filled many other positions of honor and trust. He married Miss Janette E. Hayes, of this Co., in Dec.. 1844; they have one child-Bell.

JOHN A. FULWILER, attorney; Bloomington. John A. Fulwiler was born in Cumberland Co., Penn., June 17, 1813; he came with parents to Lexington, McLean Co., in 1855, where he obtained his early education and resided until August, 1861, when he enlisted with the 33d I. V. I, and served over three years in the army, being mustered out of service at the expiration of his termn. Upon his return, he commenced the study of law, and subsequently engaged in mercantile business at Forrest, Livingston Co. He was admitted to the bar, and removed to Pontiac in October, 1870, and associated himself in business with E. M. Johnson; he located in Bloomington in 1875; he is a young attorney of promise, attends to business promptly and to the satisfaction of his clients, and is full of energy. He married Miss Mary A., daughter of Robert Fell, of Normal, Sept. 6, 1865; they have three children-John W., Leonard F. and Roberta M.

J. M. FORDICE, lumber; Bloomington. J M. Fordice is another of the old settlers and natives of McLean Co., Bloomington being his native place. His people were among the first settlers of the county; his mother, also, being a native of the county, and one of the first births in the county; her maiden name was Letitia Saterfield. Since the age of 13 years, Mr. Fordice has been dependent upon his own resources for a livelihood; he was born March 14, 1840; although dependent upon his own resources, he succeeded in procuring a fair education. Aug. 15, 1861, he entered the army in the war of the rebellion, enlisting in Co. C, I. V. I., three years service, though before leaving the army he had served three years and four months. Previous to entering the army he had been engaged in the lumber trade; upon his return, he at once resumed business in this line, which he has since conducted successfully; besides a full line of lumber and building material of all kinds, he also is handling a large amount of the well-known Lehigh Valley coal. These, in connection with the Moline wagon, which is also well known, form his principal business. His lumber yard and office is located at 1001 West Market street. He is well-known as one of the thoroughly reliable business men of the city. He is now doing a large business, which is the result of his own energy, industry and good financiering.

J. W. FOY, grocer, Bloomington, wis born near Pittsburgh, Penn., Dec. 15, 1848, and brought to McLean Co., Ill., by his parents, in 1854; was raised upon a farm; his schooling was quite limited, although, by observation and experience, he has acquired a fair business education. In 1868, he emigrated to Kansas, where he remained for a time, then returned to Bloomington, where he has since resided, a well-to-do citizen; he began in the grocery business in 1878, and is located at 508 East Jefferson street, where he is building up a good trade. He married Miss Ida Spilman, of this place, Dec. 16, 1875.

M. E. FERGUSON, Deputy Circuit Clerk, Bloomington, was born in Harrison Co., Ohio, Aug. 29, 1835, where he was raised and received his early education, and also served a regular apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade. He came to McLean Co., Ill., in 1855, locating in Le Roy, and engaged in contracting and building; throughout that part of the county there are many fine residences which stand as monuments of his workmanship. During the late war he enlisted with the 94th I. V. I., and was commissioned Second Lieutenant; after a service of nine months, he resigned, on account of sickness in his family, and, after returning home, received a Captain's commission, but was, on account of sickness, compelled to decline it. Previous to the war, he had served as Township Collector some three years, and, after the war, was engaged in mercantile business until 1872, when he was appointed Deputy Circuit Clerk, which position he has since held. He married Miss Mary A. Pence, of Licking Co., Ohio, Jan. 1, 1857; they have a family

of five.

ROBERT FELL, Jr., grocer, Bloomington, is the son of Robert and Mary (Woodard) Fell, whɔ were among the early settlers of McLean County. Robert, Jr., was born in Putnam Co, Ill., July 31, 1842, and brought to this county by his parents in 1843; he has received a good business education. During the late war, he enlisted with the 33d (Normal) I. V. I.; went out in Dec., 1862; was in the battles of Fredericktown, Vicksburg, Mobile and many other severe engagements, and escaped uninjured; he was mustered out after a service of four and a half years, and returned to McLean Co., and followed farming some three years, then embarked in mercantile business; he is located at No. 202 South Center street; here he keeps a fine grocery, in which is offered a well-assorted stock of goods. He married Miss Theresa Fisher, of Adams Co., Ill., Jan. 6, 1867; they have one child—Gracie.

DUNCAN M. FUNK, Bloomington, was born June 18, 1832; he was the son of Isaac Funk. He was married April 17, 1857, to Elizabeth Richardson, and has two children-Isabel and Isaac Lincoln. He lived on the farm until 1857, when he removed to Bloomington, where he now resides; he carries on his large farm of 2,200 acres by the aid of tenants; he feeds cattle, on a moderate scale, generally having about four hundred head of cattle and hogs. From 1857 to 1866, he was a partner in the mercantile trade with W. H. Temple. For the past four years he has been President of the National Bank of Bloomington; he has been Assistant Supervisor of the township of Bloomington four years, and is at present one of the three members of the Board of Trustees of the Soldiers' Orphans' Home, at Normal. Mr. Funk is one of the most careful of our leading business men, one whose judgment in public matters is highly respected.

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G. V. FRINK, grocer, Bloomington; was born in Oxford, Oakland Co., Mich., June 1. 1840; during his early life, his advantages for an education were limited; he learned the trade of a photographer, and followed the business some four years; he came to Bloomington in 1866, and engaged with Humphrey & Wakefield, grocers, as clerk, and, for a time, manager; at the death of Wakefield and the removal of Humphrey, he was left to close up their entire business, which he did to the satisfaction of all concerned; he embarked in the grocery business with his present partner in 1871; they are now located at No. 219 East Front street; here they keep a fine grocery and a well-assorted stock. He has twice married, first, to Miss Ellen Tutt, of Oakland Co., Mich., November, 1867; she died in December, 1871, leaving one child-William H.; May 8, 1873, he married Miss Mary K. Woolan, of Jo Daviess Co., Ill.; they have two children-Dwight E. and Lyle J.

BENJAMIN F. FUNK, Bloomington; was born on the old homestead in Funk's Grove Township, McLean Co., Ill., Oct. 17, 1839, and is the son of Isaac and Cassandra (Sharp) Funk, his father being from Kentucky and his mother from Baltimore, Md. Mr. B. F. Funk was brought up on the old homestead, engaged in farming, until he was 27 years old, and then moved to Bloomington, which has ever since been his home. Since he has resided in the city, he has held several offices of public trust-that of Supervisor of Normal Township for several terms: in 1871, was nominated by the Republican party for Mayor of Bloomington, and was elected to this office, which he held for five terms; these offices he has filled with credit. Mr. Funk is also President of the Joint Board of Trustees of the Wesleyan University.

ABSALOM FUNK, stock-dealer, Bloomington; was born in Funk's Grove, McLean Co., Ill., March 4, 1842, and is the son of Hon. Isaac Funk, one of the pioneers of McLean Co., Ill., he having made his home here in 1824, and is referred to in the history part of this work. Mr. Absalom Funk was brought up on his father's farm, engaged in farming from the time he was able to handle the hoe and hold the plow, and, in the winter months, attended the district schools. Mr. Funk was a soldier in the late war, having enlisted as Sergeant in Co. G, 145th I. V. I.; did good service, and was honorably discharged. In 1868, he moved to Bloomington, where he has been a resident ever since. Mr. Funk married Sophronia Vandevender, a native of McLean Co., Ill., daughter of James and Emma Vandevender, who made their home in McLean Co. at an early day; they have one child-Lyle, who was born in Bloomington, Ill.. May 31, 1874. Mr. Funk and wife in 1870 made a trip to Europe, being absent for a year, visiting France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, England, Scotland and Ireland.

FRANCIS M. FUNK, druggist, Bloomington; was born in Funk's Grove, McLean Co., IL, Aug. 13, 1836, and is the son of Hon. Isaac Funk; Mr. Funk was raised on the farm, and engaged in farming until 1873; he then removed to Bloomington, where he has remained ever since; in 1877, Mr. Funk entered the drug business with Ira Lackey, which is one of the leading drug firms of Bloomington, located at 110 West Washington street. Besides Mr. Funk's drug business, he is engaged in the stock business. He has held several offices of public trust; was Supervisor of Funk's Grove about four years, and is now a member of the Board of Education of the city of Bloomington. In 1864, he married Miss Mary Houser, who was born in Jessamine Co., Ky.; she came to Illinois with her parents about 1848; have three children-Gracie, Laura and Jessie

PETER FOLSOM, loan and land agent, Bloomington; one of the best-known men in McLean County, made his home here thirty-four years ago, having arrived in 1845; he was born in Washington Co., Me., Aug. 16, 1817, and is the son of Peter Folsom, a blacksmith of Deerfield, N. H., now living in Somerset Co., Me., in his ninetieth year. Mr. Folsom first began teaching school; his home was located where the Darley Hall Building now stands; the house was a small, one-story frame, for which he paid $1.50 per month rent, and, at that time, it was the last house on Main street; Mr. Folsom taught school about one year. In 1846, he was Deputy County Surveyor; in 1851, he was elected County Surveyor, and filled this office about eight years; he has surveyed the greater part of Bloomington; surveyed the original towns of Normal, Chenoa, McLean, Heyworth, etc., and additions to Danvers, Lexington and other villages in McLean and the surrounding counties. Mr. Folsom has held several public offices; was appointed in 1862, by President Lincoln, U. S. Assessor for seven counties; also, was Revenue Collector; was also one of the first members of the City School Board of Bloomington; he is now engaged in the loan business, and dealing in land.

MICHAEL FREY, farmer; P. O. Bloomington; was born in Preble Co., Ohio, June 19, 1835; he was reared a farmer's son, and his education limited to that obtained at the common schools; in 1854, the family came to Illinois, and settled in the northwestern portion of McLean Co.. his father at the time purchasing a large tract of land; after his majority, he worked on the farm some five or six years; at the age of 27. he began improving the farm which his father gave him. He was married in December, 1870, to Sarah Rohrer, a native of Holmes Co., Ohio.; he resided upon his farm until 1875, when he moved to the city of Bloomington, where he has since resided; he owns city property in Bloomington, and 240 acres in McLean Co., valued at $20,000. Mr. Frey has never held an office, and has never sought one; he has preferred a peaceful, quiet life, devoted to the interests of his farms; his sterling worth as a friend and neighbor, and as a successful business man, is recognized by his friends and acquaintances.

AUGUST FLEISCHMANN, Bloomington; was born in Rhenish Bavaria, July 27, 1845; came to America, and landed in New York City in 1859, where he was when the late war broke out, and being only 16 years of age, enlisted, in 1861, in Co. G, 54th N. Y. Regiment, as bugler; he did good service in the regiment, and remained until his discharge; he re-enlisted in Co. A, 11th N. Y. Militia, as chief bugler; again for the third time he enlisted, this time in Co. D, 15th N. Y. Artillery, as bugler; he was head bugler on the staff of Gen. Williams; he participated in the second battle of Bull Run, battles of Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Gettysburg, Harrodsburg, the Wilderness, Harper's Ferry; he was also present at the riot in New York City. He came to Bloomington in 1866; here he engaged in the butcher business, and has been very successful; he was in partnership, at one time, with J. Clark, also with S. Alexander,; he came here worth about $4, and to-day he ranks as one of the most successful butchers in Bloomington. He married Miss Mary Weighl; they have four children-Annie, Emily, Louisa and Lillie.

FITZWILLIAM & SONS, dealers in dry goods, Bloomington; and one of the very foremost houses in Bloomington. All the advantages that intelligence, business education and financial ability give a merchant, are possessed by Messrs. Fitzwilliam, and account for their large trade. William M. Fitzwilliam, senior member of the firm, is a native of Pennsylvania, having moved to Ross Co., Ohio, at an early day; Lere he was engaged in the dry-goods business. in Bainbridge, for a number of years. Francis J. Fitzwilliam, a native of Ohio, has had almost a lifetime experience in the dry goods business. He was a soldier of the late war, having enlisted in Co. G, 33d Ohio V. I., as 1st Lieutenant, and participated in some of the most severe battles of the war, as Perryville, above the clouds at Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, in the campaign to Atlanta, and other battles; after his muster-out he returned to his home in Ohio, where he remained until 1866; he then came to Bloomington and opened a dry-goods store on Main street, with a very valuable stock; from there they moved to a room in Schroeder's Opera House; thence to their present commodious building, which is 25x105 feet, three stories high, with basement, and a stock of dry goods the largest in the city, valued at $75,000. Their motto is excellence in quality, integrity in transactions, one price to all, and quick sales and small profits. W. D. GILMAN, druggist, Bloomington; the drug business is well represented in Bloomington; among those establishments that are neatly fitted up, and stocked to supply any and all demands for goods in this line, is that of W. D. Gilman, corner of Main and Jefferson streets. Mr. Gilman, the gentlemanly proprietor. is a native of Washington, D. C.; at the age of 16, he began learning the drug trade; has had experience in the drug business in St Louis and Columbia, Mo.; he spent two years at his present location in the employ of Dr. Dyson; then engaged in the drug trade in Heyworth, where he remained for two years; in November, 1878, he returned to Bloomington and became the successor of Dr. Dyson, where we now find him. Many of the citizens of Bloomington became acquainted with Mr. Gilman during his two years residence in this city, and are well aware of his ability as a thoroughly-educated druggist; his stock of goods is neat and tastily arranged, and of the very best quality; he has a large line of show-case goods and a complete assortment of choice brands of cigars; these are all conducive to his success, but no more so than a fine family-recipe department, over which he presides personally; his readiness and courtesy in waiting upon customers, clean and tidy store-room, must insure him success in the future as he has had in the past.

JAMES GOODHEART, Deputy U. S. Marshal, Bloomington; was born in this county March 30, 1830; during his early life, educational advantages were limited, but by study, observation and experience, he has acquired a good business education; at the age of 18, he began the trade of a brick mason and plasterer, which he followed until the beginning of the late war, when he enlisted with the 94th I. V. I., and served until the expiration of his term (three years); he then returned to Bloomington and took up his trade, together with contracting and building; he followed this about twenty-five years, and a number of fine business houses and residences to-day stand monuments of his workmanship. He was elected to the office of County Sheriff in 1874, and was re-elected in 1876, serving two terms with honor and credit to himself and those he represented; he is a man of fine physical powers and good business ability. He was appointed Deputy U. S. Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois, in December, 1874. which position he still holds; he is public-spirited and enterprising, having assisted in many of the public improvements of Bloomington. He married Miss Catharine O., daughter of Daniel Fordice, an early settler of this county, Aug. 26, 1852; they have a family of eight.

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GEN. ASHAEL GRIDLEY, banker, Bloomington; was born in Cazenovia, N. Y., April 21, 1810, and educated at the Pompey Academy; at the age of 21, he determined to " go West." and Oct. 8, 1831, located in Bloomington; he began his career as merchant, in which business he continued eight years. Mr. Gridley was a soldier of the Black Hawk war. year 1840, Gen. Gridley was elected to the position of Representative, and was the compeer of Mr. Lincoln; he was one of the most active members, and was the author of much legislation that redounded to the material interest of Bloomington. As State Senator for four years, he achieved a reputation that made him well-known throughout the State There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;" this juncture in his history occurred in 1841 and 1842, when his lucky star suggested that he should turn his energy and knowledge to the practice of law as a profession; he at once worked his way into a large and

lucrative practice, and soon stood in the front rank in his profession; he formed a partnership with Col. Wickizer, the firm name being Gridley & Wickizer, and in looking over the old dockets of the McLean Co. Courts, the eye is frequently arrested by the name "Grid. & Wick.," as it was put, in order to economize time and labor; he has long since abandoned the arena of litigation and has been engaged in the banking business with even greater success. In 1853, the doors of the McLean Co. Bank were opened for business with Gen. Gridley as Manager, and they stand open to-day, with the same familiar face looking on and directing its operations; that he has acquired a large property is true, but that he has locked up in vaults his accumulated wealth no man can say, for his public spirit and munificence are betokened upon every street; but more conspicuously in the extensive gas works built by his own means, at a day when its success as a profitable investment was extremely problematical.

H. GRAHAM, carriage and wagon-maker, Bloomington; was born in Lake County, Ohio, Oct. 26, 1830, and came, with his parents, to Lake County, Ill., in 1844, where he learned the trade of wagon-making; his advent to the city of Bloomington dates back to 1851, where he has since lived; he began manufacturing wagons and buggies on his own account in 1875, and enjoys the reputation of turning out work second to none; his place of business is 406 and 408 West Front street. He married Miss Anna Lively, of Waukegan, Ill., June 4, 1854; she died May 13, 1877, leaving one child, Louisa B.

R. GRAFF, grocer, Bloomington; is a native of Germany, where he was born May 15, 1840; He came to this country in 1852, and located in Bloomington, Ill.; during early lite his chances for education were limited, but, by observation and experience, he has acquired a fair business education; he followed agricultural pursuits until 1866, when he engaged as clerk in a grocery store; in 1872, he began business on his own account; he is located at 819 East Grove street, where he keeps a fine stock of goods; he is a careful and reliable business man whose aim is to secure the best patronage. He married Mrs. Margaret Leiser Sept. 1, 1869; she is a native of Germany; they have three children.

ADAM GUTHRIE, tobacconist, Bloomington; was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, March 10, 1825; his father was Scotch-Irish and his mother German; they settled in McLean Co., in 1826; he is one of a family of twelve; his educational advantages were limited; after the death of his father, in 1846, he learned the trade of a plasterer, which he followed for many years; he held the position of Assessor for thirteen years, and was also Deputy Recorder, and, in 1870, took the United States census in District No. 7; these, with other positions, he has filled with credit; he has witnessed the entire growth and development of Bloomington, and assisted in many of its improvements perhaps to a greater extent than some of larger means. During the late war he enlisted with the 94th I. V. I., and, after a service of eight months, was discharged on account of disability; he is now engaged in the cigar business, and is finely located on the corner of Jefferson and Main streets; his place is known as the Board of Trade. He married Miss L. L. Butler, of Bloomington, in 1849; they have raised a small family.

P. W. GAFFRON, grocer, Bloomington; is a native of Prussia, where he was born Nov. 5, 1820, and raised and schooled, and afterward learned the grocery business. He came to this country in 1848, and spent considerable time in traveling and prospecting in the Southern States; then located in Cleveland, Ohio, where he remained until 1851, when he removed to St. Louis, and there entered into partnership with one Roddewig and manufactured cigars, in which he continued until 1856; he then removed to Bloomington, erected a building and opened a grocery store. He is one of the oldest grocers of Bloomington, and is located at No. 812 West Market street, where he keeps a well-assorted stock of goods; he pays the highest market price for country produce, and is a careful and reliable business man. He married Miss Henrietta Schultz, of Cleveland, Ohio, Dec 20, 1853; they have nine children living

J. W. GRAY, grocer, Bloomington, of the firm of Brown & Gray, was born in New York City, July 3, 1849, and is the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Whitten) Gray. He has a good business education, and ranks with the leading business men of Bloomington. He came to this county with his parents in 1863, and began to do business on his own account, in 1871, at Farmer City, where he continued until 1875, when he located in Bloomington and engaged in the grocery business with his present partner, and now enjoys a flourishing trade. They are located at No. 113 West Front street. Mr. Gray was married to Miss Lavina Price, of Farmer City, Ill., May 10, 1876.

WM. E. GAPEN, attorney at law; Bloomington; was born in Washington Co., Penn., July 13, 1831; graduated in 1854 at the Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, Penn.; in 1856, he was admitted to practice law, and continued at his profession until 1861, when he went to Washington City and accepted a clerkship in the Pension Office; in 1864, he resigned and returned to Waynesburg; in 1868, he came west to Bloomington, Ill., and commenced the practice of law in 1869; about 1870, he entered into partnership with Mr. Henry A. Ewing, which constitute one of the strongest law firms in the McLean County bar. Mr. Gapen was a delegate to the Chicago Convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln for President, in which Mr. Gapen took an active part.

HYDE & MARTINS, plow manufacturers; Bloomington. There are, probably, but few of the successful merchants and manufacturers of the city of Bloomington, who are equal in energy,