McDonough County has had many prominent citizens within its borders who have held high rank in the State Legislature and National Congress, and made brilliant and substantial records as lawyers and jurists. Among the first in law was T. LYLE DICKEY, Judge of the State Supreme Court, who studied law under CYRUS WALKER and opened his first office in Macomb. In the days of the early settlement of the county and state Cyrus Walker was the leading member of the Illinois bar, and for several years maintained that position. He was learned in the law, and had a thorough knowledge of men and measures. PINCKNEY H. WALKER, who for over a quarter of a century was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois, began his legal career in Macomb, and was afterward Judge of the Circuit court of the county. He was accounted one of the leading Judges in the west. DAMON G, TUNNICLIFF, for many years one of the leading attorneys of the county bar, was elevated to the bench of the Illinois Supreme Court in which position he acquitted himself with honor to the State and county. HON. WILLIAM H. NEECE, one of the oldest members of the bar, has served in both Houses of the State Legislature, in the last State Constitutional convention and two terms in Congress. Like most of the early settlers he enjoyed but few educational opportunities, but by his perseverance and indomitable will, he became one of the leading members of the bar, and still occupies that position. HON. J. ROSS MICKEY was Judge of the County Court for a number of years, and, while on the bench, was elected to the National House of Representatives, serving one term in Congress to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. He is still a member of the McDonough county bar. HON. I. N. PEARSON was for years Circuit Clerk, and served one session in each branch of the General Assembly, this service being followed by his election for one term as Secretary of State. In every position which he has filled he has acquitted himself honorably and ably, and is now living in the esteemed retirement to which his long and faithfully performed services entitle him. HON. LAWRENCE Y. SHERMAN, a prominent and learned attorney, began his legal practice in Macomb, and soon forged to the front ranks. He served for years as County Judge and four consecutive terms as Representative in the State Legislature, being Speaker of the House for two terms. In 1904 he was elected Lieutenant-Governor on the ticket with Governor Deneen. Throughout his life, Mr. Sherman has demonstrated what can be accomplished by a persevering, ambitious man, under adverse circumstances. ALEXANDER MCLEAN, for the past thirty years, one of the Trustees of the University of Illinois, and for some years President of the Board, was chosen Presidential Elector on the Republican ticket in 1876 and selected as the messenger to carry to Washington the electoral vote of Illinois in favor of Rutherford B. Hayes for President. For four years he served as Mayor of the city of Macomb. HON. C. V. CHANDLER, a native of the city, is President of the Bank of Macomb, and for many years was one of the Republican leaders in Illinois. He served one term in the Legislature, and proved to be an efficient business member. HON. L H. R. BARTLESON, a prominent Democrat of the county, served one term in the State Legislature, and with his usual industry and ability, took an active part in its business. These are some of the more prominent citizens of the county, whose records and personalities are worthy of remembrance.