JEWELL, William S., the able and efficient State's Attorney of Fulton County, Ill., was born in Logan County, Ill., May 12, 1867, the son of John F. and Julia (Smith) Jewell, natives of Illinois. They were the parents of the following children, namely: William S., Ida, wife of Harry B. Stoge, of Lewistown, Ill.; Josephine, wife of Harry Mathews, of Canton, Ill., and Elizabeth, Clara and Minnie, who dwell under the parental roof. John F. Jewell was a member of the Thirty-second Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War, and took part in Sherman's March to the Sea. In the battle of Atlanta he was struck in the left shoulder by a ball, which glanced downward. On account of the location of the ball the surgeon declined to undertake its extraction, and for twenty long years he carried it in his body, causing him at times great suffering. The ball gradually worked its way to his side and made its exit under the arm. He followed farming until he came to Lewistown in 1893, when the effects of this wound, resulting in a general impairment of his health, compelled him to retire from active life. Enos Jewell, the father of John F., was one of the pioneers of Fulton County and a prominent figure in the early history of Lewistown.
The early years of William S. Jewell were spent upon the farm. He attended the district schools in the neighborhood of his home and made the most of his educational advantages. In 1892 he entered the office of Judge Edwards and began the study of law, continuing thus for two years. He then spent one year in the office of John A. Gray, now Circuit Judge in the judicial district of which Fulton County forms a part, and afterward reviewed his studies for three years. In 1899 he was admitted to the bar and by diligent application to his profession, combined with superior talent, attained an excellent standing as a lawyer, and now ranks among the leading members of the Fulton County bar.
In politics Mr. Jewell is a stanch Republican and takes an active interest in the success of his party. In 1899 he was elected City Attorney of Lewistown and was re-elected in 1901. In 1900 he sought the nomination for State's Attorney, but was defeated by Bernard H. Taylor, who, being elected, appointed the subject of this sketch First Assistant State's Attorney. In 1904 Mr. Jewell received the nomination and was elected State's Attorney by a majority of 1,577. In the administration of the affairs of this office he has reflected honor upon himself and his constituents. In fraternal circles Mr. Jewell is identified with the K. of P., M. W. A. and is a member of the Lewistown Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
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William S. Jewell
transcribed by Claire Crandell
submitted by Janine Crandell
William S. Jewell, of Lewistown, is the Republican candidate for the office of state's attorney. He is making a creditable race for the office he desires, and where he has been heard from the political rostrum he has made friends and won votes for himself and for his ticket.
Mr. Jewell was born at Lincoln, Ill., May 12, 1867. His father, John F. Jewell, and his grandfather, Enos Jewell, were both soldiers in the civil war, the former being a member of the Thirty-second, and the latter of the One Hundred and Sixth Illinois infantry.
In 1875 Mr. Jewell came with his parents to Fulton county, of which he has since been a continuous resident. The family settled first in Buckheart township, on what is known as the "Walnut Grove farm," owned at that time by "Uncle Billy" Turner, and lived there four years.
In 1879 they moved into Lewistown township, where John Jewell continued in the business of a tenant farmer. For several years the son was his "right-hand man," working on the farm in summer and improving his education by attending a country school in the winter.
In 1893 W. S. Jewell was elected a constable of Lewistown township and was re-elected to the same office in 1897.
He began the study of law in the office of Judge W. S. Edwards and completed his course in the office of Judge John A. Gray. In October, 1898, he was admitted to the bar.
The following year Mr. Jewell was elected city attorney at the county seat, on the Republican ticket, and was re-elected in 1901.
He served as assistant state's attorney under B. M. Chiperfield, and in 1900 was a candidate for nomination for state's attorney, being defeated in the convention by B. H. Taylor, the present state's attorney, under whom Mr. Jewell continues to act as assistant.
Mr. Jewell is essentially a self-made man, and whatever measure of successes he has achieved has been accomplished by his own unaided efforts, personal energy, and a determination to overcome obstacles. He is a lawyer of recognized ability, and an orator of no small reputation.
His straightforwardness and integrity in business matters have gained him hosts of friends throughout the county, and his experience during several terms as assistant state's attorney makes him a well-qualified candidate for the position which he seeks.
[Note: William was born on May 12, 1867 and died on Jan. 30, 1956. He was buried in the Oak Hill cemetery in Lewistown. William married Bernice Harwood on Jan. 14, 1908 in Fulton County. Bernice was born in 1883 and died on Dec. 8, 1931. She was buried in the Oak Hill cemetery as well.]
The early years of William S. Jewell were spent upon the farm. He attended the district schools in the neighborhood of his home and made the most of his educational advantages. In 1892 he entered the office of Judge Edwards and began the study of law, continuing thus for two years. He then spent one year in the office of John A. Gray, now Circuit Judge in the judicial district of which Fulton County forms a part, and afterward reviewed his studies for three years. In 1899 he was admitted to the bar and by diligent application to his profession, combined with superior talent, attained an excellent standing as a lawyer, and now ranks among the leading members of the Fulton County bar.
In politics Mr. Jewell is a stanch Republican and takes an active interest in the success of his party. In 1899 he was elected City Attorney of Lewistown and was re-elected in 1901. In 1900 he sought the nomination for State's Attorney, but was defeated by Bernard H. Taylor, who, being elected, appointed the subject of this sketch First Assistant State's Attorney. In 1904 Mr. Jewell received the nomination and was elected State's Attorney by a majority of 1,577. In the administration of the affairs of this office he has reflected honor upon himself and his constituents. In fraternal circles Mr. Jewell is identified with the K. of P., M. W. A. and is a member of the Lewistown Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Biographies
William S. Jewell
transcribed by Claire Crandell
submitted by Janine Crandell
William S. Jewell, of Lewistown, is the Republican candidate for the office of state's attorney. He is making a creditable race for the office he desires, and where he has been heard from the political rostrum he has made friends and won votes for himself and for his ticket.
Mr. Jewell was born at Lincoln, Ill., May 12, 1867. His father, John F. Jewell, and his grandfather, Enos Jewell, were both soldiers in the civil war, the former being a member of the Thirty-second, and the latter of the One Hundred and Sixth Illinois infantry.
In 1875 Mr. Jewell came with his parents to Fulton county, of which he has since been a continuous resident. The family settled first in Buckheart township, on what is known as the "Walnut Grove farm," owned at that time by "Uncle Billy" Turner, and lived there four years.
In 1879 they moved into Lewistown township, where John Jewell continued in the business of a tenant farmer. For several years the son was his "right-hand man," working on the farm in summer and improving his education by attending a country school in the winter.
In 1893 W. S. Jewell was elected a constable of Lewistown township and was re-elected to the same office in 1897.
He began the study of law in the office of Judge W. S. Edwards and completed his course in the office of Judge John A. Gray. In October, 1898, he was admitted to the bar.
The following year Mr. Jewell was elected city attorney at the county seat, on the Republican ticket, and was re-elected in 1901.
He served as assistant state's attorney under B. M. Chiperfield, and in 1900 was a candidate for nomination for state's attorney, being defeated in the convention by B. H. Taylor, the present state's attorney, under whom Mr. Jewell continues to act as assistant.
Mr. Jewell is essentially a self-made man, and whatever measure of successes he has achieved has been accomplished by his own unaided efforts, personal energy, and a determination to overcome obstacles. He is a lawyer of recognized ability, and an orator of no small reputation.
His straightforwardness and integrity in business matters have gained him hosts of friends throughout the county, and his experience during several terms as assistant state's attorney makes him a well-qualified candidate for the position which he seeks.
[Note: William was born on May 12, 1867 and died on Jan. 30, 1956. He was buried in the Oak Hill cemetery in Lewistown. William married Bernice Harwood on Jan. 14, 1908 in Fulton County. Bernice was born in 1883 and died on Dec. 8, 1931. She was buried in the Oak Hill cemetery as well.]
JEWELL, William S., the able and efficient State's Attorney of Fulton County, Ill., was born in Logan County, Ill., May 12, 1867, the son of John F. and Julia (Smith) Jewell, natives of Illinois. They were the parents of the following children, namely: William S., Ida, wife of Harry B. Stoge, of Lewistown, Ill.; Josephine, wife of Harry Mathews, of Canton, Ill., and Elizabeth, Clara and Minnie, who dwell under the parental roof. John F. Jewell was a member of the Thirty-second Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during the Civil War, and took part in Sherman's March to the Sea. In the battle of Atlanta he was struck in the left shoulder by a ball, which glanced downward. On account of the location of the ball the surgeon declined to undertake its extraction, and for twenty long years he carried it in his body, causing him at times great suffering. The ball gradually worked its way to his side and made its exit under the arm. He followed farming until he came to Lewistown in 1893, when the effects of this wound, resulting in a general impairment of his health, compelled him to retire from active life. Enos Jewell, the father of John F., was one of the pioneers of Fulton County and a prominent figure in the early history of Lewistown.
The early years of William S. Jewell were spent upon the farm. He attended the district schools in the neighborhood of his home and made the most of his educational advantages. In 1892 he entered the office of Judge Edwards and began the study of law, continuing thus for two years. He then spent one year in the office of John A. Gray, now Circuit Judge in the judicial district of which Fulton County forms a part, and afterward reviewed his studies for three years. In 1899 he was admitted to the bar and by diligent application to his profession, combined with superior talent, attained an excellent standing as a lawyer, and now ranks among the leading members of the Fulton County bar.
In politics Mr. Jewell is a stanch Republican and takes an active interest in the success of his party. In 1899 he was elected City Attorney of Lewistown and was re-elected in 1901. In 1900 he sought the nomination for State's Attorney, but was defeated by Bernard H. Taylor, who, being elected, appointed the subject of this sketch First Assistant State's Attorney. In 1904 Mr. Jewell received the nomination and was elected State's Attorney by a majority of 1,577. In the administration of the affairs of this office he has reflected honor upon himself and his constituents. In fraternal circles Mr. Jewell is identified with the K. of P., M. W. A. and is a member of the Lewistown Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Biographies
William S. Jewell
transcribed by Claire Crandell
submitted by Janine Crandell
William S. Jewell, of Lewistown, is the Republican candidate for the office of state's attorney. He is making a creditable race for the office he desires, and where he has been heard from the political rostrum he has made friends and won votes for himself and for his ticket.
Mr. Jewell was born at Lincoln, Ill., May 12, 1867. His father, John F. Jewell, and his grandfather, Enos Jewell, were both soldiers in the civil war, the former being a member of the Thirty-second, and the latter of the One Hundred and Sixth Illinois infantry.
In 1875 Mr. Jewell came with his parents to Fulton county, of which he has since been a continuous resident. The family settled first in Buckheart township, on what is known as the "Walnut Grove farm," owned at that time by "Uncle Billy" Turner, and lived there four years.
In 1879 they moved into Lewistown township, where John Jewell continued in the business of a tenant farmer. For several years the son was his "right-hand man," working on the farm in summer and improving his education by attending a country school in the winter.
In 1893 W. S. Jewell was elected a constable of Lewistown township and was re-elected to the same office in 1897.
He began the study of law in the office of Judge W. S. Edwards and completed his course in the office of Judge John A. Gray. In October, 1898, he was admitted to the bar.
The following year Mr. Jewell was elected city attorney at the county seat, on the Republican ticket, and was re-elected in 1901.
He served as assistant state's attorney under B. M. Chiperfield, and in 1900 was a candidate for nomination for state's attorney, being defeated in the convention by B. H. Taylor, the present state's attorney, under whom Mr. Jewell continues to act as assistant.
Mr. Jewell is essentially a self-made man, and whatever measure of successes he has achieved has been accomplished by his own unaided efforts, personal energy, and a determination to overcome obstacles. He is a lawyer of recognized ability, and an orator of no small reputation.
His straightforwardness and integrity in business matters have gained him hosts of friends throughout the county, and his experience during several terms as assistant state's attorney makes him a well-qualified candidate for the position which he seeks.
[Note: William was born on May 12, 1867 and died on Jan. 30, 1956. He was buried in the Oak Hill cemetery in Lewistown. William married Bernice Harwood on Jan. 14, 1908 in Fulton County. Bernice was born in 1883 and died on Dec. 8, 1931. She was buried in the Oak Hill cemetery as well.]
The early years of William S. Jewell were spent upon the farm. He attended the district schools in the neighborhood of his home and made the most of his educational advantages. In 1892 he entered the office of Judge Edwards and began the study of law, continuing thus for two years. He then spent one year in the office of John A. Gray, now Circuit Judge in the judicial district of which Fulton County forms a part, and afterward reviewed his studies for three years. In 1899 he was admitted to the bar and by diligent application to his profession, combined with superior talent, attained an excellent standing as a lawyer, and now ranks among the leading members of the Fulton County bar.
In politics Mr. Jewell is a stanch Republican and takes an active interest in the success of his party. In 1899 he was elected City Attorney of Lewistown and was re-elected in 1901. In 1900 he sought the nomination for State's Attorney, but was defeated by Bernard H. Taylor, who, being elected, appointed the subject of this sketch First Assistant State's Attorney. In 1904 Mr. Jewell received the nomination and was elected State's Attorney by a majority of 1,577. In the administration of the affairs of this office he has reflected honor upon himself and his constituents. In fraternal circles Mr. Jewell is identified with the K. of P., M. W. A. and is a member of the Lewistown Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Biographies
William S. Jewell
transcribed by Claire Crandell
submitted by Janine Crandell
William S. Jewell, of Lewistown, is the Republican candidate for the office of state's attorney. He is making a creditable race for the office he desires, and where he has been heard from the political rostrum he has made friends and won votes for himself and for his ticket.
Mr. Jewell was born at Lincoln, Ill., May 12, 1867. His father, John F. Jewell, and his grandfather, Enos Jewell, were both soldiers in the civil war, the former being a member of the Thirty-second, and the latter of the One Hundred and Sixth Illinois infantry.
In 1875 Mr. Jewell came with his parents to Fulton county, of which he has since been a continuous resident. The family settled first in Buckheart township, on what is known as the "Walnut Grove farm," owned at that time by "Uncle Billy" Turner, and lived there four years.
In 1879 they moved into Lewistown township, where John Jewell continued in the business of a tenant farmer. For several years the son was his "right-hand man," working on the farm in summer and improving his education by attending a country school in the winter.
In 1893 W. S. Jewell was elected a constable of Lewistown township and was re-elected to the same office in 1897.
He began the study of law in the office of Judge W. S. Edwards and completed his course in the office of Judge John A. Gray. In October, 1898, he was admitted to the bar.
The following year Mr. Jewell was elected city attorney at the county seat, on the Republican ticket, and was re-elected in 1901.
He served as assistant state's attorney under B. M. Chiperfield, and in 1900 was a candidate for nomination for state's attorney, being defeated in the convention by B. H. Taylor, the present state's attorney, under whom Mr. Jewell continues to act as assistant.
Mr. Jewell is essentially a self-made man, and whatever measure of successes he has achieved has been accomplished by his own unaided efforts, personal energy, and a determination to overcome obstacles. He is a lawyer of recognized ability, and an orator of no small reputation.
His straightforwardness and integrity in business matters have gained him hosts of friends throughout the county, and his experience during several terms as assistant state's attorney makes him a well-qualified candidate for the position which he seeks.
[Note: William was born on May 12, 1867 and died on Jan. 30, 1956. He was buried in the Oak Hill cemetery in Lewistown. William married Bernice Harwood on Jan. 14, 1908 in Fulton County. Bernice was born in 1883 and died on Dec. 8, 1931. She was buried in the Oak Hill cemetery as well.]
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