Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Piatt County Vol 2 Classic Reprint written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, and History of Piatt County, Vol. 2 Starne, Alexander, Secretary of State and State Treasurer, was born in Philadelphia. Pa., Nov. 21, 1813;'in the spring of 1836 removed to Illinois, settling at Griggsville, Pike County, where he opened a general store. From 1839 to '42 he served as Commissioner of Pike County, and, in'the latter year, was elected to the lower house of the General Assembly, and re-elected in 1844. Having, in the meanwhile, disposed of his store at Griggsville and removed to Pittsfield, he was appointed, by Judge Purple, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and elected to the same office for four years, when it was made elective. In 1852 he was elected Secretary of State, when he removed to Springfield, returning to Griggsville at the expiration of his term in 1857, to assume the Presidency of the old Hannibal and Naples Railroad (now a part of the Wabash system). He represented Pike and Brown Counties in the Constitutional Convention of 1862, and the same year was elected State Treasurer. He thereupon again removed to Springfield, where he resided until his death, being, with his sons, extensively engaged in coal mining. In 1870, and again in 1872, he was elected State Senator from San gamon County. He died at Springfield, March 31, 1886. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Vol 2 written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Vol. 2: Illustrated These evidences of change and development are taken note of in the por tions of the second Vohime devoted more especially to the local history of Da Page county. In the preparation of the thirty chapters composing this portion of the work, it has been the object to present, in compact form and under appro priate topical headings, the main facts of county history from the earlier settle ments and political organization to the present time. In public affairs the county has occupied a prominent place' in connection With general state his: tory. Various topics and localities have been treated With reasonable fulness under their appropriate chapter headings by contributors especially selected for that purpose. 'of the score of different eontributbrs to these and other depart ments, it is not necessary here to make special mention, as their names are attached to their respective contributions in the body of the work. For the value of the aid thus rendered thanks are hereby cordially expressed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Cass County Vol 2 Classic Reprint written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, and History of Cass County, Vol. 2 The biographical division of the work, as well as the business management of the publication, has been entirely in charge of the publishers, and much credit is due them for the pecuniary outlay they have borne, also for the conscientious and painstaking care manifested by them in every department of the work. It is hoped the Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Cass County will prove of great value and interest to its readers, and, by condoning the faults and errors of the editor of the county history, they will find the promises made in the prospectus fully redeemed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois And History of Ogle County Vol 2 Classic Reprint written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, And, History of Ogle County, Vol. 2 Special acknowledgment is made to the Illinois State Historical Society for the loan of the copperplate of Governor Ford in their possession, and also to various operators in charge of telephone stations in different parts of the county for their capable assistance in obtaining desired information. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Vol 1 Classic Reprint written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Vol. 1 As a rule, the method pursued is the separate and topical, rather than the chronological, as being more satisfactory and convenient for reference. That is, each topic is considered separately and exhaustively, instead of being blended, chronologically, with others. To pass from subject to subject, in the mere arbitrary order of time, is to sacrifice simplicity and order to complexity and confusion. Absolute freedom from error or defect in all cases, in handling so many thousands of items, is not claimed, and could not reasonably be expected of any finite intelligence since, in complicated cases, some element may possibly elude its sharpest scrutiny.' But every statement of fact, made herein without qualification, is believed to be strictly correct, and the statistics of the volume, as a whole, are submitted to its readers with entire confidence. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Vol 2 Classic Reprint written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-10 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Vol. 2 In compiling this history of Carroll County the object has been to record facts relating to the lives of people who settled in this locality, beginning with the first settlements of an unoccupied country, to the end that a permanent record might be made which will be accessible for an unlimited time to those who have an interest therein. The life of a man, his achievements, what he has accomplished during his life, can be perpetuated in no better way, or preserved longer or more permanently than by the art of printing. It enables us to read the past, a reverence for which, a distinguished author says, is the basis for all sound progress. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois And History of Christian County Vol 2 written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-08 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, And, History of Christian County, Vol. 2: Illustrated The Munsell Publishing Company, of Chicago, in assuming the financial re sponsibility for this work, has rendered an invaluable service to the citizens of Christian County and of the state. This company has specialized for many years in historical publications. Its field of operations covers most Of the important counties of Illinois and its publications are recognized for their historical value. The first volume of the Historical Encyclopedia was written by Hon. Newton Bateman, at one time superintendent of public instruction of Illinois and a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln; and Paul Selby, who was the last survivor of that group of Illinois editors who held the historic conference in Decatur February 22, 1856, which led to a call for the first Republican Con vention in Illinois. The historical part of the second volume covering the history of Christian County was prepared by the undersigned who has aimed at his torical accuracy rather than literary effect. The material has been gleaned from Old settlers, previous histories and newspaper files. The writer has, because of other duties and responsibilities, been unable to devote all of his time for the past two years to this important work, yet it is believed that there are no serious omissions, while perfection cannot be claimed for the work of any man. With a solemn sense of his duty and privilege, he has striven to give the best people on earth a contribution which he hopes may prove worthy. Should mistakes be' found by the careful reader, they may be attributed to the frailties of human nature and not to purpose or intent. He is grateful to the many persons whose help and interest. Have made his task easier. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Vol 2 written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Vol. 2: And History of Sangamon County; Part Two, Biographical It is both interesting and instructive to rise above the generalization of history and trace. In the personality and careers of the men from whom it sprang, the principles and in uences, the impulses and ambitions, the labors, strug gles and triumphs that engross their lives. Here are recorded the careers and achieve ments of pioneers who. When the fullness of time had come, came from widely separated sources, some from beyond the sea, impelled by divers motives. Little conscious of the import of their acts, and but dimly anticipating the harvest which would spring from the sowing. They built their primitive homes. Tolling for a present subsistence while laying the foundations of private fortunes and further advancement. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Vol 2 written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-23 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Vol. 2: McHenry County Citizens Among the varied motives which operate upon the human mind, few exert a more far reaching influence than those drawn from history. If the intellectual, Social and moral conditions of a nation, rich in historic memories and associations, be compared with that of another chiefly or wholly destitute of these characteristics, the difference will be found as striking as it is comprehensive. The individual characteristics which go to make up the true strength of a great nation like England or the United States, is continuously fed by the memories of Cressy and Agincourt, Bunker Hill and Saratoga, while long centuries of darkness and bondage have enfeebled the Chinese and many other nations. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Sangamon County Vol 2 written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Sangamon County, Vol. 2: Part Two, Biographical It is both interesting and instructive to rise above the generalization of history and trace, in the personality and careers of the men from whom it sprang, the principles and influences, the impulses and ambitions, the labors, strug gles and triumphs that engross their lives. Here are recorded the careers and achieve ments of pioneers who. When the fullness of time had come, came from wide separated sources, some from beyond the sea, impelled by divers motives, little conscious of the import of their acts, and but dimly anticipating the harvest which would spring from the sowing. They built their primitive homes. Toiling for a present subsistence while laying the foundations of private fortunes and further advancement. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois written by Newton Bateman and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Vol 2 written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-21 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Vol. 2: And a History of Sangamon County; Part One Starne, Alexander, Secretary of State and State Treasurer, was born in Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 21, 1813; in the spring of 1836 removed to Illinois, settling at Griggsville, Pike County, where he Opened a general store. From 1839 to '42 he served as Commissioner of Pike County, and, in the latter year, was elected to the lower house of the General Assembly, and re-elected in 1844. Having, in the meanwhile, disposed of his store at Griggsville and removed to Pittsfield, he was appointed, by Judge Purple, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and elected to the same office for four years, when it was made elective. In 1852 he was elected Secretary of State, when he removed to Springfield, returning to Griggsville at the expiration of his term in 1857, to assume the Presidency of the old Hannibal and Naples Railroad (now a part of the Wabash system). He represented Pike and Brown Counties in the Constitutional Convention Of 1862, and the same year was elected State Treasurer. He thereupon again removed to Springfield, where he resided until his death, being, with his sons, extensively engaged in coal mining. In 1870, and again in 1872, he was elected State Senator from San gamon County. He died at Springfield, March 31, 1886. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Vol 2 written by Newton Bateman and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 894 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, Vol. 2: With Commemorative Biographies The late Judge Edward 0. Brown, of Chicago, was born at Salem, Massachusetts, August 5, 1847, a son of Edward and Eliza (dalton) Brown. His father was a sea captain, as was his paternal grandfather. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Download or read book Past and Present of Piatt County Illinois written by Charles McIntosh and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Past and Present of Piatt County, Illinois: Together With Biographical Sketches of Many Prominent and Influential Citizens HE greatest of English historians, macaulay, and one ofthe most brilliant writers of the present century, has said: The history of a country is best told in a record of the lives of its people. In conformity with this idea, the biograph ical record has been prepared. Instead of going to musty records, and taking therefrom dry statistical matter that can be appreciated by but few, our corps of writers have gone to the people, the men and women who have, by their enterprise and industry, brought this county to a rank second to none among those compris ing this great and noble State, and from their lips have the story of their life strug gles. No more interesting or instructive'matter could be presented to an intelligent public. In this volume will be found at record of many whose lives are worthy the imitation of coming generations. It tells how some, commencing life in poverty, by industry and economy, have accumulated wealth. It tells how others, with lim ited advantages for securing an education, have become learned men and women, with an in uence extending throughout the length and breadth of the land. It tells of men who have risen from the lower walks of life to eminence as statesmen, and whose names have become famous. It tells of those in every walk in life who have striven to succeed, and records how that success has usually crowned their efforts. It-tells also of those, who, not seeking the applause of the world, have pursued the even tenor of their way, content to have it said of them, as Christ said of the woman performing a deed of mercy - They have done what they could. It tells how many in the pride and strength of young manhood left the plow and the anvil, the lawyer's office. And the counting - room, left every trade and profession, and at their country's call went forth valiantly to do or die, and how through their efforts the Union was restored and peace once more reigned in' the land. In the life of every man and of every woman is a lesson that should not be lost upon those who follow after. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."