Henry G. Fausler, who has for many years been interested in farming
in Barr township and also served ably as cashier of the Bank of Hettick,
is a native of this township. He was born on April 4, 1859, a son of E.
and Amanda (Ring) Fausler, both of whom were natives of Sullivan county,
Tennessee, the former having been born October 12, 1828. The original
ancestors of the family in America came from Germany and his son, the
grandfather of our subject, was killed by a horse, leaving a widow with
several children, the eldest of whom was the father of our subject. As
he grew toward manhood he assisted his mother in providing for the
younger members of the family. He served in the Mexican war, receiving
his honorable discharge before he was twenty years of age. In 1848 he
came to Macoupin county, Illinois, and took up his residence upon land
on which his son Henry G. now lives. In 1864 Mr. Fausler purchased land
in this county, upon which he moved in 1873, having previously
cultivated rented property. He was very successful as a farmer and
stock-raiser and acquired five hundred acres of good land in Macoupin
county. He was a large feeder of cattle and also devoted special
attention to raising Poland China hogs. He died at the old homestead
April 27, 1896, having arrived at the age of sixtyeight years.
Politically, he adhered to the democratic party; religiously, he was a
stanch supporter of the Methodist faith. He took an active interest in
township affairs and served as highway commissioner. Socially he was
identified with Scottville Lodge, No. 426, A. F. & A. M.
The
fifth in order of birth in a family of ten children, Henry G. Fausler
grew to maturity in the parental home. He received a good education in
the public schools of Palmyra and for three years taught school in this
county. His principal interest, however, has been centered upon
agriculture and stock-raising and as a young man he concentrated his
energy along those lines, becoming the owner of a farm of one hundred
and forty-four acres, upon which he moved in 1895.
On October 1,
1907, he was elected cashier of the Bank of Hettick and took up his
residence there, where he continued for three years in the discharge of
his duties in connection with the bank. In 1910 he returned to his farm
and is giving his attention to general farming, making a specialty of
Polled Angus cattle and Poland China hogs. He feeds about a carload of
cattle for the market each year and his business yields a handsome
annual revenue.
On September 23, 1883, Mr. Fausler was married
to Miss Hattie A. Bell, a daughter of Stephen and Mary (Dalby) Bell. On
the paternal side the family has been traced to Virginia, where the name
is well known. The Dalbys were among the old settlers of Macoupin
county. Of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Fausler five are now living:
Edith, who was educated at the high school of Palmyra and is now living
at home; and Lloyd, Harold, Lelia and Stephen, all of whom are at home.
In politics Mr. Fausler adheres to the democratic party. He has
served as township assessor three terms and also for several terms as
township clerk. He is a member of the Methodist church and also of the
lodge of Modern Woodmen of America at Barr. For more than fifty years he
has made his home in this section and during that time has witnessed
many steps of the great change through which the wilderness has been
conquered and the comforts and conveniences of modern life have been
introduced. His attention has been mainly given to farming and in his
business he has met with the success that is the deserved result of good
judgment and earnest application.
Extracted 18 Nov 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 713-714.
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