TANDY, W. S., photographer, Carrollton, was born in the State of Kentucky, December, 1843. During the same month and year, his parents, Willis and Martha H. Tandy, emigrated from the State of Kentucky to southern Illinois, settling in the vicinity of Jacksonville, on farm property. Jacksonille was then but a village, where the grandfather of the subject of this sketch owned a large tract of land, extending from what is now Cottage Hill to the Mauvaisterre. On the old homestead young Tandy passed the days of his youth, until the death of his father, when he became apprenticed to the trade of a carpenter and becoming in due course of time a journey workman. During the war in 1862, Mr. Tandy turned his attention to photography, in the city of Jacksonville where he conducted a successful business, with a younger brother, until his location at Carrollton in 1865, where he has since resided, and where his skill as a photographer is well known. May 5, 1859, Mr. Tandy was united in marriage to Miss Eliza J. Johnson, by whom he had three children: Ella, Ida A., and Mattie. Mrs. Tandy passed away in the year 1870. In 1872, Mr. Tandy was united in marriage to Miss Julia Freer, by whom he has three children: Maud, Lulu, and W. Scott.
TATE, GEORGE, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 9, P. O. Rockbridge. George Tate is a native of England, where he was born August, 1830, and there followed agricultural pursuits until his emigration to America, which occurred on the 12th of November, 1851. Landing in the City of New York, he eventually made his way to Albany, thence to Rochester, thence to Buffalo, where for a period of time he followed boating. Plying his vocation for years on the broad waters of the Mississippi, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario, at the expiration of this time he wended his way to Greene County, where he subsequently married Miss Phoebe Ann Wolsey, a daughter of Amos Wolsey. Since his arrival here, Mr. T. has been quite successful as an agriculturist, and has now been a resident of the county for a period of twenty years.
TAYLOR, ALONZO P. - farmer, Sec. 9, P. O. White Hall, was born March 19, 1853, is a native of this county; is a son of Joseph and Rebecca Taylor, who were natives of Kentucky, and came to this county at an early day. Alonzo was united in matrimony Dec. 26, 1872, to Lizzie Davis, daughter of J. W. Davis; as a result of this married hey have now two children, viz: Warren, born Aug. 9, 1873; Nora, born July 11, 1875. Mr. Taylor owns 80 acres of land, and although young, he has had considerable experience with the world, and expects, if spared, to grow up to be one of the wealthy, and to rank among the most respected of his township.
TAYLOR, B. F., farmer, Sec. 35, P. O. Rockbridge. The subject of this sketch now resides on the above named section; was born on the identical spot where he now lives. The record he gives as to the time of his arrival on this stage of action, is dated July 7, 1850. His parents are natives of the "Blue Grass" country, Kentucky, and came to this State and county as early as 1826, and were among the early pioneers in this country, and there being two or three of the name settling there at the time, gave the name which it now bears, Taylor's Prairie. Log cabins were the only houses when they settled here and they were scarce at that. Corn bread, hominy and hog, was the daily bill of fare. His father died March, 1864, and left a clear record behind, and well worthy of the example of those who succeed him; he was a member of the old Baptist Church many years before his death. Benjamin F., is now owner of the farm formerly owned by his father; having bought out the heirs. His sister Hannah L., is keeping house for him.
TAYLOR, CANDIS E. MRS., farming, Sec. 33, P. O. Rockbridge. Is a native of this county, and a daughter of Franklin and Hannah Barrett; her parents were native born Kentuckians, coming here at an early period of the county's history. In the year 1850, on Easter Sunday, she was married to Ambrose Tayor; after their marriage they settled near the place Mrs. Taylor now lives, engaged in farming, which he carried on up to the time of his death. Several years before his demise he was employed in the store of Messrs. Valentine - his boys carrying on the farm in the meantime. During his life time, was a consistent member of the regular Baptist church; was clerk of the official board of same for sixteen years; was also a member of the Masonic order, "Sheffield Lodge No. 687." His death occurred in April 1876. The have had ten children; four of whom are now living: John F.., born Aug. 28, 1855; Stephen A. D., born Dec. 25, 1857; Olive A., born March 20, 1865; Henry O., born Aug. 10, 1868; Albert F., born Jan. 10, 1871. Stephen died Jan. 1, 1878. A short time previous to his death sickness, made a profession of religion, and was admitted into the church. since the death of her husband, Mrs. Taylor has carried on the farm with the assistance of John F., who remains at home with his mother. John F., is a member of the Rockbridge Brass Band.
TAYLOR, JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P. O. Rockbridge. To some extent we trace back the ancestry of John Taylor. Amrose Taylor, his father, was a native Kentuckian, where he was born as near as can be ascertained, in 1800. It must have been that he was of an extremely adventurous disposition, for in the year 1819 he wended his way across the prairies to the southern portion of Illinois. He settled at Madison County, Ill., finding employment in breaking the prairie soil; but little land being then under cultivation. The following year we find him en route for Greene County, where he was destined to become a successful agriculturist. Here he formed the acquaintance of and married in 1822, Miss Nancy Courtney, a daughter of Wm. Courtney, whose ancestry were Irish; in what is now town 10, range 10, he built a two story hewed log cabin, a novelty in its day, and one of the best and most substantial buildings erected in Greene County. We naturally suppose that he lived the frugal life of the pioneer for many years, his energetic struggle carried the day in after life, and he became not only a well-to-do farmer, but one who merited the respect of his many friends in this section; he died at the age of 60 years, and was laid at rest on the broad prairies where so many years of his life were passed. Mrs. Taylor survived her husband eighteen years, departing this life at an advanced age. John, from whom this sketch is obtained, grew to mature years, blessed with a hardy vigor and energy, from his earliest years sharing in the hard work of the farm. In 1846 he was married to Miss Mary Jane Dixon, a daughter of Jefferson Dixon, by whom he had eight children, four of whom are living: Allen, Henry J., Jas. F., and Ida J. Mrs. Taylor departed this life on the 22d of March, 1874, and on the 17th of August 1876, he was married to Mrs. Mahuldah Livingston, a daughter of James Manis, an early settler of this county. John Taylor is the owner of 373 acres of valuable land, and takes a leading position as a farmer and stock raiser.
TAYLOR, PRESTON, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 10, P. O. Roodhouse. Preston Taylor, who ranks among the whole-souled farmers of Greene County, was born within its borders July, 1830; his associates, the pioneers boys, like them he acquired a hardy vigor that laid the foundation for his present success. On attaining his majority in 1851 he was united in marriage to Miss Roxanna Thompson, a daughter of Thomas Thompson, who ranks among the first settlers of Greene County. After many years of labor Mr. Taylor finds himself the owner of 200 acres of valuable land in Tp. 12, R. 11, on which he erected eight years ago, a handsome farm residence. With the same bustle and activity that marked his youth he now attends to his farm duties, and where he will, undoubtedly, pass down the stream of time to that great unknown to which we are all drifting.
TENDICK, ARNOLD, boots and shoes, Sec. 33, P. O. Rockbridge, was born in Rhine Province, Sept. 26, 1847, is the third of a family of seven children born of Peter and Margaret Tendick; her family name was Brookhouse. At the age of fifteen, he went to work on a farm for one year; was then apprenticed to learn the shoemaker's trade, at which he continued for three years. After he completed his trade, he went into the Prussian army, cavalry department; was in the service two years and a half. After his return home, he went to work at his trade, doing journey work the most of the time, until the Spring of 1870, when he emigrated to this country. Sailed on the Weiser, of the Bremen line; term of voyage fifteen days. Came to Jacksonville, Ill., where he worked for his uncle, Godfrey Tendick, of that place, for one year; then went to St. Louis, where he remained six months; then to Pittsfield, Pike County, where he engaged in business for himself, remaining there until July, 1875; then removed to Rockbridge and engaged in business; manufactures and keeps on hand ready made goods in his line, and is doing a good business; was married Aug. 12, 1874, to Elizabeth Jacobi, sister of Phillip Jacobi. She was born April 14, 1854. They have had three children, Anna M., born Sept. 14, 1875; Mattie Lou, born Feb. 18, 1877. (Doesn't list the third child?)
TERPENING, JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 2, P. O. Kane. John Terpening is a native of Ulster County, in the State of New York, and was born in 1817, was the third child of David and Hannah Terpening in New York State; his time was principally spent in agricultural pursuits, and while here a resident he united his fortunes to Miss Mahala Roe, a daughter of John S. Roe, a native of New York State by whom he had nine children, seven of whom are living: Simon, Hannah E., Sarah M., Rachel, Ellen and Jerusha, and Uriah D. Mrs. T., died in New York State in 1865, and the following Spring Mr. Terpening emigrated West and located in Greene County, where he first worked as a farm hand; in 1873, he was married to Mrs. Julian Terpening, relict of Jesse Terpening, and a daughter of Joseph Stevens. Mrs. Terpening is a native of Ohio. The estate comprises 40 acres.
TETER, O'GORMAN & CO., manufacturers and dealers in flower ports, vases, terra cotta ware. The above name firm became established in business June, 1878, but are rapidly taking a leading position in the manufacturing of this ware. Fine skilled workmen are employed by the firm, who turn out a vast array of flower pots and vases daily, of very superior material and finish. Its present proprietors are Messrs. T. O'Gorman, William Teter, and Henry Hubbard. Mr. Teter, from whom this sketch is obtained was born in Ross County, Ohio, in 1834. When fifteen years old he moved to White Hall, where he settled down to farm life. In 1864 he enlisted in the 91st Reg. Ill. Inf. Remaining in the service one year, he was honorably discharged, a participant in the battles of Spanish Fort, Fort Blakley, and engagements of smaller note. In 1855 Mr. Teter was married to Miss Susannah Pinkerton, a daughter of James E. Pinkerton. Of nine children born of this marriage, five are living: Mary, Ellen, Eva, Alice and William.
The subject of this sketch was married Nov. 9, 1827, to Caroline Whitaker, who was born March 1, 1811, was the daughter of Robert and Anna Whitaker, from this union they had eleven children, have raised nine
Sarah Ann, born Jan. 1, 1829; Martha Jane, born Dec. 29, 1830 ; Robt. M., born July 9, 1835; Elizabeth, born Oct. 11, 1839; Lauretta, born January 27, 1842; William, M. born May 2, 1844; John Francis, born Aug. 20, 1847, Joseph H. born Jan. 4, 1850. Mr. Thaxton and wife have divided up their land among their children, have reserved 80 acres for himself and wife, which they are now located upon. John and Joseph are still single, and live with their parents. Mr. Thaxton and wife are consistent members of the United Baptist Church, have been members of that body during the last forty years. They are in unusual good health for people of their years; are sprightly, and seem to be in the full possession of their mental as well as physical faculties, to an extent that gives promise of several years yet; they are ready to go, and are like shocks of corn ripe for their Master's use, and when He calls they are ready to enter into the joys prepared for His people before the foundation of the world
THOMAS, JOHN I. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 33, Tp. 10, R. 12. Mr. Thomas was born in Madison County, Ill., March 15, 1818. During the Autumn of this year, his father, the late Honorable Samuel Thomas, settled on the western prairies of Illinois, that portion now comprised in Greene, locating three miles from the present city of Carrollton. John Thomas, who heads this sketch, relates that, at this early day, within 600 yards of his father's cabin, he at one time counted twenty-six deer. Bears were also frequently seen. Deer abounded, while wild cats and panthers were frequently seen. One incident here, as related by Mr. Thomas, is worthy of remark. Close to the Mississippi, on the margin of a small stream in Pike County there stood an old mill, used by the early settlers for pounding grain; it was made in a similar manner to the mills in use, with the exception that a large wheel, revolving through the water, kept the mortar in motion, rapidly or otherwise owing to the rising or lowering of the tide. One day, at law tide, an opossum, discovering no one near, made his way to mill, discovered the corn or other grain, and heedless of danger, proceeded to help himself. While doing so the mortar, slowly descending, snuffed out the life of the poor possum, the inanimate remains being found by the pioneers shortly after. John I. Thomas received his education in a log cabin, where greased paper was in use for window glass, and a large fire place occupied one end of the cabin. Mr. Thoams has followed farming from boyhood up to the present time, and now takes rank among the leading farmers of the Northwest. But those early days of log cabins, of the many happy days of pioneer life, are vividly impressed upon his memory. HIs wonderful success in life is due to untiring efforts in the agricultural walks of life. In 1840 he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Corn, by whom he had five children, four living: Elmira, Alice, Samuel and Lenora. Mr. Thomas owns over a thousand acres of as good land as lies in the State of Illinois. During the present year he was elected to fill the responsible position of president of the Carrollton Banking Institution, one of the soundest organizations in the West.
THOMAS, WILLIAM D., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 29, P. O. Carrollton. The subject of this sketch, it may be truly said, is one of the old settlers of Greene, the fourth son of Samuel Thomas, the first settler north of Macoupin Creek, and one of the most prominent farmers of Greene County, whose loss was deeply deplored by a host of friends who knew him as a generous, whole-souled citizen and a prosperous farmer. William grew to manhood in Greene County; received a liberal education in the district schools of his native place and the higher graded schools of Carrollton. In 1860 Mr. Thomas was married to Miss Mary J. Rainey, a daughter of Major Rainey, by whom he has eight children: Frederick W., Leslie C., Charles R., Harry S., Jane E., Mary S., Lewis H., and John H. Mr. Thomas is the owner of 760 acres of land in one of the best townships in Greene County. It would perhaps be superfluous here to state that he ranks among the leading agriculturists of this prosperous county.
THOMPSON, DAVID A., is a gentleman of rare energy, and comes from a numerous and respected family. He was born in 1847, on the old farm homestead of his parent, near the village of Old Kane, where he passed his early years; from his father, who became an exceedingly prosperous farmer, he inherited that force of character that laid the foundation for his present success. In September, 1869, he was married to Miss Margaret Race, who was born in Virginia, and who died in 1871, leaving to the care of her husband one child, Charles. On the 19th of February, 1873, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Sarah Race, a sister of his former wife; five children blessed this union, two of whom are living, Georgie and Susan S. Mr. Thompson is the owner of 160 acres of land, town property in New Kane, and is extensively engaged in stock shipping.
THOMPSON, GEO. W., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 29, P. O. Roodhouse, is a native of Logan County, Illinois, where he was born in 1853; his father, John Thompson, whose ancestry are traced back to Ireland, followed farming from his earliest years, and where the subject of this sketch spent his boyhood on the farm homestead; for the past four years he has been a resident of Greene County; Mr. Thompson is a gentleman of genial manners, a warm friend, and a liberal citizen.
THORPE, J. MARTIN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 24, P. O. Greenfield. Prominent among the representatives of this township who are self-made, and have worked their way up to wealth through their own industry and individual exertions, is Mr. Thorpe, who was born in Drax, Yorkshire, England, Nov. 23, 1814. His father, William, was twice married; the second time to Ann Petly, who gave birth to J. Martin; his parents dying when he was quite young, and by their demise, he was thus left alone. At the age of 14, he embarked for America in company with Adam Allinson, now of Morgan County, and upon their arrival, located west of Jacksonville, Martin remaining with Mr. Allison until he became of age, in consideration of the amount of his passage money and a horse, saddle, and bridle; then hired to Mr. Allison two years - first year, $10 per month; second year, $12 1/2 per month. February, 1843, was united in marriage to Anna Hembrough; one child, William H., born July 3, 1844, now in Missouri. Subsequent to this marriage, rented for two years of Mr. Allinson, then moved to Apple Creed Prairie, near White Hall; expectd to remain here for good, but after contracting for some land, the trade not being consumated, he then moved to the place he now owns in 1846. His wife dying in 1845, he was united in marriage to Mrs. L. N. Bibb February, 1846. Five children have blessed this union. James H., born July 9, 1848; Benjamin F., born April 30, 1850; Mary A., born February, 1852; Sarah Allinson, born Oct. 1854; Maria Otis, born Feb. 10, 1856. After his location, he first bought 120 acres, and began work with a right good will. He has since added to it until he now has 600 acres of choice land; also 440 acres in Cass County, Mo.; has been a man of great energy, and possessing in a large degree,, that ingredient so essential to success - "pluck" - has been a tireless worker and always considered his word as valid as his note; has been engaged in stock-trading for several years past, and in this capacity been of much service to the county. His early education and association with a class of people whose honesty and integrity were unquestioned, has caused him to rely too much confidence in some who have taken advantage of this trust, and in consequence, he has become temporarily embarrassed; but not to an extent as to deprive any of his creditors of their just dues, having property enough, if disposed of at anything near its value to liquidate all his indebtedness, and then leave him a competence. There is no man in the county whose commercial honesty stands higher, or is more highly respected. Himself and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. Republican in sentiment.
TOLMAN, W. O., farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 28, P. O. Kane. W. O. Tolman ranks among the wealthier earlier residents of Greene County, is a native of White Hall, born in 1829; of his parents it will be well to extend more than a passing notice. Cyrus Tolman was a native of Massachusetts, born in 1796. Wending his way westward as early as 1817, and proceeded to Utica in the State of Indiana; one year later, although comparatively without means, he landed at Edwardsville, in this State, and first secured employment in helping toward the survey of the town of Gibraltar. In 1821 he entered a piece of land near the present town of White Hall. In connection with Carl Gregory he erected the first two frame blocks in Greene County. Jan. 30, 1828, he was married to Miss Polly Eldred, a daughter of Jehosophat Eldred and Polly. In 1830 he was elected assessor and treasurer of Greene and Macoupin Counties, receiving for his services $75. A short time after he was elected judge of Greene County, and in 1840 moved to Jerseyville, where, during the Fall of the year he was elected to fill the same office. As a farmer, Judge Tolman was more than ordinarily successful, few of the old settlers having come to the State under more trying circumstances. Mrs. Tolman passed away in Oct. 17, 1860. Mr. T. was laid at rest two years ago, after a long life fraught no ordinary interest. The subject of this notice, whose name heads this sketch, is the third child born of this marriage. Like nearly all who grew up on the West, he attained the usual primitive education in the old familiar log cabin. In 1857 he was married to Miss Eliza Pope, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Pope. Mr. Tolman started in life under many discouragements, the prairie everywhere remained unbroken, but as the years few onward, his industry paved the way to success. At the present writing he is the owner of 210 acres of valuable land, and a farm residence that will compare very favorably with any in the county. Of nine children born of the above marriage, all are living: Fanny, Emma, Polly, Anna and Chloe, Cyrus, William Curtis and Elon.
TUNISON, J. E. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 5, P. O. White Hall, was born in Greene County, in 1846; was married the first time to Minerva Baker, Dec. 24, 1867, a native of Kentucky, and died Oct. 26, 1869; was married the second time, Sept. 14, 1871, to Mary H. Ledford, who was born in 1849; have four children: Julia E., born March 16, 1873, deceased; William H., born July 14, 1874, deceased; George E., born Oct. 1, 1876, deceased; Minnie M., born 1878. The homestead contains 200 acres of well improved land, and is well stocked with fine breeds of cattle.
TURNER, Dr. W. D., physician and surgeon, Carrollton, was born in London, England, June 21, 1843; left an orphan at five, when eight years old he was placed in charge of a family, who crossed the Atlantic for America. In due course of time the little waif became a resident of Pike Co., Ill., where he received a liberal education. When the war broke out he enlisted in Co. E, 50th Ill. Inf., becoming a participant in the following battles: Pittsburg Landing, where he received a severe scalp wound, Corinth, siege of Atlanta, and battle of Nashville, etc., etc.; elected First Lieutenant by a large majority, owing to his youth he did not accept; afterward he received the appointment and served as Sergeant Major. Honorably discharged, he returned to Pike County, where he began the study of medicine, under G. C. Pitzer, now Professor American Medical College and editor "American Medical Journal", St. Louis; remaining one year he then attended three courses of study at the Cincinnati, Ohio, Eclectic College, and two clinical courses at Commercial Hospital; on leaving the college he went to Waynesville, Dewitt Co., Ill., where he obtained a large practice. In 1871 he came to Carrollton, where he has a large and constantly growing practice; Oct. 1st, 1868 he was united in marriage to Miss S. J. Peebles; two children, Walter P. and Frank.
TYAS, RICHARD, blacksmith, Greenfield, born in Halifax, Yorkshire, Jan. 9, 1840, son of James and Mary Tyas, whose family name was Riley. Parents dying, he was under the care of relatives; left school when eight years of age, and went to learn the blacksmith trade with his uncle. In the Spring of 1860 emigrated to this State, and after stopping with his uncle in Sangamon County one year, came to Greenfield and soon after enlisted in Co. D, 30th REgt. I. V. Infantry; and after three years and two months faithful service in behalf of his country, received an honorable discharge and returned to peaceful pursuits, working at his trade for Broadmarkle and others; then went to Waverly, Morgan County, where he engaged in business for himself for six years. In 1872 sold out, and made a trip to England. Upon his return to Greenfield, went into partnership with Charles Boring, a comrade in the service, in 1875, bought his partner out, and has since been conducting the business himself. The worst thing that can be said of Richard is that he is a bachelor.