History of Knox County, Illinois 1878
There is perhaps no family more widely known and respected, living in Knox co., than that of which the subject of this sketch is an honored member. For nearly half a century the Latimer family has been closely allied to the interests of this county. In 1831 Elder Joseph Latimer, the grandfather of Joseph F., came to the count and settled in Cedar township. Soon thereafter – 1832 – came Jonathan Latimer, the father. He also located in Cedar township. Jonathan Latimer was born in Robinson co., Tenn., May 29, 1803, and was eldest of 5 sons. His parents were Joseph and Anna (Dobbins) Latimer. His grandfather was Colonel in the revolutionary war, and his 12 sons served under him. Jonathan Latimer was married to Miss Nancy West in 1825, came to Sangamon co., Ill., in 1829, and to Knox co., in 1832. There were but 4 families in Cedar township at the time he located there. He made a profession of religion early in life, and lived a consistent, zealous Christian man until his death. He was one of the original members and Elders of the Cherry Grove Presbyterian Church; was the prime mover and one of the founders of Cherry Grove Seminary; was noted for his large, noble, benevolent heart, ever ready to help the poor, and fall of sympathy and love for his fellow men. None knew better than he and his devoted, energetic wife, the hardships and sacrifices of pioneer life. On the same place where they settled they reared 10 children, 7 of whom are now living. Jonathan Latimer passed from earth Aug. 4, 1866, leaving as a rich legacy a blessed memory.
Joseph F. Latimer, whose portrait is in this volume, was born at Abingdon this county, April 15, 1840. His father, although poor when he came to the county, had accumulated a goodly fortune ere his death. The early life of Joseph was passed upon a farm in summer and in attendance at school in the winter. He then entered Knox College, graduating with honor in the class of 1864. Immediately thereafter – June 5 – enlisted in Company G., 137th Ill. Inf., as 2d Lieutenant, On returning home he was chosen Principal of Cherry Grove Seminary. In 1866 was elected to fill the chair of Natural Science in Lincoln University, Lincoln, Ill. This position he resigned after one year, owing to ill health. He returned to his farm in Cedar township. He was elected member of the Legislature from the 22d district for the years 1871-2. Again in 1877-8 he served an honorable term in the House of Representatives, and is again re-elected this fall. He was married to Joanna Humiston; 2 children have blessed this union. He made a profession of religion in 1862, and is connected with the Presbyterian Church at Abingdon. Republican.
Note: Mustered out of 137th Ill Inf September 24, 1864.
Knox College, B.A., M.A.
President Illinois Jersey Cattle Club
Represented Knox College Class of 1864 at the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Knox College Celebration.
Children:
Jonathan G, 1874; Lillian H (Schaufelberger), 1875
There is perhaps no family more widely known and respected, living in Knox co., than that of which the subject of this sketch is an honored member. For nearly half a century the Latimer family has been closely allied to the interests of this county. In 1831 Elder Joseph Latimer, the grandfather of Joseph F., came to the count and settled in Cedar township. Soon thereafter – 1832 – came Jonathan Latimer, the father. He also located in Cedar township. Jonathan Latimer was born in Robinson co., Tenn., May 29, 1803, and was eldest of 5 sons. His parents were Joseph and Anna (Dobbins) Latimer. His grandfather was Colonel in the revolutionary war, and his 12 sons served under him. Jonathan Latimer was married to Miss Nancy West in 1825, came to Sangamon co., Ill., in 1829, and to Knox co., in 1832. There were but 4 families in Cedar township at the time he located there. He made a profession of religion early in life, and lived a consistent, zealous Christian man until his death. He was one of the original members and Elders of the Cherry Grove Presbyterian Church; was the prime mover and one of the founders of Cherry Grove Seminary; was noted for his large, noble, benevolent heart, ever ready to help the poor, and fall of sympathy and love for his fellow men. None knew better than he and his devoted, energetic wife, the hardships and sacrifices of pioneer life. On the same place where they settled they reared 10 children, 7 of whom are now living. Jonathan Latimer passed from earth Aug. 4, 1866, leaving as a rich legacy a blessed memory.
Joseph F. Latimer, whose portrait is in this volume, was born at Abingdon this county, April 15, 1840. His father, although poor when he came to the county, had accumulated a goodly fortune ere his death. The early life of Joseph was passed upon a farm in summer and in attendance at school in the winter. He then entered Knox College, graduating with honor in the class of 1864. Immediately thereafter – June 5 – enlisted in Company G., 137th Ill. Inf., as 2d Lieutenant, On returning home he was chosen Principal of Cherry Grove Seminary. In 1866 was elected to fill the chair of Natural Science in Lincoln University, Lincoln, Ill. This position he resigned after one year, owing to ill health. He returned to his farm in Cedar township. He was elected member of the Legislature from the 22d district for the years 1871-2. Again in 1877-8 he served an honorable term in the House of Representatives, and is again re-elected this fall. He was married to Joanna Humiston; 2 children have blessed this union. He made a profession of religion in 1862, and is connected with the Presbyterian Church at Abingdon. Republican.
Note: Mustered out of 137th Ill Inf September 24, 1864.
Knox College, B.A., M.A.
President Illinois Jersey Cattle Club
Represented Knox College Class of 1864 at the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Knox College Celebration.
Children:
Jonathan G, 1874; Lillian H (Schaufelberger), 1875
History of Knox County, Illinois 1878
There is perhaps no family more widely known and respected, living in Knox co., than that of which the subject of this sketch is an honored member. For nearly half a century the Latimer family has been closely allied to the interests of this county. In 1831 Elder Joseph Latimer, the grandfather of Joseph F., came to the count and settled in Cedar township. Soon thereafter – 1832 – came Jonathan Latimer, the father. He also located in Cedar township. Jonathan Latimer was born in Robinson co., Tenn., May 29, 1803, and was eldest of 5 sons. His parents were Joseph and Anna (Dobbins) Latimer. His grandfather was Colonel in the revolutionary war, and his 12 sons served under him. Jonathan Latimer was married to Miss Nancy West in 1825, came to Sangamon co., Ill., in 1829, and to Knox co., in 1832. There were but 4 families in Cedar township at the time he located there. He made a profession of religion early in life, and lived a consistent, zealous Christian man until his death. He was one of the original members and Elders of the Cherry Grove Presbyterian Church; was the prime mover and one of the founders of Cherry Grove Seminary; was noted for his large, noble, benevolent heart, ever ready to help the poor, and fall of sympathy and love for his fellow men. None knew better than he and his devoted, energetic wife, the hardships and sacrifices of pioneer life. On the same place where they settled they reared 10 children, 7 of whom are now living. Jonathan Latimer passed from earth Aug. 4, 1866, leaving as a rich legacy a blessed memory.
Joseph F. Latimer, whose portrait is in this volume, was born at Abingdon this county, April 15, 1840. His father, although poor when he came to the county, had accumulated a goodly fortune ere his death. The early life of Joseph was passed upon a farm in summer and in attendance at school in the winter. He then entered Knox College, graduating with honor in the class of 1864. Immediately thereafter – June 5 – enlisted in Company G., 137th Ill. Inf., as 2d Lieutenant, On returning home he was chosen Principal of Cherry Grove Seminary. In 1866 was elected to fill the chair of Natural Science in Lincoln University, Lincoln, Ill. This position he resigned after one year, owing to ill health. He returned to his farm in Cedar township. He was elected member of the Legislature from the 22d district for the years 1871-2. Again in 1877-8 he served an honorable term in the House of Representatives, and is again re-elected this fall. He was married to Joanna Humiston; 2 children have blessed this union. He made a profession of religion in 1862, and is connected with the Presbyterian Church at Abingdon. Republican.
Note: Mustered out of 137th Ill Inf September 24, 1864.
Knox College, B.A., M.A.
President Illinois Jersey Cattle Club
Represented Knox College Class of 1864 at the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Knox College Celebration.
Children:
Jonathan G, 1874; Lillian H (Schaufelberger), 1875
There is perhaps no family more widely known and respected, living in Knox co., than that of which the subject of this sketch is an honored member. For nearly half a century the Latimer family has been closely allied to the interests of this county. In 1831 Elder Joseph Latimer, the grandfather of Joseph F., came to the count and settled in Cedar township. Soon thereafter – 1832 – came Jonathan Latimer, the father. He also located in Cedar township. Jonathan Latimer was born in Robinson co., Tenn., May 29, 1803, and was eldest of 5 sons. His parents were Joseph and Anna (Dobbins) Latimer. His grandfather was Colonel in the revolutionary war, and his 12 sons served under him. Jonathan Latimer was married to Miss Nancy West in 1825, came to Sangamon co., Ill., in 1829, and to Knox co., in 1832. There were but 4 families in Cedar township at the time he located there. He made a profession of religion early in life, and lived a consistent, zealous Christian man until his death. He was one of the original members and Elders of the Cherry Grove Presbyterian Church; was the prime mover and one of the founders of Cherry Grove Seminary; was noted for his large, noble, benevolent heart, ever ready to help the poor, and fall of sympathy and love for his fellow men. None knew better than he and his devoted, energetic wife, the hardships and sacrifices of pioneer life. On the same place where they settled they reared 10 children, 7 of whom are now living. Jonathan Latimer passed from earth Aug. 4, 1866, leaving as a rich legacy a blessed memory.
Joseph F. Latimer, whose portrait is in this volume, was born at Abingdon this county, April 15, 1840. His father, although poor when he came to the county, had accumulated a goodly fortune ere his death. The early life of Joseph was passed upon a farm in summer and in attendance at school in the winter. He then entered Knox College, graduating with honor in the class of 1864. Immediately thereafter – June 5 – enlisted in Company G., 137th Ill. Inf., as 2d Lieutenant, On returning home he was chosen Principal of Cherry Grove Seminary. In 1866 was elected to fill the chair of Natural Science in Lincoln University, Lincoln, Ill. This position he resigned after one year, owing to ill health. He returned to his farm in Cedar township. He was elected member of the Legislature from the 22d district for the years 1871-2. Again in 1877-8 he served an honorable term in the House of Representatives, and is again re-elected this fall. He was married to Joanna Humiston; 2 children have blessed this union. He made a profession of religion in 1862, and is connected with the Presbyterian Church at Abingdon. Republican.
Note: Mustered out of 137th Ill Inf September 24, 1864.
Knox College, B.A., M.A.
President Illinois Jersey Cattle Club
Represented Knox College Class of 1864 at the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of Knox College Celebration.
Children:
Jonathan G, 1874; Lillian H (Schaufelberger), 1875
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