J M
MCREYNOLDS
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J. M. McREYNOLDS, farmer; P. O. Topeka; son of Robert McReynolds, who was
born April 13, 1791, and was a turnpike builder, railroad contractor, canal
digger, distiller and farmer; he came to Illinois in 1838; was a farmer during
his career in Illinois, except while in the office of County Judge and Assessor.
He married Susanna Moyer, daughter of John Moyer, of German descent; she was
born Nov. 14, 1801, in Pennsylvania; they had nine children, six of whom
survive. Robert McReynolds died Nov. 15, 1872. J. M. McReynolds was born Sept.
8, 1822, in Columbia Co., Penn. In 1838, the family came by team and rail to
Peoria, Ill.; shortly afterward, his father bought and settled on some land in
what is now Havana Township, where J. M. remained until 1847. January 22, 1846,
he was married by Rev. T. C. Lapas, of the M. E. Church, to Catharine A.
Dentler; their children were Robert H., Lemuel W., Eliza J. (who has taught
school), Eugene, Ely, Fannie A. and Willis D. His wife died Dec. 13, 1855; she
was a member of the M. E. Church. He was married, Fob. 2, 1860, to Mary
Cadwalader; by this marriage he was blessed with seven
children: Clara C., Adelbert C., Luella M., Oscar R., an infant,
deceased, John C. and Ralph B. Mr. McReynolds has held the office of Supervisor
for two terms and has been connected with the schools as Trustee and Director;
he was once Assessor of what was then Mason Plains Township. They are members of
the M. E. Church at Topeka, Ill. Mr. McReynolds settled on his present farm of
230 acres in 1847, obtained entirely by his own labor and management. He is
devoted to the Church and to his family, who cherish him as a faithful and
loving father.
Maintained by Mason County Coordinator
Donna
Mayer