HIRAM S. CHURCHILL, of the firm of Weddington &, Churchill, proprietors of the Exchange Mills at Kinderhook, and dealers in grain. flour, meal and feed, is one of the native born citizens of Pike County, who have risen to positions of prominence among the business men of the community. He was born in Kinderhook Township. November 25, 1853, and is a son of the late Almon S. Churchill, who was one of the leading pioneers of this township and county fur many years. He was born in Genesee County, N. Y., and was reared to the life of a farmer in the place of his birth.
When he had attained years of maturity Mr. Churchill married Mary A. Hunn, a native of Hartford, Conn., who lived in that city until she was fifteen years of age, when she accompanied her parents to Batavia, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Churchill were married about the year 1832 and then came directly to Pike County, Ill., making the journey with a span of ponies. Mr. Churchill had previously visited this locality, his father and brother having located here prior to that time. When he came here with his bride he settled on section 23. Kinderhook Township, and began life with a cash capital of $2.50. He traded an overcoat for eights acres of land, giving a little difference. He built many houses in Barry and Kinderhook Townships, and was well known throughout this locality.
After accumulating considerable property Almon Churchill retired from active labors and passed his last years in the enjoyment of the fruits of a lifetime of toil. He received in a full degree the esteem and confidence which his life of unswerving integrity demanded. He passed away in 1886 and his remains were placed by the side of his wife in Kinderhook Cemetery. The wife died in 1884. They were the parents of five children, four sons and one daughter: Samuel and Almon J. are deceased ; William E. is a resident of Kansas City; Hiram S., our subject; Nancy M. is the wife of J. R. Fox, of Kinderhook Township.
Our subject was the fourth son of his parents and was reared on the old homestead in Kinderhook Township. which was his birthplace. He remained with his father until the death of the latter. having full charge of the farm for awhile. On December 27, 1874, he was united in marriage with Martha C., daughter of Charles and Louisan Smith. Like her husband Mrs. Churchill is a native of Pike County and was born in the same township as himself in June, 1854. the marriage with Mr. Churchill has been blest to them by the birth of six children, of whom the following is the record: Delia A. was born in September, 1875; Bessie, in August, 1876; Frederick, in August, 1877; Charles, in December, 1879; Frank, in July, 1882 and Nellie in July, 1886. All reside at home and are being carefully trained and educated.
Mr. Churchill and his partner are carrying on an extensive and flourishing business as proprietors of the Exchange Mills and a grain elevator at Kinderhook. They handle about fourteen carloads of flour each year and ship from one hundred to one hundred and twenty five cars of wheat annually. Besides his milling interests our subject has a fine farm of three hundred and seventeen acres of rich and fertile land. located on sections 13, 14 and 23, in Kinderhook Township, and from its rental he receives a good income. It is under substantial improvement. and is supplied with ample buildings including a brick house, of which the main building is 36x38 feet in dimensions and the L 24x20 feet, the main part being two stories in height; and a large barn 40x100 feet in dimensions. His town residence is the finest and most attractive dwelling in the city of Kinderhook. It is a commodious two story frame structure 30x36 feet in dimensions and of a modern style 'If architecture.
Mr. Churchill is a wide-awake, progressive man, possessing force of character and a good insight into the best methods of conducting business, which traits have brought him success and have made him a credit to the citizenship of his native county. He has decided opinions of his own, which he expresses fearlessly and frankly when occasion offers. This is especially true in regard to his political views, as he does not affiliate with any party but supports a man regardless of party connections.
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ILLINOIS DEATHS: 20273208 CHURCHILL HIRAM S M/W UNK 0035142 1919-11-09 PIKE KINDERHOOK 19-11-10
20273209 CHURCHILL MARTHA C F/W UNK 0014467 1920-02-21 PIKE KINDERHOOK 20-02-24
ILLINOIS MARRIAGES: CHURCHILL, HIRAM S SMITH, MARTHA C 1874-12-27 A 254 308 PIKE
When he had attained years of maturity Mr. Churchill married Mary A. Hunn, a native of Hartford, Conn., who lived in that city until she was fifteen years of age, when she accompanied her parents to Batavia, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Churchill were married about the year 1832 and then came directly to Pike County, Ill., making the journey with a span of ponies. Mr. Churchill had previously visited this locality, his father and brother having located here prior to that time. When he came here with his bride he settled on section 23. Kinderhook Township, and began life with a cash capital of $2.50. He traded an overcoat for eights acres of land, giving a little difference. He built many houses in Barry and Kinderhook Townships, and was well known throughout this locality.
After accumulating considerable property Almon Churchill retired from active labors and passed his last years in the enjoyment of the fruits of a lifetime of toil. He received in a full degree the esteem and confidence which his life of unswerving integrity demanded. He passed away in 1886 and his remains were placed by the side of his wife in Kinderhook Cemetery. The wife died in 1884. They were the parents of five children, four sons and one daughter: Samuel and Almon J. are deceased ; William E. is a resident of Kansas City; Hiram S., our subject; Nancy M. is the wife of J. R. Fox, of Kinderhook Township.
Our subject was the fourth son of his parents and was reared on the old homestead in Kinderhook Township. which was his birthplace. He remained with his father until the death of the latter. having full charge of the farm for awhile. On December 27, 1874, he was united in marriage with Martha C., daughter of Charles and Louisan Smith. Like her husband Mrs. Churchill is a native of Pike County and was born in the same township as himself in June, 1854. the marriage with Mr. Churchill has been blest to them by the birth of six children, of whom the following is the record: Delia A. was born in September, 1875; Bessie, in August, 1876; Frederick, in August, 1877; Charles, in December, 1879; Frank, in July, 1882 and Nellie in July, 1886. All reside at home and are being carefully trained and educated.
Mr. Churchill and his partner are carrying on an extensive and flourishing business as proprietors of the Exchange Mills and a grain elevator at Kinderhook. They handle about fourteen carloads of flour each year and ship from one hundred to one hundred and twenty five cars of wheat annually. Besides his milling interests our subject has a fine farm of three hundred and seventeen acres of rich and fertile land. located on sections 13, 14 and 23, in Kinderhook Township, and from its rental he receives a good income. It is under substantial improvement. and is supplied with ample buildings including a brick house, of which the main building is 36x38 feet in dimensions and the L 24x20 feet, the main part being two stories in height; and a large barn 40x100 feet in dimensions. His town residence is the finest and most attractive dwelling in the city of Kinderhook. It is a commodious two story frame structure 30x36 feet in dimensions and of a modern style 'If architecture.
Mr. Churchill is a wide-awake, progressive man, possessing force of character and a good insight into the best methods of conducting business, which traits have brought him success and have made him a credit to the citizenship of his native county. He has decided opinions of his own, which he expresses fearlessly and frankly when occasion offers. This is especially true in regard to his political views, as he does not affiliate with any party but supports a man regardless of party connections.
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ILLINOIS DEATHS: 20273208 CHURCHILL HIRAM S M/W UNK 0035142 1919-11-09 PIKE KINDERHOOK 19-11-10
20273209 CHURCHILL MARTHA C F/W UNK 0014467 1920-02-21 PIKE KINDERHOOK 20-02-24
ILLINOIS MARRIAGES: CHURCHILL, HIRAM S SMITH, MARTHA C 1874-12-27 A 254 308 PIKE
HIRAM S. CHURCHILL, of the firm of Weddington &, Churchill, proprietors of the Exchange Mills at Kinderhook, and dealers in grain. flour, meal and feed, is one of the native born citizens of Pike County, who have risen to positions of prominence among the business men of the community. He was born in Kinderhook Township. November 25, 1853, and is a son of the late Almon S. Churchill, who was one of the leading pioneers of this township and county fur many years. He was born in Genesee County, N. Y., and was reared to the life of a farmer in the place of his birth.
When he had attained years of maturity Mr. Churchill married Mary A. Hunn, a native of Hartford, Conn., who lived in that city until she was fifteen years of age, when she accompanied her parents to Batavia, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Churchill were married about the year 1832 and then came directly to Pike County, Ill., making the journey with a span of ponies. Mr. Churchill had previously visited this locality, his father and brother having located here prior to that time. When he came here with his bride he settled on section 23. Kinderhook Township, and began life with a cash capital of $2.50. He traded an overcoat for eights acres of land, giving a little difference. He built many houses in Barry and Kinderhook Townships, and was well known throughout this locality.
After accumulating considerable property Almon Churchill retired from active labors and passed his last years in the enjoyment of the fruits of a lifetime of toil. He received in a full degree the esteem and confidence which his life of unswerving integrity demanded. He passed away in 1886 and his remains were placed by the side of his wife in Kinderhook Cemetery. The wife died in 1884. They were the parents of five children, four sons and one daughter: Samuel and Almon J. are deceased ; William E. is a resident of Kansas City; Hiram S., our subject; Nancy M. is the wife of J. R. Fox, of Kinderhook Township.
Our subject was the fourth son of his parents and was reared on the old homestead in Kinderhook Township. which was his birthplace. He remained with his father until the death of the latter. having full charge of the farm for awhile. On December 27, 1874, he was united in marriage with Martha C., daughter of Charles and Louisan Smith. Like her husband Mrs. Churchill is a native of Pike County and was born in the same township as himself in June, 1854. the marriage with Mr. Churchill has been blest to them by the birth of six children, of whom the following is the record: Delia A. was born in September, 1875; Bessie, in August, 1876; Frederick, in August, 1877; Charles, in December, 1879; Frank, in July, 1882 and Nellie in July, 1886. All reside at home and are being carefully trained and educated.
Mr. Churchill and his partner are carrying on an extensive and flourishing business as proprietors of the Exchange Mills and a grain elevator at Kinderhook. They handle about fourteen carloads of flour each year and ship from one hundred to one hundred and twenty five cars of wheat annually. Besides his milling interests our subject has a fine farm of three hundred and seventeen acres of rich and fertile land. located on sections 13, 14 and 23, in Kinderhook Township, and from its rental he receives a good income. It is under substantial improvement. and is supplied with ample buildings including a brick house, of which the main building is 36x38 feet in dimensions and the L 24x20 feet, the main part being two stories in height; and a large barn 40x100 feet in dimensions. His town residence is the finest and most attractive dwelling in the city of Kinderhook. It is a commodious two story frame structure 30x36 feet in dimensions and of a modern style 'If architecture.
Mr. Churchill is a wide-awake, progressive man, possessing force of character and a good insight into the best methods of conducting business, which traits have brought him success and have made him a credit to the citizenship of his native county. He has decided opinions of his own, which he expresses fearlessly and frankly when occasion offers. This is especially true in regard to his political views, as he does not affiliate with any party but supports a man regardless of party connections.
[PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF PIKE AND CALHOUN COUNTIES 1894 COPYRIGHT EXPIRED]
ILLINOIS DEATHS: 20273208 CHURCHILL HIRAM S M/W UNK 0035142 1919-11-09 PIKE KINDERHOOK 19-11-10
20273209 CHURCHILL MARTHA C F/W UNK 0014467 1920-02-21 PIKE KINDERHOOK 20-02-24
ILLINOIS MARRIAGES: CHURCHILL, HIRAM S SMITH, MARTHA C 1874-12-27 A 254 308 PIKE
When he had attained years of maturity Mr. Churchill married Mary A. Hunn, a native of Hartford, Conn., who lived in that city until she was fifteen years of age, when she accompanied her parents to Batavia, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Churchill were married about the year 1832 and then came directly to Pike County, Ill., making the journey with a span of ponies. Mr. Churchill had previously visited this locality, his father and brother having located here prior to that time. When he came here with his bride he settled on section 23. Kinderhook Township, and began life with a cash capital of $2.50. He traded an overcoat for eights acres of land, giving a little difference. He built many houses in Barry and Kinderhook Townships, and was well known throughout this locality.
After accumulating considerable property Almon Churchill retired from active labors and passed his last years in the enjoyment of the fruits of a lifetime of toil. He received in a full degree the esteem and confidence which his life of unswerving integrity demanded. He passed away in 1886 and his remains were placed by the side of his wife in Kinderhook Cemetery. The wife died in 1884. They were the parents of five children, four sons and one daughter: Samuel and Almon J. are deceased ; William E. is a resident of Kansas City; Hiram S., our subject; Nancy M. is the wife of J. R. Fox, of Kinderhook Township.
Our subject was the fourth son of his parents and was reared on the old homestead in Kinderhook Township. which was his birthplace. He remained with his father until the death of the latter. having full charge of the farm for awhile. On December 27, 1874, he was united in marriage with Martha C., daughter of Charles and Louisan Smith. Like her husband Mrs. Churchill is a native of Pike County and was born in the same township as himself in June, 1854. the marriage with Mr. Churchill has been blest to them by the birth of six children, of whom the following is the record: Delia A. was born in September, 1875; Bessie, in August, 1876; Frederick, in August, 1877; Charles, in December, 1879; Frank, in July, 1882 and Nellie in July, 1886. All reside at home and are being carefully trained and educated.
Mr. Churchill and his partner are carrying on an extensive and flourishing business as proprietors of the Exchange Mills and a grain elevator at Kinderhook. They handle about fourteen carloads of flour each year and ship from one hundred to one hundred and twenty five cars of wheat annually. Besides his milling interests our subject has a fine farm of three hundred and seventeen acres of rich and fertile land. located on sections 13, 14 and 23, in Kinderhook Township, and from its rental he receives a good income. It is under substantial improvement. and is supplied with ample buildings including a brick house, of which the main building is 36x38 feet in dimensions and the L 24x20 feet, the main part being two stories in height; and a large barn 40x100 feet in dimensions. His town residence is the finest and most attractive dwelling in the city of Kinderhook. It is a commodious two story frame structure 30x36 feet in dimensions and of a modern style 'If architecture.
Mr. Churchill is a wide-awake, progressive man, possessing force of character and a good insight into the best methods of conducting business, which traits have brought him success and have made him a credit to the citizenship of his native county. He has decided opinions of his own, which he expresses fearlessly and frankly when occasion offers. This is especially true in regard to his political views, as he does not affiliate with any party but supports a man regardless of party connections.
[PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL ALBUM OF PIKE AND CALHOUN COUNTIES 1894 COPYRIGHT EXPIRED]
ILLINOIS DEATHS: 20273208 CHURCHILL HIRAM S M/W UNK 0035142 1919-11-09 PIKE KINDERHOOK 19-11-10
20273209 CHURCHILL MARTHA C F/W UNK 0014467 1920-02-21 PIKE KINDERHOOK 20-02-24
ILLINOIS MARRIAGES: CHURCHILL, HIRAM S SMITH, MARTHA C 1874-12-27 A 254 308 PIKE
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