Upon the roll of the Constitutional Convention of Wisconsin, of 1847, will be found the name of John E. Holmes. After that service he was elected by the people to both Houses of the Legislature in that State, and served most satisfactorily. In 1848 he received the nomination, and was elected by a large majority, Lieutenant-Governor of Wisconsin. and was in fact all his life a prominent and respected citizen.
   Mr. J. E. Holmes entered the Union Army in June, 1862, and served as Quartermaster of the 22d Wisconsin Infantry. He was captured with his regiment at Brentwood. Tenn, by Gen. Forrest, and thrown into Libby Prison. There he had to endure a severe attack of typhoid fever, unrelieved by any of those attentions needed under such circumstances. He was liberated and exchanged on May 5, and died in the hospital at Annapolis, Md., on the 18th day of May, 1863.
   The portrait of Hon. Charles A. Holmes, on an adjoining page, is that of one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of Johnson County.

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RTHUR C. SULLIVAN, senior member of the firm of Sullivan & Davis, general merchants at Tecumseh, is a gentleman of fine culture and more than ordinary ability. Socially and financially he is a citizen upon whom the community look with great respect, both on account of his personal worth and his value as a factor among its business interests. He is the off-spring of a good family, being the son of Aaron Sullivan, who was born in Winchester, Va., in 1800.
   Aaron Sullivan received a good education, and in early manhood engaged in general merchandising at Madison, Ind. Later he moved across the Mississippi into Clark County, Mo., of which he was a resident a number of years, and finally became County Clerk. He disposed of his stock in trade when entering upon the duties of this office, which he held a number of years previous to his death, which occurred at his home in August, 1864. His wife, Mrs. Sarah J. (Thorp) Sullivan, was a native of Kentucky, and they were married about 1846.
   Of this union there were born seven children, three only of whom lived to mature years. Mrs. Sarah J. Sullivan is still living and makes her home with our subject in Tecumseh. Aaron Sullivan was a man prominent in his community, officiated as Postmaster and Justice of the Peace, and was finally elected County Judge, which office he held several terms. The mother is a member in good standing of the Baptist Church.
   The subject of this sketch was born April 20, 1850, in Winchester, Clark Co., Mo., where he lived until he attained to the age of fifteen years, and then moved to Warsaw, Ill.; lived there one year, then moved to Keokuk, Iowa, thence to Alexandria, Mo. He was carefully educated, completing his studies in a private school. He entered upon his business career as clerk in a store, where he continued five years. At the expiration of this time he embarked in business for himself in general merchandising, at Alexandria, Mo., where he operated successfully for a period of five years.. Upon his withdrawal from this he made his way to Nebraska, and purchased the stock of a dry-goods firm at Tecumseh, and associating himself with a partner they carried on business five years, under the firm name of Calahan & Sullivan.
   Mr. Sullivan now purchased the interest of his partner, and in February, 1888, took in Mr. H. C. Davis, and this firm is now recognized as standing upon a solid footing financially, and is in the enjoyment of a steadily growing patronage. Mr. Sullivan is also interested in real estate at Alexandria, Mo. While a resident of that city he was a member of the Council and identified with the School Board. He takes a warm interest in educational matters, and all the enterprises tending to build up the community, morally and financially. At the age of twenty-one years, while a resident of Alexandria, he identified himself with the Masonic fraternity, of which he is still an honored member, belonging to the lodge at Tecumseh.
   The marriage of Arthur C. Sullivan and Miss S. K. Gregg, of Alexandria, Mo., was celebrated at the home of the bride in that city, Oct. 8, 1872. Mrs. Sullivan was born in Brownville, Pa., Feb. 5, 1849, and is the daughter of John and Hannah (Lanning) Gregg, who were natives of Pennsyl-

vania. Mr. Gregg was a miller by occupation, and proprietor of the Valley Mill, at Brownville, Pa. He died at his home in Brownville, about 1850. Mrs. Sullivan when a young girl of fourteen years, accompanied her mother to Missouri, and lived at Alexandria until her marriage. To Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan there have been born five children, of whom only three are living, namely: Herbert R., Garnet and Mabel L., who are at home with their parents, receiving careful parental training and tine educational advantages.

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NDREW COOK, a retired merchant and prominent resident of Tecumseh, first set foot upon the soil of Nebraska in May of 1858, locating in Otoe County where he had become possessor of a tract of land. He began life on the other side of the Atlantic, in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England, Nov. 9, 1822, and received a good education in the schools of his native county. Upon leaving school he was employed at merchandising, and before reaching his twentieth year was united in marriage with Miss Hannah Clulow, Aug. 16, 1842. He still preserves the certificate of his marriage, which was issued forty-six years ago.
   Our subject with his young wife crossed the Atlantic in the summer of 1845, and they making their way directly westward located in Racine County, Wis., during the territorial days. There Mr. Cook engaged in farming, and resided for a period of thirteen years. In 1858 he sold out and purchased land in Otoe County, this State, where he resided with his family until the spring of 1864, during which time Nebraska City slowly developed from a hamlet into a good-sized town.
   The next removal of Mr. Cook found him on the land which he now owns in Helena Precinct, this county. He has been prosperous in his labors as a tiller of the soil, and invested his spare capital in the erection of buildings and effecting the other improvements which were necessary for his comfort and convenience. In 1866 he put up a $2,000 house, which was for a number of years the best dwelling in Johnson County. The lumber for this was transported from Nebraska City by teams, and cost $100 per 1,000 feet, dressed. In its rough state the price was $60. Shingles were $10 per 1,000, and other building material in proportion.
   It is hardly necessary to state that during the first years of his residence here Mr. Cook was industriously employed in the labors incident to perfecting his homestead. Notwithstanding this he found time to interest himself in the welfare of the people around him, and in the fall of 1866 was elected County Commissioner, the duties of which he thereafter discharged for two terms of three years each. Johnson County at this time was comparatively thinly settled, there being fewer people here in 1860 than in 1858, some having become discouraged and moved away, and some having gone to the war. After the conflict had ended the population increased by the return of soldiers, many of whom made permanent settlement.
   In the latter part of 1872 Mr. Cook embarked in general merchandising, although principally handling farm implements and road vehicles. Of these he carried a large stock, and did the most extensive business in the county for many years. He was thus occupied until the spring of 1886, when, having secured a competence he retired from active business, turning over his large landed interests to his sons. He has always taken a lively interest in politics, and was quite prominent in the Republican party in this county for a number of years. He has served as Mayor of Tecumseh, and occupied other positions of trust and responsibility in Helena Precinct. A Free Soiler in early manhood, upon the abandonment of the old party he cordially endorsed Republican principles, and to this has given his uniform support for a period of thirty years. For forty years he has been connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church, laboring earnestly for its best interests, and usually holding some office in connection therewith. In the Sunday-school he has maintained a warm and active interest for a period of fifty years, officiating a long period as Superintendent, and when not holding this office working outside quietly, to the best of his ability.
   Mr. Cook during the summer of 1882, thirty-eight years after leaving his native land, recrossed

the Atlantic and spent four months among the old friends who were yet living, and who welcomed him with open arms. During the summer of 1886 he repeated this visit, and felt that the time and money involved were well spent. His early home was at Tamworth, the great center of Robert Peel's cotton factories, in which the father of our subject was collector of duties, and filled other responsible positions for many years. This office had been in the family for generations.
   William and Lucy Cook, the parents of our subject, were of English birth and ancestry, the father born about 1790, and the mother in June, 1790. William Cook was for a period of thirty-three years in the employ of the Government, during that time never losing a day's pay. His death took place in 1844, when he was fifty-four years of age. The mother survived her husband many years, attaining the ripe old age of eighty. The family of the subject of this sketch included seven children, all of whom are living: Elizabeth and William, born in England; and Charles C., Edward, Andrew, James and Lucy in America. Mrs. Cook, the wife or our subject. died in July, 1878. She was a most lovely Christian lady, one whose "kingdom was her home." She was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, an active Christian, and her name is held in tender remembrance by her children and all who knew her.
   Miss Elizabeth Cook. the eldest daughter of our subject, became the wife of D. McCuaig, who is at present Postmaster of Nebraska City. They have eight children, namely. Duncan, Andrew, Hannah, Maggie, Birdie, Florence, Mary and Ruth. William Cook, a brother, married Miss Jane Wakeman, and is numbered among the successful farmers of the town of Cook, Helena Precinct, this county. He is the father of four children, namely: Frank, Mamie, Anna and Alice. Charles C. married Miss Emma Cady, and is the father of three children: Walter, Harry and Myrtle, and lives near Tecumseh. Edward is a resident of Spring Creek, and is the father of five children: Minnie, Nellie, Jessie, Ethel and Georgia. Andrew married Miss Sarah Wakeman, and they are the parents of three children. James married Miss Rilla Taliaferro, and they have three children: Nellie, Lou and Belle. Lucy is the wife of S. H. Fullerton, a well-to-do business man of Atchison, Kan., and the mother of two children, Robert and Ruby. It will thus be seen that Mr. Cook is the possessor of twenty-seven grandchildren.

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ILLIAM R. GORE, Clerk of the District Court of Johnson County, and a prominent resident of Tecumseh, represents a fine property in this locality, having a valuable and attractive home at the southeast corner of Fourth and Sheridan streets, besides a quarter-section of land in Lincoln Precinct. This latter he secured when it was an unimproved tract, and has reduced it to a good state of cultivation, placing thereon the necessary buildings and live stock. He is a gentleman standing among his fellow-citizens, and one considered worthy of the responsibilities which have been placed upon him.
   Our subject is the offspring of a good Maryland family, his father, Edwin Gore, having been born in Queen Anne County, that State, in 1816. The latter acquired his education in the common schools, and there remained in his native place until twenty-one years of age. Then, turning his face westward, he took up his residence in Mason County, Ill., and soon thereafter entered 130 acres of land from the Government. To this section of country he had come alone and empty-handed, an orphan and without influential friends, his parents having died when he was but a lad. Providence, however, had given him those attributes which insured his success and made him many friends. He was prospered in his endeavor to open up a farm from the wilderness, and in time added to his first purchase until he became one of the prominent land-holders of the county, opening up a fine and extensive farm, where he carried on agriculture and became the owner of a fine property.
   The father of our subject was married in Greene County, Ill., about 1844, to Miss Jane Thompson, and they became the parents of nine children, of whom William R., our subject, was the third in order of birth. Mrs. Jane Gore was born in County Antrim, Ireland, July 5, 1820, and emigrated to America with her parents when. a little child three

years of age. Becoming homesick they returned to their native land, and in five years thereafter recrossed the Atlantic once more, and this time settled in Greene County, Ill. Here Mrs. Gore lived until her marriage. Her father, Alexander Thompson, was a farmer by occupation, and his wife in her girlhood was Miss Margaretta Stewart. They continued to make their home in Greene County, Ill., where the mother died when about sixty-five years of age. The father survived his wife many years, his death taking place in 1875, after he had reached the advanced age of ninety-five years. Edwin Gore died in 1860. His wife is still living on the old homestead with one of her sons, John W., the fifth child. The parents were prominently connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which they contributed liberally of their means and their labors, and always took a lively interest in the prosperity of the Master's cause.
   William Gore, the paternal grandfather of our subject, and in honor of whom the latter was named, was a resident of Maryland for some time previous to his decease. He carried on farming near Queen Anne, and died when our subject was too young to recollect anything of his history. He was the father of two children only.
   The subject of this biography, William R. Gore, was born on Field's Prairie, near Havana, Mason Co., Ill., April 9, 1848. He lived there with his father until the death of the latter, in 1877, and until a man twenty-nine years of age. He had received a practical education, and made farming the business of his life. Upon coming to this county, in the spring of 1877, he purchased 160 acres of land in Lincoln Precinct, improved it, set out in orchard of 200 trees, and a grove of forest trees around the dwelling. He erected a substantial farm house, and later all the out-buildings necessary for the shelter of stock and the storing of grain. He availed himself of the improved machinery of the day to cultivate the soil, and before many years found himself in the enjoyment of a fine income. He has now one of the most beautiful homes in this part of Johnson County.
   Mr. Gore was elected to the office which he holds in the fall of 1883, and in the spring following assumed the duties thereof, which he has discharged with great credit. He was re-elected in 1887 by a greatly increased majority, and is now serving his second term. His family consists of a most estimable wife and three bright children, two sons and a daughter--Grace, Roscoe and Harry. Mrs. Martha T. (Hardin) Gore became the wife of our subject Jan. 28, 1877, in Mason County, Ill. She was born there Feb. 10, 1852, and is the daughter of James M. and Martha (Micklam) Hardin, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Virginia. Mr. Hardin left his native State when a young man twenty years old, emigrating in company with Edwin Gore to Mason County, Ill., and settling on a tract of land adjoining that of Mr. G. There he opened up a good farm, where he still lives with his estimable wife. He was born about 1817, and his wife eight years later, in 1825. Both of them became prominently identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church. The twelve children born to them all lived to mature years.
   Mr. Gore meddles very little with political affairs, but usually supports the principles of the Republican party. Socially, he belongs to the I. O. O. F., being a member of the lodge at Tecumseh. In social and business circles he is a man highly spoken of, and contributes his full quota in sustaining the moral and financial welfare of his community.

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HAMBERLAIN BROS., Clarence K. and Charles M., attorneys and counselors-at-law, are also proprietors of the Chamberlain banking house, which is numbered among the solid institutions of Tecumseh. The elder brother came to this place in May, 1885, opened a law office and was joined by the younger in April, 1886. They are talented as lawyers, capable as business men, and have fully established themselves in the esteem and confidence of their fellow citizens.
   The father of these gentlemen, Lorenzo H. Chamberlain, was born Jan. 10, 1819, in Seneca Falls, N. Y. The family is an old and honored one, and the present representatives are descendants in the ninth generation of the family of the same name who came to America during Colonial days and settled in Roxbury, Mass., some time during the

year 1647. We find them mentioned subsequently as among the founders of Dudley and Oxford, Mass., and Woodstock, Conn., about the year 1734. During the progress of the Revolutionary War Capt. Jacob Chamberlain, the great-grandfather of the subjects of this sketch, served, as shown by the Dudley town records, on the Committee of Defense. He also did efficient service during Shay's Rebellion, and died from the results of exposure therein, Jan. 27, 1791.
   About the year 1800 representatives of the Chamberlain family, now a large one, removed in large numbers, indeed almost the entire representatives of the name, to Cortland and Seneca Counties, N. Y. Col. Jacob, the grandfather of Clarence and Charles, was then a young man twenty-four years of age, and settled. in the vicinity of Seneca Falls, where he subsequently became the owner of large tracts of land. He came honestly by the title of Colonel, which he earned as a valiant soldier in the State Militia during the War of 1812.
   Chamberlain Brothers on the maternal side are descended from French Huguenots, who, upon being driven from their native soil, took up their residence in Orange and Columbia Counties, N. Y. Their mother, Mrs. Elizabeth K. Chamberlain, was a native of Columbia County, N. Y., and the parents are now living.
   Clarence K. Chamberlain was born Jan. 4, 1857, at Seneca Falls, N. Y., and was given a fine education, being first graduated from Hamilton College, with the degree of B. A., in the class of 1881, and .subsequently pursued his law studies at Boston University. He was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New York State, and for a short time followed his profession in Waterloo, in that State. He removed thence, in 1885, to Nebraska. He was married, Sept. 6, 1882, to Miss Maria C. Bachelder, of Malden, Mass. They are the parents of two children, a daughter, Mildred, born April 12, 1886, and a son, Jacob Arthur, born Nov. 19, 1888. Mrs. Maria C. Chamberlain is the daughter of Isaac M. Bachelder and was born in Boston, Mass. Her father is a direct descendant of Rev. Stephen Bachelder, the first minister of Salem, Mass., who came from England to this country in 1632. Among his descendants are found many individuals of national fame, including Daniel Webster, John G. Whittier and Caleb Cushing. Isaac M. was a member of the firm of Palmer, Bachelder & Co., one of the oldest jewelry houses in Boston. Clarence K. and his estimable lady are members of the Episcopal Church of Tecumseh. Mr. C. is Commander of Division No. 6, First Regiment, Uniform Rank K. of P., and a member of Greek Letter Society, "Psi Upsilon."
   Charles M. Chamberlain was also born in Seneca Falls. N. Y. Dec. 12, 1862, and with his brother has been admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of his native State. C. K. is a Republican, while C. M. is a Democrat, although carefully abstaining from the responsibilities of office, preferring to give their undivided attention to their rapidly increasing law practice and their banking interests. They are the owners of considerable city property, and interested in Western lands.

ILBURN MORTON, who is well known throughout Spring Creek Precinct and vicinity, is the proprietor of 299 acres of fertile land, 139 of which constitutes the homestead. He came to Nebraska Territory with his family in the spring of 1865, and located first in Nebraska City, Otoe County, moved to McWilliams Precinct, same county, in the spring of 1866, and in 1870 to his present farm, which he secured as a homesteader, and which, it is hardly necessary to say, was in striking contrast to its present condition. Twenty acres had been broken and some discouraged settler had constructed a dugout, and this constituted the only improvement. More than twenty years of persevering industry have left their mark upon the land, and the dug-out was long since replaced by a set of substantial farm buildings, which, with their surroundings, comprise one of the most comfortable homes in the northeastern part of the county.
   Mr. Morton commenced business for himself in Illinois ten years prior to coming here, with a horse worth about $60 and a few imperfect farm implements. He had very little money, and was dependent entirely upon his own resources, not having been

the heir to any inheritance except the qualities of honesty and industry which descended to him from his ancestors. He is a native of Hawkins County, Tenn., and was born June 4, 1830. His parents, William and Celia (George) Morton, were natives respectively of North Carolina and Tennessee, and his paternal grandfather, John Morton, did good service as a soldier in the War of 1812. The latter had two brothers in the Revolutionary War.
   The parents of our subject were married in Tennessee, whence they migrated about 1830 to Pike County, Ill., when their son Wilburn was but an infant of six months. They settled among the pioneers of that region, where the father battled successfully with the elements of the primitive soil and where both parents spent the remainder of their days. The mother died in middle life, in the winter of 1853. The father survived his wife a period of thirty years, his death taking place in the year 1883, in Pike County, Ill.
   William Morton was a man prominent in his community, possessed of great perseverance and energy, and was no unimportant factor in the development of Pike County. He held the office of Constable a number of years, besides filling other positions of trust, and was ever ready to contribute to those projects having for their object the welfare of the people around him. The parental household included nine children, of whom the following survive, namely: Eliza, the widow of Mr. Lery, of Pike County, Ill.; Jackson, also living in that county; Wilburn, our subject; Jeremiah, of Nemaha County, this State; and John Cox, of Seward County.
   Our subject was reared to manhood in the Prairie State, assisted in the development of the homestead and secured a somewhat limited education in the pioneer schools. After the death of his mother he assisted in the support of the family, remaining with his father until his marriage. This important event in his life occurred April 26, 1856, the maiden of his choice being Miss Susanna Brown, and the wedding taking place in Pike County, Ill. Mrs.. Morton was born in Brown County, Ohio, and is the daughter of Samuel and Diantha (Granger) Brown, who were natives of Ohio, and are now residents of Seward County, this State. Their family consisted of ten children, all residents of Nebraska except one, who lives in Cheyenne County, Kan.
   Our subject and his wife remained residents of Illinois until the spring of 1865, when Mr. Morton, disposing of his interests in the Prairie State, set his face toward the farther West, coming to Nebraska. His subsequent movements we have already indicated. His family circle was completed by the birth of eleven children, nine of whom are living, namely: William S., a resident of Gage County, this State; Charles, in this county; Martha, the wife of Frank Marrs, of Gage County; Elizabeth, Mrs. John Matthews, of this county; Adelia, Dora, Edward, James and Andrew. The two deceased are Mary L. and Helen, who died in childhood.
   Mr. Morton labored early and late for many years in order to gain a foothold upon the soil of Nebraska, and in due time found himself on the high road to prosperity. Not only has he contributed toward the development of Johnson County in the improvement of one of its finest farms, but has been a man liberal and public-spirited, encouraging the establishment and maintenance of schools and churches and contributing of his means to this end. He and his estimable wife are in their prime and well preserved as the result of temperate habits and correct lives, and enjoy the esteem and confidence of hosts of friends. Mrs. Morton is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. M., politically is a Union Labor man. He was cradled under the wings of the Republican party, with which he labored and voted for many years. In connection with farming he makes a specialty of stock-raising, keeping good grades of cattle, horses and swine. He is amply supplied with the modern farm machinery and in his home and surroundings is fulfilled the modern ideal of the complete rural estate where peace and plenty abide.

NOS L. LESTER has been identified with the State since the year 1870, and has borne his full share of those discomforts, difficulties and hardships incidental to the age of the pioneer in every new district or section of country. He is

working eighty acres of land upon section 5, Todd Creek Precinct, and has also a farm of 120 acres in Nuckolls County, situated within a mile of the city of Claramont.
   When our subject first came to the State he settled about seven miles northeast of Tecumseh, in Spring Creek Precinct. He remained there for about two years, and then located as at present. He has been very enterprising in the operating his farm and its redemption from its original primitive condition of raw prairie. His fields are well cultivated, fertile, and usually return him a fruitful harvest. The same is true of his orchards. He is not largely devoted to stock farming, but raises a number of hogs, sheep, cattle and horses, and has seen a continuous prosperity therein. In 1883 he saw his way clear to the erection of a new farm dwelling, and put up a good, commodious frame house, in which were not lacking many of the modern devices for convenience and comfort. About the same time a new barn was necessary, and speedily it also arose from its foundation; it is very commodious and quite an ornament to the property. Our subject is feeding three carloads of fine cattle.
   Mr. Lester was born near Lansing, Mich., on the 4th of March, 1852, and was about seven years of age when his parents removed to Hancock County, Ill. In the schools of that county he received a good practical education, and then gave his attention to farming, from which time until the present he has chiefly been engaged therein, so that he is well informed upon all points connected with his chosen occupation, and is eminently practical.
   On the 4th of October, 1879, there was celebrated the marriage of our subject with Miss Victoria Platt, of Spring Creek. She was born in Indiana, on the 24th of August, 1852, coming to this State with her parents, with whom she remained until her marriage, when they migrated hither in 1872. There have come to brighten and bless the home of our subject two children, who bear the names Ada and Hershel.
   In politics our subject is a Democrat, and active where the interests of his party are concerned. He is also a member of the social order of Masonry, and attends the local lodge of the fraternity. He is a man popular and respected in the community, and as a business man is considered of stanchest (sic) integrity.
   The father of our subject, Thomas Lester, was born in New York, in the year 1811, and was by occupation an agriculturist. He was united in wedlock with Miss Harriet Kaywood, a native of the same State, who presented him with seven children, of whom four are still living. The family emigrated successively from the home State to Michigan, thence to Illinois, and finally to Nebraska, where he is now living at Sterling, in this county. For many years he has been a preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, but is now living retired from active service, and has united with the Presbyterian Church, where he is accompanied by his wife, who is also a member of the same communion.

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UGUST KRAUSE. The German element, maintaining its characteristic enterprise and spirit of sturdy adventure, was not long in penetrating the Territory of Nebraska is soon as it was fairly opened for settlement. Among its notable pioneers is the subject of this sketch, who first arrived in this county in the spring of 1866, before Nebraska had been admitted into the Union as a State. The month was May, and he had journeyed in a covered wagon from Wisconsin, accompanied by his parents, Michel and Christina (Humboldt) Krause. They first sought the home of William Krause, a brother, in Gage County, where our subject tarried until February, 1868, the parents in the meantime staying in Johnson County.
   Mr. Krause made this memorable journey when a youth of nineteen years, but previous to that he had made a far longer one when a lad of ten, having crossed the Atlantic Ocean from Germany, where his birth took place March 4, 1847. On this voyage he was also accompanied by his parents, and they made their way to Wisconsin, where they lived until coming to Nebraska.
   The first land secured by our subject was a tract of eighty acres, which he purchased in the spring of 1867. The father homesteaded eighty acres adjoining, and upon neither had there been the slight-