Son of William Dustin and Sarah Bentley Dustin
Husband of Emma P. Stebbins
BIO: CHARLES B. DUSTIN. But few of the sons of Pike County have met with more success in carrying on farming and stock-raising than the subject of this biographical review. lie is one of the foremost agriculturists of this State where he owns many acres of choice land, and has in Atlas Township, the center of his interests, a large and highly improved farm and one of the most charming and attractive homes to be found for many miles around. [See Photo]
Mr. Dustin was born in Atlas Township, this county, November 29, 1843. He is a son of one of its pioneer settlers, William Dustin, a native of New Hampshire and a son of Moody Dustin who is also supposed to have been a native of the Granite State. The latter was a farmer, and a soldier in the War of the Revolution. He and his wife reared a family of nine children.
The father of our subject was bred to the life of a farmer among the hills of New Hampshire and showed early in life those sturdy, energetic, manly traits so characteristic of the New England stock. At the age of twenty four years, early in the 30s. He left his old homestead and made his way westward mostly by water to this State and county. He was among the first settlers of Atlas Township where he entered land. The country around here was then in a wild uncultivated condition and in the forests and on the open prairie deer, turkeys and other wild game were often seen. He passed the first years of his life here in a log house.
Having but little money to start with William Dustin used to shuck corn after nightfall to earn money with which to make his payments. His industry and persistence were well rewarded and he became very prosperous, was one of the extensive farmers of this vicinity, and at one time owned upwards of two thousand acres of land. His life was terminated in the month of October, 1873, at the age of sixty-one years, and thus passed to his eternal rest an honored pioneer of the county who had been an important factor in promoting, its growth. Religiously, lie was a limn believer in the Methodist faith and belonged to the church of that denomination. In polities he was an unswerving Republican and he bore an active part in the administration of local affairs, holding most of the township offices and at the time of his death was Levee Commissioner.
The mother of our subject is still living on the old homestead, and has attained a venerable age. Her maiden name was Sarah Bentley and she was born in the St ate of New York. Her life has been guided by the highest principles of Christianity and she has long been a member of the Methodist Church. She has reared three children to good and useful lives, two daughters and one son, namely : Jennie; Nettie, now Mrs. Sayers; and Charles. The latter forms the subject of this sketch. His education was obtained in the pioneer log schoolhouse of the early days with its primitive furnishings of slab benches and a board placed on the side for a writing desk and the room heated by a rude fireplace. After leaving the district school lie pursued a good course of study in a school at Jacksonville which lie attended two winters after he had grown to maturity. When he attained his majority he began life on his own account, and for five years farmed on rented land. He then bought seven hundred acres of his father and has since pursued farming very extensively. He is one of the leading Shorthorn cattle raisers of Pike County, and has his farm well-stocked with a fine herd of cattle of that breed. At one time he owned three thousand acres of land but has sold some of it, and now has an estate of sixteen hundred acres. He has thirteen hundred acres in cultivation and pasture, while eight hundred acres are bottom land and very valuable. His homestead comprises two hundred and sixty acres of choice, finely improved land, and here he has made a beautiful home. His father erected a handsome frame residence on the farm before his death and it is surrounded by a lovely, shady lawn. He has substantial frame barns, his cattle barn being a commodious and conveniently arranged building, fitted up with stalls for seventy-five head of cattle. A view of the homestead is shown on another page.
Mr. Dustin has been fortunate in his wedded life, as by his marriage with Miss Emma P. Stebbins, which was solemnized October 29, 1867, he secured a true and devoted wife who has actively co-operated with him in his work, and by her judicious management of household affairs has contributed greatly to his prosperity. She is a native of the city of Springfield, Mass., where she was born March 10,1848. She is the mother of two children, William A. and Homer N. Mrs. Dustin is an esteemed member of the Congregational Church and her influence is felt in its every good work.
Mr. Dustin is a man of large enterprise, seconded by rare judgment, great capability and good business habits. With such traits it is not remarkable that he has been more than ordinarily prospered in life and has placed himself among the moneyed men of Pike County. He is a stanch advocate of the Republican party, taking an intelligent interest in all political matters. He has mingled in the public life of the community and has represented Atlas Township on the County Board of Supervisors.
[Source: Portrait and Biographical Album Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois]
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Rockport, Illinois - Feb 16, 1914
The Quincy Whig
Charles B. Dustin, one of the most prominent farmers and stock raisers of Pike county, passed away at his home near Summer Hill, Friday evening, Feb. 13. Mr. Dustin had been afflicted with kidney trouble for several months but was confined to his bed only a short time. He was born near the home in which he died, Nov. 29, 1843, being at the time of his death 70 years, 2 months and 15 days old. Besides the grief stricken companions, one sister, Mrs. Nettie Sayers of San Francisco, who has been at his bedside during this illness and three grandchildren survive. Mr. Dustin was one of the most prominent business men in this section and was loved and respected by all who knew him. His death is much deplored by many people. The funeral services will be held at the home on Monday at 11 o'clock being conducted by Rev. Richards, pastor of the congregational church at Summer Hill. The interment will take place on the family lot in the Adams Cemetery in Atlas.
No history of Pike county would be a complete record of its development along agricultural lines that did not contain mention of Charles B. Dustin who is now practically retired, but who, for many years, was prominently identified with stock-raising interests; in fact, the extent and importance of his business affairs in this connection made him known far beyond the confines of the county. He is a representative of one of the oldest pioneer families of this part of the state, and was born in Atlas on the 29th of November, 1843. His parents were William and Sarah (Bentley) Dustin. The father, a native of New Hampshire, was a farmer by occupation, and came to Pike county about 1837. He was married in this county to Miss Bentley, a native of New York, who had come to Illinois with Dr. Whiting and his family, who were early settlers of Atlas township, making their home in Rockport. William Dustin engaged actively in farming for many years, successfully carrying on agricultural pursuits until 1865. He died upon the old homestead property, now owned by our subject, October 12, 1873, and his remains were interred in Adams and Dustin cemetery, at Atlas, Illinois. His widow survived him until January 4, 1891, and was then buried besides her husband. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Dustin were born three children, Charles B. being the only son. The sisters are Jennie and Nettie Dustin. The former married Seth Robinson, an attorney of Lincoln, Nebraska, who died in San Francisco, California. His wife returned to the home of her brother in January, 1877, and died on the 5th of that month, her remains being interred in the Adams and Dustin cemetery. Nettie Dustin became the wife of J. R. Sayers, of St. Louis, Missouri, and they now reside in San Francisco, California.
Charles B. Dustin acquired his preliminary education in the district schools of his native township, and later spent two winter seasons as a student in Jacksonville, Illinois. During the first winter he attended the west district public school, and also during a part of the second winter; while later he became a student in the Illinois College. Upon leaving college he returned to Atlas and assisted his father in the operation of his farm until 1865, when he rented the old home place from his father. It comprised four hundred and eighty acres of land pleasantly and conveniently located about a mile southeast of Atlas. There he engaged in general farming until 1874, at which time he purchased the home property, buying the interest of his sisters in the farm. His farm today comprises two hundred and sixty-six acres of valuable land, which had been purchased by his father from the Brown estate, and upon which William Dustin erected a fine residence and also made other excellent improvements. Here Mr. Dustin of this review continued to carry on general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising. He at first purchased a few head of thoroughbred shorthorn cattle; and he continued to breed and raise cattle for many years, gradually adding to his herd. In 1880 he purchased four head of imported female shorthorn cattle. He attended sales and occasionally purchased some thoroughbred stock, and by 1891 had become the owner of quite a number of Scotch bred shorthorns.
Husband of Emma P. Stebbins
BIO: CHARLES B. DUSTIN. But few of the sons of Pike County have met with more success in carrying on farming and stock-raising than the subject of this biographical review. lie is one of the foremost agriculturists of this State where he owns many acres of choice land, and has in Atlas Township, the center of his interests, a large and highly improved farm and one of the most charming and attractive homes to be found for many miles around. [See Photo]
Mr. Dustin was born in Atlas Township, this county, November 29, 1843. He is a son of one of its pioneer settlers, William Dustin, a native of New Hampshire and a son of Moody Dustin who is also supposed to have been a native of the Granite State. The latter was a farmer, and a soldier in the War of the Revolution. He and his wife reared a family of nine children.
The father of our subject was bred to the life of a farmer among the hills of New Hampshire and showed early in life those sturdy, energetic, manly traits so characteristic of the New England stock. At the age of twenty four years, early in the 30s. He left his old homestead and made his way westward mostly by water to this State and county. He was among the first settlers of Atlas Township where he entered land. The country around here was then in a wild uncultivated condition and in the forests and on the open prairie deer, turkeys and other wild game were often seen. He passed the first years of his life here in a log house.
Having but little money to start with William Dustin used to shuck corn after nightfall to earn money with which to make his payments. His industry and persistence were well rewarded and he became very prosperous, was one of the extensive farmers of this vicinity, and at one time owned upwards of two thousand acres of land. His life was terminated in the month of October, 1873, at the age of sixty-one years, and thus passed to his eternal rest an honored pioneer of the county who had been an important factor in promoting, its growth. Religiously, lie was a limn believer in the Methodist faith and belonged to the church of that denomination. In polities he was an unswerving Republican and he bore an active part in the administration of local affairs, holding most of the township offices and at the time of his death was Levee Commissioner.
The mother of our subject is still living on the old homestead, and has attained a venerable age. Her maiden name was Sarah Bentley and she was born in the St ate of New York. Her life has been guided by the highest principles of Christianity and she has long been a member of the Methodist Church. She has reared three children to good and useful lives, two daughters and one son, namely : Jennie; Nettie, now Mrs. Sayers; and Charles. The latter forms the subject of this sketch. His education was obtained in the pioneer log schoolhouse of the early days with its primitive furnishings of slab benches and a board placed on the side for a writing desk and the room heated by a rude fireplace. After leaving the district school lie pursued a good course of study in a school at Jacksonville which lie attended two winters after he had grown to maturity. When he attained his majority he began life on his own account, and for five years farmed on rented land. He then bought seven hundred acres of his father and has since pursued farming very extensively. He is one of the leading Shorthorn cattle raisers of Pike County, and has his farm well-stocked with a fine herd of cattle of that breed. At one time he owned three thousand acres of land but has sold some of it, and now has an estate of sixteen hundred acres. He has thirteen hundred acres in cultivation and pasture, while eight hundred acres are bottom land and very valuable. His homestead comprises two hundred and sixty acres of choice, finely improved land, and here he has made a beautiful home. His father erected a handsome frame residence on the farm before his death and it is surrounded by a lovely, shady lawn. He has substantial frame barns, his cattle barn being a commodious and conveniently arranged building, fitted up with stalls for seventy-five head of cattle. A view of the homestead is shown on another page.
Mr. Dustin has been fortunate in his wedded life, as by his marriage with Miss Emma P. Stebbins, which was solemnized October 29, 1867, he secured a true and devoted wife who has actively co-operated with him in his work, and by her judicious management of household affairs has contributed greatly to his prosperity. She is a native of the city of Springfield, Mass., where she was born March 10,1848. She is the mother of two children, William A. and Homer N. Mrs. Dustin is an esteemed member of the Congregational Church and her influence is felt in its every good work.
Mr. Dustin is a man of large enterprise, seconded by rare judgment, great capability and good business habits. With such traits it is not remarkable that he has been more than ordinarily prospered in life and has placed himself among the moneyed men of Pike County. He is a stanch advocate of the Republican party, taking an intelligent interest in all political matters. He has mingled in the public life of the community and has represented Atlas Township on the County Board of Supervisors.
[Source: Portrait and Biographical Album Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois]
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Rockport, Illinois - Feb 16, 1914
The Quincy Whig
Charles B. Dustin, one of the most prominent farmers and stock raisers of Pike county, passed away at his home near Summer Hill, Friday evening, Feb. 13. Mr. Dustin had been afflicted with kidney trouble for several months but was confined to his bed only a short time. He was born near the home in which he died, Nov. 29, 1843, being at the time of his death 70 years, 2 months and 15 days old. Besides the grief stricken companions, one sister, Mrs. Nettie Sayers of San Francisco, who has been at his bedside during this illness and three grandchildren survive. Mr. Dustin was one of the most prominent business men in this section and was loved and respected by all who knew him. His death is much deplored by many people. The funeral services will be held at the home on Monday at 11 o'clock being conducted by Rev. Richards, pastor of the congregational church at Summer Hill. The interment will take place on the family lot in the Adams Cemetery in Atlas.
No history of Pike county would be a complete record of its development along agricultural lines that did not contain mention of Charles B. Dustin who is now practically retired, but who, for many years, was prominently identified with stock-raising interests; in fact, the extent and importance of his business affairs in this connection made him known far beyond the confines of the county. He is a representative of one of the oldest pioneer families of this part of the state, and was born in Atlas on the 29th of November, 1843. His parents were William and Sarah (Bentley) Dustin. The father, a native of New Hampshire, was a farmer by occupation, and came to Pike county about 1837. He was married in this county to Miss Bentley, a native of New York, who had come to Illinois with Dr. Whiting and his family, who were early settlers of Atlas township, making their home in Rockport. William Dustin engaged actively in farming for many years, successfully carrying on agricultural pursuits until 1865. He died upon the old homestead property, now owned by our subject, October 12, 1873, and his remains were interred in Adams and Dustin cemetery, at Atlas, Illinois. His widow survived him until January 4, 1891, and was then buried besides her husband. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Dustin were born three children, Charles B. being the only son. The sisters are Jennie and Nettie Dustin. The former married Seth Robinson, an attorney of Lincoln, Nebraska, who died in San Francisco, California. His wife returned to the home of her brother in January, 1877, and died on the 5th of that month, her remains being interred in the Adams and Dustin cemetery. Nettie Dustin became the wife of J. R. Sayers, of St. Louis, Missouri, and they now reside in San Francisco, California.
Charles B. Dustin acquired his preliminary education in the district schools of his native township, and later spent two winter seasons as a student in Jacksonville, Illinois. During the first winter he attended the west district public school, and also during a part of the second winter; while later he became a student in the Illinois College. Upon leaving college he returned to Atlas and assisted his father in the operation of his farm until 1865, when he rented the old home place from his father. It comprised four hundred and eighty acres of land pleasantly and conveniently located about a mile southeast of Atlas. There he engaged in general farming until 1874, at which time he purchased the home property, buying the interest of his sisters in the farm. His farm today comprises two hundred and sixty-six acres of valuable land, which had been purchased by his father from the Brown estate, and upon which William Dustin erected a fine residence and also made other excellent improvements. Here Mr. Dustin of this review continued to carry on general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising. He at first purchased a few head of thoroughbred shorthorn cattle; and he continued to breed and raise cattle for many years, gradually adding to his herd. In 1880 he purchased four head of imported female shorthorn cattle. He attended sales and occasionally purchased some thoroughbred stock, and by 1891 had become the owner of quite a number of Scotch bred shorthorns.
Son of William Dustin and Sarah Bentley Dustin
Husband of Emma P. Stebbins
BIO: CHARLES B. DUSTIN. But few of the sons of Pike County have met with more success in carrying on farming and stock-raising than the subject of this biographical review. lie is one of the foremost agriculturists of this State where he owns many acres of choice land, and has in Atlas Township, the center of his interests, a large and highly improved farm and one of the most charming and attractive homes to be found for many miles around. [See Photo]
Mr. Dustin was born in Atlas Township, this county, November 29, 1843. He is a son of one of its pioneer settlers, William Dustin, a native of New Hampshire and a son of Moody Dustin who is also supposed to have been a native of the Granite State. The latter was a farmer, and a soldier in the War of the Revolution. He and his wife reared a family of nine children.
The father of our subject was bred to the life of a farmer among the hills of New Hampshire and showed early in life those sturdy, energetic, manly traits so characteristic of the New England stock. At the age of twenty four years, early in the 30s. He left his old homestead and made his way westward mostly by water to this State and county. He was among the first settlers of Atlas Township where he entered land. The country around here was then in a wild uncultivated condition and in the forests and on the open prairie deer, turkeys and other wild game were often seen. He passed the first years of his life here in a log house.
Having but little money to start with William Dustin used to shuck corn after nightfall to earn money with which to make his payments. His industry and persistence were well rewarded and he became very prosperous, was one of the extensive farmers of this vicinity, and at one time owned upwards of two thousand acres of land. His life was terminated in the month of October, 1873, at the age of sixty-one years, and thus passed to his eternal rest an honored pioneer of the county who had been an important factor in promoting, its growth. Religiously, lie was a limn believer in the Methodist faith and belonged to the church of that denomination. In polities he was an unswerving Republican and he bore an active part in the administration of local affairs, holding most of the township offices and at the time of his death was Levee Commissioner.
The mother of our subject is still living on the old homestead, and has attained a venerable age. Her maiden name was Sarah Bentley and she was born in the St ate of New York. Her life has been guided by the highest principles of Christianity and she has long been a member of the Methodist Church. She has reared three children to good and useful lives, two daughters and one son, namely : Jennie; Nettie, now Mrs. Sayers; and Charles. The latter forms the subject of this sketch. His education was obtained in the pioneer log schoolhouse of the early days with its primitive furnishings of slab benches and a board placed on the side for a writing desk and the room heated by a rude fireplace. After leaving the district school lie pursued a good course of study in a school at Jacksonville which lie attended two winters after he had grown to maturity. When he attained his majority he began life on his own account, and for five years farmed on rented land. He then bought seven hundred acres of his father and has since pursued farming very extensively. He is one of the leading Shorthorn cattle raisers of Pike County, and has his farm well-stocked with a fine herd of cattle of that breed. At one time he owned three thousand acres of land but has sold some of it, and now has an estate of sixteen hundred acres. He has thirteen hundred acres in cultivation and pasture, while eight hundred acres are bottom land and very valuable. His homestead comprises two hundred and sixty acres of choice, finely improved land, and here he has made a beautiful home. His father erected a handsome frame residence on the farm before his death and it is surrounded by a lovely, shady lawn. He has substantial frame barns, his cattle barn being a commodious and conveniently arranged building, fitted up with stalls for seventy-five head of cattle. A view of the homestead is shown on another page.
Mr. Dustin has been fortunate in his wedded life, as by his marriage with Miss Emma P. Stebbins, which was solemnized October 29, 1867, he secured a true and devoted wife who has actively co-operated with him in his work, and by her judicious management of household affairs has contributed greatly to his prosperity. She is a native of the city of Springfield, Mass., where she was born March 10,1848. She is the mother of two children, William A. and Homer N. Mrs. Dustin is an esteemed member of the Congregational Church and her influence is felt in its every good work.
Mr. Dustin is a man of large enterprise, seconded by rare judgment, great capability and good business habits. With such traits it is not remarkable that he has been more than ordinarily prospered in life and has placed himself among the moneyed men of Pike County. He is a stanch advocate of the Republican party, taking an intelligent interest in all political matters. He has mingled in the public life of the community and has represented Atlas Township on the County Board of Supervisors.
[Source: Portrait and Biographical Album Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois]
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Rockport, Illinois - Feb 16, 1914
The Quincy Whig
Charles B. Dustin, one of the most prominent farmers and stock raisers of Pike county, passed away at his home near Summer Hill, Friday evening, Feb. 13. Mr. Dustin had been afflicted with kidney trouble for several months but was confined to his bed only a short time. He was born near the home in which he died, Nov. 29, 1843, being at the time of his death 70 years, 2 months and 15 days old. Besides the grief stricken companions, one sister, Mrs. Nettie Sayers of San Francisco, who has been at his bedside during this illness and three grandchildren survive. Mr. Dustin was one of the most prominent business men in this section and was loved and respected by all who knew him. His death is much deplored by many people. The funeral services will be held at the home on Monday at 11 o'clock being conducted by Rev. Richards, pastor of the congregational church at Summer Hill. The interment will take place on the family lot in the Adams Cemetery in Atlas.
No history of Pike county would be a complete record of its development along agricultural lines that did not contain mention of Charles B. Dustin who is now practically retired, but who, for many years, was prominently identified with stock-raising interests; in fact, the extent and importance of his business affairs in this connection made him known far beyond the confines of the county. He is a representative of one of the oldest pioneer families of this part of the state, and was born in Atlas on the 29th of November, 1843. His parents were William and Sarah (Bentley) Dustin. The father, a native of New Hampshire, was a farmer by occupation, and came to Pike county about 1837. He was married in this county to Miss Bentley, a native of New York, who had come to Illinois with Dr. Whiting and his family, who were early settlers of Atlas township, making their home in Rockport. William Dustin engaged actively in farming for many years, successfully carrying on agricultural pursuits until 1865. He died upon the old homestead property, now owned by our subject, October 12, 1873, and his remains were interred in Adams and Dustin cemetery, at Atlas, Illinois. His widow survived him until January 4, 1891, and was then buried besides her husband. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Dustin were born three children, Charles B. being the only son. The sisters are Jennie and Nettie Dustin. The former married Seth Robinson, an attorney of Lincoln, Nebraska, who died in San Francisco, California. His wife returned to the home of her brother in January, 1877, and died on the 5th of that month, her remains being interred in the Adams and Dustin cemetery. Nettie Dustin became the wife of J. R. Sayers, of St. Louis, Missouri, and they now reside in San Francisco, California.
Charles B. Dustin acquired his preliminary education in the district schools of his native township, and later spent two winter seasons as a student in Jacksonville, Illinois. During the first winter he attended the west district public school, and also during a part of the second winter; while later he became a student in the Illinois College. Upon leaving college he returned to Atlas and assisted his father in the operation of his farm until 1865, when he rented the old home place from his father. It comprised four hundred and eighty acres of land pleasantly and conveniently located about a mile southeast of Atlas. There he engaged in general farming until 1874, at which time he purchased the home property, buying the interest of his sisters in the farm. His farm today comprises two hundred and sixty-six acres of valuable land, which had been purchased by his father from the Brown estate, and upon which William Dustin erected a fine residence and also made other excellent improvements. Here Mr. Dustin of this review continued to carry on general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising. He at first purchased a few head of thoroughbred shorthorn cattle; and he continued to breed and raise cattle for many years, gradually adding to his herd. In 1880 he purchased four head of imported female shorthorn cattle. He attended sales and occasionally purchased some thoroughbred stock, and by 1891 had become the owner of quite a number of Scotch bred shorthorns.
Husband of Emma P. Stebbins
BIO: CHARLES B. DUSTIN. But few of the sons of Pike County have met with more success in carrying on farming and stock-raising than the subject of this biographical review. lie is one of the foremost agriculturists of this State where he owns many acres of choice land, and has in Atlas Township, the center of his interests, a large and highly improved farm and one of the most charming and attractive homes to be found for many miles around. [See Photo]
Mr. Dustin was born in Atlas Township, this county, November 29, 1843. He is a son of one of its pioneer settlers, William Dustin, a native of New Hampshire and a son of Moody Dustin who is also supposed to have been a native of the Granite State. The latter was a farmer, and a soldier in the War of the Revolution. He and his wife reared a family of nine children.
The father of our subject was bred to the life of a farmer among the hills of New Hampshire and showed early in life those sturdy, energetic, manly traits so characteristic of the New England stock. At the age of twenty four years, early in the 30s. He left his old homestead and made his way westward mostly by water to this State and county. He was among the first settlers of Atlas Township where he entered land. The country around here was then in a wild uncultivated condition and in the forests and on the open prairie deer, turkeys and other wild game were often seen. He passed the first years of his life here in a log house.
Having but little money to start with William Dustin used to shuck corn after nightfall to earn money with which to make his payments. His industry and persistence were well rewarded and he became very prosperous, was one of the extensive farmers of this vicinity, and at one time owned upwards of two thousand acres of land. His life was terminated in the month of October, 1873, at the age of sixty-one years, and thus passed to his eternal rest an honored pioneer of the county who had been an important factor in promoting, its growth. Religiously, lie was a limn believer in the Methodist faith and belonged to the church of that denomination. In polities he was an unswerving Republican and he bore an active part in the administration of local affairs, holding most of the township offices and at the time of his death was Levee Commissioner.
The mother of our subject is still living on the old homestead, and has attained a venerable age. Her maiden name was Sarah Bentley and she was born in the St ate of New York. Her life has been guided by the highest principles of Christianity and she has long been a member of the Methodist Church. She has reared three children to good and useful lives, two daughters and one son, namely : Jennie; Nettie, now Mrs. Sayers; and Charles. The latter forms the subject of this sketch. His education was obtained in the pioneer log schoolhouse of the early days with its primitive furnishings of slab benches and a board placed on the side for a writing desk and the room heated by a rude fireplace. After leaving the district school lie pursued a good course of study in a school at Jacksonville which lie attended two winters after he had grown to maturity. When he attained his majority he began life on his own account, and for five years farmed on rented land. He then bought seven hundred acres of his father and has since pursued farming very extensively. He is one of the leading Shorthorn cattle raisers of Pike County, and has his farm well-stocked with a fine herd of cattle of that breed. At one time he owned three thousand acres of land but has sold some of it, and now has an estate of sixteen hundred acres. He has thirteen hundred acres in cultivation and pasture, while eight hundred acres are bottom land and very valuable. His homestead comprises two hundred and sixty acres of choice, finely improved land, and here he has made a beautiful home. His father erected a handsome frame residence on the farm before his death and it is surrounded by a lovely, shady lawn. He has substantial frame barns, his cattle barn being a commodious and conveniently arranged building, fitted up with stalls for seventy-five head of cattle. A view of the homestead is shown on another page.
Mr. Dustin has been fortunate in his wedded life, as by his marriage with Miss Emma P. Stebbins, which was solemnized October 29, 1867, he secured a true and devoted wife who has actively co-operated with him in his work, and by her judicious management of household affairs has contributed greatly to his prosperity. She is a native of the city of Springfield, Mass., where she was born March 10,1848. She is the mother of two children, William A. and Homer N. Mrs. Dustin is an esteemed member of the Congregational Church and her influence is felt in its every good work.
Mr. Dustin is a man of large enterprise, seconded by rare judgment, great capability and good business habits. With such traits it is not remarkable that he has been more than ordinarily prospered in life and has placed himself among the moneyed men of Pike County. He is a stanch advocate of the Republican party, taking an intelligent interest in all political matters. He has mingled in the public life of the community and has represented Atlas Township on the County Board of Supervisors.
[Source: Portrait and Biographical Album Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois]
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Rockport, Illinois - Feb 16, 1914
The Quincy Whig
Charles B. Dustin, one of the most prominent farmers and stock raisers of Pike county, passed away at his home near Summer Hill, Friday evening, Feb. 13. Mr. Dustin had been afflicted with kidney trouble for several months but was confined to his bed only a short time. He was born near the home in which he died, Nov. 29, 1843, being at the time of his death 70 years, 2 months and 15 days old. Besides the grief stricken companions, one sister, Mrs. Nettie Sayers of San Francisco, who has been at his bedside during this illness and three grandchildren survive. Mr. Dustin was one of the most prominent business men in this section and was loved and respected by all who knew him. His death is much deplored by many people. The funeral services will be held at the home on Monday at 11 o'clock being conducted by Rev. Richards, pastor of the congregational church at Summer Hill. The interment will take place on the family lot in the Adams Cemetery in Atlas.
No history of Pike county would be a complete record of its development along agricultural lines that did not contain mention of Charles B. Dustin who is now practically retired, but who, for many years, was prominently identified with stock-raising interests; in fact, the extent and importance of his business affairs in this connection made him known far beyond the confines of the county. He is a representative of one of the oldest pioneer families of this part of the state, and was born in Atlas on the 29th of November, 1843. His parents were William and Sarah (Bentley) Dustin. The father, a native of New Hampshire, was a farmer by occupation, and came to Pike county about 1837. He was married in this county to Miss Bentley, a native of New York, who had come to Illinois with Dr. Whiting and his family, who were early settlers of Atlas township, making their home in Rockport. William Dustin engaged actively in farming for many years, successfully carrying on agricultural pursuits until 1865. He died upon the old homestead property, now owned by our subject, October 12, 1873, and his remains were interred in Adams and Dustin cemetery, at Atlas, Illinois. His widow survived him until January 4, 1891, and was then buried besides her husband. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Dustin were born three children, Charles B. being the only son. The sisters are Jennie and Nettie Dustin. The former married Seth Robinson, an attorney of Lincoln, Nebraska, who died in San Francisco, California. His wife returned to the home of her brother in January, 1877, and died on the 5th of that month, her remains being interred in the Adams and Dustin cemetery. Nettie Dustin became the wife of J. R. Sayers, of St. Louis, Missouri, and they now reside in San Francisco, California.
Charles B. Dustin acquired his preliminary education in the district schools of his native township, and later spent two winter seasons as a student in Jacksonville, Illinois. During the first winter he attended the west district public school, and also during a part of the second winter; while later he became a student in the Illinois College. Upon leaving college he returned to Atlas and assisted his father in the operation of his farm until 1865, when he rented the old home place from his father. It comprised four hundred and eighty acres of land pleasantly and conveniently located about a mile southeast of Atlas. There he engaged in general farming until 1874, at which time he purchased the home property, buying the interest of his sisters in the farm. His farm today comprises two hundred and sixty-six acres of valuable land, which had been purchased by his father from the Brown estate, and upon which William Dustin erected a fine residence and also made other excellent improvements. Here Mr. Dustin of this review continued to carry on general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising. He at first purchased a few head of thoroughbred shorthorn cattle; and he continued to breed and raise cattle for many years, gradually adding to his herd. In 1880 he purchased four head of imported female shorthorn cattle. He attended sales and occasionally purchased some thoroughbred stock, and by 1891 had become the owner of quite a number of Scotch bred shorthorns.
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