HISTORY OF TREMONT, ILLINOIS by Millie Troll 1925 p. 19:
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DR. JOSIAH M. CODY

Doctor Josiah Millard Cody was born in Ontario, Canada, in October, 1861. He graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago. In the spring of 1886 he came to Tremont and began the practice of medicine. He was married to Miss Belle Irene Davis, Daughter of Aquilla and Martha Davis, June 4, 1890. Dr. Cody built up a large and successful practice and was one of the strong men of the town. After thirty-three of successful work as a physician, he, with his wife, on account of health conditions, removed to Vero, Florida, in 1919. After resting for a time, he again took up his work as physician and has a large practice.

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HISTORY OF TREMONT, ILLINOIS by Millie Troll 1925, p. 20:
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AQUILLA J. DAVIS

Aquilla J. Davis, son of Hesakiah and Sally T. (Scott) Davis, was born in Elm Grove township March 3, 1830. He followed the occupation of farmer until the Civil War broke out, when he enlisted on Company H in the 11th Volunteers. (Cav. is pencilled in). He was wounded at the Battle of Shiloh, and was promoted to Captain for meritorious service, his promotion being followed by others until the close of the war, when he was mustered out at Memphis in 1865 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After the war, he returned to Tazewell County and in 1869, located at Tremont, engaging in the hardware and agricultural business. In 1872 he engaged in the banking business with Mr. Hobart, and was the founder of the Tremont Bank. Later Mr. Hobart withdrew, and his son, A. D. Davis, became associated with him. Mr. Davis held many offices of trust, being school trustee for 25 years. His father was one of the first settlers in Tazewell County, having come to Elm Grove Township in 1826. Mr. Davis was married in Groveland Township December 24, 1850, to Miss Martha A. Gowdy. Mr. Davis passed away in March 1908. Mrs. Davis died in 1905.

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This is a bio of Dr. S. R. Saltenstall from "History of Tremont" by Millie Troll 1925
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Dr.S.R.SALTENSTALL

Dr. S. R. Saltenstall was born in Scott County, Kentucky, on August 31, 1818, and came to Tazewell County, Illinois, in 1839, and settled in Tremont. Dr. Saltenstall attended the schools of his native state and finished his education at St. Louis University, where he received his degree of M. D. He was united in marriage December 3, 1840, to Elizabeth Harris, daughter of John Harris. Dr. Saltenstall represented this district in the State Legislature three terms, which fact speaks of his ability in the highest of terms. He practiced in Tremont for nearly fifty years and was one of the leading physicians of Tazewell County. He passed on in July, 1888. Mrs. Saltenstall passed on in 1897.

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