Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Kickels, Matthew 1823 - 
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Author: History Grundy County 1882

Matthew Kickels, farmer, P. O. Channahon, whose residence is on Section 25 
overlooking the surrounding county on the south, is one of the most commanding 
and beautiful that can be found in this, or, in fact, any other portion of the 
State. His residence is on the high bank, or rather plateau, overlooking the 
head of the Illinois River at the junction of the Kankakee and Des Plaines 
Rivers, at an elevation of about 150 feet above the level of the surrounding 
country. In Felix Township, immediately at the foot of this plateau, courses 
the canal and river, running parallel with each other. Upon this beautiful 
site stands the residence of Mr. Kickels, where a view of a score of miles or 
more can be easily had, Braidwood and Wilmington lying off to the southeast in 
full view, while immediately south a vast expanse of country, upon which can 
be seen thousands of cattle grazing. To those who have not seen this 
enchanting spot, a visit to this point will not be in vain. Matthew Kickels, 
proprietor of this place, was born December 2, 1823, on the Rhine, in 
the "Fader Land", and emigrated to this country to seek his fortune in 1852. 
His parents, Peter and Lucy (Mitchell) Kickels never came to America. Matthew 
came alone and penniless to Kendall County, where he hired out by the month, 
where he remained until the fall of Buchanan's election, when he came to Au 
Sable Township and purchased ninety-nine acres of land, which cost him $8 per 
acre, there being no improvements on the land at that time. He has since 
extended his domain, having now 155 acres, and 132 in Will County, all of 
which, with the assistance of his noble wife, he has gained by active 
industry. February 20, 1854, he married Margaret Adgey, who was born March 11, 
1831, in County Antrim, Ireland, daughter of Robert and Sarah E. (Cunningham) 
Adgey. Mrs. Kickels came to this country alone in 1849. Six children have been 
born of this marriage, but two of whom are living: Mary E., residing at 
Lockport, wife of James Duddage, and John, at home with parents. The children 
deceased were James P., Matthew R. and Joseph F. Mr. Kickels is a member of 
the Catholic and Mrs. K. of the Presbyterian Church.

Additional Comments:
Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois. (1882) Chicago: O.L. Baskin & Co. 
Historical Publishers.

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