Princeville Illinois

Biographical Sketch of James Elbert Cutler

James Elbert Cutler, born on January 24, 1876, in Princeville, Illinois, was a prominent university professor. He earned his B.A. from the University of Colorado in 1900 and completed his Ph.D. at Yale in 1903. He held various teaching positions, including at Yale and Wellesley College, before becoming a full professor at Western Reserve University. A noted scholar, Cutler authored “Lynch Law,” exploring the history of lynching in the U.S., and actively contributed to numerous academic and civic organizations. He married Carolena D. Sperry in 1903.

Biography of Rev. George W. Gue

Reverend George W. Gue, though not a permanent resident of Rock Island, significantly impacted the community as pastor of the First Methodist Church and architect of its current building. Born in Ohio in 1840 and raised in Illinois, he became the youngest member of the Central Illinois Conference. During the Civil War, he served as Chaplain of the 108th Illinois Regiment. After years as presiding elder in various districts, he moved to Portland, Oregon, where he passed away in 1901. He left behind a wife and four children.