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History of Bureau County, Illinois Title Page

Biography of O. W. Battey of Tiskilwa, Illinois

Bureau County

…in Vermont. Her parents were Asa and Elizabeth (Mathewson) Walker. She is the mother of three children; Galen S., Losada L. and Owen W. Mrs. Battey is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Battey has filled town and school offices. He has taken a lively interest in political affairs, and has supported the Republican party. He was formerly a warm supporter of the famous underground railroad, which had done so much to break the shackles of slavery in the land of the free. Source: History of Bureau County, Illinois, H. C. Bradsby, Editor. World Publishing Company Chicago 1885…

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History and reminiscences vol 1

Daniel Prince

Stark County, Knox County, Marshall County, Peoria County /

…our grove, village and township have been named, but enough has been said to prove that the founder of the early settlement here was no mean character, but one who justly deserves our profound respect and one who should be held in grateful remembrance by all our younger citizens as well as the early settlers. Source Old Settlers’ Union of Princeville and Vicinity. History and Reminiscences, from the Records of Old Settlers Union of Princeville and Vicinity; Material Comprised in Reports of Committees on History and Reminiscences for Years 1906-1910. Vol. 1. Peoria, Ill., E. Hine & Co., Printers, 1912-….

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1906-1907 Sycamore City Directory

DeKalb County

…E Fisher, Walter 130 Cross S Flanders, Charles 453 California S Fleetwood, Rev. (Waterman Hall) 712 Somonauk Foster, Benjamin 233 Cross N Foster, Fred, J. D. and Roy 909 State W Foster, Jennie (w/William) 219 High E Fox, Melvin 204 North Ave Fox, Miss Sarah 513 Center Ave Frane, Chester 217 North Ave Frane, Mrs. Chester 852 DeKalb Ave Frane, Stanley 351 Harvester Franke, George 112 State E Fredrickson, C. F. 713 Park Ave Freeman, Richard 317 Edward Frisk, Leslie 232 Exchange W Froboy, Charles 308 Home Frykman, Rev. 217 Charles Fulton, William J. 103 Alma  Gabel, F. A. &…

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Lee County Illinois

Biography of Samuel Dysart

Lee County /

…eminently fitted, and they know that he will devote his whole energies to the work before him, sparing neither time nor labor to ensure a successful representation of the varied interests of this section at the Columbian Exposition of 1893. Since receiving his commission, he has been made Chairman of the Committee on Architecture, Drawings, Topographical Surveys, Maps, etc. He is also one of the Committee on Grounds and Exterior Ornamentation, the Printing Committee, and the Committee for Collecting Exhibits for the Seventh Congressional District. Source Biographical Publishing Company, Portrait and biographical record of Lee County, Illinois, containing biographical sketches…

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Lee County Illinois

Biography of Adolphus Fisher

Lee County, Ogle County /

…on agriculture after the best methods. Mr. Fisher was married, in 1873, to Miss Dolly Siglin, a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of Amos and Catherine Siglin, of whom a sketch appears on another page of this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher enjoy life in a cozy home, which is the seat of abundant hospitality, which they dispense with a free hand to friend or stranger who may cross their threshold. They have two children living, Elsie and Amos. Source Biographical Publishing Company, Portrait and biographical record of Lee County, Illinois, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens,…

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Bliss Cemetery 1852

Bliss Cemetery, Sidney Township, Illinois

Champaign County

…was used as a free burial ground, and there never was a cemetery association. Judge Cunningham’s, “History of Champaign County,” says, “William P. Bliss was killed in 1864 in a struggle growing out of his defense of the principles of Lincoln and the Republican Party.” Among the names which appear on the stones are those of some of the earliest settlers in the county. Jacob Thomas and his brother, Joseph, came from Ohio in 1828, and entered much land in Sidney Township. James Copeland also entered land in 1828. The Coddingtons, William and John, took land in 1830-31. The name…

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The Case Family of Cherry Valley

Winnebago County /

…found time for duties as an elected Assessor of Flora Township, an office he held for 14 years. He also held offices of Constable and Road Commissioner. He was an active member of Cherry Valley Lodge of Free Masonery. David and Emma were members of the Cherry Valley Baptist Church where he was Superintendent of the Sunday school. On many occasions he substituted as minister at the church services. In later life David rented his farms, although he continued to be actively engaged in much of the work load. He acquired property in Lake Worth, Florida, where he spent one…

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Charlie and Mary Culver

Charles Culver Family of Cherry Valley

Winnebago County /

…of the street, creating a beautiful arch. Each house had a “horse block” where the horses were tied. All of our property from the house over to Elgin Street was planted in potatoes, corn, tomatoes, etc. for approximately the next forty years. Three children were born to Charlie and Mary in this home. John Classon was born in 1909; Charles David, born in 1916; and Ruby Mae, born in 1914. We spent our early years here, attending the school, which was composed of five rooms, two grades to each room, including first and second year of high school. There was…

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Unidentified Garrett family photograph

The Garrett Clan of Cherry Valley

Winnebago County /

…and that is where he met my Mother. He worked for Barber-Colman Company, which is where he was employed when I was born. In fact, he worked there for ten years before leaving to operate a garage, which was known as “The G & S Garage”. This garage was located where Cherry Valley Machine Tool is now located. He operated this garage for ten years before he closed same during the depression and returned to Barber-Colman Company for another ten years. My Dad and Mother operated a kennel and raised Cocker Spaniels for several years in the 1940’s. Then in…

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Lee County Illinois

Biography of Thomas Clayton of Nelson Township

Lee County /

Thomas Clayton, born on April 19, 1814, in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, was a prominent farmer and community leader in Nelson Township, Illinois. Moving to Illinois in 1856, he initially rented land before purchasing a 200-acre farm in 1859. Known for his contributions to the township’s development, Clayton also served as Supervisor and participated in public life. He married Mary Wright, with whom he had six children. After his death in 1885, Mary and their surviving son, Owen L. Clayton, continued to manage the farm. Thomas was an active member of the Lutheran Church and a respected figure in his community….

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