Whiteside County IL Archives Biographies.....Springer, Cornelius 
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Author: Portrait/Bio Album, Whiteside County IL 1885

Cornelius Springer is a farmer on section 33, Ustick Township, and the son of 
Jacob H. and Hannah (Davoe) Springer. His parents were born in the State of 
New York, and in 1866 came to Whiteside County, locating in Union Grove, where 
the father died, Aug. 26, 1876. The mother still lives in Union Grove 
Township. Their children, who numbered 12, were named: Clarinda, Henry, Jacob, 
Cornelius, Daniel, Eleanor C., Lavina E., Martin, Wynard, John G., Alonzo and 
Alexander. Mr. Springer was born Oct. 9, 1830, in Herkimer Co., N. Y., 
obtained his education in the public schools, and since the beginning of his 
life of active independence, he has been occupied chiefly with agricultural 
pursuits, although he has given some attention to the business of a carpenter. 
In 1860 he left his native State to engage in farming in Illinois, and he 
settled in Ustick township, where he is now the owner of 155 acres of land. He 
also owns 640 acres in Dakota. Mr. Springer is a Republican in political 
principle, and accepts the doctrines of the Prohibitionists. He has filled the 
offices of Road Commissioner, Collector, School Director and Overseer of 
Highways. His marriage to Mary A., daughter of Hiram and Nancy (Munger) 
Stratton, took place Oct. 28, 1852, in Jefferson Co., N. Y. The parents came 
in 1859 to Whiteside County, and located in Ustick Township. The mother died 
in November, 1876, in Morrison. The father is still living. Their children are 
Adaline E., Theresa N., Mary A., Calista F., Ellen L., Emeline and Celia. Mrs. 
Springer was born Oct. 23, 1831, in Rutland Co., Vt. Nine children have been 
born of her marriage to Mr. Springer—Hiram A., Martin J., Eleanor T., Eber D., 
Alonzo J., William D., Grant U., Herbert and J. D. Eber is not living. Mr. and 
Mrs. Springer are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; also their sons, 
Hiram and Alonzo.

Additional Comments:
Portrait and Biographical Album of Whiteside County, Illinois, Containing Full-
page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative 
Citizens of the County. Chicago: Chapman Brothers, 1885.

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