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Source:
The Biographical Record of McLean Co., Illinois
Illustrated
Publ. Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company
1899

PHILIP W. RHODECAP, deceased, was a well-known citizen of Danvers township, where he engaged in farming and stock raising for many years.  He was a native of Virginia, and was born June 12, 1821.  In early childhood he moved with his parents to Indiana, where his boyhood and youth were spent, and in the common schools of that state he received his education.  He learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed for a time, and about 1839, came to McLean county, and made his home with his uncle, Mahlon Wilson, with whom he remained until his marriage, July 6, 1843, to Miss Mary E. Ludwick, a native of Ohio, born Mar. 23, 1825.  They became the parents of eight children: Candace C., who died at the age of thirty-two years, was the wife of A. L. Bourquin.  She is the mother of four children.  Mary B. is the wife of Andrew Cook, of Danvers, and they have five children.  Edward R. died at the age of three years.  James F. is now living in Mississippi.  Louvina is making her home in Woodruff, Illinois.  Henry M. died in childhood, as also William C. and George S.
     After his marriage Mr. Rhodecap moved to Peoria, Illinois, but only remained there, however, a comparatively short time, and returning made his home in Danvers township until his death, Jan. 2, 1899.  His wife died many years previous, Sept. 13, 1869.  He was quite a prominent Democrat of his township, and for very many years served as constable, and for twelve years was a justice of the peace.  An active and influential member he took great interest in its work, serving his church as an elder for many years.  He also took great interest in the Sunday school work, and was a teacher for many years.  A true Christian man, he died as he lived, full of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Source: The Biographical Record of McLean Co., Illinois - Illustrated - Publ. Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company - 1899 - Page 522

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