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ILLINOIS GENEALOGY EXPRESS
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Welcome to
Piatt County,
Illinois
History & Genealogy |
Biographies
Source:
Portrait & Biographical Album
of DeWitt and Piatt Counties, Illinois
Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical
Sketches
of Prominent and Representative Citizens
of the County
Together with Portraits and Biographies of all
the
Presidents of the United States
and Governors of the State
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Chicago: Chapman Bros
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Isaac Quick.
So many pleasant homes and fine farms are to be seen in Piatt
County that a stranger might find it difficult to give any one
pre-eminence even though he would see at a glance that some of them
are deserving of more than a passing notice. In Unity Township
one of the most attractive is that owned and occupied by Isaac
Quick, comprising a part of section 1. It is evident to
even the most casual observer that the one hundred and twenty broad
acres included in the estate are operated by a man who thoroughly
understands the vocation of an agriculturist, while it is equally
evident that the fine house, substantial barn and other ample
conveniences could only have been built by a man of good judgment
and a lover of home comfort.
The birthplace of Mr. Quick was Montgomery
County, Ind., and his natal day April 18, 1839. He was a child
of three years when his parents, the late Benjamin F. and
Elizabeth (Utterback) Quick, came to the Prairie State, settling
in Unity Township, Piatt County. Here the father died in 1875.
He was a native of the Empire State while his widow, who is still
living, was born in Kentucky. He of whom we write grew to
maturity in the new home and, reared to farm life, adopted the
occupation as his own and has followed it continuously with the
exception of the years devoted to the service of his country.
In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Seventh
Illinois Infantry and served until the close of the war, being
mustered out in North Carolina. Believing that he did his duty
in entering the army and hazarding his life in defense of the flag,
he makes no boast of his conduct while in the service, leaving it to
his comrades to tell of his gallantry and faithfulness in the
discharge of duty.
Soon after he was mustered out of the service Mr.
Quick returned to his home and resumed the peaceful occupation
of a farmer. He was married in Vermilion County to Miss
Mahala Prather who died February 1, 1867, after but a brief
wedded life. She left one son, William S., who married
Miss Ella Greene. Mr. Quick was married a second time,
October 1, 1868, the ceremony being performed in Douglas County, and
the bride being Miss Rachael Landis who was born in Monroe
County, Ohio, October 13, 1844. This lady is one who looks
well to the ways of her household, managing the affairs of her home
in such a way that the domestic machinery moves smoothly and the
comfort of the family is secured without undue expense or
extravagance. She is an affectionate and careful mother and
while devoting her chief thought to husband and family does not
neglect her neighborly duties but finds opportunity to join in the
social and philanthropic work going on. She was born her
husband five children - David A., Andrew J., Benjamin F., Edward
E. and Emma J.
The scenes enacted on "the old camp ground" and
fields of carnage are commemorated by Mr. Quick in his
connection with the Grand Army. He exercises the elective
franchise in behalf of the candidates of the Republican ticket,
believing that in the principles of their party and hope of the
country rests. He is well informed regarding the topics of
general interest, expresses himself readily regarding them and has a
manly character which leads his neighbors to respect him. |
John T.
Quick. Among those who are tilling the soil in
Piatt County in such a manner as to secure by their efforts a good
livelihood and make provision for declining years, is Mr. John T.
Quick, whose home is in Unity Township. For many years
past he has been engaged in Agricultural pursuits, and so successful
has he been that he now owns a valuable estate consisting of two
hundred and four and one-half acres, situated in the township before
named and in Douglas County. His residence is on section 1 and
is a comfortable and homelike structure, while conveniently arranged
near it are the barns, granaries, etc., which belong to a
well-regulated farm. As air of neatness and order prevails
both in and about the dwelling, indicating a thorough understanding
of farm and home economy, and good taste in the use of the means at
the command of the occupants.
Mr. Quick was born in Montgomery County, Ind.,
January 30, 1838, being a soon of Benjamin F. and
Elizabeth (Utterback) Quick. He was in his fifth year when
his parents turned their steps westward and located in Unity
Township, Piatt County. There the father carried on farm work
until his death, which occurred in December, 1875. The widowed
mother is still living. Our subject grew to manhood on
parental farm, acquiring as god an education as the schools of the
time afforded the opportunity for, and becoming skilled in farm work
to which he has devoted himself since he grew to manhood, with the
exception of a short time spent in the army.
In April, 1865, Mr. Quick enlisted in the
Fifty-third Illinois Infantry and after serving four months returned
to his former home and resumed his peaceful pursuit. After his
marriage he spent a few years in Douglas County, but returned to
Piatt County with which he was better pleased as a place of abode.
In both, he has held the office of School Director and satisfied the
people of his deep interest in the cause of education. He is a
member of the Masonic fraternity, in whose workings he finds some
outlet for his social and benevolent feelings. Although not a
politician in the ordinary acceptation of that term, he is
sufficiently interested in party affairs to keep himself well
informed regarding the issues of the day, and votes intelligently a
Republican ticket.
In the township in which he is now living Mr. Quick
was united in marriage with Miss Mary H. Bryson, who is a native of
Ohio. She is an intelligent, enterprising woman, who has made
many friends by her piety and goodness of heart. Both Mr.
and Mrs. Quick have belonged to the Christian Church for more
than a quarter of a century and it is their constant endeavor to
order their lives aright and to train their children in the way they
should go. Six sons and daughters have been born to them, the
first and second dying in infancy, and Ada B. when about
three years old, while they were living in Douglas County. The
survivors are Nora E., Cary C. and Ivy O., an
interesting group of maidens whose active minds make their future
bright with promise. |
Miles Quick
is the owner and occupant of a well-developed farm in Bement
Township, Piatt County, and is carrying on the labors of life with
zeal and industry. He has been a lifelong resident of the
county and always lived upon a farm. He was born in Unity
Township, August 25, 1849, and remained under the parental roof
until he was about twenty-two years old, learning useful lessons of
personal conduct and farm management. He acquired a good
education in the common schools and since reaching years of
discretion has continued to gain knowledge by means of observation,
experience and reading.
At the bride's home in Douglas County, this State,
September 16, 1875, Mr. Quick was married to Miss Margaret
Landers. This lady was born in Monroe County, Ohio,
March 6, 1854, and had been carefully reared, and was a lady of
estimable character and useful attainments. Her wedded life
was but short, she being called hence October 17, 1879. She
had borne her husband three children, one who died in infancy, and
one, Rosanna, when two years old. The survivor is a daughter
Gracie. After having lived a widower until March 25, 1883,
Mr. Quick was again married in Douglas County, his bride on
this occasion being Miss Amanda Landers. She was born
in Monroe County, Ohio, May 13, 1856, and she too was so reared as
to be well fitted for the duties which lie before her in her home
and in society. This union has been blest by the birth of two
children - Ethel A. and Orville.
After his first marriage Mr. Quick settled in
Unity Township, but in 1879 or 1880 took possession of his present
estate. Having always been engaged in farming he understands
his business and is able to secure the best results from the
cultivation of his fields. He was given intelligent thought to
the political situation and is a sound believer in Republican
principles, which he therefore never fails to support. As a
citizen he is peaceable and law-abiding, as a member of the
community social and kindly, and in home life is all that can be
expected of the husband and father. |
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