OLD HOMES

Pike County Illinois




Residence of Mrs. Ada S. Bybee


Residence of John R. Galloway
John R. Galloway was in business with his brother, George A. Galloway.
They owned
Galloway Bros Hardware Store in December 1897




Residence ofMrs. A.L. Galloway
From The Messenger 1907 - Contributed by Billie Browning




Residence of Dr. H.D. Fortune

Dr. H.D. Fortune (on the left) a native Missourian was born near Paynesville, Pike County. Was raised on the farm and at the age of 18 years began the study of medicine. Enlisted in the Confederate Army June 17, 1861. Graduated from the St. Louis Medical College March 5, 1865. Moved to Pleasant Hill IL in August 1874, where he was continuously engaged in his chosen profession.

Dr. H. Claude Fortune graduated from the Medical Department of St. Louis MO May 8, 1905. He is engaged in the practice of medicine in partnership with his father Dr. H. D. Fortune.



Residence of M.H. Hulshult Pleasant Hill IL Built 1903
Breeder of Chester White and Duroc Jersey Swine
From The Messenger 1907 - Contributed by Billie Browning




Residence of W.L. Oakley Built 902





Residence of Mrs. Ida Priestley Built 1895
The popular milliner and up-to-date business woman of
Pleasant Hill. Established 1895. Mrs. Priestley is
considered authority in all matters pertaining to
millinery, trimming and designing.




Priestley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church // Rev. N.M. Jones
Was built in 1891 during the pastorate of Rev J.W. Madison.
The original society worshiped in the Stockland Church.
As the town grew in population and some of the country members moved
to town, it became necessary to erect a new church building.
The church has grown and with the assistance of the Stockland
church supports a pastor. The two churches together number over
200 members and are rapidly growing under the present pastor.



Residence of D.R. Shultz




Residence of A.J. Thomas
Is a native of Pleasant Hill. He has been in business over nineteen years.
He is now Postmaster, is serving his second term as Secretary of the Sny Island
Levee and Drainage District Commissioners, and actively engaged
in the Real Estate business.




Residence of W.A. Windmiller





Residence of Mrs. Laura B. Zerenberg