Tony H. Schuetz, whose home is on section 20, Hilyard township, is
one of the respected farmers of Macoupin county — a man who has
exemplified the qualities of industry, perseverance and good management.
As a result his efforts have been rewarded, and he and his family enjoy
the satisfaction afforded by a comfortable home, which is supplied with-
the conveniences and many of the elegancies of modern life. A native of
this county, Mr. Schuetz was born June 8, 1872, being a son of George
and Christina (Myers) Schuetz, the former of whom was born in France and
the latter in Germany. The father learned the blacksmith’s trade in his
native land and at the age of twenty years, believing that America
presented superior advantages for an ambitious young man, crossed the
ocean to this country and took up his residence at St. Louis, Missouri.
After working at his trade for a while in that city, he came to Macoupin
county, Illinois, and turned his attention to farming, becoming the
owner of land in Brighton township, where he established his homestead.
Here he spent the remainder of his life. The mother of our subject is
still living and has reached the advanced age of ninety years. In the
family of Mr. and Mrs. Schuetz were eight children, five of whom are now
living besides the subject of this review, namely: George, who makes his
home on the old homestead near Brighton; Charles, who also lives upon
the home place; John, who is engaged in farming near Plainview; Louise,
who married James Cummings and makes her home in Missouri; and Rose, who
is the wife of Charles Pillsbury, of Alton, Illinois.
During his
boyhood Tony H. Schuetz assisted upon the home farm, performing his
share in the work about the house and in the fields. He received his
preliminary education in the district schools of the neighborhood and
after arriving at maturity began farming upon his own account. He is now
well established on a good productive place in Hilyard township. He has
made many excellent improvements upon his farm and as he is progressive
in his methods and applies, good judgment his efforts each year meet
with deserved recompense. He raises cereals and also devotes
considerable attention to cattle and hogs of good grade, which he
delivers to the market in condition to command a fair price.
On
the 16th of September, 1892, Mr. Schuetz was married, in this county, to
Miss Laura Howerton, who was born in Macoupin county in 1872. She is a
daughter of Robert and Sophia (King) Howerton, who settled in this
county, where Mr. Howerton engaged in farming. Ten children have been
born to Mr. and Mrs. Schuetz, all of whom are now living. Their names
are Edna, Carl, Gladys, Myrtle, Arthur, Harold, Gilbert, Emma, Nellie
and Reba.
As the head of a large family Mr. Schuetz has set an
example of courage and steadfastness in all worthy undertakings, which
is so essential in the accomplishment of any important work. He has been
true to every obligation and straightforward in his dealings, thus
acquiring a reputation for integrity which is of more value than great
riches gained by questionable means. Fraternally he is identified with
the Masonic order and also with Shipman Camp, No. 212, M. W. A., and the
Royal Neighbors. In politics he is a stanch adherent of the democratic
party.
Extracted 20 Oct 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 187-188.
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