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OTHER BIOGRAPHICAL INDEXES:
BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
The History
of
Vermilion County, Illinois
A Tale of its Evolution, Settlement and Progress for
nearly a Century -
Vols. I & 2
By Lottie E. Jones -
Chicago - Pioneer Publishing Company -
1911
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CHARLES
F. UHLEIN, now successfully engaged in the plumbing
business in Danville, is one of this city's native sons, his
birth occurring October 8, 1879. His father, Charles Uhlein,
was born in Germany, January 28, 1847, and was only six years of
age when he accompanied his parents on their emigration to the
new world in 1853, the family taking up their residence in
Pennsylvania, where they made their home for two years and then
came to Danville. Throughout the greater part of his life the
father has followed railroading and is still in active service
as an engineer. In early manhood he married Miss Helen
Schroeder, who was likewise born in Germany, October 23,
1853, and came to America in 1869, becoming a resident of
Danville on the 1st of May of that year. They have become the
parents of eight children. Frank J., born September 17,
1875, is now a priest of the Roman Catholic church and is
located at Carbondale, Illinois. Elizabeth, born May 4,
1877, is the wife of Henry Schroeder, a butcher of
Danville. Charles F., of this review, is the next of the
family. Mary, born January 9, 1882, died on the 19th of
the following March. Louise, born July 8, 1883, is at
home with her parents. Anna, born July 31, 1885, died
April 25, 1887. Joseph F., born November 16, 1887, now
holds a position in the Second National Bank of Danville.
Herman J., born August 2, 1890, is associated with his
brother in the plumbing business.
Charles F. Uhlein acquired his education in the
parochial schools of Danville and after putting aside his
text-books accepted a position as water boy with L. W. Straw,
one of the pioneer plumbers of this city. He remained in his
service for the long period of twelve years, during which time
he thoroughly learned the plumber's trade and was well fitted to
engage in the same line of business when, in 1904, he opened an
establishment of his own. Since then he has made three removals,
each being necessitated by his need of more commodious quarters.
He was first located at No. 101 West Main street, where he
remained one year, and then removed to No. 11, Walnut street,
carrying on business there until February, 1910, when he settled
at his present location, No. 212 Vermilion street. Here he has
the largest and best equipped establishment of the kind in the
city, carrying a large and complete stock, and is able to fill
any contract that is awarded him. His work has always been of a
superior order and he is regarded as one of the best plumbers of
the city. From the start he has been associated with C. F.
Burow and the business has always been conducted under the
firm, name of Uhlein & Burow.
In religious faith Mr. Uhlein is a Roman
Catholic and is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the One
Hundred Thousand Club. He is not identified with any political
organization but casts his vote independent of party,
endeavoring to support the mien best qualified for office
regardless of party ties.
Source: History of Vermilion Co., Ill. - Vol.
I - Pub. 1911 - Pages 558 & 559 |
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SAMUEL
UMBANHOWAR , who has been successfully engaged in general
agricultural pursuits throughout his entire business career, is
the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of rich and productive
land on sections 19 and 20, Grant township. His birth occurred
in Champaign county, Illinois, on the 17th of July, 1848, his
parents being Samuel and Juliana (Spencer)
Umbanhowar, who were natives of Virginia and Ohio
respectively. They came to Illinois in 1835, locating in
Champaign county, where the father entered a tract of land.
There he carried on farming interests throughout the remainder
of his life, passing away on the 16th of April, 1861. His wife
was called to her final rest in August, 1876. Their children
were nine in number, as follows: Samuel, of this review;
Elizabeth, who is the wife of Z. T. Moran and
resides in Nebraska; James, who makes his home in
Champaign county, Illinois; Abigail, the wife of A. C.
Smith, of Livingston county, Illinois; and five who are
deceased.
Samuel Umbanhowar pursued his education in the
common schools and under the able direction of his father he
gained an excellent knowledge of agricultural pursuits during
his boyhood and youth. When a young man of twenty-three he took
charge of the old homestead farm, operating it for some years.
Subsequently he came to Vermilion county, first purchasing and
locating upon a tract of eighty acres on section 20, Grant
township. After improving the property he bought an additional
tract of similar size on section 19, so that his; holdings now
embrace a quarter section of land. He has brought the place
under a high state of cultivation, and his neat premises, good
buildings and well tilled fields testify to his executive
ability and knowledge of farming.
On the 26th of February, 1874, Mr. Umbanhowar was
united in marriage to Miss Elnora Williams,
who was born in McLean county, Illinois, on the 18th of October,
1856, her parents being William and Abigail
(Dean) Williams. The father's birth occurred in
McLean county in 1832, while the mother is a native of Knox
county, Ohio. William Williams was called to his
final rest in September, 1903, but his widow still survives at
the age of seventy-seven years and makes her home at Hoopeston.
They had six children, three of whom are yet living. Mr.
and Mrs. Umbanhowar are the parents of six
children, as follows: Nellie, who is the wife of R. J. Canady
and lives in Missouri; J. G., living on a farm in Grant
township; and Charles A., May, William S.
and Frank O., all at home.
In politics Mr. Umbanhowar is a stanch
republican and his fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and
ability, have called him to positions of public trust. He ably
served as commissioner for ten years and has been school
director for a period of fifteen years. Both he and his wife
hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, in the work
of which they take an active and helpful interest. Mr.
Umbanhowar has spent his entire life in this part of the
state and the circle of his friends is therefore a wide one.
Source: History of Vermilion Co., Ill. - Vol.
I - Pub. 1911 - Page 529 |
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