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James D. TAIT
James D. Tait, who is now living a retired life at his pleasant home at No. 240 East Jefferson
Street, Decatur, is numbered among the honored pioneers of Macon County, and well deserves representation in
this volume. He traces his ancestors back to natives of the Emerald Isle, his grandparents having lived and
died in that country. His father, Samuel Tait, was born in Ireland, and, having emigrated to America,
became a farmer of Beaver County, Pa., where he died in 1831, at the age of sixty-six years. His wife, who
was also born in Ireland, and who bore the maiden name of Martha Hogue, survived him for a number of years,
and passed away in Beaver County, at the advanced age of ninety-two. They had a familiy of nine children, as
follows: John, Jane, Robert, Samuel, Thomas, Martha, James D., Ross and Matthew. Only three of the family
beside our subject are now living; Thomas, a resident of Niles, Ohio; Ross, of Newton, Iowa; and Matthew,
who makes his home near Newcastle, Pa.
Our subject, the othe surviving member, was born in Beaver County, Pa., July 15, 1817, and
remained at home until fourteen years of age. His father having died, he was then bound out to learn the
saddler's trade. He traveled for a number of years as a journeyman and in 1839 came to this county,
establishing the first harness and saddlery shop in Decatur. He followed that business for six years, or
until failing health compelled him to abandon it, when he turned his attention to farming, purchasing one
hundred and twenty acres of land two miles north of Decatur. A portion of this he bought for $5 per acre.
He how owns a fine farm of two hundred and fifty acres, and its present value, owing to its highly cultivated
state and the many improvements thereon, is not less than $100 per acre. He remained on his farm until 1876,
when he removed to the city, where he has a good home property.
On the 14th of June, Mr. Tait was united in marriage with Miss Susan, daughter of Joseph and
Barbara (Benson) Spangler, natives of Pennsylvania. Five children were born unto them, but James, Daniel
and Robert are now deceased, Joseph and Felix being the only ones now living. The mother of this family died
May 28, 1882. She was a member of the Universalist Church, in which Mr. Tait has served as Trustee for many
years. On the 11th of January, 1884, he was again married, this union being with Mrs. Catherine Rea, widow
of Samuel Rea, and a daughter of John and Magdeline (Gudtner) Dennis.
In the early days, Mr. Tait served as County Commissioner, and was also Township Assessor, but
he has never been an office-seeker. On coming to Decatur he made the journey by way of New Orleans and St.
Louis, thence up the Illinois River to Naples, and on foot across the country to this city. He carried his
tools on his back and waded through swamps waist deep. On his arrival the southern part of Decatur was
covered with timber and brush, and the present site of Central Park was covered with a thick growth of hazel.
He has witnessed the city's growth from a mere village to a city of twenty thousand inhabitants, with fine
schools, churches, residences, large manufacturing establishments and industires, and all that goes to make
up a thriving and progressive place. He has taken a commendable interest in the growth and development of
the place and Macon County, and has ever born his part in the discharge of public duties. He is highly
esteemed for his sterling worth and his many excellencies of character, and well deserved mention in the
history of the county which numbers him among its pioneers.
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Joseph S. TAIT
Joseph S. Tait, who now carries on farming on section 28, South Macon Township, and who is
also engaged quite extensively in stock-raising, is numbered among the early settlers of Macon
County, and has the honor of being one of her native sons. He comes from a pioneer family, his
parents, James D. and Susan (Spangler) Tait, having here located at an early day. Our subject
was born in Decatur, March 28, 1843, and when he was a lad of seven summers his parents removed
to a farm, upon which he remained until he had attained his majority. The common schools afforded
him his educational privileges.
After arriving at man's estate, Mr. Tait rented land and began farming for himself. After a
few years, he purchased land in Hickory Point Township, where he made his home until 1882, when
he removed to Decatur. After two years spent in the county seat, he putchased the farm on which
he now resides, in 1884, and has since made his home in South Macon Township. As a companion
and helpmate on life's journey, he chose Martha E. Dillehunt, daughter of Benjamin and Martha
Dillechunt. The union of our subject and his wife was celebrated January 24, 1871, and unto them
were born four children, but only three are now living: Daniel W., Benjamin F. and Susan E., who
are still under the parental roof.
In 1879, Mr. Tait embarked in the manufacture of the Tait check-rower in Decatur, under the
firm name of Tait Brothers and Co. This machine is the invention of his brother, F.B. Tait. Our
subject continued business in that line for about four years, when, in 1883, he sold his interest
to A.W. Conklin. He now owns one of the best farms in the town of South Macon, comprising four
hundred and sixty acres of highly cultivated land. He raises considerable stock, making a
specialty of breeding Polled-Angus and Durham cattle and Percheron-Norman horses. His farm adjoins
the corporation limits of Macon and is supplied with all modern conveniences and accessories. The
owner is accounted one of the prosperous agriculturists of the county, and to this position he has
attained through his own untiring and well-directed efforts. He began life for himself with no
capital save a young man's bright hope of the future, but perseverance and good management have
stood him instead of fortune, and have been the stepping stones on which he has arisen to a place
among the wealthy citizens of the community. In politics, he is a supporter of the Democracy,
and is now acceptably serving as School Trustee of his township. Socially, he is a member of South
Macon Lodge No. 362, M.W.A., and himself and wife are members of the Universalist Church. This
worthy couple have by their many excellencies of character won the warm regard of all, and in
social circles they hold an enviable position.
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Thomas M. TAYLOR
Thomas M. Taylor, a farmer and stockraiser, resideing on section 33, Blue Mound Township,
has the honor of being a native of Macon County. He first opened his eyes to the light of day August
24, 1850, on the old home farm of the Taylor family. His father, John G. Taylor, was a native of
Virgina, and with his parents came to Illinois in 1839, locating near Springfield. He was the second
in a family of eleven children born to David and Sarah (Young) Taylor, but only three of the number
are now living: James, who is a resident of this county; Amanda J., wife of Luther Devons, a farmer
and stock-raiser of Polk County, Iowa; and Louisa, widow of James Pope, also a resident of Macon
County.
John Taylor was reared to manhood amid the scenes of frontier life, and in 1836 came to
Macon County, where he entered land from the Government, developing the farm on which his son Thomas
now resides. He was one of the earliest settlers of the community and was one of the prominent
agriculturists. While going to Buffalo, N.Y., with stock, he was killed on the railroad at Toledo,
Ohio, in August, 1873. Mr. Taylor had been twice married. He first wedded Elizabeth Warnick, of
Macon County, and unto them were born two children: James M., a farmer of Kansas; and Anna, widow
of Lyman King. After the death of his first wife Mr. Taylor married Martha M. Dilly, a native of
Maryland. Her girlhood days were spent in that State, and with her parents she came to Illinois.
She died January 2, 1869, and was buried by the side of her husband in Greenwood Cemetery, of
Decatur, where a large and beautiful monument marks their last resting-place. She had also been
previously married. On the 13th of October, 1842, she became the wife of William B. Bosworth, who
died three years later leaving a son, Joseph B. The parents of our subject had three children
besides our subject: Benjamin Z., a resident of Decatur, who, as a partner of Thomas, is engaged in
the stock business; William, an insurance agent residing in Chicago; and Jennie, wife of James
Durfee, who is engaged in the real-estate business in Decatur.
Thomas Taylor whose name heads this sketch passed his boyhood days quietly upon his
father's farm, amid the scenes of frontier life in Macon County. On attaining his majority, he
began life for himself and soon was employed by the Japanese Government to take a trainload of
stock from the United States to that country. At that time he was only a young man, but he was
recommended by R.J. Oglesby, who was then Governor of Illinois. Our subject remained in Japan
for one year, after which he returned to the United States, and again coming to the old home farm
he purchased his father's herd of thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle. He rented the old farm and also
engaged in raising Berkshire hogs. He has since engaged extensively in farming and stock-raising.
In 1888 he sold his Shorthorn cattle and began breeding fine thoroughbred horses.
On the 8th of September, 1874, Mr. Taylor married Miss Theola Farnsworth, who was
born January 26, 1853, in Washington County, Ohio. Their union has been blessed with seven
children: Anna L., born February 27, 1876; Chloe C., born July 1, 1878; Cora L., born May 28,
1881; Ida A., born February 11, 1883; John Garvey, born September 24, 1884; Jennie D., born
August 2, 1888; and Thomas B., born July 3, 1891. The parents of Mrs. Taylor are Abel R. and
Cynthia Ann (Sprague) Farnsworth, the former of German, and the latter of Scotch-Irish, descent.
They are still living in Blue Mound at a ripe old age. Their family numbered nine children, of
whom Mrs. Taylor was sixth in order of birth.
In politics, Mr. Taylor is a stanch Republican, and is one of the leading citizens
of the community. He now lives on the old homestead, which his father entered from the Government
in 1836. He is recognized as one of the leading farmers and horse-breeders of the county. He has
a wide acquaintance throughout central Illinois, and by all who know him is held in high regard
for his gentlemanly qualities, his many excellencies of character and his sterling worth. He
well deserves representation among the pioneers of his native county.
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Col. James W. THORNHILL
Col. James W. Thornill, a well-known and popular citizen of Harristown Township, is a farmer
and auctioneer. A native of Kentucky, he was born in Grant County July 19, 1824, and is a son of Reuben
Thornhill, who was born and reared in Virginia. When a young man of eighteen he went to Kentucky, and was
there married to Sally Musleman, who was also born in the Old Dominion. Upon a farm in the State of his
adoption, Mr. Thornhill reared his family and spent his entire life, dying at the age of seventy-four years.
The educational privileges of our subject were quite limited. He remained with his parents
until after their deaths, and then purchased the old home farm, which he operated until 1857. In that year
he sold out and removed to Butler County, Ohio. In Hamilton he purchased an hotel, which he carried on until
1865, when he disposed of that property and emigrated Westward. Locating in Blue Mound Township, Macon County,
the Colonel rented land and engaged in farming. The farm upon which he now resides was purchased in 1886.
Since locating thereon he has made many excellent improvements, which add greatly to the value and attractive
appearance of the place. When a young man of eighteen years he began crying sales, and throughout his entire
life has served as an auctioneer. He is now considered one of the best auctioneers in Macon County.
Mr. Thornhill was married in Ohio, November 6, 1856, the lady of his choice being Martha E.
Lewis, a native of Butler County, Ohio, and daughter of James Lewis, one of the early settlers of that county.
Her grandfather, Andrew Lewis, was one of the pioneers of the State. When he went to Ohio an old fort stood
on the site of Cincinnati, and when he went to the neighborhood where he settled he made his way by blazing
trees. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Thornhill were born seven children. Edward is married and follows farming; David
O. is married and is a resident farmer of Illini Township; Clyde W. aids in the operation of the home farm.
They lost four children; Josie, who died at the age of eighteen; May Belle, at the age of fifteen; Minnie,
at the age of nineteen; and Maria, when three years of age.
Col. Thornhill was a member of the State militia in Kentucky. He cast his first Presidential
vote in Covington, Ky., supporting Henry Clay, and since that time has been an advocate of the Democracy.
Himself and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and are people whose many excellencies
of character have gained for them high regard. The Colonel is a pleasant, genial gentleman, and through
his service as auctioneer he has formed a wide acquaintance.
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Anthony THORNTON
Judge Anthony Thornton was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, on the ninth of November, 1814.
He is descended from an English family. His great-great-grandfather emigrated from England to
Virginia. In Caroline county, of the Old Dominion, members of the family lived for two or three
generations. His father, Anthony Thornton, was born in that county, was raised there, and married
Mary Towles, a native of the same county, and also connected with an old Virginia family. In
the year of 1807, Judge Thornton's father and grandmother removed from Virginia to Kentucky. The
colony, including the members of the family and the negro servants, numbered in all ninety-nine
persons. On their arrival in Kentucky, they settled in Bourbon county, where his parents resided
till their death.
The early year of Judge Thornton's life were spent in his native county. He first attended
the common schools. At the age of fourteen or fifteen he was sent to a high school at Gallatin,
Tennessee, where he remained two years. He then entered Centre College at Danville, Kentucky,
and subsequently became a student in Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, from which he graduated
in the fall of 1834. He studied law at Paris, Kentucky, in the office of an uncle, John R.
Thornton, and was licensed to practice by the Kentucky Court of Appeals before he was twenty-two.
In October, 1836, he passed through Illinois, on his way to Missouri; he intended to make his home
in the latter state. Stopping at Shelbyville, to visit some relatives, he concluded to give up
his project of settling in Missouri and establish himself in the practice of the law at Shelbyville.
In November, 1836, he opened an office. He was favored with success from the very start, and
during the first year had as much business as he cared to attend to in the courts of Shelby and
adjoining counties. In those days all the lawyers of any prominence traveled twice a year over
the circuit. A company of ten or fifteen generally made the round together, and their social
habits commonly made the journey far from an umpleasant one. Law-books were scarce; only a few
text-books were in existence, and the reports were meager in comparison with the great numbers
which now crowd the shelves of every legal library. The young lawyer was in consequence compelled
to thoroughly understand the principles of law and adapt his fact to them--a training which
produced able and ready lawyers. Judge Thornton's progress was rapid. He soon obtained a high
standing at the bar, and was usually retained in all cases of importance. He practiced by himself
till 1858. He resided at Shelbyville till November, 1879, when he became a resident of Decatur.
He is now a member of the law-firm of Thornton, Eldridge & Hostetler, at Decatur.
He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1848, which framed the second constitution
of the State of Illinois. In 1850 he was elected a member of the Sixteenth General Assembly. At
that time the questions connected with the building of railroads through the state assumed great
importance, and Judge Thornton, though a whig, was sent to the legislature from a democratic district,
as a warm friend of the railroads, and in favor of the state granting the lands given by the general
government to build the Illinois Central Railroad to private individuals who should undertake the
construction of the road, instead of the state itself. In 1862, he was elected a member of the
constitutional convention which held its sessions in the winter of 1862-3. During the rebellion
he occupied the position of a wor-democrat, and in various speeches sustained the government in
its efforts to break down the rebellion and preserve the Union. In the autumn of 1864 he was
elected to the Thirty-ninth Congress, and took his seat in March 1865, just as the war was being
brought to a close. He was appointed a member of the committee on claims, and performed much
arduous labor, the committee being obliged to report on a vast number of claims presented immediately
after the close of the war. He was renoinated, but, though his election would have been beyond
question, he declined becoming a candidate, preferring to practice his profession. He served on
the supreme bench of Illinois from July, 1870, to June, 1873. During that period the supreme
court had before it an immense amount of business, which required uninterruped and laborious
attention. Litigation was then at its height. The dockets were enormously large, and the
position of supreme judge involved an immemse amount of continuous labor. He resigned to resume
his practice.
It is scarcely necessary to speak of Judge Thornton's characteristics as a lawyer, for his
name has long been familiar to the bar of this state. His great industry has made him thoroughly
acquainted with the learning of the law, and his natural abilities long since gave him a commanding
position in his profession. A strong liking for legal work, and especially for the trial of a
case in court, has made the practice of the law, to him, a pleasant and congenial occupation.
He has great strength as an advocate. While on the supreme bench, he was regarded as one of its
ablest members. He was first married, in 1850, to Mildred Thornton, who died in 1856. His marriage
to Kate Smith, of Shelby county, occurred in 1866. He has had four children, of whom three are lving.
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Andrew J. THRIFT
Among the prominent and substantial farmers of Maroa township, stands the name of the subject
of this sketch. He was born in Christian county, Kentucky, October 19th, 1815. Samuel Magruder
Thrift, his father, was a native of Fairfax county, Virginia. The Thrift family were originally
from England, and came to America prior to the Revolutionary war. The grandfather, Charles Thrift,
was a soldier in that memorable struggle for independence. Samuel M. Thrift moved to Kentucky in
1811, and settled in Christian county, where he remained till 1831, when he removed to Illinois,
and settled in St. Clair county. He died in Washington county, Illinois, September 3d, 1872.He
married Sarah (Fleming) Cowan. She was a native of South Carolina. By this marriage there were
eight children; six daughters and two sons. Two of the children have survived the parents,--the
subject of this sketch, and Elvina D. Andrew J. spent his youthful days upon the farm, and in the
winter seasons attended the subscription schools of his neighborhood. He acquired the rudiments
of an education. To this, he has, in later years, added a fund of information by extensive reading,
and close observation of men and incidents as they transpire; and is to-day well posted on past
and current events. Being of a modest disposition he makes no pretences to superior knowledge,
but in a quiet, sensible way impresses his hearers with the idea that he is a man of more than
ordinary intelligence. While a resident of St. Clair county he followed the occupation of a farmer.
He remained there until March 1st, 1864, when he came to Macon county, and purchased land in sec.
36, T. 18, R. 2 E. He first purchased a quarter-section, to which he has since added until now he
has a large farm, and all under the best cultivation, as well improved as any in the township. On
the 8th of January, 1835, he was united in marriage to Minera Jane Hawkins. She was a native of
St. Clair county, and the daughter of Marshal B. and Elizabeth (Woods) Hawkins. Her parents were
natives of Kentucky. Mrs. Thrift died, January 10th, 1851. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Thrift
seven children--three sons and four daughters. Five of them are yet living. Their names are,
Isabel L., wife of Charles L. Marker; Minerva Jane, wife of Gustavus M. Bower, William A., Samuel
M., and James P. Thrift. Sarah E., wife of George B. Short, and Emily E. are dead. On the 4th of
September, 1851, Mr. Traft (sic) married Anna C. Peter. She was born in Carlisle, Cumberland
county, Pa., but was a resident of St. Cair county at the time of her marriage. By the union
there have been nine children--four boys and five girls. Five of the children are still living.
Those deceased died in infancy. The names of those living are, Douglas A., Alonzo M., Charles A.,
Mary L., and Grace Truman. The last four are yet beneath the parental roof. All of the children,
with one exception, are living in the neighborhood of the old homestead. Mrs. Thrift is a member
of the Baptist Church. Politically Mr. Thrift is a Jeffersonian democrat, and a profound believer
in the political principles as expounded by that eminent statesman. He cast his first presidential
vote for Andrew Jackson, and since that time has kept the faith, and remained true to the party of
his first choice. He is not, however, a politician in the strict sense of the word, only so far
as to express his sentiments and preferences through the right of suffrage. In his private life
he is above reproach, and where-ever known is regarded as an upright and honorable gentleman.
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Aquilla TOLAND
Aquilla Toland, a former resident of Austin township, was a native of Ohio. His father, Dr.
Toland, was born in the state of Maryland, emigrated to Ohio at an early day and settled in Madison
county, where he resided for a number of years until his death in December, 1866. He practiced
medicine nearly half a century in that part of Ohio. He was a man of great enterprise and public
spirit, and contributed greatly to the development and improvement of the locality in which he
lived. Elizabeth Lewis, Mr. Toland's mother, was of Irish descent, and born in Madison county,
Ohio, and belonged to one of the pioneer families of that state. Aqulla Toland was born at London,
Madison county, Ohio, on the fourth day of July, 1840. He was the youngest of a family of four
children. His boyhood was spent in his native county. He had excellent opportunities for academy
at London. His father desired that he should enter one of the professions, but he preferred an
out-door life. His inclinations ran in the firection of farming and stock-raising.
On the breaking out of the war of the rebellion he was one of the first men to offer his
services to the government in Madison county. He was then not yet twenty-one years of age. On
the 19th of April, 1861, he enlisted under the three months call for troops in Co. C, Seventeenth
regiment Ohio Volunteers. He was chosen orderly sergeant of his company. His term of service
having expired he re-enlisted in Co. A, One Hundred and Thirteenth Ohio regiment. On the fifth of
February, 1863, Gov. Tod commissioned him second lieutenant. During the sickness of the captain
of the company, who was his brother-in-law, he commanded the company for nearly a year. While a
member of the Seventeenth Ohio regiment he served in West Virginia, and while with the One Hundred
and Thirteenth Ohio, in Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia, taking part in several battles among
which were those of Mission Ridge, Shiloh, and the siege of Vicksburg.
After the close of his service in the army he returned to Ohio. In 1865 he came to Macon county
with the purpose of improving a large track of land in Austin township. At that time few improvements
had been made on the prairie of that part of the county. He was married on the fourth of November,
1868, to Lydia A. Smith, daughter of Edward O. Smith, one of the old residents of Decatur. In 1870
Mr. and Mrs. Toland took up their residence in Austin township on the farm, which consists of thirteen
hundred and fifty [1350] acres, and lies in sections thirty-one and thirty-two. Since her husband's
death, which occurred on the 15th of February, 1878, the farm has been under Mrs. Toland's management.
Mr. Toland was a republican in politics. He possessed strong convictions on all subjects, was
charitable and generous in his disposition, and steadfast and devoted in his attachments. He was a
man of the highest personal honor, and his word could always be relied on. He had excellent business
capacity, was active and energetic, and among the foremost to lead in public improvements in his part
of the county.
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John TRAINER
The subject of this sketch was born, August 26th, 1844, near the little village of Wilkesville,
Vinton county, Ohio. At the age of four years his father removed to Columbia township, Meigs county,
where young Trainer was brought up. Settling as his father did in his wild forest home, his sons
grew up in the 'clearing,' and were thoroughly inured to the hardships of the very severest farm
labor. Mr. Trainer well remembers what it is 'to pick brush, to grub, to chop, to maul rails, to
roll logs and to plow' day after day. Thus situated, he did not have much opportunity for acquiring
knowledge in the school-room. After he was old enough to do any kind of work on the farm he was
allowed to attend school a short time, in mid-winter or 'of rainy days.' By the time that he had
reached his majority he had made up his mind to try and get an education; accordingly, he 'went to
the furnace,' and hauled wood and worked in the 'coaling' in order to secure means to buy books and
for the purpose of attending school. As soon as this was accomplished he entered Ewington Academy,
and remained in his classes one year; his funds failing he procured a teacher's certificate and
taught school one year in Vinton county. He then attended Atwood Institute, Albany, Athens county,
another year; then taught and attended this institution of learning till he obtained, what might be
termed, a good academic education. In 1869 he came to Illinois and stopped with Mr. Jesse Lockheart,
of Niantic, as a farm hand. Mr. L., learning that he was a teacher, persuaded him to take a school in
the fall of that year, instead of going to Missouri, as he intended. He procured a school in the
Dingman district, and has taught in this county continuously to the present. In 1877 he was elected
to the office of County Superintendent of schools for Macon county, by a large majority, and has
successfully filled this office, three of the four years for which he was elected, his term expiring
in 1881.
Mr. Trainer is what he has made himself--an industrious, practical man, a man of few theories;
but when he has one he invariably puts it to the practical test.
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Allen TRAVIS
ALLEN TRAVIS, was born May 18, 1789 in York District, South Carolina. In 1805 his father removed
with the family to Livingston County, Ky., where Allen was married, October 5, 1820, to Margaret
Campbell, who was born March 5, 1801. They removed to Wayne county, Illinois, perhaps in the spring
of 1821, and to Macon County in March, 1829, in company with his brothers Finis and Thomas, James D.
Campbell, Andres and John Davidson. Mrs. Travis died some five or six years ago. Of their children -
John B. was born January 9, 1823, in Wayne County, Illinois. James D.C.l was born March 7, 1825, In
Wayne County, Illinois. Presely A. was born April 24, 1827, in Wayne County, Illinois. Rebecca was
born February 24, 1829, in
Sangamon County, Ill. William H. was born March 30, 1831 in Macon County Ill, Elizabeth J. was born
May 23, 1834, in Macon County, Ill; died January 3, 1863. Samuel H. was born September 14, 1836, in
Macon County Ill.; died January 9, 1863. ULYSSES D. was born March 5, 1839 , in Macon County, Ill.;
died April 27, 1863. Margaret Z. was born February 3, 1841, in Macon County, Illinois. Thomas C.
was born March 23, 1844, in Macon County, Ill.
THOMAS TRAVIS was born in South Carolina, and was married before removing to Illinois, to Sarah
Davidson, and settle one and a half miles northwest of Mt. Zion.
FINIS TRAVIS was born in Kentucky, in 1810, in what is now Crittenden County, and was married in
1840 to Nancy J. Foster, who was then the widow of Wm. Foster, maiden name Bell. She died, and he
married a second time to Nancy Mahollen. Both are now dead.
HARVEY TRAVIS was born in Wayne County, Illinois, in 1823, and removed with the family to Macon
County in 1830 . In 1851 he married Elizabeth Cox, who died in 1862, and he married a second time
to Harriet M. F. Campbell; now resides in Decatur.
From History of Macon County from its Organization to 1876, by John W. Smith
Esq., of the Macon County Bar
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