1905 Coles County, IL History

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History of Coles County, Illinois
By Charles Edward Wilson
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CHAPTER IX
CITIZENS OF COLES COUNTY
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Transcribed by ©K. Torp, 2009

Rathe, Theodore R.

Record, Spencer

Redden, Charles A.

Redden, Wm H.

Redman, Charles

Reed, Thomas R.

Rennels, A.C.

Rennels, J. Pennington

Rennels, Wm R.

Rice, Amos

Richardson, E.E.

Richmond, George S.

RICHTER, Alexander, grain, hay and coal dealer, Charleston, Ill., was born in Saxony, Germany, May 24, 1860, the son of Albert and Caroline Richter, natives of Germany, both of whom are now deceased. Alexander Richter was educated in the schools of Germany. In 1866 he came to America, and for three years thereafter made his home in Newark, N. J. Coming to Charleston, Ill., in 1869, he began work on a farm, and eventually purchased land in Charleston Township, which he traded in 1897 to M. Berkner for the elevator belonging to the latter on the "Big Four" tracks. Here he has since carried on an extensive and successful business.

On July 3, 1874, Mr. Richter was married to Barbara Weng, a native of Germany, whose parents brought her to America in her youth. Of this union four children have been born: Bertha, wife of Charles Berkley; Lela, Albert and Clara. In his political views Mr. Richter is a Democrat, and has served as Alderman in Charleston for six years. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias fraternity and the Lutheran Church.

RIDDLE, James M., retired, Mattoon, Ill., was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, October 31, 1820, the son of Matthew and Sarah (Dole) Riddle, natives of New Hampshire, who came to Terre Haute, Ind., in 1822. Here their son spent his youth, and here he learned the carpenter's and joiner's trade, which he followed successfully until the year 1854, when he removed to Coles County, Ill. He then changed his occupation and for four years was a partner with S. B. Dole in the grain business. He next engaged in the raising of fruit for some time, but is now living retired on his forty-three-acre farm on the western edge of Mattoon.

On November 17, 1845, Mr. Riddle was married to Harriet, daughter of Abraham and Keziah Ogden, natives of New York, who came to Coles County in 1836. Mr. and Mrs. Riddle are the parents of seven children, five of whom are living: Harry B., Helen, Carrie, Anna and Harriet. In his political views, Mr. Riddle is a Republican, and is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

ROBERTS, Alpheus, farmer. Morgan Township, Coles County. Ill.. was born in Hendricks, Ind., February 24, 1850, the son of Isaac and Nancy (Bowles) Roberts, natives of Kentucky, who came to Coles County, Ill., in 1852, both being now deceased. Brought up a farmer's lad, Mr. Roberts has never engaged in any other occupation than that of an agriculturist. He owns at present 132 1/2 acres of land in Morgan Township, Coles County.
On April 4. 1872, Mr. Roberts was married to Amanda, daughter of Thomas and Martha Wilkins, natives of Kentucky and Indiana, respectively, who came to Coles County in 1850, and are now residing in Morgan Township. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are the parents of six children, four of whom are living: Daisy D., Luther B., Harry L. and Jessie P. Those deceased are an infant son and Ethel G. The latter left one daughter, Thelma P. Meyers. In his political views Mr. Roberts is a Democrat. He has served two terms as Highway Commissioner and fourteen years as School Director. He belongs to Charleston Lodge, No. 609. I. O. O. F., and he and his wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

ROBERTS, J. D., farmer and stock-raiser, Ashmore Township, Coles County, Ill., was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, March 5, 1850, the son of Thomas and Alice (Mock) Roberts, natives of Virginia, who moved to Ohio in 1829, and to Coles County, Ill., in 1860, settling in Oakland Township on 237 acres previously purchased. Here the father lived a strenuous life for a time. At length he retired from active labor, and died in Oakland Township August 6, 1879. Mr. Roberts, Sr., was a Republican, and had been successful in his business ventures. He raised a family of ten children, of whom two died in childhood. The subject of this sketch was the tenth child. His son's education was secured in the district schools, and then he settled down to the life and work of a farmer. He now owns about 450 acres of land. His home is one of the finest in the county. The estate is well improved in every particular.

In February, 1872, Mr. Roberts was married to Mary E. Ashmore, daughter of Samuel Ashmore, of Oakland Township, Coles County. She died in April of the same year. On October 1, 1874, Mr. Roberts was united in marriage to Mary L. Prather, daughter of William Prather, of Ashmore Township, and of this union seven children have been born: William T., Tilford T., Carrie, wife of B.J. Humphries; Harry, Herby, Sherman and Ray. The son Herby died August 7, 1904.

In his political views Mr. Roberts is a Republican, has served three terms as Commissioner of Highways and has been School Director for fifteen years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he holds the office of steward.

Robertson, Dr. A.T.

Rosebraugh, Bluford

Rosebraugh, Robert Y.

Roy, James

Rudy, Capt. Charles

Rutherford, Dr. Hiram

Rutherford, John

Rutherford, Wilson

Sanders, James K.

Sanders, John

Sawyer, Isaac

Sawyer, John

Schlicher, Valentine

Scott, James L.

Shea, Martin

Shinn, B.B.

Shortess, John A.

SHRADER, Isaac - famer, Hutton township, Coles Co., was born in Charleston, Ill., Jan. 28, 1856, the son of Daniel and Martha W. Peyton Jones Shrader, natives of Germany, who emigrated to the United States in 1823, settling in Pennsylvania, and removing to Coles county, Ill., in the 'thirties. The father died in 1882 and the mother on December 31, 1901. Mr. Shrader received his education in the Charleston schools, and in early life choose farming as his vocation. In 1877 he purchased 160 acres of land, where he has since been engaged in general farming, stock-raising and fruit-growing. On Nov. 9, 1902 Mr. Shrader was married to Marie Menk, a native of Edgar County, Il. In his political views Mr. Shrader is a Democrat. He is a member of the Separate Baptist Church of Providence. (Isaac died May 5, 1939)

Notes added by Researcher Ann Baughman: Martha Mildred Peyton first married James DeJarnett Jones, son of Mosias & Elizabeth Miller Jones of Madison Co., Ky. After the death of Mosias Jones, Elizabeth is next found in Jessamine Co., Ky. She marries again to Joseph Peyton; her son, James D. later marries Joseph Peyton's daughter, Martha Mildred.
Martha and James D. Jones have children: Moses (Mosias) b. 1842, Phoebe Jane 1843, and twins, Martha & James D., Jr. b. 1847.
Joseph Peyton died in 1847 in Jessamine Co., Ky. after which Elizabeth Jones Peyton & her son & daughter in law move to Coles Co., Il. Elizabeth Miller Jones Peyton died there Oct. 5, 1848.
James D. Jones, Sr. died there Dec. 17, 1847 at Charleston.
Martha remarried to Daniel Shrader. They had children: Jonas W., Joseph, Isaac, Annie E., Nancy Ellen. The family home was 3 miles East of Charleston, Il. Martha died Dec. 31, 1901 & is buried in the Huckaby Cemetery.

SINSABAUGH, H.B. - livery-stable proprietor, Mattoon, Ill., was born in Licking County, Ohio, in November 1862, the son of H.C. and Lydia S. Sinsabaugh, natives of Ohio, who came to Mattoon in 1865. Mr. Sinsabaugh was educated in the schools of Mattoon, and then began helping about the livery-stable which has since become his personal property and which is conducted under his supervision. In August 1883, Mr Sinsabaugh was married to lula Wright and of this union three children have been born, Elvisa, Wright and George. In his political affiliations Mr. Sinsabaugh is a Republican.

SKELTON, Charles - farmer and stockraiser, East Oakland township, Coles County, Ill., was born in Vermilion County, Ind., December 19, 1849, the son of Harvey and Elizabeth (Fultz) Skelton. In the year 1869, in company with his mother, Mr. Skelton removed to Coles county, settling in Seven Hickory Township, and here he remained for a period of six years. In 1882, however, he purchased 70 acres of land in East Oakland Township, locating there with the intention of devoting his attention to agriculture. He now owns 120 acres. On October 7, 1875, Mr. Skelton was married to Sally, daughter of Henry and Clementine (Hicks) Pemberton, and of this union four children have been born: Carrie, George, Blanche and Joseph. In his political views Mr. Skelton is a democrat and has served for three years as Highway Commissioner, and a s School Director for a term of 8 years. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America.

SMITH, Mrs. Mary E. (deceased), Oakland, was born in Ohio March 30, 1830, the daughter of John and Nancy hanger, natives of Virginia, who later moved to Ohio. Mrs. Smith's girlhood was spent in Ohio and Illinois, and her educatoin was received in the latter state. On December 21 ,1848, she was married to John A. Norton, who was born in Ohio, March 21, 1826, the son of Aaron C. and Susan Norton, natives of Vermont, who had located in Edgar County, Ill., in the 'thirties. Of this union three children were born, two of whom are living: Clare L. and Luther J. Mr. Norton was an agriculturist. His death occurred August 16, 1859. On November 19, 1860, Mrs. Norton married George W. Ashmore, a native of Tennessee, who had been brought to Coles County when only three years of age. Three children were born of this marriage, one of whom is now living, Charles C. Mr. Ashmore was a stock-raiser, and was interested in mercantile pursuits as well. His death occurred September 20, 1872. Mrs. Ashmore was united in marriage on January 6, 1876 to William O. Smith, a miller by profession. His decease occurred March 5, 1893. During her later years Mrs. Smith resided at Oakland. Her decease came January 18, 1905

SMITH, Thomas - farmer, North Okaw Township, Coles County, Ill., was born on the farm where he now resides October 19, 1853, the son of William Harrison and Mary A. (Osborne) Smith, natives of Ohio and Tennessee, who were among the earliest pioneers of Coles county. The subject of this sketch received his education in North Okaw Township, and since attaining manhood has followed the life of a farmer with success. He has added stockraising and feeding to his other occupations, and is the present owner of 320 fertile acres. On October 19, 1881, Mr. Smith was united in marriage to Belle, daughter of George W. and M.E. Grey. Mrs. Smith was born in Ashmore Township, but received her education in Humboldt Township. Of this union two children have been born: Mary and Robert. Mr. Smith is a Democrat in his political views. Mrs. Smith is a member of the First Presbyterian Church at Mattoon.

SNAPP, Wm A. - farmer, Mattoon Township, Coles county, was born in Tennessee April 10, 1834, the son of Jacob and Hephzibah (Waddle) Snapp, natives of Tennessee, who located in Coles County in 1835. Amid Pioneer surroundings, such as would rejoice the heart of the average American youth of to-day, Mr. Snapp passed his boyhood on his father's homestead. Familiar as he was with the details of farming and stock-raising, he soon decided to make it his life work. He now owns 100 acres of land in Mattoon Township, his wife owning 43 acres in the same vicinity. On April 20, 1856, Mr. Snapp was married to Winneyford, daughter of John and Ann Mariah Cornwall, of Coles county, and of this union ten children were born, eight of whom are living: Hephzibah A., Kitty J., Delzona, Jacob S., John W., Rhoda, Louis C and Willimetta. In his political views Mr. Snapp is a Republican. He has served as School Director for 24 years. He attends the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Spitler, Abram

Spitler, Benjamin

Starr, Nathan

Steelbar, Mary

Steigman,George

Stevenson, M.G.

Stewart, Andrew J.

Stewart, Marion F.

Stewart, Wm

Stites, Thomas

Stoddert, Franklin

Stone, Rev. Murray

Strickler, Clarence A.

Strong, John

Stubbins, L.C.

Stull, E.D.

Stump, Millard

Summerlin, Adolf

Sutton, Jesse

Swinford, G.H.

Swinford, George R.

Swinford, J.W.

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