The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
The American Dream is personified in the life of Joseph Michener.
Mr. Michener was the proprietor of the American Hotel in Biggsville in 1882. He was born in York County, Pennsylvania and reared on a farm receiving his education in the common school.
On April 16, 1863 he united in marriage with Miss Lydia C. Rhodes, a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and to them were three children born: Rebecca M., Ellen E. And Jessie M.
In 1866 Mr. Michener removed to Henderson County, Illinois, and started in a small way a confectionery business.
By industry and close attention to business he attained comfortable circumstances owning besides his hotel and a farm of 163 acres two miles north of Biggsville.
1882 History of Henderson County