CHARLES WHEATON ALLEN BAKER BRAYTON BREWSTER BURNS COOKE CORNING FISH HALE HICKOX HOLDEN MAXWELL McDOLE TURNER Hon. Charles WHEATON, a leading member of the bar of Aurora, Ill. was born in Warren, Rhode Island, May 29, 1829, and is the son of Nathan M. and Content B. (MAXWELL) WHEATON, the former being the son of Charles WHEATON who was born in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and was the son of Nathaniel, who was a native of the same place. Nathaniel was the son of Daniel, who was also born in Rehoboth, while Daniel was the son of Ephraim, who was the son of Robert, who was born in England in 1606, and came to America in 1636, landing at Salem. He was the founder of the family in this country. From Salem, he removed to Rehoboth, where his death occured. He was a minister of the Baptist church. Nathan M. WHEATON was born in Warren, Rhode Island, in 1785. He was a merchant and trader, in his own ships, to the West Indies, Cuba, and other islands. His death occured july 3, 1861. He was a member of the Episcopal church, and in politics was a Whig. Content MAXWELL, his wife, was a daughter of James and Content BRAYTON MAXWELL, who were members of the society of Friends, or Quakers. Notwithstanding his religion, James MAXWELL served in the war of the Revolution, going into service from Rhode Island. He was of Scotch ancestry. The BRAYTONs were also Quakers. Content MAXWELL was born in Warren, RI, Dec. 26, 1795; and died in Nov. 1837. To Nathan M. WHEATON and wife were born 9 children: Elbridge, Gerry, Mary, Emma, Laura, Rebecca, Susan, Charles, Elizabeth, and one who died in infancy. Emma married George L. COOKE; Susan married S.V.R. HICKOX; and Elizabeth married Daniel L. TURNER. All are now deceased, save our subject and Elizabeth. The early life of Charles WHEATON was spent at Warren, RI, and until 16 years of age he attended the Episcopal school at Warren. He then came west, and entered the college, at Robins Nest, known as Bishop Chase's Jubilee College, in Peoria Co., Ill. where he remained one year. To assist Bishop Chase, his father bought two scholarships, one of which he used for his son. Upon leaving that college, he entered Trinity College at Hartford, Conn., from which he was graduated in June, 1849. After his graduation, Mr. WHEATON entered the law office of Hon. Benj. F. Thomas, at Worcester, Mass. where he spent 2 yrs. and was admitted to the bar, in Sept. 1851. He there began practice, which he continued for three years, and in Oct. 1854, again came west, locating in Batavia in Jan. 1855, then one of the most promising towns in the Fox River Valley, where he opened his office. He practiced there until 1859, when he removed to Aurora, opened and office and has here continued in active practice. His first partner was S. W. BURNS and then A. G. McDOLE, the firm name being Wheaton and McDole. In 1873, he opened an office in Chicago, which he ran under the firm name of Wheaton, Canfield and Smith. This partnership continured until 1875, when it was dissolved, since which time he has been alone. Since 1875, his time has been almost entirely devoted to the trial of cases, and there have been but few cases of importance, in this or adjoining counties, that he has not been on one side or the other. Mr. WHEATON was united in marriage to Miss Sarah H. BREWSTER, July 17, 1860, at Middlebury, Vermont, of which place she is a native, born Oct. 1, 1830. She is the daughter of Elisha and Rebecca FISH BREWSTER. Elisha BREWSTER was born at Norwich, Conn., in 1790, and was the son of Seabury BREWSTER, who was the son of Wrestling, who was a native of Norwich. His father, also named Wrestling, was likewise a native of Norwich, and whose father, also named Wrestling was a native of Duxbury, Mass. His father was Love BREWSTER, who was born in England, and who was the son of Elder William BREWSTER, who came over on the Mayflower in 1620. Elisha BREWSTER married Rebecca FISH at Hartford, Conn., Sept. 28, 1789. Her father was Miller FISH, born in Bazrott, Conn., in 1764, and married Huldah CORNING, who was born in Hrtford, Nov. 4, 1765. Their children were: Henry, Rebecca, John, Mary, Frederick, Edward J., George H., Huldah C., John M., Julia C., and Arthur M. Mr and Mrs WHEATON are the parents of five children, as follows: Lizzie T., who married Charles H. HALE, of Aurora, by whom she has 2 children, Bessie W. and Helen L.; Clara S., at home; Sarah, the wife of Bert A ALLEN, living in Aurora and they have one child, Charles W.; Anna H., at home; and Mary F. who married Harry H. HOLDEN of Aurora, and they have one child, Sarah M. Mr and Mrs WHEATON are members of the Congregational church, and in politics he is a Republican. In 1864, he was elected mayor of the city, but resigned before the expiration of his term. For four years, he served as a member of the board of supervisors, and in 1870 was a member of the constitutional convention, in which body he was an acive factor. He resides in a beautiful home at 297 LaSalle St., which he had erected for himself, and around him are all his family, to whome he has given a home, and in whose society he finds much enjoyment. In his long professional career, Mr. WHEATON has much to be proud of. He has been eminently successful in the trial of cases, rarely losing a cause he espoused, and his arduous labors have brought him a liveral competency. His professional career has been free from trickery and questionable practices, so often resorted to by members of the bar. His strength has been in a good education, a sound knowledge of law, a careful study of cases placed in his charge, the completeness of his briefs, his skillful management, and his able, logical and eloquent pleading, having always the respect of the court and the confidence of the jury. His private life has been as pure as his professional one, and he holds the esteem and confidence of the community in which he has so long dwelt. The Biographical Record of Kane Co., Illinois S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. July, 1898 pg. 9 Transcribed by Cynthia Nelson who has no further information on the above parties. Use your "BACK" button on your browser to return to Kane County ILGenWeb pages.