John Riley Bennett, a prosperous farmer in Industry Township, McDonough County, Ill., was born in Warren County, Ohio, January 10, 1845. He is a son of GEORGE AND MATILDA (BROWN) BENNETT, both natives of Ohio, the latter having been born in Warren County. The maternal grandfather was JOHN BROWN, a native of Pennsylvania. George Bennett moved with his family, in a three-horse wagon from Ohio to McDonough County, Ill., in 1850, and settled on a 120 acre tract of land which he bought in Industry Township, also becoming owner of ninety acres of timber land in Industry Township. He met his death in 1885, through an accident caused by the running away of a pair of horses, and his widow died two years afterward. Mr. Bennett was the only child of his parents, although he has a half-sister, BELL (MRS. MINER), living near Knox City, MO., who is the mother of two children, BLANCHE and GEORGIA MINER. Mr. Bennett remained with his father until the latter's death, when he bought his half-sister's interest in the farm. He has always lived on this place with the exception of one year spent on another farm in the same township. In early youth he attended the common schools of his neighborhood, meanwhile working on the home farm. On July 4, 1866 he was united in marriage with COLUMBIA ANNA SANDERS, born in Rushville, Ill., where she received her early education in the public graded schools. She is the daughter of JAMES AND MARIA (LEWIS) SANDERS, natives of Illinois and Alabama, respectively. Her maternal grandparents were ABRAM AND ELIZABETH (DAVIS) LEWIS, natives of the latter state. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett had one child, EDGAR, who was born November 4, 1867, and who died at the age of two years and five months. They also have an adopted daughter, CORA (MRS. A. E. RUSH), wife of A. E. RUSH, a jeweler of Macomb, and who is the mother of two children: BENNETT, aged ten years, and ALFRED RUSH, aged seven. Mr. Bennett is held in high esteem as a man of strict integrity and a useful member of the community. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and politically, a Republican.

John Bell (deceased) who, prior to 1862, was successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits in central Ohio, was born in Maryland, Sept. 11, 1810, a son of JOSEPH AND SARAH (BELL) BELL. He came to McDonough County in 1862 and located in Macomb, where he spent the remainder of his life in retirement, dying March 21, 1892. Mr. Bell was three times married. His first wife was ELIZABETH BARTON, a native of Maryland, by whom he had three children, namely: SUSAN (MRS. STYLER), of Indianapolis, Ind., DAVID and WILLIAM. The mother died in 1869. Mr. Bell was again married February 18, 1870, wedding MATTIE MADISON of Vermont, Fulton County, Ill., who died in 1871. The third wife of Mr. Bell was ANN BAILEY, to whom he was married Oct. 30, 1877. She was a daughter of HENRY AND MARY (FOULKE) BAILEY. In politics Mr. Bell advocated the principles of the Republican party. In religious belief he was a Universalist. He was a man of much intelligence and force of character, and was widely respected in the community of which he was a member for more than thirty years.

William Beghtol, who formerly carried on farming on an extensive scale in Eldorado Township, McDonough County, Ill., but is now living a retired life in Industry, Ill., was born in Bullitt County, KY., August 24, 1829. He is a son of ABRAHAM AND SARAH (POHON) BEGHTOL. The grandparents were HENRY AND ELIZABETH (HORINE) BEGHTOL and WILLIAM AND ELIZABETH (KING) POHON, of whom the maternal grandfather was of English birth. The subject of this sketch came to Schuyler County, Ill., in 1853, and worked there one year on a farm. He came thence to McDonough County and bought 160 acres of land in Eldorado Township, where he lived from 1854 to 1873. In the last named year he went to Rocky Ford, Bent County, Colo., and became associated in business with his brother-in-law, George W. Swink. In 1876 he sold out his interest in this concern and returned to the home place in McDonough County. There he lived until May, 1897, when he retired from farming, moved to the town of Industry and purchased a residence, which he now occupies. He is the owner of 680 acres of land, comprising three farms in Eldorado Township, one in Industry Township, and one in Bethel Township. On April 25, 1854, Mr. Beghtol was united in marriage with MARTHA J. SWINK, who was born and schooled in Breckenridge County, KY., and their union resulted in the following children: BALLARD, of Dodge City, Kan.; MARIA (MRS. MEATON), GEORGE W., ALICE, ABIGAIL (MRS. MILLER), and SAMUEL E. (all of McDonough County), and ULYSSES G. and ANNA, both of whom died in infancy. In politics Mr. Beghtol is an Independent. He has been one of the most enterprising, energetic and successful farmers of Mcdonough County and now, in the prime of life, is enabled to rest in the enjoyment of the fruits of his vigorous endeavors.

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Hi Cindy, Bushnell (the history says the town, but I assume the township, too) was named after N. Bushnell, president of the Northern Cross Railroad, which became the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad. Robin On Mon, 18 Oct 1999, Cindy Foster wrote: > Does anyone know where Bushnell township got its name? Thanks Cindy > Foster >

Robert McCutcheon, who has been successfully engaged in farming in McDonough County, Ill., for more than forty years, is a resident of Chalmers Township, that county. He was born August 11, 1826, in Port Patrick, Scotland, a son of PATRICK AND MARGARET (CRAWFORD) MCCUTCHEON, the father being a native of County Down, Ireland. ROBERT MCCUTCHEON and ELIAS CRAWFORD were the grandfathers on the paternal and maternal side, respectively. Robert McCutcheon is the second in a family of four children born to his parents. He came to the United States at the age of twenty-one years and worked in Pittsburg as coachman and in the lumber business for five years. In 1856 he came to McDonough County and worked at farming in Chalmers Township. In 1862 he bought the farm of forty acres where he now lives, and has added to the original purchase from time to time until his present holding is 160 acres. When Mr. McCutcheon purchased it, this land was covered with timber, but he has developed it into one of the finest farms in the township. Mr. McCutcheon has been thrice married, the first occurring in Ireland, in 1846, to ELIZABETH MCMILLAN, who bore him two children - WILLIAM and ELIZABETH (MRS. CHARLES MAGERS). The mother died July 28, 1858. His second wife was ELIZABETH KNOX, a native of Pennsylvania, and this union resulted in eight children, four of whom are deceased. Those surviving are CHRISTIANA, (MRS. WILLIAM KAISER); MARGARET (MRS. CHARLES EDDINGTON); ROBERT, of Scotland Township, Mcdonough County; and MARY (MRS. JOHN ATKINSON). The mother of this family died in 1872. In November, 1873, Mr. McCutcheon took for his third wife, MARGARET KENNEDY, who was born in Ireland, where, in girlhood, she attended public school. Eight children are the offspring of this union, namely: CATHERINE (MRS. F. WHALEN), ALICE, CHARLES, LUCY (MRS. PENNINGTON), MABEL, GRACE, AGNES and HARRY. Religiously, Mr. McCutcheon is a member of the presbyterian Church. In politics he is on the Republican side and served the township as School Trustee and Director for a number of years.

In going through this book, I came upon an old, yellowed obituary, clipped from a newspaper. No date or newspaper name. His father's biography is here and I will send it next, albeit out of order. Although this obit does not mention his mother's maiden name, it will be MCMILLAN, who died when William was 3. The name MAJORS is spelled MAGERS in the biography of his father. WILLIAM MCCUTCHEON, son of ROBERT AND ELIZABETH MCCUTCHEON, was born February 22, 1855, in Pittsburgh, Penn., and died at his home in Chalmers township March 5, 1923, at the age of 68 years and 11 days. On March 8, 1877, he was united in marriage with REBECCA FRANCES POLLOCK, who with the following brothers and sisters, survive him: MRS. CHARLES MAJORS, Brighton, Colo.; MRS. SCITT (could be SEITT), Albia, IA.; MRS. C. N. MARTIN, Gary, Ind.; MRS. FRED MCCOURT, MRS. CHARLES ERWIN, MRS. ARTHUR CAMP, Elk Basin, Wyo.; MRS. FRANK PENNINGTON, Madison, Wis.; MRS. CHARLES EDDINGTON, Colchester; MRS. W. M. KAISER, MRS. J. F. WHALEN, ROBERT, CHARLES AND HARRY of Macomb. Funeral services at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church, DR. RODGERS, officiating, burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

William MOORE went to McDonough Co. between 1834 and 1837 from Monroe Co. KY. My grgr grandfather Joel D. MOORE was born in McDonough Co. on March 4, 1837. My gr grandfather Edward Armstrong MOORE was born in McDonough Co. March 18, 1867. William died in McDonough Co on February 19, 1892 (Is there any way to get an obit.) My gr gr grandfather married an Eleanor BOYD sometime about 1866 (anyone have access to marraige records.) Joel and Edward left Illinois and came to Nebraska. Any help greatly appreciated. Connie Ludwig

I was so excited to see these bios, as this is my family line, through Mrs. Charles Magers. Elizabeth McCutcheon married Charles Magers on July 24, 1879 in Prairie City, IL (McDonough Co). Charles was the son of Elza Magers and Elizabeth Patterson Magers, originally from Kentucky, who moved to the Warren Co., Greenbush area about 1854. Charles Magers and Elizabeth McCutcheon Magers eventually moved on to Nebraska to farm. Their first child, Lucy Elizabeth, died in Hamilton Co, Nebraska, April 1881, and about 1887 harles moved his family to Colorado. Charles and Elizabeth McCutcheon Magers had children: Lucy (deceased), George E., Martin S. Any other Magers info would be appreciated. Other children of Elza and Elizabeth Magers married men named DERTINGER and BYERLY. Thanks again. Mona Sarratt Knight County contact IAGenExchange http://www.genexchange.com/IA/Pottawattamie/index.cfm

My grandfather's brother Friedrich Netzband m Louise Pieper in Chicago in 1891 and shortly thereafter they went to Bushnell, IL to live with some of her relatives who had settled there. Their first child was born in Bushnell and only lived a few days. I'm interested in knowing if any Piepers are still in Bushnell, and/or if anyone has any idea of where Baby Girl Netzband might be buried. I do have some information as to where the Pipers came from before Chicago if anyone is interested. Cheryl

Great!! Many Thanks!! Have you come across a James Madison Hendricks in your research? Didn't stay around as long as Frederick's family, reportedly departed about 1846. Again, thanks for all your help. Regan -----Original Message----- From: morgans4@swbell.net [mailto:morgans4@swbell.net] Sent: Sunday, October 17, 1999 11:48 PM To: ILMCDONO-L@rootsweb.com; Regan-Chambers@worldnet.att.net Subject: JAMES B. HENDRICKS, also BOGGS, UNDERWOOD, HUMPHREYS, JACKSON & KING I'm going out of order on these biographies because I just saw a query on the list, which I believe to be related to this person. James B. Hendricks, retired farmer, Bardolph, McDonough County, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, July 1, 1823. Mr. Hendricks was most fortunate in his ancestry, his grandfather, GEORGE HENDRICKS, being a sturdy German who took CATHERINE BOGGS to wife. His maternal grandfather was BERRYMAN UNDERWOOD, a native of Wales, who married JANE HUMPHREYS. His great grandfather Boggs served in the Revolutionary War. His father, FREDERICK HENDRICKS, was a native of Kentucky who married NANCY UNDERWOOD, a Virginian. James B. was their third child, they being the proud parents of fourteen sturdy youngsters, eight boys and six girls. The father died in Lamoine Township, McDonough County, February 21, 1879. Mr. Hendricks was educated in the public schools of Illinois, remaining on the homestead until 1844, at which time he went to Quincy, where he learned the trade of a mason. In 1845 he became interested in the lead mines at Dodgeville, Wis., where for nearly three years he had quite an interesting experience. At the end of this time he returned to Illinois in order to prepare for a trip across the plains to California. He was four months en route, and could, if he would, tell exciting tales of this episode in his life, but being a modest, retiring man, he always endeavors to escape notice and does not seek to attract the attention of the public by anything he may do or say. In 1856 Mr. Hendricks and his brother bought a half-interest in the growing town of Bardolph. Here they built a tavern, store-house and blacksmithshop. Later they disposed of this property and purchased 240 acres of land in Mound Township, which he retained until 1859. In February, 1861, he bought a 160 acre farm in Lamoine Township, where he made his home until 1903, when he retired from active labor and settled in Bardolph. On October 25, 1856, Mr. Hendricks was married to HESTER A. JACKSON, and one child was born of this union -- EUGENE. Mrs. Hendricks died July 21, 1860. On October 7, 1862, Mr. Hendricks was united to ELLEN KING, of Champaign County, Ohio and to them five children have been born: BENJAMIN F., BESSIE, DR. W. W., JOHN and NORA. In his political associations, Mr. Hendricks is a Republican. He has served two terms as school trusted of Lamoine township, and, although nominally retired, leads a useful and busy existence. (MY NOTES: At the time of the writing of this book, which was in 1907, Mr. Hendricks was still living).

John Allen Beeley, who is successfully engaged in the jewelry business in Blandinsville, McDonough County, Ill., was born in Morgan County, Ill., near Arenzville, on January 19, 1960, a son of JOSEPH AND MARTILLA (HOUSTON) BEELEY, the father being a native of England and the mother of Illinois. Joseph Beeley came from England to the United States and journeyed to the State of Illinois, where he settled in Morgan County in the 'forties. There he devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, and is now living on the old homestead farm in Morgan County, one-half mile south of Arenzville. John A. Beeley was reared on his father's farm, and in his youth attended the public schools of Morgan County. In early manhood he learned the trade of a jeweler in Springfield, after which he located at Meredosia, Ill., where he remained four years. In 1890 he established himself in the jewelry and optician line in Blandinsville, where he has since conducted a store. In 1902 he moved into his present place of business, where he does all kinds of repair work and handles a full line of fine jewelry, sewing machines, graphophones and fine stationery. He gives close attention to his customers, and is meeting with merited success. On January 10, 1900, the subject of this sketch was joined in wedlock with GRACE ERMINE HITCH, who was born and schooled in McDonough County. One child, HELEN, has resulted from this union. Mrs. Beeley is a daughter of MR. AND MRS. JAMES P. HITCH, of Blandinsville. Mr. Beeley professes the religious faith of the Christian church. Politically, he is a Prohibitionist, and fraternally is connected with the A. F. & A. M.

Joseph Bean, one of the most substantial and highly esteemed farmers of Hire Township, McDonough County, Ill., is he whose name heads this sketch. Mr. Bean was born in McDonough County, on September 4, 1836, and is a son of ROBERT R. AND MARTHA (CROUCH) BEAN, both natives of Tennessee. Robert R. Bean, who was a farmer by occupation, came to McDonough County and located in Tennessee Township in 1830. He afterwards moved to Chalmers Township, where he devoted his attention to farming and also plied his trade of blacksmithing. Here he passed the remainder of his days, dying January 20, 1859, at the age of fifty-nine years. The mother died in December, 1842. Robert R. Bean assisted in the organization of tennessee and Chalmers Townships, and served as County Commissioner several terms. He also held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Town Clerk. Joseph Bean is the seventh of a family of ten children. He was a twin. He grew up on the paternal farm, assisting in the work, and at intervals attending the public schools in the vicinity. In early manhood he crossed the plains three times -- in 1859, 1862 and 1863. In 1864 he located in Chalmers Township, McDonough County, and in 1868 moved to Hire Township, where he bought eighty acres of land in Section 25. Here he broke the land and made all the improvements, and has since been engaged in general farming and raising Shorthorn cattle. He is now the owner of 213 acres of fine land in Hire Township. On April 16, 1864, Mr. Bean was married to MARY F. WELCH, who was born and schooled in McDonough County. Three children blessed their union, namely: ELLA (MRS. JOSEPH WELCH), BERT, AND BELASCO. Politically, Mr. Bean is a Democrat. He was elected Township Supervisor in 1896, and, through re-election, served six years. His church membership is with the Baptist denomination. He has been a member of that church for thirty years, and for twenty-five years has acted as Superintendent of the Sunday School. The subject of this sketch is looked upon as a good representative of the best element in agriculture and citizenship of McDonough county.

John H. Bayless, editor and publisher, Blandinsville, McDonough County, was born on a farm near Blandinsville, January 13, 1875, the son of JEFFERSON AND SUSAN L. BAYLESS and obtained his primary education in the local schools. After graduation from the public school, he entered the Western Illinois Normal College at Macomb, graduating from the latter in June, 1900, and also from the Macomb Business institute. He then entered as a student the law office of ELTING & CAMP, practicing attorneys of Macomb, where he remained until 1901, when he removed to Blandinsville, and there engaged in the real-estate, loan and insurance business, and was also employed as manager of the telephone system for nearly two years. In January, 1903, he purchased the "Blandinsville Star Gazette", to which he has since given his entire attention as editor and publisher, building up a prosperous business. The "Blandinsville Star" was established in 1893, and the "Gazette" in 1887, the two papers being consolidated in 1900 under the name of the "Star-Gazette". Mr. Bayless was married at Blandinsville, June 4, 1902 to ALLIE J. WILSON and they have two sons -- KEITH W. and BLAKE C. In politics Mr. Bayless is a republican and to the principles of his party gives a zealous support in the columns of his paper, in the publication of which he has shown much enterprise and ability. His entire life has been spent in his native county, in which he enjoys an extensive social and business acquaintance. (MY NOTE: Remember, this book was published in 1907. They could have had more children than the 2 this book mentions them having. They were only married in 1902.)

I'm going out of order on these biographies because I just saw a query on the list, which I believe to be related to this person. James B. Hendricks, retired farmer, Bardolph, McDonough County, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, July 1, 1823. Mr. Hendricks was most fortunate in his ancestry, his grandfather, GEORGE HENDRICKS, being a sturdy German who took CATHERINE BOGGS to wife. His maternal grandfather was BERRYMAN UNDERWOOD, a native of Wales, who married JANE HUMPHREYS. His great grandfather Boggs served in the Revolutionary War. His father, FREDERICK HENDRICKS, was a native of Kentucky who married NANCY UNDERWOOD, a Virginian. James B. was their third child, they being the proud parents of fourteen sturdy youngsters, eight boys and six girls. The father died in Lamoine Township, McDonough County, February 21, 1879. Mr. Hendricks was educated in the public schools of Illinois, remaining on the homestead until 1844, at which time he went to Quincy, where he learned the trade of a mason. In 1845 he became interested in the lead mines at Dodgeville, Wis., where for nearly three years he had quite an interesting experience. At the end of this time he returned to Illinois in order to prepare for a trip across the plains to California. He was four months en route, and could, if he would, tell exciting tales of this episode in his life, but being a modest, retiring man, he always endeavors to escape notice and does not seek to attract the attention of the public by anything he may do or say. In 1856 Mr. Hendricks and his brother bought a half-interest in the growing town of Bardolph. Here they built a tavern, store-house and blacksmithshop. Later they disposed of this property and purchased 240 acres of land in Mound Township, which he retained until 1859. In February, 1861, he bought a 160 acre farm in Lamoine Township, where he made his home until 1903, when he retired from active labor and settled in Bardolph. On October 25, 1856, Mr. Hendricks was married to HESTER A. JACKSON, and one child was born of this union -- EUGENE. Mrs. Hendricks died July 21, 1860. On October 7, 1862, Mr. Hendricks was united to ELLEN KING, of Champaign County, Ohio and to them five children have been born: BENJAMIN F., BESSIE, DR. W. W., JOHN and NORA. In his political associations, Mr. Hendricks is a Republican. He has served two terms as school trusted of Lamoine township, and, although nominally retired, leads a useful and busy existence. (MY NOTES: At the time of the writing of this book, which was in 1907, Mr. Hendricks was still living).

I am researching the Hendricks from the Kentucky/Ohio/Illinois area as one of my wife's lines. Her 3rd great grandfather, James Madison Hendricks, was born in Kentucky, probably Pendleton Co in 1809. He arrived in McDonough Co by 1834 when he married Elizabeth Elkins Bristow, daughter of Elijah Bristow. He migrated to Oregon about 1846. His brother or other relation may have been Frederick Hendricks, who was born in Kentucky in 1797 and first lived in Champaign Co, Ohio between 1814 and 1838, and married Nancy Underwood, before continuing to McDonough Co. Would appreciate any information on James Madison Hendricks as well as Frederick Hendricks and their related families. Many Thanks Regan Chambers Fairfax Station, Virginia Researching Hendricks, Bristow, Clyde, Burrows, McCleary, Bedwell

Hi everyone, It has been a busy weekend! Most importantly, I would like to inform you that the McDonough ILGenWeb site has a new home. We are now located at Infobahn Outfitters in Macomb. The new url is: http://www.macomb.com/~ilmcdono Please remember to change your bookmarks. For the time being, all links on the Rootsweb main page will take you to the new main page. Thanks! Robin Petersen ILMCDONO Listowner McDonough County ILGenWeb Coordinator http://www.macomb.com/~ilmcdono ILSCHUYL Listowner Schuyler County ILGenWeb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilschuyl

A retired farmer of Macomb Township, McDonough County, Ill., now living in Macomb, was born in Marion County, Ind., February 1, 1842. His father, WILLIAM BARLEY, was a native of Virginia, and his mother, EMELINE (ADSIT) BARLEY, was born in the state of New York. His paternal grandfather, JOHN BARLEY, was a native of Maryland, and his grandfather on the maternal side, ELIAS ADSIT, was a New Yorker. William Barley and his wife moved to Warren County, Ohio, when their son, Elias, was an infant. The latter was the second of three children born to them. In his boyhood, the subject of this sketch enjoyed the advantage of the common school, and worked on a farm in Ohio until 1873, when he came to McDonough County. There he rented a farm of 160 acres in Macomb Township for two years. This he afterwards purchased and cultivated it until 1892. At that period retiring from active labors, he moved to Macomb and bought a home on East Carroll Street. He had previously sold his farm and purchased another of 160 acres nearer Macomb. He was a diligent and careful farmer, and his labors brought forth satisfactory results. Mr. Barley was married September 1, 1863, to ELIZABETH HADDEN, a native of Warren County, Ohio, where she attended the public and high schools. Eight children resulted from this union, as follows: CARRIE (MRS. W. H. ALLEN), of Ohio; BESSIE (MRS. WILLIAM NEWLAND); LEE; GEORGIA; JOHN;' CATHERINE; WINIFRED (deceased); and FRED. Politically, Mr. Barley is a Republican. He served the public as school director of Macomb township for ten years, and was Road Commissioner for eight years. After his removal to Macomb, he represented the Second Ward in the City Council three years. In 1899 he was elected City supervisor, and was re-elected, his time expiring in April, 1905. Fraternally, he is connected with the I. O. O. F. In all the relations of life, Mr. Barley has been faithful and dutiful, and he is now enjoying the comfortable retirement merited by a career of industry and probity.

BAUMGARDNER, WILLIAM, who since 1859 has been successfully engaged in farming in Hire Township, McDonough County, Ill., was born on October 22, 1837, in Germany. He is a son of JACOB and MARY (BRANT) BAUMBARDNER, natives of the same country. His father was a baker by trade. The subject of this sketch was brought to the United States by his parents when he was five years of age, the family locating at Chillicothe, Ohio, where he worked as a cabinet-maker until he was twenty years old. He then came to Macomb, where he worked at his trade until, at the age of twenty-one, he rented and farmed land in Tennessee Township. In 1859 he settled in Hire Township, also in McDonough County, where he now lives in Section 35. Here he bought a tract of land, to which he has added until he is now the owner of 246 acres. On this he is engaged in general farming and stock feeding. He is a thorough farmer, and applies himself closely and diligently to the task before him. On March 19, 1865, Mr. Baumgardner was joined in wedlock with MARTHA MCCLURE, who was born and schooled in McDonough County. She was a daughter of RUTHERFORD and SARAH (WHITE) MCCLURE, natives of Ohio. The children resulting from this union are nine in number and named as follows: WALLACE, FRED, THOMAS, DOCK, LAWRENCE, RAY, CARRIE (MRS. LUTHER CHANDLER), LORENA (MRS. FRANK SCHRYKE) AND LIZZIE (Wife of WILLIAM R. CHANDLER a carpenter of Macomb). Politically, Mr. Baumgardner is an adherent of the Democratic party. He held the office of Township supervisor for one term, and his public services are regarded by the community as having been conscientious and efficient. The religious belief of Mr. Baumgardner is in accordance with the creed of the Presbyterian Church.

No one need be deeply versed in the history of family names to fix upon the nationality of the Barclays. In truth, not only were the paternal grandfather, JOHN BARCLAY and the father, JAMES BARCLAY, sons of sturdy Scotland, but MARY PAUL, the grandmother, was born there, as also were AGNES BINNIE, the mother of the subject of this sketch, and her grandparents, ROBERT AND MARY (EADY) BINNIE. John Barclay, is himself a native of Falkirk, Scotland, where he was born July 25, 1833. On June 6, 1861, he was married to MISS NANCY KELLY of Argyleshire, Mrs. Barclay's grandparents, JAMES AND EFFIE (MCDONALD) KELLY, and CHARLES AND ELIZABETH (THOMPSON) MCNEIL, were unswerving Scots, and her parents, JAMES AND ELIZABETH (MCNEIL) KELLY, stood in the same firm ranks. The following named children of Mr. and Mrs. Barclay may therefore claim as pure a strain of Scotch blood as can be found anywhere in the state. MARGARET ELIZABETH (MRS. R. PASCHAL, Cass County, Ill.,) NANNIE C. (MRS. W. ALLISON, McDonough Co.), JAMES L., CHARLES W., AND JOHN A. the three last named being residents of Scotland Township. Mr. Barclay left the land of his birth and of his ancestors, on the 25th of April, 1850, landing in New York City, whence he traveled via the Erie Canal to Buffalo and thence by lake boat to Chicago, where his parents purchased a farm in what is now Scotland Township. John remained with his parents until a year before his marriage, when he bought eighty acres as the nucleus of an independent homestead. Until his marriage in 1861, his sister kept house for him. At this location he lived, prospered and established himself as a useful and honorable citizen, adding to his possessions from time to time, until he was the proprietor of 200 acres of improved land. In March, 1894, he retired from his farm, and removed to Macomb, purchasing property on East Washington Street and erecting thereon a tasteful residence. During his active life as an agriculturist, as well as during his less strenuous experience at Macomb, Mr. Barclay was repeatedly called upon to perform public service of an important character. For two years he served as Highway Commissioner of Scotland Township, was School Director for a period of twenty years, Supervisor for two years, and Town clerk, Assessor, and School Treasurer successively for a period of three years each, resigning the latter office on his removal to Macomb. In that city he has also been a member of the City council for the Third Ward for two years. In politics, he has always been a Republican and, as is quite natural from his unadulterated Scotch ancestry, as well as from his individual convictions, he is a firm adherent to the tenets of the Presbyterian Church.