Biography of Theodore R. Bahner of Morris, Illinois
Theodore R. Bahner, of Morris, Illinois is a native of the Hoosier State, having been born in the city of Logansport, December 16, 1861, a son of Christopher and Elizabeth (Heileman) Bahner.
Biography of Albert Babcock of Maine Township, Illinois
Albert Babcock, one of the veterans of the civil war and an honored pioneer of Grundy county, has been a resident of this section of the state for more than half a century and is familiar with its history from the days when its wilds were, traversed by deer and prairie chickens, and when the greater part of the land had not yet been reclaimed for the purposes of cultivation.
Biography of Johnson Babcock of Coal City, Illinois
Johnson Babcock, farmer, P. O. Coal City, was born August 12, 1800, in Rensselaer County, N. Y., is a son of Johnson and Zilpa (Green) Babcock, natives, the father of Connecticut and the mother of New York.
Biography of William H. Ayres
William H. Ayres, farmer, P. O. Morris, was born in New Canaan, Connecticut, June 17, 1811, son of Frederick and Rebecca (Seymour) Ayres.
Biography of Samuel Porter Avery
Samuel Porter Avery is one of the leading attorneys of Joliet. During the eighteen years he has made his home in this city he has become thoroughly acquainted with its resources and conditions, and is a stanch friend to improvement and progress here, along all lines. As an attorney he possesses unusual ability and knowledge, and to each and every case placed in his hands he gives earnest attention and care, neglecting no point that may be turned in favor of his client. In his profession he commands the respect and high regard of all who know him, his record being that of an upright, just man, who under no circumstances will stoop to deceit or chicanery.
Biography of George P. Augustine
George P. Augustine, Postmaster, Braceville, was born December 28, 1811, in Stark County, Ohio; is a son of John and Margaret (Wishard) Augustine, natives of Pennsylvania, and the parents of John, George P., Mary, Joseph, Matilda, Margaret and Oliver P. The mother...Biography of H. C. Atkinson
H. C. Atkinson, blacksmith, Gardner. Mr. Atkinson ranks among the leading blacksmiths of this county. He began learning his trade with H. Hart, of this village (Gardner), with whom he remained for two years. October 19, 1877, he opened a shop on his own resources, and...Biography of James Ashton
Ashton, James – Grundy County land has proven an excellent investment of both time and money, and those foresighted enough to secure farms before the price increased to its present quotations, have been able to acquire a desirable competency. One of the...Biography of James Ashton, Jr.
Ashton, James, Jr. – Grundy County is largely agricultural, but its prosperous towns, its many manufactories, its schools and its churches prove that a vigorous life underlies every activity, although here, as in every section of the earth, dependence is...Biographical Sketch of Jacob Ashton
Ashton, Jacob (deceased), was for many years a resident of Grundy County, and was born in Delaware County, Pa., in 1829, but he came to Grundy County in 1851, and for three years thereafter carried on farming in Nettle Creek Township. He then went to Wauponsee...Associations
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