Portrait and Biographical Album of Fulton County,
Illinois: containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of
prominent and representative citizens of the county: together with
portraits and biographies of all the presidents of the United States,
and governors of the state; Biographical Pub. Co., Chicago, IL; 1890;
page 716 & 721; Transcribed by Margaret Rose Whitehurst
Samuel C. Marvel is the proprietor and manager of a first-class
livery and feed stable on the corner of Pine and White Streets,
Canton. A fine two-story brick building, well and comfortably
arranged, affords shelter for a number of fine horses, a good supply of
buggies, carriages, and the various appurtenances belonging to the
business in which Mr. Marvel is now well established.
Our subject is the eldest son of William F. and Mary Ann (Crath)
Marvel, who, soon after their marriage, removed from Ohio to Knox
County Ill. They are still living, being now residents of Joshua
Township, this county. Both were born in the Buckeye State.
They are the parents of six children besides our subject. Cynthia
is the wife of Samuel Shrader, of Joshua Township; Wilson S. is a
resident of Knox County; Sarah F. married Ed Crowl, of Joshua Township;
Martha J. is the wife of Frank Lewis, of Fairview Township; John and
Henry reside with their parents.
Our subject is a native of Knox County, having been born in the
vicinity of Shintown November 10, 1852. He was reared as are most
farmers’ sons, early acquiring a practical knowledge of agricultural
pursuits, and securing a fair education in the school held in the
vicinity. He attended the Lone Elm schoolhouse. After
reaching manhood he still remained under the shelter of his father’s
roof until he had reached his twenty-fifty year, when he established a
home of his own. Locating on a farm in Joshua Township he pursued
the vocation of a general farmer until 1886, when he sold his stock and
personal effects and removed to Canton. He had not lived in that
city long ere he had instituted the business in which he is prospering
as his energy deserves.
In the work of establishing his home Mr. Marvel was ably
assisted by his wife, who bore the maiden name of Elizabeth
Rhodormer. She is a daughter of Daniel Rhodormer, who came to
this county from New Jersey and located in Fairfield Township.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvel have three children – Mazie L. Phebe D. and Leslie
Cleveland – who form an interesting and attractive group. Mr.
Marvel has served one term as Township Collector, faithfully
discharging his duties, although he has no predilection for public
life. He is a member of Morning Start Lodge, No. 734, A. F. &
A. M., and his wife belongs to the Eastern Star Lodge.
Politically, Mr. Marvel is a stanch Democrat.
