Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Van Horne, Augustus C 
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Author: Portraits & Bio Sketches, 1890

AUGUSTUS C. VAN HORNE. 

The mechanical and commercial interests of Joliet would be poorly represented 
in this volume, were no mention made of the railroad business and the men who 
have it in their control. Aside from this reason for publishing the biography 
of the gentleman above-named, it is a pleasure to record the success of the 
worthy son of a learned and honored father. The late Cornelius C. Van Home was 
a pioneer of Will County, to which he came in 1833, and in which his name is 
perpetuated by Van Home's Point. He gained an extended reputation as a 
teacher, being probably the first in the county; he was an early Postmaster 
and when, in 1852, he moved into Joliet he was at once chosen Mayor, being the 
first to occupy that position. He was a man of fine mental attainments, a 
lawyer and counselor of ability, and his character won him the regard of his 
associates. In 1840 he married Miss Mary M. Richards, and they became the 
parents of three sons and two daughters. One of these, William C., is now 
President of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, with headquarters at Montreal, 
Canada. The subject of this notice was born in this county, in September, 
1844, his birthplace being the town of Frankfort. He attended the public 
schools, and being an apt pupil, advanced rapidly in his studies and soon 
acquired a good education. In the year 1861 he entered the employ of the 
Michigan Central Railroad, remaining in that service until September 7, 
1864,when he became an employe of the Chicago & Alton road. Two years later he 
changed to the Kansas City and Northern, after which for a brief time he 
worked for the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul. Again he entered the service of 
the Chicago & Alton road, and has labored for it continuously since. From 1871 
to 1882 he was an engineer, but at that date he was put in charge of the 
roundhouse, and has efficiently superintended it since. An important step in 
the life of Mr. Van Home was taken in 1875, when he was united in marriage 
with Miss Emma A. Hull, of New Lenox, the daughter of an old family in 
Plainfield. She is a lady possessing many estimable qualities and a consistent 
member of the Richards Street Methodist Episcopal Church. She presides ably 
over the elegant home that was erected by Mr. Van Home in 1885. Mr. Van Home 
belongs to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery of the Masonic fraternity. 
He stands well in the opinion of his fellow-men, both employers, employed and 
general acquaintances.

Additional Comments:
Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois, Containing Full Page 
Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens 
of the County; Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1890 
 


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