Biography - CHARLES W. YORK

Charles W. York, the present supervisor of Honey Point township, Macoupin County, and the owner of a fine farm of 200 acres, situated in sections 9 and 16, was born in this township on September 1, 1866, and is a son of William C. and Mary (Wallace) York.

Joel York, the grandfather of Charles W. York, was a native of Tennessee, and was one of the early pioneers who joined the movement to Illinois when the latter State began to offer lands to those who wished to better their condition through honest industry. He settled in Morgan County, but died soon after, leaving five children, namely: Joseph, Nimrod, William, Wesley and Mrs. Nancy Scott.

William C. York was born in Tennessee and accompanied his father to Illinois. He began life with very limited means, but when he settled in Honey Point township, Macoupin County, he began to accumulate land and at his death in 1873 he left a well cultivated and improved farm of 270 acres. He was a man of considerable prominence in his section, holding many of the local offices within the gift of the Democratic party, serving at one time as a deputy sheriff of the county. He was a man of sterling character and his name is remembered with expressions of respect. Fraternally he was a Mason. Religiously he was a Baptist. William C. York married Mary Wallace, who was born in Illinois, and nine children were born to them, three of whom M'ere living when the parents both died within a few days of each other, and but two of whom survived to maturity. Walter lived to be 18 years old. Lucetta died at the age of 24 years, the wife of Daniel Hutton, to whom she left two children — Charles and Eugene.

Charles W. York, the only survivor of the above mentioned family, has always made his home in Honey Point township. His large farm is devoted to stock raising and to the production of wheat, oats, corn and hay. High grade Durhiam cattle are raised here, Poland China hogs and many fine horses.

In 1887 Mr. York married Mary E. Nimmons, who was born in Montgomery County, Illinois, and is a daughter of John and Maria Nimmons. Three children have been born to them, namely: Mabel C, Ernest John, and Oren C.

Mr. York has always been more or less interested in politics, is a stanch Democrat, and is serving his second term as township supervisor. He has most efficiently filled other offices and is regarded as one of the leading members of the party in his section. He is not only one of the township's best farmers, but he is also one of its most wide-awake and public spirited citizens.

Extracted 2018 May 06 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, pages 112-115.