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ILLINOIS GENEALOGY EXPRESS
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Welcome to
Piatt County,
Illinois
History & Genealogy
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Biographies
Source:
Piatt County History
together with a
Brief History of Illinois
from the
Discovery of the Upper
Mississippi to the Present Time
by Emma C. Piatt
With Map and Illustrations.
1883
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MR. JEREMIAH BAKER,
(Monticello) farmer and stock-raiser, Monticello, is a native of
Pickaway county, Ohio. His parents were natives of Ohio, and
died there. He came directly from Ohio to Piatt county in 1843.
He immediately entered 700 acres of land, one mile north of Milmine.
David Kuns now lives on hte place. Mr. Baker
improved 400 acres, besides two other farms; 400 acres where
Jesse Yakum lives, two hundred of which was bought of Gov.
Oglesby, and one which he sold to Samuel Allerton.
His nearest neighbors were three miles distant. In 1854 Mr.
Baker lodged part of the surveyors of the Wabash road.
Deer were quite plenty then, and even after he had been there a
year, one morning he counted sixteen walking off his wheat. He
moved from the Mr. Kums lives to where Jesse Yoakum
lives, and remained there during the war; then bought the Suver
farm, now owned by Mr. Allerton. He traded that for
property in Decatur, and moved there for two years, when he came to
Monticello, and he recently built a nice house on one of the most
desirable lots in town. Mr. Baker is a member of
Masonic lodge of Decatur. Mrs. Baker nee Jane
Ater was born in Ross county, Ohio. Her parents were
natives of that state and she was the eldest of ten children.
Mr. Baker's father was in the war of 1812, and the Black Hawk
war. While in the war in 1812, was taken sick and brought home
in a litter carried by two horses. He never did a day's work
afterward, and though he had a pension offered him, would not accept
it, some $4,000 coming to him.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 261 |
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Cerro Gordo Twp. -
MR. HIRAM BARBER, merchant and postmaster,
Milmine, is a native of Rhode Island. He moved from there to
Piatt county in 1858, settling two miles west of Milmine. He
owned a farm of 136 acres, which he broke, fenced and improved
himself. He sold this and bought a farm of 160 acres joining
Milmine part of which was improved when he purchased it. In
1879 he bought a lot, store and goods, and has since been a
merchant. Mr. Barber was married in 1846, to Susan
E. Sherman, who died, leaving two children: Mathew S.,
who married Jennie Stanton and lives in Kansas; Susan A.,
who is the wife of Wm. Briggs, lives in Chicago and has two
children. At Mr. Barber's second nuptials, in 1857, he
married Mary F. Briggs.
Source: Piatt County History,
by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and Illustrations -
Publ. 1883 - Page 470 |
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Cerro Gordo Twp. -
MR. STILLMAN BARBER, formerly of Milmine, now
of Gonzales, Texas, is a native of Rhode Island, which state his
grandfather and two uncles helped to sake out. He was born in
1821, and in 1857 moved to Piatt county, Illinois. He lived,
however, near Carlinville, Illinois, previous to moving to Piatt
county. When he first settled here he bought land where Mr.
Henry Kuns lives and began making extensive improvements.
At the time of his settling on it there was not a stick of wood on
the place, but he soon had out a forty-acre apple orchard, which has
yielded as high as a thousand bushel of apples a year. He set
out two other orchards before leaving the county. After living
about eight years on the farm Mr. Barber moved into Milmin,
where he resided until 1875, when he went to Texas. While in
Milmine Mr. Barber kept a store, was - railroad agent and
bought grain. He was also school director, treasurer and
justice of the peace. He can justly be called one of the most
energetic men of the county. Mr. Barber came to
Illinois a bachelor, but was married in Madison county to Mrs.
Mary A. Murphy née Mary
Clark, who had had four children, three of whom are living.
John Murphy married Sarah Hays, has one child, Jno.
Delmer, and lives on a farm north of Bement. Julia A.
Murphy is not married and makes her home with her brother
John. Robert married Mary Barber, has three
children, James, George and Charles, and lives in
Unity township. Mr. Barber has had seven children, five
of whom are living. Katie S. married Thomas W. East
in 1873, has had three children, Victor, Herbert and
Arthur, and lives near Milmine. She was bookkeeper in her
father's store for several years. Mr. East has put most
of the improvements on his 140 acres of land. He has a
cottonwood and a maple grove of about six hundred trees.
Margaret Barber attended the State Normal for one term and then
studied at the State University at Champaign for two terms.
She is now teaching at Luling, Texas. Moses, Ida
and Clark are attending college near their home in Gonzales,
Texas.
Source: Piatt County History,
by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and Illustrations -
Publ. 1883 - Page 469 |
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MR.
WILLIAM BARLOW (MONTICELLO), carpenter, is a native of
Vermont, from which state he moved to New York. From there he
moved to Ohio, and in 1854 came to Monticello. He was married
in 1842, to Marietta Steeley. They have four children
living in the county. Eliza, who married Mr.
Norforth, lives in Monticello, and has two children.
Frank, Cyrus and Ada are at home.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 262 |
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MR. JOHN
BARNES (Monticello) (deceased) was born July 1, 1823, in Ohio.
He came to Piatt county in 1833, and on October 15, 1846, was united
in marriage to Martha M. Philipps, who was born January 12,
1828. Seven of their eight children are still living.
Hannah R. married Mr. John W. Fitzwater December 19,
1867, and one of their three children, Emma M., is living.
Mr. Fitzwater died Mar. 19, 1873. Mary E. was
married in September, 1882, to Mr. C. F. Chamberlain. Ellen
married James Fitzwater February 25, 1873. George A.
Barnes married Sadie A. Hiatt July 4, 1877. They
have had two children, Alta J. and Maud M., who died
recently. Joseph L. Barnes is now in the railroad
office at Mansfield. John G. Barnes is a member of the
class of '83 in the Monticello High School. Etta is
also in school. We subjoin the following from Mr. Barnes'
obituary: "Died, February 4, 1871, at his residence near
Centerville, Mr. John Barnes, aged forty-eight years.
He emigrated to this state when the country was new and sparsely
settled. Hence, during his residence here, he became
identified with the growing interests of the country, more
especially with his immediate locality. Having a progressive
spirit, he took an active interest in all measures that pertained to
the welfare of the community, and in this particular his counsel was
often obtained. As a citizen he was peaceable, and sought to
allay all disturbing elements that threatened peace and harmony.
Quiet and unostentatious in his movements, never seeking to make a
display, or to gain a conspicuous elevation, and somewhat
distrustful of his own powers; yet when the right had to be
maintained in opposition to error, he never faltered for a moment,
but perseveringly pursued the path of duty. In his commercial
relations he was prompted by the principles of moral uprightness and
integrity of purpose. Among all with whom he mingled he was
distinguished by honesty and truthfulness. He was an instance
of God's noblest work, 'an honest man.' He cultivated moral
sentiment and was a regular attendant at church and the Sabbath
school. Being a man of musical talent he invariably conducted
the singing. He took an interest in inviting ministers to his
neighborhood, and his home was often their abode during their
transient visits. By his persevering industry he amassed
considerable wealth, and was liberal with his means. The
various objects of charity and the general enterprises of christianity were fully met. He was kind and indulgent to his
family, and sought to render the home circle desirable and happy.
He had recently built a handsome brick residence, and everything
that contributed to make home a loved retreat flowed in
uninterrupted harmony. The surroundings were pleasant and
highly attractive. To all appearances he had reached the
summit of earthly ambitions. But in the midst of this tide of
social prosperity he was suddenly called to cross 'death's shadowy
valley.' His sickness was of short duration, during which time
he gave the future some consideration. When asked by a friend
in regard to his preparation for death, he answered: 'That is
all settled; my mind is perfectly clear.' His funeral was
attended by the largest assemblage convened here on a like occasion.
Mind possesses the mysterious power of assimulation, and may
the surviving emulate his virtues, revere his memory, and cherish
his rich legacy of an unsullied character.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 255 |
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MR. WILLIAM BARNES
(deceased) (Monticello) was born in 1792, and in 1813 married Sarah Marquiss,
who was born in 1794. In 1833 they, with their family, moved
to Piatt county from Ohio, and lived through the first winter in a
little cabin near Monticello. During the winter Mr. Barnes
built a cabin northwest of Monticello, on the place where Mr.
Wollington now lives, and in the spring of 1834 the family moved
onto this farm. Of their children only two are now living in
this county. Abraham died at the age of two years.
Henry was born in 1816, and in 1840 married Sarah
Ann Norris. They had six children, two of whom are now
living. William Harrison (or "Tip") was married
about 1878, to Catharine Hoover and now lives in Monticello.
Ann married Hiram Smock. Susan Barnes, who was
born in 1817, married Nicholas Devore (see account of Mr.
Woolington). Elizabeth married Mayhew Stewart
in 1837. They lived in Willow Branch township for a time and
then moved afterward married Solomon Osburn. She died
in the same neighborhood. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart had four
children, two of whom died when young. Sarah married
Frank Brady and moved to Kansas, where she died, leaving two
children. Levi Stewart was in Jacksonville when last
heard from. Sarah Louisa was born in 1820. She
was married to Samuel Morain while he held the office of
sheriff. After his term of office ended they moved to what is
now the poor farm. Their next move was to Monticello, where
Mr. Morain engaged in the mercantile business. After
Mr. Morain's death Mrs. Morain lived for several years on
Goose Creek and then moved to Monticello, where she and her one
living child, Eva R., now reside. John Marquiss
Barnes married Nancy Winsted. He now lives in
Neosho county, Kansas, and has three children living.
William Mills Barnes married Ellen Tulley, who died
leaving five children. He is now living in Kansas.
Caroline Barnes married M. P. Winsted and is living in
Barton county, Missouri. They have three children, all
married. Jemima Barnes died at the age of eighteen.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 256 |
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MR.
HARRISON BARTLEY, (MONTICELLO) a farmer in Monticello
township, began his worldly career in 1808, in the State of Ohio.
He is of German descent and his parents were from Virginia. He
was married in 1835, to Elizabeth Newhouse, who was born in
1816, in Pickaway county, her husband's native county. Her
father was a private in the war of 1812. Mr. and Mrs.
Bartley lived in Pickaway county until 1868, when they moved to
Piatt county, Illinois. They have six children living and
three dead. Edward Bartley married Sarah Fry and
is a farmer in Sangamon township. They have six children
living: Lucy, Elmer, Elmer, Clinton, John, Will and
Claude. Sarah Bartley married John Hildinger.
At the time of his death; they, with their two children, Della
and William, were living at Decatur. Mrs.
Hildinger married Mr. R. Williams, and is now living in
Monticello township. They have three children: Winnie,
Olive and Maud. Mr. Williams had been married
before and had one child, Harry. Catharine Bartley
married Mr. Jacob McLain, and with her two children,
William and Ella May, lives in Monticello township.
Louis Bartley married Miss A. Coon, and they, with their
children, Charles and Fannie, live in Sangamon
township. Nelson Bartley married Emma Coon and
lives in Monticello township. They have two children,
Nellie Myrtle and a babe. Lemuel Bartley is a
farmer in Ohio, while his brother Reuben is a farmer at home.
Two of Mr. Bartley's family who died reached the age of
maturity. Ella married Abraham Long and at her
death left four children. William was twenty-four years
old when he died. Benjamin died in Ohio.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 262 |
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Cerro Gordo Twp. -
SQUIRE E. A. BARNWELL, Cerro Gordo, was born
near Nashville, Tennessee. He moved from that state to Macon
county in 1833. His father was then one of the early settlers
of that county. His father was on a war vessel in the war of
1812. Mr. Barnwell lived in Macon most of the time
previous to his coming to Piatt county. He lived there
continuously from 1856 until 1874, when he settled in Cerro Gordo.
After locating in this town he followed photography for a time, and
now for the last six years has been police magistrate of the place.
He has also held the office of town clerk for four years. He
is a member of the Masonic lodge, and has been a member of the
Methodist Episcopal church since 1846. He owns a house and lot
in Cerro Gordo. Mr. Barnwell and Susanna Whidky
were united in marriage in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1848. They
have had five children, two of whom, E. A. Barnwell, Jr. and
Gracie R. are at home.
Source: Piatt County History,
by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and Illustrations -
Publ. 1883 - Page 471 |
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MR.
WILLIAM BEATTIE (MONTICELLO), is a native of Dumfriessire,
Scotland. He was born in 1808, came to Canada in 1827, thence
to New York in 1835,and to Piatt county in 1864. He was
married in Canada in 1833, to Jeannet Hudgert, who died in
1874. Mr. Beattie has three children living.
Kate, who is the wife of Mr. Brown, a native of Scotland,
was married in New York city in 1864, and came to this county with
her parents, Mr. Brow following the next year. They
moved from Quincy here in May, 1866, and have six children:
William, Robert, Nettie, James, Charles and Katie.
William Beattie is now in California, and James lives
in Piatt county. William Beattie paid a short visit to
Scotland in 1879, but had no desire to remain.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 264 |
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MR.
JOHN BECK (MONTICELLO), harness maker, is a native of
Ireland, from which country he came to America in 1875. He was
married in 1851, to Lucy M. Bond, who died in Monticello in
December, 1881. His daughter May was a music teacher in
Monticello for some time. Mr. Beck went to the army
from New Jersey in Co. E. of the 1st N. J. Lt. Lart. He was in
the engagements at Drury's Bluff and at Richmond.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 264 |
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MR. JERRY
BENDER, (Monticello) merchant, Monticello, came to this county from Ohio,
his native state, in 1842, and has resided here ever since, having
been in business at Monticello for at least twenty-four years.
He owns his present store building, a residence, and over one block
in Monticello. Mr. Bender was married about 1860, to
Miss M. J. Moffitt, who died in June, 1872, leaving two children
- Charles, now in Idaho, and Annie, who is in
Colorado.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 258 |
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MR. SAMUEL BENDER,
(Monticello) merchant, Monticello, is a native of Ohio, who came to Piatt county,
Illinois, in 1842. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bender,
with their family, settled in Monticello at this time and lived for
awhile in the Piatt cabin. But two of their five children,
Samuel and Jerry, are now living. Henry Bender,
who married Mary Ann Barnes, died leaving one son, John
Bender, now living Goose Creek township. Harriet.
who first married James Campbell and then A. J. Wiley,
is now dead. Ann, who married James Jacobs, is also
dead. Mr. Samuel Bender owns several hundred acres of land
in Goose Creek township, which he has improved himself, and a
business residence and five lots in Monticello. He married
Elizabeth Marquiss in 1846. She died in six years, leaving
one daughter, Effie, who died January 10, 1869, being
stricken down in the very bloom of her young womanhood. In
1853 Mr. Bender was united in marriage to Rebecca Rea,
who died in California, in 1877, leaving six children. Of
these, Ida is the wife of L. M. Taylor, of Monticello,
and has two children, Roy and Ethyl; Bertie is
the wife of J. J. Hobson, of California, and has two
children. The names of the other children are Will, Dick,
Louise B. and S. R. In July, 1882, Mr. Bender
and Inez Jamison were united in marriage. Within the
last decade Mr. Bender has been to California several times,
having lived there in all seven years. (Source #1 - Pg. 257) |
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MR. JONATHAN
BETTS (MONTICELLO) is a native of Ross county, Ohio. He
came with teams from Pickaway county, Ohio, to Piatt county, in
1856. After coming to this place, he first worked on a farm
for Mr. William H. Piatt, and has followed farming most of
the time since. He was in the late war from 1862 to June 1865.
He went in Col. F, 2d Ill. Cav., and was in the battles of Hollow
Springs, Mississippi, and Sabine Cross Roads. He was wounded
in the hand and face, but was never taken prisoner.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 263 |
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DR.
EDWARD BLACKSHAW (MONTICELLO), dentist, is a native of
Staffordshire, England, and came to America about 1852, and was in
Wisconsin until 1858, when he moved to Urbana, which has since been
his home. He obtained his dental education at Fond du Lac,
Wisconsin, with Dr. J. R. Cole, has followed this business
while in Urbana, and since 1862 has made professional visits monthly
to Monticello. At present, and for some time since, these
visits have been made the first Monday and Tuesday of each month.
For a time he was with Dr. Coleman, but of late years, and in
general, has been with Dr. Noecker. Dr. Blackshaw was
married in England in 1852, to Elizabeth Jones, when after
three days of married life he came to America, leaving his wife, who
followed the next spring. She died May 7, 1881. He
recently married a Mrs. Strachan, of Urbana. Dr.
Blackshaw's trips to Monticello have been made overland.
He used to travel most by way across open prairie, has several times
been mired in the swamps, and once his horse had to swim a slough.
At one time he was lost in a rain storm. It was often his
experience to come through severe storms, and all for the sake of
"teething" people. Dr. Blackshaw was the first dentist
in this part of the state to introduce artificial dentures on
rubber, the work previously having been done on gold and silver.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 263 |
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MR.
J. BOHN (MONTICELLO), druggist, is a native of Germany,
and came to America in 1847. In 1860 he came to Illinois and
in 1867 located in Monticello. He studied chemistry at the
Illinois State University and attended a course of medical lectures
at Keokuk, Iowa. He went into partnership in drugs with Mr.
Van Gundy in 1878, and still remains with him. Mr. Bohn
was lately elected a member of the school board, and already shows
himself a proficient worker for the interest of the city schools.
(Source #1 - Pg. 264) |
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MR.
D. S. BOND (MONTICELLO), farmer, is a native of Virginia, and
moved from there to Indiana about 1847, then came to Champaign
county about 1851, and to Piatt county about 1852. He owns 160
acres of land, which he has improved himself. Mr. Bond
was married about 1859, to Mary Gates, and has had ten
children, of whom eight are now living: Edwin, Albert, Earnest,
Lillie, Florence, Charlie, Irving and Nellie. AFter
traveling in the north and west, he returned to Piatt county,
satisfied this place is the best for a home. He has held some
township offices.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 263 |
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MR. L. J. BOND
(MONTICELLO), is a native of West Virginia, from which state he
moved to Indiana in 1849. He remained in that state at Wabash
and Lafayette until 1854, when he came to Piatt county, and in 1856
located in Monticello, where he still resides, owning 44 acres of
land just outside of the city limits, and one of the most attractive
residence of the vicinity. He was married October, 25, 1849,
to Margaret V. Bond, and has had eleven children, six of whom
are now living. Lona is the wife of Mr. P. Keenan, of
Monticello. Oswick is quite a musician, and has
traveled a good deal over the United States. Bert, Ada,
Lena and Lonis are at home. Alice died at
the age of fourteen. Mr. Bond was supervisor of
Monticello township ten or twelve years, has held several local
offices, was circuit clerk two terms, and was a member of the
legislature one term. He belongs to the Masonic lodge, blue
lodge, chapter, council and commandery, of Decatur. At present
Mr. Bond is connected with railroad business, and, through he
is from home a great deal, we count him one of our most earnest and
worthy citizens.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 258 |
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Cerro Gordo Twp. -
MR. BENJAMIN BOWMAN, a farmer, is a native of
Ohio. He moved from his native state when quite young, and was
reared in Indiana. He moved to Piatt county, Illinois, in
1865, and settled on the place of eighty acres which he has
principally improved, and which he now lives on. He was
married in Ohio, to Mary A. Laird, and has had four children,
three of whom are living, Silas M., Anna Eliza and Della.
Mr. Bowman is a member of the German Baptist church.
Source: Piatt County History,
by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and Illustrations -
Publ. 1883 - Page 470 |
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Cerro Gordo Twp. -
MR. F. A. BOWDLE, farmer, is a native of Ohio,
from which state he moved to Illinois in 1862. In 1868 he
settled on his present homeplace of 160 acres, upon which he
has made all improvements. He was married in Ohio, to
Catherine Willis, who died in 1860, leaving eight children,
seven of whom are living. Sally E. is living at home.
Wm. married Lucy McDonald, of Pennsylvania, and lives
in Cerro Gordo township. Maria C. married Uleric
Born, and has one child, Selah. Emma J. is the wife
of Mr. Humer. Mary is living at home.
Mr. Bowdle has been school director for four years. He
thinks that their neighborhood has changed somewhat in regard to
morals since he first came into it. Now the people do seem to
know what Sunday is, while some years ago all days seemed the same.
He considers this county one of the finest he has ever seen.
Source: Piatt County History,
by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and Illustrations -
Publ. 1883 - Page 470 |
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MR. REUBEN BOWMAN
(MONTICELLO). Mr. Reuben Bowman's life began July 4,
1806, in Pennsylvania in which state he remained until he was ten
years of age. His parents, Peter and Christina (Fagley)
Bowman, died in Ohio, the one near seventy years of age
and the other eighty-eight years old. They had a family of
fourteen children, of which Reuben is the youngest and the
only one living. Some of the children lived to be ninety years
old. His father was in the revolutionary war and three of his
brothers were in the war of 1812. He started to the Mexican
War, but returned. When the late war began, he went out for
over a year, until he was crippled by the falling of his horse.
After leaving the army he lost the use of one of his eyes.
Major Bowman had three sons and almost a whole company of
nephews in the rebellion. Mr. Bowman was married in
1832, to Miss Sarah Bradley, who died in 1874. Their
daughter, Samantha, died after her marriage to John
Albert. One of their children is now married and living in
Champaign county. Julia Bowman married Mr. G. M.
Bruffitt and lives in Mansfield. They have three children.
Harriet was married to Dr. David Robinson. They
have no children. Mary Bowman is still living at home,
while George is also at Monticello. Both of his wives
are dead. Two of his children are living. John Bowman
is married, has four children, and living in Bates county, Missouri.
Milton Bowman died in Piatt county in 1876, while his
brother, James K. P., died in Missouri. Harrison
Bowman is married, has several children, and is living in Shelby
county. Major Reuben Bowman has lately received a
pension, and, with at least a portion of this, has purchased
property just south of the fair grounds. During the summer of
1881 he put up quite a nice frame residence on the place. The
major doubtless expects to take comfort in his old days.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 260 |
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ALEXANDER
GEORGE BOYER (MONTICELLO) was born in Ohio, Aug. 5, 1825.
His parents were natives of Pennsylvania. His father kept
hotel in Ohio. His mother's death occurred in January, 1875.
Mr. A. G. Boyer was married in this county in 1849, to
Hannah Duckett, of Butler county, Ohio. They had eight
children: Lenora, who died when a babe; Olive, who is
at home; Frank, dead; James, living at home; Dolly,
Martha and Douglas are dead; and Berta, who is at
home. Mr. Boyer attended business and law college in
Chicago, previous to his marriage, and taught school several terms
in this county. At one time he lived on a farm. He
belonged to the Masonic lodge of Monticello, and died Apr. 11, 1868.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 262 |
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Cerro Gordo Twp. -
MR. SAMUEL BRANDENBURG, farmer, is of German
descent and a native of Kentucky. He moved from that state to
Illinois in 1864, and settled where he now lives upon eighty acres
of land, upon which he has made all improvements. He has
married in Kentucky, to Adaline Haggard. Their eight
children are all living. David is married and lives in
Kansas; Alvin is also in Kansas; Wm., Jas., Louisa,
Elizabeth, Mary and Samuel are at home. Mr.
Brnadenburg has been school director for nine years.
Source: Piatt County History,
by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and Illustrations -
Publ. 1883 - Page 471 |
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MR. JAMES BROWN
(MONTICELLO) (deceased) came from Virginia to Piatt county Nov. 16,
1857, and bought a farm on Goose Creek of Dr. Hull. He
lived on the farm at the time of his death, Oct. 22, 1878. He
was married in 1844, to Margaret A. Hull, a graduate of the
Kalorama Seminary in Stanton, Virginia. Several of their
children were born in Virginia. Belle was married July
3, 1873, to Joseph M. Wollington and has three children.
Emma is the wife of Mr. Joseph H. Rankin. Mollie
was married Nov. 30, 1880, to Robert Hays. J. Hull Brown
was a promising young man who attended school at Lebanon and at Ann
Arbor. He taught school for several years in the county.
He died Jan. 21, 1879. Lucy was married Feb. 8, 1876,
to Rufus C. Gordon. Ada E. was married Mar. 14, 1878,
to Ellis Reed. Floyd F., Clara M. and Olive F.
are still at home with Mrs. Brown, who now lives in
Monticello.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 260 |
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MR. JOHN A. BRITTENHAM
(MONTICELLO) (deceased) was born in Ross county, Ohio. His
mother was a native of Maryland. Both parents remained in Ohio
until their death. Mr. Brittenham received a common
education in Ohio and came to Illinois about 1839 or 1840. He
settled near Naples, and while there he entered the Illinois
conference and began preaching on the Pontiac circuit. His
second circuit included Monticello. During this second
appointment he was married, in 1846, to Miss Martha Harshbarger,
of Pittsburg, Indiana. After his marriage he traveled on
various circuits, including that of McLean and Carlinville, but
finally in 1851 located in Monticello, Illinois. While located
here he dealt in real estate for a time. He built some fifteen or
twenty houses in the town. After dealing for a time in real
estate he farmed awhile and then went into merchandise. He had
just gone out of this business at the time of his death, May 28,
1872. His death was quite sudden. In the morning of May
28, he had been preparing some horse medicine. Just a little
while before he died and sent into the kitchen at his home and asked
for his sons, remarking that he thought he was going to die.
In spite of all efforts to save him, he died in a very short time.
Mr. Brittenham belonged to the I. O. O. F. Lodge, and was an
honored and respected citizen. His first wife died in1857.
Tow of her children are still living. Chas. K. Brittenham
is married, has one child, and is a merchant at or near Pontiac.
Wm. R. married Ellen Ewing in 1880. They have
one child. Wm. R. Brittenham is living in Monticello
and farming. Mr. John Brittenham the principal subject
of this sketch, was married in 1858 to Sarah J. Funk, of
Heyworth, McLean county, Illinois. She is still living and at
present resides in the same house in Monticello in which she went to
housekeeping. She has four children living, John Richard
and Thomas L., who are both farming, and Allen O. and
Sarah J., who are both at home. His sister, Mrs.
Howes, in speaking of Mr. Brittenham, says that he was
always of a religious turn of mind and united with the church when
about seventeen years old. He was made class-leader in Ohio
when eighteen years old, began his work as a local preacher in
Illinois about 1839, and in 1843 joined the Illinois conference.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 259 |
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MR. JOHN BRITTON
(MONTICELLO) (deceased) was a native of
Pennsylvania. He married Miss Jane Graham,
a native of Ohio, and for ten years, until 1846,
he made that state his home. They then
moved near Monticello, Illinois, on a farm,
where they remained until the death of Mr.
Britton in 1856. Two children survived
him. Wm. J. Britton married Miss
Laura Dyer and at present is living in
Monticello. They have had four children,
two of whom, Nellie and Willie,
are living. Johnny, the eldest of
the family, showed remarkable artistic and
mechanical talent for one so young. Mr.
Britton has been road commissioner of
Monticello township for nine years. He is
school director at present, and reports the
Monticello schools in a good condition,
financially. Mr. Britton is a
member of the Masonic lodge 58, A. F. and A. M.,
Markwell chapter 48, R. A. M., Monticello
council No. 48, and the Urbana commandery No.
16. Miss Ella Britton married
Dr. Noecker, a resident physician of
Monticello. Mrs. Britton remained a
widow until December, 1879, when she married
Mr. David P. Bunn, a Universalist minister
of Decatur, Illinois. He has been a
resident of that city for a number of years.
He used to preach quite frequently in this
county, and from the time Mr. Britton
first settled near Monticello, made his home a
stopping place.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C.
Piatt - With Map and Illustrations - Publ. 1883
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F. E. Bryant |
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MR. C.
BULLA (MONTICELLO) confectioner, Monticello, is a native of
Wayne county, Indiana, which place he still calls his home. He
came to Piatt county in 1877, and for two years was in the drug
store with W. H. Reese, after which time he went into
business for himself.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 264 |
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MR. G.
A. BURGESS (MONTICELLO), superintendent of schools is a
native of Iowa. His parents died when he was quite young and
he returned to Illinois in 1866 to make his home with his uncle.
Mr. Burgess left the farm in 1876, graduating at the State
Normal School in 1878. He owns a farm of 120 acres in Bement
township, which he has improved, in addition to his residence
property in Monticello. He was married in 1874, to Jane
Conoway and has three children, Louis, Fred and an infant.
Mr. Burgess was in the Monticello schools three years, two of
which he was principal. For the last year he has successfully
held the position of superintendent of schools.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 264 |
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Cerro Gordo Twp. -
MR. JONATHAN BURNS, a farmer of Cerro Gordo
township, is a native of Scott county. He moved from there to
Macon county, native of Scott county. He moved from there to
Macon county, and from thence to Piatt county in 1866. He
lived in Bement township for a time, but for the last nine years has
been in Cerro Gordo township, where he owns eighty acres of land,
upon which he has made some improvements. He was married to
Francis V. Burrows, of Scott county. They have had eight
children, seven of whom, Chas. R., Alice M., Tho. W., Frederic
F., Daniel, Jennie P. and Carrie are living. Mr.
Burns went to the army from Scott county, in Co. F of the 61st
Ill. He was out nearly four years, but was never wounded.
He served as second and first lieutenant, and was veteranized.
He took part in the following engagements: Shiloh, Vicksburg,
Mechanicsburg, Little Rock, Murfreesborough and The Cedars.
Mr. Burns once had a narrow escape from bushwhackers in the
grand prairie of Arkansas. He with others were out deer
hunting, when they suddenly found themselves in the midst of their
enemy. By a little maneuvering they escaped from the
bushwhackers, who luckily were attracted elsewhere.
Source: Piatt County History,
by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and Illustrations -
Publ. 1883 - Page 471 |
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MR. O. P.
BUSH (MONTICELLO), carpenter, was born in 1829, in Ohio.
He moved from his native state to Illinois in 1836, and on the 24th
of Jan., 1853, located in Monticello, where he now owns one house
and two lots. He was married in 1851, to Barbara J. Cook,
and has had four children, three of whom are living. Wm. J.
married Miss L. J. Kendel, and has one child, Mabel.
Maria J. married James Graham, and, with one child, lives
in Champaign county. Charles W. Bush is at home.
Source: Piatt County History, by Emma C. Piatt - With Map and
Illustrations - Publ. 1883 - Page 263 |
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