Col. William Clendenin, dealer in drugs and stationery, at Moline, Colonel of the Sixth 111. Nat. Guards, and Commander of Graham Post, No. 312, Grand Army of the Republic, was born in Lyndon, Whiteside Co., 111., April 12, 1845. His parents, Robert and Hannah (Clark) Clendenin, natives of Pennsylvania and New York, and probably of Scotch-Irish and German extraction respectively, reared at that place three sons, the subject of this biographical noitice being second in the order of their birth. In 1859 the family removed to Morrison, 111., where Mr. Clendenin made his home until 1873. At the public schools of his native State, he received a fair English education, which formed but the nucleus of the wide range of his learning and information at the time of which we write.
In April, 1864, he enrolled in the service of the United States as First Sergeant of Co. B, 140th 111. Inf., and served to the expiration of his term, something over five months, "and was mustered out with the rank of Sergeant-Major. Returning from the army, he entered the banking house of Smith & Co., afterwards the First National Bank of Morrison, 111., as clerk, which position he abandoned in February, 1865, to accept the Second Lieutenancy of Co. A, 108th United States (Colored) Infantry. This regiment was mustered out of the service at Vicksburg, in March, 1866, by order of the Secretary of War, Mr. Clendenin having been advanced to the rank of First Lieutenant.
Returning again to Morrison, he clerked in S. T. Harding's drug-store for one year, when, in company with A. H. Martin, he bought Mr. Harding out, and conducted the business about seven years. In 1873 he came to Moline, where he has since been engaged in the drug trade.
Col. Clendenin has been twice married ; first at Morrison, 111., in 1867, to Miss Rachel E. Gridley, who died Oct. 15, 1 877, leaving three children : Robert G., Frank J. and Mabel H.; and second, in May, 1879, also at Morrison, to Mrs. Laura E. Mayo. The only child born to this union, Ward O., died at the early age of one year.
The subject of this sketch is deservedly one of the most popular men of Moline. He was first called to the Illinois National Guards in 1877 as Second Lieutenant, and between that time and May 17, 1882, when he was commissioned Colonel of the Sixth Regiment, he held every intermediate commission in the line. He was elected Commander of Graham Post, G. A. R., Jan. 1, 1885.
He votes the Republican ticket from principle, and, in company with his wife, attends the Congregational Church as a religious duty.
(Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1885)
GENERAL WILLIAM CLENDENEN, who has attained distinctive preferment in military circles, and is one of the enterprising and representative business men of Moline, was born in Whiteside county, Illinois, April 12, 1845.
His father, Robert G. Clendenen, was a native of Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and a son of David Ramsey Clendenen, who was also born in the Keystone state, his ancestors,
of Scotch lineage, being among the early settlers of Pennsylvania. Reared in the state of his nativity, Robert G. Clendenen, emigrated to Illinois in 1835, and became
one of the pioneers of Whiteside county, where he entered land and developed a farm, He married Hannah Clark, who was born and reared in New York, and accompanied her father, William Clark, to Whiteside county, about 1835. Mr. Clendenen became a prominent citizen of that county and held numerous positions of honor and trust. He served for some time as deputy sheriff and for four years filled the office of sheriff. In politics he was a staunch Republican and served as a delegate to various party conventions. In business he was successful, and he reared a family who are an honor to his name. His death occurred in Whiteside county in 1867, and his widow is now living with her oldest son, Frank, who is a leading business man of Joliet, Illinois. The youngest son is C. C. Clendenen, now of Georgia.
General Clendenen, of this review, is the second in order of birth, and was reared in his native county, acquiring a good education in the common and high schools there. He enlisted in 1864 as a member of the One Hundred and Fortieth Illinois Infantry, which was assigned to the army of the Tennessee, and with his regiment participated in many skirmishes and raids, protecting the railroads and doing guard duty.
He enlisted as a private, but was promoted to the rank of first sergeant and then to sergeant major, in which capacity he served until honorably discharged at the expiration of his term in October, 1864. He re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Eighth United States Regiment, formed of colored troops, was promoted to second lieutenant and commissioned first lieutenant, serving until March, 1866. After the close of hostilities the regiment was engaged in guard duty in Mississippi until the following spring.
With an honorable war record, Lieutenant Clendenen returned to his home in Whiteside county, and in 1867 entered a drug store to learn the business. The following year he purchased an interest in a drug store in Morrison, and continued operations at that point until 1873, when the firm established a branch store at Moline, and Mr. Clendenen assumed charge of the same.
In 1877 tne partnership was dissolved and he succeeded to the ownership of the Moline store, building up an extensive trade. The liberal patronage which is now accorded him is justly merited and he ranks among the leading druggists of the city.
General Clendenen was married in Morrison, Illinois, April 16, 1867, to Rachel E. Gridley, a native of New York, and a daughter of James G. Gridley, a pioneer settler of Whiteside county. She came to the west with her father when a maiden of ten summers and was reared and educated in Morrison. She died in Moline in 1887, leaving three children: Robert G., the eldest, is a graduate of the Moline high school, and was his father's assistant in the drug store until twenty-one years of age. He is now married and follows farming near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Frank J., a graduate of the Moline high school, is with his father in business. Mabel H. is now a successful teacher of Moline.
The General was again married in Whiteside county, May 20, 1879, ms second union being with Mrs. Laura E. Mayo, who was born near Buffalo, New York, and came to the west during her childhood. By her first marriage she had a daughter, Cecelia T. , who is now employed in the store of D. M. Sechlar, of Moline.
In politics General Clendenen is a stalwart Republican. His interest in military affairs has never abated, and in 1877 he joined the Illinois National Guards as second lieutenant. He was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, January 4, 1878, to the captaincy in November of the same year, became major May 30, 1879, lieutenant-colonel July 30, 1S80, colonel of the Sixth Regiment, May 17, 1882, and brigadier general March 28, 1892, serving in the last named office until removed by Governor Altgeld for political reasons. He served in the state militia for sixteen years and his military record is without a blemish.
He and his family are prominent members of the Congregational church, and he belongs to the blue lodge and chapter of the Masonic fraternity in Moline. He has served three years as commander of the Grand Army Post, belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, and is now recorder of the Home Forum of Moline, in which his wife is serving as treasurer, while his son Frank also holds membership therein. The son is also a member of the National Guards with the rank of captain of Company F, Sixth Regiment. General Clendenen is a man of exemplary habits, who has attained to high rank in social and military circles as the result of his merit and sterling worth.
(Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1897)
William Clendenin was born on Saturday, 12 April 1845 at Illinois. William Clenduming (given age 5) was listed as a household member living with R. G. Clenduming (given age 38) on the 1850 Census on 30 August 1850 at District 37, Whiteside County, Illinois.
At age 22, William Clendenin married Rachel E. Gridley on Tuesday, 16 April 1867 at Whiteside County, Illinois.
The 1870 US Census enumerated him as William Clendenin, the head of household at Mount Pleasant, Whiteside County, Illinois, on 1 September 1870. Rachael E. Clendening (given age 23) and Robert G. Clendening (given age 2) were listed as household members. Frank Clendenin (given age 29) was listed as his neighbor. William was employed as a Druggist.
His wife, Rachel, died on 15 October 1877 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, leaving William as a widower.
At age 34, William Clendenin married second Laura E. Mayo on Tuesday, 20 May 1879 Whiteside County, Illinois.
The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Wm. Clendening (given age 36), the head of household at Spring Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, on 7 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Laura Clendening (given age 32), his sons, Robert Clendening (given age 11) and Frank Clendening (given age 9), his daughter, Mabel Clendening (given age 6), his step daughter, Cecil Mayo (given age 13) , a servant, Mary Stark (given age 16). Wm. was employed as a Druggist. He was listed as a lodger in the household of Nathaniel Peterson (given age 25) on the 1900 Census recorded 8 June 1900 at 409 Eighteenth Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Name: William Clenduming [William Clendenin]
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1850: District 37, Whiteside, Illinois
Gender: Male
Family Number: 64
Household Members:
Name Age
R G Clenduming 38
Hannah Clenduming 32
Francis Clenduming 9
William Clenduming 5
Wm L Clark 50
David R Clendenin 19
Letitia J Clendenin 26
(Source: 1850 United States Federal Census)
Name: Wm. Clendening
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Moline, Rock Island, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Laura Clendening
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Druggest
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and Dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm. Clendening 36
Laura Clendening 32
Robert Clendening 11
Frank Clendening 9
Mabel Clendening 6
Cecil Mayo 13
(Source: 1880 United States Federal Census)
Name: William Clendenin
Age: 55
Birth Date: Apr 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Moline Ward 4, Rock Island, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Roomer
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: View on Image
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Household Members:
Name Age
Nathaniel Peterson 25
Mabel H Peterson 26
William Clendenin 55
Cecil T Neayo 33
Maud B Ells 33
(Source: 1900 United States Federal Census)
Name: William Clendenin
Residence: Illinois
Enlistment Date: 30 Apr 1864
Rank at enlistment: 1st Sergeant
State Served: Illinois
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Illinois 140th Infantry Regiment on 18 Jun 1864.Promoted to Full Sergeant Major.Mustered out on 29 Oct 1864 at Camp Fry, Chicago, IL.
Death Date: 11 Mar 1908
Sources: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted MenGAR Dept of Illinois: Death Rolls
(Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865)
Name: William Clendenin
Death Date: 11 Mar 1908
Cemetery: Hope Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Galesburg, Illinois
(Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963)
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Parents:
Robert G. Clendenin b. 17 Jan 1812, d. 12 Mar 1867
Hannah Clark b. 26 Mar 1818, d. 16 May 1900
First Spouse: Rachel E. Gridley b. s 1847, d. 15 Oct 1877
Robert Gridley Clendenin b. Jun 1868, d. 18 Sep 1945
Frank Joy Clendenin b. Sep 1871
Mabel H. Clendenin b. Jan 1874
In April, 1864, he enrolled in the service of the United States as First Sergeant of Co. B, 140th 111. Inf., and served to the expiration of his term, something over five months, "and was mustered out with the rank of Sergeant-Major. Returning from the army, he entered the banking house of Smith & Co., afterwards the First National Bank of Morrison, 111., as clerk, which position he abandoned in February, 1865, to accept the Second Lieutenancy of Co. A, 108th United States (Colored) Infantry. This regiment was mustered out of the service at Vicksburg, in March, 1866, by order of the Secretary of War, Mr. Clendenin having been advanced to the rank of First Lieutenant.
Returning again to Morrison, he clerked in S. T. Harding's drug-store for one year, when, in company with A. H. Martin, he bought Mr. Harding out, and conducted the business about seven years. In 1873 he came to Moline, where he has since been engaged in the drug trade.
Col. Clendenin has been twice married ; first at Morrison, 111., in 1867, to Miss Rachel E. Gridley, who died Oct. 15, 1 877, leaving three children : Robert G., Frank J. and Mabel H.; and second, in May, 1879, also at Morrison, to Mrs. Laura E. Mayo. The only child born to this union, Ward O., died at the early age of one year.
The subject of this sketch is deservedly one of the most popular men of Moline. He was first called to the Illinois National Guards in 1877 as Second Lieutenant, and between that time and May 17, 1882, when he was commissioned Colonel of the Sixth Regiment, he held every intermediate commission in the line. He was elected Commander of Graham Post, G. A. R., Jan. 1, 1885.
He votes the Republican ticket from principle, and, in company with his wife, attends the Congregational Church as a religious duty.
(Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1885)
GENERAL WILLIAM CLENDENEN, who has attained distinctive preferment in military circles, and is one of the enterprising and representative business men of Moline, was born in Whiteside county, Illinois, April 12, 1845.
His father, Robert G. Clendenen, was a native of Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and a son of David Ramsey Clendenen, who was also born in the Keystone state, his ancestors,
of Scotch lineage, being among the early settlers of Pennsylvania. Reared in the state of his nativity, Robert G. Clendenen, emigrated to Illinois in 1835, and became
one of the pioneers of Whiteside county, where he entered land and developed a farm, He married Hannah Clark, who was born and reared in New York, and accompanied her father, William Clark, to Whiteside county, about 1835. Mr. Clendenen became a prominent citizen of that county and held numerous positions of honor and trust. He served for some time as deputy sheriff and for four years filled the office of sheriff. In politics he was a staunch Republican and served as a delegate to various party conventions. In business he was successful, and he reared a family who are an honor to his name. His death occurred in Whiteside county in 1867, and his widow is now living with her oldest son, Frank, who is a leading business man of Joliet, Illinois. The youngest son is C. C. Clendenen, now of Georgia.
General Clendenen, of this review, is the second in order of birth, and was reared in his native county, acquiring a good education in the common and high schools there. He enlisted in 1864 as a member of the One Hundred and Fortieth Illinois Infantry, which was assigned to the army of the Tennessee, and with his regiment participated in many skirmishes and raids, protecting the railroads and doing guard duty.
He enlisted as a private, but was promoted to the rank of first sergeant and then to sergeant major, in which capacity he served until honorably discharged at the expiration of his term in October, 1864. He re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Eighth United States Regiment, formed of colored troops, was promoted to second lieutenant and commissioned first lieutenant, serving until March, 1866. After the close of hostilities the regiment was engaged in guard duty in Mississippi until the following spring.
With an honorable war record, Lieutenant Clendenen returned to his home in Whiteside county, and in 1867 entered a drug store to learn the business. The following year he purchased an interest in a drug store in Morrison, and continued operations at that point until 1873, when the firm established a branch store at Moline, and Mr. Clendenen assumed charge of the same.
In 1877 tne partnership was dissolved and he succeeded to the ownership of the Moline store, building up an extensive trade. The liberal patronage which is now accorded him is justly merited and he ranks among the leading druggists of the city.
General Clendenen was married in Morrison, Illinois, April 16, 1867, to Rachel E. Gridley, a native of New York, and a daughter of James G. Gridley, a pioneer settler of Whiteside county. She came to the west with her father when a maiden of ten summers and was reared and educated in Morrison. She died in Moline in 1887, leaving three children: Robert G., the eldest, is a graduate of the Moline high school, and was his father's assistant in the drug store until twenty-one years of age. He is now married and follows farming near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Frank J., a graduate of the Moline high school, is with his father in business. Mabel H. is now a successful teacher of Moline.
The General was again married in Whiteside county, May 20, 1879, ms second union being with Mrs. Laura E. Mayo, who was born near Buffalo, New York, and came to the west during her childhood. By her first marriage she had a daughter, Cecelia T. , who is now employed in the store of D. M. Sechlar, of Moline.
In politics General Clendenen is a stalwart Republican. His interest in military affairs has never abated, and in 1877 he joined the Illinois National Guards as second lieutenant. He was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, January 4, 1878, to the captaincy in November of the same year, became major May 30, 1879, lieutenant-colonel July 30, 1S80, colonel of the Sixth Regiment, May 17, 1882, and brigadier general March 28, 1892, serving in the last named office until removed by Governor Altgeld for political reasons. He served in the state militia for sixteen years and his military record is without a blemish.
He and his family are prominent members of the Congregational church, and he belongs to the blue lodge and chapter of the Masonic fraternity in Moline. He has served three years as commander of the Grand Army Post, belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, and is now recorder of the Home Forum of Moline, in which his wife is serving as treasurer, while his son Frank also holds membership therein. The son is also a member of the National Guards with the rank of captain of Company F, Sixth Regiment. General Clendenen is a man of exemplary habits, who has attained to high rank in social and military circles as the result of his merit and sterling worth.
(Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1897)
William Clendenin was born on Saturday, 12 April 1845 at Illinois. William Clenduming (given age 5) was listed as a household member living with R. G. Clenduming (given age 38) on the 1850 Census on 30 August 1850 at District 37, Whiteside County, Illinois.
At age 22, William Clendenin married Rachel E. Gridley on Tuesday, 16 April 1867 at Whiteside County, Illinois.
The 1870 US Census enumerated him as William Clendenin, the head of household at Mount Pleasant, Whiteside County, Illinois, on 1 September 1870. Rachael E. Clendening (given age 23) and Robert G. Clendening (given age 2) were listed as household members. Frank Clendenin (given age 29) was listed as his neighbor. William was employed as a Druggist.
His wife, Rachel, died on 15 October 1877 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, leaving William as a widower.
At age 34, William Clendenin married second Laura E. Mayo on Tuesday, 20 May 1879 Whiteside County, Illinois.
The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Wm. Clendening (given age 36), the head of household at Spring Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, on 7 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Laura Clendening (given age 32), his sons, Robert Clendening (given age 11) and Frank Clendening (given age 9), his daughter, Mabel Clendening (given age 6), his step daughter, Cecil Mayo (given age 13) , a servant, Mary Stark (given age 16). Wm. was employed as a Druggist. He was listed as a lodger in the household of Nathaniel Peterson (given age 25) on the 1900 Census recorded 8 June 1900 at 409 Eighteenth Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Name: William Clenduming [William Clendenin]
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1850: District 37, Whiteside, Illinois
Gender: Male
Family Number: 64
Household Members:
Name Age
R G Clenduming 38
Hannah Clenduming 32
Francis Clenduming 9
William Clenduming 5
Wm L Clark 50
David R Clendenin 19
Letitia J Clendenin 26
(Source: 1850 United States Federal Census)
Name: Wm. Clendening
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Moline, Rock Island, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Laura Clendening
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: New York
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Occupation: Druggest
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and Dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm. Clendening 36
Laura Clendening 32
Robert Clendening 11
Frank Clendening 9
Mabel Clendening 6
Cecil Mayo 13
(Source: 1880 United States Federal Census)
Name: William Clendenin
Age: 55
Birth Date: Apr 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Moline Ward 4, Rock Island, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Roomer
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Nathaniel Peterson 25
Mabel H Peterson 26
William Clendenin 55
Cecil T Neayo 33
Maud B Ells 33
(Source: 1900 United States Federal Census)
Name: William Clendenin
Residence: Illinois
Enlistment Date: 30 Apr 1864
Rank at enlistment: 1st Sergeant
State Served: Illinois
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Illinois 140th Infantry Regiment on 18 Jun 1864.Promoted to Full Sergeant Major.Mustered out on 29 Oct 1864 at Camp Fry, Chicago, IL.
Death Date: 11 Mar 1908
Sources: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted MenGAR Dept of Illinois: Death Rolls
(Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865)
Name: William Clendenin
Death Date: 11 Mar 1908
Cemetery: Hope Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Galesburg, Illinois
(Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963)
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Parents:
Robert G. Clendenin b. 17 Jan 1812, d. 12 Mar 1867
Hannah Clark b. 26 Mar 1818, d. 16 May 1900
First Spouse: Rachel E. Gridley b. s 1847, d. 15 Oct 1877
Robert Gridley Clendenin b. Jun 1868, d. 18 Sep 1945
Frank Joy Clendenin b. Sep 1871
Mabel H. Clendenin b. Jan 1874
Col. William Clendenin, dealer in drugs and stationery, at Moline, Colonel of the Sixth 111. Nat. Guards, and Commander of Graham Post, No. 312, Grand Army of the Republic, was born in Lyndon, Whiteside Co., 111., April 12, 1845. His parents, Robert and Hannah (Clark) Clendenin, natives of Pennsylvania and New York, and probably of Scotch-Irish and German extraction respectively, reared at that place three sons, the subject of this biographical noitice being second in the order of their birth. In 1859 the family removed to Morrison, 111., where Mr. Clendenin made his home until 1873. At the public schools of his native State, he received a fair English education, which formed but the nucleus of the wide range of his learning and information at the time of which we write.
In April, 1864, he enrolled in the service of the United States as First Sergeant of Co. B, 140th 111. Inf., and served to the expiration of his term, something over five months, "and was mustered out with the rank of Sergeant-Major. Returning from the army, he entered the banking house of Smith & Co., afterwards the First National Bank of Morrison, 111., as clerk, which position he abandoned in February, 1865, to accept the Second Lieutenancy of Co. A, 108th United States (Colored) Infantry. This regiment was mustered out of the service at Vicksburg, in March, 1866, by order of the Secretary of War, Mr. Clendenin having been advanced to the rank of First Lieutenant.
Returning again to Morrison, he clerked in S. T. Harding's drug-store for one year, when, in company with A. H. Martin, he bought Mr. Harding out, and conducted the business about seven years. In 1873 he came to Moline, where he has since been engaged in the drug trade.
Col. Clendenin has been twice married ; first at Morrison, 111., in 1867, to Miss Rachel E. Gridley, who died Oct. 15, 1 877, leaving three children : Robert G., Frank J. and Mabel H.; and second, in May, 1879, also at Morrison, to Mrs. Laura E. Mayo. The only child born to this union, Ward O., died at the early age of one year.
The subject of this sketch is deservedly one of the most popular men of Moline. He was first called to the Illinois National Guards in 1877 as Second Lieutenant, and between that time and May 17, 1882, when he was commissioned Colonel of the Sixth Regiment, he held every intermediate commission in the line. He was elected Commander of Graham Post, G. A. R., Jan. 1, 1885.
He votes the Republican ticket from principle, and, in company with his wife, attends the Congregational Church as a religious duty.
(Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1885)
GENERAL WILLIAM CLENDENEN, who has attained distinctive preferment in military circles, and is one of the enterprising and representative business men of Moline, was born in Whiteside county, Illinois, April 12, 1845.
His father, Robert G. Clendenen, was a native of Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and a son of David Ramsey Clendenen, who was also born in the Keystone state, his ancestors,
of Scotch lineage, being among the early settlers of Pennsylvania. Reared in the state of his nativity, Robert G. Clendenen, emigrated to Illinois in 1835, and became
one of the pioneers of Whiteside county, where he entered land and developed a farm, He married Hannah Clark, who was born and reared in New York, and accompanied her father, William Clark, to Whiteside county, about 1835. Mr. Clendenen became a prominent citizen of that county and held numerous positions of honor and trust. He served for some time as deputy sheriff and for four years filled the office of sheriff. In politics he was a staunch Republican and served as a delegate to various party conventions. In business he was successful, and he reared a family who are an honor to his name. His death occurred in Whiteside county in 1867, and his widow is now living with her oldest son, Frank, who is a leading business man of Joliet, Illinois. The youngest son is C. C. Clendenen, now of Georgia.
General Clendenen, of this review, is the second in order of birth, and was reared in his native county, acquiring a good education in the common and high schools there. He enlisted in 1864 as a member of the One Hundred and Fortieth Illinois Infantry, which was assigned to the army of the Tennessee, and with his regiment participated in many skirmishes and raids, protecting the railroads and doing guard duty.
He enlisted as a private, but was promoted to the rank of first sergeant and then to sergeant major, in which capacity he served until honorably discharged at the expiration of his term in October, 1864. He re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Eighth United States Regiment, formed of colored troops, was promoted to second lieutenant and commissioned first lieutenant, serving until March, 1866. After the close of hostilities the regiment was engaged in guard duty in Mississippi until the following spring.
With an honorable war record, Lieutenant Clendenen returned to his home in Whiteside county, and in 1867 entered a drug store to learn the business. The following year he purchased an interest in a drug store in Morrison, and continued operations at that point until 1873, when the firm established a branch store at Moline, and Mr. Clendenen assumed charge of the same.
In 1877 tne partnership was dissolved and he succeeded to the ownership of the Moline store, building up an extensive trade. The liberal patronage which is now accorded him is justly merited and he ranks among the leading druggists of the city.
General Clendenen was married in Morrison, Illinois, April 16, 1867, to Rachel E. Gridley, a native of New York, and a daughter of James G. Gridley, a pioneer settler of Whiteside county. She came to the west with her father when a maiden of ten summers and was reared and educated in Morrison. She died in Moline in 1887, leaving three children: Robert G., the eldest, is a graduate of the Moline high school, and was his father's assistant in the drug store until twenty-one years of age. He is now married and follows farming near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Frank J., a graduate of the Moline high school, is with his father in business. Mabel H. is now a successful teacher of Moline.
The General was again married in Whiteside county, May 20, 1879, ms second union being with Mrs. Laura E. Mayo, who was born near Buffalo, New York, and came to the west during her childhood. By her first marriage she had a daughter, Cecelia T. , who is now employed in the store of D. M. Sechlar, of Moline.
In politics General Clendenen is a stalwart Republican. His interest in military affairs has never abated, and in 1877 he joined the Illinois National Guards as second lieutenant. He was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, January 4, 1878, to the captaincy in November of the same year, became major May 30, 1879, lieutenant-colonel July 30, 1S80, colonel of the Sixth Regiment, May 17, 1882, and brigadier general March 28, 1892, serving in the last named office until removed by Governor Altgeld for political reasons. He served in the state militia for sixteen years and his military record is without a blemish.
He and his family are prominent members of the Congregational church, and he belongs to the blue lodge and chapter of the Masonic fraternity in Moline. He has served three years as commander of the Grand Army Post, belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, and is now recorder of the Home Forum of Moline, in which his wife is serving as treasurer, while his son Frank also holds membership therein. The son is also a member of the National Guards with the rank of captain of Company F, Sixth Regiment. General Clendenen is a man of exemplary habits, who has attained to high rank in social and military circles as the result of his merit and sterling worth.
(Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1897)
William Clendenin was born on Saturday, 12 April 1845 at Illinois. William Clenduming (given age 5) was listed as a household member living with R. G. Clenduming (given age 38) on the 1850 Census on 30 August 1850 at District 37, Whiteside County, Illinois.
At age 22, William Clendenin married Rachel E. Gridley on Tuesday, 16 April 1867 at Whiteside County, Illinois.
The 1870 US Census enumerated him as William Clendenin, the head of household at Mount Pleasant, Whiteside County, Illinois, on 1 September 1870. Rachael E. Clendening (given age 23) and Robert G. Clendening (given age 2) were listed as household members. Frank Clendenin (given age 29) was listed as his neighbor. William was employed as a Druggist.
His wife, Rachel, died on 15 October 1877 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, leaving William as a widower.
At age 34, William Clendenin married second Laura E. Mayo on Tuesday, 20 May 1879 Whiteside County, Illinois.
The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Wm. Clendening (given age 36), the head of household at Spring Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, on 7 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Laura Clendening (given age 32), his sons, Robert Clendening (given age 11) and Frank Clendening (given age 9), his daughter, Mabel Clendening (given age 6), his step daughter, Cecil Mayo (given age 13) , a servant, Mary Stark (given age 16). Wm. was employed as a Druggist. He was listed as a lodger in the household of Nathaniel Peterson (given age 25) on the 1900 Census recorded 8 June 1900 at 409 Eighteenth Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Name: William Clenduming [William Clendenin]
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1850: District 37, Whiteside, Illinois
Gender: Male
Family Number: 64
Household Members:
Name Age
R G Clenduming 38
Hannah Clenduming 32
Francis Clenduming 9
William Clenduming 5
Wm L Clark 50
David R Clendenin 19
Letitia J Clendenin 26
(Source: 1850 United States Federal Census)
Name: Wm. Clendening
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Moline, Rock Island, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Laura Clendening
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Druggest
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and Dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm. Clendening 36
Laura Clendening 32
Robert Clendening 11
Frank Clendening 9
Mabel Clendening 6
Cecil Mayo 13
(Source: 1880 United States Federal Census)
Name: William Clendenin
Age: 55
Birth Date: Apr 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Moline Ward 4, Rock Island, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Roomer
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: View on Image
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Household Members:
Name Age
Nathaniel Peterson 25
Mabel H Peterson 26
William Clendenin 55
Cecil T Neayo 33
Maud B Ells 33
(Source: 1900 United States Federal Census)
Name: William Clendenin
Residence: Illinois
Enlistment Date: 30 Apr 1864
Rank at enlistment: 1st Sergeant
State Served: Illinois
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Illinois 140th Infantry Regiment on 18 Jun 1864.Promoted to Full Sergeant Major.Mustered out on 29 Oct 1864 at Camp Fry, Chicago, IL.
Death Date: 11 Mar 1908
Sources: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted MenGAR Dept of Illinois: Death Rolls
(Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865)
Name: William Clendenin
Death Date: 11 Mar 1908
Cemetery: Hope Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Galesburg, Illinois
(Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963)
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Parents:
Robert G. Clendenin b. 17 Jan 1812, d. 12 Mar 1867
Hannah Clark b. 26 Mar 1818, d. 16 May 1900
First Spouse: Rachel E. Gridley b. s 1847, d. 15 Oct 1877
Robert Gridley Clendenin b. Jun 1868, d. 18 Sep 1945
Frank Joy Clendenin b. Sep 1871
Mabel H. Clendenin b. Jan 1874
In April, 1864, he enrolled in the service of the United States as First Sergeant of Co. B, 140th 111. Inf., and served to the expiration of his term, something over five months, "and was mustered out with the rank of Sergeant-Major. Returning from the army, he entered the banking house of Smith & Co., afterwards the First National Bank of Morrison, 111., as clerk, which position he abandoned in February, 1865, to accept the Second Lieutenancy of Co. A, 108th United States (Colored) Infantry. This regiment was mustered out of the service at Vicksburg, in March, 1866, by order of the Secretary of War, Mr. Clendenin having been advanced to the rank of First Lieutenant.
Returning again to Morrison, he clerked in S. T. Harding's drug-store for one year, when, in company with A. H. Martin, he bought Mr. Harding out, and conducted the business about seven years. In 1873 he came to Moline, where he has since been engaged in the drug trade.
Col. Clendenin has been twice married ; first at Morrison, 111., in 1867, to Miss Rachel E. Gridley, who died Oct. 15, 1 877, leaving three children : Robert G., Frank J. and Mabel H.; and second, in May, 1879, also at Morrison, to Mrs. Laura E. Mayo. The only child born to this union, Ward O., died at the early age of one year.
The subject of this sketch is deservedly one of the most popular men of Moline. He was first called to the Illinois National Guards in 1877 as Second Lieutenant, and between that time and May 17, 1882, when he was commissioned Colonel of the Sixth Regiment, he held every intermediate commission in the line. He was elected Commander of Graham Post, G. A. R., Jan. 1, 1885.
He votes the Republican ticket from principle, and, in company with his wife, attends the Congregational Church as a religious duty.
(Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1885)
GENERAL WILLIAM CLENDENEN, who has attained distinctive preferment in military circles, and is one of the enterprising and representative business men of Moline, was born in Whiteside county, Illinois, April 12, 1845.
His father, Robert G. Clendenen, was a native of Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and a son of David Ramsey Clendenen, who was also born in the Keystone state, his ancestors,
of Scotch lineage, being among the early settlers of Pennsylvania. Reared in the state of his nativity, Robert G. Clendenen, emigrated to Illinois in 1835, and became
one of the pioneers of Whiteside county, where he entered land and developed a farm, He married Hannah Clark, who was born and reared in New York, and accompanied her father, William Clark, to Whiteside county, about 1835. Mr. Clendenen became a prominent citizen of that county and held numerous positions of honor and trust. He served for some time as deputy sheriff and for four years filled the office of sheriff. In politics he was a staunch Republican and served as a delegate to various party conventions. In business he was successful, and he reared a family who are an honor to his name. His death occurred in Whiteside county in 1867, and his widow is now living with her oldest son, Frank, who is a leading business man of Joliet, Illinois. The youngest son is C. C. Clendenen, now of Georgia.
General Clendenen, of this review, is the second in order of birth, and was reared in his native county, acquiring a good education in the common and high schools there. He enlisted in 1864 as a member of the One Hundred and Fortieth Illinois Infantry, which was assigned to the army of the Tennessee, and with his regiment participated in many skirmishes and raids, protecting the railroads and doing guard duty.
He enlisted as a private, but was promoted to the rank of first sergeant and then to sergeant major, in which capacity he served until honorably discharged at the expiration of his term in October, 1864. He re-enlisted in the One Hundred and Eighth United States Regiment, formed of colored troops, was promoted to second lieutenant and commissioned first lieutenant, serving until March, 1866. After the close of hostilities the regiment was engaged in guard duty in Mississippi until the following spring.
With an honorable war record, Lieutenant Clendenen returned to his home in Whiteside county, and in 1867 entered a drug store to learn the business. The following year he purchased an interest in a drug store in Morrison, and continued operations at that point until 1873, when the firm established a branch store at Moline, and Mr. Clendenen assumed charge of the same.
In 1877 tne partnership was dissolved and he succeeded to the ownership of the Moline store, building up an extensive trade. The liberal patronage which is now accorded him is justly merited and he ranks among the leading druggists of the city.
General Clendenen was married in Morrison, Illinois, April 16, 1867, to Rachel E. Gridley, a native of New York, and a daughter of James G. Gridley, a pioneer settler of Whiteside county. She came to the west with her father when a maiden of ten summers and was reared and educated in Morrison. She died in Moline in 1887, leaving three children: Robert G., the eldest, is a graduate of the Moline high school, and was his father's assistant in the drug store until twenty-one years of age. He is now married and follows farming near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Frank J., a graduate of the Moline high school, is with his father in business. Mabel H. is now a successful teacher of Moline.
The General was again married in Whiteside county, May 20, 1879, ms second union being with Mrs. Laura E. Mayo, who was born near Buffalo, New York, and came to the west during her childhood. By her first marriage she had a daughter, Cecelia T. , who is now employed in the store of D. M. Sechlar, of Moline.
In politics General Clendenen is a stalwart Republican. His interest in military affairs has never abated, and in 1877 he joined the Illinois National Guards as second lieutenant. He was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, January 4, 1878, to the captaincy in November of the same year, became major May 30, 1879, lieutenant-colonel July 30, 1S80, colonel of the Sixth Regiment, May 17, 1882, and brigadier general March 28, 1892, serving in the last named office until removed by Governor Altgeld for political reasons. He served in the state militia for sixteen years and his military record is without a blemish.
He and his family are prominent members of the Congregational church, and he belongs to the blue lodge and chapter of the Masonic fraternity in Moline. He has served three years as commander of the Grand Army Post, belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, and is now recorder of the Home Forum of Moline, in which his wife is serving as treasurer, while his son Frank also holds membership therein. The son is also a member of the National Guards with the rank of captain of Company F, Sixth Regiment. General Clendenen is a man of exemplary habits, who has attained to high rank in social and military circles as the result of his merit and sterling worth.
(Source: Rock Island County Biographical Record, 1897)
William Clendenin was born on Saturday, 12 April 1845 at Illinois. William Clenduming (given age 5) was listed as a household member living with R. G. Clenduming (given age 38) on the 1850 Census on 30 August 1850 at District 37, Whiteside County, Illinois.
At age 22, William Clendenin married Rachel E. Gridley on Tuesday, 16 April 1867 at Whiteside County, Illinois.
The 1870 US Census enumerated him as William Clendenin, the head of household at Mount Pleasant, Whiteside County, Illinois, on 1 September 1870. Rachael E. Clendening (given age 23) and Robert G. Clendening (given age 2) were listed as household members. Frank Clendenin (given age 29) was listed as his neighbor. William was employed as a Druggist.
His wife, Rachel, died on 15 October 1877 at Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, leaving William as a widower.
At age 34, William Clendenin married second Laura E. Mayo on Tuesday, 20 May 1879 Whiteside County, Illinois.
The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Wm. Clendening (given age 36), the head of household at Spring Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, on 7 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Laura Clendening (given age 32), his sons, Robert Clendening (given age 11) and Frank Clendening (given age 9), his daughter, Mabel Clendening (given age 6), his step daughter, Cecil Mayo (given age 13) , a servant, Mary Stark (given age 16). Wm. was employed as a Druggist. He was listed as a lodger in the household of Nathaniel Peterson (given age 25) on the 1900 Census recorded 8 June 1900 at 409 Eighteenth Street, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Name: William Clenduming [William Clendenin]
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1850: District 37, Whiteside, Illinois
Gender: Male
Family Number: 64
Household Members:
Name Age
R G Clenduming 38
Hannah Clenduming 32
Francis Clenduming 9
William Clenduming 5
Wm L Clark 50
David R Clendenin 19
Letitia J Clendenin 26
(Source: 1850 United States Federal Census)
Name: Wm. Clendening
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1880: Moline, Rock Island, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Laura Clendening
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Druggest
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and Dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm. Clendening 36
Laura Clendening 32
Robert Clendening 11
Frank Clendening 9
Mabel Clendening 6
Cecil Mayo 13
(Source: 1880 United States Federal Census)
Name: William Clendenin
Age: 55
Birth Date: Apr 1845
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1900: Moline Ward 4, Rock Island, Illinois
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Roomer
Marital Status: Married
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Nathaniel Peterson 25
Mabel H Peterson 26
William Clendenin 55
Cecil T Neayo 33
Maud B Ells 33
(Source: 1900 United States Federal Census)
Name: William Clendenin
Residence: Illinois
Enlistment Date: 30 Apr 1864
Rank at enlistment: 1st Sergeant
State Served: Illinois
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company B, Illinois 140th Infantry Regiment on 18 Jun 1864.Promoted to Full Sergeant Major.Mustered out on 29 Oct 1864 at Camp Fry, Chicago, IL.
Death Date: 11 Mar 1908
Sources: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted MenGAR Dept of Illinois: Death Rolls
(Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865)
Name: William Clendenin
Death Date: 11 Mar 1908
Cemetery: Hope Cemetery
Cemetery Location: Galesburg, Illinois
(Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963)
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Parents:
Robert G. Clendenin b. 17 Jan 1812, d. 12 Mar 1867
Hannah Clark b. 26 Mar 1818, d. 16 May 1900
First Spouse: Rachel E. Gridley b. s 1847, d. 15 Oct 1877
Robert Gridley Clendenin b. Jun 1868, d. 18 Sep 1945
Frank Joy Clendenin b. Sep 1871
Mabel H. Clendenin b. Jan 1874
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