Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Sykes, Frank 
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Author: Bio/Gen Record LaSalle/Grundy 1900

Frank Sykes

An example of the progressive, practical young farmer of this period may be 
found in the person of Frank Sykes, a well known and highly respected citizen 
of Grundy county.  He is the son of Thomas H. and Betty (Cryer) Sykes, whose 
sketch may be found elsewhere in this work, together with a history of the 
family.  The young man was reared on a farm in Wauponsee township and in the 
town of Morris, Grundy county, and from his boyhood has been thoroughly 
familiar with the details of agriculture.  When arriving at man’s estate he 
decided to follow the calling to which his father had devoted his life, and by 
strict application to business and adherence to the systematic methods which 
had been inculcated in him in youth he has prospered.  He now resides upon a 
portion of the old family homestead in Wauponsee township, and has made 
substantial improvements upon the place.  In addition to being a successful 
farmer, he is an excellent natural mechanic and practical engineer.  During 
the harvesting season he operates a corn-sheller and threshing machine, thus 
earning a snug little sum each year, which he carefully invests.

Mr. Sykes obtained a liberal education in the public schools of this county, 
and by reading and observation has continually widened his mental horizon ever 
since the completion of his studies.  He is well posted on the important 
political issues of the day and uses his franchise in favor of the platform 
and nominees of the Republican party.  In every way he endeavors to maintain 
good government, and while he never neglects his own business affairs he finds 
time to perform the duties which he believes he owes to the public and his own 
community in particular.

He was united in marriage, February 28, 1899, to Clara Crellin, a daughter of 
Thomas H. and Angela (Weldon) Crellin, well known, estimable citizens of this 
county.  The young couple have a pleasant home and the sincere good wishes of 
a large circle of friends for their future happiness and prosperity.

Additional Comments:
Source:  Biographical and Genealogical Record of La Salle and Grundy County, 
Illinois, Volume 11, Chicago, 1900, p431-432

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