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Abraham Lowden Lantz (1839 - 1920)

Mr. Abraham Lowden "Abe" Lantz
Born in Knox County, Ohiomap
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Died at age 81 in Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippimap
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Biography

Abraham Lowden Lantz was born 7 April 1839 in Knox County, Ohio.[1] He is the male under five enumerated in his father's household in Knox County in 1840.[2] He resided in German Township, Holmes County, Ohio in 1850.[3] The family moved to McLean County, Illinois about 1851.[4] Abraham was enumerated twice in the 1860 census for McLean County, Illinois. He was listed as part of his father's household in Dry Grove.[5] He was also enumerated with the Samuel Yoder family in Danvers.[6]

In June 1863, he registered for military service in White Oak, McLean County, Illinois.[7] In 1869, he was appointed postmaster of Oak Grove.[8] In 1870 he resided with his first cousin once removed Samuel Lantz in White Oak.[9]

He married Laura Lucy Taylor 15 February 1874 in McLean County, Illinois.[10] In Oak Grove (now Carlock), Illinois, in 1874 Abraham & Laura lived near distant relative Sam Lantz and not too terribly far from Elisha Dixon who had married Elsina Dearborn Lawrence, one of Laura's relatives on her mother's side. His place was bordered by the estate of D. Zook. J. G. Carlock's land was diagonally across the road and extended all the way up to Elisha Dixon's holdings.[11] A plat map in that same book showing the subdivision of the SW 1/4 of S28 T25N R1E of the 3rd meridian showed that Abraham owned Lot 14, consisting of 17.31 acres. [12] He was listed in Gould's McLean County Directory in 1875.[13] He was appointed as a road commissioner in 1876.[14] The first store in Oak Grove was owned by J. W. Zook (1863). He sold to a Mr. Holcomb who owned the business for two years before selling it to Abe Lantz. "Abe Lantz did butchering and sold meat in his general store."[15] He had a meat wagon that was driven by E. A. Miller to various farms, and H. B. Carlock was employed as a clerk in the store for a couple of years.[16] "Mr. Lantz was also instrumental in establishing a blacksmith shop. In 1879 the shop was rented to Joe Plank of Bloomington." [17] In 1879, Abe found he needed more room in his store so he built a larger one just south of the first building. He sold it to George Kirchner and son who sold it to Jacob Eeyer. In 1880, it was sold back to Abe Lantz.[18] He was a dry goods merchant when enumerated in 1880.[19] In 1884 he was a member of the Blaine & Logan Club,[20] which supported the Republican presidential ticket of James G. Blaine of Maine and his vice-presidential nominee John A. Logan of Illinois.

A map of the town's buildings in 1888 showed that Abe lived about a block or so from the store. [21] A key to the map indicates that Abe's home was moved to the lot west of the Carlock 66, then later to the west of Melvin Hendricks' wood shop. In 1987, it was still standing on Lee Street and was the home of Stephen Hendricks.[22] Abe owned the first store in Oak Grove. [23] There was a Lantz Bros. ice house next to the Lantz store in 1887-1888. Abraham, his uncle Benjamin, and distant relative Samuel all lived in Oak Grove at the time.[24] In describing the building which held the Carlock Phillips 66 station in 1987, McClure said:

Built in 1892. Abe Lantz from the village of Oak Grove built a double wide brick building. His house was moved in from Oak Grove to the lot west of his store. The house was moved later to west of the old mill, then it was later moved to Lee Street (Stephen Hendrick's 1987). Abe sold the building to John F. Carlock. He used it as a hardware and Dry Goods store.[25]

In describing the West End of Abe Lantz Building, McClure says, "It was bought from Abe Lantz by Simon Hartzler and Chris Schwartz. They used it as a dry goods store."[26] The building existed and was owned in 1987 by Stan Vogel.[27] The store's subsequent history is stated in the remainder of the description in the book.

His prosperity in business was evidenced by his construction of a larger building and moving of his home.

In the summer of 1892, Abe Lantz built a double brick building on the southwest corner of the square and moved his house to the lot west of the store. It was later moved to the lot west of the mill, then to 103 Lee Street, now occupied [1976] by S. P. Tobias.[28]
The 1893 city-county directory listed him as selling general merchandise.[29]

In 1896, the family moved from McLean County, Illinois to Monroe County, Mississippi where Abraham purchased the northeast corner section of section 33, township 14, range 6 east from Eli Yoder.[30] Although Abraham was no longer affiliated with the Amish, it is apparent that his ties to the Amish community were still strong. Eli Yoder, from whom he purchased the land, was one of two brothers responsible for founding the Amish settlement in Gibson, Monroe County, Mississippi.[31] Abe borrowed money against this land 9 January 1900 from Eugene Lanier Sykes.[32] Abe's family is enumerated in the 1900 Monroe County, Mississippi census.[33]

On 23 December 1907, Abe purchased two tracts of land from Charles and Rose Wood who had moved to Oklahoma. The first was 200 acres in section 20, township 14, range 6E from Charles and Rose Wood who had moved to Oklahoma.[34] The second was a smaller tract in section 21.[35] Abe sold twenty acres of this latter property to Albert Holder a week later.[36] He sold much of the 200 acre tract a day later to W. W. Watkins.[37] Abe deeded Laura some of the land 6 February 1908.[38] The land originally purchased by Abe from Eli Yoder was deeded to their son Abe who was residing in St. Louis 27 December 1909.[39]

In 1910, Abe and Laura are residing in North Aberdeen, where Abe is farming.[40] On 30 June 1916, Abe sold part of his land to his son Lee.[41] They sold a little over two acres to Mrs. Winey Leotah Meek a few months later.[42]

In 1920, Abe, Laura, and Abe's sister Rebecca are residing in North Aberdeen.[43] On 9 July 1920 Abe deeds some of his land to his son Irvin.[44] Abe died 7 December 1920.[45]

Sources

  1. ↑ Levi & Barbara Lantz family Bible, photocopy in possession of Lori Thornton; original in possession of Mrs. Paul R. Lantz in 2002, address for private use. The family information is written in German, and Mrs. Paul R. Lantz had written a rough translation.
  2. ↑ 1840 U.S. Federal Census, Knox County, Ohio, Clay Township, p. 283 (stamped), line 14, Levi Lantz; digital image, Family Search (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRN-LM5 : accessed 20 Apr 2016); citing National Archives microfilm publication M704, roll 486.
  3. ↑ 1850 U.S. Federal Census, Holmes County, Ohio, population schedule, German Township, p. 223B (stamped), dwelling 1918, family 1952, lines 3-8, Levi Lance household; digital image, Family Search (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXQD-5WL : accessed 20 Apr 2016); citing National Archives microfilm publication M432, roll 696.
  4. ↑ Daynell McCall, "Additional Information on Levi Joseph Lantz," report, sent by e-mail to Lori Thornton, 15 June 2002, p. 1, in reference to an e-mail about her ancestor Samuel, son of Levi.
  5. ↑ 1860 U.S. Federal Census, McLean County, Illinois, population schedule, Dry Grove Township, pp. 93-94 (written), dwelling 648, family 631, lines 38-40, 1-6, Levi Lantz household; digital image, Family Search (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXHK-F2M : accessed 20 Apr 2016); citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 204.
  6. ↑ 1860 U.S. Federal Census, McLean County, Illinois, population schedule, Danvers, p. 68 (written), dwelling 480, family 467, lines 10-17, Samuel Yoder household; digital image, Family Search (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXHK-CWY : accessed 21 Apr 2016); citing National Archives microfilm publication M653, roll 204.
  7. ↑ "U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865," digital images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com/ : accessed 23 February 2016), Abraham Lantz, Illinois, 8th Congressional District, p. 469 (written), line 15; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registrations, 1863-1865. NM-65, entry 172, 620 volumes. NAI: 4213514. Records of the Provost Marshal General’s Bureau (Civil War), Record Group 110. National Archives at Washington D.C.; National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 2 of 6.
  8. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 12. I have a photocopy of the appointment made from microfilm at the National Archives in Morrow, Georgia, but it is not in my database. I will have to locate the photocopy to cite it.
  9. ↑ 1870 U.S. Federal Census, McLean County, Illinois, population schedule, White Oak, p. 676 (stamped), dwelling 24, family 25, lines 36-39, Samuel Lantz household; digital image, Family Search (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6HF-JHZ : accessed 21 Apr 2016); citing National Archives microfilm publication M593, roll 259.
  10. ↑ McLean County, Illinois, Marriage Books, Book G, p. 249.
  11. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 10.
  12. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 15.
  13. ↑ Gould's McLean County Directory for 1875-76: Also Containing the Bloomington City Directory, and a Classified Business Register (Bloomington, Ill.: David E. Gould, 1875-76), p. 335.
  14. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 28.
  15. ↑ A Thimble-ful of History (Carlock, Ill.: s.n., 1976), p. 13.
  16. ↑ A Thimble-ful of History (Carlock, Ill.: s.n., 1976), p. 13.
  17. ↑ A Thimble-ful of History (Carlock, Ill.: s.n., 1976), p. 13.
  18. ↑ A Thimble-ful of History (Carlock, Ill.: s.n., 1976), p. 13.
  19. ↑ 1880 U.S. Federal Census, McLean County, Illinois, population schedule, White Oak, SD 4, ED 158, p. 100B (stamped), dwelling 102, family 105, lines 15-20, Abraham Lantz household; digital image, Family Search (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXVJ-GFR  : accessed 23 Apr 2016); citing National Archives microfilm publication T9, roll 229.
  20. ↑ A Thimble-ful of History (Carlock, Ill.: s.n., 1976), p. 13
  21. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 17.
  22. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 16.
  23. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 16.
  24. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 16-17.
  25. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 55.
  26. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 57.
  27. ↑ Gordon T. McClure, Carlock Centennial History, 1888-1988 (s.l.: Hayworth Star, 1987), p. 57.
  28. ↑ A Thimble-ful of History (Carlock, Ill.: s.n., 1976), p. 18.
  29. ↑ Bloomington-Normal and McLean County Directory for 1893 (Bloomington, Ill.: Pantagraph Printing and Stationery Co., 1893), p. 846.
  30. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 58, p. 410-411. The full description reads: Beginning at the North East Corner of Section (33) thirty three T (14) fourteen of Range (6) Six East thence running due South with the Section line 35 chains and 28 links to a stake on Section line - thence due West 7 chains and 70 links to a stake thereof due North 5 chains & 65 links thence due West 21 chains and thirty-five links to a stake; thence due North 29 chains & 63 links to a Stake on Section line, thence due East with Section line 27 chains to place of beginning, containing 84 & 34/100 acres .
  31. ↑ David Luthy, The Amish in America: Settlements That Failed, 1840-1960 (Aylmer, Ontario: Pathway Publishers, 1986), p. 221.
  32. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deeds of Trust, Book K, p. 523.
  33. ↑ 1900 U.S. Federal Census, Monroe County, Mississippi, population schedule, Beat 4, Gibson Precinct, SD 1, ED 76, p. 196A-B (stamped), sheet 11A-B (written), dwelling 217, family 217, lines 47-52, Abe Lantz family; digital image, Family Search (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-XCHQ-FXP : accessed 24 Jun 2016); citing National Archives microfilm publication T623, roll 821.
  34. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 72, pp. 56-57. The full description of the land is: The East two hundred (200) acres of the North half of section Twenty (20), Township Fourteen (14) Range Seven (7); Also One triangular acres off from the West point of the following described piece of land, viz: Beginning at the quarter section post on the East line of section Twenty (20), Township Fourteen (14), Range Seven (7), thence due West Twelve (12) chains four -pole and eighty-nine links to a stake, thence South ten and 1/2 (10 1/2) degrees East (true median basis) Fifty (50) Chains four-pole and fifty three (53) links to a stake in section line; thence due North on section line to place of beginning, being that portion of the South-East Quarter of said Section Twenty (20) cut off by the Aberdeen & Houston road, except a strip of land twenty-five feet wide off the North side of the above described land, and one square acre in North-West corner of first above described tract of land of 200 acres.
  35. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 72, p. 34. The full description is: The North half of the North West quarter and the North half of the South East quarter of the North West quarter, all in section Twenty-one (21), Township Fourteen (14), Range Seven (7), containing in all One Hundred (100) acres, mor or less, according to the Survey thereof.
  36. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 83, pp. 423-424. It is described as: The North Half of the South East Quarter of the North West Quarter of Section 21, Township 14, of Range 7 East containing 20 acres more or less.
  37. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 71, p. 16. It is described as: E 1/2 of E 1/2 of N. W. 1/4 and W 1/2 of N. E. 1/4 of Section 20 Township 14 Range 7 except a strip of land 25 feet wide off of the North side of said above described land and one square acre in N.W. Corner of said above described tract of land. It being our intent to convey all of the 200 acre tract of land deeded to Abe Lantz on Dec. 23/07 by Chas. W. Wood & Rose M. Wood except the E 1/2 of N. E. 1/4 of said section 20 T 14 R 7 said tract of land containing 118 acres.
  38. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 72, p. 132. It is described as: Beginning at the Quarter section post on the Eastern line of section (20) Twenty, Township (14) Fourteen of Range (7) Seven, thence due West (12) Twelve chains (4 Poles) and Eighty nine links (89) to a stake, thence South ten and one half (10 1/2) degrees East (True Meridian Basis) Fifty chains (4 Poles) and fifty three (53) links to a stake on section line, thence due North on section line to place of beginning, being that portion of South East quarter of said section (20) Twenty, cut off by the Aberdeen & Houston Roads, situated in the County of Monroe and the State of Mississippi, and all being in section (20) Twenty, Township (14) Fourteen of Range (7) Seven.
  39. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 73, p. 139. It is described as: Beginning at the North East Corner of Section (33) Thirty three and of Township (14) Fourteen of Range (6) six East thence south with said Section line 35 chains and 28 Links to a stake, Thence due West seven chains and seventy links to a stake, thence north 5 chains and sixty five Links to a stake, thence West 21 chains and 35 Links to a stake, thence North 29 chains and 63 Links to a stake on the section line, thence East along section line 27 chains to beginning point, containing eighty four and 34/00 acres (84 34/00) more or less. And intended and shall convey the land bought of Eli Yoder see Book 58 page 410 for Deed of said Yoder to said Lantz to which reference is here made.
  40. ↑ 1910 U.S. Federal Census, Monroe County, Mississippi, population schedule, Township 14, Range 17, North Aberdeen Precinct, SD 1, ED 72, p. 292B (stamped), sheet 2B (written), dwelling 28, family 30, lines 67-70, Abraham Lantz family; digital image, Family Search (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9RKM-9QRP : accessed 24 June 2016); citing National Archives microfilm publication T624, roll 752.
  41. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 85, p. 206. It is described as: Forty acres of land being the NE 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 20, and also a strip 25 feet off of West end SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of NE 1/4, Sec. 20. Also Twenty acres off of West and NW 1/4 of NW 1/4 Sec. 21, less a strip off of South end 25 feet wide, estimated to be about Sixty acres more or less all in Township Fourteen, Range Seven being Northwest of Aberdeen, Miss., about two miles.
  42. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 79, p. 237. It is described as: That part of land lying North of Matubby Creek as said Creek now is located being in North Half of Northwest Quarter of Section Twenty-One, Township Fourteen, of Range Seven, Containing Two and 11/100 acres, and in aforesaid County and State, and about 2 1/2 miles Northwest of Aberdeen, Miss.
  43. ↑ 1920 U.S. Federal Census, Monroe County, Mississippi, population schedule, Township 14, Range 7, North Aberdeen Precinct, SD 1, ED 73, p. 188A (stamped), sheet 2A (written), dwelling 33, family 33, lines 19-21, Abraham Lantz household; digital image, Family Search (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9R6L-23D : accessed 24 June 2016); citing National Archives microfilm publication T625, roll 887.
  44. ↑ Monroe County, Mississippi Deed Record, Book 85, p. 437. It is described as: The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 NW 1/4) and the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (E 1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 14, Range 7, East, except Two (2) acres in the Northeast corner thereof, the same being two acres cut off by Matubba Creek, containing in all Fifty Eight (58) acres, more or less.
  45. ↑ Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery (Aberdeen, Monroe County, Mississippi), Abraham Lantz marker (7 Apr 1839-7 Dec 1920); personally read, 2002.





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