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WILLIAM
FRANCIS ADKINS, farmer, Lafayette Township, Coles
County, was born in Wheatland, Knox County, Ind., July 17,
1862, the son of William F. and Rebecca (Long)
Adkins, natives of Tennessee and Indiana, respectively.
The father served as a soldier in the Mexican War, and also
for four years in our Civil War. In 1866 the family
removed to Princeton, Ind., and here the subject of this
sketch received his education and spent his youth. In 1883
he came to Mason County, Ill., where for four years he was
engaged in farming. Then he went west but returned in
189:2 to Mason County, finally locating in Coles County in
October of 1894.
On April 29, 1897, Mr. Adkins was united
in marriage to On Apr. 29, 1897, Mr. Adkins
was united in marriage to Miss Alice (McPherson)
Montgomery, and to them has been born one daughter —Ruth
Marion. Mr. Adkins is affiliated
with the Democratic party in his political views, and is a
member of the Masonic fraternity, connected with the Blue
Lodge at Mattoon. He belongs to the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, and to them has been born one daughter
—Ruth Marion. Mr. Adkins is affiliated
with the
Democratic party in his political views, and is a member of
the Masonic fraternity, connected with the Blue Lodge at
Mattoon. He belongs to the Cumberland Presbyterian
church.
Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of
Coles County, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Company,
Publishers, 1906 - Page 756
SHARON WICK'S NOTE: William's wife was ALICE
McPHERON MONTGOMERY. It is incorrectly listed here as
McPherson. Alice was my Great Grandmother who
was married to William M. Montgomery, son of
Alexander Montgomery mentioned in this Volume.
William Francis Montgomery was Alice's 2nd husband whom she
married after William M. Montgomery passed away. Alice
was the daughter of
Isaac N. McPheron of Mattoon Twp. |
William R. Adkins |
WILLIAM R.
ADKINS, (deceased) was born in Charleston Township,
Coles County, Ill., Dec. 14, 1851, the son of Gowen and
Nancy 'Adkins residents of Kentucky. Being brought
up on the home farm and receiving his education in the
public schools, he began to do general farming and to be
interested in stock raising at an early age, and soon had
accumulated enough to purchase three hundred acres of
fertile land.
On the 5th of September, 1877, Mr. Adkins was
united in marriage to Addie, daughter of H. H. and
Hannah Cecil. Five children were born to them:
Henry G., John H., Elizabeth M., Charles E. and
Frances E. Mr. Adkins was affiliated with the
Democratic party, and was a member of the Baptist Church.
His decease occurred Apr. 30, 1895.
Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of
Coles County, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Company,
Publishers, 1906 - Page 756 |
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S. A. ANNIN,
farmer and stock raiser, Oakland Township, Coles County, was
born in Somerset County, N. J., Nov. 8, 18_7, the son of
Jacob V. D. and Lethe W. Annin, who came to Illinois in
1849, and located in Coles County in 1852. The subject
of this sketch was brought up after the fashion of the day
assisting in the farm work and getting his education
at the home schools. He has been successful as an
agriculturist and now owns 340 acres of land.
On May 3, 1866, Mr. Annim was united in marriage
to Sarah Hall, of East Oakland Township, and to them
were born two children: Mary W., wife of C. S.
Hall, and George N., a resident of Oklahoma.
Both his wife and mother are deceased, the death of the
former occurring June 24, 1899.
Mr. Annin is a Republican and belongs to the
Presbyterian Church.
Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of
Coles County, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Company,
Publishers, 1906 - Page 759 |
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GEORGE
H. ARREND, farmer, Humboldt Township, Coles County,
Ill., was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Apr. 16, 1853, the son
of William and Margaret (Aufderhilde) Arend, natives
of Prussia, Germany. Mr. Arend was educated in
the schools of Cincinnati, and in 1876 came to Illinois,
where for a time he followed his trade as a cabinet-maker.
He at length purchased 120 acres of land and turned his
attention to farming. He now owns 170 acres on Section
16, Humboldt Township, where he has a fine residence, all
improveme4nts having been made by himself.
In 1874 Mr. Arend was married to Adriana,
daughter of William and Eugenie Byl, of Holland, and
of this union eight children have been born:
William, Mattie, George, Nelly (wife of Cornelius Byl),
Henry, Margaret, Anthony and Adria. In his
political views Mr. Arend is a Republican. He
has been School Director, and is a member of the German
Lutheran Church.
Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of
Coles County, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Company,
Publishers, 1906 - Page 759 |
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WILLIAM
G. ARMSTRONG, merchant and Postmaster, Loxa, Coles
County, Ill., was born in Wabash County, Ind., Oct. 28,
1843, the son of Jonathan E. and Pruella (Moody)
Armstrong, natives of Franklin County, Ind., and New
York, respectively. In 1867 the parents removed to
Jasper County, Ill., where the father's death occurred in
1892. In August, 1862, Mr. Armstrong, enlisted
in Company I, Ninety-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and
was with Sherman in his famous "march to the sea," and
participated in the "grand review" at Washington. He
was mustered out at _____ in 1865, and went to Jasper
County, Ill., where for five years he engaged in farming and
in doing carpenter work. In 1872 he moved into Pleasant
Grove Township and in 1888 went to Loxa, engaging in
agriculture once more. In 1902,
he established his present grocery, and, on Apr. 9, 1903 received his appointment as
Postmaster at Loxa.
On Sept. 12, 1869, Mr. Armstrong, and to them
have been born nine children, Alonzo G., John, Alva,
Ezra, Hattie, Sylvia, Lulu, Gladys and Ada
(deceased).
Mr. Armstrong is a Republican in his political
views, and has been Collector for one term. He belongs
to the Grand Army of the Republic of Charleston, and is a
member of the Missionary Baptist Church at New Liberty.
Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of
Coles County, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Company,
Publishers, 1906 - Page 759 |
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L. A. ASHWORTH,
farmer, North Okaw Township, Coles Co., Ill., was born in
Virginia Dec. 22, 1839, the son of C. C. And Hannah
(Mooney) Ashworth, natives of the same State, who came
to Shelby County in 1853 and to Coles County in 1854,
settling in North Okaw Township. Prior to his
sixteenth year Mr. Ashworth had few opportunities to
secure a good education, but since that period he has by
diligent study fitted himself for a teacher. For four
terms after attaining his majority he taught, and then
turned his attention to farming. At first he rented
land, but in 1870, in conjunction with his brother Mark,
purchased property, their partnership being dissolved in
1875. Mr. Ashworth now owns 243 acres, which
are well improved and cultivated, and here he raises stock
in addition to general farming.
On July 16, 1863, Mr. Ashworth was united in
marriage to Eliza, daughter of Amos Rice, Sr.,
and of this union twelve children were born, ten of whom are
living: Job. A., Walter Edward, James L., Anetta,
wife of L. F. Cole; Sadie B., wife of C. W. Neff,
of Indianapolis; William, John, Jessie, wife of
Harry Davis, of Coles County; Charles C. and
Ethel. In his political views Mr. Ashworth
is a Democrat and has been twice elected Supervisor of North
Okaw Township, served two terms as Justice of the Peace and
School Director for many years. He is a member of the
Missionary Baptist Church.
Source: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of
Coles County, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Company,
Publishers, 1906 - Page 759 |
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