Biographical Sketch of Tilmon B CANTRELL, Franklin Co, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Misty Flannigan Tilmon B. CANTRELL (deceased) was born in Wilson County, Tennessee, July 5, 1815, the son of Richard and Constance (BETHEL) CANTRELL, both of Tennessee. The father and his family located in Franklin County in 1817., at the old fort in what is now Cave Township. He was a plain, quiet farmer, who was highly respected, and who accumulated considerable property. He was a zealous member of the Regular Baptist Church. Tilmon was reared on the farm, and educated at the old Frankfort school under Captain Taylor, a highly respected Eastern man, who taught here a number of years. Early in life our subject began merchandising at Frankfort, to which he devoted his time and attention most of his life. He came to Benton in 1841, and conducted a successful business until about 1871, when he retired from active life. He was a successful financier, trader and speculator. He was an earnest Democrat, but never an official aspirant. March 9, 1843, he married Euphemia D., daughter of James G. and Margaret (CRAWFORD) NEWMAN, whose family were early settlers of this section, and she still survives him. The following named children was the result of this marriage. Robert J., Lloyd C., William S., Margaret A., Charles C., Mary C. (Mrs. BROWNLEE), Kate and George are now living. The subject of our sketch was a charter member of Benton Lodge No. 64, A. F. & A. M., and was also a Royal Arch Mason. He was also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Benton, Illinois, and died May 14, 1873. History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin and Williamson Counties, Illinois, published by Goodspeed in 1887. ------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ----------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Misty Flannigan