Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Claypool, Henry C 1852 - 
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Author: Bio/Gen Record LaSalle/Grundy 1900

Henry C. Claypool


This gentleman is the popular postmaster of Morris.  More than half a century 
ago his father held the same office, and no student of the history of Grundy 
County can carry his investigations far in its records without becoming 
cognizant of the fact that the Claypool family has been one of prominence and 
influence in the community.

He whose name introduces this review was born in Grundy county, on the 31st of 
March, 1852.  After attending the public schools he graduated at the Morris 
Classical Institute, and later was a student in a business college; but during 
much of his youth his time and attention were devoted to the labors of the 
farm.  He carried on agricultural pursuits till thirty years of age, after 
which he filled the office of deputy county clerk for four years.  He then 
became manager of the Chicago Fire-proofing Company, with which he was 
connected for a considerable period, and for eight years was the cashier of 
the Coleman Hardware Company.  In March, 1898, he was appointed postmaster of 
Morris, taking possession of the office on the 1st of April.  He is popular 
with its patrons, owing to his uniform courtesy and obliging disposition, and 
is a worthy representative of the government.

In 1873 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Claypool and Miss Annie M. Brown, 
and they now have a daughter, named Carrie M.  Their household is noted for 
its hospitality and the family enjoy the warm regard of a large circle of 
friends.  Mr. Claypool is a member of the Globe Mutual Benefit Association, 
and in politics has been a stanch Republican since casting his first 
presidential vote for R. B. Hayes.  On attaining his majority he was elected 
supervisor of Wauponsee township and held that position till 1882, when he 
removed to that city.  In 1893 he was elected the city clerk of Morris and 
held that position for three successive terms, his administration of its 
affairs being prompt, reliable and business like.  Of the Masonic fraternity 
he is a very prominent member, having taken the initiatory degree in Cedar 
Lodge, No. 124, F. & A. M., in which for three years he served as master.  He 
also belongs to Orient Chapter, No. 31, R. A. M., in which he has been a high 
priest; the Blaney Commandery, No. 5, K. T., and the Laurel Chapter, No. 145, 
O. E. S.  His entire life has been passed in Grundy county, where he has a 
very wide acquaintance and enjoys the friendship of many who have known him 
from boyhood - a fact which indicates that his career has been an honorable 
and upright one.


Additional Comments:
Source:  Biographical and Genealogical Record of La Salle and Grundy Counties 
Illinois, Volume 11, Chicago, 1900, pages 447-448


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