RADLEY, Charles C. - 1912 Bio (1860-1954)

RADLEY, CHESSMAN, CONE, CONGRAM, SILLOWAY, HUEY, CHAMBERLAIN, SCHLEICHER, HAWK

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 9/26/2007 at 15:42:25

History of Jefferson County, Iowa -- A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Vol II, Published 1912, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago
Pages 190-192

Charles C. RADLEY resides in an attractive modern residence that stands in the midst of a well improved farm of two hundred and forty acres on section 18, Buchanan township. He has made his home here for nine years, which period has been entirely sufficient to establish him among the representative and worthy agriculturists of the community. He was born in Peoria county, Illinois, December 30, 1861 (sic - 1860), his parents being George and Miriam I. (CHESSMAN) RADLEY. The father's birth occurred in Devonshire, England, December 13, 1810, and the mother was born in New York city, October 11, 1818. When eighteen years of age George RADLEY began working on a farm for his grandfather, in whose employ he remained for seven years, and then went to Peoria county, Illinois, where he was married and began farming on his own account, continuing to till the soil until he retired from active business life. At that time he removed to Brimfield. In his family were six children: George, who is living in Dunlap, Illinois; Isabel, the deceased wife of Arthur CONE; Jane, who died in infancy; William H., who has also passed away; Miriam, the deceased wife of J. B. CONGRAM; and Charles C.

The last named was reared upon the old homestead farm in his native county and early became familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist, working in the fields from the time of early spring planting until crops were harvested in the late autumn save for the periods which he spent in school. When he started out in life on his own account he determined to follow the occupation to which he had been reared and was connected with farming interests in Illinois until 1902, when he removed to Chillicothe, Missouri. After six months' residence in that state, however, he came to Jefferson county, Iowa, and purchased his present farm, which is pleasantly and conveniently situated not far from Fairfield, on section 18, Buchanan township. It comprises two hundred and forty acres of rich and productive land, which is under a high state of cultivation, returning to him golden harvests for the care and labor he bestows upon the fields. He also carries on stock-raising. The farm is a well improved property in every particular and his attractive modern home is commodious and conveniently arranged, containing ten rooms. There are also substantial sheds and barns upon the place, giving ample shelter for grain and stock.

On the 17th of February, 1887, Mr. RADLEY was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Ella SILLOWAY, who was born in Warren county, Iowa, April 11, 1864, a daughter of Isgoldsby and Lydia (HUEY) SILLOWAY. The father was a native of Berlin, Washington county, Vermont, born November 5, 1832, and the mother's birth occurred in Ohio county, West Virginia, December 14, 1836. They were married in Peoria, Illinois, and spent the greater part of their lives there, but for a few years were residents of Jefferson county. However they afterward returned to Peoria and their last days were passed in that city. The father was a carpenter and for a considerable period followed his trade, but afterward devoted his attention to farming. He died February 18, 1907, and his wife passed away August 31, 1908. They had traveled life's journey together as man and wife for almost fifty years, having been married in Peoria, April 22, 1857. They were the parents of four children: Clara, the wife of Thad CHAMBERLAIN, of Peoria; Mrs. RADLEY; Arden H., a resident of Montana; and Faye, the wife of O. R. SCHLEICHER, of Peoria. Unto Mr. and Mrs. RADLEY have been born five children: William; Laura F., the wife of Rollin R. HAWK, of Pleasant Plain, this county, Bertha; Thurlow; and Walter. The youngest was born in Jefferson county and the four oldest in Peoria county, Illinois. The family have become widely and favorably known during their residence in Jefferson county and by reason of his earnest and well directed effort, his unfaltering energy and sound business judgment Mr. RADLEY has made for himself a place among the leading agriculturists here.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.