Biography - Samuel Fuget
SAMUEL FUGET. Among the names held in honor in Shelby County, that which
introduces these paragraphs has for many years had a place. He who hears it
came hither in 1871 and has been a potent factor in the well-being of the
citizens, bearing a worthy part in the battle of life as a private
individual, and acting with ability in prominent positions to which he has
been called. He is one of the number before whom discouragements flee, and
who surmount obstacles that he in their way without letting the world into
the secret of their existence. He has therefore gained a competency where
many would have failed, and has pushed to a successful conclusion affairs
that in other hands would have resulted far differently.
Many years ago William Fuget and Sarah Kunkle were united in the holy bonds
of wedlock, and began their wedded life in Pennsylvania, of which State they
were both natives. They resided for many years in Cumberland County, where
both died at a goodly old age. Of their nine children the subject of this
sketch was the fourth in order of birth, and he was born in Cumberland
County, September 12, 1844. He passed his youth in the usual manner of
farmer lads of that period, alternating attendance in the district schools
with farm work. Until he was twenty-one years old he lived in the Keystone
State, whence he removed in 1865 to Pana Ill., and engaged in different
occupations.
In August, 1871, Mr. Fuget arrived in Shelby County, and locating in Tower
Hill, began working in a flour mill. For a time he rented the mill and
afterward bought a one-third interest in it. This interest he sold and
became the head miller of the Anchor Mills in Tower Hill, owned by John
Runkle & Son. This responsible position Mr. Fuget is still filling to the
satisfaction of all concerned. His pleasant home is presided over by a lady
of culture, with whom he was united in marriage in Pana Ill., in January,
1871. She bore the maiden name of Miss Shaffer and was a native of
Pennsylvania. Her parents, John and Christina (Davis) Shaffer, were natives
of Pennsylvania. The father is living with our subject and the mother is
deceased. Mr. Fuget and his estimable wife have a family of three children —
Minnie M., Lora E. and Grace E. Minnie M. is the wife of M. H. Fenton, of
Tower Hill, and Lora E. is the wife of George E. Allen, of Arkansas.
Mr. Fuget has been called upon to fill various official positions and has
honored every position which he has filled, by proving capable, faithful,
and eminently trustworthy. He is at present serving as Supervisor of Tower
Hill Township, has been Township Collector, and has held several school
offices in the village. He also served as President of the village and
Trustee for several terms. Politically he is an ardent supporter of the
principles of the Democratic party, and takes a lively interest in
everything that affects the prosperity of the city or county. Socially he
belongs to the I. O. O. F., the K. of P., and the Modern Woodmen of America.
With his wife, he has won a secure place in the affections of his associates
and is highly esteemed for fine social qualities and noble character.
Extracted 27 Sep 2020 by Norma Hass from 1891 Portrait and Biographical Record of Shelby and Moultrie Counties Illinois, pages 711-712.
