William's parents emigrated from Ireland to what is now Ottawa, Canada, in 1824. His mother died there, and he was raised by Hareldus and Abigail Estabrook, abolitionists of Vermont. He was brought by the Estabrooks to Sangamon County, in 1833 by wagon train after nine weeks and one day on the trail.
William's foster-brother Abel Estabrook was a teacher for Abe Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln, for 3 years (1850-1853 while Robert was 7,8, & 9 years old). William attended the common schools to a limited extent but was mostly self-educated.
William learned the carpenter's trade from Mr. Estabrook and later was in contracting and building for five or six years. He also worked in a saw and grist mill for one year. After he and Elizabeth were married, however, he turned his attention to farming, operating a rented farm for one year. He then bought a tract of eighty acres of raw land, where they lived starting in 1847. He raised corn and wheat. He began the improvement of the place and bought more land from time to time. Eventually he owned at least 250 acres and was considered a "substantial citizen" and "highly respected member of the community."
William became a naturalized citizen in 1874. Politically William was a Republican. He was active members of the Presbyterian church. William was present at the organization of the Sunday school in connection with Farmington Presbyterian church, when he was a teenager. Over time he was connected with the school as pupil, librarian, teacher and superintendent.
Elizabeth and William had thirteen children between 1846 and 1869. In the winter of 1859-60, three of the children died. First in December 1859, 1 year old Jennie, then two weeks later, 12 year old Mary and 6 weeks later, 14 year old Robert. It's not know what was the cause of their deaths. In the winter of 1871 their 21 year old son Albert died in November and in December 10 year old John died. Again there is no information about the circumstances.
William died in 1909 and Elizabeth died in 1915. Both are buried at Farmington Cemetery in Farmingdale, Illinois beside many of their children, grandchildren, siblings and other relatives.
William's foster-brother Abel Estabrook was a teacher for Abe Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln, for 3 years (1850-1853 while Robert was 7,8, & 9 years old). William attended the common schools to a limited extent but was mostly self-educated.
William learned the carpenter's trade from Mr. Estabrook and later was in contracting and building for five or six years. He also worked in a saw and grist mill for one year. After he and Elizabeth were married, however, he turned his attention to farming, operating a rented farm for one year. He then bought a tract of eighty acres of raw land, where they lived starting in 1847. He raised corn and wheat. He began the improvement of the place and bought more land from time to time. Eventually he owned at least 250 acres and was considered a "substantial citizen" and "highly respected member of the community."
William became a naturalized citizen in 1874. Politically William was a Republican. He was active members of the Presbyterian church. William was present at the organization of the Sunday school in connection with Farmington Presbyterian church, when he was a teenager. Over time he was connected with the school as pupil, librarian, teacher and superintendent.
Elizabeth and William had thirteen children between 1846 and 1869. In the winter of 1859-60, three of the children died. First in December 1859, 1 year old Jennie, then two weeks later, 12 year old Mary and 6 weeks later, 14 year old Robert. It's not know what was the cause of their deaths. In the winter of 1871 their 21 year old son Albert died in November and in December 10 year old John died. Again there is no information about the circumstances.
William died in 1909 and Elizabeth died in 1915. Both are buried at Farmington Cemetery in Farmingdale, Illinois beside many of their children, grandchildren, siblings and other relatives.
William's parents emigrated from Ireland to what is now Ottawa, Canada, in 1824. His mother died there, and he was raised by Hareldus and Abigail Estabrook, abolitionists of Vermont. He was brought by the Estabrooks to Sangamon County, in 1833 by wagon train after nine weeks and one day on the trail.
William's foster-brother Abel Estabrook was a teacher for Abe Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln, for 3 years (1850-1853 while Robert was 7,8, & 9 years old). William attended the common schools to a limited extent but was mostly self-educated.
William learned the carpenter's trade from Mr. Estabrook and later was in contracting and building for five or six years. He also worked in a saw and grist mill for one year. After he and Elizabeth were married, however, he turned his attention to farming, operating a rented farm for one year. He then bought a tract of eighty acres of raw land, where they lived starting in 1847. He raised corn and wheat. He began the improvement of the place and bought more land from time to time. Eventually he owned at least 250 acres and was considered a "substantial citizen" and "highly respected member of the community."
William became a naturalized citizen in 1874. Politically William was a Republican. He was active members of the Presbyterian church. William was present at the organization of the Sunday school in connection with Farmington Presbyterian church, when he was a teenager. Over time he was connected with the school as pupil, librarian, teacher and superintendent.
Elizabeth and William had thirteen children between 1846 and 1869. In the winter of 1859-60, three of the children died. First in December 1859, 1 year old Jennie, then two weeks later, 12 year old Mary and 6 weeks later, 14 year old Robert. It's not know what was the cause of their deaths. In the winter of 1871 their 21 year old son Albert died in November and in December 10 year old John died. Again there is no information about the circumstances.
William died in 1909 and Elizabeth died in 1915. Both are buried at Farmington Cemetery in Farmingdale, Illinois beside many of their children, grandchildren, siblings and other relatives.
William's foster-brother Abel Estabrook was a teacher for Abe Lincoln's son, Robert Todd Lincoln, for 3 years (1850-1853 while Robert was 7,8, & 9 years old). William attended the common schools to a limited extent but was mostly self-educated.
William learned the carpenter's trade from Mr. Estabrook and later was in contracting and building for five or six years. He also worked in a saw and grist mill for one year. After he and Elizabeth were married, however, he turned his attention to farming, operating a rented farm for one year. He then bought a tract of eighty acres of raw land, where they lived starting in 1847. He raised corn and wheat. He began the improvement of the place and bought more land from time to time. Eventually he owned at least 250 acres and was considered a "substantial citizen" and "highly respected member of the community."
William became a naturalized citizen in 1874. Politically William was a Republican. He was active members of the Presbyterian church. William was present at the organization of the Sunday school in connection with Farmington Presbyterian church, when he was a teenager. Over time he was connected with the school as pupil, librarian, teacher and superintendent.
Elizabeth and William had thirteen children between 1846 and 1869. In the winter of 1859-60, three of the children died. First in December 1859, 1 year old Jennie, then two weeks later, 12 year old Mary and 6 weeks later, 14 year old Robert. It's not know what was the cause of their deaths. In the winter of 1871 their 21 year old son Albert died in November and in December 10 year old John died. Again there is no information about the circumstances.
William died in 1909 and Elizabeth died in 1915. Both are buried at Farmington Cemetery in Farmingdale, Illinois beside many of their children, grandchildren, siblings and other relatives.
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