Herman W. Hippen (1836-1889), 22nd Mayor of Pekin

From the 1879 "History of Tazewell County," page 602 --

Herman W. Hippen, the present Mayor of Pekin, was born in Germany, July 18, 1836, and came to this country in 1855. His parents, Ulrich and Anna Hippen, were also natives of Germany. Mr. Hippen received a collegiate education at Aurich, Prussia. He was united in marriage, in 1866, and they have four children, Ella E., Alma H., Herman W., and an infant child. In addition to the mayoralty he has held the offices of Supervisor, School Director, and Alderman of the City of Pekin. Mr. Hippen has been very successful in his business enterprises in this county, having accumulated a competency. He represents the Republican school of politics, and is a member of the Lutheran Church.

Herman W. Hippen served as Pekin mayor from 1879 to 1880.