Tyler McWhorter is a native of Metamora, Franklin county, Indiana, and came to Montmorency in April 1854, purchasing and settling upon lands which he now owns. His farm is one of the finest and best cultivated in the town, and is situated near the southeast corner. Mr. McWhorter early became one of the most energetic and public-spirited men in Montmorency, and has fre­quently been honored with public positions. From 1868 to 1874 he was Super­visor of the town, and before and since has held other town offices. So well and favorably had he become known throughout the county, and this Senatorial District, that he received the unanimous nomination at the hands of the Repub­lican party in the fall of 1874, for Representative to the 39th General Assem­bly of the State, and was elected by a large majority. His course during his Legislative term was one which reflected great credit upon himself and his con­stituents, being marked with an earnest and intelligent devotion to the public interests of the District and the State. He was upon severa.l of the ‘more impor­tant committees of the House, and gave to the matters which came before them the careful consideration necessary to arrive at a proper conclusion as to their merits. As a farmer he has taken the deepest interest in all that pertains to the advancement of agriculture and stock raising, of which he is now reaping his reward. Stimulated by. his example, many other farmers have turned their attention to the improvement of their lands and stock. Such men are a bene­fit, not only to their immediate community, but to the country.

Bent & Wilson 1877

" Tyler McWhorter, a prominent citizen and extensive agriculturist, resident on section 25, Montmorency Township, has been identified with the substantial prosperity of Whiteside County since the spring of 1856. He was born in 1825 in Metamora, Franklin Co., Ind., and is the oldest son of John and Mary (Lynn) McWhorter. His father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother was a native of West Virginia. After their marriage, they located in Franklin Co., md. They had ten children, whom they reared to mature years in Indiana, and they remained in that State as long as they lived. Until his removal to Whiteside County, Mr. McWhorter remained with his parents. On coming to Illinois he bought half of section 25 in Montmorency Township. His estate is considered one of the best in the county, and now includes 520 acres, situated in Whiteside and Lee Counties. AU the original acreage is under improvement and a portion of the remainder. From the outset, Mr. McWhorter has given intelligent attention to the improvement of stock, and the high rank of his township in that particular is proportionately due to his exertions. He owns on an average 80 head ofcattle and 12 horses.

He has been an important factor in the local government of his township, in which he has held many offices of trust. He has served as Supervisor nine years. His abilities and public spirit were duly recognized in the fall of 1874 by his nomination for Representative in the 29th Legislative Assembly of Illinois, in which he served one term, being elected by a large majority. The record of his services is characterized by the same disinterestediiess and effort which have marked his life from a less public capacity. He is an uncompromising Republican.

Mr. McWhorter was united in marriage to Rhoda A. Ward November 28, 1849 in Franklin Co Ind. and they are now the parents of seven children who were born in the following order; Mary M., Ellis, Anna, John E., William L., Louise and Leroy. The mother was born in Ohio. Mr. McWhorter is a Republican in political persuasion and he has been actively interested in school affairs. He has served as School Director fifteen years.

Whiteside County Portrait & Biographical 1885 Pg 531

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