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 -
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