath-school ever held in the community south of Litchfield,
111., where he was then residing.
JACOB WEBER
was bora at Busti, Chautauqua Co. N. Y.,Aug. 9th, 1821.
In the year 1840 he left New York and came to Montgom-
ery Co. 111., and located four miles N. E. of Butler, purchas-
ing his land from the government.
On the 9th of March 1852 he was united in marriage with
Miss Jane Rebecca Kendrick, who was born in the year 1829,
at Gilsum N. H., and was the daughter of John C. and Re-
becca Kendrick.
She died at her residence in Montgomery Co. 111. , Aug.
21st, 1858, aged 28 years and 9 months.
Mr. Weber made a public profession of religion when a
young man and united with the Montgomery M. E. Church
five miles N. E. of Butler, 111.
The only child of Jacob and Jane R. Weber is E'leri L.,
born Sept. llth, 1855.
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JOSEPH I). BRUCE
was born near Plainfield, Newhampshire, Feb. 28th, 1824.
When two years old he removed with his parents to Mid-
dlesex, Vermont, where he remained until about twenty
years of age.
In 1843 he started for the West, and in seeking a location
he visited Lou., Texas, Wis., Ark., Iowa and Minn. Then
in the year 1863 he came to Hillsboro, 111., where he remain-
ed until about the 3'ear 187C, when he removed to the place
where he now resides on Shoal Creek, about two miles N. E.
of Hillsboro and about two and a half miles 8. E. of Bui Ier4
In June of the 3 ear 1862 he was united in marriage with
Miss Amanda Hughs, daughter of Elijah and Hughs,
and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
The children of Joseph D. and Amanda Bruce are as
follows :
Rosana Julia, born Oct. loth, 1863.
Infant, born May 1867. Died in South Hillsboro, 111.,
aged 15 months.
GRANDBERRY AYILLIAMS
t
was born near Lewisburg, Franklin Co. N. C.. April 18th,
1810.
Near the place of his nativity he was united in marriage
with Miss Wilinoth Strickland.
To Granclberry and Wilrnoth Williams were born three
children, all of whom are dead. Mrs. Wilmoth Williams
also died near the place of liur marriage.
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111 1845 Mr Williams removed to Roan Co. N. C., and
in 1853 to Davidson Co. of the same State. Here, on the
15th of June, 1854, he was married to Miss Rhody Baley
who was born in Davidson Co. N. C., Aug. 21st 1830, and
is the daughter of Daniel and Margaret Baley. She made a
public profession of religion in Davidson Co. N. C. and
united there with the Missionary Baptist Church, and now
holds her connection with the Baptist Church of Hill»boro,Ill.
In the year 1856 Grandberry Williams removed to Iredell
Co. N. C. , and in 1869 to Montgomery Co. 111., locating
about one and a half miles south of Hillsboro, where he
lived for nearly nine years. He then removed to the com-
munity where he now resides, about two miles east of But-
ler, and three miles north of Hillsboro.
The children of Grandberry and Rhod}' Williams are as
follows :
Margaret, born Nov. lOlh, 1855.
John A. G., born March 31st, 1860.
Doctor F., born Nov. 1'Jth, 1865.
WILLIAM W. KEELE
was born at Shakertown, Warren Co. Ky., October 1st, 1826.
He left Ky. with his parents when about seven years of
age, and came to Alton, 111., where he lived about six months.
He then came with his parents to Montgomery Co. and lived
a year or two about six miles S. E. of Litchficld. From here
he removed to the farm two miles south of Butler now owned
by John Kilpatrick.
On the 2nd of Sept. 1848, near Hillsboro, 111., he was
united in marriage with Miss Julia A. Starr, who was born
Ill
Feb. 29th, 1828, and died near Hilisboro, III., Nov. 17th,
1856.
In 1849, not long after his marriage, he removed to a farm
about one mile west of Butler, where he lived for four or
five years. He then bought land, moved upon it and im-
proved it, about one and a half miles west of Hilisboro, 111.
He remained upon this farm for about seventeen years. In
1871 he removed to the farm where he now resides three miles
N. E. of Butler, on the north side of Ware's Grove.
On the llth of March 1859, about five miles north of But-
ler, 111., Wm. Keele was united by second marriage with Miss
Mary F. Scherer, who was born Nov. 29th, 1839, and died
near Hilisboro 111., in the Autumn of 1864.
On the 10th of Aug. 1865, near Woodboro,IH.,Wm. Keele
was united in marriage with Mrs. Jane E. Cress, who was
born April 22nd, 1837, and is the daughter of Thomas and
Hannah Cory.
The children of Wm. W. and Julia A. Keele are as follows :
Laura E., born Sept. 23d, 1850. Died near Butler, 111.,
Nov. 20th, 1850.
George W., born Jan. 1st, 1853. Died near Butler, 111.,
Sept. 14th, 1853.
The children of Wm. W. and Mary Keele are as follows:
Charles R., born Dec. 3d, 18GO.
William J., born Oct. 1st, 1862.
The children of Wm. W. and Jane E. Keele are as follows :
Thomas C., born Oct. 16th, 1866.
Lucy J., born Aug. 31st, 1869. Died near Hilisboro, III.,
Aug. 5th, 1870.
Mrs. Jane E. Kcelt , formerly the wife of Henry Cress,
had one son previous to her union with Win. Keele, viz; —
Henry Absalom Cress, bom Aug. 12th, 1851).
(rEOKGE BOVEY
was born at Shepherdstown, Virginia, June IGtli, about the
year 1820.
When about one year old he left Va. with his parents and
went to Hagerstown, Maryland. Here on the 2nd of May,
1849, he was united in marriage with Miss Hannah Knodlc,
who was born near Hagerstown, Md., May 17th, 1816 and
was the daughter of William and Rebecca Knodle. She died
near Butler, 111., March 31st, 1869.
Mr. Bovey left Md. and came to Montgomery Co. 111., m
June 1868. He purchased land and located upon it about
two miles N. E. of Butler, where he has ever since made his
home. By trade, Mr. Bovey is a shoe-maker, having served
an apprenticeship in Hagerstown, Md., where he also worked
at his trade for nineteen years. Since coming to 111., his>
time has been spent in agricultural pursuits.
About thc}reai 1866, at Hagerstown, Md., he made a pub-
lic profession of religion, and connected himself with the
Church of The United Brethren.
The children of George and Hannah Bovey arc as follows :
Georgianna, William D., Emma L., wife of Hobcrt War-
ren, of Kansas, Florence E., wife of Frank Berry, of Kansas,
and Albert Marion.
RICHAKD KOBERTS
was born in Shelby County Ky., September 27th, 1813.
When quite a young child he moved with his parents to
Incl., locating eight miles south of Vernon in Jennings Co.
When about sixteen years of age he removed again with
the family to Johnson Co. of the same State. Here in 1832
he v;ns united in marriage with Miss Rr.chel Walker, who
was born in the State of Ky.
In April 1848 Mr. Roberts and wife went to Texas, and
while returning in the following Oct. to Johnson Co. Inch.
Mrs. Roberts died in Newton Co. Mo.
On the 28th of Dec. 1848, in Johnson Co. Tnd., Mr. Rob-
erts was united in marriage with Miss Mary Lipsey. In
1850 lie came to Shelby Co. 111., and in 1874 to I-Iillsboro,
111., where he remained one winter. He then removed one
and a half miles S. E. of Hillsboro, where he spent the fol
lowing summer, after which lie removed to a location five
miles north of Butler, where he lived about six months. He
then came on the 17th of Oct. 1876, to the place where he
now resides one half mile north of Butler.
Mr. Roberts made a public profession of religion when a-
bout twenty-five years of age, and united with the Christian
Church at Williamsburg, Johnson Co. Ind.
MRS. MARY ROBERTS,
daughter of John and Lettie Lipsey, and wife of Rich-
ard Roberts, was born in Wayne Co. Ky., Dec. 13th, 1826.
When about five years of age she removed with her par-
ents to Morgantown, Morgan Co. Ind., and when about seven-
teen years of age she removed to Johnson Co. Ind., where
she remained until her marriage in 1848.
When about eighteen years of age she made a public pro-
fession of religion and under the pastoral labors of Rev.
Miner, united with the Missionary Baptist Church near
Franklin, Ind., and when about twenty-five years of age
united with the Christian Church at Morgantown, Ind.
The children of Richard and Rachel Roberts are as follows :
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Mary Ann. Died in Johnson Co. Ind., Aug. 12th, 1847.
Sylvester. Killed in the Union army at Chattanooga,
Tenn. Sept. 20th, 1863.
Jacob.
Nancy Nellie, wife of James A. Robertson, of Taj'lor-
villc 111.
John IT. Died in Shelby Co. 111., Aug. 2()th, 1852.
Walker.
Joseph. Died in Shelby Co. III., March 26th, 1866.
Sarah, wife of Spencer Rogers of Butler, 111.
The children of Richard and Mary Roberts arc as follows:
Louvisa, born July 2 -id, 1850. Died in Johnson Co. Ind.,
Sept, 5th, 1850.
Samuel, born Aug. 4th, 1852. Died in Shelby Co. III.,
Aug. 21st, 1852.
James W., born Feb. 28th, 1853.
Raney, born Jan. 6th. 1856. Died in Shelby Co. 111. ,
Jan. 7th, 1856.
Austin M., born Nov. 18th, 1857.
Asa Martin, born Dec. 12th, 1859.
Matilda, born Dec. 4th, 1861.
There is also living in the family of Richard and Mary
Roberts, a little boy named Willie Rogers, horn Sept. 20th,
1860.
DEWITT C. BURRIS
was born six miles S. E. of Jackson, Jackson Co. Ohio, April
3d, 1826.
His father's name is William Burris. His mother's maid-
en name was Ross. His father was married at the age of
eighteen years, and his mother at the age of sixteen. His
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mother died when lie was three 3*ears of age. His father
is still living, and was seventy-six years of age on the 2nd, of
Aug. 1878. He is residing at this time (Sept. 1878) upon
the farm upon which he first settled.
De Witt Burris left Ohio for Texas on the 20th of Dee.
1848. He went as far as New Orleans, Lou., but on ac-
eount of the prevalence of Cholera he gave up the enterprise.
He came then on the 23d of Feb. 1849, to Jersey Co. 111.,
where lie lived until July 4th, 1852, engaged in running a
Saw-mill, except for the first six months, which time he work-
ed on a farm two miles west of Jersey ville, 111., for a man
whose name was John Frost.
On the 6th of Aug. 1851 he purchased land in Montgom-
ery Co. 111., and on the 4th of July, 1852 removed to Mo.
near Independence, where he lived one year with John Corbett
from Jersey ville, 111. Here again he was engaged in running
a Saw-mill. During the winter of 1853 and 1854 he lived
near the Sulphur Springs in Macoupin Co. 111., engaged a-
gain in a Saw-mill.
On the 15th of March 1854 he removed to Honey Bend,
Montgomery Co. 111. He remained in this County until Dec.
1856. He then went to Christian Co. III., to run a Saw
mill for John Bell, with whom he remained until April 1858.
On the 7th of April, 1857, he was united in marriage with
Miss Roselma Mack, who was born April 16th, 1835 in Gil-
sum, N. H.,and is the daughter of Calvin and Huldah Mack.
In April 1858 he returned to Montgomery Co. 111., in
which County he has ever since resided.
In the Autumn of 1863 he removed to the farm which he
owns and upon which he now resides about four miles N. W.
of Butler.
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Sinro first leaving home he has made quite a ni.r.iV.er of
visits to liis native State.
The children of De "Witt C. and Koselma Burris are as
follows :
<:eorge W , born Feb. 22nd, 1860.
Emma J., born April 29th, 1 8(5:3.
lluttie K., born Feb. 8th, 1866.
Carrie A., born Aug. 3d, 18G8.
Elzina, born Oct. 2nd, 1870.
"William O., born Oct. 21st, 1872.
Charles ()., born Feb. 15th, 1875.
Wesley C., born Aug. 30th, 1877.
Infant, died without name near Butler, 111.
ISAAC BETTY
was born in Smith County Tenn., December 6th, 1820.
On the 3d of July 1840, in the same County in which he
was born, he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Allen.
On the 15th of April 1851, he left Smith Co. Tenn., and
came to Montgomery Co. 111., locating first on the farm three
miles nearly west of Butler, where Lewis Brinker now lives.
After about three j cars he removed to the adjacent farm re-
cently owned by J. T. Ross. lie lived on this farm for two
years, and then removed still father south near the Rail Road
to the place where David Wykoff now resides. From this
place lie removed to the farm three miles west of Butler now
owned by Mrs.Parthena Gray, where he lived for three years.
lie then bought and improved the farm recently owned by
Jefferson Brown, nearly three miles west of Butler. From here
he removed to the district of country about three miles south
of Butler, culled Brush Creek, and lived upon the farm now
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owned by Win. Brewer, and in the Spring of 1865, he came
to the farm which lie purchased and improved and where he
now resides, two and a half miles west of Bntlcr.
.
Mr. Betty made a public profession of religion in Smith
Co. Term., and united with the M. E. Church. While living
south of Butlei, he connected himself with the Christian
Church of that community, and after locating upon the farm
where he now resides he united with the M. E. Church of
Bntle,
MKS. LOUISA BETTY,
. •
daughter of Archibald P. and Matilda Allen, and wife. of
Isaac Betty, was born in Wilson Co. Tenn., Sept. oth, 1818.
When about twenty-one years of age she removed to Smith
Co. of the same State, where she was united in marriage with
Isaac Betty.
She made a profession of religion in Wilson Go. Tenn ,
when about eighteen years of age, but did not connect her-
self with any Church until she united with the M. E. Church
of Butler, 111., about the year 1876.
The children of Isaac and Louisa Betty are as follows :
Olantha C., wife of Thomas Gray, of Butler, 111., born
June 27th, 1841.
Frances M,, born April 5th, 1843.
Robert .C., born March 27ih, 1845.
Infant died without name.
William A., born Oct. 27th, 1850.
Alonzo A., born June 18th, 1853.
Amanda E., born Sept. 1st, 1856.
Charles II., born June llth, 1859.
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PATRICK WHELAN
was born in County Tipperary Ireland, July 6th, 1816.
Ho left Ireland for America in 1844 and arrived at St.
Louis Mo., in 1845. He remained in St. Louis for about
twenty years. Several years of this time he spent in quar-
rying rock, and then for about sixteen }rears labored as a
teamster.
From St. Louis Mr. Whelari removed to Montgomery Co.
111., and located near the place where the village of Raymond
now stands. He remained there for three years and then
moved to the house east of Butler now owned and occupied
by Wm. Simmons. Mr. Whelanhad been but a month upon
this farm when Mr. Simmons purchased it. He then removed
to the location between Butler and Hillsboro known as the
"Townsand Place." He lived on this place for ten years
and then removed near Litchfield, 111., where he remained
for three years. In March 1876 he removed to the farm
where he now lives one and a half miles nearly south of But-
ler, belonging to Wm. Abbott.
On the llth, of Oct. 1848, Patrick Whelan was united in
marriage at St. Louis, Mo., with Miss Margaret Brophe^y.
MRS. MARGARET WHELAN,
daughter of Michael and Catharine Brophey, and wife of
Patrick Whelan, was born in County, Kilkenny Ireland
Dec. 25th, 1813. She came to America at the same time,
and in the same vessel with Patrick Whelan, her future hus-
band, landing at St. Louis, Mo., in 1846, where she remained
until her marriage in 1848.
Mr. and Mrs. Whelan were members of the Catholic
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Church in Ireland and at the present time hold connection
in the same Church in Hillsboro, 111.
The children of Patrick and Margaret Whelan arc as
follows :
Mary, born June 5th, 1849. Died at St. Louis, Mo., aged
2 days.
Catharine A., born April 27th, 1851.
Mary E , born Sept. 5th, 1853.
Annie, born Jan. 15th, 1855. Died in St. Louis, Mo.,
aged 1 year and six months.
HENDERSON HOWARD
was born in Rutherford County Tenn., July 6th, 1826.
In 1834 he removed to Green Co. 111., where he lived for
about four years. From Green Co. he went to Scott Co.
and lived there about four 3~ears. He then removed to Ma-
son Co. on the Illinois River, where he remained about nine
years. He then spent about three months in Waterf ord, Ful-
ton Co. and from there went to Beardstown, where he spent
a year or two, and then came to Montgomery Co. to the com-
munity known as West Fork,six miles north of Litchfield,!!!.,
where he remained for a few months and then came to Hills-
boro, 111. In Hillsboro, and communities not far from it,
he has ever since lived until the early part of the present
month, (Sept. 1878,)when he removed to Butler to take
charge of the Hotel, which property had been in his posses-
sion for about a year.
On the 25th of March, 1848, while living in Mason Co.
III., he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Jane Brown,
who died, June 20th, 1862, at Hillsboro, 111.
On the 10th, of Oct. 1862, at Hillsboro, 111. he was united
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in mariirge with Miss Mary Jnne Mormcr, \\l.o wns l,ornin
Hunting Co. Ind., Jan. 15th, 1832, and is the daughter of
Joseph and Margaret Morrisoe.
Mr. Howard is a painter, having learned his trade in
Bearclstown, 111.
On the 23d of June, 1846, he left home to engage in the
Mexican war, and served in that war for one year.
In the war of the Rebellion he served in the Union army
for nearly a year as Company Farrier.
While living in Waterford, Fulton Co. UK, he made a pro-
fession of religion, but connected himself with no Church
until he removed to Hillsboro, 111, where he united with the
C u rnherland Presbyterians.
The children of Henderson Howard and his first wife are
as, follows:
James H.
William Alfred. Died in Hillsboro, 111., June, 1865.
Martha C. Died in Hillsboro, III., aged two years.
Mary Belle.
The children of Henderson Howard and his second wife
are as follows,.
Florida May.
Lydia F.
Jesse. Died in Hillsboro, III., aged three weeks*
Margaret C., and Joseph D. H.
JOHN S. COLE
vas bom m Vernon, Sussex Co. New Jersey, Oct. 2Gthr1807.
When about twelve years old he left N. J. and came to
Hamilton, Butler Co. Ohio. After residing there for two or
three years he canae to Montgomery Co. 111. , and lived upon
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the Sc ward Hill south of Butler. In about seven years he
returned to N. J., and in that State, and the State of N. Y.,
he lived for about twenty-six years, when he returned to
Montgomery Co, 111. He loeatecl on a farm about three
miles S. W. of Butler upon which he has resided most of the
time since his return to III.
He was united in marriage in Sussex Co. N. J., with Miss
Elisabeth Paddock, who died near Butler, 111., Nov. 13th,
1876.
Mr. Cole made a public profession of religion in Hillsboro,
111., and united with the M. E. Church of that place under
the pastoral care of Rev. Ebenezer Webster.
About the year 1875, Mr. Cole lost his sight.
The children of John S. and Elisabeth Cole are as follows :
Emily. Died in Sussex Co. N. J.
Julia, wife of Burrell Phillips, of Hillsboro, 111.
John. Died in Sussex Co. N. J.
Lucinda, wife of Calvin Surratt, of Litchfield 111.
Almeda G., wife of Charles Ii. Schaper, of Nokomis, 111.
George. Died near Butler, III.
Clarence, resident of Butler, 111.
Henry. Died near Butler, 111.
MRS. MARY B. CLINESMITH,
daughter of Ira and Louisa Bassett, was born in Yates Co.
N. Y., Sept. 18th, 1828.
When 18 years of age she went to Warren Co. Penu.,
where she remained about one year, after which she spent
one year in Geauga Co. Ohio. She then removed to Fond
du Lac, Wis., where she lived for ten years. From Wis.
she removed to Lee Co. in Southern Iowa, where she lived
for two 3'ears.
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While living in each of the places mentioned above, Mrs
Clincsmith was engaged in teaching school. Her service as
a teacher extended over a period of sixteen years, a portion
of which time she devoted to study.
On the 4th of March, 1861, in Lee Co. Iowa, she was unit-
ed in marriage with John Clinesmkh,who was born near Pitts-
burg, Penn., Dec. 18th, 1812, and died near Butler, 111., Jan.
20th, 1876.
Immediate!} after marriage in 1861, Mrs. Clincsmith, with
her husband, removed to Montgomery Co. 111. , to a farm two
and a half miles nearly east of Butler, where she has ever
since resided, and where she has endevored to perform the
duties of a mother to one child, Orvel H., born May 27th,
1862.
Mrs. Clinesmith made a public profession of religion when
twenty-two years of age, and united with the Congregational
Church at Tacheedah,Wis.,at its organization, under the pas-
toral care of Rev. Everdell, and on removing to Montgomer}^
Co. 111., united with the Congregational Church of Hillsboro.
CHAKLES W. JENKINS
was born in Darlington District, S. C., May 29th, 1827.
He came to Montgomery Co. HI., with his cousin, Joseph
Wood, in March 1837. He remained in this County until
Sept. 1848, when he took up his residence in Springfield, 111.
On the 27th of April, 1854, at the residence of George
Burnap, on theSeward Hill south of Butler, he was united in
marriage with Miss Camilla Burnap, who was born at the
same place where she now resides, Feb. 21st, 1832.
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Mr. Jenkins removed to the place where he now resides,
one half mile south of Butler, in Aug. 1856.
In 1868 he was elected Circuit Clerk, and removed with
his family to Hillsboro, the County Seat of Montgomery Co. ,
where he remained for four years, the term of his public ser-
vice, and then returned to his residence near Butler.
The children of Charles W. and Camilla Jenkins are as
follows :
Mary, Camilla, Frances, Roland B., Emma, Fredrick, E.,
and Martha Maria.
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IN MEMORIAM.
Since writing the brief memoirs of John S. Fogleman and
Grandberry Williams, contained in the foregoing pages, these
two persons have departed this life.
John S. Fogleman died near Butler, 111., Sept. 5th, 1878,
in the 74th year of his age.
Grandberry Williams died near Butler, 111., Sept. 18th,
1878, in the 69th year of his age.
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REMARKS. _______
Here add ivith pen any additional remarks that may be de-
sired, or correct any errors that may have occurred in the print.
A
BRIEF HISTORY
OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUTLER
In. .gathering up the acrap.s.jof history contained in the fol-
lowing pages we have been obliged to rely largely upon the
memories of persons who have been . long residents of the
community. Some of the dates, therefore, which we give,
may be. only approximates to truth ; some names may be
omitted, and some facts not accurately recorded. Yet, with
the pains which we have taken to secure accuracy, wre believe
that following statements may be relied upon as an outline
history free from any serious error.
The Village of Butler derived its name from the fact that
many of its earliest settlers came from Butler County, Ohio.
The Village was built upon land belonging to William Sew-
ard, and laid out by him about the year 1855.
In the first survej^, which was by James Starr, eighty-six
lots were laid out. Some time afterward the most of the re-
maining lots which constitute the Village were surveyed by
a Mr. Bayless.
The town was incorporated about the year 1805.
The first School-house built in the District was of logs,
and built in 1849, near the residence of Geo. Seward. It
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was afterwards purchased by Dennis Crowley, removed to
the village, and now constitutes a part of his residence.
The first School-house erected in the village, was built a-
bout the year 1857, by John H. McGowan. About eight
years afterward ail addition was made to it so that it con-
sisted of two rooms.
When there were more pupils than could be accommoda-
ted in these two rooms, the deficiency was met by securing a
private room for a portion of the school until the year 1863,
when, at the cost of about $10. 000 the present neat and com-
modious building was erected, which is free from debt.
We give below, according to the best of our information
the names of those who have taught school in the Village of
Butler.
We have not attempted to fix upon the dates of the ser-
vice of those who taught in the earlier history of the Village,
but give names as we have received them from those who
are familiar with the history of the place.
This record commences about the year 1857.
TEACHERS OF THE BUTLER PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Charles Seward, George Paisley, Rev. Daniel Lee, Rev.
Mize, Edwin Keeler, Charles Parks, Jesse C. Barrett.
We have dates from the year 1863. The School term
generally commences in one year and closes in the next.
During the term there may have been assistant teachers who
taught but a short time, but we mention their names in con-
nection with the year in which the school commenced.
In 18G3, Andrew Waters.
Tn 1864, James W. Colvin.
In 1865, Jesse Barrett and Miss Abbie Cunningham.
In 1866, E. Hodson and Miss Jane Hickman.
In 1867, vS. T. Sanfoni and Miss Jane Hickman.
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In 18(18, J. C. Barrett, Miss Jane Hickman and Miss
Lucy Stuckey.
In 1869, J. C. Barrett, Mrs Helen Colvin and Miss Lucy
Stuckey.
In 1870, Miss Fannie Kiddoo, Mrs. Helen Colvin and Miss
Lucy Stuckey.
In 1871, M. V. Zimmerman, Mrs. Helen Colvin and Miss
Lucy StucKey
In 1872, George B, Mitchel, Mrs. Helen Colvin and Miss
Florence Seward.
In 1873, C. L. Howard, Miss M. E. Richardson and Miss
Alice Hickman.
In 1874, R. M. Henderson, Mrs Mary B. Mitchel and
Miss Etta C. Doerr.
In 1875, L. B. Whitham, Miss Mary E. Smith and Miss
Sylvinia Gardner.
In 1876, William S. Cress, Miss Alice Hickman, Miss
Sylvinia Gardner and Miss Susie Hostetter.
In 1877 , George A Franklin, Miss Camilla Jenkins, Miss
Sylvinia Gardner and Miss Annie Anderson.
In 1878, Geo. A. Franklin, Miss Cammilla Jenkins, Miss
Sylvinia Gardner and Miss A. E. Luderman.
TEACHERS OP SUBSCRIPTION SCHOOLS.
Charles Seward, Miss Sarah Casey, Miss Carrie Lockhart,
Miss Frncina Sargent. Miss Mary Pogue, Miss Mary Pool,
Mrs. Maria Brooks, Mrs. M. M. Stuckey, Miss Fannie Sew-
ard, Miss Jane Hickman, Mrs. Helen Colvin, Miss Fannie
Kiddoo, C. L. Howard, Miss Stroud, T.J.McGrath.
Mrs. J. B. Christy, Miss Millie Stuckey, Miss Jennie Van
Doren.
NAMES UK BUTLER' MERCHANTS, MECHANICS,
PHYSICIANS &c-.
DRY GOODS, GROCERY, BOOT & SHOE MEHCHAXTS.'. '
William Wood, Samuel Haywood, Thomas Walla 02, Wal-
lace & Nelson, Alexander Gouely,; Coucly & Meliagen, Thom-
as Morrison, C.Mcisner, G. Geist, Henry Wilson, S. M.
Hedges & Bro., J. R.Roth, State n & Wickersbam, J. Ban in
& Co., L. D. Wash-burn, A. W. Marshall, Cheatham&Bros.r
A. H. MeCallister, Fred Arnsted, Mrs. Susan Gunderman,,
Watkins & Mac-key, A. B. Seward & Co., J.-.H.- MoGwvn;
I^rown & Bro., Cannon & Williams, Williams &. Calvin, Col-
Yin & Son, Mclxeynolds & Garrctt, McGowau &! Watkins.
GK'AIN MERCHANTS.
Wrn. Wood, Samuel Hay wood, Cl nrlcfe Confly, Frank.Ly-
ford & McGill, M. McMnrtry, J. II. Hay wood, John Nelson,
Alex. Hoxey, G. I). Brookman, Kirkanbanm & Co., Thomas;
Elliman & Bro., Dickei'son & Bro., Cr.pt. Wm. Young, John
G. Moore, H. & J. S. Weaver, Mr. Hay, (bought for Soul e
& Gibson, Indianapolis, Ind.,) George Yanneevar, Brown &
Bro., (bought for Soule & Gibson,) A.B.Davis, Davis & Elli-
man, John Noouan, L. Washburn, Brown & Bro.
HAY PRESS.
The Hay Press of Butler was built by J. B. Christy, about
the year 1871.
HAY MERCHANTS.
J. B. Christy, S. M. Haywoorl, J. H. McGowan. and J. R,
MitcheL
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CARPENTERS.
William Wilson. Henry Wilson, S. M. Haywood, J. II.
McGo wan. Joseph Chenne worth, Milton Clienncworth, Charles
Coudy, Charles Vorhees, George Vansandt, Jerome Van-
sandt, John Hostetter, Athan Cannon, Marcus Cannon, M.
M. Stuckey, Wra. Brookman, H. H. Titcorab, T. J. Wat-
kins, Charles Westeott, William Wrharton.
CABINET MAKERS.
Carl Brell, Conrad Schroeder, Wm. Vansandt.
WAGON MAKERS.
John Born, Hermann Tetzlaff, George Cooper.
HARNESS MAKERS.
John Fehr, John Vrooman & Bedford Stanley', Charles
E. Moore, Alexander Mutchler, Bedford Stanley'.
TINNERS & HARD-WARE MERCHANTS.
Fred Schmidt, Tinner & Hard Ware merchant. Thomas
Kessinger, Hard Ware merchant.
MILLERS.
John Cunningham1, John Cunningham & George Baker, JL.
Hoffman, August Roth, B. F. Rhodes. John Strunk, Thomas
Kessinger, J. N. Wood.
TAILORS.
Wm. Weber, Fred Klemme, Hamilton Hose, John Hose.
BLACKSMITHS.
Robert Bryce, Joseph Rogers, J. C. Sammons, Balford
Richmond, Lewis Schardon, Peter Simons.
BUTCHERS.
James Brookman & Bryant McReynolds, Wallace Nelson,
& Thompson, Fred Luddeke, John Van Doren, Fred Ander-
son & Amasa Washburn, and Henrv Stnnlov.
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8HQE- MAKERS.
McReynolds & J. C. Railing, L. D. AVasIibiini, Manufac-
turer and Merchant. Christain Kcachley, Hermann W3'gant,
Frank Shuford. Claudtis Hough, Rollond Knkow, Frank Shu-
ford (2nd time.)
PROPRIETORS OF THE BUTLER HOTEL. '
Bryant MeReyriolds, Richard Barrett, Mrs. Elnora Diike,
Mrs. Mary Pollard, Thomas Kessiliger, William Brookman,
Mrs. MenerS-a'Steere, • J; W.- Webb, Wm. Brookman (2nd
time,) Henderson Howard.
POST MASTERS.
Henry Riehmond, Samuel Haywood, Alexander ("oudy,
Bryant McReynolds, J. H. McGowan.
DK ESS MA K E US & MI LLIXER ».
Mrs. Lewis Vansaiidt, Di'ess-maker & Milliner. Miss.
Carrie1' Lobkhart,- Dress-maker. Mrs. Cordelia Srhardon,
Milliner. Mrs. Laura Gray*- Milliner. Miss Annie Boyd,
Dress-maker & Milliner.
JEWELERS.
Charles Witherapoon and J. W. Webb,
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Henry Richmond, James Ghaston. George Burnap, Win.
Wood, James Judd, Win. Elliman, G. L). Brookman, Je-
rome Kent! rick, A. W. Marshall.
POLICE MAGISTRATES
Henry Richmond, James Judd, J. B. Christ}', and George
W. Brown.
TONS TABLES.
D. W. Manuel's, Win. Wharton, M. M. &tuckey. John Van
Dorcn, Charles Wvi'ght. Daniel Bost.
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VILLAGE CLERKS.
I). W. Manner?; J. H. McGowan, James Judd, J. E. Hick-
man, A. W." Marshall.
CHEESE FACTORY."
The Butler Cheese Factory is owned by a Stock Company
called The Mont Cabanne Creamery Co. It was built in the
year 1875, at a cost of about $3.000, with apparatus costing
about $1.600.'
PHYSICIANS.
Charles Harper, Sargent. J. B. White, Jesse Stick,
C. R Rossi Daniel Schardon, P. L. Brown, Benjamin Perlee,
J. H. Kester, John Enlow, A. Gilford.
The physicians at the present time are Charles Harper,
Daniel Schardon, and A. Gifford.
DRUGGISTS.-
Ross & Brown, E.L.Thomas, Frank Seward,; Charles Slay-
back, Wm. Diddle, G. W. Parr, W. A. Wesner,
EXPRESS AGENTS..
Thomas R; Wallace, A. R. Fink, Coudy & Mehagen,
James Judd, Thomas Elliman, William Elliman.
FIRES.
In 18G6 a Store belonging to J R. Roth, near the Rail
Road, and also an adjacent Drinking Saloon, were destroyed
by fire.
A Plaining Mill, located in the western part of the town
belonging to D.W. Manners was burned about the year 18G7.
It had been in operation about one }Tear,
In the Spring of 1875 a small dwelling house belonging to
Wm. Vansandt near Robert Bryce's Blacksmith Shop was de-
stroyed by tire.
ICG
Concerning a destructive fire in the early part of Oct.
1877 we copy the following minute from the Revised Village
Ordinances of Deo. 1877.
"On the night of the first, or morning of the second Octo-
ber 1877, a fire broke out in the Buildings adjoining Sew-
ard's Hall and continued its destructive work until all the
Buildings and the Hall containing all the Village records,
papers and other property belonging to the Village were con-
sumed by the devouring element against all the efforts made
to save them."
On the 31st of Oct. 1877, the private dwelling of Charles
Casselberry in the north-western part of the town was de-
stroyed by fire.
The only Firms engaged in General Merchandise in Butler
at the present time, (Sept. 1878) are those of Brown & Bro.,
and McGowan & Watkins.
George W. Brown commenced business as a Grocery &
Queens-ware merchant in Butler, in the building known as
Hay wood's Old Stand, in April 1867. In a lew months he
and his brother, Charles O. Brown, entered into partnership
constituting the Firm known as Brown & Bro. In the early
part of the year 1869 Brown & Bro. purchased the Hay wood
building, at that time belonging to Moses Berry, and contin-
ued to do business in it until 1873. In 1871 they added to their
Stock DIT Goods, Boots & Shoes. In May 1873 they pur.
chased what was called the McReynolds property nearly op-
posite the Butler Hotel, and in Sept. of the same year moved
their goods to t/iis building, adding to their stock Ready
made Clothing. They have recently enlarged, remodeled
and repainted this Store, adding much both to its conven-
ience and appearance.
137
J. H. MeGowan commenced business in Butler as a Mer-
chant with Samuel Haywood in the year 180.">. He was as-
sociated with Mr. Hay wood for about one year. During
this year lie was appointed Post Master. Alter dissolving;
partnership with Mr. Ilavwood he clerked a year or two for
the Finn of A. B. Seward & Co., keeping the Post Office in
their Store. He then removed to the small building south of
the Hotel owned by Thomas Coivin, and now used as an
Office by A. W. Marshall, Justice of the Peace. Here he
kept the Post Office, Stationary, School Books &c., until
about the year 1807, when he built the house north of the
Hotel now used as a Shoe & Harness Shop, to which he re-
moved the Post Office and his merchandise. In this build-
ing he remained until he enteied into partnership in 1872
with Thomas J. Watkins.
Thomas J. Watkins and George Mackey commenced busi-
ness as General Grocery Merchants in Butler, in the Spring
of 18GG, occupying the building belonging to L. D. Wash-
burn, and standing a little to the south of the residence of
C. O. Brown.
T. J. Watkins continued in business with George Mack-
ey about one year, but a portion of this time he spent work-
ing at the carpenter's trade. He then clerked for the Firm
of S. M. Hedges & Bro., for about five years, with the ex-
ception of a few months, during which time he sold goods
i'or A. B. Seward & Co.
In the Spring o'f 1872 he and J. H. McGowan bought out
the Firm of Hedges & Bro. and formed a partnership in Gen-
eral merchandise, under the name of McGowan & Watkins,
and have ever since occupied the building formerly owned by
Hedges & Bro. J. H. McGowan still remains Post Master,
and has the Office in this building.
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CHURCHES.
BUTLER 31. E. CHURCH.
The M. E. Church of Butler was organized tinder tli€*
ministerial labors of Rev. — — Boon, a local preacher, about
the year 185G.
The orgim'al members were as follows :
Mrs. Alexander Gray, Moses Berry, Mrs. Eliza Berry y
Mrs. J. M. Ghaston, Mr. Thomas Wood, Wm. Williamson,
Mrs. Eliza Williams* MI, James Wood, and his wife and Mrs.
Beuaiah Kelty.
Its pulpit liKs. Iveen rcgnlarl}' supplied by the following;
ministers :
Revs. J. E. Lindley, AMrklge, Cahrie, R. W.
Travis, T. S. Johnson, A. E. Orr, J. H. Hollow ay, W. F.
Lowe, M. M. Cooper, J. D. Bodkin, I). StubblefieliJ, S. T.
Mcllheren, George Barrett, R. M. Beech, J. W. Lapham,
and E. D. Handle.
The Church Edifice in which the congregation now wor-
ship, was erected in the year 18G3 at a cost of about $2.350.
PRESBYTERIAN flll'RCH.
The Butler Presbyterian Church was organized in the
School House in Butler, Aug. 29th, 1858, by a Committee
consisting of Rev. R. M. Roberts, Minister, T. W. Wash-
burn, M. D., and J. T. Eccles, Elders. The original mem-
bers were fourteen in number aud their names were as
follows :
Mrs. H. K. Harper, Mrs. Catharine Coudy. Israel Scward,
William Seward, Mrs. Mary Cunningham, Mrs. Susana Cun-
ningham, Mrs. Martha Bn map, Robert Bryce, S. M. Hedges.
l.TJ
Mrs. Margaret Scward, Mrs. Deliverance Hugg, Mrs. Mary
McReyiiolds, Minerva Mrs. Stecre, Mrs. Sarah Ware.
The names of the Ministers who have statedly supplied
the Presbyterian Church are as follows:
Rev. R. M. Roberts, Rev. W. L. Mitchel, Rev. Todd,
Mr. Cornelius V. Monfort, Licentiate, Rev. Longheed,
Mr. Moses Paisley, Licentiate, Rev. T. E. Spilman.
The 'Church Edifice belonging to the Presbyterian Con-
gregation was built at the cost of about $2.200 and dedica-
ted to the service of God, July 3d, 1864, Rev. T. W. Hynes
preaching the dedication sermon, and Rev. R. M. Roberts
assisting in the service.
BAPTIST CHURCH.
About the year 1868 a Baptist Church, consisting of about
thirteen members, was organized in Butler, by Rev.
Johnson, and enjoyed for a time the ministerial labors of
Rev. Mize, then teaching school in Butler.
No efforts, of which we are aware, have been made for
some years to revive or retain the organization.
We give as, follows, a brief account of the other Churches
in the Township, outside of the Village.
CHEHKY GUOVK M. K. CIU'KCIT.
We find that as early as the year 1848, there was existing
a church with a considerable membership in the community
now called Cherry Grove, three and a half miles N. W. of
Butler. Just what its membership was, and how long it had
existed as a Church we have not ascertained. But from
some cause, probably deaths and removals, this Church so
declined that in a few years there remained of it but a feble
remnant. About the year 1852 it was reorganized, and prob-
140
ably for the first time, elected regular Trustees, and assum-
ed the name of Cherry Grove Church.
The following, so far as we are able to give them, are the
names of those who assumed the responsibilities of member-
ship at the re-organization :
John Nail, Mrs. Martha Nail, Nathan Nail, Mr». Sarah
'Nail, Mrs. Susan Williams, Anderson Walker and wife, Me-
nassah Camp and wife, Wm. Williams and wife, James Rob-
erts and wife and Mrs. Sarah Baker.
The congregation, in an early day, worshiped in a private
dwelling house upon the farm now belonging to D. C. Burrh.
The building now known as Cherry Grove Church was erect-
ed about the year 1856.
MONTGOMERY M. E. CHURCH,
five miles north of llillsboro, and about the same distance
N. E. of Butler, was organized in the year IftoG, and consist-
ed of the following members :
James Osburn and wife, Michael Webber, Mrs. Sarah
Webber, Henry Nichols, Mrs. Ellen Nichols, Joseph Webber,
Mrs. Eunice L.Webber, James Wiley, Mr.?. Sarah Wiley, Nicho-
las Webber and wife, All ert Dryer and Mrs. Eunice L. Dryer.
The Church was organize:! under the pastoral labors of
Rev. Hale.
For some years the congregation worshiped in a School
House. The neat and comfortable Church Edifice in which
they now worship was built in the year 1872. The dedication
sermon was preached by Rev. C. P. Baldwin.
WARE'S GR.OVK CHURCH.
The Evangelical Lutherrm Church of Ware's Grove was.
organized Dec. 24th. !*('>(' under the pastoral labors of Rev.
.1. Livono-ood..
141
The names of the original members are as follows :
Jacob W. Scherer, Mrs. Electa Scherer, Hemy Misen-
heimer, Mrs. Rachel Misenheirner, Mrs. Mary Scherer, Mrs.
Rebecca A. Cress.
The Church Edifice in which the congregation now wor-
ships was built in 1862, and dedicated in Dec. of the same
year, the dedication sermon being preached by Rev. George
A. Bowers.
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CONTENTS.
lj:;<>v Dryer, A 54
Anderson, MA *82 Dryer, El, 54
Anderson, J 83 Duke, E C 02
Anderson, G 83 Daily, F. 91
Aten, JC 16 Fogfeiuan, J S 58:
Aten, MJ 10 Fox, E F 91
Basset, L 18 Fahey, M 94
Dost, D 19 Grob'e, U 90
Barrett, E E 20 Griffith, II 7
Barrett, M W 21 Gray, A . 04
Berry, S 38 , Hamilton, J 1
Berry, MS ....39 Hamilton, E 3
Brcmer, II 48 Harper. C 10
Burnnp, J 50 Harper, II K 1O
Bell, F 53 Hough, II 27
Bell, E .5;] Hostetter, J 40
Berry, M 00 Hostetter, L 41
Berry.. E J 07 Harper, II 47
Bewley, OH 70 Harper, C P 47
Berry, D , 93 Hose, E 59
Bate'son, 1 90 Hu«-o-, D 00
Bryce. K 104 Haley, W 05.
Bruce, JD 109 Heffley, D 70
Bovey. G 112 Hicks, J D 89
Bun-is, I) C 114 Harris, T E 97
Betty, 1 110 Harris, H K 97
Betty, L 117 Howard II 119
Crowley, D 09 History of the Village, . 129
Cress, J. 92 Jenkins, C AV ' 122
Cress, H 93 Jndd, E 22
Colvin, T 30 Jennings, S F 87
Cole, J S 1 20 Keele. W W 110
Clinesmith, MB 121 Kelley, B 99
De Kav, I* .. . . 49 KendVick. S.. ...106
Lockhart, S M.
Livelihood, J . . .
Livelihood, A M
Mackev J .
McCoy J . .
McCoy N E .
McMurtry M .
McMurtiy E .
McReynolds,
Mette', J .
Mack, .() ,
Mack, L P
Masters I* .
Nail, J II .
. .('» Smith, J D .
.28 Seward, Wm.
30 Seward, S
. 4 Seward, (r C
. 8 Stuckey, M M
9 I Simmons, VV
23 Simmons,
E W
M
77
80
85
84
Obituaries, 124
Petheram, J 81
17
31
31
32
45
51
51
67
100
102
107
Steere, M . . . .
Sammons, N .
Stickle, J . . . .
Tocld, W M . . .
Vrooman, M . 73
Vrooman, J A . , . .73
Varner, S 15
Williams, G . . . . 109
Wood, R R 3
.81
74
Petheram, E . . .
Phillips, F . . . .
Policy, B . . . .
Roberts,- R . . .
Roberts, M .
Robertson, S .
Robertson, AM.
Remarks or Errors, .
Stanley, H S . . .
Stanley, M . . . .
Sammons, J C
Sammons, E .
S char don, D . .
Schardon, C . 13
Schcrer, M ... 13
Watson, W 34
Watson, M . . . . . 35
80 1 Wright, R ..... 42
112; Whelan, P 118
113 1 Whelan, M . • . . . 118
101 Weber, F W . . . . 44
101 Wilson, E 55
125 Washburn, L I) . . . 5C>
5 ! Washburn, L W . . . 57
5 ! Williamson, W ... 71
1 1 Williamson, EM . . .72
12|Wikoff, A ... . 75
12jWest(-()tt, C M . c . 98
Ware, S 04
Weber. J 108
142
CONTENTS.
I'iiii'o Dryer, A .54
Anderson, MA >2 Dryer, E I, 54
Anderson, J 83 Puke, E C 02
Anderson, G 83 Daily, F 91
Aten, J C 1C Fogieman, J S 58
Aten, MJ 10 Fox, EF 91
Basset, L 18 Fancy, M 94
Dost, D 19 Grob'e, U .90
Barrett, E E 20 Griffith, II 7
Barrett, M W '21 Gray, A 04
Berry, S 38 Hamilton, J 1
Berry, MS ....39 Hamilton, E 3
Bremer, II 48 Harper. C 10
Bnrnap, J 50 Harper, II K 10
Bell,F 53 Houo-h, II 27
Bell, E 53 Hostetter, J 40
Berry, M 00 Hostetter, L 41
Berry. E J , ... 07 Harper, II 47
Bewley, OH 70 Harper, C P 47
Berry; I) , 93 Hose, E 59
Bateson, 1 90 Hu«-o-, i> 00
Bryce. H 104 Haley, W Of>
Bruce, J D 109 Hefiley, D 70
Bovey. G 112 Hicks, J D 89
Burris, I) C 114 Harris, T E 97
Betty, 1 110 Harris, II R 97
Betty, L 117 Howard II 119
Crowley, D 09 History of the Village, . 129
Cress, J 92 Jenkins, C AV 122
Cress, H 93 Jndd, E 22
Colvin, T 30 Jennings, S F 87
Cole, J S 120 j Keele. V AV 110
Clinesmith, MB 121 Kelley, B 99
Pe Kav. R . . ..49 Kendrick, S. . . . 10«
143
Lockhart, S M. ..
. . .. 0
Smith, J I)
17
I ivono'ood I
"*8
Scward A\ in
31
Livelihood, AM...
30
31
Mackey J
4
32
McCoy J . . o
8 Stuckey M M
45
McCoy N E . .
. 9 ! Simmons, W .
51
McMurtry M . .
. . 23
Simmons, E W
51
McMurtry E .
. . 25
Steere, M
07
McReynolds, M .
2(5
Sammons, N .
100
Mette, J . . .
. 52
Stickle, J
102
Mack, O , . .
. . . 77
Todrl, W M ....."•«
107
Mack, L P . .
. . 80
Vrooman, M .
73
Masters P .
85
Vrooman, J A .
. 73
Nail, JR. . .
. - 84
Varner, S
15
Obituaries, . .
. . .124
Williams, G . ...
109
I^pfli pvn m
81
Wood R R
'j
Petheram, E .
. . .81
Watson, W . . . .
34
Phillips, F . . .
74
Watson, M . . .
35
Policy, B . . .
. . 80
Wrio-ht, R
42
Roberts, -R . . .
112
Whelan, P
118
Roberts, M .
. . 113
Whelan, M . • . . .
118
Robertson, S .
. . 101
Weber, F W . . . .
11
Robertson, A M .
. . 101
Wilson, E
55
Remarks or Errors,
. . 125
Washburn, L I) . . .
50
Stanley, H S . .
. . 5
Washburn, L W .. . .
57
Stanley, M . . .
. . 5
Williamson, W
71
Sammons, J C .
. . . 11
Williamson, EM .
72
Sammons, E .
. . 12
Wikoff, A ....
75
Schardon, 1) . .
. . 12
Westcott. C M . . .
98
Schardon, C .
. . 13
Ware, S
04
Schcrer, M .
. . . 13
Weber. J
108
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