History of Lee County, Illinois - Bushnell Historical Society

HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY 445
Koosevelt, March 21, 1905, to succeed Solomou H. Betliea, who iiad
been elevated to tlie bencli of the United [States district court for
the northern district of Illinois. This was a recess appointment,
and he was reappointed by President Roosevelt for a term of four
vears on the 20th of December, 1905.
ALMON W. ROSECRANS.
Almon W. Rosecraus needs no introduction to tlie readers of
this vohmie, for his connection with educational, eounuci'cial and
political interests has made him widely known. Nevertheless he
is a man of unassuming manner, free from ostentation, yet the
sterling worth of his character has gained him high regard, while
his activities have l^rouglit him a wide acquaintance. Ogle county
numbers him among her native sons, his birth having occurred in
Lafayette township, September 5, 1851, his parents being Crandall
and Emily Rosecrans.
Mr. Rosecrans' early education, acquired in the public schools,
was supplemented by study in Iowa College at Grinnell, Iowa, and
in early manhood he entered upon the profession of teaching, becoming
principal of the pi;blic schools of Ashton in 1878. For
four years he continued at the head of the educational system of
Ashton and the schools under his direction made continuous
advancement. In 1883 he retired from the profession and turned
his attention to commercial pursuits, establishing a business in
Ashton, where he has since remained. More than thirty years'
connection with merchandising here indicates not only something
of his success but also the confidence and trust reposed in him as
the result of his business intcgiity. his progressive methods and
his unfaltering enterprise. He has always carried a good line and
his reasona])le luices and fair dealing have been the secret of his
growing success.
On the 8th of August, 1880, in Ashton, Mr. Rosecrans was
united in marriage to Miss Westaima E. Glenn, a daughter of
George Glenn, and unto them have Ijeen born two children, Glenn
C. and Miriam E. The parents hold membership in the Methodist
Episcopal church and are interested in its work and upbuilding,
doing much to further its interests and extend its influence. Mr.
Rosecrans was elected president of the Illinois State Sunday-