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THE

Voters and Tax-Payers

J^UREAU (^\)UNTY, JlLINOIS.

CONTAINING, ALSO, A

BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTCRY OF ITS TAX-PAYERS AND VOTERS: A HISTORY OF
THE COUNTY AND STATE: MAP OF THE COUNTY: A BUSINESS DIREC
TORY : AN ABSTRACT OF EVERY-DAY LAWS: OFFICERS
OF SOCIETIES, LODGES, ETC., ETC.

CHICAGO:
H. F. Kett & Co., 15 Lakeside Building,
1877.

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Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1877, by
H. F. KETT & CO.,
In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.

Preface

But few can realize the task involved in the publication of a work of this kind.
We have to contend against ignorance, prejudice and selfishness. Ignorance of
some people as to our objects, many refusing to give their names, for fear they
will be used for some swindling purpose; or their politics, lest it be used
to their discredit; or how much property they own, fearing it is to increase their
taxes. Prejudice of people who have subscribed through agents for publications,
and, not having received what they expected, have forever thereafter sworn war
fare against all agents, without discriminating, or taking into consideration the
absolute necessity of employing men under certain circumstances as the media
between publisher and people. Selfishness by citizens who expect to have pub
lished, gratuitously, every thing they see fit to send us, which usually is of a per
sonal nature, or not relevant matter, and if published would be of no general
interest, therefore we deem best to suppress it, thereby receiving their outspoken
enmity. For this work we do not claim perfection; that would be an impossi
bility. Most townships have been gone over thoroughly, but still there are
undoubtedly errors, mostly in spelling names and in dates. We have several
cases in Bureau County where members of the same family spell their names in
different ways, and a number of cases where the dates of births, of marriages, or
when they came into the county, were improbable, and when brought to their
notice, they had made a mistake generally of ten years in calculation. We give
our agents the most positive instructions to be especially careful in getting
names and dates, but ofttimes men are indifferent in giving required information,
and when met on the road, at the threshing machine, or in the rain or cold, the
information is given hurriedly or carelessly, and our agents are obliged to put it
down as given them, and when copied, mistakes necessarily occur.
We have endeavored to get the names of all tax-payers and voters. We have
about 7,400 nahies, the vote being about 6,100, which shows we could not have
missed many. In our History of the County we have endeavored to give an
interesting, condensed, and correct sketch. Our'History of Illinois will give the
reader some interesting and valuable historical facts. Our Laws should be
carefully read by every business man and farmer; they contain invaluable
information. In fact we have toiled long and at great expense, and have far
exceeded our promises to make everything in these pages interesting and valu
able, and all you could expect or wish, and in your criticisms, please to bear in
mind that in gathering, compiling and publishing a volume of this kind, perfec
tion would be an impossibility.
We wish to extend our sincere and warmest thanks to the citizens of Bureau
County for their kind treatment, and for assistance rendered us in providing
information for this work. They are too numerous to here name, but justice
requires us to especially mention those of the editors of Bureau County Republican,
Bureau County Tribune, and N. Matson, Esq.
H. F. Kett & Co.

Contents

MISCELLANEOUS. Paoe.
Agricultural Statistics of Bureau Co  119
Population of Bureau County  17a
Vote of Bureau Co  116-118
Population of the United States  82
Population of Fifty Principal Cities  82
Population and Area of the United States  83
Population of Principal Cities in the World  83
Population of Illinois  84 A 85
Township Organization  163
Village Corporation  167
Town Government  167
Officials of Societies, Lodges, etc  168
Interest Table  82
Miscellaneous Table  82
Map of Bureau County  Front Page.
Business Directory  405
Too Lates and Changes  176
County Poor Farm  114
Bureau County Agricultural Society  119

TOWNSHIP DIRECTORY.
Arispie Township  262
Bureau "  365
Berlin "  348
Clarion "  236
Concord "  329
Dover "  228
Fairfield "  383
Greenville "  376
Gold "  396
Hall "  242
Indiantown "  246
Leepertown "  324
Lamoille "  302
Manlius "  358
Macon '¦  398
Mineral "  213
Milo "  314
Neponset "  388
Ohio "  221
Princeton "  177
Selby "  370
Wyanet "  275
Wheatland "  355
Westfield "  285
Walnut '  293
PORTRAITS.
Bailey Jno.M  183
Baldwin Hon. Chas  147
Cook Prof. Wm. J  1  237
CorssC. C  363
Ferris B. S  129
Fassett E. W  309
Henderson Hon. Thos. J  Ill
Harrington Prof. Geo. B  273
Keith M.J  219
Matson N  93
Miller Jacob  165
Mercer E. K  201
Otley George  399
Shaubena  Frontispiece.
Stetson Ezra, M.D  381
Stewart J. B  327
Whiting Hon. L. D  255
HISTORICAL.
History of Illinois  13 ¦
History of Bureau County  86
Early Settlement  86
Indians  88
Civil Jurisdiction  89
Settlers driven from their homes  90
Black Hawk War  91
Third Indian War  92
Hampshire Colony  95
N Organization of Bureau Co  96-
Geography of County  97
Government Surveys  97

Page.
Mlneraloglcal  98
Providence Colony  98
Township Organization  99
Perils of Early Settlement  -  99
Military  100
Settlers at different Points  102
Canal  103
Rail Roads  104
Swamp Lands  104
Politics  105
Religion  107
Settling different parts  107
Religious and Educational Interests  173
Memories of Shaubena  113
Sketch of Arlington  152
Bureau Junction  159
Buda  146
Dover  154
DePue  158
Lamoille  135
Maiden  156
Mineral  157
" Neponset  150
Ohio  139
Princeton  120
Sheffield  143
Tiskilwa  141
Van Orln  160
Walnut  138
Wyanet  153
Small Places  161, 163, 163

ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
Blils of exchange and promissory notes  45
Interest  45
Descent  45
Wills and estates  46
Taxes  .-.  48
Jurisdiction of Courts  48
County Courts  49
Limitation of action  49
Married women  49
Exemption from forced sale  50
Estrays  ,  51
Deeds and Mortgages  51
Game  52
Weights and measures  52
Millers  53
Marks and brands  53
Adoption of children  54
Surveyors and surveys  54
Roads  55
Drainage  57
Paupers  58
Fences  60
Damage from Trespass  61
Landlord and Tenant  61
Liens  64
Definition of Commercial Terms  65
Church Organization  79
Suggestion to Persons purchasing Books by
Subscription  80
Form of Blank Note  ; . . 66
Order  6b
" Receipt  -  66
Bills of Purchase  66
" Articles of Agreement  -.  67
Clerk for Services  67
Bills of Sale  .¦  68
" Bonds  68
'* Chattel Mortgage  69
" Lease of Buildings  71
" Landlord's Agreement  72
" Tenant's "  72
' ' Notice Tenant to Quit  73
" Tenant's Notice to Quit  73
" Real Estate Mortgage to Secure
Money  73
" Warranty Deed  74
" Quit Claim Deed  ;  75
" Release  7«
" Formof Will  77
Codicil  79

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History of Illinois.

The name of this beautiful Prairie State is derived from Illini, a
Delaware word signifying Superior Men. It has a French termination,
and is a symbol of how the two races — ;the French and the Indians —
were intermixed during the early history of the country.
The appellation was no doubt well applied to the primitive inhabit
ants of the soil whose prowess in savage warfare long withstood the
combined attacks of the fierce Iroquois on the one side, and the no less
savage and relentless Sacs and Foxes on the other. The Illinois were
once a powerful confederacy, occupying the most beautiful and fertile
region in the great Valley of the Mississippi, which their enemies coveted
and struggled long and hard to wrest from them. By the fortunes of
war they were diminished in numbers, and finally destroyed. " Starved
Rock," on the Illinois River, according to tradition, commemorates their
last tragedy, where, it is said, the entire tribe starved rather than sur
render. EARLY DISCOVERIES.
The first European discoveries in Illinois date back over two hun
dred years. They are a part of that movement which, from the begin
ning to the middle of the seventeenth century, brought the French
Canadian missionaries and fur traders into the Valley of the Mississippi,
and which, at a later period, established the civil and ecclesiastical
authority of Fiance from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico,
and from the foot-hills of the Alleghanies to the Rocky Mountains.
The great river of the West had been discovered by DeSoto, the
Spanish conqueror of Florida, three quarters of a century before the
French founded Quebec in 1608, but the Spanish left the country a wil
derness, without further exploration or settlement within its borders, in
which condition it remained until the Mississippi was discovered by the
agents of the French Canadian government, Jolietand Marquette, in 1673.
These renowned explorers were not the first white visitors to Illinois.
In 1671 — two years in advance of them — came Nicholas Perrot to Chicago.
He had been sent by Talon as an agent of the Canadian government to
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14 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
call a great peace convention of Western Indians at Green Bay, prepara
tory to the movement for the discovery of the Mississippi. It was
deemed a good stroke of policy to secure, as far as possible, the friend
ship and co-operation of the Indians, far and near, before venturing upon
an enterprise which their hostility might render disastrous, and which
their friendship and assistance would do so much to make successful ;
and to this end Perrot was sent to call together in council the tribes
throughout the Northwest, and to promise them the commerce and pro
tection of the French government. He accordingly arrived at Green
Bay in 1671, and procuring an escort of Pottawattamies, proceeded in a
bark canoe upon a visit to the Miamis, at Chicago. Perrot was there
fore the first European to set foot upon the soil of Illinois.
Still there were others before Marquette. In 1672, the Jesuit mis
sionaries, Fathers Claude Allouez and Claude Dablon, bore the standard
of the Cross from their mission at Green Bay through western Wisconsin
and northern Illinois, visiting the Foxes on Fox River, and the Masquo-
tines and Kickapoos at the mouth of the Milwaukee. These missionaries
penetrated on the route afterwards followed by Marquette as far as the
Kickapoo village at the head of Lake Winnebago, where Marquette, in
his journey, secured guides across the portage to the Wisconsin.
The oft-repeated story of Marquette and Joliet is well known.
They were the agents employed by the Canadian government to discover
the Mississippi. Marquette was a native of France, born in 1637, a
Jesuit priest by education, and a man of simple faith and of great zeal and
devotion in extending the Roman Catholic religion among the Indians.
Arriving in Canada in 1666, he was sent as a missionary to the far
Northwest, and, in 1668, founded a mission at Sault Ste. Marie. The
following year he moved to La Pointe, in Lake Superior, where he
instructed a branch of the Hurons till 1670, when he removed south, and
founded the mission at St. Ignace, on the Straits of Mackinaw. Here
he remained, devoting a portion of his time to the study of the Illinois
language under a native teacher who had accompanied him to the mission
from La Pointe, till he was joined by Joliet in the Spring of 1673. By
the way of Green Bay and the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, they entered
the Mississippi, which they explored to the mouth of the Arkansas, and
returned by the way of the Illinois and Chicago Rivers to Lake Michigan.
On his way up the Illinois, Marquette visited the great village of
the Kaskaskias, near 'what is now Utica, in the county of LaSalle. The
following year he returned and established among them the mission of
the Immaculate Virgin Mary, which was the first Jesuit mission founded
in Illinois and in the Mississippi Valley. The intervening winter he
had spent in a hut which his companions erected on the Chicago River, a
few leagues from its mouth. The founding of this mission was the last

HISTORY OF THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 15
act of Marquette's life. He died in Michigan, on his way back to Green
Bay, May 18, 1675.
FIRST FRENCH OCCUPATION.
The first French occupation of the territory now embraced in Illi
nois was effected by LaSalle in 1680, seven years after the time of Mar
quette and Joliet. LaSalle, having constructed a vessel, the " Griffin,"
above the falls of Niagara, which he sailed to Green Bay, and having
passed thence in canoes to the mouth of the St. Joseph River, by which
and the Kankakee he reached the Illinois, in January, 1680, erected Fort
Crevecoeur, at the lower end of Peoria Lake, where the city of Peoria is
now situated. The place where this ancient fort stood may still be seen
just below the outlet of Peoria Lake. It was destined, however, to a
temporary existence. From this point, LaSalle determined to descend
the Mississippi to its mouth, but did not accomplish this purpose till two
years later — in 1682. Returning to Fort Frontenac for the purpose of
getting materials with which to-rig his vessel, he left the fort in charge of
Touti, his lieutenant, who during his absence was driven off by the Iro
quois Indians. These savages had made a raid upon the settlement of
the Illinois, and had left nothing in their track but ruin and desolation.
Mr. Davidson, in his History of Illinois, gives the following graphic
account of the picture that met the eyes of LaSalle and his companions
on their return :
" At the great town of the Illinois they were appalled at the scene
which opened to their view. No hunter appeared to break its death-like
silence with a salutatory whoop ot welcome. The plain on which the
town had stood was now strewn with charred fragments of lodges, which
had so recently swarmed with savage life and hilarity. To render more
hideous the picture of desolation, large numbers of skulls had been
placed on the upper extremities of lodge-poles which had escaped the
devouring flames. In the midst of these horrors was the rude fort of
the spoilers, rendered frightful by the same ghastly relics. A near
approach showed that the graves had been robbed of their bodies, and
swarms of buzzards were discovered glutting their loathsome stomachs
on the reeking corruption. To complete the work of destruction, the
growing corn of the village had been cut down and burned, while the
pits containing the products of previous years, had been rifled and their
contents scattered with wanton waste. It was evident the suspected
blow of the Iroquois had fallen with relentless fury."
Touti had escaped LaSalle knew not whither. Passing down the
lake in search of him and his men, LaSalle discovered that the fort had
been destroyed, but the vessel which he had partly constructed was still

16 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
on the stocks and but slightly injured. After further fruitless search,
failing to find Touti, he fastened to a tree a painting representing himself
and party sitting in a canoe and bearing a pipe of peace, and to the paint
ing attached a letter addressed to Touti.
Touti had escaped, and, after untold privations, taken shelter among
the Pottawattamies near Green Bay. These were friendly to the French.
One of their old chiefs used to say, " There were but three great cap
tains in the world, himself, Touti and LaSalle."
GENIUS OF LaSALLE.
We must now return to LaSalle, whose exploits stand out in such
bold relief. He was born in Rouen, France, in 1643. His father was
wealth}', but he renounced his patrimony on entering a college of the
Jesuits, from which he separated and came to Canada a poor man in 1666.
The priests of St. Sulpice, among whom he had a brother, were then the
proprietors of Montreal, the nucleus of which was a seminary or con
vent founded by that order. The Superior granted to LaSalle a large
tract of land at LaChine, where he established himself in the fur trade.
He was a man of daring genius, and outstripped all his competitors in
exploits of travel and commerce with the Indians. In 1669, he visited
the headquarters of the great Iroquois Confederacy, at Onondaga, in the
heart of New York, and, obtaining guides, explored the Ohio River to
the falls at Louisville.
In order to understand the genius of LaSalle, it must be remembered
that for many years prior to his time the missionaries and traders were
obliged to make their way to the Northwest by the Ottawa River (of
Canada) on account of the fierce hostility of the Iroquois along the lower
lakes and Niagara River, which entirely closed this latter route to the
Upper Lakes. They carried on their commerce chiefly by canoes, pad
dling them through the Ottawa to Lake Nipissing, carrying them across
the portage to French River, and descending that to Lake Huron. This
being the route by which they reached the Northwest, accounts for the
fact that all the earliest Jesuit missions were established in the neighbor
hood of the Upper Lakes. LaSalle conceived the grand idea of opening
the route by Niagara River and the Lower Lakes to Canadian commerce
by sail vessels, connecting it with the navigation of the Mississippi, and
thus opening a magnificent water communication from the Gulf of St.
Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico. This truly grand and comprehensive
purpose seems to have animated him in all his wonderful achievements
and the matchless difficulties and hardships he surmounted. As the first
step in the accomplishment of this object he established himself on Lake
Ontario, and built and garrisoned Fort Fron.tenac, the site of the present

HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 17 '
city of Kingston, Canada. Here he obtained a grant of land from the
French crown and a body of troops by which he beat back the invading
Iroquois and cleared the passage to Niagara Falls. Having by this mas
terly stroke made it safe to attempt a hitherto untried expedition, his
next step, as we have seen, was to advance to the Falls with all his
outfit for building a ship with which to sail the lakes. He was success
ful in this undertaking, though his ultimate purpose was defeated by a
strange combination of untoward circumstances. The Jesuits evidently
hated LaSalle and plotted against him, because he had abandoned them
and co-operated with a rival order. The fur traders were also jealous of
his superior success in opening new channels of commerce. At LaChine
he had taken the trade of Lake Ontario, which but for his presence there
would have gone to Quebec. While they were plodding with their bark
canoes through the Ottawa he was constructing sailing vessels to com
mand the trade of the lakes and the Mississippi. These great plans
excited the jealousy and envy of the small traders, introduced treason and
revolt int© the ranks of his own companions, and finally led to the foul
assassination by which his great achievements were prematurely ended.
In 1682, LaSalle, having completed his vessel at Peoria, descended
the Mississippi to its confluence with the Gulf of Mexico. Erecting a
standard on which he inscribed the arms of France, he took formal pos
session of the whole valley of the mighty river, in the name of Louis
XIV., then reigning, in honor of whom he named the country Louisiana.
LaSalle then went to France, was appointed Governor, and returned
with a fleet and immigrants, for the purpose of planting a colony in Illi
nois. They arrived in due time in the Gulf of Mexico, but failing to
find the mouth of the Mississippi, up which LaSalle intended to sail, his
supply ship, with the immigrants, was driven ashore and wrecked on
Matagorda Bay. With the fragments of the vessel he constructed a
stockade and rude huts on the shore for the protection of the immigrants,
calling the post Fort St. Louis. He then made a trip into New Mexico,
in search of silver mines, but, meeting with disappointment, returned to
find, his little colony reduced to forty souls. He then resolved to travel
on foot to Illinois, and, starting with his companions, had reached the
valley of the Colorado, near the mouth of Trinity river, when he was
shot by one of his men. This occurred on the 19th of March, 1687.
Dr. J. W. Foster remarks of him : " Thus fell, not far from the banks
of the Trinity, Robert Cavalier de la Salle, one of the grandest charac
ters that ever figured in American history — a man capable of originating
the vastest schemes, and endowed with a will and a judgment capable of
carrying them to successful results. Had ample facilities been placed by
the King of France at his disposal, the result of the colonization of this
continent might have been far different from what we now behold."

18 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

EARLY SETTLEMENTS.
A temporary settlement was made at Fort St. Louis, or the old Kas-
kaskia village, on the Illinois River, in what is now LaSalle County, in
I682. In 1690, this was removed, with the mission connected with it, to
Kaskaskia, on the river of that name, emptying into the lower Mississippi
in St. Clair County. Cahokia was settled about the same time, or at
least, both of these settlements began in the year 1690, though it is now
pretty well settled thatCahokia is the older place, and ranks as the oldest
permanent settlement in Illinois, as well as in the Mississippi Valley;
The reason for the removal of the old Kaskaskia settlement and mission,
was probably because the dangerous and difficult route by Lake Michigan
and the Chicago portage had been almost abandoned, and travelers and
traders passed down and up the Mississippi by the Fox and Wisconsin
River route. They removed to the vicinity of the Mississippi in order
to be in the line of travel from Canada to Louisiana, that is,* the lower
part of it, for it was all Louisiana then south of the lakes.
During the period of French rule in Louisiana, the population prob
ably never exceeded ten thousand, including whites and blacks. Within
that portion of it now included in Indiana, trading posts were established
at the principal Miami villages which stood on the head waters of the
Maumee, the Wea villages situated at Ouiatenon, on the Wabash, and
the Piankeshaw villages at Post Vincennes ; all of which were probably
visited by French traders and missionaries before the close of the seven
teenth century.
In the vast territory claimed by the French, many settlements of
considerable importance had sprung up. Biloxi, on Mobile Bay, had
been founded by DTberville, in 1699 ; Antoine de Lamotte Cadillac had
founded Detroit in 1701 ; and New Orleans had been founded by Bien
ville, under the auspices of the Mississippi Company, in 1718. In Illi
nois also, considerable settlements had been made, so that in 1730 they
embraced one hundred and forty French families, about six hundred " con
verted Indians," and many traders and voyageurs. In that portion of the
country, on the east side of the Mississippi, there were five distinct set
tlements, with their respective villages, viz. : Cahokia, near the mouth
of Cahokia Creek and about five miles below the present city of St.
Louis ; St. Philip, about forty-five miles below Cahokia, and four miles
above Fort Chartres ; Fort Chartres, twelve miles above Kaskaskia ;
Kaskaskia, situated on the Kaskaskia River, five miles above its conflu
ence with the Mississippi ; and Prairie du Rocher, near Fort Chartres.
To these must be added St. Genevieve and St. Louis, on the west side
of the Mississippi. These, with the exception of St. Louis, are among

HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 19
the oldest French towns in the Mississippi Valley. Kaskaskia, in its best
days, was a town of some two or three thousand inhabitants. After it
passed from the crown of France its population for many years did not
exceed fifteen hundred. Under British rule, in 1773, the population had
decreased to four hundred and fifty. As early as 1721, the Jesuits had
established a college and a monastery in Kaskaskia.
Fort Chartres was first built under the direction of the Mississippi
Company, in 1718, by M. de Boisbraint, a military officer, under command
of Bienville. Itr-stood on the east bank of the Mississippi, about eighteen
miles below Kaskaskia, and was for some time the headquarters of the
military commandants of the district of Illinois.
In the Centennial Oration of Dr. Fowler, delivered at Philadelphia,
by appointment of Gov. Beveridge, we find some interesting facts with
regard to the State of Illinois, which we appropriate in this history :
In 1682 Illinois became a possession of the French crown, a depend
ency of Canada, and a part of Louisiana. In 1765 the English flag was
run up on old Fort Chartres, and Illinois was counted among the treas
ures of Great Britain.
In 1779 it was taken from the English by Col. George Rogers Clark.
This man was resolute in nature, wise in council, prudent in policy, bold
in action, and heroic in danger. Few men who have figured in the his
tory of America are more deserving than this colonel. Nothing short of
first-class ability could have rescued Vincens and all Illinois from the
English. And it is not possible to over-estimate the influence of this
achievement upon the republic. In 1779 Illinois became a part of Vir
ginia. It was soon known as Illinois County. In 1784 Virginia ceded
all this territory to the general government, to be cut into States, to be
republican in form, with " the same right of sovereignty, freedom, and
independence as the other States."
In 1787 it was the object of the wisest and ablest legislation found
in any merely human records. No man can study the secret history of
THE " COMPACT OF 1787,"
and not feel that Providence was guiding with sleepless eye these unborn
States. The ordinance that on July 13, 1787, finally became the incor
porating act, has a most marvelous history. Jefferson had vainly tried
to secure a system of government for the northwestern territory. He
was an emancipationist of that day, and favored the exclusion of slavery
from the territory Virginia had ceded to the general government; but
the South voted him down as often as it came up. In 1787, as late as
July 10, an organizing act without the anti-slavery clause was pending.
This concession to the South was expected to carry it. Congress was in

20 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
session in New York City. On July 5, Rev. Dr. Manasseh Cutler, of
Massachusetts, came into. New York to lobby on the northwestern terri
tory. Everything seemed to fall into his hands. Events were ripe.
The state of the public credit, the growing of Southern prejudice,
the basis of his mission, his personal character, all combined to complete
one of those sudden and marvelous revolutions of public sentiment that
once in five or ten centuries are seen to sweep over a country like the
breath of the Almighty. Cutler was a graduate of Yale — received his
A.M. from Harvard, and his D.D. from Yale. He had studied and taken
degrees in the three learned professions, medicine, law, and divinity. He
had thus America's best indorsement. He had published a scientific
examination of the plants of New England. His name stood second only
to that of Franklin as a scientist in America. He was a courtly gentle
man of the old style, a man of commanding presence, and of inviting
face. The Southern members said they had never seen such a gentleman
in the North. He came representing a company that desired to purchase
a tract of land now included in Ohio, for the purpose of planting a colony.
It was a speculation. Government money was worth eighteen cents on
the dollar. This Massachusetts company had collected enough to pur
chase 1,500,000 acres of land. Other speculators in New York made
Dr. Cutler their agent (lobbyist). On the 12th he represented a demand
for 5,500,000 acres. This would reduce the national debt. Jefferson
and Virginia were regarded as authority concerning the land Virginia
had just ceded. Jefferson's policy wanted to provide for the public credit,
and this was a good opportunity to do something.
Massachusetts then owned the territory of Maine, which she was
crowding on the market. She was opposed to opening the northwestern
region. This fired the zeal of Virginia. The South caught the inspira
tion, and all exalted Dr. Cutler. The English minister invited him to
dine with some of the Southern gentlemen. He was the center of interest.
The entire South rallied round him. Massachusetts could not vote
against him, because many of the constituents of her members were
interested personally in the western speculation. Thus Cutler, making
friends with the South, and, doubtless, using all the arts of the lobby,
was enabled to command the situation. True to deeper convictions, he
dictated one of the most compact and finished documents of wise states
manship that has ever adorned any human law book. He borrowed from
Jefferson the term "Articles of Compact," which, preceding the federal
constitution, rose into the most sacred character. He then followed very
closely the constitution of Massachusetts, adopted three years before.
Its most marked points were :
1. The exclusion of slavery from the territory forever.
2. Provision for public schools, giving one township for a seminary,

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and every section numbered 16 in each township ; that is, one-thirty-sixth
of all the land, for public schools.
3. A provision prohibiting the adoption of any constitution or the
enactment of any, law that should nullify pre-existing contracts.
Be it forever remembered that this compact declared that " Religion,
morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the
happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall always
be encouraged." Dr. Cutler planted himself on this platform and would not yield.
Giving his unqualified declaration that it was that or nothing — that unless
they could make the land desirable they did not want it — he took his
horse and buggy, and started for the constitutional convention in Phila
delphia. On July 13, 1787, the bill was put upon its passage, and was
unanimously adopted, every Southern member voting for it, and only one
man, Mr. Yates, of New York, voting against it. But as the States voted
as States, Yates lost his vote, and the compact was put beyond repeal.
Thus the great States of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wis
consin — a vast empire, the heart of the great valley — were consecrated
to freedom, intelligence, and honesty. Thus the great heart of the nation
was prepared for a year and a day and an hour. In the light of these eighty-
nine years I affirm that this act was the salvation of the republic and the
destruction of slavery. Soon the South saw their great blunder, and
tried to repeal the compact. In 1803 Congress referred it to a committee
of which John Randolph was chairman. He reported that this ordinance
was a compact, and opposed repeal. Thus it stood a rock, in the way
of the on-rushing sea of slavery.
With all this timely aid it was, after all, a most desperate and pro
tracted struggle to keep the soil of Illinois sacred to freedom. It was
the natural battle-field for the irrepressible conflict. In the southern end
of the State slavery preceded the compact. It existed among the old
French^ settlers, and was hard to eradicate. The southern part of the
State was settled from the slave States, and this population brought their
laws, customs, and institutions with them. A stream of population from
the North poured into the northern part of the State. These sections
misunderstood and hated each other perfectly. The Southerners regarded
the Yankees as a skinning, tricky, penurious race of peddlers, filling the
country with tinware, brass clocks, and wooden nutmegs. The North
erner thought of the Southerner as a lean, lank, lazy creature, burrowing
in a hut, and rioting in whisky, dirt and ignorance. These causes aided
in making the struggle long and bitter. So strong was the sympathy
with slavery that, in spite of the ordinance of 1787, and in spite of the
deed of cession, it was determined to allow the old French settlers to
retain their slaves. Planters from the slave States might bring their

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slaves, if they would give them a chance to choose freedom or years
of service and bondage for their children till they should become
thirty years of age. If they chose freedom they must leave the State
in sixty days or be sold as fugitives. Servants were whipped for offenses
for which white men are fined. Each lash paid forty cents of the fine. A
negro ten miles from home without a pass was whipped. These famous
laws were imported from the slave States just as they imported laws for
the inspection of flax and wool when there was neither in the State.
These Black Laws are now wiped out. A vigorous effort was made
to protect slavery in the State Constitution of 1817. It barely failed.
It was renewed in 1825, when a convention was asked to make a new
constitution. After a hard fight the convention was defeated. But
slaves did not disappear from the census of the State until 1850. There
were mobs and murders in the interest of slavery. Lovejoy was added
to the list of martyrs — a sort of first-fruits of that long life of immortal
heroes who saw freedom as the one supreme desire of their souls, and
were so enamored of her that they preferred to die rather than survive her.
The population of 12,282 that occupied the territory in A.D. 1800,
increased to 45,000 in A.D. 1818, when the State Constitution was
adopted, and Illinois took her place in the Union, with a star on the flag
and two votes in the Senate.
Shadrach Bond was the first Governor, and in his first message he
recommended the construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal.
The simple economy in those days is seen in the fact that the entire
bill for stationery for the first Legislature was only $13.50. , Yet this
simple body actually enacted a very superior code.
There was no money in the territory before the war of 1812. Deer
skins and coon skins were the circulating medium. In 1821, the Legis
lature ordained a State Bank on the credit of the State. It issued notes
in the likeness of bank bills. These notes were made a legal tender for
every thing, and the bank was ordered to loan to the people $100 on per
sonal security, and more on mortgages. They actually passed a resolu
tion requesting the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States to
receive these notes for land. The old French Lieutenant Governor, Col.
Menard, put the resolution as follows: " Gentlemen of the Senate : It is
moved and seconded dat de notes of dis bank be made land-office money.
All in favor of dat motion say aye ; all against it say no. It is decided
in de affirmative. Now, gentleme'n, I bet you one hundred dollar he
never be land-office money ! " Hard sense, like hard money, is always
above par.
This old Frenchman presents a fine figure up against the dark back
ground of most of his nation. They made no progress. They clung to
their earliest and simplest implements. They never wore hats or caps.

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They pulled their blankets over their heads in the winter like the Indians,
with whom they freely intermingled.
Demagogism had an early development. One John Grammar (only
in name), elected to the Territorial and State Legislatures of 1816 and
1836, invented the policy of opposing every new thing, saying, " If it
succeeds, no one will ask who voted against it. If it proves a failure, he
could quote its record." In sharp contrast with Grammar was the char
acter of D. P. Cook, after whom the county containing Chicago was
named. Such was his transparent integrity and remarkable ability that
his will was almost the law of the State. In Congress, a young man,
and from a poor State, he was made Chairman of the Ways and Means
Committee. He was pre-eminent for standing by his committee, regard
less of consequences. It was his integrity that elected John Quincy
Adams to the Presidency. There were four candidates in 1824, Jackson,
Clay, Crawford, and John Quincy Adams. There being no choice by the
people, the election was thrown into the House. It was so balanced that
it turned on his vote, and that he cast for Adams, electing him ; then
Went home to face the wrath of the Jackson party in Illinois. It cost
him all but character and greatness. It is a suggestive comment on the
times, that there was no legal interest till 1830. It often reached 150
per cent., usually 50 per cent. Then it was reduced to 12, and now to
10 per cent.
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE PRAIRIE STATE.
In area the State has 55,410 square miles of territory. It is about
150 miles wide and 400 miles long, stretching in latitude from Maine to
North Carolina. It embraces wide variety of climate. It is tempered
on the north by the great inland, saltless, tideless sea, which keeps the
thermometer from either extreme. Being a table land, from 600 to 1,600
feet above the level of the sea, one is prepared to find on the health
maps, prepared by the general government, an almost clean arid perfect
record. In freedom from fever and malarial diseases and consumptions,
the three deadly enemies of the American Saxon, Illinois, as a State,
stands without a superior. She furnishes one of the essential conditions
of a great people — sound bodies. I suspect that this fact lies back of
that old Delaware word, Illini, superior men.
The great battles of history that have been determinative of dynas
ties and destinies have been strategical battles, chiefly the question of
position. Thermopylae has been the war-cry of freemen for twenty-four
centuries. It only tells how much there may be in position. All this
advantage belongs to Illinois. It is in the heart of the greatest valley in
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feed mankind for one thousand years. It is well on toward the center of
the continent. It is in the great temperate belt, in which have been
found nearly all the aggressive civilizations of history. It has sixty-five
miles of frontage on the head of the lake. With the Mississippi forming
the western and southern boundary, with the Ohio running along the
southeastern line, with the Illinois River and Canal dividing the State
diagonally from the lake to the Lower Mississippi, and with the Rock and
Wabash Rivers furnishing altogether 2,000 miles of water-front, con
necting with, and running through, in all about 12,000 miles of navi
gable water.
But this is not all. These waters are made most available by the
fact that the lake and the State lie on the ridge running into the great
valley from the east. Within cannon-shot of the lake the water runs
away from the lake to the Gulf. The lake now empties at both ends,
one into the Atlantic and one into the Gulf of Mexico. The lake thus
seems to hang over the land. This makes the dockage most serviceable ;
there are no steep banks to damage it. Both lake and river are made
for use. The climate varies from Portland to Richmond ; it favors every pro
duct of the continent, including the tropics, with less than half a dozen
exceptions. It produces every great nutriment of the world except ban
anas and rice. It is hardly too much to say that it is the most productive
spot known. to civilization. With the soil full of bread and the earth full
of minerals ; with an upper surface of food and an under layer of fuel ;
with perfect natural drainage, and abundant springs and streams and
navigable rivers ; half way between the forests of the North and the fruits
nf the South ; within a day's ride of the great deposits of iron, coal, cop
per, lead, and zinc ; containing and controlling the great grain, cattle,
pork, and lumber markets of the world, it is not strange that Illinois has
the advantage of position.
This advantage has been supplemented by the character of the popu
lation. In the early days when Illinois was first admitted to the Union,
her population were chiefly from Kentucky and Virginia. But, in the
conflict of ideas concerning slavery, a strong tide of emigration came in
from the East, and soon changed this composition. In 1870 her non-
native population were from colder soils. New York furnished 133,290 ;
Ohio gave 162,623; Pennsylvania sent on 98,352; the entire South gave
us only 206,734. In all her cities, and in all her German and Scandina
vian and other foreign colonies, Illinois has only about one-fifth of her
people of foreign birth.

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PROGRESS OF DEVELOPMENT.
One of the greatest elements in the early development of Illinois is
the Illinois and Michigan Canal, connecting the Illinois and Mississippi
Rivers with the lakes. It was of the utmost importance to the State.
It was recommended by Gov. Bond, the first governor, in his first message.
In 1821, the Legislature appropriated $10,000 for surveying the route.
Two bright young engineers surveyed it, and estimated the cost at
$600,000 or $700,000. It finally cost $8,000,000. In 1825, a law was
passed to incorporate the Canal Company, but no stock was sold. In
1826, upon the solicitation of Cook, Congress gave 800,000 acres of land
on the line of the work. In 1828, another law — commissioners appointed,
and work commenced with new survey and new estimates. In 1834-35,
George Farquhar made an able report on the whole matter. This was,
doubtless, the ablest report ever made to a western legislature, and it
became the model for subsequent reports and action. From this the
work went on till it was finished in 1848. It cost the State a large
amount of money ; but it gave to the industries of the State an impetus
that pushed it up into the first rank of greatness. It was not built as a
speculation any more than a doctor is employed on a speculation. But
it has paid into the Treasury of the State an average annual net sum of
over $111,000.
Pending the construction of the canal, the land and town-lot fever
broke out in the State, in 1834-35. It took on the malignant type in
Chicago, lifting the town up into a city. The disease spread over the
entire State and adjoining States. It was epidemic. It cut up men's
farms without regard to locality, and cut up the purses of the purchasers
without regard to consequences. It is estimated that building lots enough
were sold in Indiana alone to accommodate every citizen then in the
United States.
Towns and cities were exported to the Eastern market by the ship
load. There was no lack of buyers. Every up-ship came freighted with
speculators and their money.
This distemper seized upon the Legislature in 1836-37, and left not
one to tell the tale. They enacted a system of internal improvement
without a parallel in the grandeur of its conception. They ordered the
construction of .1,300 miles of railroad, crossing the State in all direc
tions. This was surpassed by the river and canal improvements.
There were a few counties not touched by either railroad or river or
canal, and those were to be comforted and compensated by the free dis
tribution of $200,000 among them. To inflate this balloon beyond cre
dence it was ordered that work should be commenced on both ends of

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each of these railroads and rivers, and at each river-crossing, all at the
same time. The appropriations for these vast improvements were over
$12,000,000, and commissioners were appointed to borrow the money on
the credit of the State. Remember that all this was in the early days of
railroading, when railroads were luxuries ; that the State had whole
counties with scarcely a cabin ; and that the population of the State was
less than 400,000, and you can form some idea of the vigor with which
these brave men undertook the work of making a great State. In the
light of history I am compelled to say that this was only a premature
throb of the power that actually slumbered in the soil of the State. It
was Hercules in the cradle.
At this juncture the State Bank loaned its funds largely to Godfrey
Gilman & Co., and to other leading houses, for the purpose of drawing
trade from St. Louis to Alton. Soon they failed, and took down the
bank with them.
In 1840, all hope seemed gone. A population of 480,000 were loaded
with a debt of $14,000,000. It had only six small cities, really only
towns, namely : Chicago, Alton, Springfield, Quincy, Galena, Nauvoo.
This debt was- to be cared for when there was not a dollar in the treas
ury, and when the State had borrowed itself out of all credit, and when
there was not good money enough in the hands of all the people to pay
the interest of the debt for a single year. Yet, in the presence of all
these difficulties, the young State steadily refused to repudiate.' Gov.
Ford took hold of the problem and solved it, bringing the State through
in triumph. Having touched lightly upon some of the more distinctive points in
the 'history of the development of Illinois, let us next briefly consider the
MATERIAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE.
It is a garden four hundred miles long and one hundred and fifty
miles wide. Its soil is chiefly a black sandy loam, from six inches to
sixty feet thick. On the American bottoms it has been cultivated for
one hundred and fifty years without renewal. About the old French
towns it has yielded corn for a century and a half without rest or help.
It produces nearly everything green in the temperate and tropical zones.
She leads all other States in the number of acres actually under plow.
Her products from 25,000,000 of acres are incalculable. Her mineral
wealth is scarcely second to her agricultural power. She has coal, iron,
lead, copper, zinc, many varieties of building stone, fire clay, cuma clay,
common brick clay, sand of all kinds, gravel, mineral paint — every thing
needed for a high civilization. Left to herself, she has the elements of
all greatness. The single item of coal is too vast for an appreciative

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handling in figures. We can handle it in general terms like algebraical
signs, but long before we get up into the millions and billions the human
mind drops down from comprehension to mere symbolic, apprehension.
When I tell you that nearly four-fifths of the entire State is under
laid with a deposit of coal more than forty feet thick on the average (now
estimated, by recent surveys, at seventy feet thick), you can get some
idea of its amount, as you do of the amount of the national debt. There
it is ! 41,000 square miles — one vast mine into which you could put
any of the States ; in which you could bury scores of European and
ancient empires, and have room enough all round to work without know
ing that they had been sepulchered there.
Put this vast coal-bed down by the other great coal deposits of the
world, and its importance becomes manifest. Great Britain has 12,000
square miles of coal; Spain, 3,000; France, 1,719; Belgium, 578; Illinois
about twice as many square miles as all combined. Virginia has 20,000
square miles ; Pennsylvania, 16,000 ; Ohio, 12,000. Illinois has 41,000
square miles. One-seventh of all the known coal on this continent is in
Illinois. Could we sell the coal in this single State for one-seventh of one cent
a ton it would pay the national debt. Converted into power, even with
the wastage in our common engines, it would do more work than could
be done by the entire race, beginning at Adam's wedding and working
ten hours a day through all the centuries till the present time, and right
on into the future at the same rate for the next 600,000 years.
Great Britain uses enough mechanical power, to-day to give to each
man, woman, and child in the kingdom the help and service of nineteen
untiring servants. No wonder she has leisure and luxuries. No wonder
the home of the common artisan has in it more luxuries than could be
found in the palace of good old King Arthur. Think, if you can conceive
of it, of the vast army of servants that slumber in the soil of Illinois,
impatiently awaiting the call of Genius to come forth to minister to our
comfort. At the present rate of consumption England's coal supply will be
exhausted in 250 years. When this is gone she must transfer her dominion
either to the Indies, or to British America, which I would not resist ; or
to some other people, which I would regret as a loss to civilization.
COAL IS KING.
At the same rate of consumption (which far exceeds our own) the
deposit of coal in Illinois will last 120,000 years. And her kingdom shall
be an everlasting kingdom.
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the State. We shall not be humiliated in this field. Here we strike the
secret of our national credit. Nature provides a market in the constant
appetite of the race. Men must eat, and if we can furnish the provisions
we can command the treasure. All that a man hath will he give for his
life. According to the last census Illinois produced 30,000,000 of bushels
of wheat. That is more wheat than was raised by any other State in the
Union. She raised last year 130,000,000 of bushels of corn — twice as
much as any other State, and one-sixth of all the corn raised in the United
States. She harvested 2,747,000 tons of hay, nearly one-tenth of all the
hay in the Republic. It is not generally appreciated, but it is true, that
the hay crop of the country is worth more than the cotton crop. The
hay of Illinois equals the cotton of Louisiana. Go to Charleston, S. C,
and see them peddling handfuls of hay or grass, almost as a curiosity,
as we regard Chinese gods or the cryolite of Greenland ; drink your
coffee and condensed milk ; and walk back from the coast for many a
league through the sand and burs till you get up into the better atmos
phere of the mountains, without seeing a waving meadow or a grazing
herd ; then you will begin to appreciate the meadows of the Prairie State,
where the grass often grows sixteen feet high.
The value of her farm implements is $211,000,000, and the value of
her live stock is only second to the great State of New York. Last year
she had 25,000,000 hogs, and packed 2,113,845, about one-half of all that
were packed in the United States. This is no insignificant item. Pork
is a growing demand of the old world. Since the laborers of Europe
have gotten a taste of our bacon, and we have learned how to pack it dry
in boxes, like dry goods, the world has become the market.
The hog is on the march into the future. His nose is ordained to
uncover the secrets of dominion, and his feet shall be guided by the star
of empire. Illinois marketed $57,000',000 worth of slaughtered animals — more
than any other State, and a seventh of all the States.
Be patient with me, and pardon my pride, and I will give you a list
of some of the things in which Illinois excels all other States.
Depth and richness of soil ; per cent, of good ground ; acres of
improved land ; large farms — some farms contain from 40,000 to 60,000
acres of cultivated land, 40,000 acres of corn on a single farm ; number of
farmers ; amount of wheat, corn, oats and honey produced ; value of ani
mals for slaughter ; number of hogs ; amount of pork ; number of horses
— three times as many as Kentucky, the horse State.
Illinois excels all other States in miles of railroads and in miles of
postal service, and in money orders sold per annum, and in the amount of
lumber sold in her markets.

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Illinois is only second in many important matters. This sample list
comprises a few of the more important : Permanent school fund (good
for a young state) ; total income for educational purposes ; number of pub
lishers of books, maps, papers, etc.; value of fariri products and imple
ments, and of live stock ; in tons of coal mined.
The shipping of Illinois is only second to New York. Out of one
port during the business hours of the season of navigation she sends forth
a vessel every ten minutes. This does not include canal boats, which go
one every five minutes. No wonder she is only second in number 'of
bankers and brokers or in physicians and surgeons.
She is third in colleges, teachers and schools; cattle, lead, hay,
flax, sorghum and beeswax.
She is fourth in population, in children enrolled in public schools, in
law schools, in butter, potatoes and carriages.
She is fifth in value of real and personal property, in theological
seminaries and colleges exclusively for women, in milk sold, and in boots
and shoes manufactured, and in book-binding.
She is only seventh in the production of wood, while she is the
twelfth in area. Surely that is well done for the Prairie State. She now
has much more wood and growing timber than she had thirty years ago.
A few leading industries will justify emphasis. She manufactures
$205,000,000 worth of goods, which places her well up toward New York
and Pennsylvania. The number of her manufacturing establishments
increased from i860 to 1870, 300 per cent.; capital employed increased 350
per cent., and the amount of product increased 400 per cent. She issued
5,500,000 copies of commercial and financial newspapers — only second to
New York. She has 6,759 miles of railroad, thus leading all other States,
worth $636,458,000, using 3,245 engines, and 67,712 cars, making a train
long enough to cover one-tenth of the entire roads of the State. Her
stations are only five miles apart. She carried last year 15,795,000 passen
gers, an average of 36ij miles, or equal to taking her entire population twice
across the State. More than two-thirds of her land is within five miles of
a railroad, and less than two per cent, is more than fifteen miles away.
The State has a large financial interest in the Illinois Central railroad.
The road was incorporated in 1850, and the State gave each alternate sec
tion for six miles on each side, and doubled the price of the remaining
land, so keeping herself good. The road received 2,595,000 acres of land,
and pays to the State one-seventh of the gross receipts. The State
receives this year $350,000, and has received in all about $7,000,000. It
is practically the people's road, and it has a most able and gentlemanly
management. Add to this the annual receipts from the canal, $111,000,
and a large per cent, of the State tax is provided for.

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THE RELIGION AND MORALS
of the State keep step with her productions and growth. She was born
of the missionary spirit. It was a minister who secured for her the ordi
nance of 1787, by which she has been saved from slavery, ignorance, and
dishonesty. Rev. Mr. Wiley, pastor of a Scotch congregation in Randolph
County, petitioned the Constitutional Convention of 1818 to recognize
Jesus Christ as king, and the Scriptures as the only necessary guide and
book of law. The convention did not act in the case, and the old Cove
nanters refused to accept citizenship. They never voted until 1824, when
the slavery question was submitted to the people; then they all voted
against it and cast the determining votes. Conscience has predominated
whenever a great moral question has been submitted to the people.
But little mob violence has ever been felt in the State. In 1817
regulators disposed of a band of horse-thieves that infested the territory.
The Mormon indignities finally awoke the same spirit. Alton was also
the scene of a pro-slavery mob, in which Lovejoy was added to the list of
martyrs. The moral sense of the people makes the law supreme, and gives
to the State unruffled peace.
With $22,300,000 in church property, and 4,298 church organizations,
the State has that divine police, the sleepless patrol of moral ideas, that
alone is able to secure perfect safety. Conscience takes the knife from
the assassin's hand and the bludgeon from the grasp of the highwayman.
We sleep in safety, not because we are behind bolts and bars — these only
fence against the innocent ; not because a lone officer drowses on a distant
corner of a street ; not because a sheriff may call his posse from a remote
part of the county ; but because conscience guards the very portals of the
air and stirs in the deepest recesses of the public mind. This spirit issues
within the State 9,500,000 copies of religious papers annually, and receives
still more from without. Thus the crime of the State is only one-fourth
that of New York and one-half that of Pennsjdvania.
Illinois never had but one duel between her own citizens. In Belle
ville, in 1820, Alphonso Stewart and William Bennett arranged to vindi
cate injured honor. The seconds agreed to make it a sham, and make
them shoot blanks. Stewart was in the secret. Bennett mistrusted some
thing, and, unobserved, slipped a bullet into his gun and killed Stewart.
He then fled the State. After two years he was caught, tried, convicted,
and, in spite of friends and political aid, was hung. This fixed the code,
of honor on a Christian basis, and terminated its use in Illinois.
The early preachers were ignorant men, who were accounted eloquent
according to the strength of their voices. But they set the style for all
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Ford says : " Nevertheless, these first preachers were of incalculable
benefit to the country. They inculcated justice and morality. To them
are we indebted for the first Christian character of the Protestant portion
of the people."
In education Illinois surpasses her material resources. The ordinance
of 1787 consecrated one thirty-sixth of her soil to common schools, and
the law of 1818, the first law that went upon her statutes, gave three per
cent, of all the rest to
EDUCATION INSTEAD OF HIGHWAYS.
The old compact secures this interest forever, and by its yoking
morality and intelligence it precludes the legal interference with the Bible
in the public schools. With such a start it is natural that we should have
11,050 schools, and that our illiteracy should be less than New York or
Pennsylvania, and only about one-half of Massachusetts. We are not to
blame for not having more than one-half as many idiots as the great
States. These public schools soon made colleges inevitable. The first
college, still flourishing, was started in Lebanon in 1828, by the M. E.
church, and named after Bishop McKendree. Illinois College, at Jackson
ville, supported by the Presbyterians, followed in 1830. In 1832 the Bap-
*tists built Shurtleff College, at Alton. Then the Presbyterians built Knox
Coilege, at Galesburg, in 1838, and the Episcopalians built Jubilee College,
at Peoria, in 1847. After these early years colleges have rained down.
A settler could hardly encamp on the prairie but a college would spring
up by his wagon. The State now has one very well endowed and equipped
university, namely, the Northwestern University, at Evanston, with six
colleges, ninety instructors, over 1,000 students, and $1,500,000 endow
ment. Rev. J. M. Peek was the first educated Protestant minister in tae
State. He settled at Rock Spring, in St. Clair County, 1820, and left his
impress on the State. Before 1837 only party papers were published, but
Mr. Peck published a Gazetteer of Illinois. Soon after John Russell, of
Bluffdale, published essays and tales showing genius. Judge James Hall
published The Illinois Monthly Magazine with great ability, and an annual
called The Western Souvenir, which gave him an enviable fame all over the
United States. From these beginnings Illinois has gone on till she has
more volumes in public libaaries even than Massachusetts, and of the
44,500,000 volumes in all the public libraries of the United States, she
has one-thirteenth. In newspapers she stands fourth. Her increase is
marvelous. In 1850 she issued 5,000,000 copies; in 1860, 27,590,000 ; in
1870, 113,140,000. In 1860 she had eighteen colleges and seminaries ; in
1870 she had eighty. That is a grand advance for the war decade.
This brings us to a record unsurpassed in the history of any age,

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THE WAR RECORD OF ILLINOIS.
I hardly know where to begin, or how to advance, or what to say. I
can at best give you only a broken synopsis of her deeds, and you must
put them in the order of glory for yourself. Her sons have always been
foremost on fields of danger. In 1832-33, at the call of Gov. Reynolds,
her sons drove Blackhawk over the Mississippi.
When the Mexican war came, in May, 1846, 8,370 men offered them
selves when only 3,720 could be accepted. The fields of Buena Vista and
Vera Cruz, and the storming of Cerro Gordo, will carry the glory of Illinois
soldiers along after the infamy of the cause they served has been forgotten.
But it was reserved till our day for her sons to find a field and cause and
foemen that could fitly illustrate their spirit and heroism. Illinois put
into her own regiments for the United States government 256,000 men,
and into the army through other States enough to swell the number to
290,000. This far exceeds all the soldiers of the federal government in
all the war of the revolution. Her total years of service were over 600,000.
She enrolled men from eighteen to forty-five years of age when the law
of Congress in 1864' — the test time — only asked for those from twenty to
forty-five. Her enrollment was otherwise excessive. Her people wanted
to go, and did not take the pains to correct the enrollment. Thus the
basis of fixing the quota was too great, and then the quota itself, at least
in the trying time, was far above any other State.
Thus the demand on some counties, as Monroe, for example, took every
able-bodied man in the county, and then did not have enough to fill the
quota. Moreover, Illinois sent 20,844 men for ninety or one hundred days,
for whom no credit was asked. When Mr. Lincoln's attention was called
to the inequality of the quota compared with other States, he replied,
" The country needs the sacrifice. We must put the whip on the free
horse." In spite of all these disadvantages Illinois gave to the country
73,000 years of service above all calls. With one-thirteenth of the popu
lation of the loyal States, she sent regularly one- tenth of all the soldiers,
and in the peril of the closing calls, when patriots were few and weary,
she then sent one-eighth of all that were called for by her loved and hon
ored son in the white house. Her mothers and daughters went into the
fields to raise the grain and keep the children together, while the fathers
and older sons went to the harvest fields of the world. I knew a father
and four sons who agreed that one of them must stay at home ; and they
pulled straws from a stack to see who might go. The father was left.
The next day he came into the camp, saying : " Mother says she can get
the crops in, and I am going, too." I know large Methodist churches
from which every male member went to the army. Do you want to know

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what these heroes from Illinois did in the field ? Ask any soldier with a
good record of his own, who is thus able to judge, and lie will tell you
that the Illinois men went in to win. It is common history that the greater
Victories were won in the West. When everything else looked dark Illi
nois was gaining victories all down the river, and dividing the confederacy.
Sherman took with him on his great march forty-five regiments of Illinois
infantry, three companies of artillery, and one company of cavalry. He
could not avoid
GOING TO THE SEA.
If he had been killed, I doubt not the men would have gone right on.
Lincoln answered all rumors of Sherman's defeat with, " It is impossible ;
there is a mighty sight of fight in 100,000 Western men." Illinois soldiers
brought home 300 battle-flags. The first United States flag that floated
over Richmond was an Illinois flag. She sent messengers and nurses to
every field and hospital, to care for her sick and wounded sons. She said,
'• These suffering ones are my sons, and I will care for them."
When individuals had given all, then cities and towns came forward
with their credit to the extent of many millions, to aid these men and
their families. •
Illinois gave the country the great general of the war — Ulysses S.
Grant — since honored with two terms of the Presidency of the United
States. One other name from Illinois comes up in all minds, embalmed in all
hearts, that must have the supreme place in this story of our glory and
of our nation's honor ; that name is Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois.
The analysis of Mr. Lincoln's character is difficult on account of its
symmetry. In this age we look with admiration at his uncompromising honesty.
And well we may, for this saved us. Thousands throughout the length
and breadth of our country who knew him only as " Honest Old Abe,"
voted for- him on that account ; and wisely did they choose, for no other
.man could have carried us through the fearful night of the war. When
his plans were too vast for our comprehension, and his faith in the cause
too sublime for our participation ; when it was all night about us, and all
dread before us, and all sad and desolate behind us; when not one ray
shone upon our cause ; when traitors were haughty and exultant at the
South, and fierce and blasphemous at the North ; when the loyal men heie
seemed almost in the minority ; when the stoutest heart quailed, the bravest
cheek paled ; when generals were defeating each other for place, and
contractors were leeching out the very heart's blood of the prostrate
republic : when every thing else had failed us, we looked at this calm,
patient man standing like a rock in the storm, and said : " Mr. Lincoln

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is honest, and we can trust him still." Holding to this single point with
the energy of faith and despair we held together, and, under God, he
brought us through to victory.
His practical wisdom made him the wonder of all lands. With such
certainty did Mr. Lincoln follow causes to their ultimate effects, that his
foresight of contingencies seemed almost prophetic.
He is radiant with all the great virtues, and his memory shall shed a
glory upon this age that shall fill the eyes of men as they look into his
tory. Other men have excelled him in some point, . but, taken at all
points, all in all, he stands head and shoulders above every other man of
6,000 years. An administrator, he saved the nation in the perils of
unparalleled civil war. A statesman, he justified his measures by their
success. A philanthropist, he gave liberty to one race and salvation to
another. A moralist, he bowed from the summit of human power to the
foot of the Cross, and became a Christian. A mediator, he exercised mercy
under the. most absolute abeyance to law. A leader, he was no partisan.
A commander, he was untainted with blood. A ruler in desperate times,
he was unsullied with crime. A man, he has left no word of passion, no
thought of malice, no trick of craft, no act of jealousy, no purpose of
selfish ambition. Thus perfected, without a model, and without a peer,
he was dropped into these troubled years to adorn and embellish all that
is good and all that is great in our humanity, and to present to all coming
time the representative of the divine idea of free government.
It is not too much to say that away down in the future, when the
republic has fallen from its niche in the wall of time ; when the great
war itself shall have faded out in the distance like a mist on the horizon ;
when the Anglo-Saxon language shall be spoken only by the tongue of
the stranger ; then the generations looking this way shall see the great
president as the supreme figure in this vortex of historyj
CHICAGO.
It is impossible in our brief space to give more than a meager sketch
of such a city as Chicago, which is in itself the greatest marvel of the
Prairie State. This mysterious, majestic, mighty city, born first of water,
and next of fire; sown in weakness, and raised in power; planted among
the willows of the marsh, and crowned with the glory of the mountains ;
sleeping on the bosom of the prairie, arid rocked on the bosom of the sea ;
the youngest city of the world, and still the eye of the prairie, as Damas
cus, the oldest city of the world, is the eye of the desert. With a com
merce far exceeding that of Corinth on her isthmus, in the highway to
the East; with the defenses of a continent piled around her by the thou
sand miles, making her far, safer than Rome on the banks of the 7'iber •

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with schools eclipsing Alexandria and Athens; with liberties more con
spicuous than those of the old republics ; with a heroism equal to the first
Carthage, and with a sanctity scarcely second to that of Jerusalem — set
your thoughts on all this, lifted into the eyes of all men by the miracle of
its growth, illuminated by the flame of its fall, and transfigured by the
divinity of its resurrection, and you will feel, as I do, the utter impossi
bility of compassing this subject as it deserves. Some impression of her
importance is received from the shock her burning gave to the civilized
world. When the doubt of her calamity was removed, and the horrid fact
was accepted, there went a shudder over all cities, and a quiver over all
lands. There was scarcely a town in the civilized world that did not
shake on the brink of this opening chasm. The flames of our homes red
dened all skies. The city was set upon a hill, and could not be hid. All
eyes were turned upon it. To have struggled and suffered amid the
scenes of its fall is as distinguishing as to have fought at Thermopylae, or
Salamis, or Hastings, or Waterloo, or Bunker Hill.
Its calamity amazed the world, because it was felt to.be the common
property of mankind.
The early history of the city is full of interest, just as the early his
tory of such a man as Washington or Lincoln becomes public property,
and is cherished by every patriot.
Starting -with 560 acres in 1833, it embraced and occupied 23,000
acres in 1869, and, having now a population of more than 500,000, it com
mands general attention.
The first settler — Jean Baptiste Pointe au Sable, a mulatto from the
West Indies — came and began trade with the Indians in 1796. John
Kinzie became his successor in 1804, in which year Fort Dearborn was
erected. A mere trading-post was kept here from that time till about the time
of the Blackhawk war, in 1832. It was not the city. It was merely a
cock crowing at midnight. The morning was not yet. In 1833 the set
tlement about the fort was incorporated as a town. The voters were
divided on the propriety of such corporation, twelve voting for it and one
against it. Four years later it was incorporated as a city, and embraced
560 acres.
The produce handled in this city is an indication of its power. Grain
and flour were imported from the East till as late as 1837. The first
exportation by way of experiment was in 1839. Exports exceeded imports
first in 1842. The Board of Trade was organized in 1848, but it was so
weak that it needed nursing till 1855. Grain was purchased by the
wagon-load in the street.
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line of wagons along Lake street, while the buyers came and untied the
bags, and examined the grain, and made their bids. . That manner of
business had to cease with the day of small things. Now our elevators
will hold 15,000,000 bushels of grain. The" cash value of the produce
handled in a year is $215,000,000, and the produce weighs 7,000,000
tons or 700,000 car loads. This handles thirteen and a half ton each
minute, all the year round. One tenth of all the wheat in the United
States is handled in Chicago. Even as long ago as 1853 the receipts of
grain in Chicago exceeded those of the goodly city of St. Louis, and in
1854 the exports of grain from Chicago exceeded those of New York and
doubled those of St. Petersburg, Archangel, or Odessa, the largest grain
markets in Europe.
The manufacturing interests of the city are not contemptible. In
1873 manufactories employed 45,000 operatives ; in 1876, 60,000. The
manufactured product in 1875 was worth $177,000,000.
No estimate of the size and power of Chicago would be adequate
that did not put large emphasis on the railroads. Before they came
thundering along our streets canals were the hope of our country. But
who ever thinks now of traveling by canal packets ? In June, 1852,
there were only forty miles of railroad connected with the city. The
old Galena division of the Northwestern ran out to Elgin. But now,
who can count the trains and measure the roads that seek a terminus or
connection in this city ? The lake stretches away to the north, gathering
in to this center all the harvests that might otherwise pass to the north
of us. If you will take a map and look at the adjustment of railroads,
you will see, first, that Chicago is the great railroad center of the world,
as New York is the commercial city of this continent ; and, second, that
the railroad lines form the iron spokes of a great wheel whose hub is
this city. The lake furnishes the only break in the spokes, and this
seems simply to have pushed a few spokes together on each shore. See
the eighteen trunk lines, exclusive of eastern connections.
Pass round the circle, and view their numbers and extent. There
is the great Northwestern, with all its branches, one branch creeping
along the lake shore, and so reaching to the north, into the Lake Superior
regions, away to the right, and on to the Northern Pacific on the left,
swinging around Green Bay for iron and copper and silver, twelve months
in the year, and reaching out for the wealth of the great agricultural
belt and isothermal line traversed by the Northern Pacific. Another
branch, not so far north, feeling, for the heart of the Badger State.
Another pushing lower down the Mississippi — all these make many con
nections, and tapping all the vast wheat regions of Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Iowa, and all the regions this side of sunset. There is that elegant road,
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branches, and reaping the great fields this side of the Missouri River.
I can only mention the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis, our Illinois Central,
described elsewhere, and the Chicago & Rock Island. Further around
we come to the lines connecting us with all the eastern cities. The
Chicago, Indianapolis & St. Louis, the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne &
Chicago, the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, and the Michigan Cen
tral and Great Western, give us many highways to the seaboard. Thus we
reach the Mississippi at five points, from St. Paul to Cairo and the Gulf
itself by two routes. We also reach Cincinnati and Baltimore, and Pitts
burgh and Philadelphia, and New York. North and south run the water
courses of the lakes and the rivers, broken just enough at this point to
make a pass. Through this, from east to west, run the long lines that
stretch from ocean to ocean.
This is the neck of the glass, and the golden sands of commerce
must pass into our hands. Altogether we have more than 10,000 miles
of railroad, directly tributary to this city, seeking to unload their wealth
in our coffers. All these roads have come themselves by the infallible
instinct of capital. Not a dollar was ever given by the city to secure
one of them, and only a small per cent, of stock taken originally by her
citizens, and that taken simply as an investment. Coming in the natural
order of events, they will not be easily diverted.
There is still another showing to all this. The connection between
New York and San Francisco is by the middle route. This passes inevit
ably through Chicago. St. Louis wants the Southern Pacific or Kansas
Pacific, and pushes it out through Denver, and so on up to Cheyenne.
But before the road is fairly under way, the Chicago roads shove out to
Kansas City, making even the Kansas Pacific a feeder, and actually leav
ing St. Louis out in the cold. It is not too much to expect that Dakota,
Montana, and Washington Territory will find their great market in Chi
cago. But these are not all. Perhaps I had better notice here the ten or
fifteen new roads that have just entered, or are just entering, our city.
Their names are all that is necessary to give. Chicago & St. Paul, look
ing up the Red River country to the British possessions ; the Chicago,
Atlantic & Pacific ; the Chicago, Decatur & State Line ; the Baltimore &
Ohio ; the Chicago, Danville & Vincennes ; the Chicago & LaSalle Rail
road ; the Chicago, Pittsburgh & Cincinnati ; the Chicago and Canada
Southern ; the Chicago and Illinois River Railroad. These, with their
connections, and with the new connections of the old roads, already in
process of erection, give- to Chicago not less than 10,000 miles of new
tributaries from the richest land on the continent. Thus there will be
added to the reserve power, to the capital within reach of this city, not
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Add to all this transporting power the ships that sail one every nine
minutes of the business hours of the season of navigation ; add, also, the
canal boats- that leave one every five minutes during the same time — and
you will see something of the business of the city.
THE COMMERCE OF THIS CITY
has been leaping along to keep pace with the growth of the country
around us. In 1852, our commerce reached the hopeful sum of
$20,000,000. In 1870 it reached $400,000,000. In 1871 it was pushed
up above $450,000,000. And in 1875 it touched nearly double that.
One-half of our imported goods come directly to Chicago. Grain
enough is exported directly from our docks to the old world to employ a
semi-weekly line of steamers of 3,000 tons capacity. This branch is
not likely to be greatly developed. Even after the great Welland Canal
is completed we shall have only fourteen feet of water. The great ocean
vessels will continue to control the trade.
The banking capital of Chicago is $24,431,000. Total exchange in
1875, $659,000,000. Her wholesale business in 1875 was $294,000,000.
The rate of taxes is less than in any other great city.
The schools of Chicago are unsurpassed in America. Out of a popu
lation of 300,000 there were only 186 persons between the ages of six
and twenty-one unable to read. This is the best known record.
In 1831 the mail system was condensed into a half-breed, who went
on foot to Niles, Mich., once in two weeks, and brought back what papers
and news he could find. As late as 1846 there was often only one mail
a week. A post-office was established in Chicago in 1833, and the post
master nailed up old boot-legs on one side of his shop to serve as boxes
for the nabobs and literary men.
It is an interesting fact in the growth of the young city that in the
active life of the business men of that day the mail matter has grown to
a daily average of over 6,500 pounds. It speaks equally well for the
intelligence of the people and the commercial importance of the place,
that the mail matter distributed to the territory immediately tributary to
Chicago is seven times greater than that distributed to the territory
immediately tributary to St. Louis.
The improvements that have characterized the city are as starring
as the city itself. In 1831, Mark Beaubien established a ferry over the
river, and put himself under bonds to carry all the citizens free for the
privilege of charging strangers. Now there are twenty-four large bridges
and two tunnels.
In 1833 the government expended $30,000 on the harbor. Then
commenced that series of manoeuvers with the river that has made it one

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of the world's curiosities. It used to wind around in the lower end of
the town, and make its way rippling over the sand into the lake at the
foot of Madison street. They took it up and put it down where it now
is. It was a narrow stream, so narrow that even moderately small crafts
had to go up through the willows and cat's tails to the point near Lake
street bridge, and back up one of the branches to get room enough in
which to turn around.
In 1844 the quagmires in the streets were first pontooned by plank
roads, which acted in wet weather as public squirt-guns. Keeping you
out of the mud, they compromised by squirting the mud over you. The
wooden-block pavements came to Chicago in 1857. In 1 840 water was
delivered by peddlers in carts or by hand. Then a twenty-five horse
power engine pushed it through hollow or bored logs along the streets
till 1854, when it was introduced into the houses by new works. The
first fire-engine was used in 1835, and the first steam fire-engine in 1859.
Gas was utilized for lighting the city in 1850. The Young Men's Chris
tian Association was organized in 1858, and horse railroads carried them
to their work in 1859. The museum was opened in 1863. The alarm
telegraph adopted in 1864. The opera-house built in 1865. The city
grew from 560 acres in 1833 to 23,000 in 1869. In 1834, the taxes
amounted to $48.90, and the trustees of the town borrowed $60 more for
opening and improving streets. In 1835, the legislature authorized a loan
of $2,000, and the treasurer and street commissioners resigned rather than
plunge the town into such a gulf.
Now the city embraces 36 square miles of territory, and has 30 miles
of water front, besides the outside harbor of refuge, of 400 acres, inclosed
by a crib sea-wall. One-third of the city has been raised up an average
of eight feet, giving good pitch to the 263 miles of sewerage. The water
of the city is above all competition. It is received through two tunnels
extending to a crib in the lake two miles from shore. The closest analy
sis fails to detect any impurities, and, received 35 feet below the surface,
it is always clear and cold. The first tunnel is five feet two inches in
diameter and two miles long, and can deliver 50,000,000 of gallons per
day. The second tunnel is seven feet in diameter and six miles long,
running four miles under the city, and can deliver 100,000,000 of gal
lons per day. This water is distributed through 410 miles of water-
mains. The three grand engineering exploits of the city are : First, lifting
the city up on jack-screws, whole squares at a time, without interrupting
the business, thus giving us good drainage ; second, running the tunnels
under the lake, giving us the best water in the world ; and third, the
turning the current of the river in its own channel, delivering us from the
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equally to the credit of the engineering, to the energy of the people, and
to the health of the city.
That which really constitutes the city, its indescribable spirit, its soul,
the way it lights up in every feature in the hour of action, has not been
touched. In meeting strangers, one is often surprised how some homely
women marry so well. Their forms are bad, their gait uneven and awk
ward, their complexion is dull, their features are misshapen and mismatch
ed, and when we see them there is no beauty that we should desire them.
But when once they are aroused on some subject, they put on new pro
portions. They light up into great power. The real person comes out
from its unseemly ambush, and captures us at will. They have power.
They have ability to cause things to come to pass. We no longer wonder
why they are in such high demand. So it is with our city.
There* is no grand scenery except the two seas, one of water, the
other of prairie. Nevertheless, there is a spirit about it, a push, a breadth,
a power, that soon makes it a place never to be forsaken. One soon
ceases to believe in impossibilities. Balaams are the only prophets that are
disappointed. The bottom that has been on the point of falling out has
been there so long that it has grown fast. It can not fall out. It has all
the capital of the world itching to get inside the corporation. (
The two great laws that govern the growth and size of cities are,
first, the amount of territory for which they are the distributing and
receiving points ; second, the number of medium or moderate dealers that
do this distributing. Monopolists build up themselves, not the cities.
They neither eat, wear, nor live in proportion to their business. Both
these laws help Chicago.
The tide of trade is eastward — not tip or down the map, but across
the map. The lake runs up a wingdam for 500 miles to gather in the
business. Commerce can not ferry up there for seven months in the year,
and the facilities for seven months can do the work for 'twelve. Then the
great region west of us is nearly all good, productive land. Dropping
south into the trail of St. Louis, you fall into vast deserts and rocky dis
tricts, useful in holding the world together. St. Louis and Cincinnati,
instead of rivaling and hurting Chicago, are her greatest sureties of
dominion. They are far enough away to give sea-room, — farther off than
Paris is from London, — and yet they are near enough to prevent the
springing up of any other great city between them.
St. Louis will be helped by the opening of the Mississippi, but also
hurt. That will put New Orleans on her feet, and with a railroad running
over into Texas and so West, she will tap the streams that now crawl up
the Texas and Missouri road. The current is East, not North, and a sea
port at New Orleans can not permanently help St. Louis.
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fourth of the territory of this great republic. This strip of seacoast
divides its margins between Portland, Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Savannah, or some other great port to be created for the
South in the next decade. But Chicago has a dozen empires casting their
treasures into her lap. On a bed of coal that can run all the machinery
of the world for 500 centuries ; in a garden that can feed the race by the
thousand years; at the head of the lakes that give her a temperature as a
summer resort equaled by no great city in the land ; with a climate that
insures the health of her citizens ; surrounded by all the great deposits
of natural wealth in mines aud forests and herds, Chicago is the wonder
of to-day, and will be the city of the future.
MASSACRE AT FORT DEARBORN.
During the war of 1812, Fort Dearborn became the theater of stirring
events. The garrison consisted of fifty-four men under command of
Captain Nathan Heald, assisted by Lieutenant Helm (son-in-law of Mrs.
Kinzie) and Ensign Ronan. Dr. Voorhees was surgeon. The only resi
dents at the post at that time were the wives of Captain Heald and Lieu
tenant Helm, and a few of the soldiers, Mr. Kinzie and his family, and
a few Canadian voyageurs, with their wives and children. The soldiers
and Mr. Kinzie were on most friendly terms with the Pottawattamies
and Winnebagos, the principal tribes around them, but they could not
win them from their attachment to the British.
One evening in April, 1812, Mr. Kinzie sat playing on his violin and
his children were dancing to the music, when Mrs. Kinzie came rushing
into the house, pale with terror, and exclaiming : " The Indians ! the
Indians!" "What? Where?" eagerly inquired Mr. Kinzie. "Up
at Lee's, killing and scalping," answered the frightened mother, who,
when the alarm was given, was attending Mrs. Barnes (just confined)
living not far off. Mr. Kinzie and his family crossed the river and took
refuge in the fort, to which place Mrs. Barnes and her infant not a day
old were safely conveyed. The rest of the inhabitants took shelter in the
fort. This alarm was caused by a scalping party of Winnebagos, who
hovered about the fort several days, when they disappeared, and for several
weeks the inhabitants were undisturbed.
On the 7th of August, 1812, General Hull, at Detroit, sent orders to
Captain Heald to evacuate Fort Dearborn, and to distribute all the United
States property to the Indians in-the neighborhood— a most insane order.
The Pottawattamie chief, who brought the dispatch, had more wisdom
than the commanding general. He advised Captain Heald not to make
the distribution. Said he : " Leave the fort and stores as they are, and
let the Indians make distribution for themselves; and while they are
engaged in the business, the white people may escape to Fort Wayne."

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Captain Heald held a council with the Indians on the afternoon or
the 12th, in which his officers refused to join, for they had been informed
that treachery was designed — that the Indians intended to murder the
white people in the council, and then destroy those in the fort. Captain
Heald, however, took the precaution to open a port-hole displaying a
cannon pointing directly upon the council, and by that means saved
his life. Mr. Kinzie, who knew the Indians well, begged Captain Heald not
to confide in their promises, nor distribute the arms and munitions among
them, for it would only put power into their hands to destroy the whites.
Acting upon this advice, Heald resolved to withhold the munitions of
war ; and on the night of the 13th, after the distribution of the other
property had been made, the powder, ball and liquors were thrown into
the river, the muskets broken up and destroyed.
Black Partridge, a friendly chief, came to Captain Heald, and said :
" Linden birds have been singing in my ears to-day: be careful on the
march you are going to take." On that dark night vigilant Indians had
crept near the fort and discovered the destruction of their promised booty
going on within. The next morning the powder was seen floating on the
surface of the river. The savages were exasperated and made loud com
plaints and threats.
On the following day when preparations were making to leave the
fort, and all, the inmates were deeply impressed with a sense of impend
ing danger, Capt. Wells, an uncle of Mrs. Heald, was discovered upon
the Indian trail among the sand-hills on the borders of the lake, not far
distant, with a band of mounted Miamis, of whose tribe he was chief,
having been adopted by the famous Miami warrior, Little Turtle. When
news of Hull's surrender reached Fort Wayne, he had started with this
force to assist Heald in defending Fort Dearborn. He was too late.
Every means for its defense had been destroyed the night before, and
arrangements were made for leaving the fort on the morning of the 15th..
It was a warm bright morning in the middle of August. Indications
were positive that the savages intended to murder the white people; and
when they moved out of the southern gate of the fort, the march was
like a funeral procession. The band, feeling the solemnity of the occa
sion, struck up the Dead March in Saul.
Capt. Wells, who had blackened his face with gun-powder in token
of his fate, took the lead with his band of Miamis, followed by Capt.
Heald, with his wife by his side on horseback. Mr. Kinzie hoped by his
personal influence to avert the impending blow, and therefore accompanied
them, leaving his family in a boat in charge of a friendly Indian, to be
taken to his trading station at the site of Niles, Michigan, in the event of
his death.

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The procession moved slowly along the lake shore till they reached
the sand-hills between the prairie and the beach, when the Pottawattamie
escort, under the leadership of Blackbird, filed to the right, placing those
hills between them and the white people. Wells, with his Miamis, had
kept in the advance. They suddenly came rushing back, Wells exclaim--
ing, " They are about to attack us ; form instantly." These words were
quickly followed by a storm of bullets, which came whistling over the
little hills which the treacherous savages had made the covert for their
murderous attack. The white troops charged upon the Indians, drove
them back to the prairie, and then the battle was waged between fifty-
four soldiers, twelve civilians and three or four women (the cowardly
Miamis having fled at the outset) against five hundred Indian warriors.
The white people, hopeless, resolved to sell their lives as dearly as possible.
Ensign Ronan wielded his weapon vigorously, even after falling upon his
knees weak from the loss of blood. Capt. Wells, who was by the side of
his niece, Mrs. Heald, when the conflict began, behaved with the greatest
coolness and courage. He said to her, " We have not the slightest chance
for life. We must part to meet no more in this world. God bless you."
And then he dashed forward. Seeing a young warrior, painted like a
demon, climb into a wagon in which were twelve children, and tomahawk
them all, he cried out, unmindful of his personal danger, " If that is your
game, butchering women and children, I Will kill too." He spurred his
horse towards the Indian camp, where they had left their squaws and
papooses, hotly pursued by swift-footed young warriors, who sent bullets
whistling after him. One of these killed his horse and wounded him
severely in the leg. With a yell the young braves rushed to make him
their prisoner and reserve him for torture. He resolved not to be made
a captive, and by the use of the most provoking epithets tried to induce
them to kill him instantly. He called a fiery young chief a squaw, when
the enraged warrior killed Wells instantly with his tomahawk, jumped
upon his body, cut out his heart, and ate a portion of the warm morsel
with savage delight !
In this fearful combat women bore a conspicuous part. Mrs. Heald
was an excellent equestrian and an expert in the use of the rifle. She
fought the savages bravely, receiving several severe wounds. Though
faint from the loss of blood, she managed to keep her saddle. A savage
raised his tomahawk to kill her, when she looked him full in the face,
and with a sweet smile and in a gentle voice said, in his own language,
" Surely you will not kill a squaw ! " The arm of the savage fell, and
the life of the heroic woman was saved.
Mrs. Helm, the step-daughter of Mr. Kinzie, had an encounter with
a stout Indian, who attempted to tomahawk her. Springing to one side,
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44 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
seized the savage round the neck with her arms and endeavored to get
hold of his scalping knife, which hung in a sheath at his breast. While
she was thus struggling she was dragged from her antagonist by another
powerful Indian, who bore her, in spite of her struggles, to the margin
of the lake and plunged her in. To her astonishment she was held by
him so that she would not drown, and she soon perceived that she was
in the hands of the friendly Black Partridge, who had saved her life.
The wife of Sergeant Holt, a large and powerful woman, behaved as
bravely as an Amazon. She rode a fine, high-spirited horse, which the
Indians coveted, and several of them attacked her with the butts of their
guns, for the purpose of dismounting her ; but she used the sword which
she had snatehed from her disabled husband so skillfully that she foiled
them ; and, suddenly wheeling her horse, she dashed over the prairie,
followed by the savages shouting. " The brave woman ! the brave woman !
Don't hurt her ! " They finally overtook her, and while she was fighting
them in front, a powerful savage came up behind her, seized her by the
neck and dragged her to the ground. Horse and woman were made
captives. Mrs. Holt was a long time a captive among the Indians, but
was afterwards ransomed.
In this sharp conflict two-thirds of the white people were slain and
wounded, and all their horses, baggage and provision were lost. Only
twenty-eight straggling men now remained to fight five hundred Indians
rendered furious b}r the sight of blood. They succeeded in breaking
through the ranks of the murderers and gaining a slight eminence on the
prairie near the Oak Woods. The Indians did not pursue, but gathered
on their flanks, while the chiefs held a consultation on the sand-hills, and
showed signs of willingness to parley. It would have been madness on
the part of the whites to renew the fight; and so Capt. Heald went for
ward and met Blackbird on the open prairie, where terms of surrender
were soon agreed upon. It was arranged that the white people should
give up their arms to Blackbird, and that the survivors should become
prisoners of war, to be exchanged for ransoms as soon as practicable.
With this understanding captives and captors started for the Indian
camp near the fort, to which Mrs. Helm had been taken bleeding and
suffering by Black Partridge, and had met her step-father and learned
that her husband was safe.
A new scene of horror was now opened at the Indian camp. The
wounded, not being included in the terms of surrender, as it was inter
preted by the Indians, and the British general, Proctor, having offered a
liberal bounty for American scalps, delivered at Maiden, nearly all the
wounded men were killed and scalped, and the price of the trophies was
afterwards paid by the British government.

Abstract of Illinois State Laws.

BILLS OF EXCHANGE AND PROMISSORY NOTES.
No promissory note, check, draft, bill of exchange, order, or note, nego
tiable instrument payable at sight, or on demand, or on presentment, shall
be entitled to days of grace. All other bills of exchange, drafts or notes are
entitled to three days of grace. All the above mentioned paper falling
due on Sunday, New Years'1 Day, the Fourth of July, Christmas, or any
day appointed or recommended by the President of the United States or
the Governor of the State as a day of fast or thanksgiving, shall be deemed
as due on the day previous, and should two or more of these days come
together, then such instrument shall be treated as due on the day previous
to the first of said days. No defense can be made against a negotiable
instrument (assigned before due~) in the hands of the assignee without
notice, except fraud was used in obtaining the same. To hold an indorser,
due diligence must be used by suit, in collecting of the maker, unless suit
would have been unavailing. Notes payable to person named or to order,
in order to absolutely transfer title, must be indorsed by the payee. . Notes
payable to bearer may be transferred by delivery, and when so payable
every indorser thereon is held as a guarantor of payment unless otherwise
expressed. In computing interest or discount on negotiable instruments, a month
shall be considered a calendar month or twelfth of a year, and for less
than a month, a day shall be figured a thirtieth part of a month. Notes
only bear interest when so expressed, but after due they draw the legal
interest, even if not stated. INTEREST.
The legal rate of interest is six per cent. Parties may agree in writ
ing on a rate not exceeding ten per cent. If a rate of interest greater
than ten per cent, is contracted for, it works a forfeiture of the whole of
taid interest, and only the principal can be recovered.
DESCENT.
When no will is made, the property of a deceased person is distrib
uted as follows :
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46 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
First. To his or her children and their descendants in equal parts ;
the descendants of the deceased child or grandchild, taking the share of
their deceased parents in equal parts among them.
Second. When there is no child of the intestate, nor descendant of
such child, and no widow or surviving husband, then to the parents, broth
ers or sisters of the deceased, and their descendants, in equal parts among
them, allowing to each of the parents, if living, a child's part, or to the
survivor of them if one be dead, a double portion; and if there is no
parent living, then to the brothers and sisters of the intestate, and their
descendants. Third, When there is a widow or surviving husband, and no child or
children, or descendants of a child or children of the intestate, then
(after the payment of all just debts) one-half of the real estate and the
whole of the personal estate shall descend to such widow or surviving hus
band as an absolute estate forever.
Fourth. When there is a widow or surviving husband, and also a child
or children, or descendants of such child or children of the intestate, the
widow or surviving husband shall receive as his or her absolute personal
estate, one-third of all the personal estate of the intestate.
Fifth. If there v is no child of the intestate, or descendant of such
child, and no parent, brother or sister, or descendant of such parent,
brother or sister, and no widow or surviving husband, then such estate
shall descend in equal parts to the next of kin to the intestate, in equal
degree (computing by the rules of the civil law), and there shall be no
representation among collaterals, except with the descendants of broth
ers and sisters of the intestate ; and in no case shall there be any distinc
tion between the kindred of the whole and the half blood.
Sixth. If any intestate leaves a ividow or surviving husband and no
kindred, his or her estate shall descend to such widow or surviving husband.
WILLS AND ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS.
No exact form of words are necessarjr in order to make a will good at
law. Every male person of the age of twenty-one years, and every female
of the age of eighteen years, of sound mind and memory, can make a valid
will ; it must be in writing, signed by the testator or by some one in his
or her presence and by his or her direction, and attested by two or more
credible witnesses. Care should be taken that the ivitnesses are not inter
ested in the will. Persons knowing themselves to have been named in the
will or appointed executor, must within thirty days of the death of
deceased cause the will to be proved and recorded in the proper county,
or present it, and refuse to accept; on failure to do so are liable to forfeit
the sum of tiventy dollars per month. Inventory to be made by executor
or administrator within three months from date of letters testamentary or

ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 47
of administration. Executors' and administrators' compensation not to
exceed six per cent, on amount of personal estate, and three per cent.
on money realized, from real estate, with such additional allowance a?
shall be reasonable for extra services. Appraisers' compensation $2 pet
day. Notice requiring all claims to be presented against the estate shall bd
given by the executor or administrator within six months of being quali
fied. Any person having a claim and not presenting it at the time fixed
by said notice is required to have summons issued notifying the executor
or administrator of his having filed his claim in court ; in such eases the
costs have to be paid by the claimant. Claims should be filed within two
years from the time administration is granted on an estate, as after that
time they are forever barred, unless other estate is found that was not in
ventoried. Married women, infants, persons insane, imprisoned or without
the United States, in the employment of the United States, or of this
State, have two years after their disabilities are removed to file claims.
Claims are classified and paid out of the estate in the following manner:
First. Funeral, expenses.
Second. The widow's award, if there is a widow ; or children if there
are children, and no widow.
Third. Expenses attending the last illness, not including physician's
bill. Fourth. Debts due the common school or township fund .
Fifth. All expenses of proving the will and taking out letters testa
mentary or administration, and settlement of the estate, and the physi
cian s bill in the last illness of deceased.
Sixth. Where the deceased has received money in trust for any pur
pose, his executor or administrator shall pay out of his estate the amount
received and not accounted for.
Seventh. All other debts and demands of whatsoever kind, without
regard to quality or dignity, which shall be exhibited to the court within
two years from the granting of letters.
Award to Widow and Children, exclusive of debts and legacies or be
quests, except funeral expenses :
First. The family pictures and wearing apparel, jewels and ornaments
of herself and minor children.
Second. School books and the family library of the value of $100.
Third. One sewing machine.
Fourth. Necessary beds, bedsteads and bedding for herself and family.
Fifth. The stoves and pipe used in the family, with the necessary
cooking utensils, or in case they have none, $50 in money.
Sixth. Household and kitchen furniture to the value of $100.
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48 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
Eighth. Two sheep for each member of her family, and the fleeces
taken from the same, and one horse, saddle and bridle.
Ninth. Provisions for herself and family for one year.
• Tenth. Food for the stock above specified for six months.
Eleventh. Fuel for herself and family for three months.
¦ Twelfth. One hundred dollars worth of other property suited to her
condition in life, to be selected by the widow.
< The widow if she elects may have in lieu of the said award, the same
personal property or money in place thereof as is or may be exempt from
execution or attachment against the head of a family.
TAXES.
The owners of real and personal property, on the first day of May in
each year, are liable for the taxes thereon.
Assessments should be completed before the fourth Monday in June,
at which time the town board of review meets to examine assessments,
hear objections, and make such changes as ought to be made. The county
board have also power to correct or change assessments.
The tax books are placed in the hands of the town collector on or
before the tenth day of December, who retains them until the tenth day
of March following, when he is required to return them to the county
treasurer, who then collects all delinquent taxes.
No costs accrue on real estate taxes till advertised, which takes place
' the first day of April, when three weeks' notice is required before judg
ment. Cost of advertising, twenty cents each tract of land, and ten cents
each lot.
Judgment is usually obtained at May term of County Court. Costs
six cents each tract of land, and five cents each lot. Sale takes place in
June. Costs in addition to those before mentioned, twenty-eight cents
each tract of land, and twenty-seven cents each town lot.
Real estate sold for taxes may be redeemed any time before the expi
ration of two years from the date of sale, by payment to the County Clerk
of the amount for which it was sold and twenty-five per cent, thereon if
redeemed within six months, fifty per cent, if between six and twelve
months, if between twelve and eighteen months seventy-five per cent.,
and if between eighteen months and two years one hundred per cent.,
and- in addition, all subsequent taxes paid by the purchaser, with ten per
cent, interest thereon, also one dollar each tract if notice is given by the
purchaser of the sale, and a fee of twenty-five cents to the clerk for his
certificate. JURISDICTION OF COURTS.
Justices have jurisdiction in all civil cases on contracts for the recovery
of moneys for damages for injury to real property, or taking, detaining, or

ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 49
injuring personal property ; for rent ; for all cases to recover damages done
real or personal property by railroad companies, in actions of replevin, and
in actions for damages for fraud in the sale, purchase, or exchange of per
sonal property, when the amount claimed as due is not over $200. .They
have also jurisdiction in all cases for violation of the ordinances ofcitiest
towns or villages. A justice of the peace may orally order an officer or a
private person to arrest any one committing or attempting to commit a
criminal offense. He also upon complaint can issue his warrant for the
arrest of any person accused of having committed a crime, and have him
brought before him for examination. COUNTY COURTS
Have jurisdiction in all matters of probate, settlement of estates of deceased
persons, appointment of guardians and conservators, and settlement of
their accounts ; all matters relating to apprentices ; proceedings for the
collection of taxes and assessments, and in proceedings of executions, admin
istrators, guardians and conservators for the sale of real estate. ¦ In law
cases they have concurrent jurisdiction with Circuit Courts in all cases
where Justices of Peace now have when the amount claimed shall not
exceed $500, and in all criminal offenses where the punishment is not impris
onment in the penitentiary or death, but no appeal is allowed from Justice
of the Peace to County Courts.
Circuit Courts — Have unlimited jurisdiction.
LIMITATION OF ACTION.
Accounts five years. Notes and written contracts ten years. Judg
ments twenty years. Partial payments or new promise in writing, within
or after said period, will revive the debt. Absence from the State deducted,
and when the cause of action is barred by the law of another State, it has
the same effect here. Slander and libel, one year. Personal injuries, two
years. To recover land or make entry thereon, tiventy years. Action to
foreclose mortgage or trust deed, or make a sale, within ten years.
All persons in possession of land, and paying taxes for seven consecu
tive years, with color of title, and all persons paying taxes for seven con
secutive years, with color of title, on vacant land, shall be held to be the
¦legal owners to the extent of their paper title.
MARRIED WOMEN
May sue and be sued. Husband and wife not liable for each other's ¦debts,
either before or after marriage, but both are liable for expenses and edu
cation of the family.
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50 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
She may contract the same as if unmarried, except that in a partner
ship business she can not, without consent of her husband, unless he has
abandoned or deserted her, or is idiotic or insane, or confined in peniten
tiary ; she is entitled and can recover her own earnings, but neither hus
band nor wife is entitled to compensation for any services rendered for the
other. At the death of the husband, in addition to widow's award, a
married woman has a dower interest (one-third) in all real estate owned
by her husband after their marriage, and which has not been released by
her, and the husband has the same interest in the real estate of the wife
at her death. EXEMPTIONS FROM FORCED SALE.
Home worth $1,000, and the following Personal Property : Lot of ground
and buildings thereon, occupied as a residence by the debtor, being a house
holder and having a family, to the value of $1,000. Exemption continues
after the death of the householder for the benefit of widow and family, some
one of them occupying the homestead until youngest child shall become
twenty-one years of age, and until death of widow. There is no exemption
from sale for taxes, assessments, debt or liability incurred for the purchase
or improvement of said homestead. No release or waiver of exemption is
valid, unless in writing, and subscribed by such householder and wife (if
he have one), and acknowledged as conveyances of real estate are required
to be acknowledged. The following articles of personal property owned
by the debtor, are exempt from execution, writ of attachment, and distress
for rent : The necessary wearing apparel of every person ; one serving ma
chine ; the furniture, tools and implements necessary to carry on his trade or
business, not exceeding $100 in value ; the implements or library of any
professional man, not exceeding $100 in value ; materials and stock designed
and procured/or carrying on his trade or business, and intended to be used
or wrought therein, not exceeding $100 in value ; and also, when the debtor
is the head of afamily and resides with the same, necessary beds, bedsteads,
and bedding, two stoves and pipe, necessary household furniture not exceeding
in value $100, one cow, calf, two swine, one yoke of oxen, or two horses in lieu
thereof, worth not exceeding $200, with the harness therefor, necessary pro
visions and fuel for the use of the family three months, and necessary food
for the stock hereinbefore exempted for the same time ; the bibles, school
books and family pictures ; the family library, cemetery lots, and rights of
burial, and tombs for the repositories of the dead ; one hundred dollars'
worth of other property, suited to his condition in life, selected by the
debtor. No personal property is exempt from sale for the wages of laborers
or servants. Wages of a laborer who is the head of a family can not be
garnisheed, except the sum due him be. in excess of $25.

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DEEDS AND MORTGAGES.
To be valid there must be a valid consideration. Special care should
be taken to have them signed, sealed, delivered, and properly acknowl
edged, with the proper seal attached. Witnesses are not required. The
acknowledgement must be made in this state, before Master in Chancery,
Notary Public, United States Commissioner, Circuit or County Clerk, Justice
of Peace, or any Court of Record having a seal, or any Judge, Justice, or
Clerk of any such Court. When taken before a Notary Public, or United
States Commissioner, the same shall be attested by his official seal, when
taken before a Court or the Clerk thereof, the same shall be attested by
the seal of such Court, and when taken before a Justice of the Peace resid
ing out of the county where the real estate to be conveyed lies, there shall
be added a certificate of the County Clerk under his seal of office, that he
was a Justice of the Peace in the county at the time of taking the same.
A deed is good without such certificate attached, but can not be used in
evidence unless such a certificate is produced or other competent evidence
introduced. Acknowledgements made out of the state must either be
executed according to the laws of this state, or there should be attached
a certificate that it is in conformity with the laws of the state or country
where executed. Where this is not done the same maybe proved by any
other legal way. Acknowledgments where the Homestead rights are to
be waived must state as follows : " Including the release and waiver of
the right of homestead."
Notaries Public can take acknowledgements any where in the state.
Sheriffs, if authorized by the mortgagor of real or personal property
in his mortgage, may sell the property mortgaged.
In the case of the death of grantor or holder of the equity of redemp
tion of real estate mortgaged, or conveyed by deed of trust where equity
of redemption is waived, and it contains power of sale, must be foreclosed
in the same manner as a common mortgage in court.
ESTRAYS.
Horses, mules, asses, neat cattle, swine, sheep, or goats found straying
at any time during the year, in counties where such animals are not allowed
to run at large, or between the last day of October and the 15th day of
April in other counties, the owner thereof being unknown, may be taken up
as estrays. No person not a householder in the county where estray is found can
lawfully take up an estray, and then only upon or about his farm or place
of residence. Estrays should not be used before advertised, except animals
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52 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
Notices must be posted up within five (5) days in three (3) of the
most public places in the town or precinct in which estray was found, giv
ing the residence of the taker up, and a particular description of the
estray, its age, color, and marks natural and artificial, and stating before
what justice of the peace in such town or precinct, and at what time, not
less than ten (10) nor more than fifteen (15) days from the time of post
ing such notices, he will apply to have the estray appraised.
A copy of such notice should be filed by the taker up with the town
clerk, whose duty it is to enter the same at large, in a book kept by him
for that purpose.
If the owner of estray shall not have appeared and proved ownership,
and taken the same away, first paying the taker up his reasonable charges
for taking up, keeping, and advertising the same, the taker up shall appear
before the justice of the peace mentioned in above mentioned notice, and
make an affidavit as required by law.
As the affidavit has to be made before the justice, and all other steps as
to appraisement, etc., are before him, who is familiar therewith, they are
therefore omitted here.
Any person taking up an estray at any other place than about or
upon his farm or residence, or without complying with the law, shall forfeit
and pay a fine of ten dollars with costs.
Ordinary diligence is required in taking care of estrays, but in case
they die or get away the taker is not liable for the same.
GAME.
It is unlawful to hunt, kill or in any manner interfere with deer, wild
turkey, prairie chicken, partridge or pheasants between the first day of Janu
ary and the fifteenth day of August; or any quail, between the first day of
January and the first day of October ; or any woodcock, between the first
day of January and the first day of July ; or any wild goose, duck, Wilson
snipe brandt, or other water fowl, between the fifteenth day of April and the
fifteenth day of August, in each and every year. Penalty: Fine not less
than $10 nor more than $25, and costs of suit, and shall stand committed
to county jail until fine is paid, but not exceeding ten days.
It is unlawful to hunt with gun, dog or net, within the inclosed grounds.
or lands of another, without permission. Penalty : Fine not less than $3
and not exceeding $100, to be paid into school fund.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Whenever any of the following articles shall be contracted for, or
sold or delivered, and no special contract or agreement shall be made to
the contrary, the weight per bushel shall be as follows, to-wit :

ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.

Stone Coal,
Unslacked Lime,
Corn in the ear,
Wheat,
Irish Potatoes,
White Beans,
Clover Seed,
Onions,
Shelled Corn,
Rye, -
Flax Seed,
Sweet Potatoes, -
Turnips, Fine Salt,

Pounds.

80

Buckwheat,

- 80

Coarse Salt,

70

Barley,

60

Corn Meal,

- 60

Castor Beans,

¦ 60

Timothy Seed, -

-60

Hemp Seed,

57

Malt,

- 56

Dried Peaches,

56

Oats,

56

Dried Apples,

55

Bran,

55

Blue Grass Seed,

55

Hair (plastering),

Pounds. - 52
- 50
48
- 4846
4544 38
- 33
- 32
- 24 20
14 8
Penalty for giving less than the above standard is double the amount
of property wrongfully not given, and ten dollars addition thereto.
MILLERS.
The owner or occupant of every public grist mill in this state shall
grind all grain brought to his mill in its turn. The toll for both steam
and water mills, is, for grinding and bolting wheat, rye, or other grain, one
eighth part; for grinding Indian corn, oats, barley and buckwheat not
required to be bolted, one seventh part; for grinding malt, and chopping all
kinds of grain, one eighth part. It is the duty of every miller when his
mill is in repair, to aid and assist in loading and unloading all grain brought
to him to be ground, and he is also required to keep an accurate half
bushel measure, and an accurate set of toll dishes or scales for weighing:
the grain. The penalty for neglect or refusal to comply with the law is
$5, to the use of any person to sue for the same, to be recovered before
any justice of the peace of the county where penalty is incurred. Millers
are accountable for the safe keeping of all grain left in his mill for the
purpose of being ground, with bags or casks containing same (except it
results from unavoidable accidents), provided that such bags or casks are
distinctly marked with the initial letters of the owner's name.
MARKS AND BRANDS.
Owners of cattle, horses, hogs, sheep or goats may have one ear mark
and one brand, but which shall be different from his neighbor's, and may
be recorded by the county clerk of the county in which such property is
kept. The ,/ee for such record is fifteen cents. The record of such shall
be open to examination free of charge. In cases of disputes as to marks
or brands, such record is prima facie evidence. Owners of cattle, horses,
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54 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
may be re-branded in presence of one or more of his neighbors, who shall
certify to the facts of the marking or branding being done, when done,
and in what brand or mark they were re-branded or re-marked, which
certificate may also be recorded as before stated.
ADOPTION OF CHILDREN.
Children may be adopted by any resident of this state, by filing a
petition in the Circuit or County Court of the county in which he resides,
asking leave to do so, and if desired may ask that the name of the child
be changed. Such petition, if made by a person having a husband or
wife, will not be granted, unless the husband or wife joins therein, as the
adoption must be by them jointly.
The petition shall state name, sex, and age of the child, and the new
name, if it is desired to change the name. Also the name and residence
of the parents of the child, if known, and of the guardian, if any, and
whether the parents or guardians consent to the adoption.
The court must find, before granting decree, that the parents of the
child, or the survivors of them, have deserted his or her family or such
child for one year next preceding the application, or if neither are living,
the guardian ; if no guardian, the next of kin in this state capable of giving
consent, has had notice of the presentation of the petition and consents
to such adoption. If the child is of the age of fourteen years or upwards,
the adoption can not be made without its consent.
SURVEYORS AND SURVEYS.
There is in every county elected a surveyor known as county sur
veyor, who has power to appoint deputies, for whose official acts he is
responsible. It is the duty of the county surveyor, either by himself or
his deputy, to make all surveys that he may be called upon to make within
his county as soon as may be after application is made. The necessary
chainmen and other assistance must be employed by the person requiring
the same to be done, and to be by him paid, unless otherwise agreed ; but
the chainmen must be disinterested persons and approved by the surveyor
and sworn by him to measure justly and impartially.
The County Board in each county is required by law to provide a copy
of the United States field notes and plats of their surveys of the lands
in the county to be kept in the recorder's office subject to examination
by the public, and the county surveyor is required to make his surveys
in conformity to said notes, plats and the laws of the United States gov
erning such matters. The surveyor is also required to keep a record
of all surveys made by him, which shall be subject to inspection by any
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certified copy of the said surveyor's record shall be prima facie evidence
of its contents.
The fees of county surveyors are six dollars per day. The county
surveyor is also ex officio inspector of mines, and as such, assisted by some
practical miner selected by him, shall once each year inspect all the
mines in the county, for which they shall each receive such compensa
tion as may be fixed by the County Board, not exceeding $5 a day, to
be paid out of the county treasury. ROADS.
Where practicable from the nature of the ground, persons traveling
in any kind of vehicle, must turn to the right of the center of the road, so
as to permit each carriage to pass without interfering with each other.
The penalty for a violation of this provision is $5 for every offense, to
be recovered by the party injured; but to recover, there must have
occurred some injury to person or property resulting from the violation.
The owners of any carriage traveling upon any road in this State for the
conveyance of passengers who shall employ or continue in his employment
as driver any person who is addicted to drunkenness, or the excessive use of
spiritous liquors, after he has had notice of the same, shall forfeit, at the
rate of $5 per day, and if any driver while actually engaged in driving
any such carriage, shall be guilty of intoxication to such a degree as to
endanger the safety of passengers, it shall be the duty of the owner, on
receiving written notice of the fa^.t, signed by one of the passengers, and
certified by him on oath, forthwith to discharge such driver. If such owner
shall have such driver in his employ within three months after such notice,
he is liable for $5 per day for the time he shall keep said driver in his
employment after receiving such notice.
Persons driving any carriage on any public highway are prohibited
from running their horses upon any occasion under a penalty of a fine not
exceeding $10, or imprisonment not exceeding sixty days, at the discre
tion of the court. Horses attached to any carriage used to convey passen
gers for hire must be properly hitched or the lines placed in the hands of
some other person before the driver leaves them for any purpose. For
violation of this provision each driver shall forfeit twenty dollars, to be
recovered by action, to be commenced within six months. It is under
stood by the term carriage herein to mean any carriage or vehicle used
for the transportation of passengers or goods or either of them.
The commissioners of highways in the different towns have the care
and superintendence of highways and bridges therein. They have all
the powers necessary to lay out, vacate, regulate and repair all roads,
build and repair bridges, divide their respective towns into as many road
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and ten days before the annual town. meeting. In addition to the above,
it is their duty to erect and keep in repair at the forks or crossing-place
of the most important roads post and guide boards with plain inscrip
tions, giving directions and distances to the most noted places to which
such road may lead ; also to make provisions to prevent thistles, burdock,
and cockle burrs, mustard, yellow dock, Indian mallow, and jessamine
weed from seeding, and to extirpate the same as far as practicable, and
to prevent all rank growth of vegetation on the public highwaj-s, so far
as the same may obstruct public travel, and it is in their discretion to
erect watering places for public use for watering teams at such points
as may be deemed advisable. Every able-bodied male inhabitant, being
above the age of twenty-one years, and under the age of fifty, excepting
paupers, idiots, lunatics, trustees of schools and school directors, and sucH
others as are exempt by law, is required to labor on highways in their
respective road districts, not less than one or more than three days in
each and every year. Three days' notice must be given by the overseer
of the time and place he requires such road labor to be done. The labor
must be performed in the road district in which the person resides. Any
person may commute for such labor by paying at the rate of $1.50 per
day, if done within the three days' notice, but after that time the rate is
$2 per day.
Any person liable for work on highways who has been assessed two
days or more and has not commuted, may be required to furnish team, oi
a cart, wagon or plow, with a pair of horses or oxen and a man to manage
them, for which he will be entitled to two days for each day's work;
Eight hours is a day's work on the roads, and there is a penalty of twenty-
five cents an hour against any person or substitute who shall neglect or
refuse to perform. Any person remaining idle, or does not work faithfully
or hinders others from doing so, forfeits to the town $2.
Every person assessed and duly notified, who has not commuted and
refuses or neglects to appear, shall forfeit to the town for every day's
refusal or neglect, the sum of $2 ; if he was required to furnish a team,
carriage, man or implement, and neglects or refuses to comply, he is liable
to the following fines :
First. For wholly failing to comply, $4 each day.
Second. For omitting to furnish a pair of horses or oxen, $1.50 each
day. Third. For omitting to furnish a man to manage team, $2 each day.
Fourth. For omitting to furnish a wagon, cait or plow, 75 cents
each day.
The Commissioners estimate and assess the highway labor and road
tax. The road tax on real and personal propert)7 can not exceed forty
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towns or cities, is paid over to the corporate authorities of such, for the
improvement of streets, roads and bridges within their limits. Commis
sioners' compensation $1.50 per day. The Treasurer, who is one of their
number, is entitled to 2 per cent, on all moneys he may receive and pay
out. Overseers. Their duties are to repair and keep in order the high
ways in their districts ; to warn persons to work out their road tax at
such time and place as they think proper ; to collect fines and commuta
tion money, and execute all lawful orders of the Commissioners of High
ways ; also make list, within sixteen days after their election, of the names
of all inhabitants in his road district liable to work on highways.' For
refusal to perform any of his duties, he is liable to a fine of $10. The
compensation of overseers is $1.50 a day, the number of days to be
audited by the Highway Commissioners.
As all township and county officers are familiar with their duties, it
}s only intended to give the points of the law that the public should be
familiar with. The manner of laying out, altering or vacating roads, etc.,
will not be here stated, as it would require more space than is contem
plated in a work of this kind. It is sufficient to state that, the first step
is by petition, addressed to the Commissioners, setting out what is prayed
for, giving the names of the owners of lands if known, if not known so
state, over which the road is to pass, giving the general course, its place
of beginning, and where it terminates. It requires not less than twelve
freeholders residing within three miles of the road who shall sign the
petition. Public roads must not be less than fifty feet wide, nor more
than sixty feet wide. Roads not exceeding two miles in length, if peti
tioned for, may be laid out, not less than forty feet. Private roads
for private and public use, may be laid out of the width of three rods, on
petition of the person directly interested ; the damage occasioned thereby
shall be paid by the premises benefited thereby, and before the road is
opened. If not opened in two years, the order shall be considered
rescinded. Commissioners in their discretion may permit persons who
live on or have private roads, to work out their road tax thereon. Public
roads must be opened in five days from date of filing order of location,
or be deemed vacated. DRAINAGE.
Whenever one or more owners or occupants of land desire to construct
a drain or ditch across the land of others for agricultural or sanitary pur
poses, the proceedings are as follows :
1st. File a petition with the clerk of the town board of auditors in
counties where there is township organization, or in counties not so
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same, its starting point, route and terminus ; and if it shall be deemed
necessary for successful drainage that a levee or other work be constructed,
a general description of the same shall be made.
2d. After filing, two weeks' notice must be given by posting notices
in three of the most public places in such township through which the
drain, ditch or other work is proposed to be constructed ; and also, by
publishing a copy thereof in some newspaper published in the county in
which petition is filed, at least once each week for two successive weeks.
The notice must state when and before what board such petition is filed,
the starting point, route, terminus and description of the proposed work.
On receipt of the petition by the clerk of either board as before men
tioned, it is his duty to immediately give notice to the board of which he
is clerk, of the fact, and that a meeting of the board will be held on a day
to be fixed not later than sixty days after the filing of said petition, to
consider the prayer of the same ; and it is further the duty of the clerk,
to publish a notice of the filing of the petition and the meeting of the
board to consider it, by posting the same in the three most public places
in the township or county. On the hearing, all parties may contest the
matter, and if it shall appear to the board that the work contemplated is
necessary, or is useful for the drainage of the land for agricultural and
sanitary purposes, they shall so find and shall file their petition in the
County Court, reciting the original petition and stating their finding, and
pray that the costs of the improvement be assessed, and for that purpose
three commissioners be appointed to lay out and construct the work. The
costs of the hearing before the town board is to be paid by the petitioners.
After commissioners are appointed, they organize and proceed to examine
the work; and if they find the benefits greater than the cost and expense
of the work, then it is their duty to have the surveyor's plans and speci
fications made, and when done report the same to the court, before which
parties can be heard prior to confirmation. The commissioners are not,
confined to the route or plan of the petition, but may change the same.
After report of commissioners is confirmed, then a jury assess the damages
and benefits against the land damaged or benefited.
As it is only contemplated in a work of this kind to give an abstract
of the laws, and as the parties who have in charge the execution of the
further proceedings are likely to be familiar with the requirements of the
statute, the necessary details are not here inserted.
PAUPERS.
Every poor person who shall be unable to earn a livelihood in conse
quence of any bodily infirmity, idiocy, lunacy or unavoidable cause, shall
be supported by the father, grand-father, mother, grand-mother, children,
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ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 59
of them be of sufficient ability; but if any of such dependent class shall
have become so from intemperance, or other bad conduct, they shall not be
entitled to support from any relation except parent or child.
The children shall first be called on to support their parents, if they
are able ; but if not, the parents of such poor person shall then be called
on, if of sufficient ability ; and if there be no parents or children able,
then the brothers and sisters of such dependent person shall be called
upon ; and if there be no brothers or sisters of sufficient ability, the
grand-children of such person shall next be called on ; and if they are
not able, then the grand-parents. Married females, while their husbands
live, shall not be liable to contribute for the support of their poor relations
except' out of their separate property. It is the duty of \the state's
(county) attorney, to make complaint to the County Court of his county
against all the relatives of such paupers in this state liable to his support
and prosecute the same. In case the state's attorney neglects, or refuses, to
complain in such cases, then it is the duty of the overseer of the poor to
do so. The person called upon to contribute shall have at least ten days'
notice of such application by summons. The court has the power to
determine the kind of support, depending upon the circumstances of the
parties, and may also order two or more of the different degrees to main
tain such poor person, and prescribe the proportion of each, according to
their ability. The court may1 specify the time for which the relative shall
contribute — in fact has control over the entire subject matter, with power
to enforce its orders. Every county (except those in which the poor are
supported by the towns, and in such cases the towns are liable) is required
to relieve and support all poor and indigent persons lawfully resident
therein. Residence means the actual residence of the party, or the place
where he was employed ; or in case he was in no employment, then it
shall be the place where he made his home. When any person becomes
chargeable as a pauper in any county or town who did not reside at the
commencement of six months immediately preceding his becoming so,
but did at that time reside in some other county or town in this state,
then the county or town, as the case may be, becomes liable for the expense
of taking care of such person until removed, and it is the duty of the
overseer to notify the proper authorities of the fact. <• If any person shall
bring and leave any pauper in any county in this state where such pauper
had no legal residence, knowing him to be such, he is liable to a fine of
$100. In counties under township organization, the supervisors in each
town are ex-officio overseers of the poor. The overseers of the poor act
under the directions of the County Board in taking care of the poor and
granting of temporary relief; also, providing for non-resident persons not
paupers who may be taken sick and not able to pay their way, and in case
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FENCES.
In counties under township organization, the town assessor and com
missioner of highways are the fence-viewers in their respective towns.
In other counties the County Board appoints three in each precinct annu-
all}7. A lawful fence is four and one-half feet high, in good repair, con
sisting of rails, timber, boards, stone, hedges, or whatever the fence-
viewers of the town or precinct where the same shall lie, shall consider
equivalent thereto, but in counties under township organization the annual
town meeting may establish any other kind of fence as such, or the County
Board in other counties may do the same. Division fences shall be made
and maintained in just proportion by the adjoining owners, except when
the owner shall choose to let his land lie open, but after a division fence is
built by agreement or otherwise, neither party can remove his part of such
fence so long as he may crop or use such land for farm purposes, or without
giving the other party one year's notice in writing of his intention to remove
his portion. When any person shall enclose his land upon the enclosure
of another, he shall refund the owner of the adjoining lands a just pro
portion of the value at that time of such fence. The value of fence and
the just proportion to be paid or built and maintained by each is to be
ascertained by two fence-viewers in the town or precinct. Such fence-
viewers have power to settle all disputes between different owners as to
fences built or to be built, as well as to repairs to be made. Each party
chooses one of the viewers, but if the other party neglects, after eight
days' notice in writing, to make his choice, then the other party may
select both. It is sufficient to notify the tenant or party in possession,
when the owner is not a resident of the town or precinct. The two
fence-viewers chosen, after viewing the premises, shall hear the state
ments of the parties , in case they can't agree, they shall select another
fence-viewer to act with them, and the decision of any two of them is
final. The decision must be reduced to writing, and should plainly set
out description of fence and all matters settled by them, and must be
filed in the office of the town clerk in counties under township organiza
tion, and in other counties with the county clerk.
Where any person is liable to contribute to the erection or the
repairing of a division fence, neglects or refuses so to do, the party
injured, after giving sixty days notice in writing when a fence is to be
erected, or ten days when it is only repairs, may proceed to have the
work done at the expense of the party whose duty it is to do it, to be
recovered from him with costs of suit, and the party so neglecting shall
also be liable to the party injured for all damages accruing from such
neglect or refusal, to be determined by any two fence-viewers selected
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Where a person shall conclude to remove his part of a division fence,
and let his land lie open, and having given the year's notice required, the
adjoining owner may cause the value of said fence to be ascertained by
fence-viewers as before provided, and on payment or tender of the
amount of such valuation to the owner, it shall prevent the removal. A
party removing a division fence without notice is liable for the damages
accruing thereby.
Where a fence has been built on the land of another through mis
take, the owner may enter upon such premises and remove his fence and
material within six months after the division line has been ascertained.
Where the material to build such a fence has been taken from the land
on which it was built, then before it can be removed, the person claiming
must first pay for such material to the owner of the land from which it
was taken, nor shall such a fence be removed at a time when the removal
will throw open or expose the crops of the other party ; a reasonable
time must be given beyond the .six months to remove crops.
The compensation of fence-viewers is one dollar and fifty cents a
day each, to be paid in the first instance by the party calling them, but
in the end all expenses, including amount charged by the fence-viewers,
must be paid equally by the parties, except in cases where a party neglects
or refuses to make or maintain a just proportion of a division fence, when
the party in default shall pay them.
DAMAGES FROM TRESPASS.
Where stock of any kind breaks into any person's enclosure, the
fence being good and sufficient, the owner is liable for the damage done ;
but where the damage is done by stock running at large, contrary to law,
the owner is liable where there is not such a fence. Where stock is
found trespassing on the enclosure of another as aforesaid, the owner 01
occupier of the premises may take possession of such stock and keep the
same until damages, with reasonable charges for keeping and feeding and
all costs of suit, are paid. Any person taking or rescuing such stock so
held without his consent, shall be liable to a fine of not less than three
nor more than five dollars for each animal rescued, to be recovered by
suit before a justice of the peace for the use of the school fund. Within
twenty-four hours after taking such animal into his possession, the per
son taking it up must give notice of the fact to the owner, if known, or
if unknown, notices must be posted in some public place near the premises.
LANDLORD AND TENANT.
The owner of lands, or his legal representatives, can sue for and
recover rent therefor, in any of the following cases :
First. When rent is due and in arrears on a lease for life or lives.
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Second. When lands are held and occupied by any person without
any special agreement for rent.
Third. When possession is obtained under an agreement, written
or verbal, for the purchase of the premises and before deed given, the
right to possession is terminated by forfeiture on con-compliance with the
agreement, and possession is wrongfully refused or neglected to be given
upon demand made in writing by the party entitled thereto. Provided
that all payments made by the vendee or his representatives or assigns,
may be set off against the rent.
Fourth. When land has been sold upon a judgment or a decree of
court, when the party to such judgment or decree, or person holding under
him, wrongfully refuses, or neglects, to surrender possession of the same,
after demand in writing by the person entitled to the possession.
Fifth. When the lands have been sold upon a mortgage or trust
deed, and the mortgagor or grantor or person holding under him, wrong
fully refuses or neglects to surrender possession of the same, after demand
in writing by the person entitled to the possession.
If any tenant, or any person who shall come into possession from or
under or by collusion with such tenant, shall willfully hold over any lands,
etc., after the expiration the term of their lease, and after demand made
in writing for the possession thereof, is liable to pay double rent. A
tenancy from year to year requires sixty days notice in writing, to termi
nate the same at the end of the year ; such notice can be given at any
time within four months preceding the last sixty days of the year.
A tenancy by the month, or less than a year, where the tenant holds
over without any special agreement, the landlord may terminate the
tenancy, by thirty days notice in writing.
When rent is due, the landlord may serve a notice upon the tenant,
stating that unless the rent is paid within not less than five days, his lease
will be terminated ; if the rent is not paid, the landlord may consider the
lease ended. When default is made in any of the terms of a lease, it
shall not be necessary to give more than ten days notice to quit or of the
termination of such tenancy ; and the same may be terminated on giving
such notice to quit, at any time after such default in any of the terms of
such lease ; which notice may be substantially in the following form, viz:
To  , You are hereby notified that, in consequence of your default
in ^here insert the character of the default), of the premises now occupied
by you, being etc. (here describe the premises), I have elected to deter
mine your lease, and you are hereby notified to quit and deliver up pos
session of the same to me within ten days of this date (dated, etc.)
The above to be signed by the lessor or his agent, and no other notice
or demand of possession or termination of such tenancy is necessary.
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printed, or partly either, copy thereof to the tenant, or leaving the same
with some person above the age of twelve years residing on or in posses
sion of the premises ; and in case no one is in the actual possession of the
said premises, then by posting the same on the premises. When the
tenancy is for a certain time, and the term expires by the terms of the
lease, the tenant is then bound to surrender possession, and no notice
to quit or demand of possession is necessary.
Distress f*r rent. — In all cases of distress for rent, the landlord, by
himself, his agent or attorney, may seize for rent any personal property of
his tenant that may be found in the county where the tenant resides ; the
.property of any other person, even if found on the premises, is not
liable. An inventory of the property levied upon, with a statement of the
amount of rent claimed, should be at once filed with some justice of the
peace, if not over $200 ; and if above that sum, with the clerk of a court
of record of competent jurisdiction. Property may be released, by the
party executing a satisfactory bond for double the amount.
The landlord may distrain for rent, any time within six months after
the expiration of the term of the lease, or when terminated.
When rent is payable wholly or in part, in specific articles of pro
perty, or products of the premises, or labor, the landlord may distrain for
the value of the same.
Landlords have a lien upon the crops grown or growing upon the
demised premises for the rent thereof, and also for the faithful performance
of the terms of the lease.
In all cases where the premises rented shall be sub-let, or the lease
assigned, the landlord shall have the same right to enforce lien against
such lessee or assignee, that he has against the tenant to whom the pre
mises were rented.
When a tenant abandons or removes from the premises or any part
thereof, the landlord, or his agent or attorney, may seize upon any grain
or other crops grown or growing upon the premises, or part thereof so
abandoned, whether the rent is due or not. If such grain, or other crops,
or any part thereof, is not fully grown or matured, the landlord, or his
agent or attorney, shall cause the same to be properly cultivated, harvested
or gathered, and may sell the same, and from the proceeds pay all his
labor, expenses and rent. The tenant may, before the sale of such pro
perty, redeem the same by tendering the rent and reasonable compensation
for work done, or he may replevy the same.
Exemption. — The same articles of personal property which are bylaw
exempt from execution, except the crops as above stated, is also exempt
from distress for rent.

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LIENS.
Any person who shall by contract, express or implied, or partly both,
with the owner of any lot or tract of land, furnish labor or material, or
services as an architect or superintendent, in building, altering, repairing
or ornamenting any house or other building or appurtenance thereto on
such lot, or upon any street or alley, and connected with such improve
ments, shall have a lien upon the whole of such lot or tract of land, and
upon such house or building and appurtenances, for the amount due to
him for such labor, material or services. If the contract is expressed, and
the time for the completion of the work is beyond three years from the com
mencement thereof ; or, if the time of payment is beyond one year from
the time stipulated for the completion of the work, then no lien exists.
If the contract is implied, then no lien exists, unless the work be done or
material is furnished within one year from the commencement of the work
or delivery of the materials. As between different creditors having liens,
no preference is given to the one whose contract was first made ; but each
shares pro-rata. Incumbrances existing on the lot or tract of the land at
the time the contract is made, do not operate on the improvements, and
are only preferred to the extent of the value of the land at the time of
making the contract. The above lien can not be enforced unless suit is
commenced within six months after the last payment for labor or materials
shall have become due and payable. Sub-contractors, mechanics, workmen
and other persons furnishing any material, or performing any labor for a
contractor as before specified, have a lien to the extent of the amount due
the contractor at the time the following notice is served upon the owner
of the land who made the contract:
To  , You are hereby notified, that I have been employed by-

(here state whether to labor or furnish material, and substantially the
nature of the demand) upon your (here state in general terms description
and situation of building), and that I shall hold the (building, or as the
case may be), and your interest in the ground, liable for the amount that
may (is or may become) due me on account thereof. Signature, 
Date, 
If there is a contract in writing between contractor and sub-contractor,
a copy of it should be served with above notice, and said notice must be
served within forty days from the completion of such sub-contract, if there
is one ; if not, then from the time payment should have been made to the
person performing the labor or furnishing the material. If the owner is
not a resident of the county, or can not be found therein, then the above
notice must be filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court, with his fee, fifty
cents, and a copy of said notice must be published in a newspaper pub
lished in the county, for four successive weeks.

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When the owner or agent is notified as above, he can retain any
money due the contractor sufficient to pay such claim ; if more than one
claim, and not enough to pay all, they are to be paid pro rata.
The owner has the right to demand in writing, a statement of the
contractor, of what he owes for labor, etc., from time to time as the work
progresses, and on his failure to comply, forfeits to the owner $50 for
every offense.
The liens referred to cover any and all estates, whether in fee for
life, for years, or any other interest which the owner may have.
To enforce the lien of sub-contractors, suit must be commenced within
three months from the time of the performance of the sub-contract, or
during the work or furnishing materials.
Hotel, inn and boarding-house keepers, have a lien upon the baggage
and other valuables of their guests or boarders, brought into such hotel,
inn or boarding-house, by their guests or boarders, for the proper charges
due from such guests or boarders for their accommodation, board and
lodgings, and such extras as are furnished at their request.
Stable-keepers and other persons have a lien upon the horses, car
riages and harness kept by them, for the proper charges due for the keep
ing thereof and expenses bestowed thereon at the request of the owner
or the person having the possession of the same.
Agisters (persons who take care of cattle belonging to others), and
persons keeping, yarding, feeding or pasturing domestic animals, shall
have a lien upon the animals agistered, kept, yarded or fed, for the proper
charges due for such service.
All persons who may furnish any railroad corporation in this state
with fuel, ties, material, supplies or any other article or thing necessary
for the construction, maintenance, operation or repair of its road by con
tract, or may perform work or labor on the same, is entitled to be paid as
part of the current expenses of the road, and have a lien upon all its pro
perty. Sub-contractors or laborers have also a lien. The conditions and
limitations both as to contractors and sub-contractors, are about the same
as herein stated as to general liens.
DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL TERMS.
$  means dollars, being a contraction of U. S., which was formerly
placed before any denomination of money, and meant, as it means now,
United States Currency.
£  means pounds, English money.
@ stands for at or to. lb for pound, and bbl. for barrel; f for per or
by the. Thus, Butter sells at 20® 30c f lb, and Flour at $8® 12 f bbl.
fo for per cent and # for number.
May 1. — Wheat sells at $1.20@1.25, "seller June." Seller June
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means that the person who sells the wheat has the privilege of delivering
it at any time during the month of June.
Selling short, is contracting to deliver a certain amount of grain or
stock, at a fixed price, within a certain length of time, when the seller
has not the stock on hand. It is for the interest of the person selling
"short," to depress the market as much as possible, in order that he may
buy and fill his contract at a profit. Hence the " shorts " are termed
"bears." Buying long, is to contract to purchase a certain amount of grain or
shares of stock at a fixed price, deliverable within a stipulated time,
expecting to make a profit by the rise of prices. The "longs" are
termed "bulls," as it is for their interest to "operate " so as to "toss"
the prices upward as much as possible. NOTES.
Form of note is legal, worded in the simplest way, so that the
amount and time of payment are mentioned.
$100. Chicago, 111., Sept. 15, 1876.
Sixty days from date I promise to pay to E. F. Brown,
or order, One Hundred dollars, for value received.
L. D. Lowry.
A note to be payable in any thing else than money needs only the
facts substituted for money in the above form.
ORDERS.
Orders should be worded simply, thus :
Mr. F. H. Coats: Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876.
Please pay to H. Birdsall, Twenty-five dollars, and charge to
F. D. Silva.
RECEIPTS.
Receipts should always state when received and what for, thus:
$100. Chicago, Sept. 15, 1876.
Received of J. W. Davis, One Hundred dollars, for services
rendered in grading his lot in Fort Madison, on account.
Thomas Brady.
If receipt is in full it should be so stated.
BILLS OF PURCHASE.
W. N. Mason, Salem, Illinois, Sept. 15, 1876.
Bought of A. A. Graham.
4 Bushels of Seed Wheat, at $1.50 - - $6.00
2 Seamless Sacks " .30 .60

Received payment, $6.60
A. A. Graham.

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ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT.
An agreement is where one party promises to another to do a certain
thing in a certain time for a stipulated sum. Good business men always
reduce an agreement to writing, which nearly always saves misunder
standings and trouble. No particular form is necessary, but the facts must
be clearly and explicitly stated, and there must, to make it valid, be a
reasonable consideration. GENERAL FORM OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, made the Second day of October, 1876, between
John Jones, of Aurora, County of Kane, State of Illinois, of the first part,
and Thomas Whiteside, of the same place, of the second part —
WITNESSETH, that the said John Jones, in consideration of the agree
ment of the party of the second part, hereinafter contained, contracts and.
agrees to and with the said Thomas Whiteside, that he will deliver, in
good and marketable condition, at the Village of Batavia, 111., during the
month of November, of this year, One Hundred Tons of Prairie Hay, in
the following lots, and at the following specified times ; namely, twenty-
five tons by the seventh of November, twenty-five tons additional by the
fourteenth of the month, twenty-five tons more by the twenty-first, and
the entire one hundred tons to be all delivered by the thirtieth of
November. And the said Thomas Whiteside, in consideration of the prompt
fulfillment of this contract, on the part of the party of the first part,
contracts to and agrees with the said John Jones, to pay for said hay five
dollars per ton, for each ton as soon as delivered.
In case of failure of agreement by either of the parties hereto, it is
hereby stipulated and agreed that the party so failing shall pay to the
other, One Hundred Dollars, as fixed and settled damages.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands the day and
year first above written. John Jones,
Thomas Whiteside.
AGREEMENT WITH CLERK FOR SERVICES.
This Agreement, made the first day of May, one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-six, between Reuben Stone, of Chicago, County
of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the first part, and George Barclay, of
Englewood, County of Cook, State of Illinois, party of the second part —
WITNESSETH, that said George Barclay agrees faithfully and dili
gently to work as clerk and salesman for the said Reuben Stone, for
and during the space of one year from the date hereof, should both
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during which time he, the said Barclay, in the store of said Stone, of
Chicago, will carefully and honestly attend, doing and performing all
duties as clerk and salesman aforesaid, in accordance and in all respects
as directed and desired by the said Stone.
In consideration of which services, so to be rendered by the said
Barclay, the said Stone agrees to pay to said Barclay the annual sum of
one thousand dollars, payable in twelve equal monthly payments, each
upon the last day of each month ; provided that all dues for days of
absence from business by said Barclay, shall be deducted from the sum
otherwise by the agreement due and payable by the said Stone to the said
Barclay. Witness our hands. Reuben Stone.
George Barclay.
BILLS OF SALE.
A bill of sale is a written agreement to another party, for a consider
ation to convey his right and interest in the personal property. The
purchaser must take actual possession of the property. Juries have
power to determine upon the fairness or unfairness of a bill of sale.
COMMON FORM OF BILL OF SALE.
Know all Men by this instrument, that I, Louis- Clay, of Princeton,
Illinois, of the first part, for and in consideration of Five Hundred
and Ten dollars, to me paid by John Floyd, of the same place, of the
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have sold, and
by this instrument do convey unto the said Floyd, party of the second
part, his executors, administrators, and assigns, my undivided half of
ten acres of corn, now growing on the farm of Thomas Tyrrell, in the
town above mentioned ; one pair of horses, sixteen sheep, and five cows,
belonging to me, and in my possession at the farm aforesaid ; to have and
to hold the same unto the party of the second part, his executors and
assigns, forever. And I do, for myself and legal representatives, agree
with the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives, to
warrant and defend the sale of the afore-mentioned property and chattels
unto the said party of the second part, and his legal representatives,
against all and every person whatsoever.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed my hand, this tenth day
of October, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six. Louis Clay.
BONDS.
A bond is a written admission on the part of the maker in which he
pledges a certain sum to another, at a certain time.

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COMMON FORM OF BOND.
Know all Men by this instrument, that I, George Edgerton, of
Watseka, Iroquois County, State of Illinois, am firmly bound unto Peter
Kirchoff, of the place aforesaid, in the sum of five hundred dollars, to be
paid to the said Peter Kirchoff, or his legal representatives ; to which
payment, to be made, I bind myself, or my legal representatives, by this
instrument. Sealed with my seal, and dated this second day of November, one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-four.
The condition of this bond is such that if I, George Edgerton, my
heirs, administrators, or executors, shall promptly pay the sum of two
hundred and fifty dollars in three equal annual payments from the date
hereof, with annual interest, then the above obligation to be of no effect ;
otherwise to be in full force and valid.
Sealed and delivered in
presence of George Edgerton. [l.s.]
William Turner. CHATTEL MORTGAGES.
A chattel mortgage is a mortgage on personal property for payment
of a certain sum of money, to hold the property against debts of other
creditors. The mortgage must describe the property, and must be
acknowledged before a justice of the peace in the township or precinct
where the mortgagee resides, and entered upon his docket, and must be
recorded in the recorder's office of the county.
GENERAL FORM OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE.
This Indenture, made and entered into this first day of January,
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five,
between Theodore Lottinville, of the town of Geneseo in the County
of Henry, and State of Illinois, party of the first part, and Paul Henshaw,
of the same town, county, and State, party of the second part.
Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consider
ation of the sum of one thousand dollars, in hand paid, the receipt whereof
is hereby acknowledged, does hereby grant, sell, convey, and confirm unto
the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever, all and
singular the following described goods and chattels, to wit :
Two three-year old roan-colored horses, one Burdett organ, No. 987,
one Brussels carpet, 15x20 feet in size, one marble-top center table, one
Home Comfort cooking stove, No. 8, one black walnut bureau with mirror
attached, one set of parlor chairs (six in number), upholstered in green
rep, with lounge corresponding with same in style and color of upholstery,
now in possession of said Lottinville, at No. 4 Prairie Ave., Geneseo, 111.;

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Together with all and singular, the appurtenances thereunto belong
ing, or in any wise appertaining ; to have and to hold the above described
goods and chattels, unto the said party of the seocnd part, his heirs and
assigns, forever.
Provided, always, and these presents are upon this express condition,
that if the said Theodore Lottinville, his heirs, executors, administrators,
or assigns, shall, on or before the first day of January, A.D., one thousand
eight hundred and seventy-six, pay, or cause to be paid, to the said Paul
Ranslow, or his lawful attorney or attorneys, heirs, executors, adminis
trators, or assigns, the sum of One Thousand dollars, together with the
interest that may accrue thereon, at the rate of ten per cent, per annum,
from the first day of January, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and
seventy-five, until paid, according to the tenor of one promissory note
bearing even date herewith for the payment of said sum of money, that
then and from thenceforth, these presents, and everything herein con
tained, shall cease, and be null and void, anything herein contained to the
contrary notwithstanding.
Provided, also, that the said Theodore Lottinville may retain the
possession of and have the use of said goods and chattels until the day
of payment aforesaid ; and also, at his own expense, shall keep said goods
and chattels ; and also at the expiration of said time of payment, if said
sum of money, together with the interest as aforesaid, shall not be paid,
shall deliver up said goods and chattels, in good condition, to said Paul
Ranslow, or his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns.
And provided, also, that if default in payment as aforesaid, by said
party of the first part, shall be made, or if said party of the second part
shall at any time before said promissory note becomes due, feel himself
unsafe or insecure, that then the said party of the second part, or his
attorney, agent, assigns, or heirs, executors, or administrators, shall have
the right to take possession of said goods and chattels, wherever they
may or can be found, and sell the same at public or private sale, to the
highest bidder for cash in hand, after giving ten days' notice of the time
and place of said sale, together with a description of the goods and chat
tels to be sold, by at least four advertisements, posted up in public places
in the vicinity where said sale is to take place, and proceed to make the
sum of money and interest promised as aforesaid, together with all reason
able costs, charges, and expenses in so doing ; and if there shall be any
overplus, shall pay the same without delay to the said party of the first
part, or his legal representatives.
In testimony whereof, the said party of the first part has hereunto
set his hand and affixed his seal, the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered in
presence of Theodore Lottinville. [l.s.J
Samuel J. Tilden.

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LEASE OF FARM AND BUILDINGS THEREON.
This Indenture, made this second day of June, 1875, between David
Patton of the Town of Bisbee, State of Illinois, of the first part, and John
Doyle of the same place, of the second part,
Witnesseth, that the said David Patton, for and in consideration of
the covenants hereinafter mentioned and reserved, on the part of the said
John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, to be paid, kept,
and performed, hath let, and by these presents doth grant, demise, and
let, unto the said John Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns,
all that parcel of land situate in Bisbee aforesaid, bounded and described
as follows, to«wit : [Here describe the land.]
Together with all the appurtenances appertaining thereto. To have
and to hold the said premises, with appurtenances thereto belonging, unto
the said Doyle, his executors, administrators, and assigns, for the term of
five years, from the first day of October next following, at a yearly rent
of Six Hundred dollars, to be paid in equal payments, semi-annually, as
long as said buildings are in good tenantable condition.
And the said Doyle, by these presents, covenants and agrees to pay
all taxes and assessments, and keep in repair all hedges, ditches, rail, and
other fences ; (the said David Patton, his heirs, assigns and administra
tors, to furnish all timber, brick, tile, and other materials necessary for
such repairs.)
Said Doyle further covenants and agrees to apply to said land, in a
farmer-like manner, all manure and compost accumulating upon said
farm, and cultivate all the arable land in a husbandlike manner, accord
ing to the usual custom among farmers in the neighborhood ; he also
agrees to trim the hedges at a seasonable time, preventing injury from
cattle to such hedges, and to all fruit and other trees on the said premises.
That he will seed down with clover and timothy seed twenty acres yearly
of arable land, ploughing the same number of "acres each Spring of land
now in grass, and hitherto unbroken.
It is further agreed, that if the said Doyle shall fail to perform the
whole or any one of the above mentioned covenants, then and in that
case the said David Patton may declare this lease terminated, by giving
three months' notice of the same, prior to the first of October of any
year, and may distrain any part of the stock, goods, or chattels, or other
property in possession of said Doyle, for sufficient to compensate for the
non-performance of the above written covenants, the same to be deter
mined, and amounts so to be paid to be determined, by three arbitrators,
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and the two so chosen to select a third ; the decision of said arbitrators
to be final.
In witness whereof, we have hereto set our hands and seals.
Signed, sealed, and delivered
in presence of David Patton. [l.s.]
James Waldron. John Doyle. [L.s.]
FORM OF LEASE OF A HOUSE.
This Instrument, made the first day of October, 1875, witnesseth
that Amos Griest of Yorkville, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, hath
rented from Aaron Young of Logansport aforesaid, the dwelling and lot
No. 13 Ohio Street, situated in said City of Yorkville, for five years
from the above date, at the yearly rental of Three Hundred dollars, pay
able monthly, on the first day of each month, in advance, at the residence
of said Aaron Young.
At the expiration of said above mentioned term, the said Griest
agrees to give the said Young peaceable possession of the said dwelling,
in as good condition as when taken, ordinary wear and casualties excepted.
In witness whereof, we place our hands and seals the day and year
aforesaid.Signed, sealed and delivered Amos Griest. [l.s.]
in presence of
Nickolas Schutz, Aaron Young, [l.s.]
Notary Public. LANDLORD'S AGREEMENT.
This certifies that I have let and rented, this first day of January,
1876, unto Jacob Schmidt, my house and lot, No. 15 Erie Street, in the
City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and its appurtenances ; he to have the
Jree and uninterrupted occupation thereof for one year from this date, at
the yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly in advance ;
rent to cease if destroyed by fire, or otherwise made untenantable.
Peter Funk.
TENANT'S AGREEMENT.
This certifies that I have hired and taken from Peter Funk, his
house and lot, No. 15 Erie Street, in the City of Chicago, State of Illi
nois, with appurtenances thereto belonging, for one year, to commence
this day, at a yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid monthly
in advance ; unless said house becomes untenantable from fire or other
causes, in which case rent ceases ; and I further agree to give and yield
said premises one year from this first day of January 1876, in as good
condition as now, ordinary wear and damage by the elements excepted.
Given under my hand this day. Jacob Schmidt.

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NOTICE TO QUIT.
To F. W. Arlen,
Sir : Please observe that the term of one year, for which the house
and land, situated at No. 6 Indiana Street, and now occupied by you,
were rented to you, expired on the first day of October, 1875, and as I
desire to repossess said premises, you are hereby requested and required
to vacate the same. Respectfullv Yours,
P. T. Barnum.
Lincoln, Neb., October 4, 1875.
TENANT'S NOTICE OF LEAVING.
Dear Sir :
The premises I nowj, occupy as your tenant, at No. 6 Indiana Street,
I shall vacate on the first day of November, 1875. You will please take
notice accordingly.
Dated this tenth day of October, 1875. F. W. Arlen.
To P. T. Barnum, Esq.
REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE TO SECURE PAYMENT OF MONEY.
This Indenture, made this sixteenth day of May, in the year of
our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between William
Stocker, of Peoria, County of Peoria, and State of Illinois, and Olla, his
wife, party of the first part, and Edward Singer, party of the second part.
Whereas, the said party of the first part is justly indebted to the said
party of the second part, in the sum of Two Thousand dollars, secured
to be paid by two certain promissory notes (bearing even date herewith)
the one due and payable at the Second National Bank in Peoria, Illinois,
with interest, on the sixteenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-three ; the other due and payable at the Second
National Bank at Peoria, 111., with interest, on the sixteenth day of May,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and sevent}r-four.
Now, therefore, this indenture witnesseth, that the said party of the
first part, for the better securing the payment of the money aforesaid,
with interest thereon, according to the tenor and effect of the said two
promissory notes above mentioned ; and, also in consideration of the fur
ther sum of one dollar to them in hand paid by the said party of the sec
ond" part, at the delivery of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby
acknowledged, have granted, bargained, sold, and conveyed, and by these
presents do grant, bargain, sell, and convey, unto the said party of the
second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all that certain parcel of land,
situate, etc. [Describing the premises.]
To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the
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belonging or in any wise appertaining. And also, all the estate, interest,
and claim whatsoever, in law as well as in equity which the party of
the first part have in and to the premises hereby conveyed unto the said
party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, and to their only proper
use, benefit and behoof. And the said William Stocker, and Olla, his
wife, party of the first part, hereby expressly waive, relinquish, -release,
and convey unto the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors,
administrators, and assigns, all right, title, claim, interesi, and benefit
whatever, in and to the above described premises, and each and every
part thereof, which is given by or results from all laws of this state per
taining to the exemption of homesteads.
Provided always, and these presents are upon this express condition,
that if the said party of the first part, their heirs, executors, or adminis
trators, shall well and truly pay, or cause to be paid, to the said party of
the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, the afore
said sums of money, with such interest thereon, at the time and in the
manner specified in the above mentioned promissory notes, according to
the true intent and meaning thereof, then in that case, these presents and
every thing herein expressed, shall be absolutely null and void. *
In witness whereof, the said partj'- of the first part hereunto set their
hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of
James Whitehead, William Stocker. [l.s.]
Fred. Samuels. Olla Stocker. [l.s.]
WARRANTY DEED WITH COVENANTS.
This Indenture, made this sixth day of April, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, between Henry Best
of Lawrence, County of Lawrence, State of Illinois, and Belle, his wife,
of the first part, and Charles Pearson of the same place, of the second part,
Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in consideration
of the sum of Six Thousand dollars in hand paid by the said party of the
second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted,
bargained, and sold, and by these presents do grant, bargain, and sell,
unto the said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns, all the fol
lowing described rbt, piece, or parcel of land, situated in the City of Law
rence, in the County of Lawrence, and State of Illinois, to wit :
\Here describe the property .]
Together with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and
reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof;
and all the estate, rignt, title, interest, claim, and demand whatsoever, of
the said party of the nrst part, either in law or equity, of, in, and to the

ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 75
above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances.
To have and^ to hold the said premises above bargained and described,
with the appurtepnces, unto the said party of the second part, his heirs
and assigns, forever. And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, par
ties of the first part, hereby expressly waive, release, and relinquish unto
the said party of the second part, his heirs, executors, administrators, and
assigns, all right, title, claim, interest, and benefit whatever, in and to the
above described premises, and each and every part thereof, which is given
by or results from all laws of this state pertaining to the exemption of
homesteads. And the said Henry Best, and Belle, his wife, party of the first
part, for themselves and their heirs, executors, and administrators, do
covenant, grant, bargain, and agree, to and with the said party of the
second part, his heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and
delivery of these presents they were well seized of the premises above
conveyed, as of a good, sure, perfect, absolute, and indefeasible estate of
inheritance in law, and in fee simple, and have good right, full power,
and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell, and convey the same, in
manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all
former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, and
encumbrances of what kind or nature soever ; and the above bargained
premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the said party of the
second part, his heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons
lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, the said party
of the first part shall and will warrant and forever defend.
In testimony whereof, the said parties of the first part have hereunto
set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
in presence of Henry Best, [l.s.]
Jerky Linklater. Belle Best, [l.s.]
QUIT-CLAIM DEED.
This Indenture, made the eighth day of June, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, between David Tour,
of Piano, County of Kendall, State of Illinois, party of the first part,
and Larry O'Brien, of the same place, party of the second part,
Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part, for and in considera
tion of Nine Hundred dollars in hand paid by the said party of the sec
ond part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and the said party
of the second part forever released and discharged therefrom, has remised,
released, sold, conveyed, and quit-claimed, and by these presents does
remise, release, sell, convey, and quit-claim, unto the said party of the
second part, his heirs and assigns, forever, all the right, title, interest,

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claim, and demand, which the said party of the first part has in and to
the following described lot, piece, or parcel of land, to wit :
[Here describe the land.]
To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the
appurtenances and privileges thereunto belonging, or in any wise there
unto appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, interest, and claim
whatever, of the said party of the first part, either in law or equity, to
the only proper use, benefit, and behoof of the said party of the second
part, his heirs and assigns forever.
In witness whereof the said party of the first part hereunto set his
hand and seal the day and year above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered David Tour, [l.s.]
in presence of
Thomas Ashley.
The above forms of Deeds and Mortgage are such as have heretofore
been generally used, but the following are much shorter, and are made
equally valid by the laws of this state.
WARRANTY DEED.
The grantor (here insert name or names and place of residence), for
and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys
and warrants to (here insert the grantee's name or names) the following
described real estate (here insert description), situated in the County of
 in the State of Illinois.
Dated this  day of  A. D. 18  .
QUIT CLAIM DEED.
The grantor (here insert grantor's name or names and place of resi
dence), for the consideration of (here insert consideration) convey and
quit-claim to (here insert grantee's name or names) all interest in the
following described real estate (here insert description), situated in the
County of  in the State of Illinois.
Dated this  day of  A. D. 18-  .
MORTGAGE.
The mortgagor (here insert name or names) mortgages and warrants
to (here insert name or names of mortgagee or mortgagees), to secure the
payment of (here recite the nature and amount of indebtedness, showing
when due and the rate of interest, and whether secured by note or other
wise), the following described real estate (here insert description thereof),
situated in the County of  in the State of Illinois.
Dated this  day of  A. D. 18  .
RELEASE.
Know all Men by these presents, that I, Peter Ahlund, of Chicago,
of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, for and in consideration of
One dollar, to me in hand paid, and for other good and valuable considera-

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tions, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed, do hereby grant, bargain,
remise, convey, release, and quit-claim unto Joseph Carlin of Chicago,
of the County of Cook, and State of Illinois, all the right, title, interest,
claim, or demand whatsoever, I may have acquired in, through, or by a
certain Indenture or Mortgage Deed, bearing date the second day of Jan
uary, A. D. 1871, and recorded in the Recorder's office of said county,
in book A of Deeds, page 46, to the premises therein described, and which
said Deed was made to secure one certain promissory note, bearing even
date with said deed, for the sum of Three Hundred dollars.
Witness my hand and seal, this second day of November, A. D. 1874.
Peter Ahlund. [l.s.]
State of Illinois, )
Cook County. \ ' I, George Saxton, a Notary Public in
and for said county, in the state aforesaid, do hereby
certify that Peter Ahlund, personally known to me
as the same person whose name is subscribed to th"§
foregoing Release, appeared before me this day in
[ wosKiL.A1, ] person, and acknowledged that he signed, sealed, and
delivered the said instrument of writing as his free
and voluntary act, for the uses and purposes therein
set forth.
Given under my hand and seal, this second day of
November, A. D. 1874.
George Saxton, N. P.
GENERAL FORM OF WILL FOR REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.
I, Charles Mansfield, of the Town of Salem, County of Jackson,
State of Illinois, being aware of the uncertainty of life, and in failing
health, but of sound mind and memory, do make and declare this to be
my last will and testament, in manner following, to wit:
First. I give, devise and bequeath unto my oldest son, Sidney H.
Mansfield, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, of bank stock, now in the
Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the farm owned by myself
in the Town of Buskirk, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, with
all the houses, tenements, and improvements thereunto belonging ; to
have and to hold unto my said son, his heirs and assigns, forever.
Second. I give, devise and bequeath to each of my daughters, Anna
Louise Mansfield and Ida Clara Mansfield, each Two Thousand dollars in
bank stock, in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, and also each
one quarter section of land, owned by myself, situated in the Town of
Lake, Illinois, and recorded in my name in the Recorder's office in the
county where such land is located. The north one hundred and sixty
acres of said half section is devised to my eldest daughter, Anna Louise.
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Third. I give, devise and bequeath to my son, Frank Alfred Mans
field, Five shares of Railroad stock in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
and my one hundred and sixty acres of land and saw mill thereon, situ
ated in Manistee, Michigan, with all the improvements and appurtenances
thereunto belonging, which said real estate is recorded in my name in the
county where situated.
Fourth. I give to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, all my
household furniture, goods, chattels, and personal property, about my
home, not hitherto disposed of, including Eight Thousand dollars of bank
stock in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifteen shares in
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the free and unrestricted use, pos
session, and benefit of the home farm, so long as she may live, in lieu of
dower, to which she is entitled by law; said farm being my present place
of residence. Fifth. I bequeath to my invalid father, Elijah H. Mansfield, the
income from rents of my store building at 145 Jackson Street, Chicago,
Illinois, during the term of his natural life. Said building and land there
with to revert to my said sons and daughters in equal proportion, upon
the demise of my said father.
Sixth. It is also my will and desire that, at the death of my wife,
Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, or at any time when she may arrange to
relinquish her life interest in the above mentioned homestead, the same
may revert to my above named children, or to the lawful heirs of each.
And lastly. I nominate and appoint as executors of this my last will
and testament, my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, and my eldest son,
Sidney H. Mansfield.
I further direct that my debts and necessary funeral expenses shad
be paid from moneys now on deposit in the Savings Bank of Salem, the
residue of such moneys to revert to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield,
for her use forever.
In witness whereof, I, Charles Mansfield, to this my last will and
testament, have hereunto set my hand and seal, this fourth day of April,
eighteen hundred and seventy-two.

Signed, sealed, and declared by Charles
Mansfield, as and for his last will and
testament, in the presence of us, who,
at his request, and in his presence, and
in the presence of each other, have sub
scribed our names hereunto as witnesses
thereof.
Peter A. Schenck, Sycamore, Ills.
Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills.

Charles Mansfield. [l.s.J

Charles Mansfield, [l.s.]

ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 79
CODICIL.
Whereas I, Charles Mansfield, did, on the fourth day of April, one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, make my last will and testa
ment, I do now, by this writing, add this codicil to my said will, to be
taken as a part thereof.
Whereas, by the dispensation of Providence, my daughter, Anna
Louise, has deceased November fifth, eighteen hundred and seventy-three,
and whereas, a son has been born to me, which son is now christened
Richard Albert Mansfield, I give and bequeath unto him my gold watch,
and all right, interest, and title in lands and bank stock and chattels
bequeathed to my deceased daughter, Anna Louise, in the body of this will.
In witness whereof, I hereunto place my hand and seal, this tenth
day of March, eighteen hundred and seventy-five.
Signed, sealed, published, and declared to ^
us by the testator, Charles Mansfield, as
and for a codicil to be annexed to his
last will and testament. And we, at
his request, and in his presence, and in
the presence of each other, have sub
scribed our names as witnesses thereto,
at the date hereof.
Frank E. Dent, Salem, His.
John C. Shay, Salem, Ills.
CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS
May be legally made by electing or appointing, according to the usages
or customs of the body of which it is a part, at any meeting held for that
purpose, two or more of its members as trustees, wardens or vestrymen, and
may adopt a corporate name. The chairman or secretary of such meeting
shall, as soon as possible, make and file in the office of the recorder of
deeds of the county, an affidavit substantially in the following form :
State of Illinois,

County. ' *;

I,  , do solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be),
that at a meeting of the members of the (here insert the name of the
church, society or congregation as known before organization), held at
(here insert place of meeting), in the County of  , and State of
Illinois, on the  day of  , A.D. 18 — , for that purpose, the fol
lowing persons were elected (or appointed) [here insert their names]
trustees, wardens, vestrymen, (or officers by whatever name they may
choose to adopt, with powers similar to trustees) according to the rules
and usages of such (church, society or congregation), and said  ¦ —

80 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
adopted as its corporate name (here insert name),#nd at said meeting
this affiant acted as (chairman or secretary, as the case may be).
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this  day of  , A.D.
18— . Name of Affiant 
which affidavit must be recorded by the recorder, and shall be, or a certi
fied copy made by the recorder, received as evidence of such an incorpo
ration. No certificate of election after the first need be filed for record.
The term of office of the trustees and the general government of the
society can be determined by the rules or by-laws adopted. Failure to
elect trustees at the time provided does not work a dissolution, but the
old trustees hold over. A trustee or trustees may be removed, in the
same manner by the society as elections are held by a meeting called for
that purpose. The property of the society vests in the corporation. The
corporation may hold, or acquire by purchase or otherwise, land not
exceeding ten acres, for the purpose of the society. The trustees have
the care, custody and control of the property of the corporation, and can,
when directed by the society, erect houses or improvements, and repair
and alter the same, and may also when so directed by the society,
mortgage, encumber, sell and convey any real or personal estate belonging
to the corporation, and make all proper contracts in the name of such
corporation. But they are prohibited by law from encumbering or inter
fering with any property so as to destroy the effect of any gift, grant,
devise or bequest to the corporation ; but such gifts, grants, devises or
bequests, must in all cases be used so as to carry out the object intended
by the persons making the same. Existing societies may organize in the
manner herein set forth, and have all the advantages thereof.
SUGGESTIONS TO THOSE PURCHASING BOOKS BY SUBSCRIPTION.
The business of publishing books by subscription having so often been
brought into disrepute by agents making representations and declarations
not authorized by the publisher ; in order to prevent that as much as possi
ble, and that there may be more general knowledge of the relation such
agents bear to th eir principal, and the law governing such cases, the fol
lowing statement is made :
A subscription is in the nature of a contract of mutual promises, by
which the subscriber agrees to pay a certain sum for the work described ;
the consideration is concurrent that the publisher shall publish the book
named, and deliver the same, for which the subscriber is to pay the price
named. The nature and character of the work is described in the prospectus
and by the sample shown. These should be carefully examined before sub
scribing, as they are the basis and consideration of the promise to pay,

ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 81
and not the too often exaggerated statements of the agent, who is merely
employed to solicit subscriptions, for which he is usually paid a commission
for each subscriber, and has no authority to change or alter the conditions
upon which the subscriptions are authorized to be made by the publisher.
Should the agent assume to agree to make the subscription conditional or
modify or change the agreement of the publisher, as set out by prospectus
and sample, in order to bind the principal, the subscriber should see that
such conditions or changes are stated over or in connection with his signa
ture, so that the publisher may have notice of the same.
All persons making contracts in reference to matters of this kind, or
any other business, should remember that the law as to written contracts is,
that they can not be varied, altered or rescinded verbally, but if done at all,
must be done in writing. It is therefore important that all persons contem
plating subscribing should distinctly understand that all talk before or after
the subscription is made, is not admissible as evidence, and is no part of the
contract. Persons employed to solicit subscriptions are known to the trade as
canvassers. They are agents appointed to do a particular business in a
prescribed mode, and have no authority to do it in any other way to the
prejudice of their principal, nor can they bind their principal in any other
matter. They cannot collect money, or agree that payment may be made
in anything else but money. They can not extend the time of payment
beyond the time of delivery, nor bind their principal for the payment of
expenses incurred in their buisness.
It would save a great deal of trouble, and often serious loss, if persons,
before signing their names to any subscription book, or any written instru
ment, would examine carefully what it is ; if they can not read themselves,
.should call on some one disinterested who can.
6

82

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.

INTEREST TABLE.
A Simple Rule for Accurately Computing Interest at Any Given Per Cent, for
Any Length of Time.
Multiply the principal (amount of money at interest) by the time reduced to days then
divide this product by the quotient obtained by dividing 360 (the number of days in the interest
year) by the per cent, of interest, and the quotient thus obtained will be the required interest.
illustration. Solution.
Require the interest of $462.50 for one month and eighteen days at $462 50
6 per cent. An interest month is 30 days ; one month and eighteen days .48
equal 48 days. $462.50 multiplied by .48 gives 222,0000; 360 divided 
by 6 (the per cent, of interest) gives 60, and $222.0000 divided by 60 370000
will give you the exact interest, which is $3.70. If the rate of interest °)3o°\ 185000
in the above example were 12 per cent., we would divide the $222.0000 g I j222 OOQOi
by 30 (because 360 divided by 12 gives 30) ; if 4 per cent., we would 180
divide by go ; if 8 per cent., by 45 ; and in like manner for any other 
per cent. 420
420

70

MISCELLANEOUS TABLE.

12 units, or things, 1 Dozen.
12 dozen, 1 Gross.
20 things, I Score.
196 pounds, I Barrel of Flour.
200 pounds, 1 Barrel of Pork.

56 pounds, 1 Firkin of Butter.
24 sheets of paper, 1 Quire.
20 quires paper 1 Ream.
4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long, I Cord
of Wood.

POPULATION OF THE
UNITED STATES.

STATE9 AND TERRITORIES.
Alabama 
Arkansas 
Culif or ula 
Connecticut 
Delaware 
Flori da 
Georgia 
Illinois 
Indiana 
Iowa 
Kansas 
Kentucky 
Louisiana 
Maine 
Maryland 
Massachusetts  — 
Michigan 
Minnesota 
Missi ssi ppi 
Missouri 
Nebraska 
Nevada 
New Hampshire 
New .1 crsey  
New York 
North Carolina 
Ohio 
Oregon 
Pennsylvania 
Rhode Island 
South Carolina 
Tcnn essee 
Texas 
Vermont 
Virginia 
West Vi rginla  
Wisconsin 
Total States 
Arizona 
Uol orada 
Dakola 
District of Columbia 
Idaho 
Montana 
New Mexico 
Urah 
Washington 
Wyoming 
Total Territories 
Total United States 

Total
Population.

996.992484. 4T1
560,247537,454 125,015 187,74 8
.184,109,539,891,680,637,191,792 364.399
,321,011 726,915626,916780,894
,457,351,184,059 439.706827,922
,721,295 122,993 42.491
318.300 906.096
,382.759
,071,361 ,665.260 90,923
,521,791 217,353 705,606
,258.520 818,579330,551
,225,163 442.014
,054,670

38,113,253

9,658
39,864 14,181
131.700 14,999
20,59591.874 86,786
23.955 9,118

442,730

38.555,983

POPULATION OF FIFTY
PRINCIPAL CITIES.

New York, N. Y 
Philadelphia, Pa 
Brooklyn, N. Y 
St. Louis, Mo 
Chicago, 111 
Baltimore, Md 
Boston, Mass 
Cincinnati, Ohio 
New Orleans, La. ...
San Francisco, cal. . .
Buffalo, N. Y 
Washington, D. C...
Newark, N.J 
Louisville, Ky 
Cleveland, Ohio 
Pittsburg Pa 
Jersey City, N. J ....
Detroit, Mich 
Milwaukee, Wis 
Albany, N. Y 
Providence, K. I 
Rochester, ft. Y 
Allegheny, Pa 
Richmond, Va 
New Haven, Conn...
Charleston, S. C 
Indianapolis, Ind 
Troy, n: Y 
Syracuse, N. Y 
Worcester, Mass 
Lowell. Mass 
Memphis, Tenn 
Cambridge, Mass 
Hartford, Conn 
Scranton, Pa 
Reading, Pa 
Paterson, N. J 
Kansas City, Mo 
Mobile, Ala 
Toledo. Ohio 
Portland, Me 
Columbus, Ohio 
Wilmington, Dei 
Dayton, Ohio.: 
Lawrence. Mass 
Utica, N. Y 
Oharlestown, Mass.
Savannah, Ga 
Lynn. Mass 
Fall River, Mass 

Aggregate
Population.

942,292 674,022
396,099310,864298.977
267,354 250.526216,239191,418 149,473117,714 109,199105,059100.753 92,829 86,076
82.546 79.57771.44069.42268.90462,38653.18051.03850.84048.95648.244 46,46543,05141,105 40,92840.22639,63437,180 35,09233,93033.57932,260 32,03431.58431,41331,274 30,84130.47328,92128.80428,323 2K.235
28,233 26,786

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.

83

POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES.

States and
Territories.

Area in
smiare Miles. 50,72252.198
188,981 4.674
2,120
59,26858,00055,41033.80955,04581,31837,600
'41,346 31,776 11,184 7,800
56,45183,53147,15665,35075,995
112,090 9,2808.320
47,000 50,70439,96495,244

Population.

Miles
R. R.
1872.

States and
Territories.

Area in
square Miles.

Population.

Miles'R. R.
1872.

1870.
996,992484,471 560,247537,454125,015187,748
1,184,109
2,539,891 1.680,6371.191.792 364,399
1,321.011 726,915626,915780,894
1,457,3511,184,059 439,706827,922
1,721,295 123,998 42,491
318 300
906,096
4,382,759 1,071,361
2,665.260 90,923

1875.

1870.

1875.

States.

1,671 25
1,013 820227466
2,108 5,904
3.5293.160 1,760 1,123 539871820
1,606
2,235 1,612 990
2,580 828593 790
1.265
4,470 1,190
3,740 lo9

States.
South Carolina...

46,000 1,306
29,385 45,600
237,504 10,212
40,90423,00053,924

3,521,791 217,353 705,606
1,258,520 818,579 330:551
1,225,163 442,014
1,054.670

258,239 925,145

5,113

136

1,201
1,520
865
675
1,490
Illinois 
West Virginia..,
Wisconsin 
Total States
Territories.
1,236,729
485
1,350,544 528,349 857,039
1,725
Iowa 
1,950,171 113,916104,500147,490 60
90,932
143,776121,201 80.05669,94493,107
38,113,253 9,658
39,864 14,181
131,700 14,999
20.595
. 91.87486,78623,955 9,118
59,587
1,65 i', 9 12
1,334,031 598,429
392
Dist. of Columbia.
*
Mississippi 
246,280 52,540
1,026,502
4,705,208
375
498
New Jersey 
Total Territories.
Aggregate of U. S..
• Included in 1
965,032
442,730
1,265
Ohio 
2,915,203
he Railro
38,555,983
R0.852
* Last Censu
S of Mic
higan tak
en in 1874
ad Mileage of Maryland.
PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD;
Population and Area.
Countries.
Population.
Date of
Census.
Area in
Square Miles.
Inhabitants to Square
Mile.
Population.
China 
British Empire 
Russia 
United States with Alaska.
France 
Austria and Hungary 
Japan 
Great Britain and Ireland
German Empire 
Italy 
Spain 
Krazil 
Turkey 
Mexico 
Sweden and Norway 
Persia 
Belgium 
Bavaria 
Portugal 
Holland 
*> ew Grenada 
Chili 
Switzerland 
Peru 
Bolivia 
Argentine Republic 
Wurtemburg 
Denmark 
Venezuela 
Baden  * 
Greece 
Guatemala 
Ecuador 
Paraguay 
Hesse 
Liberia 
San Salvador 
Hayti 
Nicaragua 
Uruguay 
Honduras 
San Domingo 
Costa Rica 
Hawaii  ... .
446,500.000
226,817,108 81,925,400 38,925,60036,469,80035,904,40034,785,300 31,817,100
29,906,09227,439,921 16,642,00010,000.000
16,463,000 9,173,0005,921.500 5,000.000
5.021,3004,861.4003,995,200 3,688,300
3,000,0002,000,0002,669.1002,500,0002,000,000 1,812,000 1.818,5001,784.7001,500,000 1,461,400
1,457.9001,180,0001,300.0001,000,000 823,138718.000 600,000572.000350,000300,000350,000 136,000165.000 62.950
1871 18711871
1870 1866
1869 18711871
187118711867
1869 1870
1870
1S69 1871
18681870 1870186918701871
1869 18711870
'1871 18701871
'1871'1871 1871187118711871
'1870
3,741,8464,677,4328,003,778 2,603,884 204,091240.348 149,399121,315 160,207
118,847195,775
3,253.029 672,621761,526
292.871 635.964 11,373
29,292 34,494 12,680
357,157 132.616 15,992
471.838497.321871,848 7,533
14,753
368,238 5,912
19,353
40,879
218,928 63,787 2,9699,576 7,335
10,205
58.171 66.722 47.092
17,827
21,505 7.633
119.3 48.6 10.2
7.78
178.7
149.4
232.8 262.3187.230.9 85. 3.07
24.4
20. 7.8
441.5 165.9115.8
290.9 8.4
15.1
166.9 5.34.
2.1
241.4 120.9 4.2
247. 75.3
28.9 5.9
15.6
277. 74.981.856. 6.6.57.47.67.7
80.
PeWn 
London 
St. Petersburg..
Washington ....
Paris 
Vienna 
Yeddo 
London 
Berlin 
Rome 
Madrid 
Rio Janeiro 
Constantinople .
Mexico 
Stockholm 
Teheran 
Brussels 
Munich 
Lisbon 
Hague 
Bogota 
Santiago 
Berne 
Lima 
Chuquisaca 
Buenos Ayres..
Stuttgart 
Copenhagen 
Caraccas  ,
Carlsruae 
Athens 
Guatemala 
Quito 
Asuncion 
Darmstadt 
Monrovia 
Sal Salvador...
Port au Prince
Managua 
Monte Video...
Comayagua —
San Domingo...
San Jose 
Honolulu 
1,648,800
3,251,800 667,000 109,199
1,825,300 833,900
1,554,900
3,251,800 825,400
244.484332,000420,000
1,075,000 210.300 136,900120,000314,100169.500
224,063 90,10045,000
115,400 36 000
160,100 25.000
177.800 91,600
162,042 47,000 36,60043,400 40,000
70.000 48,000
30.000 3,000
15,000
20,000 10,00044 500
12.000
20.000 2,000 7,633
84

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION,

.POPULATION OF ILLINOIS,
By Counties.

COUNTIES.

Adams 
Alexander. .
Bond 
Boone  -
Brown 
Bureau 
Calhoun 
Carroll 
Cass 
Champaign. Christian ._
Clark 
CUy 
Clinton 
Ctes 
Cook .......
Crawford 
Cumberland De Kalb...
De Witt...
Douglas 
Du Page.. .
Edgar 
Ed wards 
Effingham. .
Fayette 
Ford 
Franklin 
Fulton 
Gallatin 
Gieene 
Grundy  .
Hamilton ..
Hancock 
Hardin 
Henderson .
Henry 
Iroquois 
Jackson 
Jasper 
Jefferson 
Jersey 
Jo Daviess.
Johnson 
Kane  ,
Kankakee. .
Kendall ...
Knox 
Lake 
La Salle . . .
Lawrence..
Lee 
Livingston .
Logan 

aggregate.

1870. 1860. 1850. 1840. 1830. 1820

56362 IO56413152
1294212205
32415 6562
1670511580
32737
20363 187191587516285
25235
349966 13889 12223
23265 147681348416685
21450 75&5
15653
19638 9103
12652
38291 "134
20277 14938 13014
35935 5113
12582
3550625782 I9634
' 11234 17864
15054
27820 11248
3909124352 12399
39522 21014
60792 12533
27171
3I47I 23053

41323 4707 9815
11678 9938
26426 5144
"733 11325146291049214987 9336
1094114203
144954 "55i 8311
1908610820 7140
1470116925 54547816
m 1979
9393
33338 8055
16093!0379 9915
29061 3759
9501
20660 12325 9589 8364
12965 1205 1
27325 9342
30062 I54I2 13074
28663 18257
48332 9214
176511 1637
14272

26508 248461447624 71988841
3231
4586 7253
264932039532
4289 5139
9335
43385 71353718
7540 5002

9290
10692 3524 3799
8075

5681
22508 5448
12429 30236362
14652 2887
4612 3807
4149 5862
3220 81097354
18604 4114
16703

7730
132791422617815 6121 5*9* 1553
5128

14476 3313 5060 1705
41833067 17411023
2981 14751878
745332283718
9616
10201 4422

1697
3247

35358225 3070 1675
6328

3682
131421076011951

3945
9946 1378

12601695
3566 1472
5762
45356180 3626
6501

7060
26349348 70922035 759
2333

218613903124

1090

3940 755
2330

3117

4071 1649

2704

4083 1841 7405
7674

2616 483

41

1828
2555

2111 1596

274

3668

626
2931

931

*23
2999

3444

1763
3'55

1542 691

843

miscellaneous information.

85

POPULATION OF ILLINOIS— Concluded.

COUNTIES.

Macon 
Macoupin... Madison 
Marion 
Marshall 
Mason 
Massac 
McDonough.Mc Henry . ..
McLean 
Menard 
Mercer 
Monroe 
Montgomery Morgan. 
Moultrie 
Ogle 
Peoria 
Perry. 
Piatt 
Pike 
Pope 
Pulaski 
Putnam 
Randolph 
Richland ...
Rock Island
. Saline 
Sangamon . .
Schuyler 
Scott 
Shelby 
Stark'. 
St. Clair 
Stephenson.. Tazewell 
Union 
Vermilion . -
Wabash 
Warren 
Washington.Wayne 
White 
Whitesides ..
Will  ,
Williamson..Winnebago . .
Woodford.. Total. . .

AGGREGATE.

1870. 18G0

2648132726
44131 2062216950 16184 95S1
2650923762 53988 "73518769 12982
253'4
2S463 10385
27492
47540 1372310953
30708 "437 875^
6280
20859 12803
29783 12714
46352 174191053025476 10751
51068
30608
27903 16518
30388 8841
23'74 1759919758 16846
27503
43013 1732929301 18956

2539891

13738
2460231251 12739
1343710931 6213
200692208928772 9584
150421283213979
22112 6385
2288836601 95526127
27249 67423943 5587
17205 97"
21005 9331
32274 14684 9069
14613 9004
3769425112214701118119800 7313
18336I373I
12223 1240318737
29321 12205
24491 13282

1711951

1850.

3988
12355
20441 6720 51805921
4092 7616
I4978IO163 6349 52467679
6277
16064 3234
1002017547 5278 1606
¦18819 3975 2265
3924
11079 4012 &937 5588
1922810573 7914 7807
3710
20180 1 1666
12052 7615
1 1492
4690
817669536825 8925536l
16703 7216
"773 4415

851470

1840. 1830. 1830.

30397926
14433 4742 1849

5308
2578
65654431 23524481
4490
19547

3479
6153 3222

11728 4094

2131 7944

2610

14716 697262156659 1573
13631 280072215524
9303424067394810 513379192514
10167 4457 4609

476183

11221990
6221 2125

(*)

26
20002933
«714

1215

23963316

1:1310 4429

12960
^29591

2972

7078

4716 3239 5836
2710 30S
1675
2553 6091

1574*5

History of Bureau County.*

Less than half a century ago the territory now embraced within the
limits of this county was in a state of nature, being a wild, uninhabited
region. Scarcely a white man — except hunters and traders — had ever
crossed the prairies of Bureau county, and it was unknown to the early
pioneer. Roving bands of Indians were the only occupants of the country,
and their trails were found here and there leading to and from the differ
ent villages. Herds of deer, and. packs of wohes, roamed at will; and
the gobbling of wild turkeys, and the shrill notes of the lynx and cata
mount, were heard in the groves. Although the buffalo were gone, still
their bones were found here and there scattered over the prairies, relics
of the past.
A change has taken place ; these prairies which were covered with
wild grass and flowers during the Summer, and swept over by fire each '
Fall, are now converted into corn and wheat fields, interspersed with fine
dwellings and barns. No longer a wild, uninhabited region, where the
howling of wolves and the }relling of savages were heard, but the home
of 35,000 people, where wealth, literature and refinement abound. Fine
villages have sprung up here and there, with their tall church-spires glit
tering in the sunbeams, where the clattering of machinery and the musi
cal peals of the church-bells are heard. Immense trains of cars hourly
pass over its prairies, carrying the products ttf our own and foreign
countries, making a scene strangely in contrast with that of former days,
and showing the unprecedented growth and prosperity of this people.
EARLY SETTLEMENT.
As early as 1825 there was quite a settlement at the lead mines
about Galena, the road connecting it with the settlements below by the
way of Rock Island. In the Spring of 1827, Mr. Kellogg, with three
wagons and a drove of cattle, went direct from Peoria to Galena,
* We are indebted to N. Matson, Esq., for this history of Bureau Co. During a residence of
forty-two years in this couny, he has given much thought and labor to this very important sub
ject. His publications over most of ihe ground, and what he has endeavored to do in this is to
add some new matter which he thinks is of great value, to condense his former publications and
correct errors, so as to give in this, his final effort, a correct, condensed and truthful history of
Bureau Co.

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a distance of one hundred and sixty miles, through an unsettled country,
saving thereby about sixty miles. Others followed this route, and it
soon became a beaten road, known for some years as "Kellogg's Trail."
That Summer — being the time of the Winnebago war — Col. Neale, with
six hundred volunteers and many wagons, from the south part of the
state, passed over this road. In a short time it became a great thorough
fare from north to south, over which ran a daily mail coach. People
settling on this road' to entertain traders and keep stage teams; J. B.
Meredith located at Senachwine, John Dixon at Boyd's Grove, Henry
Thomas on Bureau, Dad Joe at Dad Joe Grove, Ogee at Rock River, Kel
logg at Kellogg's Grove, and Winter at Apple River.
At that time all the north part of the state was a wild, uninhabited
region, except by Indians and fur traders. Two families had located
near the present site of Lacon. Capt. Wm. Haws and James W. Willis
had made claims on the Ox Bow prairie in Putnam county; James Walker
and a few others had settled at Ottawa. The American Fur Company
had a trading post opposite the mouth of Bureau creek, consisting of
three log cabins, under the supervision of G. S. Hubbard. This consti
tuted all the inhabitants in the adjoining counties when a settlement was
commenced in Bureau.
On the 5th of May, 1828, Henry Thomas, with his family in a wagon
drawn by three yoke of cattle, came to Bureau and built the first cabin
within the limits of this county. This cabin stood near a small branch,
by a spring, and by the side of the Galena road, being located on the
northwest quarter of section thirty-three, Town of Bureau, and occupied
at present by Thomas Vaughan. A few weeks afterwards, three young
men, Edward, Justus and John L. Anient, built a cabin at the east end
of Red Oak Grove, on section one, Town of Walnut, the farm now owned
by W. Miles. In July of the same year Reason B. Hall built a cabin on
•the southeast quarter of section thirty-four, Town of Hall, where J.
Wasson now lives. Hall, with his family, occupied his cabin but a few
months, when he abandoned it for a claim south of the Illinois River, and
for five years no other family lived in that vicinity. In the Fall of 1828
John Dixon settled at Boyd's Grove, and lived there about eighteen months,
when he moved to Rock River, and became the proprietor of Dixon's
Ferry. In the Spring of 1829 Amos Leonard and Daniel Dimmick built
cabins in the scattering timber, by the side of springs, and on the north
half of section thirty-two, Selby, but occupied them only a short time.
In the Spring of 1829, Timothy Perkins and Leonard Roth made claims
in Leepertown, and Bulbona, a French Indian trader at Bulbona Grove,
in the town of Wyanet.
In the Spring of 1830, Ezekiel Thomas and Abram Stratton settled
on farms now occupied by them, and John M. Gay made a claim close by

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them, in the town of Bureau. About the same time Charles Boyd
bought Dixon's claim at Boyd's Grove, and lived on it for many years.
Joseph Smith (Dad Joe) settled at Dad Joe Grove, and Elijah Epperson
built a cabin on the south-east quarter of section five, Princeton, where
F. Stoner now lives. At the same time Sylvester Brigham, James For-
ristall, Justus and John L. Anient, made claims on the east side of Main
Bureau timber, in the town of Dover.
In the Spring of 1830, Daniel Dimmick built a cabin on section
twenty-five, Lamoille, and occupied it with his fatuity about two years,
when he abandoned his claim and left the country. In the Fall of the
same year William Hall located on the present site of Lamoille, and lived
here until the Spring of 1832, when he sold his claim to Aaron Gunn,
and moved to Indian Creek, LaSalle county, where himself and part of
his family were killed by the Indians a few weeks afterwards.
During the year 1831 several claims were made in the valley of Main
Bureau, above Tiskilwa ; among these claimants were Robert Clark,
Dave Jones and Michael Kitterman. The latter still occupies his claim.
In the Summer of 1831 but two claims had been made on the Princeton
prairie — one by Curtis Williams, on section twenty-one, and one by John
Williams, on section seventeen — when the Hampshire colony came here.
INDIANS OF BUREAU COUNTY.
Hunters and fur traders say that more Indians lived within the limits
of Bureau than any county in the state, estimating them from 1,500 to
2,000. According to Indian tradition, about the year 1769 an old chief
named Wappe, with seven wives and four hundred followers, came from
the Wabash, and established a village on the present site of Tiskilwa.
For some years this village bore the name of its founder, but we find in
1812 it was called Comas village, after a chief of that name. At one
time a chief named Tiskilwa lived here, but little is known of his history,
except he had many wives and was a great hunter. It was at this village
Black Partridge fitted out an expedition to attack Fort Clark, in the Fall
of 1813. At one time this village was said to contain about three hun
dred lodges, and was known by the French fur traders as the big town.
It was not so large in the early settlement, but nevertheless it was the
largest one in the country, and bore the name of Indiantown. The prin
cipal chief of this village was Autuckee, and the one- next in authority
was Meommuse. Both of these chiefs were well known by the early
settlers ; the latter spoke some English, and frequently visited the cabins
of settlers. Here at this village lived for a number of years a half-breed
by the name of Mike Girty, who was a great thief and cut-throat, and
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HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 89
the Black Hawk war. Girty was not a chief, and was but little known
among the settlers, spending much of his time as interpreter among the
fur traders. Wasseaw was a chief of some note, and known by a few of the
early settlers. He is said to have been a handsome Indian, tall and straight,
with an intelligent face, and claimed to be a son of Senachwine. For
many years he raised corn in Barren Grove, where he had a village of
about forty lodges.
At one time there was a large village on Lake DePue, but most of
its inhabitants had left before settlers came here.
The Indians of Bureau, like all Pottawatomies, were low and filthy
in their habits, possessing (with a few exceptions) none of those noble
traits which elevate the savage character and make their history worthy
of record. But they were peaceable and quiet, when not under the
influence of liquor, living on friendly terms with the settlers, frequently
visiting their cabins to exchange commodities. As settlers increased, the
Indians became dissatisfied with their situation, and left the county at
different times from 1832 to 1836, to occupy lands assigned them by the
government in Western Kansas.
CIVIL JURISDICTION.
The territory within the limits of this county was first under the
jurisdiction of St. Clair county; then Madison, then Pike, then Fulton,
next Peoria, and lastly Putnam. In January, 1825, a bill passed the
legislature dividing the military district into counties, and Putnam being
the farthest north, was made to include all the north part of the state,
which at that time was uninhabited, except a few trading posts. The
bill provided that the county should be organized as soon as it contained
a sufficient number of inhabitants. Five years afterwards it was found
to have the required number, but they were scattered from the Indiana
state line to the Mississippi, including Chicago and Galena, which made
organization impracticable, and for five years all the legal business of
Putnam county was transacted at Peoria.
In the Spring of 1831 Putnam county, having new boundaries made
by the legislature, was organized in accordance with the act. The
county was divided into four precincts, two on the east and two on the
west side of the Illinois River. Those on the west side were called
Bureau and Spoon River ; the former was made to include all of this
county and a small portion of Putnam, Marshall and Stark counties.
The first general election was held at the house' of Elijah Epperson, one
and a half miles north of Princeton, on the first Monday in August, at
which nineteen votes were cast, whose names are as follows : Henry
Thomas, Elijah Epperson, Leonard Roth, John M. Gay, Mason Dimmick,

90 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.
Samuel Gleason, Gurtis Williams, Justus Ament, John L. Ament, John
W. Hall, Adam Taylor, Daniel Dimmick, Thomas Washburn, Henry H.
Harrison, Abram Stratton, Ezekiel Thomas, Hezekiah Epperson, E. H.
Hall, and Anthony Epperson.
John M. Gay and Daniel Dimmick were elected Justices of the
Peace, but the latter did not qualify. For many years Gay was the only
Justice of the Peace on the west side of the river, and he was the only
person to take the acknowledgment of legal papers, administer the mar
riage rites, etc.
SETTLERS DRIVEN FROM THEIR HOMES.
In the Spring of 1831 there were only sixteen families in Bureau,
while there were about fifteen hundred Indians. Although the Indians
appeared friendly, frequently visiting the homes of settlers, and some
times assisting them in raising their cabins, still they were apprehensive
that all was not right. The Summer before, Black Hawk, with many of
his warriors, attended a great feast on Bureau, and report said that many of
the Pottawatomies had agreed to assist him in retaining his village. Black
Hawk had now returned to his village at Rock Island, and Gov. Reynolds
had issued a call for volunteers to remove him and his band west of the
Mississippi. A traveler on the Sac and Fox trail reported that five hun
dred warriors were collected at Barren Grove, and he believed they were
going' west to assist Black Hawk. While every thing was at fever heat
the settlers heard the firing of cannons at Rock Island, and believed that
fighting had commenced. It appears that on the approach of the army
the Indians fled across the river, and in celebrating this bloodless victory
Gen. Gaines had a salute fired from the heavy ordnance at Fort Arm
strong. The wind being favorable, the report of the cannons was heard
on Bureau, and every person fled from the county, — some going to
Peoria, others to Hennepin. A number of families met on the present
site of Princeton, where they halted for consultation, when it was agreed
that a committee should go and consult with Shaubena, who at that
time was encamped about two miles east. The old chief said he thought
there might be trouble ; that Black Hawk said the last time they met
he would fight for his village, and if they commenced fighting the settlers
would be in danger. He said,, however, the young men might stay and
raise corn, but the squaws and pappooses should leave immediately.
After this consultation the settlers continued their flight, and made no
stop until they crossed the Illinois river.
On the Ox Bow prairie, in Putnam county, a call was made for vol
unteers, when about fifty responded, who came to Bureau and assisted
the settlers in taking away their stock, with other valuables. This
turned out to be a bloodless war, and when all the facts were known the
settlers returned to their homes.

HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 91

BLACK HAWK WAR.

In the Spring of 1832 the settlement on Bureau had increased to
about thirty families, and on the west side of the river, within the limits
of this county, there were probably forty cabins. The settlers were
apprised that Black Hawk, with his band, were ascending Rock River,
and that the Governor had again issued a call for volunteers, but they
believed it would pass off as the year before, without fighting. About
the middle of May, while the settlers were busy with their crops, Shau
bena notified them that hostilities had commenced ; that Stillman's army
was defeated, and they were liable to be attacked at any moment. These
tidings were carried from cabin to cabin, and in a few hours all of the
settlers had fled from their homes ; and it was well they did so, for a few
hours' delay, as the sequel shows, would have been fatal to many of
them. Some of the settlers went to Peoria and some to Springfield, but
the most of them took refuge at Hennepin.
That night, after the settlers left, about seventy warriors, led b}' the
half-breed Girty, came to Bureau, and in the darkness of the night visited
almost every cabin, but found their intended victims had fled.
A fort was built at Hennepin, and here the most of the settlers
remained during the war. Some of them volunteered as rangers, and
spent the Summer in guarding the frontier settlements.
About two "weeks after the settlers left, Major Baxter, with two com
panies of rangers from St. Clair County, came to Bureau and built a fort
where Henry Thomas lived, calling it Fort Thomas, and it was occupied
by them during the war.
The Indians visited Bureau a number of times during the absence of
the settlers, killed chickens, pigs and cattle, robbed some of the cabins,
and sometimes laid in ambush for days to kill the settlers as they would
return to look after their stock. They killed Elijah Phillips, a mile and a
half north of Dover, and burned the Rev. James Sample and wife, one-
half mile west of Princeton.*
About the 1st of September, the war being over, and Black Hawk a
prisoner, the settlers returned to their claims. On their return they
found many of their cattle and hogs were missing, and their gardens and
cornfields grown up to weeds ; their wheat and oats had matured, but not
having been harvested in time, fell to the ground. Every thing appeared
gloomy to the settlers on Bureau — Winter approaching and their crops a
failure ; but, fortunately, there were good crops in Putnam county east
of the river, where they obtained a supply for the coming Winter.
* A full account of these murders is given in the Bureau County Reminiscences.

92 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.

THIRD INDIAN WAR.

Again in the Spring of 1833, the settlers on Bureau were alarmed at
the strange conduct of the Indians, and rumors were afloat that the Pot-
tawatomies and Winnebagos were about to unite and make war on the
frontier settlements. It is said a Winnebago chief by the name of Naw-
wa-see, who had a village near the present site of Rockford, was wound
ed, and his squaw, with an infant in her arms, killed the year before
by the troops in pursuit of Black Hawk, mistaking them for Sacs and
Foxes. This chief, in order to avenge himself on the whites, visited
many of the Pottawatomies' villages, to persuade them to make war on
the settlers. A large body of Winnebagos were collected on Green
River, and it is said a council between them and the Pottawatomies was
held near the present site of New Bedford. At Devil's Grove a large
number of warriors had collected, where they held a feast and war dance.
Indians were frequently seen riding at full gallop across the prairie, who
were supposed to be carrying tidings from place to place. The Indians
no longer visited the cabins of settlers, but appeared shy and unfriendly,
and avoided as much as possible meeting the whites. It was also noticed
that the Indians did not return to their village after their winter hunt,
and were planting no corn, as they formerly had done, and their furs
were exchanged for ammunition instead of clothing. The settlers became
alarmed at these indications of war, and called a meeting to consult on
what they had best do. At this meeting two persons were appointed
to visit some of the Winnebago villages on Rock River, to find out the
intention of the Indians, but they returned without making any discov
eries. White people were much alarmed, not knowing at what moment
hostilities would commence. Mrs. Dixon, of Dixon's Ferry, with her chil
dren, fled to the South in great haste, telling the people on Bureau, as she
passed, that the Winnebagos were collecting their warriors together on
Rock River, and in all probability would attack the settlement in a few
days. On receiving this intelligence people fled from the country, leav
ing their farms to grow up in weeds, and their stock to run wild on the
prairies. Three years in succession the settlers were driven from their
homes : some of them were sick of the country and never returned.
A number of settlers on the Princeton prairie joined together and
built a fort at Joel Doolittle's residence, by erecting palisades around his
cabin, using the latter for a block house.
For a number of months previous, Capt. Brown, with a company of
rangers, had been encamped on Bureau, and in the Hall settlement, to
protect the settlers, but their time of service having expired, the com
pany was disbanded, leaving the settlement without protection.

fS';,,

N. Matson Esq.
PRINCETON

HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 95
More than forty years have passed since this affair took place, and
nothing positive is known with regard to the intentions of the Indians.
Some believe they intended to make war on the settlers, but people took
the alarm before their plans were matured ; others think different, as
they committed no depredations.
There have been a number of speculative theories with regard to the
action of the Indians, none of which appears to be conclusive. One is,
a number of Indians were killed secretly by settlers, and consequently
they meditated revenge. In the Spring of 1833 a dead Indian was found
in Bureau Creek, a short distance above the Bureau Valley Mills, with a
bullet-hole in his back, showing how he came to his death. The body
was taken out by the Indians and buried, and to them the murder was a
mystery. Dave Jones, a notorious character in the early settlement of
the county, said while hunting deer in the creek bottoms he saw this
Indian sitting on a log over the water, fishing, when all of a sudden he
jumped up as though he was about to draw out a big fish, and pitched
head foremost into the creek, and was drowned when he came up to him.
About that time the remains of an Indian, partly devoured by wolves,
were found in the Illinois River timber, and his death could not be
accounted for. A number of Indians disappeared very mysteriously
about this time, and the Indians believed they were murdered by the
whites. Whatever the cause may have been, or whether or not the Indians
meditated revenge, it caused the settlers much trouble ; and although it
passed off without bloodshed, it prevented people from improving their
claims or raising a good crop.
HAMPSHIRE COLONY.
In the Summer of 1831 a party of emigrants from Northampton,
Mass., settled on the Princeton prairie. Before coming west they organ
ized a company and a religious society, with the understanding that they
should settle together as a colony. On their arrival on Bureau they
found the country deserted, the settlers having fled for fear of the
Indians. At that time Mr. Epperson was the only one living in Prince
ton township, and he assisted the new-comers in selecting claims. Dr.
N. Chamberlin made a claim south of Princeton, on a farm now belong
ing to Elijah Dee and Major Chamberlin, where E. Douglas now lives.
Eli and Elijah Smith built a double log cabin on Bureau Bluff, three miles
north of Princeton. E. S. Phelps made a claim on what is now the
north division of the City of Princeton. C. G. Cass made a claim on the
north - west quarter of section twenty - six, and Aaron Gunn on land
adjoining, known as the Doolittle farm, but afterwards went to Lamoille.
George Hinsdale settled on West Bureau, where he now lives ; and John
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96 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.
G. Blake made a claim Avhere Arthur Bryant now lives. Blake went
east of the Illinois River, and taught school at ten dollars per month ;
after keeping his claim for three years, he sold it for twenty-five dollars.
The settlement was called Greenfield, and Elijah Smith was
appointed postmaster, the mail being obtained from Thomas post-office, on
West Bureau, once a week. A church was organized, consisting of six
members, which formed a nucleus of the Hampshire Colony Church of
Princeton.
ORGANIZATION OF BUREAU COUNTY.
On the 28th of February, 1837, an act passed the legislature setting
off the County of Bureau, and fixing its boundaries as it now stands,
except the towns of Milo and Wheatland, which were afterwards added
on the formation of Marshall and Stark Counties. This act of the legis
lature was not to take effect, however, unless a majority of the whole
county favored it. In accordance with this act an election was held on
the first Monday in March, which was a very exciting one, and many
illegal votes were said to have been cast on both sides. On the west side of
the river people voted almost en masse for the division, while on the east
side they voted against it. A few votes were cast in Indiantown pre
cinct against the division, and a few in Sandy precinct- for it. There
were about thirty majority for the division, and when the result was
known there was great rejoicing on the west side of the river. In
Princeton houses were illuminated, bonfires built, guns fired, and various
tokens of joy. Although the west side of the river had won the victory
and were entitled to a new county, those on the east side, with the
authorities at Hennepin, pronounced the election illegal, giving notice
that they would contest it — declaring no division — Putnam County still
whole, etc. Notwithstanding this protest, Bureau claimed to be a county,
and went on to comply with the provisions in the act of the legislature.
Three commissioners, who had been appointed for that purpose, met in
May, and located the county seat at Princeton.
On the first Monday in June, 1837, an election was held to elect
county officers, at which Robert Masters, William Haskins and Arthur
Bryant were elected County Commissioners ; Cyrus Langworthy, Sheriff ;
Thomas Mercer, Clerk ; John H. Bryant, Recorder; Jacob Galer, Coroner,
and Robert Stewart, Surveyor.
Judge Stone, of the Fifth Judicial District, ordered court to be held
in Princeton on the following August, and appointed Cyrus Bryant, Clerk.
Courts were held in the Hampshire Colony Church until 1845, when a
court-house was built, and a jail, twelve feet square, with hewed logs,
lined with sheet-iron, together with a frame building for a jail, on a lot
now occupied by the residence of O. S. Phelps.

HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 97
The revenue of the county for 1838, including state, county and
school taxes, amounted to the sum of three hundred and thirty-two dol
lars. But this amount, small as it was, proved sufficient to meet all
demands for the fiscal year.
GEOGRAPHY OF THE COUNTY.
Bureau County has twenty-three whole townships and two fractional
ones ; 868 square miles or sections, and about 555,520 acres of land —
about one-ninth of which was originally timber. The face of the country
is neither hilly nor flat, but undulating, and while in a state of nature
had the appearance of a vast plain, interspersed with groves of timber,
and drained by clear, running streams.
The eastern portion of the county is drained by Negro and Spring
Creeks, the central by Main Bureau and its tributaries, and the west by
Green and Spoon Rivers. These streams, except Spoon River, are skirted
with timber, and along them — especially Main Bureau — are excellent
mill privileges.
The face of the country is elevated above the water courses from one
to two hundred feet. In the north part of the county, on the ridge
which divides the waters of the Illinois and Mississippi, is an elevation
of about three hundred and fifty feet above the Illinois vallejr.
On Green River, and along the valley of the Illinois, is a large quan
tity of swamp or overflowed land, some of which has been reclaimed by
ditching, and brought under cultivation. In some of the western towns
are sand knolls, bowlder rocks and marshes, but the quality of the land
throughout the county for farming purposes is equal if not superior to
any county in the state.
GOVERNMENT SURVEYS.
In the Spring of 1819 John C. Sullivan, under the direction of Gra
ham and Phillips, commissioners appointed by the President of the
United States for that purpose, surveyed the old Indian boundary line
running from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi, at the mouth of Rock
River. This runs a few degrees south of west, passing through the north
ern towns of this county. This was a standard line in the surveys of the
county, causing fractional tracts north and south of it.
The surveys south of the Indian boundary were commenced in 1816
and completed in 1822 ; the last were made in this county by Thos. C.
and Stephen Rector ; their returns bear date November 6, 1822: The
surveys north of the Indian boundary were commenced in 1834 and
completed in 1843. Th-e land south of this boundary came into market
in August, 1835, and north of it in 1844. The land office of this district
was at Galena until 1841, when it was moved to Dixon.

98 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.
The northern boundary of the military district is a line extending
from the great bend in the Illinois River, at the mouth of Lake DePue,
to the Mississippi, a short distance below New Boston. The towns of
Wheatland, Milo, Macon and Neponset, were in part military or patent
land, which for many years retarded the settlement. Indiantown, Aris-
pie and Leepertown, although within the military district, contained no
patent lands. MINERALOGICAL.
In the central and southern portions of the county coal is found in
various places, but none has yet been discovered in the northern towns.
A large portion of Mineral, Selby and Hall are underlaid with coal-beds,
which are found from twenty to seventy feet below the surface. The -
line that bounds the coal-beds on the north is said to.be the south line of
town seventeen, but coal has been found on Main Bureau north of that
line. Coal was first discovered in this county in the Fall of 1834, out
cropping from the banks of Coal Creek, in section 24 Mineral ; two
years afterwards it was found on Negro Creek, in the Town of Hall, and
on Coal Run, in Indiantown.
In 1866 mineral paint was discovered on the north-west quarter of
section seven, Manlius ; but it is now found elsewhere in that vicinity.
A large quantity of this paint has been prepared and shipped to other
parts. Peat beds are plenty in the west part of the county, but it has not
been brought into use, and probably never will, as coal is abundant.
There are a number of stone quarries in the county, none of which
have been worked to any great extent. The best of these quarries are on
Rocky Run, in Indiantown, and on Negro and Spring Creeks in the Town
of Hall.
PROVIDENCE COLONY.
In the Spring of 1836 a colony was organized in Providence, R. I.,
for the purpose of making a settlement in the west. The agents of this
colony, after looking at many localities in different parts of the state,
selected Indiantown, in this county, for their future home. At that time
most of the township was vacant, and they entered a large tract, to be
drawn for by the members of the colony. The town of Providence was
laid out, and the lots sold to the colonists. This colony, like all others
in the West, did not meet the expectations of its projectors ; but it
brought to the county many worthy citizens. Among those who remained
here were Asa Barney, Caleb Cushing, Alfred Anthony, Hosea
Barney, J. Shaw, James Harrington, James Pilkington, John Lannon,
Thomas Doe, Mathew Dorr, James Dexter, and Elias Nickerson.

HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 99
TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION.
At the general election of 1849 the vote was almost unanimous for
township organization, and in the following Spring town officers were
elected, when the Board of Supervisors took the place of County Commis
sioners. At that time the county was divided into nine precincts, named
as follows : Princeton, Dover, Lamoille, French Grove, Brush Creek,
Green River, Tiskilwa, Hazewood, and Hall.
On the adoption of township organization, some of the towns con
tained but few inhabitants, scarcely enough to fill the offices. Manlius,
Gold and Wheatland were attached to other towns, and not organized
until some years afterwards. The names of some of the towns have been
changed by the Board of Supervisors since the organization.
PERILS OF EARLY SETTLEMENT.
The following graphic sketch is taken from the Reminiscences of Bu
reau County. People at the present time are not aware of the hardships
of the early settlers of this county— deprived of almost every comfort
of civilization, without schools, churches, and in some cases without
society, having only the Indians for neighbors and associates. Their
dwellings were rude cabins, with a puncheon floor, and a clapboard door
hanging on wooden hinges. Some were obliged to live in a tent until a
cabin could be built ; others lived for months in a pole shanty, without
a floor, chimney or door, a bed -quilt supplying the place of the latter.
Their living was also plain, being deprived of even the necessaries of
life — for weeks at a time without bread in their house, living on hominy
and potatoes, while their supply of meat consisted of wild game. The
nearest place for getting their grain ground was at a horse-mill near Peoria,
where some of the early pioneers went, and waited for days at the mill
to get their grist. Many of the settlers pounded their corn in a hominy-
block and ground their wheat in a coffee-mill, taking out the bran with
a common meal sieve.
Three years in succession the early settlers of Bureau were driven
from their homes on account of Indian hostilities, leaving their farms to
grow up in weeds, and their horses and. cattle to run at large on the
prairie. For weeks at a time they lived in constant fear of the Indians,
not knowing at what moment they would, be attacked and murdered by
them. Sometimes they would carry their guns with them while working
in the field, and at night leave their cabins, and, with their blankets and
quilts, sleep in the grove, in order that they might escape should their
dwelling be attacked.
More than forty years have now passed since the settlement of

100 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.
Bureau commenced, and great has been the change in the county during
that time. The early pioneer, the hunter and Indian fighter, with a few
exceptions, have passed away ; the report of their rifles and the barking
of their dogs are no longer heard in Bureau timber. Their rude log
cabins have gone to decay and their places supplied by fine dwellings, in
which people live in the enjoyment of comforts and luxuries of life, and
have no fear of the tomahawk of ruthless savages.
MILITARY.
During the rebellion Bureau County furnished for the army 3,626
soldiers, and paid 1650,000 in bounties to the same.
At the first call for volunteers, in the Spring of 1861,^a number of
companies were formed in different parts of the county ; two went
from Princeton, one under the command of Capt. Farris, and the other
commanded by Capt. Paddock ; the latter, however, was not accepted.
On the 10th of August, 1861, Robert F. Winslow, of Princeton, a
law-partner of M. T. Peters, received a commission from the Secretary
of War to raise a regiment of infantry. Establishing himself on the
fair-ground, he in a short time recruited about seven hundred men, and
in a few days it was expected the regiment would be full, when they
would leave for active service in the field. The county furnished money
for recruiting purposes, and it was supposed that Bureau would furnish
a full regiment for the war, but through the influence of designing men,
these expectations were never realized. Emissaries from Missouri visited
the camp and persuaded the volunteers to join Birge's brigade of sharp
shooters, then recruiting at St. Louis. From some cause, Winslow be
came unpopular with the volunteers, and in order to get away from his
command, they secretly agreed to go to St. Louis.
The principal trouble in the camp was caused by the following cir
cumstance : James T. Stevens offered Colonel Winslow a horse for the
position of sergeant-major in his regiment. The Colonel, having no
horse of his own, set the example of selling position in service, which of
late has been carried on to such great extent both in military and civil
departments. The sergeant-major possessed a fine military figure, set off
with a new uniform, giving him a commanding appearance, but had a
very unpleasant way of carrying out the arbitrary commands of the
Colonel, and, like Judge Jeffrey in carrying out the will of his master,
James II, led him to destruction. Everything had a good outside appear
ance in camp. The drill went on, and martial music was heard early and
late. The Colonel's headquarters denoted business and activity, and fine
dinners were served out to his friends.
About daylight on a clear Sabbath morning, November 3, the people
were awakened by loud cheering and martial music, as the regiment took

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 101
their departure for St. Louis. When Colonel Winslow found the troops
were about to leave, he tried to prevent it, but the leaders said they
would go at all events, and, if he would accompany them, he would still
be their commander. The Colonel accepted this proposition and ordered
the gate opened, when the troops marched out on the public square
fronting the American House. They called a halt, speeches were made,
a vote taken, when Colonel Winslow (without a court martial) was dis
charged from service. At this turn of affairs, the Colonel flew into a
terrible rage, galloping his horse back and forth, slashing the air with his
sword, ordering the troops back to camp, and pointing out to thein the
consequences of disobeying orders.
With the regiment was an emissary fromJSt. Louis, who called him
self Major Smith, who by proclamation was declared leader of the troops.
This caused much dissatisfaction among the aspirants for the position.
Captain Robins, who expected to be commander-in-chief, waved his sword
over his head, and with a loud voice, sang out : " All that wish to go to
glory, follow me! " He did not know that he would lead them into the
Alton Penitentiary, as the sequel will show. The exciting parley having
terminated, the troops commenced their march for Trenton, where a
steamboat was waiting to convey them to St. Louis.
Colonel Winslow made an effort to apprise the authorities at Spring
field that his regiment had run off, but no communication could be ob
tained by telegraph. Report said the wires were cut. By request of a
number of citizens, N. Matson went to Springfield, and laid the case be
fore the Governor. On receiving the tidings, General Mathews made
arrangements to intercept the fugitives at Alton. A railroad train with
a battery and two companies of soldiers from Camp Butler, left at three
o'clock in the morning for Alton. On arriving there, General Mathews
brought his battery to the river bank, and had scarcely got it ready when
the steamer with the troops aboard hove in sight, under a full head of
steam, flags flying, and the band playing Washington's march. General
Mathews ordered them to stop the boat, but no attention was paid to it,
when a shot was fired across the bow, but the steamer continued on her
course in defiance of the battery. Another shot was fired, which pen
etrated the hull, and the captain, thinking his boat was about to sink,
rang the bell and rounded to, when all on board were taken prisoners.
With the runaway regiment was Elder Berry, of Wyanet, who ex
pected to be its chaplain — having been their religious adviser for some
days. The Elder, feeling patriotic, had arranged his hat-brim so as to
represent an old-fashioned cocked hat of Revolutionary times, on which
he wore a large cockade. The Elder, having a fine figure capped with
this remarkable hat, would promenade the cabin in good military style,
but as soon as the cannon ball struck the boat, he pulled off his cockade,

102 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.
tramping it" under his feet, straightened down the brim of his hat, and
putting on a sanctimonious face, caused him to look like a clergyman in
stead of a soldier.
The troops were placed in the Alton penitentiary for safe keeping,
to await an order from the Governor. With the troops were a number
of persons who had accompanied them by invitation. These men applied
to General Mathews for their liberty — one of whom said that he was a
civilian, did not belong to the regiment, had committed no crime, and
thought it unjust to be locked up in a place which had been the common
receptacle of thieves and cut-throats. The General told him that he was
charged with grand larceny — of stealing a whole regiment — to which
he replied the charge was false ; the regiment had stolen him.
The troops were taken to Camp Butler- and kept under guard for
some time, but afterward went into service, forming a part of the 57th
Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. .With this affair. Colonel Winslow's mil-
itary career ended. He had spent his time and money, and ruined his'
law business, without receiving any pay for his services.
NUMBER OF SETTLERS AT DIFFERENT PERIODS.
In the year 1828 there were only five families living within the
limits of Bureau County, whose names are as follows : Henry Thomas,
Reason B. Hall, John Dixon, Bulbona, and the family of Aments. In
1830 there were nine families; in 1831 sixteen families; in 1832, at the
time of the Black Hawk war, there were thirty- one families, besides a
number of single men who had made claims, built cabins, and were living
in them. The names and location of these thirty-one families, were as
follows :
Town of Lamoille — Daniel Dimmick ; Dover — - John L. Ament ; in
Princeton — Elijah Epperson, Dr. N. Chamberlin, Eli and Elijah Smith,
John Musgrove, Roland Moseley, Mrs. E. Smith, Robert Clark, and Joel
Doolittle ; in Arispie — Michael Kitterman, Curtiss Williams, and Dave
Jones; in Selby — John Hall, William Hoskins, John Clark, and Amos
Leonard; in Wyanet — Abram Oblist, and Bulbona ; in Bureau — Henry
Thomas, Ezekiel Thomas, Abram Stratton, and John M. Gay; in Ohio —
Dad Joe ; in Walnut — James Magley ; in Milo — Charles Boyd ; in Lee-
pertown — Timothy Perkins, and Leonard Roth; in Hall — William
Tompkins, and Sampson Cole.
In the Spring of 1833, there were only twenty-eight families within
the limits of this county — the population having decreased on account
of the war. A number of families left the county and settled elsewhere.
and others did not return to their claims for a year or two afterwards.
During the Summer of 1834 and 1835, a few families came to Bureau;

HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY. 103
but in 1836 there was a large emigration, and the population was more
than doubled during the year, and formed an epoch in the settlement of
Bureau County. The land came into market the Summer before, and
most all the good timber fell into the hands of settlers who sold it out to
new-comers at an exorbitant price. All kinds of products were high,
and were bought by the emigrants, and for the first time the early pioneers
appeared to have plenty of money. Wheat sold for two dollars and a
half per bushel, corn one. dollar, flour sixteen dollars per barrel, and
provisions accordingly. All kinds of grain were bought up the river to
supply the demand, and cattle, horses, sheep, etc., were driven from the
southern parts of the state and sold to the settlers.
In 1837 and 1838, there was a surplus in this county, and it found a
ready market at good prices to the settlers on Rock River. In 1839 and
1840, produce was shipped down the river and sold at St. Louis at low
rates. From 1840 to 1847, a large amount of produce was hauled to
Chicago — the teams loading back with lumber and goods. Part of the
time wheat was worth only twenty-five cents, and pork net one dollar
and fifty cents, delivered at Hennepin or at the Lake.
In 1850 the prairies of Bureau county were mostly vacant, the settle
ment extending but a short distance from the timber. People went on
the prairie, made claims, took out a pre-emption, and when that expired,
if they did not have means to enter the land, they would get it entered
on time and pay for it with products raised on their farm. Some of the
most wealthy farmers of this county commenced in this way. In a few
years after the settlement on the prairie, it was all made into farms, and
in 1854 all the land in this county was entered.
PROPOSED CANAL.
As early as the Summer of 1836, the project was agitated of con
structing a canal from the Illinois to the Mississippi River. Dr. A. Lang-
worthy, of Tiskilwa, was quite enthusiastic on this subject, and at his
own expense employed R. R. Pearce to survey the route as far as Green
River. At that time it was thought a feeder could be taken ont of Green
River to supply the eastern part of the canal, and from a point near the
west line of the county the river could with slight expense be made nav
igable to its mouth, thereby forming a water communication between the
two great rivers.
In the Summer of 1866, another survey of this proposed canal was
made, with a feeder to be taken out of Rock River and intersect the canal
near Devil's Grove. Again in 1870 the government, in accordance with
an act of Congress, made a survey of this route for the purpose of mak
ing it a ship canal.

104 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.

RAILROADS.
In 1839 the old Illinois Central Railroad was surveyed and located
through this county. It entered the county in section twenty-five, West-
field, and left it in section two, Lamoille, making a straight line through
the county. After the grading was partly done, the enterprise was aban
doned. In 1851, a railroad was projected from Chicago to Rock Island by the
- way of Peru, and counties on the route were called on to take stock in it.
Bureau County was asked to subscribe for $50,000 of the stock. This re
quest caused great excitement among the people, and speeches for and
against were made in almost every school-house in the county. Prince
ton favored it, but Tiskilwa opposed it, and when the election came the
proposition was lost ; but the road was built nevertheless. It was com
pleted in 1853, its length in this county is thirty-eight miles.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was built in 1854. Its
length in this county is forty-two miles. The Peoria and Bureau Valley
Railroad was built in 1855, and its length in this county is about five
miles. The Rushville and Buda Railroad was built in 1870, and seven
miles of it is in this county. The Mendota and Prophetstown Railroad
was commenced in 1856, completed in 1870, and its length in this county
is twenty-seven miles. The Kankakee and Pacific Railroad was graded in
1871, but not completed. About three miles of it is in this county.
Bureau County having six railroads within its limits, and the Illinois
Central Railroad running almost parallel with its eastern line, and with the
Illinois River and Michigan Canal on its borders, gives Bureau County
great facilities for trade and commerce.
SWAMP LANDS.
A bill passed Congress in September, 1850, giving to Arkansas all
the swamp and overflowed land within the limits of the state, and after
wards this bill was so amended as to apply to all other states. In 1852
the State Legislature donated these lands to the counties in which they
were located. It was found by making a survey that this county had
about 38,000 acres, mostly along the valley of Green River, and on the
overflowed bottoms of the Illinois River. This land the county adver
tised and sold in September, 1856, and the proceeds, amounting to $115,-
000, was appropriated to the school fund. Some of the purchasers were
not satisfied to have the funds thus appropriated, contending that they
should be used for draining. They refused to pay the back installments,
and the county was involved in a law suit. About one half of the land

HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.

105

was paid for according to the conditions of sale, and deeds given, while
the remainder reverted to the county.
Some years ago the county commenced draining these lands, espe
cially those along Green River, and have expended over $ 194,000 in this
work. The subsequent sales amounted to $112,000, making the total
amount received by the county $227,761.
In this swamp district were many valuable tracts of land, and some
of the lands that were subject to annual inundation have been reclaimed
by ditching, and are now under cultivation.
POLITICS.
During the existence of the old parties, the Whigs had a large major
ity in this county, and since the qrganization of the present political
parties, the Republicans have a majority, ranging from 1,5.00 to 1,900.
The following is the official vote of the county at the last election :
Official Vote of Bureau County, November Election, 1876.

Town.

Princeton __
Wyanet 
Fairfield 
Hall  __.
Clarion 
Neponset ...
Leepertown .
Greenville... Manlius 
Gold 
Milo 
Indiantown
Selby 
Arispie  .
Berlin 
LaMoille __.
Ohio  _.
Concord 
Wheatland ..
Bureau 
Westfield ...
Walnut 
Mineral 
Dover 
Macon 

President.

516
230 65 36
141
229 36
96
H5 26
181
208 121122198
211 162
296 68
109
125124117185
126

Total   3844 2315 3233J1820

313 107 74
153 27
694266
46 35
62
117M9144 74
5354
154 3096
169 73 57
106 40

1872.

472 158 49 16
10S169 2874
8428
151
191106 108
174
172130
273 6389
¦78
120H5161
116

3" 116 24
97 17
St IS
37
34 22
49 54
67
107 60 3673
145 21
95
146 71
44 6623

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UP

3" 3 7

1876.

B g
2 a
H

345 126 48
134 30
353375
433S29 73
126106 71
67 84
189 6
76
162 9462 8229

618 213 4721
114!97 4
10510S 35
139
201 118 109
185
231 152
320 55
8080
152
H5 185 9S

o £

23 14 I
4 2

Governor.

£ Q

347 127 68
135
• 309836 79
43
42 52
90
128109 76
67 88
193 15
78
162100 6594 30

73 2218 3719 145 2352363122403723

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621 213 46 21
114197 4'
105
108 34
139
202H7 108
1S1
231 152
326 55
8180
152
114185

Lieut.
Governor.

3

343 127 68
135 3°
8533 75
4341 29 73
126106 7i
67 84
187 6
76
162 95
628229

619211 ¦46 21
114197 41
105 108 35
139
202 118 108
185
231 152
326 55
80
80
152"5
185

Official Vote of Bureau County. — concluded.

Town.

Princeton ..
Wyanet 
Fairfield ---
Hall 
Clarion 
Neponset ..
Leepertown
Greenville. .
.Manlius 
Gold 
Milo 
Indiantown
.Selby 
Arispie 
Berlin 
LaMoille...
Ohio 
Concord 
Wheatland .
Bureau 
Westfield ..
Walnut 
Mineral 
Dover 
Macon 
Total . .

Secretary , ...
r o. . Auditor. n. ,-, ,
of State. i reasurer. General

a E
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340 127 6S
135 3085
33 75
434i 29 73
126106 71
67 84
1S9 6
76
162 73
63 S229

622 213 46 21
114 I96 41
105108 35
139
202 118 10S185
231 152
324 55'
8080
152 H5
185

350 128 68
135 30
100 3& 79
434i 52
91
126110 74
67 83
198 15
79
162
100 6495 3

¦a &
3i«

621 213 46 21
114196 41
105
108 35
139
202 119
108184
231 152
322 55
8080
152
115 1S5

State Attorney Member of
Congress.

321 127 68
135 3°3533 75
43
4i 2978
128
106 71
67 84
189 6
76
162
. 9462 8229

630212 46 21
114196 41
105108 35
109
202 11810S 185
231 152
323 55
8080
152115184

2 6
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34° 127 68
134 29S4
3375
4341 2978
126
106 72
67 84
189 6
76
162 9564 8229

a v
H

621 213 46 22
"5196 41
105
IOS 35
139
202 11810S 184
231 152
324 558080
152 "5185

329 126 68
135 29
9535 79
434i 51
80
129
107 72
67 8S
194 M
79
162100 639331

22183725 23293722 2221 3690 2239 3725 2310 3733 2332523722

639215 45 21
H5194 43
105
108 35
139
200 "5
108186
229 152
324 55
80So
154114187 90

Board of
Equaliz'n

" E
2 u
¦3fi

350 127 68
135 30
100 3579
4341 52
91
128
3 109 74
6788
195 1279
162102 609530

619 213 46 21
II4
196 43
105108 35
139
202 118108184
231152
324 5580
80
152 '
"5185 97

Town.

Princeton ...
Wyanet 
Fairfield ._.
Hall 
¦Clarion 
Neponset ..
Leepertown
•Greenville.. Manlius 
¦Gold 
Milo 
Indiantown
Selby 
Arispie 
Berlin 
LaMoille...
•Ohio 
Concord 
Wheatland .
Bureau 
Wotfield ..
Walnut 
Mineral 
Dover 
Macon 
Total .

Representatives.

o S C-S
SQ oP

990^ 381 153
403 A
84
25S'A 72
123K 71
106^ 156 ,
147
377'A 174127180
201 53S 42
231

126^ 43^ IK
3
2040 A
16 K
16^
67K 23^
159 95 %
21
53
43 A

291 20 A
172A io>£
205^ 78
93

6072 921

I*M

889^
321 73^
3iK
174
289^ ti'A
IS7A164 52K
208^312 166^159
277^346 A
*5°A
480 85^
120120
222 172^
277K 144
893^318 63 31 'A
174
278^ 61A
154K166 52'K
208 A
301 'A
167K 160A
275
346^ 150^
481^ 79^
120120
223^ 172^
277^ 144
Circuit Clerk.
o c
s u
X
297 129 30
132 29
97 3580
4243 52
90 52
109 75
6788
185 13
78
161 976594 30
669 212 8323
H5
200 43
10310S 33
139
201 I89
109 lS2
23I 152
334 55
81Si
155
113186 97
Sheriff.
;q
271 125 35
131 29352275
43 31 52
ss 51
106 74
67 37
167 13
77
162 95609631
5464^541354 2069 3894 2073 4000 2249 3740 2353 367r
a
695214 7S
35
"5
210 5"
105107 45
139
204 195112 181
231 158
352 55
S3 80
158116180 96
State's
Attorney,
293 128 67
135 29
100 3877
4240 52
90
117
no 73
6784
193 13
76
162 9762 7529
637213 44 21
"5 196 39
105108 35
139
202 126 108182
231 149
325 55
80 80
156
114188 97
Coroner.
n
316 167 69
135 30
100 3683
4341 52
91
127109 646788
196 13
77
162100 6295 30
¦3*Q 611 17.2 44 21
114197 42
101107 35
139
202 117
109185
231 152
324 558379
154H5185 97
HISTORY of bureau county. 10T
RELIGION.
Probably the first sermon preached within the limits of this county
was by a missionary by the name of Wigley. According to the statement
of the Indians, he preached at Indiantown as early as the year 1814 -r
made many converts among the Indians, baptizing them in Bureau Creek.
Nothing is known of his religious creed, but it is supposed he was a
Baptist. The first religious service held among the settlers was at the house
of John Hall, in August, 1830 ; preaching by Elijah Epperson. During
the same year a young man from Putnam County, by the name of Sample,
preached a number of times at John Hall's. In 1833, William Royal, a
Methodist preacher, held service at Abram Stratton's, on West Bureau
Creek, once in four weeks. Royal's mission extended from Peoria to
Ottawa, with twenty-two preaching places, some of which were thirty
miles apart, making the circuit once a month.
In the Fall of 1833, the Rev. Lucien Farnham, a Congregational
minister, came to Princeton, receiving part of his support from the Home
Missionary Society.
The first camp-meeting was held in the grove west of Princeton, in
September, 1834, it being a union meeting between the Congregationalists
and Methodists. The second camp-meeting was held in the grove two
miles west of Dover, in the Summer of 1836.
SETTLING OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTY.
In the Spring of 1836 there were two great thoroughfares passing
through this county. One of these was the great Galena road, running
north and south, over which passed a daily mail coach, and the other was
the Sacs and Fox trail, running east and west, over which passed the
Indians of the West on their annual trips to and from Chicago, to get
their annuities. The Sacs and Fox trail for many years had been the
great highway for Indians passing through the country, and over it the
Black Hawk's band made annual trips to Canada, to draw their pay from
the British government. It was no uncommon thing to see several hundred
Indians at a time on this trail, and sometimes white people on foot or
horseback, who were traveling from east to west. Many places on the
prairie the trail was worn down a foot or more below the surface by the
incessant tramp of the ponies' feet. The first obstruction of this trail
between Rock Island and Chicago was caused by a fence built by Robert
Murphy in fencing his farm in the Spring of 1837. The Indians having
to pass around Murphy's farm, were very indignant, regarding it as a
trespassing on their rights.

108 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY.
In the Spring of 1836 there was no one living in the towns of Fair
field, Manlius, Mineral, Neponset, Macon, Gold, Wheatland, Greenville,
or Wes1;field. There was but one family in Milo, one in Walnut, one in
Ohio, four in Berlin, five in Bureau, five in Concord, and six in Clarion.
The dwellings were log cabins, built mostly in the edge of the timber
by the side of springs. There was but one meeting-house, two or
three school-houses, only two surveyed roads, and not a stream bridged.
The land then under cultivation was a small field here and there adjoin
ing the timber, and the prairies of the county were in a state of nature,
a part of which had not been surveyed.
SETTLEMENT OF LAMOILLP AND PERKINS' GROVE.
In the Spring of 1830 Daniel Dimmick made a claim at the head of
Dimmick's Grove, and in the Fall of the same year Wm. Hall made a claim
near him, on the present site of Lamoille. In the Spring of 1834, Leonard
Roth, G. Hall and Dave Jones, made claims in the Grove, and in July of
the same year, J. T. Holbrook, Moses and Horace Bowen, also settled in
the Grove. In the Fall of 1834, Enos Holbrook, Joseph Knox and Heman
Downing came. In the Spring of 1835, Tracy Reeves and Dr. John Ken
dall came here and laid out the town of Lamoille.
In 1834 Timothy Perkins and his sons claimed all of Perkins' Grove',
and sold claims to those coming in afterwards. The first cabin built in
the Grove was on a farm now owned by John Hetzler, and occupied by
S. Perkins and E. Bevens. The second house stood near the present resi
dence of A. G. Porter, and occupied by Timothy Perkins. In 1836 and
'37 a number of persons came here, among^whom were Joseph Screach,
Stephen Perkins, J. and A. R. Kendall, J. and E. Fassett. In 1842 a
post-office named Perkins' Grove was established, but was discontinued
some few years afterwards.
SETTLEMENT IN THE EAST PART OP THE COUNTY.
In the Summer of 1828, Reason B. Hall built a cabin on section 34,
Town of Hall. In the Fall of 1829 a black man named Adams built a
cabin at the mouth of Negro Creek, and from him the stream took its
name. In/ the Summer of 1831, Wm. Tompkins, Sampson and John '
Cole, made claims on the east side of Spring Creek. In August, 1832,
Henry Miller, William and James G. Swan, made claims in the town of
Hall. In 1833, Robert Scott, Martin Tompkins and A. Holbrook came.
Other settlers came in soon after, among whom were Ranson and E. C.
Hall, Mr. Wixam, Mr. Wilhite, N. Applegate, Dr. Whitehead, and C.
W. Combs. #
WEST BUREAU AND CENTER GROVE SETTLEMENT.
It has already been stated that Henry Thomas, Ezekiel Thomas,

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 109
Abram Stratton and John M. Gay came in 1828 and '30. In 1831, Thos.
Washburn made a claim adjoining the county farm on the west; Benj.
Lamb afterward owned the claim, and in 1834 sold it lo James Triplett.
In 1833, John Phillips, E. Chilson and Thomas Finley came. In 1834,
Isaac Spangler, Geo. Coleman, Edward and Acquilla Triplett, settled in
Center Grove. Wm. Allen, C. C. Corss, Lemuel and Rufus Cary, Solo
mon Sapp, Jacob and Adam Galer, settled here ; George Bennett and
Rees Heaton were among the early settlers.
EARLY SETTLEMENT IN THE WEST PART OP THE COUNTY.
In the Spring of 1834, Thornton Cummings made a claim on the
uorth side of French Grove, and J. G. Reed at Coal Grove, and built a
cabin on the present site of Sheffield. In 1835, Paul Riley, Caleb and
Eli Moore, and James Laughrey, built cabins in French Grove. A. Fay
settled at Menominee Grove, and Benj. Coal at Bulbona Grove.
In 1836, William Studley made a claim at the south end of Barren
Grove, and in the following year William and George Norton, W. P.
Batlerill and James Tibbetts came. In 1836, Curtis Williams, Thomas
Grattidge, John Clark, Dr. Hall, George Squiers and E. D. Kemp settled
in the north end of Barren Grove.
In 1850 a settlement was made in the towns of Gold and Manlius,
and among the first settlers were Samuel Mather, S. Barber, T. Rine-
hart, A. Lathrop, and James Martin.
In 1837 a settlement was commenced at Black Walnut Grove, in the
town of Macon, and among the early settlers were Wm. Bates, T. Math-
¦eral, James B. Akin, Lewis Holmes, and John and Charles Wood.
GREEN RIVER SETTLEMENT.
The country along Green River remained unoccupied for many years
after settlements had been made in other parts of Bureau County, and
was visited only by hunters and trappers. It was known at that time as
Winnebago Swamp, but took the name of Green River about the year
1837, about the time a settlement was commenced here.
In the Spring of 1837, Cyrus Watson built a cabin near the present
site of New Bedford, and occupied it a short time. Soon afterwards
Francis and Wm. Adams, D. Brady, Milton Cain, Daniel Davis, Lewis
Burroughs, Geo. W. Sprall, T. and N. Hill, settled here.
The land on Green River north of the Indian boundary did not come
into market until 1844, and some of the settlers held their land by pre
emption right. But wjien the land came into market they were not
prepared to pay for it, and to prevent others from entering their farms
they organized a " Settlers' League," with a constitution and by-laws,

110 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.
and signed by all those interested. From this Settlers' League originated
the common phrase, "State of Green River."
SETTLEMENT IN THE NORTH PART OF THE COUNTY.
Notwithstanding two cabins were built at an early day — one at Red
Oak Grove and the other at Dad Joe Grove — the settlement of the north
part of the county dates about the year 1850. James Claypall occupied
the Ament cabin in Red Oak Grove from 1833 to 1836 ; Luther Denham
moved here soon after. A few families settled at Walnut Grove, among
whom were A. H. Jones, G. Triplett, T. Culver, and Richard Brewer.
In 1841, F. G. Buchan built a cabin at East Grove, on the north
line of Ohio township, and five years afterwards Wm. Cleavland built a
cabin on the prairie, near the middle of the township, but soon after
wards abandoned it. About 1850 and '52 the prairie began to be settled
and made into farms. Among the settlers were Squire Falvey, John Kas-
beer, Wm. Cowen, S. Wilson, Daniel P. and Dwight Smith, John and
Andrew Ross. SETTLEMENT IN THE SOUTH PART OP THE COUNTY.
Although a family lived at Boyd's Grove since the Fall of 1828, the
settlement around it is of a recent date. In 1841, a few families settled
on the south side of Boyd's Grove, among whom were D. Bryant, B.
Hagan, John A. Griswold and Isaac Sutherland. A short time after
wards a settlement was made at the Lone Tree in the town of Wheat
land, and among the settlers were John and T. Kirkpatrick, J. Larkins,
J. Merritt, Henry and R. Rich and the large family of Andersons. At
an early day a settlement was made on the Chenoweth prairie, in Arispie,
and among the first comers were Elder J. B. Chenoweth, F. Dunn and A.
Benson. SETTLEMENT AT LOST GROVE.
For many years after a settlement had been made on Bureau County,
Lost Grove and the country around it remained unoccupied. The Sac
and Fox trail passed by the grove, and was traveled by whites as well as
Indians. In 1836 and 1837 two large wolves made a home in the grove,
and frequently travelers on foot and horseback were so badly frightened
by seeing them, that for a long time the trail was avoided.
In August, 1837, a man named Dunlap, from Knox County, Ohio,
was murdered at Lost Grove by one Green. Dunlap was exploring
the country with the object of selecting a home, and had money
with him to purchase land. While on Fox River he employed Green to
conduct him through the country to Princeton, there being no road at the
time, and while at the south end of the grove, Green drew his pistol and
shot Dunlap, who fell from his horse. Dunlap, although badly wounded,

GenVTho? J.Henderson
MEMBER OF CONGRESS
PRINCETON

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 113
ran about one mile, but was overtaken and his brains beaten out with a
club. The body was robbed of money and clothing and left on the prai
rie, where it was found some days afterwards partly devoured by wolves.
In the Spring of 1831, Mason Dimmick made a claim in Lost Grove,
and commenced a cabin where Arlington now stands, but soon after
abandoned it. In 1834, 0. H. Hugh claimed the Grove, and completed
the cabin which Dimmick had commenced, and lived in it a few months,
when he abandoned his claim and left the county. The cabin went to
decay, no one living here for six years after.
In the Fall of 1835, Lost Grove was claimed by two young men,
Blodgett and Lindley, and while they were disputing about their rights,
it was entered by Benj. Briggs, who sold it to Michael Kennedy in 1840,
and he made a large farm here some years afterwards, and laid off the
village of Arlington.
In 1840, David Roth, having a contract for grading, on the Illinois
Central Railroad, built a house east of the Grove, and sold it to Martin
Corley, who made a farm here. Others settled around the Grove, among
whom were Daniel Cahill, D. Lyon, James Waugh, Peter Cassady, Mr.
Okely and others.
MEMORIES OF SHAUBENA OR SHABBONA.
This celebrated Indian chief, whose portrait appears on the title page
of this work, deserves more than a passing notice. Although Shaubena
was not so conspicuous as Tecumseh or Black Hawk, yet in point of merit
he was superior to either of them.
Shaubena was born at an Indian village on the Kankakee River, now
in Will County, about the year 1775. While young he was made chief
of the band, and went to Shaubena Grove, now DeKalb County, where
they were found in the early settlement of the county.
In the War of 1812, Shaubena with his warriors joined Tecumseh,
was aid to that great chief, and stood by his side when he fell at the bat
tle of the Thames. At the time of the Winnebago war, in 1827, he
visited almost every village among the Pottawatomies, and by his persua
sive arguments prevented them from taking part in the war. By request
of the citizens of Chicago, Shaubena, accompanied by Billy Caldwell
(Sauganash), visited Big Foot's village at Geneva Lake, in order to pacify
the warriors, as fears were entertained that they were about to raise the
tomahawk against the whites. Here Shaubena was taken prisoner by
Big Foot, and his life threatened, but on the following day was set at
liberty. From that time the Indians (through reproach) styled him the
"white man's friend," and many times his life was endangered.
Before the Black Hawk War Shaubena met in council at two dif
ferent times, and by his influence prevented his people from taking part

114 HISTORY OP BUREAU COUNTY.
with the Sacs and Foxes. After the death of Black Partridge and Sen-
achwine, no chief among the Pottawatomies exerted so much influence as
Shaubena. Black Hawk, aware of this influence, visited him at two
different times, in order to enlist him in his cause, but was unsuccessful.
While Black Hawk was a prisoner at Jefferson Barracks, he said, had it
not beon for Shaubena, the whole Pottawatomie nation would have joined
his standard, and he could have continued the war for years.
To Shaubena many of the early settlers of this county owe the pre
servation of their lives, for it is a well-known fact, had not the thirty-one
families then in Bureau been notified of their danger, a large portion of
them, like those on Indian Creek, would have fallen victims to the toma
hawk of savages. By saving the lives of the whites he endangered his
own, for the Sacs and Foxes threatened to kill him, and made two at
tempts to execute their threats. They killed Pypeogee, his son, and Pyps,
his nephew, and hunted him down as though he was a wild beast.
Shaubena had a reservation of two sections of land at his Grove,
but by leaving it and going west for a short time, the government de
clared the reservation forfeited, and sold it the same as other vacant land.
On Shaubena's return, and finding his possessions gone, he was verv sad
and broken down in spirit, and left the Grove for ever. The citizens of
Ottawa raised money and bought him a tract of land on the Illinois River,
above Seneca, in Grundy County, on which they built a house and sup
plied him with means to live on. He lived here until his death, which
occurred on the 17th of July, 1859, in the eighty-fourth year of his age,
and was buried with great pomp in the cemetery at Morris. His squaw,
Pokanoka, was drowned in Mazen Creek, Grundy County, on the 30th of
November, 1864, and was buried by his side.
In 1861, subscriptions were taken up in many of the river towns, to
erect a monument over the remains of Shaubena, but, the war breaking
out, the enterprise was abandoned. Only a plain marble slab marks the
resting-place of this friend of the white man.
Methodist Church, Milo Township, organized with sixteen members
in Jan. 1854, by the Rev. M. Frasier.
For one year they held meetings at the house of Thomas Copper-
rune, when they erected a church.' This was used until 1868, when they
built their present house of worship. Its cost was about $800, and stands
on Section 27.
The membership is now about fifty. The Sabbath-school has near
forty pupils in attendance, the Superintendent of which is J. M. Tate.
The present pastor is Rev. R. N. Morse.
THE COUNTY FARM.
About twenty years ago, 160 acres were purchased and the neces
sary buildings erected to care for the poor of the county. From time to

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 115
time additions have been made to these, until now the farm contains 240
acres, with capacious and comfortable buildings.
It is not entirely self-supporting, but the farm is turned to good
account, the labor being performed by the inmates. The following re
port, made by the Farm Committee to the County Board of Supervisors
for the year closing September 1, 1876, is given:
There is at present forty-eight inmates, classified as follows : In
sane 12, idiotic 8, cripples 2, homeless 26. Total days attendance for the
year is 17,613, or 2,516 weeks. The greatest number any month was 58
in March ; the least 41 in September. The average per month for the
year — 51.
The total expenses of the institution to the county for the year has
been as follows :
Bills allowed and due,  $3,651 79
Cash including Superintendent's salary, - - - 1,050 00

$4,701 79
Deduct cash on hand, .... 400 00

Total, - ... $4,301 79
This shows the entire expenses to the county for the year, and makes
a cost of $1.70 per week for each person kept; if we deduct $300 which
has been expended for improvements and betterments, as fencing, paint
ing, etc., we find a net cost of $1.59 per week for each person kept.
There has been raised on the farm, the present season, 14 acres of
oats, 70 acres of corn, 8 acres of potatoes, and vegetables of various
kinds ; 60 tons of hay, which was put up in good time and condition ; of
potatoes and vegetables we shall have a large supply. The corn is good ;
the oats are poor, but fortunately we have a part of our last year's crop
still on hand, so we shall not want in that direction ; we also have about
600 bushels of old corn on hand.
Of stock we have six horses, 35 head of cattle, 50 hogs and 100
pigs, all of which are looking well, and show that they have proper care
and attention. The Superintendent is Mr. D. C. Cooper.

A TABULAE

Showing the Totals of the Footings of the Several Columns of Each
of Bureau, and State of Illinois, and the Grand Totals of

IMPROVED LANDS.

UNIMPROVED LANDS.

RAILROAD LANDS.

TOTAL LANDS.

TOWNS.

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311133394423184 1747710181
31853
20761203502381420841 13482
3095031967 19765
220102243620254 5868
20301 19774
21830
2220011234 19898

321452356394356182
•287791 90701
91379
167677
246853334592297506
221945 76150
329579 199525
435334365580315997 183728 33002
222785
244419 325737
311668 126875
283715

14 70
16 88
14 87
12 41
5 19
8 97
7 67
11 89
16 44
13 03
10 65
5 64
15 73
9 03
22 02
12 06
10 96
9 07
5 62
10 97
12 35
14 92
14 03
11 29
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502
1390

6270
17157

12 00
12 34

2238132510239512332323200
2105521860
2154823064230942204822153334563845622627
224382243522825 11678
22844226962286222535 11234
21614
327722378636356263
289434 109095
160996168196
250513 360540
300514227160 106750
346637
237522 461145
271059252596 192988 59011
235135262334 337018313761 126875
298928
77
15
8581
162
13 57
11 56
10 80
16 59
14 83
Walnut 
124
5723
10874
1481
18394
69617
11 94
3 21
6 40
12 40
86
449 766
56 12
127 66
781
2714 280
1207
8670
2506 6489
2849 340
2895
25948 30085315
30620 17058
3799724826 2015
3 70
9 56
10 80
4 33
3 53
6 80
5 89
8 71
5 92
11 63
15 68
13 01
10 26
Hall 
8 34
13
88 9
985
34646799
76 54
39 36
755 44
20 38
12 08
11 27
2571 5682
35433923 958326
9260
14859
12350 17915
10322 1434
3 60
2 61
4 86
6 13
10 77
4 39
138
11150
87 10
5 05
11 55
14 73
13 92
Macon 
74 9
960659
12 97
73 23
11 29
Milo 
1716
~61187
10213
5 95
13 60
Total 
486335
6056544
12 45
25560
5 53
364
338854
70 22
547886
6420958
11 72
MULES AND
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SHEEP.
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Steam Enginks
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FIRE & BURG
LAR-PROOF SAFES.
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330 660
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35 00
28 10
30 31
30 66
22 89
26 6B
21 60
18 35
29 13
33 31
34 25
13 33
28 75
24 44
41 83
25 76
29 00
29 80
28 89
34 25
29 65
29 78
30 00
30 92
36 61
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294 203S
150 48
237 611267 116 6137
209 672 105
301 115104
244 530341760 28 78
180159
396 20 57
200 48
242 771267 116 6137
214 916 110
331 115
104
256 530341 760 28 73
1887
263233592871 1803
16001570184930603602
2438 900
18961836
2901 1470
2508 3066 256
1746
2421 35055153 1421
3456
377452846353 56853863
3000 1570
2098 62987206.
4841 1809
3792 1940
9800
2940 50166132 514
36444823 7010
10306 26686710
2 00
2 00
1 89
1 98
2 14
1 87
1 00
1 13
2 06
2 00
1 98
1 01
3 00
1 06
3 38
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 00
2 09
2 00
2 00
2 00
1 87
1 94
1 98
1
400
400 00
Ohio 
33 1
65
142 25
21 66
Walnut 
47 33
25 00
Westfield 
1
4 1
75
130
125
75 00
32 50
125 00
4
100
25 00
1
200
200 00
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Hall 
2
13 5 1
550
3768 780 140
275 00
289 84
156 00
70 00
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2620
25
1207 590
25 00
46 42
39 50
9
350
38 88
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1
50
50 00
9
275
30 55
Milo 
1
70
70 00
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1117
21768
30 65
5700
6223
1 09
59206
117076
31
6288
202 84
76
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89187754144030549469311456755287453648265193630794
4115447989
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142135 35943 53096

Value,

172112653476 1781
2465 1543
1041
2171 310032253505 1710
11100
1350
26
1934
2011 1721
28072170 10891595
33104662
23752764 1570
83161225 1859 8
25
1274 240
292378814040 430
1244
80001231
3425 600
4540
50
42007522
16550 1350 500
20103580 1950
2655
141
16321
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213
262
4360 840
91
02
568
1100
2250
25275 2868 1345
9540
200
1066
10
51
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18636
91
5
300
25
1035
1200
5700
112049 12100 8935
5400 800
1925
74376 6630
10570 1000 950
13230 300
1918
3715
26552244 1320
3634 750
55
150
5118
28309 48266460 1571
6172 5467
2114 6415 1419
3725
2938
2272
78441
85
91
1300
343
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200
5050
210 65
600
1000
4574 5980
13700
550 130
3900
30293670 1848
3317 1568 888
700
1540
114
14120 700 75
1S6
54503 7319
2200
500
114
Total 
161838
6356
3196
53175
5924
255333
140466
7550
921
99604
47261
1972149
5865
GRAND SUMMARY.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
ITEMS.
1.
2. 3.
4. 5.6.7.
8.9.
10.11.12.13
Horses of all ages 
Cattle of all ages 
Mules and Asses of all' ages 
Sheep Of all ages 
Hogs of all ages 
Steam Engines, including Boilers 
Fire or Burglar Proof Safes 
Billiard, Pigeon-llole, Bagatelle, or other similar Tables.
Carriages and Wagons of whatsoever kind 
Watches and Clocks 
Sewing or Knitting Machines 
Piano Fortes 
Melodeons and Organs 
1545936827 710
5700
59206 31 76
29
5644
42512374 196
613
27 84
9 83
30 65
1 09
1 98
202 84
36 56
40 17
15 93
2 30
10 43
55 88
19 83
14. Merchandise on hand 
15. Material and Manufactured Articles on hand 
16. Manufacture! s' Tool-*, Implements and Machinery, (other than Engines and Hollers
which are to be listed as such) 
17. Agricultural Tools. Im pleinenls and Machinery 
18. Gold and Silver Plate and Plated Ware  
19. Diamonds and Jewelry 
20. Moneys of Bank, Banker, Broker or Stock Jobber 
21. Credits of Bank, Banker, Broker or Stock Jobber 
22. Moneys of other than Bank, Banker, Broker or stock Jobber 
23. Credits of other than Bank, Banker, Broker or Stock Jobber 
24. Bonds and Stocks 
25. Shares of Capital Stock of Companies and Associations not incorporated by the Laws
of this Sta'e 
26. Property of Companies and Corporations other than hereinbefore enumerated 
27. Property of Saloons and Eating Houses 
28. Household or Office Furniture and Property 
29. Investments in Real Estate arid Improvements 1 hereon 
30. All other Personal Property required to be listed 
31. Shares of Stock of State or National Banks  ' 
Total Value of Personal Property  S1972149
ASSESSED VALUE.
430356362012 21768 6222
117076 62882779 1165
89931 9779
24778 1095412157
161838 63563196
53175 533 10
5924
12581
255333 140466 1901
2000 7550 921
99604 1265
4726177500
$1972149
HISTORY OE BUREAU COUNTY.

119

TABULAR STATEMENT— Concluded.

LANDS.

No. of Acres.

Av. Val. per Acre.

6056544 338854

486355 61187

$12 45
5 53

$6395398
$6395398
TOWX AND CITY LOTS.
No. of Lots.
Average Value.
809839 21315
4521 966
$179 13
22 06
$831154
$831154
PROPERTY BELONGING TO RAILROADS.
25560 5865
Lands other than "Railroad Track." (364 aci
Personal Property other than " Rolling Stock
Total Value of all Property as Assessed.
$25560
5865
$9230126
Acres of Wheat 
Acres of Corn 
Acres of Oats 
Acres of Meadow 
Acres of other Field Products.,
Acres of Inclosed Pasture 
Acres of Orchard 
Acres of Wood Laud 
19,101
162,293 34,175
50,479 6,512
92,915 5,270
31,093
THE BUREAU COUNTY AGRICULTURAL BOARD
was constituted in 1856 by a few individuals desiring to promote the agri
cultural interests of the county. These purchased thirty acres of ground
near Princeton, and laid it out in a convenient fair ground. To this ad
ditions have been made, until the grounds now comprise fifty-five acres,
which, with the improvements thereon, are valued at $18,000. About
13,000 are annually offered in premiums—the effect being to fully meet
the object set forth in article second of the Constitution, which reads as
follows :
Its object shall be to improve the condition of Agriculture, Horticul
ture, and the Mechanics and Household Arts.
Article third refers to the membership, and reads :
This Board shall consist of such citizens of the county as shall signify
their wish to become members, and shall pay on subscription one dollar
and fifty cents, and one dollar and fifty cents annually, thereafter. The
payment of ten dollars shall constitute a membership for life, and shall
exempt the donor from annual contributions.
Article fourth relates to officers, and is as follows :
The officers of this Board shall consist of a President and three Vice
Presidents, to be located in various parts of the county ; a Secretary,
Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and one Director from each township in
the county, which officers shall constitute an Executive Committee, five of
120 HISTORY of bureau county.
whom shall constitute a quorum to do business. The last Ex-President
and Secretary shall be members of the Executive Committee for the year
following their services as such President and Secretary.
The officers for the ensuing year are :
President — Justus Stephens, of Princeton.
Vice Presidents — Robert Hunter, of Wheatland; Geo. Hammer, of
Ohio ; and B. F. Howell, of Dover.
Secretary — J. H. Fawcet, of Princeton.
Assistant Secretary — E. R. Virden, of Princeton.
Treasurer — S. G. Paddock, of Princeton.
Marshal — C. P. Lovejoy, of Princeton.
The time for holding the annual fair is designated in article first of
the By-laws, which reads :
1. This Exhibition will be open on Tuesday, the 12th of September,
and close on Saturday, the 16th. All entries of stock and other articles
must be made on or before Tuesday, the first day of the fair.
The fair is said to be one of the best in the state. This view is cer
tainly corroborated on viewing the entries made, or the farms and stock
in the county.
PRINCETON.
Princeton is beautifully situated on the margin, of a high rolling
prairie, and skirted on the west by a large grove of timber, which forms
a semicircle to the south and east for miles in extent, giving to the place
a picturesque appearance. When the town was laid off there were two
claims made adjoining it, one on the west by John Williams, and another
on the south by Curtiss Williams ; the former built a shanty, and lived
in it a short time, then left the country ; the latter commenced a cabin,
but never completed it, and it afterwards became the'property of Cyrus
Bryant. Princeton was laid off by Roland Moseley, John P. Blake and
John Musgrove, acting as school trustees, it being located on section
sixteen. The survey bears date September 1832, and Dr. N. Chamber
lin, school commissioner, offered the lots for sale at Hennepin in May
1833. The lots were sold on credit, with six months interest payable in
advance, and the average price was about two dollars and fifty cents
per acre. Only a small portion of the section was sold on the day of
sale, and the remainder was not disposed of until some years afterwards.
On Main Street, in the business part of the town, the lots were laid off
in one acre each ; back of these were five and ten-acre lots ; and the
east half of the section was sold in forties, according to government
survey. Greenfield was the name proposed for the new town, as that was the
name of the post-office for the settlement, but some thought Princeton
more appropriate, as the town site was much like Old Princeton in New
Jersey, being high and sightly.
The first building erected in Princeton was a small log cabin, built

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 121
by S. D. Cartwright on a now vacant lot, immediately north of the
Congregational church, in the Fall of 1833, and used by him as a
blacksmith shop. The second building was a frame structure twelve feet
square, erected by John M. Gay, on the present site of the Templeton
store, and was afterwards occupied by William Wells as a dwelling.
The third house was a log cabin, built by F. Haskill in the Spring of
1834, immediately south of the public square, and used by him as a store.
This was the first dry goods store within the limits of this county, and
the only one on the road between Peoria and Galena. In the Fall of
1834, Stephen Triplett built on the east side of Main Street, ancl on the
present site of the Savings Bank, a one-story frame building sixteen by
eighteen feet, with an earthen fire-place, and stick chimney. Fronting
this building was a large sign, painted in Roman letters, " Princeton
Hotel." Some time afterwards Mr. Triplett built a two-story addition
fronting his house, and for many years this was the principal hotel of the
town. In the Fall of 1834, John M. Gay built a one-story frame build
ing on the west side of Main Street, opposite Triplett's tavern, occupying
the front for a store and the rear for a dwelling.. In the Summer of 1835,
Elijah Wiswell built a one-story frame house on the corner now occupied
by the Converse Block, and used it as a dwelling.
In the Spring of 1833, Dr. N. Chamberlin was appointed post-master
of Princeton, and kept the office at his residence a mile and a half
south of town. Mails were obtained at Bureau post-office at Henry
Thomas's, on West Bureau, once a week, and for some time were carried
back and forth by Dr. Wm. O. Chamberlin, using his coat-pocket in place
of a mail-bag. Sometimes Main Bureau was high, and could not be
forded for weeks at a time, which was common in those days, the mail-
carrier would make the trips on foot, crossing the stream on a log, a
large tree having fallen across Main Bureau, and one across West
Bureau Creek, over which people for years passed in time of high water
in going to and from Princeton.
In the Fall of 1833 an effort was made to change the Galena road
which passed west of the Bureaus, to go through Princeton, so as to
supply it with mail. Mr. Winter, proprietor of the stage line, agreed to
make the change, if a road was constructed across the Bureau bluffs.
To accomplish this, people in the Princeton settlement, among whom were
Dr. N. Chamberlin, Cyrus and John H. Bryant, turned out with spades
and hoes, to make a road, and in a short time the work was completed.
As soon as the road was completed, the stage route was changed, when
the rattling of a coach and the sound of a stage-horn were heard in
Princeton, supplying it with a tri-weekly mail. In the Fall of 1834,
John M. Gay, having opened a store, was appointed post-master, ancl the
office was moved from Dr. Chamberlin's residence to town.
In those days the people of Princeton were almost a unit in religion
and politics. Aristocracy was unknown, and the usual gossips of towns
were few and little noticed.
In the Fall of 1835 the Hampshire Colony Congregational church
was built on the public square, where the court-house now stands. This
was a two-story frame structure raised high above the ground on wooden
blocks, painted white, and made a very imposing appearance. Deacon
Elijah Wood built this church under a contract for six hundred and fifty

122 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY.
dollars, completing the outside only, and for two years it was not plastered.
A rough board pulpit and slab seats were used. This building was a
great curiosity to Indians, who styled it the big wigwam, and it was
equally so to travelers passing through the country, it being the only
church on the road between Peoria and Chicago, and if we except a
small one at Ottawa it was the only one west of Chicago. This building
paid a double debt, not only being used for religious meetings, but for
a school, a town hall, a court-room and a place for holding abolition
state conventions, etc. In 1848 this building was moved to the south side
of the public square, now belonging to Justus Stevens, and used for a
barn, and is, we believe the only relic now left of the original land marks
of Princeton. ' In the Fall of 1837 the M. E. Church built a small frame
meeting-house on the corner of First and North Streets. In 1838, the
Baptists built a small church on Third Street, now occupied by colored
people. In 1841 the Protestant Methodist erected a brick church on
Third Street, now occupied as a dwelling.
Among the first mercantile firms of Princeton were those of Daniel
King and Justine H. Olds, D. G. Salisbury and B. L. Smith ; the latter
firm occupied a frame building where the First National Bank now
stands. In the rear of the building lived their two families, while the front
was used as a dry goods and grocery store, in which was the post-office,
county clerk's and recorder's office, county judge and justice of the
peace office.
R. T. Templeton came to Princeton with a stock of goods in the
Spring of 1836, and for many years was a very successful merchant.
Benj. Newell opened a store .in 1837 and did an extensive business,
building the first brick store and dwelling in the town. The merchants
of Princeton were also engaged in the grain and provision trade, receiv
ing their grain and packing their pork at West Hennepin, or at Lake
DePue. Princeton was incorporated in 1838, and in 1857 the charter was
amended by an act of the legislature, giving it all the privileges of a city,
minus the name.
The incorporation originally included section sixteen, but the east half
of the east half of section seventeen and the southwest quarter of nine
have been added.
There have been a number of additions made at different times to the
original plat, but the most important one is North Addition, laid off by
Elston and Boyd in 1854. Union Addition, laid off a few years ago in
the northeast part of town, is an extensive plat, and much of it is built
over. In 1845 a court house was built, and in 1860 it was re-constructed,
and is now a very imposing structure, with fire-proof vaults. The jail
and sheriff's residence were built in 1856, and the high-school building in
1866, at the cost of $65,000.
The growth of Princeton has been slow, differing from many of the
new towns that get. their growth in a year or two. For the first ten years
after the town was laid off, a large portion of the trade in this vicinity
went to Hennepin, and the succeeding ten years Peru and LaSalle had
much of the trade. Since the building of railroads Princeton has been
the center of trade for the county, and is now in a flourishing condition.

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 123

THE BUSINESS INTERESTS.
Princeton has seven dry goods stores, thirteen grocery stores, four
hardware stdres, five drug stores, three shoe stores, four jewelry stores,
three printing offices ancl two weekly papers, two flouring mills, two
plow factories, thirteen churches, and between four and five thousand
inhabitants. The city sustains three good banks, viz: The First National, The
Illinois Trust Company Savings Bank, and The Farmers' National. The
first of these was established in March, 1865, by B. S. Ferris, who is
still president. Its capital is now $ 105,000, with a surplus of $25,000.
The cashier is H. C. Roberts. The second institution named was incor
porated in February, 1865, and for spme time was called the Princeton
Loan and Trust Company. The capital stock is now $50,000. The
officers are Henry C. Reed, President ; William K. Reed, Vice-President,
and F. W. Waller, Treasurer. The third bank was incorporated in 1874.
The capital stock is $75,000, and the surplus $4,000. The officers are
E. R. Virden, President, and W. W. Ferris, Cashier.
The city contains two manufacturing establishments — the Princeton
Manufacturing Company and the Iron Beam Plow Company. The
former was established in the Winter of 1855-6 by Miller & Critzman,
for the purpose of making agricultural implements. In 1868 it was
changed to a stock company, and as such is still in operation. They em
ploy at present forty hands, and have an annual sale of near $100,000
per year. The latter establishment is the oldest manufactory of iron
beam plows in the country, having been established in 1856. It is now
under the control of B. S. Ferris, president of the First National Bank,
who owns the main interest. They are at present working fifteen men,
but have a capacity of 20,000 plows per annum.
Two large flouring mills are in successful operation, a'good steam
planing mill, a capacious elevator, and a large number of shops of all
kinds keep alive the busy hum of industry " all the year round."
Among the many leading business firms may be noted that of
Harris & Cattle, wholesale crackers and confectionery. It is one of
the largest houses in this line of goods out of Chicago, and enjoys an ex
tensive trade. The bakery is' on the corner of Main and Peru streets,
and the store is near the Savings Bank. They have been established in
trade about ten years.
In the line of watches, clocks and jewelry, the house of P. Fager-
crans & Co. stands unexcelled. Many of their goods are from their own
manufactory. Every day, at noon, the exact meridian time is taken, and
by means of their fine ship-chronometer an almost perfect time is kept.
In addition to these are many whose yearly sales aggregate many
thousands of dollars, and to whom the city is indebted for her vitality
and growth. THE PRESS.
The oldest paper in the county is the Bureau County Republican,
which was started January 1, 1858, by Hewett and Bates, in folio form,
eight columns to the page. A year later the paper changed its size to a
seven-column folio, with Hewett and Robinson as proprietors — Mr. Bates

124 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY.
having sold his interest to the latter gentleman. In 1862, John F. Rhue
purchased Mr. Robinson's interest, and two years later became a silent
partner. The following year, Mr. J. W. Bailey purchased the entire paper,
and very materially enlarged and improved it — refitting the office with
new material and presses. He published it in quarto form, which it still
retains. In 1872, Mr. L. J. Colton purchased a half interest, and the
paper was published under the name of Bailey & Colton. In 1874, he
sold his share to Mr. Charles P. Bascom, who is still connected with the
office — the firm name being Bailey & Bascom. The former gentleman
has been connected with the Republican continuously for fourteen years,
and has been an editor nearly twenty-seven years, and a printer since his
boyhood. He erected the present office building expressly for his paper.
It comprises four rooms in the second story, and is well-appointed
throughout — having two steam-power presses, steam engine and other
necessary machinery.
The Bureau County Tribune was established in August, 1872, by
W. H. Mesenkop, who published until December, when it was purchased
by Smith & Winship. They continued the publication until July, 1873,
when Mr. Winship retired, selling his interest to Mr. E. K. Mercer. The
firm continued as Smith & Mercer until October, 1875, when Mr. Smith
retired, and E. F. Doran took his place. By this firm the Tribune was
published until September, 1876, when Mr. Doran sold his interest to
Mr. C. L. Smith, who, with Mr. Mercer, under the firm name of Mercer
& Smith, still conduct the paper. It is well fitted in all its departments,
with steam presses, and enjoys a large circulation in the country and in
Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas.
Mr. D. H. Dean, in October, 1870, established a Book and Job
Printing Office. He is now supplied with material, and executes excel
lent work in excellent style. THE SCHOOLS.
The first place of learning in Princeton was the basement of the
Hampshire Colony Church. During the Winter of 1836-7, a school was
maintained here, and for many years this was the school-house of the
primitive city. Private schools were opened by several individuals.
Prominent among these institutions was that of A. B. Church, who
taught in his own dwelling, situated a short distance south of town. In
1851, James Smith kept a private school in a building he erected for that
purpose. It is now used for a dwelling. Some of these schools grew to
be large, and were only discontinued on the completion of the public
school building, which brought more and better advantages. In 1852,
the South Union School-house was erected by John H. Bryant and
James Everett, ancl P. W. Ferris was chosen principal. The School
Board, until April, 1872, consisted of three persons, one of whom retired
¦each year. The first incumbents of this office were Arvis S. Chapman,
president ; J. V. Thompson, clerk ; and John Riale. These were elected
in 1857, and chose H. P. Farwell principal for the ensuing year, at a sal
ary of $700. Miss Allen, Miss Dunbar and Victoria White were em
ployed as teachers, at a salary of six dollars per week. Shortly after two
others were added. The following have been the principals since : Mr.
and Mrs. Forrest, Job. A. Parker, J. H. Blodgett, G. W. Dickenson, Mr.

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 12.>
and Mrs. Bangs, M. E. Ryan, T. M. Johnson, E. P. Burlingame, Samuel
F. Hull, Albert Ethridge, D. L. Hurd, Charles Robinson, and Z. S. Hills.
These were in charge of the separate buildings. In 1868, Mr. Maltby
was elected principal, and .was the first to have charge of botli North and
South schools. The next year he was succeeded by the present superin
tendent, C. P. Snow, a native of Boston, Mass., and for several years a
teacher at Peoria, Illinois. His salary was $1,500 per annum.
Up to this time very little effort had been made towards a systematic
grading of the schools, and Mr. Snow at once entered upon that work
with a will and a determination to succeed. The result is eminently sat
isfactory, as the schools are now unusually well graded for a place of this
size. Since the Fall of 1869, the schools have increased from less than five
hundred to more than six hundred pupils in daily attendance.
Owing to the systematic grading and thorough work clone, pupils
are now received into the Township High School more than two years
younger, and much farther advanced than formerly. He is assisted by
eleven teachers, whose entire salaries (including that of Mr. Snow) will
aggregate $600 monthly.
The Princeton High School was organized under a special act of the
legislature, and was the first township high-school in the State. The
Board of Education, named in the act of incorporation, consisted of John
H. Bryant, Rev. Flavel Bascom, George O. Ide, Esq., Jacob Chritzman,
and Matthew Trimble. Messrs. S. G. Paddock, Hart Rawson, J. V.
Thompson, Chas. Baldwin, and many others, were active in securing the
school. The people of the town were remarkably unanimous in favoring"
the enterprise. The building, which is four stories and a half in height, was com
pleted in 1867, and the school was opened in the Fall of the same year.
The cost of the building, ground and apparatus, was $63,000. Mr. Henry
L. Boltwood, who still is in charge of the school, was the first principal.
Three young ladies assisted him. One hundred and forty pupils were
enrolled at first. This institution has prospered well since. The ordinary
number in attendance is over three hundred. Nine teachers are regularly
employed. One hundred and twelve pupils have graduated, a large num
ber of whom have gone to college, or to professional studies. Two hun
dred ancl forty-eight teachers have gone out from the school. A large
number of foreign pupils attend it, paying an annual tuition amounting
almost to $2,000.
The school fits pupils thoroughly for colleges of high standing. Its
course of study is five years. It has a very valuable reference library,
and also ample philosophical and chemical apparatus. Few schools in the
State are better prepared to do thorough work, or sustain a better reputa
tion. THE CHURCHES.
The M. E. Church. The first class formed within the present bounds
of the Rock River Conference was at Galena in 1829. The second, at
Plainview, the same year. The third, at Chicago, in 1831. In 1832 the
Rev. Zadoc Hall was sent to explore the country, and formed a new cir
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126 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY.
appointments, he established one at Mr. Abraham Jones', two miles
north of the present City of Princeton, making the fourth preaching
point in this Conference. The following persons composed the class
formed' at this time : James ancl Betsy Hayes, Abraham and Mary
Jones, Barton and Susanna Jones, Robert Clark and Mrs.  Clark,
Joseph Smith and Mrs. Smith, and Eliza Epperson. Of these, only one
is living, viz : Mrs. Mary Jones.
In the year 1833 the northern part of Peoria Mission was divided,
and called Ottawa. To this Rev. William Royal was sent, who remained
one year. In 18->4 Ottawa Mission was divided, and the west part was
called Bureau Mission, to which Rev. S. R. Beggs was appointed for that
year. He remained until the year 1836. At this time the Mission com
prised six or eight preaching places. Until the year 1838 the congrega
tion continued to worship at the house of Mr. Jones, when it was
removed to that of the class-leader, S. F. Denning. In the Summer of
1836 money was raised for a brick church. The material was, however,
spoiled in the making, and the project was abandoned.
The pastor of Princeton Church at this time was Rev. W. C. Cum-
mings. During the year 1837 Rev. Zadoc Hall was re-appointed here, the
place being known as the head of Princeton District. The following
year the congregation erected their first church, a small frame building,
20 by 30 feet. This was occupied by January 1, 1838, and was dedicated
in the Summer of the following year by Elder John Sinclair. In 1840
Princeton was made a part of the Rock River Conference, and Rev. Jon
athan M. Snow was appointed. In 1841 he was assisted by the Rev.
Wesley Bachelor. The following year Revs. Harvey Hawley and S. F.
Denning were here. The preachers for the next year were Revs. Hawley
and Simon K. Simon. In 1844 the Rev. J. G. Whitcomb preached ; in
1845 and '4b the Rev. Sanders Walker ; and during his ministry the
brick church (now Union Hall) was built. Following him was the Rev.
O. A. Walker, during the years 1847-8 ; in 1849, Rev*. Geo. Sovesee ;
1850, Rev. J. H. D. Moon; 1851-2, Rev. Martin P. Sweet; 1853, Rev.
John W. Stagdill ; 1854, Rev. Joseph O. Gilbert.
Rev. Silas Searl labored in 1856-7, and Rev. Chas. French in 1858-9.
During the years 1862-3, the Rev. W. C. Willing preached here, and
during his pastorage the present church building was erected. The cor
ner-stone was laid July 24, 1863, the address being delivered by the Rev.
Chas. H. Fowler, of Chicago. The house was dedicated Jan. 24, 1864,
by T. M. Eddy, D.D., Editor of the Northwestern Christian- Advo
cate. The church, when completed, cost nearly $12,000. Rev. N. Hut-
ton Axtell was preacher here during the years 1864-5. Rev. William A.
Smith was stationed here in Oct., 1867, and during his pastorage the
church became free of debt.
On the 5th of July, 1868, a heavy gale prostrated the spire of
this church ; though the Sabbath-school was in session at the time, no
one was injured. This was not replaced until the year 1$69. The Rev.
S. N. Griffith was appointed here for the year 1868, followed by the Rev.
J. N. Caldwell, who remained two years. He was succeeded by the
Rev. W. D. Skelton, who was pastor three years. In 1874 Rev. W. H.
Gloss came, who ministered for this charge one year, when the present
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From a membership of eleven persons the church has grown to one
hundred and sixty, with a Sabbath-school whose average attendance is
one hundred and thirty-five.
The Presbyterian Church was organized Oct. 26, 1837, at the house
of Rev. A. B. Church. Twenty-four persons, originally members of the
Hampshire Colony Congregationalist Society, formed this charge. Of
these, three only are living, viz. : Philinda Robinson, and Adaline and
Henrietta R. Bryant. At the organization, Rev. Church presided, and
Asher Dolittle acted as clerk. The church was formed as the " Second
Congregationalist Church of Princeton." For the first year, they occu
pied the upper story of Epperson's store. At the expiration of that time,
they erected a frame building near where their, present church stands.
In this they met for divine worship until the year 1856, when the present
commodious house was built. In the year 1844, by a unanimous vote of
the people, this charge became Presbyterian, and as such was received
under the care of the Presbytery of Schuyler at Rock Island. The first
Board of Elders in this church was composed of the following persons :
Daniel Ralinson, Austin Bryant, Isaac Brokaw, and Samuel Corey. Its
first pastor, Rev. Church, remained seven years, while they were under
the care of the Congregationalists. He was followed by Rev. John Stoker
— a supply for one year. The next, the Rev. William Perkins, who occu
pied the pulpit two years and six months. After him, the Rev. Ithamer
PelLbury came, and remained pastor seven years. At the expiration of
his pastorate, Rev. Mr. Carson, a supply, preached a short time, when the
Rev. I. C. Barr was called, who ministered to this church one year and
six months. He was succeeded by Rev. I. Milligan, now a resident min
ister, whose ministry was the longest of any — fifteen years and six months.
Rev. I. C. Hill was here one year and six months, when the present pas
tor, Rev. David G. Bradford, was called. The church is now in a pros
perous condition. The membership is 164, with a Sunday-school of 175
scholars. The Congregationalist Church is the oldest society of this denomina
tion in Illinois. It was organized March 23, 1831, in Northampton, Mass.,
and for many years' was known as the Hampshire Colony Church. At
the organization, eighteen members from various churches in the Counties
of Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin, Mass., and Putney, Vt., were
admitted. Dea. E. S. Phelps, Dr. N. Chamberlain, and A. Whitmarsh
were elected deacons, and in June of the same yesir they came to this
state, and settled in the town of Princeton. Soon after its organization,
and before the colony moved, one of the members died, and two more
shortly after its arrival here. The original membership was as follows.:
Dea. Ebenezer S. and Anna Phelps, from Northampton ; Amos C. and
Lucinda Morse, Daniel Brown, Elisha and Abigail Wood, and Samuel
Brown, from Belchertown, Mass. ; Dr. Nathaniel Chamberlain, Putney,
Vt. ; Levi and Louisa Jones, Amherst, Mass.; John Leonard,' War wick,
Mass. ; Alvah and Naomi Whitmarsh, Springfield, Mass. ; Maria Lyman,
South Hadley, Mass. ; Elijah Smith, Clarissa Childs and Sylvia Childs,
from Conway, Mass. Of these only ten ever settled in this county,
who are now members. The Indian war of 1831-'2 had so scattered the
colony, that at the beginning of 1834 only four members of the church
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Eli Smith, the rest having taken letters to other churches. The first
meeting was held in the house of Elijah Smith, Oct. 20, 1831. They con
tinued to meet here and in other houses — mostly log cabins — until the
Summer of 1835, when they erected their first house of worship, a frame
building, 32 by 44 feet, two stories high ; the upper story being used for
a chapel, ancl the lower for an academy. When built, it attracted much
attention from travelers, as it was far in advance of the settlement, and
had no equal as a public building within a radius of fifty miles. Deacon
Elisha Wood erected this church under a contract for $650, and for some
time the inside remained unfinished, containing only a rough board pulpit
and slab seats. In the Fall of 1833, Rev. L. Farnham, the first pastor,
commenced his labors with the church, and was installed Oct. 21, 1835,
at which time the first church was ready for use. That Fall he requested
the society to release him for one year on account of ill health, which was
granted. In the meantime, they employed Rev. Owen Lovejoy, after
wards a member of Congress, to supply the pulpit, and during this year,
the pastoral relation of Rev. Farnham was dissolved at his own request.
Rev. Lovejoy was ordained pastor Nov. 6, 1839, and continued in this
relation until Jan. 1, 1856, excepting nine months from April 1, 1853, to
Jan. 1, 1854. During the year 1856, Rev. N. A. Keys was employed as
a supply. Jan. 1, 1857, Rev. S. D. Cochran commenced his labors, and
continued until July 1, 1858. In the Autumn, Rev. William B. Chris
topher was employed and remained until May, 1859. Rev. Samuel Day
labored here from Feb. 1 to Oct. 1, 1860. From May, 1861, to May,
1862, Rev. H. L. Hammond supplied the pulpit, and on July 16, 1862,
Rev. D. Hoyt Blake was installed pastor. He was followed by Rev. F.
Bascom, he by Rev. R. B. Howard, when the present pastor, Richard
Edwards, D.D., was called.
The present house of worship was built in 1848, costing $4,000. In
1869 it was enlarged and re-fitted in its present style at a cost of $8,000.
Since the organization two colonies have gone out from it. In October,
1837, twenty-four members were dismissed to form the Second Congrega
tional Church in this city, now the Presbyterian Church. In March,
1838, seven members were dismissed to unite with the congregation at
Dover, ancl in May, 1840, several members took letters to join with oth
ers in forming the church at Lamoille. Two of its members, Rev. C. F.
Winship, and Miss Sarah Mcintosh (now his wife), are missionaries in
Africa. There is now a large membership, and a Sabbath-school of more
than 100 pupils.
The Church of Christ was organized by John M. Yearnshaw, March 8,
1840. The original members were : James Howe, Catharine Howe,
Daniel R. Howe, Rachel Howe, Jonathan Ireland, Eliza Ireland, Daniel
Bryant, Clark Bennett, Mary Bennett, John M. Yearnshaw, Rachel Rad-
cliff, Juliet Radcliff, Elmira Elston, Sarah Minier, Mary Hays, John W.
M. Howe, ancl Margaret McElwain.
The first protracted meeting was conducted by P. G. Young, Oct.
10 and 11, 1840, and resulted in four persons being added to the congre
gation by baptism. Their names are : John Howe, Sarah Radcliff, now
Lomax ; Mrs. Alice Yearnshaw, then 70 years of age, and Chas. S. Boyd,
now 82 years old, and still a member.
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as the County Commissioners' House, near the site of the present County
Court-house. Their meeting-place varied somewhat until 1846, in
which year they completed a brick meeting-house, two stories high, at a
cost of about $1,000. This building still stands, on the south side of the
Court-house Square, and was used for church purposes until Aug. 14,
1870, when the congregation began to occupy their more comfortable
edifice erected on Main street, midway between the Court-house and the
R.R. depot. It cost over $11,000. The dedication services were con
ducted by Isaac Errett, of Cincinnati.
• The following are the preachers and their respective periods of ser
vice, also the results of the same during the more prominent protracted
meetings of this church: P. G. Young, 1840, two days, four additions;
George Minier, 1843, two days, five additions ; Daniel R. Howe, 1857,
thirty additions; John Errett, 1862, one month, thirteen additions; G.
W. Mapes and C. W. Sherwood, 1871, two and a half months, forty-
seven additions ; and J. Z. Taylor, 1876, one month, eight additions.
The following preachers have labored here : John M. Yearnshaw,
1840 to 1844; George McManus, 1844 to 1849; Daniel R. Howe, 1851
to 1859; Charles Berry, June 3, 1860, to April 1, 1861 ; J. C. Stark, Sept.
8, 1861, to March 1, 1862 ; T. Brooks, April 1, 1862, to Feb. 22, 1863
James E. Gaston, April 1, 1863, to April 1, 1864 ; Daniel R. Howe, Nov
15, 1864, to Nov. 15, 1865 ; T. Brooks, Dec. 1, 1865, to March 24, 1867
J. G. Waggoner, July 12, 1867, to July 12, 1868 ; T. V. Berry, Sept. 6
1868, to Aug. 29, 1869 ; G. W. Mapes, Dec. 5, 1869, to Sept. 23, 1873
A. W. Olds, Oct. 1, 1873, to April 22, 1874; A. J. Thomson, May 3,
1874, to July, 1874 ; J. T. Toof, Oct. 1, 1874, to present date.
Among the more notable transient preachers who have discoursed in
this church are : Alexander Campbell, during his last celebrated tour
among the congregations in the Mississippi Valley, in 1858 ; Isaac Errett,
the Editor of The Christian Standard; O. A. Burgess, Pres. North
western Christian University, and of note among the prominent theological
debaters of America ; James A. Garfield, member of Congress from Ohio ;
and A. S. Hayden, of national reputation among the composers of sacred
music. The present membership is about one hundred and fifty. Of this
number, a large proportion reside in the country. The Sunday-school
averages ninety-three in attendance. The superintendent is J. H.
Hatcher. The present official Board consists of : Elders, John Elliott,
Wm. C. Trimble, J. H. Hatcher, Chas. Prutsway, and R. R. Gibons;
Deacons, Solomon Green amire and Newell A. Bacon. The pastor is J.
T. Toof. The Baptist Church was organized in 1836, with the following per
sons as members : Stephen and Polly Triplett, Aquilla and Elizabeth
Triplett, William H. and Lucinda Wells, Isaac and Rebecca Spangler,
Edward and Lucinda Triplett,  Bagley and wife, and James Ham-
rick. Their first house of worship — now occupied by the African M. E.
Church — was built in 1844. The church enjoyed a good degree of pros
perity under the first pastorate of Rev, F. B. Ives, extending from 1856
to 1858. The membership had reached one hundred and sixty. From
that time, owing to the need of a suitable house of worship, such as the
other congregations had, to meet the wants of the increasing population,
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frequent change of pastors, removals and other causes, their membership
became reduced, until only thirty-five remained.
Their present house of worship was commenced in August, 1871,
and in December the basement was completed ready for use. Rev. Ives
had atyain assumed charge, and signs of revival began to be manifest.
On November 23, 1873, the new house, fully completed and entirely free
from debt, was dedicated. With its construction came renewed life and
prosperity. The church edifice, costing $10,000, gave a new appearance
and infused new life and hope into the people. When Rev. Ives closed
his labors, Nov. 17, 1874, the membership numbered eighty. It has con
tinued to grow, and now is one hundred and six. The present minister,
Rev. Isaac Fargo, came in November, 1874, and under his labors the
number is still increasing. The Sabbath-school numbers about seventy-
.five pupils, the superintendent of which is Mr. Jeff. Finn.
The English Lutheran Church. During the year 1856, and part of
1857, the Rev. J. Richard preached for the English Lutherans. On
Nov. 8, 1857, Rev. D. Harbaugh commenced his labors in George Kaar's
house. Services were also held in a hall on Main Street, in several
school-houses, and in the Protestant Methodist Church. On the 27th
day of February, 1858, they were organized into, a church in Bascom &
White's Hall, by adopting a constitution in conformity with the require
ments of the General Synod of the United States. Twenty-five persons
were admitted to membership, and the following officers elected : Henry
J. Boyer and George Kaar, Elders; Lorenzo Kaar and J. S. Miller, Dea
cons. Rev. A. A. Trimper was pastor from August, 1858, to January, 1859.
In May, 1861, Rev. S. Bitz was installed, ancl remained till November.
He was succeeded the same month by Rev. D. Harbaugh, who ministered
until January, 1863, when the Rev. D. S. Altman was called, and preached
till March, 1865.
In 1864, they erected their church at a cost of $1,800. In Septem
ber, 1866, Rev. J. W. Elser, of Wittenburg College, became pastor, and
during his ministry, in 1867, the parsonage was purchased. He resigned
in March, 1868, and was succeeded in August by Rev. C. A. Gelwicks.
In 1869, the parsonage, costing $650, was repaired at an expense of
$1,800. Rev. Gelwicks resigned in August, 1872, and Rev. J. W. Elser
was recalled in September, 1873, and is-still pastor.
In the Summer of 1875, the church was remodeled at an expense of
$1,200. The membership is now sixty-six, with a Sunday-school of one
hundred and ten.
The Redeemer's Church, Episcopal, was organized at Princeton,
April 15, 1856, with twenty-four members. Many of these had been
communicants in the Tiskilwa Church, and an account of their early
labors may be found in the sketch of that society. The canonical certifi
cate of organization was signed by Rev. T. B. Nash, the rector of the
St. Jude's Church, and bears date April 15, 1856. On the 3d of June
following it was admitted to the Diocese of Illinois. The first parish
meetings were held commencing April 15, of this year. Services were
held by Rev. Nash one fourth of his time for one year, when for eleven
months the pulpit was vacant. From 1858 to 1859, Rev. Charles P. Clark
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Street was pastor. Again for three years and six months the pulpit was
vacant, when Rev. Nash was recalled, and preached here one half his
time, from 1864 to 1871. Rev. Phillip McKim came in 1871, and
remained three months, when Rev. Robert Page was called, who preached
until 1875, when he was succeeded by the present pastor, Rev. R. N.
Avery. In 1868, the congregation completed, ready for use, a very commo
dious house of worship, at an expense of nearly $6,000. They now have
about thirty-five communicants, ancl, with the St. Jude's Church, consti
tute one charge, under the ministry of Rev. Avery.
The German Evangelical Society is of recent origin, having been
organized in 1874. This was effected through the labors of the present
pastor, Rev. William Meyer, and about thirty families were gathered into
this church. They were organized in a school-house, where they con
tinued to meet for six months, when the present house of worship was
so far completed that it could be occupied. It was dedicated in Febru
ary, 1875. Rev. Meyer was absent during that year, when the pulpit
was supplied by the Rev. E. Hantel.
Rev. Meyer returned in August, 1876, and still continues in charge.
The number of families remain about the same. The Sunday-school
numbers nearly twenty pupils, which number is generally augmented dur
ing the more clement seasons of the year. Services are conducted at all
times in the German language, the members being of that nationality,
and several but a few years from their native country.
The Swedish Lutherans. In 1850 a few families from Sweden
located in Princeton, after a short stay at Chicago, St. Charles, and a few
other places. No hopes of any devotional exercises were entertained,
when unexpectedly they were visited by the Rev. Unonius, an Episcopal
minister of Chicago, who came on a missionary tour to his countrymen.
He was followed by others, among whotn were Rev. P. Palmquist, a
Baptist minister, from Stockholm, Sweden ; Rev. Challman, Methodist,
from Galesburg, Illinois; Rev. Hedstrom, Methodist, from Victoria, Henry
County, and by John Anderson and C. J. Valentine, Lutheran Mission
aries. The court-house and school-house were freely opened to them, and
for some years, whenever they would be visited by a minister, and often
when not, services were held in these buildings.
By the year 1854, immigration from the Scandinavian countries had
obtained a new impetus, and many of these coming to Princeton, a gen
eral desire of the settlers to organize a church of their forefathers' faith
(Lutheran), became prevalent. The illustrious Rev. L. P. Esbjorn, of
Andover, Henry County, was called to assist in this object. A meeting
was called in the South Union School-house, on June 16, 1854, when the
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized, with the expressed
intention to join the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Northern Illinois, as
an integral part of, that body. This was signed that day, on behalf of
the church, by P. Fagercrans, N. P. Linquist, E. Wester, Jacob Nyman,
N. Linderblad, L. Frid, and Lars Anderson. At the end of two years
they had so increased as to be able to erect a church. Rev. Esbjorn was
again called to take charge of the congregation, and on the 27th of May
of that year, at a regular business meeting, they elected their first Board
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N. P. Linquist, Charles M. Shield, and Jacob Nyman. A lot was also
selected, on which their present house of worship, valued at $5,000, was
soon after erected. They have also built a parsonage worth $3,500, and
a school-house, adjoining the church, the latter costing nearly $900.
The congregation is now strong in numbers, sustains a Sabbath-school
of nearly one hundred scholars, and a good day-school. All their servic.es
are conducted in the mother tongue. The Swedes have, in addition to
this church, established a mission, which is doing a good work.
The (Depot) Methodist Church. As early as the year 1836, a class
was maintained here, it being one of the preaching places on this circuit
when there were no settled churches in this part of the Great West.
'They used the County Commissioners' house until about 1840 or 1841,
when they built a brick house of worship, now used for a dwelling. The
" circuit rider," at the .organization of the church, was the Rev. J. J.
Strong, who yet lives to proclaim the " good news."
The congregation grew well for many years. At the organization
there were but few members ; but by the year 1868, the church edifice
was too small, and gave way to the present large and commodious house.
Owing to removals, the number of members has been somewhat reduced,
there being about eighty communicants at present. A good Sunday-
school is sustained, enrolling over one hundred pupils. The pastor of the
church is now Rev. V. H. Brown.
The Salem German Church was organized in the year 1856, with a
small membership. For a short time meetings were held in a dwelling-
house near the present church, which was erected within a year from the
organization. Rev. Charles Hoffmeinster was the first pastor. His suc
cessors were Rev. Conrad Riess, who remained five years ; Rev. John
Zimmerman, two years ; Rev. Gottlieb Haack, seven years; Rev. William
Meyer, two years ; and several others. The present pastor, Rev. Henry
Huebschmann has been located some two years. The congregation num
ber about twenty families, with a Sabbath-school of nearly twenty-five
pupils. Services are conducted in the German language, the pastor being
unable to speak English, and teaches, in addition to his other duties, a
small day-school, composed of the children of his parishioners.
The Catholics have a small society here. Not being able to sustain
a priest, they are ministered to occasionally by one from a neighboring
parish. There are but few professing this faith in Princeton, and but
little hopes are entertained of building up a large congregation. Their
church was erected in the year 1865 or 1866, and was mainly due to the
efforts and aid of Mr. Gosse and Mr. Griffith, the latter being one of the
leading members.
The African M. E. Church organized by Rev. Daniel Weber, in
December, 1868, with nine members. The increase has been good. They
now occupy the old Baptist Church, which they purchased some years
since, and refitted in a comfortable manner. The present pastor is Rev.
Jones.

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LAMOILLE,
Laid out in April, 1836, by Tracy Reeve and Dr. John Kendall, was then
called Greenfield. It was afterwards changed to its present name by Dr.
Kendall, who had passed his boyhood days on the Lamoille River, in La
moille County, Vermont. Six years before this time, William Hall had
made a claim and built a cabin on the site of the village. Here he
remained some eighteen months. In 1832 he sold to Aaron Gunn, and
removed to Indian Creek, where he and his family were killed by Indians.
At the commencement of the Black Hawk War " Dimmick's" Grove was
abandoned by its owner, and the farm grew up to weeds. It was again
inhabited in 1834, and at the time mentioned the town plat was made —
a short distance north of the Grove. Shortly after the town was laid off.
Tracy Reeve erected a dwelling, the first house in the village, although
three buildings stood on the village site when it was surveyed. Mr.
Reeve, in 1837, erected the pioneer store. It was a frame structure,
occupying the land now owned by Frank Anger. Here a general store
was kept for some time, when he sold to a Mr. Fox, who kept the same
line of goods. In 1839, Dr. Kendall built the hotel now known as the
Bigelow House. Three years before, Mr. Holbrook opened a small tav
ern, sufficient to accommodate those seeking homes in this part of the
county. He rented it in 1838 to two men named Bliss and Lloyd, who
discontinued it as a hotel on the completion of Dr. Kendall's more
commodious house.
Asaph N. Brown was the first blacksmith in Lamoille ; his shop
occupying the ground just south of Dr. Avery's residence. Here he
remained two years, when Mr. Holbrook purchased it, followed the trade
two years, and sold to James Burroff. A wagon-maker named John
Marsh came in 1845, and remained until his death.
. In 1837 the post-office was established, and Tracy Reeve appointed
post-master. Owing to there being a post-office named Greenfield, the
necessity arose for a new name for the village, and Dr. John Kendall sug
gesting Lamoille, it was adopted.
In 1868 occurred the only tragedy happening within the limits of
the village. An Englishman, of a most jealous disposition, so mistreated
his wife that she was compelled to leave him. As she was leaving his
¦ house he followed her into the street and shot her., He was at once
arrested, and placed in jail to escape the populace, and for safe keeping.
Being adjudged of unsound mind, he was sentenced to only a long
term of years in the penitentiary. Here he was adjudged insane and
sent to the lunatic asylum, from which he managed to escape. Coming
again to Lamoille, he followed his old pursuit of hunting, from
which he obtained a precarious existence, and which had tended
to render his wife so unhappy. Returning on the railroad track one
day from one of his long hunts, he, owing to his deafness, was run over
by the cars and killed. In the year 1843 a man by the name of McMar-
tin, a peddler from New York, was accidentally shot by a pistol in the
hands of a comrade, with which they had been firing at a mark. He had
disposed of his wares, and at the time of the accident was stopping at
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as he had been some time in the community, and had gained a host of
friends. Lamoille was always possessed with a spirit of freedom, and being
filled with men whose views were strong anti-slavery, it was often a
harbor for Southern refugees. The village for many years maintained a
slow, steady growth. Owing to the failure of some of the projected rail
roads, and the fact of the C. B. & Q. R.R. going four miles south, the
growth was somewhat retarded. This was materially changed in 1871,
when a branch of the latter-named railroad passed through town, and
at once a change for the better appeared. New buildings were erected,
and in a few years the village grew from a few hundred inhabitants to
nearly a thousand. Lamoille now contains twenty stores, seven shops, two
elevators, one mill, one hay press, four physicians, a graded school, churches,
and one newspaper. This latter, the Clipper, has just issued its first
number, and is a very sprightly four-page sheet. The editor is R. P.
Chad wick. THE SCHOOLS.
A small school was taught by Mrs. Eliza Bowen, now Mrs. Walter
Porter. She taught in her own residence, freely. In 1838 a small frame
house was built for school purposes, the money necessary to build it being
raised by subscription. Here school was held for five years, when the
present brick building was finished. It contains two rooms, is capable of
accommodating one hundred scholars. The attendance is good, under
the superintendence of S. C. Whipple.
THE CHURCHES.
The oldest religious organization in Lamoille is the Baptist Church,
which was organized May 5, 1838, by its first pastor, Rev. Henry Head-
ley, who remained in charge until 1841. Nine persons constituted this
charge. They were : John Hetzler, Sr., Timothy Perkins, Adam and
Mary Spaulding, Joseph and Mary Fassett, Moses and Eliza Bowen, and
J. J. Holbrook. Mrs. Bowen — now Mrs. Porter — and Mr. Holbrook are
the only ones of this number still members. Divine service was held in
the old school-house. Here they met until April, 1850, when they erected
a brick church at a cost of $2,000. They worshiped here until Febru
ary, 1867, when it was sold — now being used as a blacksmith shop — and
their present fine structure completed. This is the finest church in
town. It cost $12,500, and will seat 450 persons. After Rev. Headley
left, the congregation were supplied with transient ministers three years,
when the Rev. B. B. Carpenter was installed, who remained until 1845.
He was followed by the Rev. S. S. Martin, from 1845 to 1848. Again
they were supplied until 1850, when Rev. W. D. Clark was called, and
remained as pastor three years. In 1854, Rev. A. Angier came, and the
same year died. He was succeeded by the Rev. N. G. Collins, from 1854
to 1861 ; Rev. J. Winters from 1862 to 1863 or '64 ; Rev. I. Fargo, now '
at Princeton, from 1864 to 1868 ; Rev. William Green, from 1870 to 1874.
The present pastor, Rev. E. P. Bartlett, has had charge a little over two
years. From a membership of nine persons, during thirty-eight years of
its existence, this church has grown to nearly two hundred, with a Sab
bath-school of one hundred, the Superintendent of which is J. W. Hills.

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The Congregationalist Church was organized May 12, 1840, by the
Rev. Owen Lovejoy, with fourteen members, viz: Zenas Church, Julian
Church, Benj. Mather, Mrs. Francis Dodge, David Lloyd, Timothy Ed
wards, Mrs. Catharine Edwards, David Wells, Asaph N. Brown, Lyman
and Margaret Eastman, T. P. Rust, Hannah Dodge — now Mrs. Rust —
and Mrs. Maria Clapp, who is the only one of this number now a mem
ber here. Their church was erected in 1849, at a cost of $1,500. It was
a two-story building, and for some time the lower story was used for
school purposes. At this time the membership was nearly forty. The
pastor was Rev. Lewis E. Sykes. In 1863 this building was taken down
to be replaced by a larger and more commodious structure, finished the
following year, at a cost of near $5,000, and was a matter of some pride
to the congregation. On the morning of Sunday, February 10, 1867,
this fine building took fire, shortly before the assembling of the people,
and burned to the foundation. It was a severe blow', but the people at
once went to work, and by the generous aid of the inhabitants of the village,
built their present church. The membership is now ninety-eight, the
Sabbath-school fully as large, the Superintendent of which is John Clapp.
The pastors of this congregation have been the following: Rev. Monell,
Rev. John Crep, Rev. Adams, Rev. L. E. Sykes, Rev. G. B. Hub
bard, Rev. George Colman, Rev. Fitch, Rev. Burns, Rev. L. Gort,
who remained nine years, Rev. Lightbody, in 1871, who lost his life by
being thrown from his carriage, by a runaway team and was buried at
Bradford, Canada, Rev. M. Willett, and the present pastor, Rev. L. F.
Bickford. Two young men, Cephas F. Clapp, preaching in Wisqonsin,
and William G. Dickinson, at Creston, Ills., have been sent from this
congregation. The M. E. Church. Preaching was held in this locality b}r the
ministers of this denomination as early as 1835. Meetings were held at
this date in private houses ; afterwards in the old school-house. Here
they met for some ten years. This little old structure was made a sort of
vade mecum for church, school, election, railroad, and various other meet
ings. About 1850, or 1851, they erected their present frame church.
The membership is not large, and. the charge is in connection with that
at Arlington, in which account the names of the pastors are given. The
church supports a very creditable Sabbath-school.
In Clarion Township, east and northeast of Lamoille, are three
German churches. The oldest is the German Evangelical, which was
organized about 1850. In 1843, Mr. John Fauble settled in this locality,
and for many years his church was house and home, to those professing
this faith, who desired to find new homes in the West. In. 1846,
services were held in his house by the Rev. S. A. Tobias, who remained a
short time. In 1848, the place of meeting was changed to the house of
Mr. Jacob Betz, where services were held for five years. A class was
formed in 1850, of which Jacob Popp was leader, and Jacob Betz exhorter.
The next year, two classes were formed, to which Rev. J. C. Anthes
preached. The following year, the Sundaj'-school was formed, and in
1853, the first church erected. It was dedicated in 1854, by the first
Bishop of the Evangelical Association, John Seybert, D.D. In 1856, a
great camp meeting was held in the grove adjoining the church, and three
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added to the roll of members. The present church edifice was built and
dedicated in 1865. It cost some $3,000, ancl a society was formed of
some of the members who lived too far to attend regularly. Their house <
of worsliip stands in Lee County. The present parsonage was built in ,'
the Summer of 1876. The membership is composed of some twenty!
families. The Sabbath-school numbers about one hundred and twenty-!
five. The pastor is Rev. E. Freeden.
About three miles east of this church stands that of the German
Evangelical body. It was organized in 1850, with some twenty members.
Their church was built the following year. Some of the early members
are G. C. Betz and wife, John Betz and wife, Jacob Kepper, Chas. Bitne,
Daniel Erbes, and their wives. The church and- parsonage cost some
$1,200, and are still in use. The Rev. Young organized this church.
His pastorate was followed by that of the Rev. George Gibnor. There
are now some sixty or seventy members here.
The German Lutheran Church is some three miles south of the two
mentioned. It was organized in 1857. The same year they erected a
house of worship, which has since been much enlarged and beautified.
Some twenty families are in membership here. The pastor is Rev. John
Withitig. WALNUT
was laid out by Richard Brewer, in January, 1865, and by him called
Brewersville. Mr. Brewer owned the greater portion of the village site,
and from him the town received its first name. For many years before
the completion of the railroad to this point, a post-office had been main
tained at the grove, a short distance south of the village plat, known by
the name of the grove, " Walnut." As the name of the village did not
come into popular use, and as letters and packages continued- to be sent
to the old post-office — which, in fact, was never changed — in the year
1870, the village assumed this name, and as such was incorporated in .
1872. Mr. Brewer still lives on his farm near the village. To the first
plat, an addition was laid out, comprising the' southeast part of town,
by Mr. Davis Wolf, who was one of the first merchants. Dr. A. L. Bay
ard, John and Milton Sayers, Josiah Jones, ancl Isaac Kelley, were among
the early prominent settlers. In 1871, the depot was built, and about
the same time the elevator of Simmons & Able, of Sandwich ; another
was added by Conkey & Towner, of Mendota. The first mill was built
in 1873, bjr Benj. Moss ; this was burned in 1875, and at once rebuilt by
C. H. Adams & Co. A lumber yard was opened in 1871, by William
Miles ; it is now conducted by M. Mercer.
The growth of Walnut has been very prosperous. The population
is now nearly 800, and has a good trade, supporting eleven stores, nine
shops, one bank, three hotels, four attorneys, and four physicians. The
town is strong prohibitionary in taste, there being a large temperance
society having three hundred and fifty members. A good graded school,
two churches and one weekly newspaper are sustained.
THE PRESS.
On the day on which the nation celebrated its centennial anniversary,
Mr. S. J. Townsend opened the office of the Walnut Motor. He has

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made the paper all its name signifies, being a moving power for good. It
is strictly a first-class local independent paper, and is issued at ordinary
rates. THE SCHOOLS.
For manj'' Winters school was held in a log-house in Walnut Grove.
In 1859, this gave place to a more convenient frame structure of the
modern pattern. This was used until 1869, when the first school-house
in the village was built, composed of two rooms. It was afterwards
enlarged to double that capacity, and now contains four rooms, each thirty
feet square. The number of pupils enrolled is one hundred and twenty-
two, of which one hundred and nine are in daily average attendance.
Four teachers are employed, viz: G. P. Peddicord, Principal; Miss Ella
Swayne, grammar department ; Mrs. Grace W. Peddicord, intermediate,
and Miss Chloe Mitchell, primary. THE CHURCHES.
The Baptist Church was organized in June, 1858, at the house of
Mr. J. H. Sayers, by the Rev. N. G. Collins. Sixteen members were
received, prominent among whom were W. H. Mapes, J. H. Sayers, E. F.
Sayers, and their wives, also John Nelson and wife. For some time ser
vices were held at the Dodge school-house, and for two years in the Wal
nut school-house, when they again worshiped in private dwellings. About
this time the. Rev. C. First came and instituted a revival, which" resulted
in much good to the church, so they were enabled to build a church.
It was dedicated in June, 1871, and was erected at a cost of $3,800.
The Rev.  Sealy had ministered to this charge at different times
before Rev. First came. After the latter, Rev. J. B. Brown remained
some time, and was followed by the present pastor. Rev. B. F. Colwell.
The membership is now fifty-two, with a Sabbath-school of nearly seventy
in regular attendance, the superintendent of which is T. L. Philips.
The M. E. Church. After many attempts and much trouble, this
church has established itself upon a firm foundation. It is now in a good,
prosperous condition, and growing well. The class here dates back sev
eral years prior to the advent of the village, but the church is of com
paratively recent date, and within a few years has completed and now
occupy a very commodious edifice. They number about fifty members,
sustain a good Sabbath-school, and a regular succession of the ministry.
OHIO.
Prior to the completion of the branch of the C. B. & Q. R. R., run
ning through the northern portion of Bureau County, the land now
covered by the village was the farm of Jacob Albrecht. In 1871, he
laid off the land into village lots, and began their sale. J. T. Walter
and William Willson erected a building and opened a store. Two or
three saloons were also built, having been completed the January pre
ceding the laying out of the town. Mr. Walter and the Willson brothers
built a much larger store soon after, which is still occupied. On the
deeds given by Mr. Albrecht, the name of the village is that of the
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now before the judge will in all probability legalize the name now used.
The post-office had been maintained here several years before the town
came into existence, under the name of the township; hence the desira
bility of. continuing it. The town has, in five years' time, increased to
a population of three hundred, and supports a very creditable trade.
There are four dry goods stores, two drug and grocery stores, one furni
ture store, two shoe shops, three blacksmiths, two wagon shops, one hotel,
two hardware stores, one agricultural store, one lumber and coal yard,
three saloons, one carpenter shop, one barber shop, one harness shop, two
milliners, two physicians, a good school, and three churches.
Previous to 1871, the school was maintained at district No. 2. From
there it was removed to the basement of the Methodist Church, where it
was taught until the completion of the present school building. This
cost some $7,000, contains four rooms, three of which are occupied. The
school numbers nearly one hundred and thirty pupils, requiring three'
teachers, under the charge of Supt. Z. S. Hills.
As early as 1846, the members of the Christian Church had held
meetings for devotional exercises, although no organization was effected
until the 24th of January, 1852. These meetings had been held at resi
dences and in the school-houses, principally in the south part of the
township. The organization was effected in school-house No. 2, and;
twenty-six members united in forming this charge. Joseph ancl John
Ross were elected elders, and Andrew Ross and Rodolphus Childs, dea
cons. The congregation continued to meet in the school-house until the
year 1854, when they erected the old church, costing nearly $1,800, and
locating it on the farm of John Ross. Here they remained till 1871,
when they built their present house of worship, at a cost of $5,000, and
located it in the village of Ohio. At the opening of this church, in June,
1872, there were twenty-five members to unite at the new place, some
few remaining to worship in the old church. There are now 100 mem
bers, and a Sabbath-school nearly as large, under the superintendence of
Geo. R. Ross. Elder Andrew Ross has ministered to these people from
the commencement of their organization until the present time. i
The Catholics have the finest church edifice in the town. Before
the year 1874 the members went to Amboy, Dixon, and Mendota, to.
attend service ; but that year, Father McDermitt, of Dixon, gathered
them into one fold, and organized the church. There were nearly one.
hundred members by this time in and about the village, who met at a
school-house not far from town, until their church, which cost $15,000,
could be used. This was effected in September, 1874, and for one year
they occupied the basement. The church was dedicated Nov. 14, 1875.
The present priest, Father P. J. Gormley, has had charge more than a
year. The membership is 125, the Sabbath-school numbering nearly 60.
The windows of the church edifice were donated, the donors' names
appearing in the glass.
The Methodist Church, at Ohio Village, was organized in 1871, with
twenty members. This same year the church was built, the pastor being
Rev. W. H. Jordan. He was succeeded by the Revs. C. Gray, W. H.
Robertson, T. Kelley, and H. S. Widney, the present incumbent of that
office. The congregation is in connection with that at Limerick, constituting
one charge, and has enjoyed good increase.

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TISKILWA,
The second town in size in the county, contains about 1,600 inhabi
tants. On January 15, 1836, Windsor was founded by Dr. A. Lang-
worthy, including that part of Tiskilwa lying in Arispie township. Its
surveys embraced all of the old Indian village, cornfields and dance-
ground. It was a big thing. Of all paper towns, it exceeded any that
came into existence during the wild speculations of 1836. In March of
this same year, a large addition was made to Windsor by J. W. Kinney,
called West Windsor, which included that part of Tiskilwa lying in the
township of Indiantown. This was also a large town on paper, its streets
bearing the names of the Presidents. Its existence was short, as it was
vacated September 17 of the same year. On its ruins the village of
Indiantown sprung up. For four years the two towns were rivals,
between which the best of feeling did not exist. They were "married "
in 1840 and thenceforward bore the name of Tiskilwa, which, inter
preted, means "Gem of the Valley."
In 1856 the "new " town was incorporated, and the following coun
cil elected: Dr. William Kirkpatrick, Pres.; Hon. B. N. Stevens, Clerk ;
William T. Swain, O. W. Battev, and James T. Cook, Trustees. The
officers of 1876 are C. N. Stephens, Pres.; J. H. Welsh, Clerk ; Daniel
Inhof, John Wytre, and C. C. Slygh. In 1845, a mill called Simmon's
Mill was erected. This is still in operation. Along the banks of Big-
Bureau Creek may be seen the ruins of many such structures,
mementoes of days that are gone.
The town enjoys a good trade. There are fourteen stores, nine shops
of all kinds, three saloons, one hotel, five physicians, two elevators, one
bank, a good graded school and four churches.
THE PRESS.
Mr. D. B. Sherwood, September 2, 1876, issued the first number of
the Tiskilwa Register, a four-page paper. It is devoted mainly to home
interests ; is a good advertising medium, and ranks second to none in the
county. THE SCHOOLS.
The pride of Tiskilwa is its graded school. The building is said by
competent judges to be the finest for any town in the state the size of
this, out of Chicago. It was built in 1867 at a cost of $35,000, ancl will
seat nearly 300 pupils. The average attendance is now 172 ; the enroll
ment 202. The principal is R. E. Cutler, whose assistants are : Miss
Jennie Butler, grammar department; Miss Bertha Welsh, intermediate;
Miss Emily Thompson, second primary, and Mrs. J. S. Hepperley, first
primary. The pioneer school of Tiskilwa was taught in 1838, when the town
was divided. It was held in a small frame building which stood on the
lot now occupied by the hardware store of H. D. Gibbs & Co. Here
Miss Abbie Emerson, (now Mrs. Lyford, of Galesburg,) sister of Judge
Emerson, instructed the youth of the village. The house was often
church, town hall, and a place for holding elections and railroad meet
ings. This school was started by the settlers taking shares, most of

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which were bought by Amariah Watson, who, in after years, purchased
all, and in 1843 sold the house and lot to the school trustees for educa
tional purposes. A petition, unanimously signed, was presented to these
trustees, asking for the erection of a union school-house between the
Tiskilwa House and the Indiantown line. This was granted, a union
¦district formed, and the first brick school-house in Bureau. County
erected. It was completed and occupied in 1850. Mr. Alanson Benson,
still a resident, was the first principal in the building. It remained in
use until 1867, when it gave way for the present structure, and is now
the Catholic Church.
The Secretary of the School Board, Mr. J. H. Welch, keeps the
neatest and most correct record of any in the county.
THE CHURCHES.
The Baptist Church organized April 18, 1858, in the M. E. Church ;
twenty-three persons enrolled themselves as members, and were consti
tuted a church by the Rev. F. B. Ives, who, for eleven years, was pastor
of the congregation. He was followed by W. R. Webb, D.D., who re
mained for three years, and was succeeded by Rev. C. F. Nickolson, who
was pastor three months, when the present pastor, Rev. E. James, came.
Of those received at the organization, the following are now members
here : B. F. and Mrs. L. Allen, Mrs. M. A. Owen, Mrs. Joel Colby, Mrs.
J. M. Patt, E. A. Sawyer, W. W. Carpenter, Alex. Benson, J. E. and
Mrs. J. Williams, A. W. Blake, Mrs. J. F. Blake, Isaac Tebow, Mrs. D.
Reigle, and Mrs. Sarah Tebow. The congregation occupied the M. E.
Church a short time when they fitted up a hall, where they worshiped
one year, and removed to the old Union School-house — now the Cath
olic Church — here they remained until the completion of their house of
worship. It was dedicated in 1859, its cost being about $2,300. The
membership was then about seventy-five. The church was repaired in
1867 at an additional expense of $3,000. The roll of members has
doubled in numbers, with a Sabbath-school nearly as large, the superin
tendent of which is J. M. Gardner.
The Catholic Church. This denomination have had a society here
for some time. It is not able to maintain a pastor, and receives the min
istrations of priests from other churches.
The Episcopal Church. In 1843 Bishop Philander Chase visited
this county. Near Princeton he found the family of Capt. Samuel Swift,
whose wife was a communicant of that body. In the vicinity were Dr.
J. Woodruff, Thomas Woodruff, ancl a few in the town of Arispie, whom
he gathered together and organized as a church under the name of
"Christ's Church of Arispie." It was admitted into convention in 1848
with thirty-six communicants. The same year he held a confirmation
and admitted thirteen others. The Rev. Richard Radley made monthly
visits to this charge, coming from Jubilee College. The next year Rev.
Stephen R. Childs was appointed, and a lot was purchased, but owing to
various causes no building was erected. An organization was effected
at Providence, called Providence, prior to that of Tiskilwa, and was in
connection with the latter and Princeton — when organized — one charge.
In 1843 twenty acres and fifty dollars were offered Bishop Chase to build
a church, but then the society was not able to give the necessary addi-

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tional means. During Rev. Childs' ministry services were occasionally
held at Princeton. In 1851 Rev. C. DeWolfe came and preached until
1853, when he was succeeded by the Rev. Geo. A. Porter, who remained
until 1854. Tiskilwa Church was regularly admhted, under the name of
"St.Jude's Church," November 25 of that year, while Rev. Porter was pas
tor. There were twelve communicants in Tiskilwa and twenty-four at
Providence. In April, 1855, Rev. F. B. Nash was sent to these churches,
and included within his pastorate these and the charge at Princeton. He
remained until 1859, when he was succeeded by the Rev. Geo. C. Street,
who became rector, and remained till 1862. These churches were with
out a pastor until December, 1863, when Rev. Nash was again installed,
and preached at Tiskilwa and Providence regularly, ancl occasionally at
Princeton. During his ministry, the church at this latter place became
self-sustaining, and that at Providence was discontinued, being merged
into Tiskilwa. As this latter was the most central place, a lot was pur
chased there in 1857, and a rectory erected at a cost of $1,000. Eight
years after, a lot was bought for a church and work on that building-
commenced. It was completed the following year, and in 1870 was
dedicated. The entire cost was $5,500. At this time the membership
of the St. Jude's Church was only fifteen. Rev. Nash remained until
1871, being succeeded the same year by the Rev. Philip McKim, who
officiated until 1874. After him Rev. James Cornell was rector one year,
and was followed by the present rector, Rev. R. N. Avery, The con
gregation is now in a good condition, being connected with the Church
of the Redeemer at Princeton as one charge.
SHEFFIELD.
In 1852, the Sheffield Mining and Transportation Company was
formed. This company purchased of John G. Reed one thousand acres
of land, and laid out the town — naming it in honor of Hon. Joseph E. Shef
field of New Haven, Conn., one of the original owners. The principal men
in this enterprise were Charles Atkinson, Henry Farnam, and Ebenezer
Cook. Their purpose being to develop the coal found in this locality,
they erected the Sheffield Hotel, and sunk their main shaft in Mineral
Township, about a half mile from the village. Their outlay in this enter
prise, for the land alone, was $10,000, but they have been abundantly
repaid, as a superior quality of coal is mined here, and at a moderate
depth. The shaft runs diagonally into the earth, and is now about thirty
feet deep. The coal is hauled out by mules in small cars, and dumped
in sheds, from which it is -loaded on the cars. It is mainly used by the
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, who carry the surplus west.
Fifty men are employed, and nearly one hundred tons per day mined.
The secretary of this company is now Mr. A. W. Boyden.
At the same time the hotel was erected, Mr. E. Smith built a store;
the building is now used by B. M. Howard. The first secretary of the
Mining Company was Mr. Alex. Ruthven, who filled that office until
1856. In 1854, or 1855, the Railroad Company erected an elevator; Mr.
A. G. Scott added another in 1860. Much of the prosperity of the town
and coal interests — the latter having made the town — is due to Mr. H. C.
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1875. He was a very enterprising man, and did more than any one
individual to promote its growth.
The first house erected in this locality was built of logs, by Mr. J.
G. Reetl, and used for some time by him for a residence. His son,
Fitzhugh, was the first child born in Sheffield. The Mining Company
erected a frame building near the coal bank almost as early as Mr. Reed
built his cabin. They hauled the lumber for its construction from Chicago,
136 miles distant. The village site, the highest point of land on this
railroad in the county, was, prior to its occupation by the white man,
well supplied with game. Mr. Reed could supply his table with excellent
deer venison without going far from his door. But by the year 1858,
a complete change had occurred. The village life was a reality ; two
churches existed ; several hundred people lived here ; a good school was
maintained, and a heavy trade in coal successfully conducted. The town
has been incorporated, and the present town officers are : W. F. Lawton,
President; B. F. Dewey, Clerk; A. G. Scott, A. Marple, and John
Moran. H. P. Humphreys is Police Magistrate. Sheffield now contains
over one thousand inhabitants, and has a good trade, supporting fourteen
stores ; five or six shops, two hotels, two physicians, one bank, one graded
school, and six churches. CHURCHES.
The Catholic Church have held services here, from time to time,
since the commencement of the town. They had a membership of one
hundred here and in the vicinity by the years 1861 or '62, when they
were properly organized, and regular services were held from that-time.
At this same time they built their present church. The membership —
all in the Catholic family are counted — is now fully five hundred, many
of whom live in the country. Previous to building their church, meet
ings were held in the public hall. The priest is Rev. H. 0. Mc-
Shane. In connection with this church is the " St. Patrick's Total Ab
stinence and Benevolent Society, No. 32." None but communicants are
members. It was organized in May, 1869, and has now a large member
ship. The officers are Rev. H. O. McShane, President, and J. B. Moran,
Corresponding Secretary. The meetings of this society are held every
Sunday, immediately after service.
The Congregationalist Society was organized July 15, 1854, at the
Sheffield House. The sermon on this occasion was preached by the Rev.
L. H. Parker, Moderator of the Council. Nine persons were admitted to
membership, viz : Cyrus W. and Mary R. Beach, Alexander and Almjra
Ruthven, Margaret Gillespie, Eliza D. Conran, Mary Eastabrook, Avery
T. and Dorcas Farnham. The last two only of this number are now living
in the bounds of this congregation. Rev. A. Lyman had, previous to the
organization, been called by this church. He remained as pastor until
1868, when he was succeeded by Rev. John Allen, who continued until
1873. He was followed by Rev. W. I. Baker, who remained until 1876,
when the present minister, Rev. G. W. Colman, was called.
Their first meetings were held in private houses, next in the railroad
depot, where they continued one year, when the school-house being com
pleted, they occupied that till 1857, when they completed their church.
The congregation now has seventy-five members, and a Sabbath-school of
one hundred scholars, of which A. W. Boyden is Superintendent.

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The Free Methodist Church .was organized in the Winter of 1866, in
the house of Mrs. Ellen Scott. Amos and Mrs. Bailey, Jesse and Maria
Cain, and Mrs. E. V. Scott constituted the membership. They continued
to worship at Mrs. Scott's a short time, then at the M. E. Church, in the
public hall, and for several years they rented their present church edifice
from a Mr. Smith, who held control of the building. In 1875, they were
enabled to purchase this house (it had formerly been the school-house).
-The membership then had increased but very little ; but in March, 1876,
a revival was held, which resulted in increasing their number to nearly
sixty, the present membership. The Sabbath-school numbers forty, under
charge of John Hill. The Rev. J. E. Whiting, pastor.
The Danish Lutheran Church was organized in 1869, at the school-
house, about fifteen persons joining. The minister was Rev. C. L. Clauson.
Meetings for religious exercises were held in the various churches in the
village until 1872, when they purchased the old M. E. Church, and refit
ting it, now occupy it. They have about one hundred members, with a
good Sunday-school. Services are held monthly, being conducted in the
Danish language.
The M. E. Church has a membership of 115, under the ministry of
Rev. A. Beeler. The Sabbath-school numbers 150 pupils. The church
has been maintained here for many years, at first, as all others, as a
class; then a regularly instituted society. It is now in a prosperous con
dition. The Unitarian Society. The first meetings were held during the
Summer of 1868 at Whipple Hall, by Rev. E. H. Danfourth. On Feb
ruary 7th of the following year the church was organized with thirty-six
members. Of these three have died, fourteen have removed, and one
withdrawn. Twenty-three have since joined, making a membership at
present of forty-one. Rev. E. H. Danfourth remained one year, and was
succeeded by Rev. Zera Maskers, who remained three years. He was
followed by Rev. Chester Covell, whose term of pastorage is now three
years and six months.
The church was built during the years 1869 and '70, and on Novem
ber 16, 1870, was dedicated. The entire cost was $6,500.
THE SCHOOLS.
In a little building now occupied by Gunkle & Son, as a lime store
house, the first village school was taught. The teacher was Miss Jennie
Beach, whose attendance of scholars was rather nieager. Thereafter
private schools were held, the principal one being conducted in what was
afterwards called " Whipple's Hall." A Mr. Cooper was Principal here.
In 1855 the first building for school purposes was erected. It is now the
Free Methodist Church. In this structure C. A. Davis, A. L. Stearne,
 Chapman, and A. W. Hempleman taught. Some of their pupils are
now the prominent business men of town. During the term of service of
one of these gentlemen, the Board of Education purchased a small build
ing, now the residence of Mrs. Bowmaster, for a primary department.
It was occupied as such during the Winter of 1864-'65. The latter year
the schools were first thoroughly graded by the present Principal, J. A.
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'71. The building now contains five rooms. The attendance is 225, the
enrollment being 270. Six graduating classes for the years 1867, '69,
'70, '74, '75, and '76, have gone from this school into active busy life.
BUDA.
Before the completion of the railroad through this village, a post-
office, known as French Grove, had been maintained for some time.
James S. Zink owned the greater portion of the land comprising the vil
lage site, and in 1854 laid out the town. At the same time, Judge
Emerson platted an addition, including the lot occupied by his residence.
W. H. Bloom erected a store about the same time, and the railroad com
pany constructed their depot buildings. In the Spring of 1855, Dr.
Holten, the first physician, located. Judge Emerson, who was the
pioneer store-keeper in this locality, hired blacksmiths to work in a shop
owned by him. A shoe-maker, named Peter J. Westervelt, and a wagon-
maker, named Louis Stety, also located. In 1869, the flouring mill was
built. It has a capacity of one hundred barrels per day. The owners,
J. B. Stewart & Co., carry on an extensive business in grain. This same
year, the branch railway, known as the Buda and Rushville Railroad, was
completed, running between these points. One year afterwards, the
Buda Manufacturing Company was organized. The prime movers in
this enterprise were Capt. Ford and J. B. Stewart. Stock to the amount
of $40,000 was taken, and the manufacture of reapers and mowers at
once commenced. This was abandoned to a great extent in 1873, and
the making of the " Tongueless" Walking Cultivator was begun. The
sales will aggregate from $25,000 to $40,000 annually. The secretary of
the company is A. H. Gunn. Buda — named in honor of Kossuth's town
in Hungary — has grown in twenty-two years of its existence to a place
of nine hundred inhabitants, enjoys a good trade, supporting fifteen
stores, eight shops, two hotels, two banks, two elevators, one lumber
yard, and no saloons. Within its limits is a good graded school, and five
churches. SCHOOLS.
In 1855, school was held in a house now owned as a residence by
ITranklin Foster. The teacher was Jacob Miller, present County Super
intendent, who had an attendance of over fifty pupils. Here education
was maintained for the youth of Buda some four or five years, when the
present fine structure was erected. It will accommodate two hundred and
fifty pupils. The attendance is now one hundred and eighty-four. Mr.
J. N. Wilkinson is Superintendent, having four assistants.
CHURCHES.
Union Church. Meetings were held by the persons forming this
Church for two or three years previous to the organization in March,
1858. This was effected at the house of Joseph Foster, at the time when
his house was not fully completed. The present pastor, Elder Covell,
preached on this occasion, and has remained with them during all these
years. Moses Stephens and wife, Daniel Loverin, Moses Loverhr and
wife, Joseph B. Webb and wife, and some twenty-five others, united at this

fim^m

Hon. CHARLES BALDWIN.
Attorney at Law,
Member of 30th General Assembly.

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time. Services were held in the school-house until their church was
erected. Its dedication took place in December following the organ
ization. The congregation has grown to a membership of nearly two
hundred. It holds no ecclesiastical relation with any sect. The Sabbath-
school numbers about eighty scholars, the superintendent of which is Dr.
J. Richards. The Congregationalist Church was organized October 17, 1856, at
the house of Joseph Foster, with the following members : Franklin Foster,
Joseph Foster, William F. and Mrs. M. F. Randall, and Mrs. Harriet Foster.
The Rev. F. Bascom preached the sermon at this time. Ser
vices were held after this until the year 1862, in the school-house. This
latter date the church was erected at a cost of $1,700. The congre
gation has now a membership of 'fifty-two, and a Sabbath-school averag
ing nearly seventy scholars. This charge is connected with the Sheffield
Church — the Rev. T. W. Colman being the pastor.
The Baptist Church. By the year 1856, nearly forty persons profess
ing this faith had settled in and around Buda. This year the Rev. Wil
liam McDermond, the present pastor, gathered them together, and organ
ized a church in the old school-house. The same year they built their
present church edifice. It cost $3,000, ancl has a capacity of two hun
dred. Some of the early members were William H. and Mary Patterson,
J. W. and Mrs. Lewis, Thomas and Mrs. McMurry, and William and Mrs.
Crisman. The membership is now nearly seventy, the Sabbath-school
some larger, under the superintendence of B. F. Waite.
The M. E. Church was organized in the year 1851, at the school-house.
Among its early members were Joseph Green, class-leader ; John Mason
and wife, Thomas and Mrs. Stinson, Samuel and Mrs. Zink, George Kri-
ger and wife, Elizabeth Stinson, Catharine Zink, and Emeline Herbert.
The first meetings were held in the school-house. The church was com
pleted and dedicated March 2, 1865. The cost, including the lot, was
about $4,000. For several years the growth of the congregation was
very rapid. Of late years, however, through deaths, removals, and other
causes, it has remained at the same point in regard to numbers. The
present membership is ninety-five.
The following have been the pastors for this charge : Rev. William
Smith, one year; Rev. C. M. Wright, one year; Rev. James Linthicum,
two years ; Rev. Raphael Kinney, two years ; Rev. William Leber, two
years ; Rev.  Elliott, six months ; Rev. A. A. Matthews, two years and
six months ; Rev. D. M. Hill, two years ; Rev. J. E. Rutledge, one year
and six months ; Rev. M. V. B. White, two years and six months ; Rev.
H. Tiffany, one year ; Rev. J. J. Fleharty, two years ; Rev. A. Fisher,
one year ; and Rev. B. E. Kaufman, one year. The present pastor, Rev.
White, is serving his second term. The Church supports a Sabbath-
school, the superintendent of which is J. J. Westervell.
The Winebrennarian Church, or Church of God. This denomina
tion was started at Harrisburgh, Pa., in 1830, by the followers of John
Winebrenner, formerly a German Reformed minister. They are Evan
gelical in belief, practice immersion, ancl believe in the literal washing of
the feet. They have several newspapers and colleges, and, in 1873, had
30,000 members, 460 churches, and 410 ministers. The Church of God
in Buda was first organized eight or ten years ago. The leading original
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members were : Geo. Thomas and wife, David Diltz, Sr., and wife, and
David Diltz, Jr., and wife. The first pastor was Elder Geo. W. Thomp
son, then J. M. Cassel, and latterly Elder J. E. Boyer. When sent on
the field two years ago, the church had no place to worship in, and tliey
set about the erection of a house. They succeeded in getting a lot oppo
site the hotels for four hundred dollars, on which we erected a well
finished house, the entire cost of which was about three thousand dollars.
The house was dedicated December 12, 1875, by Elder A. X. Shoemaker,
of Chicago, 111. They then re-organized the church, which now consists of
sixteen members. Geo. Thomas and Mark Anderson are ruling Elders,
and John Berkstresser, deacon of the society. The congregations are
usually large. The Sunday-school is a Mission-school under the Superin
tendence of Mr. Peter Longenecker.
NEPONSET
Is in the southwest part of the county, and contains about nine hundred
inhabitants. Prior to the completion of the railway at this place, a post-
office was maintained at the Grove, north of the village. At that time
this portion of Bureau county was an unbroken prairie. Mr. M. H. Lee,
who, for eighteen years was station agent, built the first house on the
village ground. The depot building was completed June 16, 1855, and
on the same day, the proprietors of the town, Caleb J. and Henry G.
Little ancl Clark M. Carr, filed the plat of Neponset for record. The
Railroad Company at first thought to name the station Leeponset, as a
compliment to the agent. But Mr. Lee suggested Neponset, the name
of a place in Massachusetts, which was accepted. *
Joseph Lyford and Joseph Howard built stores, and Benj. Drew a
hotel. In the Spring of 1855 the Railroad Company built the Elevator,
and the grain trade commenced. The town now supports fourteen
stores, two banks, two hotels, two elevators, eleven shops of various
kinds, several stock dealers, one lumber yard, two secret societies, two
physicians, four churches, and one graded school.
.The farmers in this vicinity are mostly of English descent, and raise
the finest stock in the West. The horses are among the finest specimens
imported from France. More pork is raised and sold from this township
than from any other six miles square in the United States, and has a
world-wide reputation for its quality. One man shipped one cargo of
one hundred head, averaging over six hundred pounds each.
CHURCHES.
In 1841, the M.- E. Church organized a class a few miles north of the
present village. The members were John Norton, leader, Sarah, his wife,
Mary Norton, George Norton, Mary Hall — now Mrs. Hasard — and two
or three others. The meetings were held in this locality for about four
years, when they were changed to Mr. Geo. Norton's house, then a log
cabin, one half mile southwest of the town, a more central location. Here
they remained until the year 1855, when a church was built on the plat
of Neponset. The house is now the parsonage. It was used as a church
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The congregation has grown from a small membership to near one
hundred and fifteen, with a Sabbath-school of one hundred and fifty.
.The superintendent is Joseph Bates. The pastor of the church is Rev.
J. J. Fleharty.
The Congregationalist Church was organized as early as 1851 or '52,
at a place in the south part of the township, called Kentville, since ex
tinct. Scon after Neponset was laid out, the congregation removed their
place of preaching to that locality, where they worshiped in the school-
house until 1863, when they erected their present church-building. The
congregation numbers about sixty members, and a Sabbath-school of near
eighty pupils.
The presiding minister at the organization was Rev. Lucius Parker,
who was pastor for some time here and at Buda. Rev. C. M. Burns, S. G.
Wright, Samuel Ordway, and G. W. Colman have had, at different times,
charge. Some of the early members of this congregation were H. G.
Wright and wife, C. P. Blake and wife, I. B. Blake, Oren Hasarcl, Mrs.
M. A. Blanchard, Chas. D. Wright and wife, and Miss Rebecca Goodrich.
At present the congregation is without a pastor.
The Baptist Church was organized March 26, 1864. For several
years previous this denomination had held meetings in this locality ; but
not until this time was a church established, when the following persons
signed the articles of faith and were admitted as members in full com
munion : C. A. Hewett, J. S. Pashley, J. B. Weed, Levi Lewis, Benj.
Bogart, Martha Hewett, A. A. Pashley, Sarah Weed, Julia Shoop, Har
riett Barrett, S. P. Russell, R. M. Russell, ancl Hester Bogart. Meetings
were held in the Congregationalist church, usually, until 1870, when the
present brick church was finished, costing $6,000, the finest building in
town. It will seat 300 persons, has a membership of eighty, and a
Sabbath-school of near the same number. The superintendent is J. Rus
sell. The pastors of this Church have been Rev. C. A. Hewett, from
organization until 1868 ; from that time Rev. E. L. Moore, until 1872.
From June, 1873, to June, 1875, the Rev. C. P. Bestor had charge, and
in November following.the Rev. B. F. Colwell came, who remained one
year. The congregation is now without a settled minister.
In 1868 the Second Advent Church was established, with near thirty
members. J. S. Heath, Samuel Bectel, Stephen Carpenter, Mr. Guile
and Mr. Turner were chosen trustees. Services were held in the old
school-house, and in Mr. Norton's granary, which they had repaired and
seated. In the latter they remained three months, when their present
house of worship was built. Elder Heath has been with the congrega-"
tion, as pastor, since its origin. THE SCHOOLS. ,
The following account was furnished by Miss Emma J. Moore, a
pupil in the high school :
" The first school, in 1855 and '56, was taught by Julia A. Bigelow,
in a house owned by William Bryan. In the Summer she taught where
William McFarland now resides. In 1857 Carrie Van Court taught in
what is now Geo. Robinson's kitchen. In 1858 the first school-house
was built, Miss Van Court remaining teacher. In 1861 this building was
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recitation rooms. C. L. Dunham and Ellen Bushwell were employed as
teachers. In 1867 an addition was made ancl Prof. Knapp became princi
pal. This house was burned April 14, 1870, on which an insurance of
$6,000 was collected. Following this, a brick building, valued at $14,000,
was erected. At present there are 210 scholars and four teachers, under
the superintendency of Joseph Bates."
ARLINGTON,
Which received its name from Mr. James Waugh, the first post-master, is
in the eastern part of the county, and was laid out in 1853 by Michael
Kennedy. The same year Peter Cassacley laid off an addition joining the
original plat on the southwest. In 1854 Mr. Gibson put his addition —
the northeast portion — on the market, and shortly after, Mr. Walls, a
second, on the southeast.
The first building erected was a dwelling built on Mr. Wall's addi
tion, followed shortly by a hotel.
J. C. Gibson erected a store about the year 1854. The structure is
now occupied as a dwelling-house. The same year Nathan Lincoln built
a store which stood near the present post-office. It was burned in 1867
or '68. The growth of the town was, during its early existence, good.
S. C. Gray built the brick store still used by him ; in 1855 the first
elevator was constructed, ancl the following year a lumber-yard Avas
operated quite successfully by Richard Bye. John C. Gibson built a
small warehouse just west of the railway elevator; other commodities
of all kinds being added from time to time. The town and immediate
country support now three dry goods stores, two hardware stores, one
grocery and drug store, a good number of shops of various kinds, two
hotels, two physicians, a good school, and three churches. The popula
tion is about 500.
In 1856 a school was taught in a small frame building, now a part of
the dwelling of O. M. Olmstead. The teacher was Miss Caroline Mor
ton, now Mrs. Bush, living in New York. School was held in that build
ing until the year 1868, when the present two-story fnime edifice was
erected. It contains four rooms, ancl will accommodate over two hundred
pupils. Three of the rooms are now occupied. The average attendance
is near eighty, under the superintendency of Prof. William Robinson.
The earliest church organization in Arlington was that of the
Methoist Episcopal denomination. In 1856 Rev. U. P. Golliday preach
ed to a small class here. The mission was part of a circuit, including
Arlington, Maiden, Dover, Lamoille, Sublett and North Prairie. Meet
ings were held at various houses and in the school-house until 1859, when
the .present church edifice was constructed. Rev. Golliday was followed
by Rev. A. S. W. McCausland and P. Lott, who served these charges
during the years 1858 ancl 9. During the next two years Rev. W. M.
Foreman had charge, and Maiden, Dover, Sublett and North Prairie were
made a separate circuit. In 1860 and '61, Rev. T. C. Young preached at
Arlington and Lamoille, Dover and Maiden being again added to his
circuit. In 1861-2 and 3, Rev. Lepter Roberts was pastor, when Dover and
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time until now Arlington and Lamoille have constituted one charge.
Rev. T. S. Pomeroy was pastor during 1864-5; Rev. E. Smith, in 1866;
Rev. William E. Haight during 1867-8 and 9 ; Rev. J. S. David, 1870-1
ancl 2; Rev. William A. Cross, 1873 and '74, when the present pastor,
Rev. R. Congdon, took charge. The membership is now — including
Lamoille — ninety-three ; the Sabbath-school has an attendance of near
fifty scholars. The superintendent is Mr. R. B. George.
The Presbyterian Church was organized February 21, 1859, with
twenty members. The elders elected at that time were William Morrison
and J. S. Carrick.
Divine service was held at first in the old school-house, afterwards
in Joseph Vanlan's carpenter shop, until the Fall or Winter following
(1859 or '60), when they erected their present house of worship, at a cost
of $4,000. For six or eight years the congregation grew, after which many of the
members moved to other localities and the remainder were not able to
keep up the necessary expense. The congregation is now without
regular services, the organization being discontinued in 1869.
WYANET
Was laid out in April, 1856, by Henry King, owner of the land. The
first house was erected by William Moffatt; it is now used by J. Peterson
as a furniture store. Not long after, F. Crittendon built a store ancl
dwelling combined, which is now the residence of A Hugo. John Stubbs
erected a blacksmith .shop, and was the first disciple of Vulcan here.
About 1858, the Wyanet House was built by F. Crittendon. The town
contains nearly one thousand inhabitants, its corporation being one and
one-half mile square. There are ten stores, two elevators, one lumber
and one coal yard, two saloons, eight shops, two physicians, one school
and three churches. The trade is principally grain, although large
numbers of cattle ancl hog's are annually shipped'from this station ; a good
quality of coal is obtained about three miles west. The first R.R. station
was an old box-car. In 1855, the warehouse was erected, and two years
later the present depot-building. Mr. William Moffatt, in 1854, shipped
the first car of grain from Wyanet. The village was incorporated in
1857. The present town officers are: Andrew Sapp, President; F. A.
Robinson, Clerk; L. F. Houghton, Andrew Wolf, and Isaac Dysinger,
Trustees. George Douglass, is Police Magistrate.
SCHOOLS.
As early as 1854, school was taught in a small house in the western
part of the village. It was used until the completion of the present
school-house, a fine two-story building, in 1867. It will accommodate
three hundred pupils aside from the hall ; contains four rooms, three of
which are now used. The principal is Prof. Dean.
CHURCHES.
The Congregational Society was established here September 27,
1866. There were twenty-four persons admitted to membership then,
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and Mrs. H. M. Phelps; James R. and Mrs. A. C. Phelps, A. and Mrs.
A. Hunter, Mrs. Elizabeth Sparks, Mrs. Sarah J. Sparks, and J. 0.
Craig. Shortly after- the organization in the M. E. Church, they removed
to the basement of the school-house, where divine worship was held
until the year 1868, when, on June 14, their church was dedicated.
At that date there were thirty-three members. This church cost $5,800,
and is still used by them. The membership is now about the same as
in 1868. Sixty-seven have been received at this communion table. , The
pastors have been : Rev. Lucius H. Parker, from organization till February,
1867; Rev. Ephraim H. Baker, from February, 1868, to December, 1870;
Rev Samuel F. Stratton, from January, 1871, until  ; Rev. N. Baldwin,
from June, 1873, to July, 1875; Rev. A. Doremus, from December,T875,
to March, 1876. The present pastor, Rev. Henry Wilson, took charge in
April, 1876. Until that time this congregation had been a separate charge.
It was then united with the church at Providence, Mr. Wilson supplying
both places.
The Swedish Lutheran Church was organized in the M. E. Church,
February 12, 1875, with about ninety members, the Rev. G. Wikstrant,
pastor of the church at Princeton, presiding. Meetings for divine service
were held in the other churches until July, 1875, when their own house
of worship was enclosed, ancl services have since been held there. It
will cost, when completed, about $2,500. Services are conducted in the
Swedish language. The number of members is the same as when
organized. The Sabbath-school, under the superintendency of B. S.
Streedain, numbers about twenty-five.
The M. E. Church. As early as 1838, a small organization was
effected, who worshiped in a small house about two miles northeast of
the village site. As time passed on, and the county began to fill with
people, organizations were made in other localities more convenient to
the resident members. The class grew smaller, and the house becoming
old ancl weather-worn, the remainder removed their places of divine
worship to the old school-house in the village. Several attempts to erect
a suitable edifice in which to hold service were made, but not until
1860 was this accomplished. It was aided much by Mr. Solomon Sapp,'
one of the early members. At that time, the membership numbered
twenty, which has very materially increased. The pastor at present is
the Rev. Yates.
DOVER,
Two miles northwest of Maiden, is one of the oldest towns in the county.
It was laid out in July, 1837, by Eli Lapsley. The original name was
Livingston ; but, in order to secure a post-office, was changed. The
following year, Isaac Delnow and Theodore Nichols erected a small build
ing, ancl, filling its shelves with goods, opened the pioneer store of the
village. Orange Madison, a blacksmith, came soon after and started a
shop. Mr. Nichols afterwards retired from the 'mercantile trade, and is
now an extensive farmer. Other enterprises were added to the village,
and its existence soon became a reality. In 1856, a seminary was built by
the contributions of the citizens. For many years it was the chief attrac
tion, and was the means of building up and promoting the prosperity of
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support ceased, and for a few years past it has been discontinued. In 1876.
another story was added for a town hall, and the present principal, Prof,
W. J. Cook, assumed control of the school. He is a graduate of the National
Normal School of Lebanon, Ohio, and expects to make his school one of
the permanent institutions of Bureau County. He has established it as
a Normal and Business Institution, to meet the wants of that numerous
class of young men and women whose time and means are limited, and
who desire the most thoroughly practical education possible in a course
of from two to four years. Book-keeping and Commercial Law are
also taught ; and diplomas given at the completion of either course,
students entering at any time. Prof. Cook, whose portrait is given, has
called to his aid an ample corps of competent assistants.
For beauty of location, Dover has no superior in the county. Had
the railroad passed through, instead of south of it, it would have been
the second town in the county. The greater part of the local trade goes
to Maiden, but Dover sustains three dry goods stores, several shops, one
drug store, one physician, a district school, and three churches.
schools.
Aside from the seminary the town has always sustained a commend
able school. Mrs. Abigail Nichols taught in the first building erected for
that purpose, which stood on the lot near the location of Mr. Steele's
store. This small structure was used until the completion of the present
more commodious and comfortable house, in which school has %een
regularly maintained since. The teacher is Miss Emma Harford.
CHURCHES.
The Baptist Church was organized April 28, 1841, at the school-
house. The original members were John Durham, Silvester Brigham,
George Puffer, Mary Bass, and Lucy Brigham: Elder Headley, from
Lamoille (then called Greenfield), presided. Until 1847, they worshiped
in the school-house, when they erected their church, and in the year
following finished it, having used it one year while in an unfinished state.
The first pastor was Elder Solomon Morton, who was succeeded by Elder
G. W. Benton in 1850. His pastorate lasted four years, and was followed
by that of Elder Thomas Reese. The next was Rev. F. B. Ives, who
remained till 1858, was re-called in 1859, and resigned in April, 1860.
Rev. L. L. Lansing was the next. He resigned in April, 1865. Rev. J.
C. Berkholder followed, and preached until 1870, when Rev. J. B. Brown
succeeded him. He was followed by supplies till 1875, when the present
pastor, Elder D. S. Donegan, was called. He has also charge of the
Baptist Church in the lower part of Westfield Township, whose history is
similar to that of the Dover Church, for many years both being under the
care of and supporting one pastor. The membership of each is nearly
seventy. Their Sabbath-schools, separately, number about forty pupils.
The M. E. Church was constituted at the house of Dabney Ellis, in
1834, with six members, viz: Dabney Ellis and wife, Peter Ellis and
wife, and Joseph Brigham and wife ; of these one, Mrs. D. Ellis, ninety-
eight years old, is now living. For seven years meetings were held in
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156 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY.
superseded in 1857 by their present, brick church. The first minister
was Rev. Stephen R. Beggs. His successors were Revs. Lindslay, Smith,
Lemon, and Zaddock Hall. It, in connection with the church at Maiden,
constitute one charge. The church Avas improved greatly in 1874, about
one thousand doLars being spent in refitting and repairing it. The con
gregation is self-sustaining, and from a small beginning, forty-six years
ago, has increased greatly, truly verifying the time-honored adage.
The Congregational Church was organized March 24, 1838. Rev.
Lucien Farnham, then of Princeton, was present, and presided at the
organization. Nine persons constituted the original members, avIio had faken letters
from the church at Princeton, for the purpose of forming this church.
Their names Avere as folloAvs : Eli O. Thorp, Lydia Thorp, Lyman
Stowell, Amanda Stowell, Sylvester Brigham, Eiiza Brigham, Joseph H.
Brigham, Wealthy Poole, Oramel A. Smith.
The first resident minister of the church was Rev. Asa Donaldson,
who commenced his labors among them the year after their organization.
From that time their pulpit has been supplied as follows : Rev. Asa
Donaldson, from 1839 to 1846 ; Rev. Ami Nichols, from 1846 to 1849;
Rev. Allen Clark, one year, to 1850; Rev. E. G. Smith, from 1850 to
1857 ; Rev. F. Bascom, from April, 1857 to March, 1864 ; Rev. S. G.
Wright, from 1864 to 1866; Rev. O. F. Curtis, from 1867 to 1874, when
the present pastor, Rev. W. T. Blenkarn, was installed. The deacons
wer*: Sylvester Brigham, elected in 1838 ; Isaac Delano, in 1840 ; R. A.
Leeper, same year; Geo. Wells, 1845 ; Ashael Wood, 1848 ; and T. W.
Nichols, in 1.853. The whole number of members received has been nearly
three hundred. For more than ten }-ears the society worshiped in a
school-house, ancl were much incommoded for room. Their present
house of worship was completed in 1850, and dedicated on the seventh
day of November of that year.
During the years of 1841, 1851, and 1858, they enjoyed great seasons
of revival, which added many to their number. There are at present
one hundred and twenty-six members, and one hundred and seventeen
Sabbath-school scholars.
MALDEN
Is about six miles northeast of Princeton. It was laid out in the year
1855 by B. L. Smith. His plat comprised more especially the portion
south of the railway tracks ; that on the north being the plat of Enos
Smith ancl W. C. Stacy, who purchased B. L. Smith's interest. The vil
lage was then called Wiona, but the name was shortly changed to secure
a post-office. Joseph Bill erected the first store in the tOAvn. The build
ing is noAV used as a residence. The railway company built the elevator
in 1854-5, which has led to the shipment of large quantities of grain from
this point. Prior to the advent. of the railroad, all trade in the immedi
ate vicinity of Maiden Avent to the village of Dover. This was, however,
changed, and, at first, it appeared as though this would be the station for
the latter place. Yet a town soon appeared. Other stores were built,
shops of various kinds were built, school and church privileges were added,
and the village soon became a reality.
After an existence of twenty-one years, Maiden contains two gen-

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 157
eral stores, one grocery, one harchvare store, one drug store, one harness
shop, tAVO blacksmiths, one wagon maker, a barber shop, one lumber yard,
the elevator, one physician, a good village school and churches.
The population is nearly two hundred.
SCHOOL
was started early in the life of the village. A small house was built for
that purpose in the eastern part of town, and instruction regularly sus
tained until the room becoming too small for the increase in school
population, the present school-building- was constructed. It provides
accommodation for about one hundred pupils, ancl is Avell filled under the
principalship of D. B. Bailey.
The oldest church in Maiden is that of'the Congregationalist Society.
It was organized March 6, 1857. A meeting had been held at the house
of George I. Porter December 15, 1856, "to consider the expediency of
an effort to establish divine service on the Sabbath." This meeting Avas
attended by the following persons : Albert Ross, Henry D. Steele,
Pascall P. Turner, Orasmus C. Belclen, Edward N. Page, ancl George I.
Porter. The result Avas the organization of the congregation at the time
mentioned, when twenty-seven persons united to form this charge, and
services were held for the first time ; the place of meeting being the
basement of Mr. Benj. Smith's new warehouse. The sermon Avas
preached by Edward Beecher, D.D., of Galesburg. In 1857 Rev. OAven
Lovejoy ministered to this church. The congregation numbers 100
members under the pastorage of Rev. W. F. Howie. The Sunday-school
lias a large atlendance.
The M. E. Church Avas organized here in the Summer of 1856, by
the pastor, Rev. Forrest. Six persons united. Until the Summer of 186 7
they met for divine Avorship in the school-house. This year they built
their present house of Avorship, 34 by 40 feet, with a corner toAver. This
structure cost about $6,000. The congregation has continued to increase
in numbers, and since its origin has never been without a pastor, and at
present is connected Avifch the charge at Dover, both being under the
ministry of Rev. A. Cross.
MINERAL.
Mr. William Riley, who owned the land now occupied by this
village, surveyed the plat in the year 1857. To this, two additions of
ten acres each, have been made. Mr. Riley the same year erected a small
building, ancl opened a store. A building for similar purposes Avas also
constructed by a Mr. Lenhart, ancl at the same time Calvin Cooper built a
dwelling. Houses were erected by William Smith, John Reynolds and
others. For some reason, about the year 1859, the village declined. But
little trade could be induced to come here, and for four or five years no
store was maintained. Edward Hodley and West Meks erected black
smith shops; Gleason ancl Cooper, a shoemaker shop ; and two or three
carpenters, comprised the tradespeople of Mineral.
In 1865 the outlook became better. A store Avas started by the
Philips Brothers, which, in 1868, Avas purchased by Emmerson, Burnett

158 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY.
& Co., who remained one year, and sold to M. G. Brainard and Brother,
who remained till 1874, and sold to W. M. Crandall, who is still in
business. Conibear & Son commenced business in 1866, by keeping a general
store. In 1872 they added the lumber trade, Avhich is now controlled by
Abbott and -Scott. The village is supplied Avith one blacksmith, four
carpenters, two general stores, one wagon-shop, one shoemaker, and one
hotel. No liquor has been sold in the town for five years. The elevator
was built in 1868. The trade of the town consists in supplying the farm
ing community immediately surrounding it, and in shipping their farm
products. Coal is obtained in many places near the village, much of it
being shipped to Iowa.
School was held in William Riley's house at first, there being about
fifteen pupils to attend. A small frame building was constructed in
1857, and school held therein until 1869, when the present structure was
completed, costing $3,600, and capable of accommodating two hundred
scholars. But two rooms are occupied, the attendance being about
ninety. The superintendent is R. H. Holroyd.
The Free Will Baptist Church Avas organized in the school-house in
1868. The folloAving persons composed the organization : Thomas and
Ann Conibear, Joseph and Minerva Johnson, Robert and Manda Price,
James De Maranville, and Mrs. C. Oehler. Rev. William Bonar preached
the organization sermon, and continued pastor until 1870. That year
they purchased the school-house, and refitting it, made a very comfortable
church. Rev. A. F. Taylor Avas pastor in 1871, Rev. S. J. Mendell 1872,
and Rev. E. E. Tibbott, 1873 and '74. The congregation are now without
a minister. They report forty members, with a Sabbath-school of one
hundred scholars.
On section 22, in this township, stands the United Brethren Church.
It was built for a Union Church in 1870, but the attempt being a failure,
it stood uncompleted four years, when it Avas given to this body. This
congregation is very small at present, but five or six members belonging
to it. DE PUE,
Originally called Trenton. In the Summer of 1835 John Hall built a
large warehouse, and steamboats commenced running on the small lake
on which the village is situated. From there they would go to the Illi
nois river and down to St. Louis. The year following a company was
formed and purchased a tract of land of John Clark, and erecting two
large warehouses, commenced heavy operations in stock and grain.
For many years a brisk trade was carried on here, many farmers from
all parts of the country bringing their produce to this place. In 1842
Benj. Newell purchased the property, and in April, 1853, laid out the
village. The post-office was then Selby, but the majority of the letters
and packages sent were directed to Trenton, and would be carried to a
town and post-office of that name near the Mississippi River. Much
vexatious delay Avould thereby be occasioned, goods often being detained
a week or more before reaching their true destination. This led to a
petition asking to change the name of the town and post-office to that of
the lake. This Avas granted, and took effect some ten or twelve years
ago.

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 159
Trade continued good here until 1860 or '61. Railroads began to
ramify the country in all directions, and to carry produce almost as
cheaply as the river, ancl with much more dispatch. Coal was not then
mined near De Pue, and had to be transported from Peru. Other causes
combined with these aided the decline in trade here, and at the time
mentioned it had ceased, save from the immediate vicinity.
The village contains about three hundred people, many of whom
engage in fishing on the lake in the Summer, and in packing ice during
the Winter. There is one store, two salmons, five shops of all kinds, one
elevator, one hotel, one lumber-yard, and a graded school. The trade of
the town mainly consists in grain, lumber and ice.
De Pue lake is a most beautiful sheet of clear Avater, some three
miles long, and averaging one half-mile in width. The ice is remark
ably clear, and commands a ready sale throughout the Southern cities
wherever it is shipped.
During the Summer months many happy parties of excursionists find
amusement on its waters.
It is supposed this sheet of water was discovered by the early French
missionaries, and by them given its name.
Early in the life of the village, school was held in an old house of the
most primitive pattern, built for that purpose. It was re-fitted and re
paired from time to time, and used until 1874, when it Avas replaced by
the present brick structure, containing two rooms capable of accommo
dating one hundred pupils. Ninety-five are now in attendance. The
Principal is W. H. Hill.
The village contains no churclres or secret societies.
BUREAU JUNCTION,
A small village containing about two hundred and fifty inhabitants, is
situated at the junction of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific and Bureau
Valley Railroads, one hundred and fourteen miles from Chicago. It was
laid out by William Shields, owner of the village plat, some years after
the completion of the railroad. Several years before this time, Mr. John
Leeper had located the village bearing his name, one mile northwest of
this point. Here he had built a mill, and, until it was destroyed by fire,
a good trade was sustained. But the destruction of the mill frustrated
the hopes of the village, and practically ended the town. A feAv houses
now remain — the trade being transferred to the Junction and other towns.
A short time after the plat of Bureau was recorded, James Hender
son opened a store here, and Mr. Shields an eating-house. The present
hotel and depot buildings were erected in 1857, by Johnson ancl Nash.
The former now lives in Tiskilwa, the latter in Chicago. Soon after the
completion of the railroad in 1853, a round-house was built, capable of
holding one engine. It has been enlarged to ten times that capacity.
The village contains two general stores, tAvo shoe shops, three saloons, the
Junction Hotel, and one school.
For many years the only school in this township Avas held at Leeper
town. Some eighteen or twenty years ago, the second district was
formed, and a brick school was built at Bureau Junction. It is still used,
contains one room, accommodating about eighty pupils. The teacher is
E. 0. Brown.

160 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY.
No churches are sustained in the village. About three years since,
the Railroad Company, by boring a little over three liundred feet, obtained
a constant supply of Avater. This artesian Avell emits a steady stream of
water? highly impregnated with magnesia, iron and sulphur, is- very soft,
and after one becomes accustomed to the taste, it is quite pleasant. It is
almost a sure cure for ague and dyspepsia.
VAN ORIN.
The land which this village occupies Avas, prior to the year 1871, a
portion of the farms of Van Orin Cresap, John Cameron ancl James Min-
erley. These persons laid out the village that year, ancl induced the
Railroad Company to erect the necessary depot buildings. V. O. Cresap
ancl D. Shirk erected a store, ancl Josiah Henderson ancl Lon. Criswell
dwellings. The school-house from District No. 6, Avas brought here ; also
the Lutheran church. During the few years of the existence of the
toAvn, it has gained an existence of two stores, three shops, one tavern,
tAvo elevators, one lumber yard, one physician, and contains about fifty
inhabitants. The United Brethren have the only church within the corporate limits
of the village. It Avas organized in 1860, with the following members:
V. 0. Cresap, John ancl Barbara Keel, Joel Shirk, Elizabeth Williams,
Daniel and Maria Shirk, and Mary Wiley.
The minister was Rev. J. K. M. Lucas. The organization Avas
effected at the school-house in District No. 6, where the meetings were
held until the year 1866, when the present church edifice Avas built at a
cost of $2,000. It stood about one-half mile northeast of the village
site. In 1874, .it was removed to the town. The membership is now
•about one hundred, under the pastoral care of Rev. Loyd Knight. The
Sabbath-school numbers about the same, the superintendent of Avhich is
V. O. Cresap. The following have been the pastors of this Church from its
organization : Rev. J. M. K. Lucas, six months ; Rev. Isaac Stearns, same
time; Rev. Ezra Palmer, one year; Rev. G. B. Walker, two years; Rev.
William Jackson, one year ; Rev. R. L. Jameson, two years ; Rev. John
Dodson, three years ; Rev. John Grim, two years ; Rev. J. W. Bird,
same time; Rev. C. Wendal, one year; Rev. Gardner, one year, Avhen
, the present pastor came. The congregation raises annually, for all pur
poses, about $1,000.
The Center M. E. Church is located one mile northeast of Van Orin.
Tnis and the North Prairie Church, about five miles southwest, comprise
one charge. This latter church was organized in 1850. Some of its
early members Avere George and Rebecca Hammer, William and Uphia
Garton, Campbell ancl Mary Masters, George and Elizabeth Stephenson,
and Mrs. Elizabeth Carico. The meetings were held alternately in the
houses of George Hammer and William Garton, till the year 1853, Avhen
they were transferred to the school-house in that locality. They con
tinued to meet at this place five years, Avhen they built their present
house of worship, costing $4,000. The membership is now about seventy,
with a Sunday-school nearly as large. The pastor is Rev. M. R. Averill.
The Center Church was organized about the year 1866, or 1867.
Before this time, a class had been meeting at various houses and in the

HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY. 161
school-house adjoining the village. The prominent members Avere :
James Minerley and Avife, and Charles Palmer and Avife.
This church building cost nearly $4,000, and Avas built Avhen the
membership Avas only about tAventy-five. These have been materially
increased. The Church is connected with the North Prairie charge — both
under the pastorate of Rev. M. R. Averill.
LIMERICK.
This is a small village in the north part of Dover ToAvnship. It was
laid out on the farm of George Limerick, the founder of the town, from
whom it takes its name, in the year 1857. The Methodists had a
society in this portion of the toAvnship, and erected a church at the same
time, and a short time previous a church-yard had been designated a little
south of the village plat. Mr. Limerick thought a town could be
sustained here, and made considerable effort to build one up. He erected
a store, and William Townsend and Ley! Hansel put up blacksmith shops.
Some tAventy or thirty dwellings have been built, and are now occupied.
School has ahvays been held in the district school-house, situated nearly a
mile south of the village. The trade of the town consists in one store; one
shoe shop, ancl one blacksmith shop. One physician resides here. The
proximity of Princeton on the south, and Ohio village on the north, each
on the railroad, deprives it of all advantageous trade.
The M. E. Church has a good society here. It is connected Avith
the charge at Ohio, four ancl a half miles distant.
PROVIDENCE.
This is a small village in Indiantown, containing about one hundred
inhabitants. It Avas laid out in July, 1836, by a colony from Rhode
Island, the principal men of which were Asa Barney, Leonard Scott,
S. G. Wilson, Edward Bailey, Caleb dishing, and Hosea Barney. The
two latter are all remaining of the original colony. The village contains
but two or three stores, a few shops, and one or tAvo mechanics. The
school has been maintained since the origin of the village ; the building
is also used for church purposes. The Episcopal Church sustained an
•organization for some time here, an account of which is given in the
sketch of the church at Tiskilwa.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
was organized June 22, 1841, Avith fifteen members. During its existence
there have been one hundred and forty- four members received into its fold.
It now numbers thhty-five. There have been eight pastors here ; the
longest term of service being that of Rev. D. Todcl, Avho for a quarter of a
century labored for this charge. They noAV occupy their second house
of Avorship, Avhich was dedicated October 23, 1870. The congregation
is under the ministerial care of Rev. Henry Wilson, Avho is also pastor at
Wyanet.
BOURBONNAIS,
a small place on the C.B. & Q.R.R., beloAv Wyanet, was laid out by John
Robinson in July, 1864. It is located in Bourbonnais' Grove, where there

162 HISTORY OF BUREAU COUNTY.
is an excellent coal bank. This is almost the entire article of commerce
here, there being but few houses to mark the existence of a town.
CLARION STATION
is simply a switch on the C.B & Q.R.R., and is used mainly in shipping
produce from this part of Clarion township.
HOLLOWAYVILLE
is in Selby township, and was laid out by S. S. HolloAvay in February,
1857. It contains one store, a church, and school-house, and a few shops.
During Mr. Hollo way's time there was considerable trade here, which
has since declined.
NEW BEDFORD
was platted by Jacob Galer, June 30, 1835. It is a small town remote
from the railroad, and consequently can not hope to grow to any size. It
contains two or three stores, a few shops, a school, and two churches.
The M. E. Church was organized in 1860 with a few members. It
has increased somewhat, and is now in a creditable condition.
POND CREEK STATION.
There is no village here, as the land will not permit of a town plat.
It is situated in the valley of Pond Creek, which is very narrow with high
banks on either side. Aside from a small depot-building, a few houses
and a mill are built here, the place only being used to ship produce.
YORKTOWN
is the name of a settlement and post-office in the northwest part of Fair
field township. A small store and the^post-office are sustained, also the
district school.
OTTVILLE,
formerly a small village in Hall township. It has now a post-office, and
contains a small store, one shop and a few dwellings.
MANLIUS,
a small hamlet in Manlius toAvnship, contains one or two stores, a shop,
school and church. This latter, the United Brethren, was organized in
1855 with few members. In 1871 they had increased to forty, and that
year erected their church. They are now self - sustaining, and are under
the ministry of Rev. J. W. Lewis.

County Officers.

County Clerk, M. J. Keith ; Circuit Clerk, D. H. Smith ; Treasurer,
E. A. Washburne ; Sheriff, Alex. Brandon ; State's Attorney, Richard
M. Skinner; County Judge, Jesse Emerson; Supt. Schools, Jacob Miller;
Surveyor, H. G. Paddock.

Township Officers, 1876.

Clarion. — Levi Walker, Town Clerk ; C. L. Dayton, Justice ; N. T.
Moulton, Watson Freeman and Jacob Betz, Commissioners of High
ways. Lamoille. — F. L. Angier, Town Clerk; J. T. Holbrook, V. O. Cre|ap,
G. C. Betz, Justices ; J. S. Hawks, Scott Martin, J. L. Pickering, Com
missioners of Highways.
Ohio. — G. W. Ellis, Town Clerk ; S. B. Lower, A. R. Scott, Justices;
F. Langworthy, N. Shifflet, J. G. Wilson, Commissioners of Highways.
Walnut. — William Woodard, Town Clerk; H. B. Smith, O. L. Bears,
Phineas Wolf, Justices ; W. Clark, Henry Guither, Robert M. Wagner,
Commissioners of Highways.
Greenville. — J. W. Hay, Town Clerk ; John Vaughn, I. N. Clink,
Justices; N. Hinkston, Chas. Evans, W. L. Hay, Commissioners of High
ways. Fairfield.— Henry Cooley, Town Clerk ; S. J. Ackley, S. D. Whit-
tengton, Justices ; Joseph Rowe, John Myer, Robert Wroten, Commis
sioners of Highways.
Westfield. — Thomas Nolan, Town Clerk ; James McCreedy, James
M. Billingslen, H. S. Brigs, Justices ; Daniel Corley, Daniel Boucher,
M. McDonald, Commissioners of Highways.
Berlin. — Jesse A. Perry, Town Clerk ; Warren Rackley, Augustus
Bates, Justices ; James A. Pierce, J. Wheeler, E. N. Page, Commissioners
of Highways.

164 TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Dover.— H. S. SAvarts, Town Clerk; Warren Poole, W. C. Willey,
Justices ; P. R. Shugart, James Hensel, W. L. Linaberry, Commissioners
of Highways. Bureau. — Isaac Heaton, Town Clerk ; Joseph Bryan, Jesse Mowry,
Justices ; G. B. Jones, Robert Tomkinson, J. Schw'artzenstrab, Commis
sioners of HighAvays.
Manlius. — M. R. Robinson, Town Clerk ; James N. Fletcher, James
Batcheldor, Justices ; W. L. Vanormer, J. A. Dungan, D. Werrick, Com
missioners of Highways.
Grold. — James W. Johnson, ToAvn Clerk, Robert D. Ready, Joseph
Johnson, Justices ; R. A. Lathrop, Henry Hale, George Peterson, Com
missioners of Highways.
Hall. — R. B. Williams, ToAvn Clerk ; George Castendyck, D. J. Mc-
Namara, Justices ; James H. Seaton, Imvin Borger, Michael Flaharty,
Commissioners of HigliAvays.
Selby.— C. Stadler, Town Clerk ; R. B. Rawson, N. E. Walton, E.
Tinley, Justices ; M. M. Brenneman, John Hoppler, Jesse Hoskins, Com
missioners of Highways.
Princeton. — R. M. Skinner, Town Clerk ; Jacob Miller, M. Ballou,
M.' L. Henderson, J. S. Williams, Robert R. Gibbons, Justices ; C. N.
Burr, John C. Smith, Arthur C. Boggs, Commissioners of Highways.
Wyanet.— J. R. Sparks, Town Clerk ; J. O. Craig, W. H. McBride,
Obadiah Weaver, Justices ; Geo. Anthony, N. C. Manrose, John T.
Petty, Commissioners of Highways.
Concord. — Albert Rhodes, Town Clerk; D. T. Stoddard, J. L. Sweet,
H. P. Humphreys, Albert Rhodes, Justices ; W. M. BeckAvith, A. Myers,
D. A. Snivley, Commissioners of HigliAvays.
Leepertown. — Samuel Russell, ToAvn Clerk ; J. L. Ramsey, John
Masters, D. R. Moss, Justices.
Mineral— W. W. Crandell, Town Clerk ; N. F. Fellows, H. W. King/
Justices; Thomas Squires, W. H. Forrest, Joel H. Barber, Commissioners
of HigliAvays. Arispie. — Orin Wilkinson, Town Clerk ; John H. Welch, Orin Wil
kinson, Justices ; John Kitterman, G. V. Thomas, Isaac Felon, Commis
sioners of HigliAvays.
Indiantown. — B. C. Couch, Town Clerk; C. C. Cushing, B. C. Couch,
Justices; Francis Colby, Robert Kitterman, J. D. Ramsey, Commissioners
of Highways.

JACOB MILLER, Esq.,
County Supt. of Public Schools,
Princeton.

CITY AND VILLAGE OFFICERS. 167
Macon. — Ezra Osborn, Town Clerk ; Benj. May, Justice ; Eli Hor-
ton, John Berkstresser, William Watts, Commissioners of Highways.
Neponset. — Milton Breese, Town Clerk; Thomas Rhodes, L. R.
Winn, A. B. Goodrich, Justices ; James Ingraham, Edwin Maloney, M.
H. Lewis, Commissioners of Highways.
Wheatland. — T. Funstron, Town Clerk ; J. P. Swift, H. Rich, Jus
tices ; Abraham Anderson, J. S. Townsend, R. Hunter, Commissioners of
Highways. Milo. — A. R. Griswold, Town Clerk ; Charles Mason, G. W. Ben
nett, Justices ; B. F. Corbin, Edward Hunter, Thomas Brown, Commis
sioners of Highways.

City and Village Officers.

PRINCETON.

Pres., Charles Baldwin ; Clerk, James H. Eckles ; Councilmen :
Jusuts Stevens, W. H. Mesenkop, J. A. Paine, Egbert Curtis, ancl Charles
Barre; Attorney, H.'M. Trimble; Magistrate, James Thompson.

ARLINGTON.

Pres., John Waugh ; Clerk, R. B. Vanlaw ; Councilmen : Henry
Dodge, L. O. Hill, Martin Curley, M. D. Paxton, and Frank Jacobs ;
Magistrate, J. M. Billingsly.

BUDA.

Pres., John Richards; Clerk, A. D. Boal; Councilmen: James B.
Stewart, Leonard Hathaway, Samuel M. Burdict, and Abel H. Green;
Magistrate, Albert Rhodes.

BUREAU JUNCTION.
Pres., E. Roderick ; Clerk, D. D. Dow ; Councilmen : T. Menary, D.
S. Miller, J. Shade, S. Crook, and A. Meyer.
DE PUE.
Pres., Philip Hesler ; Clerk, W. H. Hill ; Councilmen : Charles Sav
age, Wesley Haskins, Geo. Waun, and Jacob- Ludsinger ; Magistrate, E.
Tinier. LAMOILLE.
Pres., J. C. Betz; Clerk, B. Bicknell; Councilmen: John Igou,
Richard Ough, and F. L. Augier ; Magistrate, J. C. Betz.
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168 LODGES AND ASSOCIATIONS.
NEPONSET.
Pres., Henry Carse ; Ceuncilmen : Geo. Norton, A. Hasard, Geo.
Cook, Martin R. Harlin, and Joseph Lyford.
SHEFFIELD.
Pres., W. F. Langden.; Clerk, B. F. Dewey; Councilmen: A. G,
Scott, A. Marple, John Moran ; H. P. Humphrey, Magistrate.
TISKILWA.
Pres., E. N. Stephens; Clerk, J. H. Welsh; Councilmen: Daniel
Inhof, John Wytre, and C. C. Slygh ; Magistrate, A. B. Blake.
WALNUT.
Pres., S. Fox ; Clerk, William Wolf ; Councilmen : J. H. Sayers, A.
R. Stone, E. Atkinson, John O'Neal, and /J. S. Marquis.
WYANET.
Pres., Andrew Sapp ; Clerk, C. Robinson ; Councilmen : L. H.
Houghton, Andrew Wolf, and Isaac Dysinger ; Magistrate, George
Douglas.

Lodges and Associations.

ILLINOIS MASONS' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
(THE LARGEST SOCIETY IN THE UNITED STATES.)
Organized March 9, 1871.
Princeton, 111. Dec. 1, 1876: '
Membership,  4,829
Total Receipts,  - $662,838 45
Benefits Paid, - ... . 545,261 70
Surplus Fund, - - - 57,422 22
Officers. — Bro. D. C. Cregier, Pres., Chicago, 111. ; Bro. J. A. Haw
ley, Vice-Pres., Dixon, 111. ; Bro. R. B. Foster, Treas., Princeton, 111. ;
Bro. Geo. H. Sampson, Secy., Princeton, 111. ; Bro. A. H. Thompson,
M.D., Med. Exam., Princeton, 111.
Bureau Lodge, No. 112, A. F. and A. M. — Officers : J. H. Fawcett,
W. M. ; G. W. Stone, S. W. ; D. I. Bailey, J. W. ; Geo. Crossley, Treas.;

LODGES AND ASSOCIATIONS. 169
C. P. Bascom, Secy. ; J. H. Strock, S. D. ; Thomas Harris, J. D. ; C.
Wiedrich, S. S. ; J. Kinnan, J. S. ; W. A. Warren, Tyler. Meets second
and fourth Tuesdays, at Princeton.
Princeton Lodge, No. 587, A. F. and A. M. — Officers : C. G. Cushing,
W. M. ; A. Scott Chapman, S. W. ; M. U. Trimble, J. W. ; B. S. Ferris,
Treas. ; A. A. Woods, Secy. ; H. M. Trimble, S. D. ; John Trowbridge,
Jr., J. D. ; Gustav F. Schendel, S. S. ; Geo. A. Robinson, J. S. ; A. H.
Thompson, Organist ; N. Simons, Tyler. Meets at Princeton, first and
third Tuesdays.
Levi Lusk Lodge, No. 270, A. F. and A. M.—R. B. Vanlaw, W. M. ;
Jennings Gibson', S. Wv ; W. H. Robinson, J. W. ; Henry Dodge, Treas. j
M. D. Paxson, Secy. ; L. O. Hills, S. D. ; J. D. Paxson4 J. D. ; G. E.
Tompkins, J. F. Vanmeter, Stewards ; J. Buckingham, Tyler. Meets
monthly at Arlington, each Wednesday, o. b. f. m.
Ames Lodge, No. 142, A. F. and A. M. — Officers : J. S. Morgan, W.
M. ; D. A. Gunkle, S.W.; J. A. Farnam, J. W.; W. F. Lawton, Treas.;
William Wilson, Secy. ; H. W. Booth, Tyler. Meets at Sheffield, first
Tuesday evening of each month.
Wyanet Lodge No. 231, A. F. and A. M. — Officers: Christian Schoet-
ler, W. M. ; Louis Sisler, S. W.; Thomas Roach, J. W.; Edward Sellers,
Secy. ; George White, Treas. Meets at Wyanet, first and fourth Satur
days. Sharon Lodge, No. 550, A. F. and A. M. — Instituted August 4, 1867.
Officers : John H. Welch, W. M. ; James M. Gardner, S. W. ; A. B.
Blake, J. W. ; D. D. Robbins, Treas. ; J. A. Robbins, Secy. Meets at
Tiskilwa, first and third Fridays.
Neponset Lodge, No. 435, A. F. and A. M. — Officers : A. B. Avery,
W. M. ; John R. Stetson, S. W. ; James Eldridge, J. W. ; Ezra Stetson,
. Treas. ; M. A. Lewis, Secy.; Wm. McKee, S. D. ; Gus. Anderson, J. D.;
Wm. McMillian, Tyler ; Levi Nichols, E. S. Stetson, Tylers. Regular
Communication second and fourth Wednesdays.
Buda Lodge, No. 399, A. F. and A. M.— Officers : E. B. White, W.
M. ; F. D. Webb, S. W. ; C. M. Chase, J. W. ; A. D. Boal, Secy. ; J. L.
Sweet, Treas. ; James Lawson, S. D. ; I. J. Bruner, J. D. ; H. Churchill,
Tyler. Meets at Buda, the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
H. Q. Reynolds Lodge, No. 395.— Officers : Richard M. Terrell, W.
M. ; H. Thompson, S. W. ; H. J. Wilcox, J. W. ; D. M. Dunlap, Treas.;
J. R. Newman, Secy. Meets at Milo, monthly, on Wednesday, o. b. f. m.
Yorktown Lodge, No. 655. — Officers : W. W. Craddock, W. M. ; J.

170 LODGES AND ASSOCIATIONS.
E. Greenman, S. W. ; E. W. Dow, J. W.; J. J. Winchell, Treas.; M. A.
Myers, Secy. Meets at Yorktown, second and fourth Saturdays.
Princeton Chapter, No. 28, R. A. if.— Officers : Com. R. B. Foster,
M. E. H. P. ; Com. G. W. Stone, E. K. ; Com. D. I. Bailey, E. S. ; Com.
Geo. Crossley, Treas. ; Com. G. W. Crossley, Secy. ; Com. T. E. Biles, C.
H. ; Com. Clark Gray, P. S. ; Com. D. H. Dean, R. A. C. ; Com. L. D.
Romberger, G. M. 3d V. ; Com. J. Trowbridge, G. M. 2d V. ; Com. T.
Harris, G. M. 1st V. ; Com. W. A. Warren, Tyler. Meets monthly at
Princeton. Orion Council No. 8, R. S. E. and S. M. — Officers : Com. G. Cross-
ley, T. I. G. M. ; Com. P. H. Zeigler, D. I. G. M. ; Com. T. E. Biles, P.
C. W. ; Com. D. H. Dean, Rec. ; Com. W. I. Moore, Treas. ; Com. G.
W. Crossley, Cond. ; Com. L. D. Romberger, C. of G. ; Com. Joseph
Mesigh, G. S. ; Com. W. A. Warren, S. Meets quarterly at Princeton.
Temple Commandery, No. 20, K. T. — E. Sir Geo. Crossley, E. Com. ;
Sir G. W. Crossley, Genl'm. ; Sir Clark Gray, C. Gen. ; E. Sir G. H.
Sampson, Prelate ; E. Sir L. D. Romberger, S. W. ; Sir M. S. Ketch, J.
W. ; Sir W. I. Moore, Treas. ; Sir D. H. Smith, Rec. ; Sir R. W. Morse,
St. B. ; Sir J. Trowbridge, Jr., Sw. B. ; E. Sir Jos. Mesigh, Warder ; Sir
W. A. Warren, C. Gd. Meets monthly at Princeton.
Princeton Lodge of Perfection. — Officers : P. H. Zeigler, T. P. G. M. ;
J. Vandergrift, H. T. D. I. G. M. ; M. S. Ketch, V. I. G. W. ; J. W.
Bailey, G. O. ; Geo. Crossley, G. T. ; D. H. Dean, G. S. K. S. and A. ;
J. Trowbridge, G. M. of C. ; C. Spens, G. C. of G. ; C. Weiderick, G. H.
B. ; W. A. Warren, G. Tyler.
Princeton Chapter Rose Croix. — J. Vandergrift, M. W. and P. M. ;
L. D. Romberger, M. E. and P. K. S. W. ; W. A. Warren, M. E. and P.
K. J. W. ; A. S. Chapman, M. E. and P. K. G. O. ; Geo. Crossley, R.
and P. K. T. ; D. H. Dean, R. and P. K. S. ; C. Spens, R. and P. K. H.;
J. Trowbridge, R. and P. K. M. C. ; J. W. Bailey, R. and P. K. C. G.
Princeton Council of P. of J., A. A. S. R. — L. D. Romberger, M. E.
S. P. G. M. ; W. A. Warren, G. H. P. D. G. M. ; P. H. Zeigler, M. E. S. G.
W. ; J. W. Bailey, M. E. J. G. W. ; D. H. Dean, V. G. S. K. S. A.; Geo.
Crossley, V. G. T. ; A. Scott Chapman, V. G. M. C. ; J. Vandegrift, V.
G. M. E. ; C. Weidrich, G. Tyler. Meets quarterly at Princeton,
Princeton Consistory, of M. V. and I. S. P., and C. of the R. S.
(32 degree), A. A. S. .R.— Officers: A. S. Chapman, 111. Com. in Chief;
P. H. Zeigler, 111. 1st Lieut. Com. ; Joe. Mesigh, 111. 2d Lieut. Com. ; J.
Vandegrift, 111. M. of S. and G. O. ; M. S. Ketch, 111. G. Chancelor; D.
H. Dean, 111. G. Sec. and K. of S. ; Geo. Crossley, 111. G. Treasurer ; L.

' LODGES AND ASSOCIATIONS. 171
D. Romberger, 111. G. E. and A. ; C. Weidrich, 111. G. Hospitaller ; J. W.
Bailey, 111. G. M. of C. ; W. A. Warren, 111. G. C. of the C. ; C. Spens,
Illustrious Grand Sentinel. Meets quarterly at Princeton.
Bureau Encampment, No. 36, I. 0. 0. F. — Officers : Geo. W. Taylor,
C. P. ; E. R. Mathis, H. P. ; M. T. W. Lathrop, S. W. ; C. Weddrick,
J. W. ; William Ambrose, Treas. ; J. J. Bamburg, Scribe. Meets at
Princeton first Tuesday evening of each month.
Tonnaluka Lodge, No. 39, I. 0. 0, F. — Officers: W. C. Warren,
N. G. ; J. H. Booth, V. G. ; J. J. Bamburg, R. Secy.; C. Weidrick, P.
Secy. ; E. R. Mathis, Treas. Meets at Princeton every Friday evening.
Bureau Lodge, No. 428, I. 0. 0. F. — Officers : William Kastrop,
N. G. ;  , V. G. ; Geo. W. Simon, R. Secy. ; C. Wolfe, P.
Secy.; John Leisler, Treas. Meets every Tuesday evening at Princeton.
Crystal Font Lodge, No. 178, I. 0. 0. F. — Officers : J. C. Sabin,
N. G. ; J. D. Scott, V. G. ; A. L. Steele, Secy. ; John Taylor, Treas.
Meets at Dover every Tuesday evening.
Independent Order Fellows, No. 560, I. 0. 0. F. — Trustees : J. S.
Chalender, J. F. Hoover, Collins Glaze, and F. I. Wells. Officers : Perry
Grow, N. G. ; M. Stetson, V. G. ; F. B. Brown, Secy. ; B. B. Rice, Treas.
Meets at Neponset every Friday evening.
Buda Lodge, No. 575, I. 0. 0. F.— Officers : James M. Marlin, N. G. ;
I. D. Page, V. G. ; O. H. Huntley, Treas. ; John L. Miller, R. Secy. ;
John F. McFall, P. Secy. Meets at Buda every Thursday evening.
Chaumont Lodge, No. 627, I. 0. O.F. — Officers: Alex. Limerick,
N. G. ; Joel Ross, V. G. ; William Rogers, Treas. ; James W. Ross, Secy.
Meets at Ohio Village every Saturday evening.
Sheffield Lodge, No. 407, I. 0. a. T.— Officers : M. Russell, L. D. ;
J. M. Curtis, W. C. T. ; Miss Abbie Boughton, W. V. T. ; H. W. Scott,
W. S. ; J. George, W. F. S. ; Mrs. Alice Wicks, W. T. ; John Johnson,
W. M. ; William Irwin, W. G. ; Miss Laura Johnson, W. S. ; G. W.
Wri^htman, W. Chapl. ; Miss G. Hall, W. A. S. ; Miss H. Jefferson,
W. D. M. ; Mrs. J. George, R. H. S. ; Miss Julia Farnam, L. H. S. Meets
at Sheffield every Monday evening.
Arlington Lodge, No. 418, 1. 0. 0. F. — Officers : J. C. Black, P. G. ;
J. T. Booth,. N.G. ; Thomas Nedan, V. G. ; J. B. Grimes, Secy. ; Fred.
Walters, Treas. ; Joseph Anderson, Lodge Depty.
Lamoille Lodge, No. 438, I. 0. 0. F.—L. F. Allen, N. G.; J. E. Mar
riott, V. G. Sec'ys : F. M. Howard, J. H. Richards; G. C. Rice, P. G.
Meets Monday night of each week.

172

POPULATION OF BUREAU COUNTY.

Tiskilwa Driving Park. — Chas. M. Stevens, Pres. ; John C. Smith,
Vice Pres. ; Orrin Wilkinson, Secy. ; C. C. Slygh, Treas. Directors :
Joseph W. Harris, Robt. Kitterman, James McKean, F. R. Sherwood, J.
M. Mills, C. N. Stevens.
Lamoille Lodge, No. 383, F. and A. M. — Officers: C. A. Stoughton,
W. M. ; W. C. Wilkinson, S. W. ; J. A. Angrer, J. W. ; M. Buhler,
Treas. ; E. M. Cheney, Secy. ; D. Clough, S. D. ; G. C. Betz, J. D. ; D.
Davis, Tyler. Meets Friday on or before the full moon in each month,
and two weeks thereafter.
Walnut Lodge, No. 722, A. F. $ A. if.— Officers : M. Knight, W. M.;
S. K. Thompson, S. W. ; J. Emery, J. W. ; A. H. Price, S. D. ; O. L.
Barce, J. D. ; J. H. Knight, and R. Winner, Stewards; H. C. Dow, Ty.
, Meets first and third Wednesday of each month.

POPULATION OF BUREAU COUNTY,
By Townships.

TOWNSHIPS.

1870.

Total.

Natii

For'ign.

White.

Color'd.

1860.

White.

Color'd

1850.

White. Color'd

Arispie (a) 
Tiskilwa (a)
Berlin {b) 
Brawley (c) 
Bureau  __
Centre (d)  _.
Clarion 
Concord 
Sheffield ...
Dover (b) 
Dover (b) 
Fairfield 
Gold (e) 
Green River (e) ..
Greenville (e) 
Hall 
Indian Town (a) .
Lamoille 
Leepertown 
Macon  _..
Manlius (e) 
Milo  
Mineral  ,
Neponset (c) 
Ohio 
Princeton 
Princeton ...
Selby  
Walnut 
Westfield 
Wheatland 
Wyanet (d) 

I2[6 761
1469

676
1295

236 85
174

1215 759
1456

"45

207

1 145

1023
2309 771
1402 304 748
392

756
1944 617
1226 291
650 276

267365 154
176 13
98
116

10232309 77i
1394 299748
392

901
1059 1660
1408 387S39
973
111810341510
"37
43&33264 14971187 1396 492
1750

804 744
13731188 293 793
799
1014 841
1 174
912
3313 2467 1 109
1015 978411
1446

97
315 287220 94
136174104193
336 225
1050 797
388 172
418 81
304

896
1059
16431406 387 839973
111810331508"37
43°7 3212 1496 11871396 492
1713

1
2
13

17 2

5652 1

37

811559
1211 930936
"53 1053 982 706
960 362520245

687 892
1009"52 2996S9
611
1028 852

1078
3592 2473 I&73 799
1148 497 343

439 101167
383537
364

742 103
205 19
75
244

459 462

74

142

183
777

7i

fa) Of Tiskilwa Village 200 in Arispie and 371 In Indian Town.
(b) Of Dover Village 35 In Berlin and 369 in Dover.
(c) In 1866 name changed from Brawley to Neponset.
Cd) Since 1860 Centre merEed in Wyanet.
(e) Since 1850 merged in Gold, Greenville, and Manlius,

RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF
BUREAU COUNTY.* '

Aside from the various religious and educational societies already
mentioned in the sketches of the villages, the country is well represented.
Scattered throughout the county are many churches, while school-houses
are in every locality. There are twelve or fifteen country churches,
many of which have been mentioned in connection with the villages
nearest them.
A German Lutheran Church was organized at Red Oak Grove,
in Walnut Township, in 1855. Like all others, its membership at first
was small, but has increased to one hundred and thirty-two. During its
time it has had thirteen pastors. The church was erected in 1862 at an
expense of $1,100. The present pastor is Rev. Martin Elder.
The Bunker Hill Church was organized in 1856, and three
years later erected their church. During this time they worshiped in
the Bunker Hill School-house. The original members were Mr. and
Mrs. Berkstresser, Elizabeth Berkstresser, John, Catharine and Elizabeth
Carper, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Celover, Mrs.
Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Longnecker, and Mrs. David Fisher. The church
cost $2,200, and is a commodious, comfortable house.
For some years the growth of the congregation was prosperous, but
deaths and removals have tended to diminish the number, until now
about sixty remain.
The Mount Pleasant M. E. Church was erected in 1866, the
same year of its organization. About twenty persons united, which
number has increased three-fold. The pastor is Rev. B. C Kaufman.
The Presbyterian Church in Maiden was organized September
19,1857, by a committee from the Rock River Presbytery, consisting o
the Rev. J. C. Barr, and Rev. Josiah Milligan. Fourteen persons united,
and James Mclntyre and Samuel Corbett were chosen elders. In 1858
they erected their first house of worship, which was used until 1866,
when the present edifice was built ; the former cost $1,500 ; the latter
$7,000. The congregation has raised for all purposes, since the building
of the first church, nearly $23,000 ; has added one hundred and seventy-
nine members to the original fourteen, and has baptized ninety-seventy
persons. The membership is now small, and at present do not sustain regular
preaching. * This article, through oversight, was not printed In its proper place.

174 RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS.
The West Bureau M. E. Church was organized in 1832, near
where Mr. Solomon Sapp then lived. It was the germ of the Wyanet
Church. At that time there Avere nineteen members, some of whom went
afterwards to the Wyanet Church, removed to other localities, and
others have since died, so that but few of these now remain. They have
worshiped for many years in the Newton's School-house ; have now a
membership of nearly forty, and a Sunday-school of about fifty pupils.
The pastor is Rev. Minty.
The Wesleyan Methodist Church was organized in 1843, in a
school-house in Bureau Township, where they met until the building of
their church. In 1843 they enrolled sixteen members ; now there are
eighty-four, Avith a Sunday-school of sixty scholars. The pastor is Rev.
George Riley.
The North Prairie Baptist Church was organized in 1859, in
the Holliday School-house, in Dover Township, with about twenty mem
bers. They continued to worship here and in private houses until 1865,
Avhen they erected a church which cost $1,200. Until the year 1870
their growth Avas rapid, and reached a maximum of one hundred and
sixty-tAvo. Since then, owing to remoArals, deaths, and other causes, the
number is now only sixty. The ministers have been Revs. J. G. Johnson,
S. Holroyd, J. Wilder, J. D. Pulis, H. C. First, and J. B. Brown. At
present a regular minister is not sustained.
There are a few other small organizations whose history, owing to
a lack of records and other causes, we have been unable to obtain. They
are, however, mentioned. The Common Schools.
During the winter of 1833-4, Elijah Smith taught the pioneer
school of Bureau County. This same winter a school-house was erected
on what is now the farm of Mr. Henry Paddock. This was the first
school-house iu the county.
A short time after, the basement of the Hampshire Colony Church
was used, and in it was held the first graded school. It could hardly be
called that, yet it Avas a step higher than the common district school.
From these small beginnings, it is difficult to realize the change and
improvement that have been made.
Bureau County now contains two hundred and twenty-one common
district schools, whose average daily attendance is a little over forty
each, nearly nine thousand in all. These require the services of nearly
three hundred teachers, whose average monthly wages are $43.60 each,
or an annual aggregate of $21,800.36.

/ religious and educational interests. 175
But few poor houses will be found ; nearly all are comfortable frame
structures, in many of Avhich are the improved seats, and furnished with
all modern improvements and conveniences. The total value of school
property is $323,586.
There are thirteen graded schools whose attendance will aggregate
about three thousand. In these nearly forty teachers are employed,
whose yearly salaries amount to $12,000, exclusive of the Princeton
High School.
The effect of all this expenditure is to provide a better class of
houses, more efficient teachers, and a corresponding degree of intelli
gence, advancement and Avealth among the citizens of the county.
To illustrate the degree of interest taken in the schools by the citi
zens, the following is appended :
At the last meeting of the officers of the Bureau County Agricul
tural Society, it was voted to offer the sum of $60 in premiums for an
educational exhibit, to be made at the next county fair. Mr. Jacob
Miller, the present efficient County Superintendent, Prof. H. L. Boltwood,
Mr. S. G. Paddock, were appointed to prepare a premium list, which is
presented here. The Princeton High School is excluded from competi
tion for any of the prizes offered to schools as a Avhole. Its pupils may,
however, compete for any of the individual prizes.
School Prizes. — For the best general exhibit from any graded school,
110.00. For the best general exhibit from any non-graded school, $10.00.
For the best exhibit of maps, draAvn by pupils from any graded
school, $5.00.
For the best exhibit of maps, drawn by pupils from any non-graded
school, $5.00.
Best exhibit of penmanship from any graded school, $3.00.
Best exhibit of penmanship from any non-graded school, $3.00.
Best specimens of letter Avriting from any school, $3.00.
Best collection of woods, plants and shells of Bureau county, $5.00.
Individual Prizes. — Best map in each prize collection, $2.00. -
Best penmanship in each prize collection, $1.00.
Best plan or drawing of school-house occupied by the pupil, $1.00.
Best design for a country school-house, furnished with forty-eight
single desks, designed by any pupil, $4.00.
Best programme for a non-graded school, from any pupil, $2.00.
The society also offers premiums for best collection of insects, ferns,
birds, minerals of Bureau County, and a prize for pencil-drawing. These
are all in some degree in this same direction, and will use the remaining
$6.00.

Too- Late s.

CLARION TOWNSHIP.
LARKINS JOSIAH, Sec. 31, P.O. Arlington; works for Wm. Norris; Rep; born 111.
MANLIUS TOWNSHIP.
MAY GEO. Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Germany; 80 acres.
LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP.
FASSETT E. W. Lamoille; Merchant, and Vice-President First National Bank, Mendota.
was born in Cheshire Co. N. H. June 20, 1823, came to this county and settled in May, 1835;
Mr. F. is one of the oldest settlers in the town; has been merchant here for more than twenty
years; Mr. F. has family, three sons and one daughter; wife was Pamelia W. B. Morton,
from Hatfield, Mass. born May si, 1823, married Dec. 7, 1842; has been Supervisor, and
held other town offices; value of estate, $50,000; Rep; Bapt.
TISKILWA.
HARRINGTON" G-. B. Teacher; born in Orange Co. Vt. Jan. 31, 1844; came to Bureau
Co. Ill 1868; Rep; Cong; owns house and lot, value $1,000; educated at Vermont Normal
School; been engaged in teaching in Public Schools last fourteen years; Principal of High
School at Annawan, Henry Co. five years; had charge of Tiskilwa High School' two years,
when failing health compelled him to resign; Mr. H. has been eminently successful as an
educator; holds certificate from State Superintendent of Public Instruction; wife was Emma
B. Carpenter, of Orange Co. Vt.; married July, 1869; one child, Grace V.
LYTLE J. P. Physician, Tiskilwa; born in Troy, Madison Co. 111. Nov. 12, 1848; came to
this county in 1875; Rep; Pres; graduated at McKendree College, and St. Louis Medical
College; spent two years in City Hospital, St. Louis.
WALNUT TOWNSHIP.
GOTTFRIED CHRISTIAN JOHANNIS, Sec. 15; Germany.
WYANET TOWNSHIP.
BALLARD JESSE, Retired Farmer, P.O. Wyanet; born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. July
28, 1806, came to this county in 1837; Rep; Univ; owns homestead in Wyanet, where he now
lives; has been Assessor two years, Commissioner six years, and Supervisor one term.
DANIELS ALLEN, Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Wyanet; born Otsego Co. N. Y. April 5, 1807,
came to this county 1871; Dem; owns 520 acres of land.
SHUGART C. H., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born Pa; 80 acres value $4,000.
WIGGIM A. J. Sec. 36, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Pres; rents 310 acres, value $21,700.

Errata.

Edward D. Way, in biographies of Way & Houghton, Wyanet Tp. should be "Edwin D.
Way." Canandaigua, should be " Caneadea."
KEITH MELVIN J. is published in Dover Township; it should be Ohio; his present
residence is Princeton.

Biographical Directory.

ABBREVIATIONS.

Ind. Rep  .  Independent Republican.
Lib. Rep.   Liberal Republican.
Rep  Republican.
Dem  _  Democrat,
Ind  r   Independent.
Bapt  Baptist.
Cong  Congregationalist.
Epis    Episcopalian.
Evang  Evangelist •

Meth  Methodist.
Cath    Roman Cath,.
Pres  _  Presbyterian.
Prest  _  .President.
P.O  Post Office.
Prop  Proprietor.
Co  County.
Sec  Section or Secret 'try.
Vol   1  _  .Volume.

PRINCETON TOWNSHIP.

A DAMS JOSEPHINE Mrs. Princeton; Bapt; from Mass,
**- ADAMS L. B. Princeton; Rep; Bapt; from Mass.
ADAMSON P. M. Princeton; mason; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden l86q.
ADLEY SAMUEL, Mason; Princeton.
AFTON JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; from Penn.
AHLL CHAS. Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from Sweden.
ALBRECHT JACOB, Brewer, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; born in Germany on Dec. 15,
1806; came to this_county in 1836; Dem; owns 2,000 acres of land valued at about $50 per
acre. He owns a large brewery, which is doing a very prosperous business.
ALBRO S. T. Princeton; tr. agt. Cin. House; from 111.
ALLEN C. A. Princeton; jeweler; from 111.
ALLEN LEVI, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Epis; from Ohio.
ALLEN JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Meth; from Penn. 1854.
ALLEN WM. Princeton; joiner; Dem; from Penn. 1854.
ALMGREIN JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ALTMAN JOSEPH, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; brewer; Dem; Ger.
ALTHOFF FRED. Princeton; dealer in ice; Ind; Ger. Luth; from Germany 1857.
AMBROSE WM. Princeton; merchant tailor; Dem; Christian.
AMBROSE N. W. Princeton; of Ambrose & Son, tailors; from 111.
AMELL P. J. Princeton; shoemaker; from Sweden.
ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Luth; Sweden.
ANDERSON A. P. Princeton; clerk dry goods; Rep; S. Luth; from 111.
ANDERSON A. P. Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden 1850.
ANDERSON ANDREW W. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Luth; 111.
ANDERSON AUGE, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; Sweden; owns house and lot.
ANDERSON CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON C. Princeton; Pr. livery stable; S. Luth; from Sweden.

178 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
ANDERSON CHARLES, Princeton; mason; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
ANDERSON ALFRED, Princeton; mason; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden,
ANDERSON HANNAH Mrs. Princeton, widow; from Sweden.
ANDERSON IDA Mrs. widow; weaver; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON J, P. Princeton; mason; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON J. S. clerk for Shunland; Rep; Luth; Ills.
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; laborer; works for E. P. Lovejoy; Rep; Sweden.
ANDERSON L. Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON NELSON, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON PETER, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON P. C. Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON SAMUEL, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
ANDERSON SWAN, Princeton; groceryman; Rep; from Sweden.
ANDERSON SWAN, Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; Sweden; 62 acres.
ANDERSON WM. Princeton; painter; Dem; from N.Y. 1867.
ANDERSON S. E, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ANTHONY J. R. J. now at Norwood Park; teacher; Rep; Ccng; from Ills.
ANTHONY W. C, M.D. Princeton; Physician; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
ARCHER GEO. Princeton; house builder; Rep; from N.Y.
ASHENFELTER JACOB, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; renter; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 80 acres.
ASHENFELTER JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; renter; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 80 acres.
AYERS DAVID, Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; Ills.
AYERS JAMES, Sec 13; P.O.Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; N. J.; 230 ac. val. $20,000.
TJ ACON A. N. Farmer; P.O. Princeton; Rep.
¦D BACON EARNEST, Farmer; P.O. Princeton; Rep.
BACON REBECCA, wid. Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; Meth; from Indiana; four acres.
BACOINf NEWELL A. Princeton; mason- Rep; Christian; from Mass. ,
BACON P. A. Farmer; Rep; P.O. Princetorrr \* Ll*A<L
BACON WM., M.D. Princeton; retired physician; Dem; Epis; from Conn. 1840.
BACON W. W. Farmer; Rep; P.O. Princeton.
BACON C. A. Mrs. Princeton; dressmaker; from N.Y.
BAECHLER CHRISTIAN, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from France; 12 acres. ,
BAILEY DAVID I. Princeton; mason; Dem; from Ohio. idS*^"
BAILEY JOHN W. Editor of Bureau County Republican, Princeton; bornMDhio Oct.
15, 1830; came to this county 1863; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns office building; married Emma D.
McCleland, March 27, i860, who was born Lancaster Co. Penn. Oct. 10, 1835; six chil
dren, four living; has been in the newspaper business since 1840; editor 27 years, 13 years
in Princeton; family of nine persons, including his brother, wife's mother and girl.
BALDWIN CHARLES, Attorney at Law, Princeton; born Litchfield Co. Conn. Aug-
20, 1829; came to this county 1858; Rep; Cong; Mr. B. is President of Common Council of
City, member elect of the 30th General Assembly of Illinois; has been Commissioner of
Drainage for Bureau County for the last 13 years; married Louisa McArdle, Oct. II, 18601
who was born in Huron Co. Ohio; four children.
BALDWIN ISAAC, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Penn.
BALLY SAMUEL, employee planing mill; Rep; Cong; from Ohio, 1874.
BALLOU ALVIN, Princeton; retired; Ind; from Vt. 1842.
BALLOU MARTIN, Princeton; lawyer, Rep; from Vt. 1835.
BALLOU W. F. Princeton; clerk restaurant; from Ills.
BALLOU DOC. Princeton; Carp; Rep.
BAMBURG JOSEPH, Princeton; Clothing Merchant.
BANSCHBACH WILLIAM, Princeton; prop, harness-shop; Dem; Ind; from Germany.
BARKS WILLIAM, Princeton, dry goods clerk; Dem; German Luth; from Germany.

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BARR P. S. Retired Farmer; P.O. Princeton; Dem.
BARRIE CHAS. Princeton; Stock Dealer; from Colorado.
BARRIE PETER, Princeton; house painter; Rep; Pres; from N.Y.
BARRIE EMMA Miss, Princeton; clerk Mrs. H. A. Starkweather; from New Jersey.
BARRINGER J. G. Teamster; Princeton.
BARTHOLOMEW B. Princeton; carriagemaker; Rep; from Ohio 1854. ~\ I \iA/i
BARTHOLOMEW E. F. Princeton; carriagemaker; Dem; from Ohio 1854.)
BARTLETT J. P. Sec. 1; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Ohio; 160 ac; $12,000.
BARTLEY J. P. Farmer; P.O. Princeton; Rep.
BARTLEY S. P. Sec. 2; farmer; Dem; Pres; from N. J.; 240 acres, $18,000.
BASCOM C. P. Editor Kepublican, Princeton; born in Chicago, July 5, 1842; came to
this county 1855; Rep; Cong; married Lucia M. Colton, Dec. 11, 1867, who was born in
Bureau Co. 111. March 14, 1847; Mr. Bascom has been associated with Mr. Bailey in editing
the Republican for the last two years.
BATES E. C. Princeton, dry goods merchant; Rep; from Mass. '^"^ v'>cli
BATES JACOB, retired farmer; Ind; from Mass. 1865.
BATES JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; German Luth; from Germany 1853.
BAUM JOHN, Princeton; retired farmer, hotel-keeper; from N. H. 1837.
BAXTER GARDNER, P.O. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; 8 acres.
BEACH J. M., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; from Conn.
BEAST ALL FRANK, Princeton; plasterer; Meth. Epis; from Penn.
BEASTALL FRANCIS. Princeton; plasterer; Meth. Epis; from Penn.
BEASTALL LEWIS, Princeton; plasterer; Meth. Epis; from Penn.
BEATY JACOB, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. J.
BECHLER CHRIST, Retired Farmer; Princeton.
BECKER CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; Germany; 26 acres.
BELKNAP W. Princeton; agent Davis' sewing machine; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio.
BEMAN JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Dem; German Luth; from Germany 1850.
BENNETT ELIZA Mrs. Princeton; Pres; from Ireland 1849.
BENSON JOHN, Sec. g; P.O. Princeton; switchman; Luth; from Sweden; 3 acres.
BENSON JOHN O. Yardman C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
BENSON PETER, Farmer; P.O. Princeton.
BERGMAN FREDRICK, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; Luth; from Germany.
BERRY A. D. Princeton; printer, job office.
BEST A. C. Princeton, marble cutter.
BETZ PHILIP, Princeton; cabinetmaker; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Penn. 1859.
BETZ WILLIAM C. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Penn. 1859.
BIDELMAN JOHN, Princeton; retired; from N. J.
BIEL E. Princeton; prop. " Penny Store;" from Germany 1875.
BIERMAN FREDRICK, Princeton; retired; from Germany.
BIERMAN JNO. F. Laborer; Princeton; Dem; from Germany.
BILES T. E. Princeton; lumberman; Rep.
BISHOP H. Mrs. Princeton; millinery; from Conn.
BJORK E. P., P.O. Princeton; laborer; from Sweden.
BJORK JOHN A. Princeton; laborer; Rep.
BLACKLER ALBERT, Princeton; drug clerk; from Conn.
BLACKLER E. A. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Pres; from N.J.
BLACKFORD ENOCH, Princeton; printer, Republican office; Rep; from Ky.
BLYDEN A. Mrs. Princeton; dress maker; Episcopalian; from N.Y.
BODINE WILLIAM, P.O. Princeton; farmer.
BOGGS A. C. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from W. Va.; 232 ac. val. $20,000.
BOGGS W, J. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Va.; 80 acres.
BOLBUCK CHARLES Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; Dem; Luth; Germany; 50 acres.
BOLLIG PETER, Princeton; saloon keeper; from Germany.

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BOLTON WILLIAM, employee plow factory; from Ireland, 1856.
BOLTWOOD HENRY L. Principal of Princeton High School; born Amherst, Mass.
June 17, 1831; came to this county 1867; Rep; Cong; owns house and lots, val. $3,000;
graduated at Amherst College 1853; tiught in high schools and academies in Maine, New
Hampshire and Massachusetts till 1863; in business in New York 1863; in sanitary com
mission 1864-65; taught public school in Griggsville, 111. 1865 to 1867; since Aug. 1867
principal of Princeton High School; ordained as Chaplain 1864 but, was not mustered in;
married Helen E. Field of Charlemont, Mass. July 31, 1855; one son.
BOOTH I. H, Princeton; agt. farm machinery ; Rep; from Ohio.
BODLESON NELSON, Princeton, laborer; Rep; S. Luth ; from Sweden.
BOWEN WM. Sec. 13, Ayer's farm; P.O. Princeton; miner; Dem; Cath; Eng.
BOWERS Z. B. Princeton; ins. agt.; Dem; from Conn.
BOWLBY D. R. music dealer; Rep; from Ohio 1876.
BOWLBY E. T. Princeton; music dealer; Rep; from Ohio 1876.
BOWLBY W. W. music dealer; Rep; from Ohio 1876.
BOWLBY S. T. music teacher; Rep; Meth; from Ohio 1876.
BOYD ALEX. Princeton; ins. agt.; from 111.
BOYD C. S. Princeton; retired; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 1844.
BOYD DAVID, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from N.Y.
BOYD E. D. Princeton; carriage trimmer; Rep; from 111.
BOYD JAS. S. Princeton; prop, billiard hall; Rep; from 111.
BOYD JOHN M. Princeton; labore;; Rep; from N.J. 1854.
BOYD W. L. baggage-master C. B. & Q. R. R.; Princeton; Rep; from N.Y. 1854.
BRADFORD D. G. Rev. Princeton; pastor Pres. church; from Penn.
BRADFORD D. M. elk. Farmers' Nat. Bank; Princeton; Rep; from Penn.
BRADLEY CHARLES, Princeton; trader.
BRAINARD H. J. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Epis. from Ohio.
BRANDON ALEXANDER, Sheriff of Bureau Co.; Princeton; born Darke Co. Ohio,
Dec. 1832; came to this county in 1849; Rep; Bapt; owns 80 acres of land, val. $3,000;
Sheriff Brandon enlisted in Co. H. 12th Regt. I. V. I. in 1861 as private, and was promoted
to the Captaincy of his Co. in 1864; served till July 10, 1865, was honorably discharged;
married Lucinda Campbell Nov. 1866, who was born in Bureau Co. 111. 1846; three children.
BRANDON WILLIAM, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
BRAUGHT FRANCIS, Princeton; printer; Dem; from 111.
BRAUGHT W. M. Princeton; painter; Dem; from IB.
BREED SIMON P., M.D. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
BREWER JOHN A. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from N.Y. 1854.
BRIERLY SAMUEL, P.O. Princeton.
BRIGGS E. P. Princeton; insurance agent; Dem; from Mass.
BROKAW ANTHONY, Princeton; carpenter.
BROKAW ISAAC, Princeton; weaver; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 1840.
BROKAW I. O. Princeton; assistant postmaster; Rep; from 111.
BROOKIE ARTHUR, Princeton; prop, restaurant; Dem; Epis; from Mo.
BROWN ALBERT, P.O. Princeton; farmer.
BROWN CHARLES, Princeton; clerk; Rep; from 111.
BROWN CHARLES, Princeton; house painter; Dem.
BROWN CHAS. E. Princeton; mechanic; Rep; from Mass.
BROWN GEORGE, Sec. 29; P.O. Princeton; farmer; born 1812.
BROWN JOHN, Princeton; merchant; Rep; from Ohio.
BROWN JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from 111.
BROWN VIRGIL H. Rev. Princeton; pastor 1st Meth. church; from Ohio.
BRUER WILLIAM, Princeton; tailor; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Germany, i860.
BRYANT A. Jr. P.O. Princeton; nurseryman; Rep.
BRYANT ARTHUR, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; Rep.
BRYANT E. W. Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton; Cong; from 111.
BRYANT J. H. Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; Dem.

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BRYANT E. R. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; born in Mass. on Nov. 2, 1823, came to this
Co. in 1835; Dem; Epis; owns 1000 acres of land, valued at $40,000; one of the earliest settlers,
and a very heavy stock raiser; married Ellen Mc.Duffie, on May 7, 1862, in Arispie, Bureau
Co. Ill; five children blessed their union, four boys and one girl, all of whom are now living.
BRYANT J. P., Princeton; architect; Rep; from 111.
BRYANT L. R„ P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
BRYANT M. Mrs. Princeton; Pres; born N.Y., came to 111. 1839.
BUBACH JOHN G., P.O. Princeton; nurseryman; Rep; Cong; from Penn; 70 acres, $12,000.
BUCK J. S. Princeton; general agent C. H. McCormick; Rep; from Penn.
BUDD WILLIAM, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from New Jersey, 1854.
BUNYAN EDWARD, Princeton; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
BURK CHARLES, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Sweden, 1874.
BURK JOHN, Princeton; laborer;. S. Luth; from Sweden, 1867.
BURGMAN B. A. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
BURR C. N. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Conn.
BUSCH FRED. Princeton; shoemaker.
BUSHNELL CADY J. Prop. American House; Princeton; Dem; N.Y.
BUSWELL N. C. Princeton; prop, livery stable; Rep; from Vt. 1856.
BUTTS GEO. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
BUTTS GEORGE, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
BUTTS WILLIAM, Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
/^ANNON JOHN, Princeton; teamster; Dem: Christian.
^ CAMERON S. P. Princeton; milkman; Rep; Luth; from Penn.
CAMPBELL FORD, Princeton; teamster; Ind; Pres; from' Ireland.
CAMPBELL JOHN, Princeton; blacksmith; Ind; from Penn.
CAMPBELL WM. F. Princeton; grocery clerk; from 111.
CAMPBELL W. L. Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; born in Bureau Co. 111. on July 27,
1848. Rep; Lib; owns 200 acres of land.
CAREY RUFUS Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cong; from Mass. 1837.
CAREY WARREN, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from 111.
CAREY LEMUEL P. Sec. 4; farmer; P.O. Princeton; Ind; Pres; from Mass; 240 acres.
CARLSON A. M. Princeton; employee nursery; from Sweden.
CARPENTER CHARLES, Sec. 3; farmer; P.O.Princeton; Rep; Cong; lives with mother.
CARPENTER J. I. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vermont; 2,000 ac.
CARPENTER MARTHA Miss, Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; Christian; lives with mother.
CARR J. Princeton; tailor; Rep; from Ireland.
CARR OREN, employee of planing mill; Princeton; Luth; Rep; from 111.
CARSE R. Mrs. widow, Princeton.
CARSTEN CHRISTIAN, Sec. 17; laborer; P.O.Princeton; Luth; from Germany.
CARTER GEO. A. Princeton; agricultural dealer; Rep; Cong; from Ohio.
CARTER MILTON, Princeton; trav. agt. windmills; Rep; Cong: from Ohio.
CASS LINCOLN, Princeton; farmer.
CATTELL A. D. Mrs. Princeton; Epis: from Penn.
CAUFFMAN ALBERT, Princeton; machinist; Rep; from Penn.
CAUFFMAN CHARLES, Butcher; Princeton; Dem; from Penn.
CHALGREN ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
CHAMBERLAIN L. T. Mrs. Widow; Princeton; Pres; from Mass. 1837.
CHAPLER C. H. Princeton; stone mason: Rep; from Germany, 1854.
CHAPMAN A. SCOTT, Dentist, Princeton; born in Medina Co. Ohio, Aug. 17, 1839;
came to this county in 1845; Rep; Cong; h s been established in his- profession at Princeton
since 1869; married Miss Melissa Fisher, Dec. 1861; three children.
CHAPMAN A. S. Sr. Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong; from Vermont 1845.
CHARLES DAVID, P.O. Princeton; farmer, Sec. — ; born Iowa.
CHARLES JACOB, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Indiana; 240 acres.

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CHASE JNO. R. Princeton; employee Princeton House; Rep; Bapt; from Mass.
CHASE L. P. Princeton; teamster; Rep.
CHASE LAWRENCE, Princeton; teamster; Rep; Meth; from 111.
CHUSUEL MICHAEL, Laborer, Dem; Luth; from Penn.
CHRISTIANSON PETER, Sec. 6;P.O. Princeton; farmer, Luth; from Germany; 5 acres.
CHRITZMAN GEO. Princeton; employee Princeton M'f'g. Co; Dem; from Pa.
CHRITZMANGEO. Princeton, molder; Dem; Prot; from Penn.
CHRITZMAN JACOB, Princeton; vice-president Princeton M'fg. Co; Dem; from Penn. ,
CHRISTEY HENRY, Princeton; barber; Rep; from Ind. -&,!>*k*^
CHOLL FREDERICK, Princeton; employee bakery; from Germany.
CLAPP SETH C. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Cong; from Mass.
CLARK JANE E. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cong! from Mass.
CLARK MILLS C. Princeton; trader; Rep; from Penn.
CLARQUIST JOHN, Princeton: merchant; from Sweden.
CLOUGH JERRY, Princeton; teamster; Rep.
COBB C. M. Princeton; drug clerk; Rep; from Me.
CODDINGTON FRANK, Princeton; farmer.
COHEN NATHAN, Princeton; Dem; from England.
COLBERG A. E. Princeton; laborer; from Sweden.
COLESBERRY C. S. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Epis; from England.
COLDEAVE A. Princeton; painter; from Germany.
COLSON M. Princeton; employee nursery; S. Mission; from Sweden.
COLTON ALBY S. Sec. 14; farmer, lives with C. D. Colton; Rep; Cong; from Ills.
COLTON B. P., son of C. D. Colton, Princeton; trader; Rep.
COLTON C. D. Sec. 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y; 160 acres.
COLTON CHAS. H. Sec. 14; lives with C. D. Colton; Rep; Cong; from N. Y.
COLVER EDWARD, Carpenter and Builder, Princeton; born in Allentown, Pa. May
29, 1831; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Prot; married Hannah D. Webb, June 6, 1854;
she was born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. April 14, 1838; died April 18, 1876; has four
children living, three girls and one boy; has lost one boy and one girl.
CONROY MICHAEL, Princeton; foundryman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland, 1862.
COOK ALANSON, Princeton; mason; Rep; Bapt; from Mass.
COOK CHARLES W. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ills.
COOK HENRY, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y; 185 acres.
COOK J. W. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from Penn. in 1843.
COOK LUCY, widow of Caleb, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; born in Mass. on July 22, 1806;
came to this county in 1834; Cong; owns 480 acres of land; was married Jan. 3, 1830;
eight children blessed their union, of whom four are now living; Mr. Caleb Cook was born
in West Hampton, Mass. Sept. 15, 1807; died March 28, 1867; they were among the very
earliest settlers of this county.
COOK LEONORA Miss, Princeton; teacher; from Ills.
COOK THEODORE, Princeton; miller Sower's mill; Rep; from Germany. .
COOK W. H. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from New Jersey, 1855.
COOPER T. J. Princeton; retired; Rep; from Vt.
COOPER V. S. Princeton; jeweler; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Penn.
CORBETT JAMES, Princeton; retired; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 1848.
COREY RUFUS, Princeton; deputy sheriff; Rep; Bapt; from N. Y.
CORNELL J. W. Princeton; gunsmith; Dem; from N. Y. 1849.
CORSS POLLY B. Mrs. P.O. Princeton; born N. H. Nov. 1813; came to this county
in 1832; Christopher T. Corss, her husband, came from Mass. to this county in 1831; died
June 9, 1867.
COSGROVE FRANK, Princeton; laborer; Dem.
COSIER D. B. employee lumberyard, Rep; from Conn.
COX BENJAMIN F. Livery, sale and feed stable, Princeton; born in Windsor Co. Vt.
March 1835; came to this county 1862; Dem; owns house, lots and stable, val. $5,000; mar
ried Mary A. Freeman, Dec. 31, 1857; three children.

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COTTLE J. R. Grocer; Rep; from England.
COWEN E. M. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from N.Y.
CROCKER JOSEPH, Princeton; stairbuilder; Dem; from New Brunswick.
CROSSLEY FRANK, Princeton; telegraph operator; Rep; Christian; from Ohio.
CROSSLEY GEO. Princeton; prop. Princeton City Mills; Rep; Christian; from Ohio 1854.
CROSSLEY GEO. W., M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Princeton; born in Clermont Co.
Ohio, Feb. 1838; came to this county in 1854; Rep; graduated at Jefferson Medical College,
Philadelphia, March, 1861; served as assistant surgeon in the 57th 111. Regiment three years;
practiced his profession in Princeton the last eleven years; has been coroner of Bureau Co.
two terms; married Clara L. Agard, March 1866; two children.
CROSSLEY THOMAS, Princeton; engineer flouring mill; Rep; from Ohio 1855.
CRITTENDEN JOHN, retired merchant; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
CULBERG N. P. Princeton; nurseryman; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
CULVER E. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn.
CURTIS CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 10; laborer; Dem; Luth; from Denmark.
CURTIS EGBERT, Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 1854.
CURTIS HENRY, Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 1859.
CUSIC A. L. Dealer in Boots and Shoes, Princeton, 111; was born in Bureau Co. 111. Jan. 6,
1845; married Miss S. J. Brown, of Princeton, 111. Jan. II, 1871; have one child; served one
year and a half in the 12th I. V. I., Co. I; Rep; Meth.
CUSIC B. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Ohio.
CUSIC OSCAR, Princeton; clerk for Rosenstraus; from 111.
CUSHING C. G. Druggist; Princeton; Rep; N.Y.
"p\AHLIN INGAR Mrs. widow, Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden.
-^ DANLEY JOHN T. Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; farmer and dairy; Rep; Pres; from 111.
DANLEY C. H. Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer and dairy; Rep; Meth; from 111; 190 acres.
DAVIS A. L. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Spiritualist; from Penn.
DAVIS CHAS. S. Princeton; Rep; born in Clinton Co., Iowa, 1855.
DAVIS FERDINAND S. Retired Farmer, Princeton; born in Madison Co. N.Y. Oct. 3,
1815; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Spiritualist; owns 160 acres of land, valued at
$9,000; married Betsey P. Marsh, Nov. 10, 1847, she was born in Farmington, Warren Co.
Penn. April 3, 1825; has acted for several years as Road Commissioner and School Director in
Bureau Tp; four children, two boys and two girls.
DAVIS J. L. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; Spiritualist; from N.Y. 1856.
DAVIS JOHN N. Sec. 8; P.O. Princeton; consTable"; Rep; Spiritualist; from N.Y.; II acres.
DAVIS M. I. Princeton; lumber dealer; Dem; from Penn.
DAVIS JANE Mrs. widow, Princeton.
DAKIN P. .R., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; from Ohio.
DAY JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from England.
DAYTON S. Mrs. Princeton; widow.
DEAN DANIEL H. Job Printer, Princeton; born in Cheshire Co., N. H. Jan. 1834, came
to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Lib; owns house and lots, value $1,500; married Elva A. Masters,
July 4, 1869; second marriage; had eight children, four living.
DEAN LIZZIE Miss, Princeton; teacher; from 111.
DEE ELIJAH, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Vt.
DEE JOSEPH, Princeton; piano tuner; Epis; from England, 1872.
DEE WILLIAM, Princeton; laborer.
DeGROFF JOHN R. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; born in N.Y. in 1833, came to
Bureau Co. in 1861; Rep; Cong; owns 190 acres of land, valued at $9,500; married Miss
Elizabeth A. Stoutenburg, of Dutchess Co. N.Y. in 1855; one child.
DEIPT LEONARD, Princeton; laborer; from Germany.
DELANO CLARENCE, Princeton; grocery clerk; Dem; from Mass.
DELANO J. H. Princeton; grocer; Dem; from Mass.
DERBYSHIRE A. S. Princeton; carpenter; Rep.
DEP NHAM F. Princeton; clothier; from Germany.
DERNHAM H, Princeton; clerk, F. Dernham; from Ohio.
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DeROSE L., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem.
DeROSE ROBERT, Sec. 27, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from New Jersey; 160 acres-
DILLON CHARLES, Princeton; teamster; Dem; from Md.
DRAMAN HENRY, Princeton; cooper; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
DILLON JOSEPH, Princeton; teamster; Dem; from Md.
DIRKS RICHARD, Princeton; barber; Dem.
DOE JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Mass; 540 acres;
DOLAN MICHAEL, Princeton; restaurant; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 42 aeres.
DOLAN MICHAEL, Packer, Princeton City Mills; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
DONALDSON ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
DOOLITTLE J. O.^ Princeton: dairyman; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 1831.
DORAN JOHANNA Mrs. Princeton; widow; Cath; from Ireland, 1858.
DOUGLASS E. M. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; born St. Lawrence Co. N.Y. Sept.
5, 1823, came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; Meth; owns 208 acres, value $13,000; has held office
of County Treasurer; married H. Fisk, June 3, i860; four children; father, John H. Doug
lass, resides with him, born Washington Co. N.Y. 1794, 82 years of age.
DOUGLASS J. H„ P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
DOWNER HERBERT J. Princeton; teamster; Rep; from 111.
DOWNER O. Princeton; cooper; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 185 1.
DOWNING EDWIN, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
DOWNING E. lives with father, Sec. 20
DOWNING H. Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton; farmer.
DOWNING MARY A. Mrs. Princeton; from N.Y.
DUNBAR CHAS. J. Princeton: jeweler; Rep.
DUNBAR E. B. Princeton; book-keeper; Rep; from Maine.
DUNBAR FRANK F. Princeton; jeweler; Rep; Cong; from Maine, 1871.
DUNBAR O. H. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Maine, 1855.
DUNBAR S. M. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cong; from N.Y. 1835.
DUNCAN HENRY H. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Christian; from N.Y.
DUNCAN JOHN, Princeton; marble finisher; Luth; from England.
DUNHAM LUCY S. Miss, Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; daughter of Mrs. E. S. Lovejoy; Ills.
DUNHAM MARY B. Miss, Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; daughter of Mrs. E. S. Lovejoy; Ills.
DUNN CATHARINE Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Ohio.
DUNN EDWIN, Princeton; billiard hall; Rep; from Penn.
DUNN WILSON, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
DUNTON A. H. Princeton; teamster; Rep.
DUPLAIN C. Mrs. Millinery and confectionery; from France.
DURFEE ANDREW, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y.
DURFEE GEO. Princeton; retired; from N.Y.
DURFEE JAMES, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from N.Y.; Rep: Cong.
DURKS R. B. Princeton; barber; Dem; from Germany.
DYKE DANIEL, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
DYKE N. A. Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
T7ANST DANIEL, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Penn.
EARL HIRAM, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Disciple; from New Jersey.
EARL WM. E. Princeton; harness-maker; Dem; from New Jersey.
EASTMAN WARREN, See. 30; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
EASTMAN WM. farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Princeton; Rep; from Ohio.
EATON ANDREW J. farmer, Sees. 23 and 24; P.O. Princeton; Dem; from N.H.; 317 acres.
EATON LEWIS M., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Bureau Co. 111.
EATON TRUMAN W., P.O. Princeton; clerk; Rep; Cong; from N. H.
ECKROTH ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Sweden, 1852.
ECK FRANK, Princeton; night operator C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; from Sweden.
ECKELS FRANCIS J. Princeton; lawyer; Dem; Pres; from Penn. 1857.

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ECKELS JAMES S. Attorney at Law, Princeton; born Cumberland Co. Penn. Dec. 7.
1827; came to this county 1857; Dem; Pre-; owns house and lot, val. $2,000; of the firm
Peters, Eckels & Kyle; married Margaret D. Herron, 1854, who was born Cumberland Co.
Penn. Dec. 24, 1831; four children.
EDICK AUSTIN, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Ohio, 1844.
EDICK NANCY Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from N.Y. 1845.
EDLEFSON CASPER, Sec. 17; laborer; P.O. Princeton; Rep; from Denmark.
EDWARDS ANDREW P. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden on March 17,
1846; came to this county in 1869;, Dem; Luth; rents 200 acres of land.
EDWARDS RICHARD, Princeton; Pastor of Cong. Church; Rep; from Wales.
ECHENFELDER JOHN, Princeton; mason; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
EGBLAT ELOUS, Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
EICKMIER ANNA. Mrs. widow; Luth; from Germany.
EISCRSON PETER, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
EKDAL — , Princeton; retired; Luth; from Sweden.
ELDRIDGE CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from N.Y.
ELLIOTT C. P. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Christian; from 111.
ELLIOTT ISAAC Ii. Col. Farmer, Sec. 14; Princeton; 320 acres; Rep; 111; 'three sons.
ELLIOTT JOHN, Princeton; ret. farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio.
ELLIOTT SIMON, Princeton; trader; Ind; from Ohio.
ELLIOTT SAMUEL R. Farmer; Princeton; born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Sept. 1, 1824:
came to this county in 1854; Dem; Christian; owns house and .lot and 253 acres,
value $20,000; residence, cor. of North and Dover streets; married Elizabeth Heaton, 1854;
born Trumbull county, Ohio, June 1, 1828; family of two daughters and one son.
ELLIS JAMES H. Real Estate and Insurance, Princeton; born in Green Co. Ohio,
Nov. 25, 1845; came to this county in 1869; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land in
Nebraska, value $3,000; enlisted in Company B, 149th Ohio Vol. in 1864; served to .the
close of the war; honorably discharged; has been connected with public schools for ten
years, five of the time Principal; married Sarah E. Lindberry, Oct. 26, 1871; one daughter,
Eva May.
ELLIS JOHN Rev. Princeton; pastor M.E. Church; Rep; from Mass.
ELLIS P. A. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Cong; from Ohio, 1841.
ELSER J. J. Princeton; music dealer; Rep; Luth; from Ohio.
ELSER J. W. Rev. Princeton; pastor Luth. Ch; Rep; from Ohio.
ENGSTROM JOHANNA Mrs, widow, Princeton; Luth; from Sweden, 1864.
ENDNER HENRY, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Germany.
ENDNER WILLIAM, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from N.Y.
EPPERSON HARRISON, Princeton; grain merchant; Dem; from Ohio.
EPPERSON T. H. Princeton; clerk in drug store; Dem; from 111.
ERICKSON JOHN, Princeton; teamster; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
EVANS W. S. Princeton; retired farmer.
EVERETT A. Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; farmer.
EVERETT CARRIE Miss, Princeton; school teacher; Cong; from 111.
EVERETT LOUISA Miss, Princeton; school teacher; Cong; from 111.
EVERETT J. S. Princeton; ret. carpenter; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 1837.
EVERT JACOB, Sec. 5; renter; P.O. Princeton; Luth; from Germany; 30 acres.
EXELBY RICHARD, Princeton; music dealer; Rep; from England.
EXNER JNO. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents Gosse's farm; Dem; Cath; Germany.
EWING EDWIN, Ticket Agt. C. B. & Q.R.R.; Princeton; Dem; from Penn.
"PAGERCRANS ALFRED, jeweler; Princeton; Rep; Luth; from Ills.
FAGERSTROM CHAS. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Sweden.
FAGERCRANS P. jeweler; Princeton; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
FAGERCRANS & CO. Jewelers, and cany a large stock of Silverware, and every
thing usually found in a first-class house of this line; established inl852 at Princeton;
carry a stock of $12,000.
FAHLBERG JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Luth; from Sweden.

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FAIRFIELD ELLA Miss, clerk, Gonterman & Co; from Ills.
FAIS PAUL, Princeton; clerk, clothing store; Dem; from Germany.
FARGO ISAAC, Rev. Bapt. Clergyman; Princeton; born Salem, Conn., Jan. 10, 1817;
came to this Co. 1874; educated at Madison University, N.Y.; ordained at Mt. Morris, N.Y.
July, i§45; married Miss Elizabeth Chapman in N.Y. City, May 11, 1846; has served as
Pastor thirty-one years; seventeen in Western N.Y.; came to Ills. 1862; Pastor in Gales
burg and Lamoille, 111., and Lake Mills, Wis; present Pastor of Bapt. Church, Princeton;
three children; eldest is wife of Rev. E. P. Bartlett, of Lamoille; Geo. T. Fargo is settled in
Lake Mills, Wis.; Kate K. is attending High School at Princeton.
FARMER EBEN W. Sec. 26; Princeton; farm hand; Rep; from N. Y.
FARMERS' NATIONAL BANK, Princeton; E. R. Virden, Pres; Clark Gray, Cash.
FARWELL ROBT. Princeton; attorney; from Ohio.
FAVOR ROBERT, Princeton; lawyer; Dem.
FAWCETT CHARLES, Princeton; clerk, Exp. office; Rep; from Ohio.
FAWCETT J. H. Princeton; agent American Express Co; Rep; from Ohio.
FEAR B. C. Princeton; dry goods store; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Md. 1867.
FEGHTLY JACOB, Princeton; retired; Rep; from Penn.
FELLOWS E. B. Princeton; upholsterer; Rep; from N. Y.
FELLOWS W. S. Princeton; harness-maker; Rep; from N. H.
FERRELL C. W. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; tenter; Rep; Pres; from Ohio.
FERRIS B. S. was born October I, 1831, at Ferrisburg, Vermont. He graduated at the old
Vergennes Academy, then under the principalship of B. B. Allen, A. M. After spending four
years on his father's farm, he concluded that the " Great West" offered a broader and more
congenial field of labor for young men. He came to Princeton in the Spring of 1855,
purchased and improved over two thousand acres of land near the village of Providence. In
1857, he engaged in the Real Estate business, locating, buying and selling lands in Illinois,
Minnesota and Missouri, in connection with Insurance, which he conducted until the Spring
of 1861. He then entered into private banking with his brother, under the firm name of B.
S. Ferris & Co. In 1863, he started a private bank in the north part of town, under the
name of Ferris Brothers, which was changed in 1874 to the Farmers' National Bank. They
controlled this institution until 1876. In 1865, the bank, under the control of B. S. Ferris &
Co. was changed to the First National Bank of Princeton, Mr. Ferris President; this position
he still holds. In 1867, they erected a fine brick building on Main Street. The capital
stock is $105,000, surplus $25,000. Mr. Ferris, April 4, 1871, was married to Miss Lizzie
M. Baxter, of Castleton, Vermont. He has always been an earnest Republican, contributing
liberally of his ample means during the late war. He brought frorrfhis NevTEngland home
habits of temperance and industry, which have always been prominent traits in his character.
For years, Mr. Ferris has been a member in good standing in the Masonic and Odd Fellows
Lodges.
FERRIS BENJ. Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 1873.
FERRIS H. H. Princeton; stock dealer, Colorado; Rep; from Vt.
FERRIS W. W. Princeton; cashier Farmers' Nat. Bank; Rep; from Vt.
FETROW GEO. Princeton ; blacksmith; Rep; from 111.
FETROW JOSEPH, Princeton; employee lumber yard; Rep; from Penn.1857.
FETROW R. from Penn.
FIEBER ANTHONY, Princeton; restaurant, confectionery and cigars; Ind; from Germany.
FIELD GEO. W. lives with father, Sec. 10; medical student; from N.Y.
FIELD HARRY C. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Mass.
FIELLIN NILS, Princeton; carriage and wagon maker; Rep; from Sweden.
FINN J. T. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
FINN JOHN T. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.; owns 50 acres.
FINN MARIA B. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; Meth; from N.Y.; 100 ac. $6,000.
FINNELL E. C. Princeton; agt. Singer S. M.; Rep; from Va. 1869.
FISHER A. Sec. 31; P.O. Princeton; farmer.
FISHER AARON, Princeton; grain dealer; Dem; from Ohio.
FISHER AMOS, Princeton; grain dealer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
FISHER EDWARD, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from III.
FISHER DARIUS Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Penn. 1848.
FISHER J. M. Princeton; grain merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.

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FISHER W. H. Princeton; clerk Fisher & Co.; Rep; from 111.
FISK F. Princeton; prop, training stable; from N.Y.
FITZMAURICE T. A. C. Mrs. Princeton; dressmaker; from Mass.
FLANDERS J. Princeton; broker.
FLEMMING O. H. Princeton; portrait painter; from Germany 1864.
FLINT MILAN, Princeton; groceryman; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
FOLSON JOHN, Princeton; retired; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
FORD E. G. Princeton: turner; Rep; from Mass. 1872.
FORD G. R. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; from Mass.
FORSAITH G. W. Princeton; clerk grocery;. Dem; from N.H.
FOSTER D. J. Princeton; clerk bookstore; from \\\.{A'lAs^X LM^^~l ^'
FOSTER R. B. Princeton; bookstore; Rep; from Mass.
FRANK WM. lives with Jno. Exner, Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Dem; Cath ; from Ger.
FRANKENBERGER WILLIAM, Princeton; retired; Dem.
FREEMAN C. Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; came to 111. 1845.
FREED HANNAH Mrs. widow; S. Luth; from Sweden.
FREDRICKSON CHARLEY, Princeton; tailor; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
FRENTZEL WILLIAM, Princeton; groceryman; Dem; from Germany.
FREUL S. A. Mrs. S. Luth; from Sweden.
FROST B. C. Mrs. Princeton; widow; Christian; from Ohio.
FROST LEVI, Princeton; brick mason; Dem.
FULLER JOEL G. Mason; from N. H.; Rep.
f~* ARMAN SAMUEL, Princeton; miller; Rep; Christian; from New Jersey.
^-* GARVIN MARY Mrs. Princeton; widow; Meth; from Penn.
GALER ADAM P. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; born in Ohio, in 1817, came to
Bureau Co. in 1836; Rep; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $24,000; married Miss Matilda
Allen, of Ohio; three children.
GALER GEO. H. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; Farmer, rents; Rep; wife and two children.
GAULTRE ALFRED, Princeton; carpenter; from New Jersey.
GERBITZ MARY Mrs. Princeton; widow; Ger. Luth; from Germany, 1858.
GIBONS C. H. Princeton; carpenter; Ind; Bapt; from Penn. 1852.
GIBONS ROBERT R. Attorney at Law, Princeton; born in Lehigh Co. Penn. Dec. 7,
1840, came to this Co. 1857; Dem; Christian; of the firm of Stipp & Gibons; has been police
magistrate eight years; married M. M. Thomson, 1862, who was born in Princeton, 111. May
15, 1842; one child.
GIBSON HENRY, Princeton; student; Rep; Cong; from Mo.
GILCHRIST A. C, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Christian church.
GILCHRIST FINLEY, lives with A. C. Gillchrist.
GILLET WALTER W. Salesman; Rep; from Mich.
GLYNN JOHN, Princeton; gas fitter; Cath; from Ireland.
GLIDDEN B. H. Princeton; wagon maker; Rep; from Me.
GLLADDING TAS. W. Princeton; painter; Rep; from Conn. 1855.
GOETZ A. H. Princeton; fresco painter; Ger. Luth; from Prussia.
GOIN MILES, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Illinois.
GOLTRA A. V. Princeton; carpenter: Rep; Pres; from New Jersey, 1876.
GONTERMAN J. H. Princeton; Gonterman & Co. dry goods; Bapt. from 111.
GOODSPEED M. L. Princeton; sewing machine agent; Rep; from Mass. 1840.
GOSSE ANDREW, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from France.
GOSSE FRANK, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Illinois.
GOSSE J. P. Princeton; Woodruff & Gosse, druggists; Dem; from 111.
GOULD FRANK, Princeton; cashier 1st national bank; Ind; from N.Y.
GOVE DAVID A., M.D. Princeton; physician; Dem; from 111.
GRAY JOHN, Princeton; teamster; from Ohio; % acre.
GREEN C. A. Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem.

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GREEN D. A. Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem,
GREEN OLIVER, P.O. Princeton; farmer.
GREENAMIRE SOLOMON, Princeton; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio, 1856.
GREENAMORE C, P.O. Princeton; farmer.
GRIFFITH J. H.Princeton; laborer.
GRIFFITH P. H. Nursery arid Flowers, Princeton; born in Ireland, May, 1814; came to
this county in 1857; Rep; Cath; owns five acres; Mr. Griffith is proprietor of Oakland
Nursery, propagator ancl deal1* — wholesale and retail — in General Nursery Stock; was for
merly engaged in nursery business in Westchester Co. N. Y.; family of two boys and three
girls.
GRIFFITH WILLIAM P. Princeton; laborer.
GRIM H. Princeton; barber; Ind; Meth; from Penn.
GRIMES E. M. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from Ohio, 1856.
GRIMES WILLIAM, Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ills. '
GROSSMANN BERNHARD A. Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; mason; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
GUSTIN A. J. Traveling agent, saddlery hardware; Rep; from Indiana.
GUSTIN M. H. Princeton; harness-maker; Rep; from Ohio, 1858.
GUSTIN T. G. Princeton; harness-maker; from Indiana.
LTAAG ANDREW, Princeton; teamster; Rep; Pres; from Germany.
¦*¦"* HAEDQUIST JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
HALL C. P. Princeton; Ass't Prin. High School; Rep; Cong; from N. H. 1870.
HAMILTON JAMES, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Dem: Pres; from Ireland; five acres.
HAMLIN W. A. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; from Mass.
HAMMOND REUBEN J. Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Pres; from Ills.
HANOVER JULIUS, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Mass.
HANDEL MICHAEL, Princeton; saloon; from Germany.
HAND3AKER ALLEN, Princeton; teamster; Dem; Christian; from England, 1869.
HANDSAKER ARTHUR, Princeton; janitor at jail; Epis; from England.
HANSON ANDREW, Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
HANSON H. G. Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden, 1868.
HANSON H. Princeton; shoemaker; Dem; S. Luth; from Sweden.
»HANSON PETER NISS, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; laborer; from Denmark; Luth.
HANSON NELS. Princeton; shoemaker; from Sweden.
HANSON RICHARD D. Sec. 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong. 240 acres.
HARPIN HENRY, Princeton; Book-keeper; Rep; Epis; from England.
HARRIS E. Princeton; jeweler; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. 1855.
HARRIS JAMES, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Epis; from England.
HARRIS JAMES Jr. Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Epis; from Iowa.
HARRIS R. S. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
HARRIS THOS. J. Princeton; baker; Rep; England.
HARRIS & COTTLE, Wholesale Dealers in Crackers and Confectionery, and Retailers
of Groceries; business established in 1866; are among the solid institutions of the city.
HARRISON ABRAM, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Miss. |si(j6/l«?.
HARRISON R. D. Princeton; farmer. \
HARRISON THOMAS, Princeton; artist; Rep.
HASELETT THOMAS, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres.
HATCHER J. H. Princeton; merchant; Dem; Christian; from Ky.
HAUBOLD CHAS. F. Princeton; cigar manufacturer; from Germany.
HAUBOLD GUSTAVE, Princeton; cigar manufacturer; Dem; from Germany.
HAUTER F. Princeton; barber; from 111.
HAUTER NICK, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Germany.
HAYES FREDRICK, Princeton; farmer; Ind; from 111.
HEATON N. D. Princeton; farmer; Ind; from Ohio 1866.
HED JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from 111.

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HEISER U. D. Princeton; miller; Dem; Luth; from Penn. 1864.
HEMMING WILLIAM, Princeton; prop. Princeton House; Dem; from Penn. 1846.
HENDELE MICHAEL, Princeton; laborer.
HENDERSON THOS. J. Attorney at law, Princeton; born in Haywood Co. Tenn-
Nov. 29, 1824; came to this county 1867; Rep; serving as M.C. from the 6th Congressional
District of Illinois; was Colonel of the 112th I. V. I. served from enlistment to close of war;
came to Illinois at the age of 11 years; married Miss Henrietta Butler, at Wyoming, Stark
Co., 111., May 2q, l84q.
HENDERSON O. H. Princeton;' employee nursery; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
HENDERSON WALTER L. Attorney, Princeton; born in Ohio, Nov. 16, 1848.
HENDERSON WILLIAM C. Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Penn. 146 ac
HENDRICKS S. A. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Bapt; from Penn.
HERRICK F. M. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Me.
HERRON JAMES J. Attorney at law, Princeton; born Cumberland Co. Penn, Sept. 15,
1836; came to this county 1862; Ind. Dem; graduate of Albany Law School in 1857; mem
ber of the lower house of the 29th General Assembly; re-elected to the 30th; married Beckie
S. Hunnon, July 3, 1857, who was born May 7, 1839; five children.
HETHRINGTON THOS., P.O. Princeton; laborer.
HILLOCK JAMES, Princeton; teamster; Dem; from N.Y. 1864.
HILL N. Princeton; carriage trimmer; Rep; from N.Y. 1875.
HINZE CHARLES, Princeton; music dealer; Dem; from Germany.
HINSDALE S. D. Mrs. widow;.Meth. Epis; from N.Y. 1856.
HIRSEMAN JULIUS, Princeton; tailos; Dem; German Luth; from Germany 1870.
HIRTH C. A. Princeton; constable; Rep; from Prussia.
HITCHCOCK W. Princeton; training stable; from 111.
HOCK HENRY, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem.
HOCK JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Princeton; born Penn. May II, 1845; came to
this county in 1862; Dem; religion, no preference; owns 36 acres of land, valued at
$1,800; has a family of one child; his wife was Nancy M. Clark, of Manlius, Bureau Co. Ill;
she was born June 12, 1850, married 1868.
HOCK T. T., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
HODGMAN R. Princeton; civil engineer; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
HOLCOMB C. C. Princeton; wagon maker; Rep; from Conn.
HOLCOMB HIRAM C. Sec. 8; P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Conn; 10 acres.
HOLCOMB H. C. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Conn.
HOLLAND MICHAEL, Princeton; laborer.
HOLLAND N. C. Sec. 20; laborer; Rep.
HOLLOWAY T. C. Princeton; pr. city mills; Dem; from Ohio.
HOLM JNO. Princeton; bricklayer; Rep; from Sweden.
HOLM NILS, Princeton; mason; S. Luth; from Sweden.
HOLMES ELLEN Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from England.
HOLMES J. C, Pr. City House; Rep; from N. Y.
HOLMES ROBERT, Princeton; bricklayer.
HOLMES THOMAS M. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from 111.
HOLMSTROM A. Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden.
HOLQUIST C. Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
HOLMSTROM CHARLES L. Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmhand; Luth; from Sweden.
HOLMSTROM L. J. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden on Feb. 3, 1826;
came to this county in 1864; married Kaise Anderson in the same year; Rep; Luth.
HOPPLER GEO. Princeton; saloonj Dem; from Germany 1848.
HORTON F. Sen. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Epis; from R. I. 1855.
HORTON W. F. Princeton; farmer; born R. I. in 1837; came to this county in 1S54.
HOTCHKISS J. W. Princeton; carriage dealer.
HOWE JOHN, Marble dealer; Rep; Christian; from 111.
HOWELL Harvey, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Ohio 1868.
HUBER A. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Germany.

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HUDNUT WILLIAM, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y.
HUEBSCHMANN HENRY Rev. pastor Ger. Evan. Ch; Rep; from Germany 1872.
HUGHEY J. H. Princeton; agt. Davis sewing machine; Rep; Pres; from Penn.
-HULBURT WALLACE, Princeton; teamster; Rep; from N. Y. 1867.
HULL JOSEPH, Princeton; painter; Rep; from N. Jersey.
HUNT WILLIAM, Princeton; tinner; Rep; Meth; from N. Y.
HUNT WILLIAM H. Princeton*; tinner.
HUNT W. M. Princeton; tin shop; Rep; from N. Y.
HUNTINGTON A. W. Princeton; photographer; Rep; from N.Y.
HUNTINGTON JOSEPH, Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from N.Y.
HYDE HENRY, Princeton; janitor; Rep; Epis.
T SAACSON NELS, Clerk E. C. Bates; Rep; from Sweden.
¦*¦ ISAACSON PETER, Princeton; laborer; from Sweden.
ISDELL GEO. Princeton: molder; Dem; from Ohio;
ISDELL WILLIAM, Princeton; traveling agent; Dem; from Ohio.
ISDELL THOMAS, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
IMMKE H. W. Photographer, P.O. Princeton; born in Germany, March 9, 1839; came to
this county in 1866; Ind; Luth; owns block and house and lot. Mr. Immke has been
established in the photograph business in Princeton over ten years, and has the leading
gallery in the county.
ISHAM DAVID L. Princeton; carriage maker; Rep; from N.Y.
ISHLINGER GEORGE, Princeton; saloon; Dem; Germany.
JACOBS DEIDRICH, Clerk for Geo. W. Miller; Dem; from Germany.
JACOBSON F., P.O. Princeton; laborer; from Sweden.
JACOBSON JOHN, P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep: Luth; from Sweden.
JAMES E. S. Princeton; groceryman; Dem; Bapt; from Penn.
JAMES HANNAH Mrs. Widow, Princeton: from Ohio.
JAMES I. O. Princeton; clerk for E. S. James & Co; Dem; from 111.
JAMES JOHN, Princeton; teamster; Meth; Rep; from Md.
JAMIESON A. Princeton; mnfr. fire-proof shingles; Rep; Cong; from Ind.
JANES H. O. Princeton; teamster.
JANES O. E. Princeton; agt. patent rights: Dem; Meth. Epis: Mass.
JEFFERS J. D. Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; lives with G. Jenkins; Rep.
JEFFRY S. A., P.O. Princeton; farmer.
JEHLINGER GEO. Princeton; saloon-keeper; Dem; from Germany.
JENKINS G. Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; Rep.
JEROME FRANK, P.O. Princeton; teacher; Rep.
JEROME GILBERT, Princeton; employee in foundry; Rep; from N.Y.
JEROME L. R. Physician; Dem; Epis; from N.Y.
JESTER A., Princeton; carriage trimmer; Dem; from 111.
JESTER E. G. Princeton; farmer; Dem. from Md. 1846.
JESTER W. R. Princeton; harness-maker; Dem; from 111.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Princeton; groceryman; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 35; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 172 ac.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 26; P.O.Princeton; farmhand; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Princeton; farm laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
JOHNSON A. B. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from Sweden.
JOHNSON A. F. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW J. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 125 ac.
JOHNSON AUGUST W., P.O. Princeton; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ALFRED P. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Sweden; 80 ac.

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JOHNSON ANSON, Princeton; pnmp dealer; Rep; Chris; from N.Y.
JOHNSON A. M. works J.McKenstry's farm, Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth.
JOHNSON CHARLES, Princeton; tailor; Dem; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON CHARLES, Princeton; employee planing mill; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON CHARLES A. Sec, 2; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 85 ac. $6,500.
JOHNSON CHARLES D. Manfr. and Dealer in Pumps; Princeton; born in Royalton,
N.Y. Oct. 18, 1836; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Christian; value real and personal
property $5,000; married Luceba Oharo Dec. 15, i86l;she was born in Lewiston, N.Y. April
6, 1837; four children, two boys and two girls living, one girl deceased.
'JOHNSON ELIZABETH W. Mrs. widow; Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden 1851.
JOHNSON ERIC, wks. for Peterson; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
JOHNSON E. P. Princeton; tailor; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON FRANK, Princeton; telegraph operator; from Sweden.-
JOHNSON G. W. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON HANS, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ISAAC, Princeton; laborer; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ISRAEL, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton: farm hand; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN, Princeton; retired; Rep; from Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 380 acres.
JOHNSON J. H. Princeton; groceries; Rep; Bapt; from 111.
JOHNSON JONAS, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON NELSON, lives with Charles A. Johnson; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON PETER, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
JOHNSON PETER, P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON P. G. yard master C. B. & Q. R. R.; Rep; S. Luth;"from Sweden.
JOHNSON SWAN, Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 200 acres.
JOHNSON SWAN, Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres.
JONES CHARLES A. Princeton; farming in Iowa, Rep; from Vt. 1854.
JONES CYPRIAN, butcher; Rep; Fres; from N.Y.
JONES GEORGE T. Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N.J.; 80 acres.
JONES HOWARD, Princeton; butcher; Rep; Ohio.
JONES JOHN A. Princeton; restaurant; Dem; from 111.
JONES LEVI, Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Dem; from Ohio.
JONES MARY A. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Cong; from Vt. 1854.
JORDAN JAS. A. Princeton; stoker gas works ; Dem; Pres; from Penn.
JOSEPHSON CHARLES SANFORD, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
JOSEPHSON JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmhand; Luth; from Sweden.
JOSEPHSON OTIS, Princeton; blacksmith foundry; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
JOSEPHSON S. O. Princeton; machinist; from Sweden.
J/"AAR GEO. Princeton; ret. farmer; Dem; Luth; from New Jersey.
KAAR NELS, Princeton; Teamster; Rep.
KAAR P. Princeton; carpenter.
KADE ELIZABETH Mrs. Princeton; widow.
KAISLEY ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; fromlScotland.
KARNER ANDREW P. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Mass.
KASTRUP WILLIAM, Princeton; cooper; Ger. Luth; from Germany, 1851.
KAULL W. M., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 1867.
KAUS LARS I. Mnfg. jeweler, with Fagercrans & Co; Rep; from Norway.
KEENER H. N., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; Pres; 111.
KEITH MELVIN J. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Dover; born Ontario Co., N.Y., June 8,
1828; came to Co. 1847; Ind; owns 370 acres land, val. $18,000; per. prop. $4,000; holds
office Co. Clerk; teacher in Public Schools most of the Winters since 1847, teaching his first
School in Stark Co., 111., that year; married Belsie Scudder in 1856; three children, Charles,
Wilbur, and Helen.
KELLER WILLIAM, M.D. Princeton; druggist; Ind; from Germany.

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KELSEY CHAS. A. Princeton; lawyer; Dem; from 111.
KELSEY E. B. Mrs. Princeton; mnfr. woolen hosiery; from Conn.
KELSEY JULIUS L. Princeton; retired; Rep; from Conn. 1854.
KELSEY WILLIAM S. Princeton; clerk dry goods store; Rep; Bapt; from 111.
KENDALL A. R. Princeton; ret. farmer; Dem; from Vt. 1840.
KENDALL MILO, Princeton; lawyer; Dem; from Vt.
KENDALL R. L. Mrs. Princeton; widow; from Vt. 1852.
KENDALL WILLIAM, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from 111.
KENNON HENRY, Sec. 10; P.O.Princeton; farmer; Dem; Swedenborgian; Ohio; 94 acres.
KENNON WM. T. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
KERN J. R. Princeton; railroad section foreman; Rep; Meth; from New Jersey, 1854.
KHALLGREN ANDREW, Princeton; clerk Bamburg & Co.
KILBORN J. E. Princeton; leather merchant; Rep; from N.Y.
KIMBALL J. -M. Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
KIMBALL J. W., P.O. Princeton; farmer.
KINNAN JACOB S. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Lib; from N. J.; 130 acres.
KING GEO. Princeton; laborer; ;from N.Y.
KING M. Mrs. Princeton; widow; Meth; from N.Y. 1858.
KINNAN JOHN, Retired; Dem; Luth; from New Jersey.
KINNAN JOHN, Princeton; farmer; Dem.
KINNAN JONATHAN, Princeton; retired farmer.
KINNAN J. S., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
KINNAN P. W. Princeton; butcher; Dem; from New Jersey.
KINNAN W. W. Princeton; butcher; Dem; from New Jersey.
KITTERMAN JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Princeton; farmer.
KLARQUEIST J. P. Princeton; boots and shoes; Rep; from Sweden.
KLATT GUSTOF, Princeton; painter; Ind; from Prussia, 1867.
KLATT AUGUST, Princeton; saloon; Dem; from Germany.
KNIGHT DAVID, Princeton; farmer; from Ohio.
KNOX AARON, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ills; 191^ acres.
KNOX ANSON H. Princeton; Knox & Son, Burlington & Mo. River R. R. Co. land agents.
KNOX A. H. Princeton; agent B. & M. R.R.; Dem; from Ills.
KNOX JNO. M. Sec. 2; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
KNOX OSCAR, Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ills.
KNOX S. M. Princeton; agent B. &. M. R.R.; Dem; from Penn.
KNOX WM. Princeton; retired; Rep; from Ohio, 1841.
KOLBE CHAS. Princeton; barber; Dem; from Germany.
KOLBERG FRED. Princeton; retired; Rep; S. Luth; Sweden.
KOOS L. I. Princeton; jeweler; from Norway.
KUPFERRER CHAS. Princeton; butcher; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
KUPFERER JOHN, Princeton; butcher; Ind; Luth from Germany.
KYLLING GEO. F. Princeton; watchmaker.
KYLE JOHN T. Princeton; lawyer.
T AMB SILAS, Princeton; cooper; Rep.
*-' LAMPKEY CONRAD, Sec. 8; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
LANDRETH WM. Princeton; harnessmaker; Rep; fiom Penn.
LANGWORTHY CHAS. Princeton; carpenter and joiner; Rep; from Ills.
LARSON A. P. Princeton; cabinet-maker. Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
LARSON JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Luth; from Sweden; rents six acres.
LARSON MARY E. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 200 acres.
LARSON P. G. Princeton; undertaker; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
LATHROP MOSES, Princeton; real estate dealer; Rep; from N.Y.
LATZ JOHN, Princeton; farmer.

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LAUNGENBER HENRY, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Germany.
LAUTH CHRISTIAN, Prop. Farmers' National Hotel, Stoner's Block, Depot, Prince
ton; born in Bavaria, Dec. n, 1831; came to this county in 1861; Dem; Cath; married
Catharine Kuhn, of Bavaria, Sept. 14, 1873; she was born Aug. 10, 1836; one child, girl.
LAWRENCE V. G. Princeton; night watch at foundry; Dem; from N.J.
LAWRENSON LAWRENCE, Sec. 6; P.O.Princeton; Rep; Luth.
LAWSON ALBERT, Princeton; clerk dry goods; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
LAWSON PERRY, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Mo.
LEE GEO. Princeton; coal miner; Rep; Meth; from R. I. 1852.
LEIBIGER F. J. Princeton; jeweler; Rep; from Penn.
LELLEGREN THEO. Princeton; carpenter; DemjJrom_§weden.
LEMON E. J. Mrs. widow, Princeton; weaver; from Ohio.
LEWIS ISAAC, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Mo. 1876.
LEWIS T. M. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from 111.
LIEN CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; from Sweden.
LEISTNER GEO. Princeton; barber; Dem; from N.Y.
LEISTNER JOHN, Princeton; barber, Dem; from Germany.
LILLIGREN THEODORE, Princeton; painter; Dem; from Sweden.
LINBURG JOHN, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
LINCH JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Penn.
L1ND FRANK, Princeton; tailor; from Sweden.
LIND CHAS. A. Princeton; laborer; Rep.
LIND JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep.
LINDERBLOOD ANNA Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Sweden.
LINDERBLOOD N. Princeton; cabinet maker; Dem.
LINDLEY JAMES, Princeton; teamster; Dem.
LINDLEY JAMES H. Princeton; baker; Dem; from Rhode Island.
LINDLEY JAMES H. Princeton; wholesale oil dealer; Dem.
LINDLEY THOMAS, Princeton; prop, boot and shoe store.
LINDGREN C. G. Sec. 36; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Luth; from Sweden.
LINDQUIST JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; rents; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
LINDSAY J. F. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Tenn. 1864.
LISTNER GEORGE, Princeton; barber; Dem.
LIVINSTON J. L. Mrs. Princeton; Epis; from Ohio.
LIVINGSTON L. prop. South Port Mine, Utah; Rep; from Ohio.
LOEFFLER PETER, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; German Luth; from Germany 1869.
LOHMANN H. C. Princeton; prop, hardware store; Dem; German Luth; from Germany.
LOHMANN H. A. Princeton; hardware store; Dem; from Mo.
LOHMANN H. H. Princeton; clerk Gonterman & Co; from 111.
LOHMAN W. H. Princeton; clerk; Dem.
LOMAX A. Dr. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep.
LONG CHAS. Sec. 8; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 15 acres.
LONG JOHN J. Attorney at law, Princeton; born Green Co. Ohio, Sept. 8, 1841; came to
this county 1842; Rep; Lib; has been member of Board of Supervisors; enlisted in Co. B, 64th
Reg. I.V.I. 1861, as private, was made Captain of Co. I, same regiment, 1862; honorably dis
charged July 11, 1865; married Delia A. Sapp, 1873, born Bureau Co. 111. Oct. 23; 1846; two
children.
LONGWORTHY E. L. employee bakery; Rep; from 111.
LONQUIST CHAS. Princeton; laborer; Dem.
LOVE ALEX. Princeton; shoemaker; Ind; from Scotland.
LOVERIN M. G. Princeton; insurance agent; Rep; from N.H. 1853.
LOVGREN PETER, Princeton; clerk; Rep; from Sweden.
LOVEJOY E. P. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; born in Bureau Co. 111. June 7, 1850;
Rep; graduated in the Princeton High School, class of 1872; son of the late Hon. Owen
Lovejoy; lives with his mother on the Lovejoy estate.
LOVEJOY C. P. Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with mother on Lovejoy estate.

196 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
LOVEJOY E. S. Mrs. Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; from N. Y; wife of the late Hon. Owen Lovejoy.
LOVEJOY O. G. Princeton; lawyer; Rep.
LOYD HARRIET N. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; Christian; from Mass; 80 acres.
LUND S. E. Princeton; tailor; Luth; from Sweden.
LUNDGREN ANDREW, Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
LUNDQUIST EPHRAIM, Princeton; laborer, from Sweden.
LUSH ISRAEL, P.O. Princeton; laborer.
LUSH WILLIAM, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents; Rep; from Canada.
LYNCH JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Dem.
]\/TcALEER JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Dem.
*¦**- McCONIHE J. M. Princeton; retired; Dem; from N. H.
McCONIHE L. H. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. H. 1845.
McDOWELL J. C. Sees. 13 and 14; Princeton; farmer; 160 acres; Rep.
MCDOWELL THOS. Princeton; laborer; Dem.
McDOWELL SANDY, Princeton; laborer; Dem.
McDUFFIE ISAAC, Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. Y.
McELWAIN E. M. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Ohio.
MCFARLAND HENRY, Princeton; harness-maker; Ind; from Vt.
McGOWAN P. T. Princeton; teamster.
McGRAW DENNIS, Princeton; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ills.
McGRAW JANE Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cath; from Ireland, 1857.
McINTYRE S. D. Princeton; general agent for W. S. Organ; Rep; from Ohio.
McKEE REBECCA Mrs. Meth; from N. Y; 1840.
McKINNEY CHAS. A. Princeton; book-keeper I.M. B. Society; from N. Y.
McKINNEY SAM'L M. Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
McKINSTRY JAS. P.O. Princeton; teacher; Dem; from Penn.
McKINSTRY JOS. Sec. 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Penn.
McKINSTRY JNO. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ills.
McKINSTRY JOHN C. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer, renter; Dem; Pres; from Ills.
McLEAN GEO. S. Princeton; carriage dealer.
McMULLEN C.W.Princeton; tinner; Rep; from Ohio.
McNALLY JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Dem.
McNELEY JOHN, Princeton; retired; Dem.
MACKOLEOR P. Sec. 31; P.O. Princeton; farmer.
MAGUIRE EPHRAIM, Princeton; laborer; Rep.
MANGNUSON SWAN, Princeton; mason; S. Luth; from Sweden.
MARCO ABE. Princeton; cigar store; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
MARCO SAMUEL, Princeton; cigar store; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
MARIN JONS, Sec. 35; P.O.Princeton; farm renter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
MARINE JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
MARK P. S. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. Y. 1854.
MARLIN J. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; farmer.
MARSE ALLEN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Mass.
MARTIN ANDREW, Princeton; fireman Mnf. Co; Dem; Pres; from Ireland.
MARTIN G. M. Clerk in Dry Goods for twenty-three years; Princeton; born in Clinton
Co., Ohio, 1835; came to this county in 1844; Ind; enlisted in Co. A. 148th Reg. I.V.I, as
1st. lieutenant; served to close a war; honorably discharged; wife was Miss S. E. Weller;
married Oct. 1863; five children; four daughters and one son.
MARTIN JAMES S. Princeton; architect; Rep; Christian; from Ohio, 1840.
MARTIN JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
MARTIN PETER, Princeton; laborer.
MARTIN W. H. Princeton; butcher; Dem; Epis; from England, 1856.
MASON C. A. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Christian; from Ohio, 1853.
MASTERS CHAS. H. Princeton; artist; Rep; from Ills.

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MATHIS C. F. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Ireland.
MATHIS E. R. Princeton; groceryman; Rep; from Ohio. «•
MATSON E^C. Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 10 acres.
MATSON J. R. Princeton; trader; Rep; from Ohio.
MATSON N. Farmer, Princeton; born in Belmont, Ohio; came to this county in 1836; Rep;
author of " Beyond the Atlantic," "Reminiscences of Bureau County," "French and In
dians of Illinois River," " Map and Sketches of Bureau County," etc.
MATTOX B. F. Princeton; cooper; Dem; from Ohio, 1862.
MAY P. Princeton; butcher; from England.
MAY PARTHENIA, Widow, P.O. Princeton; Bapt; from Kentucky.
MEARES WM. Princeton; cutter; Ind; from England.
MEIER FRED. Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Germany.
MELICK E. M. Princeton; marble-cutter^ Dem; from N. J. 1876.
MELLDAHL ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden on Nov.
17, 1846; came to this county in 1868; Rep; Luth; married Hannah Larson, June 30, 1876.
MELLENER ISAAC, Princeton; laborer; Rep.
MERCER B. Princeton; meat market; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
MERCER C. C. Princeton; meat market; Rep; from Ills.
MERCER E. K. Editor of Bureau County Tribune, Princeton; born Bureau Co. Ills. Nov.
27. 1844; Dem; Lib; has been Editor of Bureau County Tribune since Aug. 1873; enlisted
in Battery M, 1st Ills. Light Artillery, in June, 1862; honorably discharged at the expiration
of time of enlistment, 1865; married Julia Sapp, Dec. 30, 1873; two children living.
MERCER JOS. M.D. Princeton; retired physician; Rep; from Ohio.
MERCER JOS. Princeton; butcher; Rep; from Ills.
MERCER JOSHUA, Princeton; druggist; Rep; from Ills.
MERCER MARTHA Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Penn. 1851.
MERCER MOSES, Lumber merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
MERCER ORANGE V. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from 111.
MERCER T. W. Princeton;" meat market; Rep; from 111.
MERCER WM., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
MERCER W. A. Princeton; druggist; Rep; from 111.
MESEIGH JOSEPH, Princeton; prop, eating-house; Rep; from Germany.
MESENKOP ANNA Mrs. widow; Luth; from Penn.
MESENKOP W. H. Princeton; insurance agent; Dem; from Penn.
MESIG JOSEPH, Princeton; produce dealer.
METCALF SUSAN Mrs. widow, Princeton; from England 1858.
MEYER WILLIAM Rev. Princeton; pastor German Luth. St. John Church; from Germany.
MILENE PETER, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
MILES WILLIAM, Dealer in Lumber and Farm Machinery, Princeton; yard, north side
R.R. track, depot; born in New York, July 26, 1822; came to this county in 1866; married
N. A. Parker, May 19, 1844, she was born in New York, June 15, 1828; seven children, five
boys, two daughters; member of Board of Education.
MILLER E. H. Princeton; retired; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Ind. 1832.
MILLER GEORGE W. Grocer, Princeton; born in Germany, July 9, 1849; came to tms
county in 1861; Dem; Luth; married Frances Gerbitz, Dec. 23, 1873, in Princeton, she was
born in Germany, 1854; one child, girl.
MILLER HENRY, Princeton; house painter; Rep; from 111.
MILLER HENRY F. Princeton; retired; Dem; from Penn.
MILLER J. Mrs. widow, Princeton;" from Penn.
MILLER JACOB, Real Estate, Insurance and Collecting Agency, Princeton; born Penn
June, 1835; came to this county 1855; Ind; United Brethren; owns 90 acres of land, value
$7,000; house and lot, $2,000; holds office of County Superintendent of Public Schools and
Notary Public; married Mary A. Dow, 1857, who was born in Concord, N. H., May 26, 1832^
MILLER JEMIMA, Weaver; P.O. Princeton; born in Penn. Nov.' 10, 1810; came to this
county in 1837; Dem; Epis; money at interest, $4,000; relict of late J. B. Miller, who died
Jan. 29, 1846; two daughters, Rachel and Esther.
MILLER J. S. Princeton; manufacturer; Dem; Meth; Penn.

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MILLIGAN J. Rev. Princeton; Pres. minister; from Va.
MITTKORTT NICK, Princeton; clerk August Klott; Dem; from Germany.
MOORE EDWARD A. Princeton; teamster; Rep; from Penn.
MOORE FRANK A. Sec. 8; P.O. Princeton; student; Rep; Christian; from 111.
MOORE JOHN, Princeton; laborer.
MOORE WM. I. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Princeton; born in Penn. on Dec. 6, 1824; came to
this county in 1852, where he married Maria Hughes, on Nov. 11 of the same year; two
children blessed their union; Rep; Christian Church; owns 43^ acres of land.
MOORE MARY Mrs. widow, from New Hampshire.
MORAN SUSAN Mrs widow, from Penn. 1856.
MORRIS H. N., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
MORRIS JOHN, Princeton; tailor; from Wales.
MORRIS WILLIS M. Princeton; Student; Rep; from 111.
MORSE A. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Mass. 1853.
MORTON NANCY Mrs. Princeton; Pres; from Mass.
MORTON M. V B. Princeton; bookstore; Rep; from Mass.
MOSES CHARLEY, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Ky.
MOSCROP JOHN, Princeton; wagon and carriage maker; Dem; from England.
MOSELEY FRANCES E. Wid. Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Pres; from Mass; 1,150 ac.
MOSELEY FREDERICK, Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from 111.
MOSELEY HARRIET Miss, Princeton; from Mass.
MOSELEY ROLAND E. Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from 111.
MOSELEY SARAH A. Sec. 34; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Pres; from N.Y. ; 600 acres.
MOSLEY GEORGE, Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; ret. farmer; Rep; from 111; 80 acres.
MOTT DARIUS, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from New York.
MOTT MANFORD, Princeton; pension agent.
MULLIN HENRY, Sec. II; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Penn; 80 acres.
MULVANE DAVID A. Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
MUMERT EDWIN, Princeton; teamster and farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 1864.
MUMERT JOHN, Princeton; painter; Rep; from 111.
MURPHY ANN Mrs. widow, Princeton; Meth; from Ohio, 1834.
MURPHY ROBT. Princeton; clerk, boot and shoe store; Rep; Meth; from 111.
MUSGROVE SARAH Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from N.Y. 1831.
MYERS JACOB, Princeton; plow maker; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 1855.
"NJATTZIGER F. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Germany.
¦"-^ NAHOLMAN THOMAS, Princeton; teamster; from England.
NASH J. E. Merchant tailor; Rep; from N.Y.
NASH S. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from North Carolina.
NEDERKEIN JOHN, Princeton; employee brewery; Dem; from Germany.
NEELY J. M. Princeton; cutler; Dem; from Penn.
NEIMAN J. M. Princeton; laborer; Dem.
NEIS CHAS. Princeton; music teacher; Cath.
NELSON A. P. Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton; born Sweden.
NELSON CHAS. Sec. 17; P.O.Princeton; farmhand; Dem; Luth; from Denmark.
NELSON D. A. Princeton; teamster; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
NELSON HANNAH Mrs. widow, Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden.
NELSON HENRY, Princeton; 'bus driver; S. Luth; from Sweden.
NELSON HENRY, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
NELSON JNO. Princeton, driver; Dem; from Sweden.
NELSON JOHN A. Princeton; book-keeper for Geo. W. Miller; Rep; S. Luth; from 111.
NELSON NELS, Princeton; employee of iron beam plow manufactory; from Sweden.
NELSON N. H. Princeton; prop, livery stable; Rep; from Sweden.
NELSON P. H. Princeton; teamster; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.

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NEWELL BENJ. Princeton; insurance agent. Rep; from N.H.
NEWELL P. J. Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; from 111.
NEWPORT LEANDER S. Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ky; 80 acres.
NICHOLSON JOHN A. Princeton; painter; Rep; from Penn.
NILSON JOHN A. Princeton; grocery ..clerk; Rep; S. Luth; from 111.
NILSON N. Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from Sweden.
NILSON N. A. Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; S. Luth; from 111.
NILSON N. J. Princeton; Shoemaker; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden, 1851.
NILSON PETER, Princeton; retired; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
NILSON PETER, Princeton; teamster; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
NOBLE S. A. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from 111.
NORBERG EMANUEL, Princeton; Carpenter; Rep; from Sweden.
NORDEN HENRY, Princeton; retired; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
NORMAN JACOB, Princeton; farmer; Ind; Cong; from England, 1874.
NORTH C. M. Mrs. widow; from N.Y. 1849.
NORTH MORGAN, Princeton; wagonmaker; Rep; from N.Y. 1863.
NORTH W. J. Princeton; telegraph operator; Rep; Christian Ch; from 111.
NORTON D. E. Princeton; farmer; Ind;' Ind; from N.Y. 1842.
NORTON F. W. Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; Rep.
NORTON JOHN, Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; Pres; from Penn.
NORTON MARY E. Miss, Princeton; dress-maker; Pres; from Penn, 1855.
NORTON NANCY E. Miss, Princeton; dress-maker; Pres; from Penn. 1873.
NOTT MANFORD, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
NYMAN JOHN, Princeton; painter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
(P\BERSCHELP H. H. Sec. 17; P.O.Princeton; brickmaker; Dem; Luth; Germany; 99 ac.
^ OBERSCHELP LOUIS, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; brickmaker; Dem; Luth; from Mo.
OHMAN CHARLEY, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
OHMAN J. P. Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
OHMAN R. Princeton; clerk clothing store; from Sweden.
OHMAN WILLIAM, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
OLFF LEO, Clerk S. Rosenstraus; from France.
OLENBERG O. W. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
OLESON FRANK, Princeton; blacksmith; S. Luth; from Sweden.
OLESON K. Mrs. widow, Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden.
OPPENHEIM ABRAHAM. Princeton; clothing merchant; Rep; from Germany.
ORIN SWAN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
OSBORN SILAS F. Princeton; marble cutter; Rep.
OSBORN S. T. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; farmer.
OSBORN W. W. Rev. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; min; Rep; Meth.
OSCHATZ CHAS. Princeton; baker; Dem; from Germany.
OSSTOPP JOHN, Princeton; butcher; Rep; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
OTT S. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Penn.
pADDOCK A. H. Mrs. widow, Princeton^from 111.
PADDOCK HENRY G. Princeton; county surveyor; Rep; from N. Y.
PADDOCK STEPHEN G. Princeton; sec. Pr. Mnfg. Co; Rep; from Ger. 1852.
PAGE NELSON N. Sec. 8; P.O.Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Vermont; 108 acres.
PAIGE DUSTIN, Princeton; mason; Dem; from N. Hampshire 1856.
PAIGE FRANKLIN, Princeton; mason; Dem; from N. Hampshire.
PAIGE JOHN E. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from N. Hampshire.
PAINE J. A. Princeton; town collector; Rep; Mass.
PALMER R. Princeton; tailor; Rep; from Ger.
PALMQUIST FRANK, Princeton; tinner; Rep; S. Luth; Sweden.

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PANQUIST FRANK, Princeton; tinner; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden 1867.
PARHAN LOUIS, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Ky.
PARKER C. L. V. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N.Y. 1856.
PARKS J. B. Princeton; photographer.
PARKS J. R. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from Va. 1856.
PARKS ROBERT, Princeton; employee Pr. Mnfg. Co; Rep; Bapt; from Va.
PARMER W. W. Princeton; student High School.
PARTRIDGE E. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Conn. 1863.
PATTERSON ABBIE, resides with Dr. Crossley; P.O. Princeton; dress maker; from R. I.
PATTERSON C. L. Princeton; agt. opera hall; from 111.
PATTERSON ELIZABETH Mrs. widow, Princeton; Bapt; from Penn. 1862.
PATTERSON M. E. Mrs. Princeton; from Penn.
PATTERSON ROBT. Princeton; horse trainer; Ind; from Canada.
PAUL DAVID, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 1856.
PAULSON ANDREW, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
PENDLETON A. B. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep.
PENDLETON A. B., P.O. Princeton; farmer.
PENDLETON C. L. Farmer and Stock' Dealer, Sees. 23 and 29; P.O. Princeton; born
in Princeton, Bureau Co., Sept. 28, 1839; B-ePI Prot; married Mary E. Hall, Sept. 2, 1873,
who was born in Shelby Co., 111., Nov. 15, 1854. Mr. P. owns 100 acres in Princeton Tp.,
val. $7,500; 160 acres in Arispie Tp; Mrs. P. owns 148^ acres in Selby Tp.
PERRY JOHN, Princeton; gardener; Dem.
PERRY SUSAN Mrs. Princeton; from England 1856.
PETERS EUGENE H. Princeton; law student; Rep; from 111.
PETERS GEO. D. Princeton; law student; Rep; from 111.
PETERS MILTON T. Princeton; lawyer; Rep; from Ohio.
PETERSON BENJ. G. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
PETERSON C. J. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Sweden 1866.
PETERSON C. O. Princeton; laborer; from Sweden 1868.
PETERSON GUSTAV, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Sweden.
PETERSON GUS. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Luth; from Sweden.
PETERSON GUSTAV, Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
PETERSON G. W. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden 1871.
PETERSON ISRAEL, Princeton; R. R. laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
PETERSON J. M., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 130 acres.
PETERSON N. Princeton; shoemaker; from Sweden.
PETERSON NISS, Sec. 6; P.O.Princeton; farm renter; Luth.
PETERSON OLEF, Princeton; laborer; from Sweden.
PETROW ABRAM, tinner; Rep; Penn.
PETROW GEORGE, blacksmith; Rep; 111.
PHELPS E. H. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 1831.
PHELPS E. STRONG, Princeton; furniture dealer; Rep.
PHELPS GEO. R., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Mass.
PHELPS O. S. Princeton; retired; Rep; Bapt; from Vt. 1838.
PHELPS T. J. Princeton; lawyer; Dem; from Ohio.
PHELPS STRONG, Princeton; cabinet maker; Rep; Cong.
PHILLIPS LEVI T. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from 111.
PICKELS JOHN, Princeton; carriage maker; Ind; from England 1869.
PIERSON JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres.
PIERSON LOUIS, Princeton; harness maker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
PIERSON NELS, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
PIERSON NELS, Princeton; farm laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
PIERSON PETER, Princeton; saloon keeper; Rep; from Sweden.
PIERSON TROLS, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden 1850.
PIERSON SWAN, harness maker; Rep; from Sweden.

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PILE THOMAS, Sec. 33; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Epis; from England; 200 ac. in Mo.
PINNELL EUGENE, Princeton; clerk, F. Dernham; from Ills.
PIPER PERRY H. Princeton; broker; Rep; from Ohio.
POOLE PETER, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; section boss; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 3 acres.
POSCHARRKY FRANK WILLIAM, Sec. 1; P.O. Princeton; gardener; Rep; Luth; Germany.
POSCHUSKY T. W. Princeton; gardener; Dem; from Germany.
POWELL H. M. Princeton; laborer; Rep.
PRAFKE CHARLES, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 88 acres.
PRAFKE CHRISTOPH, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 5 acres.
PRATT C. A. Princeton; blacksmith; Ind; from England.
PRALL WILLIAM, Princeton; machinist; Rep; from N. J.
PRIESTLEY C. M. Princeton; Mulvane & Priestly, hardware; Rep; Pres; from Penn. 1856.
PRIDE HENRY, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from England.
PRINCETON MANUFACTURING CO. Princeton; established 1868; capital
stock, $50,000; this company was formerly under the name of Miller & Chritzman; its
officers, under the present organization, are John H. Bryant Pres; J. Chritzman, Vice-Pres;
J. S. Miller, Treas; S. G. Paddock, Secy; work about forty 'men.
PRITCHARD HARVEY, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from IowtJ, 1861. ,
PRUTSMAN ADAM, Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Christian; from Penn.
PRUTSMAN C. L. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Christianyfrom Penn; 160 acres.
PRYOR L. E. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres.
TD AMSDELL IRA, Princeton; painter; Ind; frum N. Y. 1853.
¦**- RAPP SUSANNAH Mrs. widow, Princeton; Luth; from Penn. 1858.
RASK ANDREW, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 90 acres.
RAWSON C. Princeton; boots and shoes.
RAWSON H. W., P.O. Princeton; retired merchant, now on farm.
RAY W. S. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Scotland.
REASONER H. C. Farmer, Sec. 2 and 11; Rep; Pres; from Mass; 338 acres, val. $25,350.
REBECK GUST, Princeton; from Sweden.
REED HENRY C. Princeton; banker; Ind; Conn.
REEVE GEORGE W., P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Cong; from Ills; 3 acres.
REEVE L. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from Ky. 1832.
REEVE TRACY, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Ind.
REHRSON NELSON N. Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Sweden.
REID W. H. Princeton; bricklayer; Dem; from Penn. 1856.
REIGLEY GEO. Princeton; bowling alley.
REISS JOHN, Princeton; shoemaker; Ger. Luth; from Germany, i860.
RICE M. G. clerk and operator C. B. & Q. R.R; Rep; from Vt. 1876.
RICHARDS FRANKLIN, Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 174 acres.
RICHARDS JOHN, Princeton; laborer.
RICHARDSON C. J. Princeton; retired; Rep; from Vt.
RICHARDS MERRITT, Princeton; plow factory.
RICHARDSON P. T. Hardware merchant; Dem; from Mich.
RICHARDSON ISAIAH, Princeton; retired; Rep; from Mass.
RICHARDSON J. P. Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; Cong; from Mich.
RICHARDSON MANDA Mrs. Princeton; Meth; from Ky.
RICHARDSON MATILDA Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Ky.
RIDLAND MARY Mrs. widow, Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden.
RIPLEY EDWIN, Princeton; retired; Rep; Meth; from Ohio, 1864.
RISDON O. F. Princeton; mason; Rep; from Vt.
ROBERTS CHRIS. Princeton; tailor; from Wales.
ROBERTS E. Mrs. widow, Princeton.
ROBERTS H. C. Princeton; ass't cashierof First National Bank; Rep.
ROBINSON C. W. Princeton; retired farmer; Ind; Luth; from Maine, 1868.
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ROBINSON G. A, Princeton; boot and shoe merchant; Rep; from Mass.
ROBINSON S. F. Princeton; retired; Dem; from Vt. 1835.
ROBINSON THOS. Princeton; employee foundry; from Ireland.
ROE PATRICK, Princeton; laborer; Dem, Cath; from Canada.
ROESTEL WM. Princeton; groceryman; from Germany.
ROLANDER GUST. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
ROMBERGER L. D. Princeton; retired merchant; Dem; from Perin. 1856.
ROSENSTRAUS J. Princeton; clothier; Dem; from Germany.
ROSENSTRAUS S. Princeton; clothing merchant; Dem; from Germany, 1862.
ROSS JACOB, P.O. Princeton; retired farmer.
ROSS JOSEPH, Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 1849.
RUFF SIMON, Princeton; carpenter; from New Brunswick.
RUSSELL EMMA Mrs. Princeton; Met'i; from England, 1849.
RYBERG ANDREW, Princeton; teamster; from Sweden. ,
RYBERGJOEL, Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from Sweden.
RYBERG JOHN, Princeton; laborer. ] tJ^a/"
OACKETT JAMES P. Prop, of American House; Pririceton; Rep; N.Y.
*-* SALMON H. P. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; Farmer; Dem; Pres; from N.Y.; val. prop. $4,000.
SAMLON JOHN S. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; Dem; Pres; from N.Y.; 140 ac. $14,000.
SAMLSON JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
SAMPSON GEO. A. Princeton; sec'y Masonic Benevolent Society; Dem; from Vt. 1874.
SAMUELSON CHAS. Princeton; gas-fitter; Dem; Lib; Sweden.
SAMUELSON JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
SANDBURG JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; brewer; from Sweden.
SANBURG P. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
SAPP SOLOMON, Princeton; retired farmer; Dem; Meth; from Delaware.
SAYLES A. S. Princeton; gardener; Rep; Cong; from New Hampshire, 1853.
SCHADE CHARLES, Princeton; mason; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Germany, i860,
SCHENDEL GUSTOF, Princeton; barber; Rep; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
SCHENDEL JULIUS, Princeton; barber; Rep; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
SCHENK E. J. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; born in Germany, on Aug. I, 1830, came
to this county in 1867; Cong; owns 180 acres of land; married F. W. Reape on Oct. 19, 1856;
five children blessed their union, two girls and three boys, all of whom are now living.
SCHLIEMAN JULIUS, Princeton; book-binder; Rep; Bapt; from Germany, 1852.
SCHLUMPF RUDOLPH, Princeton; retired; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
SCHOFF FRED. P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Luth; from Germany.
SCHOELL FRED. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany.
SCHOENEMAN JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Germany.
SCHOETTLER CHRISTIAN, Princeton; gunsmith; Dem; from Germany, 1871.
SCHROEDER CHRIST. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany.
SCROEDER GEO. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany.
SCHROEDER JOHN J. Sec. 27; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; U. R. Luth; Germany; 126 ac-
SCHWABE JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; Germany; 8 acres.-
SCHWARZENTRAUB JOHN, Princeton; clerk, E. C. Bates.
SCOTT JOHN, Princeton; lawyer; Ind; from Ohio, 1868.
SCOTT JOHN D. Princeton; deputy county clerk; Rep; from England, 1874.
SCOTT MILO, Princeton; ret. farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
SCOVILLE FRANK, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y.
SECKLER JULIUS C. Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; brewer; Dem; from Germany.
SEEBERGER JOHN, Princeton; saloon keeper; Dem; from Germany.
SEELEY JAS. W. Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from Canada.
SEELIG SAMUEL, Princeton; millinery; Dem; from Germany.
SERBIGER FRANK G. Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; jeweler; Rep; Cath; from Penn.

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SEIGEL GEO. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from North Carolina.
SEIP WM. E. 'Princeton; supt. gas works; Dem; Epis; Md.
SHAFFER JOHN, Princeton; tailor; Ger. Luth; from Germany, 1856.
SHANKLING CHARLES B. Princeton; runner National Hotel; Rep; from Wash. City.
SHARLAND C. E. Mrs. Princeton; milliner; Christian; from 111.
SHARP JOSEPH, Princeton; supt. Oakland cemetery; Rep; England.
SHARP WILLIAM, Princeton; janitor court house; Rep; from England.
SHARP SAMUEL, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from England.
SHENLUND A. A'. Groceries and General Merchandise, Princeton; born in Swedenl
April, 1831; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns residence, val. $3,000; Specia,
Agent for White Star & Allan lines, and other leading steamship companies; married Hannah
C. Lindstrom, Aug. 1853; one son, Andrew V. Shenlund.
SHENLUND VIC. Princeton; grocer; Rep.
SHENLUND A. V. clerks for A. A. Shenlund; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden, 1853.
SHEPLER J. W. employee cigar manufactory; from England.
SHERWIN ASA M. Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Lib; from 111.
SHERWIN ERASTUS, Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Vt; 120 acres.
SHETTLE, M. R. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Luth. from Penn.
SHIELDS FREDRICK, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 24 acres. 4
SHIELDS LIZZIE Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from Ohio.
SHUGART JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot. Meth; from Penn; 500 acres.
SHUGART ZACHARIAH, P.O. Princeton; Rep; Meth; from Penn.
SHUMACHER ERNST, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
SHUMAN CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
SHULTZ S. B. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. 1855.
SHULTZ WILLIAM. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn.
SHURTS JOHN, Princeton; teamster; Rep; from Ohio.
SHUMPF R. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
SIFKIS R. Princeton; laborer; from Germany.
SILLS W. S. Princeton; insurance agent.
SIMON AUGUST, Princeton; barkeeper saloon; Dem; German Luth; from Germany.
SIMON G. W. Princeton; prop, saloon; Dem; German Luth; from Germany.
SIMONS G. V. Princeton; carriage painter; Ind; from Vt.
SIMONS JERRY, Princeton; painter.
SIMMONS M. G. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cong; from Conn. 1869.
SIMONS N. Princeton; carriage painter; Ind; from Vt.
SKINNER D. W. Princeton; retired; Dem; irom N. J.
SKINNER GEO. S. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with father; Rep.
SKINNER JNO. C. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Ind; from N. J.; no acres, $8,000.
SKINNER RICHARD M. Attorney at Law, Princeton; born Morris Co. N.J. April
13. 1847; came to this county 1854; Rep; a graduate of class of 1870, Princeton High
School; graduated at the Albany Law College, class of 1872; States Attorney of Bureau Co.
elected Nov. 1876; prominently identified with the literary societies' of the city.
SKOLD CHARLES, Princeton; tailor; S. Luth; from Sweden.
SLIM JOHN, Princeton; clerk grocery; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
SMITH ALLEN E. Princeton; street commissioner; Dem; Luth; from N.Y.
SMITH A. L. Princeton; house painter; Rep; from Rhode Island.
SMITH BENJ. L. Princeton; retired; Dem; from N.Y. 1835.
SMITH CHARLES, Princeton; laborer; Dem;'Luth; from Sweden.
SMITH CHARLES A. Princeton; teacher high school; Rep; Cong; from 111.
SMITH CHESTER A. Princeton; teamster; Rep: from Mass.
SMITH C. L. Editor Bureau Co. Tribune, Princeton; born Penn. Jan. 10, 1843; came to
this Co. in 1863; Dem; Lib; owns house and lot, value $1,600; has been editor of Bureau
Co. Tribune since Dec. 1872; has been in the printing business since i860; married C.J.
Mercer, May 14, 1874, who was born May, 1846; four children living.
SMITH DANIEL H. Princeton; Circuit clerk; Rep; from Vt. 1867.

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SMITH EDWARD B. Princeton; trav. salesman; Rep; from Mass.
SMITH GABRIEL, Princeton; cook American house; Rep; from Tenn.'
SMITH G. L. Princeton; watchmaker; Rep; from Sweden.
SMITH GEO. W. Princeton; gardener; Dem; from England, 1864.
SMITH GILLMAN T. Princeton; dentist; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
SMITH HANNAH, wid. of Josiah Smith; owns a farm of 135 acres in Sec. 6; value
$7,000; P.O. Princeton; born in Penn. on Aug. 13, 18 16; came to this county in 1845;
married in McConnellsburg, Penn. on Aug. 16, 1832; thirteen children blessed their union,
eight of whom are now living.
SMITH H. C. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; born in Bureau county. 111. on Sept. 18,
1846; on the 19th of December, 1867, he married Anna M. Cusic; Rep; Meth; owns 130
acies of land, value $10,000.
SMITH ISAAC F. Princeton; teamster; Rep; Bapt; from Mass.
SMITH JACOB, Princeton; drug clerk; Ind; from Germany.
SMITH JAMES H. Princeton; teacher; Rep; Cong; from Vt. 1840.
SMITH JAS. M. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Mo.
SMITH JOHN, Farmer, P.O. Princeton; born in Penn; came to Tazewell county, 111. in
1848: to this county in 1863; Dem; owns about 400 acres of land; formerly published the
Pekin Mirror, also Republican and Bureau County Patriotj married Celinda Seebold, 28th
of May, 1836, who was born in Union Co. Penn. 1817; had four children; three living.
SMITH JNO. Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; from Mass; 160 acres.
SMITH JOHNC. Sec. 33; P.O.Princeton; farmhand; Dem; Epis; from N.H.
SMITH JOHN B. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn.
SMITH J. J. Princeton; baker; Rep; Luth, from Penn.
SMITH L. M. Mrs. widow; Cong; from 111.
SMITH OBED, Princeton; retired; Rep; Mass.
SMITH RAND, Princeton; peddler.
SMITH SAMUEL, Princeton; laborer ; Rep; Meth; from Ky.
SMITH SIDNEY, Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong; from Mass. 1836.
SMITH S. J. Princeton; contractor; R*ep; from N.Y. 1865.
SMITH S. P. Princeton; teacher high school; Rep; Cong; from 111.
SMITH W. F. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from 111.
SNOW ANDREW, Princeton; carpenter: Rep; from Conn.
SNOW C. P. Princeton, supt. city schools; from Boston, MassX 5w »<&•"¦*»"¦$' »*~
SNOW DANIEL, Princeton; cabinetmaker; Rep; Christian; from N.H.
SNOW HENRY, Princeton; painter; Rep; from Conn.
SNOW I. R. Princeton; agt. Singer S. M. ; Rep; from N.Y. 1874.
SNOW W. H. Princeton; painter; Rep.
SNYDER WM. Mrs. widow; Princeton.
SOWER DANIEL, Princeton; prop. Eagle Mills; from Penn.
SOWER GEO. Princeton; miller Eagle Mills; Rep; Luth; from Penn. 1866.
SOWER HENRY, Princeton; engineer, mill; Rep; born 111.
SOWER MORRIS, Princeton; prop, steam mill; Rep; Meth; from Penn, 1866.
SOWER WILLIAM, Princeton; miller; Rep; from Penn.
SPAKE ELLEN Mrs. widow; Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden.
SPAKE LOTTA Miss, Princeton; elk. Mrs. H. A. Starkweather; from 111.
SPALDING J. C. Princeton; retired merchant; Rep; Penn.
SPARLING GEN. L. M. Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
SPENS CONRAD, M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Princeton; born in Sweden April 15,
1844; came to this county 1867; Dem; graduated at Upsala Medical College, Sweden, i860;
established in Princeton 1869; married Anna Kiellgren Oct. 13, 1871; two children.
STACY W. C. Princeton; agr. impts.; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 1855.
STACY WILLIAM C, P.O. Princeton; merch.; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.; 44 acres.
STAPLES JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Ind; from England.
STARCK JOSEPH, Sec. 6; P.O. Princeton; farm renter; Luth; from Germany.
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STARKWEATHER H. A. Mrs. Princeton; dry goods; from N.J.
STARKWEATHER H. A. Princeton; merchant; from N.J.
STECHER EDWARD, Princeton; restaurant; from Germany.
STECKLEN CHARLEY, Princeton; employee brewery; Dem; from Germany 1871.
STECKEL MARVIN, Princeton; clerk grocery; Ind; from N.Y.
STECKEL SOLOMON, Princeton; late boot and shoe merchant; Ind; from Penn. 1855.
STECKEL THEODORE, Princeton; farmer and produce dealer ; Ind; 111.
STECKLIN CHAS. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Germany.
STEELE C. D. Princeton; law student; Rep; from 111.
STEIN HENRY, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 3 acres.
STEINMAN A. Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany.
STEVENS JUSTUS, Farmer; P.O. Princeton; born in Merrimac Co. N.H.; came to this
county in 1842; wife was Miss Lurena McConihe of Merrimac Co. N.H.; married June 1842;
five children.
STEPHENS J. M. Princeton; stock dealer; Dem; from 111.
STEPHENS LUCY G. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from Me.
STEPHENSON JONATHAN, Princeton; laborer.
STEWARD A. Mrs. Princeton; milliner; from N.Y.
STEWART JOHN W. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Chris; from Ohio; 45 acres.
STEWART I. R. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from 111.
STIM ANDREW, Princeton; retired; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden 1852.
STIPP GEO. W. Princeton; lawyer; Dem; from Ohio, 1851.
STIPP JAS. H. Princeton; medical student, Chicago; from Ills.
STIPP PETER, Princeton; teamster; Dem; from Ills.
STIPP W. W. son of C. W. Stipp, Princeton; Dem.
STOEEL JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from Germany.
STOLP JOHN, Princeton; shoemaker; S. Luth; from Sweden.
STONE G. W. Princeton; late circuit clerk; Rep; from Mass.
STONE JOHN, Princeton; shoemaker; S. Luth; from Sweden.
STONER C. A. Princeton; merchant; Rep; U. Breth; from Penn. 1851.
STONER EPHRAIM, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 120 acres.
STONER FREDERICK, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; Ind;' Christian; from Penn; 122 acres.
STONER W. H„ P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Penn.
STOUTENBURG JAMES E. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; born in Saratoga Co.
N.Y. in 1836; came to Bureau Co. in 1861; Rep; Cong; owns 138 acres, valued at $7,500;
married Miss Phcebe Townsend, of LaSalle Co. in 1867; four children.
STOUTENBURG T., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
STOYLL JOHN, Princeton; from Sweden.
STREETER THEODORE P. Job Printer at Republican office, Princeton; born On
tario Co. N Y. Jan. 1842; came to this county in 1859; Rep; enlisted in Co. B, 57th Regt.
I. V. I. 1861; served till 1865; honorably discharged; married Harriet E. Triplet, Sept.
4, 1865; two children.
STREATOR WM. B. Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
STROCK BROS. Planing Mill and Manufacturers of Sash, Doors and Blinds, Princeton.
Daniel N. Strock, born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 18, 1830, married Mary Rathvon, Feb. 22,
1855; six children, two boys, four girls; Rep; Meth. Joseph H. Strock, born in Pennsyl
vania, Aug. g, 1844; married S. Ella Glein, Jan. 31, 1871; wife died Nov. 7, 1874; two
children, one deceased, one girl living; Rep; Luth,
STROND JOHN, Sec.17; P.O. Princeton; brewer; from Sweden.
STUBER WM. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; teamster; Ind; Luth; from Germany.
STUCHEL JOHN, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Penn. 1854.
STUDYVIN STEPHEN, Princeton; retired; Dem; from Ohio, 1836.
STURM JOHN, Princeton, laborer; Rep.
SULLIVAN JAS. Princeton, laborer, Dem; Ireland.
SWAIN WM. Sec. 12; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Ohio.
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SWAN N. B. Princeton; groceryman; Dem; from Ills.
SWANSON CHAS. G. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 186 acres.
SWANSON JOHN, Princeton; laborer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
SWANSON PETER, Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
SWARTZ ANDREW, Princeton, laborer; Rep.
SWARTZ ELIJAH, Princeton; teamster; Rep; from Canada, 1856.
SWARTZ J. Princeton; tailor; Rep; from Germany.
SWARTZ JOHN, Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from N. J. 1856.
SVVARTS MARY A. Widow, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from N. J.; 100 acres.
SWARTZ M. F. Princeton; painter; Rep.
SWARTZ PHILO, Princeton horseman.
SWAYNE E. H. Princeton, mason, Rep.
SWENGEL A. M. Banker; Princeton; Rep; Luth; from Penn; val. prop. $3,000.
SWENGEL ALFRED M. Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; book-keeper; Rep; Luth; from Penn.
SWENGEL MICHAEL, Sec, 9; P.O. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn.
SWOPE ERASTUS, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Penn.
SWOPE J C. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from Penn. 1875.
SULLIVAN JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
' I 'ABER F. A. Mrs. Princeton; music teacher; Cong; from Mass.
-*¦ TAYLOR GEO. W., M.D. Princeton; physician; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 1853.
TAIT HENRY, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Germany.
TAYLOR J. I. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Pres; came to Co. in 1834; her husband,
J. I. Taylor, deceased; Attorney; born in Lewis Co., Kentucky; came to Bureau Co.
in 1848; died at Geneva, Switzerland, ( July II, 1876. Mr. Taylor was a self-made man,
having had no school advantages after he was fourteen years of age. Studied law with
Judge Robb of Clarkesburg, Kentucky. Admitted to the bar at the age of nineteen years;
practiced his profession in Bureau Co., 111., for twenty-eight years, and accumulated a hand
some property, and stood high as an honest, industrious lawyer. Visited Enrope twice : first
in 186S-9. On his return he wrote a work entitled " Gyre Thro' the Orient," which was
very deservedly popular. In the opinion of his many friends he would have become eminent
as an author, had he devoted his time and talents to literature. His last visit to Europe
was in the Summer of 1876, with his family, intending to leave his four elder daughters at
Geneva to complete their education. His sudden death cut short his long-cherished plans,
and his remains lie buried in Geneva. His wife was Miss S. A. Langworthy, of Richland
Co., Ohio; married in 1850; family of five daughters, viz : Calla I., Olga L., Lottie K., Jossie
Clay, and May Innisfallen.
TEMPLETON MARK A. Princeton; teamster; Dem; from 111.
TEMPLETON R. T. Mrs. widow; Princeton; Pres; from New Jersey, 1845.
TEMPLETON JOHN S. Sec. 36; P.O.Princeton; renter; Rep; Pres; from Ohio; rents 690 ac.
TEMPLETON J. W. Postmaster, Princeton; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, came to this
county in 1863; Rep.
TERABERRY FRED'K, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N. J.; 162 acres.
THAYER A. B., P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Swedenborgian; from Mo; 10 acres.
THOMAS C. G. Princeton; produce dealer; Rep; Epis; from Canada.
THOMAS CHARLES G. Dealer in Hides and Lightning Rods, Princeton; born in
Highgate, Vermont, Nov. 22, 1822, came to this county in 1869; Rep; Epis; married Wealthy
A. Chamberlain, Feby. 26, 1850, she was born in Burlington, Vt. Jan. 12, 1833; seven chil
dren, four girls and three boys; one girl and one boy deceased.
THOMAS DAN. P.O. Princeton; farmhand; Rep; Meth; from Mo.
THOMAS W. L. Princeton; carpenter; Ind; from 111. Jj'
THOMPSON ALFRED, Princeton; plasterer; Dem; from 111. \^
THOMPSON ALEX. Princeton; janitor J. Stephens; Rep; Meth; from Ala. 1864.
THOMPSON A. H., M.D. Princeton; physician; Dem; from N.Y. 1865.
THOMPSON H. Princeton; laborer; Dem; Christian; from Ireland.
THOMPSON HUGH, Princeton; laborer; Dem; Christian; from Scotland.
THOMPSON JAMES, Princeton; retired soldier; Ind; Bapt; from Ohio.
THOMPSON JOHN D. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.

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THOMPSON JAMES P. City Marshal, Princeton; born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 18,
1835, came to this county in 1857; Dem; Ind; married Martha1 A. Isdell, Jan. 7, 1858; she
was born in Clermont Co. Ohio; six children, three boys and three girls; has served seven
years as Constable in Bureau Co.
THOMPSON JOSEPH A. Princeton; law student; Dem; from 111.
THOMPSON J. V. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from N.Y.
THOMPSON WM. Princeton; employee Davis & Co; Dem; from Ohio.
THOMSON Z. Princeton; hardware merchant; Dem; from 111.
THOMSON FRANK P. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from 111.
THOMSON JAMES, Princeton; retired; Dem: from England.
THOMSON J. M. Princeton; farmer and merchant; Dem; from N.Y.
THOMSON J. T. Mrs. widow; Princeton; from N. J.
THOMSON J. W. Princeton; student; from 111.
THOMSON M. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Christian; from N. Jersey.
THOMSON W. SCOTT, Princeton; hardware; Dem; from 111.
THULEN ANDREW, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; S. Luth; 80 acres; from Sweden.
THULSON CARRIE Mrs. widow; S. Luth; from Sweden.
THULEAN C. H. Princeton; elk. Mrs. H. A. Starkweather; from 111.
TISDALL GEO. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Mo.
TOLL, P. R. Princeton; prop, billiard hall; Rep.
TOLZER CHRISTIAN, Princeton; laborer; Ger. Luth; from Germany 1866.
TORRENCE E. H. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from N. Y, 1868.
TREMBLEY CHARLES, Princeton; teacher; Rep; from 111.
TRICKLER BALTYER, Princeton; retired farmer; Dem; from Pa.
TRICKLER D. J. Princeton; agt. sewing machines; Dem; from Penn. 1854.
TRIMBLE H. M. Attorney at Law; Princeton; born in Clinton Co. Ohio, Jan. 27, 1842;
came to this county in 1843; Rep; admitted to the bar Nov. 1867; master in chancery since
1868; in army from Aug. 1862 to close of war; enlisted in Company K, 39th I. V. I; pro
moted to sergeant-major of regiment on its organization; promoted to adjutant of regiment
April, 1864; served short time as A. A. A. General of Brigade; wife was Maggie S. Dakin,
born in Clinton Co. Ohio, Jan. 2, 1844; married Oct. 9, 1866; three children — Winfred K.,
Cairo A. and Robert C.
'TRIMBLE MATTHEW, Princeton; retired; Rep.
TRIMBLE M. U, Princeton; merchant tailor; Rep; from 111.
TRIMBLE W. C, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents; Rep; Christian; from Ohio.
TRIMMER JOHN F. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from N. Jersey 1876.
TRIMMER LAMBERT S. Sec. n; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N.J.
TRIMMER O. W. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from N. Jersey.
TRIMMER ROBERT, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; from N.J.
TRIPLETT MUCUGA, Princeton; retired; Rep; Cong.
TRIPLET ORIN T. Princeton; trader; Rep.
TRIPLETT SAMUEL, Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Va. 1834 or 1835.
TROWBRIDGE F. T. Princeton; planing mill molder; Dem; from Conn. 1868.
TROWBRIDGE JOHN, Princeton; lumberman; Rep; Pres; Mich.
TROWBRIDGE S. Princeton; lumberman; Rep; Epis; from N. Y. 1871.
TRULSON JOHN Sr. Princeton; laborer; Rep.
TRULSON JOHN, Princeton; drug clerk; Rep; from Sweden.
TUCKEN ANDREW, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Ger.
TUCKEN MATTHIAS, Sec. 17; P.O.Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Ger.
TUCKEN PETER, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Ger.
TUCKER SARAH A. widow, Sec. 9; P.O. Princeton; Meth; from Ohio; J^acre lot and house.
TUIETT WALTER, Princeton; wagon maker; Rep; from Ireland 1865.
TURNER H. H. Sec. 34; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Dem; Meth; from New York.
TURNER MARY Mrs. widow, Princeton; from Ohio.

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THOFF VICTOR, Princeton; tobacconist; Ind; from Germany.

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VALKENBURGH STEPHEN H. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from^N. Y.
VANDEGRIFT JAMES, Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from Ind.
VANFLEET JOHN D. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Mich.
VAUGHAN JOHN, Princeton; retired.
VAUGHAN J. H. Princeton; retired; Rep; Bapt; from N. H. 1837.
VANHOUTEN GEO. Princeton; harness-maker; Dem; from N. J.
VROOM JOHN L. Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from N.J. ^
VANSTENNBURG JOSEPH, Princeton; painter.
VAN VELZER CHARLES, Princeton; shoemaker; Dem; Meth. Epis; N. Y.
VAN VELZER C. A. Princeton; merchant tailor; Rep; from N.Y.
VAN VELZER C. A. Princeton; clerk, B. C. Fear; from Ills.
VAN VELZER G. Princeton; retired; Dem; from N. Y.
VAN VELZER GEO, Princeton; tinner; Rep; from Ills.
VEY GEO. Princeton; carpet weaver; Dem; Luth; from Germany, 1865.
VIRDEN E. R. Princeton; President Fanners' National Bank; Rep; Lib;"from Ohio, 1854.
VOLASKI ANDREW. Princeton; tailor; Rep; from Poland.
\ \ 7ADDEL A. W., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Va.
* WADDEL S. A., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Va.
WADDEL WILLIAM; P.O. Princeton; Dem; from Va.
WAGNER J. Princeton, clerk, saloon ; from Ills.
WAGNER JOHN, Brickmaker, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; born in Germany; came to this
county in 1851; Dem; owns; 160 acres of land; married Catharine Michael in March, 1851;
three children blessed their union, two boys and one girl, all of whom are now living.
WAGONER C. D. Princeton; carriage trimmer; Dem.
WALDRON Z. K. Princeton; ex-sheriff; Rep; from N. Y. 1853.
WALCER FERDINAND, Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
WALKER B. F. Princeton; porter City Hotel; Rep; born 111.
WALKER FRANK, Princeton; clerk; Dem.
WALKER F. A. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem.
WALKER GEO. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from Ills.
WALKER O. A. Rev. minister Meth. Epis. Church; from Mass,
WALKER THOMAS, Princeton; plasterer; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Ireland.
WALKER WILLIAM, Princeton; employee City Hotel.
WALLACE ISAAC B. Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Pres; from Ohio; 20 acres.
WALLACE MOSES, Sec. 18; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Penn.
WALLER F. W. cashier Savings Bank; Ind; Cong; from England, 1854.
WALTERS G. W. Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; from Penn. 1868.
WALTER J. Princeton; agent Singer Sewing Machine; Rep; Cong; from Penn. 1837.
AVARFIELD JOHN, P.O. Princeton; retired merchant; Rep; Meth; from Maryland.
AVARNICK HENRY, Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
WARREN CHAS. C. Princeton; lawyer; from Tenn.
WARREN FRANK, Princeton; clerk C. F. Barks & Co; from Ills.
WARREN W. A. Princeton; agricultural implements; Dem; from N. Y.
WARREN W. C. Princeton; painter and glazier; Dem; from Ills.
WARREN S. B. Mrs. Princeton; millinery; from Conn.
WASHBURN D. W. Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong.
WASHBURN E. A. Treasurer and Collector of Bureau Co. Princeton; born in Jefferson
Co. N.Y. May, 1847; came to this county in 1870; Rep; Lib; owns 100 acres of land, valued
at $5,000; married Fironia A. Lowe, 1871, who was born Jefferson Co. N.Y. 1850; two chil
dren living.
WATERSON ROBT. Princeton; retired; Rep; Meth; from Penn. 1839.
WAUGH JAMES, Butcher and Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats, General Market, Prince
ton; born in Westmoreland Co. Penn. Nov. 19, 1833; came to this county in 1847; Dem;
Pres; married Elizabeth H. Wood, April 16, 1870, she was born in Allegany Co. N.Y. Oct.
8, 1842; two children, one boy, one girl.

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WEAVER O. H. Princeton; teamster; Rep; from Penn.
WEDIN PETER, Sec. 35; Princeton; pastor Lutheran Church; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
WEIRICK JOHN. C. Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Penn; 117 acres.
WEIRICK W. W. Princeton, harness-maker; Dem; from Penn.
WEISNER B. Princeton; laborer; born Germany.
WEISNERT BENHART, Princeton; farm laborer; Dem; from Germany.
WELCH MYRA Mrs. Princeton; music teacher; from N.Y. 1871.
WELLS EDSON, Princeton; horse trainer; Dem; from 111.
WELLS L. A. Princeton; printer, Republican office; Ind; Bapt; from 111.
WELTY JOHN, Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth, Epis; from Penn. 1864.
WELTY ZACH. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Penn. 1864.
WENDLE LEWIS, Princeton; laborer; Dem; born Germany.
WERTZ S. E. Sec. 19; P.O. Princeton; farmer.
WEST ALONZO, Princeton; team^tej^em^BaDt^ from Conn.
WEST NELS. Princeton; laboWrflTLuTnTTrom Sweden.
WEST DAVID, Princeton; carpenter; Dem; Meth; from Tenn.
WESTBROOK W. B. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Penn. 1848.
WESTERLING AUGUST, Princeton; laborer; S. Luth; from Sweden.
WESTMAN JOHN, Laborer; Dem; Luth; Sweden.
WHARTON PRUDENCE M. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; from Penn. 1875.
WHEELER GEORGE, Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farm hand; Rep; Meth.
WHEELER M. E. Princeton; retired; Rep; Christian; fiom N.Y. 1850.
WHIMPLE WM. Princeton; mason; Rep; born Ills.
WHITMARSH H. E. Princeton; harness-maker; Dem; born Ills.
WHITMARSH NAOMI Mrs. widow, Princeton; Pres; Mass.
WHIPPLE W. M. Princeton; retired; Rep; Unitarian; N. H.
WHITE C. E. Mrs. widow, Princeton; from N.Y.
WHITE E. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Christian; Mass.
WHITE GEO. W. Princeton; brick-mason; Rep; Christian; from Mass. i860.
WICH JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Luth; from Germany.
WINDSOR LOUIS, Princeton; porter American House; Rep; from Me.
WIEDRICH CHRIS. Princeton; restaurant; Dem; from France.
WIGGINS -CHAS. T. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Ind; Lib. from England; 128 acres.
WIKSTRAND J. Rev. Pastor of Swedish Lutheran Church, Princeton; born Sweden
June 13,, 1840; came to this county 1871; Rep; graduated at the Swedish Theological Uni
versity 1872; ordained Sept. 29, 1872, at G*a"resburg, 111.; installed pastor of Princeton Luth
eran Church Oct. 1872, which pastorate he still fills; married Ellen Freed March 26, 1873,
who was born in Princeton March 26, 1856.
WILCOX CLINTON, Princeton; teamster; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
WILCOX G. W. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y. 185 1.
WILCOX LYMAN, janitor school house; Rep; Christian; from N.Y. 1850.
WILCOX O. G. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y. 1852.
WILCOX WILLIAM, Princeton; billiard hall; Ind; N.Y.
WILEY WILLIAM, Jr. Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Mass.
WILEY WILLIAM, Sen. Princeton; carp.; Rep; from Ireland.
WILHITE A. J. Princeton; clerk B. C. Fear; Rep; from 111.
WILLIAMS JOSEPH S. Princeton; justice of the peace; Rep; from Ohio.
WILLIAMS PORTER S. Princeton; furniture; Rep; Penn.
WILLIAMS S. D. Princeton; farmer and merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
WILLIAMS WM. Princeton; retired farmer; Rep.
WILLSON ISAAC, Princeton; tailor; Ind; Meth; from Ohio 1842.
WILLSON JAMES, Princeton; laborer; Rep; from Ohio 1864.
WILSON JOHN, Princeton; blacksmith; Rep; from Ohio, li-tt A'-^^t
WILSON PHEBE Mrs. widow; from Va. 1859.
WINGARD C. Z., M.D. Princeton; physician and surgeon; Rep;~from Md.

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WINGERT GEO. Princeton; retired; Dem; Pres; from Germany.
WINGER. T HENRY, Princeton; merchant tailor; Dem; Pres; from Germany.
WINSHIP C. F. Mrs. widow, Princeton; Cong; from Maine 1837.
WINSHIP E. C. Princeton; house and sign painter; Rep; Cong; from N.Y. 1837.
WINSHIP R. Mrs. Princeton; Cong; N.Y.
WISE CHARLES, Princeton; music teacher; Dem; from Ohio.
WISE ISAAC, Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N.J.
WISE NELSON, Princeton; laborer; Dem; from N.J.
WOLFE CHRIS. Princeton; blacksmith; Ger. Luth; from Germany.
WOLFERSBERGER B. F. Dlr. Books, Music, etc. Princeton; born in Bureau Co. 111.
Feb. 24, 1857; Rep; Liberal; Mr. W. has been established in business about two years,
which is growing and prospering; he also keeps a fine quality of confections and sweet
meats. The neatness and order in his place is a noticeable feature. Although a young man,
Mr. W. shows experience and adaptedness for the occupation he has chosen.
WOLFERSBERGER P. Book Store, Princeton; born Penn. March 28, 1826; came to
this county n 1858; Rep; Lutheran; owns 15 acres, val. $5,000; of the firm of Woliersberger
& Immke, Book, Music and Variety Store, Main St. under Immke's Art Gallery.
AVOLFERSBERGER. C. Sec. I; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 245 acres.
WOLFERSBERGER PHILIP, P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Penn; 15 acres.
WOLSTRON CHRISTINA Mrs. Princeton; S. Luth; from Sweden.
WOOD A. A. Princeton; druggist; from Ohio.
WOOD GEO. Mrs. Princeton; dressmaker; from Canada.
OOD J. N. Princeton; prop. National Hotel; Rep; from Ohio.
AVOOD S. Princeton; shoemaker; Rep; U. Breth; from Penn. 1855.
WOOD SAMUEL, Princeton; teamster; Rep; from N.Y. 1867.
WOODMAN JOSEPH, Princeton; horse farrier; Rep; from Ohio, 1856.
WOODMANSE JAMES, Princeton; horseman.
WOODMANSE O. C, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem.
WOODRUFF NATHAN S. Princeton; carpenter and farmer; Dem; from N. J. 1853.
WOODRUFF R. J. Princeton; retired physician; Dem; Epis; from Georgia, 1838.
WOODRUFF THOS. M. Princeton; retired farmer; Dem: Epis; Georgia, 1838.
WOODRUFF W. S. Princeton (Woodruff & Gosse, druggists); Dem. from Ills.
WOODRUFF & GOSSE, Princeton, 111.; dealers in drugs, medicines, chemicals, paints,
oils, varnishes, dye-stuffs, fancy and toilet articles, sponges, brushes, perfumery, &c.
Farmers' prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch.
Place of business, Main St. near depot.
WOODRUFF WILBURN W. Sec. 12; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. J.
WOODWORTH LEVON, Princeton; painter; Rep; from Ohio.
WORTHINGTON ALBERT C. Princeton, clerk grocery; Rep: from N.Y. 1856.
WORTHINGTON JAMES L. Princeton; hardware merchant; Rep; from N.Y. 1856.
WRIGHT GEO., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
WRIGHT J. Sec. 19; P.O. Princeton; farmer; no acres.
yEPSEN GEO. P. Princeton; shoemaker; from Germany.
* YONGREN JOHN, Princeton; mason; from Sweden.
YOUNG BASIL, Princeton; retired farmer; from Penn.
YOUNG GUSTUS F. Princeton; tailor; Dem; from Sweden.
^ALLARS HUGH, Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from New Jersey.
^ ZEARING J. R., M.D. Princeton; ex-surgeon 57th I.V.I.; Rep; from Penn.
ZEIGLER O. A. Princeton; traveling salesman; Rep; from Penn.
ZEIGLER P. H. Princeton; ins. agent; Dem; Penn.
ZEARING M. R .
ZIPO WM. Princeton; laborer; Lib.

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MINERAL TOWNSHIP.
A BBOTT C. W. Sec. 15, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.
¦"¦ ABBOTT S. D. (S. D. Abbott and A. G. Scott), Mineral; grain and lumber dealers;
Rep; Cong; born N.Y.
APPLEGATE LAMBERT, Sec. 2, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born England.
APPLEGATE MILL, Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind.
APPLEGATE NOAH, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; born in N. J.Jan. 11, 1850, came
to this county in 1857; Kep; Adv; works 160 acres of land; wife was Ida M. Dean, born
Jan. 12, 1856; married Feb. 5, 1874.
"DAILEY WINSLOW, Sec. 16, P.O. Mineral; teacher; Rep; Ind; born 111.
D BARBER J. II. Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
BARRINGER JULIA, Mineral; widow; Free Bapt; born N.Y.
BARTHELMAN HENRY, Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio.
BATES C. H. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Mass.
BATES GEORGE E. Mineral; shoemaker; Rep; Ind; born Mass.
BATTY SILAS, Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from R. I.
BATTY L. Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; farmer, rents 80 acres; Rep; born in Bureau Co.
BERNEY JAMES, Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; Cath; born Ireland.
BERNEY JNO. Sec. 15, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
BERNEY OWEN, Sec. 6, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
BERNEY PATRICK, Sec. 6, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Mo.
BERNEY SIMON, Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
BLOCK H. Sec. 32, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Luth; from Prussia; 80 acres.
BOARDMAN ROBT. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England.
BOUGHTON CHARLES H. Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
BOUGHTON GEORGE, Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
BOUGHTON MYRON, Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Sheffield; born in Victor, Ontario Co.
N.Y. Sept. 15. 1812, came to this county in i860; Rep; Ind; value of property $13,000; mar
ried Jane M. Farnam, April 22, 1846. she was born in Scipio, N.Y. Feb. 8, 1822; has seven
children: Emily S. born Feb. 19; 1S47: Mary A. born May 25, 1848; Charles H. born Jan.
14, 1850; George H. born June 2, 1851; Willis, born April 17, 1854; Abbie, born Jan. 5,
1858; Lillie, born April 22, 1864.
BOUGHTON WILLIS, Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
BRAUER CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Sheffield; born in Prov. Posen, Germany,
1844, came to county 1868; Dem; Luth; owns personal property valued at $600; was married
in I874 to Caroline Jebark.
BRAUN CHRISTIAN, Sec. 3, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany.
BUCH F. Sec. 32, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Luth; from Prussia; 50 acres.
BUCHANAN W. S. P. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Mineral; born in Perry Co. Penn. Aug.
16, 1843, came to this county in 1850; Rep; works III acres of land; enlisted Aug. 14, 1862,
in the 93d 111. Vol. and served three years; was at the battle of Champion Hills, May 16,
1863, at the siege of Vicksburg from May 1, to July 4, at Mission Ridge, Tenn. Nov. 25,
1863, at Altoona, Ga. Oct. 5, 1864, and in all of Sherman's march to the sea; wife was Betsy
J. Demaranville, born Feb. 25, 1847; married March 19, 1867; has six children.
BURNET HENRY, Sec. 28, P.O. Neponset,\farmer, rents 120 acres; from England.
/"""AMPBELL CHAS. Sec. 27, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; born in 111.
^ CAMPBELL WM. Sec. 16, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ind.
CASE ANNA, Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Ind; born Ky.
CASE EDMUND, Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; renter; Rep; Ind; born Ohio.
CASE G. E. Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio.

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CASE SAML. L. Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres.
CAUFIELD MICHAEL, Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
CLARK LEROY, Sec. 10, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111.
CLARK RUBEN, Sec. 10, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
CLINE DAVID, Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; miner; Rep.
COLBURN L. Sec. 31, lives with O. Colburn; born in Bureau Co.
COLBURN O. Sec. 31, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 141 acres.
CONIBEAR E. H. Merchant, Mineral; born Devonshire, England, 1842; came to Co-
1851; Rep; Bapt; owns town lots and 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000; carries the
largest stock of general merchandise in town of Mineral; established in business eleven
years; has the entire confidence of the whole community; is Postmaster, and Notary
Public; and has held the office of Township Treasurer for eight years; his success in busi
ness is attributed to one price and fair dealing.
CONIBEAR ANN, Widow, Mineral; Freewill Bapt; born England.
CONKLING J. B. Sec. 13; P.O. Sheffield; farm hand; Rep; Ind; born 111.
COOPER JOHN, Sec. 18; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres.
COX T. A. Sec. 12; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111.
CRANDELL W. W. Merchant, Mineral; born Rensselaer Co. N.Y. 1833; came to this,
county in 1862; Rep; Cong; has a large stock of general merchandise, and customers can
expect a fair dealing.
"p\EMARANVILLE CHAS. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
^ DEMARANVILLE J. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y.
DANIELSON CHRISTIAN, Sec. 10; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Denmark.
DAVIS H. D. Sec. 36; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Mass. no acres.
DEAN EMERY, Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind.
DEAN E. L. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Bapt.
DEAN H. Sec. 8; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind.
DEAN H. C. Sec. 8; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Bapt.
DEAN OLIVE Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Adv.
DEGEN FREDERICK, Sec. 3; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany.
HEISE HENRICH DENNIS, Mineral; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
DOLE DANL. Sec. 26; lives with A. W. Rollins; from Vt.
DONAGHN R. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Pa; J of 40 acres.
DONAGHN J. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Pa; J of 40 acres.
DUNCAN JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Pa.
DUNCAN MATT. Sec, 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Caih; born 111.
DUNCAN PETER, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
DUNN JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Neponset; farm hand; Dem; born Ind.
DURACK THOMAS, Mineral; railroad hand; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
DUTRO GEORGE M. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio.
DUTRO HENRY, Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; miner.
DUTRO JOHN, Mineral; teamster; Ind; Meth; born Ohio.
"L7 LIAS THOMAS J. Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Pres; born Wales.
¦L' ELY S. B. Mineral; butcher; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born Ohio.
ETCHENHAM JOHN W. Sec. 28; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 ac.
"L7ELLOWS F. P. Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; lives with W. F. Fellows; Dem; from N. H.
¦*¦ FLETCHER M. L. Sec. 33; works for J. Hartshorn; Rep; U. B; from Ohio.
FELLOWS WM. F. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; born in Merrimack, Co. N .H. Aug.
1822; came to this county in 1855; Dem; owns 80 acres of land, value $3,600; has been
Justice of the Peace six years, Collector one year, and Constable eight years; wife was
Eliza J. Rowell, born in Merrimack Co. N. H. May 2, 1824; married Dec. 12, 1842; has
had II children, 8 living.
FOLEY JERRY, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Cath; born Ireland.

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FOLEY WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Cath; born Ireland.
FORREST W. H. Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Mineral; born in Belmont, N. H. Oct. 10, 1835,
came to this county in I855; Dem; owns 60 acres of land value $6,000; owns the Indian
Hill coal mine; is now Road Commissioner; wife was Nancy H. Fellows, she was born in
Merrimack Co. N. H. Sept. 21, 1836; married March 28, 1858; has three children, Benj. F.,
Wm. H. and Guy.
FRASER JNO. Sec. 11, P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Scotland.
/"MESE A. Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from Germany.
*J GIESE LOUIS, Sec. 20, P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from Germany.
GINGERICH OTTO, Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Sheffield; born Hesse Darmstadt, Germany,
1833, came to county, 1852; Rep; Mennonite; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000.
GUDGEL ALBERT, Sec. 19, P.O. Mineral; miner; Rep; born in 111.
GUDGEL C. P. Sec. 19, P.O. Mineral; Rep; Bapt; born in 111.
GUDGEL MILTON, Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Mineral; born in Warren Co. Ohio, April 21,
1829, came to this county in 1850; Rep; Bapt; owns 40 acres of land, value $3,000; wife
was Ann Small; married Sept. 24, 1852; has had ten children, seven living.
GUDGEL O. P. Sec. 19; P.O. Mineral; Rep; born 111.
T T ALE JAS. Sec. 36; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Maine 230 acres.
n- HAMELYUCK JOHANNES, Sec. 17; P.O. Mineral; farmer, Cath; from Holland.
HARRIS O. M. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Sheffield; born Windham Co. Vt. 1820; came to this
Co. 1865; Ind; Ind; owns 242 acres of land, valued at $15,000; was married 1843 to Minerva
Ann Esterbrook, with whom he has had nine children, six now living.
HARTLEY J. B. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa.
HARTLEY R. M. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111.
HARTSHORN JAS. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from England; 380 acres.
HASARD ARTHUR C. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; born where he now lives, Jan.
7, 1849; Rep; works 420 acres of land; wife was Lizzie Butler; she was born March 17,
1850, in Philadelphia, Pa ; married Jan. 10, 1872; has had 2 children, I living.
HEALY J. G. Sec 23; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; from N.Y.
HEALY MARVIN, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
HEISE WM. Sec. 31; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Prussia, 86 acres.
HEWARD JNO. Sec. 2; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born England.
HOGEBOOM G. A. Minister of the Gospel, Sec. 8; P.O. Mineral; born Washington Co.
N.Y. 1807; came to this Co. in 1869; Rep; Bapt; owns 23 acres of land, valued at $2,000;
was married in 1832 to Catharine M. Davis; has had only one child, H. Calista, who married
Harvey Kingsbury, a Baptist minister, now living in Davenport, Iowa.
HOLROYD L. R., P.O. Mineral; teacher; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y.
HUFF WM. Mineral; herder; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio.
HULL M. B. Mineral; carpenter; Rep; Ind; born Ohio.
HUMPHREY C. E. sec. 8; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Mich.
HUMPHREY D. V. Mrs. widow, Sec. 17; P.O. Mineral; Ind; born Ohio.
HUMPHREY F. G. Sec. 17: P.O.Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ky.
HUMPHREY L. P. Sec. 22; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Mich.
JACOBS ABBY Mrs. Sec. 7; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Bapt; born Ohio.
JACOBS 'HENRY, Sec. 7; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Ind; born 111.
JACOBS THOS. Sec. 7; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio.
JACOBS WM. Sec. 18; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio.
JENSEN PETER, Sec. 10; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Denmark.
JOHNSON J. D. Mineral; cooper; Rep; Bapt; born Ky.
JONES JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
JONES ROBERT, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; supt. S. M. &T. mining company; Rep; Bapt.
p^EMP E. D. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer. Rep; born Bureau Co.; 120 acres.
¦**¦ KEMP J. S. Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Pa.; 80 acres.

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KELLEY MICHAEL, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
KELLEY WM. Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
KEPNER JAS. Sec. 21; P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from Pa.
KEPLER WM. Sec. 9; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Pa.
KING H. W. Mineral; justice of the peace; Rep; Cong; born Ind.
KINKEAD ISAAC, Mineral; carpenter; Rep; Ind; born Ohio.
KNUDSEN RASMUS, Sec. 2; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
T AMPSON H. Sec. 34; rents 65 acres; Dem; Lib.
-~ LEE JONATHAN, Sec. 18; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111.
LAIRD ANDREW, Wagon Manufacturer, P.O. Mineral; born Fulton Co. N.Y. 1831;
came to this Co. in 1862; Rep; Pres; owns town property, valued at $2,000; was married to
Harriet Herrington, with whom he has two children. Is proprietor of the Laird
House. Commercial travelers can expect first-class accommodations.
LAWLER LUKE, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Mineral; born in Dublin, Ireland, July 28, 1816;
came to this cqunty in 1852; Dem; Cath; owns 120 acres of land, value $7,200; is School
Director; wife was Catherine O'Malley, born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1835; married in
1855; has six children : Mary Ann, Ellen, John, Vincent P., Joseph and Catherine.
LEMPKE F. Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Prussia; 120 acres.
LESTER C. N. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; born 111.
LLOYD H. W. Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Ind; born Penn.
LORENSEN PETER, Sec. 11, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany.
LOWREY H. W. Sec. 17, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep, Free Meth; born Conn.
LYON EUGENE, Sec. 30, P.O. Mineral; works for N. Lyon; Rep; from Ohio.
LYONS FRANK, Sec. 21, P.O. Mineral; miner; Rep; born in 111.
LYON" NATHAN, Sec. 30, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
TX/TcDONOUGH JAMES, Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
™*- McKEE CHARLES, Sec. 11, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Penn.
McMAHON PAT. Sec. 15, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
MARCHER WM., P.O. Mineral; miner; Ind; Unit; born Ireland.
MARTIN JNO. Sec. 1, P.O Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born 111.
MARTIN SUSAN, Widow, Sec. I, P.O. Sheffield; Meth; born Ohio.
MARTIN W. E. Sec. 1, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Prot; born 111.
MECALE M. C. Sec. 26, P.O. Neponset; farmer; from Ireland.
MERCER WM. Mineral; miner; Dem; Ireland.
MOORE ANN, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; born near Hamilton, Ohio, Jan. 11, 1821;
came to this county in 1835; has life estate in 450 acres of land, value $12,000; there was
only five settlers in Mineral Tp. when she came here with stepfather, Caleb Moore; husband
was Eli Moore; has five children, Sarah, Cap, Amer, William and Alexander.
MOORE AMER, Sec. 29, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co.
MORE CHARLES, Mineral; R.R. hand; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
MORGAN W. Sec. 23, P.O. Sheffield; farmer, rents 40 acres; Rep; from Ind.
MOTHERAL J. V. Sec. 10, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind; born born 111.
MYERS JNO. W. Sec. II, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.J.
MYERS SAM. Sec. 11, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.J.

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EWBERRY MARY, widow, Mineral; Advent Chris.

/^\DELL C. Sec. 30, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.
^ ODELL GEO. Sec. 31, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.; 100 acres.
ODELL N. Sec. 30, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from N.Y. 140 acres.
ODELL RILEY, Sec. 31, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.; 80 acres.
pARKER ALBERT M. Sec. 3, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.J.
1 PARKER JESsE, Sec. 3, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N. J.
PARKER JOSEPH, Sec. 11, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N. J.

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PECK CHARLES, Mineral; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born 111.
PETERSON JULIUS, Sec. 16, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
PERVIER S. L. Sec. 21, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Spir; from N.H.; 185 acres.
POTTORF S. Sec. 36, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 171 acres.
POWELLS PETER, Sec. 17, P.O- Mineral; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Holland.
PRIDEAUX EDWARD, Sec. 24, P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Ind; born England.
RASMUSEN CHARLES, Sec. 3, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
REED BYRON, lives with W. H. Reed, Sec. 23, P.O. Sheffield; Rep.
REED G. E. lives with W. H. Reed, Sec. 23, P.O. Sheffield; Rep; from Mich.
REED PAGE, Sec. 22, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Mineral Tp.
REED W. H. Sec. 23, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
RICHTER FRED, Sec. 32, P.O. Neponset; farmer; from Prussia; 103 acres.
RIEDER HENRY, Sec. 3, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
RILEY C. W. Sec. 32, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 200 acres.
RILEY JAMES, Sec. 8, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; from 111.
RILEY M. P. lives with C. W. Riley, Sec. 32; Dem; born in Bureau Co.
RILEY O. P. Sec. 29, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co.; 80 acres.
RILEY WILSOV, Mineral; station agent; Rep; Ind; born 111.
RILEY WM. Sec. 7, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind, born Ohio; owns 335 acres of land.
ROLLINS A. W. Sec. 26, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; works 260 acres; from N.H.
ROLLINS F. A. Sec. 26; lives with A. W. Rollins; Dem; from N. H.
ROLLINS O. L. Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; farmer; from N. H.
ROWELL B. G. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from N. H; 280 acres,
ROWELL ROBY, Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; lives with B. G. Rowell; Rep; born Ills.
RUMPT J. Sec. 3; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Germany.
RUNNELS JOHN, Mineral; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born Indiana.
RUNNELS W. D. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Indiana.
CAIN CHARLES W. Sec. 12; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills.
"^ SAIN NOAH, Sec. 12; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
SCOTT A. G. (Abbott & Scott) Mineral; Grain and Lumber Dealers; Rep; Cong; born Vt.
SCOUGHTON JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Sheffield; farmer, rents 40 acres; Rep; from N. Y.
SEM WILHELM, Sec. 17; P.O. Mineral; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Germany.
SEPPEL JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany.
SHANNON ANDREW, Sec. 24; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Prot; born Ireland.
SHINKLE B. A. farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Sheffield; born in Ohio March 8th 1841; came to
this county 1869; Dem; Meth; owns 40 acres, val. $1,400; val. personal property $1,000;
married Amanda Latman Oct, 10, 1861; she was born May 10, 1843, in Ohio; have five
children : S. J , W. J., D. M„ E. M., aud Eva.
SIMMONS S. Sec. 27-30; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Spiritualist; from N. Y.; 80 acres.
SMITH E. A. Mrs. Mineral; widow; Bapt; born Ind.
SMITH JAS. Sec. 21; P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from Penn.
SPEAR ANDREW, Sec. iS, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; Ind.
SPEAR A. J. Sec. 19; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from Ireland; 213 acres.
8PEAR CHAS. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Sheffield; born in Almyra, N. York, May 22, 1806;
came to this county in 1852; Rep; Meth; owns 40 acres, val. $3,000; went to Michigan in
1839, and to Indiana in 1844, from there here; wife was Miss Hesibeth DeLong, born in
Orange Co. Aug. 15, 1806; married Dec. 22, 1830; died Jan. 3, 1871, at Mineral; 2 children :
Mary Ann, died Feb. 1833; Chas. W. lives in Iowa.
SPENCER JNO. Sec. 11; P.O. Sheffield; machinist; Rep; Meth; born England.
SPRAGUE JAS. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from England; 85 acres.
SQUIRES D. T. Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co.; 120 acres.
SQUIRES G. W. Sec. 27; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from N. Y.; 315 acres.
SQUIRES R. Sec. 22; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co.; 120 acres.

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SQUIRES W. C. Sec. 27; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co.
STALEY J. C. Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; rents 160 acres.
STEVENSON GEORGE S. Sec, 23; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N. H.
STEWART J. W. Sec. 19; P.O. Mineral; works for P. Buchanan; Rep; from Tenn.
STUDLEY CARL C. Teacher, Neponset; born in Mineral, Bureau Co. 111. Dec. 19, 1855;
Dem.
STUDLEY C. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Ills; 350 acres.
STUDLEY CLARENCE, Sec. 19; P.O. Mineral; works for C. C. Studley; Dem; Bureau Co.
STONE FRANK, Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; miner; Dem; from N. Y.
STONE H. A. Mineral; miner; Rep; Ind.
STONE HIGH, Mineral; miner; Rep; Ind.
'"POMLINSON CHARLES, Sec. 17; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Penn.
¦*¦ TOMLINSON MARY, Sec. 17; widow; Adven; born Germany.
THOMPKINS ISAAC, Mineral; laborer; Rep; Ind; born Ky.
TOMPKINS JOSEPH, P.O. Mineral; clerk; Rep; Ind; born Ills.
TOMPKINS MARTIN, Sec. 18; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Free-will Bapt; born Tenn.
TIMBALL JOHN, Sec. I; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born England.
TYLER W. W. Sec. 6; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills.

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AN WEY J. Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.

VAN VELZER JOHN, Proprietor of Coal Mine, Sec. 20; P.O. Mineral; born in
Princeton, 111. July 26, 1852; Dem; wife was Addie C. Kinkead; she was born in Linn Co.
Iowa, Jan. 16, 1856; married Sept. 17, 1876.
"\ \ 7ADE HENRY, Sec. 27; P.O. Neponset; farmer; born in Bureau Co.; 106 acres.
VV WAGNER JNO, Sec. 9; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany.
WALKER A. L. Sec. 15; P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills.
WARREN E. Sec. 27; P.O. Sheffield; miner; Rep; from Miss.
WHEALON THOMAS, Mineral; railroad hand; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
WHITING JNO. E. Mineral; minister; Rep; Free Meth; born in N.Y.
WICKS FREEMAN, Sec. 21, P.O. Mineral; miner; Rep; born in Bureau Co.
WICKS M. E. Sec. 22, P.O. Neponset; laborer; Rep; from Iowa.
WILLIAMS F. J. Sec. 19, P.O. Mineral; farmer; Dem; from Penn; 40 acres.
WITTY WM. Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Sheffield; born in Yorkshire, England, 1828; came to
this county in 1856; Rep; Ind; owns 123 acres of land, valued at $7,000; was married to Mar
tha Stevenson of Tamworth, N. H., year 1862.
WOOD JASPER, Farmer, Sec. 13. P.O. Sheffield; born in Erie Co. Ohio, 1829; came to
county, 1854; Rep; Unit; owns 1,040 acres of land, valued at $40,000; has held responsible
offices of trust for a number of years; owns $6,000 worth of personal property; was married
Ruhecy Goble, 1857; has had six children, five now living.
WRIGHT H. Mrs. widow, Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; Meth; born Ohio.

Melvin J.Keith Esq..
COUNTY CLERK
RESIDENCE OHIO TOWNSHIP

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OHIO TOWNSHIP.
A CKERMAN JOSEPH, Sec. 18: P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Albrecht; Dem; Mennonite.
-**¦ AUSMUS JNO, Sec. 8; P.O. Ohio; laborer on J. Ioder's farm; Prot; from Germany.
ALBRECHT JACOB Jr. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Ohio; born in Dover Tp. Bureau Co.
111. Jan. 7, 1847; Dem; Mennonite; wife was Catharine Burkey, bom in Tazewell Co. 111.
Nov. 8, 1852; married Jan. 21, 1873; has had three children, one dead and two living.
AVERILL M. L. Jr. lives with father, Sec. 24; P.O. Van Orin; music teacher.
AVERILL M. L. Sr. Sec. 24; P.O. Van Orin; minister M. E. Church; from Vt.
AXION ANDREW, Sec. 31; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of J. K. Ross; from Sweden.
T) AHLER P. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Prot; from Germany; owns 80 acres land.
BAIL G. W. Ohio; carpenter; Rep; Pres: from Ind.
BAILEY J. W. Sec. 26; P.O, Ohio; school teacher; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.; owns 80 ac. land.
BAKER ALFRED A. Farmer, Sec. g; P.O. Ohio; born in Bingham, Somerset Co. Me.
March 28, 1839; came to this county 1869; Rep; Cong; first wife was Julia A. Smith, born
in Moscow, Somerset Co. Me. Jan. 9, 1849; married March I, 1869. died Aug. 7, 1874; sec
ond wife was Augusta F. Cleveland, born in Moscow, Somerset Co. Me. July 25. 1839; mar
ried March 13, 1875; has one child by first wife, Sarah M, born April 18, 1871; owns 80
acres land.
BAKER GEORGE, Ohio; clerk; Dem; Prot; from LaSalle Co.
BAKER RICHARD, Sec. 3; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ireland; owns 102 acres.
BARTLETT CATHERINE, Ohio; widow of Edgir; Pres; from N.Y.
BAUMGARTNER H.' C. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; born in Berne, Switzerland, Feb.
12. 1841; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Evang; owns 160 acres land; wife was Ann M.
Poppe, born in Coburg, Germany, April 30, 1840; married Feb. ig,  ; has six children,
all living.
BENNETT GEO. Sec. 15; P.O. Ohio; laborer on L. T. Pomeroy's farm; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
BISHOP PAYTON, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; born in Winchester, Frederick Co.
Va. Oct. 10, 1807; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land; val. prop.
$8,500; wife was Maranda J. AVilson, born in Louden Co. Va. March 14, 1818; married
Aug 30; 1838; has had ten children, four living and six dead.
BISHOP A. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
BLAKE G. W. Ohio; painter; Dem; Prot; from Lamoille.
BERKY C. Sec. 5; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Jacob Albrecht; Dem; Mennonite; from 111.
BOOTH JNO. S. Ohio; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Penn.
BOWLUS J. H. Ohio; furniture; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 160 acres land.
BRANNAN ARTHUR, Ohio; teamster; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
BROKAW A. P. lives with father, Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; Rep; Christian; from Ohio Tp.
BROKAW G. D. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Prot; from Ohio; owns 160 acres land.
BROKAW WM. lives with father, Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; Rep; Prot; from Tp.
BURRESS A. Sec. 36; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. B. Keel; Dem; Prot; from Ky.
BURRESS F. A. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of D. Kiser; Rem; Prot; from Ohio.
BURRESS J. B. Sec. 24: P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ky; owns 160 acres land.
BURNHAM J. P. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Princeton; owns 1 acre.
/"'ARROLL JNO. Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
^ CARY WM. Sec. 25; P.O. Van Orin; farmer, rents of Mrs. Gartand; Rep; Prot.
CHAMBERS L. Sec. 20; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of D. P. Smith; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
CHANDLER A. Ohio; livery; Rep; Prot; from Walnut Tp.
CHASE A. W. Drugs, Ohio; born in Henrietta, Monroe Co. N.Y. Dec. 29, 1843; came to
this county 1872; Rep; Prot: first wife was Addie E. Cole, born Oct. 23, 1846; married Dec.
3,1868; died March 15, 1870; second wife was Dora E. Losee, born in Medina Co. Ohio,
Aug. 31, 1853; married Nov 13, 1873.
CLASEN MICHAEL, General Merchandise, Ohio; born in Berverg, Canton Greven-
mager, Grand Duchy Luxemburg, Oct. 1, 1835; came to county 1876; Dem; Cath; owns 120
acres land in Lee Co; wife was Annie Koner, born Kautenbach, Luxemburg, May 3, 185 1;
married Nov. 19, 1871; has had three children, two living and one dead.
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CLARK GEO. M. lives with father, Sec. 25; P.O. Van Orin; Rep; Prot.
CLARK J. T. Sec. 25; P.O. Van Orin; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn.
COLE E. Sec. 7; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. J.; owns 80 acres land.
CO.VIPTONJ. H. Ohio; boarding-house; Rep; Prot; owns 226 acres; from Ohio.
COMPTON SOPHIA A. Mrs. (wid. of David), Sec. 2; P.O, Ohio; Prot; 160 acres; Ohio.
CONDON PAT, Sec. 18; P.O.Ohio; laborer; Rep; Cath; boards J. W.Connor; Ireland.
CONKLIN JAS. Sec. 30; P.O. Ohio; fa'-mer, laborer D. Smith's farm; Rep; Prot.
CONNER J. AV. Sec. 18; farmer; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Prot; 160 acres; from Va.
CONNER S. Ohio; blacksmith; Dem; from Md.
CONRAD FREDERICK, Ohio; hardware and grocery; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
CONRAD PETER, Ohio; hardware and grocery; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
CORB1N A. Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of A. R. Scott; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
CORBIN A. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Prot; from Ohio.
CORBIN J. Sec. 15; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Warfield; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
COREY H. F. Sec. 35; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Prot; 400 acres.
CRANDALL PAT. Sec. 8; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Elliott; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
TPVEMERATH PETER, Ohio; wagon-maker; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
^ DENNISON J. Sec. 16; P.O.Ohio; farmer; boards A. Corbin; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
DEWEY C. E. Ohio; stock dealer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
DEWEY M. R. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; born in Jefferson Co. NY., Oct. 17, 1833;
came to this county in 1856; Ind; Freethinker; owns 240 acres of land; wife was Augusta
Pomeroy; born in Jefferson Co. N.Y. Sept. 5, 1839: married Jan. 12, i860; has four children,
three boys and one girl.
DEWEY O. E. Ohio, drugs and groceries; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
DEXTER WM. A. Ohio; blacksmith; Ind; Prot; from Ca.
DIEBOLT A. Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; 80 acres; from Germany.
DONAHUE JAS. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Prot; 117 acres; from N.Y.
DORAN E, Sec. 29; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of Geo. Hammer; Rep; Cath.
DORAN EDWARD, Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; lives with brother; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
DORAN JAS. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; born in County Wexford, Ireland; Feb. 1804;
came to this Co. in 1862; Dem; Cath; owns 160 acres of land; value of property, $12,000;
wife was Margaret Penston, born in County AVexford, Ireland, 1814: married Nov. 26, 1835;
has had ten children — three dead and seven living.
DORAN M. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; owns 80 acres; from Ireland.
DOTY CHAS. Ohio; teamster; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
DUFFY D. B. Sec. 2 P.O. Ohio; laborer; on estate of D. Compton; Rep; Prot; LaSalle Co.
DUNHAM AV. L. Sec. 35; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; 240 acres; from W. Va.
T7LLIS G. AV. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
¦L' EMMONS D. Sec. 18; P.O. Ohio; school teacher, boards J: W. Conners; Rep; Prot.
"PAGAN JAS. H. Ohio; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Lamoille.
¦*¦ FAGAN JAS. Sec. I; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Ireland.
FAGAN M. Ohio, butcher; Cath; owns 80 acres in Lamoille Tp; from Lamoille.
FALVEY CHAS. Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; lawyer; Dem; from Ireland.
FENTON RICHARD, Ohio; railroad foreman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
FIELDS GEO. P. Sec. 21; P O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Asa Kasbeer; Rep.
FINN B. Sec. 1; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; owns 120 acres; from Ireland.
FITZGERALD JAS. Sec. 34; P.O. Ohio, laborer on G. Clark's farm; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
FREASE H. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Mrs. Sarah A. Kiser; Rep; Prot; Ohio.
FREDERICK EDWARD, Ohio; tinner; Dem: from Mendota.
/"* ABLE T. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem Prot; from Ohio.
^ GARTAND FANNIE E. Mrs. (wid. of A.D.) Sec. 25; P.O. Vanorin; Meth; 240 ac.
GARTEN R. L. Sec. 36; P.O. Vanorin; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 210 acres; from Ind.
GARTAND WM. Sec. 25; P.O. Vanorin; lives with mother; Rep; Prot.
GIBSON JNO. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of T. O'Hare; Dem; Cath; from Denmark.

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GIBSON P. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Wm. S. Wilson; Luth; from Germany.
GILCHRIST- JNO. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Mrs. Seguine; Rep; Prot; from Co.
GORMLEY P. J. Ohio; minister Cath. ch.; Cath; from Ireland.
GRUMBINE MOSES, Ohio; grain dlr.; Rep; Chris; from DuPage Co.; owns l6oac. land Neb.
GUGAITY J. Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 400 acres land.
TT AINES A. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Me.; owns 240 acres land.
*-*¦ H ANNAN J. Sec, 13; P.O. Ohic» lives with father; Dem; Cath.
HAMMER GEO. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Ohio; born in Pulaski Co. Ky. Jan. 28, 1810;
came to this county in 1849; Rep; Meth. E.; owns 190 acres land; first wife was Rebecca
Pearson, born Apr. 21, 1809, married Apr. 4, 1833, died July 28, 1852; second wife was Mrs.
Elizabeth Butt, (wid. of Wm.) born May 6, 1820, married Sept. 13, i860, died Feb. 20, 1869;
third wife was Mrs. Susan Carter, (wid. of Wm.) born Feb. 3, 1817, married Feb. 24, 1870;
has had eleven children in all.
HANNAN T. Sec. 13; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 160 acres land.
H ANNAN T. Sec. 13; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Dem; Cath.
HARDERSON JNO. Ohio; gen. mdse.; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
HAYES D. Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 80 acres land.
HENSEL E. Sec. 27; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 160 acres land.
HETZLER JNO. S. Ohio; stock dealer; Rep; Prot; born in county; owns 38 acres land.
HILDERBRAND E. Sec. 7; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Prot; from N.J.; owns 160 acres land.
HILDERBRAND EUGENE, Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Prot.
HILLS Z. S. Ohio; school teacher; Rep; Meth; from Mass.
HITCHCOCK M. A. Sec. 7; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of G. W. Mapes; Chris; from Peoria Co.
HOGAN JNO. Ohio; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; from Chicago.
HOWELL M. B. Sec. 34; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 100 ac. land.
HUNTER FRANCES B. Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O.Ohio; Meth; from N.Y.; owns 44 acres land.
HYATT CHAS. C. Ohio; barber and billiard saloon; Dem; Meth; from Phila.
TNKS J. Sec. 28; P.O. Liverick; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 220 acres land.
INKS W. F. Sec. 28; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of A. Ross; Rep; from Ohio.
IODER JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Ohio; born in Prussia, Germany, Oct. 5, 1833;
came to this county 1837; Mennonite; owns 337 acres land; wife was Lana Hosman, born
in Strasburg, Germany, June 14, 1843, married Dec, 10, 1861; has had seven children, five
living and two dead.
JACKSON ANDREW M. Sec. 19; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.; owns 80 ac. land,
JAMES ALBERT, Sec. 34; P.O. Limerick, laborer, lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
JACKSON HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; born in New York State June 16-
18 II; came to this county in 1867; Rep; Meth; owns 60 acres land; val. prop. $6,000; first
wife was Jane Westcott, born April 6, 1814, married Dec. I, 1831, died Aug. g, 1836; second
wife Mrs. Eleanor Trumbell, wid. of Thos., born July 31, 1807, married Oct. 2g, 1836. died
June 12, 1843; third wife was Matilda Nobles, born April 25, 1821, married Feb. 3, 1845; has
had eight children, two by first, four by second, and two by third wife, five living and three dead.
JAMES WILLIAM, Sec. 34; P.O. Limerick; farmer; from Ohio; Rep; Meth; owns 132 ac. land.
JOHNSON C. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Winkler; Prot.
- JOHNSON HUGH, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Ohio; born in parish of Dundalk, Townland.
of Ballinfall, Co. Louth, Ireland, April i82g; came to this county in 1850; Dem; Cath; owns
544 acres laud; first wife was Mary McEnney, born in Co. Monaghan, Ireland, 1835, married
Nov. 1, 1854, died April 4, 1861; second wife was Lucinda Baumgartner, born in Berne,
Switzerland, May 2, 1844, married Nov. 8, 1863; has had four children by first wife and
seven by second.
JOHNSON F. Sec. 15; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dam; Cath; from Ireland; owns 120 acres land.
JOHNSON W. Sec. 25; P.O. Ohio; laborer on J. Smith's farm; Prot.
JONES A. Sec. 24; P.O. Van Orin; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Meth.
JONES D. Sec. 24; P.O. Van Orin; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 295 acres land.
JONES GEO. Ohio; wagon maker; Prot; from Princeton.
JONES O. Mrs. wid. of Jas. Sec. 36; P.O. Van Orin; Meth.
TZARNER MARY Mrs. wid. of Thos. Ohio; Cath; from Germany.
^ KASBEER G. W. Sec. 28; P.O. Ohio; lives with brother; from Ohio.

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KASBEER I. H. Sec. 22; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of father; Rep; Meth; from county.
KASBEER J. S. Sec. 28; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 560 acres.
KELLEY AARON, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O, Ohio; born in Unity, Waldo Co. Me. Dec. 8,
1806; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Prot; owns 104 acres land; wife was Artymissey
Foster,' born in Parish of Douglas, Co. Carlton, New Brunswick, Feb. 14 1824; married
May 10, 1837; has had twelve children, all living.
KELLEY ALONZO, Sec. 3; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Lee Co.
KENNEDY M. Sec. 1; P.O.Ohio; farmer; rents of S. P. Mcintosh; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
KESLER GEO. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Prot.
KESLER M. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio: farmer; rents of L. T. Pomeroy; Dem; Prot; from Indiana.
KESSLER J. C, P.O. Ohio; grain and stock; Rep; Christian; from Lee Co; owns 880 acres.
KIRK BERNARD, Sec. 3; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; owns 240 acres.
KING JNO. D. Sec. 25; P.O. Van Orin; rents of G. Stevenson; Rep; from Penn.
KING THOS. Sec. 25; P.O. Van Orin; lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Penn.
KISER D. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 160 acres.
KISER I. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from township.
KISER M. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer; lives with mother; Rep; Prot; from township.
KISER SARAH A. Mrs. Lives on Sec. 14; P. O. Ohio; born in Belmont Co. Ohio,
July 13, 1829; Christian; married June 29, 1851; Mrs. Kiser is the widow of Geo. W. who
was born in Perry Co. Penn. Feb. 16, 1S27, died Feb. 15, 1870; Mrs. K. has six children,
five boys and one girl.
KISER W. E. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep;. Meth.
KOHN JNO. Ohio; harness-maker; Prot; from Germany.
KORBER WM. Sec. 4; P. O. Ohio; laborer on J. Albrecht's farm; Dem; Meth; from Germany.
f AMB JAMES, Sec. 34; P. O. Limerick; farmer; rents of father; Rep; Prot; from Canada.
J-' LAMPHEY PHILLIP.Sec. 19; P.O. Ohio; farmer; rents of G. A. Dodge; Cath. Germany.
LAMB J. M. Sec. 34; P.O. Limerick; fanner; born in Green Co. Va. May 24, 1816; came
to this county 1846; Rep; Christian; owns 120 acres land; val. prop. $8,500; wife was Mar
tha A. Shifflet, born in Rockingham Co. Va. Oct. I, 1823; married March 16, 1838; has had
fifteen children, three dead and twelve living.
LAMPHIER P. Jr. Sec. 11; P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
LAMPHIER P. Sr. Sec. 11; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; owns 80 acres.
LAMPHIER T. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Bowlus estate; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
LANGWORTHY F. Sec. 20; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.; owns 120 acres.
LANDERS JOHN, Livery, Ohio; born in Walnut Tp. Bureau Co. Ills. Oct. 17, 1853;
Dem; Prot.
LARKIN H. Sec. 11; P.O. Ohio; laborer; Cath; from Ireland.
LARKINS T. Sec. 11; P.O. Ohio; laborer on P. O'Hare's farm; Cath; from Ireland.
LEWIS A. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Christian; owns 80 acres; from Ohio.
LEWIS C. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer rents of J. Inks; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
LEWIS E. Sec. 22; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; owns 122 acres; from Ohio.
LEWIS R. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
LINK M. Ohio; laborer; Cath; from Germany.
LINN JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of M. J. Keith; Luth; from Sweden,
LONGHAMNE J. Sec. 1; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of S. P. Mcintosh; from Germany.
LONGENSTERN JNO. Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; fanner, rents of J. H. Bowlus; from Germany.
LOWE S. Sec. 22; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rent? of V. Shawl; Dem; Christian; from Penn.
LUTHER WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; school-teacher, boards with C. Baumgartner; Rep; Prot.
A/TcBRIER G. H. Sec. 14; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of B. Rogers; Prot; from N.Y.
MCDONALD L. Sec. 13; P.O. Van Orin; farmer, rents of J. N. Kies; Rep; Prot.
McGILL JNO. Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 102 acre*;.
McGINTY D. Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Va.
McGINTY E. Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Ireland; owns 8o acres.
MCLAUGHLIN P. M. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; laborer on M. R. Dewey's farm; Ind; Prol.
MACKIN E. Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of A. Walters; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
MALONEE S. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of J. S. Kasbeer; Prot; from Ohio.

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MAGUSON C. G. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
MARTIN V. Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of H. F. Corey; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.
MATSON GEO. Sec. 31; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of Jas. Ross; Rep; Meth; from Dover Tp.
MATSON M. L. Sec. 31; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of J. Ross; Rep; Meth; from Dover Tp.
MAYHALL W. S. Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of A. Ross; Rep; Christian; from Mo.
MEEK H. H. Ohio; station agent; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
MURTAUGH EDWARD, Sec. 11; P.O.Ohio; lives with father; Dem; Cath; from N.Y.
MERCER T. D. Physician and Surgeon, Ohio; born in Princeton, Bureau Co. April 15,
1848; came to this county in 1848; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres land, value property $12,000;
wife was Margaret R, Kasbeer, born in Ohio Tp. Bureau Co. Ill; married Sept. 15, 1868; have
three children; graduated at Bennett Medical College, Chicago, June, 1872.
MURTAUGH J. Sec. II; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 80 acres land.
MURPHY E. Ohio; clerk; Dem; Cath; from Penn.
MYERS SAMUEL, Sec. 30; P.O. Ohio; laborer on D. Smith's farm; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.

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EIS R. Ohio; blacksmith; Cath; from Germany.

/^V'HARES P. Sec. II; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 154 acres.
^ O'NEIL THOS. Ohio; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
OLIN CHAS. Sec. 35; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of L. Malonee; Luth; from Sweden.
OLIVERSON R. T. Sec. 4; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England; owns 380 ac. land.
OROUKE THOS. Sec. 3; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ca; owns 80 acres land.
TDADEN JNO. R. Sec. 30; P.O. Limerick; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
PALMER J. H. Ohio; stock dealer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 240 acres land in Iowa.
PADEN ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Limerick; born in Funkstown, Wash
ington Co. Md. June 8, 1806; came to this county in 1859; Rep; Meth; owns 385 acres land;
wife was Mary Ramsburg, born near Middletownj Frederick Co. Md. Aug. 15, 1810; married
March 17, 1829; died Dec. g, 1875; has had eleven children, two dead and nine living.
PARCHEN HENRY, Sec. 20; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; from Germany; owns 240 acres land.
PARSONS I. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ca; owns 74 acres land.
PATTERSON WM. Sec. 28; P.O.Ohio; farmer, rents of A. Ross; Prot; from Wis.
PAYNE JNO. Ohio; carpenter; Dem; Cath; from Chicago.
PEARSON JNO. Sec. 36: P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents of R. L. Garter; Luth; from Sweden.
PERRY GEO. Ohio; butcher; Ind; Epis; from England.
PITMAN L. Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Prot.
PITTMAN F. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents ofWm. S.Wilson; Rep; Meth; from Penn.
POMEROY H. S. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; farmer, lives with son-in-law, M. R. Dewey; Ind; Prot.
POMEROY L. T. Sec. 15; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Univ; from N.Y.; owns 320 acres land.
POMEROY S. Sec. 10; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.; owns 200 acres land.
POPET.ON WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of C. Meisner; Rep; Christian; from Prussia.
PRATT AMANDA Mrs. (widow of Enoch), who was born in N.Weymouth, Mass. May
21, 1808; he came to_this county in 1835; married July 7, 1829; died June 1, 1S69; Mrs.
Pratt was Amanda Megaw, who was born "in New Lebanon, Hancock Co. N. Y. Sept. 4,
1806; has had six children, four sons and two daughters.
"D ACTENBAUGH G. G. Ohio; lumber; Rep; Ger. Meth; from Germany.
^- REMSBURG I. Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 120 acres land.
REMSBURG L. E. Sec. 8; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 240 acres land,
RAVE E. H. Sec. 17; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Mich; owns 80 acres in Nebraska.
REMSBURG GEO. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Ohio; born in Sandusky Co. Ohio, June 6,
1850, came to this county in 1857; Rep; Meth; wife was Margaret Rebecca Ross, born in
Ohio Township, Bureau Co, Ills. March 22, 1852; married July 3, 1872; has one child,
Maury Burt, born Aug. 25, 1873.
REMSBURG H. Sec. 28; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Md.
REMSBURG P. F. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 810 acres land.
REMSBURG S. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Md; owns 200 acres land.
RISHER H. Sec. 32; P.O. Ohioffarmer, rents of J. Ross; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.
RISHER JAS. Sec. 33; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of J. S. Kasbeer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.

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RICHARDSON A. N. Physician and Surgeon, Ohio; born in Clarion Tp. Bureau Co.
III. July 21, 1842; Rep; Prot; wife was Mary C. Gore, born in Groveland, Tazewell Co. 111.
July 26, 1847; married June 20, 1872; has two children; graduated at Rush Medical College,
Jan. 17, 1872.
ROGERS B. Sec. 11; P.O.Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.;, owns 240 acres land.
ROGERS WM. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Christian; from Ohio; owns 80 acres land.
ROSS ANDREW, Farmer and Minister of Christian Church; P.O. Ohio; born in York
Tp. Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, May 28, 1823; came to this county 1845; Rep; Christian; owns
720 acres land; first wife was Hannah Randall, born in Dearborn Co. Ind. June 5, 1825;
married Oct. 20, 1846; died Aug. 25, 1856; second wife was Salina Ireland, born in Harrison
Co. Va. Feb. 8, 1822; married Jan. 18, 1857; has had five children by first wife and four by
second wife, one dead and three living; oldest resident minister in the county.
ROSS GEO. R. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Christian; from Co; owns 80 acres land.
ROSS JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Limerick; born in Somerset, Somerset Co. Penn.
Feb. 22, 1808; came to this county 1851; Rep; Meth; owns-762 acres land; value property
$49,000; wife was Margaret Butt, born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Dec. 19, 1812; married
Feb. 27, 1831; has had thirteen children, ten living and three dead.
ROSS JAS. W. Sec. 30; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of Jas. Ross; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
ROSS JOEL D. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Limerick; born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Dec. I,
1843; came to this county 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land; value property $10,000;
wife was Nora E. Wolf, born in Logan Co. Ohio, Nov. 28, 1849; married Dec. 1, 1868; has
had four children, two boys and two girls, three living and one dead.
ROSS JOS. Sec. 26; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Tp.
ROSS JOS. A. lives with father, Sec. 27; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Christian; from Co.
ROSS J. W. Ohio; lumber, coal and agricultural implements; Rep; Christian; from Tp.
ROSS WM. Ohio; boarding house; Rep; Meth; from Penn.
RUFF J. G. Ohio; hardware; Rep; Prot; from Princeton.
RUNIAN WM. Sec. 27; P.O. Ohio; laborer on A. Ross' farm; Rep; from Ohio.
CCALLAN J. lives with father, Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; Cath.
•^ SCALLAN M. Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Ireland; owns 198 acres land.
SCHMAUS F. B. Ohio; harness-maker; Rep; Cath; from Germany.
SCOTT A. R. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; born in St. Clairsville, Belmont Co. Ohio, April
I, 1834; came to this county. 1S42; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land; value property $6,000;
wife was Abigail Butt, born Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, 1840; married April I, i860; has two
children.
SCOTT L. Sec. 16; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of S. Remsburg; Rep; Cong; from Ohio.
SEAVERNS CHAS. Sec. 25; P.O. Ohio; farmer, lives with mother; Rep; Meth; owns 80 ac.
SEAVERNS J. H. Mrs. Sec. 25; P.O. Ohio; Meth.
SHAWL M. Sec. 21; P.O.Ohio; farmer; Meth; from Va; owns 80 acres land.
SHAWL VINCENT, Sec. 21; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Meth; 120 acres, val. $7,000.
SHERBURN GEO. Sec. 19; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. S. Kasbeer; Epis; from England.
SHERBURN THOS. lives with father, Sec. 19; P.O.Ohio; Epis.
SHEEHAN DAVID, Ohio; hotel; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
SHEOLIN O. Sec. I; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 100 acres land.
SHIFFLET ALBERT, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Ohio; born in Rockingham Co. Va. April
21, 1826; came to this county in 1844; Rep; Prop; owns 230 acres land; value prop. $19,000;
wife was Ellen Hensel, born in York Tp. Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, April 15, 1835; married
June 29, 1856; has had nine children, three dead and six living.
SHIFFLET N. Sec. 23; P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Va; owns 160 acres land.
SIMS WM. Ohio; candy manf; Luth; from Germany.
SLUTTS M. Sec. 31; P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of Jacob Ross; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
SMILEY ROBT. Ohio; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from Penn.
SMITH B. Ohio; carpenter; Dem; from Germany.
SMITH D WIGHT, Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; born in Northampton, Mass. July 13, 1830;
came to this county in 1830; Rep; Prot; owns 320 acres land; wife was Mrs. Rebecca Conk-
lin (wid. of Hutson), born in Belmont Co. Ohio, May 15, 1834; married Nov. 4, 1857; has.^
had nine children, three dead and six living.
SMITH D. P. Sec. 29, P.O.jOhio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Mass; owns 553 acres land.
SMITH ELIZABETH Mrs. Sec. 35, P.O. Dover; Meth; owns 40 acres land.

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SMITH GEO. Ohio; restaurant; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
SMITH GEO. W. Sec. 29, P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Meth; from Tp.
SMITH J. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Me; owns 160 acres land.
SOWERS C. Sec. 19, P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
SOWERS GEO. Sec. ig, P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
SOWERS JAS. M. Sec. 19, P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. B. Smith; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
SPAKE JAS. Sec. 24, P.O. Van Orin; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 136 acres land.
SPAKE O. Sec. 24, P.O. Van Orin; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
SPENCER H. Ohio; shoemaker; Rep; Prot; from England.
STEVENSON C. L. Sec. 22, P.O; Ohio; farmer; rents of E. Lewis; Rep; Prot; from Tp.
STEVENSON E. F. Ohio; clerk; Rep; Christianffrom Ohio.
STEVENSON S. Sec. 13, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres land.
STOLLDORF MARY Mrs. (wid. of Louis), Sec. 4; P.O. Ohio; rents of J. Albrecht; Evang.
''TAYLOR ROBT. Sec. 26, P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of J. Corbin-; Rep; Prot; from Penn.
* TERRY P. Sec. 36, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Prot; from England.
THOMAS JNO. Ohio; shoemaker; Rep; Prot; born in Ca. •
TOWNSEND WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 88 acres land.
TURNBULL W. R. Sec. 24, P.O. Van Orin; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Scotland; 160 ac. land.
Ya/"alterS A. Sec. 2, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
WALTER A. S. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Prot; from Co.
WALTERS L. Sec. I, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Germany; owns 67 acres land.
WALTERS P. Sec. I, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Germany; owns 89 acres land.
WALTER H. Sec. 12, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Cath; from Germany.
WALTER HENRY, Ohio; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; owns 80 acres land.
WALTER JNO. Sec. 12, P.O. Ohio; farmer, lives with father; from Germany.
WALTER JNO. F. Ohio; general merchandise; Rep; Prot; from Co.
WEASEL JNO. Ohio; shoemaker; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
WEBER THEODORE, Ohio; restaurant; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
WELDIN JOHN J. Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Ohio; born in Madison Co. Ohio, Oct. I, 1S34,
came 10 this Co. in 1859; Dem; Prot; owns 360 acres land, value property $26,500; wife was
Margaret C. Falvey, born in Adams Co. 111. Jan. 25, 1836, married Sept. 16, i860; has two
children, one girl and one boy.
WIDNEY HARVEY S. Minister Meth. Church, Ohio, born in Frankfort, Clinton Co.
Indiana, March 11, 1849. came to this county in 1873; Rep; Meth; wife was Ella Under
wood, born in Adrian, Lenawee Co. Mich. Jan. 30, 1853, married June 28, 1873; has one child,
Harvella M., born June 14, 1874.
WILLEY HENRY, Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; lives withTather; Rep; Prot.
WILLEY G. Z. Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 80 acres land.
WILLEY WM. Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; lives with father; Rep; Prot.
WILSON A. Sec. 33, P.O. Limerick, farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
WILSON J. G. Sec. 17, Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 200 acres land.
WILSON WM. S. Farmer and Merchant, Ohio; born in Uniontown, Belmont Co. Ohio,
May 15, 1831, came to this county in 1837; Ind; Meth; owns 365 acres land; wife was Maria
Jones, born in Princeton, Bureau Co. 111. April 29, 1834, married Oct. 7, 1852.
WINKLER J. Sec. 23, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
WIRGES JNO. Ohio; plasterer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
WISEBECK WM. Sec. 30, P.O. Ohio; laborer on D. Smith's farm; Dem; Cath.
WRIGHT CALVIN, Sec. 28, P.O. Ohio; laborer on J. S. Kasbeer's farm; Prot.
¦X/EATMAN G. Sec. 4, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England; owns 94^ acres land.
YORGERSEN N. Sec. 17, P.O. Ohio; farmer, rents of AVm. S. Wilson; Luth; from Ger'y.
YOUNG W. J. Sec. 7, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Rep; Prot; from 111; owns 80 acres land.
VIMMERMAN ANDREW, Sec. 17, P.O. Ohio; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; from France.

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A LSTHOUSE S. Sec. 30, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 60 acres; Rep; Bapt; from Penn,
"^^ ANDERSON J. Sec. Ig, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 ac.
ABARR R. L. P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ills.
ABARR N. H. Agent AVllson Sewing Machine, P.O. Dover; born in Ills. March g, 1821;
came to this county in 1866; Dem; Meth; val. prop. $1,000; was pilot on the Mississippi
River from 1837 to 1848; married Nancy Hargrove, Aug. 20, 1846; born in Ills; has one
daughter, Mary, now attending Northwestern University, Ills.
ADAMS CALVIN, Sec. 31; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from 111.
ALDRICH ELIAS, Sec. 7; P.O. Limerick; farmer.
ALLEN JOSEPH B. Sec. 35; P..O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from 111.
AMES JOHN, P.O.Princeton; farm laborer.
ANDERSON OLEF, P.O. Dover; farmer; from Sweden.
ANDERSON P. Sec. I, P.O. Dover; farmer, rents 100 ac; Dem; from Sweden.
ANSON J. Sec. 13, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Switzerland.
ANSON J. S., P.O. Dover; gardener; Dem; from Switzerland.
ARCHER DAVID, Sec. 16, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; from N.Y; 80 acres.
ARCHER LEWIS, Sec. 14; P.O. Dover; farmer.
ARCHER MILTON, Sec. 16; P.O. Limerick; farmer.
ADLUND JOHN, P.O. Dover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
AVERILL JAMES, Sec. g, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep;' from Penn.
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DALL J. M., Dover; merchant; Rep; Free Will Bapt; from N. Y.
BEAUMANN R. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Switzerland.
BAILEY E. F. P.O. Limerick; farmer.
BARTLE FREDRICK, P.O. Dover; farm laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
BARTLEY E. Sec. 7; tenant.
BEABER HENRY, Dover; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
BEABER GEORGE, P.O. Dover; weaver; Rep; Bapt; from Pa.
BEATTY J. F. Sec. 36, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 80 acres.
BENCE N., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
BENJSON SWAN, P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
BERGAN JOHN, Sec. I, P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 45 acres.
BISHOP AARON, P.O. Limerick; tenant farmer; Rep; from Ohio
BISHOP THOS., P.O. Limerick; carpenter; Rep; born in Bureau Co.
BIERMAN EDWARD, Sec. 10; P.O. Limerick; farmer; from 111.
BIERMANN T. H. Sec. 10, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Evang: from Prussia; 120 acres.
BLENKERN WILLIAM T., P.O. Dover; minister: Rep; Cong; from England.
BOGGS JAMES, P.O. Limerick; farm laborer; Rep.
BRADEN ROBT., P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; from Penn.
BRAGDON A. E., P.O. Dover; carpenter; Dem; Meth; from Maine.
BRAGDON BETSY Mrs. P.O. Dover; Univ; from Maine.
BRIGHAM J. H. Sees. 22. 26, 27; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. H; 360 acres,
BRIGHAM S. T., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Ills.
BROWN J. H., P.O. Limerick; commercial traveler; Rep; Meth; from England. /
r-ADY J. W. Dover; trader; Rep; from 111.
^ CADY J. W. Dover; trader; Rep; from N.Y.
CAR LAN PETER, Sec. 13; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
CAREY ARTHUR, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Bapt.
CAREY ARTHUR, Dover; laborer; Rep; from 111.
CARTER T. S. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; tenant.
CHASE DAVID, Sec. 26, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. H; 270 acres.

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CHASE D. W. Sec. 27; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from 111.
CHILDS JAS. Sec. 10, P.O. Limerick; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Bureau.
CHILDS R. Sec. 8, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 200 acres.
CLARK GEORGE, P.O. Dover; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio.
CLARK SAMUEL P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. Dover; born in Ills, on
April 20, 1837; came to this county in 1S37; Rep; Cong; owns 267^ acres of land valued
at $22,000; married Anna L. Pool, Jan. I, 1859; nas f°ur children, two boys and two girls.
CODDINGTON H. E. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Ills; 200 acres.
CODINGTON T. HARVEY, Sec. 33, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep: from 111; 100 acres.
COLE ELV1NA MRS., Dover; Meth; from Ky.
COLE JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co; 80 acres.
CONANT H. M., Dover; teacher; Rep; from Ills.
CONANT ISAAC, Dover; carriage manufacturer; Rep; Lib; from Mass.
CONOBOY JOHN, Sec. II, P.O.Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 40' acres.
COOK WM. J. Principal of Dover Normal and Business School; educated atOberlin College
and National Normal School; was Principal of Bartlett Academy, Bartlett, Ohio, for two
years, then was appointed Superintendent of Schools in AVayneville, Ohio; held this position
until 1876, when he opened an independent normal and business school at Dover, 111; born
in Scott Co. Penn. March 8, 1851; Rep; Cong; married Mary E. DeVall, of Harmor, Ohio,
Jan. 19, 1874; she is also a graduale of the National Normal School.
CORK J. lives with S. Cook, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; Ind; Bapt; born in Bureau Co.
CORK S. Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Ind; Epis; from England; 40 acres.
CORK THOS. Sec. 10, P.O. Dover; tenant farmer; Ohio
CORK WM. Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Ind; Bapt; from Ohio; 20 acres.
CORBIN WM. Sec. 3; P.O. Limerick: farmer, rents 80 acres; Dem; Chris; from Ohio.
COSNER WM. Sec. 22, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
COTTRELL N. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Pres; from Mass; 160 acres.
COULTER J. W. lives with R. M. Coulter, Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; Rep; born in Bureau Co.
COULTER R. M. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Va; 120 acres.
COULTER R. M. Jr. lives with R. M. Coulter, Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; Rep; born in Bureau Co.
CRATER J. A., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. J.
CRATER J. F. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from N. J.; 170 acres.
CRATER W. N., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N. J.
CUSIC THOS. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 80 acres; Rep; Meth; born in Bureau Co.
p\AMON JOHN, Dover; laborer; Dem; from Mass.
DANIELS J. W. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 100 acres; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
DAYTON S. Sec. 8, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Penn; 160 acres.
DEAN R. L., P.O. Dover; tinner; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
DEE GUSTAVUS, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; Rep; from Vt.
DEE HENRY A. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; tenant; Rep; from Vt.
DEE JAMES E., P.O. Princeton; farrfier, works 200 acres; Rep; from Vt.
DEERMON D. R., P.O. Dover; mason; Dem; Bapt; from Ind.
DONEGAN D. S., P.O. Dover; pastor Baptist church; Rep; from Mo.
DRAYMAN JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 80 acres; Luth; from Hanover.
DUNBAR AARON, Sec. 26; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Penn.
DUNN J. M., P.O. Limerick; tenant farmer; Rep; Meth; Ohio.
L7BERLY ISAAC, Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; tenant; Rep; born in Peoria, 111.
EBERLY J, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 80 acres.
EDWARDS FRANK, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Germany.
EGGERT HENRY, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Ger.
EICHMILE AUGUST, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Sweden.
E1CHMIRE FRED. Sec. 21; P.O.Princeton; farmer; from Sweden.
EICHMIRE J. Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Prussia; 160 acres.
EKDHAL M. Sec. 32, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.

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ELLIOTT J. F. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 240 acres; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
ELLIOTT SAMUEL, Sec. ig; farmer.
ELLIOTT WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem.
ELLIS ABBOTT, Sec. 26, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Va; 330 acres.
ELMORE S. P., P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from N.Y.
ENYART JAS. L. Sec. 2g, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co.
ENYART JOHN S. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres.
ENYART A. K. Sec. 22, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co.
EPPERSON H. Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem.
EPPERSON H. Jr. sin of H. Epperson, Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton.
EPPERSON ORIN, son of H. Epperson, Sec. 2.8; P.O. Princeton.
EPPERSON T. M. son of H. Epperson, Sec. 28; P.O. Princeton.
T^OGLEBERRY A. Sec. 21; P.O.Princeton; farmer; from Sweden.
*¦ FOOTE WILLIAM. H. Dover; confectioner; Rep; from III.
FRAZEE M. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; 80 acres.
FRIEBLEY DAVID, Sec. 25; P.O. Djver; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
FUNDENBURG SIMEON, Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Ger.
P'ARTEN M. H. Dr. Dover; Rep; Meth; from Indiana.
^Jr GARTON M. E. Mrs. Dover; postmistress; Meth; from Ohio.
GARVEN JAMES, Sec. 28, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 160 acres.
GILBERT L. C. Dover; butcher; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
GILBERT THERON, P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from 111.
GILCHRIST RONALD, P.O. Dover; mail carrier; Rep; from Scotland.
GILHAM J. A. Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born in Madison Co. Ill; 180 acres.
GOETZ D. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Bavaria; 80 acres.
GOODRICH C, P.O. Dover; retired; Rep; from N.Y.
GOODRICH M. E , P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
GRANDALL C, P.O.Dover; shoemaker; Rep; Cong; from Sweden.
GRAY CORNELIUS, M.D., Limerick; was born in Guernsey Co. Ohio on Nov. 4, 1824;
came to this county in 1854; Rep; Melh; owns house and lot, value $400; holds office of
School Director; he joined the Muskingum Annual Conference of the Methodist (Prot.)
Church in 1848, and preached in that conference six years; joined the North 111. Conference
of the same church in 1854, and was actively engaged in the-ministry in that Conference for
eighteen years, during seven of which he was president; he graduated at the Medical De
partment of the Iowa State University March 2, 1876; wife was Rachel Ann Mussetter;
married in 1851; has seven children, all living.
GRAY JOSEPH F., P.O. Limerick; teacher; Rep; from Ohio.
GRIFFIN GEORGE, P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from N.Y.
GRIFFIN W. P. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Mass.; 50 acres.
GWINN LIZA, MRS., P.O. Dover; Cong; from Va.
T T ALLADAY H. Sec. 30, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 60 acres; Rep; born in III.
, HALLADAY L. W. Sec. 32, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Lib; from N.Y.; 462 acres.
HARRIS E. R, Sec. 30. P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Mass; 120 acres.
HARFORD W. B., P.O. Dover; butcher; Rep; Meth; from Va.
HARFORD W. B. Dover; butcher; Rep; from Vt.
HASSARD O., P.O. Dover; harness-maker; Rep; from 111.
HENNESY- J., P.O. Dover; student; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
HENSEL GEO. Sec. 23; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio,
HENSEL G, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
HENSEL H., P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; from 111.
HENSEL JAMES, Sec. 22, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Pa.; g8o acres.
HENSEL J. W. Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
HENSEL M., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
HENSEL P. Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Ohio; 200 acres.

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HENSEL CYRUS, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from 111.
HOBART FRED, Sec. I, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Prussia.
HOBART H. Sec. I, P.O. Dover; works with F. Hobart; Rep; born in Bureau Co.
HOGE E. P., Dover; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
HOGE NIMROD, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
HOOTES H. H. Sec. 7, works for J. W. Neighbor; Rep; from Penn.
HOOVER J. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn; 160 acres.
HOWE S. Sec. 10; laborer; Ind; Bapt; from Canada.
HOWE SAMUEL, Dover; farmer; Rep; from Me.
HOWE SARAH H. K., P.O. Dover; Bapt; from Ohio.
HOYT JONATHAN, Sec. 24; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
HUBBARD C. C. Dover; retired; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
HUBBARD CHARLES, Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from England.
HUBBARD GEORGE, Sec. 21; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from England.
HUBBARD T. Jr. Sec. 14. P.O. Dover; Rep; Chris; born in Bureau Co.
HUBBARD THOS. Sec. 14, P.O. Dover; rents 14 acres; Rep; from England.
HUBBARD WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Dover; Rep; Chris; Born in Bureau Co.
HUFF WILLIAM, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
HUFFAKER ISRAEL, Farmer, Sec. 1, P.O. Dover; was born in. Wayne Co. Ky. June
g, 1S14; came to this county in 1856; Dem; Christian; owns 477 acres of land, value $30 000,
and 600 acres of land in Iowa; wife was Ann Maria Kurtz; married May 1, 1834; had seven
children, three of whom are now living.
HUFFMAN P. M. Sec. 30, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Meth; from N. J.
HUMMELL J., P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from Iowa.
HUSEMAN F. Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 80 acres; Rep; Luth; Prussia.
T SDELL THOS. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 100 acres; Dem; from Ohio.
JACKSON MATTHEW, Sec. 15; P.O. Limerick; laborer.
JONES JOSEPH, Sec. 9; P.O. Limerick; farmer and mason.
JONES JAMES F. Farmer and Mason, Sec. g; P.O. Limerick; was born in Springfield,
Grafton Co. N.H. Oct. 28, 1831; came to this county in 1S37; Dem; owns 206 acres of
land, value $10,300; wife was Aroxa E. AVaterman; married May 18, 1854, at Crystal Lake,
McHenry Co.; she was born Feb. 6, 1836; has two children, lost one.
JEFFERIESS B. T., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Md.
JOHNSON GEO. Sec. 6; tenant farmer; Dem; from Ind.
JOHNSON JAS. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ind.
JOHNSON A. Sec. 28, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Germany 14; acres.
JOHNSON OLAF, Sec. 1.6, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Sweden; 80 ac.
JOHNSON P., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden. '
JOHNSON SWAN, Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents 80 acres; from Sweden.
T7"AAR IRA, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works g2 acres; Dem; from N.J.
KAAR T. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 120 ac; Dem; from N.J.
KARR ALFRED, Sec. 30; P.O. Princeton; farmer.
KEEL JOHN W., P.O. Dover; retired farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; from Ohio.
KELIHER J. Sec. 14, P.O.Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 10 acres.
KEITH MELVIN J. Farmer; Sec 25; P.O. Dover; born Ontario Co. N.Y. June 8, 1828;
came to Co. 1847; Ind; owns 370 acres land, val. $18,000; per. prop. $4,000; holds office Co.
clerk; teacher in public schools most of the winters since 1847, teaching his first school in
Stark Co, Ills, that year; three children — Charles, AA'ilbur and Helen.
KELIHER JOHN, Sec. II; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
KELLOGG ARIEL, Dover; retired, from Vt.
KELLOGG A. C. Dover; laborer; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
KELLOGG E. J. Dover; harness-maker; Rep; from Vt.
K1SSICK CYNTHA, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Ky.
KNOLL CYRUS, Dover; carpenter; Rep; from Penn.

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KRAPFF HENRY, Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton, farmer; Dem; Luth; from Ger. ,
KRAPFF JOHN Jr. Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Ger.
KRAPFF MARTIN, Sec. 20; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Ger.
KRAPFF J. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres.
T AFFERTY JOSEPH, Dover; laborer; Rep; Christian; from 111.
¦'-' LAKE ELIJAH, P.O. Princeton; farmer.
LAKE GEORGE, P.O. Princeton; farmer.
LAMB A. Sec. 9, P.O. Limerick; works for J. Jones; Rep; born Bureau Co.
LAMB M. Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; born 111; 40 acres.
LAWRENCE SAMUEL, Sec. 13; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep.
LAWRENCE THOMAS, Sec. 14; P.O. Dover; farm laborer; Rep.
LEEPER CHARLES, P.O. Princeton, farmer.
LEAHY PAT, Dover; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
LENDBLOOD J. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 100 acres.
LENDBLOOD O. Sec. 19, P.O. Princeton; farmer; works 100 acres; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
LESLIE JUDSON, P.O. Princeton; teacher; Rep; from 111.
LIMERICK A. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer and teacher; Rep; born Bureau Co.
LIMERICK ROBT. E. Farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Limerick; was born in Bureau Co. March
31, 1147; works 350 acres of land; Rep; Meth; enlisted Feb. 23, 1864, in the 93d Reg. I.V.
Company B; was in the battle of Altoona, Ga. Oct, 5, 1864, and at Savannah, Ga., Dec. 10
and II, 1864, and at Columbia, S. C, Feb. 15, 1865, and in all the principal battles of Sher
man's "march to the sea;" wife was Mary J. Perry, she was born in Muscatine, Iowa, Sept.
5, 1856; married July 3, 1876.
LINABERRY A. W. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; lives with AV. L Linaberry; Rep; Meth.
LINABERRY W. L. Sec. 7, P.O.Princeton; farmer; Dem; from N.J. ; 120 acres.
LUMERY ENOCH, Sec. 9; farmer; Rep; from N.Y; 240 acres.
TV/TAGNUSSON AUGUST, Dover; laborer; from Sweden.
MASON D. S. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works 200 acres; Rep; born Bureau Co.
MATSON E. M. Sec. 8, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 399 acres.
McCALL A. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Ohio; 338 acres.
McCALL JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; from Ohio; 80 acres.
McINTOSH J. C, P.O. Dover, farmer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
McKARISHAN SAMUEL, Sec. 24; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep.
McKINSTRY A. H. Sec. 36, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Penn; 76 acres;
McKINSTRY D. B., Dover; retired; Dem; Pres; from Penn.
McKINSTRY JOSEPH S. Dover; laborer; Dem; Pres; from Penn.
McKINSTRY J. A. J., P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Penn.
McKINSTRY W. P. E., P.O. Dover; retired farmer; Dem; Pres; from Penn.
McWATTY JAS. Sec. 35, 26, 21, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Penn.
MEAD OSCAR, Sec. 26; P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Me.
MERDITH ELMINA MRS., Dover; weaver; Cong; from N.Y.
MILLER A. W. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; was born in Bureau Co. Oct. 16, 1840;
Rep; owns one-third of 390 acres of land, value $7,000; wife was Elizabeth Bixby; married
March 17, 1876; she was born in Sheridan, Chatauqua Co. N.Y., April 14, 1834; has one
child.
MILLER HENRY W. Farmer, Sec. 15 P.O. Princeton, was bora in Bureau Co. March
6, 1842; Rep; owns one-third of 3go acres of land, value $7,000.
MILLER R. T. Sec. 10 P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; born Bureau Co.
MOODY ELIZABETH, P.O. Dover; Meth.
MORRISON JOSEPH, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Ohio.
MORRISON JULIUS, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Ohio.
MORTON DANIEL, Sec. 36; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Meth; from 111.
MORTON ELIZABETH MRS. Sec. 36, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Meth; from Canada; 80 acres.
NTEIGHBOR J. W. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; tenant; Ind; Pres; from New Jersey.
¦^ NELSON JOHN, Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.

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NEIGHBOR J. H. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; was born in Morris Co. N. J., Feb.
16, 1846, came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 90 acres of land, value $5,000; wife was
Elizabeth M. Sloan, married Jan. 1, 1874; has two children; holds office of School Director.
NICHOLS A. H„ P.O. Dover; mason; Rep; Cong; from 111.
NICHOLS E. F., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from 111.
NICHOLS T. W., P.O. Dover; mason; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
NOTTINGHAM EDWARD, Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt.
NOTTINGHAM JAMES, Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt.
NOTTINGHAM JOHN Jr. Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt.
NOTTINGHAM JOHN S. Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Eng.
NOTTINGHAM JOSEPH, Sec. 22; P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Bapt.
/^\GAN GEO., P.O. Limerick; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co.
^ OGAN GRANVILLE, P.O. Limerick; farmer, lives with G. Ogan; born in Bureau Co.
OGAN PHILIP, Sec. 4; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
OKESON HOKAN, Sec. 11; P.O. Limerick; renter; from Sweden.
OTSOT HARRY, Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; tenant; Dem; from Penn.
pAGE L. E. Sec. 36; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
r PAINE J., P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Ind.
PALMER G. N. Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Wyoming; 240 acres.
PARSONS B. B. Sec. I, P.O. Dover; farmer, rents 15 acres; Rep; from Vt.
PECKUP EDMUND, Limerick; teacher; Rep; from Ohio.
PEIKUP AARON. Sec. 4, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England; 130 acres.
PEIKUP JOHN. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
PENFIELD LEAVITT, P.O. Dover; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
PENFIELD MARIA' MRS., P.O. Dover; Cong; from Vt.
PETERSON CHRISTOPHER, P.O. Dover; farmer; from Sweden.
PUTCAMP FRED. Sec. 16; P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Sweden.
PIERCE CALEB, P.O. Dover; retired merchant; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
POOLE GEORGE, P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; from Vt.
POOLE WARREN, Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Dover; born in Williamstown, Vt. on Feb. 8,
1834, came to this county in 1848; Rep; Cong; owns 128 acres of land; holds the office of
Supervisor and Justice of the Pe.ice; married Sarah V. Humphrey, Feb. 1859, born in N. Y.
July 25, 1840, came to county in 1843; has four children.
PORTERFIELD JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Ohio; 117 acres.
POTTS A. M. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Penn; 120 acres.
PRATT ASAPH, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
PROUTY J. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 343 acres.
PUTCAMP A. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Prussia; 87 acres.
PUTCAMP WM. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Prussia; 80 acres.
PUTCAMP WM. Sec. 22, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres.
PUTNAM H. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; tenant; from Penn.

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UAID JAS. Sec. 1, P.O. Dover; farmer, rents 120 acres; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.

TD AMSEY W. R. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 40 acres.
iV RANDALL FRANK P. Dover; laborer; Rep.
RANDALL SAMUEL, Dover; fence builder; Rep; from N.H.
RESMER A., P.O. Princeton; farmer.
RIGROND A. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Germany.
ROACH A. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; from Virginia.
ROBINSON J. H. Sec. 12, P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co.
ROBISON J. M., P.O. Dover; merchant; Dem; Meth; from 111.
ROBISON W. M.. P.O. Dover; druggist; Dem; Meth; from Penn.
ROCKLEY JOSEPH, Dover; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Vt.
ROSS MARY P. MRS., P.O. Dover; Bapt; from Penn.
RUST C. W. B. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Vt.

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C ANSOM S. Y. Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton; Rep; from Ohio.
^ SARGENT R. Limerick; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
SAAVYER A. Sec. 8, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Ind; Unit; from Mass; 200 acres.
SCHAFER CHAS. Sec. 17; tenant farmer; Dem; born in Prussia.
SCHROEDER C. Sec. 29, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Evang; from Prussia; 95 acres.
SCOTT T. E., P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
SCOTT J. D., P.O. Dover; merchant tailor; Rep; from Ohio.
SEGER JANE Mrs. P.O. Dover; from Ohio.
SHEARES HARRIET E. Mrs., P.O. Dover; Cong; from Mass.
SHEARER J., Sec. 13, P.O. Dover; works for J. Wilson; Rep; from Penn.
SHETTEL S. Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Penn.
SHIFFLET DELANEY, P.O. Princeton; laborer; Dem.
SHUGART P. R. Sec. 29; P.O. Princeton; farmer and stock dealer; Rep; from Penn.
SHUGART THOS. Sec, 29; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from 111.
SINE ELLAVOOD, P.O. Princeton; laborer.
SINE SOLOMON, P.O. Princeton; retired; Bapt; from Penn.
SMITH A. J. Painter; Dover; born in Princeton, 111. March 2, 1839; KePI Cong;
enlisted in Company I, I2th 111., served four months, and was honorably discharged; married
Libbie C. Avery, Dec. 2, i860; born Dec. 23, 1839.
SMITH H. Sec. 32, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Meth; 25 acres.
SMITH R. J. Sec. ig, P.O. Princeton; works for J. F. Elliott; Dem; from New Brunswick.
SNEIDER JACOB, P.O. Limerick; farmer.
SNYDER CHRISTOPHER, Dover; laborer; Rep; Cong; from N. J.
SPAULDING A., P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Conn.
SPAULDING G A., P.O. Dover; teacher; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
SPENCER GEORGE, P.O. Limerick; farmer.
SPLAIN JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Dover; farmer; Cath; from Rhode Island.
SPOTZ ALBERT, Sec. 32, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Penn.
STANARD L., P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; Melh; from 111.
STANARD N., Dover; manufacturer of ax-handles; Dem; Univ; from N. Y.
STEARNS C. B. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; 80 acres.
STEELE A. L., Dover; merchant; Rep; from N. Y.
STEELE GEORGE, Dover; clerk; Rep; from 111.
STEWART ELLIOTT, P.O. Limerick; farmer.
STEWART J. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio; 80 acres.
STEWART S. Jr. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; Rep; from Ohio.
STEWART S. M. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio; 120 acres.
STONER A., P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from Penn.
STONER C. Dover; retired; Rep; from Penn.
STONER DANIEL, P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; Bapt; from Penn.
STORMS J. Sec. 21, 22, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Bapt: 20 acres.'
STORM JACOB, Sec. 24; P.O. Dover; farmer; Bapt; Dem.
STOWELL F. Dover; clerk; Rep; from 111.
STRAHLANDORF J. Laborer; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
STUDYVIN J. M. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from 111.
STUDYVIM M. Sec. 26, P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 100 acres.
STUDYVIM L. M. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from 111.
SWARTS H. S. Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Penn; 80 acres.
SWE1TZER JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Penn.
SWEITZER W. Sec. 13. P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from River Brothers, Penn; 79 acres.
'"PAYLOR JOHN, P.O.Dover, laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
¦*- TAYLOR L. Sec. 13, P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
TAYLOR M. Sec. 13, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
TAYLOR M. V. Sec. 12. 23, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 213 acres.

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TERRY GEORGE B., P.O. Dover; mason; Rep; Prot; from N. Y.
TKJHENOR J. Mrs. Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Cong; 60 acres.
THOMPSON D. Sec. 22, P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; 113 acres.
THOMPSON JOHN, Farmer and Hotel-keeper, Sec. 25, P.O. Dover; born in Mass. on
April 25, 1817; came to this county in 1847; Rep; Cong; owns 22t< acres of land, valued
at $1,350; married Mrs. C. A. Pillsbury, Nov. 17, 1851; has three children.
THOMPSON P., P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong.,
¦yANLIEW JOHN, P.O. Dover; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y.
V VAN SCOY, C. R. P.O. Limerick; shoemaker; Rep; from N. Y.
VICKERY CALVIN, Sec. 9; P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
VICKERY HARVEY, Sec. 9; P.O. Limerick; farme:; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
VICKERY J. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres.
VICKERY S. Sec, 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 120 acres.
VICKERY W. Sec. 9, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
VICKEY M. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
VyALDRON J. P. Dover; painter; Rep; Bapt; from N. Y.
V* WALDRON P., P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
WALKER -RICHARD, Sec. 3, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; from N. H; 161 acres.
WALLACE ALEX, P.O. Limerick; tenant farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ireland.
WARKINS JOHN R., P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from Va.
WARKINS SINCLAIR, P.O. Dover; chair maker; Dem; from Va.
WATSON J. Sec. 2; P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents 80 acres; from England.
WEBB GILBERT, P.O. Dover, gardener; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
WEDDING D. M. Sec. 28, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 23 acres.
WEDDING J. W. Sec. 28, P.O. Princeton; Dem; from Ohio.
WELLS H. G. son of G. W. Wells.
WELLS GEORGE Sec. 25, P.O.Dover; farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y; 153 acres.
AVELLS AVILLIAM.S. Dover; wagon maker; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
WHEELER CHARLES, P.O. Limerick; laborer; Rep.
WHI I MIER J., P.O. Dover; barber; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio.
WIDNEY ALEX. H. Rev. Limerick; Rep; Meth; from Penn.
AVILLEY WM. C. Limerick; postmaster and carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
WILSON A. H. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born in Bureau Co; 130 acres.
WILSON C. E. Sec. 15," P.O. Dover; teacher; Rep; Meth; born in Bureau Co.
WILSON JAS. Sec. 15, farmer; P.O. Dover, Ky.
WILSON J. L. Sec 15, P.O. Dover; farmer; Dem; born in Bureau Co.
WILSON AVM. Sec. 5, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; 200 acres.
WILSON W. H. Sec. 14, P.O. Dover; farmer; Ind; born in Bureau Co.
WINTER W. H. Dr. Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Penn; 400 acres.
WINTERS J. Dover: student; Rep; Cong; from Pa.
WOOD ASAHEL, P.O. Dover; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from N. Y.
WOOLLEY J. Sec. 14, P.O. Dover; laborer; Ind; from England.
WRIGHT SYLVESTER, P.O. Princeton; farm laborer.
"yOUNG A. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; teacher; Bapt; from Ohio.
YOUNG F. Sec- 18, P.O.Princeton; farmer, works 102 acres; Dem; Bapt; from Ohio.
YOUNG JOHN, Sec. II, P.O. Dover; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Ireland; 22 acres.
REARING H., P.O. Dover; shoemaker; Dem; from Pa.
ZEARING J. B , P.O. Dover; harness-maker; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
ZEARING J. L., P.O. Dover; laborer; Meth; from Pa.
ZEARING J. M. Sec. 25, farmer; Rep; Ills; 70^ acres.
ZESNER J. F., P.O. Limerick; works for R. E. Limerick; Spiritualist; from N. Y.

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CLARION TOWNSHIP.
A LLEN JOSEPH, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; 587^ acres, val. $35,300; from Mass.
¦**- ALLEX CATHERINE Mrs. Sec. 19; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres, val. $5,000; Germany.
ALLEX JOHN, lives with his mother, Sec. 19; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
ANDERSON H. C. works for M. Perkins, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Norway.

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AUER C. H. Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; 128 acres, val. $9,g6o; Dem;pfrom Germany.

BAUR KATY Mrs. Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota; 240 acres, val. $14,400; from Germany.
BABSON THEODORE, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; born Middlesex Co. Mass-
Dec. 3, 1804; came to county Sept. 1839; has family, one daughter; wife was Belsey Emery,
from Biddeford, York Co. Me. born Nov. 22, 1804; married Sept. 15, 1838, and died May
26, 1874; owns g8 acres, val. $6,370; Rep; Meth; Road Commissioner.
BECKET N. S°c. 24; P.O. Mendota; Rep; 80 acres, val. $6,000;. from Maryland.
BERRY FRANK, lives with his father, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Illinois.
BERRY R. B. Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; 160 acres, val. $g,ooo; Dem; from Vermont.
BETZ GEORGE, Sec. 10; P.O. Mendota; 165 acres, val. $11,500; Rep; from Illinois.
BETZ JACOB, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; born Hesse-Darmstadt,
Germany, Feb. 22, 1813; came to New York State 1840, and remained there until Fall of
1843; then came to this county, and settled in Clarion Tp. where he now lives; has family,
four sons and five daughters; wife was Elizabeth Faubel, from Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany,
born in April, 1821; married Dec. 1844; owns 577 acres in this township, value $40,3go; also
owns 685 acres in Lee Co. and 160 acres in Iowa; Rep; Evang.
BETZ PHILIP, lives with father, Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; Evang; from Illinois.
BICKFORD L. F. Pastor Cong. Church, Clarion; Rep; from N. Y.
BILLHORN F. Sec. 26; P.O. Mendota; g7 acres, val. $5,920; Rep; from Germany.
BILLHORN JOHN, Sec. '26; P.O. Mendota; 232 acres, val. $13,920; Rep; from Germany.
BILLHORN S. Sec. 26; P.O. Mendota; J82 acres, val. $10,920; Rep; from Germany.
BILLHORN V. Sec. 26; P.O. Mendota; 120 acres, val. $7,200; Rep; from Germany.
BLODGETT LYMAN, works H. Childs' farm, Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from Vermont.
BLOTZH G. Sec. 34; P.O. Mendota; 140 acres, val. $9,100; Rep; from Germany.
BOWER H. Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; 205 acres, val. $12,300; Rep; from Germany.
BOWERS J. H. Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; 280 acres, val. $16,800; Rep; from Germany.
BRIDGE S. Farmer. and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22; P.O. Lamoille; born in Wilmington, Vt.
Nov. 23, 1820; came to this county Oct. 1848; has family, two sons and one adopted daugh
ter; wife was Alice S. Winchester, from Malbro, Vt. born July 13, 1821; married Feb. 12,
1846; he has lgS)4 acres in this county and 80 acres in Warren Co. Iowa; value of real
estate $16,000; was Collector one term, and is Assessor, and has been for six years; Rep;
Bapt.
/"'HILDS O. Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; 161 20-100 acres, val. $11,300; Rep; from Vt.
^ CLAPP ALBERT N. lives with father, Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
CHILDS HARVEY, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; born in Sharon, Windsor Co. Vt.
Dec. 3, I7g9; came to this county and to this township in the Fall of 1838, and is one of the
oldest settlers in the township; has family, four sons living and one daughter dead; wife was
Clarissa Little, from Morristown, Lamoille Co. Vt. born .Feb. 9, 1808; married Feb. 18,
i82g; has 81 acres, value $8,100; Rep; has been Justice of the Peace about thirty years,
and School Trustee two terms.
CLAPP JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; born Hampshire Co.
Mass. Oct. I, 1814; came to this county Oct. 1834; has family of five children living and
two dead; wife was Maria L. Smith, from Erie Co. N. Y. born April 19, 1818; married Oct.
23. 1837; has been Supervisor one term, Com. of Highways twelve years, also School Trus
tee; owns 152 acres value $9,880; is one of the oldest settlers in the township; Rep; Cong.
CONKLING ELNOR Mrs. Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; 94 acres, val. $6,980; from Penn.
CONKLING JOHN H. works Mrs. E. Conkling's farm, Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; Ohio.
CRATHERS GEO. works Mrs. Avery's place, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ills.

Prof. William J.Cook
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"PJAVENPORT W. Sec. 2; P.O. Mendota; 320 acres, val. $lg,200; Rep; from England. rW-jf -
•^ DAVENPORT W. J. lives on his father's place, Sec. 2; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Illinois.
DAYTON C. L. Sec. 6; P.O, Lamoille; 630 acres, val. $37,800; Rep; from N.Y.
DAYTON C. P. lives with father, Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
DECKER JACOB, Sec. 11; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres, val. $4,800; Rep; from Germany.
DRAPER J. A. Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres, val. $5,600; Rep; from Vt.
T7NGLEHARDT J. N. Sec. 1; P.O. Mendota; 188 acres, val. $11,280; Dem; from Germany.
¦^ ENGLEHARDT JOHN, lives with father, Sec. I; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from Illinois.
ERBES CATHERINE, 'Sec. 3; P.O. Mendota; widow of Daniel Erbes, who died
March, 1872; he left a family of six children; Mr. and Mrs. E. were married in Feb. 1852;
he left an estate of 400 acres, value $24,000; she was born in Coburg, Germany, March 23,
1820; Evang.
ERBERS F. Sec. 2; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres, val. $4,800; Rep; from Germany.
"GLAUBER C. Sec. 32; P.O. Lamoille; 230 acres, val. $13,800; Rep; from Germany.
*¦ FAUBER FREDERICK, lives with father, Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
FAUBER JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; 120 acres, val. $8,400; Rep; from Germany.
FAUBER P. Sec. 15; P.O. Mendota; 205 acres, val. $12,300; Rep; from Germany.
FAUBER P. Sec. 16; P.O. Lamoille; 7g acres, value $5,350; Rep; from Germany.
FAUBER WM. Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111.
FRARY GEO. Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; 15 acres, value $1,800; Rep; from Mass.
FREEMAN W. Sec. 14; P.O. Mendota; 160 acres, value $9,600; Rep; from N.Y.
FRIZZELL E. D. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111.
FRIZZELL E. S. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111.
FRIZZELL JAMES O. Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; lives with father; Rep; from Mass.
FRIZZELL L. L. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; no acres, value $8,250; Rep; from Mass.
FRIZZELL M. Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington;~i04 acres, value $6,240; Rep; from Mass.
FRIZZELL V. E. Sec. 2g; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111.
/~*EUTHER A. Sec. 23; P.O. Mendota; 350 acres, value $21,000; Rep; from Germany.
^Jr GEUTHER JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Mendota; lives with father; Rep; from 111.
GHEER-p. lives on father's place, Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Penn*
GHEER G. W. Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; 66 acres, value $4,600; Dem; from Penn.
GHEER H. Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; 175 acres, value $10,500; Rep; from Penn.
GOETZ V. Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; 160 acres, value $8,000; Rep; from Germany.
GRAVES W. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 160A acres, value $9,600; Rep; from Mass.
GRASCH A. Sec. 15; P.O. Mendota; 169 acres, value $10,140; Rep; from Germany.
GROSS G. Sec. 14; P.O. Lamoille; 220 acres, value $13,200; Rep; from Germany.
GROSS L. Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111.
GROSS NICHOLAS, Sec. 14; P.O. Lamoille; works his father's place; Rep; from Germany.
GROSS N. Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; 227 acres, value $13,620; Rep; from Germany.
GROSS P. Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; 127 acres; value $8,890; Rep; from Germany.
GROTE JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; works for W. A. Pollick; Rep; from Russia.
GRUBER J. N. Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; 96 acres, value $6,620; Rep; from Germany.
TUT ERR F. Sec. 14; P.O. Mendota; 132 acres, value $7,900; Rep; from Germany.
HETZLER J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lamoille; 300 acres, value $22,500; Rep; from Ohio.
HILLS J. W. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres, value $5,600; Rep; from Mass.
HOFFMAN GEORGE, lives on his father's place, Sec. 10; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111.
HOPKINS JOSEPH, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; works T. Babson farm; Rep; from Penn.
HOPKINS J. J. Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; 170 acres, value $11,900; Dem; from Penn.
HOPPS IRVING W. lives with father, Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
HOPPS M. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 428 acres, value $27,000; Rep; from New Brunswick.
HUFFMAN C. Sec. 25; P.O. Mendota; 119 acres, value $8,330; Dem; from Germany.
TGOU P. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 131 acres, value $7,860; Rep; from Penn.
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JOHNSON G-EO. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22; P.O. Mendota; born in Pittsford,
Vermont, Jan. 5, 1836, came to this Co. in July, 1851; has family, two sons and two daughters
living, one daughter dead; wife is the widow of James P. Eames, from Onondaga Co. N.Y.
bornAug. 29, 1836; married Jan. 23, 1866; has 145 acres in this Co. and 40 in LaSalle Co.
value $12,000; Rep.
JOHNSON HIRAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; born in Worces
ter, Worcester Co. Mass. Sep. 3, 1802; came'to this Co. in Spring of 1836; has family of two
daughters; wife was Sarah Little, from Morristown, Lamoille Co. Vt. born June 2, 1806;,
married June 24, 1840; Mrs. Johnson had the honor of christening Lamoille Township of
this Co.; owns 159 acres, value $g,420; Rep; Bapt.
T/"ASTON AA'M. Sec. 1; P.O. Mendota; works for H. Koeper; Dem; from Germany.
¦"¦*- KE VIMER J. Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; lives on C. H. Baur farm; Rep; from Germany.
KENDELL E. AV. Sec. 8; P.O. Lamoille; 24g acres, value $15,000; Rep; from Vermont.
KENZIE J. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; 112 acres, value $6,700; Rep; from New Brunswick.
KOEPER HENRY, Sec. 1; P.O. Mendota; 188 acres, value $11,280; Dem; from Germany.
KOEPER J. Sec. 3; P.O. Mendota; 178 acres, value $10,680; Dem; from Germany.
T AKIN MARY A. Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; 76 acres, value $5,120; from England.
*— LEWIS WILBER W. Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; boards with M. Frizzell; Dem; Ohio.
LLOYD ELIZA Mrs. Sec. 32; P.O.Lamoille; from Mass.
TV/TALLONE L. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 120 acres, value $7,800; Dem; from Penn.
*-**¦ MARTIN A. Sec. 12; P.O. Mendota; 121 acres, val. $7,260; Rep; from N.Y.
MARRIOTT JOSEPH E. Stock Dealer, P.O. Lamoille; born in Lamoille, Bureau Co.
March 17, 1854; has family of one daughter, born Dec. 25, 1875; wife was Miss Maria C.
Booth, born in Berlin Township, this county, Jan. 16, 1854; married Feb. 25, 1875; Rep.
MARRIOTT WILLIAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; born in
Nottinghamshire, Eng., July 4, 1827; came to the U.S. and to this county in 1852; has
family of three children by first wife, and two by sec md wife; first wife was Tabitha J.
Nichols, from Belmont Co. Ohio, who died March 4, 1866; married again July 4, 1866; owns
321 acres, value $20,000; Dem.
MATZEN F. works CA. Schoezer's farm, Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from Germany.
MATZEN THEO. works H. Funfsin's place, Sec. 36; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from Germany.
MEIER J F. Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; 268 acres, val. $16,000; Rep; from Germany.
METCALF ISAAC, Laborer, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
MILEY HENRY, works for R. B. Berry, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from 111.
MILLER G. Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; 285 acres, value $17,100.
MILLER J. G. Sec 22; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres, value $5,000; Rep; from Germany.
MISEL B. Mrs. Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; 38 acres, val. $2,260, from Germany.
MOULTON G. M. lives with father, Sec. 34; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from St. Louis.
MOULTON N. T. Sec. 34, P.O. Mendota; 160 acres, val. $12,000; Rep; from N.Y.
MULLER PHILIP, rents of J. Koeper, Sec. 3; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Germany.
"NJEFF PHILIP, lives with A. Reder, Sec. 1; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Penn.
^ NELSON JAMES, rents of Mrs. S. B. Dix, Sec. 25; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Ky.
NORRIS WM. Sec. 31; P.O. Arlington; 1,163 acres, val. $63,g65; Rep; from Ohio.
"DERKINS J. Sec. 5; P.O. Lamoille; 153 acres, val. $g,ioo; Rep; from 111.
*¦ PERKINS MANSON, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; 25g acres, val. $16,800; Rep; from N.C.
PERKINS MARGARET Mr-,. Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; from Va.
POHL JOHN, works father's place, Sec. I; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from 111.
POLLICK W. Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; 240 acres, val. $12,000; Rep; from Ireland.
POLLICK W. A. rents W. Pollick's place, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Pa.
POPE FREDERICK, lives with father, Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
POPE JACOB, Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; 480 acres, val. $24,000; Rep; from Germany.
POPE L. works 160 acres of J. Pope's farm, Sec. 17; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
PORTER A. G. Sec. g; P.O. Lamoille; 246^ acres, val. $14,700; Rep; from N.Y.

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DATH H. Sec. 33; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres, val. $5,600; Rep; from Germany.
**- REDER ADAM, Sec. I; P.O. Mendota; 240 acres, val. $14,400; Rep; from Germany.
RICHARDS HENRY, rents of Rosa Kendall, Sec. 20; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from England.
RICHARDS WM. works for Wm. Marriott, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; Ind; from 111.
RISDON ORANGE, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O.Lamoille, born in Franklin county, town of
Fairfield, Vt., Sept. 21, 1818; came to this State 1838, and to Co. 1843; has one son; wife
was Miss Lucinda Green, from Madison Co. N. Y., born Aug. 20, 1827; married Oct. 9,
1849; owns 100 acres, value $8,000; Rep; Bapt.
CAMFORD EDWARD, rents of J. P. Dean, Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from N.J.
"^ SCAMMON F. J. Sec. 33; P.O.Arlington; 54 acres, val. $3,340; Rep; from Mass.
SCHALLER G. Sec. 3; P.O. Mendota; 239 acres, val. $14,320; Rep; from Germany.
SCHWAB. GEO. P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Lamoille; born in Hesse-
Darmstadt, Germany, April 23, 1835; came to this country and this Co. 1S47, and settled in
this Township; has family of eight sons and one daughter; wife was Catharine Keibef, from
Hesse-Darmsdadt, Germany, born April 13, 1840; married Feb. 7, 1858; owns 258 acres,
value $12,900; Rep; Evang.
SIMPKINS S. works for R. Milner, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ohio.
SLOAN HENRY, works for M. Hopps, Sec. 19; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana.
SMITH D. works for H. Childs, Sec. 13; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111.
SMITH J. C. lives with H. Johnson, Sec. 18; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
SMITH J. E. Sec. 30; P.O. Lamoille; 60 acres, /value $4,000; Rep; from 111.
STAMBERGER GEO. lives with father, Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from III.
STAMBERGER HENRY, lives with father, Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from Germany.
STAMBERGER KARL, lives on father's place, Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota, Rep; from Germany.
STAMBERGER S. Sec. 16; P.O. Mendota; 480 acres, $28,800; Rep; from Germany.
STANARD AMOS H. lives with father, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
STANARD H. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; born Madison Co.
N.Y. Aug. 12, 1828; came to county in November, 1840, and settled in Clarion Tp; has
family of one son, Lewis E., and three daughters, Luciba F., Esther E. and Susan A.; wife
was Susan N. Eddy, from Chatauqua Co. N.Y. born July 17, 1835; married Dec. 1854; owns
147 A acres, value $13,000; Rep; Bapt.
STANARD L. E. lives with father, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; 111.
STANARD S. Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; 143^ acres, $10,000; Rep; N.Y.
STEIN H. Sec. 35; P.O. Mendota; 239 acres, $14,340; Rep; Germany.
STEVENSON A. L. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Lamoille; born Jefferson Co.
Ohio, Oct. 5, 1823; come to this county Nov. 30, 1848; has three sons living, one son dead;
wife was Miss Gelilah Browning, from Brown Co. Ind; married Oct. 21, 1849, died March
25, 1857; married again to Ardellia Isaac, Feb. 18, 1858; owns 1,082, acres in this county,
val. $64,900; Rep.
STEVENSON J. F. lives with father, Sec. 9; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
STEWART S. Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; 80 acres, $5,000; Dem; from Ireland.
STIFFORD C. Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; 155 acres, $9,300; L}em; from Germany.
STOTARD JAMES, rents of D. H. Lloyd, Sec. 32; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from England.
STOTT JACOB, works for H. Stanard, Sec. 4; P.O. La-moille; Rep; from England.
STOUGHTON C. A. works P. Igou's farm, Sec. 29; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
SWANLUND PETER, Sec. 4; P.O. Lamoille; 86 acres, $5,620; Rep; from Sweden.
'"TRUCKENBROD H. Sec. 2; P.O. Mendota; 360 acres, $21,600; Rep; from Germany.
TRUCKENBROD J. Sec. II; P.O. Mendota; 360 acres, $21,600; Rep; from Germany.
TRUCKENBROD JOHN, lives with father, Sec. 2; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111.
TOWER ANDREW, lives with father, Sec. 25; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111.
TOWER GEO. lives with father, Sec 25; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111.
TOWER J. D. Sec. 25; P.O. Mendota; 237 acres, $17,700; Rep; from N.Y.
T TLTICH J. B. Sec. 28; P.O. Mendota; 420 acres, $25,000; Dem; from Germany.
ULTICH WM. lives with father, Sec. 28; P.O. Mendota; Dem; from 111.

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\ » 7ALCH CHAS. works R. Minler's place, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Germany.
WALKER L. Sec. 9; P.O. Lamoille; 201 acres, $10,000; Rep; from Vt.
WALSH J. Sec. 19; P.O. Lamoille; 114 acres, $6,840; Rep; from Germany.
WALSH NICHOLAS, Sec. 20; P.O. Lamoille; 105 acres, $6,300; Rep; from Germany.
WEINHEIMER F. Sec. n; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres,' $4,800; Rep; from Germany.
WELLS JARVIS P. Sec. 8; P.O. Lamoille; 40 "acres, $3,000; Rep; from Vt.
WELLS MARY Mrs. Sec. 8; P.O. Lamoille; 95 acres, $5,000; fromVt.
WHITE J. C. Sec. 14; P.O. Mendota; 162 acres, $9,7op; Rep. from Germany.
WINDLE F. Sec. 21; P.O. Mendota; 241 acres, $14,460; Rep; from Germany.
WING W. C. Sec. 27; P.O. Mendota; 80 acres, $5,800; Rep; from N.Y.
WINTERS A. Sec. 34; P.O. Arlington; 2l6£ acres, $7,400; Rep; from Penn.
WINTERS J. Sec. 34; P.O. Arlington; 120 acres, $7,400; Rep; from Penn.
WINTER JOHN, lives with father, Sec. 24; P.O. Mendota; Rep; from 111.
WINTER J. Sec. 24; P.O. Mendota; 117 acres, $8,190; Rep; from Germany.
WITTIG JOHANNES, Pastor Lutheran Church, Sec. 15; P.O. Mendota; from Germany.

HALL TOWNSHIP.
A ARON JACOB, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
TJAKER GEO. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
*-* BATCHELDER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Ind; Lib; New Hampshire.
BEERS NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
BOOZ ISAAC, Laborer; P.O. Peru; Dem; New Jersey.
BOOZ WM. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; New Jersey^ p**"1
BORGER J. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Peru; Inrtr^Jform; 120 acres; Germany.
BRANAGEN JOHN, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; 80 acres; Ireland.
BROWN JAMES, Miner; P.O. Depue; Dem; Meth; England.
BURLEE JOHN, Miner; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Penn.
/^AHILL DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; 260 acres; Ireland.
^ CASFORD J. W. Farmer, Sec. ig; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Bapt; 65 acres; P. E. Island
CASFORD JAMES, Farmer, Sec ig; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Prince Edward's Island.
CASFORD W. J Miner; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Prince Edward's Island.
CASTENDYCK LOUIS, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Peru; Dem; Pres; from Germany,
CASTENDYCK GEO. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Peru; Dem; Pres; Germany.
CHAMBERLAIN WM. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Dem; Penn.
CLARK A. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O Peru; Dem; Lib; Ohio.
CLEER ADAM, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 150 acres; Germany.
CLEER HENRY, Farmer; P.O.Peru; Dem; Luth; from from Quincy.
COLVER J. H. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Penn.
COLVER J. Farmer, Sec 3; P.O. Peru; Rep; Luth; 160 acres; Penn.
CONNERTON P. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
COMBS J. F. Farmer, Sec. g; P.O. Hollowayville; born Grainger Co. Penn. April 19, 1821;
came to this county Oct. 12, 1840; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres, worth $5,600; has held the
office of School Director; married Mary A. Piper Dec. 13, 1849; she died Dec. 26, 1868; five
children; G. W. lives in Stark Co., H. M. in Kansas.
COMBS ILO W. Farmer; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Lib; Illinois.
CRANFIELD THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
"PjAVIS BENJ. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Peru; Rep; 334 acres.
^ DEHR GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
DAVIS JESSE, Teacher; P.O. Depue; born in Ohio Jan. 22, 1813; came to this county
1855; Rep; Meth; commenced teaching school in 1849, and has continued up to the present
time.

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DEBUS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Peru; born in, Germany Dec. 28, 1831; came to
LaSalle in 1851; came to Bureau Co. shortly after, where he engaged in work at 35 cents
per day; he held the office of Pathmaster one term; Dem; Pres; owns 90 acres land, valued
at $4,000; married Miss Catherine Weissenburger 1861; four girls.
DELANEY MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
DELANEY^THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
DINGLER CHRISTIAN, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
DORN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O.Peru; Dem; Lib; Germany.
"L7MMERLING JOS. Tenant of F. Wilson, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
J-' EMMERLING JOSEPH, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
ERHART JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
EYCKS JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
TpLAHERTY DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Illinois.
" FLAHERTY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath: Illinois.
FLAHERTY MICHAEL, Farmer, Sees. 15 and 16; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Illinois.
FLAHERTY PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 10; Dem; Cath; Illinois. Y^lviy*'
FRIZZELL ADAM. Laborer; P.O. Peru; Inch, Maryland.
fARA JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Poland.
^* GEHRING HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Pres; Germany.
GUENTHER MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Dem; Germany.
GUIDER B. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Poland.
TTAGAN A. T. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Peru; 426^ acres; Dem; Kentucky.
^ HALL E. C. Jr. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; 111.
HALL G. M. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Peru; Dem; 111.
HALL E. C. Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; born in Kentucky, Apr. 14, 1814; came to this
county in 1834; Dem; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $25,000; he has held the office of
• Justice of the Peace; he has fifteen children, nine living; his wife is dead.
HANAN PATRICK, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
HARLINE PETER, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
HARRINGTON DANIEL, Renter; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
HARRINGTON MARY, Sec. 19; P.O. Hollowayville; Ireland.
HARRINGTON PETER, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
HARRIS J. G. Renter; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Lib; Illinois.
HASSLER CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
HASSLER J. J. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Prot; Germany.
HEILIGER ADAM, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany.
HENNESSY WM. Miner, Sec. 18; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Irelaud.
HILDEBRAND FRED, Sec. 3; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
HILDEBRAND WM. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Rep; Luth; 111.
HILL DANIEL, P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Germany.
HILL JACOB, Sec. 19; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; born Illinois.
HOFFMAN C. W. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Peru; born in New York, Dec. 20, 1850; came to
this county in 1851; Dem; Lib; wife was Miss Marrillia Miller; she was born in this county
Sept. 27, 1858; lived here since.
HOFFMAN AUSTIN, Farmer, Sec. 25 and 26; P.O. Peru; Rep; Meth; Chemung Co. N.Y.
HOFFMAN E. A. Sec. 35; P.O. Peru; Meth; N.Y.
HOFFMAN WM. Laborer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Meth; N.Y.
HOFFMAN WM. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Peru; Dem; Meth; N. Y.
HOSS SUSANNA, Sec. 2; P.O. Peru.
HOSHEIT WM. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
HUGHES P. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O, Arlington, Ind; Bapt; 80 acres; val. prop. $5>2°o; <N-Y.

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HUNGER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Peru; Dem; Prot; 100 acres, val. $4,000; Switzerland.
HUMMEL JOHN, Renter, Sec. 17; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
HURLEY D. J. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath;

J

OHNSON JACOB, Renter; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Luth; Denmark.
JONES JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Penn.

TT'EELAN MICHAEL, Tenant of Henry Ream's; P.O.Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
-^- KELLY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath: Illinois.
KESLER LIPECT, Farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; Germany.
KLEIN NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; Germany.
KLUGHERZ fOHN, Farmer, S-c. 8; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany.
KNAPP NICHOLAS, Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Luth; Germany.
KOSTER N. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
KUTTLER GOTLIEB, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
KUTTLER AVM. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
J" AKE W. S. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany.
-*— LANCE A. S. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Bapt; N. J^v^iM^
LANE FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Prot; Germany.
LAWRENCE N. J. Mrs. Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; Meth; Michigan.
LEIZE CONRAD, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany.
LEYES J. Farmer; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; Germany.
LINKER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O.Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
LINZ WM. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Holloway; Dem; Luth; Germany.
LIPKE AUGUST, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
LIPSKI GEORGE, Laborer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Poland.
l\/f ANNING MICHAEL, Sec. 15; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
*¦**¦ MARLATT A. Renter; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Meth; N. J.
MARK JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Peru; born in Germany, Sept. 14, 1852; came to
this county in 1864; Dem; Cath; married Miss Louise Renner, from Germany, on the 22d
of Feb. 1876.
MARLATT JOHN, Renter; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Lib; N.J.
MARTIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O., Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
MARTIN THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
MAY JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; 8oacres; Germany.
MEISENBACH ANDREW, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
MEISENBACH JOHN, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
MEISENBERGER GEO. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
MILLER H. J. Farmer; P.O. Peru; born in Dubois Co. Ind. Nov. 30, 1823; came to this
county Aug. 24, 1832; land is on Sees. 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 35; amount 1,202 >£ acres,
valued at $75,000; personal property $4,000; Dem; Meth; has held the offices of Director
and Supervisor; wife was M. A. J. R. Williams; married Aug. 5, 1849; nas na<^ s'x children ;
two girls and two boys living.
MILLER SMITH, Farmer, Sees. 28V33; P.O. Peru; born in Dubois Co. Ind. Aug. 26,
1828; came to this county 1832; has held the offices of School Treasurer, Justice of the
Peace, etc; Dem; Meth; owns 135 acres, worth $7,000; wife was Mrs. Jennie Farrer; mar
ried June 17, 1867; one boy belongs to her by former marriage, eight to him; two boys and
three girls living.
MILLER B. Renter; P.O, Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
MILLER CHAS. Painter; P.O. Peru; Ind; Ind; Illinois.
MONDEN WM. Farmer; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Prot; Germany.
MONDEN FRED, rents Seaton's farm; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Lib; Illinois.
MOORE ROSCOE, Laborer; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Lib; Illinois.
MOORE JOHN, Renter; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Lib; Illinois.
MUNSON CALEB, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; Indiana.

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MUNSON H. W.Parmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Peru; Dem; Meth; Indiana.
MUNSON WM. Farmer; P.O. Depue; Dem; Indiana.
MURPHY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 19; Dem; Cath; N.Y.
MURRY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Peru; Rep; Old Eng; Scotland.
McCLAIN BENJ. Farmer; P.O. Hollowayville- Rep; Lib; Ohio.
McGRATH THOMAS, Sec. 18; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Penn.
McKEE A. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Pres; N.Y.
McNAMANA D. J. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
NTEW G. M. Farmer, Sec. 7; 80 acres; Germany.
¦^ NOWOK MICHAEL, Laborer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
/^V'HALORAN MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
^ OTT JACOB D. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Hollowayville; Ind^ Maryland.
DIBLOW GEORGE, Renter; P.O. Holloway; Dem; Luth; Germany.
PIPER EZEKIEL, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Hollowayville; born in Bureau Co. Jan. 9,
1854; lived here since; Rep; Lib.
TJ EAM HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
"^ REAM PETER, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; val. $5,000; Penn.
RENNER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
RICH A. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Depue; Rep; Virginia.
CCANLIN MICHAEL, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
^ SCANLEN JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; 80 acres; Ireland.
SCHLITT ANDREW, Faimer, Sec. 10; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
SCHIRMER MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Peru; prop. $4,000; Dem; Luth; Germany.
SCHIRMER MICHAEL, rents father's farm; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
SEATON JAMES H. Farmer; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; 390 acres; Kentucky.
SEATON J. H. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; 190 acres; Kentucky.
SEARL WM. W. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Hollowayville; born in Bureau Co. April 23,
1852; lived here since; Rep'; Lib; owns 120 acres of land, worth $9,000; per. prop. $600;
married Lydia E. McClain, Dec. 4, 1873; one girl.
SEBACH FRANK. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
SEBACH ROBT. Farmer; P.O. Reru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
SESSLER JACOB, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
SHEA D. Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
SHEA JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
SHOUMBURG ERNEST, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Meth; Germany.
SNYDER HENRY, Farmer; 25 acres; per. prop. $3,000; Dem. Cath; Germany.
SNYDER HENRY, Farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; 425 acres, $18,000; Germany.
SMITH CHAS. Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Poland.
STIMMELL J. A. & H. B. Blacksmiths and Wagonmakers, Sec. 30; P.O. Holloway
ville; J. A. Stimmell was born in Maryland, Oct. I, 1834; came to this county in 1855; Dem;
Luth; held the office of School Director; wife was Miss Julia Ott; has four children; H, B.
Stimmell came to this county in 1875; Rep.
STIMMELL H. B. Wagonmaker; P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; Maryland.
STREW WM. Renter; P.O. Peru; Rep; Luth; Germany.
STRUBER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Prot; Germany.
SWAB LAWRENCE, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
TITER DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Peru; born in Ireland, in 1822; came to this county
in 1851; Dem; Cath; he owns 40 acres of land, valued at $2,600.
"yOGT HENRY, Renter; P.O. Hollowayville; Pern; Pres; Germany.

246 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
A A7AGER JOHN, Renter; P.O.Peru; Dem,; Luth; Germany.
^ WASSOM! JACOB, P.O. Peru; Rep; Sec. 34; 404 acres; Tenn.
WEBER, HENRY, Farmer, Sec 2; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; 100 acres; Germany.
WEEKS E. Miner; P.O. Depue; Dem; from Ireland.
WEIGANT PETER, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
WELINGER CHAS. S. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; Germany.
WEISENBERGER CONRAD, Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O.Peru; Dem; Luth; '80 acres; Germany.
WEISENBERGER CONRAD, Farmer; Sec. 9; 60 acres; P.O, Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
WEISENBURGER B. VALENTINE, Sec. 32; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
WEISENBURGER GEORGE, Farmer; Dem; Pres; 35 acres; Germany.
WEISENBERGER GEO. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
AVE1SENBERGER JOHN, Renter, Sec. 4; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
WEISENBERGER VALENTINE, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; Luth; Germany.
WILHART ALBERT, Farmer; P.O. Peru; born in Illinois, Feb. 1, 1853; Dem; wife
was Miss Mary Turner; married Aug. 30, 1874; one boy.
WILLIAMS BOB 
WILLIAMS W. W. Rev; P.O. Peru; Rep; Meth; Illinois.
WILSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Poland.
WILSON JOSEPH, Renter; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Germany.
WINSER JAMES, Farmer; P.O. Peru; Dem; 300 acres; per prop. $2,000; England.
WILSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Peru; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
WINSER S. E. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Peru; Dem; Lib; 111.
WIXOM CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Peru; born in this county, Aug. 7, 1851; Ind; the
estate contains 250 acres of land, valued at $15,000, owned by Mrs. R. A. and Charles and
Cynthia; Mrs. Wixom came to this county 1835; Rep.
WOLFER J. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Peru; Dem; from Germany.
J OLLER WM. Wagonmaker; P.O. Hollowayville; Dem; Cath; Germany.

INDIANTOWN TOWNSHIP.
The Town of Tiskilwa is in both Arispie and Indiantown Townships, and some names may have accidentallyVrept
in the wrong township.
A NDERSON ANDREW, Laborer for Cushing, Sec. 6; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
-*¦*- ANDERSON C. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Meth; born Maryland.
AKERS BROWN, Shoemaker; ^em; Lib; born Ohio.
AKERS E. B. Tiskilwa; Shoemaker; Ind; Hard Shell Bapt; born 111.
ALBRECHT CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Lombardville; born in Berne,
Germany, in 1821; carme to this county in 1837; Dem; Mennonite; owns 400 acres land,
value $20,000; has lived in this county 39 years, one of the earliest settlers; married
Catharine Ruggy, in 1848; she was from Berne, Germany; have six children, one boy and
five girls.
ANDERSON CHAS. Laborer, Sec. 20; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON' FRANK, Laborer for Hinman, Sec. 4; P.O. Wyanet; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON FRED, Laborer, Sec. 3; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON JOHN, Laborer, village, P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON JOHN E. Laborer, Sec. 4; Dem; Meth; from Maryland.
ANTHONY WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born in Sussex Co. New Jersey,
Sept. 13, 1828; came to this county in Sept. 1855; was brought up in New Jersey, and lived
there 27 years; has lived in this county 21 years; has held office School Director; Rep;
Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000; owns 80 acres land in Iowa, value $2,000; married
Miss Matilda Rarick; she was born and brought up in Morris Co. New Jersey; they have
eight children, and have lost two.
ANTHONY A. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cong; prop. $20,000; born R. Island.

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ANTHONY CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $2,000; born Ills.
AVERY R. N. Rev. Minister, village; Ind; Epis; born Mass „
t> ACON GEO. H. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; Cong; born Ohio.WM <-NY ^ '
BAKER ALMOND, Minister, village; Rep; U. Brethern; val. prop. $4,000; N. Y. x
BAKER J. W. Tiskilwa; Shoemaker; Rep; Meth; born Tenn.
BACON HARVEY, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Candor, Tioga Co. New
York, April g, 1806; came to this county in Oct. 1848; Ind. in pol; Cong; owns 480 acres
land, value $31,200; 240 acres in Iowa, $3,600; lived in Ohio 13 years; has lived in this
county 28 years; the country here thinly settled; Mr. Dorr and several others here when he
came; has held office of Town Assessor, and School Director, and Pathmaster; he is now
over seventy years old; married Betsey Allen Robi'-son, in April, 1834; she was born in
Barton, Orleans Co. Vermont, Nov. 23, 1808; has four children, three sons ancl one daughter;
lost two in infancy.
BARNEY HOSEA, Farmer, Sec. 17; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $10,000; born Mass.
BARNEY H. E. Farmer, Sec. 17;- Rep; Cong; born 111.
BARLOW SOLOMON N. Carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Mass.
BARR WM; Farmer, Sec. 17; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
BARTON A. Farmer, Sec. 19; Rep; Epis; val. prop. $5,000; born Ireland.
BARTON HENRY, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Providence; Rep; Lib; born L eland.
BARTON J. Farmer, Sec 19; P.O. Providence; Rep; Epis; val. prop. $5,000; born Ireland.
BARTON J. Farmer, Sec. 21; Rep; Epis. born England.
BARTON WM. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Providence; Rep; Lib; born Ireland.
BARROWS OTIS, Laborer for AVeld, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; Rep; Luth.
BARRY JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in county of Cork
Ireland, in 1832; came to this county in 1861; Dem; Cath; owns 45 acres land, value $2,500;
he was in her Majesty's 32d Light Infantry in the famous siege of Lucknow, only 800 in
the garrison, against 95,000 Sepoys; the wounded had to come out of hospitals when almost
ready to die and go upon the ramparts at the batteries to keep up fire; firing continued
night and day for five months; he received two medals for bravery; was in sixteen general
engagements; the only survivor of that siege in America; married Mary Sullivan in i860;
she was from county Cork, Ireland; has six children.
BARTLETT GEO. Laborer, village; Dem; Meth; born Ills.
BATTEY OWEN W. Lumber and Grain Dealer; Tiskilwa; born in Providence Co. R.
Island, June 15, 1823, lived there 12 years, and in Conn. 10 years; came to this State in
1845, and has lived in this Co. 22 years. He is agent of the C. R. I. & P. R.R. at this
place, and has been in the employ of this Road since 1853. He is also engaged in Lumber
and Grain business; he has represented this town in Board Supervisors, also held office
of Town Trustee; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; married Miss Pauline A.
Walker, March 18, 1851; born in Vt; lived in N.Y. State, and has lived in this state 39
years; have 3 sons — lost one daughter.
BATTY JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 29; Rep; Cong; born Conn.
BATES WM. Carpenter, Sec. 17; Dem; Lib; born Mass.
BAUM HENRY, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
BEASLEY JOHN, Wheelwright, P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Bapt; born Mass.
BENSON CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Luth; val. prop. $2,000; born Sweden.
BENT GEO. works for O'Connell, Sec. 10; Dem; Lib; born on the sea.
BIGELOW JOSEPH W. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Univ; val. prop. $15,000; Maine.
BLESSING A. lives with father, Sec. 24; Dem; Luth.
BLISS HOWARD C. Farmer and Fruit Grower, Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; born R. Island,
Dec. 26, 1850; the old Bliss Nurseries, established by H. N. Bliss, in 1852, containing 80
acres, about 40 acres of orchard, largely composed of " Willow Twigg," " Ren Davis' " and
''Jonathan's; " they are making a specialty of manufacturing strictly pure cider vinegar, ancl
have established a very fine and increasing trade with those who desire a pure article and
appreciate it. He has a Cider Mill capable of running out twenty to thirty barrels daily,
also Vinegar Works in complete running order. The above property is offered for sale or
exchange on reasonable terms, giving an excellent chance to step into an established business;
full particulars given, with good reasons for selling, upon application to the proprietor,
Howard C. Bliss, Rep; Cong.
BLISS GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib; born Vermont.

248 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BLISS JAMES H. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Epis. Pref; $8,000; born R. Island.
BLESSING JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 24: Tiskilwa P. O; born 111 Dauphin Co. Pa. Jany. 26,
1821; lived in that state 27 years; came to this state, April 18, 1849, and has lived in this
county 27 years — one of early settlers, only 11 houses in Indiantown that time. He holds
office School Commissioner and Path-master; Dem; Luth; he owns 246 acres land, value
$12,300; married Miss Mary Walter in Dec. 1846; she wasborn Dauphin, Pa. Dec. 20, 1825;
have 14 children — 7 sons and 7 girls.
BLOOM W. H. Farmer, Sec. 12; Ind; Meth; 500 acres, $25,000; born Ohio-. &^xJ/Jr'
BOGERT P. Dentist, village; Dem; Bapt.
BONNER JOHN, Laborer, village; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
BOOTH C. N. Farmer, Sec. 20; Ind; Cong; born England,
BOOTH DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 17; Dem; Lib; bom Ills.
BOOTH JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 17; Dem; Lib; val. prop. $10,000; born England.
BOOTH SQUIRE, Carpenter, Sec. 17; born England; Rep; Cong.
BOYDEN E. P. Tiskilwa Hotel, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Hampshire Co. Mass. Feb. 16,
1823; came to this state in 1854; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; Proprietor
and Owner Tiskilwa House, principal hotel in town; has held office of Town Clerk, also
Town Treasurer for several years; was one of School Committee and City Sealer of Weights
and Measures; married Mary R. Dunbar, from same place, in 1840; she died Sept. 10, i86g;
married second wife, Marcia A. Penny, she was born in Warren Co. Pa; had six children
by first wife.
BRADLEY C. Laborer, village; born Ohio; Rep; Meth.
BRADLEY K. Laborer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Rep; Meth.
BRAZEE GEO. Farmer, Sec. 13; born III; Rep; Lib.
BRAZEE WM. Farmer, Sec. 13; born N. Y; Rep; Lib.
BRYANT D. Wagon Maker, village; born Mass; Dem; Epis.
BROWN J. A. Carpenter, Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Rep; Meth.
BURKY ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 21; born Germany; Dem; Mennonite; prop. $12,000.
/""ALIF JOHN G.1 Fruit Grower, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; bora New Hampshire; Rep; Lib.
^ CALLAHAN P. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
CAMPBELL DUNCAN, Farmer, Tiskilwa; born in Manchester, England, Feby. I.
1836; came to this country 1845; worked in cotton-mill, factory boy, in R. Island; he then
came to this state and county and has lived here about 30 years; he was in the army — was
1st Lieut, in Company F, 146 Reg. Ills. Infantry; was also engaged in suppressing resist
ance to the draft, and in organizing troops; he was appointed to represent his rank in the
army as one of the guard of honor at the funeral of Lincoln. He holds the office of Super
visor of this town; Rep; Lib; owns 180 acres land, value $g,ooo; married Sarah S. Kelly,
June 1858; she was from Maine; daughter of Aaron Kelly of this county; have six children
— 4 girls and 2 boys.
CANTY D. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
CANTA DAN. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
CARPENTER LUTHER F. Farmer and Machinist; Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; born in
Bristol, R. I. Dec. 3, i8ig; moved to Taunton, Mass. when two months old, and lived there
about thirty-six years; worked as Machinist twenty years, and helped to set up the first
sta ionary engine in Bristol Co. Mass; came to this country in 1855, and has lived here
twenty-one years; Rep; Lib; owns ig3 acres of land, value $13,510; married Miss Betsy B.
Barney in 1843; she was born and brought up in Taunton, Mass; they have two children —
daughters; have lost two children.,
CARPENTER W. W. Express Agent, Tiskilwa; born R. I; Rep; Bapt.
CLARK G. Horseman, Sec. 4; born Canada; Dem.
CODE P. Laborer for Batty, Sec. 11; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
COLE JOHN, Minister, Tiskilwa; born in Cumberland Co. Ky. Jan. 9. 1813; lived there
about ten years, and in Tenn. and Ark. three years; came to this state in 1825, and to this
county in 1831; has lived in this Co. forty-five years; one of the earliest settlers; he is an
ordained minister of the M. E. Church, and was licensed to preach about the year 1842; he
has held the office of Justice of the Peace for sixteen years; has also held the office of School
Trustee and School Director; Rep; Meth; prop. val. $3,000; married Miss Jane Tompkins,
Sept. 30, 1832; she was born in East Tennesee, Sept. 19, 1817; they have five children — two
sons and three daughters; have lost four sons.
COLE CHAS. W. Clerk, village; born 111; Rep; Meth.

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COLE IOHN, Farmer and Minister, village; born Ky; Rep; Meth.
COLE S. N. Farmer, village; born 111; Rep; Meth.
COLVIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 5; born Mass; Rep; Meth; prop. $2,000.
COLBY FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. H; Rep; Meth; prop. $8,000.
COLBY MORRIS A. lives with father, Sec. 14; Rep; Meth.
COLBY LEVI, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. H; Rep; Melh.
COMP JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Perry Co. Pa. April 18, 1818; came
to this Co. in 1849; I^eP'. Meth; owns 225 acres of land, value $12,000; lived in this state
and Co, twenty-seven years; married Miss Sarah Ann Orner; she was from Perry Co. Pa;
they have five children; have lost two; has held the office of School Trustee, also School
Director, for many years.
COOK C. R. Laborer, Tiskilwa; born III; Dem; Lib.
COOK J. T. Tiskilwa; Billiard Saloon; Dem; Epis; born Ohio.
COOPER GEO. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Lombardville; born England; Rep; Epis; prop. $8,000.
COPPENS JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Providence; bora England; Rep; Cong; prop. $3,000.
COSTIGAN MARY, Widow, Sec. 15; born Ireland; Cath; prop. $600. ^fC
COSTIGAN PAT. Farmer, Sec. 16; born Ireland; Dem; Cath. /^D
COUCH JAS. Justice of the Peace, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. H; Rep; Lib.
COX JAMES W. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Rep; Lib.
CRABB JOHN, Laborer, village; born England; Rep; Bapt.
CRAIG D. Farmer, Sec. 23; born Ireland; Rep; Luth.
CRIMMEL SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 4; born Pa; Dem; Lib; prop. $1,000.
CROCKER S. D. Carriage Maker, village; born N. H; Rep; Lib.
CUDNEY L.'Laborer for Hauter, Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; born France; Lib; Cath.
CULP T. S. Cheesemaker, Sec. 26; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Dem; Bapt.
CUTLER R. E. Superintendent of Schools, Tiskilwa; born Ohio; Rep; Cong.
CUSHING CALEB, Retired Farmer, See. 17; P.O. Providence; born in Sekonk, Mass.
Aug. 31, 1793; came to this county in 1836; Rep; Lib; owns 480 acres of land, value
$24,000; he was one of a committee of four who were appointed to come and locate and
purchase this Township for the colony, which came in 1837; he has held the office of Justice
of the Peace and School Director; married three times; first to Aritta Martin, second to
Melinda P. Barrows; he had nine children — four sons and five daughters; third, married
Rebecca Reed, of Woborn, Mass. in 1870, his present wife; she emigrated to this county in
1841, and has lived here thirty-five years; one of the early, settlers; she married Wm. Booth in
1840; he died in 1851; she married Lyman Benson in 1858; he died in 1865.
CUSHLNG CHRISTOPHER C. Farmer and Butcher, Section 17; P.O. Providence;
born in R. I. Oct. 5, 1823; he came to this town, county and state May 8, 1837, with the
Providence colony, and has lived here thirty-nine years; only two or three houses within six
or seven miles when he came; Rep; Lib; owns house and lot and village lots, value $2,500;
he has held the office of Road Commissioner and School Director; he holds the office of
Justice of the Peace; has been married four times; first, to Prudence R. Bosley; second,
to Betsy M. Wilcox; third, to Margaret J. McElroy; fourth, to Helen Jane Walmers, Aug.
6, 1870; she was born in Pa; they have seven children.
CUSHING GEORGE HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Providence; born in Provi
dence, this town, county and state, Jan. 25, 1848; Rep; Cong; value of personal prop; $1,000;
owns and runs threshing machine; was in the army; enlisted when 16 years old in 57th
I..V. I. Co. K, 4th Division, 15th Army Corps; was in a number of battles; was with Gen.
Sherman in his march to the sea; was in the battles of Snake Creek Gap, Rome, Cross
Roads, Savannah and Mill Creek, N. C; was honorably discharged at the close of the war;
has held the office of Constable.
CUSHING RICHARD W. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Providence; born in this town, county
and state, Jan. 9,-1842; Rep; Cong; owns 240 acres of land, value, $14,400; has lived in this
Co. thirty-four years; was one of the first native bora citizens of the colony — his sister was
the first; he was in the army in the 146th I. V. I. under Gen. Cook, Western Division; was
honorably discharged; married Miss Ellen E. Lewis, Aug. 5, 1869; she was from N. Y; have
three children, Edith W., Alice Bertha and Richard Lewis.
CUSHING G. B. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $10,000; born R. Island.
F^AVIS JOSEPH H. Farmer, village, P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib; born R. Island.
i-J DEAN C. Laborer, Sec. 7; Rep; Lib.
DEAN C. A. Agricultural Machinery; Tiskilwa; Peter Cooper; Epis; born Maine.

250 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
DANA EDWARD, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Providence, R. Island, March ig, 1804;
came to this county April 17, 1837; Rep; Quaker. He lived in R. Island thirty-three
years; lived in Michigan nine months; has lived.in this county thirty-nine years, and is the
oldest resident settler here; the only house here at that time; was the old Colony House;
only one house between Providence and Wethersfield. He was seventy-three years old
March 19, 1876; he married Miss Mary Lockwood, of Providence, R. Island, Nov. 5, 1827;
she died Nov. 18, 1863; married Mrs. Sarah Beaumont, Dec. 12, 1866; she was from New York
City, and she emigrated to this state i84g.
DANA EDWARD, Retired Farmer, village; Rep; born R. Island.
DAVIS SAMUEL D. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in S.-neca Co. \'ew York,
Dec. 2, 1828; came to this county July 14, 1866; Rep; Epis; owns 80 acres land, value
$5,000; has lived in this county ten years; has hell office Road Commissioner, and has
been School Director ever since here; married Eliza Powers in 1850; she was born Jan.
7, 1822, in Steuben Co. New York; has five children, four sons and one daughter.
DEAN C. A. Agent Farm Machinery, village; Dem; Epis; born Maine.
DEAN WM. H. Farmer, Sec. 17; Rep; Cong; born R. Island.
DECKER CHAS. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Wyanet; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.
DECKER JOHN, Farmer, lives with father, Sec. 20; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cong.
DECKER WM. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $10,000; born N. Y.
DEVOE AUG. Laborer for Hauter, Sec. 9; Lib; Cath; born France.
DEVOE AUG. T. Farmer, Sec. 10; Dem; Cath; born France.
DEXTER JAMES M. Retired; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Rhode Island, Feby. 11, 1805; came
to this county in 1837; Rep; Epis; owns 120 acres land, val. $4000; has lived in this county
thirty-nine years; plenty ot Indians here when he came; one of the oldest resident settlers
in this town; only five or six log houses here when he came; has been Town Assessor;
married Phcebe Sanborn, Feb. 11, 1829; she was from North Hampton, Jf. Hampshire;
they have four sons and one daughter; his oldest son is now living on the old home place in
Rhode Island.
DEXTER BENJ. G. Farmer, Sec. 29; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $10,000; born Ills.
DEXTER GEO. Druggist, village; Rep; Epis; born Ills.
DEX TER T. S. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Providence; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $5,000; born Ills.
DOE THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 31; Lombardville, Stark 'Co; born in Maine, April 11,
1818; came to this county in 1847, and has lived here twenty-nine years; he'was the first
settler here on the Prairie, and made the first track across the prairie to Osceola village; he
was the first Town Clerk of this town, and held that office for eight years, and also held
office of School Director long time; Rep; Lib; owns farm of 80 acres here, value $6,400,
owns farm 80 acres town of Macon, val. $3,200; married Miss Elizabeth Pilkington, April
23, 1854; she was born in Lancashire, England, April 16, 1829; has eight children, three
sons and five daughters.
DONOVAN RICHARD, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
DONOVAN J. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
DOREMUS A. Clergyman, Sec. 17; Ind; Cong; born New Jersey.
DOREMUS A. J. Teacher; Sec. 17; Dem; Pres; born New Jersey.-
DORR GEORGE E. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Columbia Co. New York,
Nov. 5, 1823; came to this county in 1837; Rep; Cong; owns 355 acres land, value $18,000;
has lived in this town and county thirty-nine years; only two houses on prairie at that time,
old Colony House, Providence, and house of S. E. Morris; only house south was at Boyd's
Grove, and the only house in town of Milo; was one of first to organize schools here; has
held office of Supervisor for two years; was the first man to represent the town without
opposition; has held office of Town Trustee; his father was Postmaster eight years; married
Sarah Harrison in 1849; she was born in Cortland Co. New York, Nov. 26, 1824; has five
children, three sons and two daughters.
DORR EMMET H. Farmer, Sec. 34; Rep; Lib; born Ills.
DORR FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib; born Ills.
DURFEE SIDNEY F. Farmer, Sec. 5; Rep; Lib; val. prop. $10,000; born New York.
"PASTWOOD E. Laborer, Sec. 17; Rep; Cong; born R. I.
*-* EATON O. Blacksmith; Rep; Lib; born Mich,
ECKHOFF H. Farmer; Sec. 16; Dem; Cong; val. prop. $10 000; born Germany.
ESLINGER SAMUEL, Laborer, Sec. 8; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
EVANS WM, Laborer, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; Dem; Lib; born Ills.

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EXELBY WM. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; Meth; val. prop. $15,000; born England.
EXELBY WM. Jr. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born England.
FERGUSON R. Laborer for Powers, Sec. 28; Rep; Lib; born Iowa.
FEGHT GEO. W. Teamster, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence;' Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
FIEFIELD L M. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Providence; Dem; Lib; born Ills.
FINK GEO. Blacksmith, village; Dem; Lib; born New Jersey.
FITZGERALD E. Laborer for Cushing, Sec. 18; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
FITZPATRICK DAVID, Laborer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
FITZPATRICK JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 4; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
FOLEY M. C. Farmer, Sec. 17; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
FOLGER ROBERT C. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; born in Nantucket, Mass. Jan'y 6,
1810; came to this county in 1845; Rep; Quaker; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000; he
came to this county thirty-one years ago; only few settled here then; married, first, Laura A.
Snow, from Mass; she died, 1849; married Melissa Cross in 1850; she was from Washington
Co. Ohio; they have six children.
FOREY PETER, Laborer, Sec. 17; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
FOSDECK JOHN, Mechanic, village, Rep; Lib; born New York.
FOSDECK LEVI, Mechanic, village, Rep; Meth; born New York.
FOSMER WM. H. Cheesemaker, Sec. 26; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth; born New York.
FOSTER WM. Farmer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Rep; Epis.
FOX H. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Tiskilwa, Pa; born Ohio; Dem; Meth.
FREEMAN DR. A. R. Physician; Tiskilwa.
FRITCHEY WILLIAM ELLIS, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Indian-
town, this Co. March 22, 1849; RePi Bapt; value of prop. $1,000; has lived in this town
twenty-seven years; his grandfather is one of the oldest settlers in the county; married Miss
Mary Emma Bogert, Oct. 31, 1869; she was born in N. Y. City; they have two children,
Minnie Eva and William Eddy.
GALLAHER J. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. 'Tiskilwa; born Pa; Rep; Meth; prop. $15,000.
GASKILL E. T. Farmer, Sec 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; born R. I; Rep; Unit; prop. $3,000.
GASKILL ELISHA T. Farmer, Sec. 4 and 34; P.O. Wyanet;, born in Rhode Island
in 1823; came to Bureau Co. in 1854; Rep; Cong; owns 150 acres, valued at $11,000;
married Miss Susan Taft of Rhode Island in 1857; five children.
GIBBS H. D. Hardware and House Furnishing Goods, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Norwich,
Chenango Co. N. Y., Dec. I, 1830; came to this Co. 1857; Rep; Christian Church; owns 320
acres of land in Kansas, value, $2,500; stock of hardware, value, $5,000; he is senior mem
ber of H. D. Gibbs & Co. Hardware and House Furnishing Goods; largest and only house
in town, and doing a large business; has held the office of School Director; married Miss
Nancy Windsor, from Guilford, Chenango Co. N. Y; have four children — all boys.
GIBBONS GEORGE, Harness Maker; Tiskilwa; Dem; Bapt.
GIBBONS WILLIAM, Harness Maker, village; born Pa; Dem; Bapt.
GILBERT GEO. Laborer, Sec. 17; born R. I; Rep; Cong.
GORMAN JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 6; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
GREELEY W. I. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. H; Ind; Epis; prop. $12,000.
GUDGELL WILLIAM G. Grocery Store, and Buys and Sells Stock, P.O. Tiskilwa;
born Ohio, Oct I, 1827; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Rapt; owns 120 acres of land, house
and five lots, value, $10,000; has held the office of Town Collector, also the office of
Corporation Trustee and School Director; married, first, Mary A. Sharpless, from Ohio, 1852;
she died March 4, 1861; married Susan A. Smith, Jan. 1, 1862; she was born in N.Y.
State; have eight children; lost two.
GULLIVER GEO. Farmer, Sec. 7; P;0. Providence; born Mass; Rep; Cong; prop. $4,500.
GUSSET H. Farm Laborer, village; born Ky; Rep; Meth.
TT ALE JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 24; born N. Y; Rep; Lib.
*-*¦ HARKER JOSEPH, Jr. Farmer, Sec. 20; born N. Y; Rep; Meth.
HAHN HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 32. P. O, Tiskilwa; born in the north part of Germany,
Nov. 20, 1840; came to U. S. in 1862; lived in Peoria two years; came to this Co. in 1864;
Dem; Cath; owns 160 acres of land, value, $8,000; has lived in this Co. twelve years;
married Miss Barbara Huter, May 20, 1866; she was from the north part of Germany; they
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HARKER WM. F. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Providence; born in Onondaga Co. N. Y. March
18, 1846; came to this Co. in 1862; Rep; Meth; value of personal prop. $1,500; lived several
years in Syracuse, Susquehanna and Buffalo, N. Y; came to Chicago about 1850; lived there
about 12 years; came to Bureau Co. and has lived here 14 years; farms his father's farm
of I47*acres; has father, mother, two brothers and one sister.
HARKER JOSEPH, Sr. Farmer, Sec. 20; born N. Y; Rep; Meth; prop. $10,000.
HARRINGTON WM. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born R. I; Rep: Cong; prop. $4,000.
HARRINGTON G. B. Merchant, village; born Vermont; Rep; Cong.
HARTMAN JOHN, Blacksmith, village; born Md; Dem; Meth.
HARTMAN JONATHAN, Mason, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Pa.
HASKELL A. Retired, village; born R. I; Rep; Lib.
HASKELL JAS. E. Clerk, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Rep; Bap.
HASKELL JOS. G. Painter, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born R. I; Rep; Lib.
HATCH MILTON C. Tenant Farmer, section 33; born N. Y; Rep; Cong.
HATHAWAY CHAS. B. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 5; born Mass; Rep; Lib.
HANDER J Laborer, village; born England; Rep.
HAUTER ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 9; P O. Tiskilwa; born France; Lib; Mennonite; $15,000.
HEIDMANN J. Laborer, Sec. 36; born Germany; Rep; Luth.
HINUAN HOBART, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Wyanet; born Vermont; Rep; Lib; prop. $20,000.
HOBLIT WILLIAM C. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Clinton Co. Ohio,
Aug. 31, 1819; came to this Co. Nov 10, 1843; Rep; Bapt; owns 8o, acres of land, value
$6,000; he has lived in this Co. thirty-three years; only 40 acres fenctd betwen Tiskilwa
and Providence; has represented this town in Board of Supervisors; has held the office of
Road Commissioner twelve years, office of Assessor of this-town two years, and Pathmaster
thirteen years; is Trustee of Mount Bloom Cemetery, and its Superintendent since it was
organized; married Miss Mary Bloom, Aug. 17, 1843; she was born in Clinton Co. Ohio.
HOCK PETER, Tenant Farmer. Sec. 1; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Pa; Dem; Lib.
HOCK JOHN, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Juniata Co. Pa., March
15, 1S32; came to this Co. in 1850; Dem; Bapt; married Rachael R. Webster in 1857; sne
was from Juniata Co. Pa; have nine children — four boys and five girls; has been Roadmaster
in this town seven years and lived in Co. twenty-five years; val. prop. $500.
HOGUE MILTON, Farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ohio; Rep; Bapt; prop. $4,000.
HOLLANL J. W. Carpenter, village; born Ohio; Rep; Bapt.
HOLLAND M. Farmer, Sec. 22; born Ireland; Dem; Cath; prop. $600.
HOLLAND JAMES F. Farmer, Sec. 15; born N. J; Rep; Bap; prop. $2,500.
HOLMAN ADAM, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Pa; Rep; Meth.
HOLMAN JOHN, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth.
HOLMQUIST LEWIS, Laborer, Sec. 7; born Sweden; Rep; Luth.
HOPKINS A. Laborer for Hatch, Sec. 33; born N. Y; Rep; Cong.
HORAN P. Laborer for Dexter, Sec 29; P.O. Providence; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
HORN MIKE, Laborer for brother, Sec. 10; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
HORN THOS. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; from Ireland. -
HORN BERG JOHN, Farmer, village; Rep: Meth; born France.
HOAVE T. Wagonmaker, village; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
HOW HORACE, Insurance Agent and Constable, village; Rep; Bapt; born N. H.
JAMESON W. H. Merchant, Sec. 17; Rep; Lib; born Ky.
JEFFERS D. P. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; Lib; born N. Y.
JACK CHAS. works on R. R.; village; Lib; Lib; born Ohio.
JAMISON WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Providence; born in Belfast, Ireland,
March 15, 1812; came to Canada in 1819, lived there thirty-nine years; came to this county
in-1858, and has lived here eighteen years; Rep; Pres; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600;
married Miss Ellen Hair; she was born in Prescott, Canada; they have seven children, three
sons and four daughters.
JENKINS LEROY, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Providence; born in Virginia in 1848; came to
this county in 1854; Dem; Cong; value personal prop. $2,000; has lived in this county
twenty-two years; he farms J. Johnson's, his father-in-law, farm; he married Miss Amanda
J. Johnson in Feb. 1870; she was born in Ohio, she lived in Indiana some years; has four
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JENKINS E. Tenant Farmer, Sec. IS; Dem; Christian; burn Va.
JEWETT HOSEA, Laborer, Sec. 25; Rep; Bapt; born N. II.
JOBLING FRYAR, Farmer and Coal Operator, Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in New
castle-upon-Tyne, England, Feby. 21, i82g; Rep; Epis; owns 73 acres land, value $4,380;
came to U. S. in 1852, lived in Pa. Virginia, and St. Louis; lived in this county ten years;
he is operating the Indian Hill Coal Mines, two miles south and one mile east of Mineral;
the vein is four feet eight inches thick; ships ccal through this state and Iowa; married
Mary E. Simpson in Oct. 1871; she was born in Ohio, and an early settler in this state;
has two children, one boy and one girl.
JOHNSON LEWIS, Laborer, Sec. 5; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
JONES AHIRA Z. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Greenfield, N. Hampshire,
March 16, 1843; came to this county in 1868; Rep; Bapt; owns 140 acres land, value $8,400;
was in the Army, in 13th Reg. New Hampshire Vol. in Army of Potomac;' was in number of
battles; was injured at Newport News, front of Richmond; marriedMiss Sarah G. Jewitt in
Aug. 1873; she was from Greenfield, New Hampshire; they have one child, Butler A. Jones.
JONES AMZE, Minister, Sec. 25; Dem; Bapt; born Vt.
JONES REV..E. Clergyman Bapt. Church; Rep; born Wales.
JONES JOHN, Laborer for Bliss, Sec. 7; P.O. Providence; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
JONES RICHARD, Laborer, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born N. Y.
JONES WM. Teamster, village; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
JORDAN MARY, Widow, Sec. 17; val. prop. $1,000; Cong; Scotland.
JUSTICE Z. Tenant Kitterman, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Lib; Lib.
T7" ENNEY J. Retired Farmer, village; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $4,000; born N. Y.
**- KENNEY RICHARD, Laborer, village; Rep; Meth; born N. Y.
KEENE THOS. O. Laborer, village; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
KENNEY ELDERT A. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Livingston County, N.Y.
April 10, 1851; came to this county in 1861; Rep; Pres. Pref; value personal prop. $500;
has lived in this county fifteen years; farms father's firm; married Miss Sarah McKeown,
July 2, 1873; she was from Livingston County, N. Y; they have one child, boy, Frank.
RENTER I. J. Farmer, Sec. 20; Dem; Lib; born N.Y.
RENTER WALTER, Farmer, Sec. 20; Dem; Pres; val. prop. $10,000; born N. Y.
KEJMZER JOSEPH R. Laborer for Gallaher, Sec. 3; Rep; Lib.
KERGAN THOS. Laborer, village; Dem; Cath; born N. Y.
KIDD ASA, Farmer, Sec. g; P.O. Providence; born in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England,
Jany. ig. 1821; came to this county in May, 1854; lived in England about thirty-three
years, and has lived in this county twenty-two years; Ind; Cong; owns 160 acres land, val.
$9,600; he married Miss Sophia Horsley, June 22, 1848; she was born in .Soham, Cambridge
shire, England, Dec. 1, 1828; they have seven children, three sons and four daughters;
have lost one boy.
KIDD H. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 9; Rep; Lib.
KIDD THOS. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 9; Rep; Cong; born Ills.
KLEIN JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
KINNEY JACOB, Carpenter, Sec. 5; Dem; Meth; born N. J.
KIRKPATRICK HUGH, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Harrison Co. Ohio,
July 27, 1823; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 262 acres land, value $15,720;
lived in Ohio thirty-two years, and has lived in this county twenty-one years; has held
office Road Commissioner about ten years, also School Director about same time; married
Miss Margaret Tebow, March 28, 1855; she was born in Elizabethtown, Hamilton County,
Ohio, June 16, 1830; has four children, all boys, Peter T., William H., James L., Lyman B,
KIRKPATRICK J. B. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $10,000; Ohio.
KISSICK CHAS. Laborer for Greeley, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib; born Ky.
KITCHENSON JOHN, Laborer, village; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
KITTERMAN ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Indiana, Jan. 7,
1829; came to this county in 1831; Inc\: Lib; owns 500 acres land, value $25,000; is one of
the earliest settlers of this county, and nas lived here forty-five years; came before the Black
Hawk War; plenty of Indians here; has\held office of Road Commissioner some years;
married Miss Flora Greenman, Feby. 6, 1855; she was born in Michigan, Jany. 17, 1835;
they have three children, two sons and one daSighter.f^j^.bs v^
KITTERMAN CHRIS. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; ]X; val. prop. $12,000; born 111.'^

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KITTERMAN WM. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; bmxi town of Arispie, Bureau Co.
Feb. 29, 1839, and has lived in this county thirty-seven years; one of the oldest settlers;
has held office of Road Commissioner for three years; Dem; Lib; owns 500 acres land, value
$25,000; married Miss Lizzie M. Stipp, Jan. 16, 1872; she was from Princeton, Bureau Co.
Illinois; they have one child, son, Frank K. Kitterman. (sr$hJrt4*iA \'7&>
KITTERMAN HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; Meth; val. prop. $15,000; 111.
KITTERMAN JOHN, Laborer for R. K. Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib;, born Ind.
T ATTIN JAMES, Laborer, lives in Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth; born N. Y.
-*— ' LATTIN ORRIN, Mechanic, lives in Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth; born N. Y.
LEA JOHN W. Merchant, P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. Y; Rep; United Brethern.
LeFAVRE JOHN F. Music Dealer and Music Teacher, Tuner of Pianos and Organs!
born in Pawtucket, R. I., March 17, 1833; came to this Co. in 1853;, he is general agent for
musical instruments, composes and arranges music for brass and string bands; lyrical produc
tions respectfully solicited; the citizens of Bureau Co. may avail themselves of his profes
sional services at all times; he married Imogene E. Lyon in Dec. 1864; she was from Grand
Rapids, Mich; they have three children, one boy and two girls; Rep; Epis.
LEE CHAS. Clerk, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111. Rep; Meth.
LEE JOSEPH, Farmer, village; born N. Y; Rep; Meth.
LITTLE F. Laborer for Durfee, Sec. 5; born N.Y; Rep; Meth.
LITTLE FRANK E. Laborer, village; born N.Y; Rep; Meth.
LITTLE O. J. Carpenter, village; born N.Y; Rep; Meth.
LUCE CHAS. Farmer; born 111; Rep; Lib.
LUCE CECILIA Mrs. village; born 111; Epis; prop. $1,000.
LUCE OLIVIA Mrs. Widow, village; born Nova Scotia; Epis; prop. $1,000.
LUNDINE C. F. Shoemaker, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Sweden; Rep; Luth.
LUSTY G. Laborer, village; born Sweden; Rep; Luth.
1V/T AKUTCHAN WM. Farmer, Sec. 17; born 111; Rep; Cong.
*¦**¦ MAKUTCHAN, WM. R. Carpenter, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Rep. Epis.
MANNING JOHN, Laborer, village; born N.Y; Lib.
MARSH LUCIEN, Farmer, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N. Y; Rep; Bapt. ' .
MARSHALL WM. Milling Business, P.O. Tiskilwa; born England; Rep; Meth.
MARSHALL WM. Milling Business, P.O. Tiskilwa; England; Rep; Meth; prop. $10,000.
MARTIN HUGH, Laborer, Sec. 34; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
MAXWELL JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; born England; Rep; Epis.
MAY LUCIEN O. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in this town, county and state,
Sept. 12, 1845; Rep; Epis; value of personal prop. $2,000; has lived in this town and county
thirty-one years; one of the early native-born settlers; has lived in Iowa and Missouri; he
and his brother farms his mother's farm of 160 acres; his mother lives in Tiskilwa; she came
to this Co. in 1836, and has lived here forty years; he married Miss Emma L. Rowe, Dec.
23, 1868; she was born in Wayne Co. N. Y; they have two children, both boys.
MAY A. L. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; born 111; Rep; Bapt.
MAY ELIZABETH M. Mrs. Widow, village; born N. Y; Epis; prop. $9,000.
MAYNARD JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Providence; bora in Utica, N. Y., Oct. 30
1821; Rep; Cong; owns 130 acres of land, value, $8,000; he lived in Cuba Co. N. Y. fifteen
year.-,; lived in Mich, eleven years; lived in Virginia twelve years; lived in R. I. six years;
came to this Co. Oct, 1, 1873; married Miss Isabella A. Mawney March 22, 1849; she was
born in N. Y. State; have four children, two boys and two girls — Lemoine, Wallace, Phcebe
A. and Alice Virginia.
MAYNARD LEMOINE; Farmer, lives with father, Sec. 21; Rep; Lib.
MENDENHOUT JOHN, Laborer, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib.
METCALF GEORGE, Laborer, Sec. 8; Rep; Lib. «'
METZGAR JOHN, Cooper, village; born Pa. Rep; Luth.
MILLS JOHN M. Billiard Hall, village; born N. Y; Dem; Lib.
MILLS JOHN R. Retired, village; born Md; Rep; Meth.
MILLS JOHN R. Jr. Clerk, village; born Ohio; Rep; Bapt.
MILLER E. Coal Miner, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Pa; Rep; Lib.

Hon. L D. WHITING.
Farmer, Tiskilwa.
State Senator.

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MILLER JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 32; born Germany; Rep; Luth.
MILLER W. A. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; born R. I; Rep; Meth; prop,. $5,000.
MINER FRANK, Blacksmith, village; born Mich; Rep; Lib.
MINOR W. W. Merchant, village; born W. Virginia; Rep; Campbellite.
MORE JOHN, Merchant; Tiskilwa; born New York; Rep.
MORE J. H. Merchant, P.O, Tiskilwa; born N. Y; Rep; Epis.
MOREY A. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 28; born R. I; Rep; Bapt.
MORRELL JOHN, Mason, village; Rep; Bapt.
MURPHY DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 20; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
MURPHY M. Laborer for Barton, Sec. ig; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
MURPHY TIM, Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
MURREY MARGARET, Widow, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Cath; prop. $500.
MUSSLEMAN DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Lombardville; Ger; Rep; Mennonite; $5,000.
McALIER JANE, Widow, Sec. 20; born Ireland; Cath; prop. $4,000.
McALIER T. Farmer, Sec. 20; born N. J; Dem; Cath.
McCUTCHEN CHAS. Laborer for Decker, Sec. 8; born 111. Rep; Cong.
McELROY MARY, Widow, Sec. 16; born Ireland; Cath; prop. $2,000.
McELROY SARAH, Sec. 16; born 111; Cath; prop. $2,000.
McELROY WM. Farmer, Sec. i6j born 111; Rep; Meth. pref ; prop. $2,500.
McGEE JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N.Y.; Rep; Lib; prop. $1,000.
McKAY SILAS W. Blacksmith, Sec. 17; P.O. Providence; born in Ulster Co. N.Y. Sept.
12, 1823, lived there twenty-one years; learned his trade there; was seven years on the ocean
in one ship; was shipwrecked five times; was Engineer on B. & Ohio R.R. two years; has
been Traveling Journeyman many years; been in every state in the Union but three; also in
Mexico; was Second Engineer on steamer Yorktown, the first ocean steamer launched in
America; was in army, in 8th 111. Reg. Gen. Oglesby; also in 133d Penn. Reg. 9 months'
service; enlisted in navy, 1863, and was there until close of war; married Miss Susanna
Mutzbaugft, May 27, 1850; she was born in Perry Co. Pa; have four children, two boys and
two girls; have lost two children; Ind; Cong.
McKAY SYLVESTER, Blacksmith; Sec. 17; born Penn; Ind; Lib.
McMAHON M. Farmer, Sjc. 22; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
McMANN GEO. Laborer for Bliss, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; born 111.
XTELSON CHAS. Laborer for Hinman, Sec. 4; P.O. Wyanet; Dane; Rep; Luth.
JNTELSON G. T. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; born England; Rep; Cong; prop. $10,000.
NEXON CHAS. Laborer for Bliss, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; Swede; Rep; Luth.
NEY JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Dauphin Co. Penn. Sept. 27, 1823;
came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Luth; owns 60 acres land, value $4,000; has lived in this Co.
twenty-five years; holds office of School Director; married Miss Katie Blessing about year
1846, she was born Dauphin Co. Penn; they have six children, one son and five daughters.
NOTT WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
/^\ESCH A. Farmer, Sec. 2g; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Germany; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $7,000.
^ OLESON ANDREW, Laborer for Jenkins, Sec. 18; Swede; Rep; Luth.
OWENS T. Laborer, /¦illage; born 111; Rep; Lib.
OWENS WM. R. Blacksmith, village; born Ohio; Rep; Meth.
O'BRIEN D. lives with father, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath.
O'BRIEN JOHANNA, Widow, Sec. 15, born Ireland; Cath; prop. $2,000.
O'BRIEN JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 20; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
O'BRIEN P. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ireland; Dem; Cath; prop. $1,500.
O'BRIEN PAT. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ireland; Dem; Cath; prop. $2,500.
O'BRIEN PAT. Farmer, Sec. 15; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
O'BRIEN PAT. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
O'BRIEN PAT. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
O'BRIEN TIM. Farmer, Sec. 15; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
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O'CONNELL MAURICE, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in London, Eng
land, Aug. 4, 1855; came to this country in i860; lived in New York City about eight years;
came to this Co. and state in 1868, and has lived here eight years; Dem; Cath; value personal
property $1,500; rents farm of 142 acres of W. H. Bloom; came to this country without any
thing; his father and mother live near Wyanet; he has oner half-brother and one half-sister.
O'HALERAN PAT. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; Ireland; Dem; Cath; prop. $4000.
O'KEY WM. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; born England; Dem; Cong; prop. $10,000.
pATT JAMES N. Carpenter, village; born Rhode Island; Dem; Lib.
1 PATTON JOHN, Tailor, Tiskilwa; born Penn;;Dem; Lib.
PANNEBAKER WM. P. Farmer. Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Juniata Co. Penn.
March 14, 1829; he lived in that state twenty-nine years; came to this county April 25, 1858;
has lived here eighteen years; has held office of School Director, and Pathmaster; Dem; Lib;
owns no acres land, value $5,500: he married Susanna Ulsh, March 15, 1855; she was born
in Perry Co. Penn. and lived about fifteen years in Juniata Co. Penn; have six children, four
daughters and two sons; have lost one daughter.
PERDUN M. Laborer for Storms, Sec. 19; Rep; Lib.
PETERSON JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; Swede; Rep; no church.
PETTIGREW ATLANTA Mrs. Widow; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ind; Epis.
PIERSON DANIEL, Retired Farmer, village; born Penn. Rep; Cong.
PIERSON P. Farmer, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ohio; Rep; Meth.
PIERSON AVM. J. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ohio; Rep; Meth.
PLUMER EUGENE, Painter, Sec. 17; born Ind; Rep; Cong.
POWERS CYRUS H. S. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O.Tiskilwa; born in Steuben Co. N.Y. Sept. 25,
1815; came to this Co. June 2, 1854; Rep; Epis; owns 480 acres land in this Co. value $31,200;
800 acre farm, Iowa, value $24,000; 250 acre farm, value $7,000; total value $62,200; has lived
in this Co. twenty-two years; has held office of Supervisor; he holds office of Assessor of this
town, and has been School Director for many years; married Nancy Richmond in 1838; she
was born in Steuben Co. N.Y. May 15, 18 18; they have eight children, four sons and four
daughters.
POWERS C. C. Farmer, lives with Father, Sec. 32; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Epis.
POWERS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 28; born N.Y.; Rep; Epis; owns 160 acres, val. $9,600.
PROPER JOHN, Laborer, village; born N.Y.; Rep; Lib.
PRUNK WASHINGTON, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Putnam Co. 111.
March 22, 1836; came to this Co. in 1844; Rep; Bapt; owns 200 acres land, value $12,000;
has lived here thirty-two years and is one of the early settlers; land only two and three dollars
an acre then; has seen thirty to forty deer at one time in field in front of his house; married
Rebecca Hamilton in 1858; she died in i860; married Charlotte R. Stewart in 1865; she was
from Fulton Co. N.Y.; have four children, two boys and two girls.
PULEY J. B. Carpenter; P.O. Tiskilwa; born N.Y.; Dem; Lib.
r\VlCK L. Carpenter, village, born N.Y.; Rep;. Lib.
"D AMSEY J. D. Farmer, Sec. 25; born New Hampshire; Rep; Bapt.
iV RASMUSSON CHRIS. Laborer for Reynolds, Sec. 6; Rep; Luth; Denmark.
RAST PETER, Laborer, village; Lib; Luth; born Sweden.
REARDON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $4,500; Ireland.
RESINGER JAMES, Laborer, Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; Rep; C<Mig; born Pa.
REYNOLDS FRED. A. Farmer, lives with father, Sec. 6; Rep; Cong; born Conn.
REYNOLDS JOHN D. Farmer, Sec. 6; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $12,500; bom Mass.
RHODES CRAWFORD J. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Philadelphia,
Pa. Nov. 5, 1820.; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Cong; owns 70 acres land, value $3,500;
has lived in this county twenty-five years; holds office of School Director; has been Path-
master; his father was sea captain 12 years, and sailed on the lakes 12 years; married Miss
Elizabeth Booth in 1855; she was born in England; have had eight children, six daughters
and two sons.
ROAVE ISAAC V. Furniture, village; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Bat; born N.Y.
ROBBINS D. D. Clerk, Tiskilwa; Rep; Epis; born Ills.

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ROBINSON JOHN H. Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Tiskilwa; bom in Licking Co., Ohio,
Nov. 14, 1817; lived there about twenty-nine years; came to this state in 1845, and came to
this county 1846: has lived here thirty years; one of early settlers; was in coal business neaj
Buda ten years; has held office Road Commissioner and School Director and Path-master;
Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres land, value $6,500; married Miss Hannah Zink, April 15, 1847;
she was born Penn; have eight children, four boys, four girls; lost three children.
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QHAY JAMES, Laborer for Harker, Sec. 20; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
^ SHEAN THOS. Farmer, Sec. 16; Dem; Cath; P.O. Providence; born Ireland.
SAUNDERS GEO. W. Handling Horses, Sec. 23; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Meth; born N. Y.
SEARLE L. T. Lawyer, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Conn. March 4, 1808; came to this county
in 1843; Rep; Epis; val. prop. $2,500; was admitted to the bar in 1833, in Ohio, and has
practiced law forty-three years; has lived in this county thirty-three years, and one of the
oldest settlers; married Rebecca Goodspeed in 1833; she was from Lee, Berkshire Co. Mass;
they have six children, two sons and four daughters; has held office of Justice of Peace eight
years, also Town Clerk.
SEERS CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Providence; born in old Bavaria, Germany,
Aug. 1st, 1831; came to this country in 1853; lived in Woodford Co. this state, ten years;
lived three years in Tazewell Co. and in this county ten years; Rep. Mennonite; owns 400
acres land value $30,000; married Miss Phcebe Eyste, July I, l85g, she was from old
Bavaria, Germany; they have eight children, three boys and five girls.
SHEAN SIMON, Farmer, See. 17; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
SHEHAN TIM, Farmer, Sec. 21; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $500; born Ireland.
SHERMAN GEO. Clerk, village; Dem; Lib;'born Mass.
SHERMAN M. A. village; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
SHERWOOD DAVID B. Editor Tiskilwa Register; born in Wayne Co. Penn. Oct. 14;
came to this county in 1876; married Mary Jane Bush, July 6, 1866; she was from Mont
rose, Susquehanna County, Pa; they have three children, Claude Irvin, Athea Lydia,
Emerson Bennett, lost one son Cassius Ogden.
SHERWOOD FRANK R. Grocer, and proprietor European Hotel; Dem; Epis; born Mass.
SHOOP S. Laborer for Cushing, Sec. 18; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
SMITH H. Laborer for Comp. Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib; born Mass.
SMITH JAMES M. Farmer, lives with father, Sec. 9; Rep; Meth.
SMITH M. Laborer, Sec. 31; Dem; Mennonite; born Germany.
SMETZLEY S. Laborer, Sec. 2; Ind; Cath; born Germany.
SMITH WM. M. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilw.1; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $10,000; born N.Y.
SOURS S. P. Blacksmith, village; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
SOVERHILL S. G, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Bapt; val. prop. $10,000; N. Y.
STAPLES W. J. Barber, village; Dem; Meth; born England.
STEIMLE P. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Cath; val. prop. $8,000; born Germany.
STEVENS A. Livery Stable; Tiskilwa; Dem; Epis; born 111.
STEVENS C. N. Hay and Stock Dealer. Tiskilwa; Dem; Epis; born 111.
STEVENS CORA Miss, Epis; born Bureau Co. Ill; owns 200 acres land, val. $12,000.
STORM JOHN M. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Providence; born in Otsego County, N. Y-
March 18, 1820; came to this county December. 1850; Rep; Lib; rents 640 acres of land;
came from Wayne County, N. Y. to Marietta, Washington Co. Ohio, in 1844; lived there
six years; has lived in this county twenty-six years; has held office of Road Commissioner,
also office of School Director; has been married three times; first, to Ruth E. Parkhurst,
second, to Olive E. Kibbey, third, married Josephine Mitchell, Feby, 15, 1S53; she was
from Maine; has ten children, five boys and five girls.
SUGGS JAMES, Farmer and Blacksmith, Sec. 15; P.O. Providence; born in Lincoln Co.
N. Carolina, Aug. 15, 1832; Rep; Free Meth; owns 55 acres land, value $2,500; he and his
brother Isaac were twins; he lived in N. Carolina nine years; then lived in Mississippi until
breaking out of the war; was in the army, in the 59th Reg. U S. Infantry; was in battles of
Guntown and Memphis; was in a number of battles and skirmishes; was badly wounded in
Tenn; honorably discharged; he is a licensed local Preacher and Exhorter; he married
Melinda Philbrick, June 30, 1850; she was from Ripley, Miss; they have seven children;
have lost four.
SUGG F. Laborer for Dexter, Sec. 29; Rep; Cong.
SULLIVAN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Cath; val. prop. $4,000; Ireland.
SWAINE MARTHA E..Mrs. Widow, P.O. Tiskilwa; Epis; born Pa.

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'THOMPSON DELECTA Mrs., Widow; Lib; val. prop. $1,000; born Mass.
¦*¦ TILTON MATILDA Mrs. Widow, P.O. Tiskilwa; Bapt; val. prop. $2,000; born Ohio.
TOLZIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Providence; Dem; Luth; val. prop. $3,000; Germany.
TOWNER CHAS. W. Stoves and Tinware, village; Rep; Meth; born R. Island.
TYNG W. A. Painter, Sec. 17; Rep; Univ; born R. Island.
T T PHAM FRANK, Laborer for Cushing, Sec. 18; Rep; Lib; born Mass.
A/ANDRAN GEO. W. Teamster, village; Rep; Bapt; born Ills.
A X WALLER H. H. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Ky; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $5,000.
VV AVANTZ D. Laborer, village; born 111; Rep; Lib.
WALBRIDGE GEO. F. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Providence; born in Buffalo, N.Y. Sept.
1 30, 1825; came to this Co. in 1844; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $1,000; he has lived in this Co. over
thirty-three years, and is one of the early settlers; only few houses around Providence when
he came; he rents farm of Christian Sears; he married Miss Susan Booth, Jan. 1, 1852; she
was born in England, Jan. 20, 1832; they have three children, two boys and one girl; they
have lost three sons.
WEBSTER C. Carpenter, village; born Penn; Meth.
WELD H. A. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born R. Island; Rep; Cong; val. prop. $4,000.
WENZEL DANIEL, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 31; born Germany; Rep; Pres.
WENZEL HARTMAN, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 31; born Germany; Rep; Pres.
WHITE GEO. Laborer, Sec. 17; born Ireland; Dem: Lib.
WHITING LORENZO D. by occupation a Farmer; lives on Sec. 14, in the township
of Indiantown; owns 584 acres land, worth $50 per acre; his home is somewhnt known as
" Rocky Run." Republican in politics, and "Liberal" in religion. He was born Nov. 17,
1 8 19, on a farm among the hills of Arcadia, Wayne Co. N. Y., and received a good English
and mathematical education at Lima Seminary. He removed with his father's family to
Niagara County, New York, in 1833. In 1838 he was sent on business to Illinois, where
he remained four years, traveling nearly over the entire state in its then primitive condition.
He returned to New York, and was married in 1846 to Miss Lucretia C. Clement, of
Oneida Co., a young lady of much ability and ambition; and who proved a worthy help
meet in the battle of life.
In his boyhood, Mr. Whiting served as clerk and book-keeper in a village store, and while
a young man taught successfully many terms of school, and before leaving his native state
served successively in the offices of Justice of the Peace and Superintendent of Schools. But
having a strong taste for agriculture and rural life, he removed to Illinois in 1849, an<^ soon
settled on ihe farm where he now resides, one mile -west of Tiskilwa. This place he calls
"Rocky Run," from the rocks along the little stream which meanders through the valley.
On this farm are beautiful natural groves, drives, walks, and many points of interest to the
lover of nature; and these, quite as much as the intrinsic value, induced its purchase in
1854. He was elected five terms successively Supervisor of his town, and during these
services took an active part in the great enterprise of draining the Winnebago Swamps.
He took an active part in the Anti-Monopoly and Farmer's movement, being the tempo
rary President, and making, by appointment, the opening address at their first State Conven
tion at Bloomington, in January, 1873; but he refused to go with it into a new political party,
preferring to remain with the Republicans, — a party he helped to form, and had always
warmly supported. He acted with many conventions in the cause of cheap transportation,
and in the Winter of 1867 and '68 was sent by the Board of Supervisors to labor with the
General Assembly in behalf of this interest. In 1868 he was elected a Representative in
the 26th General Assembly; was made Chairman of the Canal and River Committee, and
wrote the elaborate report on the water improvements of Illinois, published in the volume
of reports for thit session. This was received with so much favor, that 5,000 copies were
ordered printed fir distribution, and it secured the long-sought inauguration of the work of
improving the Illinois River by an appropriation of $400,000 for a lock and dam at the city
of Henry. In 1869 he was elected a member of the Constitutional Convention, which framed
the present State Constitution. In this body he was the first to move by resolution, and by
a speech which was extensively published, to declare railroads " public corporations," sub
ject to be regulated and controlled by the law-making power, which provision was finally
incorporated in the new Constitution. Under the new Constitution, Mr. Whiting has been
three times successively elected to the State Senate, of which body he is now a member. In
this body he has taken a leading part in all matters connected with cheap transportation,
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railroads. He has also been active in all matters bearing upon education and temperance,
and in such measures as relate to rural affairs.
During the darkest period of the war for secession, and embracing an exciting political
canvass, atthe solicitation of political friends, he edited for a year the Bureau County Repub
lican. Mr. Whiting takes a lively interest in local improvements. He was the projector of
Mount Bloom Cemetery, and was President of the Association for many years, He led in
the movement for building the Tiskilwa school house, the most beautiful building of its kind
in the county, and among the very best in the state; in locating and securing the grounds,
planning the general features of the building, getting passed a special law to enable the dis
trict to levy sufficient tax to pay the debt, obtaining the loans for its erection, and was one of
the Directors during its construction, and first inauguration of the school,
Mr. Whiting, having lost by death his estimable wife, was married Dec. 3, 1873, t0 M'ss
Eriphyle St. J. Robinson, daughter of the late Dr. Robinson, of New York city — honorary
member of the New York Historical Society. She was tenderly reared, and carefully and
accurately educated. She inherited a clear intellect and a. love of art, which has been culti
vated; and from her mother, who was an amiable and highly accomplished lady ol French
extraction, she inherits, and was tiained in tact and grace, which fit her for a sphere very
different from her present surroundings; but as she is also highly practical, she makes the
best of her fortune, and seems to enjoy and make herself quite indispensable. as mistress of
a farmer's household.
Mr. Whiting has three living children : Emily Lilian, Clement Adelbert, and Herbert
Lamont. The daughter, Lilian, has developed a strong love and considerable talent for
literature; has already written much of prose and poetry, and is now connected with journal
ism in St. Louis.
The boys are juniors working on the farm, and will probably follow their father in this
occupation. Mr. Whiting having, what may be truly said, a well-balanced mind, and being perfectly
temperate in all his habits — though not insisting on extremes — possesses vigorous health,
and is generally judged many years younger. His foresight in all transactions, and wonjder-
ful memory, with perfect control, give him power in all proceedings. His strength lies in
his clear understanding and forcible statement, as he never undertakes a question with ut
understanding it. Hope is a prominent feature in Mr. Whiting's character, as in his philos
ophy he believes " all evils have their remedies," and for that remedy he actively seeks. In
his simplicity of heart he bears no malice, and is willing to shake hands over any chasm.
E. St. J. W.
WILLIAMS JOHN E. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Rensselaer Co. N.Y.
March 28, 1836; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Bapt; own 121 acres land,. value $7,260; has
lived in this town twenty-two years; has held office of School Director and Pathmaster; also
President Cheese Factory; is Deacon Baptist Church; married Miss Lucy M. Allen, Dec. 8,
1861; she was born in White Pigeon, Mich; they have three children, boys, Allen E., Frank
E , and Truman A.
WILEY ANDREW, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib.
WILSON E. M. Carpenter; Sec. 17; born Mass; Rep; Cong.
WINSTEIN CHAS. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 36; born Germany; Rep; Meth.
WINSLOW GARDNER, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 5; born Penn; Dem; Bapt.
WRIGHT S. H. Laborer for Colby, Sec. 14; born Ills; Rep; Lib.

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ERRINGTON DAVID, Laborer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib.
IERLEIN GEO. Laborer for Williams, Sec. 36; Germany; Rep; Luth,

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ARISPIE TOWNSHIP.
The Town of Tiskilwa is in both Arispie and Indiantown Townships, and some names may have accidentally crept
in the wrong township.
A DAMS JOHN, Tiskilwa; teaming; Lib; born Miss.
¦'*¦ AGUSTENSON A. Sec. 35; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; prop. $2,500.
ACKERSON LORENZO L. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Princeton; born in Passaic Co. N,J.
Jan. 1837; lived in that state eight years; lived in New York State ten years; came to this
state and county in 1858, and has lived here eighten years; Rep; Christian Church; owns
183 acres land, value $7,320; he married Miss Ordelia A. Foster, Nov. 27, 1855, she was
born in Michigan and brought up in Syracuse, N.Y.; have two children, boys — Isaac Henry
and Charlie Edwin; have lost four sons.
ALBRECHT CHRISTIAN, Sec. 27; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; born Illinois. M*"
ALBRECHT DANIEL, Sec. 21; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; born 111. fcug
ALBRECHT JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bavaria, Germany, April
3. 1814; Dem; Mennonite; he owns 1,070 acres land, value $49,200; came to this country in
1843, and has lived in this county thirty-three years; he came here without a cent, and was
$120 in debt; worked for $10 per month the first year after he came, and he is now one of
the largest land holders in the county; has held office of School Director; he married Mary
Ackerman in March, 1846, she was from Bavaria, Germany; have five children, three boys,
two girls.
ALBRECHT JOHN A. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. April 20,
1849; Dem; Mennonite; value personal property $1,500; has lived in this county twenty-
seven years; he rents his father's farm of 240 acres; married Miss Elizabeth Burky, Jan. 10,
1873, she was from Tazewell Co. Ill; they have two children, one boy and one girl.
ALBRECHT JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bavaria, Germany,
^ March 19, i%i%; came to this country in November, 1837, and came to this county and state
v same year, and has lived here in this county thirty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers,
only a few families here when he came; has held office of School Director in this district;
Dem; Mennonite; owns 420 acres land, value $16,800; married Barbara Gingery, about the
year 1841, she was born in Germany; they have four children, three boys and one girl; his
son, DanieJ, .is married and farms and manages his father's farm of 420 acres.
ALBRECHT JOSEPH AV. Tiskilwa; merchant; Dem; Ana-Bapt; born Bureau Co. 111.
ALBRECHT WILLIAM, lives with his father, Sec. 21; Dem; Mennonite. Wi<HOT
ALDRICH J, W. lives with father, Sec. 23; Rep; Bapt; born Illinois.^'0
ALDRICH VERRY, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Providence Co. R. I. Feb.
7, 1807; came to this county in 1844; Rep; Lib; owns 300 acres land, value $30,000; lived
in Rhode Island thirty-seven years, and has lived in this county thirty-two years — one of the
early settlers; he has given much attention to fruit growing; his farm is finely improved, and
is largely interested in raising fine blooded stock; he has held offices of Town Collector,
Road Commissioner and Town Trustee; married Ruth S. Mowry, Nov. 8, 1827, she was born
in Providence Co. R. I.; have five children, three sons and two daughters; lost five children.
ALLEN B. F. Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y.
ANDERSON CHARLES, Tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON S. W. Sec. 3; tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
ATKINSON GEO. Sec. 20; laborer, works for Greenman; Lib; Lib; born England.
DAKER D. H. Sec. 8; tenant farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
13 BARTON M. Sec. 6; laborer; Dem; Meth; born Mo.
BASOR J. C. Tiskilwa; telegraph repairer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
BEHNEL PETER Sec. 12; laborer; born Germany.
BENSOR A. Sec. 35; laborer; Dem; Luth; born Sweden.
BENSON ALANSON, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Tiskilwa. born in Worcester Co. Mass. Feb.
27, 1823; came to this county in i83g; Rep; Bapt; owns 1,000 acres land, value $50,000; he
lived in Mass. fifteen years and one year in Ohio; has lived in this county thirty-seven years,
and is one of the earliest settlers, only four houses here on this prairie then; has held offices
of Supervisor, Town Collector and Road Commissioner; married Miss Sarah A. Loop, Feb.
27, 185 1, she was from St. Lawrence Co. N.Y.; they have three children, daughters, their
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BENSON ELIAS T. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Douglass, Worcester Co.
Mass. Dec. 18, 1825; came to this county in May, 1838; Rep; Bapt; owns 520 acres land,
value $26,400; he has lived in this county thirty-nine years in May, 1877, and is one of the
earliest settlers, not over 100 acres broke here on the prairie when he came, only six or seven
families here at that time; has held office of Road-master; married Miss Mary Leach, March
7, 1861, she was born in Luzerne, Co. Penn; have six children, four girls and two boys.
BENSON RHODA, Widow, Sec. 17; P.O. Tiskilwa; Spiritualist; born Ohio.
BLAKE A. B. Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born 111.
BLACK A. L. Sec. 17; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Mo.
BLAKE JOHN F. Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born Mass.
BLANCHARD H. Laborer for Lomax; Rep; Lib; born Penn.
BLANCHARD JOHN S. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Tioga Co. Penn. in
1845; was brought up in that state; was in the army three years — army Potomac; was in
number severe battles; was wounded several times. He holds office of School Director;
Rep; Lib; married Mrs. Bathsheba D. Drake, formerly Bathsheba Thomas; she married J.
P. Drake in 1852; he died 1862; she married her present husband Oct. 8, 1874; she was
born Salem Co. N. J. and has four children, three sons and one daughter; owns 100 acres
land, value $4,000.
BODINE NELSON, Sec. 11; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y.
BOLTON THOS. Sec. 22; farmer; tenant; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
BOOHER JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O.Princeton; born in East Tennessee, March I,
1814; he came to this county in Spring 1835; only several cabins near here when he came;
his uncle, Joseph Beeler, and Wm. Hart, were here on the river bottom; this was Putnam
County when he came; Bureau County was not organized; he has traveled around extensively
South, West and North; Dem; Luth; owns 550 acres land, value $22,000; and 320 acres
land in Texas.
BOROP CHARLES, Sec. 13; P.O. Bureau Junction; farmer; Rep; Luth.
BOROP EDWARD, Sec. 13; P.O. Bureau Junction; farmer; Rep; Luth.
BOROP NILES, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Copenhagen, Denmark,
April II, 1811; came to this country in 1832; lived in Mass. two or three years, and came to
this county in 1841, and has lived here 35 years; one of early settlers; only one man lived
near him then; has held office of School Director and Path-master; owns 212 acres land,
valued at $9,540; Rep, Luth; married Elizabeth Mann in April, 1842; she was from New
York State; they have three children, two sons and one daughter.
BOSSEN E. Tiskilwa: mason; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
BRANSON J. Sec. 24; laborer for Long; Rep; Lib; born Indiana.
BROWN FRANK T. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. March 21,
1847; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acresj value $7,200; has lived in this county 29 years; has held
office of School Director; was in the army, in 42d I. V. I. in Western Army, under Gen.
Thomas; be married Miss Phcebe L. Barber, Oct. 22, 1867; she was from Tompkins Co.
New York; they have three children, Walter, Bennie and Grace.
BRUCE JOHN G. Tiskilwa; works at depot; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
BRYANT DANIEL, Tiskilwa; wagon-maker; Dem; Lib; born Mass.
BURTON WM. Sec. 21; laborer Benson; Rep; born Ohio.
BUSBEE ASA, Farmer; Dem; Lib; born New York.
BUTLER DAVID, Sec. 4; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Penn.
/"'HENOWITH DAVID, Sec. 30; farmer; Dem; Bapt; born Illinois.
^ CHENOWITH WM. Sec. 30; farmer; Dem; Bapt; prop. $2,000.
CAHILL JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in County Cork, Ireland, June 24,
1847; Dem; Cath; owns house, 40 acres land, value $1,200; lived in Ireland 18 years, and
came to this country in 1865, and has lived in this state and county II years; has held office
of Road-master two years; married Hannah Madden, April 11, 1871; she was born in this
town and eounty; they have two children, Edward and James.
CLARK MAJOR ATHERTON, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in
Bureau Co. Sept. 22, l83g; Rep; Pres. preferred; own 480 acres land, value $16,000; was in
the army between four and five years, in the gth I. V. C; enlisted as private and was pro
moted to major; was wounded at Battle Tupelo, Miss; he was elected Sheriff of Bureau Co.
in 1868. he is Clerk Board School Directors; married Miss Jerusha B. Whitmarsh, Dec. 13,
1865; she^was born in Cold Spring, N. Y. July 3, 1840; has three children, one boy and two
girls — Hubert A., Lora Harriet, and Herma N,

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CLOUGH JOHN L. Sec. 6; farmer; Dem; Lib; born New Hampshire.
COLE C. W. Tiskilwa; clerk; Rep; Meth; born 111.
COULSON CHARLES, Sec. i; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
CRABB HENRY, Sec. 17; laborer; Rep; Bapt.
CRANDALL JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Providence, R. Island,
Oct. 5, 1835, and came to this county in 1836; he has lived in this town, county and state
forty years; one of early settlers; only one family within several miles at that time; has held
office School Director; Dem; Lib; owns 81 acres land, value $4,860; married Miss Julia
Bowman, Sept. 6, 1864; she was born in Jefferson Co. Ind. June 18, 1845; they have two
children — Henry J. and Frank Ernest.
CULP ELLIS, Sec. 18; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Germany.
CULP L. Sec. 17; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Lib; born 111.
"p\ALEY JOHN, Farmer; Dem; Lib.
¦*-^ DECKER W. H. Sec. 22; tenant farmer; Rep; Lib; born New York.
DELAM A. Sec. 35; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
DEMOT GILES, Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born New York.
DEMOT JULIUS, Laborer; Rep; Lib; born New York.
DILLON C. Laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
DRAKE JOHN O. Sec. 24; P.O. Bureau Junction; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
DRISTA OLIF, Sec. 35; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
DRISTA SWAN, Sec. 35; laborer for Nye; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
"G*LLIS J. A. Tiskilwa; teaming; Lib.
¦'-' ERECKSON NELSON, Sec. 5; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; property, $20,000.
EKDAHL JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden, Sept. 9, 1836, and
came to this country in 1865, and came to this state and county the same year; has lived
here eleven years; Rep; Luth; owns farm 40 acres, value $1,500; married Caroline Oleson
Sept. 4, 1865; she was born in Sweden; they have five ehildren — one son, four daughters,
ERECKSON PAUL, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden, Dec. 17, 1834;
lived there twenty-one years; came to this country 1856; came to this state same year; has
lived in this Co. nineteen years; Rep; Luth; he owns 480 acres land, value $19,200; he
married Miss Ellen Pierson, Jan. 24, 1863; she was born in Sweden, Sept. 27, 1845; they
have four children — three sons, and one daughter; father and mother live with them.
T7ERRELL HENRY, Tiskilwa; jeweler; Dem; Bapt; born 111.
-*• FOSDECK A. laborer; Rep; Lib; born New York.
FORBECK HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Mechlenburg,
Germany, Jan. 19, 1822; came to this country in 1857; lived at Harlem, near Chicago,
eighteen months; has lived in this county seventeen years; he was elected school director;
he is also elder Lutheran Church, Princeton; Dem; Luth; owns 240 acres land, value $9,600;
married Louisa Cathrina Fink, Sept. 15, 1857; she was fron Mechlenburg, Germany; they
have three children — two boys and one girl.
FOSBECK H. Sec. 13; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
FOX H. Jr. Sec. 13; renter; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
FRAYEER RUGENE A. Tiskilwa; clerk O.W. Battey; Rep; Meth; born Iowa.
FRAYLER BARNEY, Farmer; renter; Dem; born France.
FRAYLER JOSEPH, Farmer; renter; Dem; born France.
FRASIER JAMES, Tiskilwa; butcher; Rep; Lib; born Scotland.
FRITCHEY A. Sec. 18; P.O. Tiskilwa; lives with his father; Rep.
FRITCHEY MATTHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Harrison Co. Ohio,
June 15,. 1816; he lived in Ohio and Indiana twenty-two years, and came to this county and
state in 1838, and has lived here thirty-eight years, and is one of the earliest settlers; he lives
in the first frame house built in the Bottom; Rep; Lib; he owns 75 acres land, value $4,500;
married Miss Elizabeth Dunn, Jan. 24, 1844, she was from Ohio; they have three children,
have lost one.
FUNDALL SWAN, Sec. 16; farmer, tenant; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
FUTTERS FRANK, Sec. 22; laborer for Milling; Dem; Lib; born Pa.

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GEENTERT CHARLES, Farmer, lives with his father; Dem; Luth; born 111.
GIBBONS WILLIAM, Tiskilwa; harness maker; Dem; Bapt; born Penn.
GANAHL FRANK, Farmer, Sec. n; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Austria, Jan. 21,
1821; came to this country in 1854, lived in Indinna and Michigan, went to Colorado during
the gold excitement; came to this county in 1861, and has lived here fifteen years; has held
office of Pathmaster; Dem; Cath; he owns 267 acres land, value $12,000; married Miss Myte-
line M. Wallace, Jan. 21, 1864, she was born in Arispie, Bureau Co. Ill, Oct. 3, 1843; have
two children, one boy and one girl; have lost two sons.
GARDNER JAMES M. Merchant, Tiskilwa; born in Stark Co. 111. May 1, i84g; he
lived there about sixteen years, and came to this county in 1865, and has lived here eleven
years; he is of the firm of Gardner & Albrecht, established in 1S72; they are engaged in the
Dry Goods, Clothing and Grocery trade, carrying a large stock of goods, and doing a large
business; he has held office of Town Collector for two years, also member of Board of Town
Trustees; Dem; Bapt; owns farm of 80 acres, value $4,000; married Miss Clara P. Benson,
June 15, 1876; she is daughter of Alanson Benson, and was born in Town of Arispie, Bureau
Co. 111.
GEENTERT GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Baden, Germany,
June 5, 1827, came to this county in i85g; Dem; Luth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000;
he came to this country, April, 1855, lived in Chicago three years, worked at the carpenter
trade; has lived in this county seventeen years; he married Belbena Brederlin, Jan, 1, 1855;
she was from Baden, Germany; they have two children, Charles and George; they havelost
one daughter.
GILDERMASTER FRED. See. 23; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
GINGERY DANIEL, Farmer,' Sec. 28; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Germany, Feb. 2, 1825,
and came to this county in 1843; Rep; Mennonite; owns 160 acres land,, value $8,000; came
to U. S. in 1826, and to this state in 1831; lived in Woodford Co. twelve years, and in Taze
well Co. eight years; has held office of School Director; married Catherine Guasler, April 3,
1857; she was from Baden, Germany; they have eight children, four boys and four girls.
GINERY DANIEL, Farmer; Ind; Lib; born 111.
GINGERY JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O Tiskilwa; laborer; Dem; Mennonite.
GLOTHORN JOHN, Tiskilwa; saloon; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
GLATHAIR JOHN, Sec 34; renter; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
GOODMAN D. Sec. ig; fanner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; val. prop. $2,000. 0 f- <%t M
GREENMAN A. Sec. 20; farmer; Lib; Lib; born Ind; val. prop. $5,000^- fyz-wi °-i't'e "^ '
GKEENMAN M. Sec. 20; Tiskilwa; physician; Dem; Lib; born New York.
GROSS M. Sec. 34; renter; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
GYGER J. C. Tiskilwa; barber; Dem; Meth; born Switzerland.
LTAINES A. Sec. 25; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born 111.
^ HAINES J. Sec.*25; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
HAINES S. Sec. 25; farmer; Dem; Lib; born 111.
HANNEGAN M. Laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
HANSON PETER, Laborer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
HANSON R. Tiskilwa; teamster; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
HARRINGTON GEORGE B. Prof. Teacher, Tiskilwa; born in Orange Co. Vt.
Jan. 31, 1844; he lived there about twenty-four years, and prepared himself in the Vermont
Normal School for his profession of teaching; came to this state 1868; was Principal of the
Union Graded School at Annawan, Henry Co. five years; he was induced to come to Tiskilwa,
and held the same position about two years, and was obliged to resign on account of his
health; he holds certificate from the Department of Public Instruction, which is of perpetual •
validity throughout the state; Rep; Cong; value property $1,000; married Miss Emma V.
Carpenter, of Orange Co. Vt. July 27, 1869; have one child, little girl, Grace V. Harrington.
HARRINGTON HESTER Mrs widow; Liberal.
HARRIS ED WD. H. Hardware Dlr. Tiskilwa; born in Somersetshire, England, Feb.
II, 1845; he lived in England eight years and came to U. S. in 1853; came to this county
and state same year and has lived here twenty-three years; he is one of the firm of H. D.
Gibbs & Co. engaged in Hardware Business, Staves and House Furnishing Goods, the only
hardware house in the town and doing large business; they carry large stock of $5,000 to
$6,000; Rep; Lib; he married Miss Maggie Miller Jan. 18, 1876; she was born in Bureau
Co. 111.
HASKELL CHARLES, Sec. 25; farmer, tenant; Rep; Meth; born 111.

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HASKELL DEXTER, Sec. 25; farmer, tenant; Rep; Meth; born R. Island.
HASKELL JOSEPH, Sec. 25; farmer, tenant; Rep; Meth; born 111.
HANK S. Sec. 4; laborer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
HEDRICH JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. April 21,
1847, and has lived here in this town and county twenty-nine years; was in business, Dry
Goods and Groc-rie~, in Tiskilwa for five years with his father, who came here in 1839; Dem.;!
Lib; owns 320 acres land, value $16,000; married Miss Barbara Eck Dec. 24, 1868; she was
born in Peru in this state' Sept. 21, 1850; have two children, Mary and Eva.
HEDRICK MARGARET Mrs. Lib; born New York.
HEPPERLY E. Tiskilwa; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
HESS FRED, Tiskilwa; clerk; Dem; Cath; horn N.Y.
HIGH J. D. Tiskilwa; harness maker; Dem; Meth; born Pa.
HICKEY JOHN, Sec 26; laborer; Rep; Luth.
HOLBROOK ELIZ A.BETH, widow, Sec. 6; Bapt; born East Tenn.; came to this county 1833.
HOLBROOK JAMES H. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in this town and cpunty
October 1, 1852;- he has lived here twenty-four years; his father and mother came to this;
state in 1827, and to this county in 1833; were earliest settlers; his father, Alexander Hol
brook, died in 1872 ; his mother is still living on the home place, has lived in this county
forty-three years; Dem; Lib; he owns with his mother 336 acres land, value $20,160; he mar-
mied Miss Mellie Cook Jan 17, 1876; she was born in Vermillion Co. 111.
HOLLAND J. Sec. 29; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
HOLMES B. Sec. 16; P.O. Tiskilwa; laborer; Dem; Lib; bora R. Island.
HOLMES CHARLES B. Tiskilwa; clerk; Rep; Bapt. pref; born Mass.
HOLMES C. R. Tiskilwa; no business; Rep; Univer; born N.H.
HOLMES JAMES, laborer for Benson; Dem; born R. Island.
HOLMES SANFORD, laborer for Benson; Dem; born R. Island.
HOLT G. P. Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
HOWARD E. Sec. 9; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio.
HOSLETON G. V. Sec. 23; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
HULL T. L. Tiskilwa; painter; Rep; Univ. pref; born Iowa.
T MHOFF DANIEL, farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
¦*¦ IRISH THOMAS, Tiskilwa; cooper; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
IODER DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Tiskilwa; bora in this town and county Dec. 1,
1838; D;ra; Mennonite; owns 306 acres land, value $17,320; he has lived in this county
thirty-eight years, except the year, 1868; he went to Europe and visited Bavaria, Hesse
Cassel, Wurtemberg and France; he is one of the earliest native-born settlers; his father and
mother were among the earliest settlers of this town, came here Oct. 1837; has been Path-
master this district; his mother is still living in this town; has two brothers and one sister.
IODER WM. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. June II, 1848; he has
lived in this county twenty-eight years; has held office Path-master; his father and mother were
early settlers this town and county; Dem; Mennonite; he owns 266 acres land, $14,370; he
married Miss Fanny Stauffer March 4, 1874; she was born in Alsace, Germany; they have
two children, boys, Aimer J. and Julius.
JACKSON S. Sec. 29; laborer Benson; Dem; Cath; born Michigan.
JEPSON C. brickmaker; tenant; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON C. laborer; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
JOHNSON CHRIS. Sec. I; P.O. Princeton; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON C. A. Tiskilwa; blacksmith; Dem; Lib; born N. Y.
JOHNSON E. S. Tiskilwa; salesman; Rep; Epis; born Pa.
JOHNSON LEWIS, laborer, works for Greenman; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOYCE W. T. Sec. 1; laborer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y.
T/'ANE JOHN. Sec 6; P.O. Tiskilwa; laborer; Dem: Lib; born Ohio.
¦"^ KAUFMAN JOSEPH, Sec. 29; P O. Tiskilwa; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
KEEFER HERMAN, Sec. 33; farmer, tenant; Dem; Cath; born Germany.

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KERKLAND S. Sec. 28; laborer for Ioder; Dem; Lib; born Ohio,
KELLOGG G. C. Tiskilwa; druggist; Rep; Cong; born Ills.
KIDD GEORGE, Sec. 17; miller; Ind; Lib; born England.
KIRKLAND S. Sec. 14; tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
KNIEL WILLIAM, Sec. 31; laborer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
KINNEY R. E. dec. 17; farmer, tenant; Rep; Epis; born N. Y.
KIRKPATRICK WILLIAM, M.D. Tiskilwa; physician; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
KITTERMAN MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Franklin county,
Virginia, year 1800; he came to this state and county in 1828, but settled here in 1830; he
i-i the oldest resident settler in Bureau County; has lived here forty-six years' only two
families in Searle's settlement when he came; nothing but Indians here then; it required five
or six days to go to mill, to Fox River, sixteen days to go to Chicago and get load lumber,
and about a month to drive his hogs to Chicago and get home; Dim, Lib; owns 700 acres
land, value $30000; married Miss Lydia Clark, Aug. 18. 1826; she\as bora in Nelson Co.
Kentucky, Sept. 15, 1810; have ten children, six sons and four daughters; have lost _thrgeti^, ^\vl/£
KNOX ELISHA, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in ^Alleghany County,
Virginia, April 10, 1812; lived in that state sixteen years, also lived in Ohio and Indiana;
came to this county in 1843, and has lived here thirty-three years; has held office Highway
Commissioner, and has been School Director about twenty-five years; Rep; Lib; owns 400
acres land, value $24,000; married Miss Elizabeth Lomax in 1841; she was born in N.
Carolina, and was brought up in Ohio; they have three children, daughters, lost two sons.
T ANKTREE GEORGE M. Sec. 26; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ireland.
*— LANKTREE JOSEPH, Sec. 26; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ireland.
LAWSON PETER, Sec. 25; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LEE B. D. Sec 11; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ohio; val. prop. $8,000.
LEE JOHN T. laborer for Lomax; Rep; Lib; born Ills.
LINDBLAD O. Sec. I; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LITTLE WILLIAM, farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y.
LOMAX ABEL, M llin,' Business, Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Clinton County, Ohio,
March 12, 1815; he lived in that state thirty-one years, and came to this county in 1846, and
has lived here thirty years; he is engaged in the milling and lumber manufacturing business;
owns 150 acr;s land, value $7,500; he married Miss Sarah Radcliffe, Oct. 1st, 1857; she was
born in Clinton Co. Ohio, Feb. 25, 1825; they have two children, Henry R. and Eliza.
LONG JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; bora Monongalia Co. Virginia, July 15,
1830; lived in that state six years, came to this state and county Spring of 1836, and has
lived here over forty years; is one of the few earliest settlers; this was Putnam Co. at that
time; has held office Road Commissioner for nine years, also School Director a number of
years; Dem; Christian; owns 300 acres land, val. $12,000; married Miss Christena Anderson,
Dec. 28, 1850; she was born Monongalia Co. Virginia, and came to this county in 1850; has
seven children, five sons and two daughters; lost three daughters.
LONG JOHN J. Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Christian; born Ills.
LONG NOAH, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Virginia. Nov. 2, 1819;
came to this county April 28, 1836; Dem; Bapt; owns t8o acres land, value $7,200; lived in
Virginia eight years and in Ohio nine years, and has lived in this county over forty years,
and is one of the few earliest settlers now living in this town; only several houses anywhere
around here when he came; has held office of Road Commissioner two terms, and has held
office of School Director 26 years out of^go; married Ruth Ann Thompson, here in this
town, Sept. 26, 1844; she was from Ohio; they have nine children, two boys and seven girls;
lost one.
LONG ROBERT, Sec. 23; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Lib; born AVest Va.
LUNDIN C. F. Tiskilwa; shoemaker; born Sweden.
LYONS FRANK, Tiskilwa; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio.
LYTLE A. P. Dr. Tiskilwa; physician.
TV/TcCARTHY JOHN, Tiskilwa: laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
*¦ McFEELY JAMES, Tiskilwa; carpenter; Dem; Lib; born Indiana.
McMAHON PAT. Sec. 5; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; prop. $5,000.
McVEY WM. Tiskilwa; blacksmith; Dem; Lib; born 111.

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McMANIS GEO. G. Milling, Blacksmithing and Bridge -Building', Sec. 12; P.O. Prince
ton; born in Clinton Co. Ohio, Oct. 28, 1831; lived there about 12 years; came to this town,
county and state in 1843, and has lived here 33 years; was among the early settlers; he is
engaged in Milling, Blacksmithing and Bridge-Building; has held office of School Director
and Path-master; Rep; Christian; value of mill property and land $4,000; married Miss
Martha M. James, Oct. 20, 1859; she was from Urbana, Ohio; they have two children —
boys — Clark and William.
McMANIS WM. Major, Farmer, Sec I; P.O. Princeton; born in Clinton Co. Ohio, Oct.
28, 1833; lived there 10 years, then came to this town, county and- state in 11843, and has
lived here 33 years; is one of the early settlers; he was in the army between four and five
years, enlisted as private in 9th Ills. Cavalry, and earned his promotion to Major; he was
elected Treasurer of Bureau Co. in 1867; Rep; Christian; he owns 420 acres of land, value
$17,000; married Miss Ellen Vandervort, June 12, 1862; she was bora in Clinton Co. Ohio,
in 1840; has three children, Annette, Jessie, and George Radcliffe.
MARTIN A. Sec. 23; farmer; tenant; Rep; Pres; born Scotland.
MARTIN EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 23: P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Ayrshire, Scotland,
March 14, 1830; he came to this county in 1858; Rep; Pres; value personal prop. $1,000;
he came to U. S. in 1853; lived in Chicago four years; worked for P.W. Gates & Co; has lived
in this county 18 years; rents farm of 160 a;res of G. V. Thomas; married Miss Jane
Fritcher, Sept, 14, 1859; she was from N. Y. State; have three children, boys.
MEEHAN JNO. H. Tiskilwa; telegraph operator; Dem; Cath; born New York.
MEHLIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Baden, Germany, March 28,
1835; came to this country 1854, and to this state and county in 1855, and has lived here 21
years; he rents farm of John Albrecht, 160 acres; Dem;' Luth; value personal property
$2,000; he married Miss M. Rauh, in March, 1858; she was born in Bavaria, Germany;
they have five children, three boys and two girls; lost one son.
MIDDLETON HIRAM, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Bureau Junction; born Union Co. Ohio,
June 25. 1841, and lived in that state 17 years; came to this town, county and state, 1861,
and has lived here 15 years; was in the army, in Co. I, [2th Ills. Infantry; was slightly
wounded at Battle Pittsburg Landing; was with Sherman in march to the sea; has held
office of School Director and Path-master; Dem; Meth ; own 80 acres land, value $3,000;
married Catharine R. Saurs, Aug. 16, 1855; she was born in this county; has two children,
one boy and one girl.
MILLER SILAS, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Washington Co. Penn. June 6,
1831; lived there about 20 years; came to this state and county in 1851, and has lived here
25 years; has held office of Supervisor in Wheatland Township two years, also Path-master.
Rep; Meth. preferred; own 300 acres land, value $15,000; married Miss Christena Brown,
July 4, 1859; she was from West Virginia; they have four children, one son and three daugh
ters; have lost one daughter.
MILLING O. Sec. 22; farmer; Dem; Epis; born Ireland.
MILLING WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in this town and county Oct.
13, 1848; Dem; Epis; has 180 acres land, value $g,ooo; he has lived in this town and county 29
years in Oct; his father and mother are living; they came here in 1836, and have lived here
40 years; it was all wild prairie at that time, and only two or three houses anywhere near
here; he has lost two sisters and one brother.
MILLS CHARLES, Painter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
MILLS JOHN R. Retired; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
MINTEER ISAAC A. Bridge Builder, Sec. 18; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Armstrong Co.
Penn. May 16, 1836; lived in that state 18 years; lived in Chicago and Knox Co. this state;
came to this town and county 1858, and has lived here 18 years; has held office of School
Director four years; Rep; Lib; owns 40 acres land and house and lot in town, value $3,000;
married Miss Catharine Thomas, Sept. 18, 1862; she was born in Jasper Co. Ills; has four
children, three girls and one boy ; lost one daughter.
MONROE JAMES, Sec. 17; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Virginia.
MONRAL E. Sec. 21; laborer for Tebow; Rep; Lib.
MOREY JAMES M. Sec. 12; mechanic; tenant; Dem; Meth; born Rhode Islund.
MORRIS H. O. Sec. 30; farmer, tenant; Rep; Cong; born New York.
MORRIS N, F. Sec. 30; farmer, tenant; Rep; Bapt; born New York.
MOTT J. Sec. 17; laborer; Dem; Bapt. pref; born Ohio.
NT EFF G. W. Sec. 8; cooper; Rep; Lib; born Virginia./
i^ NEFF J. S. Sec. 8; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Virginia.
NELSON ANDREW, Sec. 5; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.

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NELSON PAUL, Sec. i; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NELSON PAUL, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Princeton; bora in Sweden, Aug. 22, 1824, and came
to this country in 1852; came to this town, county and state the same year, and has lived
here twenty-four years; has held office of School Director for six years; Rep; Luth; owns 217
acres land, value $8,680; married Miss Anna Nelson, in April, 1853; she was born in
Sweden; have four children; two boys and two girls.
NELSON PETER, Sec. 28; laborer for Ioder; Luth; born Sweden.
NYE FRANK, Sec. 35; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; Lib; born New York.
NENOSTROM JOHN, Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NYE JULIUS, Dr.Physician, Sec 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Madison Co. N.Y. Sept. 29,
1818; lived in that state forty years; studied medicine and graduated in the Medical Depart
ment, N.Y. University; came to this county in 1S58, and has practiced his profession heie
eight years; has held office of Highway Commissioner; Rep; Lib; owns 355 acres land, value
$14,200; married Miss Frances J. Freeman, Oct. 15, 1845; she was born in Saratoga Co. N.Y.;
they have four children, three sons and one daughter.
O'BRIEN JAMES, Tiskilwa; works on railroad; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
OCKLAND JOHN, Laborer; Dem; Luth; born Sweden.
OBERMEIRE HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 16; P O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. Nov. 18,
1854; he has lived in this county twenty-two years; lived about four miles north of Princeton
about seven years; has 101 acres land, value $5,050; Dem; Luth; his father and mother are
early settlers in this county; he has two brothers and four sisters living in this county.
O.LSEN N. Laborer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
OSBORNE JAMES, Sec. 35; laborer; Rep. ,
TJARCHER H. Sec. 23; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany. . j^, U^* , ,
*¦ PEARSON M. Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Liitb^---**^ /^
PARISH HOMER R. Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Tjsktiwa; born in Ontario Co. N.Y. March
26, 1816, and came to this county in 1843; Rep, Meth; owns loo acres land, value $2,500;
personal property $1,000; he has lived in this state thirty-eight years, and in this county
thirty-three years; he was in Alton, III. and saw Elisha P. Lovejoy assassinated; he was the
first class-leader in the M. E. Church at Tiskilwa: he was in the army during the war, in the
j7th Reg. 111. Vol. and honorably discharged; his mother is eighty-eight years old, and now
living in Ohio; married Sarah B. Edwards, Oct. 26, 1848; she was born in Knox Co. Ohio;
she has one son.
PEARSON N. Sec. 16; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PEARSON P. Sec. 1; PO. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PEIFFER ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Lib; born in Hesse-Cassel,
Germany, July 4, 1833; he came to U. S. in 1846, and has lived in this county thirty years,
except three years spent in Germany, and eight years in California and Arizona; was in Co.
-A, 1st Arizona Regt. in the Indian war; he was in the army, in 7th Ills. Cavalry, Co. C; was
one of Gen. Palmer's body guard; his horse was killed under him at the battle of Stone
River; married Mrs. Catharine Peiffer, formerly Miss Catharine Saurs, Oct. 3d, 1874; she
was born in Prussia, April 2, 1832; she owns 300 acres land, value $12,000; also owns life
estate in 160 acres land.
PEMBROOK C. Sec. 25; farmer; Rep; Meth.
PERRILL HICKSON.JLaborer for Sheldon; Rep; Meth; born Kentucky.
PERRY ELLEN Mrs. widow; Cath; born Ireland.
PHILLIPS JAMES E. Tiskilwa; harness maker; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio.
PIERSON MARTIN, Sec. 5; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PERSON PETER, Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Princeton; born in Sweden, March 21, 1821,
lived there forty-four years; was Miller and Farmer; came to this country in 1865, and has
lived in this county and state eleven years; Rep; Luth; owns 217 acres land, value $S,68o;
he married Miss Hannah Eschol, December, 1847; she was born in Sweden, June 24, 1819;
have five children, one daughter and four sons.
QUIMBY JOHN P. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O Princeton; born Westchester Co. N.Y. May
12, 1834, lived thirty-six miles from New York City, adjoining the farm of Horace Greeley,
came to this state in 1855; lived in Nebraska one year and eight months in the first cabin
twenty-five miles west of Omaha; only seven houses completed in Omaha at that time; came
to this county in 1857, and has lived here nineteen years; was in the army, 139th 111. Reg.
Western Army; Rep; Christian; owns 40 acres fruit farm, value $3,000; married Miss Julia E.
Lee, Jan. 16, 1859, she was born Morgan Co. Ohio, June 2, 1841; have four children.William,
Palmer, Clarence and Charlie.

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"D ANDALL S. Sec. 24; laborer; Ind; Lib; born 111.
•*¦*- READY G. ^ec. 29; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
READY JOHN, Tiskilwa; hack driver; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
RHOADS THOMAS, Tiskilwa; carpenter; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
RITTER DANIEL, Sec. 7; farmer; Dem; born Penn.
RITTER JOHN W. Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Franklin Co. Virginia, Sept.
29, 1829; lived in that state four years, then lived in Champaign Co. Ohio, fourteen years,
and in Indiana two or three years; came to this county in 1850; lived here eight years, then
went to California and lived seven years; Dem; Lib; owns 140 acres land, value $7,000;
married Miss Susan B. Friermood in Champaign Co. Ohio, July 5, 1865; she was born in
Clark Co. Ohio; they have four children, three girls and one boy.
ROATS JOHN, basket-maker; Rep; Luth; born Pa.
ROBERTSON JAMES H. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Knox Co. Ohio,
July 9, 1828; came to this county, June 13, 1835; Rep; Pres. pref; owns 124 acres land,
value $4,g6o; he and his family came to this county at an early day, and have lived here on
the same farm over forty-one years; one of the earliest settlers; only two or three log huts in
Tiskilwa at that time; he married Miss Sarah Wylie, Feb. 6, 1861; she was born Fayette Co.
Pa. Feb. 22, 1840; they have three children, two boys and one girl; have lost two boys.
ROBERTSON JOHN, Sec. 17; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib.
ROBERTSON JOSEPH A. Tiskilwa; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
RODINE PETER, Sec. 5; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden
ROWE ISAAC V. Tiskilwa; furniture; Rep; Bapt.
RUSHER HENRY, laborer; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
RYLAND JAMES, painter; Dem; Lib; born Maryland.
C AUER JOHN, farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ills.
*-* SAWYER E. T. farmer and stock; Dem; Bapt; born Mass.
SAUER GEORGE H. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; born in Prussia, Jan. 3, 1813,
and came to this country in 1836, and has lived here forty years; lived in Iowa three years;
returned to this county and has lived here since; he has held office School Director and
Path-master; Dem; Lib; owns 445 acres land, value $20,000; married Miss Mary King in
Linn Co. Iowa, Nov. 2, 1842; she was born in Indiana, Sept. 30, 1826; they have three
children, two daughters and one son.
SAVAGE LEWIS, farmer, Rep; Bapt; born France.
SCHUMACHER AGUS, Tiskilwa; saloon; Dem; Lib; born Germany.
SEARLE L. T. Tiskilwa; lawyer; Rep; Epis; born Conn.
SEYBELL ANTON, Sec. 23; laborer; Germany.
SHAFFER C. Sec. 32; farmer, tenant; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
SHAFFER F. Sec. 27; farmer, tenant; Dem; Cjth; born Germany.
SHAFFER HENRY, Sec. 28; works for Ioder; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
SHEHAN DANIEL, laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
SHEHAN PAT, Tiskilwa; section boss, R.R; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
SHELDON A. H. Sec. 31; farmer; Rep; born Ills.
SHELDON A. M. Farmer, Sec, 31; P.O.Tiskilwa; born in Cumberland, Providence Co.
R. Island, March 28, 1812; came to this county in July, 1837; Rep; Quaker; owns 240 acres
land, value $13,600; lived in R. Island twenty-four years, and has lived in this state
and county thirty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers; came same year of colony; has
held offices of Road Commissioner and Town Trustee, and School Director; married Jane
Brightman in 1835; she was from Fall River, Mass; has three children, two boys and one
girl; lost one son.
SHELDON HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in this town, county and
state, Sept. 22. 1840; Rep; Meth; owns 245 acres land, value $14,700; has lived in this
county thirty-six years; one of the early native-born settlers; enlisted twice in army during
the war, and was prevented from going in the field; has held office School Director; married
Miss Ellen J. Harrison in Nov. 15, 1863; she was from Cincinnatus, Cortland Co. N. Y; has
three children, Cora F., Charlie H. and Jennie.
SHERMAN GEORGE, Tiskilwa; clerk; Dem; Lib; born Mass. .
SHERMAN M. A. Tiskilwa; clerk; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
SIMMONS GEORGE, Sec. 6; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Ills.

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SLYGH CHARLES, Tiskilwa; wagonmaker; Dem; Lib.
SLYGH CHAS. C. Carriage and Wagon Maker. Tiskilwa; born in Portsmouth, Virginia,
Nov. 29, 1832; lived in Virginia three years; came to Knox County, Ills, and lived there and
in Peoria Co. about twelve years; came to this county in 1865; Rep; Lib; was in the army,
was musician in Regimental Band, 57th Ills. Reg; mustered out in 1862, enlisted as private
in Co. A, 31st Reg. 111. Vols; was in battle Ft. Donelson, siege Savannah, battle Bentonville;
was with Sherman march from Atlanta to sea, and then to Washington; has held office Town
Trustee two years.
SLYGH JOHN A. Blacksmith, Tiskilwa; born in Knox County, Ills. May 25, 1837, and
lived there fourteen years, lived in Peoria and Marshall Co. about eight years; came to this
county in 1865, has lived here eleven years; was in the army, Co. H, 57th Reg. Ills. Infantry;
was in battle Fort Donelson, Pittsburgh Landing, and Corinth; was honorably discharged;
Rep; Epis; value prop. $2,000; married Miss Eliza A. Haskell, June 6, 1866; she was born
in this county; they have three children, two boys and one girl."
SMITH BROWN, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Smithfield, R. I. June 18,
1823; he lived in Rhode Island twenty-three years; come to this county in 1850, and has
lived here twenty-six years; no settlement for four miles south when he came; he attended
the first railroad meeting held in Bureau Co; Rep; Christian Church; owns 1,000 acres land,
value $44,200; has held office of Road Commissioner, and has been School Director twelve
or fourteen years; married Miss Phoebe A. Davis, Jan. 31, 1847, she was from Kenningly,
Conn, and was born July 24, 1823; have four children, three boys, one girl.
SMITH CLINTON B. Sec. 20; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Christian; born 111.
SMITH JOHN, Laborer; Rep; Luth;"born Denmark.
SMITH LEWIS, Sec. 6; laborer; Dem; Lib; born 111.
STAFER JOSEPH, Sec. 28; laborer; Dem; Mennonite; born Germany.
ST ALTER JACOB, Sec. 34; renter; Dem; Mennonite; born Germany.
STAPLES WILLIAM, Sec. 19; farmer; Dem; born England; prop. $2,500.
STEVENS A. N. Tiskilwa; merchant; Dem; Lib; born 111.
STEVENS C. M. Tiskilwa; merchant; Dem; Lib; born 111.
STEVENS MARY J. Mrs. widow, Tiskilwa; Pres.
STIMPSON N. A. Sec. 15; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; prop. $9,600.
STINSON W. H. Tiskilwa; shoemaker; Rep; Bapt; born Iowa.
SUANZY H. J. Sec. 22; farmer; Dem; born 111.
SULLIVAN D. Farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
SWEDE FRANK, Laborer for Greenman; Rep; born Sweden.
SWANZY CATHARINE, widow; Epis.
SWANZY H. M. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Bureau Co. March 12, 1850; he
has lived in this county twenty-six years; his parents came here at an early day, and were
among the earliest settlers; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $4,800; he married Miss
Mary Drake, in Feb. 1876, she was born and brought up in this county; they have one child,
boy.
•"TEMPLETON JOHN S. Sec. 1; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Ohio.
THOMAS JOHN D. Sec. 16; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
TEBOW ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Hamilton Co. Ohio, Dec. 11,
1831; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; he lived
in Ohio twenty-four years, and has lived in this town and county twenty years; he has held
the office of Assessor of this town seven years; also holds office of Road Commissioner; has
been School Director a number of years; married Miss Sarah A. Cravens, Dec. 27, 1855,
she was born in Kentucky and brought up in Ohio; they have six children, four boys and
two girls.
TEBOW URIAH, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Hamilton Co. Ohio, Jan. 29,
1835; he lived in Ohio twenty-one years, and came to this county and state in 1856, and has
lived here twenty years; has held office of Path-master; Rep; Bapt. pref; owns Ig8 acres
land, value $10,000; he married Miss Lucretia A. McDowell, March 6, 1861, she was from
Penn; they have four children, two boys and two girls.
THOMAS MOSES, Sec. 16; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
THOMAS GILBERT V. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Salem Co. New Jer
sey, March 20, 1832; lived there about five years; came to this state in 1837; lived in Jasper
Co. fifteen years; came to this county in 1852; has lived here twenty-four years; has held
office of Road Commissioner for several terms, also School Director; Rep; Lib; owns 360
acres land, value $21,600; married Miss Julia Ireland, April 21, 1864, she was born in
Bureau Co; they have four children, two boys and two girls.

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THOMPSON JOHN, Sec. 35; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland.
THOMPSON ORAN S. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Montgomery Co. N.Y.
Oct. 21, 1832; came to this countv in 1850; Rep; Bapt; owns 155 acres land, value $7,750;
he lived in New York State eighteen years; has lived in this state twenty-six years, except
six years in Nebraska Ter; has held office of School Director; was in army, 1st Nebraska
Reg. Western Army; married Rebecca B. Chenoweth, in 1855, she was born and brought up
in this town; they have three children, Frank E„ Ella and Mary.
TOWNER C. W. Tiskilwa; hardware; Rep; Meth; born R. I.
TUTTLE O. K. Tiskilwa; clerk; Rep; Cong, pref; born" N.Y.
T T NDERWOOD N. Sec. 25; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ky.
^ UNDERWOOD WILLIAM, lives with father, Sec. 25; Rep; Lib.
^\. 7ERMILLION J. Sec. 17; lab; Dem; Bapt: born Va.
^ VENNUM SEELEY, Sec. 17; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Penn.
VENNUM H. Sec. 8; farmer; Rep; Meth. .
VENNUM V. Sec. 8; laborer; Dem; Lib; born 111.
Vy AGNER F. Sec. 16; P.O. Tiskilwa; laborer; born Germany.
V* WAGNER GEORGE, Sec. 29; laborer.Benson; Rep; Prot.
WARPUS J. Sec. 24; tenant; Dem; born Germany.
WELCH J. H. Tiskilwa; merchant; Dem; Lib; born Canada.
WEST P. A. Saw mill; Rep; Lib; born Penn.
WHITE WILLIAM A. Cooper; Lib; born Ohio.
WRIGH A. Laborer; Rep; Lib; born Mass.
WRIGH JOSEPH, Laborer; Rep; born Mass.
WILKINS JOHN L. Tiskilwa; physician; Rep; Epis; born Ireland.
WILKINSON. C. H. Tiskilwa; furni'ure dealer; Dem; Lib; born 111.
WILKINSON O. Tiskilwa; justice of the peace; Dem; Lib; born Penn.
WOODFORD T. G. Tiskilwa; grocery; Dem; Lib; born Conn.
WRIGHT ISAAC, F rmer and Carpenter, Tiskilwa; born in Browti Co. Ohio, Feb. 26,
1839; was brought up in the same town with Gen. Grant; he came to this county March 24,
1850, and has lived here twenty-six years; was in the army, Co. H. 12th Reg. 111. Infantry;
served one year ten days, was discharged; enlisted in 66th Reg. 111. Vol. in Co. G; served
eighteen months and seven days; was slightly wounded in battle at Bald' Hill, in front of
Atlanta, the day Gen. McPherson was killed; Dem; Lib; married Mrs. Elizabeth S. Misner,
formerly Miss Elizabeth S. Neff, Jan. 14, 1877; she was born in Shenandoah Co. Va. June ig,
1831.
WRIGHT LEVI, Farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
WRIGHT NATHAN, Sec. 24; .farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
WRIGHT ROBT. Laborer; Rep; Meth; pref.
WROE J. W. Tiskilwa; mason; Lib; Meth. pref; born W.Va.
WYLIE JOHN, Tiskilwa; clerk; Dem; Lib; born Penn.
YARRINGTON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Carroll Co. Ohio,
April 2g, 1827, and came to this state and county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two
years; he holds office of School Director and has been Path-master; Rep; Liberal; owns 120
acres land, value $5,400; married Margaret Bennett, March, 1850, she was born in Ohio;
have three children, boys; lost two sons.
YARRINGTON S. Farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
^ERLEIN GEORGE, Laborer; Dem; Cath.
^ ZIERLEIN FRED. Sec. 31; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; born Illinois.

Prof. GEO. B. HARRINGTON,
Tiskilwa.

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WYANET TOWNSHIP.
A LDRICII CHAS. Sec. 27; P.O. Wyanet; Farmer; Rep; Meth; 80 acres, $4,000.
¦£*¦ ALDRICH C. E. P.O. Wyanet; Farmer, works with father; Rep.
ALDRICH FENNER S. Farmer, Sees. 32, 33; P.O. Wyanet; born in Steuben Co. N.Y.
in 1824; came to Bureau Co. in 1S54; Rep; owns 188 acres, val. $9,400; married Miss Mar
tha Mowry of Steuben Co. N.\*. in 1850; nine children.
ALDRICH P. L. Prop. Ellsworth House, Wyanet; Rep; his mother, the landlady,
is.widow of S. S. Aldrich of R. Island, who came to Bureau Co. 1855, died in 1857; two
children; Mrs. A. owns IIO acres land, val. $4,500; Ellsworth House, opposite depot, pleas
ant, airy, clean rooms and beds, with a good table; we can recommend it.
ALDRICH SULLIVAN, Farmer, Sees. 21, 22, 23,26, 27, 28; P.O. Wyanet; born R.I.
183S; came to Bureau Co. 1854; Rep; 500 acres, val. $25,000; married Miss Margaret Mowry
of III. 1859; five children.
ALDRICH E. Sec. 17; P O. Wyanet; farmer, rents; Rep; wife, three children.
ALLEN A. P., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, works P. Allen's farm; Dem; born B. Co.; wife, one child.
ALLEN P Sees. 3,4; P.O, Wyanet; farmer, rents of Mrs. W. Allen; Dem; came to B. Co. 1844.
ALLEN NANCY Mrs. wid. of Wm. A.; Wyanet; born Ohio 1804; came to Bureau Co. 1844; 80 ac.
ANSON MONS, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Sweden, November 10, 1845;
came to this country in 1869, came to this county in 1869; Rep; Luth; value personal
prop. $1,500; married Ellen Nelson; March 1st, l875;Tias one child, boy, Carl A. Anson,
his parents are living in Sweden, also two brothers ancl two sisters; also has two sisters and
one brother in this county.
ANTHONY GEORGE, Farmer, Sees. 29, 33; P.O. Wyanet; bora in N.J. in 1831; came
to Bureau Co. in 1854; Rep; Meth; owns 300 acres, val. $15,000; wife was Miss Mary Ann
Keiger of Penn.; eight children.
ANTHONY JACOB, Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis.; came to B. Co. 1850.
ANDERSON A. P. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 150 ac. val. $7,500.
ANDERSON N. Wyanet; merchant; Rep; Luth; Sweden; came to B. Co. 1868; wife, four chldn.
ANDERSON F. N. Wyanet; boot and shoe merchant; Rep; Luth; Sweden; wife, four children.
T) ALL DANL. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; wife, four children.
-° BARR CHAS. A. Wyanet; painter; Rep; born 111.
BARRY GRANVILLE, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born Kentucky; came to Bureau
Co. in 1864; Rep; Bapt; 40 acres, val. $2,000; wife was Miss Sally J. Bass of Mo.; one child.
BARKER H. G. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; bora Conn.
BENETT THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ireland; came to Bureau Co.
in 1874; Dem; Cath; 40 acres, val. $2,000; wife was Miss Bridget Collins of Ireland; two
children.
BENNETT E. P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; born Del; wife.
BESSIRE A., P.O. AVyanet; laborer; Rep; born France.
BLAINE JOHN, Farmer, Sees. 27, 34; P.O. Wyanet; Ireland 1825; came to Bureau Co. in
1840; Rep; Pres; 140 acres, val. $7,000; was private in Co, K, I. V. L, promoted to Capt., was
inspector of brigade troops three and one-half years; married Miss Anna M. Barry ol N.Y.;
four children.
BLAKE JOHN, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; 120 acres, val. $6,000; ten children.
BORLAND J. R. Wyanet; tin shop; Repjwife, six children.
BOXMAN C. Wyanet; tailor; Rep; Luth; Germany; wife, five children.
BRADLEY H. C. Sec. 8; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
BRADLY J. Sec. 8; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep.
BRADLEY J. Jr. Wyanet; farmer; Rep.
BRAINARD D. C. Wyanet; grain speculator; Canada; wife, three children.
BREED S..P. Sees. 25, 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born N.Y. 200 ac, val. $12,000.
BROOKS E. H. Wyanet; grain speculator; Rep; born in Penn. in 1824; owns 200 ac. val. $12,000.
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276 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BROWN CONSTANCE, P.O. Wyanet; agt. Pond Creek Station, C. R. I. & P. R.R.; Rep.
BROWN J. R. lives in Chicago; merchant; Dem.
BRICK JOHN, AVyanet; laborer; Dem.
BURLING JOHN, Farmer, Sees. 34, 35; P.O. Wyanet; born in England in 1838; came
to Bureau Co. in 1857; Dem; Meth; 93 acres, val. $3,000; was private in Co. C. 93d I. V. I.
three years, was honorably discharged; married Miss Allia Kidd of England in 1866; four
children.
BURR G. Sec. 12; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Conn; 285 ac. val. $15,000.
BURR CHAS. lives with father; farmer; P.O. Princeton; Rep.
BURSON L. A. Farmer, Sees. 34, 25; P.O. Princeton; born Penn. 1830; came to Bureau
Co. in 1837; Dem; owns 160 acres, val. $9,000; was constable eight years; married Miss
Gertrude Vanantwerp of 111. 1870; one child.
BUSLING P. rents Mrs. Allen's farm, Sec. 11; P.O. AVyanet; farmer.
BUT 1'S HENRY, Sec. 31; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Dem; 80 ac. $4,000; wife, two children.
/~\VI.\ J. AVyanet; laborer C. B. & Q. R.R.; Dem; Cath; wife, one child.
^ CARTER S. E, Sec. 9; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Me; 80 ac. val. $4,000; wife, five childn.
CAUFFMAN C. B. farmer with father; P.O. Princeton; Rep.
CAUALE WM. S. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Wyanet; rents S. Sapp's farm; born Maryland
in 1816; came to Bureau Co. in 1869; Dem; Meth; married Miss Ann Read of Delaware;
three children.
CAUFFMAN CYRUS H. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Princeton; born Penn. 1836; came to
Bureau Co. in 1858; 180 acres, val. $9,000; was 1st Sergeant Co. I. 93d I. V. I., wounded at
battle Champion Hills; honorably discharged; married Miss Anna M. Jordon of Penn.; four
children.
CAUFFMAN HIRAM, farmer with father; P.O.Princeton; Rep.
CAUFFMAN JOSIAH L. Sec. 1; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; 80 ac. val. $4,000; wife, five chldn.
CAUFFMAN J. M Sees. 1, 12; P.O. Princton; farmer; Dem; born Penn.; came to B. Co. 1854.
CEIN JOHN, Wyanet; Dem; Cath; wife, one child.
CHAPMAN E. A. Goldsmith and Jeweler, Wyanet; born in Ohio in 1841; came to Bureau
Co. in 1874; Rep; Free Meth; value of prop. $2,000; served in 3d Mich. Cavly. two years;
was honorably discharged; wife was Miss Fidelia Gary of Steuben Co. Ind.; four children
living.
CHRISTTAN A. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem;Luth; born Sweden. 120 ac. val. $6,000.
CLARY PAT. AVyanet; sec. foremanC. B. & Q. R.R.; Dem; Cath.
COLONA W. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Cath.
COLTON CYRUS, Farmer, Sees. 30, 13; P.O. Princeton; born in St. Lawrence, New
York, 1814; came to Bureau Co. 1835; Rep; Cong; 140 acres, val. $8,500; married Miss
Fidelia L. Pitchard, Lewis Co. N.Y. r835; three children.
CONGER C. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; Meth; wife, ten children.
COOPER D. C. works Bureau Co. farm, Sees. 23, 24, 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep.
COLVIN B. Sec. 31; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; So ac. val. $4,000; wife, two children.
CORNISH H. AVyanet; laborer; Rep.
CORTRITE B. farmer with father, Sec. 19; P.O. AVyanet; Rep; wife, one child.
CORTRITE C. Sec. 19; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep.
COX D. Wyanet; laborer; Rep.
CRAIG JAMES, O. General Stock Merchant, P.O. Wyanet; born in N.Y. in 1832; came to
Bureau Co. in i860; Rep; Cong; served as Police Magistrate two terms; is Justice of Peace
and Notary Public now; taught school when a young man; wife was Miss Nellie Hays of
Ohio; have had five children, two living.
CRAWFORD JAMES, Wyanet; agent at crossing C. B. &Q.andC. R. I. &P. R.R; Rep; Meth.
CRAWFORD JOHN, Wyanet; baggageman C. B. & Q. R.R. Rep.
CROISANNT PHILIPP, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Wyanet; born Germany in 1807; came
to Bureau Co. in 1846; Dem; Luth; 159 acres, val. $7,800; wife was Miss Catharine Casper,
of Germany; six children.
CROISANT S. Sec. 28; P.O. AVyanet; Farmer; born Germany; 60 acres.
CROSS M. Wyanet; agent; Dem; Meth; wife ancl four children.
CROWNOVER J. Sec. 3 and 4; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; 425 acres, val. $20,000.

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DAVISON B. D. Sec. 6; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N. J. 1822; 160 acres.
DAAj C. B. Sec. 16, 8; P.O. Wyanet; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; 282 acres, val. $15,000.
DART A. S. P.O. Wyanet; weigher Pond Creek.
DAVIDSON ALBERT P. Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. AVyanet; born Penn. in 1854; came to
Bureau Co. in 1857; Rep; owns S7A acres, val. $5,000; wife was Miss Sarah Carter of
AVyanet; one child.
DANIELS ALLEN, Farmer, Sec. 11; Tp. of AVyanel; P.O. Wyanet; born Otsego, N.Y.
April 5, 1807; came to this county in 1871; Dem; owns 520 acres of land.
DAY J. AY. Sec. 8; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of C. B. Day; Rep; wife and one child.
DEAN AAr. P. AVyanet; principal teacher High School. '
DODD T. Wyanet; farm laborer; Dem; Cath.
DOLL C. AA'yanet; saloon; Dem; Luth; wife ancl one child.
DOUGLASS GEO. W. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; wife and five children.
DOYLE J B. Wyanet; saloon; Dem; wife and two children.
DUTRO D. AA'yanet; grocery merchant; Rep; wife and four children.
DYKE G. Sec. 11; P.O. AA'yanet; farmer; Rep; Luth; wife and«one child.
DYSINGER A. AVyanet; farmer with father; Dem.
DYSINGER I. Wyanet; carpenter; Dem; Meth; wife'and six children.
DYSINGER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26, 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Penn. in 1818; came
to Bureau Co. in 1850; Dem; 2g3 acres, val. $14,500; served as School Director for several
years; married Miss Harriet A. Dean, of Penn. 1843; one child.
DYSINGER L. AVyanet; teacher; Dem; Meth; wife and one child.
"CLARES J. Sec. 27; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; rents; Rep; wife and one child.
ELY S. D. Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep.
EASTMAN GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Buda; born in New Hampshire in 1833;
came to Bureau Co. in 1836; owns 240 acres land, val. $15,000; lives with his mother, Mrs.
Cynthia Eastman, who was born in New Hampshire in 1804; came to Bureau Co. in 1836;
is a bachelor.
ENGEL J. Wyanet; expressman; Rep; wife and six children.
EVERETT DAVID M. F. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. AVyanet; born in Ohio in 1824; came
to Bureau Co. in 1863; Rep; Lib; owns 117 acres, val. $5,500; wife was Miss Lucina Scovill
of N. Y; three children.
EVERETT FRANK. Wyanet; farmer with father; Rep.
EWERS F. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; born Ohio.
TJMELD GEO. Wyanet; merchant; Rep; Cong; married Miss Laura A. Bass; one child.
FINK J. Wyanet; carpenter; Dem; wife and one child.
FISH C. B. Carpenter and Painter, Wyanet; born in Ohio, 1831; came to Bureau Co. 1866;
Rep; has property valued at $1,000; was in the war; honorably discharged; wife and four
children; wife was Miss Mary R. Drury, of Huron Co. Ohio.
FISHER M. Wyanet; telegraph operator; Rep.
FISHER D. C. Wyanet; thrashing; Rep.
FISHER ELLIS, AVyanet; grain merchant; Rep; Meth; born Ohio, 1825.
FISK C. B. Wyanet; laborer; Rep.
FLEMMING JOHN, Barber, Wyanet; born in Germany, 1845; came to Bureau Co. in
1866; Luth; owns house and lot val. $1,000; wife was Miss Josephine Fray, of Germany;
one child.
FLACK H. AVyanet; rents farm of S. Sapp; Dem; wife and two children.
FOWLER J. Wyanet; laborer; Rep.
FRANKS H. Wyanet; farm laborer; works for Dr. Bird; Rep.
¦FURGESON B. Wyanet; retired; Rep; Meth; wife and three children.
fARVIN J. Sec. 33; P.O. Wyanet; works mother's farm; Rep; Meth.
GARVIN J. W. Mrs. Sec. 33; P.O. Wyanet; Farmer; 20 acres, val. $1,000; five children.
GASKILL WM. A. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Wyanet; born in R. I. 1852; came to Bureau
Co. in 1853; Rep; works his father-in-law's farm (Mark Holroyd), 160 acres, value $8,000;
wife was Miss Alice Holroyd, of Bureau Co. Ills; one child. fc
GAULT THOMAS, Wyanet; laborer; Rep.

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GERMAIN H. Sec. 15; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; born Ills. 1841; Rep; Meth; 80 ac. val. $4000.
GHERE VT JACOB, Sec. 6; P O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born Penn; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
GRIFFIN GEO. A. Wyanet; laborer; Rep. *
GRIFFIN JOHN, AVyanet; laborer; Rep.
GOLDING EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Wyanet; born in England in 1825; came
to Bureau Co. in 1854; Rep; Epis; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000; wife was Miss Sarah
Muggleton, of Cambridge, England; seven children.
GOLDING E. W. Wyanet; farmer, works with father; Rep; Epis.
GORDON J. B. Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born Penn.
GRUMER MATHEW, AVyanet; wagonmaker; Dem; wife and four children.
GREEN AMI RE A. Sees. 23, 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
GREENDYKE N. Sec. 11; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents A. Danail's; Rep; wife and one child.
TT AMERICK E. Wyanet; farmer, rents of father, W. H.; Dem; born III.
HAMERICK F. AVyanel; farmer, works with father; Rep; Adv.
HAGG & JOSEPHSON, Farmers, Sec. 34; P.O. AVyanet; born Sweden in 1824-26;
came to Bureau Co. 1857-54; Reps; Lutherans; Mr. J. married Miss Hilda Carlson, of Swe
den, 1-856; three children; Mr. H. married Miss Mary Christena Carlson, of Sweden, 1857;
one child.
HALL JOHN L. Sees. 13, 18; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; born Mass; came to Bureau Co. 1847.
HAMILTON PAT. Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; 240 acres, val. $12,000.
HAMILTON T. Wyanet; works for C. B. & Q. R.R. ; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; owns 72 ac.
HAMRICK HARRISON, Sec. 22; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; Ohio; came to Bureau Co. 1840.
HAMERICK J. Sec. 15, 22; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Bapt; Ohio; 300 acres, val. $15,000.
HAMRICK J. Sec. 30; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 58! acres, val. $2,900.
HAMRICK JAMES Jr. Sec. 15; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of father; Rep; Adv; wife, one child.
HAMRICK JOHN C. Sees. 14, 22; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; Pa; 170 acres, $10,500.
HAMRICK J. L., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of father; Dem.
HAMERICK L. C, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of father, W. H.; Dem; born Illinois.
HAMRICK WILLIS, farmer, rents of Widow King; Dem; wife, seven children.
HANCOCK J. H. Wyanet; painter; Rep; Epis; born England; wife, no children.
HARTING C. Wyanet; carpenter; Dem; Luth; wife, six children.
HARTING F. AVyanet; carpenter; Dem; Luth; Germany;, wife, one child.
HAYS CHAMBERS, Sees. 27, 26; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives with mother; Dem.
HAYS CHAS. R. AVyanet; farmer, works for mother; Dem.
HAYS C. F. Sec. 34; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; 120 acres, $6,000; married Miss L. Couch.
HAYS J. A. Sec. 23; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; 40 acres, val. $2,000; wife, three children.
HAYS R. Mrs. widow, Sees. 27, 26; P.O. Wyanet; 147 acres, val. $7,350; six children.
HAYS T. C. Wyanet; druggist; Dem; wife, two children.
HERRIOTT DAVID B. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Alleghany Co. Pa;
April 14, 1858; came to this Co. in Oct. 1864; has resided in this county and state twelve
years; was in the army in the 170th O. V. I. Western army; was in four battles ancl honor
ably discharged; has held the office of School Director; married Miss Kathleen M. Towner,
Feb. 16, 1870; she was born in Providence, R. I. Rep; Pres; owns 80 acres of land,
value, $5,000.
HINMAN ROBT. Sees. 26, 35, 36, P.O, Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep;)born Vt; 665 acres, val. $25,000.
HITCHCOCK E. G. Wyanet; druggist; Rep; Cong; bora Conn. 1825; carne_touBureau Co. 1855.
HOBLETT J. M. Wyanet, mason; Rep; wife, one child.
HOLROYD A. Mrs. widow; Sec. 7; P.O. Wyanet; 80 acres, val. $4,000; six children.
HOLROYD D. Sec. 7; farmer, rents of his mother; Rep.
HOLROYD MARK, retired, Chicago; Rep; Lib; owns 285 acres, Sec. 7, val. $14,500.
HOLROYD ZIRA, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of mother; Rep.
HORTON A. Laborer; Rep.
HOUGHTON E. W.^ Wyanet; merchant; Rep; Lib; born N.Y. 1834; came to Bureau Co. 1863.
HOUGHTON L. F. Lumber Merchant, AVyanet; born in Allegany Co. N.Y. 1846; came
to Bureau Co. in 1866; Rep; Cong; served as Town Trustee one term; prop. val. $8,000; wife
and one child living.

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HUFFSTADT JOHN, Sec. i; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; Luth; Germany; 234 ac. $14,000.
HUGO ALBERT, Harness Maker, Wyanet; born in Brunswick, Germany, July 16, 1843;
came to Bureau Co, in 1867; Rep; Luth; property valued at $5,000; wife was Miss Kate
Engle; one child.
HUNTER H. Wyanet; druggist; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; 160 ac, Sec. 14, and house and lot.
JAMIESON A., P.O. Princeton; manufacturer fire proof shingles; Rep; Cong.
JARVIS GEO. M. Wyanet; laborer; Dem.
JOACSON A. Wyanet; cabinetmaker; Rep; Luth; wife, five children.
JOHNSON J. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; wife, four children.
JONES D. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
JONES DAVID A. Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth.JEpis; bom]AVales; 145 acres.
JONES L. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; wife, four children.
JONES T. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; 286 acres, $14,000; wife, six children.
JONTZ GEO. Wyanet; Constable; Rep; Meth; wife.
TZENNELY P. Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; works for C. R. I. & P. R.R.; Dem; Cath; 78 acres.
-^ KINNEMAN H. C. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; Meth; wife, two children.
KEITHAHAN AUGUST, Boarding House and Restaurant, Wyanet; born in Germany,
1834, came to Bureau Co. in 1866; Rep; Luth; owns house and restaurant, value $4,000;
wife was Miss Emily AVinterberg. -
KITCHEN JOS. L, Physician and Surgeon, Wyanet; born in Troy, Ohio, in 1843, came
to Bureau Co. in 1869; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot, value $3,000; graduated at the Illi
nois AVesleyan University in 1865; studied medicine and graduated at Chicago Medical Col
lege in 1869; wife was Miss Mary A. Mosher, of Dutchess Co. N.Y.; four children.
KOLP GEO. W. Farmer, Sees. 25 and 36; P.O. Princeton; born in Ohio in 1822, came to
Bureau Co. in 1850; Dem; owns 160 acres, value $8,000; was First Lieut. Co. H, 146th I V.I.;
was honorably discharged; served as Supervisor one year; married Miss Hannah Mittank, of
Penn. in 1844; twelve children.
T APHENIER DANL. Laborer, Wyanet; Rep.
LARSON S. Sec. 1; Concord; P.O. AVyanet; Farmer; Rep; Luth; 120 acres, val. $6,000.
LARISON DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Wyanet; born in Tompkins Co. N.Y. in 1807,
came to Bureau Co. in 1^69; Rep; owns 100 acres land, value $6,000; moved to Burlington,
DesMoines Co. Iowa, 1840, then to Bureau Co. Ill; wife was Miss Laura Hill, of Bureau
Co. 111.
LATHROP A. S. Wyanet; retired; Me; wife, twelve children.
LENDRUM J. Wyanet; Restaurant; Dem; born Ireland; came to^Co. 1857.
LEWIS A. Wyanet; farm laborer; Dem.
LEWIS PETER, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, Sec. 9; rents H. Sapp; Dem; wife, three children.
LIND G. P., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, Sec. 34; Rep; Luth; 80 ac. val. $4,000; wife, four children.
LINDHOLM C. J. Wyanet; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LONG D. AVyanet; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; wife, five children.
LOAVE J. Wyanet; well-digger; Rep; wife, no children.
]\/TARTIN S., P.O. AVyanet; Rep.
-*" McARTHUR A„ P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Rep.
McARTHUK NEAL, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; born in Scotland in 1S20, came to
Bttre.iu Co. in 1839; owns 246^ acres, value $13,000; married Miss Eva Mary Wertz, of
Penn, in 1862; seven children; Rep; Meth.
McBRIDE AAr. H. Sees. 14 and 15; farmer; Rep; Meth; 118 ac. val $6,000; wife, six children.
McCOY JOHN, AVyanet; carpenter; born Canada.
McARTHUR A J. AVyanet; farm laborer; Rep.
McELLIOT FRED. P.O. AVyanet; laborer; Rep.
McFARLAND JAMES, P.O. Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep; wife, three children.
McFEELY B. Wyanet; labprer; Rep.
McFEELY STEVEN, Wyanet; hostler; Rep.

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McFEELY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Wyanet; born in Penn. in 1807, came to
Bureau Co. in 1842; Rep; Pres; owns 20 acres, value $1,000; married Mrs. Rinehart, of Penn.
in 1846; four children.
MEENEY MATHEW, Wyanet; saloon; Dem; Germany.
MERCER K. Sees. 10 and 11; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Me; 100 acres, val. $6,000.
MERCER J. Sec. to; Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; wife, one child.
MILLER ROBT. M. Fanner, Sec. 7; P.O. AA'yanet; born in Ohio in 1820, came to Bureau
Co. in 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 154 acres, value $7,500; wife was Miss Sarah Stanley, of
Ohio.
MILLER AVM. Sec. 7; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, works for R. N.; Rep.
MOSHIER J. H. AVyanet; retired; Rep; Meth; four children.
MINKS F. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Luth.
MITCHNER W. M. Wyanet; grain speculator; Rep; 72 ac. timber, Sees. 3 and 4, val. $2,500.
MONROSE N. Sec. 21; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, works father's farm; Rep.
MONROSE N. C. Sec. 21; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Univ; 200 acres, value $12,000.
MONSON J. AA'yanet; pattern maker; Rep; Luth; Sweden; one child.
MONTGOMERY ROBERT, Farmer and insurance agent; Wyanet; Sec. 17; born in
Ohio in 1843; came to Bureau Co. in i860; Dem; owns 160 acres land, value $9,000; Mr.
M. is agent for the American insurance company, of Chicago; is a batchelor.
MOSHER E. Sec. 8; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; Me; 140 ac. val. $7,500; wife, two children.
MOSHER J. H. AVyanet; retired; Rep; Me; four children.
MOUNT ELISHA J. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ohio in 1852; came to
Bureau Co. in 1861; Dem; 100 acres, value $5,500; wife was Miss Eva J. Hills, of Illinois;
one child. v
MOUNT J. AY. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; 90 acres, $4. 500; Bureau Co. 1861.
MOUNT WM. Retired, Wyanet; Dem; Adv; wife; two children.
MULVANY PAT. Farmer, rents 80 acres of E. Stacker; Dem; Cath; wife; eight children.
MUNGER F. M. Night-watch C.B. & Q. R.R; Rep; Meth; wife.
NT AST S. P. Laborer, Wyanet; Rep; wife; six children.
-^ NEFF F. Laborer, Wyanet; Dem.
NEFF GEO. Laborer, Wyanet; Dem.
NEFF J. J. Retired, AA'yanet; Dem; wife; seven children.
NEINABER H. H. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; Luth; 80 acres; $4,000; ten children.
NEINABER H. Wyanet; farm laborer; Dem; Luth; Germany.
NELSON A. K. Sec. 15; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents; Dem; Luth.
NELSON B. Merchant, AVyanet; born in Norway, June 7, 1842; came to Bureau County
1872; Rep; Luth; owns property valued at $3,000; wife was Miss Mary Johnson, of Sweden;
one child.
NELSON C. J. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Wyanet; born Sweden 1826; came to Bureau County
1857; Rep; Luth; owns 168 acres, value $9,000; wife and three children.
NELSON C. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Luth; 160 acres, $8,000; wife; three children.
NELSON H. Farmer, works with father; Rep; Luth.
NICHOLS DAVID T. Ticket and Freight Agent C.B. & Q. R.R. AVyanet; born in
Montgomery County, N. Y. 1812; came to Bureau County in 1853; Rep; Meth; has been in
the employ of the C.B. & Q. R.R. twenty-two years; also Agent A.M. Express Co; Town
Supervisor four years; Trustee for the Corporation of Wyanet Village seven years; wife
was Miss H. G. Barry, of Madison Co. N. Y; six children — four living.
/^"^AKS ORRIN, AA'yanet; farmer; wife; ten children.
OBLINGER J. Farmer, rents Himman; Dem; wife; six children.
O'CONNELL JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ireland in 1822; came to
Bureau County in 1869; Dem; Cath; 40 acres, value $2,000; wife was Miss Ellen Readon,
from Ireland; three children.
O'CONNELL T. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Cath; wife; five children.
O'CONNELL J. Sec. 29; P.O Wyanet; farmer; Dem; wife; two children.
OLDS F. Wyanet; farmer, rents of B. Smith; Rep; wife; one child.
OLDS WM. R. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; 88 acres, value $4,400; wife; two children.

BUREAU COUNTY: AVYANET TOWNSHIP. 281
OLDS JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. AA'yanet; born in Bureau Co. Ma) 21, 1848; has
lived in this Co. twenty-eight years; is nephew of " William (ullcn Br)anl;" lins held
office of School Director; Ind; Lib; o«ns 320 acres land, value $19,200; married Miss Anna
bel Cimniel, April 15, 1869; she was from 1'enn; the)' have four children, two boys arc! two
girls: Bryant and Howard, Edna and Blanche.
OLSON ANDREW M. Sec. 5; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; Luth; 80 ac; $4,500; wife; 2 children.
OLSON JOHN Sec. 6; P.O. AA'yanet; farmer, Rep; Luth; 80 ac; $4,500; wife' six children.
"DA1NE C.J AVyanet; tinner; Rep; Meth.
^ PAINE SAML. AVyanet; laborer; Dem.
PATTERSON D. R. AVyanet; retired; Dem; Cong.
PEACOCK THOS. AA'yanet; laborer; Dem; Melh.
PRETSMAN AVI R. AVyanet; laborer; Dem. v
PENFIELD J. R. AA'yanet; merchant; Rep; Meth; married Miss C. Foster.
PENFIELD WM. C. AA'yanet; merchant; Rep; Ohio.
PETERSON J. AA'yanet; furniture merchant; Luth; Sweden; wife; three children.
PET1W JOHN T. Sec. 5; P.O. AA'yanet; farmer; Rep; born N.J; 250 ac; $15,000; wife; 16 children.
PETTY GEO. Sec. 9; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; Melh; Ii8>£ acres, value $6,000; wife.
PETTY FRANCIS, Farmer, works with father; Rep; Meth.
PETTY AV Farmer, with his father; Rep; Meth.
PETTEE J. AV. AA'yanet; peddler; Rep.
PETTY AYM. AV. AA'yanet; clerk; Rep.
PHETTEPLACE H. AVyanet; carpenter; Rep; Meth.
PIKE S. M. Sec. 10; farmer, rents S. Sapp; Dem; wife; three children.
PLAUGER H. J. AVyanet; laborer; Rep; wife; four children.
POLSSON ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. AA'yanet; born in Sweden in 1823; came to
Bureau Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 255 acres, value $12,750; wife was Miss Kreisten
Johnson, of Sweden; six children.
POLSON A. AVyanet; clerk; Rep; Luth.
POMEROY L. T. Wyanet; minister Meth. Church; Rep; wife; five children.
PORTER SAMUEL, Farmer Sec. 2g; P.O. AVyanet; born Tennessee, 1827; came to
Bureau Co. in 1865; Rep; Bapl; 80 acres, value $4,000; wife was Miss Sarah J. Barry, of
Kentucky.
POSCHASKY T. Farmer.
PORTER WM. AVyanet; laborer; Rep. •
POTTER C. AVyanet; speculator.
POTOFF JACOB, AA'yanet; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; Germany; wife; two children.

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UIRK THOMAS, Farmer, rents; Oem; Cath; wife; one child.

D AKER F. Sec. 2; P.O. AVyanet; farmei ; Dem; Germany; 76 acres, value $4,000.
REYNOLDS J. M. Sec. 12; farmer, rents; Princeton; Rep; wife; child.
REYNOLDS JAMES M. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Wyanet; born in Kentucky in 1814;
came to Bureau Co. in 1853; Rep; owns 40 acres, value $2,000; married Miss Margaret
Miller; six childien.
RICHARDS A. O., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents; Rep; Meth.
RICHARDS O. D. Sec. 4; P.O. AA'yanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; 109 ac; $5,500; wife; 4 children.
RIMMER JAS. Wyanet; laborer; Dem.
ROBINSON E. B. Wyanet; mason; Rep; wife; five children.
ROBINSON F. C. Wyanet; physician; Rep; wife; two children.
ROBERTS C. Sec. 9; AVyanet; fanner; Dem; Luth; 45 ac; $3,000; wife; four children.
ROGGY A. H. Wyanet; retired; Dem; born England.
ROUCH THOS. Wyanet; blacksmith; Dem; wife; three children.
RUHE J. F. Wyanet; cigar manufacturer; Rep.
RUIIE J. T. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; Meth; wife; four children.
CANDEN P. M. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Cath.
^ SANDERS P. M. Farmer, rents of Larison; Rep.

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SAMERS G. AV. Wyanet; harness maker; Dem.
SAPP JOHN R. Sees. 18, 13, 7; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; Delaware; 645 ac; $32,000; wife, 8 children.
SAPP E. Sec. 9; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents; Dem; Meth; wife, six children.
SAPP H. Sees. 9, 10; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth; 385 ac; $20,000; wife, two children.
SAPP JAS. Farmer, rents of Mrs. Wm. Sapp; Dem; Meth; wife, seven children.
SAPP LEVY, Wyanet; farm laborer; Dem; Meth.
SAPP D. R. Sec. 25; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth; 120 ac; $6,000; wife, three children.
SAPP E. Wyanet; farmer, retired; Dem; Meth; wife, eight children.
SAPP A. Sec. 10; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents; Dem; Meth; wife, one child.
SAPP ED. Wyanet; speculator stock; Dem; Meth.
SAPP EPH. Sec. 10; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; renter; Dem; Meth; wife, four children.
SCHNEIDER PAUL, Retired; Wyanet; born in Germany in 1833; came to Bureau Co.
in 1857; Dem; Cath; owns house and lot valued at $4,000; wife was Miss Gingrich, from
France; two children.
SECHRIST C. Sec. 13, 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Pres; 120 ac; $6,000; wife, 7 children.
SELLERS E. Sec. 14; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; rents; Dem; wife, three children.
SELLERS WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; rents; Rep.
SELLERS JACOB, Sec. 24; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; wife and four children.
SERK WM. Wyanet; laborer; Rep.
SHADE J. Sec. 17; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; rents; Rep; wife ancl two children.
SHANGER WM. AVyanet; laborer; Rep.
SHANGER B. faimer; rents of T. Hamilton; Rep.
SHARKER BEN. Sec. 19; farmer; renter T. Hamilton; Rep.
SHEA DAVID, mechanic ; works for C. B. & Q. R.R.; Dem; Cath; wife, one child.
SHEA D. AA'yane.t; laborer R.R.; Dem; Cath; wife, one child.
SHEHAN E. Wyanet; laborer C. B. & Q. R.R.; Dem; Cath; wife, four children.
SHEHAN PAT. Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; wife, one child.
SHEPHAKD CHARLES, Farmer, Sees. 31 and 32, Wyanet; P.O. Buda; born in
Ohio, Feb. 23, 1835; came to this county in 1S34; Rep; Meth. Episcopal; married Eliza
Jane Johnston, Dec. 25. 1855; she was born in Indiana, June 26, 1838; has seven girls and
two boys living, one boy dead; value of real estate ard personal property $18,000. Mr.
Shephard has discovered a remedy by which the various forms of cancer can be effectually
cured and eradicated from the system. Twenty years successful treatment of this dreaded
disease has demonstrated the efficacy of the remedy. Ample accommodations for patients
from a distance.
SHEPARD F. S. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; born Ohio; 300 acres; val. $15,000; wife, eight children.
SIMON AUGUST, Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Germany.
SIMON F. Sees. 14, 23; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Luth; 160 ac. val. $8,000; wife, six child.
SISLER GEO. W. Farmer, Sees. 13, 24; P.O. Princeton; born in Lycoming Co. Penn. in
1814; came to Bureau County in 1839; Rep; Pres; owns 255 acres, val. $15,500; married
Miss Mary A. AVhitmarsh, of Springfield, Mass. in 1855; eight children.
SISLER JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep; 127% ac. val. $6,500; wife, two children.
SISLER LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; born in Bureau Co. Ills. 1848. Rep;
Pres; 80 acres, value $4,000; married Miss Zilphia Triplett, of Bureau Co. in 1869; has
one child.
SMITH B. Wyanet; horse doctor; Dem.; boin Canada.
SMITH J. B. Sec. 14; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; 80 acres; val. $4,000; wife.
SMITH S. S. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; wife, three children.
SNARE S. N. Wyanet; laborer; Rep.
SPANGLER DAVID, Merchant and Post-master, Wyanet; born in Muskingum Co.
Ohio, in 1832; came to Bureau County in 1834; Rep; Bapt; owns store, residence and mer
chandise, etc; val. $10,000; has been Post-master four years; still holds the office; wife was
Miss Charlotte A. Lathrop, of Vermont; came to Illinois when two years of age, where she
was educated; five children, three living.
SPANGLER WM. II. Farmer; works for Hamerick; Rep.
SPARKS J. R. Wyanet; township clerk; Rep; born Penn.
SPARKS S. C. AVyanet; laborer; Meth; wife, three children.

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STEVENS ELBRIDGE, Farmer, Sec. 30; Wyanet; born New Hampshire in 1824;
came to Bureau Co. 1834; Dem; Liberal; owns 300 acres land, value $21,000, and part
owner in hay press in Wyanet; fine specimens of coal are found on this land; wife was Miss
Phebe Schoettler, of Germany; six children, four living.
STINSON JAMES, Sec. 22; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; rents; Rep; wife, one child.
STINSON WM. Sec. 30; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; 76 acres; wife, eight children.
STONER A. AVyanet; harness maker; Rep.
STOVER ANDREW, AVyanet; Meth. Minister; Rep.
¦STOVER S. Mrs. and Mrs. B. F. CLARK, Millinery, Cloak and Dress Making,
Wyanet; both born in Virginia; came to this county in 1874; Mrs. S. is wife of Rev. S.
Stover, late Pastor of M. E. Church of Wyanet, and who has been a member of the Con
ference of Rock River, Ills, for 36 years. Mrs. S. ancl Mrs. C. have established a Bazaar
that is first-class; always the latest and best styles made in the best manner.
STOUTENBURGH ELIAS, Sec. 18, Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Cong; 160 acres; two children.
STOUTENBURGH I. J. Sec. 18; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N.Y. 1840; came to county 1866.
STOUTENBURG S. W. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Wyanet; bora in New York 1835; came
to Bureau Co. in 1866; Rep; Cong; 60 acres, value $3,500; wife was Miss E. D. Nichols, of
. Ohio; three children.
STOUTENBURGH O. Sec. 13; P.O.Princeton; farmer; Dem; Cong; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
STREEDAIN B. A. Boot and Shoe Maker, Wyanet; born in Sweden in 1848; came to
Bureau Co. 1S72; owns house and lot, value $3,000; wife was Miss Emma L. Johnson, of
Sweden; one child; Mr. S. is a first-class workman, using the best stock in his line; call and
give your orders.
SUGART C. A. Sec; 2; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; 80 acre,, val. $4,000.
SUGART JOHN, P.O. AVyanet; farmer; rents; Rep.
SUMMERS G. W. Harness-maker, Wyanet; born in Scotland in 1830; came to Bureau
Co. in 1S66; Dem; IT tiv; owns merchandise value $500; wife was Widow Jackson, of
Bureau Co.; has two children; Mr. S. uses the best stock in his line of business. Call on him
for anything in his line.
SWANSON ANDREW, Laborer, Wyanet; Rep.
SWANSON A. Mason, AA'yanet; Rep; Luth.
SWANSON SWAN, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. AVyanet; born Sweden in 1829; came to Bureau
Co. in 186S; Rep; Luth; rents 160 acres of Mrs. Jones, value $8,000; wife was Miss Hannah
Lmson, of Sweden; has four children.
SYLVESTER D. Farmer, rents; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; wife, five children.
SYLVESTER WM., Carpenter, Wyanet; Dem; Delaware.
SYLVESTER D. Jr. Farm Laborer, P.O. Wyanet; Dem.
SYLVESTER S. Farm Laborer, P.O. Wyanet; Dem. '
•"THOMAS ALBERT, Wyanet; retired; born Conn; wife, ten children.
THOMAS J~., P.O. Wyanet; retired farmer; Dem; wife.
THOMPSON O., P.O. Wyanet; farms with father; Rep.
THOMPSON- ARIN, P.O. AVyanet; farmer, with father; Rep;
THOMPSON ALFRED, AVyanet; mason; Peter Cooper.
THOMPSON ORIN, Wyanet; merchant; Rep; Cong; born Mass.
THOMPSON MOSES M. Wyanet; Rep; Cong; born Ohio; 250 ac. val. $15,000. v
TILLA J., P.O. AVyanet; farmer, Sec. 32; Rep; 132 acres, val. $7,000.
TITTERINGTON WM. Grain Merchant; Peter Cooper; born England.
TRIPLETT AQUILLA, Farmer, S;c. 23; P.O. Wyanet; Dem; Bipt; born in Virginia in
1807; came to Bureau Co. in 1834; owns 150 acres, value $8,000; was Justice of the Peace
nine years; married Miss Elizabeth Wilson, of Penn. in 1829; has eight children.
TRIPLETT A. Jr. Farmer, with father; Dem: Adventist.
TRIPLETT AV. Farmer, rents of father; Dem; Advt; wife, one child.
TRIPLETT O., Wyanet; laborer; Rep; wife, five children.
X/ANDERVORT AMES, Wyanet; lahorer; Dem. '
VANDERVORT J., P.O. AVyanet; farmer; Rep,

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VANDERVORT J. M. Farmer, Sec 35; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Clinton County, Ohio,
Sept. 2, 1S27; came to this county in "1865; Rep; Christian Church; owns ninety-five acres
land, value $7,500; has held office of Supervisor two terms, Justice of the Peace two terms,
County Surveyor one term, Township Treasurer five years, in Bennington Township,
Marshall County, Ills; married Elvira J. Basehore in 1852; she was from Clinton Co. Ohio;,
they have six children, four girls and two boys.
V\/"ALLER AVM. AV., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, Sec. 30; Rep; Meth. Epis; 170 ac. val. $9,000.
VV WALTERS D. Wyanet; retired; Rep; four children.
AVATSON T. P. Laborer; Rep; Meth; wife, five children.
WATSON L., P.O. Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep; Melh; wife, two children.
WATSON E., Wyanet; painter; Rep; Meth; wife, one child.
WAY & HOUGHTON, Dealers in Hardware, Iron, Nails, Stoves, and Agricultural Im
plements, AVyanet; Edward D. Way was bora in Kingsville, Ohio. July 16, 1837; came ' to
this Co. in 1865; married Maggie M! Piper, Oct. 5. 1865; she was born in Pennsylvania in
1844; has one boy; value of real estate, S3. 500. Edwin AV. Houghton was born in Can-
andaigua, N.Y.. July 28, 1S34; married Adeline L. Bean, Dec. 28. 1859; she was born in
Hume, N. Y., Sept. 30; 1835; val. of real estate, $6,000.
WEAVER O., AVyanet; Justice of the Peace, born Philadelphia 1S04; Dem; Meth. Epis.
WEAVER CHAS. \Af. AVyanet; grocery merchant; Dem.
WEAVER AA'. A. Wyanet; harness-maker; Dem.
WHITE GEO, AA'yanet; blacksmith; Djm; Cath; wife, seven children.
WHITE J., Wyanet; blacksmith; Dem; Cath.
WILCOX J. & FISHER, Grain and.Stock Merchants Wyanel; Reps; Mr. AV. came
to Bureau Co. in 1848; owns two farms, Sec. 13 and 14; 160 acres and other property, value
$23,000; both are married; they are always posted in their business, and pay the highest
market prices; farmers should see them before selling.
WILCOX GEO. W, Sec. 13; Wyanet; farmer, rents of J AV.; Rep; wife, one child.
AATLDES C, Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep.
WIRICK WM., Wyanet; retired; Dem; born Ohio; val. of prop. $50,000; wife, four children.
WILSON HENRY Rev. Pastor of Congregational Church, AVyanet; born in N. Y.^city;
came to Bureau Co. May 14, 1876; Rep; Cong; graduated from Chicago Theological Sem.,
Class of 76; lost an arm during the war.
WITTIN WM., P.O. AVyanet; farmer, Sec. 18; Rep; 80 acres, val. §4,000.
AVOODWARD AVM. H. Carpenter; Rep; Meth; wife, four children.
WOOLF A. AVyanet; carpenter; Dem; Luth; wife, two children.
WRIGHT GEO. Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; 190 acres, val. $8,500; was in Yates' sharp shooters.
WRIGHT J. B. AVyanet; laborer: Rep; Meth; wife, three children.
WYATT HASTY, Farmer; rents of J. R. Sapp; Dem; wife, nine children.
AVYATT SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 19; rents; Dem; ™ ife, two children.
AA'YATT J.. AA'yanet; farm laborer; Dem.
VTEARNSHAAV THOS. Wyanet; grain weigher; Rep; Meth; bora England.
* YEARNSHAW THOS. A., AVyanet; tel. operator; Rep; Melh; born Mass. '
YATES J. F. Rev. Pastor of M.E. Church, P.O. AVyanet; born in Greenbush, Renssel
aer Co. N.Y. in 1826; came to Bureau Co. in 1S76; Rep; Meth; ordained as minister in
1S50; married Miss Susan Northrop, of Greenbush, N.Y. in lS4g; eight children.
YEARNSHAW JOHN, Groceries, AVyanet; born in England, Jan. I, 1819; came to
Bureau Co. in 1842; Rep; value of property, $5,000; wife and six children; wife was Miss
Maria Ross, of N.Y.
YEARNSHAAV THOS. Wyanet; grain weigher; Rep; Meth; born in England in 1820.
YEARNSHAW THOS. A. Wyanet; tel. operator; Rep; Meth; born Mass.
YEARNSAAV WM. Wyanet; telegraphing; Rep; Meth; born Bureau Co. in 1854. *
YEARNSHAW WILSON, Wyanet; confectionery and stationery; Rep; born Bureau Co.
YOUNG PIERSON, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. AVyanet; born in Ohio in 1838; came to
Bureau Co. in 1839; Rep; owns 120 acres, value $6,000; wife was Miss Sarah Stinson, of
Penn; has four children.
YOUNG H. Wyanet; livery; Rep; wife.
YOUNG N. AVyanet; butcher; Rep; Meth; wife, one child.

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YOUNG P., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, Sec. 29; Rep; ^o acres, val. $4,000; wife.
YOUNG «.V L.VTTY, Meat Market, Wyanet; John Latty, Rep; Cong; born in Penn. in
1S38; came to Bureau Co. in 1856; value of property, $4,000; went into the army as private,
and promoted to Captain of Cavalry; wounded; draws pension; married. Wm. A'oung ofthe
firm, Rep; born in Ohio; owns 40 acres of land and other property, value $3,000; married.
YOUNGQUIST JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden in 1846; came
to Bureau Co. in 1857; Rep; Luth, owns 80 acres of land, value $3,000; was private in 64th
LV.L, Company I. (A'ates' Sharp Shooters); honorably discharged; wife was Miss A. J.
Johnson, of Sweden; two children.
YOUNGQUIST SWAN, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden in 1848; came
to Bureau Co. in 1857; Rep; Luth; owns So acres of land, val. $5,000; li\e; with his parents.
YOUNGQUIST OLE, P.O. AVyanet; farmer, Sec. 5; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. 3
VEIGLER JOSEPH, P.O. Wyanet; retired farmer; Dem; Meth; born Penn.
^ ZELLER JOHN, P.O. AVyanet; farmer, Sec. 33; rents of G. Anthony; Dem.
ZELLER J., P.O. Wyanet; retired farmer; Dem; Meth; eight children.

WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP.
A NDREWS JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Prot.
ALDRICH IRA, Retired; P.O. Arlington; born in Wayne Co. N.Y. April 9, 1802, came
to Co. 1840; Dem; Atheist; wife was Sarah E. Grove, born in Belmont Co. Ohio; married
Nov 29, 1870.
L) ABCOCK CHARLES, Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot.
^ BALDWIN FRANK, Laborer: P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Penh.
BALDWIN S. Retired; P O. Arlington; Dim; B.ipt; bora N.Y.
BARRETT ELIZABETH, AVidow; Sec. 19; P.O. Arlington; 160 acres; Prot; born Ireland.
BARRETT J. H. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; 520 acres; Ind; Prot; born Ireland.
BETTENDORF HUBERT, Merchant; P.O. Arlington; born in Germany, 'Nov. '4,.
1841; came to Co. in 1857; Dem; Cath; holds office of School Trustee; wife was Catherine
Corde, born in Germany; married April 27, 1S63; five children.
BILLINGSLEA J. M. Insurance Agent and Justice Peace; P O. .Arlington; Dem; from Md.
BLACK ISAAC C. Grain Buyer; P.O.Arlington; Rep; from Penn.
BOOTH JOHN T. Blacksmith; P.O. Arlington; born in Harrison Co. Ohio, August 30,
1842, came to Co. 1849; Rep; Prot; wife was Frances D. Robbins, born in Huntingdon Co.
Penn; married Sept. 26, 1865; one child.
BOUCHER DANIEL, Farmer and Breeder of Fine Blooded Stock, Sec. 4; P.O. Arling
ton; born in Somerset Co. Penn. Jan. 7, 1818, eame to Co. in 1854; Dem; Prot; owns 345
acres of land, valued at $25,000; held the offices of Supervisor and Commissioner of High
ways; wife Jane B. Parke, born in AVestmoreland Co. Penn; married Sept. 29, 1843; have
had six children, five living.
BOUCHER JOSIAH, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 3; P.O. Arlington; born in West
moreland Co. Penn. April 17, 1S47, came to Co. 1853; Dem; Pres; owns 240 acres, value
$16,000; has held the office of School Trustee; wife was Mary C. Odor, born in Belmont
Co. Ohio; married October 14, 1867; five children.
BOUCHER FRANK, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; bom Bureau Co. 111.
BOYLAN CHRIST. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; born 111.
BOYLE JAMES, Grocer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
BOYLAN PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 13; P O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Bureau C. 111.
BOYLAN THOS. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 240 acres; born Ireland.
BRECHTEL JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
BRIGGS H. S. Carriage Manufacturer; P.O. Arlington; born in Montgomery Co. Penn.
June 12, 1839, came to Co. 1855; Dem: holds office of Justiee of the Peace; wife was Susan
E. Pi»rke, bora in Westmoreland Co. Penn; married Sept. 12, i860; three children.
BRYANT N. J. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born N. H.

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BUCKINGHAM JAMES, Prop, of Arlington House; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Prot; from Penn.
BRECHTEL PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany,
¦BUHR JOSEPH, Shoemaker; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
/^AHILL CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath,
^ CAHILL CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born 111.
CAHILL DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 240 acres; born Ireland.
CALAHAN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Mass.
¦CAHILL MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Bureau Co. 111.
GASEY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born III.
CASEY MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born LaSalle Co. 111.
CASEY PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born LaSalle Co. Ill,
CASSIDY JOANNA, wid. of Patrick Cassidy; Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; 120 acres; Cath; Ireland.
•CASSADY PETER, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; born Canada; Dem; Cath; owns 160 ac.
CASSIDY PETER J, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; born Canada; Ind; Cath; owns 120 ac.
-CHESSMAN J. T. Postmaster, Arlington; from Eng; Rep; Meth; came to Co. 1837.
-CLINEFELTER FINDREN, Carpenter, P.O.Arlington.
CLINEFELTER WM. Carpenter, P.O. Arlington.
-COCHRAN DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O.Arlington; Scotland; Rep; Prot; 180 acres.
COCHRAN J. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington from N. Y. city; Rep; Prot; go acres.
COLLINS O. T. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Peru; from Conn; Rep; Prot; 160 acres, val. $10,000
COLVER JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; from Penn; owns 452 acres, val. $30,000.
COOKLEY JOHN C. Stock Dealer, P.O.Arlington; born in LaSalle, 111. Oct. 3, 1852;
came to Co. 1854; Dem; Cath; has held the offices of Collector and member of Town
Council.
CORLEY SARAH, lives on Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; born in Vermont, Nov. 26, 1816;
came to Co. in 1841; Prot; owns 280 acres, valued at $16,800.
CORLEY JOHN, Blacksmith and Machinist; P.O. Arlington; born in Bureau Co. 111.
Dec. 22, 1843; Ind; Religion Ind; has held the office of Highway Commissioner; wife was
Nellie McMahon, born in Kane Co. Ill; married Aug. 13, 1873; has two children, one
living.
CORLEY MARTIN, Stock Dealer, P.O. Arlington; born in Bureau Co. 111. May 16,
1849; Ind; Cath; holds office of Supervisor; wife was Mary Gaynor, born in LaSalle Co.
Ill; married Oct. 18, 1876.
CONGDON RUFUS, Minister M. E. Church, P.O. Arlington.
COUGHLAN JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Arlington; Ireland ; Dem; Cath; owns 160 ac.
COUGHLIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Arlington; born Bureau Co. Ill; Dem; Cath.
CROISANT PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Arlington; born in Germany; Dem; Prot.
CULLENBINE JAMES, Laborer, P.O. Arlington; born in Ireland; Dem; Cath.
¦CURRAN JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; born in Ireland; Dem; Cath.
CURRAN JOHN, Farmer, .Sec. 21; P.O.Arlington; born in LaSalle Co; Dem; Cath.
"p\ER RINGER FRANK, Farmer, P.O. Arlington; born in Germany; Dem; Cath.
DOLL JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Arlington; born in Germany; Dem; Prot.
DODGE HENRY, Hardware, Stoves, and ' Agricultural Implements, P O. Arlington;
born in Worcester Co. Mass. Aug. II, 1823; came to Co. 1S68; Rep; Univ; wife was Jane
Chambers, born in Jefferson Co. Ohio, Jan. 12, 1834; married June 29, 1853; has two chil
dren.
DOLL WM. Sen. Farmer, P.O. Ailington; born in Germany; Dem; Prot.
DOLL WM. Jr. Farmer, P O. Arlington; bora in Germany; Dem; Prot.
"DUNAN THEODORE, Laborer, P.O. Arlington; born in Maryland; Dem; Cath.
DURFEE M. W. Laborer, Sec. 32; P.O.Arlington; born N. Y.; Rep; Meth.
DAVYER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Arlington; born Ireland; owns 160 ac; Dem; Cath.
D\ArYER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Arlington; born Ireland; owns 160 ac; Dem; Cath.
"CMCH JOHN, Blacksmith, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
J-y EINSWINGER JOHN, Farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany.

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ELSPAS FRANK, Clerk, P.O. Arlington.
ENTZMINGER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
"TpEASER CHAS. Farmer, Sec 28; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
" FENIPCEN PETER, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Arlington; born LaSalle Co; Dem; Prot.
FITZPATRICK JOHN, Farmer, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
FITZGERALD MARGARET, AVidow, Sec. 23; P.O. Arlington; Cath; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
FLINN PATRICK, Farmer, Sec 15; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
/^ARRISON HARRY, Butcher. P.O. Arlington.
^Jr GAYNOR L. Meat Market; P.O. Arlington; Ind; Cath; born LaSalle Co. Ills.
GAYNOR L. J. Stock Dealer, Section — ; P.O. Arlington; born in LaSalle Co. 111. Sept.
25, 1S53; came to county in 1S58; Ind; Cath.
GAYNOR CATHARINE Mrs. P. O. Arlington; Cath; 106 acres, val. $7,000; born Ireland.
GENSLINGER ANTO\, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
GENSLINGER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
GENSLINGER STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
GEORGE R. B. Druggist; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Meth; from Richland Co.' Ohio.
GLASS B. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 86 acres, val. $s,ooo; born Germany.
GOUGLER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Bapt; born Penn.
GOUGLER JUDSON PI. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Penn.
GORDON R. M. Physician and Surgeon; P.O. Arlington; Pres; from Ontario.
GRAY HERMAS, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Unit. Breth; from N.Y.
GRAY J. N. Farmer, lives with father, Nathan Gray, Sec. 24; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot.
GRAY NATHAN, Farmer, Sec 34; Rep; Prot; 700 acres, val. $42,000; born N.Y.
GRAY S. C. Merchant and Grain Dealer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Chenango Co. N.Y.
GRIMES JAMES B. Proprietor of Baldwin House; P.O. Arlington; born in Guernsey
Co. Ohio. June 18, 1845; came to county in 1864; Dem; Prot; wife was E. A. Baldwin, born
in Washington Co. Penn; married Jan. 10, 1866; two ch'ldren.
TTAHN HENRY, Farmer, Sec 35; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
HAHN WM. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
HAHN W. Farmer, Sec 35; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; 177^ acres, val. $12,000; Germany.
HALLORAN EDWARD, Farmer; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; born 111.
HARTNEY JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 80 ac. $4,800; Ireland.
HARTNEY JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 80 ac. $4,000; 111.
HATHORN J. E., M.D. Pnysician and Surgeon; P.O. Arlington; born in Piscataquis
Co. Maine, May 17, 1845; came to county in 1874; Rep; Prot; was private in Co. M, 1st
Maine Heavy Artillery.
HELM PHILIP. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
HENSEL GEO. Farmer, Sec 20; P.O. Arlington; born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, July 20,
1833; came to county in 1856; Rep; Prot; owns 165 acres, valued at $11,550; wife was
Susan Taylor, born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Aug. 14, 1836; married Nov. 30, 1856; twelve
children, ten living.,
HILLS LEWIS C. General Merchandise; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Mass.
HOFFERT ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
HOFFERT ANTON, Jr. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Illinois.
HOLBROOK JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Illinois.
HOPP P. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 215 acres, val. $15,000; Germany.
HUNT JOSEPH E. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot.
JACKLEY X. Farmer, Sec. 13; Dem; Cath; 400 acres, val. $24,000; born Germany.
JACOBY FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Illinois.
JACOBY MATHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
JOHNSON FRED. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Arlington; Prot; born Sweden; came to Co. 1870.

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T/AUFMAK JACOB, Saloon; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
^ KAUFMAN FRED. Blacksmith; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
KEARNEY SAMUEL, Laborer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; came to county 1857.
KENNEDY EMILY M. P.O. Arlington; born in Ireland, Nov. 25, 1846; came to county
1865; Cath; owns 750 acres land; value of real estate $52,500; two children, one living.
KOERPER CASPER, Grain Dealer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
T ARKIN EDGAR D. Cabinetmaker; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Bureau Co. 111.
-*-^ LEAVITT EDWARD, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
LEAVITT JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
LERCH ADAM, Barber; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Pres; born 111.
LEAVIS JOSEPH W. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Pres.
LINTZ ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Arlington; 160 acres; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
LINTZ ANTON. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
LINTZ CHARLES, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
LENTZ GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 2g; P.O. Arlington; 120 acres; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
LINCK GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Arlington;. Rep; Luth; 120 acres; born Germany.
LINCK WILLIAM, Farmer; P.O.Arlington; Luth; born Germany.
LITTLE E. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Arlington; born in Warren Co. N.J. May 23, 1823; came
to county in 1847; Rep; Meth; owns 674 acres, valued at $40,440; wife was Elizabeth H.
Smith, born in Warren Co. N. J.; married June 23, 1846; eleven children, ten living.
LYONS DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born 111.
LYONS DENIS, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
LYONS DENNIS, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 100 acres; born Ireland.
]\ /TANNING JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
-'¦"• MANNING MICHAEL F. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
MANNING MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Mass.
MAUL THOS. A. Laborer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; England.
MEILEY HENRY, Laborer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born 111.
MEILEY JACOB, Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Penn.
MEISEL JOHN, Farmer,[Sec 2; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Luth; 176 acres; born Germany.
MEISEL WM. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Luth; 175 acres; Germany.
MERIAM F. B. Coal and Flour Dealer; P.O. Arlington; born in Worcester Co. Mass.
Aug. 18, 1851; came to county 1854; Rep; Prot; wife was M. Gertrude Hubbard, born in
Lee Co. -Ill; married Jan. 20, 1876.
MERIAM S. T. Lumber Dealer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; born Worcester Co. Mass.
MEYER B. Billiard Saloon and Restaurant; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; Germany.
MILLER ALEX. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington: Dem; Prot.
MILLER CHAS. F. Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot.
MILLER LESLIE Sen. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington;"i30 acres; Dem; Prot.
MILLER LESLIE Jr. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot.
MILNER REZIN, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Quaker; 320 acres; from Ohio.
MORGAN ALFRED, Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot.
MYERS ANTON, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Arlington; 80 acres; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
MYERS WM. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
McCORMICK PATRICK, Laborer, Sec. 9; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
McCREEDY J. M. Farmer, Stock Raiser and Real Estate Dealer, Sec.,14; P.O. Arling
ton; born in Newcastle Co. Del. March 20., 1820; came to county in i857)v*Dem; Prot; owns
560 acres in county, valued at $25,000, also 200 acres in Michigan, 260 acres in Whiteside
Co. 111. and 2,540 acres in Kansas; held the offices of Supervisor, Assessor and Justice of the
Peace; wife was E. M. McDowell, born in Chester Co. Penn; married Feb. 14, i860; six
children, viz : James E., Geo. M., Wm. McD. Fred. G„ Albert and Allie V. McCreedy.
McCOY HUGH, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
McDONALD JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
McDONALD JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath.

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McDONALD JOHN J. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Newfoundland.
McDONALD MAURICE, Sen. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland,
McDONALD THOS. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
McDONALD THOS. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Arlington; 40 acres, $2,000; Dem; Calh; bom N.Y.
McGORlEN JOHN, Farmer, Sec 27; P.O. Arlington; Hem; Cath; born Ireland.
McNALLY JOHN, Farmer Sec. 13; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
McNALLY J Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O, Arlington; 160 acres, $ro,ooo; Dem; Cath; from I'c-nn.
XTEIL WM. I-I. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Arlington; 320 acres, $22,400; Dem; Prot; Ireland.
•^ NELAN DENNIS, Switchman; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
NELSON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O.Arlington; from Canada; Dem; Prot; 160 acres.
NELSON THOS. City Marshal; P.O. Arlington; from Ireland; Dem; Cath.
NICHOLS RANDOLPH, Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 10; P.O. Arlington; born in
Belmont Co. Ohio, Nov. 20, 1848; came to county 1851; Rep; Prot; 200 acres, val. $12,000.
NICHOLS DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 3. P.O. Arlington; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; 144 acres, $8,000.
pvDELL GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Arlington; born Dutchess Co. N.Y.
^^^ OKEY J. C. Farmer, Sec 11; P.O. Arlington; Dem; born England; Dem.
OKEY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Arlington, born in England, Dec. 7, 1813; came to
county in 1848; Dem; Prot; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000; held office of Collector; wife was
Mary Leach, born in England; married Nov. 5, 1835; had nine children, seven living.
OKEY GEORGE L. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born Bureau Co; Dun; Prot.
OLBERT CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Arlington; bom Geumny; Dem; Cath.
OLBERT PETER, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O.Arlington; bora Germany; Dem; Cath.
OLMSTED AUSTIN M. Farmer; Sec. 5; P.O. Arlington; born Conn; Rep; Prot; 160 acres.
ORTH CHRISTOPHER, Laborer; P.O. Arlington; bun Germany; Dem; Cath.
O'CONNOR MICHAEL, Farmer; P.O.Arlington; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
O'RILEY MICHAEL, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born Ireland; Dem; Cath.
TDAXSON J. D. Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; born Ohio; Rep; Prot.
PAXSON AI. D. Salesman; P.O. Arlington; born Ohio; Rep; Prot.
PARKE H. F. Carriage Painter: P.O. Arlington; born in AVestmoreland Co. Pa. June 12,
1844; came to county 1852; Dem; Prot; has held the offices of Town Clerk and Constable;
wife was Martha E. Smith, born in Macomb, McDonough Co. Ill ; married Sept. 14, 1869;
two children.
PATTERSON DAVID E. Farmer. Sec. 9; P.O, Arlington;. born in Chester Co. Penn.
July 22, 1832; came to county in 1854; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres, valued at $12,000; wife
was Mary Davis, born in Franklin Co. Penn. married Dec. 4, 1856; eight children, seven
living.
PENTONBERG M. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Arlington; Germany; 369 acres, $25,000; Dem; Cath.
PHILLIPS ETHAN, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born III; Rep; Prot.
PHILLIPS WM. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; from N.Y. ; Rep; Prot; 80 acres, $6,000.
¦p AINEY JAMES, Laborer; P.O. Arlington; from Ireland; Dem; Cath.
1X- REARDON THOS. Laborer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath.
RENICK HENRY, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; from Germany; Dem; Prot.
RICE JAMES, Farmer ancl Stock Raiser, Sec. 5; P.O. Arlington; born in Cumberland
Co. Maine, May 22, 1821; came to county in 1847; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres, valued at
$12,000; held the offices of Collector 'and Constable; wife was Olive M. Berry, born in
Cumberland Co. Maine, Feb. 4, 1822; married April 29, 1852; two children.
-RICHARDS E. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born Bureau Co. 111.
RIFE SAML. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Peru; 160 acres, $8,000; Rep. born Pa.
ROBINSON D. C. Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; born Worcester Co. Mass; Rep; Prot.
ROBINSON JOHN V. Retired, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; Del.; Dem; Friend; 80 acres, $4,000.
ROBINSON WM. H. Principal of Public School, Arlington; Rep; Prot.
ROETZEL HENRY, Tinner; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Cath; born Germany.
ROHAN PATRICK, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.

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RYAN THOS. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Arlington; 80 acres; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
RYAN THOS. J. Farmer, Sec." 18; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; from 111.
CCHNEIDER HENRY, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prol; born Germany.
^ SCHNEIDER GEO. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; bora Germany.
SCURR JOHN C. Farmer; P.O.Arlington; lira; Meth; 102 acres; from Ohio.
SIEBENALLER DOMINICK, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; Germany.
SHILTS REUBEN, Farmer; P.O. Arlington; born III.
SHILTZ REUBEN, Farmer; P.O.Arlington; born in Penn.
SHULTZ \ATM. Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Prot; 120 acres; born Germany.
SKEFFINGTON FRANK, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Arlington; born in Bureau Co. 111.
April 27, 1852; Dem; Cath; owns 160 acres, value $12,000.
SKEFFINGTON PETER, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; born in Canada, March I,
1849, came to Co. in 1871; Dem; Cath; owns 160 acres, valued at $12,000; held office of
Commissioner of Highways.
SIMPSON COURTNEY, Painter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Bureau Co. 111.
SKEFFINGTON JOSEPH M. Student; Sec. 3; Dem; Cath; born Bureau Co. 111.
SKEFFINGTON MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; 240 acres; Can.
SKEFFINGTON THOS. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; from Canada.
SMITH ALBERT M. Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born Maine.
SMITH DANIEL, Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot.
SMITH JOHN F. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; born in Bureau Co. Ill, Jan. 11, 1852;,
Dem; Cath; 160 acres; value $12,000.
SMITH JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 160 acres; born Ireland.
SMITH JOHN, Farmer, Sec 21; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 160 acres; born Ireland.
SMITH JOSEPH. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Bureau Cb. 111.
SMITH MICHAEL, Section Boss; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
SMITH SAML. Laborer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; bora in Penn.
STUBER WM. Sen. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born Germany.
STUBER AVM. Jr. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; bora Germany.
SULLIVAN D. R. Sen. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O.Arlington; 160 acres; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
SULLIVAN D. R. Jr. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Bureau Co. 111.
SULLIVAN MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Bureau Co. Ilk
SURVIS WM. G. Mason; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Prot; born in Canada.
SWEET J. J. Farmer, Sec 27; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; 60 acres; born N.Y.
SWEET MARTIN P. Fa'rmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; born III.
'T'HOMPKINS S. II. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
-*- THEILAN MATHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O.Arlington; Dem; Cath; Germany.
TOMPKINS G. E. Carpenter; P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Maine.
TURNER HENRY, Engineer; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot.
WAN LAW R. B. Station Agent; P.O. Arlington; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
V VAN METER JOHN F. Blacksmith; P.O.Arlington; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
VyyAGNER FRED. Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born in Germany.
WALLERS THEOBALD,' Farmer; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born in Germany.
WALTERS FRED. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; 160 acres; from Germany.
WARREN CYRUS T. Grain Dealer; P.O. Arlington; born in Middlesex Co. Mass. Oct..
14, 1S24, came to Co. 1859; ReP; Unitarian; wife was Annie W. Stewart, born in Middlesex.
Co. Mass; married May 28, 1857; four children.
WAUGH JOHN, Harness Maker; P.O. Arlington; Ind; Prot; from Penn.
WELCH JOHN, Farmer, Sec 23; P.O. Arlington: 80 acres; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
WEIBEL RUDOLPH, Blacksmith, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born in Germany.
WEERICK JOHN, Saloon, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; bora in Germany.
WPIITE MATHEW, Sr. Farmer, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.

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WHITE MATHEW, Jr. Farmer, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Bureau Co. 111.
WOLFE WM. II. Farmer, Sec.' 3; P.O.Arlington; born in Orange Co. N.Y. Dec. 18,
1833; came to Co. in 1868; Rep; Prot; owns 80 acres of land, value $5,000; wife was Jane
L. Tompkins, born in Dutchess Co. N. Y.; married March 28, 1858; have ha-1 four children,
three living.
WILLIAMSON THOS. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Peru; owns 250 acres; Rep; Prot.
WILSON J. M. Flardware, Stoves, and Agricultural Implements, P.O. Arlington; born in
Medina Co. Ohio, Oct. 3, 1822; came to Co. 1844; Ind; Bapt; has held office of Supervisor;
wife was Jane E. Curtis, born in Cuyahoga Co. Ohio; married April 28, 1847; has three
children.
WILLVERTZ JACOB, Laborer, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Germany.
WRIGHT ROBERT B. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O Arlington; born in Philadelphia. Penn.
Sept. 23, 1854; came to Co. in 1855; Rep; Prot; wife was Lucinda Little, bora in Bureau
Co. Ill; married Dec. 24, 1875.
WYER LAWRENCE, Farmer, Sec 27; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; 480 ac; from Ireland.
AVUNDER ADAM, Sr. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; 240 ac; from Germany.
WUNDER ADAM, Jr. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Arlington; Dem; Prot; born in Germany.
\/OUNG MICHAEL, Merchant, P.O. Arlington; Dem; Cath; born in Germany.
ZEARING LOUIS, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Arlington; born in Cumberland Co. Penn.
Sept. 10, 1827; came to Co. in 1836; Rep; Bapt; owns 250 acres, valued at $15,000; held
office of School Trustee and Highway Commissioner; wife was Helen M. Whisler, born in
Cumberland Co. Penn. Sept. 8, 1835; married Feb. 11, 1869; has five children.

WALNUT TOWNSHIP.
A CKER J. Farmer; rents of Mrs. Mary Jones, Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; from N. J.; Rep; Bapt.
-^ ADAMS C. H. Miller, Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Prot.
ALBERGAST LOUIS, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Meth.
ANDREWS H. G. Shoemaker, Walnut; from N. J ; Rep; Meth.
ARQUETTE P. Farmer; rents of E. Ross, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Christian.
ASHENFELTER H. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Dem.
ATKINSON E. Grocer, AValnut; from Ohio; Rep; Christian.
AXTELL ALBERT, lives with father, Sec. 20; from Co; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot.
AXTELL J. Laborer, Walnut; from Lee Co; Rep; Prot.
AXTELL LEVI C. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep; Bapt; 160 acres.
AXTELL LOUIS, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep; Prot; 80 acres.
AXTELL MARTHA Mrs. (wid. of Reuben D.) Walnut; from N.Y.; Christian; 80 acres.
AXTELL WM. Barber, Walnut; from N.Y.; Prot.
T) ALDWIN M. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. AValnut; from England; Rep; Meth.
BAKER C. Laborer on N. Schertz' farm, Sec. 32; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Prot.
BASS L. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Rep; Bapt; 130 acres.
BAUMGARTNER J. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O, Ohio; from Switzerland; Rep; Evang; 120 acres.
BAYARD A. L., M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Walnut; Rep; Prot; owns 380 acres
land.
BEARSS 0. L. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Walnut; from Conn; Ind; Prot; 183 acres.
BEASOR I. C. Farmer; rents of J. McElvannia. Sec 5; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Rep; Bapt.
BELKNAP L. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep; United Brethren; 200 acres.
BEISSER J Farmer; rents of Wm. Clark, Sec, 34; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Rep; W. Meth.
BENTLEY S. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; from N.Y.; Dem; Prot; 80 acres.
BLACK G. W. Farmer, Sec. 35; P O. AValnut; born Perry Co. Ohio, Nov. 22, 1829; came
to this Co. 1865; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land; value properly $10,000; wife was Mary C.
Paden, bora Middletown, Frederick Co. Md. Dec. 30, 1829; married April 18, 1S50; has
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BLACK G. F. rents of father, Sec. 35; P.O. Walrrtrf;, from OMtf; Kep; Meth.
BODINE I. Farmer; rents of E. Kelley, Jr. Sec. 8; PjUV.- Wa'lhu'tf frolM N. J.; Dem; Bapt.
BODINE JOS. Laborer, AValnut; from Mich; Rep; Mefh.-
BODINE WM. Farmer; rents of Peter Martin, Sec. 6; P.C*. Walnut; fror# Mich; Bapt.
BORMEISER H. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. AValnut; from Germany;: Lu'ra; 80' acres.
BRADLEY A. lives with father, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; from Ireland;- Dem; Cath.
BRADLEY C. Farmer; rents of L. Brewer, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut;: from Ireland; Cath.
BRADLEY D. Farmer; rents of W. S. O'Dell, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut;' from Ireland; Dem; Cath.
BRADLEY JAS. Farmer; rents of Thos. Ong, Sec. 19; P.O. Walnut; from Ireland; Dem; Cath.
BREAVER L. Clothing, and Boots and Shoes, Walnut; from Tp; Rep; Bitot.
BREWER LOUISA Mrs. wid. of Louis,, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from Ind; Metr!;- 60<acres.
BREAVER R. Farmer, Walnut; from Ky; Rep; Christian.
BROTEAIARKLE J. H. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from Md; Dem; Prot;' 160' acres.
BROTEMARKLE M. Farmer; rents of Thos. Landers, Sec. 20; P.O. Walnut; Va;'-Dem; Prot.
BROTEMARKLE M. lives with father, Sec. 4; P.O. AValnut; from LaSalle Co. Ill; Dem; Prot.
I'.ROWN JOE II. Agricultural Impl'ts. Walnut; from Princeton; Rep; Prot; val. prop. $1,000.
BRUCE WINSLOW R. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Walnut; born Wilmington, Windham Co.
Vt. June 4, 181 1; came to this Co. 1838; Rep; Bapt; owns 320 acres land; wife was Elvira
Bridge, born AVilmington, Windham Co. Vt. Nov. 10, 1810; married Jan. 10, 1836; has had
six children, three dead and three living.
BUCHANAN SUSAN Mrs. wid. of Jno; rents of J. Frease, Sec. 13; P.O. AValnut; Ohio; Prot.
BURKE BRIDGET Mrs. wid. of Richard, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; Ireland; Cath; 40 acres.
BURKE JAS. J. Laborer, Walnut; from N.Y.; Dem; Prot.
BURKE JOHN, Grain and Stock, Walnut; born in Ireland, June 4, 1841; came to this Co.
1871; Rep; Cath; wife was Eva A. Wattles, born Erie Co. Penn. March 31, 1854; married
April 30. 1873; has one child, Jennie F. Burke, born Oct. 10, 1874.
BURRELL G. H. Drugs, Walnut; born Salisbury, Herkimer Co. N.Y. Feb. 14, 1844;
came to this Co. 1871; Rep; Prot; wife was Emily C. Austin, born Porter, Niagara Co. N.Y.
Jan. 2, 1844; married Oct. 16, 1&72; has one child, Mary E. born Aug. 21, 1872.
BURTON JNO. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Prot; 104^ acres.
BYERS J. Furniture, Walnut; from Penn; Prot.
fARTER J. Farmer, rents of J. M. Van Arnam, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Meth; from Co.
^-' CASTLES J. Carpenter, Walnut; Rep; Prot; from Mendota, LaSalle Co.
CASTNER S A. Mrs. (widow of Wm. H.) Milliner, Walnut; from Ohio; Christian.
CHANDLER E. C. Sewing Machine Agent, Walnut; born Union Co. Ohio, March 24,
1825; came to this county 1859; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres land in Lee Co; val. property,
$5,000; wife was Mary A. King, born Columbiana Co. Ohio, Jan. 30, 1826; married Sept.
16, 1849; has eight children.
CHANDLER EDWIN, Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; val. prop. $800.
CHAPMAN O. E, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Walnut; Cong; Rep; 160 acres.
CLARK G. lives with father, Sec. 33; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
CLARK WM. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; 380 acres; from N.Y.
CLATON G. W. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; born Shelby Co. Ohio, Nov. ig, 1835;
came to this county 1857; Dem; Meth; owns 480 acres land; value property $22,000; wife
was Drusila Stiles, born Logan Co. Ohio. Dec. 4, 1836; married Oct. 18,1859; has three
children.
CLATON G. F. Farmer, rents of G. W. Claton, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Meth; Ohio.
CLAYTON D. F. Farmer, Sec 17; P.O. Walnut; born Shelby Co. Ohio, Oct. 6, 1851;.
came to this county 1876; Rep; Meth; wife was Martha A. Carroll, born Clark Co. Ohio,
Nov. 8, 1852; married Sept. 15, 1872; has one child, Perley C. Clayton, born April 19, 1875.
CLIFFORD E. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Spiritualist; 320 acres; from Me.
COOL CATHERINE Mrs. (widow of Elisha), Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; born near Win
chester, Va. Jan. 19, 1820; came to this county 1834; Meth; first husband was Robt. Clark,
born July 24, 1812, married Dec. 26, 1841, died April 6, 1864; second husband was Elisha
Cool, born Dec. 3, 1811, married April 3, 1872, died March 20, 1876.
COOL H. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; 120 acres; from W. Va.
COOL J. Farmer,, rents of H. Cool, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Bapt; from W.Va.

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COOL T. N. lives with father, Sec 18; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; from Va.
COOL M. S. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. AValnut; from Co; Rep; Bapt; 60 acres.
COLWELL B. F. Minister Baptist Church, Walnut; Bapt.
CRANE E. Harness Manufactory, Walnut; born Delaware Co. Ohio, July 22, 1851; came
to this county 1874; Rep; Prot; value property $600; wife was Nina Thomas, born China
Tp. Lee Co. 111. March 27, 1853; married Nov. 12, 1874.
CRANE A. B. Harnessmaker, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot.
CRITCHELL F. C. Machinist, Blacksmith and Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Wal
nut; born Dorchester, Doisetshire, Eng. Nov. 23, 1844; came to this county 1875; Rep;
Epis; value property $[,800; wife was Martha Armor, born Somerset Co. Penn. July 26,
1846; married July 27, 1869.
CRONK WRIGHT WM. Farmer, rents of J. Waterhouse, Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot; Ca.
U~\ANN A. Shoemaker, Walnut; from Denmark; Rep; Luth.
*-J DANUSER THOS. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Evang; 280 ac; Switzerland.
DEANS ROBT. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Limerick; Dem; Pres; 40 acres; Ireland.
DeLONG JNO. Walnut; from Can; Rep.
DODGE A. B. lives with father, Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; from Peru, 111; Bapt.
DODGE I. B. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; Bapt; 260 acres; from Vt.
DOW H. C. Drayman, Walnut; from Yorktown, Bureau Co; Ind; Meth.
DUNN MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; born in Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, Ireland,
Oct. 21, 1817; came to this county 1865; Ind; Cath; owns 80 acres land; value property
$4,000; wife was Mrs. Eliza Lawlass (widow of Richard), born in Queens Co. Rose and
Alice, Ireland; married Oct. 18, 1864; has four children.
DYE JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Walnut; born Miami Co. Ohio, March 26, 1849;
came to this county 1858; Rep; Bapt; owns 140 acres land; val. prop. $11,000; wife was
Mary E. Karschner, born Union Co. Penn. Sept. 19, 1849; married Feb. 5, 1867; has one
child living, Eva, born Dec. 30, 1872, and two children dead.
T^ASTMOND E. P. Farmer, Sec. 3; P,0. Walnut; from Eng; W. Meth.
'*-' ELDRIDGE GEO. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. AValnut; Rep; Prot; 200 acres; from Ohio.
ELLER MARTIN. Minister Evangelical Association, Sec. it; P.O. Walnut; born Wons-
heim, Germany, Dec. 14, 1833; came to this county 1852; Rep; Evang; wife was Mary
Miller, born Buffalo, N.Y. July 25, 1845; married April 2, l86g; has four children, three
boys and one girl.
ENNES THEODORE, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Walnut; born in Flenrietta, Ohio; May
g, 1834; came to this county in 1848; Rep; Prot; owns 240 acres land; wife was Sarah E.
Atkinson, born near Zanesville, in Morgan Co. Ohio, Jan. 12, 1838; married Aug. 21, 1854;
has two children, one girl and one boy.
EPPERSON E. Carpenter, Walnut; from Co; Dem; Prot; 80 acres.
EPPERSON R, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut; from county; Dem; Prot; 173 acres.
T7ENSTIMAKER LOUIS, Laborer on E. Ross' farm, Sec. 36; P.O. Limerick; Rep; Penn.
¦*¦ FISHER EDAVARD, Painter; P. O. Walnut; Dem; from town.
FARMILOE F. F. Rev. Minister M. E. Church, AValnut; born King Stanley, Glouces
tershire, England, July 12, 1846; came to this county 1876; Meth; wife was Mary A. T.
Baxter, born Stone House, Gloucestershire, England, June 9, 1845; married July 1, 1872;
has two children, boys.
FERRIS C. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut; born Yetton Keynell, Wiltshire, England, March
19, 1826; came to this county 1850; Dem; Meth; owns 80 acres land; wife was Jane Cooper,
born Castle Coomb, Wiltshire, England, June 2, 1832; married April 8, 1857; has seven
children, all living.
FISHER T. J. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; born New Hudson, Allegany Co. N. Y.
March 29, 1835; came to this county 1849; Dem; Prot; owns 52 acres land; value property
$5,000; wife was Flannah F. Kimmell, born Edinburg, Wayne Co. Ohio, Aug. 16, 1840;
married April 3, 1865; has ha-i frur cMldreri, two dead and two living.
FISHER THOS. Carpenter and Builder, Walnut; Dem; Prot; N.Y.
FORDHAM CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O Walnut; born Cambridgeshire, England, Dec.
22, 1825; came to this county 1856; Dem; Epis; owns 320 acres land; wife was Elizabeth
M. Morgan, born Cambridgeshire, England, Nov. 13. 1829; married Nov. 17, 1850; has five
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FORDHAM I. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Walnut; born Cambridgeshire, England, June 14,
1854; came to county 1856; Dem; Epis; wife was Fannie A. Butler, born Cambridgeshire,
England, Aug. 2g, 1854; married Dec. 11, 1873; has two children.
FORDHAM WM. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut; born Cambridgeshire, England, Feb.
7. 1851; came to this county 1856; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land; value property $5,000;
wife was Sarah J. Pinion, born Princeton, Bureau Co. III. April 10, 1854; married Aug. 18,
1872; has one child, Elizabeth Fordham, born Walnut Tp". Bureau Co. 111. Nov. 12, 1873.
FORNEY JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Christian; 160 acres; Penn.
FORNEY JOS. C. Farmer; rents of D. Wolf.Sec. 9; P.O.Walnut; Rep; Prot; from county.
FORNEY W. AV. Farmer; rents of M. Hensel, Sec. 13; I'.O. Ohio; Rep; Prot; Ohio.
FOX G. S. Shoemaker, AValnut; born Lincolnshire, England, March 19, 1833; came to this
county 1S74; Rep; Meth; value property $1,000; wife was Mary Unger, bora Greencastle,
Franklin Co. Penn. Nov. 29, 1837; married Jan. 26, 1870; has four children.
FREASE J. Farmer. Sec. 24; P.O. AValnut; born Somerset Co. Penn. Dec 4, 1827; came
to this county 1S56; Tnd; Proi; owns 160 acres land; value properly $8,000; wife was Eliza
A. Hensel. born Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, March 31, 1828; married April 20, 1852; has had
seven children, four living and three dead.
FREDERICK ELIZABETH Mrs. widow Geo. Sec. 10; P.O.Walnut; Meth; 80 ac; Germany.
FREEMAN CHAS. Clothing, and Boots and Shoes, Walnut; born Clymer, Chautauqua "
Co. N. Y. Feb. 17; 1835; came to this county 1851; Dem; Prot; owns 80 acres land; value
property $6,100; wife was Nancy Brewer, born Elizabeth, Harrison Co. Ind. Dec. 23, 1837;
married Jan. 27, 1856; has five children.
FREEMAN ABIGAIL Mrs. widow of AValter; Bapt; N.Y.
FULLER J. B. Farmer; rents of E. Epperson, Sec. 10; P.O. AValnut; Dem; Epis; England.
FULLER JAS. Farmer, Walnul; Rep; Prot; 320 acres land; England.
/^ATELY R. M. Blacksmith, Walnut; Rep; Prot; Mass.
^ GOLDEN G. Farmer, Walnut; Dem; Prot; N.Y.
GATCH L. S. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; born Clermont Co. Ohio, Jan. 28, 1840; came
to this county 1S58; Rep; Bapt; owns 112 acres land; wife was Lona L. Welch, born Cale
donia Co. Vt. April 9, 1852; married March 16, 1871; has had three children, one dead and
two living.
GOLDEN JNO. Farmer, Walnut; Dem; Bapt; N.Y.
GOLDEN P. G. Carpenter, Walnut; Rep; Prot; N. J.
GONIGAN P. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Ohio; Dem; Evang; 250 acres; Germany.
GOODMAN G. Dry Goods and Boots and Shoes, Walnut; Rep; Germany.
GOULD A. C. Farmer, Sec. 7; P O. Walnut; born Rutland, Meigs Co. Ohio, Feb. 23, 1819;
came to this county 1875; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land; value property $4,000; wife was
Harriet Melvin, born Tioga Co. Penn. July I, 1834; married June 24, 1875.
GRIGGS WM. Laborer on E. McMeens' farm, Sec. 22; P.O.Walnut; Dem; Prot.
GRISHAM WM T. Drayman, Walnut; Rep; Meth; Iowa.
GROSENBECK J. Drugs, Walnut; Rep; Prot; St. Louis.
GROSSE S. Farmer; rents of L. Brewer, Sec. 33; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot; Penn.
GUITHER HENRY, Farmer. Sec, 2; P.O. Walnul; born April 6, 1827, in village Hoff-
to-Stanach, Amt Sonnefelt, Herzogtum, Saxe-Coburg, Germany; came lo this county in
1849; Rep; Evang; owns 740 acres of land, valued at $47000; wife was Barbara Poppe,
born Feb. 25, 1830, in village Drubenbach, Amt Sonnefelt, Herzogtum, Saxe-Coburg, Ger
many; married Oct. 15, 1849; has had nine children, seven living, two dead.
GUITHER E. Farmer; rents of H. Guither, Sec. 1; P.O. AValnut; Rep; Evang; from county.
GUITHER JNO. lives with father, Sec. 2; P.O. AValnut; Rep; Evang; La Salle Co.
TTANES A. E. Wagonmaker; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
HART D. Laborer on L. Major's farm, Sec. 22; P.O.AValnut; Meth; Ohio.
HASEYEGAR F. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Dem; Luth; 160 acres.
HAA'ES J. Laborer on J. H. Dye's farm, Sec. 9; from Ind; Rep; Prot.
HEDLEY C. Farmer. Sec. 20; P.O AValnut; from Penn; Dem; Bapt; 105 acres.
HENSEL A. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O.Ohio; from Ohio; Rep; Meth.
HENSEL E. B. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Limerick; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; 160 acres.
HILDERBAND A. Farmer, rents of C. Freeman, Sec. 14; from N.J.; Rep.

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HISKEY R. Clerk, Walnut; from Penn; Rep; Luth.
HOBERT JNO. A. Laborer, Walnut; from Rock Island Co.; Dem; Prot.
HOCKENBURY G. W. Engineer, Walnut; from N.J.; Dem; Prot.
HODGES L. D. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep; W. Meth; ng'A acres.
HODGES H. F. lives with father, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; 160 acres.
HOLMES SARAH Mrs. wid. of Burroughs, Walnut; from N.Y.; Meth.
HOWES A. Lab. on S. Bentley's farm, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; from Wis; Rep; Prot.
T SDELL J. R. Hardware, Walnut; from Princeton; Dem; Prot.
TACKSON M. Lab. on E. Clifford's farm, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; Mendota; Rep; Spiritualist.
J JAMES GEO. W. Farmer, rents of Wm. Woolley, Sec. 24; P.O. Walnut; Ohio; Rep; Prot.
JAMES WM. Lab. on S. Morgan's farm, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; from Va.; Rep; Prot.
JAMES F. Farmer, rents of J. Kurtz, Sec. 27; P.O. Walnut; from Co.; Dem; Universalist.
JOHNSON J. W. Billiards, AValnut; val. prop. $1,500.
TZAUFMAN C. Farmer, rents of J. McElvannia, Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; Penn; Rep; Bapt.
KEIFER A. Farmer, rents of J. Albreight, Sec. 32; from France; Dem; Prot.
KEIFER C. Butcher, AValnut; from Lee Co.; Prot.
KEITHALM L. Saloon, Walnut; from Germany; Dem; Luth.
KELLEY ELEAZER, Sr. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Walnut; born in Unity, Waldo Co.
Me., Aug. I, 1808; came to this county in 1845; Rep; Prot; owns 353 acres land; first
wife was Olive J. Norton, born in Troy, Me. Jan. 27, 1S12; married Spring of 1835, died
July 8, 1841; second wife was Mrs. Hannah M. Baker (wid. Jno..) born in Gilmanton, Staf
ford Co., New Hampshire, Jan. 29, 1812, married Aug. 18, 1843; has had one child by first
wife and five by second wife — three dead and two living.
KELLEY ELEAZER, Jr. Propr. AValnut House, AValnut; born Walnut Tp.. Bureau
Co., 111., March 19. 1848; Rep; Meth; val. prop. $5,000; wife was Maggie Nelson, born
Mercer C". Penn. March 22, 1850; married Sept. 17. 1868; has three children.
KELLEY ISAAC, Gen. Mdse. and Agricultural Imps. Walnut; born Waldo Co. Me. Feb.
22, 1836; came to this county 1847; Prot; owns 160 acres land in Iowa; wife was Anetta
Wolf, born Champaign Co. Ohio, July 7. 1846; married April 19, 1863; has two children.
KIBBEY D. D. Tailor, Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep.
KIMMELL A. Blacksmith, Walnut; from Penn; Rep; Prot.
KIMMELL M. Lab. on T. J. Fisher's farm, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; from Co.; Rep; Meth.
' KIMMELL WM. Carpenter, Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Prot.
KNIGHT Z. C. Livery, Boarding and Sale Stable, AValnut; born Erie Co. N.Y. Aug. 14,
1844; came to this county 1849; Ind; Prot; val. prop. $1,000; wife was Marian V. Smith,
born Marengo, MeHenry Co. 111. Aug. 17, 1850, married June 28, 1868; has three children.
KNIGHT M. P'armer, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Bap; 140 acres.
KORNDER JNO. L. Furniture, Walnut; from Germany; Dem; Luth.
KURTZ I. Jr. Stock Dealer, Sec. 17; P.O. Wainu'; born near Evansburg, Montgomery
Co. Penn. Aug. 14, 1832; came to this county 1861; Dem; Prol; owns 338 acres; wife was
Mary J. Ross, born near New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas -Co. Ohio, March 14, 1842, married
March 14, 1867; has had five children, four living and one dead.
KIRTZ I. Farmer, Walnut; from Penn; Dem; Bapt; 80 acres.
T A FEVER F. Carpenter, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot.
LANDERS JAS. Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Cath.
LANDERS & KNIGHT, Law, Real Estate, Insurance and Collection Office, AValnut,
Bureau Co. 111.
LANDERS THOS. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; born Queens Co. Rathdomey, Ireland,
March 12, 1818; came to this county 1841; Dem; Cath; owns 280 acres land; first wife was
Betsey Fisher, bora Dec. 21, 1823, married June 9, 1841; second wife was Eliza D. Stall,
born Jan. 5, 1833, married March 22, 1856; has eleven children, five by first wife and six by
second.
LANDERS W. Lawyer, Walnut; from Tp.; Dem; Prot.
LANPHER P. Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Bapt; 200 acres.
LARSEN JNO. Farmer, rents of L. K. Thompson, Sec. 19; P.O. AValnut; from Sweden; Luth.

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LE FEBER PHILLIP, Carpenter and Builder, Walnut; born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Nov.
20, 1819; came to this county 1854; Dem; Univ; owns 40 acres land in Iowa; val. property
$2,000; wife wa- Sarah C. Price, born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Nov. 29, 1819; married Aug. 25,
1844; wife died Feb. g, 1876; has five children.
LEMASTERS SARAH E. Mrs. widow of Jacob, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; Bapt; from Ohio.
LEVEY PATRICK, Laborer, Walnut; from Ireland; Dem; Cath.
LINDSEY I. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Bapt; 160 acres.
LIVEY D. Meat Market, Walnut; from Amboy, Lee Co; Dem; Prot.
LOGUE M. R. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; from N. J.
LONG H. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Christian; 140 acres; Germany.
LONG WM. Farmer, Sec. 25; P O. Limerick; Rep; Meth; 80 acres; Ohio.
LONGACRE J. Farmer, rents of J. Fegthley, Sec. 25; P.O. Limerick; Rep; Penn.
LONGACRE J. J. Farmer, rents of J. Fuller, Sec. 3; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; Penn.
LONGACRE S. Farmer, rents of J. Fegthley, Sec. 25; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Prot; Penn.
LOTHEREDGE STEPHEN, Laborer, Walnut; lives with Charles Freeman; Ind. Dem; Prot.
LOUIS JNO. Shoemaker, Walnut; Rep; Luth; Denmark.
TV/T AJOR L. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Meth; 640 acres; N.Y.
^*- MANLEY C. Farmer, rents of W. S. Odell, Sec. 7; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Meth; Tenn.
MARQUIS J. S, M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Walnut; Rep; Pres; prop. $1,500; Ohio.
MARTIN P. H. Farmer, Walnut; born in Painted Post, Steuben Co. N.Y. June 2, 1814;
came to this county 1837; Rep; Prot; owns 73 acres land; wife was Jane Griner, born Au
gusta Co. Va. June 14, i8og; married Jan. ig, 1834; has had eight children, four dead and
four living.
MASON M. S. Carpenter, Walnut; Dem; Bapt; val. prop. $2,000; from N.Y.
MASON W. C, M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Walnut; from Iowa; Rep; Cong.
MATSON J. W. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; Rep; 80 acres; from Ohio.
MEISSNER C. R. lives with father, Sec. 1; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Evang; from Prussia.
MEISSNER CARL, Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Ohio; born in Dimmen, Prussia, Aug. 18, 1825,
came to this county in 1857; Rep; Evang; owns 414 acres land; val. prop. $24,700; wife
was Caroline Donke, born in Anklen, Prussia, Jan. 28, 1825; married Nov. 15, 1851; has
had seven children, six living and one dead.
MELTZER D. Harnessmaker, Walnut; Dem; Prot; val. prop. $1,000; from Penn.
MELTZER G. D. Mason, Walnut; from Penn; Dem; Prot.
MERCER L. Clerk, Walnut; from Princeton; Rep; Meth.
MILLER R. Painter, Walnut; born St. Gall, Switzerland, Dec. ig, 1845; came.to this
county 1873; Dem; Cath; wife was Caroline Engelhart, born Ohio, Jan. 12, 1856; married
June 18, 1874; has one child, born April g, 1S75.
MILLER L. Farmer, rents of I. B. Dodge, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Meth.
MILLIKEN D. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Pres; 200 acres; from Ireland.
MORAN WINFIELD, School Teacher; P.O.Walnut; Dem; Prot; from Canada.
MORGAN S. Farmer, rents of Mrs. R. D. Axtle, Sec. 7; P.O. AValnut; Rep; Bapt; Ohio.
MURDOCK B. F. lives with father, Sec, 6; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; from W.Va.
MURDOCK G. G. Sen. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. AValnut; Rep; Prot; 221 acres; W.Va.
MURDOCK G. G. Jr. Farmer, Sec 6; P.O. Walnnt; Rep; Meth; 115 acres; W.Va.
MURDOCK L. M. Artist, Walnut; Rep; Bapt; from AV.Va.
MURDOCK J. R. Jeweler, Walnut; Rep; Bapt; from W.Va.
MURDOCK WM. H. lives with father, Sec. 6; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; W.Va.
McDOWELL G. S. Clerk, Walnut; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
McELVANNIA JAS. Livery and Boarding Stable, and Proprietor of Transient House,
Walnut; born in Ireland, April 28, 1847; came to this county 1850; Rep; Meth; owns 160
acres land; value property $11,500; wife was Agnes M. Fuller, born Trivoli, Peoria Co. 111.
July 5, 1852; married March g, 1871; has three children.
McGINN JNO. Restaurant, Walnut; from Ireland; Dem; Cath.
McMEEN C. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot; 160 acres; Penn.
NT AFZIGER J. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Ohio; Dem; Prot; from Woodford Co. 111.
NORTON J. Section Boss R.R. Walnut; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.

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NAUMANN HENRY, Farmer. S,c. n; P.O. Walnut; born Bindsachsen, Darmstadt
Germany April 9, 1830; came to this county 1852; Rep; Evang. Association- owns 260
acres; value properly $17,000; wife was Anna B. Pope, born Coburg, Germany March 24
1839; married Jan. 25, 1857; has nine children. '
QAKFORD E. Farmer, Sec. 23, rents of Mrs. Elizabeth Madison; P.O. Wainu ; Bapf Penn
w OAKFORD S. M. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. AValnut; Dem; Bapt; 80 acres; Penn.
OBERG C. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Ohio; Rep; Luth; 100 acres; Sweden.
ODELL W. S. Farmer. Sec 5; P.O. Walnut; born Cass Co. Mich. Oct. 21 1347- came to
this county 1854; Rep; Prot; owns 293 acres land; value property $19,000- wife was N
Maria Ke ley. born AValnut, Walnut Tp. III. Jan. 29, 1855; married Aug. 21, 1868' has had
three children, one dead and two living.
O'NEAL JOHN, Wagon Maker, AValnut; born Juniata Co. Penn. Nov. 1, 1845- came to
this county 1866; Dem; Prot; value property $2,500; wife was Catherine Le Feber born
Clermont Co. Ohio, April 25, 1S52; married Feb. 14, 1869; has three children.
O'NEAL S. Carpenter, AValnut; Dem; Prot; from Penn.
ONG THOS. Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot; 80 acres; Penn.
ONG WM. Blacksmith; lives with father, Sec. 19; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Prot.
OTT \V. J. Miller, Walnut; Rep; Prop; Maryland.
OVERHOLT C. Proprietor of Farmer's Hotel, and Blacksmith, Walnut; born Philadel
phia, lenm Sept. 4. 1816; came to this county 1857; Rep; Pres; value property $6 500-
*»« Nancy Stevens, born in Ohio, Aug. 6, 1824; married Nov. 17, 1865; has fseven
ghildren,
pEDDICORD G. P. School Teacher, Walnut; Rep; Meth.
*¦ PENTLAND L. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. AValnut; from Ireland; Dem; Meth; 160 acres.
PAEPKE JNO. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. AValnut; born Pape'nhagen Kington, Prussia, Aug.
12, 1826; came to this county 1856; Dem; Luth; o.vns 80 acres land; value $6,000; wife
was Mary S. Claus, born Gifforn, Kington, Hanover, Jan. 21, 1838; married March 9, 1862;
has had three children, one dead and two living.
PEPKEJ. Laborer on I. Lindsey's farm, Sec. 3; P.O. AValnut; Meth; Holland.
PETERSON Ii. B., R.R. Agent, AValnut; Rep; Prot; Ohio,
PETTITT CHAS. Carpenter, AValnut; Epis; from England.
PHILLIPS A. J. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Prot; 200 acres; Penn.
PHILLIPS ISAAC, Banker, AValnut; Rep; Prot; val. prop. $3,000; N.Y.
PHILLIPS THOS. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Bapt; 130 acres; Penn.
PINION P. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. AValnut; Dem; Christian; 160 acres; England.
POPE JNO. J. lives with son-in-law, Henry Guither, Sec. 2; P.O. AA'alnut; Evang; Germany.
PRATT B. E. Clerk, Walnut; Rep; Cong; Conn.
PRATT G. O. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. AValnut; Rep; Meth; 240 acres; AV. Va.
PRICE A. H. Hardware, AValnut;. Dem; La Salle Co.
PRICE GEO. lives with father. Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; Epis.
PRICE JAS. Farmer, rents of E. R. Bryant, Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; Epis; England.
PRICE THOS. lives with father, Sec. 2; P.O. Ohio; Epis; Joliet.
PUTCAMP AUGUST, Restaurant, Walnut; Rep, Luth; Germany.
PUTCAMP H. Restaurant, AValnut; Rep; Luth; Germany.
PYBURN F. Laborer, Walnut Tp; Rep; Prot.
PYBURN WM. Drayman, Walnut; Prot; Rep.
RAMSEY W. B. Clerk, AValnut; Dem; Univ; from county.
V REDENBA.UGH G. Sec 1; P.O. Ohio; Evang; Germany.
RAMSEY JOHN, General Merchandise, AValnut; born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Oct. 2, 1822
came to this county 1847; Dem; Univ; owns 80 acres land in Iowa; value property $8,000
wife was Ann Buckingham, born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Oct. 13, 1826; married Dec. 17, 1846
has five children.
RETTER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Walnut; Evang; Germany.
RINGENBERG C. Laborer on L. Pentland's farm, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; Germany.
RIX WM. Laborer, Walnut; Epis; England.
RODGERS JAS. Farmer; rents of L. D. Rumberger, Sec. 30; P.O. Walnut; Dem; Pres; 174 ac.

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ROBINSON J. H. Constable, P.O. Walnut; Rep; PrDt; Dover Tp.
ROHRER JNO. Farmer, Sec 15; P.O.Walnut; born Canton Berne, Switzerland, Jan. 13 1813;
came to this county 1851; Rep; Evang; owns 107 acres land; value property $8,000; first
wife was Ann Haney, born 1808; married April 3, 1835; second wife was Frances Stuzke, born
Canton Berne. Switzerland, April 23, 1823; married Jan. 15, 1845; has had five children by first
wife, one living and four dead, and seventeen children by second wife, eleven living and
six dead.
ROHRER A. lives with father, Sec. 15; P.O. AValnut; Rep; Evang; Ohio.
ROHRER G. lives with father, Sec. 15; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Evang; Switzerland.
ROSS E. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Limerick; Rep; Meth; 573 acres; Ohio.
ROSS J. K. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. AValnut; Rep; Meth; 200 acres; Ohio.
RUTHERFORD JAS. Laborer on L. Major's farm, Sec. 22; P.O. Walnut; Meth; Penn.
RYAN THOS. Blacksmith, Walnut; Cath; Ireland.
CCHLINK J. Farmer; rents of J. Van Arnam, Sec 6; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Luth.
*^ SCHROEDER F. Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. AValnut; from Germany; Rep; Melh; 160 acres.
SACKETT D. N. Grain and Slock, Walnut; born AVestfield, Mass. Jan. 2, 1842; came to
this Co. 1869; Dem; Meth; value property $4,500; wife was Louise E. Gillette, born Becket,
Mass. March 26, 1847; married March 26, 1866; has one child, Minnie Louise, born Feb.
12. 1868.
SAYERS J. H. General Merchandise, Walnut; born Miami Co. Ohio, Dec. 3, 1832; came
to this Co. 1858; Ren; Bapt; value property $3,000; wife was Augusta Whilmore, born Preble
Co. Ohio, July 6, 1836; married October 18, 1857; has six children.
SAYERS S. H. Farmer. Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; born Troy, Ohio, Mny 3, 1835; came lo this
Co. 1858; Rep; Bapt; value property $1,000; wife was Pamelia E. Bruce, born Clarion Tp.
Bureau Co. 111. Aug. 3, 1841; married Jan. 8, 1861; has one child, Albert M. Sayers, born
May 23, 1864.
SCHERTZ N. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Walnut; born in Strasburg, near France, Ncv. 20,
1830; came to this Co. 1852; Dem; Mennonite; owns 320 acres land; value property $18,000;
wife was Louise Ioder, born Arispie Tp. Bureau Co. 111. March 25, 1S45; married Oct 3,
1867; has three children.
SCHUBERT CHAS. W. Blacksmith, AValnut; from Germany; Dem; Luth; val. prop. $1,500.
SHINEMAN A. Laborer on W. S. Odell's farm, Sec. 5; P.O. AValnut; Germany; Rep; Prot.
SHIRK S. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Dem; Christian; 240 acres.
SHOPE P. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Luth; 80 acres.
SICKENGER C. Farmer; rents of Misingham, Sec. 27; P.O. Walnut; Dem.
SIGMAN C. Laborer, Sec. 17; P.O. AValnut; from Co; Dem; Prot.
SKINNER R. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O.Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; United Brethren.
SLOAN LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Walnut; born Hope, Hamilton Co. N.Y. March
4, 1824; came to this Co. 1855; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land; value property $5,000; wife
was Mary Porter, born London, England, April 11, i82g; married Feb. 29, 1852; has had
nine children, seven living and two dead.
SMITH A. H. Printer, Walnut; from Iowa; Rep; Meth.
SMITH H. B. Justice Peace, Walnut; from N.Y.; Rep; Prot; value property $600.
SMITH H. B. Farmer, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot.
SPALSBURY AVM. Carpenter, Walnut; from N.Y. ; Rep; Prot.
SPRINGSTEAD GEO. Laborer E. M. Van Arnam's farm, Sec. 17; P.O.Walnut; 111; Dem; Prot.
STARKS SUSANNA Mrs. wid. of Chas. Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; from Penn; Prot.
STILES ABRAM, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; born Steuben Co. N.Y. Jan. I, 1806;
came tn this Co. 3853; Dem; Prot; owns 246 acres land; value properly $21,000; wife was
Sarah Martin, born Steuben Co. N.Y. June 27, 1808; married Dec. 24; 1828; has had fifteen
children, seven dead ancl eight living.
STONE A. R. General Merchandise; from N.Y.; Dem; Meth.
STRAYER J. W. Agent for M. Mercer, Lumber, Walnut; born New Philadelphia, Ohio,
June 18. 1844, came to this Co. 1866; Rep; Meth; wife was Martha J. Mercer, born Mans
field, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1847; married Dec. 24, 1867; has one child, Louie W. Strayer, born
May 4 1869; was private Co. G. 51st Ohio Infantry.
STRUB M. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. AValnul; from Germany; Rep; Luth; 240 acres.
SWITZER L. lives with father, Sec. 21; P.O. AVal ut; from Ohio; Dem; Prot.

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SWITZER AI. Farmer, Sec. 2 1; P.O.Walnut; from Switzerland; Dem; Prot; 200 acres.
SWITZER S. lives with father, Sec. 21; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Dem; Prot.
'T'HOMPSON L. K. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Walnut; Princeton; Dem; Prot; 80 acres.
*¦ THOMPSON R. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Walnut.
THOMPSON J. H., M.D. Physician and Surgeon, AValnut; born Bath, Steuben Co.
N.Y Oct. 8, 1831, came to this Co. 1875; Rep; Meth; value property $6,000; wife was Emma
J. Kimball, born Mich; married June II, 1862; graduated at E. M. Institute, Cincinnati,
Ohio. Feb. i860; was A. A. Surgeon U. S. A. in charge Hospital, Goodrich Landing, La.
1864; also graduated at Rush Med. Col. Chicago, 111. Feb. 1865; has two children.
TINNEY P. Cigars, etc. Walnut; from Ireland; Dem; Cath.
TOBEY JAS. Moulder, AValnut; from N.Y.; Ind. Prot.
TOWNER D. M. Grain ancl Stock, Walnut; born Ophir, LaSalle Co. 111. March 15, 1841;
came to this Co. 1871; Dem; Pres; value property $12,700; wife was Florence Hoffman, born
Troy, Grove Tp. LaSalle Co. 111. July 4, 1850; married Oct. 18, 1868; was private Co. C, 7th
III Cavalry; has three children.
TOWNSEND S. J. Editor Walnut Motor, Walnut; born Belmont Co. Ohio, Feb. 23, 1850;
came to this Co. 1876; Rep; Meth; wife was Lina Sargent, born Tiskilwa, Bureau Co. 111.
March 16, 1853; married March 16, 1.875; has one child, Gracie A. born Dec. 24. 1875.
TURNER FRED. Farmer, Sec. 2 1; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; German Cath.
\7"AN ARNAM CHAS. lives with father, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Dem; Prot.
* VAN ARNAM, C. A. Carpenter, Sec. 17; P.O. Walnut; from Ca; Rep; Meth.
VAN ARNAM J. M. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. AValnut; born Kingston, Upper Canada, July
12, 1820, came to this Co. 1849; Dem; Prot; owns 520 acres land; wife was Maggie Brosius,
born Somerset Co. Penn. May 7th, 1838; married Oct. 4, 1869; has had nine children by first
wife, two dead and seven living, and one by second wife.
VAN ARNAAI ELIZABETH Mrs. wid. of Damen, Sec. 17; P.O.Walnut; from N. Y,
VAN ARNAAI E. M. Farmer, rents of D. M. Towner, Sec. 17; from Co; Dem; Prot.
VAN ARNAM JACOB, lives with father Sec. 18; P.O.Walnut; from Co; Dem; Prot.
VAN ARNAM AVM. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Dem; Bapt.
VAN HEW F. E. Lawyer, Real Estate Ins. and Collection, Walnut; born Castile,
Wyoming Co. N. Y. Dec. g. 1851; came to this Co. 1858; Rep; Meth; val. of prop. $1,000;
wife was Marian F. Webb, born Dansville, Livingston Co. N. Y. Nov. I, 1845; married
Nov. 25, 1874; has one child, boy, Roy Van Liew, born Oct. 23, 1875.
VX/ALLIS JNO. Tinner, Walnut; from Penn; Dem; Prot.
*^ WALRATH S. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; Christian.
WANGER FRED, Farmer; rents Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; from Germany; Rep; Meth.
WARNER GEO. Carpenter, Walnut; from Can; Rep; Epis.
WATERHOUSE J. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Walnut; from Eng; Dem; Bapt; owns 4S0 acres.
WATERMAN A. R. Farmer of D. Waterman, Sec. 15; P.O. AValnut; from N.Y; Dem; Prot;
WATERMAN C. M. Teamster, Walnut; from N. Y.; Prot.
WATSON WM. P.O. Walnut; born Logan Co. Ohio, May 1, 1834; came to this county
1856; Rep; Prot; wife was Emma Bartholomew, born near Niagara Falls, N. Y., 1S44; died
July 16, 1872; has one child, Katie A. Watson, born Feb.*23, i86g.
WATSON B. AValnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot.
WARTSON CHAS. Farmer, Walnut; from Co; Rep; Prot.
WEIR JOHN, Laborer on J. Whitver's farm, Sec. 16; P.O. AValnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot.
WELCH MARTHA T. Mrs. (wid. of Soloman), AValnut; from Vermont; Meth.
WELSH E. A. Plasterer, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot.
WESTBROOK T. J. Farmer, Sec. 2g; P.O. AValnut; from Penn; Prot; owns 160 acres land.
WHITVER JNO. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; born in Switzerland, Dec. 2, 1822;
came to this Co. 1851; Rep; Prot;, owns 1,020 acres of land; wife was Mary A. Carnahan,
born Dover, Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Sept. 17, 1823; married Feb. 18, 1844; has had filleen
children, thirteen living and two dead.
WHITVER JAS. Farmer, rents of father, Sec. 22; P.O. AValnut; from Co; Rep; Prot.
WHITVER JERRY, Farmer, rents of Jno. AVhitver, Sec. 3; P.O. AValnut; Ohio; Rep; Prot.
WHITVER W. J. Farmer, rents of J. Whitver Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; Ohio; Rep; Bapt.

302 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
WHEELER N. Carpenter, AValnut; from Vermont; Prot.
WHEELER N. W. Carpenter, Walnut; from Vermont; Rep; Prot.
WILSON A. L. Stock Dealer, Sec. 17; P.O.Walnut; from Penn; Rep; Prot.
WINGGEM* J. W. Farmer, rents of E. R. Verdon, Sec. 36; P.O. Limerick; from Ohio;, ProL
WINTER W. M. Grocer, Walnut; from Eng; Rep; Meth.
WIMER R. M. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio. Rep; Prot; owns 160 ac.
WOLF C. Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot; owns 23 acres land,,
WOLF G. A. Farmer, rents of Mrs. Welsh, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from W. Va.; Rep; Prot.
WOLF JACOB, Laborer on Levi C. Axtell's farm Sec. 20; P.O. Walnut; from. Va; Rep;, Pror_
WOLF JAS. Livery, Walnut; from Co; Prot.
WOLF J. H. lives with father Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; from W. Va.; Rep; Prof.
WOLF J. H. Laborer on Sec. iS; P.O. Walnut; from Va.; Rep; Prot.
WOLF N. lives with father Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; from Co; Rep; Prot.
WOLF P. Postmaster and Farmer, AValnut; from Ohio; Rep; Prot.
WOLF AV. Assistant Postmaster, Walnut; from Ohio; Rep; Meth.
WOLF AVM. Grocer Jobber, Walnut; Prot.
WOLSFELD JNO. Farmer; rents of G. W. Claton, Sec, 33; P.O. Walnut; Ger; Dem; Cath.-
WOODARD WM. N. Lawyer, Walnut; born Delaware Co. N. Y. June 11, 1843; came
to this Co. 1873; Rep; Prot; value of prop. $500; wife was Lousia E. Oakley, born in New
York city April 13, 1851; married Oct. 2g, 1868; was private Co. B. 7th 111. Cavalry; also
was in Rebel prison from Nov. 3, 1863 to April 22, 1865; has four children.
WOOLLEY WM. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. AValnut; from Eng; Dem; Prot; owns 340 ac.
WORMAVOOD B. Farmer; rents of A. Paden, Sec. 25; P.O. Limerick; Ohio; Dem; Prot.
YOUNG ROBT. P. Farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Walnut; born in Bantry, Ireland, January.4,
1826; came to this Co. 1854; Rep; Christian; owns 80 acres of land; wife was Mary A.
Farrar, born in Keene, Cheshire Co. N. H., Nov. 12, 1826; married Dec. 17, 1852; has three.
children, girls,

LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP.
A CKIER S. Sec. 18; P.O. Vanorin; in acres; value $6,600; Rep; from N.J.
"^^ ALLEN E. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; 120 acres, val. $8,400; Dem; from N.J.
ALLEN JAMES W. Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Dem; from N. J.
ALLEN L. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from N.Y.
ANGIER F. L. Furniture Dealer and Grocer, P.O. Lamoille; born in Waterbury, Vt.
March 31, 1838; came to this Co. May, 1854; family, five sons and two daughters; wife was
Miss Adaline S. Smith, from Rochester, N.Y., born June g, 1838; married July 5, 1858;
served nearly three years in the late war in Company B, 52d I.V.I. ; is Town Clerk and
Collector; val. of real estate, $1,500; Religion Bapt; Rep.
ANGIER J. A. Furniture and Grocer, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt.
ANDERSON D. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec g; P.O. Vanorin; born in Westmore
land Co. Penn., Aug. 30, 1824; came to this Co April, 1858; has family of two sons and
two daughters; wife was Sarah Kennedy, from AVestmoreland Co. Penn; born April 12, 1837;
married Jan. 26, i860; has 160 acres, value $13 000; Rep; member U. Brethern Church.
ANDERSON ROBT. Sec. 4; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; 100 acres, val. $7,000; from Penn.
ANDERSON ROBT. 3. lives with father, Sec. 4; P.O. Vanorin; Rep, from Penn.
ANDERSON AV. AV. Blacksmith, P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn.
ANSTETH J. Sec. 2; P.O. Lamoille; 100 acres, value $6,000; Rep; from France.
ASHBURGER JOHN, works for C. F. Bowman, Sec. 31; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Va.
AUCHLER C. Mrs. Sec 34; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres, val. $4,000; from Germany.
AUGHEY C. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Vanorin; 146 acres, val. $8,760; Dem; Ireland.
AUGHEY THOMAS, Sec. 2g; P.O. Vanorin; 200 acres, val. $12,000; Dem; from Ireland.
AVERY S. F. Doctor, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
AVERY, Widow, Lamoille; from Mass.

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"D AILEY JOSEPH, Sec. 27; P.O. Lamoille; 180 acres; Rep; from England.
BAIRD A. lives on father's place, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn.
BAGULEY RICHARD, Grain Merchant; P.O. Vanorin; born irt Washington Co. Penn;
Tan. 8, 1832; came 10 this county in the Spring of 187c; no family; wife was Miss Malvina
Hulben, from Henry, Marshall Co. Ill; married Sept. 12, 1869; value estate $1,000; Rep.
BAKER B. C. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; born in the town of Haw
ley, Franklin Co. Mass. Sept. 2, 1830; came to this county in April 1856; has family of two
daughters; wife was Sarah Sheldon, from the town of Adams, Berkshire Co. Mass. born
Aug. 23, 1829; married May 6, 1861; has 140 acres, value $10,500; Rep.
BAIRD CHAS. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; born in Westmoreland
Co. Penn. June 28, 1818; came to this county Feb. 22, 1865; has family, four daughters and
three sons; wife was Martha Snyder, from Westmoreland Co. Penn. born June 17, 1817;
married May 16, 1839; nas 2l3A acres, value $12,800; Rep; Meth.
BAIRD F. Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; 40 acres; Rep; from Penn.
BAIRD SAMUEL, Laborer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.
BARTLETT E. P. Pastor Baptist Church, Lamoille; Rep; from Me.
BASH DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O.Lamoille; born in Westmoreland Co. Penn. in 1814;
came to this county iu April 1865; has a family, four sons and three daughters living, four
daughters dead; wife was Catherine Shoup, from Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, born Jan. 7, 1817;
married April 19, 1838; has 80 acres, value $4,800; Rep; member of United Brethren
Church.
BASH B. F. lives with father, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
BASH D. W. lives with father. Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
BASH JOHN N. lives with father, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
BEATTY FRANCIS, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11; P.O. Lamoille; born in Coburg,
Canada, April 1823, left Canada in 1849 anc' went to Geneva, N.Y. remained there until
1855 and then came to this county, settled in Lamoille Tp. and has been here since; has
family, two daughters and four sons living, one son and one daughter dead; wife was Cath
erine Smith, from Franklin Co. Mass. born Dec. 1834; married Sept. 20, i860; has 160 acres.
value $8,000; Rep; Bapt.
BELKNAP WESLEY, Retired. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
BETZ ADAM, Stock Dealer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
BETZ CHAS. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
BETZ G. C. Farmer, Lamoille; Rep; from Germany.
BICKNELL B. Jeweler, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
BIGLOAV A. H. Hotel, Lamoille, Rep; from Ohio.
BLAKE GEORGE, Painter, Lamoille; Dem; from Ireland.
BOOTH GEO. H. works his father's place, Sec. 33; P.O. Lamoille; Ind; from Ohio.
BORROFF FRANK, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
BORROFF JAMES, Blacksmith, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
BORROFF SHERMAN, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
BOWERS HENRY, Laborer, Lamoille; Dem; from Germany.
BOWMAN C. F. Sec. 31; P.O. Vanorin; 255 acres; Rep; from N.Y.
BOYLAND RACHEL, Widow, Lamoille; from Penn.
BRAINARD GEO. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; born in Dela
ware Co. N.Y. Oct 17, 1829; came to this county, in the Spring of 1858; has family, two
sons and four daughters; wife was Miss Eliza Rapp, from Erie Co. N.Y. born July 25, 1838;.
married Nov. 21, 1854; he has 100 acres, value $6,000; Rep.
BRAINARD IRA, lives with father, Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
BRIDGEMAN P. Sec. 20; Vanorin; 80 acres; Rep; from Ohio.
BROWN JOEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; born in Coshocton Co.
Ohio, Jan. 14, 1845; came to this county April 1868; has family, four daughters; wife was
Amanda Dunbar, from Huntingdon Co. Penn. born Sept. 22, 1850; married Oct. I, 1868;
has 80 acres, value $4,800; Rep; is a member of the United Brethren Church.
BROWN C. H. Sec. 20, Vanorin; 152 acres; Dem; from 111.
BROWN JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; 144 acres; Rep; from Ohio.
BUHLER M. Boots and Shoes and. Harness; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany.
BUKOUTZ S. A. Saloon Keeper, Lamoille; Dem; from Austria.
BUMGARDNER GEORGE, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.

304 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BUNN WM, works for Q. H. Norris, Sec, 34; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from Ohio.
BUNNELL ALBERT, works for J. H. Moredick, Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.
BUNNELL CHRISTOPHER, lives with his brother, Sec. 27; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; Penn.
BUNNELL EDWARD, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
BUNNELL JOHN, lives with father, Sec. 27; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.
BUNNELL JOS. Sec. 27; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; 78^ acres, val. $3,900; Rep; from Penn.
BUNNELL M. A. Mrs. Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres, val. $4,500; from Penn.
BUNNELL S. Sec. 26; P.O. Lamoille; Ind; 7 acres; from Penn.
BURNETT J. Y. Lumber Dealer; P.O. Lamoille; born in Jefferson, Schoharie Co. N.Y.
May 25, 1834; came to this county in Nov. 1855; has a family of two daughters; wife was
Miss Olive Augusta Smith, from Jefferson. Schoharie Co. N.Y. who was born Aug. 18, 1835;
married April 8, 1858; she died Oct. 13, 1876; value of estate $10,000; Rep; Cong.
BURNS WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; Ind; 82 acres, val. $4,500; from Ireland.
/~*ALKINS, WM. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
^ CANNON J. Laborer; P.O. Vanorin; Dem, from Ohio.
CANNON MOSES, Laborer; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
CANNON U. Lamoille; Retired; Rep; from Ohio,
CASS MARY E. Mrs. Sec. 32; P.O Vanorin; 318 acres, val. $15,900; from Illinois.
CARVER FRANK, works for John Perkins, Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Germany.
CARVER AVM. rents of A. L. Stevenson, Sec. 19; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Russia.
CHADDOCK\TOHN, Boots and Shoes^Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
CHAMBERS HFiNRY, ctrt^e^LanaoiIIe; Rep; from Ohio.
CHANDLER LEANDER. works for J. Dunbar, Sec. 10; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio.
CHANEY RICHARD, works for Wm. Carver, Sec. 19; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Illinois.
CHAPMAN GEORGE, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Canada.
CHAPMAN JAA1ES, Laborer, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Canada.
CHAPMAN L. Miss, Lamoille; from Illinois.
CHAPMAN THOMAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany.
CHILDS SAMUEL, rents of M. Shirk, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio,
CHURCH BENN. retired, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
CLEMENT G. retired, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt.
CLOUGH DANIEL, Wagonmaker, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
COAKLEY TIMOTHY, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 4; P.O. Vanorin; born in the
county of Cork, Ireland, in 1813; came to this cottniy in l8|0; family of ten children; wife
was Anne Burns, from Ireland; has $200 acres, value $12,000; Dem; Cath.
COLLINS JAMES, Jeweler, Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
COLLINS L. Retired; Lamoille; Rep; from N.Y.
CONKLIN A. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
COREY JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres, val. $4,000; Rep; from Illinois.
COVIL FRANK, rents of Bridget Hed^e, Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana.
COVILL WM. works for C. Schunkel, Sec. 33; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
CRESSAP V. O. Alerchant; P.O. Vanorin; born in Coshocton Co. Ohio, Nov. 6, 1825;
came to this county in the Fall of 7851; has family, one daughter living, five children dead;
wife was Miss Ruth Ravenscroft, from Coshocton Co. Ohio, who was born Jan. 12, 1825; he
has 147!^ acres real estate, value $14,00 1; is Justice of the Peace; also served one year in
Ihe Mexican war; is a member of the United Brethren Church; Dem.
CRISAVELL L. Wagonmaker; P.O. Vanorin; Ind; from Ohio.
CRTSWELL CHAS. Carpenter; P.O, Vanorin; Dem: from Ohio.
CROSSMAN JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2; P.O. Lamoille; born in Draycott,
England. Jan. 29, 1830; left England and came to New York in 1849, and remained there
until 1852, and then came to this county, ancl settled in Lamoille Township; has family of
seven daughters ancl one son; wife was Miss Elizabeth Weeks, from England, who was born
Dec. 27, 1827; married July 19, 1851; has 627^ acres, value $32,350; Rep.
CROSSMAN GEORGE, Retired, Lamoille; Rep; from England.
CUDDY JOHN, Retired, Lamoille; Dem; from Ireland.

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T^ANCY HENRY, rents of Walter Durham, Sec. 33; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ky.
^ DAUGHERTY W. A. lives on J. Daugherty's place, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; Ohio.
DAVIS D. Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana.
DAVIS JOHN AV. rents of L. Collins, Sec. 25; P.O. Lamoille; Ind; from Penn.
DEAN E. M. Milliner- P.O. Lamoille; from New Jersey.
DEAN ECIBUD, Miller, Lamoille; Rep; from N.J.
DEAN GEORGE, Miller, Lamoille; Rep; from N. J.
DEAN J. P. Miller, Lamoille; Rep; from N. J.
DE.-VN LEWIS, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from III.
DEAN S. A Milliner; P.O. Lamoille; from N. J.
DEGRANGE JOHN M. works for O. Williams, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.
DEMPSEY SARAH, Widow, Lamoille; from Ireland.
DRISCOLL DANIEL, Sec. 29; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres; Dem; from Mass.
DRISCOLL DENNIS, Sec. 29; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ireland.
DRISCOLL M. Mrs. Sec. 29; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres; from Ireland.
DRUMMER A. Sec. 11; P.O.Lamoille; 160 acres; Dem; from Germany.
DOWNING WALTER, Harness Maker; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Indiana.
DUNBAR JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10; P.O. A'anorin; born in Huntingdon
Co. Penn. Oct. 4, 1814, came to this Co. in the Spring of 1851, and settled in Lamoille Tp;
has family, four children living, five dead; wife was Miss Rebecca Martin, from Huntingdon
Co. Penn; born Dec. 25, 1821; married March 7, 1839; he has 1231 acres real estate, vaiue
$92,30 1; is a member of the United Brethren church; Rep.
DURHAM WALTER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; born in Albe
marle Co. Va. 1817, came to this Co. Dec. 13, 1846; has family, two daughters by first wife;
she was Mary Adams, from Sangamon Co. HI. married June, 1836, she died Feb. 1863; mar
ried again to Mrs. Larry Able, from this Co; Las three children by second wife; has 520 acres,
value $36,400; Rep.
"P ASTMAN CHAS. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
¦'-' EASTMAN O. Wagon Maker, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
EDWARDS E. P. Sec. 15, Va.lorin; 80 acres; Rep; from N.Y.
EGGERS JOHN, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Germany.
EWING D. H. Proprietor Vanorin Elevator; P.O. Vanorin; born in Coshocton Co. Ohio,
June 30, 1844, came to this Co. in the Fall of 1867; unmarried; value of estate $3,000; Rep.
TJ^AGAN JOHN, Sec. 7; P.O. Vanorin; has share in the Fagan estate, 234 acres; Dem; Can.
¦*¦ FASSETT C. AV. Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
FAGAN ROBT. Sec. 7; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Canada.
FASSETT E. W. Merchant; P.O. Lamoille; born in Cheshire Co. New Hampshire,
June 20, 1S23, came to this Co. in April, 1834; has family, three sons and one daughter;
wife was Miss Pamelia Morton, from Hatfield, Mass. born May 21, 1823; married December
7, 1843; value estate $50,000; has been Supervisor; religion, Bapt; politics, Rep.
FASSETT FRANK M. Book Keeper; P.O. Lamoille; born in Clarion Tp. Bureau Co.
III. May 25, 1853; has family, one daughter, born Oct. 22, 1875; wife was Miss Mattie E.
Long, from Amboy, 111. born Sept. 25, 1858; married Jan. g, 1875; politics, Rep.
FEIK HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 3; P.O. Lamoille; born in Bavaria, Germany,
Feb. 2, 1821, came to this state in 1848; has nine children living ancl three dead; wife was
Barbara Welch, from Germany, born 1826; married June 24, 1852; has 380 acres, value
$22,800; Meth; Rep.
FEIK GEORGE, Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111.
FEIK JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111.
FETZER F. Mrs. Sec. 7; P.O. Vanorin; 204 acres; from Germany.
FETZER WM. Sec. 7; P.O. Vanorin; lives with father; Dem; from 111.
FITZGERALD JAMES, Laborer, Lamoille; Dem; from Ireland.
FLATT ABRAM, Blacksmith, Lamoille; Rep; from Canada.
FL.ATT JAMES R. Blacksmith, Lamoille; Rep; from III.
FLATT JOHN, Blacksmith, Lamoille; Rep; from Canada.
FLOWERS F. E. Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; lives with father; Rep; from 111.

806 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
FLOWERS M. C. Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; 160 acres; Rep; from Mass.
FOKEY JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; from Germany.
FRARY R. B. Merchant; P.O. Lamoille; born in Franklin Co. Whatley Tp. Mass. Jan. 28,
iS2i;'came to this Co. in Sept. 1842; has family, one son and four daughters living, one son
and one daughter dead; wife was Miss Ann Elliott, from Peasmarsh, England, born March
ig, 1824; married April 26, 1845; has been County Treasurer two terms, and was the first
Supervisor from this town in l84g; was also Deputy Collector of U. S. Internal Revenue
under John H. Bryant, in 1862; has 27 acres real estate, value of estate $30,000; Cong; Rep.
FRARY D. H. Dry Goods; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ills.
f~^ AINS E. Mrs. AVidow; Lamoille; from Mass.
^ GEFFERES JOHN, Shoemaker; P.O. Lamoille; from England.
GOHEEN J. B. Mason, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
¦GOSSETT JAMES, Laborer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ky.
GOWER ROBT. works for F. C. Metcalf, Sec. 1; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
GRADY M. Sec. 20, P.O. Vanorin; 213 acres; Dem; from Ireland.
GRADY MICHAEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from N.Y
GRADY PATRICK, lives with father, Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ireland.
GRAVES GEORGE, Painter, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass,
GRICEWELL N. Laborer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany.
T T ALL J. H. Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; 170 acres; Rep; from N. J.
** HALL OLIVER, lives with father, Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from N. J.
HALL OLIVER, Sec. 28"; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres; Rep; from N. J.
HALL WINFIELD, lives with father, Sec 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from N. J.
HANNAN M. Sec. 18; P.O. Vanorin; 175 acres; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
HANNAN TIMOTHY, lives with father; Sec. 18; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111.
HANOVER C. F. Proprietor Lamoille House, P.O. Lamoille; born in Belchertown,
Mass., Sept. 9, 1825; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1855; has family of four sons and two
daughters; wife was Miss Augusta Stone, from Westborough, Mass., born Dec. 10, 1829;
married June 10, 1846; is Street Commissioner; value of estate, $2,000; Rep.
HANOVER GEO. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Conn.
HARMES N. C. Hardware Merchant, P.O. Lamoille; Dem; Luth.
HAWKS J. S. Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Mass.
HEDGE BRIDGET, Sec. 28; P.O. Lamoille; 160 acres; Cath; from Ireland.
HEIMAN JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; born in Coburg, Ger
many, July 13, 1833; came to this country July, 1852, and to this Co. in 1853; has family of
three children living and two dead; wife was Mary Eggers, from Holstein, Germany, born
April 15, 1840; married Feb. 24, 1861; has 125 acres, value $7,500; Dem; Luth.
HELM JOSEPH, lives with M. Shoe, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from Germany.
HENDERSON JOSIAH, Blacksmith, P.O. Vanorin; born in Westmoreland Co. Penn.
March 10, 1840; came to this Co. in Dec. 1870; has family of one daughter and two sons;
wife was Mary J. France, from AA'estmoreland Co. Penn., born in 1842; married Feb. 2, i860;
has 36 acres real estate, value $3,600; Rep; Meth.
HENRY CHAS. Sec. 32; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres; Rep; from Germany.
HIGGINS JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 3; P.O. Vanorin; born in Ayrshire,
Scotland, Nov. 1, 1830; left Scotland when 18 years old, and went to Monroe Co. N. Y.
and remained there five years, and then came to this Co. and settled in Lamoille Township,
has family of two sons and three daughters: wife was Margaret A. Dunbar, from Hunting
don Co. Penn., born Sept. 12, 1831; married May 9, 1862; he has 160 acres, value $10,400;
Religion Christian; Rep.
HILLS SAMUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 25; P.O. Lamoille; born in Hampden
Co. Mass., Nov. 20, 1814; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1851; has family of one son
living, one daughter dead; wife was Miss Adeline Pitkins, from East Hartford, Conn., born
Sept. 21, 1816; married Oct. 18, 1841; he has 303 acres of real estate, value $30,300; is
Assessor and Schcol Trustee; Rep.
HILLS FRANK Z. lives with father, Sec.25; P.O.Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
HOLBROOK M. A. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from HI.

bureau" cbUUfVi LAMOILLE township'. 307
HOLBROOK J. T. Farmer and Relited Merchant and Manufacturer of M"e<£i'cin<F, P.O,
Lamoi'le; born in Cheshire Co. N.H., March 7, !&lo; came to this Co. July 6, 1%34, and
settled in Lamoille Township, and is the oldest male setller in the Township; he has tlWe'er
children living and two dead; wife was Miss Mary R. Angier, from the same county; nlar-
ried Mav, 1834; is Justice of the Peace and Notaty Public and has been for twenty years;
has 223 acres real estate in this Co. value, $21, o< o; has 200 acres in Blackhawk Co. Iowa,
value, $7,200; he has been a member of the Baptist Cfiufeh since 1838, ancl Deacon about
thirty-five years; Rep.
HOLLAND GEORGE, works for S, L. Hills, Sec. 25; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Conn.
HOWARD FRANK M. Police Constable, P.O. Lamoille; I orn Lamoille Township,
this county, Oct. 14, 1850; family of one son and one daughter living — one daughter dead;
wife was Carrie Hanover, from Tolland Co. Conn., April 27, 1S53; married Sept. 1, 1871.
TIOWER JAMES H. Hotel Proprietor, P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Penn.
TGOU NEVE, Blacksmith, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
¦*¦ IGOU JOHN, AVagonmaker, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
ISAACS J. W. rents of E. A. Washburn, Sec. 32; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from III.
JEWELL A. works for O. Williams, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana.
JONES GEORGE, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
TONES J. R. Physician, Lamoille; Rep; from Vermont.
JOHNSON JOHN, works for S. Palmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Canada.
TZENNEDY ARCHIE, rents of J. Dunbar, Sec. 15; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn.
**- KENNEDY J. F. rents of A. Shook, Sec. 15; P.O. Vanorin; Rep: from Penn.
KEEL JOHN B. Hardware Merchant, P.O. Vanorin; born in Hancock Co. Ohio, July
2, 1846; came to this Co. in the Fall of 1853; has family °f three daughters; wife was Miss
Annie Palmer, from Belmont Co. Ohio, born Nov. 29, 1846; married Dec. 8, 1864; has 80
acresof real estate, value $4,000; val. of personal prop. $4,000; is a member of United
Brethren Church; Rep.
KENNEDY H. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10; P.O. Vanorin; born in Westmore
land Co. Penn.. Oct. 15, 1839; came to this Co in the Sprirg of 1864; has family of three
daughters; wife was Maggie McDowell, from Westmoreland Co. Penn., born in 1841; mar
ried Jan. 20, 1869; has 120 acres, value $7,200; is member of United Brethem Chmrch;
Rep.
KESSEL GEO. works for H. H. Kennedy, Sec,. 10; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from 111.
KNIGHT JAMES, Boot and Shoemaker, P.O, Vanorin; Rep; from England.
KNIGHT L. Pastor of the U. B. Church; Sec. 17; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn.
KNOWER JOHN, Retired, Lamoille; Rep; from Germany.
KINNEY HENRY, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt.
KINNEY OTIS, Railroad Boss, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt.
KIRCHNER HENRY, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.
KIRCHNER MARION, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
KROOSS HENRY, P.O. Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; 90 acres; val. $3,600; from Germany.
LAMPERS DAVID, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
LEADY I. works for C. F. Bowman, Sec. 31; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio.
LEFFELMAN G. M. Clerk; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from Penn.
LIPPENCOTT ALBERT, lives with father, Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ills.
LIPPENCOTT S. R. Sec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; 7g acres, val. $5,395; RePi from N- J-
LOCHMAN WM. H. Physician and Surgeon; P.O. Vanorin; Ind; from Penn.
LONG F. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Vanorin; born in Hanover, Germany,
Oct. 28, i82g; came to- United States and settled in Ohio in 1844; came to this county in
1856- has three sons and one daughter living, one son dead; wife was Rachael Sinclair, from
Marion Co. Ohio, bora June 8, 1S33; married Jan. 28, 1851; has 80 acres, value $6,400;
Dem; member United Brethren Church.
LONG LEWIS, works for V. O. Cressap, Sec. 17; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; Ohio.
TV/T AHANA D. Mnf. of Wind Mills, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt.
MAHANA JOHN, Physician, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt.

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MALLOY JOHN, rents of W. W. Lewis, Sec. 26; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana.
MAPES DAVID, works for Mrs. Short, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Indiana.
MARRIOTT HENRY, Butcher; P.O. Lamoille; Rep. from England.
MARRIOTT JOHN, Cattle Buyer, Lamoille; Rep; from England.
MARRIOTT JOS. Stock Dealer, Lamoille; Rep; from Illinois.
MARTIN WM. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21; P.O. Vanorin; born in Frederick Co.
Va. Jan. 2, 1805; came to Illinois in 1826, and to this county April, 1837, and settled in
Lamoille Tp. ancl is one of the oldest settlers in the township; has family of seven children
living and two dead; wife was Miss Jane Moore, from Belmont Co. Ohio, born Sept. 20,
1S11; married Sept. 2, 1832; has 174 acres nf the be^t improved land in the township, value
about $20,000; Rep.
MARTIN J. L. Sec. 16; P.O. Vanorin; 40;^ acres, value $2,400; Dem; from Germany.
MARTIN S. Sec 21"; Vanorin; 213 acres, val. $10,650; Rep; from Illinois.
MARTIN Z. T. lives with his father, Sec. 21; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Illinois,
M.ASON JOPIN, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
MASTERSON OWEN, uorks for John Higgins, Sec. 3; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from N. J.
MATTESON THEODORE, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 4; P.O. Vanorin; born in
Oswego Co. N. Y. Sept. 12, 1845; came to this county June, 1863; has family of one son
and one daughter; wife was Elizabeth Wtlkey, from Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, born June 20,
1838; married Jan. 2g, 1865; has 155 acres, value $9300; Rep,
MAUER FREDRICK, works for Mrs. Auchler, Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Wis.
MAYNE THOS. rents of C. Bair, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from N. Y.
MERCER G. AV. Sec 2S; Lamoille; 80 acres, val. $4,800; Rep; from Illinois.
METCALF F. C. Sec. 1; P.O. Lamoille; 174 acres, val. $13,000; Dem; from Vt.
MINKLER FRANK, rents A. Ellis' place, Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana.
MITCHEAL JOHN F. lives with L. M. Whitney, Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Mass.
MOLLN HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; born in Holstein,
Germany, May 17, 18 18; came to this county Sept. 14. i860; has family of two daughters
and three sons; wife was Miss Elsie Ritter, from Holstein, Germany, born Dec. 5, 1S21;
married Jan. 1854; has 156^ acres, value $9,400; Dem; Luth.
MOLLEN FRED. Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany.
MOLLN JOHN, lives with father, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Germany.
MOLLN J. H, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; 78^ acres; val. $4,700; Dem; from Germany.
MOREDICK J. H. Sec. 34; P.O. Lamoille; 240 acres, val. $12,000; Rep; from Ohio.
McCRAY J. Sec. 4; P.O. Vanorin; 60 acres, val. $3,600;. Rep; from Penn.
McDANEL SARAH Mrs. Widow, Lamoille; from Ohio.
McINTOSH HORACE E. works for Jos. Wari}, Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; N. Y.
McMANACE Airs, Widow, Lamoille; from Ireland.
McMANNIS HUGH, works Bridget Hedge's place, Sec. 28; P.O, Lamoille; Rep; Canada.
XT EAVHOUSE SARAH Mrs. AVidow, Lamoille; from Ohio.
-^ NORMAN ISAAC N, lives with John Brown, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio.
NORMAN JOSHUA, Sec. 17; Vanorin; 160 acres; Dem; from Ohio.
NORRIS I. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 36; P.O. Lamoille; born in Belmont Co.
Ohio, April 13, 1818; came to this county Dec. 13. 1846; has family, one son and one daugh
ter; wife was Miss Elizabeth D. Maus, from Bucks Co. Penn. bora Feb. 2, 1812; married
June 4, 1S40; she died Dec. 13, 1859; he has 2,100 acres real estate, value $105,000; Rep.
NORRIS CLARK, lives with father, Sec. 36; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
NORTON CLARK, rents the J. M. Jones place, Sec. 31; P.O. Dover; Rep; from 111.
/"NLDS CHAS. Painter, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
*-' OLDS CURTIS, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
OLDS JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 2h; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
OUGH HENRYr, Blacksmith, Lamoille; from England.
OUGH JAMES, Harnessmaker, Lamoille; Rep; from Canada.
OUGH RICHARD, Miller, Lamoille; Rep; from Canada.
OWEN GEORGE, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from England.

E. W. FASSETT, Esq.
Merchant Lamoille.

BUREAU COUNTY: LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP. 311
PALMER A. H. Laborer; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
PALMER J. H. Speculator, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
PALMER WALTER V. Clerk; P.O. Lamoille; from 111.
PALMER WM. rents of J. W. Lewis, Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio.
PALMER S. Farmer, §ec. 21; P.O. Lamoille; 252 acres, value $15,200; Rep; from Ohio.
PARKS LEVI P. Grain Dealer; P.O. Lamoille; born in Caledonia Co. Vt. April 25, 1839;
came to this county in the Spring of 1871; has family, two sons; wife was Miss H. M. Miller,
from Caledonia Co. Vt. born March 28, 1844; married July 15, 1862; was Postmaster in
Passumpsic, Vt. ten years; value of estate $10,000; Rep. ,UrvU
PERKINS JOHN, Merchant and Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; born in Washington Co. ,
N.Y. Feb. 17, 1832; came to this state in 1835, and to this county in 1842, and settled in <H- (-&Li
Lamoille Tp; has family, six children living, two dead; wife was Miss Isabella Martin, from
Belmont Co. Ohio, born May, 1834; married Feb. 17, 1857; has 173 acres real estate, value
$12,110; has been Road Commissioner and School Director; Repr-t^^v, V/i^tr w(e fcWA l
PERRY C. Mrs. Widow, Lamoille; from Ohio.
PHILIPS GEO. works for J. Dunbar, Sec. 10; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio.
PHILLIPS DAVID, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
PICKERRING H. K. Sec. 25; P.O. Lamoille; 80 acres; Rep; from N. H.
PORTER A. E. Dry Goods; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
PORTER H. K. Dry Goods; Rep; from 111.
PORTER W. G. Bookkeeper; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Conn.
POWELL NELSON, rents of A. L. Stevenson,' Sec. 30; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ohio.
QUINN CHRISTOPHER, lives with C. Aughey; Sec. 29; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111.
QUINN JAMES, lives with mother, Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111.
QUINN T. Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O. Vanorin; 107 acres; from Ireland.
13 AMBO CLAYTON, lives with father, Sec. 1; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
**• RAVENSCROFT W. Laborer; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ohio.
RAMBO JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. I; P.O. Lamoille; born in Richland
Co. Ohio, Dec. 1, 1829; first came to county in Oct. 1854, and remained three years, and then
returned to Richland Co. Ohio and stayed there three years, and then returned to this county
and has remained here since; has family, four daughters and one son; wife was Nancy A.
Wheeler, from Richland Co. Ohio, born Feb. 5, 1831; married Jan. 16, 1852; has 127 69-100
acres, value $7,000; Rep.
REED JAMES E. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Vanorin; born in Hillsborough
Co. N. H. March 20, 1841; came to this state Sept. 1865; has family, one child by first wife
living, one dead, and three by second wife; first wife was Josephine A. Patton, from Bangor,
Me; married April 20, 1864. she died June 20, 1868; he married Aug. 8, 1871, Sarah A. Snod-
grass, from Westmoreland Co. Penn. born July 23, 1849; has 80 acres; value $6,500; Rep.
RICE G. R. Dr. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.
RICHARD JOHN, Laborer, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
RICHMOND J. Sec. 33; P.O. Dover; 130 acres; Rep; from Conn.
RINING GEORGE, Barber, Lamoille; from Germany.
ROGERS F. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; born in Morgan Co.
Ohio, Feb. 27, 1836; came to this county March 1866; has family, two daughters; wife was
Miss Rebeca J. Yocum, from Belmont Co. Ohio, born Aug. 17, 1839; married May 4, 1857;
has 160 acres real estate, value $13,000; Rep.
ROGERS JOHN, lives with son, Sec 15; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from N. J.
ROE SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; 21 acres; Rep; from Ohio.
ROICE J. rents of S. Palmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Indiana.
ROSS GEORGE, Laborer; Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
»ROSS WM. Laborer, Sec. 23; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
CAMPLE A. S. Laborer, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
SAWYER F. A. lives with his father, Sec. 22; Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
SAWYER FIENRY E. Lamoille, Sec. 22; 130 acres, $9,100; Rep; from Mass.
SCHADDOCK OLIVER, Lamoille, Sec. 21; 160 acres, $9,300; Rep; from Ohio.
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SCHMID JOHAN G. Saloon Keeper; P.O. Lamoille; born in Wurlemburg, Germany,
March 18, 1849; left Germany in 1866 and went to N.Y., from there went to Wisconsin and
stayed there three years, and then came here; family, one son; wife was Lizzie Schirschwitz,
from Prussia; married April 22, 1873; value of estate $2,000; Ind.
SCHROYER S. Laborer, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ind.
SCHUMACHER WM. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from from Germany.
SCHUMCHER FRANK, works for D. W. Anderson, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111.
SCHUUIvEL C. P.O. Vanorin; Sec, 33; 160 acres, $11,200; Ind, from Germany.
SCHAVAB F. D. Restaurant; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from Germany.
SCHWABENLAND C. Mrs. Widow; Lamoille; from Germany.
SCHWINGLE F. lives on the Schwingle estate, Sec. 1; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from III.
SHAMBAUGH P. W. works R. Ward's place, Sec. 14; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; Ohio.
SHIRK MICHEAL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9; P.O. Vanorin; born in Chester
Co. Penn. Aug. 25, 1818; came to this county in May, 1851, and settled in Lamoille Tp.;
family three sons living, two daughters dead; wife was Miss Eliza Ravenscroft, from Cosh
octon Co. Ohio, born March 18, 1821, married July»20, 1843; he has 232 acres real estate,
value $15,000; was Road Commissioner one term; Dem.
SHIRK D. Merchant; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ohio.
SHIRK FRANKLIN P. lives with his father. Sec. g; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111.
SHIRK GEORGE AV. lives with his father; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Ohio.
SHOE M. Farmer, rents of E. Fassett, Sec. 24; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Germany.
SHORT MARTHA D. Mrs. Sec 5; P.O. Vanorin; widow of Wm. W. Short, who died
Aug. 13, 1854; he was born in Lawrence Co. Ind. Jan. 7, 1833, and came to this county in
1845; he left family two sons; wife was Miss Martha Elliott, from Knox Co. Ind., born Dec.
8, 1822, married Aug. 14, 1851; he left an estate of 200 acres, value $12,000; Rel. Christian.
SHORT L. AV. lives with his mother, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ind.
SHORT S. E. lives with his mother, Sec. 5; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from III.
SHOUP W1NFIELD, works for Mrs. Mary Wade, Sec. 22; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
SHUTTS A. works for A. Drumrrien, Sec. 11; P.O. Lamoille; Dem; from Germany.
SLOAN ALBERT, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Ind.
SMITH A. lives with his mother, Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Germany.
SMITH BARABRA Mrs. Sec. 8; 136 acres, $S,i6o; P.O. Vanorin; from Germany.
SMITH G. AA'. rents of John Brown, Sec. 5; P.O. A'anorin; Rep; from Ohio.
SMITH JOB. S. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Lamoille; born in Selby Tp. Bureau Co. Aug. 13,
1851; no family; wife was Halena Drummer, from Lee Co. III., born 1854, married Nov. 6,
1876; has 80 acres, value $4,800; Rep.
SMITH JULIAN, Clerk, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
SMITH M. Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
SMITH PHILIP, works for V. Warkins, Sec. 18; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111.
SMITH WM. Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from England.
SNODGRASS BENJ. lives with his father, Sec. 3; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn.
SNODGRASS C. W. lives with his father, Sec. 3; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Penn.
SNODGRASS J., P.O. Vanorin; Sec. 3, 80 acres, $4,800; Rep; from Penn.
SNODGRASS JOS. L. Laborer; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from Penn.
SNOW T. T. Clerk; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.
SOPHER JOHN, works for F. S. Rogers, Sec. 15; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
SPAUN PHILIP, works for J. Dunbar, Sec. 10; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from 111.
STEVENSON A. M. lives with his father, Sec. 30; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; 111.
STEVENSON GEO. T. Druggist and Post Master, Lamoille; born in Bureau Co.
Lamoille Tp. Aug. 18, 1850; family one daughter; wife was Miss Nellie J. Marriott, from
Bureau Co. Lamoille Tp. 111., born Dec. 12, 1855, married May 2, 1855; value estate, $2,500;
Rep.
STEVENSON GEORGE, P.O. Vanorin; Sec. 30, 234 acres, $15,840; Rep; from Va.
STANAID P. P.O. Lamoille; Sec. II, 80 acres, $5,200; Rep; from N.Y.
STANARD FRANK, Wind Mill Business, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.
SULIVAN ANDREW, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from 111.

BUREAU COUNTY: LAMOILLE TOWNSHIP. 313
•yHOM GILBERT, See. I; P.O. Lamoille; 50 acres; Rep; from Scotland.
-1 THOMPSON CHAS. Retired; Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
TIMMINS PATRICK, works for J. Norman, Vanorin; Dem; from Ireland.
TINKER CHAS. Tinker; P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ills.
TUTTLE GEORGE, Laborer, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
A X 7ADE MARY Mrs. Sec. 22; P.O. Lamoille; 143 acres; from Ohio.
VV WAGNER FREDRICK, Carpenter, Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.
WADE JOHN, Stock Dealer; P.O. Lamoille; born Richland Co. Ohio, Oct. 15, 1846, came
to this Co. 1S64; wife was Augusta Phillips, born. Franklin Co. Mass. Feb. 13, 1854; married
April 27, 1876; no childrtn; owns 99 acres, value $6,300; Rep.
WALKER FRANKLIN, Retired; Lamoille; Rep; from Vt.
WARD JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; born in Fayette Co.
Penn. Jan. 5, 1823, came to this Co. March, 1866; has family, four sons and seven daughters;
wife was Jemima Reed, from Coshocton Co. Ohio, born Nov. 10, 1829; married Jan. 31, 1848;
has 202 A acres, value $10,100; Rep.
WARD ROBERT, Retired; Lamoille; Rep; from England.
WARKINS V. Sec. 18, Vanorin; 120 acres; Dem; from Va.
WATTS JACK, works for Q. H. Norris, Sec. 36; P:0. Lamoille; Dem; from Ohio.
WAUGH R. Mason, Lamoille; Rep; from Penn.
WEATHERBEE OLIVER, Carpenter; P.O. Vanorin; Ind; from Mass.
WESCOT M. W. Sec. 31; P.O. Vanorin; 80 acres, value $4,000; Rep; from N.Y.
WHEELER NATHAN, lives with Jos. Rambo, Sec. 1; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
WHIPPLE S. C. School Teacher, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
WHITE O. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 29; P.O. Vanorin; born in Warren Co. N. J.June
' 18, 1827, came to this Co. June, 1851; has family, three sons and three daughters; wife was
Minerva Hammer, from Lawrence Co. Indiana, born May 2, 1834, and lived there six months,
and been in this state ever since; married Dec. 30, 1852; has 510 acres,, value $25',500; Rep;
Meth.
WHITE C. M. lives with father, Sec. 2g: P.O. Vanorin; Rep; from Ills.
WHITNEY LYSANDER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; born in
Franklin Co. Mass. Nov. 13, 1820, came to this Co. Oct. 1856, and settled on the place where
he now lives; has two daughters and one son; wife was Roxana Viner, from Berkshire Co.
Mass. born March 29, 1819; married Sept. 25, 1842; has 253 acres, value $18,775; Rep.
WHITNEY L. M. Farmer and' Stock Raiser, Sec. 6; P.O. Vanorin; born in Franklin Co.
¦ Mass. Feb. 20, 1824. came to this Co. in the Spring of 1856; has family, one son, born Dec.
11, 1870; wife was Mary S. Rude, from Franklin Co. Mass. born Feb. 7, l82g; married Oct.
2, 1850; has"i27 acres, value $8, 255; Rep.
WILEY M. lives with father, Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from 111.
WILEY M. A. Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; 96 acres; Dem; from N.Y.
WILLIAMS J. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; born in Culpepper Co.
Va. Aug. 24, 1821, came to this Co. in March, 1851, and settled in Lamoille Tp; has family,
five children; wife was Miss Elizabeth Shirk, from Lancaster Co. Penn. born Aug. 1831;
married Aug. 15, 1849; has 460 acres real estate, value of property $60,000; he served I year
in the Mexican war; Dem.
WILLIAMS SOLOMON, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; born in
Hampshire Co. Town of Amherst, Mass. May 1, i8og, came to this Co. in the Fall of 1837,
and settled in this Tp; has one son by first wife, three sons and one daughter by second wife;
first wife was Harriet D. Smith, from Hampshire Co. Mass, born Aug. 17, 1809, she died
Feb. 16, 1.853; ^e married again to Frances Prime, from Ticonderoga, N.Y. born Nov. 16,
1837, married May 24, 1885, she died April 21, 1874; he has 522 acres real estate, value
$52,000; Rep. ,
WILIAMS J. Sec. 30; P.O. Vanorin; 5 acres, value $400; Rep; from N. H.
WILLIAMS O. Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; 426^ acres, value $13,000; Rep; from Mass.
WILLIAMS WM. lives with father, Sec. 8; P.O. Vanorin; Dem; from III.
WILLIAMS WM. works for S. Williams, Sec. 12; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Mass.
WILKTNSON W. C. Station Agent, Lamoille; Rep; from Ohio.
WOOD CHAS. Stock Breeder, Lamoille; Rep; from N.Y.
WOOD E. B. Sec. 16; P.O. Vanorin; 160 acres, value $8,000; Rep; from N.Y.
WOODS JOHN, Merchant, Lamoille; Rep; from Vt.

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MILO TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS A. Sec. 32; farmer, renter; Liberal; born 111.
"**¦ ADAMS B. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; carpenter; Dem; Lib.
ALBRECHT JOHN C. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lombardville; born in Indiantown, Bureau
Co. Nov. 1, 1850; he has lived in this county about twenty-six years; his father is one of the
oldest settlers; he rents his father's farm; has held office of Path-master; he married Miss
Eliza Reiser, April 29, 1875; she was born in Tazewell Co. this state; they have one child,
little girl, Emma Matilda Albrecht, born Sept. 16, 1876; Mennonite; value personal
property $1,000.
ALPAUGH A. Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; laborer; Rep; Meth; born N. J.
ALPAUGH S. Sec. 33; laborer; Rep; Lib; born N. J.
AMES E. Sec. 30; P.O. Bradford; laborer; Dem; Lib; born 111.
ANDREWS O. F. P.O. Milo; house mover; Dem; Lib; born "Michigan.
AUSTIN W. S. Sec. 32; P.O. Milo; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Ohio; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000.
T) ARTO WM. F. Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth. pref; born N.Y.
*-* BELL R. Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England; 80 acres, $4,000,
BENNETT A. M. lives with father, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; Rep; Meth; born Ind.
BENNETT GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; born in Manchester, Dearborn Co.
Ind. Aug. 1, 1819; he lived in Indiana about thirty-two years, then removed to this state and
this county in the year 1851, and has lived here twenty-five years; he holds office of Justice of
the Peace in this town; Rep; Meth; owns 90 acres of land, value $6,000; he married Miss
Drusilla Jane Botham, Jan. 6, 1850; she was born in Maryland; they have eight children, six
daughters and two sons; have lost three daughters.
BENTLEY E. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ky; 85 acres, value $5,000.
BENTLEY FESTUS, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; born Knightstown, Henry Co. Ind.
Feb. 5, 1841; lived there about twelve years; came to this state and county in 18J3, and has
lived here twenty-three years; has held office of Road-master; was in the army, Co. D, 47th
111. Infantry; was in the battles of Corinth, Vicksburg, Iuka, and a number of others, and
honorably discharged; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $10,200; married Miss Maria
J. Reid, Dec. 25, 1870; she was born in Scott Co. Ind; have two children, one boy and one
girl.
BERITT EDWIN E. Sec. 23; laborer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
BLAISDELL HORACE, Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Me; 1 10 acres, $6,000.
BLUMB ANDREW, Sec. 7; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born 111.
BOARDMAN JOS. Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England; 120 acres.
BONERSACK GEORGE, Sec. 25; P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Dem; Pres; born Ohio.
BOTHAM JOHN S. Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Penn; val. prop. $5,000.
BOWMAN JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; born in Clermont Co. Ohio
July 22, 1806; lived in Ohio about twelve years, went to Indiana and lived there about thirty-
seven years, and came to this state and this county April 4, 1856, and has lived here over
twenty years; has held office of Town Assessor, also School Trustee and School Director;
Ind; Lib; he owns 160 acres land, value $12,000; he married Miss Mary Gudgel, May 26,
1832; she was born in Fayette Co. Penn. Jan. 20, 1810; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Gudgel,
lives with them, she was born in Chester Co. Penn. March 31, 1786, and is 91 years old;
they have had nine children.
BOWMAN JASPER, lives with father. Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Ind; born Indiana.
BREWER BENJAMIN, Sec. 8; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Ind; Univ; born N.Y.; 80 acres.
BRIDEGROOM Ii. lives with father, Sec. 5; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
BRIDEGROOM JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Lombardville; born in Dukedom
Saxony Altenburg, Dec. 1, 1819; he lived in Germany thirty-four years, and came to this
country in 1854; lived in Steubenville, Ohio, four months; came to this state in the Spring
1855, lived in Peoria Co. fourteen years, and came to this county March 4, 1869; Rep; Luth;
towns 155 acres land, value $11,625; he married Miss Johanna Schram, step-daughter of
Godfreit Thurm, April 17, 1844; she was born in Saxony Altenburg, Germany, Feb. 2Z,
1822; they have eight children, two sons and six daughters; lost three daughters.

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BROOKS FRANCIS, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Bradford; born in Licking Co. Ohio, Aug.
26, 1831; lived in Ohio about seven years; came to this state in Knox County in 1838, lived
there about twenty-three years, came to this county in 1861, and has lived here fifteen years;
Rep; F. W. Bapt; owns 62^ acres land, value $4,500; he married Miss Lydia Irene Blais-
dell, July 7, 1859; she was born in Oxford Co. Me. Feb. 19, 1833, and came to this state in
1837; they have two children, one daughter, Eva Florence, and one son, Fred. Elmer; her
mother, Mrs. Louise Blaisdell, 66 years old, resides with them; she was born in Kennebec
Co. Me.
BROWN CALVIN, Sec. 13; P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born N.J.
BROWN JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Milo; born in Lancashire, England, May 7,
1801; lived in England about thirty years, and came to this country in 1831; lived in Penn,
near Philadelphia and in N.Y. State about ten years; came to this state and county in 1841.
and has lived here thirty-five years; one of the earliest settlers, only few log houses here
then; he sold his first crop of wheat at 31 cents per bushel in trade; has carted wheat to
Chicago; Rep; Epis; owns 170 acres land, value $10,200; married Miss Ann Pilkington, at
Frankfort, Penn. Dec. 17, 1836; she was born in Acrington, Lancashire, England, June 20,
1807; she came to this country in 1834, and has been here forty-three years; she has been a
member of the Baptist Church forty-five years; they have five children, two sons and three
daughters.
BROWN THOMAS, Sec. 14; P.O, Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
BRUCE FRANK, Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Meth; born HI.
BRUCHER FRANK, Sec. 8; laborer; Dem; Cath; born 111.
BURKEY JOS. Sec. 4; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; Mennonite; from Germany; 160 ac.
BURTON F. M. Sec. 4, P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born Ind.
BURTON J. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Ind.
BURNSIDE S. Sec. 24, P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ind.
BRITTON SAMUEL, Sec. 33, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Lib; Christian; born 111.
/"¦"APPERRUNET. Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref; born 111.
^ CAPPERUNE THOMAS J. Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born III.
CAPPERRUNE THOS. R. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; born in Kent Co. Delaware,
Aug. 11, 1816; lived in Maryland about thirteen years; lived in Ohio about seven years; came
to this state and lived in Knox Co. about nine years; came to this county in 1849, and has
lived here twenty-seven [years; one of early settlers; has held office of Town Collector; has
held office of Road Commissioner and School Director a number of years; Rep; Meth; owns
182 acres land, value $g, 100; he married Miss Caroline Corbin, Aug. 4, 1842; she was born
in Chester Co. Penn. July 2, 1810; they have six children, three sons and three daughters.
CAYWOOD JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Milo; born in Burkitsville, Frederick Co.
Maryland, Feb. 25, 1828, and lived there about five years; lived in Sandusky and Montgom
ery, Ohio, about fourteen years; he came to this state in 1847, and came to this county in
1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; has held office of School Director in this District;
Rep; Freewill Bapt; owns 160 acres land, value $g,6oo; he married Miss Mary Ellen Cheno-
with, March 4, 1852; she was born in the State of Ind. Feb. 1, 1833; they have eight chil
dren, three sons, then three daughters, then two sons.
CAYWOOD THOS. E. Sec. 18; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born 111.
CHAMBERS JOHN, Sec. 27; farmer; Rep; Bapt. pref; born 111.
CHENORTH SAMUEL, Sec. 19; farmer, renter; Rep: Lib; born 111.
CHESNEY WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Wheatland Township,
Bureau Co. July 17, 1858; lived in that town two years; lived in Town of Macon eight years,
and has lived in Town of Milo eight years; Rep; Meth. pref; 250 acres belonging to estate,-
value $15,000; he manages and works farm of the estate of 160 acres; he has one brother and
one sister in Town of Wheatland, and one brother lives with him. fQiemvc*
CHRISMAN ELISHA D. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Milo; born in Berkeley Co. W. Va.
July 28, 1824; lived in that state and in Ohio about twelve years, and came to this state in
1837; lived in Knox Co. fifteen years; came to this county in April, 1852, and has lived here
twenty-four years; he has held office of Commissioner of Highways, and office of School
Trustee and School Director; Rep; Meth; owns 150 acres land, value $9,000; he married
Miss Elizabeth Caywood, April 4, 1852; she was born in Frederick Co. Maryland, Dec. 6,
1829, she lived in Ohio, and came to this state in 1843; they have four children, one son and
three daughters.
CHRISMAN F. W. Sec. 26, lives with his father; Rep; Meth; born 111.
CHRISMAN J. A. Sec. 34, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; val. prop. $6,000.

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CHRISTIANSON PETER, Sec. 20; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
CLARK G. M. Sec. 36; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born HI.
CLARK J. N. Sec. 36; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. H.; 160 acres, val. prop. $8,000.
CLARK THOMAS, Sec 14; farmer; Rep; Campbellite; bjrn Canada; 87 acres, val. $4,000.
CLARK THEODORE/Sec. 36, P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
COLLINS FRANK, Sec. 34, P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Christian; born Penn.
COLWELL SAMUEL, Sec. 2g, P.O. Bradford; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Penn.
CORBIN BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ANDERSON, Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Brad
ford; born in Knox Co. Illinois, Oct. 27, 1839; RePI Lib; owns 220 acres of land, value
$15,400; he lived in Knox Co. about twelve years, then came to Bureau Co. in 1850, and has
lived here twenty-six years; he holds office of Road Commissioner; has held office of Overseer
of Roads; he married Miss Sarah E. Reed, Nov. 6, 1867; she was born in Scott Co. Ind.
April 16, 1844; they have one child, little girl, Edith Emily, born Oct. 6, l86g; they have
lost two boys and one girl.
CUDWORTH SAMUEL P. Sec. 21, P.O. Milo; wheelwright; Rep; Christian; born Mass.
CULTON E. J. Sec. 35, P.O. Bradford; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born 111.
CULTON JOHN J. Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Bradford, Stark Co; born in Tennessee, April
20, 1806, lived in that state and in Kentucky sixteen years; came to this state in 1831; lived
in Fulton Co. about twenty years, and in Mason Co. eight years; came to this county in 1859,
and has lived here seventeen years, and has lived in this state forty-five years; one of the
oldest settlers; has held office of Constable four years, and holds office of Roadmaster; Rep;
Lib; owns 82 acres land, value $6,000; married Miss Abagail Mitchell, Feb. ig, l82g; she
was born in Ky. May 4, 1809; they have nine children, four sons and five daughters; have
lost two children.
CULTON W. Sec. 27, P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; Pres. pref; born 111.
T^VANSON E. H. Sec. 15, farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born Penn.
¦^"^ DAVIS R. Sen. Sec. 35; school teacher; Rep; Seventh-day Bapt; born New Jersey,
DEYO P. Sec 35, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born New York; owns 320 acres, $15, 000.
DEYO R. H. Sec. 35, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born New York.
DOTY ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Tompkins Co. New York,
March 28, 1834, lived in N. Y. State about iwenty-two years; lived in Minnesota about one
year; came to this state and Bureau Co. in 1857, and has lived here about nineteen years; has
held office of School Director; Rep; Lib; owns 240 acres land, value $10,000; he married Miss
Louise Snow, Feb. 7, 1856; she was born in Tompkins Co. N. Y. June 6, 1834; they have
three children, sons, Frank S. 18 years old, Chas. W. 16 years old, Halsey R. 14 years old.
DRISCOLL PAT. Sec. 3; farm renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
DRIVER E. Sec. 22, P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Lib.
T7CKERT AARON, Sec. 8; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Pa.

ELLIOTT A. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Dem; Christian; born Ind.

T^AIRBANKS JAS. Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born Ind.
* FAIRBANKS SEWELL, Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Meth. born Ind.
FAIRBANKS ABRAHAM, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; bom in Dearborn Co. Ind.
Sept. 23, 1841; lived there eleven years; came to this state and county in 1852, andhas lived
here twenty-four years; Rep; Bapt; value of personal property, $1,000; he rents farm of E.
Bentley; was in the army in the 47th I'.V.I , Company A; was in several severe battles, and
was honorably discharged; he married Miss Sarah Custear, Feb. 25, 1873; she was born in
Ohio.
FAIRBANKS ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Milo; born in Mass. Sept. 8,
1808; lived in New York State about ten years; moved to Indiana, and lived there about
thirty years; came to this county and state in 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; has
held the office of School Director; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; he
married Miss Catharine Pardun, Feb. 2, 1831; she was born in New York State, Feb. 2,
1812; they have had eleven children — nine sons and two daughters; have lost four children;
they had five sons in the army.
FAIRBANK STOKELEY, Sec. II; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ind.
FATE G. W. Sec. 28; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 55 acres, val. $3,000.

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FATE JOHNSTON M. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Bradford; born in Perry Co. Ohio, Dec.
21, 1833; lived in Ohio about twenty-one years, then came to this state, in Bureau Co. in
Feb. 1855, and has lived here about twenty-two years; he represents this town in Board of
Supervisors of Bureau Co. and has held the office of School Director for many years; Rep;
Meth; owns 322 acres of land, value $20,125; he married Miss Mary Jane Reed, Dec. 17,
1857, she was born in Perry Co. Ohio; they have three children, all sons.
FINNEGAN JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Dem; Cath; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
FORD W. Sec. 1; farmer, renter; Dem; Christian; born Ky.
FULKERSON WASHINGTON, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Bradford; born in town of
Benton, Yates Co. N.Y., June 29, 1822, and lived in that state about twenty years; came to
this state, Fulton Co. Dec. 2, 1844, and came to this county in 1856, and has lived here
twenty years; has held office of School Director and Constable; Rep; Bapt; owns 124 acres
of land, value $7,440; he married Miss Hannah C. Britton, March 4, 1855; she was from
New York State; they have four children— two sons and two daughters.
/^ALLAHER SAMUEL, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; merchant; Ind; Lib; born Ind.
^ GRISAVOLD A. R. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; N.Y; 240 ac. val. $12,000.
GRISWOLD CHAS. Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; born 111.
GRISWOLD CHESTER C. Sec. 25; farmer; Rep; Christian; born 111. '
GRISWOLD GEO. W. Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; 160 ac. val. $8,000; born N.Y#
GRISWOLD JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born 111.
GRISWOLD JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Milo; born in Champion, Jefferson Co. N.Y,
Dec. 31, 1831, and lived in that state thirty-five years; came to this state in Bureau Co. Jan.
1867, and has lived here since; has held office of Road Commissioner, School Director, and
Path-master; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $8,000; married Miss Olive Relyea,
March 5, 1854; she was born in Pamelia, Jefferson Co. N.Y. July 20, 1831; they have five
children — four daughters and one son; lost two children.
GRISWOLD JOHN A. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; born in-Herkimer Co. N.Y. Sept.
15, 1808, and lived in that state about twenty-nine years; lived in Toledo, Ohio, one year;
came to this Co. in 1837, and has lived here thirty-nine years; one of the earliest settlers;
only one house here when he came; he is the oldest resident settler in this town; has held
office of Road-master, also office of School Director; Rep; Meth, owns 220 acres of land,
value $13,200; he married Miss Maria Steinbrook, March 27, 1839; she was from Penn; they
have seven children, three sons and four daughters; lost one son and two daughters.
GRISWOLD MARY J. Mrs. widow, Sec. 25; Bapt; born N.Y.; owns 170 ac. val. $8,500.
GRISWOLD THERON A. Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; lives with his father; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
GRISWOLD WATSON, Sec. 28; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
GORMAN JOHN, Sec. 18; P.O.Bradford; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born N.Y.
GRANGE H. Sec. 12; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa; owns 160 ac. val. $9,000.
GRANGE R. Sec. 11; P O. Lombaidville; farmer, rents; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
GREEN JASPER, Sec, 9; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Dem; Meth; born 111.
GRESSER W. H. Sec. 18; P.O. Milo: laborer; Ind; Cong; born Mo.
GUDGEL JAS. H. Sec. 16; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Christian; 140 ac. val. $7,000; born Pa.
GUDGEL JOS. T. Sec. 16; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Dem; Lib; born 111.
GUDGEL O. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born III.
TT ARRTS SARAH J. widow, Sec. 25; Meth; born Md; owns 60 acres, val. $3,coo. yi»
¦n- HARRTS JAS. Sec. 25; farmer; Meth; born 111. f
HARRIS JOSEPH W. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Valley Falls, R. Island,
Jan. 16, 1819; lived in that state eighteen years; came to this state and county in 1840 and
has lived here thirty-seven years; one of earliest setters; only one resident, John Griswold,
in this town that was here when he came; has represented this town in Board Supervisors of
Bureau Co. five or six terms; Greenbacker; Quaker; owns 312 acres land, value $15,600;
was in army four years; enlisferl lit 57th Reg. III. infantry; was 1st Lieut. Co. F.; was in
battles Ft. Donelson, Shiloh and Corinth; was wounded at Shiloh; had charge of three
contraband camps at Pulaski, Tunnel Hill and Hobbs Plantation, North Alabama, in Gen.
Dodge's Division for three years and for six months afier close war — only one in that depart
ment; married Miss Fannie Hall Jan. 16, 1846; she was born in Derbyshire, England; they
have one child, son, Wm. H. -Harris; he was born June 28, 1856.
HARRIS WILLIAM, Sec. 25; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born 111.

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HAMMOND JAMES T. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Bradford; born in Perry Co. Ohio, Jan.
2, 1832; lived in Ohio twenty-three years; went to Wisconsin in 1856, and lived there seven
years; came to this state in 1863, and to this county same year; lived in Marshall Co. four
years; has held office of Road Commissioner, and also School Director; Rep; Meth; owns
"180 acres of lan'd, value $10,800; married Miss Margar.et M. Reed, Nov. 6, 1856; she was
born in Perry Co. Ohio, Dec. 24, 1835; they have two children, William C. and Charles E.
HARSH WM. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Tiskilwa; born Washington Co. Pa. Feb. 4, 1834;
lived in that state about three years; lived in Ohio about ten years; came to this state and
county in 1848, and has lived here twenty-eight years on the farm where he now lives; he has
held office of School Director number of years; Rep; Lib; owns 320 acres land, value
$19,200; he married Miss Mary J. Bacon June 5, 1861; she was born in Hancock Co. Ohio
Sept. 9, 1840; they have three children, two daughters and one son, aged fourteen years,
twelve years, and eighteen months.
HASKINS GEO. Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
HASKINS N. Sec 15; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Meth.
HASKINS O. Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; carpenter; Rep; Chris; born N.Y.
HASKINS W. Sec. 32; P.O. Bradford; farmer; renter; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
HATCH HEMAN, Sec. I; P.O. Milo; farmer; renter; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
HAY ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Bradford; born in Jefferson Co. Ind. Sept. 30, 1821;
Rep; Christian; he owns 400 acres land, value $30,000; he lived in State Ind. twenty-nine
years; came to this state and Bureau County in 1850 and has lived here twenty-six years; one
of the early settlers; he has held office of Road Commissioner and School Director; he mar
ried Miss Margaret Crawford March 12, 1845; she was born in Jefferson Co. Ind. Oct. 15,
1826; they have twelve children, seven sons and five daughters; have lost two daughters.
HAY THOS. Sec. 29; P.O. Bradford; farmer, lives with father; Rep: Chris; born 111.
HAYWOOD E. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Dem; Lib; born N.Y.
HENNEBERY WALTER, Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Ind; Cath; born Ireland; 160 ac.
HINES R. Sec. 28; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Chris; born Scotland.
HINKINS ELIZABETH Mrs. widow, Sec. 14; born Pa.; 80 acres, $4,000.
HINMAN H. B. Sec. 2; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111.; 220 acres, $10,000.
HINMAN H. B. Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep'; Lib.
HOLCOMB HOMER B. Sec. 29; P.O.Bradford; lives with his father; Rep; Meth. pref.; Ohio.
HOLCOMB GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 2g; P.O. Bradford; born Perry Co. Ohio, Dec. 16,
1821; lived in that state about thirty-two years; he came to this state and county in Fall of
1853, and has lived here twenty-three years; he has held office Road Commissioner, Overseer
Roads and School Director; Rep; Meth; he owns 340 acres land, value $22,800; he married
Miss Sarah McGinness in Aug. 1843; she was born, in Chester Co. Pa.; she died May 23, 1874;
they had four children, two living; he married Miss Ann L. White Feb. 18,1875; she was
born in Muscatine, Iowa, Feb. ig, 1850; they have one child, little girl.
HOPKINS TILDEN E. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Alleghany Co. N.Y.
April 22, 1837; Rep; Pres; he owns 360 acres land, value $18,000; he lived in N.Y. State
twenty-eight years; was in publishing business in Philadelphia and published map State 111.;
has lived in this county twelve years; carries on large dairy farm of eighty cows;
married Msss Carrie E. Todd May 2, 1865; she was from Rochester, N.Y.
HOW D. J- Rev. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; minister; Rep; Chris; born Ohio.
HOXEY DAVID A. Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; mason; Rep; Meth; born Mass.
HUBBARD A. C. Sec. 23; chee,e-maker; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
HUNTER E. D. Sec. 13; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; val. prop. $20,000.
JOHNS FRIEDRICH, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Milo; born near Mecklenburg, Prussia,
Germany, April 26, 1825; lived in Germany about twenty-nine years; came to this country in
1854; he lived in Ky., Virginia and Ohio about two years; he came to this state and county
in 1856 and has lived here twenty years; he has one sister and one brother living in Prussia,
Germany; Dem; Luth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000.
Ty"EERNS JOHN A. Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; farmer; Ind; Chris; born Ind.
J^- KISSICK HENRY, Sec. 13; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Ky.
KISSICK FRANCIS M. Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Fleming Co. Ky. Aug.
30, 1837; lived in State Ky. twenty-seven years, then came to State Illinois and to this county
in 1864 and has lived here twelve years; has held office of Path-master; Rep; Meth; owns 80
acres land, value $3,200; owns I2g acres land in Ky. value $645; total val. $3,845; he mar
ried Miss Joan Hayden April 11, i860; she was born in Fleming Co. Ky, Dec. 24, 1843;
they have four children, three girls, one boy, lost one son, one daughter.

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KEERNS ROBERT M. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; 'born Lawrence Co. Ind. Jan. 31,
1827; lived in that state twelve years; came to this state and county in 1839, one °f early
settlers; the poles of wigwams made in Black Hawk war were standing at that time, only
three houses and settlers in the Grove then; lived in Fulton Co. five years; has represented
this town Board Supervisors of this county three terms; has been School Treas. for ten years
and Justice Peace eight years, also Town Assessor and Town Collector; Rep; Christian; 220
acres land, value $12,000; he married Miss Sarah Jane Gudgell June 3, 1855; she was born
in Ind. June I, 1833; they have five children, daughters, lost one son.
T AMB CHARLES A. P.O. Milo; Sec. 26; lives with his father; Dem; Lib; born N.Y.
^ LAMB W. R. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born N.Y.; owns 85 ac. val. $5,000.
LAMB WILLIAM R. Sec. 26; P.O. Milo; lives with his father; Dem; Chris; born N.Y.
LEA WILLIAM P. Sec. 7; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
LOMBARD WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
LONNON J. V. Sec. 18; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Epis; born 111; go acres, val. $4,500.
LORD LAWRENCE, Sec. 8; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; Lib; born England; 80 ac.
LUTHER JOSEPH, P.O. Milo; blacksmith; Rep; Christian; born Mass.
LUTHER S. Sec. 21; P.O. Milo; blacksmith; Rep; Luth; born Mass.
T\/TcCOLLUM D. C. Sec. 8; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; Univ; born N. Y.
iVA McCULLOUGH J. L. Sec. 32; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y; $10,000.
McKEAN GERMAN, Sec. 19; lives with father; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
McKEAN JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Bradford, Stark Co; born in Fayette County,
Penn. in Oct. 1820; lived in State of Penn. about thirty-six years, and came to this state,
Bureau Co. April 1, 1857, and has lived here about twenty years; has held office of School
Director and Roadmaster; Dem; Pres. pref; he owns 320 acres land, value $20,000; married
Minerva E. Hair, of Fayette County, Pa. in 1844; she died Aug. 25, 1853; they had five
children, lost one; he married Mary Ann Wylie, April 12, 1855; she was from Fayette Co.
Penn; had one child, which died.
McKEAN R. L. Sec. 19; lives with father; Dem- Lib; born Pa.
McKEAN THOMPSON, Sec. ig; lives with father; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
McLANE JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Ind; Meth; born Pa.
McLANE THOS. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Milo; born in Fayette County, Pa. June 15, 1825;
lived in State of Penn. about thirty-one years; came to this county and state in Spring, 1856,
and has lived here over twenty years; he has held office School Director, this district; Rep;
Meth; he owns 160 acres land, value $6,400; he married Miss Minerva Gallentine, Nov. 5,
1847; she was born in Fayette County, Pa; they have ten children, five sons and five
daughters; lost one daughter; lost one son in the army.
MANVILLE J. D. Sec. 11; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth. pref; born N. Y
MAPLE JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; born in Wayne. Greene County, Penn. Nov
25, 1817; lived in Penn. about forty years, then came to this state, Bureau Co. in 1856, and
has lived here twenty years; has held office of Path-master, his district; Dem; Lib; owns 120
acres land, value $6,000; he married Miss Margaret Franks, Aug. 13, 1834; she was born in
Penn; they have four children, two boys and two girls; have lost three children.
MAPLE S. Sec. 10; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Pa; 120 acres, val. $4,000.
MARTIN L. Sec. 32; lives with son; Dem; Lib; born Mass.
MASON CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Lombardville; born in Cumberland, R. Island,
March 5, 1809; lived in R. I. about seventeen years; lived near Springfield, Mass. about
eighteen years, and lived in that state about thirty years; came to this state and county in
• Spring, 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; has held office of Road Commissioner
in Indiantown for six or seven years; also Road Commissioner in this town ; he holds
office of Justice of Peace; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $10,000; married Miss
Harriet B. Hazen, at Watertown, Mass., Dec. I, 1831; she was born in Groton, Mass.,
March 3, 1805; have had four children; only one child living, a son, Chas. H. Mason.
MASON CHARLES H. Sec. 4; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Lib; Mass.
MALETTE GEORGE S. Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Dem; Epis; born 111.
MALETTE JAMES F. Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; farmer; Ind; Epis; born R. I; 380 ac. val. $15,000.
MALETTE JAMES F. Jr. Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born Ills.
MELICK JACOB A. Sec. 36; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N. J; 180 ac. val. $9,000-
MURPHY J. Sec. 9; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.

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TVTEALE DAVID, Sec. 31; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth. pref; born England.
¦^ NEVITT PETER W. Sec. 28; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born 111.
NEVITT ELIZABETH Mrs. Widow, Sec 28; P.O. Milo; born in Putnam Co. Ohio,
Feb. 13, 1819; lived in that state about ten years; lived in Indiana about eight years; came
to this "state, in Warren Co. 1837; lived in state thirty-nine years; lived in Missouri five
years) and has lived in this county thirty years; on: of earliest settlers; 424 acres land
belong to estate, value $24,640; Meth; she married Mr. Allen J. Nevitt, March 4, 1838; he
was born in Kentucky, Aug. 1, 1818; he died Aug. 5, 1865, forty-seven years old; she has
eight children, three sons and five daughters; has lost five children.
NEVITT DANIEL F. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Milo; born in town of Milo, Bureau Co.
Ills. Sept. 25. 1852; he has lived in this county and this town twenty-four years; he has held
offices of School Director and Road-master; Rep; Meth; owns an interest in his father's
estate of 424 acres, val. $24,000; married Miss Mary R. Thompson, Jan. 29, 1875; she was
born in Mercer Co. Pa. Aug. 27, 1853; they have one child, girl, Minnie May, born Aug.
16, 1876.
NICKERSON JAMES M. Sec. 21; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born N. Y.

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AA'ENS D. Sec. 30; P.O. Bradford; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.

"DARDUE A. C. Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref; born Ind; 40 acres.
¦*¦ PARKER ROBERT, Sec. 33; P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Rep; Epis; born Ireland.
PARDUE ANTHONY A. Physician; Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Milo; "born six miles from
Brunswick, N.J.July 16, 1S06; moved to New York State when two years old; lived thereabout
eight years; then lived in Ind. about ten years; lived near Cincinnati, Ohio, about twelve
years; then lived in Ind. twelve years; came to this state and county in 1855, and has lived
here twenty-one years; he hafe practiced medicine here for twenty years; Rep; Meth; owns
160 acres land, val. $6,400; he married Miss Rhoda Greenham, Dec. 25, 1832; she was born
in Somersetshire, England, in Feb. 1813; she died Dec. g, 1870; has ten children, three sons
and seven daughters; has lost three children,
PEER ISAAC, Sec. 30; laboier; Dem; Meth; born N.J.
PETERSON M. Sec. 26; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PETHGREW E. Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; laborer; Rep; Epis; born 111.
PETTIGREW D. E. Sec. 25; P:0. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ind; 170 acres, $6,000.
PETTEGREW J. N. Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Ind; $3,000.
PHELPS C. Sec. 34; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Conn; 280 acres, value $14,000.
PHELPS DANIEL, Sec. 34; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Lib.
PHELPS ROGER W. Sec. 34; P.O. Milo; lives with father, Rep; Meth.
PUTMAN JAMES, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Michigan.
"D ADKE AUG., P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 152 acres, $7,500.
¦^- RADKE GUSTOLF, Sec 6; P.O. Lombardville; lives with father; Dem; Luth; Ger.
REAL MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; born in County Limerick, Ireland,
Dec. 29, 1832, lived in Ireland about 18 years, and came to this country in 1850; came to
Peoria, this state; lived there six months; came to Bureau Co. in 1850; he lived in Putnam
Co. twelve years — in Snatc'iwine Tp; returned to this county; he has held office School
Director and Road-master; Ind; Cath; owns 320 acres land, value $22,400; he married Miss
Elizabeth Malone, Feb. 19, 1857; she was born in Ardee, County Louth. Ireland, in 1837;
they have six children — five sons, one daughter; have lost three sons and three daughters.
REED JAS. Sec. 19; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio; value prop $8,000.
REED JOSEPH B. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Bradford; born in Perry Co. Ohio, Aug. -21,
1846, and lived in that state about seven years; lived in Grant Co. Wis. about eleven year=;
came to this state and county in 1864, and has lived here twelve year-; Rep; Meth; owns
80 acres land, value $4,800; married Miss Ellen McCullough, Dec 30. 1870. She was born
in Tioga Co. N. Y. Aug. 9, 1852. They have two children — one girl and one boy — Nellie
May and Christie Eugene.
REED LEROY H. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Bradford; born in Perry Co. Ohio, July 13,
1842; lived in that state ten years; went to Grant Co. AVis. and lived there ten years; came
to this state, in Bureau Co. in 1864; has lived here twelve years; has held office Road-mas
ter this district; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres land, valued $7,200. He married Miss Sarah
F. Britton, Aug. 7, 1866. She was born in Mascn Co. 111. May 20, 1846. They have four
children — daughters; have lost one daughter.

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REED WILLIAM A. Sec. 36; P.O. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born III.
REID GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Milo; born in State Ind. Oct, 1, 1850; lived in that
state two years; came to this state in 1852; came to this county same year, and has lived
here twenty-four years; lived in Tiskilwa about ten years; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres land,
value $4,000; married Miss Anna Hay, Nov. ig, 1871. She was born in Bureau Co. July 7,
1855. They have two children — Mabel, born March 26, 1874, and Ella, born Dec. 24, 1875.
REID JOHN L. Farmer, Sec 35; P.O. Milo; born in Scott Co. Ind. Oct. 16, 1841, lived
in that state ten years, then came to Bureau Co. this state, March I, 1851, and has lived here
twenty-five years; has held office School director and Path-master; Rep; Meth. He owns
80 acres land, value $4,400. He married Miss Fanny E. Moore, March 6, 1864. She was
born in Birmingham, England, April 25, 1847, ancl came to U. S. in 1850. Have three
children — one son and two daughters — Chis. Lincoln, Jennie A. and Sarah A; lost one girl.
REID M. M. Sec 36; P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Maryland; owns 160 ac. val. $9,000.
ROBINSON DAVID, Farmer, Sec 23; P.O. Milo; born in Shelby Co. Ohio, Sept. 23,
1833; lived in Ohio about twenty-two years; came to this state and county in 1856; lived in
Missouri and Iowa about three years; was in the army; was acting scout in 5th Missouri
Cavalry; enlisted in Co. K, 42 111. Infantry, and was mustered out at Nashville; has held
office School Director; Ind; Meth. He owns 420 acres land, value $25,200; married Miss
Lydia Hornback, April 6, 1856. She was born Carroll Co. Ind. Dec. 18, 1835. They have
six children — one son, five daughters; lost two daughters.
ROGGY CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; born in Putnam Co. 111.
Feb. 29, 1852; lived in that county about seventeen years, then moved to this county in the
year 1869, and has lived here seven years; Dem; Mennonite; owns 160 acres land, value
$9,600. He married Miss Helen Burkey, Feb. 8, 1873. She was born in Germany, June
19, 1850. They have one child — little girl — Lydia Lena Roggy, born Nov. 6, 1875.
CCHUYLER WILLIAM, Sec. 13; P.O. Milo; mason, renter; Dem; Lib; born New Jersey.
0 SHIRTS DAVID D. Sec 33; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born N. J.
SHARKEY OWEN, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Bradford; born in County Louth, Ireland,
Feb. 3, 1824. He lived in Ireland twenty-two years, then came to this country in 1846;
lived two years in Boston, Mass; came to this state and county in 1848, and has lived here
twenty-eight years, one of early settlers. He has held office School Director and Road-mas
ter; owns 240 acres land, $16,800. He married Miss Jane Lawless, July 31, 1854. She was
from Peoria County, and was bora in Penna. in 1833. They have nine children — three sons
and six daughters; lost one son and one daughter.
SHWAB ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Lombardville; born in Prussia, Germany,
Feb. 27, 1847; lived there aboat nineteen years; came to this country in 1867; came to this
state and county same year, and has lived here nine years; Rep; Luth; owns 120 acres land,
value $6,600; married Miss Caroline Robert in march, 1872. She wss born in Prussia, Ger
many, Sept. 5, 1S54, and came to U. S. wnen three years old. They have one child — boy —
one year old — Andrew Shwab.
SHIMEL LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; born in Huntington Co. Penn. Dec. 5.
1800; lived in state Penn. sixty-six years, came to this state in Bureau County in 1866, and
has lived here ten years. He married Margaret Fulk, March 11, 1824. She was born in
Penn. March 14, 1806. They have thirteen children — nine sons and four daughters. E. Mil
ton Shimel, the only son at home, was born in Clearfield Co. Penn. Oct. 17, 1850. He came
to this stale and county in 1866, and has lived here ten yea>s. He manages and carries on
his father's farm. Dem; Christian; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000.
SHIMMEL HENRY, Sec 22; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Christian; born Penn.
SHURTS WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Bradford; born in Hunterdon Co. N. Jersey
Sept. 3, 1844; lived there about eieht years; came to this state in 1852; lived in Marshall
Co. four years, came to Bureau Co. in 1856 and has lived here twenty years; has held office
Road-master; rents farm 160 acres of T. Fate; Rep; Lib: val. personal prop. $1,500; mar
ried Miss Eliza Green, May 27, 1868. She was born Hunterdon Co. N. J. Aug. 5, 1847.
They have one child — little girl — Carrie Shurts. „
SIMON CHARLES, Sec. 22; P.O. Milo; farmer, renter; Dem. Reformer; born Penn.
SKINNER A. D. Sec 26; P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Michigan.
SMITH JAMES A. Sec. 29, P.O.. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; val. prop. $10,000.
SMITH THOS. K. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Bradford; born in Tioga Co. N.Y. Sep. 15, 1837;
he lived in Tioga and Tompkins Co. New York about twenty-six years; came to this state
and to Bureau Co. and has lived here twelve years; he rents farm of B. F. Corbin; Rep;
Meth. pref; val. prop. $1,000; he married Miss Frances A. Hatch, Feb. 9, 1871; she was born
in Addison, Steuben Co. N. Y. Nov. 20, 1854; they have had two children, sons, and lost them.

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SPELLMAN ALLEN, Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Bradford; born in Berkshire Co. Mass.
March 30, 1804, and lived in that state and in N. Y. about twelve years; moved to Ohio, and
lived in that state about thirty-four years; came to this state in Bureau Co. in 1852, and has
lived here twenty-four years; has held office of Road-master in Ohio and in this county; has
been class-leader in Meth. Church over forty years; Rep; Meth; owns 85 acres land, value
$5,000; married Miss Eunice Van Duzen, Jan. 4, 1831; she was born in Ohio; have nine
children, five sons and four daughters; lost four children.
STEIMLE B. Farmer, Sec. g, P.O. Lombardville; born in Baden, Germany, July 22, 1848;
lived in Germany fourteen years; came to this country in 1862, and has lived here fourteen
years; Ind; Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4,800; he married Miss Eliza Shawb, Dec. 6,
1870; she was born in Hesse-Cassel, Germany, Sept. 5, 1850; they have three children, two
boys and one girl.
STEIMLE GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Lombardville; born in Baden, Germany,
March 13, 1838; he lived in Germany twenty years and came to this country in 1858; he came
to this state and Bureau Co. the same year; he went to Germany in 1861, was there two and
a half years; returned to this state and has lived here since; he holds office of School Direc
tor; Dem; Cath; he owns 280 acres land, value $18,200; he married Miss Mary Ann Ioder,
Nov. g, 1863; she was born in Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 15, 1843; they have seven children,
three boys and four girls.
STEIMLE WM. Sec 6, P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; 80 ac. $4,000.
STERLING T. Sec. 30, P.O. Bradford; Rep: Lib; born Conn; val. prop. $7,000.
STEVER HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Milo; born in Bucks Co Penn. Sept. 6, 1828,
and lived in Penn. about thirty-one years; came to this state in Bureau Co. April 14, l85g,
and has lived here seventeen years; he has held office of School Director and Road-master;
Dem; Pres. pref; he owns 140 acres land, value $6,400; he married Mi^s Marietta Leiben-
guth, April 7, 1850; she was born in Northampton Co. Penn. March 17, 1832; they have
seven children: Sarah L. born April 8, 1851, Kate A. born April 12, 1854, Marietta, born
Nov. 10, 1857, Henry A. born Dec. 16, i860, Nathaniel S. born Sept. 1, 1863, Ellen, born
March 17, 1866, Manidia, born Aug. 6, 1868.
STEVER JONAS, Sec. 21, P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Penn.
STEVER SAMUEL, Sec. 21, P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Penn; too acres, $5,000.
SUTHERLAND I. EDWIN, Farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Milo; born in Town of Milo, Bureau
Co. Dec. 13, 1850, and has lived in this state and county twenty-six years; one of the early
native settlers of this town; he holds office of Township Trustee; Rep; Christian; owns 80
acres land, value $4,800; he married Miss Mattie O. Reeves, Jan. 13, 1872; she was born in
Trumbull Co. Ohio, June 15, 1850; they have three children, two sons and one daughter:
names, Joseph Harmon, Albert Edwin, Psyche Maud.
SUTHERLAND DARIUS, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Milo; born in Washington Co. Ind.
Nov. 30, 1828; came to this state in Fall of 1839; lived in Fulton Co. about four years; has
lived in this state thirty-seven years, and in this county thirty-three years; only two families
here at the Grove then, and the first house south was at Princeville, twenty-four miles distant,
and none between here and Henry; holds office of School Trustee, and has held office of
School Director; Rep; Christian; owns 163 acres land, value $9,000; married Miss Anzoletta
M. Bristow, May 1, 1853; she was burn in Allegany Co. N.Y. Jan. 9, 1837; they have twelve
children, eight sons and four daughters.
SUTHERLAND JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Milo; born in AVashington Co. Ind.
Feb. 19, 1824; lived in state of Ind. about fifteen years; came to this state and to Bureau
Co. Nov. 16, 1839; came here in ox teams, was sixteen days coming; lived in Fulton Co. five
years; has lived here thirty-seven years; one of the earliest settlers; only two families here
when he came; John A. Griswold, who had been here only five weeks, and Chas. S. Boyd; he
served as constable when this county was organized into townships; held the office six years;
has held the office of Road Commissioner eight years; was Treasurer six years; has been
School Director a number of years; Rep; Christian; owns 411 acres land, value $30,000;
he married Miss Matilda Weidman, Jan. 13, 1850; she was born in Champaign Co. Ohio,
Nov. 18, 1830; came to this state in 1835, and has lived here forty-one years; they have
seven children, two sons and five daughters; lost one son and one daughter.
SUTHERLAND SIMON R. Sec. 35, F. C. Milo; lives with father; Rep; Christian; born III.
SUTHERLAND SYLVESTER, Sec. 20, P.O. Bradford; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ind.
SUTTON ISAAC, Sec. 33; laborer; Ind; Lib; born New Jersey.
SWARTHOUT BYRON, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Milo; born in Yates Co, N.Y.
July 8, 1850; lived in N.Y. state about twenty years, then came to this state and county
in 1869, and has lived here since; has taught school here four Winters; Rep; Meth; own 80
acres land, value $4,800; he married Miss Miriam E. Albee on March 11, 1S75; she was born
in Town of Wheatland, Bureau Co. Aug. 2, 1854.

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SYLVESTER A. Sec. 16; farmer, renter; Rep; Bapt; born Ind.
SYLVESTER B. W. Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Milo; born in Dearborn Co. Ind. May 10, 1846;
he lived in that state about eight years, and came to this state and county in 1855, and has
lived here twenty-one years; lived one year in Kansas; has held office of Path-master; Rep;
Bapt; owns 80 acres, $4,000; his mother, Mrs. Sarah Sylvester, lives on the Home place; she
was born in Mass. April 23, 1801; she married her husband, Joseph Sylvester,  ; he died
in 1864; they had twelve children, lost four.
SYLVESTER SARAH Mrs. wid. Sec. 11; born Mass; Bapt; 80 acres.
'T'HOMPSON AVM. Sec. 28; farmer; Dem; Christian; born Penn; 45 acres, $2,500.
THURM ERASMUS, Sec. 5; faimer; Dem; Lib; born Saxony; ouns 400 ac. val. $20,000.
THOMPSON ALFRED, Farmer, Sec 2, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in London, England, Feb.
5, 1821; lived in that city about fifteen years, and came to this country in 1835; lived in Liv
ingston countv, N. Y. five years, and came to this state in Bureau Co. in the Spring of 1840,
and has lived here thirty-six years; one of the earliest settlers; only two or three houses here
at that time; has held office of Town Clerk for several terms, also office of Road Commis
sioner and School Director; Dem; Free Thinker: owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; married
Miss Mary T. Haskell, daughter of Col. K. W. Haskell, of Rhode Island, March 14, 1844;
have five children, four daughters and one son.
THOMPSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Milo; bora in French Creek Township,
Mercer Co. Penn. Sept. 12, 1846; lived in that state seventeen years; he came to this state
and this county in the year 1863; has lived here thirteen years; Ind; Christian; he owns 51
acres land, value $2,550; he married Miss Elizabeth Gudgell, May 22, 1870; she was born in
Bureau Co. Ill; they have two children, girls, Eva May and Ella Maud; lost one son, Wm.
Harland.
THURM GOTFREIT, Sec. 5; lives with son; born Germany.
THURM JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Lombardville, Stark Co; bora in Ohio, June 28.
1854; lived in Ohio two years; lived in Penn. about one year; came to this state in 1857, to
Peoria; came to this county in 1867, and has lived here nine years; he rents farm of 160 acres
of his father, E. Thurm; he married Miss Mary Gramer, Nov. 20, 1875; she was born in
Germany, Feb. 13, 1855, and came to N.Y. State when one year old; lived there two years;
came to Bureau Co. 111. in 1858, and has lived here eighteen years; Rep; Lib; value personal
property, $750.
TYLER G. G. Sec. 18; P.O. Bradford; farmer; Dem; Epis; born Conn.
T TPDIKE B. Sec 29; laborer for Holcomb; Rep; Lib;' born N. J.
"yiNSON JOSEPH, Sec. 10; farmer; Rep; Bapt; bom Ind.
* VINSON RACHEL Mrs. widow, Sec. 10; Meth; born Penn.
yXTALKER GEO F. Sec. 7; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 80 acres.
* WALLACE JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Scotland.
WARD FRANK, Sec. 12; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born N.Y.
WEST JOHN, Sec. 3; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
WHITWORTH GEO. Sec. 5; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born England.
WILCOX W. H. Sec. 33; P.O. Bradford; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
WILLIAMS JACOB, Sec. 26; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ind.
WIND RICHARD, Sec. 16; P.O. Bradford; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
WINTERS GEO. D. Sec. 7; P.O. Lombardville; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born 111.
WORLEY JOHN M. Sec. 7; P.O. Lombardville; tenant farmer; Rep; Christian; born 111.
WORTHING MYRON, Sec. 2; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 80 ac. $4,000.

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OUNG STEPHEN, Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; laborer, lives with Green; Rep; Lib; N.Y.

YOCHEM NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Lombardville; born in Prussia, Germany,
April 28, 1838; lived there fifteen years; came to this country in 1853; lived in Wisconsin
nine years, and came to this state and county and has lived here about fourteen years; has
held office of School Director in this district; Ind; Cath; owns 120 acres land, value $6,600.
married Miss Caroline Steimle, Feb. 1, 1864; she was born in Baden, Germany, Dec. 5, 1846;
they have five children, two boys and three girls.

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LEEPERTOWN TOWNSHIP.
POST-OFFICE, BUREAU JUNCTION.
A CKERHALF JOHN, Bureau Junction; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
AVERILL NATHANIEL H. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in
York Co. Maine, June I, 1817, lived in that state about twenty years, and lived in
Mass. two years, came to this state in 1839; lived in Putnam Co. nine years, came to this
county in 1848, and has lived here twenty-eight years; Rep; Christian; owns 172 acres land,
value $6,880;' has held the offices of Supervisor, Town Clerk, Town Collector, Assessor,
Commissioner of Highways, and Justice of the Peace; married Miss Abigail Amelia Nicker-
son, Feby 4, 1844; she was born in Clinton Co. Ohio, July 5, 1825; they have five children,
two sons and three daughters; lost one son.
"DETSINGER J. laborer; Rep; born New York.
*-* BLOOM JAMES, saloon; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
BRANSON ISAAC, Sec. 18; laborer; Rep; Lib: born Ind.
BRENNAN JOHN, works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
BROWN E. O. School teacher; Rep; Bapt; born New York.
BURKMAN J. Sec. 5; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BUTLER HENRY, Laborer; Rep; Lib.
/^ASSEDY JAMES, works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born New York.
^ CHARLES FLETCHER, Sec. 4; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born 111.
CHARLES HENRY, Sec. 18; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ind.
CLAPPER JOHN W. Carpenter; Dem; born New York.
CRARER CHRIS. Sec. 5; farmer;' Rep; Lib; born Penn; value prop. $5,000.
CRAM DANIEL, works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
CRONAN P. works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
CRONE ANDREW, Farmer, renter; born Sweden.
CROOKS JOHN, Bureau Junction ; saloon; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
CROOKS SAMUEL, works on R.R.; Dem; Lib; born 111.
P\OW D. D. Bureau Junction; train dispatcher; Dem; Lib; born 111.
-^ DOYLE PAT. Wood sawyer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
DOYLE PATRICK, works on R.R; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
DURST JACOB, Farmer, renter; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
T7EENEY JOHN, works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
r FOSTER F. G. Foreman round-house, C. R. I. R.R.; Rep; Lib; born New York.
FOX C. B. Restaurant; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
FOX ISAAC, Laborer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
FREDRICKSON CHRIS, works on R.R.; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
FREDRICKSON F. works on R.R.; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
/"• REEN H. F. Train dispatcher; Ind; Lib; born Ohio.
^J GRIGGS WILLIAM A. works on R.R.; Lib; born New York.
TTAROLD HENRY, Bureau Junction, shoemaker; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
1 X HARTZELL A. Sec. 18; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Indiana.

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HAYNES LEWIS J. Farmer, Sec. Ig ; 'P.O. Bureau Junction ; born in Bureau
Co. Aug. 10, 1845; he has lived in this county thirty-one years, except when in the army dur
ing the rebellion; was in Co. I, 64th Reg. I. V. I.; was with Gen. Sherman in his march to
the sea; was not in hospital one day during service; he rents farm of D. Miller; Rep; Lib;
value personal property $750; married Miss Susannah Wright, Dec. 22, 1870, she was born
in Indiantown, Bureau Co. June 11, 1847; have one child, girl, Bertha M.
HOOPER JOSEPH, Carpenter; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
HOPP CHRIS. Sec. 4; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
T RELAND J. G. Sec. 6; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ohio; 200 acres, value $8,000.
JACOBSON JOHN, Bureau House; Rep; Christian; born Denmark.
T/rELLY J. S. Telegraph operator; Dem; Lib; born LaSalle Co. 111.
¦**¦ KOOGLER CONRAD, Farmer; Dem; U. Brethren; born Ohio.
T EONARD P. works on R.R.; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
*— LINK VALENTINE, Saloon; Dem; Pres; Germany.
T\/TcLAUGHLIN L. Retired; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
iVi MARITY JOHN W. Laborer; Dem; Lib; born Ind.
MARTIN JAMES H. Merchant, Bureau Junction; born in Newark, N.J. April 4, 1845;
lived there about twenty-one years; was clerk in store; was clerk in Tiskilwa about six
years; he is engaged in the grocery and provision business, and doing good trade; value of
stock $2,000; Ind; Meth; he married Miss Fannie L. Bloom, June 2, 1867; she was born in
Indiantown, Bureau Co. Ill; they have one child, daughter, Eva Jane Maria Martin; his
mother, Mrs. Maria Martin, lives with him.
MASTERS ARZY, Milling and Grain Business, Sec. 18; P.O.Bureau Junction; born in
town of Dover, Bureau Co. Nov. 27, 1844, and has lived here thirty-two years; one of the
early settlers here; he and his brother Miles in grain business, and run Bureau Valley Mills;
value of their property $12,000; he represents this town in Board of Supervisors of Bureau
Co., also holds office of School Director; married Miss Anna Jane Long, Sept. 29, 1870; she
was born in Bureau Co; they have three children, all boys; Rep; Meth.
MA'STERS JOHN, Retired; Sec. 7; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Warren Co. Ky.,
May 1, 1811; lived there fourteen years; came to this State in 1826, and has lived in the
state fifty years; came to this Co. 1834, and has lived here forty-two years; was one of the
earliest settlers; there were no houses in Princeton at that time; he holds the offices of Justice
of the Peace and School Director; Rep; Lib; married Miss Maria Belknap, March 4,
1841; she was from Ohio; have six children, five sons and one daughter: lost one daughter;
value of property $1,000.
MASTERS MILES. Milling and Grain Business, Sec. 18; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in
the town of Dover, Bureau Co. Dec. 4, 1846; he has lived in this Co. thirty years; one of the
early settlers here; is engaged in milling and grain business; he and his brother Arzy run the
Bureau Valley Mills; firm of J. Masters Sons; value of their propery $12,000; Rep; Bapt: he
was in the army, Company A, 148th Reg. I.V.I.; has held office of Town Collector,
Town Assessor, Road Commissioner, and School Trustee; married Miss Lena A. Rhodes,
Feb. 7, 1868; she was born in Penn.; they have four children, two boys and two girls.
MASTERS OkRIN, Sec. 7; miller; Rep; Meth; born 111.
MENARY THOS. works on railroad; Rep; Lib; born Scotland.
MENEREY THOS. works on railroad; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
MILLARD WM. Foreman railroad; Rep; Lib; born Wis.
MILLER DAVID S. Sec, 18; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio; 10,000 acres, val. $300,000.
MILLER E. P. Sec. 18; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
MOLONEY JOHN, works on railroad; Dem; born Md.
MOSS D. R. miller; Rep: Christian: born Adams Co. Penn.

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ELSON P., Teamster; Rep; Luth: born Sweden.

/^\BERY JOHN; Sec. 6; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
OLESON LEWIS, Sec. 8; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.

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OLSON LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Sweden, April 18, 1842:
lived there twenty-two years; came to this country in 1866, and to this state and Co. the
same year, and has lived here ten years; he was married in 1869; his wife died 1870; has
one child; Rep; Luth; his mother has lived in this county twenty-four years; is one of the
early Settlers; his father died Dec. 29, 1873; he has one sister at home, and one sister mar
ried: he and his brother August carry on farm: they own 50 acres, value $2,000.
OALMER JOHN, Sec. 6; farmer; tenant; Rep; Lib; bora N.Y.
¦*• PETERSON JAS. works on railroad; Dem; Lib; born Denmark.
PIERSON P. Sec. 6; farmer, renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
p AMSEY EBEN H. Clerk Bureau House; Rep; Lib; born N.H.
**- RANDALL LORIN, Farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born R.I.
RAMSEY JOHN L. Bureau House, Bureau Junction; born Hillsboro Co. N.H., Sept.
17, 1830; lived there sixteen years; attended school in Orleans Co. N.Y. two years; taught
school in Kentucky three years; he kept books in Cincinnati two years; was engineer on
C.R.I. & P. R.R. ; has been in the hotel business here eight years; proprietor Bureau house;
he is Freight and Ticket Agent C.R.I. & P. R.R. at this place; has held offices Postmaster,
School Trustee and Town Clerk, and is Justice of the Peace; Rep; Lib; married Miss Mary
E. Nelson, of Lexington, Ky. Jan. 28, 1857; they have six children, two sons and four
daughters; came to Bureau Co. 1854.
RANDALL Z. Carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Mass.
RANSON F. Sec. 7; farmer; Rep; Lib; born England; 285 acres, val. $12 000.
RASER J. Conductor on railroad; Ind; Lib; born Ohio.
RODERICK E. Foreman railroad; Rep; Bapt; born Wales.
RUSSELL SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Bureau Junction; born in Canada, Sept. 12,
1843; came to this state and Co. in infancy, and has lived here thirty-two years; one of the
earliest settlers; he holds offices of Town Clerk, School Trustee, and Commissioner of
Highways; Rep; Christian; owns 160 acres of land, value $6,400; married Miss Fannie A.
Mass, Dec. 15, 1867; she was born in Shelby Co. Ohio, Sept. 4, 1844; they have three
children, one son and two daughters,
CAMUELSON JOHN, Sec. 5; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
^ SEARLE GEORGE, Sec. 8; farmer, tenant; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
SHADE J. Shoemaker; Rep; bora Ohio.
SHEHAN PAT, works on railroad; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
SHIELDS W. M. Mrs. widow; Univ; bora 111.
SMITH J. Sec. 4; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
SMITH WM. H. Sec. 4; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany.

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HURSTEN WM. Farmer; Rep; Lib.

VATATSON L. Sec. 18; laborer; Dem; Lib; born 111.
VV WELCH JAMES, Sec. 7; laborer; Rep; Cath; born Ireland.
WHITE EDWARD, Merchant, Bureau Junction; born in Springfield, Mass. May 14,
1846; lived in that State nine years; came to Princeton, Bureau Co. in 1855, and has lived
in this Co. twenty-one years; is engaged in mercantile business, general store, and doing
good trade; value of stock $4,000; Rep; Christian; he holds office of Post-master this t >wn;
he married Miss Louisia M. Phillips, Dec. 2, 1875; she was born in this county; she died
May 17, 1876.
WRIGHT NATHAN, Sec. 9; farmer, tenant; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.

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CONCORD TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS JAMES AV. Sec. 10, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born Maine, 1840; five children.
**- ALEXANDER ELIZABETH Mrs. Sheffield; Meth; born in Ohio; $1,500; 4 children.
AKER STEPHEN M. (J. H. Morgan & Co.) General Store, Groceries, etc., Lovejoy;
P.O. Buda; born in Canada West, May 18, 1844, came to this county in 1865; Rep; Ind;
value of real estate and personal property $3,000; married Elizabeth Jerman, July 6, 1870;
she was born in Archibald, Penn. Dec. 7, 1848; has one child, girl; is School Director, has
acted in that capacity several years.
ALLEN ACHSAH M. Mrs. Buda; born in Westfield, Ohio, May 10, 1829. came to
this county in 1840; Meth; value of property $2,000; Mrs. Allen's maiden name was Achsah
M. Brainard; first husband was J. Wesley Mason, married at Princeton by Elder T. Walker,
March 16, 1B47. Mr. M. was born in Chichester N. PL, May 27, 1825, died Nov. 21, 1866;
seven children by this marriage, two deceased, the living are: Dora M., born Dec. 28,
1847, Henry R., born Sept. 28, 1852, Albert F., born Feb. 10, 1859, Charles S., born Sept. 6,
1862, George W., born Aug. 2, 1864; married Orren Allen Sept. 5, 1870.
ALLEN ORREN, Buda; teamster; Dem.
ANDERSON ELLIOTT C. Buda; livery; Rep; born in Kent Co. Mich. July 20, 1840.
ANDERSON NEIL, Buda; butcher; Cong; born in Canada, 1850.
ANDREWS ASA, Sec. 32, P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; born \n Maine, 1822; eight children
ANTHONY OLIVER, Sec. 28, P.O. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio, 1843.
ARNOLD ANDREW W. Sec. 27, P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Dem; born in Penn. 1848.
"DACHTEL ELIJAH S. Buda; teamster; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1843;' three children.
U BAKER LUCY L. Mrs. Sheffield; millinery; Bapt; born in Aurora, 111; one child.
BARNES FRANK, Sec. 17, P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Ind; born in Ohio, 1852.
BARNES WILLARD. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Maine, 1850; one child.
BARNES WALTER S. Sec 17, P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Ind; born in Ohio, 1850.
BARNEY CHARLOTTE Mrs. Sheffield; born in England; two children.
BARNEY HIRAM D^Sheffield; laborer; born in Canada, 1845; was in army.
BARNEY JACOB, Sheffield; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; born in N. Y., 1792; seven children.
BARNEY JACOB, Sheffield; miner; Rep; born in Canada.
BATTEY JOSTAH, Sec. 6, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born in Penn, 1821; one son.
BATTEY WILLIAM H. Sheffield; restaurant; Dem; Ind; from N. Y.
BECKWITH WERDEN N. Farmer and Stock Buyer, Buda; born in Chenango Co.
N. Y., Feb. 17, 1825, came to this county March 26, 1855; Rep; Cong; owns 140 acres of
land, valued at $12,000; married Ann A. Burnett, May 4, 1853, she was born in Niagara Co.
N. Y., July 12, 1832; have three children, Ella M., born June 25, 1856, Mary F., born Dec.
4, 1864, Anna G, born March 27, 1867; Mr. Beckwith is Commissioner of Highways, has
served as such about ten years, in Macon and Concord Townships.
BEELER ABRAM, Sheffield; pastor M. E. church; Rep; born Ohio, 1831; three children.
BELL JOSEPH M. Sheffield; grain dealer; Dem; born in Indiana; two children.
BENEDICT M. S. (S. M. Benedict & Son), Banker, Buda; born in Winnebago Co. 111.,
Aug. ti, 1848, came to this county in 1872; Rep; Cong; is Corporation Treasurer of Buda;
married Anna M. Harris, of Rockford, 111. Feb. 22, 1872; two children.
BENEDICT SAMUEL M. Buda; banker; Rep; Bapt; born in New York, in 1822; 546 acres.
BENJAMIN JOHN E. Sec. 2, P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; born N. Y. 1855.
BERTHELSON NIELS, Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark.
BILLS ERASTUS D. Sec. 7, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Cong; born, Conn. 1826; 8 children.
BINKS THOMAS, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; Rep; born in England, 1836; 8 children.
BLAKE PATRICK, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; one child; $500.
BOAL A. D. (J. F. Boal & Son), Druggist, Buda; born in Franklin Co. Ohio, Nov. 12, 1847;
came to this county in 1866; Rep; Ind. in religion; is Corporation Clerk; married Elizabeth
Murphey (deceased), Nov. 8, 187 1; one child.
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BOAL JAMES F. Buda; druggist; Rep; Pres; born in Ohio, 1817.
BODFISH ANDREW J. Sec. 3, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born Vt. 1830; four children.
BODFISH SIMEON, lives with his son, Sec. 3, P.O. Wyanet; Dem; born Vt. I7gg; 2 children.
BOGER SAMUEL, Buda; brickmaker; Rep; born in Fayette Co. Penn. Nov. 24, 1830; 1 child.
BOLTON JAMES, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; two children.
BOOTH HENRY W. Sheffield; harness-maker; Dem; one child; $1,000.
BOWERMASTER JOEL, Sheffield: Laborer; Rep; bora in Ohio, 1832; three children.
BOWSER MARGARET Mrs. widow of John, Buda; Bapt. six children; $500.
BOYCE HENRY, Buda; moulder; Rep; born Vt; two children; $400.
BOYD NATHANIEL. Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Sheffield; born in New York City, Oct. 1,
1820, came to this state in 1820; came to this county in 1830; Ind. in politics and religion;
owns 425 acres of land, valued at $21,250; married Mary Ann Cummings, March 12, 1845.
She was born Feb. 20, 1827; she died Sept. 20. 1866; has five children living — Mary
Frances, Roxana, John W., Comma N., and Henry J; three girls deceased. Is now, and
has been School Director about twenty years.
BOYDEN CHARLES H. Sheffield; hardware dealer; Rep; Cong; born N. H. 1829; 3 children.
BOYDFN JOSEPH C. Sec. 20, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. H.1831; 5 children.
BOYDEN & DEWEY, Bankers and Genl. Merehants, Sheffield; Albert W. Boyden,
Secretary Sheffield Mining and Transportation Co., born in Beverly, Mass. 1833; Rep; Cong;
five children. Benjamin F. Dewey, born in Berlin, Vt. 1845; Rep; Cong.
BOYER FREDERICK, Buda; farmer; Dem; born in Fayette Co. Pa. Feb. 18, 1818; 3 children.
BOYER GEORGE A. Buda; laborer; Dem; born June 10, 1852.
BOYER JACOB B. Buda; laborer; Dem; born Oct. 1840; two children.
BOYER THOMAS L. Buda; clerk; Dem; born Aug; 19, 1854.
BARTLETT LUCY Mrs. widow Oscar, Sheffield; Cong; born Ohio, 1830; $400.
BRADLEY ROBERT, Sec. 10, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; born England.
BRADY JAMES, Sheffield; section boss; Dem; Cath; born Ireland 1827; four children; $400.
BRAINARD ALVAH H. Sec 32, P.O. Buda; lives with father; Dem; born Nov. 20, 1854.
BRAINARD DEODATUS E. Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Buda; born in Jefferson Co. N.Y.
July 29, 1808; came to this county in 1841; Dem; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at
$6,500; married Sally J. Fry, May 20, 1829; she was born in Lewis Co. N. Y, July, 30,
1812. Four sons and two daughters. Has been Assessor of the Township.
BRAINARD DEODATUS O. Buda; engineer; Dem; Ind; born in Ohio, 1834; three children,
BRAINARD DEWITT L. Sec. 33. P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in O. Mch. 13, 1822.
BRAINARD E. Q. Sec. 32, P.O. Buda; lives with his father; Dem.
BRAINARD GEORGE A. Buda; mason; Dem; Lib; born in Westfield, O. Dec. 16, 1832.
BRAINARD MARINUS G. Sec. 32; tenant and farmer; Dem; born in Ohio, 1831; 3 children.
BRAY JAMES H. Buda; harness-maker; Dem; born in Maine, 1836.
BROOKE EDWARD, Sheffield; miller; Rep; from England; eight children.
BRISDAIN ELTAS A., P.O. Buda; laborer; Dem; born in Ohio, 1835.
BROWN CHARLES L. Buda; brakeman; Dem; born in Illinois, Oct. 14, 1845; two children.
BROWNE HERBERT S. Sec. 35, P.O. Buda; lives with his father; born in Bureau Co.
BROWNE JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Buda; born in Topsham, Orange Co. Vt. Oct.
27, 1810; came to this county in 1853; Dem; Ind; owns 100 acres of land, value of real
estate and personal 'property $8,000; married Hannah Noyes McConihe, in Nashua, N. H.
May 27, 1831; she was born in Merrimack, N. H., Feb. 8, 1813. Two sons and one daugh
ter living — J. Marcellus, born March 17, 1837, Herbert S. born March 13, 1856, Luella F.
born Sept. 30, 1844; has lost two sons and two daughters. Settled in Amherst.N. H. in
1832; lived there twelve years. In 1844 moved to North Chelmsford, Mass; in 1847,
moved to Wilton, N. H; in 1851 moved to Peterborough, N. H; in the Fall of 1853,
came to Illinois, bought, and settled where he now lives Seven children — three girls and
four boys; two of the girls, Mary F. and Ruthelia S., died young, and are buried at Am
herst, N. H. George McConihe, the eldest child, was born at Merrimack, N. H. Aug. 30,
1832, and died at Los Angeles, California, July 20, 1872. Lucien McC. was born in Am
herst, N. H., July 30, 1839, died a' Central City, Colorado, March 20, 1873. Mrs. B. is a
member of the Congregational Church. 1
BRUNER ISAIAH J. Buda; blacksmith; born in Perry Co., Pa, 1828.
BUCHAN FRANK G-. Watchmaker and Jeweler, Buda; born in Princeton, 111. Oct. 17,
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BUCHAN FRANCIS G. Sec. 23, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; born in Scotland, July 15, 1803;
came to this county in 1839; lived 4 years in East Grove, seven years in Princeton, twenty
years in Ohio Tp., and seven years in Concord Tp.; Rep; Meth; owns 164 acres of land,
valued at $8,200; married Flora Gilchrist in Canada West, Jan. 12, 1836. She was born in
Scotland, Feb. 12, 1820; has three sons and four daughters living, two sons deceased.
BUCHAN ROBT. D. lives with father; P.O. Wyanet; born in 111.
BUCKMAN HENRY C. Carriage Painter, Buda; born in Tiskilwa, Bureau Co. 111. May
17, 1851; Dem.
BURGESS GEORGE, Lovejoy; P.O. Buda; coal miner; born .in England 1836.
BURKE THOMAS, Buda; brakeman; Dem; born in St. Louis; three children.
BURNET BENJAMIN, Buda; retired; Rep; Meth; born Dec. 25, 1809.
BURNETT FRANK, Buda; clerk; Rep; born Michigan, 1840.
BURNETT NATHAN, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; bora in Auburn, N.Y. 1805; four children.
BURR ABRAHAM, Buda; laborer; Dem; Luth; $150; two children.
BURR JOSEPH, Buda; laborer; Dem; Luth; $150; three children.
BURR PENFIELD, Sec. 14, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born Conn. 1830; four children.
BURSON GUSTAV, Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden, Oct. 30, 1825, came
to this county in 1865; Luth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; married Carrie An
derson in l84g, she was born in Sweden, Dec. 31, 1824; has four girls and one boy: Johanna
S. born 1851, Christina born 1853, Peter John born 1858, Emily A. born i860, Carolina M.
born 1863
BUTTERFIELD WILLIAM H. Buda; conductor C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; born Schuyler Co. 111.
/"'AHALL OWEN, .Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; two children.
^ CARMICHAEL JAMES, Sheffield; miner; born in Ohio; $200.
CARMICHAEL MARY Mrs Sheffield; U. Breth; born in Penn; $300; two children.
CARPER JOHN W. Buda; merchant; Rep; born Penn. 1846.
CARR LAWRENCE, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $500; five children.
CARTER MOSES, Sec. 14, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born in this county, 1840; 5 children.
CECIL JOHN, Farmer, Sees. 15, 10, 11 and 14, P.O. Sheffield; born in England, July 28,
1828, came to this county in 1857; Prot; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $16,000; married
Margery Harray, April 2, 1857, she was born in England April 11, 1831; has two boys,
Thomas and James.
CECIL WM. K. Buda; conductor C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; born in Utica, N.Y. Nov. 14, 1850.
CHAPMAN FRANK L. Sec. 12, P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Ind; Ind; born Conn 1851.
CHURCHILL HORATIO, Buda; brick-maker; Rep; born in Somerset Co. Me. April, 1, 1843.
CLARK JOHN L. Nursery and Small Fruit and Breeder of Fancy Poultry, Sheffield;
bora in Truxton, N.Y. Sept. 11, i8ig, came to this county in 1854; Rep; Ind; married Sarah
Purdy Oct. 10, 1847, she was born in Indiana Dec. 30, 1828; has three children living, two
deceased; was in U. S. Army service ten months.
CLARK ORRIN A. Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y. 1830; two children.
CLARRY MARY Mrs. Sheffield; widow of Timothy; Cath; $400.
CLARREY MICHAEL, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; $2,000; 4 children.
CLEAVITT JOHN, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; Rep; born in England.
CLEAVITT THOMAS, Buda; painter; Rep; Bap; has 2 boys, 1 girl.
CLEMENSON^ JAMES, Sheffield; laborer; Luth; Denmark; $300; one child.
COGGENS PATRICK, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $700; eleven children.
COLMAN GEORGE W. Clergyman, Sheffield; born in Lempster, N. H. came to this
county in 1871; Rep; Evangelical; educated at. Westfield, Chatauqua Co. N.Y. Union Col
lege, Schenectady, N.Y. class 1S58, theological department of Yale College, New Haven,
Conn; pastor of Congregational Churches in New Preston, Conn. Acton, Mass. Neponset,
111. and now of Congregational Churches at Sheffield and Buda, in the town of Concord,
Bureau Co. Ill; married Louise M. Wilson, of Ovid, Seneca Co. N.Y. Sept. 16, 1862; four
children.
COMP EDWARD, Buda; R.R. employee; Rep; born in Buda 1855.
CONKLING CARL, Teamster, Buda; born in Bureau Tp. 111. Nov. 8, 1851; Dem; value
of real estate and personal property $3,000; married Hannah G. Peterson. Jan. 21, 1875;
she was born in Norway, Feb. 14, 1850; he has one child, Anna M. born Feb. 21, 1876.
CONKLING JAMES S. Sheffield; teamster; Rep; born in 111; two children.

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CONKLING MARIA Mrs. Sec. 20, P.O. Sheffield; Meth; born Penn. 1820; 70 acres land.
CONEY JAMES, Sheffield; shoemaker: Dem; Cath; from Ireland; $3,000; five children.
CONRAD JOHN, Lovejoy; P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; U. B.; b.arn in Pa. 1820; ten children.
COOK ABBY Mrs. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Sheffield; born near Circleville, Ohio, July 27,
1833; came to this county in 1861; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; widow
of John Cook, who was born in Tndiana, April 30, t8l2; he died May g, 1871; she has seven
children, Mary J. Leach (now Mrs. Shaw), and Ella Leach, by former marriage, and Amos
L., Richard H , George W., Lillie M. and Charles Cook, by last marriage.
COOK OLIVER, Sheffield; insurance agent; Rep; born in Ohio; $1,000; one child.
CORY SAMUEL, Farmer and Stone Mason, Sec. 20; P.O. Sheffield; born in Tavistock,
England, Jan. 5, 1843; came to this county in 1870; Rep; Prot; married Emma Skinner,
Feb. 14, 1868; she was born in England, Oct. 6, 1S45; has one boy, Henry, born in England,
March 8, 1861.
COSLETT FRANKLIN, Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Pa. 1854.
COSLETT JACOB, P.O. Buda; laborer; born in Wales, 1820; Rep; Meth; six children.
COVELL CHESTER, Pastor of the Union Church of Buda; born in Monroe Co. N. Y.
June 18, 1817; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Ind; has served several terms as County
Commissioner of Schools; married Harriet H. Morrison, of Andover, Merrimack Co. N. H.
May 13, 1851, in New York City.
COVEY CYRENIUS, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in N. Y. 1820; $9,000.
COWAN CHARLES M. Buda. conductor C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; born in Ohio; one child.
CRANDELL MIAL P. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Melh; bora in Ohio, 1826; four children.
CULVER ASAHEL E. Buda; harness-maker; Rep; born Canada, 1848.
CUMMINGS F. Farmer; Sees. 29, 28, 20 and 21; P.O. Sheffield; born in Equality,
Gallatin Co. Ills. May 8, 1818; came to this county in 1834; Dem; Lib; owns 600 acres of
land, valued at $25,000; married Esther Garrett, in Concord Tp. May 16, 1850; she was
born in Barlow, Washington Co. Ohio, Nov. 22, 1827; has four children living, Sidney, born
May 19, 1851; Melissa Jane, born Aug. I, 1858; Delia Louisa, born June 6, 1868; Roxie
Aurilla, born Dec. 13, 1871; four children deceased; is School Director, and has been such
for about twenty years.
CUMMINGS HARVEY, Sec. 29; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; born in this Tp. 1834.
CUMMINGS SIDNEY, Sec. 28; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born in this Tp. May 19, 1851.
CUMMINGS WILLIAM, Proprietor Glenwood Stock Farm, Sees. 21, 22 and 27; P.O.
Buda; born in Shawneetown, Gallatin Co. Ills. Nov. 20, 1829; came to this county in 1834;
Dem; Unit; owns 445 acres of land; married Jennie A. Hodge, July 22, 1852, at Kewanee,
111.; she was born in Stacy, Onieda Co. N.Y. Aug. 19, 1836; has five sons, Orlando W. born
Sept. 29, 1853; Melvin S. and Marvin S. born Oct. 17, 1855; Harvey D. and Hampton B.
born Aug. 15, 1862; Mr. Cummings is a breeder of Short-horn Cattle, Chester White and
Berkshire swine, and Fancy Poultry.
CUNNINGHAM MARY Miss, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; born Ills. 1833; 40 acres, val. $2,000.
CUNNINGHAM PATRICK, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born Ohio, 1808.
CURTIS CLIFTON, Sheffield; farmer; bora 111. 1851; Rep; Unit.
CURTIS HARMAN E. Sec. 18; P.O.Sheffield; lives with father; Rep; Unit; born 111.
CURTIS JAMES M. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Sheffield; born in Schaghticoke, N. Y. Aug.
2, 1822; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Unit; owns 1910 acres of land, valued at $77,000;
married, in Adams Co. Ills. Dec. 15, 1850, Helen M. Stevenson, bora Carroll Co. Md. Feb.
7, 1831; died Nov. 7, 1871; Mr. Curtis was Town Assessor in 1852, and Supervisor from
April, 1861, to April, 1863; has six children, Clifton, born Nov. 10, 1851; Harman E. born
Sept. 18, 1854; Jessie May, born Oct. ig, 1856; Charles E. born April 24, i860; Helen M.
born Feb. 23, 1864, and Carrie Belle, born Jan. 16, 1868.
CURTIS M. S. Mrs. Farming; Sheffield; born in Charlotteville, Schoharie Co. N. Y.;
came to this county in 1858; Meth. Epis; owns 745 acres land, valued at $32,000.
CUSCADEN JOHN. Sec. 22; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Ireland.
|~\ARRAH CHARLES, Sheffield; tailor; Rep; Pres; born Ireland.
*-* DAVIS ALBERT W. Buda; painter; Rep; born in Stark Co. 111. 1853.
DAVIS CHARLES A. Sheffield; postmaster and dealer in boots and shoes; Rep; from Mass.
DEAN BAPTIST M. Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; Maryland; four children.
DENNIS NOAH D. (Dennis & Anderson), Livery Stable, Buda; born in Taunton, Mass.
Sept. 28, 1821; came to this county in 1852; Rep; married Hannah H. Currier, of Conn;
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DENNIS EDWARD W. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Maine, Nov. 17, 1843; one child.
DESSAU WILLIAM M.Sheffield; shoemaker; Dem; Luth; born Germany; four children.
DEWEY ELWYN B. Sec. 6, P.O.Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Ind; born Vt.
DICKEY JOHN, Buda; bee-keeper; Rep; Meth; born in Penn. Sept. 28, i8og; eight children.
DILTS JOHN M. Buda; carriage maker; Dem; born in Bedford Co. Penn. 1826; four children.
DILTZ DAVID M. Buda; laborer; Rep; Church of God; born in Penn.
DILTZ ELIZABETH Mrs. wid. of David, Buda; Church of God; born in Penn; $1,700.
DONLON JAMES, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; three children.
DONNELLY JOHN, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $150; six children.
DONOGHUE JOHN O. T. Sheffield; merchant; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; $3,000; 7 children.
DOWDING CHARLES P. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in England, Nov. 21, 1853.
DOWDING JAMES, Buda; laborer; Rep; born in England.
DRURY JASPER, Sheffield; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y.; $1,500; five children.
DUNLAP ANDREW J. Buda; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born in Bedford Co. Penn. May 25, 1821.
T^ASTERDAY JOHN H. Buda; locomotive engineer; Dem; Ind; boin in Columbus, Ohio.
•L' EDDY EDWIN W. Sec. 15, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; born N. Y., 1851.
EDDY NATHAN P. Sheffield; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in N. Y„ 1805; $3,400.
EICHSTEDE  , Buda; Dem; 2 girls.
EMERSON JESSE, Buda; county judge; Dem; Ind; born Mass. 1824; two children.
EMERSON WILLIAM E. Laborer, Buda; born in Newburyport, Mass. Oct. 9, 1831;
came to this county in 1836; Rep; Bapt; owns one house and two lots, valued at $500.
ERICKSON JOHN, Sheffield; wagon maker; Luth; $250; two children.
ESALEY JOHN E. Buda; miller; Rep; German Reform; born Switzerland, 1841.
EVANS ELIZABETH P. Mrs. Buda; member of Union Church; born in Conn; five children.
PAIRMON ELIZABETH Mrs. Sheffield; weaver; Unit; born Penn; $800.
FAIRMAN STEPHEN, Buda; teamster; Rep; born in Iowa, 1840; one child.
FARNAM AVERY T. Sec 18, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Scipio, N.Y., 1811.
FARNAM J. A. Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; born in Victor, Ontario Co. N. Y., Feb.
10, 1846; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Prot; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $2,500.
FARROW NICHOLAS, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; born in England, 1843; 5 children.
FARROW WILLIAM, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; Meth; born in England, 1841.
FAY ANTHONY, Sheffield; retired farmer; Rep; Cath; born in Germany, 1836; six children.
FIFIELD ALBERT J. Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; lives with his father; Dem; born in Concord Tp.
FIFIELD'jOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; born in Concord Tp. 1848.
FIFIELD LUCIAN McC. Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Ind; born in Bureau Co. 1846.
FIFIELD LURANA G. Mrs. Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; farmer; Union Church; born in N. H., 1823.
FIFIELD PETER F. Sec. 26, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Ind; born in N. H., 1812; one son.
FIFIELD THOMAS J. Buda; farmer and insurance agent; Dem; Lib; born 111.
FINNELL JOHN A. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born in Ohio; three children.
FISHER CALVIN, Proprietor Globe Hotel, Sheffield; born in Ohio, Dec. 18, 1832; came
to this county March 23, 185 1; Dem; Meth; owns hotel and personal property valued at
$3,000; married Nancy A. Marple, Feb. I, 1865; she was born Feb. 1, 1844; has four chil
dren, Charles C, born Jan. ig, 1866, Lizzie, born Sept. 7, 1867, Harry C., born Oct. 7, 1872,
and George B., born April 14, 1876.
FISHER CHARLES M. Sheffield; brakeman; Dem; from Vermont.
FISHER DAVID C. Buda; merchant.
FISHER WILLIAM H. Sheffield; fireman; Dem; from Vt; two children.
FLEAGLE CALEB H. Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Maryland, 1837.
FLETCHER JOHN T. Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; born Virginia, 1833.
FLETCHER WM. A. Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Manlius; born in Virginia Aug. 10, 1839:
came to this Co. in April, 1844; Rep; Bapt; owns 252 acres, value $10,080; held the office
of School Director fifteen years; wife was Lavina Holbrook, born in Bureau Co. Feb. 21,
1834; married Aug. 4, 1853; eleven children — five girls and four boys living.
FLOYD THOS., P.O. Buda; coal miner; born England, 1832; six children.

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FORD MARY Mrs. (wid. of Michael), Buda; Cath; born Ireland; eight children.
FORD RUFUS H. Lumber Dealer, Buda; born in Hallowell, Maine, Feb. 20, 1840; came
to this Co. June 12, 1856; Rep; Ind; owns 80 acres, value $5,000; married Sarah A. Phin-
ney, inAugusta, Maine, Aug. 23, 1865; she was born in Augusta, Maine. Aug. 31, 1838; has
one son, Frank H. born in Macon Township, Jan. 23, 1868; was Captain Company H, 93d
I.V.I. ; served three years; has been Corporation Trustee.
FOSTER FRANKLIN, Re ired Farmer, Buda; born in Canterbury, N. H., April 29,
1806; came to this Co. in 1838; Rep; Cong; owns store and one lot, and residence and three
lots, valued at $4,000; has been Church Trustee; married Harriet L. Kendall, of Ashby,
Mass. Oct. 8, 1833; she was born Aug. 31, 1810; seven children, two boys and five girls; wife
died Aug. 18, 1857, aged 47 years. A very amiable and lovely Christian woman, acknowl
edged by all who knew her. Mr. Foster donated to the Congregational Society the lot that
the church now stands on, corner of Main and Church streets, in Buda.
FOSTER HENRY L. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; bora in Boston, Mass. Sept. 22,
1836; came to this Co. in 1838; Rep; Bapt; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,500; married
Sarai C. Weston, in Buda, Oct. 14, 1866; she was born inSkowhegan, Maine, March 6, 1843,
has two sons and one daughter — Arthur K„ Albert W., and Hattie W; has been Road Com
missioner; served about four years in Co. E, 33d I.V.I, as corporal.
FOWLER CEORGE, Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born Penn. 1837; two children.
FRASER GEORGE B. Farmer and Teacher, Sec. 6; P.O. Sheffield; born in Barnard,
Vt., May 4, 1843, came to this Co. Oct. 1868; Dem; Lib; ow,ns 285 acres of land, valued at
$14,250; served about one year in Co. A, 6th Mass. Infantry.
FREELAND ROBERT A. Buda; farmer; Rep; born Ohio, July 31, 1839; three children.
FULLER DAVID, Farmer, Sec 35; P.O. Buda; born in Holderness, N.H., Oct. 10.
1811; came to this Co. in 1861; Dem; Bapt; married Abigail Brown, in Andover, N. H.,
Jan. 1833; she died Oct. 20, 1865; one son by first marriage; married Mrs. Anna Morse, at
Buda, Sept. 11, 1866; has been School Director.
FULLER GEORGE H. Physician, Buda; born in Lebanon, N.H., May 14, 1833; came
to this Co. in 1858; Rep; owns house and lot; married Hannah H. H. Hoyt, April 12,
1859, in New Lebanon, N. H.; she was born April 24, 1836, in Vermont; two children, one
boy and a girl.
FULLER JAS. P. Buda; Rep; born in Lebanon, N.H. 1801; two children.
/^ALER JOSEPH C. Sec. 11; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Rep; born Princeton, 1842.
^ GARRETT ANDREW R. Sec. 25; P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; born Ohio, 1839.
GEBEKE CONRAD, Farmer, Sees 20 and 21; P.O. Buda; born in Germany, Oct. 26>
1819; came to this Co. July 24, 1857; Dem; Luth; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000;
married Christina Duwald, March, 18&3; she was born in Hanover, Germany, Dec. 15, 1823;
has seven children, Caroline, born 1S55, Henry, born 1857, Anna, born i860. Frank, born
1863, Minnie, born 1866, Willie, born l86g, Frederick, born 1873; is School Director.
GEBEKE HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Sheffield; born in Germany, Oct. 15, 1833;
came to this Co. in 1856; Dem; Luth; owns 73 acres of land, valued, at $4,380; married
Mary Ante, Feb. 8, 1867; she was born in Prussia, Oct. 21, 1845; has two children living,
Anne M. born Jan. 13, 1870; Hermann J. born July 4, 1875; has lost one child, Henry B.
born April 6, 1868; he died July 14, 1873.
GEBEKE THEODORE C. Sec. 20; P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany, 1817.
GENTSNER FREDERICK, Sheffield; wagon-maker; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 3 children.
GEORGE JAS. Sheffield; railroad engineer; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; two children; $6,000.
GIBSON GEO. Sec. 5; P.O. Sheffield; lives with father; Meth; born in this Tp. 1853.
GIBSON WM. Sec. 5; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Prot; born Ireland, 1806.
GOLDSMITH JAS. M., P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Dem: born N.J.; one child.
GREEN SAMUEL S. Sheffield; foreman of coal shaft; Rep; born Pa.; five children.
GREEN THOS. W. Buda; stock dealer; Rep; Meth; born Penn. Jan. 9, 1832; 5 children.
GRIFFIN DENNIS, Sheffield, laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; eight children.
GRIFFIN MICHAEL, Sheffield; laborer; Cath; born Ireland; three children.
GRUBAUGH DAVID H. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio, April 24, 1854.
GRUBAUGH JOHN F. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio, Oct. 24. 1851.
GUNKEL DANIEL A. Sheffield; general merchant; Ind; Ind; born Indiana; one child.
GUNN ABEL H. Buda; manager Buda Manufacturing Co.; Rep; born Ohio, 1835.
IT ACKETT WILLIAM, Sec. 6; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Rep; two children.
I-L HAINES JOHN C. Buda; conductor C.B. & Q.R.R.; Rep; born Pa; 3 children.

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HALE LLEWELLYN H. Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; laborer; Dem; born in Anson, Me.
HALLADAY CHARLES H. Sec. 16; P.O.Sheffield; Bapt; born N.Y. 1834; 1 child.
HAMILL ENOCH S. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Buda; born in Clinton, Knox Co. Ohio, Oct.
5, 1840; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Ind; owns 130 acres of land, valued at $9,000; mar
ried Susan O. Covey, Nov. 4, 1866, in Buda; she was born in Schoharie Co. N. Y. March 5,
1844; has one boy and one girl; served in Co. D, 17th I.V.I, about two years.
HAMILTON JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ireland in i83g; came to
Bureau Co. in 1855; Rep; Cong; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,500; wife wasMiss Agnes Mc-
Arthur, of Scotland; four children.
HAMNER CHAS. E. Buda; railroad employee; Dem; born 111.
HAMNER JOSEPHINE Mrs. Buda; widow of Wm. S. who was born Feb. 24, 18 13;
died June 6, 1874. Mrs. Hamner was born in Newburyport, Mass. Nov. 7, 1827; came to
this Co. in 1S36; Cong; owns house and lot, valued at $goo. She has seven children : John
Henry, born 1847; Mary Delia, born l84g; Chas. E. born 1851; Julia E. born 1853; Lucy J.
born 1856; Frank W. born 1859; Kate F- born 1862.
HAMRICK CHRISTOPHER C. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born 111.
HAMRICK JOHN W. Sec. 1; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born 111, 1851; 2 children.
HAND GEORGE W. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born in N.Y. 1815.
HAND L. DURAND, P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; bora N.Y.
HAND JAS. W., P.O. Sheffield; coal miner; Dem; born N.Y.
HANNUM ELEAZAR M. Sec. 34; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Mass.; 48 acres.
HANNUM PLINY, Buda; farmer; born Mass. June 13, 1830; four children.
HANSON GEO. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Luth; Denmark; 7 children; val. prop. $500.
HANSON HENRY, Sheffield; wagon-maker; Rep; Luth; four children; val., prop. $1,000.
HARTNADY TIMOTHY T. Sec. 6; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath.
HARRIS WM. B. Buda; clerk; Rep; bora Winnebago Co. 111. 1856.
HASBROOK EDGAR, Sec. 5; P.O. Sheffield; lives with father; Rep; born this Co. 1854.
HASBROOK JAS. E. Sec. 5; P.O.Sheffield; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; 3 children.
HASKINS JONATHAN F. Sheffield; harness-maker; Rep; Bapt; from Vt.; 3 children.
HATHAWAY LEONARD, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Ind; born Mass. Oct. 18, 1823; 2 sons.
HAUXWELL CHRISTOPHER, Sheffield; laborer; Free Meth; born England, 1840.
HAYES JEREMIAH, Buda; farmer; Dem; Ind; born June 22, 1822; two children.
HAYES WILLIAM, Retired Farmer, Buda; born in Sandbornton, N.H, Nov. 9, I7g6;
came to this Co. in 1854; Dem; Cong; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $16,000; served in
the war of 1812; taught school and superintended schools in New Hampshire thirty-six years;
married Lydia Sandborn, of Sandbornton, N.H., May 24, 1821; she was born June 1, I7g6;
four children, three sons, one daughter; two sons deceased.
HAYNES NICHOLAS M. Buda; farmer; Dem; born at Ross' Point, N.Y.; 3 children.
HEATH GILMAN, Buda; engine wiper; Rep; Mass; eight children.
HEATON CYRUS R. Sec. 5; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born this Co. i84g; 4 children.
HEATON HENRY C. Sec. 5; P O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born this Co. 1850.
HEIMER FREDERICK H. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa.
HEIMER GEO. W. Buda; farmer; Rep; born Pa.; three children.
HENNINGS EDWARD, Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Pa.
HENNINGER WM., P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Rep; bora Pa. 1842; 2 children.
HERBERT WM. Sec. 35; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England, 1825.
HICKEY JAS. Sec 6; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born N.Y.
HIGBY ANDREW JACKSON, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Free Meth; one child.
HILDRETH DAVID B. Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; bora, N.J. 1842; 2 children.
HILDRETH JANE Mrs. Sec 32; P.O. Sheffield; Union Church; born N.Y. 1800.
HILL JOHN, Sheffield; miner; Free Meth; born England; two children.
HILLINGS THOS. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born England; three children.
HINEY WORTH, Buda; telegraph operator; Rep; born Perry Co. Pa. Nov. 5, 1851; I child.
HOLLEHIN OWEN, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 4 children.
HOLLEY THOS., P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Dem; Cath; born Wis. 1849; 3 children.
HOOPER HENRY, Sheffield; shoemaker; Dem; Cath; born Germany, 1834; 3 children.
HORNBY RICHARD, Sec. 9; P.O. Sheffield; Rep; Prot; born England, 1805.

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HOLMES ROBERT G. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; born in Washington, Dutchess
Co. N.Y. Oct, 16, 1828; came.to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Bapt; married Charlotte Butts in
Washington, N.Y. March 18, 1851; she was bprn in Amenia, N.Y. Sept. 7, 1833; has three
sons and three daughters living — one son deceased; is School Director; has served as Assess
or, Road Commissioner, and School Director several years.
HORTON JAS. Buda; brickmaker; born England, Oct. 16, 1835.
HORTON SEPTIMUS, Buda; farmer; born 111.
HOTCHKISS ENOS, Sheffield, laborer; Dem; born in this Co. 1852.
HOTCHKISS HENRY, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born 111. 1848; one child.
HOTCHKISS HENRY W. Sheffield; teamster; Dem; born N.Y. 1818; 9 children; $500
HOTCHKISS JACKSON, Sheffield; laborer; born in this Co. 1854.
HOTCHKISS ORSON O. Buda; locomotive engineer; Rep; born Geneva, 111. Nov. 20, 1837.
HOUGHTON CHAS. O. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; lives with father; Rep; born N.Y. 1851.
HOUGHTON JAS. W. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Vt. I7gg; 7 children.
HOUGHTON WESLEY S. Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Rep; born N.Y. 1853.
HOWARD HENRY S. Sheffield; merchant; Dem; Unitarian; born N. H. i84g.
HOWARD VELA M. Sheffield; merchant; Dem; Unitarian; born N. H. 1817; three children.
HOXIE CLARK W. Buda; dealer in flour; Ind; born in Rhode Island, 1830.
HUGHES THOMAS D. Sheffield;. carpenter; Rep; born in Va. i8ig; $1,000; two children.
HUGHES WINFIELD S. Sheffield; telegraph opr; Rep; born in Ohio, 1852; one child.
HULTEN JOHN, Sec.2; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Luth; born Sweden; two children.
HUMPHREY HENRY P. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in Kentucky; five children.
HUNTLEY OSCAR H. Buda; physician; Ind; Epis; born Alstead, N. H., 1835; $6,000.
HUSSEY PATRICK, Sheffield; retired farmer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; owns 160 ac. in Gold Tp.
HYDE JOHN F. Buda; constable; Dem; Cong; bora in Worcester Co. Mass. Aug. 5, 1817.
TRWIN WILLIAM D.Sheffield; miner; Rep; Ind; six children.
-*¦ INNES DEBORAH Mrs. Sheffield; widow of Patrick; Cath; five children;

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EPPESON LARS, Sheffield; Rep; Luth; bom Denmark; five children.
JOHNSON ANDREW P.1 Sheffield; clerk; Rep. Luth; born in Denmark, 1853.

JOHNSON JOHN J. Sheffield; laborer; born in Denmark; one child.
JOHNSON J. NELS, Buda; laborer; Rep; bora in Sweden, May 27, 1847.
JOHNSON MONS, Farmer, Sec. I; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden, Jan. 17, 1822; came
to this county in 1856; Rep; Luth; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $6,000; married Emily
Ewald, Aug. 26, 1867; she was born in Sweden, Dec. 27, 1842; hasjive girls, Johanna M.,
born June 13, 1858; Ellen A., born Dec. 22, i85g; Anna E., bora July 23, 1871; Tilda E.,
born April 12, 1873; Segre M., born April 6, 1876.
JOHNSO'N WILLIAM M. Farmer, Sees. 23 and 22; P.O. Buda; born in Ohio, Oct. 22,
1843; came to this county in 1845; Rep; Ind; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,000; mar
ried Minnie Kentz, Nov. 15, 1866; she was born in Smithville, Pa. Feb. 28, 1845; has two
children living, Henry O., bora Sept. 9, 1871; Lemuel A, born Aug. 2, 1875; has lost one
child; was in Co. K, 57th I. V. I; served eighteen months.
JONES RICHARD, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Wyanet; born in Ireland, April 20, 1833;
came to this country in 1851; came to this county in 1861; Dem; Cath; owns 203 acres of
land, valued at $8,120; married Mary Sheehan, Dec. 2, 1S54; she was born May 12, 1833;
has seven girls and two boys; is School Director.
TZANE PATRICK, Sec. 16; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland, 1841.
^ KAUFMAN ARCH. Buda; born O. 1854.
KANE THOMAS, Tenant farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Sheffield; born in Ireland Aug. II, 1843;
came to this couuty in 1857; Dem; Cath; value of personal property $1,000; married Joanna
Clurry, April 5, 1868; she was born in Mass. Sept. 25, 1849; has four children, John, Mary,
Anna and Nellie.
KAUFMAN MARTIN, Buda; farmer; Rep; born Dec. 25, 1846.
KAUFMAN WILLIAM H. Buda; restaurant; Dem; born in Ohio, 1852.
KEAGERICE JOSEPH T. Buda; blacksmith; Rep; born in Bedford Co. Pa. i84g.

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KEALIHER HUGH F. Carpenter and Builder, Buda; born in Maine, Sept. 10, 1845;
came to this county in 1864; Rep; owns house and three lots, $12,000; served three years in
Co. H, First Missouri Cavalry; married Daisy L. Murdock, Oct. 10, 1875, in Neponset, 111;
one child. '
KEALIHER JAMES W. Buda; carpenter; Rep; born in Maine, 1851.
KEARNS MICHAEL, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $150; four children.
KEGERICE PHILIP, Buda; stone mason; Rep; $1,500; two childaen.
KEITH GEORGE J. Buda; carpenter; Dem; born in Fulton Co. Pa. 1844; three children.
KELIHER THOMAS, Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; Ind; born Maine 1847; 1 child.
KEMP EDWARD D. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in 111.
KENTZ HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; born in Germany, April 28, i8ig; came to
this country Oct. I, 1850; came to this county May 29, 1859; Dem; Luth; owns 120 acres of
land, valued at $6,000; married Ellen Boettinger, in Germany, Aug. 18, 1842; she was born
in Germany, Oct. 12, 1818; has five girls ancl two boys.
KENTZ WM. C. Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; lives with father; born in Pa. Oct. 17, 1854.
KIDD CHARLES, Sheffield; miller; Rep; from England.
KILDOW JOSEPH D. Sheffield; stone mason; Rep; born Va; $800; four children.
KING MICHAEL J. Sheffield; miner; Rep; Cath; from Illinois.
KING THOMAS T. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $1,000; four children.
KINGHORN JAMES, Sheffield; blacksmith; Rep; Christian; six children.
KINGHORN THOMAS, Sheffield; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born Scotland; one adopted child.
KINNICK JACOB J. Sec. 11; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born in this Co. 1840.
KINNICK SUSAN Y. Mrs. Sec. II; P.O. Wyanet; U. B; born Pa. 1809; seven children.
KLOCK ANN ELIZA Miss, Sheffield; Meth; born in N. Y; $800.
KLOCK ELLIOTT M. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. 1851.
KLOCK JOHN C. Sheffield; furniture dealer; Rep; Meth; $13,000; eight children.
KLOCK MARTIN W. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; born in N.Y. 1849.
KNIPPLE NEHEMIAH J. (Knipple & Smith) Hardware dealer, Buda; born in
Fluntington Co., Ind., Sept. 5, 1846; came to this county in 1866; Rep; served one and one-
half years in Co. L, 112th I. V. I., and Co. A, 65th I. V. I; married Eunice B. Foster, at
Buda, Oct. 16, 1873; sne was born in 1849; one child.
KNIPPLE ROBERT G. Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1814; $3,500.
T AFRINER FRANCIS M. Sheffield; barber; Rep; born in N.Y. 1848; three children.
-L' LARSON ANDREW, Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Luth; born Sweden; 1 child.
LAWRENCE HARRIS W. Sec. 7; P.O. Sheffield; wagonmkr; Dem; born N.J. 1839; 4 children.
LAWSON JAMES A. Buda; blacksmith; Dem; born in Scotland 1845; three children.
LAWTON WATSON F. Farmer and Stock Buyer, Sheffield; born in Wilmington, Vt.
Dec. 29, 1828: came to this county in 1852; Rep; Unitarian; owns 1097 acres of land, valued
at $40,000; married Carrie T. Estabrook, Jan. 30, 1856; she was born at Wilmington, Vt.
Aug. 27, 1830; has two children living, Alice C, born Dec 25, 1856; Edwin W. born Aug.
30, 1864; has lost one child, Kate M. who died Feb. 11, i860, aged one year and twelve
days; Mr. Lawton is School Trustee; has served in that capacity since 1861; is village
Councilman; served several terms as Township Supervisor.
LAY ELIZABETH Mrs. Buda; tailoress; Meth; born N.Y. 1818; $800; six children.
LEE GEORGE, Buda; laborer; Rep.
LEE WILLIAM, Sec. 5; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Rep; born in this Co.
LEIFERMAN AUGUST, Buda; moulder; Rep; Luth; born in Warsaw, 111. 1846; three children.
LEONARD MARTIN, P.O. Sheffield; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; four children.
LESH LEWIS S. Sec. 35; P.O. Buda. tenant farmer; Rep; Ger. Reform; born in Pa; 5 children.
LINDNER PHILIP, Farmer, Sheffield; born in Germany, June 21, 1833; came to county
March, 1856; Rep; Adv; owns 180 acres in Mineral Tp. Sec. 3, valued at $8,000; married
Louise Meier, Jan. 26, i860; she was born in Hanover, Germany, Nov. 26, 1836; has one
son, Frederick G., born Nov. 6, i860.
LINKHART GEORGE, Sheffield; plasterer; Rep; born Ohio; two children.
LITTLEFIELD FRANK, Sec. 8; P.O. Sheffield; lives with father; Rep.
LITTLEFIELD JOSEPH, Sec. 8; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Rep; Cong; six children.
LOCKWOOD P. FRANCIS, Buda; clerk; Rep; born N.Y. Sept. 27, 1850.

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LOCKWOOD THOMAS J. Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Buda; born in Olean,
Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. April 16, 1827; came to this county in 1855; Rep; was 2d Lieut. Co.
C, 93d I. V. I; served nine months; was wounded, and lost eyesight at the battle of Cham
pion Hills, Mississippi; married Ann Gibson, of New York, at New Bedford, 111. Jan.
3. 1 87'3-
LONGENECKER PETER, Furniture Dealer and Undertaker, Buda; born in Bed
ford Co. Pa. Aug. 12, 1822; came to this county April 20, 1S52; Rep; married Mary A.
Snyder, June, 1846; she was born in Bedford Co. Pa. Oct. 28, 1825; has four children living,
Calvin S., bora May 12, 1847; Nancy, born Aug. 11, 185 1; Ettie B., bora Nov. 18, 1855;
Sarah, born April 19, 1858; has lost one girl, Mary Sophia, who died Oct. 15, 1850, aged
six months and two days.
LORIG MATHIUS, Sheffield; painter; Dem; Cath; Germany; three children.
LOVERIN ERIE Q. Buda; music teacher; Rep; Ind; born in N. H. 1836; $1,500; one child.
LYFORD ALFRED, Prop. Coal Mine and Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; born in Can
terbury,, N. H. Feb 27, 1818; came to this county Nov. 9, 1836; Dem; Ind; owns 160 acres
of land, valued at $12,000; married Mary S. Emerson, Dec. 19, 1839; she was born in New-
buryport, Mass., Aug. 5, 1820; has four children living — Henrietta F., born July 31, 1843;
Winthrop E., birn Feb. 21, 1845; Roxanna M., born Dec. 1848; Luella, born Jan. 2g, 1858;
two children deceased, Addie and Joseph A. Mr. Lyford has served as Assessor, Road
Commissioner, School Director, and Township Trustee, several terms.
LYFORD WINTHROP E. Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in this Tp.
TWTcBAIN HUGH, Sheffield; bricklayer; Rep; Meth; born in Pa; three children.
^*- McBRIDE JAMES B. P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born Pa.
MCCLAIN PHILIP B. Buda; blacksmith; Dem; Meth; bom in Pa. 1847.
McCLAIN SAMUEL T. Buda; plasterer; Dem; Meth; born Oct. 3, 1845; two children.
McCORMICK RICHARD, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; four children.
McDERMAND WILLIAM, Buda; pastor Baptist church; Rep; born Nova Scotia 1801.
McDONALD PATRICK A., P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
McDUFFEE CYNTHIA S. Mrs. Farmer, Sec 3; P.O.Sheffield; born in Pa. March
16, 1804; came to this county in 1854; Meth. Episcopal; owns 80 acres of land, valued at
$4,000; she has six children living — Eleanor E bora 1832, Valeda E. bora 1833, Wm.
Henry, born 1835, Ann E. born 1838, John V. born 1841, Sam!. A. born 1844; one son,
James M. died at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. 1863.
McDUFFEE WM. HENRY, P.O. Sheffield; lives with mother, Rep; owns farm in Manlius Tp.
McFALL JOHN F. R.R. Man, Buda; born in Ohio Nov. 26, 1842; came to this county
in 1854; Rep; Prot; owns house and lot, valued at $800; married Sarah E. Grubaugh March
2g, 1867; she was born in O. March 2g, i84g; has lost one child, George Oscar, who died
May 17, 1872, aged two years, eleven months and nineteen days; served three ancl one-half
years in the 65th I. V. I. ;
McFALL JOHN F. Buda; brakeman; Rep; bora in Ohio Nov. 26, 1844.
McGEF. JOSEPH H. Buda; painter; Rep; Mass; five children.
McKEE WILLIAM A. Wagon-maker, Buda; born in Perry. Co. Pa. June 12, 1S42; came
to this county in 1871; Rep; was in Company D. 47th Pennsylvania V. I., served about three
years in the army; married Mary F. Schneider, of New York City, Dec. 25, 1865, in Charles
ton, S. C; she was born Nov. 16, 1849; four children.
MADDESSEN ELLEN, Sheffield; Luth; $250; three children.
MADISON JOHN Q. Blacksmith, Sec. 2; P.O. Wyanet; born in Portage, N. Y. July 28,
1835; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Ind; owns 25 acres of land, valued at $2,000; mar
ried Mary A. Root Sept. 21, 1856; she was born in Granger, N. Y. Oct. 13, 1835; has four
children living, two boys and two girls; has lost two children; is School Director, has been
such for many years.
MAHER JAMES F. Sheffield; shoemaker; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; $1,500: five.children.
MAHER PATRICK, Stone-mason, SheffieW; born in Ireland March 17, 1828; came.to
this county in 1846; Dem; Cath; owns house and two lots, valued at $goo; married Mary
Currin Jan. 17. 1850; she was born in 1822, died Jan. 7, 1870; had eight children by this
marriage, five deceased;- the living are William H. born July 4, 1854, John T. born May.25,
1857, Louis W. born Aug. 18, 1861; present wife was Mary Meeks, married June 2, 1872;
the deceased children were Thomas died 1854, aged six months and fifteen days. Thomas
F. died 1856, aged two years, Patrick, died 1858, aged three weeks, Joseph, died 1863, aged
fifteen months, Mary E. died 1865, aged eleven months.
MAHER THOMAS, Sheffield; billiard hall; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; one child.

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MAHER WILLIAM, Sheffield; miner; Cath; Ireland; $500; five children.
MAHONEY FLORENCE C. Sheffield; station agt. C. R. I. & P. R.R.; Dem; Unit; one child.
MALLORY HIRAM B. Buda; R.R. employee; Rep; born Rushford, N.Y. 1841; four children.
MARPLE DAVID, Sheffield; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; born West Va. 1810; seven children.
MARPLE EZEKIEL, Sheffield; teamster; Rep; born in Ohio.
MARPLE JOSEPH, Sheffield; merchant; Rep; Meth: born in this county 1838; three children.
MARPLE RICHARD S. Sheffield; merchant; Rep; born in this county 1846; two children.
MARSH AUGUSTUS A. Farmer, Buda; born Cortland Co. N.Y. Feb. 18, 1834; came
to this county in i860; Rep; Meth; owns 40 acres, valued at $5,000; served one year in Com
pany H, 146th I. V. I.; married Lucy A. Brainard of Medina Co. Ohio, March 3, i85g, at
Wyoming, Idwa; she was born Aug. 30, 1832; two children.
MASON CYRUS P. Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Lib; born in N.H. 1831; two children.
MASON LEVI, Buda; retired; Rep; Cong; born in Oneida Co. N.Y. July 17, 1810; 4 children.
MASON LOWELL W. Buda; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Clinton Co. N.Y. Sept. I, 1848.
MASTERS HARLEN C. Buda; painter; Rep; bora in Ohio Tp. Bureau Co. i84g.
MASTERS JOHN, Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; born England, 1816; eight children.
MASTERS JOHN Jr. Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; born England, 1844.
MASTERS JOHN, Sheffield; miner; Rep; England; $1,100; seven children.
MASTERS JOHN Jr. Sheffield; miner; Rep; born in England, 1845; $1,500.
MASTERS MILTON W. Buda; carpenter; Rep; born in Ohio Tp. 111. Sept. 8, 1851; one child
MASTERS THOMAS, Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; bora England 1851; two children.
MASTERS WILLIAM, Sheffield; coal miner; Rep; born England, 1846; $500; five children.
MAYCOCK JAMES P. Sec. 2g; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in N.J. 1831.
MEEKS JOHN, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland 1850.
MEEKS PETER, Sheffield; grocer; Dem, Cath; Ireland;$70o; three children.
MEEKS PETER, Sheffield; billiard saloon; Dem; Cath; born Ireland, 1836; $4,000.
MERCER JOHN, Buda; car repairer; Dem; Ireland; two children.
MERCER JOSEPH A. Sheffield; principal graded school; Rep; Cong; one child.
MILES PARMACH O. Sec. 12, P.O, Wyanet; farmer; Rep; bora 111. 1839; three children.
MILLER GUS. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; from Virginia.
MILLER JACOB, Buda; engine wiper.
MILLER JOHN L. Farmer, Buda; 'born in N.Y. Nov. 27, 1844, came to this county in
1867; Rep; Ind; owns house and lot valued at $500; married Isabelle Boyer, Nov. 22, i86g,
she was born April 11, 1850; has one child, Frederick A. bora July 24, 1873; Mr. Miller
served two years in Co, I, N.Y. Cavalry.
MILLS GARNER C. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Penn; $500; five children.
MITCHELL EZEKIEL, Sec. 14, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep: Ind; born Conn. 181 1.
MITCHELL JOHN, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Germany; two children.
MOORE DANIEL G. Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Sheffield; born in Roundhead'
Ohio, Jan. 6, 1S31, came to this county in 1838; Dem; Lib; married Maria M. Weiser, Oct-
2g, 1853, she was born near Harrisburg, Penn. Jan. 13, 1833; has four children, Geneva A-
born Aug. 24, 1854, M. Jennie born Dec. 16, 1856, Charlie B. born June 2, iSsg, Malcolm T-
born Nov. 17, 1868.
MORGAN ENOCH, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; retired; Rep; Prot; born in S.Wales 1804; 6 children.
MORGAN JAMES L. Physician, Surgeon and Druggist, Sheffield; born in Pennsylvania,
Oct. 7, 1827, came to this county in 1856; Dem; Ind; owns 1,055 acres of land, valued at
$52,750; married Lizzie H. Boyden, April 8, 1863, she was born in Maine Dec. 17, 1838;
has two children, Anna M. born Oct. 20, 1865, Nina F. born Sept. 20, i86g.
MORGAN JOHN E. Buda; engineer; Rep; born Penn. 1838.
MORGAN JADIAH H. Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; grocer; Rep; Bapt; born in Penn. Dec. 28, 1844.
MORGAN NATHAN W. (N. W. Morgan & Co.) Meat Market, Buda; born in New
Castle Co. Delaware, Dec. 3, 1851, came to this county in 1871; Dem; Cong; own house and
two lots, valued at $2,000; married Mary Anderson, from Canada, Feb. 19, 1874; one child.
MORAN JOHN, Sheffield; coal miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; ten children.
MORAN PATRICK, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $300; two children.
MORRASY ANTHONY, Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Maryland; two children.
MORRISON WILLIAM, Sheffield; carpenter; Rep; born in Maryland; six children.

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MOSHER BENJAMIN H. Buda; restaurant; Ind; born in Saratoga Co. N.Y. 1840.
MOSHER ELIJAH D. Buda; grocer; Rep; born in Saratoga Co. N.Y. 1819.
MORSE FRANK, Buda; hotel clerk, Weston Plouse; Rep; born in Dexter, Me.
MORSE LEVI, Buda; painter; Rep; Ind; born in Mass. Aug. 8, 1820; one adopted child.
MORSE RUEL W. Buda; flouring mill; Rep; Bapt; born in Maine 1837.
MURPHEY JOSEPH G. Farmer ard Stock Raiser, Sec. 34, P.O. Buda; born in Fay
ette Co. Penn. July 16, 1842. came to this county in 1865; Dem; Meth; married Phebe V.
Knipple, at Buda, Jan. 18, i86g, she was bora near Huntington, Ind. Nov. 27, 1848; has two
children, Cora S. born Feb. 6, 1870, Roy G. Nov. 3, 1872; has been School Director; worth
about $7,000.
MYERS AUGUSTUS, Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield, farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. J. 1833; four children.
MYERS GEORGE O. Buda; fireman C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; born Pierceville, 111. Feb. 8, 1855.
"NTELSON JOHN, Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
-^ NELSON NELS, Buda; shoemaker; Luth; born in Sweden, 1848.
NELSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; born in Sweden, Aug. 28, 1852, came to
this county in 1868; Luth.
NEWBAKER AMOS, Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Penn. 1830; 3 children.
NEWCOMER MARTIN S. Buda; pastor Church of God; Rep; born in Franklin Co. Penn.
NEWHOUSE HENRY A. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Unit; born in Ohio, 1833; $1,500.
NORTON GUY, Sec. 24, P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Rep; Ind; born Princetop; one child.
NORTON OSRO, Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.; $2,500; four children.
NOYES NAPOLEON B. Buda; laborer; Dem; born N. PL 1842; three children.
/^'BRIEN MICHAEL, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; seven children.
^ O'DAY JAS. Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; five children.
O'DONNELL PATRICK, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; five children.
OLSON ANDREW F. B. Farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden, 1832; came
to Bureau Co. in 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres with a fine house and barn; wife was Miss
Mary C. Johnson, of Sweden; six children living.
OSBORN JAS. Sheffield; painter; Dem; born 111.
OWEN ALLEN, Buda; cooper; Dem; bora Vt.; five children.
OWEN FRANCIS M. Buda; laborer; Dem; Ind.
OWENS JOHN E. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Buda; born in Wales, March — , 1826; came
to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Bapt; owns 140 acres of land; val. of real estate and personal prop.
$10,000; married Mary Anne Morgan, in Hyde Park, Penn. by Elder W. K. Mott, May 18,
1851; she was born in Carbondale, Penn. Nov. 27, 1831.
OWENS THOS. H. Sheffield; carpenter; Dem; born N.Y. 1818; $600; one child.
pARTRIDGE JACOB, Buda; laborer; Rep; born Canada, Sept. 1855.
¦*¦ PARTRIDGE JAS. Buda; laborer; Rep; bom Canada, Feb. 2, 1854.
PAGE ISAAC D. Postmaster and Dealer in School Books and Stationery, Buda; born in
Henrietta, Loraine Co. Ohio, Jan. 8, 1842; came to this state 1852; came to this Co. in 1854;
Rep; Ind; enlisted in Company K, 57th I.V.I. Nov. 1861 ; served in said Company until he
was wounded and disabled by a gun shot wound in right hip and left knee at the battle of
Shiloh, April 6, 1862; has been Postmaster at Buda since Oct. 2, 1866.
PARK JOHN "W. Farmer, Sheffield; born near Canton, 111. Aug. 16, 1844; came to this
Co. in 1851; Rep; Lib; married Carrie O. Brasted, Jan. 31, 1865'; she was born in Cuba,
Allegany Co. N. Y., July 27, 1843; has two children — Lizzie J. by former marriage, born
Oct. 12, 1863; Mara A. by last marriage, born March 14, 1867. Mr. Park served eighteen
months in the army.
PARTRIDGE JNO. Buda; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Ireland, 1816; five children.
PARTRIDGE WM. JONAS, Buda; laborer; Rep; born Canada, April 28, 1852.
PATCH JNO. P. Buda; foreman C.B. & Q.R.R. shops; Rep; Cong; born Vt. June 14, 1832.
PATRICK JAS. E. Buda; clerk; Rep; Bapt; born McDonough Co. 111. 1853.
PAVEY WM. Sheffield; shoemaker; Rep; Meth. Epis.
PEACOCK THOS. Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; born 111. 1855.
PEASE FRANK, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; lives with father; Dem.
PEASE WM. Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; lives with father; Dem.

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PEASE LOREN, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem.
PERCIVAL ABBIE Miss, Dealer in Millinery ancl Fancy Goods, Sheffield; born in
Lee, Berkshire Co. Mass.; came to this Co. in 1865; owns two houses and lots, valued at
$1,500; Cong.
PERCIVAL JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 2g; P.O. Sheffield; born in Lennox, Mass. Sept. 25,
1836; came to this Co. March 17, 1863; Rep; Ind; married Helen Mason, July 28, 1861; she
was born in Virginia, Sept. 12, 1845; has three children : Leo H. born June 22, 1865; Olive
M. born July I, 1868; Edna E. born Dec. 7, 1876.
PERVIER JOS. L. Buda; Rep; born April 8, 1847; one child.
PERVIER JOS. N. Buda; carpenter; Rep; born N. H. Dec. 26, 1821; three children.
PETERSON CHRISTIAN, Blacksmith, Sheffield; born in Denmark, Feb. 11, 1840;
came to this Co. in 1863; Dem; Luth; value of property, $2,000; married Kate Peterson,
Nov. 16, 1867; she was born in Denmark, Jan. 12, 1843; has three children living: Hannah,
born Sept. 8, 1868; Mary J. born Dec. 16, 1871; Amelia C. born Aug. 20, 1874; one child
deceased.
PETERSON JORGEN, Police Constable, Sheffield; bora in Denmark, Sept. 14, 1832;
came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 328 acres of land in Sees. 2 and 3, Mineral
Township, valued at $13,000; married Charlotte Hand, May 22, 185S; she was born in
Andover, N.Y., March 3, 1841; has six children living — Caroline J. born June 24, 1861; Geo.
J. born April 2g, 1864; Frederick W. born July 16, 1S67; Herman D. born Nov. 16, i86g;
Charles P. born May 22, 1872; Elmer C. born Dec. 12, 1874. Mary E. Peterson died Dec. 2g,
1864, aged 6 years.
PETERSON LARS, Sheffield; livery and farmer; Dem; Luth; prop. $4,000; three children.
PETERSON LOUIS M. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Wyanet; born in Sweden. May 1, 1842;
came to this Co. in 1865; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married Fred-
erika Sophia Dahlberg, in Princeton, 111. Feb. 4, 1869; she was bora in Sweden, June 18,
1839; has three children : Herman Albert, born April 24, 1871; Edward William, bora Jan.
5, 1873; Sarah Marie, born Dec. 22, 1875.
PETERSON PETER C. Sheffield; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Denmark, 1852.
PETET ALVA, Sec 26; P.O. Buda; laborer, lives with his father; Dem; born Ohio, 1855.
PETET JOS. Sec. 26; P.O. Buda; tenant and farmer; Dem; Meth; bora Ohio, 1832; 2 children.
PETTEE GEORGE P. Sec. 10, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Ind; born Vt. 1832; five children.
PETTEYS CHARLES H. Buda; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Wisconsin.
PETTY PHINEAS, Sec. 2, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Prot; born N.Y. I7gg; two children.
PHELPS ANSEL W. Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born in this Tp.
PHELPS EBENEZER S. Farmer and Builder, Sec. 12, P.O. Wyanet; born in North
ampton, Mass. Oct. 15, 1817; came to this state July, 1831; came to this county Oct. 3, 1836;
Rep; Cong; owns 45 acres of land, valued at $4,000; married Hannah M. Morse Aug. 12,
1839; she was born in Conway, Mass. Feb. 23, 1822; has three children living, Ivy Gazelle,
born Aug. n, 1851, Ansel Wright, born May 22, 1854, Otto C. born March 2, 1862; has lost
five children; was Commissioner of Highways six years; is Secretary of Bureau Co. Early
Settlers' Society; was Corresponding Secretary of the Bureau Co. Agrl. Society six years; has
been Supt. of Dept. Grain and Vegetables since 1856.
PHELPS JAMES R. Farmer, Sec 12, P.O. Wyanet; born in Mass. in 1819; came to
Bureau Co. in 1838; Rep; Cong; owns 35 acres, fine buildings, etc. valued at $3,000; wife
was Miss Almeda Welch of N. J. ; four children.
PHILBROOK CHARLES R. Farmer, Sec. 14, P-O. Buda; born in Tilton, Belknap
Co. N.H. Aug. 6, 1835; came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Bapt; owns 80 acres of land, valued
at $4,000; married Harriett A. Foster in Annawan, 111. Dec 15, 1858; she was born in
Waltham, Mass. July 28, 1834; has four sons; is Road-master.
POGSON WILLIAM, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Prot; England; $800.
PORTER PHILIP R. Sec. 2, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born Pa. 1825; six children.
PORTER ROBERT M. P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Rep; born Canada, 1844; four chldn.
POWERS' MARTIN, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $400; six children.
PRATHER McKENDREE A. Sec. 7, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born in this Co. 1845.
PRIDAUX WILLIAM L, Sheffield; miner; England; two children.
PRIOR HENRY, Sheffield; butcher; Dem; Ind; from England; $5,000; two children.
PRIOR JOHN, Sheffield; butcher; Dem; .Ind; from England; $5,000; three children.

T3 ANDALL WILLIAM T. Buda; harness-maker; Rep; Cong; born Mass. 1814.
RASMUS PETER, Sheffield; engine-wiper; Rep; Luth; born in Denmark, 1834;

3,000.

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REED ADELPHA Mrs. Sheffield; born N.Y. State, 1846; $500.
REED ELIZABETH Mrs. Sheffield; born in Kentucky, 1813; $2,000.
REED FITZHUGH, Sheffield; butcher; Dem; 111.; five children.
REED JAMES, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; 111.; $600; one child.
REED JOHN G. Sheffield; retired farmer; Dem; Term.; five children.
REISINGER EMANUEL, Shoemaker, Buda; born in York Co. Pa. March 18, 1840;
came to this county in 1875; Rep; was in Co. D. I4gth Pennsylvania Vol.; married Eliza
beth Dice of York Co. Pa. Aug. 21, 1857; she was born in 1836; three children.
REYNOLDS GEO. Buda; telegraph operator; Rep; born Mass. 1854.
RH1NEHOLD FRED. Sec. 4, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; born in Sweden.
RHODES ALBERT, Buda; hotel and Jus. Peace; Rep; Bapt; born Providence, R.I. Jan. 1, i82g.
RICHARDS ALBERT W. Sheffield; tinsmith; Rep; born N.Y. 1844; two children.
RICHARDS JOHN, Buda; retired; Rep; born in Newton, Mass. Oct. 20. 1812; three children.
RICHARDS JOHN H. Tenant Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Buda; born in Canada, June 28,
1845; came to this county Sept. 12, 1864; Dem; Epis; married Julia Ann Coggins Oct. 7,
1875; she was born in Princeton, 111. Aug. 4, 1844; one child, Wm. N. born Aug. ig, 1876;
served in 148th I. V. I. about ten months.
RICHARDS JOHN W. Buda; traveling salesman; Rep; born in Macon Tp. Bureau Co. 1854.
RICHMOND SARAH ANN Mrs. Sec, 10, P.O. Wyanet; born Ohio; six children.
RICK JOHN G. Barber and Notary Public, Buda; borrj in Germany, April 9, 1838; came
to this country in 1849, to this county in 1865; Rep; Unitarian; owns two houses and lots,
valued at $2,000; served during the late Rebellion in Co. H, 6th U. S. Infantry, and as 1st
Lieut, in Battery A, 2d Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery; married Magdalena Weiser of Ger
many, Aug. 13, 1862; four children.
ROBERTS JAMES, Buda; laborer; Rep; Meth; born in England, 1826; five children.
ROBERTSON WILLIAM H. Buda; blacksmith; Ind; born in Arispie Tp. Bureau Co. 1838
ROBEY DORA Mrs. Buda; Prot; $900; one child.
ROBEY JAMES D. Buda; retired; Rep; Bapt; born in Chichester, N.H. June 10, 1815.
ROBEY JOHN T. Buda; painter; Rep; from N. H; one child.
ROBINSON JAMES, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born Pa.
ROYCE EMERSON, Buda; druggist; Ind; born Windham County, Conn. 1817.
ROYCE GEORGE W. Buda; clerk; Ind; born in Uxbridge, Mass. 1847.
RUSSELL LARKUM C. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born 111; $4,000; two children.
RUSSELL J. MILLS, Sheffield; dealer in agricultural implements; Rep; Cong; one child.
RUSSELL WILLIAM A. Sheffield; hotel proprietor; Dem; born Ills; $1,000; one child.
RUSSELL WILLIAM W. Sheffield; hotel proprietor; Dem; Christian; born Vt; five children.
C AMUELSON JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Luth; born Sweden, 1837.
*^ SANDER DANIEL, Buda; laborer; Rep. Germany; three children; $300.
SARGENT CHARLES H. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio; two children.
SARR PHILIP M. Sec. 13; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born Germany; four children.
SAUNDERS CHARLES, Sheffield; laborer; Rep; born in Conn. 1834; five children.
SAUNDERS WILLIAM HENRY, Sheffield; speculator; Rep; born in Conn; two children.
SAYLOR EDWARD J. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; four children.
SCHARFF JOACHIM, Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Luth; born Germany 1844; one child,
SCHNEIDER GEORGE, Buda; retired; Rep; Meth; born in Germany, 1815; two children.
SCHOETTLER C. L., P.O. Buda; lives with father; Dem; born in Tiskilwa, 1844.
SCHOETTLER FREDERICK, Farmer, Sees. 24, 23, 25, and 26; P.O. Buda; born
Germany, Aug. 22, 1814; came to this country in 1835; came to this county in 1844; Dem;
Mennonite; owns 307 acres of land, valued at $15,350; married Mary Schwarzentraub, of
Germany, May, 1843; she was born Feb. 8, 1823; has five sons and five daughters; is now
and has been School Director for several years.
SCHOETTLER JACOB F. Buda; teamster; Dem; born in Concord Tp. Nov. 5, 1845.
SCOTT ALBERT G. Sheffield; merchant and grain dealer; Rep; Cong: born Vt. 1825.
SCOTT HIRAM, Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born Pa. 1822; six children.
SCOTT JACOB, Sheffield; retired merchant; Dem; from Vt; five children; $10,000.
SCOTT MARTIN, Sheffield; miner; Rep; born Canada.

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SCOTT WILLIAM, Sec. 12; P.O. Wyanet; lives with father; Dem; born Conn. 1855.
SELVY W. MILTON Buda; carpenter; Rep; born in Harrison Co. Ohio, 1844; two children.
SHAFFER SILVEY Mrs. Farming, Sec. 29; P.O. Sheffield; born in Equality, Gallatin
Co. 111. Oct. 12, 1825; came to this county in 1834; liberal in religion; owns 95 acres of
land, valued at $4,000; has one daughter, Silvania Bernice, born in Concord Tp. Jan. 26,
1862.
SHANK LORENZO DOW, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Free Meth; born in Sheffield.
SHANK PERMELIA G. Mrs. Sheffield; widow of John; Meth. Epis; from Maine; $300.
SHANK WILLIAM, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Ills; three children.
SHAW JOHN B. Sec. 3; P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Rep; born in this county, 1849.
SHEAN JOHN, Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; $150; four children.
SHERIDAN THOMAS, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; three children.
SIMPSON JOHN, Buda; station agent C. B. & Q. R.R.; Dem; Univ; born in N. H. 1842.
SKINNER HENRY, Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; born in England; two children.
SKINNER JOHN, Sec. 15; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; born England.
SMITH HENRY C. Farmer and member of firm of Knipple & Smith, Hardware Dealers,
Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; born in Perry Co. Pa. Feb. 23, 1829; came to this county in 1869; Ind.
in politics and religion; owns 148 acres of land; value of real estate and personal property,
$20,000; married Johanna G. Willis, Dec. 11, 1856; she was born in Perry County. Pa. June
9, 1836; nine children living, one deceased.
SMITH JOSEPH P. Buda; teamster; Rep; Cong: born in Pa. 1832; nine children.
SMITH WILLIAM, Sheffield; teamster; Dem; bora Norway; seven children.
SNIVELY DAVID L. Sec. 15; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Christian; bora Ohio, 1838.
SNYDER STEPHEN, Sheffield; carpenter; Dem; born N. Y.
STEPHENS JOSEPH, Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in England, 1834.
STERNES PHILETUS, Sheffield; miner; Rep; bora in 111; $200.
STETSON JAMES B. Sheffield; physician and druggist; Rep; from Michigan; two children.
STEVENS EUGENE A. Sec. 27, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Unitarian; born in Concord Tp.
STEVENS FRANCIS W. Sec. 19; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Lib; born in Buda, 1842.
STEVENS RUFUS E. Sheffield; painter; Dem; born in N. II; three children.
STEVENS THOMAS J. Sec. 34, Buda; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N. II. 1801; $20,000; 6 childr.
STEWART JAMES B. Capitalist, Buda; born in Venango Co. Pa. Feb. 5, 1818; came
to this county in 1867; Rep; Cong; married Hannah Jane Sweet, who was born in Richland
Co. Ohio; date of marriage, Nov. 30, 1866.
STINSON GEORGE, Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; lives with his father; Rep; born in Pa. 1852.
STINSO.N JOHN, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; Ireland; $2,000; two children.
STINSON JOHN D. Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; lives with his father; Rep; born in Pa. 1845.
STINSON THOMAS, Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Pa. 181 1; 7 children.
STODDARD DAVID T. Justice of the Peace, Sheffield; born in Woodbury, Conn. Oct.
10, 1812; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Ind; owns two houses and six lots, valued at
$1,600; married Maria A. Parmalee, 1836; she was born in Conn; has been Justice of the
Peace continually since 1857; is now, and has been Assessor several terms.
STONE LIBERTY, Retired Farmer, Buda; born in Shrewsbury, Mass. May 15, 1813;
came to this state 1837; came to this county in 1874; Rep; Cong; value of real estate and
personal property $12,000; married Julia M. Winslow, March 31, 1836; she was born in
Westborough, Mass; Aug. 18, 1811; died July 15, 1853; seven children by this marriage, five
living, two deceased; married T. B. Lesau, Oct. 5, 1853; she was born in Montville, Me.
May 14, 1821; five children by last marriage, two living, three deceased; the two living with
parents are Otto A., born Aug. 18, 1854, and Julia W., born Aug. 6, 1856.
STOUT WILLIAM, Sheffield; carpenter; Rep; born in Indiana.
STURNES JAMES W. Sheffield; miner; Rep; born 111; $150; one child.
SWEET JACOB L. Farmer and Justice of the Peace, Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; born in Jeffer
son, Richland Co., Ohio, Oct. 10, 1818; came to this county April 23, 1842; Rep; Meth. Epis;
- owns over 500 acres of land, valued at $30,000; married Florenda T. Stevens, June 25, 1844;
she was born in N. H. 1817, died Aug 29, 1853; five children by this marriage— two deceased;
the three living are H. Lewis, born May 3, 1849; Arvilla A., born March 7, 1848; John B.,
born May 17, 1851; married Emeline Newbaker, April 10, 1854; she was born in Millers-
town, Pa., Sept. 21, 1828; five children by last marriage — two deceased; the living are Aura
E., born 'May 24, 1858; Alfred G„ born May 17, 1862; Effie A., born Feb. 14, 1871; Mr.
Sweet has been Justice of the Peace about sixteen years.

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SWEET AMOS M. Sec. 32; lives with his father; Rep; born in 1852,
SWEET CYRUS, Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Christian; born in Ohio, 1821; 5 children.
SWEET GEORGE F. Sec. 35; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio, 1835; one child.
SWEETSER JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Buda; born in Westford, Mass., Oct. 15,
1830; came to this county in 1871; Rep; Independent in Religion; owns 57 acres of land,
valued at $6,000; owner of Highland Cemetery, situated east of Buda; married Myrtye M.
Ellis, at Boston, Mass., Feb. 8, 1868; she was born in East Douglas, Mass., July 26, 1838;
one boy and one girl, adopted.
SWEET LUKE H. Sec. 17; P.O. Sheffield; teacher; Dem; Unitarian; born Vt. 1841.
SWOPE JAMES W. Sec. 36; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa. 1847.
HTAYLOR ZACHARY, Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer, born O. 184S.
A TEAGARDEN ISAAC J. Sec 33; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Pa. 1847.
TEAGARDEN SAMUEL P. Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; Christian; born Pa. 1849.
TEAGARDEN WILLIAM, Sec 33; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; Christian; born Pa. 1814.
TERRY THOMAS H. Buda; farmer; Dem; born N. Y; two children.
TILSON AUGUST. Buda; section boss; Cath; Germany; $800; two children.
THOMAS GEORGE, Buda; blacksmith; Rep; born in Bedford Co. Pa. 1833.
THOMAS LEWIS H. Buda; blacksmith; Rep; born in Pennsylvania, 1852.
THOMPSON JAMES C. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; born in Pa.
THOMPSON JONATHAN, Buda; teamster; Rep; born in Pa. May 30, 1831.
THOMPSON PETER, Buda; teamster; Rep; Pa; $500; two children.
THORNDIKE HENRY, Buda; lives with father; born 1855.
THORNDIKE WILLIAM, Butcher and Meat Market, Buda; born in England, March
8, 1828; came to this county in 1869; Rep; Ind; married Frances Boulton, May 11, 1849,
in Canada; she was born in England in 1827; three children; one son, Henry, a voter, born
in 1855
TOBIN THOMAS, Sheffield; miner; Rep; Cath; born in O; one child.
TOWNSEND CHARLES H. Sec. 18; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Unit; from Vt.
TRAVIS JASPER N. Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; born Pa. 1836; seven children.
TUTTLE LEONARD, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Ind; born Conn. May 3, 1808; 2 children.
Y/\yALCH MARY Mrs. wid. of Thomas, Sheffield; Cath; Ireland; seven children.
VV WALTERS JACOB, P.O. Buda; laborer, Lovejoy; Rep; born N.Y. 1823; 5 children.
WAITE BENJAMIN F. Banker and Merchant, Buda; born in Ohio, Aug. 7, 1838J
came to this county in 1854; Rep; Bapt; married Emily R. Denton, from Maine, June I7>
1866; three children.
WATERMAN ISAIAH, Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; born Lisbon, 111. 1845,
WATERMAN WM. L. Buda; baggage agent; Dem; born Pa. April 3, 1848; one child.
WAYMAN THOS. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born England; prop. $7,000.
WEAGAND JOHN M. Buda; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Bavaria; prop. $450; two children.
WEBB FRANK D. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Sheffield; born in Bloom
field, Maine, April 28, 1840; came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Ind; owns land in Concord and
Mineral Tps. valued at $22,500; married Augusta M. Chase, April 3, 1866; she was born
Feb. 18, 1843; has two children, Olive F. born March 2, 1867; Robert E. born April 12, 1872.
WEBB THEODORE B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; born in Bloom
field, Maine, April 24, 1833; came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Ind; owns 300 acres of land in
Concord Tp. valued at $15,000; ow.ns one-half interest in 278 acres in Sec. 15, Mineral Tp.;
married Emily A. Sweet, in Buda, Dec. 1, l85g; she was born in Belleville. Richland Co.
Ohio, July 6, 1838; one child, Martha Weston; she was born Aug. 10, 1869.
WEISE JACOB E. Buda; laborer; Dem; born N.J.; one child.
WELCH WM. C. Buda; restaurant; Rep; born Ohio, 1854.
WEST JOHN, Buda; teamster; Rep; born N.Y.; five children; $800.
WESSEL WM. Sec. 13; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; born Germany, 1847.
WESTERVELT BENJ. J. Buda; carpenter; Rep; born N.J. 1830; 60 acres; two children.
WESTERVELT JAS. J. Sec. 34; P.O. Buda; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born N.J. 1838.
WESTERVELT PETER J. Sec. 55; P.O. Buda; shoemaker; Rep; born N.J. 1822; 4 children.
WESTON JOS. Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Maine, 1794.

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WESTON* CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; born in Bloomfield, Maine, May 3,
1831; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Ind; owns 90 acres of land, valued at $4,000; married
Lydia C. Cummins in Buda, by Rev. A. G. Gross, March 10, i860; she was born in Cum-
minstown, N. J. April 18, 1842; died Oct. 11, IS76; has two sons, Lyman W. born Aug. 5,
1861; Joseph S. born May 26, 1865; had been School Director.
WESTON JAMES W. Proprietor of Weston blouse, Buda; born in Somerset County,
Maine, June 20, 1821; Rep; Bapt; came to Co. Dec. 1856; married Elizabeth A. Humph
ries, ol England, Jan. 28, 1847; she was born Sept. I, 1821.
WETHERELL CHARLES D. Sec. 29; P.O. Sheffield; Rep; born Conn. 1840; one child.
WETHERELL GEORGE A. Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; born Conn. 1849.
WHALEN PATRICK, Sheffield; miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland; six children.
WHITE ANDREW, Sheffield; miner; Dem; five children.
WHITE EMORY B. Machinist, Buda; born near LaHarpe, 111. Aprils, 1847; came to
this Co. in 1872; Rep; Ind; owns house and lot, valued at $700; married Annie M. Ford,
Oct. 17, 1871; she was born in Jeffersonville, Ind. May, 1849; nas three children: Mary I.
born Sept. 22, 1872; Sarah I. born Feb. Ig, 1874; Gertrude A. born Aug. 2, 1876.
WHITE GREENLEAF B. Buda; merchant; Ind; bora Maine, 1823.
WHITE M. V. B. Buda; pastor Meth. Epis. Church; Rep; born in Kanawha Co. Va. 1839.
WHITED REBECCA Mrs. Buda; weaver; Meth; born Pa. 1839; five children.
WHITFORD WM., P.O. Buda; coal miner, Lovejoy; Dem; born Eng; four children.
WHITTEMORE DANIEL W. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; born in Salisbury, N.H.
Feb. 22, 1828; came to this Co. in 1843; Dem; Univ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at
$6,400; married Catharine L. Stevens, Feb. 17, 1854; she was born in Sherburn, Vt. Jan. 4,
1836; has two sons and one daughter.
WHITTEMORE LUCIUS A. Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; lives with father; Dem; Ind; bora 1855.
WICKS HAMLIN. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; born N.Y.; prop. $400.
WICKS MARY M. Mrs. (wid. of Edward P.) Sheffield; Meth. Epis; born N.Y; 2 children.
WICKS WILLIAM K. Sheffield; laborer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 1812; seven children.
WILCOX CRANDAL, Buda; retired farmer; Rep; born in Penn; four children.
WILDS ISAAC T. Lovejoy, P.O. Buda; laborer; Rep; born in Penn; eight children.
WILKINSON ELIZABETH Mrs. Buda; widow of Nelson; Bapt; born in Penn. 1820.
WILKINSON JANE Mrs. Buda; widow of Haziel; Bapt; born N.Y. 1824; $1,000; 4 children.
WILKINSON JASPER N. Buda; principal graced school; Rep; Cong; born in Vinton Co. O.
WILKINSON JOHN W. Buda; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born in Penn.
WILKINSON PHILANDER A. Buda; teamster; Rep; born in Penn.
WILLIAMS BENJAMIN F. Sheffield; grain dealer; Dem; born N. J. 1827; four children.
WILLIAMS JAMES, Sheffield; shoemaker; Dem; Meth. Epis; Maryland; $350; five children.
WILLIAMSON EDWARD T. Retired Farmer, Sheffield; born in Halifax, Penn.
April 2, 1829 came to this county May 12, 1849; RePI 'Tree Metn; own 83 acres of land in
Sec. 2, Mineral Tp. valued at $4,150, and house and lot $1,000; his wife's maiden name was
Sarah J. Wright, married in Mineral Tp. by Alpheus Cook, Esq. July 6, 1851, she was born
in Union Tp. Ohio, July 4, 1834; Mr. Williamson served three years in Co. C, 66th I. V. I.;
lost his eyesight from exposure while in the service; Frankie M. Williamson, born in this
county, Jan. 22, 1865.
WILLIS WILLIAM M. Sec; 24, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Penn. 1851.
WILLOUGHBY A. P. Buda; insurance agent; Rep; Con^.
WILSON BRIDGET Mrs. Sheffield; Cath; Ireland; $700; five children.
WILSON WILLIAM, Sheffield; express agent and dealer in books, stationery, etc; Rep.
WOOD JAMES M. lives with his father, Sec. 31, P.O. Sheffield; coal miner; Dem.
WOOD JOHN W. Sec. 31, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; born in N.Y. 1819; five children.
WRIGHT THOMAS, Sheffield; engineer; Rep; born in Ohio 1836; $800; five children.
WRIGHTMAN GEORGE W. Sheffield, telegraph operator; Rep; born Canada 1846.
ZINK GEORGE, Farmer, Sees. 35 and 34 Concord Tp. and Sec 3 Macon Tp; P.O. Buda;
born in Bedford Co. Penn. Nov. 30. 1822. came to this county in 1844; Rep; Meth; owns 215
acres of land, valued at $13,000; married Catharine Thompson, at Providence 111. Nov. 25,
1847, she was born in Huntingdon Co. Penn. June 29, 1822; four boys and two girls living,
one boy deceased.
ZINK T. A. lives with father, Sec. 35, P.O. Buda; Rep; born Tp. Macon, Bureau Co. 1850.

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BERLIN TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS CHAS. B. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from 111.
¦**- ADAMS L. B. Maiden; Rep; from New York.
ADAMS PRISCILLA Mrs. Maiden; boarding house; from New York.
ALLEN LEWISON, Sec. 27, P.O. Maiden; rents of M. R, Zearing; Rep; from Sweden.
ANDERSON A. G. Maiden; boots and shoes; no pol; from Sweden.
ANDREWS JOSEPH, Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; rents of W. S. Evans; Rep; from Ohio.
ANDERSON T. Sec. 14, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ohio; has 80 acres, value $5,600.
ARNOLD R. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from N. Y.
ARNOLD R. Sec. 30, P.O. Maiden; lives with H. Lewis; Rep; from N. Y.
JjjX^'fxtM'
"D AILEY D. D. Maiden; school teacher; Rep; from Ohio. "<"'
*-* BARBOUR M. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y.
BARRY JOSEPH, Sec. 9, P.O. Dover; works for Martin Mohler; Rep; from California,
BARTLEY M., P.O. Maiden; merchant; Dem; from N. Y.
BASS E. Sec. 32, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ct; has 538^ acres, value $21,540.
BASS EDWIN Jr. Sec. 32, P.O. Maiden; lives with his father; Rep; from 111.
BASS OSCAR, Sec. 32, P.O. Maiden; lives with his father; Rep; from 111.
BATES A. Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Mass; 80 acres, value $5,200.
BEATTY F. H. Maiden; butcher; Rep; from Ohio.
BECKER JOHN, Maiden; physician and surgeon; Rep; from Prussia.
BELKNAP E. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from N. Y.; 165 acres; value $11,500.
BELKNAP HARRY, Sec. 27, P.O. Maiden; lives with Mrs. S. Cater; Rep; from 111,
BELKNAP JEROME, Sec. 3, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Rep; from 111.
BELDEN A. E. P.O. Maiden, Sec. 28; retired; born in Wyoming Co. N.Y., April 17, 1813;
came to this county in Sept. 1845; Mr. B. has famil , two sons and three daughters; wife was
Miss Mary Kellogg, from Wyoming Co. N.Y., born Dec. 5, 1816; they were married Nov.
13, 1834; he has 140 acres, value $10,000; has been Town Clerk for several years, also Justice
of the Peace; Rep; Cong.
BELDEN S. P. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from N.Y.; has 86yi acres, value $8,000.
BELDEN W. E. Sec. 30; P.O. Maiden; rents of S. P. Belden; Rep; from Wis.
BELLANGEE JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, P.O. Dover, Sec. 19; born in Burling
ton Co. N. J., April 29, 1813; came to this county and township, and settled where he now
lives, in April, 1836; Mr. B. is one of the oldest settlers in the township, and started the first
nursery in the county; has fatnily of two sons and one daughter living; one daughter dead;
wife was Miss Louisa Pierce, born in Canaan, N. H., May 5, 1816; married March 5, 1840;
Mr. B. has 3S2A acres, value $25,000; Rep; belongs to Society of Friends.
BELLANGEE JOHN L. Sec. 19, P.O. Dover; lives with his father; Rep; from III.
BENDER HENRY, Sec. 36, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Germany; 80 acres, value $4,000.
BENDER HENRY Jr. Sec. 36, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Dem; from 111.
BENDER JACOB, Sec. 36, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Dem; from 111.
BENEDICT EMERSON, Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Rep; from 111.
BENEDICT HARRY, Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Rep; from 111.
BENEDICT J. Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from N.Y.; has 1,360 acres, value $g8,000.^Vst
BENNETT JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Arlington; works for I. H. Norris; Dem; from Ireland.
BLACKMAN F. Sec. 3, P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from Mass; has 120 acres, value $10,000.
BOOTH AARON, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; rents of S. Holt; Rep; from Ohio.
BOOTH A. M. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; lives with his mother; Rep; from Ohio.
BOOTH CHESTER, Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Dem; from Mass.
BOOTH E. A. Mrs. Sec. 23, P. O. Arlington; from Ohio; 157 acres, value $9,420.
BOOTH HIRAM, Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Mass; 210 acres, value $13,200.
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BOOTH JEREMIAH, P.O. Arlington, Sec. 23, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Har
rison Co. Ohio, March 23, 1813; came to this state in the Spring of 1846, and to the county
in January, 1850; has family, two sons and one daughter living, two daughters dead; wife was
Elizabeth A. Carver, from Harrison Co. Ohio, bom April 29, 1821; married Sept. 24, 1836;
has 160 acres, value $10,000; was Justice of the Peace, and Assessor; held other town offi
ces; Rep.
BOOTH WM. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Rep; from 111.
BRANIGAN WM. Sec. 26; P.O. Maiden; works for J. Welch; Dem; from Ireland.
BREEDEN HENRY, Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; laborer; Rep; from Va.
BREEDEN ISAAC, Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; rents of J. W. Huffaker; Dem; from Va.
BROWN JOHN, Sec. 25, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. H. Piper; Dem; from Ireland.
BROWN MICHAEL, Sec. 26, P.O. Arlington; rents J. Durham farm; Dem; from Ireland.
BROWN STEWART, Sec. 30, P.O. Maiden; works for Hiram Lewis; Rep; from N. J.
BRYANT M. J. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; rents of W. S. Evans; Rep; from Mass.
BURBANK H. B. Maiden; blacksmith; Rep; from Maine.
BURKE R. H. Maiden; carpenter and undertaker; Rep; from Ct.
r^ALLINAN T. C. Sec. 31, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ireland; 120 acres, value $8,400.
^ CARLIN C. Sec. 6, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Ireland; has 188 acres, value $9,400.
CARTER G. F. Sec. 20, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Maine; 136 acres, value $8,160.
CARTER WM. H. Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; rents of R. Parks; Dem; from Wis.
CATER EDWARD, Sec. 27, P.O. Maiden; lives with his mother; Rep; from Ohio.
CATER SUSAN Mrs. Sec. 27, P.O. Maiden; from Ohio; has 113 acres, value $6,780.
CATER T. F. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. Lewis: Rep; from Ohio.
CHADDOCK RICHARD, Maiden; retired; Rep; from Ohio.
CLARK ANDREW F. Sec. 19. P.O. Dover; works for John Bellangee; Rep; from Penn.
CLARK CYRUS, Sec. 16, P.O. Maiden; rents A. Sweet farm; Rep; from Ohio.
CLARK FREDRICK, Sec. 33, P.O. Maiden; works for E. Bass; Rep; from Michigan.
CLARK J. Sec. 19, P.O. Dover; rents of G. Clark; Rep; from 111.
COAKLEY THOMAS, Sec. 16, P.O. Dover; works for James Hogan; Ind; from 111.
COFFEY JAMES, Sec. 6, P.O. Dover; Dem; from Ireland; has 80 acres, value $4,000.
COFFEY MICHAEL, Sec. 6. P.O. Dover; Dem; from Ireland; has 93 acres, value $4,650.
CORBETT JOHN, Sec. 34, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Penn; 80 acres, value $5,000.
CORBETT R. Sec. 33, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Penn; 80 acres, value $5,600.
CORTWRIGHT V. Sec. 15, P.O. Arlington; rents of T. G. Scott; Rep; from Ohio.
COTTRELL F. K. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from Ct.
COTTRELL G. H. Sec. 29, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Mass; has 82 acres, value $6,150.
COTTRELL JOHN V. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2g, P.O. Maiden; born in Worth-
ington, Hampshire Co. Mass. Sept. 24, 1823; came to this county in the Spring of 1854; has
family of one son and two daughters; wife was Cordelia Burham, born in Northumberland,
N. Y., April 1, 1825, married Oct. 8, 1845; has 168 acres, value $13,440; Rep; Cong.
CROISONER WM. Sec. 25, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Germany; 80 acres, value $4,000.
CROSS WM. Maiden; pastor M. E. church; Rep; from N. Y.
CUNNINGHAM PETER, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland.
"PVALTON W. S. Sec. 27, P.O. Maiden; Ind; from Ohio; has 577 acres, value $34,620.
DANCY F. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Ky; 58 acres, value $2,600.
DAUNTON WM. Sec. 18, P.O. Dover; Rep; from N, Y.; 3A acres. value $5°°-
DOCSTEINER CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 26, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. F. Miller; from Germany
DOCSTEINER JACOB, Sec. 26, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. F. Miller; from Germany.
DONAHUE DANIEL, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland.
DUFFEY MICHAEL, Sec. 1, P.O. Lamoille; works for W. W. Lewis; Dem; from HI.
DURFEY JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Maiden; rents of W. Sutton; Ind; from 111.
DURHAM W. E. P.O. Maiden; Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35; born in Hart Co. Ky.
Jan. 10, 1826; came to this county in June, 1834, and is one of the oldest settlers in the Tp;
has family, eight children; wife was Rebecca R. Sherman, from Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, born
May 6, 1840, married March 27, 1856; has 165 acres, value $9,000; Dem.

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"L7DWARDS JAMES L. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; works for J. Booth; Rep; from Ky.
¦'-' ENRIGHT DANIEL, Sec. 6, P.O. Maiden; lives with his father; Dem; from Ireland.
ELLIS M. W. P.O. Arlington; Sec. 25; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Bureau Co. 111.
July 27, 1842; has family, three daughters and one son; wife was Miss Mary E. Coleman, born
in Bureau Co. 111. Nov. 18, 1842, married Sept. 8, 1861; he has 80 acres, value $5,000; Rep.
ENRIGHT P. Sec. 6, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Ireland; 40 acres, value $2,400.
ENRIGHT T. Sec. 6, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Ireland; 40 acres, value $2,400.
EVANS GEO. E. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; rents W. S. Evans' farm; Rep; from 111.
"L7IELD AUSTIN L. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from Vt.
FIELD F. Sec. 10, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Va; has 490 acres, value $30,000.
FIELDS L. J. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; lives with his mother; Rep; from 111.
FIELDS M. M. Mrs. Sec. 23, P.O. Arlington; from Ohio; 80 acres, value $4,800.
FISK W. A. Mrs. res. and P.O. Maiden; from Ct; has 60 acres, value $6,000.
FLETCHER THOS. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from Penn.
FOKE JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Maiden; rents of N. Keel;. Rep; from Ohio.
FORRISTALL J. G. Retired, Sec. 18, P.O.Dover; born in Cheshire Co. N. H„ March
27, 1806; came to this county May 4. 1830, and settled where he now lives, and is the oldest
settler in this township; has family of seven children; wife was Mary A. Durham, born in
Albemarle Co. Va. Jan. 10, 1814, married Nov. 25, 1864; has 268 acres, value $18,700;
Rep.
FORRISTALL WILLIAM, Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; rents of J. G. Forristall; Rep; from 111,
FOSTER O. B. Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; school teacher, rents of Mrs. E. S. Gill; Rep; Mass.
/"* ARTEN J. S. Maiden; stock dealer; Rep; from Indiana.
^-T GEHRING GEORGE, Sec. 35, P.O. Maiden; from Germany; 80 acres, value $4,000.
GEESIE R. D. Sec. 36, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. H. Piper; Rep; from Ohio.
GEORGE W. H, Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; works for J. W. Wheeler; Dem; from N. H.
GILL C. Sec. 12, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from 111; has 160 acres, value $11,200.
GOODRICH CLARENCE, Rep; born Lewis Co. N.Y.; lived sixteen years in 111.
GOODRICH GEO. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from N. Y.
GOODRICH MERRITT, Sec. 19; Rep; born Jefferson Co. N.Y.; lived sixteen years in 111. ^
GREEN T. F. Maiden; book-keeper; Rep; from Ct.
GRUENDYKE C. C. Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; from 111; has 80 acres, value $5,600. •
GUIHEEN T. Maiden; retired; Dem; from Ireland.
IT AZEN DAVID W. Maiden; sexton M. E. church; Dem; from N. J.
**¦ HIGHT MARION, Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; lives with E. Isaac; Rep; from Ohio.
HILDERBRAND J, T. Sec. 16, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from N. J.; 128^ acres, value $9,700.
HILL JOHN B. Maiden; broom-maker- Rep; from Ohio.
HILL WM. Maiden; broom-maker; Rep; from Ohio.
HOGAN JAMES, Sec. 16, P.O. Dover; farmer; Ind; from Ireland; 125 acres, value $7,500.
HOGUE T. Maiden; carpenter; Rep. from Ohio.
HOLT JOHN, lives with Samuel Holt, sec. 16, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ohio.
HOLT SAMUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Maiden; born in Horsem Tp.
Montgomery Co. Penn. June 19. 1808; came to this county in the Spring of 1851, and set
tled in this Tp.; has family of one son and one daughter living, three sons and three daugh
ters dead; wife was Sarah Matson, bora in Harrison Co. Ohio, Sept. 26, 1812, married Feb.
18, 1830; she died Dec, 26, 1865; has 2,x> acres, value $12,000; Rep.
HOOD R. W. Sec. 25, P.O. Arlington; rents of J. G. Walter; Rep; from 111.
HOOVER JAMES, M dden; painter; Ind; from Ohio.
HOPE FRANKLIN A. Maiden, Wholsale Tobacconist; born in Orange Co. N.Y, Sept.
23, 1819; came to this Co. in June, lS3g, and is one of the oldest settlers in the Tp ; has
family one son.iborn Sept. 4, 1867; wife was Diantha Phelps, from North Hampton, Mass.,
born June 24, 1828, married Oct. 31, 1866; was Collector one term; value real estate $2,000;
Rep.

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HOPKINS L. Maiden; laborer, Rep; from Ohio.
HOWELL B. F. Sec. 16, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Ohio; 117 acres, value $8,igo.
HOWIE MATHEW, Maiden; pastor Cong, church; Rep; from Canada.
HUBBARD H. W. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
HUBBARD J. W. Maiden, Carpenter and Joiner; born in Lewis Co. N.Y. Dec. 5, 1826;
came lo this Co. in Aug. 1858; has family two sons and three daughters living, four sons and
one daughter dead; wife was Eliza J. Kenfield, from Lewis Co. N.Y., born July ig, 1831,
married July 2, 1850; she died Sept. 23, 1859; lle married again Oct. 22, i860, to Elizabeth S.
Segar, from Wapello Co. Iowa, born Oct. 29, 1842; value of estate $1,000; Rep; Meth.
HUFFAKER CYRUS, Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; Dem; from III.; 22 J4 acres, value $900.
HUFFMAN JACOB, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; works for B. Vemtrus; Rep; from 111.
HUFFAKER J. W. Sec. 8, P.O. Dover; Dem; from Ky.; 431 acres, value $25,800.
HUFFAKER J. W. Jr. lives with his father, Sec. 8, P.O. Dover; Dem; from 111.
HURT JAMES, Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; works for E. Isaac; Dem; from Ky.
HUSSAR AMOS, Sec. 36, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. H. Piper; from Germany.
HUSSER JOSEPH, Sec. 34, P.O. Maiden; rents of S. Lang; from Germany.
T SAAC E. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from N.C.; 400 acres, value $24,000.
ISAAC j. M. Sec. 9, P.O. Maiden;. Dem; from 111; 140 acres, value $8,400.
ISAAC W. L. Sec. 9, P.O. Maidens Dem; from 111.; 280 acres, value $16,800.
JACKSON E. H. Sec. 9, P.O. Dover; Rep; from N.Y.; 90^ acres, value $5,900.
JAMES JACOB, Maiden; grain dealer; Rep; from Ohio.
JAY A. J. Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ohio; 125 acres, value $9,475.
JAY POLLY Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O. Arlington; from Ohio; 160 acres, value $11,200.
JULIAN ISAAC, Sec. 15, P.O. Arlington; Rep; from Ohio; 160 acres, value $g,6oo.
JULIAN WESLEY R. Sec. 15, P.O. Arlington; rents of Isaac Julian; Dem; from 111.
JURY GEO. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 3 8, P.O. Dover; born in Dauphin Co. Penn.
March 25, 1827; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1854; has family of four sons and three
daughters; wife was Catherine Null, from Lebanon Co. Penn., born in 1827, married in Dec.
1852; has 319 acres, val. $27,115; Rep.
JURY JOHN, lives with his father, Sec. 18, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Penn.
JURY WM. lives with his father, Sec. 18,. P.O. Dover; Rep; from Penn.
T^EEL N. J. Maiden; hardware merchant; Rep; from Ohio".
KEHLIER WM. Sec. 21, P.O. Maiden; works for D. S. Zearing; Dem; from Ireland.
KELLEY JOHN, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland.
KENFIELD M. M. Sec. 21, P.O. Maiden; works for Geo. Rackley; Rep; from 111.
KINNEY EDWARD, Maiden; telegraph operator; Dem; from Mass.
KNOTT EDWARD, Maiden; section boss C. B. & Q. R. R.; Dem; from Ireland.
T ANG S. Sec. 34, P.O. Maiden; Dem; Germany; 240 acres, value $16,800.
*— LATHROP JOHN S. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y.
LAUGHLIN M. F. Maiden; blacksmith; Dem; from Penn.
LAWRENCE D. D. Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from N.H.; 120 acres, value $7,200.
LAWRENCE DAVID M. P.O. Arlington; Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 13; born in Bel
knap Co. N.H. Dec. 7, 1825; came to this Co. in Sept. 1850; has family seven children living,
three dead; wife was Rachael Mellen, from Harrison Cs. Ohio, born Feb. 14, 1835, married
Dec. 7, 1854; he has 158^ acres, value $10,000; Dem.
LEACH J. M. Maiden; carpenter; Rep; from Va.
LEWIS H. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ohio; 25 acres, value $3,000.
LEWIS H. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
LEWIS HIRAM, Sec. 30, P.O. Maiden; rents of C. G. Read; Rep; from N.Y.
LEWIS W. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from N.Y ; 2^ acres, value estate $1,500.
LEWIS W. W. Sec. 1, P.O. Lamoille; Rep; from N.Y.; 327 acres, value $23,450.

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LIPPENCOTT A. Sec. I, P.O. Lamoille; works for J. Benedict; Rep; from 111.
LIPPENCOTT R. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from N. J.; 80 acres, value $5,000.
LIPPENCOTT WM. Maiden; mason; Rep; from N. J.
LUCAS JOHN, Sec. 36, P.O. Maiden; rents of H. H. Piper; Dem; from Ireland.
LUPTON ROBT. Maiden; butcher; Rep; from Ohio.
LYMAN LORENZO, Maiden; farmer; Rep; from Mass.
TV/TcKINSTRY J. Sec. 32; P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Penn; has 95 acres, val. $7,600.
-LVA McKlSSON DAVID, Sec. 17; P.O. Maiden; works for E. W. Watson; Dem;Ohio.
MAGNESSON ALEXANDER, Sec. 32, P.O. Maiden; works for J. McKinstry;' Sweden.
MARTIN HENRY, Maiden; retired; Dem; from N. J.
MARTIN JAS. Maiden; grain dealer; Rep; from N.J.
MARTIN L. Maiden; carpenter; Dem; from N. J.
MARTIN P. K. Maiden; farmer; Dem; from N. J.
MAXWELL ISHAM S. Maiden; farmer; Dem; from 111.
MAXWELL LARKIN, Maiden; blacksmith; Dem; from Ohio.
MAXWELL WM. H. Maiden; painter; Dem; from 111.
MICHAEL M. Sec. 20; P.O. Maiden; works for Geo. Rackley; Rep; from N.Y.
MILLARD P. A. Maiden; mason; Rep; from 111.
MILLER WM. Sec. g; P.O. Maiden; lives with W. L. Isaac; Dem; from Ky.
MINKLER R. S. Sec. 3; P.O. Lamoille; Rep; fromVt.; 326 acres, val. $22,000.
MITCHEAL JNO. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from N.Y.
MOHLER FRANK, Sec. 30; P.O. Dover; lives with father; Rep; born III.
MOHLER LEVI, Sec. 30; P.O. Dover; lives with father; Rep; born III.
MOHLER LEWIS, Sec. 30; P.O. Dover; lives with father; Rep; from 111.
MOHLER MARTIN, Sec. g; P.O. Dover; lives on his father's place; Rep; from 111.
MOHLER SAMUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 30; P.O. Dover; born in Cumber
land Co. Penn. March 10, 18 14; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1836, and is one of the
oldest settlers in the Tp.; has family of seven sons and five daughters; wife was Caroline
Zearing, from Shiremanstown, Cumberland Co. Penn., born July 10, 1818; he has 320 acres,
value $32,000; Rep; Cong.
MOHLER SAMUEL, Sec. 30; P.O. Dover; lives with father; Rep; born 111.
MORRIS D. K. Maiden; traveling agent; Rep; from Ohio.
MYER ANDREW, Sec. 31; P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Germany; 120 acres, val.'$8,40o.
MYERS LEVI, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21; P.O. Maiden; born in York Co. Penn.
Dec. 18, 1831; came to this Co. in the Spring of 1854; has family of one son and one daugh
ter; wife was Margaret E. McGinnis, born in Loudon Co. Va. Sept. 13, 1827; married Feb.
15, 1866; owns go acres, val. $5,500; Dem.
"^T ELSON P. A., P.O. Maiden; harness-maker; Rep; from Sweden.
/"V'BRIAN JOHN, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland.
W O'CONNOR JERRY, Maiden; switchman; Dem; from Ireland.
O'CONNOR THOS. Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ireland.
OGAN C. Sec. g; P.O. Dover; Rep; from Ohio; 160 acres, value $11,200.
OSBORN LEROY, Lumber Dealer, Maiden; born in Bureau Co. 111.. Nov. 4, 1838; one
of the oldest settlers in the Tp.; has no family; wife was Miss Rhoda Wilcox, born in Prince
ton, Bureau Co.; married March 13, 1873; val. of estate, $2,500; Rep.
OUTMAN WILLIAM, Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; rents house of E. Bass; Rep; from 111.
OWENS SQUIRE, Sec. 5; P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Indiana; 80 acres, val. $4,800.
pADDOCK CHAS. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
PADDOCK E. T. Maiden; wagon-maker; Rep; from N. Y.
PAGE D. K. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Maiden; born in Oneida Co. N. Y.,
Feb. I, 1825; came to this Co. Nov. 1851; has family, two sons and three daughters living —
one son dead; wife was Sophia Wood, from Mount Morris, Livingston Co. N.Y., born June
24, i83g; married Dec. 6, 1856; has 165 acres, value $11,500; was Collector two terms, and
Constable one term; Rep; Cong.

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PAGE E. N. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Maiden; born in Oneida Co. N. Y.,
Sept. 22, 1823; came to this Co. in June, 1850; has family, one adopted daughter; wife was
Miss H. C. Stacey, from St. Lawrence Co. N. Y„ born June 9, 1821; married June 13, 1854;
has 185 acres, value $15,000; was Assessor one term; Road Commissioner two terms; Rep;
Cong.
PAGE F. H., P.O. Maiden; postmaster and general store; Rep; from N.Y.
PALMER D. Sec. 16; P.O. Dover; Rep; from Pa.; has 15 acres, val. $1,350.
PALMER GEO. Maiden; laborer; Rep; from Ohio.
PALMER G. C, P.O. Maiden; laborei; Rep; from Ohio.
PARKS GEO. Sec. 28; P.O. Maiden; rents of J. S. Garten; Rep; from 111.
PARKS R. Sec. 26; P.O. Arlington ; Rep; from N.J.; has 490 two-third acres, val. $29,400.
PERRY JESSE A., P.O. Maiden; merchant; Rep; from Ohio.
PERRY JOHN, Maiden; merchant; Rep; from Ohio.
PERRY JOHN H. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from Ohio. ^£>JLsr<~-
PERRY JOHN W. Maiden; merchant; Rep; frorn^eitio7~^a£tA
PHILIPS J. D. Sec. 36; P.O. Maiden; Rrp-r-frorrT Mamefso acres, val. $5,000.
PIERCE E. E. Maiden; groceries and notions; Rep; from N.Y.
PIERCE J. A. Sec. ig; P.O. Dover; Rep; from N.Y.; has 255 acres, val. $19,125. C<r~y.
PIERCE W. F. Maiden; physician and surgeon; Rep; from 111.
PIERSON SAMUEL C. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. II; P.O. Arlington ; born in War
ren Co. N.J. Jan. 16, 1831; came to this Co. in Feb. 1858; has family, four sons and three
daughters; wife was Corinda Rockafeller, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 27, 1836; married
March 13, 1859; has 400 acres, value $24,000; Rep.
PIPER H. H. Sec. 34; P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ohio; has 1,289^ acres, val. $64,450.
PLUMMER C. J. Sec. 20; P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Maine; 36^ acres, val. $3,000.
TJACKLEY, A. C. Maiden; butcher; Rep; from N.Y.
¦^ REEVES MOSES, Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; lives with W. H. Ca'ter; Dem; from N. J.
RACKLEY F. D. Farmer ancl Stock Raiser, Sec. 19, P.O. Dover; born in Orange Co. Vt.
Dec. 9, 1829; came to this county in Oct. 1838, and settled in this township and is one of
the oldest settlers in the township; no family; wife was Miss Anna E. Fish, from Clarkson,
Monroe Co.TM.Y. born May 4, 1824; married June 7, 1866; has 180 acres, value $13,000; Rep.
RACKLEY GEO. Farmer, Maiden; born in Orange Co.Vt. Nov. 2, 1821; came to this
county in the Spritig of 1836, and settled in Berlin Tp; is one of the oldest settlers in the
township; has family, one daughter; wife was Calista Abel, from Erie Co. N.Y. born Aug.
22,  ; married March 24,1841; has been Township Collector two terms, Justice of the
Peace eight years; in i860 was elected Supervisor and held the office twelve years, and was
President of the Board six years; has 293 acres, value $20,500; Rep.
RACKLEY NATHAN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Maiden; born in Orange
Co. Vt. Dec. 15, 1800; came to this county the 27th day of June, 1836; Mr. R. is one of the
oldest settlers in the township; has family, two sons and two daughters;, wife was Susan Judd,
born in Orange Co. Vt. Mareh 6, 1802; married Jan. 28, 1821; he has 140 acres, val. $12,000;
Mr. and Mrs. R. are both members of the Bapt. Church; Rep.
RACKLEY N. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser. Sec. 20; P.O. Maiden; born in Orange Co.
Vt. Oct. 13, 1827; came to this county in the Spring of 1836, and is one of the oldest set
tlers in the township; has family, two daughters and one son; wife was Phebe E. Sutton,
from Belmont Co, Ohio, born Jan. 10, 1832; married Feb. Ig, 1856; has 205 acres land, val.
$16,400; was Collector and Constable, one term each; Rep; Meth.
RACKLEY WARREN, Justice of the Peace and Dealer in Agricultural Implements,
Maiden; born in Orange Co. Vt. May 12, 1825; came to this county Oct. 31, 1838, and is
one of the oldest settlers in the township; family, one daughter; wife was Miss Mary Jane
Hill, from Warren Co. Ohio; married June 19, 1855; has 80 acres; value of real estate
$6,000; been Collector one term, and is Justice of the Peace; Rep.
READE CHAS. G. Maiden; retired; born in Mount Morris, Livingstou Co. N.Y. Jan. 10,
1816; Mr. R.'s father was the first Town Clerk of the above place; Mr. R . came to this county
Sept. 1845; has family, two adopted children, one son dead; wife was Olivia Wood, from
Gainesville, Genesee Co. N.Y. born March 12, 1824; married May 16, 1842; Mr. R. was
elected to the House of Representatives in 1869; has been Supervisor, Justice of the Peace,
. and held other town offices; has 157 acres land; value of estate $17,000; Rep.
REXROTH GEO. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; works for E. Isaac; Dem; from Penn.

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RICE S. D. Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Lamoille; born in Hampshire Co. Mass. Oct. 21, 1828;
came to this county in the Fall of 1856; has family, one son, A. C. Rice, born April 7, 1861;
one adopted daughter, Annie L. born Sept. 20, 1870; wife was Martha E. Robinson, from
Hampshire Co. Mass. born April 15, 1840; married Jan. 26, 1865; he has 85 acres, value
$10,000; Rep; Cong.
RINKER EVELINE Mrs. Sec. 33, P.O. Maiden; from Ohio; 253 acres, value $16,000.
RODWELL THOMAS, Sec. 11, P.O. Arlington; rents of S. C. Pierson; Rep; from 111.
ROLLINS M-. M. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; from N. H.; has 42 acres, value $2,520.

CABIN JAMES, Sec. 7, P.O. Dover; Rep; from. Ill; 21 acres, value I
•^ SABIN JOSHUA, Sec. 16, P.O. Dover; rents of M. Sabin; Rep; from 111.
SABIN M. Sec. 16, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Ohio; has 151 acres, $10,500.
SANSOM JOS. Maiden; retired; Rep; from Ohio.
SEARLS BENJ. Sec. 35; P.O. Maiden; works his father's place; Rep; from 111.
SELF F. Sec. 14, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres, value $5,600.
SHELGRAIN SWANSON, Sec. 13, P.O. Arlington; rents of H. H. Piper; Rep; from Sweden-
SHEAN JOHN, Sec. 33, P.O. Maiden; rents of Mrs. R. Hall; Dem; from Ireland.
SMITH CHAS. Sec. 11, P.O. Arlington; lives with his father; Dem; from Ohio.
SMITH ENOS, P.O. Maiden; retired; Rep; from Mass; has 39 acres, value $8,000.
SMITH GEO., P.O., Maiden; lives with his father; Rep; from 111.
SMITH J. Sec. 11, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Va; has 320 acres, val. $ig,200.
SMITH LEWIS, Sec. 14, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from III; 80 acres, val. $5,000.
SMITH MARK, Sec. 14. P.O. Arlington; rents of his father; Dem; from Ohio.
SMITH WILSON, Maiden; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
SMITH WILSON, Maiden; laborer; Dem; from Ohio.
SNOW C. C, P.O. Maiden; clerk; Dem; from 111.
STACY J. D., P.O. Maiden; harness-maker; Rep; from Ohio.
STRONG HARRISON, Sec. 22, P.O. Maiden; rents of L. J. Strong; Rep; from Ohio.
STRONG JOHN T. Maiden; clothing store; Rep; from 111.
STRONG L. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Maiden; born in Green Co. Ohio.
April 16, 1821; came to this county in the Fall of 1846; has family, seven children livingi
three dead; wife was Mary Ary, from Green Co. Ohio, born March 14, 1823; married Dec.
31, 1841; he has 320 acres, value $31,000; was Justice of the Peace and Road Commissioner
nine years, and held other town offices; Rep.
STRONG MARION, Sec. 22, P.O. Maiden; rents of L. J. Strong; Rep; from 111.
STRONG SYLVESTER, Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; rents of L. J. Strong; Rep; from 111.
SUTTON W., P.O. Maiden; retired; Dem; from Ohio.
SWANSON ANDREW, Sec. 13, P.O. Arlington; rents of Geo. Clark; no pol; from Sweden.
SWANSON NELSON, Sec 14, P.O. Arlington; rents of H. Piper; from Sweden.
SWEET A. Maiden; retired; Rep; from Ohio.
'"TIFFIN HENRY, Sec 5, P.O. Maiden; rents of W. L. Isaac; Dem; from Ky.
"VTANTRESS B. Sec. 8, P.O. Maiden. Rep; from Penn; has 560 acres, value $33,600.
VROOM G. L. Sec 36, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from N. J.; has 160 acres, value $10,000.
YA7ARNER C. Sec. 18, P.O. Dover; Rep; from Penn; 81 acres, value $7,200.
WEIBLE D. Sec. 17, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ohio; 80 acres, val. $5,000.
WATSON E. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O Maiden; born in Voluntown, Ct-
March 25, 1823; came to this county March, 1854; has family, two sons and three daughters;
wife was Miss Lucy F. Fisk, born in Mansfield, Ct. April 7, 1830; married June 4, 1850; has
igi acres, value $12,460; Rep.
WELCH J. Sec. 26, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ireland; has 115% acres, value $6,goo.
WELCH WM. Maiden; barber; Rep; from N.Y.
WENTWORTH J. P. Maiden; station agent; Rep; from N.Y.
WERNER P. J. Sec. 34, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Germany; 80 acres, value $4,000.

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WESCOTT J. H. Sec. 9, P.O. Dover; Rep; from N.Y.; has 80 acres, val. $5,500.
WETHERELL R. T. Sec. 28. P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Ct; 7 A acres, value $1,100.
WEYER H. J. Sec. 20, P.O. Maiden; Dem; from Ohio; 130 acres, value $9,750.
WHEELER J. W. P.O. Arlington, Sec. 12, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Royalston,
Worcester Co. Mass. May 2g, 1825; came to this county Sept. 10, i860; has family, one son,
Edwin A., born June 19, 1867; one son dead, Freddie E., born May 5, 1859; wife was Miss
Nancy K. Wilder, born in Templeton, Worcester Co. Mass. June 25, 1831; married Nov. 2g,
i84g; has 240 acres, value $14,400; Dem.
WHITAM J. Sec. 13, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Maine; 80 acres, value $5,600.
WICKERSHAM THOS. Maiden; artist; Rep; from Ohio,
WILSON H., P.O. Maiden; physician; Rep; from Ohio.
WINANS J. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Canada; 82^ acres, value $4,535.
WINTER J. C. Maiden; pastor Christian church; Rep; from Penn.
WISE C. H. Sec. 17, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from 111; has 40 acres, value $3,200.
WISE JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 17, P.O. Maiden; born in Cabarrus Co. N.C.,
Feb. 5, 1814; came to this county in Nov. 1834; Mr. and Mrs. Wise are among the oldest
settlers in the township; has family of one son; wife was Miss Lucinda Bunch, born in War
ren Co. Ky. April 28, 1814, married Aug. 5, 1833; has 245 acres, value $17,200; Rep.
WOOD B. L., P.O. Maiden; hardware merchant; Rep; from III.
WOODWORTH C. D. F. Sec. 24, P.O. Arlington; Dem; from Vt; has 42 acres, value $2,520.
WOODWORTH RUSSELL, Sec. 25, P.O. Arlington; lives with M. W. Ellis; Dem; from Vt.
WRIGHT C. A. Maiden; tobacconist; Dem; from Ct.
REARING M R. Sec. 22, P.O. Maiden; Rep; from Penn: has 285 acres, value $17,100.
ZEARING D. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Maiden; born in Cumberland
Co. Penn. Feb. 16, 1834; came to this county May 1, 1836, and is one of the oldest settlers
in the township; has family of two sons and one daughter; wife was Miss Harriet Bass, born
in this township, and in the house where they now reside, Aug. 10, 1842, married Dec. 5,
1869; has 547 acres, value estate $40,000; Rep; Bapt.

WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP.
A DRIAN AUG. Sec. 28, P;0. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
¦**¦ ALBEE A. Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Vt; 120 acres, val. $6,000.
ALBEE CHAS. lives with father, Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; Dem; Lib; born 111.
ALLEN H. H. Sec. 6, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora N. H.; 120 acres, val. $6,000.
AMMONS J. Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Vt.
AMONS ALFRED, Sec. 30, P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Rep; New Light; born Penn.
AMONS JOSHUA, Sec. 30, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; New Light; born Penn.
ANDERSON ABRAHAM, Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Penn; 320 ac.
ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; Rep; Lib; born Penn; 500 ac. val. $25,000.
ANDERSON GEO. Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Va.
ANDERSON RICHARD, Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Va.
AMMERMAN JOHN, Sec. 7, P.O. Milo; laborer; Dem; Lib; born N. J.
T3ALL JOHN, Sec. 21; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Iowa.
BARBER H. O. Sec. 18, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
BARTO FRANK, lives with father, Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; Ind; Bapt; born 111.
BEAN W. H. Sec. 31, P.O. Henry; laborer; Rep; Dutch Reformed; born Penn.
BARTO WM. H. Sec. 18, P.O.Tiskilwa; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born N.Y.; 260 ac. val. $13,000.
BELL JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland; 160 ac. val. $5,000.
BETTIS CHAS. Sec. 32, P.O. Henry; blacksmith; Dem; Lib; born 111.
BETTIS F. B. Sec. 31, P.O. Henry; painter; Ind; Lib; borri 111.

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BETTIS J. W. Sec. 31, P.O. Henry; merchant; Ind; Lib; born N.Y.
BURKEY JOHN, Sec. 4, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; born Germany; 190 acre*
BURNS DANIEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Canada.
/"'ALIFF E. P. Sec. 31, P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Univ; born Vt; 240 ac. val. $12,000.
COOK S. L. Sec. 6, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, rents; Rep; Lib; born Hi.
CLEMENT WM. W. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Niagara Co. N.Y. Aug. 19
1840, lived in that state twenty-two years, carte to this state and county in 1865, and has lived
here eleven years; has held office of Road-master; was in the army — enlisted in the 19th
N.Y. Light Artillery, Army of the Potomac; was in every battle from the battle in the Wil
derness to the taking of Petersburg under Grant; Rep; Lib; owns 270 acres land, value
$10,800; married Miss Clara E. Clark, Dec. 25, 1867; she was born on the farm where they
now live, Oct. 18, 1845; she is a daughter of Stephen M. Clark; he was one of the early
settlers, came here in 1844 and bought this farm of the man who entered it; they have four
children, two sons and two daughters.
COX JOHN B. Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born N. C.
"TJANGERFIELD HENRY, Sec. 7; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Mo.
-*-^ DAWSON C. M. Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Melh; born Va; 40 ac. $2,500.
DAWSON J. Sec. 17, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Va.
DENTENBENGER JOHN, Sec. 5; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
DRAPER E. Sec. 7, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio; 120 acres, val. $6,000.
DUNN WAKEMAN, Sec. 33; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born Va.
DUNN WALLACE, Sec. 33; farmer.
T7DM1NSTER CHAS. B. Sec. 7, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; owns 80 ac.
T7UNS0N HENRY O. Sec. 28, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
*- FUNSON THOS. Sec. 28, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref.; Ireland; 240 ac.
/^ORBY ASA, Sec. 28, laborer; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
TTALEY DAN, Sec. 8, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
** HALEY JOHN, Sec 16, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
HAM WM. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Dem; Meth; born N.Y.
HAYES JOHN, Sec. 4, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
HUNAGEL JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. Henry; merchant; Ind; Luth; born Germany.
HUNTER ANDREW, Sec. 19, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; bor 1 N.Y.; 86 ac. val. $4,500.
HUNTER ANDREW, Sec ig, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Vt.
HUNTER EDWIN, lives with A. Hunter, Sec. ig; Rep; Meth; born- 111.
HUNTER ENOCH, Farmer, Sec. ig, P.O. Tiskilwa; born Windham Co. Vt. Sept. 23,
1826; removed to Cortland Co. N.Y. at ah early age, lived there nineteen years; came to
this state and county in 1846 and has lived here thirty years, one of the early settlers, only
several log houses between here and Henry at that time; has held office School Director and
Path-master; has just completed one of best houses in this town; Rep; Meth; owns 500 acres
land, value $25,000; he married, Miss Adeline M. Baker July I, 1849; she was from Ind.;
they have three children, daughters.
HUNTER ROBT. Sec. 18, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Vt.; 240 ac. val. $12,000.
HUNTER SENECA, Sec. 18, P.O. Milo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 60 acres, val. $3,000.
JENNETT M. Sec. 17, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Ind; Cath; born Ireland; 300 ac. $12,000.
JENNETT WM. Sec. 17, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born 111.
JOHNSON GEORGE, Sec. 2g; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
JOHNSON WM. Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Va.
TT'IRK DAVID, Sec. 29, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep Lib.
**¦ KNIGHT MOSES, Sec. 32, P.O. Henry; farmer; Ind; Lib; born N.Y.; 90 ac. $4,000.
KUHN NICHOLAS; Sec. 9, P.O.Tiskilwa; farmer; Ind; Cath; born Germany; 160 ac. $7,500.
KUHN NICHOLAS, Sec. 9, P.O. Tiskilwa; lives with father; Ind; Cath; born 111.

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T AWSON RICHARD, Sec. 28, laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden,
TWTcAFEE SAMUEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Chris; born Ohio.
iVA McLOUGHLIN HENRY, Sec. 32, laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
McLOUGHLIN J. B. M.D. Sec. 32, physician; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
McLOUGHLIN THOS. Sec. 32, laborer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
McNEIL J. W. Sec 9, laborer; Rep; Bapt; born Mass.
MERRITT EDWIN N. Sec. 7, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; 170 ac. $8,000.
MERRITT EMERSON, lives with father, Sec. 6, P.O. Tiskilwa; Rep; Meth. pref.; born N.Y.
MERRITT STEPHEN, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Tiskilwa; born in town Wheatland, Bureau
Co. Feb. 3, 1850; he has lived in this town and county twenty-six years, he was born on the
farm where they now live; has held the office of Road-master; Rep; Meth; owns 275 acres
land, val. $14,000; married Miss Lurana Jane Barber Sept. 18, 1872, she was born in
Tompkins Co. N.Y. Feb. 18, 1854; sne came to this state in 1857; they have one child, a son,
Harvey Stephen Merritt, born May 9, 1873.
MILLER F. C. Sec. 19, laborer; Dem; Lib; born Ind.
MOFFITT HUGH, Sec. 30, P.O. Henry; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Ohio; 300 acres, $12,000.
MOFFITT NORTON, lives with father, Sec. 30, P.O. Henry; Ind; Lib; born 111.
MONTGOMERY E. Sec. 20, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
MURPHY EDWD. Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep, Chris; born Ireland; 300 ac. $12,000.

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URANVILLE D. Sec. 18, carpenter; Ind; Meth. pref; born N.Y.

/"V'BRIEN D. Sec. 16, P.O. Lone Tree; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
^ OAKES THOS. A. Sec. 21, P.O. Lone Tree; merchant; Dem; Bapt; born Va.
OSTHOFF GEORGE, Sec. 5, P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Evang; born 111.
OSTHOFF FRED. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; born in Buffalo, N. Y. Nov. 5, 1847;
he lived there only one and a half years; lived in Wisconsin six months, came to LaSalle
Co. this state, in l84g; lived there thirteen years, and came to this county in 1862, and has
lived here fourteen years; Dem; Evang; the estate owns 160 acres, value $9,600; he man
ages and farms the home place; his mother, Mrs. Magdalen Osthoff, lives on the home place;
she was born in Germany; he has four brothers and three sisters, all living in this county.
OSTHOFF M. Mrs. Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; widow; Cath; born Germany; 160 acres; $8,000.
OATTERSON ROBERT, Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
POWELL U. Z. Sec. 21; P.O. Lone Tree; blacksmith; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
P» ICH DANIEL, Sec. g; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ills.
¦^ RICH DANIEL A. Sec. 21; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ills.
RICH GEO. N. Sec. g; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ills.
RICH HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Lone Tree; born in Monongalia Co. Virginia, March
15, 1813; he lived in State of Virginia twenty-one years; he spent the following three or
four years traveling down the river, through some thirteen different states, north and south,
as far as New Orleans; he came to this state and to Bureau County, at Princeton, June 3,
1844, and has resided here over thirty-two years; one of the earliest settlers; there was no
house between here, where he now resides, and Henry at that time; he has held office of
Assessor of this town; he has held office of Justice of Peace for the past six years; Rep;
Christian; owns 530 acres land, value $27,200; he married Sarah Anderson, May 21, 1839;
she was born in Monongalia Co. Virginia, June 22, 1822; they have had eleven children, six
sons and five daughters; lost four sons and one daughter.
RINGENBERG JACOB, Sec. 8; farmer, renter; born Germany.
RICH LEVI D. Sec. 21; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ills.
RICH SELINA Mrs. Widow, Sec. 9; P.O. Lone Tree; born in Fayette County, Pa. Sept.
19, 1822; Christian; owns 80 acres land; she lived in State of Penn. about twenty-four years;
she came to this state, Bureau County, April 12, 1846, and has lived here over thirty years,
and is one of early settlers; she married Mr. Washington Rich, Nov. 10, 1842; he was born
in Virginia, Nov. 24, 1819; he died Oct. 17, 1861; they have had eleven children, lost four,
seven sons and four daughters; she married Mr. Rawley Rich, July 30, 1862; he was from
Virginia; he died May 31, 1873; her son Daniel carries on farm.
RUNNELLS DAVID, Sec. 32; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Maine; 150 acres.

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RUNNELLS THOS. A. Sec. 32; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ind; 80 acres.
RUNNELLS W. D. Sec. 32; P.O. Henry; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born Ind.
RYAN HUGH, Sec. 9; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 acres; $4,000.
RYAN PAT, Sec. 8; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
CMITH A., P.O. Milo; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
*"-* SQUIRES EDWIN H. Sec. 18; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
SCHERTZ JOSEPH, Sec. 5; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer; Ind; Mennonite; born France; 380 ac.
SHURTS PETER P. Farmer, Sec 31; P.O. Henry; born in Hunterdon County, N.J.
Nov. 7, 181 1; lived in New Jersey about forty years, and came to this state and county in
1851, and has lived here over twenty-five years; has held office of Road Commissioner and
Path-master; Rep; Luth; owns 120 acres of land, value $6,000; he married Miss Effie Tiger,
Dec. 19, 1833; she was born in Hunterdon Co. New Jersey, Aug. 8, 1805; they have eight
children.
STARERTH AUG. Sec. g; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
SWANZY J. J. Sec. 28; P.O. Senachwine; farmer; Dem; Lih; born Ills; 500 acres, val. $20,000.
SWIFT J. P. Sec. 31; P.O. Henry; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y.; 160 acres, val. $6,000.
'"TIGER AMOS, Sec. 7; P.O. Milo; farmer; Dem; Lib; born N. J.; 415 acres, val. $20,000.
-*¦ TOZIER FRANK, B. Sec. 18; P.O. Henry; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ills.
TOZIER JOSEPH A. Sec. 18; farmer, renter; Ind; Lib; born Ills.
TOWNSEND J. SEWELL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Henry; born in
Orleans County, N. Y. Jan. 11, 1841; he lived in New York State about six years; came to
this state in 1847; lived in Peoria County four years; lived in Marshall County fifteen years;
came to this county in 1866; has lived here ten years; he holds office Commissioner of
Highways, also School Director; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; he married
Miss Loretta Edminster, Aug. 24, 1862; she was born in Cortland County, N.Y. July 4, 1846;
lived there thirteen years; came to this state in 1859; they have two children, sons, George
Fred, born Aug. 2, 1863; John Wilfred, born April 4, 1865.
A 7AIL RICHARD, Sec. 20; P.O. Lone Tree; farmer; Ind; Lib; born N. Jersey; 320 acres;
$12,000.
YX7AGNER AUG. Sec. 4; P-O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Dem; Luth; born France.
WELTON B. Sec. 7; P.O. Tiskilwa; farmer, renter; Ind; Epis; born Conn; 1,000 ac.
WHITMAN J. A. Sec. 32; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Ills.
WOLF M. Sec. 19; P.O. Milo; laborer; Ind; Lib; born Ind. '
WRIGHT C. Sec. 17, P.O. Lone Tree; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
'T'ERLEIN ANNIE Mrs. Sec. 4; P.O. Tiskilwa; widow; Mennonite; born France; 160 acres;
^ $8,000.

MANLIUS TOWNSHIP.
A LLEN BAYLES, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; from 111; 80 acres, $2,200.
¦**- ALLEN W. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Bureau Co. Ill; 80 ac.
ALLEN P. J. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Manlius; born in Bureau Co. May 28, 1842; Dem;
Lib; 100 acres, value $5,000; wife was Levisa Spratt; one child, Alice Allen.
ANDERSON O. H. Sec. 5; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Luth: from Sweden; 203 acres.
TDARBER D. A. rents Sec. 3; P.O. New Bedford; Rep; Ind; from Vt.
D BARBER EDWARD, Sec. 5; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from 111; 40 acres.
BARBER SIDNEY, Sec. 4; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from N.Y,; 60 acres.
BARBER S. H. Sec. 5; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Vt; 93 acres, $3,720;
BARRETT J. O. Sec. 36; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Ohio; 160 acres, $8,000.
BATCHELOR JAMES, Sec. 4; P.O. New Bedford; carpenter; Rep; Ind; from Penn.
BECKER W. H. Sec. 34; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; 240 acres, $1,000.
BORTON ISAAC, Sec. 35; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. J.; 80 acres, $3,200.

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BREED D. Sec. 6; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from 111; 80 acres, $1,600.
BRIGGS CELIA Mrs. P.O. Sheffield; Ind; from 111; 50 acres, $1,750.
BRIGGS G. W. Sec. 17; P.O. Sheffield; farmer and teacher; Rep; Ind; born N. J.; 30 acres.
BROOKS CHAS. Sec. 2; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; 80 acres.
BROWER ABRAM, Sec. 23; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
BROWER E., P.O. Truxton; renter; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
BROWER JEROME, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Dem; Lib; born 111.
BROWN HENRY, Sec. 10; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born England; 241^ ac. $7,245-
BROWN ROBT. Sec. 10; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111.
BURNS JAS.- L. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Sheffield; born in Mifflin Co. Pa. March g, 1812;
came to this county in 1855; Rep; U. B.; 80 acres, $4,000, per. prop. $1,000; held the
office of Road Com.; wife was Susan Crepps; married Peb. 1836; four children, two boys
and one girl living.
/""•ASKEY ALPHEUS, Sec. 2g; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cong; born N.J.; 240 ac. $10,000.
^ COLEMAN C. W. Sec. 16; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 120 ac. $6,000.
CARPENTER F. E. Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Sheffield; born in Orange Co. Vermont, Nov.
10, 1847; came to this county 1851; Rep; Lib; owns 120 acres, val. $6,coo; he has held the
office of School Trustee; wife was Gertrude Woodruff, born in Rodman, New York, married
Sept. 16, l86g; two boys, Eugene and Frank; his father and mother live with him.
COLEMAN HORACE, P.O. Truxton; renter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
CONDON JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 ac. $3,200.
COOK D. F. Sec. 36; P.O. Manlius; renter on Fletcher's farm;' Rep; Ind; born Illinois.
CRAFT J. W. Sec. 5; P.O. N. Bedford; blacksmith; Dem; born N. J.
CULVERSON ROBT. Sec. 6; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 8D acres, $1,600.
TAABLER A. L. Sec 25; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Penn.
¦*-^ DABLER DANIEL, Sec. 26; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Ind; Ind; born.Penn.; 100 ac. $4,000.
DABLER JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Penn.; 676 acres, $27,040.
DABLER J. M., P.O. Manlius; laborer; Dem; Ind; born Penn.
DABLER WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Penn.; 80 acres, $4,000.
DAVIS WM. Sec. 33; P.O. Sheffield; renter of Lyford; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
DEFOREST LEWIS LUCIAN, Laborer; P.O. Truxton; Rep; Cath; born Minn.
DELONG JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Truxton; born in Canada March 8. i83g;
came to this county in 1864; Rep; Lib; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000; married Miss M. Moran
Jan. 15, 1862; five children, three boys and one girl living.
DERRICK JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Sheffield; renter; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
DOGGET SAMUEL, Sec 5; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind.
DOMQUEST C. Sec. 27; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 160 ac. $6,400.
DOMQUEST CHAS. Sec. 20; P.O. Manlius; renter; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
DUNGEN ELIAS, Sec. 35; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Indiana.
DUNGEN J. A. Sec. 35; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Indiana; 50 acres, $4,000.
DUTROW SAMUEL, Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; renter; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
DWYER ELIZA, Sec. 28; P.O. Sheffield; born Ireland; Cath; 120 acres, $4,800.
DWYER MICHAEL, Sec. 28; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Conn.; 80 ac. $3,200.
rpENN GEORGE, Sec. 1; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Ind; Luth; born Germany; 240 ac. $10,600.
¦*¦ FINK CHAS. Sec. 26; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Ind; Prot; born Germany; 40 ac. $1,800.
FINK JOHN, Sec. 2g; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 160 acres, $6,400.
FLANDERS WM. W, Sec. 11; P.O. Walnut; renter; Ind; Ind; born N.H.
FLETCHER JAMES, P.O. Manlius; Postmaster; Rep; Bapt; born Va.; house and lot.
FOLLET J. P. Sec. 16; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Penn.; go acres; $4,500.
FORD TIMOTHY, Sec. 32; P.O. Sheffield; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 120 acres, $6,000.
FRANK E. R. Sec. 36; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Va.
FRANKS ISAAC, Sec. 25; P.O. Manlius; renter; Rep; Ind; born Penn.
FRANKS MARTIN, Sec. 26; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Pa.; 120 ac. val. $5,000.

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FRENCH JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Manlius; renter; Rep; Ind; born Penn.
FRENCH WM. Sec. 12; P.O. Manlius; renter; Rep; Ind; born Penn.
/"* ALENTIN ELI, Sec. 11; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa; 80 ac. val. $4,000.
^ GLEASON CHAS. Sec. 4; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Mich.
GARMAN J. H. Farmer, Sec 35; P.O. Manlius; born in New Jersey, April 27, 1833;
came to this county 1853; Rep; Ind; owns 120 acres of land, value $5,400; married
Amanda Fletcher, Sept. 1857; had eleven children, six girls, three boys living.
GILPIN GEO. Sec. 6; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 40 ac. val. $8,000.
GREELEY DENNIS, Sec. 32; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 120 ac.
GRIFFIN J. Sec. 3; P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Rep.
TT ANSON N. Sec. 3; P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Rep; Ind; born Sweden.
¦^ HARTMAN MARY W. (widow of John Hartman), P.O. Manlius; Bapt; 120 acres.
HARTNADY TIMOTHY, Sec. 36; P.O. Manlius: farmer; Dem; Cath; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
HARTNADY WM., P.O. Manlius; clerk; Dem; Cath; born N.Y.
HARTY MICHAEL, Sec. 32; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 acres, val. $3,600.
HARTZ N. Sec. 7; P.O. N. Bedford; Dem; Luth; born Germany ;- 153 acres.
HATCH SANFORD, Sec. 33; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; 80 ac. val. $4,000.
HAYES HARRISON, Sec. g; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; 160 acres, val. $10,000.
HECHNER JOHN, Sec. 1 ; P.O. Princeton ; renter; Dem; Ind; born Germany.
HERRICK JAS. Sec. 13; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wes. Meth; England; 160 ac. val. $8,000.
HEWITT DANFORD, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
HEWITT GEORGE, Farmer; P.O. Truxton; Rep; Ind; 95 acres; born Ohio.
HEWITT W. N. P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Mass; 2403c. val. $12,000.
HILLER JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y; 90 ac. val, $3,500.
HOLBROOK A. Sec. 32; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; 240 acres.
HOLBROOK A. T. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Manlius; born in Bureau Co. Jan. 24, 1836;
Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres, valued at $8,000; personal property, $2,000; married Eliza
beth Garrett ; eight children, five girls and three boys.
HOLTEEN JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Wyanet; renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
HORST HENRY, Sec. 22; P.O. Truxton; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Prussia; 160 acres.
HUNT BENJ. Sec. 21; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; U. B; born Ohio; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 8; P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Luth; born Denmark.
JOHNSON JONATHAN, Sec. 5; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born England.
JOHNSON NILS, Sec. 16; P.O. Sheffield; renter: Rep: Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON W. Sec. 30; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; from Conn; 160 acres.
JOUTZ CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Manlius; born in Dauphin Co. Penn.
March 1, 1838; came to this Co. 1851; Rep; Ind; owns 160 acres, value $7,200; wife was
Maria Hewitt, born in Cuyahoga Co. Ohio, March 18, 1840; married March 22, 1864; four
children, three living — Alma, Nettie, and Annie.
TXANE JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born N.Y; 80 acres, val. $2,800.
IV KANE RICHARD, Sec. 32; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Vermont.
KANE RICHARD, Sec. 32; P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 200 acres.
KINSMAN A. B. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O; Sheffield; born in Orange County, Vermont, Jan.
16, 1820; came to this county Nov. 1849; Rep; Ind; owns 167 acres, val. $8,350; holds the
office of School Treasurer; wife was Louisa Hatch, born in Williamstown, Vermont, March
11, 1824, married May 25, 1843; seven children, two boys and two girls living.
KOLP J. F. Sec. 21, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Ind; 160 acres, val. $7,200.
KOLP SIMON, Sec. 3, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ind; 80 acres.
KREBS GEORGE, Sec. 12, 1, P.O.Walnut; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Bavaria; 160 acres.
KUGHLER GEORGE, Sec. 7, P.O. N. Bedford; Dem; Ind; from Germany; 8 acres.
KRUGER ANNIE, Sec. 36; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 120 acres, val. $6,000.
J" EWIS JOSEPH, Rev. Sec. 4, P.O. New Bedford; minister; Rep; U. B.; from Penn.
*-* LOVEGREEN JOHN, Sec. 24, P.O. Manlius; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.

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cCLURE JAMES, Sec. 6, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Isle of Man; 120 ac.
McCLURE WM. Sec. 6, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Wes. Meth; from Isle of Man.
McCULLOUGH JAMES, Sec. 19, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born S. C.
McKUNE C. Sec. 10, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; 340 acres, val. $13,600. ^
McKUNE CHAS. Sec. 10, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; born Penn; 320 acres.
McKUNE R. B. Sec 9, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills.
McKUNE S. O. Sec. 9, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Penn; 124 acres, val. $6,200.
MARTIN GEORGE, Sec. 9, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills.
MARTIN JAMES, Sec. 15, P.O.Truxton; farmer; Rep; W. Meth; N. Y.; 300 acres; $12,000.
MARTIN MADISON, Sec. 2, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. Y; 80 acres.
MAY GEORGE, Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Prussia; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
MEAD JOSEPH, Sec. 11, P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Ind.
MERCER C. W. Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ills.
MERCER WM. Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; born in Harrison Co. Ohio, Jan. 29, 1819;
came to this county in 1842; Rep; Meth; owns 370 acres, val. $14,800; per. prop. $5,000;
holds the office of Supervisor; first wife was Mary A. Fletcher; married Sept. 1838; second
wife was Epenetus Ready, married Jan. 6, 1848; both born in Fauquier Co. Virginia; five
children by first wife, eleven by second; eleven living; four of age. The Great Apocalypse,
containing fifty-two fine oil paintings; " The Visions of St. John," covering 8,000 feet of
canvas, and costing $7,000. *
MILLER D. A. Sec. 15, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 240 acres; $14,400.
MOSES W. W„ P.O. Manlius, teacher; Rep; Cong; born Maine.
MURPHY CATHARINE Mrs. Sec. 27; widow of John Murphy, P.O. Manlius; Cath; Ireland.
MURPHY JAMES, Sec. 27, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ohio.
NTELSON A. W. Sec. 20, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
¦^ NELSON PETER, Sec. 3, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Sweden; 80 acres.
NELSON WM., P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Canada; 160 acres, val. $6,000.
NICHOLAS G. M. Sec. 9, P.O. Truxton; rents McKune's farm; Rep; Free Meth; from N. J.
NICHOLAS J. A. Sec. 9, P.O. Truxton; carpenter; Rep; Ind; from Penn.
OLOFSON ANDREW, Sec. 25, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden; 140 acres.
OLSON JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres.
OTTOSON PETER, Sec. 7, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Ind; born Denmark; 80 acres, $2,000.
OVERMYER JOHN, Sec 28, P.O. Manlius; rents Mrs. Andrews' farm; Ind; Ind; born Ohio.
DETERSON GEORGE, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark; 160 acres. '
¦*¦ PETERSON PETERSON, Sec. 20, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark.
PITMAN S. Sec. 9, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ind; 160 acres.
PLUMLEY FRANK. P.O. Truxton; renter; Dem; Lib; born N.Y.
PROBST OLIVER, Sec. 2, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Germany.
PROFKE JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Mecklenburg; 160 acres
T3 EADY JAMES, Sec. 34, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; bornVa.
**- READY JAMES, P.O. Wyanet; laborer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio.
REINHART Mrs. Sec. 7, P.O. Sheffield, 80 acres, $3,200.
RICHTMYER GIDEON, Sec. 31, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.; 237 acres.
ROBINSON M. Sec. 26, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Va; 120 acres, $6,000.
ROCHESTER JAMES, P.O. Sheffield; laborer; Dem; Ind; born 111.
RUDIGER HENRY, Sec. 1, P.O.Walnut; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Prussia; 367 ac. $10,350.
RYAN M. Sec. 26, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 160 acres, $8,000.
SACKETT RICHARD, Sec. 36, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Ind; Ind; born N. J.
SAMUELSON AUGUST, Sec. 24, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
SAYERS HENRY, Sec. 14, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Ind; 80 acres, $3,600.
SCHMIDT CHRISTIAN, Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Manlius; born in Prussia, Jan. 5, 1832;
came to this county May I, 1858; Ind; Luth; owns 120 acres, val. $6,000; was in the Prus
sian army; wife was Louisa Profke, born in Mecklenburg, Aug. 1, [840; married May 28,
i860; ten children, six girls and four boys.
SCHUNEMAN JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 100 ac.

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SCOTT J. E. Sec. 25, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; .80 acres, $4,000.
SEIBEL GEORGE E., P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Ind; born 111.
SEIBEL GOST. Sec. 12, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Germany; 160 acres, $7,200.
SHELDON WM. Sec. 26, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep. Ind; from England; 120 ac. $4,800.
SHEUER P. Sec. 7, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 80 ac. $2,000.
SINNOTT BRIDGET, widow of John Sinnott, Sec 34; Cath; born Ireland; 200 ac. $8,000.
SMITH ALEX., P.O. Manlius; blacksmith; Dem; Ind; born New Brunswick.
SMITH E. Sec. 13, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, $4,000.
SMITH LISLE, Sec. 22, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Bureau Co. 111.
SMITH OSMYN, Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Manlius; born in Bradford Co. Penn. Nov. 10,
1826; came to this county in Nov. 1836: Ind; Lib; owns 220 acres, value $11,000; wife was
Laura Robinson, born in Williamstown, Vt. 1827; married April I, 1849; eight children,
three girls, five boys.
SMITH ROBT. Sec. 14, P.O. Truxton; renter; Dem; Pres; born Ireland.
SMITH S. Sec. 14, P.O. Truxton; renter; Dem; Ind; born New Brunswick.
SPRATT JNO. W. Sec. 30, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Meth. Epis; born Ohio; 80 acres.
STAUFFER DAVID, Sec. 4, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Ind; 160 ac. $6,400.
STAUFFER H. C. Sec. 4, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; F. Meth; born Ind.
STAUFFER S., P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; from Germany.
STICKELL D. C. Sec. 20, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born Ohio; 120 ac. $5,400.
STILES HENRY, Sec. 11, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio; 200 acres, $10,000.
STOODLEY G. F. Physician and Surgeon; P.O. Sheffield; born in England,' July 18,
1847; came to this county June 30, 1870; Mutual; prot.
STOWELL JOSEPH, Sec. 5; N. Bedford; farmer and mail carrier; Rep; Ind; from Vt.
STRINE NATHAN, Sec. 16, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Penn; 80 acres.
STUMBACK JACOB, Sec. 36, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ger; 80 ac. $4,000.
'"THOMAS D. Sec. 3, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 40 acres.
¦*¦ THOMAS HENRY, Sec. 9, P.O. New Bedford; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 80 ac. $4,000.
THURSTON DAVID, Sec. 17, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; W. M: born Ohio; 120 ac, $5,400.
THURSTON J. E. Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; W. Meth; born Ohio; 80 acres.
THURSTON J. F. Sec. 16, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; W. Meth; from Ohio; 80 ac. $5,000.
T 7ANDERBURGH WM. Sec. 27, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. Y; 80 ac. $4,000.
* VANORMER D. H. Sec. 24, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Penn.
VANORMER W. S. Sec. 23, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Juniata Co. Penn; 240 ac.
VOIGHT PETER, Sec. II, P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Dunkard; born Penn.
VA/ALKER ARTHUR, Sec. 8, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Illinois.
* * WALKER ELIZABETH, Sec. 15, P.O. Truxton; Lib; born Indiana.
WALKER ELIZA Mrs. P.O. N. Bedford; Pres; from Ohio.
WALKER F. M. Sec. 15, P.O. Truxton; farmer; Rep; born Illinois.
WALKER JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Ind; share in estate 160 ac.
WATKINS DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Manlius; bom in Jefferson Co. Ohio, Oct. 24,
1824; came to this county in 1836; Ind; Ind; owns 160 acres, val. $6,000; holds the office of
School Director; wife was Sarah J. Mercer, married Oct. 21, 1848; four children — two boys,
two girls; one son of age.
WEIRICK DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; born in Lebanon Co. Penn. Aug.
I, 1832; came to this county in Sept. 1859; Rep; Ind; 160 acres, valued $6,400; per. prop.
$1,500; he d the office of Town Clerk, and is Road Commissioner now. Wife was Sarah
Donges, married March 25, 1856; five children — three girls, two boys.
WESSEL JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Prot; born Ger; 60 acres, $2,400.
WHITE J. P. Sec. 24, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 320 acres, $12,800.
WHITE SYLVANUS, P.O. Truxton; laborer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio.
WOLF JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 100 acres, $4,000.
'VELARS H. M. Sec. 5, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N. Jersey; 80 ac. $4,000.

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BUREAU TOWNSHIP.
A LBUS HENRY, Sec. 15, tenant farmer; Cath; born Germany; married.
¦**¦ ALDRICH CHAS. E., P.Q. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; single man.
•ALDRICH S.' M. Sec. 7, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. Y.; rents 320.
ANDERSON O. P. Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Swed. Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres.
ASHENFELTER DAVID F. Sec. 22, P.O. Princeton ; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; Penn.
ASHENFELTER GEO. Soc 22, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born Penn; 80 ac. val. $4,000.
T) ALLA S. S. Sec. 3, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Penn; rents 160 acres.
i-' BALLARD A. W. Sec. 30, P.O. Wyanet; weaver; Rep; Univ; from N.Y.
BLACK ALONZO T., P.O. Princeton; farm laborer; Dem; born Penn.
BLACK WM. Sec. 24, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; born Penn; married.
BLANCHARD LEVI, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from N. H.; 215 acres.
BOROFF H. A. Sec. ig, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; with Spratt Bros; Dem; Meth; from 111.
BOWEN THOS. Sec. 21, P.O.Princeton; farmer; Meth; 320 acres, value $16,000.
BOYCE MARGARET L. Sec. 30, P.O. Wyanet; from Ireland; 80 ac; Wm. J. works farm.
BROWN CHAS. lives with A. J. Wiggom, P.O. Limerick; Meth.
BROOKS HARVEY, Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wesleyan Meth; from N. Y.; 80 ac.
BROOD JOHN, Sec. 19, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Swed. Luth; from Sweden; rents 120 ac.
BRUTON ROBT. Sec. 1, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Meth; 130 acres, value $7,800.
BRYAN AMOS, Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with Jas. Bryan; Dem; from Ohio.
BRYAN JAS. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; blacksmith; Dem; from Ohio; lA acres.
BRYAN JOS. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres, value $4,000.
BRYAN MILTON J. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer; resides with Jos. Bryan: Dem; fromlll.
BULFER J. Sec. 5, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 162 acres, val. $8,100.
BUNN DAVID, Sec. 15, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Penn.
BUNN DENTON, Sec. 15, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dein; Prot; from Penn; 80 acres.
BUNN EPHRAIM, Sec. 10, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Penn; 160 acres.
BUNN SOLOMON, Sec. g, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Penn.
BUNN WM. Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents of J. T. Westbrook; Dem; from Penn.
BUTLER JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Wesleyan Meth; from England.
A~*ARLTON JOHN N., P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.
^ CARNEY JOHN, Sec. 30, P.O. Martlius; farmer; Rep; United Brethren; from Canada.
CARNEY ROBT. Sec. 20, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents 100 acres; Weslyan Meth; from Canada.
CARR CLARENCE D. Sec. 8, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Ind; Prot; from Mich; 40 acres.
CATHERMAN WM. Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents 38 acres; Rep; Meth.
CODDINGTON JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; born Alleghany Co. Mary
land, 1846; came to county, 1853; Rep; Meth; 80 acres, value $4,000: was Tax Collector
one year; married Miss Sarah R. Hinsdale, of Illinois, 1866; two children.
CODDINGTON JONATHAN, Farmer, Sec. 35. P-O. Princeton; born Allegany Co.
Maryland, I7gg; came to county, 1853; Rep; Meth; 160 acres, value $8,000; married Miss
Rebecca Frantz, of N. Y., 1837; five children.
CONKLING J. M. Sec. I, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.
COPENHAFER JOHN, Sec. g, P.O. Walnut; farmer, rents 320 acres; Luth; from Penn.
COSNER. ADAM, P.O. Princeton; carpenter; Rep; from Ohio; rents one acre of Mrs. Wright.
CORSS C. C. Farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Wyanet; born in Franklin County, Mass. 1807; came
to county, 1833; Rep; Cong; 275 acres, value $14,000; was Justice of Peace eight years,
Supervisor four years; married Miss Mehitabel Hill in 1837; three children.
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CORSS HENRY, Farmer, Sees. 34, 35, P.O. Princeton; born Bureau County, Ills. 1838;
Rep; Neutral; 195 acres, value $10,000; private 151st I. V. I., Co. F, one year, honorably
discharged; married Miss Ellen Hodkins, of Franklin County, Penn. 1866; one child.
CROSS WM. L. Sec. 29, P.O. Wyanet; bricklayer; Dem; Prot; from Penn.
"T\AHLSTROM JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Swedish Luth; Sweden; 80 acres.
^ DANIELS FRANK, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
DANIELS OSCAR, Sec 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from III.
DANIELS WARREN, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ills.
DANIELS WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Penn; 160 acres.
DAVIS DAVID, Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; from 111; 80 acres.
DOLL PETER, P.O. Walnut; resides with Jas. Trimble; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
DRAPER JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives Wm. Morgan; Rep; Prot; from Md.
DUTRO JAMES, Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wesleyan Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres.
L7BERLY DANIEL, P.O.Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; from Penn.
¦*--* ELLIOTT R. R. Sec. 29, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wesleyan Meth; from 111; 86 ac.
EICKMEIER HENRY, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born Germany; 140 acres.
ENISELLEE ELIZABETH, Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres.
ENGLE JOS. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; retired farmer; Mennonite; from France.
EXQUEST C. Sec. ig; farmer; from Sweden; 160 acres.
ERISMANN C. A. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 240 acres; from Germany.
ERISMANN WM. Sec. 10, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from Germany; rents 240 acres with Bro.
ETNIER SAMUEL, Sec. 2g, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Penn; 160 acres.
EVANS CHAS. Sec 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Epis; from Penn. 160 acres, val. $9,600.
EVANS JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Md; 160 acres.
Tj*AY D. F. Sec. 26, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Wesleyan Meth; from Ills; 160 acres.
" FAY EDWARD, Sec. 23, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ills.
FAY G. W. Sec. 26, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ills; 160 acres.
FAY SAM'L, Sec. 23, P.O. Princeton; farmer; American Party; Meth; from Mass; 240 acres.
FERGERSON REBECCA, Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; from Ohio; 38 acres, val. $2,000.
FERGERSON WM. Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 50 acres.
FIKE WM. H. Sec. 27, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Virginia; 80 acres; $4,000.
FUBIS GEO. Sec. 5, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Cath; from Germany; 80 acres, val. $3,000.
FULKERSON E. D., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives with S. M. Aldrich; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
FULTZ J., P.O. Wyanet; farm laborer with C. C. Corss; Rep; born Ohio.
/BARMAN W. C, P.O. Walnut; resides with L. B. Kurtz; Dem; United Brethren; Penn.
^ GRIFFIN JOSHUA Sees. 29, 30, 31, 32, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Md
IT ACKETT W. D., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives with Mr. Chas Evans; Dem; from Penn.
¦n HARRINGTON U. A. Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Delaware.
HEATON HENRY C. Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born in county.
HEATON ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 14 and 24; P.O. Princeton; born in Ohio, 1816; came to
County 1836; Dem; Neutral; 255 acres, val. $16,000; served as Justice of Peace seven years;
Supervisor two years, Town Clerk three years, Assessor one year; married Miss Amanda B.
Kennedy, of Ohio; seven children.
HEATON JOHN S. Sec. 14; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born in county.
HEATON REES, Sec. 14, P.O. Princeton; retired farmer; Dem; born Va.; came to Co. 1836.
HECHTNER JOHN, Farmer, Sees. 36, 25, P.O. Princeton; born in Prussia, 1836; came
to county, 1854; Dem; Neutral; owns 400 acres, value $24,000; married Miss Elizabeth
Mehlin, of Switzerland, 1861; seven children.
HILL J. K. Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.; 82 acres, val. $4,000.

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HILL J. NEWELL, Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; born Broome County, N. Y. 1832;
came to county, 1838; Rep; Neutral; 82% acres, value $4,000; was private in Co. D, 7th
Kansas Cav. three years; honorably discharged; married Miss Eliza A. Leonard, of New
Hampshire, 1869.
HILL RUFUS L. Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents 80 acres; Rep; W. Meth; Bureau Co.
HINSDALE GEO. C. Sec. 33, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; born Mass; 250 acres, val. $13,000.
HODKINS C. Sec. 30, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Wesleyan Meth; from Penn; 80 acres.
HODKINS MARTIN, Sec. 30, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Wesleyan Meth; from Penn,
HODKINS WM. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; born Pa.
HOFFMAN ANDREW, Sec. 26, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 80 ac.
HOOVER JACOB, Sec. 9, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn.
HOOVER MICHAEL, Sec. 13, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; born Pa.
HOOVER WM. Sec. 9, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Penn; 240 acres.
HOUCK G. W. Sec. 36, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Ohio; 80 acres.
HOWARD H. P., P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives withR. R. Isdell; Dem; Epis; from N.Y.
HOWE WM., P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with Thos. Bowen; Meth. Epis; from Ills.
HUFFSTADT SAM'L, Sec. 36, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; born in county.
HUGHES SAM'L, Sec. 9, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Indiana.
HUNTER WM. Sec. 1, P.O. Limerick; farmer; Dem; Meth; 741^ acres, val. $4,440.

SDELL ROBT. R. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Ohio; 160 ac. $8,000.

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JOHNSON CHAS. lives with Mrs. Einsellee, Sec. 17, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; fiom 111.
JOHNSON SWAN, Sec. 34, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres.
JACKSON ROBT. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 22, 27 and 33, P.O. Wyanet; born
in Ayrshire, Scotland, April 13, 1823; came to 111. in 1859, and to this county in i860; Rep;
Pres; owns 115 acres, vah $6,900; married Emily Thomas in 1867, born June 10, 1837; have
five children, James, William, Henry, Charles, Richard.
JONES GEO. Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents 80 acres; Rep; from Ohio.
JONTZ HENRY, Sec. 30. P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Penn; 80 acres.
JONTZ J. R. Sec. 30; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Penn; 120 acres,
TV- AAR JOS. Sec. 11, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N. J; 160 acres.
¦**- KETELL J. J. lives with H. Martin, P.O. Princeton; school teacher; Rep.
KNAUTS ALBERT, Sec. 16, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wes. Meth; from Canada; 80 acres.
KURTZ S. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer, rents 160 acres; Rep; Prot; from Penn.
T ARWOOD WM. L. Sees. 7 and 8, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; born Ohio; $3,300.
"'-' LOCHMAN C. M. Sec. 2, P.O. Walnut; farmer, rents 80 ac; Dem; from Penn.
LINABERY JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2, P.O. Princeton; born in Hun
terdon Co. N. J. May 16, 1834; came to this county in 1856; Dem; rents 160 acres of land,
val. at $6,400; first wife, Hannah Penn, born in Greene Co. Penn. 1833, died Sept. 16, 1864,
had two children, Margaret and Mary Jane; second wife, Leah Montgomery, born in Bel
mont Co. Ohio, July 26, 1838; have five children, John F;, Josephine, Robert, Chauncy, and
George.
LOCHMAN F. A. Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer, rents 80 acres of I. Kurtz; Dem; Bapt; from Pa.
LUTZ NICHOLAS, P.O. Walnut; farmer, works for Schertz; Ger. Luth.
LYSINGER ISAAC, Sec. 20, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Wes. Meth; from Pa; 240 ac. val. $10,800.
TV/TcDONALD WM. Sec. 25, P.O. Princeton; tenant farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
'''*¦*¦ McNEALEAGE ALLEN, Sec 30, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Prot; from Scotland; 76 acres.
McTAGGART WM. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31, P.O. Manlius; born in Scotland,
Aug. 20, 1835; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Pres; owns 164'^ acres, valued at $ro,-
6g2.50; wife was Sarah Jane Spaulding, born Mass. Dec. 20, 1833, married Oct.. 14, 1859;
have seven children, George W., Walter S., James A., Willie C, Harry F., Lauretta May,
Grace Darleen.
MARTIN SAML. S., P.O. Wyanet; farm laborer; Rep.

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MARTIN HENRY, Sec. 4, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Ky; 80 acres.
MEISENHEIMER J. Sec. 4, P.O. Walnut; farmer; from Germany; 60 acres.
MEISENHEIMER JOHN, Sec. 4, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Ger. Luth; 164 acres.
MILLER "AUGUST, lives with Jno. F. Miller, Sec. 4, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Luth; from Ger.
MILLER JOHN F. Sec. 4, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 80 acres; Luth; from Germany.
MILLER MATT. Sec. 20, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Cath; from Germany.
MILLER W. W. Sec. 31, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 168 acres.
MINTY WALTER F., P.O. Wyanet; minister West Bureau; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Eng.
MORGAN DAVID, lives with father, Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Wes. Meth; from Eng.
MORGAN ISAAC, Sec. 28. P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Prot; from Eng; 165 acres.
MORGAN WM. Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Wes. Meth; from Eng; 294 ac. $14,700.
MORGAN WM. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Eng; 240 ac. val. $7,200.
MOWRY GEO. A. Sec. 2g, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Quaker; from R.I; igo acres.
MOWRY JESSE, Sec. 32, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Quaker; 180 acres, val. $9,000.
MOWRY THOS., P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born N.Y; 200 acres, val. $10,000.
MURPHY ABNER, Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Wes. Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres.
NT EWTON WESLEY, Sec. 22, P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents 90 ac; Rep; Meth; from Bureau Co.
""- ' NEWTON F. E. Sec. 22, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y; 160 acres.
NEWTON SYLVESTER S. Farmer, P.O. Wyanet; born Courtland Co. N.Y. 1826;
came to B. Co. 1846; Rep; Meth; 490 acres, val. $25,000; wasJUapt. 151st I. V. I. one year,
honorably discharged; married Miss Eliza Stratton, of 111. 1850; eight children.
NIEDERLOHMANN CASPER, Sec. 36, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; 155 ac. $3,000.
NOFFSINGER I. Sec. 2, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Germany; 80 acres.
O'NEAL J. B. lives with Mr. Smith. Sec. 30, P.O. Manlius; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Md.
O'NIEL ADAM, resides with S. B. Kurtz, P.O. Wah vt; from Penn.
"DOWERS PATRICK, Sec. 7, P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 83 acres.
PIERCE W. W. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from N.H; 240 ac. $12,000.
PENN WM. Sec. II, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 160 acres; Dem; from Penn.
POPPINO G. W. Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Princeton; rents of Burr; born Orange Co. N.Y.
1836; came to B. Co. 1861; rents 144^ acres of R. S. Burr; Rep; Neutral; married Miss
Hannah L. Bryan, of Bureau Co. 111. 1862; three children.
PRESTON RUSSELL, Sec. 2, P.O. Limerick; farmer, rents of G. B. Jones; Rep; from Mich.
PULS C. Sec. 35, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born Germany; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
PULS FRED, lives with Jno. Tiderman, Sec. 4, P.O. Walnut: farmer; Luth; from Germany.
p ILEY G. P. P.O. Wyanet; pastor Wes. Meth. church; Rep; born, Ohio.
¦^ RILEY JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; Rep; Meth; from Va,; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
ROGGY JOS. Sec. 3; P.O.Princeton; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; from France; 320 ac.
ROGGY N. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from France; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
ROGGY NICHOLAS P. Sec. 3; P.O. Princeton; farmer; lives with Jos. Roggy; Dem; 111,
CAPP REUBEN, Sec. 28; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; born Delaware; 80 ac. val. $4,000,
^ SAPP SAMUEL, Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; from Bureau Co.; 40 acres.
SAUL T. R. Sec. 27; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
SCHERTZ ANDREW, Sec 5; P.O.Walnut; farmer; Dem; Mennonite; 240 acres.
SCHMIDT AUGUST, Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
SCHMIDT CHAS. J. Sec. 5; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 160 ac. val. $9,600.
SCHMIDT JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; lives with father; Dem; Cath; Germany.
SCHMIDT GUST AVE, Sec. 32: P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives with father; Dem; Cath; Germany.
SCHWARZENTRAUB JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Mennonite Church; Germany.
SEARS SACKET, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Princeton; born Tompkins Co. N.Y. 1827; came
to Co. 1863; Rep; Quaker; owns 80 acres, value $4,000; was in 1st Minnesota V.I. as
private; promoted to captain; honorably discharged; Secretary of Bureau and Manlius
Farmers' Fire Insurance Company; married Miss Kate Langworthy, of 111. in 1853; five chil
dren.

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SHELDON DAVID, Sec. 31; P.O. Manlius; farmer, lives with Mr. Griffin; Rep; Meth.
SHUGART JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35; P.O. Princeton; born in Bedford
Co. Penn. Feb. 4, 1829; Rep; Member of the Meth. Church at depot; owns 80 acres land,
came to 111. April 22, 1847; settled at Peoria, lived there four years; from there came to
Bureau Co. and have lived there since; married Sep. 13, i860 to Elizabeth A. Coddington,
from Selby's Port, Alleghany Co. Md.; seven children : Charles, Alice, William, Blanche,
Frankie, George and Bertie.
SMITH CHARLES, Sec. 30; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Penn; 80 acres.
SMITH LAWRENCE C. Sec. 12; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Princeton.
SMITH NICHOLAS, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; born Harrison Co. Ky. 1811;
came to Bureau Co. 1830; Rep; Meth. Epis; 160 acres, value $9,000; married Miss Julia
Ann Frankenberger, of Ohio, 1852; twelve children. tj A^^ Y^i/uf
SMITH- W. G. Sec. 30; P.O. Manlius; farmer; Rep; Pro^from Pa; no acres.
SPRATT JAS. M. Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; DemfMeth; from 111; owns 80 ac.
SPRATT SAML. R. Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth; from 111.; owns 200 ac.
SPRINGER J. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; born France; 160 ac. val. $S,ooo.
STAMPS WALTER, P.O. Princeton; farmer, lives with T. R. Saul; Dem; from Texas.
STILES ALVA, Sec. 13; P.O. Princeton; farmer; born Ohio; 286 acres, val. $14,000.
STONER W. H. Sec. 10; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; Penn; 160 acres.
STRATTON A. Sec. 26; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.Y.; 254 acres.
STRATTON J. L., P.O. Princeton; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born in Co.
STRAWN B. F. Sec. 22; P.O. Princeton; farmer, works father's farm; born in Co.
STRAWN THOS. Q. Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton; Dem; Meth; from Pa; 80 acres.
'"TAYLOR THOS. Sec. 20; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; from England; 240 acres.
1 TAYLOR THOS. Jr., P.O. Wyanet; farmer, lives with Thos. Taylor, Sr; Rep; Prot.
TAYLOR OLIVER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21; P.O. Wyanet; born in England,
Aug. 27, 1849; came to this Co. in 1852; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,250;
married Rosie Lumry, born in Bureau Co. June 9, 1854; married March 17, 1872; one child
living, Theron Herbert; one child dead, Lemuel Orville.
THOMAS EZEKIEL, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Wyanet; born Harrison Co. Virginia, 1802;
came to Co. 1830; Rep; Bapt; was Justice of Peace four years, Constable twelve years, owns
265 acres, value $14,000; married Miss E. Jarboe, of Ohio, in 1824; ten children living.
THOMAS HARRY, P.O. Wyanet; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born 111; married.
THOMAS JAS. P. Sec. 3g; P.O. Wyanet; lives with faiher; Rep; Meth; born in Co.
THOMAS THOMAS H. Retired Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Princeton; born Bureau Co. 111.
1835; Rep; Neutral; 80 acres, value $4,000; married Miss Elizabeth Kemble, of III. 1864;
seven children.
THOMPSON ISAAC B. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; born Penn. 1825; came to
Bureau Co. 1854; Rep; Meth; 160 acres, val. $8,000; married Miss Nancy Welty, of Penn.
1850; three children.
TIDERMAN JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres.
TRIMBLE JAS. U. Sec. 3; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; 200 acre*
A 7AUGHAN THOS. Sec. 33; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Mass; 280 acres, val. $14,000.
VINSON WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farm laborer; Rep; born Wis.
YXTATSON LOGAN, Sec. 17; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; Indiana; 82^ acres.
* WELLER J. W. Sec. 4; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Indiana; 80 ac.
WELLER PHILIP, Sec. 4; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Prot;from Ind; 40 acres.
WELTY SAMUEL H. Sec. 15; P.O. Princeton, farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa.; 160 acres.
WERNER BAUDER, Sec. 19; P.O. Wyanet; farmer, rents 80 acres; Cath; from Germany.
WESTBROOK J. T. Sec. 16; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; 320 acres.
WETHEMER F. W. Sec. 24; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 40 ac.
WHITE DANIEL, Sec. 1; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; from Pa.; 80 acres, val. $4,800.
WHITE JNO., P.O. Princeton; resides with Wm. Penn; Dem; from Pa.
WILSON S. R. Sec. n; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Bureau Co.; rents 80 acres.
WINGERT JOHN, P.O.Walnut; resides with J. Meisenheimer; Dem; from N.Y.

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WORK ALEX. Sec. 18; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ireland; 160 acres.
WORMWOOD ROBT , P.O. Limerick; lives with Robt. Bruton.
WRIGHT F. F., P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer, Rep; Cong, born Conn.
WRIGHT J. J. Sees. 27 and 28, P.O. Wyanet; Rep; Prot; from Conn; I7&»acres.
ONKINS GEO. Sec. 12, P.O. Princeton; farmer; resides with Jacob Yonkins; Dem.
YONKINS JACOB, Sec. 12; P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem.
^EIGLER ISAAC, Sec. 29; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Penn; 80 acres.
" ZEIGLER J. K. Sec. 16; P.O. Wyanet; tenant farmer; Dem; born Pa.
ZEIGLER MICHAEL, Sec. 17; P.O. Wyanet; farmer; Dem; from Pa; rents 51 acres.
ZIMMERMAN A. Sec. 25; P.O. Princeton; farmer; born Germany; 80 acres, val. $4,000.

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SELBY TOWNSHIP.
A USTIN LYDIA A. Mrs. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal dealer; W. Meth; from N. Y.
"'*¦ AUSTIN MARCUS S. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal dealer; Rep; from N.Y.; $3,000.
ADAIR AUSTIN, Coal Dealer, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; born in Niagara Co. N.Y. June
29, 1840; came to this county in 1867; Rep; personal property $5,000; has half interest in
the coal shaft of Adair & Austin; clone business here since the Fall of 1868.
AVERY ISAAC, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; blacksmith and wagon-maker; Dem; from N.Y.
T> ANSCHBACH ANDREW, Sec. 22, P.O, De Pue; farmer; Ind; Evang; from Germany.
*~* BARKER JOHN, P.O. Princeton; laborer and farmer; Ind; from England.
BANSCHBACH MARTIN, Hotel, and Lumber Dealer, De Pue; born in Germany,
June 6, 1832; Dem; Pres; owns 250 acres and town lots in De Pue and Chicago, val. $18,000;
came to this country in 1852, and to the county in 1854; has been Collector, School Director
and Trustee; married Mary A. Redlingshafer, Jan. 31, 1854; she was born in Germany, Aug.
31, 1837; have had seven children, six living.
BERNHARD JACOB, Merchant, P. O. De Pue; born Germany Oct. 13, 1832; came to
this county in 1853; Ind; Evang; owns 240 acres, value $15,000; founder of the ice business
Lake De Pue; was in the army, private; been School Trustee; married Rosina Frey, April
28, 1858; she was born in Germany; seven children.
BERNHARD PHILLIP, De Pue; saloon; Rep; Prot; born Germany.
BIERMAN HENRY, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; miner; Rep; born III.
BIERMAN HENRY Jr. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; born in
Princeton, Bureau Co. Feb. 4, 1854; Dem; owns 120 acres of land; son of H. Bierman Sr.
who died Oct. ir>, 1876; Mr. Bierman Sr. was born in Germany, married in 1833, came to
this country in 1853; had seven children, three boys and four girls; boys, Henry, Wm. and
John; girls, Mary, Hannah, Sarah and Minnie.
BOGGS ROBERT, Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; farmer, renter; Rep; from Penn; 114 ac. val. $7,000.
BOLZ ANDREW, Sec 8; renter; Rep; from Germany.
BOLZ GEO. Sec. 8, P.O. Maiden; farmer and stock raiser; Rep; from Germany.
BOLZ HENRY, Sec 8; farmer, renter; Rep; from Germany.
BOWERS HIRAM, P.O. De Pue; Rep; Epis; from Conn.
BRACHTEL JACOB, Sec. 12; renter; Luth; born Germany. t>»M
BRAM JOHN, Sec. 20; coal miner; from England. P^"
BRENNEMAN GEO. W. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Maiden; born in Dhio, Feb. 22, 1850,
came to this county in 1856; Dem; Melh; owns 120 acres, val. $7,000: married Agnes E.
Goodrich, Feb. 7, 1874; s'le was born in New York, Feb. 13, 1855; have one child.
BREWER HENRY, Sec. 20; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
BRO AD WELL C. S. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Maiden; born in Logansport, Ind. Feb. 26,
1841; came to this county in 1871; Re ¦; Meth; 160 acres, value $8,000; married Sarah
Koogler, Dec. 13, 1865; she was born in Ohio, March 2g, 1844; served in 63d Ohio Infantry
four years.
BUCKINGHAM CHAS., P.O. De Pue; railroad; Rep; U. Breth; born Ind. ,
BURTON A., P.O. Hollowayville; minister; Ind; Luth; born Germany.

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/^ALLINAN M. K. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ireland; 100 acres.
^ CAMPBELL A., P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Pa.
CARLSON A. Sec. 20; farmer; from Sweden.
CASPAR ANDREW, Hollowayville; laborer; Cath; born Germany.
CLARK BENJ. F. Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. De Pue; born in Bureau Co. 111. July 30, 1848:
Rep; Meth. Epis; 100 acres, val. $4,000; married Cordelia C. Searl, Jan. 4, 1871; she was
born in this county Jan. 18, 1852; have two children living.
CLARK JOHN M. Sec. 22, P.O. De Pue; Rep; Meth; born in Selby Tp. Ill; 40 ac. $2,000.
COLE BENJ. Sec. 26, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Ind; Meth; from Ky.
COLE GEO. W. Sec. 26, P.O. De Pue; farmer and stock raiser; Rep; Meth; from Ark.
CROISANT JAS. Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; miner; Rep; from Germany.
CROISANT JOSEPH, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; miner, lives on Bierman's farm.
CROISANT WILLIAM, Hollowayville; farmer; born Germany.
CURREN PATRICK, De Pue; laborer; Cath; born Ireland.
TT\AILEY JOHN C. lives with John Walton; coal man; Dem; from N.Y.
J-^ DECKER MARTIN, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal miner.
DOHL JACOB, Hollowayville; shoemaker; Dem; Pres; from Germany.
DOLL HENRY, Sec. 12; farmer; Dem; Christian; Germany; 40 acres.
DOUGLAS JOHN, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from Vt.
DOWNER J. H., P.O. De Pue; laborer; Rep; Christian; born N.Y.
DUNTEMAN ADOLPH, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. De Pue; born in Hanover, Germany,
Oct. 19, 1835; came to this country in 1854, and to this county in 1855; Ind; Prot; owns 20
acres, value $2,000; married Caroline Frey, April I, 1858 ; she was born in Baden, Germany,
June 27, 1831; was School Director and Corporation Trustee.
DUNTERMAN CHRIS. Sec. 22, P.O. De Pue; farmer, renter; from Prussia.
DUNTEMAN EARNEST, Sec. 15, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
DUNTEMAN HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Hollowayville; born in Hanover, Ger
many, March 29, 1829; came to this country in 1846, and county in 1849; Rep; Lufti; owns
385 acres, value $23,000; put a substitute in the army in 1864; married Almeda Long, June
29, 1850; have three children living; been Justice of the Peace, School Director and Corpora
tion Trustee.
DUNTERMAN JOHN H. Sec. 22, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Selby Tp-
TAGGERS JAMES, P.O. De Pue; farmer; renter; born Germany.
EHRIG LEWIS, Hollowayville; shoemaker; Dem, Luth; from Germany.
EIKER STEPHEN, De Pue; blacksmith; Rep; born N.Y.
ELLIOTT F. L. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; miner, rents of Mrs. Coner; from England.
ERICK LEWIS, P.O. Hollowayville; shoemaker; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
"L7ELBERG GUS. works for railroad; from Germany.
* FLETCHER HENRY, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; <joal dealer; Dem; from England.
FLETCHER JOSEPH, Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; coal dealer; Rep; born England.
FLOYD WM. Sec. 20; coal miner, renter; from England.
FOSTER JOEL, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Prot; 40 acres, value $3,200.
FOX JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Princeton; born in Brown Co. Ohio, July 27, 1834.
came to this county in 1854; Dem; Meth; owns 40 acres, value $1,600; married Elizabeth
Miller, Dec. 31, 1855, she was born in Brown Co. Ohio, May 8, 1838; served in the g3d I.V.I.
in 1864; have seven children, all living.
FREDRICKS GEO. Sec. 17, on Walton's farm, P.O. Princeton; miner.
FREY JACOB, Sec. 27, P.O. De Pue; Rep; Pres; from Germany; 4 acres, $2,000.
FREY JOHN, P.O. De Pue; shoemaker; Rep; Pres; from Germany; 50 acres, $2,000.
FREY MARTIN, Sec. 27, P.O. DePue; Rep; Reformed Church; from Germany; 146 ac. $7,000.
GENZLINGER JOHN, Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Germany.
GLEICH HENRY, P.O. Hollowayville; saloon; Dem; Pres; from, Germany.
GOERINGER JACOB, Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Germany.

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GOLDEN SAMUEL, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; miner.
GOURINGER ELIZABETH, Hollowayville; from Germany. ,
GREENER J. G. Sec. 29; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 100 acres, $5,000. t
GRINER Mrs. Sec. 22, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Meth; born Ohio.
GREENER MORGAN, Hollowayville; harness-maker; Rep; Meth; from 111.
GRITERMAN GEO., P. O. Hollowayuille; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
GRTTERMAN GEORGE, farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
GUDGER WM. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer, works for Jas. Meyer; Rep.
IT AHN GEO. Hollowayville; saloon keeper; Dem; Pres; from Germany.
*-*¦ IIALLIDAY JOHN J. Sec. 20, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; 80 acres.
HALTE GEO. Hollowayville; farmer: Dem; Cath; from Germany.
HARDLE LOUISA, P.O. Hollowayville; Luth; born Germany.
HARRIS GEO. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
HARRIS J. M. Sec 24; farmer; Dem; Meth; from New Jersey; 168 acres, $10,000.
HARTIG GEO. Hollowayville; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
HASSLER C. H. Sec. 23; from Germany.
HASSLER CHARLES, Sec. 23, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 160 ac.
HASSLER FRED. Sec. 14, Hollowayville; farmer; Luth; born 111.
HASSLER FERD Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Bureau Co. 111.
HASSLER H. H. Sec. 23, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Switzerland.
HASSLER JACOB, Farmer and horse doctor; Luth; from Germany.
HASSLER PHILLIP, Sec. 35, P.O. DePue; Rep; Luth; born Bureau Co. Ill; town lots, $3,000.
HEITZ DAVID, Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer, renter; from 111.
HEITZ G. Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; born Germany.
HEINTZ FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec 13, P.O. Hollowayville; born in Germany, May
4, 1814, came to this county in 1839; Rep; Luth, owns 210 acres, value $12,060; Road Com
missioner ancl School Director; married Marinda Piper, Feb. 8, 1844, she was born in Ohio,
Jan. 30, 1825; four children, all living.
HEINT7, PHILLIP L. Sec. 11, farmer; Dem; Ger. Reformed; from Germany; 200 ac. $10,000.
HELMER J. M. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; miner; Dem; from Ohio.
HELMER WM. Sec 22, P.O. Hollowayville; renter; Ind; from Ohio.
HILDEBRAND SELBY, Sec. 6, P.O. Maiden; renter.
HILL JOHN, Merchant, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; born in England, June 12, 1818, came to
this country in 1856, and county in 1869; owns lots valued at $2,000; married Maria Zinke,
Feb. 24, 1872; she was born in Germany June 27, 1813.
HILL H. C. Sec, 34, P.O. De Pue; farmer and carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
HILLIARD CHAS. DePue; boatman; Rep; born Canada.
HITCHCOCK GEO. Sec. 16, P.O, Princeton; miner; Rep; from England; one acre.
HOLLAND DAN. works for R. R.; born Ireland.
HOPPLER J. Sec. 15, P.O. Hollowayville; iarmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
HORN W. H. Sec. 1; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Ky. raised in 111; 160 ac.
HOSKINS BARBARA Mrs. P.O. De Pue; Meth.
HOSKINS W. F. De Pue; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Illinois.
HOSIER GEORGE, Sec. 2, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Indiana.
HOSIER JAMES, Sec. 33, P.O. DePue; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Indiana.
HOSIER MARGARET Mrs. Sec. 34. P.O. De Pue; farmer; Meth; from Penn.
HOSIER WM. De Pue; laborer; Rep.
HOSIER W. F. Sec. 34, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Selby Tp. 111.
HOVENDEN ROBT. De Pue; laborer; Rep; from N. Y.
JACKSON HENRY, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal op; from England.
J JACOBS R. D. Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Ind; Pres; born Penn; 150 ac. val. $9,000.
JOHN WM. Sec. 2, P.O. Maiden; farmer, renter; Rep; born Ohio.
JOHNSON HENRY M. Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; born Va; 40 acres, $2,500.
JOHNSON N. Sec. 30; from Sweden.

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TZ ATTELL A. A.»De Pue; station hand; from DeKalb Co. 111.
¦"^ KATTELL CYRUS, De Pue; station hand; frbm DeKalb Co. 111.
KETCH M. S. Sec. 30, P.O. Princeton; Dem; Meth; bora New York; 200 acres. $10,000.
KESIPRER JOSEPH, Sec. 3, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Luth; born 111.
KESSLER WM. Sec. 2g, P.O. De Pue; Dem; born Ohio; 80 acres, $4,000.
KIES J. N. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; born Ohio; 80 acres, $4,000.
KIES J. S. Sec. 33, P.O. De Pue; farmer; Dem; Meth; born 111.
KLIF FRED'K, Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Ger. Luth; from Germany; 70 acres.
KUMPF LEWIS, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
KURTZ JACOB, Hollowayville; laborer; Dem, Cath; born Germany.
T AUGHLIN JOHN C. Sec. 4; renter; Dem; Pres; born Penn.
¦'— LAUS JOSEPH A. De Pue; shoemaker; born Germany. *
LEAP LIZZIE Miss, P.O. Hollowayville; Luth; born Germany.
LINLEY E. Sec. 35, De Pue; station agent; Rep; born England.
LINSDAY D. W. De Pue; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born Ind.
LONG F. M. Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Ohio; 80 acres; $6,000.
LONG H. H. Sec. 15, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Virginia.
LONQUIST N. Sec. 30, P.O. Princeton; from Sweden.
LOEWENBERG GEORGE, P.O. Hollowayville; Ind; born Germany.
LUCHNIGER NICHOLAS, P.O. DePue; blacksmith; Melh; born Switzerland.
LUNGRAN CHAS. Sec. 4; renter; born Sweden.
TV/TcELWAIN JOHN, Sec. 31, P.O. Princeton; renter; Rep; Christian; from Ills.
*¦**¦ McKEE JOHN V. Sec. 1; teacher; Dem; Bapt; from Penn.
McKEE LANSFORD, Sec. I; farmer; Dem; Bap; born Penn.
McKEE MARY A. Farming, Sec. 1, P.O. Hollowayville; born in Northampton County,
Penn. Jan. 3, 1823; came to this county, 1857; owns 160 acres, value $8,000; deceased
husband's name, Richmond McKee, aged 54; was Supervisor and Justice of Peace; was
married Feb.- 15, 1842; has thirteen children living.
McKINSTRY W. J., P.O. DePue; laborer and farmer.
McLAIN JOS. L. Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton; farmer; born in Conn; 121 acres, val. $7,000.
McWILLIAMS HENRY, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; born Ohio.
McWILLIAMS SAM. Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden: renter; Dem; born Ohio.
McWILLIAMS WM. Sec 4; farmer and renter; Dem; Bapt; born Ohio.
MAHAN MICHAEL, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal miner; Dem; from N.Y.
MARPLE DAVID, Sec. 32; renter; Rep; born Ills.
MARPLE GEORGE W. Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Princeton; born in Selby Tp. Bureau
County, Ills. Feb. 21, 1854; Rep; Meth; renter.
MARTIN M. M. Sec 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Meth; from N. J.; 312 acres.
MAY GEO. Hollowayville; merchant; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
MAY HENRY, Sec. 15; renter; Dem; Luth; born in Ills.
MAY LEONARD, Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 100 ac.
MINIER WEST, Hollowayville; constable; Dem; from Ohio.
MERCER LEVI, Sec. 4; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 240 acres, val. $15,000.
MERKEL JACOB, Hollowayville; saloon; Dem; Prot; 200 acres.
MERKEL LEWIS, Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Germany.
MERKEL PHILLIP, P.O. Hollawayville; Germany.
MILLER JOS. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, val. $5,200.
MILLER NANCY M. Sec. 3, P.O. Maiden; farming; Bapt; born N.Y.; $8,000.
MILLER WM. Sec. 16, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio; 273 acres.
MISBACH THEODORE, Sec. II, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer, rents; Luth; born Germany.
MORSMAN SYLVESTER, Sec. 33, P.O. DePue; farmer, renter; Ind; from Ohio.
MYER JACOB, Hollowayville; carpenter; Dem; Pres; from Germany.
MYERS W. P. Sec. 3, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Penn.

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MYER JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; born in Bradford Co.
Penn. May 7, 1837; came to this county in 1839; Rep; owns 200 acres of land, valued at
$I2,oco; married Martha A. Cosier in 1857. who was born in Litchfield County, Conn. Aug.
11, 1839; have had seven children, six of whom are living.
NTABHOLZ LAWRENCE, Hollowayville; minister; Ind; Luth; from Germany.
-^ NICHOLS JOHN, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; coal operator; Dem; from England.
NOLAN C. Sec. 30; farmer; from Sweden.
NISLEY SAMUEL, P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; from Penn.
/"VBERG S. Sec. 20; farmer; from Sweden.
^7 OWMAN J. Sec. 32, P.O. DePue; from Sweden.
ORTHEL JOHN M. Merchant and Postmaster. DePue; born in Prussia, Oct. 12, 1843;
Ind; owns merchardize valued at $4,000; came to this country in 1865, and to this county
in 1870; married Mina Dunteman.Nov. 23, 1873; she was born in Germany, July 28, 1857;
has one child; was School Director.
pETERSON MARY, Sec. 35, P.O. De Pue; Luth; born Sweden.
r PIPER CLINTON, Sec. 16, P.O. Hollowayville; Rep; 37 acres,
PIPER CLINTON, Sec. 21, P.O. Hollawayville; farmer; Rep; Meth; bom Ohio.
PIPER NANCY, Sec. 16, P.O. Hollowayville; Meth; 37 acres.
PIPER NANCY, Sec. 21; farmer; Meth; born Ohio.
PIPER W. F. Sec. 5, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ills; 84 acres, val. $6,000.
PIPER WM. W. Sec. 7, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 121 acres.
PIERSON AUGUST, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; farmer, rents 80 acres; Swedish Luth.
PIERSON ANDREW, Sec. 29; from Sweden.
PHELPS C. C. Sec. I; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Mass; 120 acres, val. $6,000.
POPE WM., P.O. De Pue; wagonmaker; born Denmark.
PREAS L. Sec. 10, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 160 acres.
PRICE A. J. De Pue; carpenter; Rep; born Ohio.
PRYOR GARVIN, Sec. 21, P.O. DePue; Dem; United Brethren; from Penn.
PRYOR JOSH, Sec. 21, P.O. De Pue; Dem; United Brethren; from Ohio.
"D AUH JOSEPH, Sec. 21; farmer; Dem; born Ills.
-^ RAUH JOSEPH T., P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Ger. Luth; from Bureau Co.
RAWSON GEO. W. Sec. 27; P.O. De Pue; farmer; Rep; born in Peru, Ills.
RAWSON R. B. Sec. 25; P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; born England; 98 acres, val. $5,000.
RECK CHAS. Sec. 23, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
REED JOHN A., P.O. De Pue; carpenter; Rep; from Penn.
REHLING HENRY. Hollowayville; Dem; Luth; born'Germany.
RIDLEY HENRY, Sec. 20; miner; born England.
RHYNE JOHN C. Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. De Pue; born in Zanesville, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1831;
came to this county 1851; Dem; Campbellite; owns about 1,200 acres, value $50,000;
married Russena J. Searl, Feb. 9, 1853; she was bora in Clark Co. Ohio, Feb. 16, 1832; been
Supervisor and School Director.
RING SYLVESTER E. Sec. 21; works in coal bank; Rep; born Ills.
RING WILLIAM, Miller and Farmer, P.O. De Pue; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, Aug. 7,
1814; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Christian; owns 16 acres, value $2,000; married
Saccharissa Pryor, Sept. Ig, 1838; she was born in Belmont Co. Ohio, June 9, 1818; twelve
children, six living; been School Director and Township Trustee.
RING WM. S. Sec. 21; farmer and butcher; Rep; from Ohio.
ROEBSCHER WM. Hollowayville; mail-carrier; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
C ALMON J. B. lives with father, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; Dem; Pres.
•^ SALMON PETER, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N.Y; 130 acres.
SALMON S. P. Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; Dem; Pres; 120 acres, val. $12,000.
SAVAGE CHAS. DePue; farmer and auctioneer; Rep; Meth; born 111.
SAVAGE JOHN H. Sec. 22, P.O. DePue; farmer; Rep; Meth; from 111; 200 acres, $10,000.

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SAVAGE WM. Sec. 33, P.O. DePue; farmer; Rep; Meth. E; born HI.
SCHNEIDER M. Sec. 24, P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Ger.
SCHINDEL W. Sec. 25, P.O. DePue; from Germany; 100 acres, val. $9,000.
SCHMAUS STEPHEN Sr. Sec. 16, P.O. Princeton; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ger; 84 ac.
SCHMAUS STEPHEN Jr. Sec. 16, P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
SCHMIDT JACOB, Billiard Saloon, DePue; born in Wurtemberg, Ger. Dec. 4, i84g;
personal prop. $500; came to this country in 1868, and to the county in 1874; Dem; Luth;
married Mary Wagner Feb. 9, 1876; she was born in Bureau Co. 111. Oct. 5, 1856.
SCHMIDT PETER, Sec. 20; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
SCHROH PHILLIP, Sec. 14, renter; Evang; from Germany.
SCOTT HENRY, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; from N. J; 90 acres, $4,000.
SEARLE A. N. Sec. 32, P.O. DePue; Rep; Meth; born 111; 130 acres.
SEARL JOHN, P.O. Hollowayville, farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 800 acres.
SEATON ISUM W. P.O. Hollowayville, farmer; Dem; Meth; 290 acres land, $15,000.
SEATON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Hollowayville; born in Frederick Co. Va. March
27, 1706; moved to Ky. Feb. 1S03, and to this county in 1835; Dem; Meth; 200 acres, val.
$10,000; was here before the county was organized; been P. M. and School Director; mar
ried Nancy Wilhoit Dec 16, 1819; she was born in Va. July 25, 1801; ten children, seven
living.
SHADE CHAS., P.O. DePue, farmer; Rep; born 111.
SEBERG JOHN, DePue, laborer; Dem; born Germany.
SHAW JOHN, Sec. 17, coal miner; Rep; from England.
SHEAR JOHN, P.O. DePue, farmer; Dem; Pres; from Germany.
SHUTTLE LEVI, Sec. 6, P.O. Princeton, renter; Dem; Meth; born Penn; 80 acres.
SIMON PETER, Sec. 20, farmer; Dem; Cath; born Selby Tp. 111.
SMITH THOMAS, DePue, laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
SMITH W. R. Sec 33, P.O. DePue; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; from Ohio.
SPARMER CHAS. Hollowayville; Luth; bora Ger.
SPRATT JOHN, DePue, railroader; Dem; Chris; born 111.
SPUTE J Sec. 32, P.O. DePue; from Sweden.
STADLER CHRISTIAN, Merchant and P. M., P.O. Hollowayville; born in Ger. May
21, 1821; came to this county 1846; Dem; Luth; 90 acres, val. $12,000; been School Treas.
P. M. and Town Clerk; married Elizabeth Leher Feb. 15, 1848; eleven children, four living.
STAHL SAMUEL, Sec 32, P.O. DePue; renter; Dem; Penn.
STARK GEO. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 18, P.O. Princeton; born in Morris Co.
N. J. Oet. 14, 1846; came to this county in 1849; Dem; Prot; rents 80 acres of B. Rowe;
married Emma A. Alfordjn 1871, who was born in Peoria Co. in 1848; have one child,
named Mary E.
STARK JOSIAH M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; born in Morris
Co. N. J. Sept. 30, 1821; came to this county in i84g; Dem; Bapt; owns 119 acres coal land;
married Mary H. Larason Oct. 28, 1845, who was born in Morris Co. N. J. Feb. 11, 1825;
have three boys living, Geo. A., Charles L. and Josiah R.; one girl, Anna Bella, dead.
SWANSON OLOF, Sec. 29; born Sweden.
''TURNER LOUIS, lives on Bierman's farm, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; minor.
I TTTERBERG JOSEPH, Sec. 32, renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
X 7AN WYE ISAAC, Sec. 4, P.O. Maiden; renter; Dem; Bapt; born Ohio.
VANE JOSEPH, Sec. 17, P.O. Princeton; farmer; from England; 40 acres.
VOGT JACOB, Sec. 12, farmer; Dem; Luth; born 111; 80 acres.
\X 7AGNER ANDREW, Hollowayville; wagon-maker; Luth; born Ger.
* * WALKER, CHAS. W. DePue; painter; Rep; Bapt; born Mass.
WALTON ANDREW W. Coal Operator, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton;' born in Clermont,
Co. Ohio, Sept. II, 1832; came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Prot; owns 137 acres coal land in
conjunction with brother; married Charity W. Long, April 20, 1876, who was born in
Bureau Co. HI. Mr. W. is now working two coal mines extensively, which yield as good article
of coal as can be found in the state. /

376 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
WALTON JOHN E. Coal Operator; Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; born in Clermont, Co.
Ohio, Dec. 18, 1846; came to this Co. in 1853; Rep; Prot; owns 137 acres of coal land with
brother Andrew; married Elizabeth Thomas, Aug. 30, 1874, who was born in Peru, III. Sept.
22, 1858; have one girl named Nora. The Walton Bros, coal mines are as extensive as any
in the state, and yield a first rate article of coal.
WALTON N. E. Retired Farmer, Sec 17; P.O. Princeton; born in Bracken Co. Ky, July
20, 1805; came to this Co. April 1, 1852; Rep; Bapt; owns 80 acres coal land, valued at
$6,400; was Justice of the Peace in i873; married Elizabeth Conner, Nov. 15, 1827, who
was born in Clermont Co, Ohio, May 20, 1805; have had eight children, two boys and six
girls, two of whom are dead. Girls living — Mary, Harriet, Emily and Susan; boys — Andrew
W. and John E.
WARD J. R. Sec. 7; P.O. Princeton; farmer; 80 acres, valued at $3,200; Rep; born in Ohio.
WARNER G. H. Sec. 10; P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; born Germany.
WARSON JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. De Pue; Rep; Meth; from Scotland.
WELCH C. H. Sec. 26; P.O. De Pue; Rep; Meth; from Otsego Co. N.Y.
WELCH J. R. Sec. 26; De Pue; Rep; Meth; from N.Y; 40 acres, val. $2,000.
WEIBEL RUDOLPH, Hollowayville; blacksmith; Dem; Pres; from Germany.
WELL JOHN, Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
WERNER CHAS. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Germany.
WERNER GEO. Sec. 15; P.O. Hollowayville; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
WERNER PHILLIP, Hollowayville; blacksmith; Dem; Pres; born Germany.
WHEELER GEO. De Pue; coal operator; Dem; born Ills.
WILHITE ISUM, De Pue; Dem; Meth; born Va.
WILHITE W. P. De Pue; coal operator; Dem; born Ky.
WILSON C. A. De Pue; fisherman; from N.Y.
WONDERS JOSEPH, Sec. 20; coal miner; Rep; from England.
WOODIN H. F. Sec. 3; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; Bapt; real estate val. $8,000; born N.Y.
WOODIN WM. H. Sec. 3; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Dem; Bapt; real estate val. $8,000; born N.Y.
A/'EDDING STEPHEN, Sec. 27; renter; from Germany.
* YORK J. W. Sec 8; P.O. Maiden; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Illinois.
YOUNGS CALVIN, De Pue; laborer; Dem; born Ills.
YOUNG V. M. De Pue; laborer; Rep; from N. Y.
7 IMMERMAN ROBERT, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; coal miner; from Switzerland.
^ ZIMMERMAN STEPHEN, Sec. 17; P.O. Princeton; mason and farmer; rents 57 ac.

GKEENVILLE TOWNSHIP.
A LBERT JACOB, Sec. 17; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa; 60 acres, $1,800.
¦**¦ ALLEN ALBERT P. Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Pa.
ALLEN E. Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Pa. 1809; owns 200 ac. val. $8,000.
ANGLE PHILLIP, New Bedford; physician; Dem; Ind, born Ohio, house and lot.
T) AKER M. M. Sec. 35; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem.
-^ BAILEY JOHN,. Sec. 32; P.O. New Bedford; farmer, Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 5 acres.
BARD C. J. Sec. 2; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Ind; 104 acres, val. $5,000.
BARD D. N. Sec 8; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Ohio.
BARNES E. C. Sec 19; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Vt.; 40 acres, $1,200.
BAXTER NEWTON, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. N. Bedford; born in Steuben Co. N. Y.
Feb. 5, 1840; came to this Co. in 1865; Ind; U. Brethren; owns 40 acres, value $2,000; held
the office of School Director five years; wife was Naomi W. Davis, born in Morgan Co. Ohio,
Nov. 4, 1840; married Sept. 18, 1862; two boys, Eugene C, Reuben H., and two girls, Olive
M., and Ella Leona Baxter.
BAXTER SYLVANUS, Sec. 28; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.Y.; 74 ac.

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BAXTER WM. New Bedford; laborer; Rep; Ind; from 111.
BEARSS LEANDER, Sec. 36; P.O. Walnut; Dem; born 111; 80 acres, $3,600.
BORLAND J. R. Tinsmith, N. Bedford; born in Canada, March 19, 1840- came to this
Co in 1868; Rep; Ind; enlisted in the 45th Reg. I.V.I. Co.C, Sept. 6, 1861; was at the taking
of Ft Henry, Donelson and Shiloh; was taken sick near Jackson, rejoined his regiment there,
and shortly after was taken prisoner; was a prisoner about six months; rejoined the regi
ment at Vicksburg, was there all through the siege; was afterwards changed to the Veteran
Corps, and stationed at Rock Island; till the close of the war; discharged Dec. 6, 1864; wife
was Matilda J. Wilson, born Penn. Aug. 1, 1845; married March 29, 1864; six children, two
girls and four boys.
BOWEN B. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Walnut; born in Michigan, Feb. I, 1838; has a family
of three children living — one dead; owns 80 acres of land; valued at $3,200; Dem.
BOWEN C. S. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; born in Penn. May 30, 1814; has a family of
seven children living — two dead; owns 180 acres, valued at $6,300; voted for Cooper.
BOWEN MORRIS, Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Ind; born Pa.
BOWEN SARAH, Sec.35; P.O. Walnut; Ind; born Pa.; 40 acres.
BOWEN SILAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born 1854; own 40 acres, val. $1,400.
BOWER STEPHEN, Sec. 24; P.O. Walnut; farmer; born in 1846; owns 80 ac. val. $2,800.
BRADLEY H. Sec. 25; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Ireland, 1822; owns 120 acres.
BREED Mrs., N. Bedford; born N.Y.; house and lot.
/"'ARPENTER J. H. Sec. 21; P.O.Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Bennington Co. Vt.
^ CARTER VALENTINE, Sec. 7; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; N. J.
CHASE E. Sees. 32 and 46; N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; 40 acres, $1,600.
CHASE W. H., P.O. N. Bedford; hotel-keeper; Rep; Ind; 160 acres, $6,400; New York.
CHASE WM. H. Sec. 29; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Va. 1822; owns 120 acres.
CHURCH HENRY, Sec. 20; P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111; 200 acres.
CLINK I. N. Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Pa. 1831; owns 240 acres; $7,200.
CRAFT JOHN W. Blacksmith, N. Bedford; born Hunterdon Co. N. J. April 24, 1834;
came to this Co. 1869; was in the 8th Reg. N.J. V.I. two years under Hooker; was at the
battles of Williamsburg, seven days before Richmond, two days Bull's Run; discharged on
account of typhoid fever; re-enlisted after two years in 2d N.J. Cavalry, Co. M, under Grier-
son, was with him in his famous raid through Mississippi; discharged in Aug. 1865; wife
was Rosina Zellars, married in 1862; eight children, two boys and five girls living; Dem;
Meth.
CRAMIN Mrs. Sec. 35; P.O. Walnut; born Germany; 60 acres, val. $2,500.
T""\AHL E. Sec 16; P.O.Walnut; farmer;.Dem; Ind; born Germany; 50 acres.
*-* DEARBON DAVID, P.O. N. Bedford; Dem; born N.H. 1801.
DIXON DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Walnut; born in Fayette Co. Pa. April 16, 1824;
has been School Director for three years; has a family of five children all living; owns 20
acres, valued at $600; Dem; Meth.
DOST JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Germany; 90 ac. $4,500. .
DRAPER FRANKLIN, Sec. 33, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Vt; 80 ac. $4,000.
DRAPER DENNIS, Sec. 33, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Vt; 80 ac. val. $4,000.
DRAPER JAMES H. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Vt; 100 ac. val. $5,000.
DRAPER J. M. Farmer, Sec. 33. P.O. New Bedford; born in Bennington Co. Vt. Dec. 5,
1817, came to this county in 1846; Rep; Meth; 435 acres, value $17,400; holds the office of
School Director now, and has held the offices of Town Clerk, Collector and Assessor, School
Trustee, and Road-master; wife was C. M. Upham, born in Bennington Co., July 23, 1820;
married July I, 1838; seven children.
DUTTON JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born III; 80 acres, $2,400.
"EMMERY JOHN W. Sec. 25, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Maine; 120 acres, val. $7,200.
¦^ ERRICKSON JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. New Bedford; fa mer; from Sweden.
EVANS M. A. Sec. 25. P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Ind; owns 120 acres, value $4,800.
"C'INLEY JOSEPH, New Bedford; harness maker; Rep; Ind; from Mo; 16 acres, $1,000.
FORCE SAM. New Bedford; blacksmith; Rep; born Indiana, 1853.

378 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
f~* IBONS J. Sec. i6, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem.
^* GIBSON JOSEPH, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born 111; 160 acres.
GIBSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; born in Gayland, New York, Jan. 26,
1829, carpe to this county in 1851; Rep; Christian; owns 364 acres, value $11,000; held the
office of School Director two terms; wife was Hester Ann Lathrop, born in Selby Township,
Bureau Co. 111. Aug. 23, 1836, married March 20, 1854; two children, Clara Emma and Clar
ence; father kept hotel in Princeton several years; mother died at Princeton, Sept. 6, 1847.
GRIFFIN ALFRED, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Ohio.
GRIFFIN JAS. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; renter; Dem; born Ohio.
TTAGAN PATRICK Sr. Sec. 19, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; born Ireland; 440 acres.
¦n- HALL A. Sec. 33, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; born 111. 1854; 95 ac. val. $3,800.
HALL ALFRED, Sec. 29, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Indiana; 80 ac. $4,000.
HALL JAMES, Sec. 29, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio, 1834; 86 ac. $4,300.
HALL JAMES, Sec. 2g, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; from Indiana; 75 ac. $3 500.
HALL JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; born 111; 66 ac, val. $1,980.
PALL JUSTUS. Sec. 20, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Indiana.
HALL NANCY Mrs. Sec. 20, P.O. New Bedford; born Indiana; 40 acres, $2,000.
HALL W. H. Sec. 17, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; bora Indiana; 100 ac. $4,000.
HAMILTON SIMON, Sec. 31, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 145 acres.
HARRIS ELI, Sec. II, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Ohio, 1827; 81 ac. val. $2,000.
HASTINGS O. H. P. Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O.Walnut; born in New York, Dec. 10, 1815; was
in California four years, Wisconsin three years; came to La Salle Co. in 1839; came to
Bureau Co. in 1856, and lived here since; first wife was Mary Inman, born in New York,
Aug. 6, 1815, died Nov. 20 1856; second wife was D. L. McNitt, born in Bureau Co. March
3, 1848, married Feb. 9, 1863; he had twenty children, twelve by first wife, and eight by
second wife, one boy and ten girls living; Dem; Ind; owns 40 acres, value $1,600.
HAY A. W. New Bedford; merchant; Dem; born in Now Hampshire, 1850.
HAY W. L. & SON, Merchants, New Bedford, Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots
and Shoes; own 360 acres of land, valued at $18,000, and an incumbrance on it of five thou
sand dollars; Dem.
HILL A. H. Farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. New Bedford; born in Canada, Nov. 7, 1851, came to
this county in 1863; Rep; Ind; 23o acres, $11,200; wife was Henrietta Briggs, bo.m in New
ark, N. J. Feb. 6, 1852, married Dec. 18, 1873; Mr. Hill's father came from Canada in 1863,
died July 2, 1871, from the effect of a cancer on his foot; he held the office of Justice of the
Peace; Mr. Hill held the office of Constable and Collector.
HILL ISAAC, Sec. 25. P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Canada; 160 acres, $8,000.
HINKSTON NELSON, Farmer, New Bedford, born in Hudson, Summit Co. Ohio, Sept.
20, 1817; came to this county Sept. 19, 1863; Rep; Ind; 163 acres, $5,500; village property,
$4,000; holds the offices of Treasurer and Highway Commissioner, and was School Director
two terms; first wife was Mabel Clark, born in Lenox Co. Ct. Sept. 16. 1813; died in Ohio
Sept 1, 1867; second wife was Mary C. Whittington, born in Ashland Co. Ohio, March 28,
1847; married March 14, 1868; his son, Elmer H. was in the 7th Ohio Reg. Vol. I. Co. K;
was in thirty-five hard-fought battles; was wounded at CMancellorville, and received a mortal
wound at Ringgold, from which he died at Chattanooga, Jan. 21, 1864.
HOLLIS E. D. Farmer, Sec. 11. P.O. Walnut; born in Ontario Co. N.Y.; has a family of
nine children, all living; came to this county in 1844; owns 244 acres, valued at $12,200; Rep.
HUMPHREY WM. Sect 19, P.O. New Bedford; farmer, interest in an estate; Rep; Ind.
T MMEL CONRAD, Sec. 13, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Germany 1852.
IMMEL JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Germany, 1807; 400 acres.
IMMEL JUSTICE, Sec. 13, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Germany, 1846.

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ACKSON FREEMAN, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born III; 245 acres.

JANES A. H. Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Walnut; born in Hampshire Co. Mass. Jan. 6, 1811;
has lived in this county since 1836; has nine children living, two dead; belongs to the Chris
tian Church; has 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; Rep.
T^ EWLEY JAS. Sec. 7; farmer, rents 40 acres; Dem; Meth; from Isle of Man.
"¦ KEWLEY JAMES, Sec. 8, P.O. New Bedford; brick-maker; Rep; Ind; born Isle of Man.

BUREAU COUNTY: GREENVILLE TOWNSHIP. 379
KNIGHT ALONZO, Sec. 2, P.O. Walnut; farmer; 166 acres; $8,000.
KOLP J. W. Sec. 29, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born in 111. 1852; owns 120 acres.
KRUSE E. Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Germany; 95 acres, $4,500.
T ANGFORD JACKSON, Sec. io, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in 111. 1848; 80 acres.
¦^ LANGFORD JOHN, Sec. 10, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in 111. 1855.
LATHROP N. A. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111; 80 ac $2,700.
LATTIMER ALMON, Sec. 24, P.O.Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Canada, 1848.
LATTIMER DAN. Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Canada, 1846.
LATTIMER JAMES, Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in Canada, 1851.
LATTIMER WM. Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; was born in Scotland, in 1821, came to
this country in 1853; has a family of eight children, five boys and three girls; owns 160 acres,
valued at $7,200; Dem.
LAWSON ANDREW, Sec. 29, P.O. New Bedford; renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LAWSON JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; renter; Rep; born Sweden.
LEMKE LOUIS, Sec. 13, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Denmark; 80 acres, $3,600.
LIMERICK ALEX. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; teacher; Rep; Ind; born 111.
LOCKARD H. D. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born in Ohio, 1815.
LOCKARD JAMES W. Sec. 32, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born in Pa. 1801.
LOCKARD THOMAS, Sec. 31, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 40 acres, $1,200.
T\/T ARTIN A. L. at college at Valparaiso, Ind.
'-'¦"¦ MARTIN CHAS. Sec. 34, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y. 1827; 444 acres.
McDONALD MARTHA J. wife of Thomas McDonald, Sec. 15, P.O. Walnut; born in
Whitley Co. Ky. April 8, 1820; moved to Indiana 1827, and located at Leepertown in this
county in 1829; was here during the Black Hawk War; was obliged to leave the farm three
times on account of the .Indians; understood the Indian language well; during the year of the
big snow went without bread for eight weeks; her father owned the first mill in the county,
and her sister, Mrs. Nancy Roulh, the first one married; her sister, M. A. Perkins was the
first child born in the county; married June 25, 1840; five children, four boys, one girl; Louis
R. died in the army at Vicksburg, March 10, 1864; Meth.
McDONALD P. C. Farmer, Sec 15, P.O. Walnut; born in Palestine Grove, Lee Co. 111.
March 16, 1843; came to this county 1847; went to Montana Ter. in 1864, followed mining,
freighting and farming there during three years; farmed here since; Rep; Meth; owns 680
acres, value $20,400; wife was Miss S. J. Langford, born in Walnut, Bureau Co. March 12,
1847; married March 12, 1868; two children, George and Bessie.
McNITT ELIJAH, Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Walnut; born in Cayuga Co. N.Y. Aug. 13,
1822; went to Niagara Co. 1824, to Sandusky Co. Ohio, 1841, and to this county in 1842;
lived here since, except three years in Lee Co; Road Supervisor now, and held the offices of
Supervisor, Town Trustee twelve years, Treasurer twelve years; wife was Francena Mont
gomery, born in Sciota Co. Ohio, Dec. 25. 1828; married Jan. I, 1845; twelve children, four
boys and seven girls living; Dem; Materialist; 176 acres, val. $3,000.
MARTIN C. H. Sec. 17; P O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; 107 acres val. $3,210; born 111
MARTIN J. S. Sec. 3; student; studying law at Iowa City, 111.
MARTIN LESTER, Sec. 34; P.O. Walnut; teacher; Rep; Ind; 80 acres; val $5,400; born 111.
MARTIN WM. New Bedford; merchant; Rep; Meth; 80 acres; $2,400; born N.Y.
MARTIN WM. P.O. New Bedford; merchant; Rep; born N.Y. 1817; owns 400 ac. val. $8,000.
MARVIN CHAS. Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; born New Hampshire.
MA.RVIN E. Sec. 36; P.O Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; 220 acres; $11,000; born Vermont.
MARVIN JEM. Sec. 36; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; 40 acres; $2,000; born N. H.
MAXFIELD A. Sec 24; P.O. Walnut; renter; Rep; Ind; born Pa.
MAYALL J. Sec. 16; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Ind; 112 acres; $3,360; born Maine.
MELVIN ORVILLE, New Bedford; blacksmith; Rep; born in Canada in 1848.
MEEK R. Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; 255 ac. val, $10,200; born in Ohio in 1816.
MELVIN R. T- Sec. 30; P.O New Bedford; farmer; born Pa; owns 309 ac. val. $15,450.
MEEK SAMUEL, Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born in 111. 1850.
MERRITT EDWIN, Sec. 23; P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Ind; born Pa.
MONTGOMERY JOHN S. Sec. 11; P. O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio; 80 ac. $4,000.

380 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
MONTGOMERY T. D. Farmer; Sec 17; P.O. Walnut; born in Sciota Co. Ohio, Dec. 15,
1827; came to this Co. in 1844; Dem; Ind; 120 acres val. $2,800; holds the office of School
Director; was in the army Co. B. 64th I.V.I. ; enlisted Sept. 1861; was with Pope at the batt
of Island No. 10 and Iuka, and under Rosencrans at Corinth and other engagements; dis
charged 1863 on account of ill health; wife was A. A. Hastings; born in LaSalle, Co. July
20, 1829; married May 24, 1858; four children, one boy and three girls.
MUNGER A. A. New Bedford; druggist clerk; Rep; born N.Y. 1832.
MUNSON B. Sec. 27; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in Sweden 1840; 160 ac. val. $6,400.
MURPHY MARTIN, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; Rep; Ind; born Indiana.
/^VMALEY P. Sec. 35; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; born in Ireland; 60 ac. val. $2,400.
"DAISER WM. Sec. 14; P.O. Walnut; renter; Rep; Ind; born Germany.
-*¦ PECKHAM JAS. Sec. 6; P.O. Tampico; from England; owns 120 acres, valued at $3,000.
PIERSON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. New Bedford; renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PRESTON HARVEY, Sec. 26; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Pa. 1845.

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UIGG T. J. Sec. 7; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; owns 140 acres, val. $3,800.

"D EINHARD JOSEPH, Sec. 7; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa.
¦*¦*" RENNER CHRIS. Sec. 7; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind;40ac. $1,200; born Pa.
RENNER GEO. Sec. 7; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; 80 acres; $2,000; born Pa.
RENNER WM. Sec. 7; P O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; 65 acres, $1,800; born Pa.
ROSE JOHN, Sec. 20; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111.
ROSE KYLER, Sec. 17; P.O. New Bedford; laborer; Rep; Ind; born 111.
C CHON M. Sec. 2; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; 83 ac. $4,000; born in Germany.
^ SCHWAB C. Sec. 13; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Luth; 160 acres, $7,200; born in Germany.
SAMPLE GEO. Farmer; Sec. 12, P.O. Walnul; born in Canterbury, Windham Co. Conn.,
August 12, 1847; lived in Middlesex Co. four years; came to this Co. in 1856; owns 203 acres
of land, valued at $15,225; Republican.
SAMPLE JOHN, Sec 12; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born Conn. May 11, 1836; 204 ac $8,160.
SEARGEANT GEO. Sec. 1; P.O. Walnut; farmer. Rep; born in England; 120 ac. $4,800.
SEGER ANDREW, Sec. 12; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 120 ac. val. $5,400.
SELLS F. B. Sec. 30, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Chris; born Ohio; 120 acres, $4^800.
SELLS T. M. Farmer; Sec. 30, P.O. N. Bedford; born in Indianapolis, Ind. March 16, 1836;
came to this Co. 1846; Dem; Ind; 140 acres, $4,900; hold the office of School Director; wife
was Miss Paulinia Odell, born in Cass Co. Michigan, March 11, 1837, married Nov. 19, 1857;
five children, three boys, two girls.
SHEPARD MARK, Sec. 34, P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Rep; born 111.
SHINNISNAN JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ger: 83 ac. $4,000.
STANLEY JOHN, P.O. Walnut; Rep; Meth; born Maine.
ST ARKS THOMAS, Sec. 32, P.O. N. Bedford; painter; Dem; Ind; born Ohio.
STEVENS JOHN, Sec. 24. P.O. Walnut; renter; Rep; Ind; born England.
SWANN S. Sec. 28, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; from Sweden; 80 acres.
T'HOMAS NOBLE, Sec. 32, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; born HI; 66 acres.
-*¦ TUBBS AMOS, Sec. 20, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 10 ac. $200.
T T LM JOHN, Sec. 8. P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 130 acres, $4,000.
ATAUGHAN JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.H; 90 ac. $4,500.
VICK FRED. Sec. 2, P O, Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Germany; 149 ac.
VICK JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Germany; 360 ac. $14,400.
VICKERY J. H. Sec. 35, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio; 310 ac. $10,850.

EZRA STETSON, M.D.,
Farmer and Stock Breeder,
Neponset Township.

BUREAU COUNTY: FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP. 383
YA/ALFE JOSEPH, Sec. 10, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Ger; go ac. val. $3,600.
WATERHOUSE BETSEY Mrs. Seb. 31, P.O. N. Bedford; born Ohio; 60 ac. $2,400. •
WESTCOTT ANDREW, Sec. 18, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Penn; 40 acres.
WHIPPLE CYRUS, Sec. 7, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Penn; 20 acres, $600.
WHITTINGTON JAMES, Sec. 17, P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Dem; Ind; born 111.
WHITTINGTON JOHN, Sec. ig, P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Dem; Meth; born Ohio.
WHITVER JOSEPH, Sec. 24, P.O. Walnut; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio 1852.
WHITVER WM. Farmer, Sec 24, P.O. Walnut; was born in Ohio in 1849; came to this
county in 1850, lives on h s father's farm; has a family of two children; Rep.
WILKEY JOHN, lives with Eli Harris, Sec. II, P.O. Walnul; farmer; Dem; born Ohio 1851.
WINKLEY ROBT. Sec. 31, P.O. N. Bedford; renter; Dem; Ind; born Mass.
WRIGHT JOSEPH, Sec. 32, mechanic; Dem; born Ohio.
WRIGHT M. C. Sec. 17, P.O N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth; 27 acres.
WYMER JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Walnut; renter; Dem; Ind; born Ohio.

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS FRANCIS, Sec. 12, P.O. Tampico; farmer, lives with father, Wm. Adams; Dem; 111.
-*¦*- ADAMS JACOB, Sec. 12, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Indiana; 80 acres.
ACKLEY SAMUEL J. Farmer, Wagonmaker and Blacksmith, Yorktown; born in N.Y.
1831; came to Bureau County, 1873; Rep; owns 68 acres in Whiteside County, home, black
smith shop, etc val. $4,200; is Justice of Peace, has been three years; married Miss L. A.
Morrill, of Cattaraugus Co. N. Y. in 1863; two children.
ADAMS L. B. Sec. i, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; owns 88 acres.
ADAMS W^M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 12, P.O. Tampico; born near Wheeling, W.
Virginia, Dec. 19. 1808; came to this county in 1840; Dem; owns 660 acres of land, value
$26,400; first wife was Isabella Bushong, born Ky. 18 to, died in 1845; seven children,
Margaret J., Samuel, Catharine, Jacob, and Mary M. dead, and Francis living; second wife
was Hannah Love, born Greene County, Penn. married in 1851; Margaret J. married Tos.
Reinhart, in Greeneville; Sa i.T married Phoebe Medley; Catharine married Nathan Meek;
Jacob married Nellie Oleson, all live in Fairfield; Francis married Caroline Graham; have
been Justice of Peace two years, Constable one year, and School Director now.
ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 14, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Swedish Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON CHAS. Sec. 33, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres.
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 33, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON MARTIN, Sec. 35, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden.
 AYRES, Sec. 32, P.O. Tampico; retired; born Ohio.
T) ACON F. N. lives with father, John Bacon; Rep; from Vermont.
BACON J. H., P.O. Yorktown; lives with father, John Bacon; Rep; from Vermont.
BACON JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 18, P.O. Yorktown; born in Three Rivers,
Canada, in 1823; came to Bureau Co. in 1866; Rep; Cath; owns 80 acres, value $3,000;
was private in 75th I. V. I. nine months; was wounded at Perryville; honorably discharged;
draws pension; married Miss Zora La Francis, of Canada, 1846; five boys and three girls.
BACON ROBT., P.O*. Yorktown; lives with father, John Bacon; Rep; from N.Y.
BARENTIEN FEDINAND, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; born Germany.
BERGE ANDREW, Sec. 21, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres.
BOOTH ALDEN, Sec. 32, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from N. Y.; 400 acres, val. $16,000.
BOOTH H. A. Sec. 33, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; born N.Y.T'f-v1-"1 ii.
BRILL JACOB, P.O. Yorktown; rents farm of C. Dow; born Germany.
BROOKS E. S. Sec 6, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; born Conn; 74 acres, val. $2,500.
BROOKS J. G. Sec. 6, P.O. Yorktown; son of E. S. Brooks; Dem; born N.Y.
BROOKS J. G. lives with father, R. Brooks; Dem; from N.Y.
BROOKS R. Sec. 7, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; from N. Y.
BROOKS W. M. Sec. 6, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Ind; born N.Y.
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384 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BROWN BENJ. R. Sec. 3, P.O. Tampico; retired, Dem; Prot; from Vt.; owns eight lots.
BROWN CHAS. Sec. 10, P.O. Tampico; farmer; from Ills; 40 acres, val. $1,600.
BROWN LEE W. Sec. 3, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Vt.; 170 acres; $6,800.
BUNKER JAS. Sec. 30, P.O. Tampico; farmer, Dem; from N. Y.; 160 acres, val. $4x00.
BURDEN GEO., P.O. Tampico; farmer, lives with father, Thos. Burden; Dem; Cath; Ills.
BURDEN THOS. Sec. 10, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 1100 acres.
• BURKHART BURGE, Sec. 20, farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany.
/"'ARTWRIGHT LOUIS, Sec. 28, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; from Indiana; 170 acres.
^ CLARK GEO. E. Sec. 6, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. Y.; 49 acres.
COOLEY HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 20; P.O. Yorktown; born in Vt. in
18.30; came to Bureau Co. 1856; Dem; owns 360 acres valued at $12,600; was Town Clerk
a number of years; Highway Commissioner six years; Town Treasurer eight years: Assist
ant Postmaster six years; marriedNVIiss F. E. Rowe, of Vermont; she died in 1870; four
children. CcAawWta>/,/
COSNER JOSEPH, Sr. Sec. 28; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; from"Ohio; lives with his son.
COSNER JOSEPH, Jr. Sec. 28; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; from Ohioj^owns 80 acres.
CRADDOCK W. W, Sees, g, 15, and 16; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from N. Y.
CUMMONS ELIJAH, Sec. 7; P.O. Yorktown; renter J. M. McKinzie estate; Rep; born N.Y.
CURLEY JACOB, Sec. 22; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N. Y; owns 160 acres.
CURLEY N. T. P.O. New Bedford; farmer; lives with father, Jacob Curley; Dem; Prot.
T^EAN ROBERT, Sec. 2g; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born in England; owns 160 acres.
*-* DIETS JAMES E. P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Prot; lives with Michael Diets; from 111.
DALE THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. New Bedford; born in England Oct. II, 1822;
came to this county in 1850; Dem; owns 280 acres of land valued at $8,400; wife was Eliza
Spargo; born Sept. 15, i82g; married Oct. 25, 1855, at Cornwall, England; have eleven chil
dren; Mrs. Dale came to this county June 30, 1854.
DEAN RICHARD, Farmer; Sec 29; P.O. Tampico; born in England in 1811; came to
Bureau Co. in 1851; Rep; owns 290 acres of land; married Mrs. Sarah Cartwright, of Ohio,
in 1856, for second wife; one child, Emily, and two step children, Louis and Eliza.
DIETS MICHAEL, Sec. 21; P.O. Yorktown; farmer;4Rep; Prot: from N. Y; owns 120 acres.
DILLON THOMAS, Sec. 32; P.O. Tampico; employe A. Booth; Ind; born Ireland.
DIX GEORGE, Sec. 10; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Ch. of God; from Pa; owns 120 acres.
DIX L. T. Sec. 10; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Unit. Breth; from Ohio; owns 80 acres.
DIX Q. W. lives with father, G. W; P.O. Tampico; Rep; Ch. of God; from 111; owns 40 acres,
DIX W. G. Sec. 10; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Pa; owns 80 acres; value $3,000.
DOW B. F. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Yorktown; born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y, 1831; came to
Bureau Co. in 1847; Rep; Meth; owns 185 acres of land valued at $7,500; was School Di
rector six years; Assessor one year; Collector one year; married Miss Sarah E. Jones, of
Illinois, in 1856; three children, two boys and one girl.
DOW CHAUNCY, Sec. 19; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; from Mich; owns 80 acres.
DOW EDWARD W. Farmer; Sees. 6 7, 18, 19; P.O.Yorktown; born in Cayuga, N.Y.
1837; came to Bureau Co. in i846;rG-reenbackeH Meth; owns 214 acres, valued at $8,500;
was Collector two years; Assessor one year; Assistant Postmaster three years; Treasurer and
Highway Commissioner four years; married Miss Fannie G. Greenman, of N. Y. in i85g;
two children named Earnest L. Dow and John G. Dow, aged 15 and.4 years.
DOW W. Sees. 6 and 7; P.O. Yorktown; retired farmer; Ind. Dem; Christian Ch; from Vt.
DRAYTON GEORGE, Sec. 33; P.O. Tampico; farmer; "trTd; born England.
TANGLE GEORGE. Sec. 28; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; rents 80 acres of Geo. Berge.
*-" ESTABROOK D. W. Sec. 3; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Meth; from N. H; 20 acres.
ESTABROOK GEO. Sec. 2; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; from Vt; rents 120 acres.
"L7ITZGERALD JAMES, Sec. 11; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
/~*ILHAM PHILIP, farmer; born in England; has 123 82-100 acres valued at $3,275.
^Jr GREENE S. M. Dr. resides Yorktown; Dem; from Ind.

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GREENWOOD ELIZABETH Mrs, widow of Francis; Sec. 31; P.O. Tampico; from Eng.
GREENWOOD FRANK, Sec. 31; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Ind; born England.
GREENWOOD, Sec. 31; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Ind; born England.
GRAHAM J. Sec. 2; P.O Tampico; farmer, Dem; from Ireland; owns 120 acres. Civ ¦$ £-~^ *~"
GRAHAM M. Sec. 2; P.O. Tampico; farmer; /Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 48^ acres.
IT AMILTON G. L. Sec. 36; P.O, New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born in Ohio; has 80 acres.
¦^ HANSON ANDREW, P.O. Tampico; works for J. N. Hogeboom; Rep; from Sweden.
HARRIS H. M. Sec. 20; P.O. Tampico; Dem; rents from H. Cooley.
HAYES ALBERT L. lives with A. J. Hayes; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Prot.
HAYES ANDREW, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; works for J. W. Whittington.
HAYES A. J. Sec. 23; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Indiana; owns 180 acres.
HAYES EDWARD, lives with brother, I. S. Hayes; P.O. New Bedford; Dem; from Missouri.
HAYES E. M. lives with A. J. Hayes; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep.
HAYES I. S. Sec. 22; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; from Missouri; rents house of J. Curley .
HENREKIN GARRET, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 5; P.O. Tampico; born in Ire
land in 1856; came to Bureau Co. in i860; Dem; Cath; owns 286 acres; val. $8,000; married
Miss Julia Burden, of Ireland, In 1856; seven children, three boys and four girls.
HELLIER ROBT. N. Sec. 35; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Prot; owns 120 acres; val. $2,400.
HOGEBOOM E. Sec. 16; P.O. Yorktown, farmer; Rep; owns 117 acres.
HOGEBOOM HILAND H. lives with father, N. J. Hogeboom; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep.
HOGEBOOM JNO. M. Sec. 16; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Prort; from Vermont; owns 235 acres.
HOGEBOOM N. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 3; P.O. Tampico; born Bennington
Co. Vt., Nov. 22, 1816; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Meth; owns 260 acres; val. $10,400;
wife was Maria Estabrook; born Alsted, N. H., March 31, 1821; married Sept. 4, 1842, in
Bennington; have had four children, John N. and Hiland H., two girls dead; have been
Supervisor one year; School Trustee ten years, Collector one year, Assessor one year, and
School Director twelve years.
HOULETT GEORGE, Sec. 32; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; born 111.
HOULETT JOHNj Sec 32; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; born England.
HUNSON JAS. Sec. 22; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark; owns 160 acres.
HUNT A. rents of Garwood; P.O. New Bedford; Rep; born in Vermont.
HUNT JAS. Sec. 27; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; from Ills; rents 80 acres of D. Woodard.
HUNT P. E. rents of W. Garwood; P.O, New Bedford; Rep; born in Ills.
HUNTER R. W. Sec. 6; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. Y. owns 5 acres.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 35; P-O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Swedish Luth; Sweden.
JOHNSON BONNA, Sec. 35; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON CHRISTIAN, lives with his brother, Peter Johnson; P.O. New Bedford; farmer.
JOHNSON GEO. Sec. 22; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Luth;from Denmark; owns 120 acres
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Swedish Luth.
JOHNSON OLUF, Sec. 34; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden; owns 80 acres,
JOHNSON O. Sec. 34; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Swedish Luth; from Sweden; owns 160 acres.
JOHNSON PETER, Sec. 27; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Denmark.
JOHNSON RASMUS, See. 24; P.O. New Bedford; farmer, Swedish Luth; owns 40 acres.
JOHNSON W. G. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sees. 26 and 35; P.O. New Bedford; born
Bloomington, McLean Co. Oct. 19, 1841; came to this county in 1848; Rep; Meth; owns 120
acres, value $3,600; wife was Melvina Galer, born in Princeton April 16, 1848; married
Sept. II, 1864; four children, Loyal Adam, Wm. C, Mary Matilda, and Nellie Josephine;
was in 64th Reg. 111. Vol. Co. B.
T7"ELLEY THOMAS, Sec. 4; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
KEMPLAY T. W. lives with his father; Rep; born in Illinois.
KEMPLAY I. Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. New Bedford; born in England July I, 1821; came
to this county in 1852; Rep; Mr. K. is a well-to-do farmer, and owns 191 acres of land,
valued at $5,730, or $30 per acre; wife was Eliza Greenleafe; born in Windsor Co. Vt. 1819;
married May 4, 1875; have two children.

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. N. Y.:

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KNOWLTON J. B. Sec. 17; P.O. Yorktown; farmer/ Ind^TJem; from 1$. Y.; owns 200 acres.
KNOWLTON JACOB B. Sec 17; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Ind. Dem; from N. Y.; 200 acres.
KRUSDON* JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Yorktown; Rep; born in Sweden; rents of E. C. Winslow.
T ANE CHARLES, Sec. 10; P.O. Tampico; Ind. Dem; Prot; owns 40 acres, value $1,400.
¦^ LANTWIER FRED, Sec. 18; P.O. Yorktown; renter of E. Barker's farm.
LARKIN JOHN P. Lives with J. B. Knowlton; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Ind. Dem; Luth.
LITTLE BARK, Sec. 14; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Pres; from Scotland; rents 100 acres,
LOCKEHART CASPER, Sec. 28; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
LOCKEHART GEORGE, Sec 28; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Luth; from Germany.
LOCKEHART JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Luth; from Germany.
LOVE MARTIN G. Farmer and Stock-Raiser; P.O. Tampico; Sec, 4; born in Pa. in
1846; came to Bureau Co. in 1852; Rep; owns 160 acres, value $7,000; was Assessor one
year; married Miss Imogene L. McKinzie of 111. in 1872; one child.
LOVE WM. J. Sec. 4; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; from Pa; owns 160 acres, value $6,400.
LUMBERT A. P. O. Tampico; lives with Jacob Curley; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Mich.
TV/TcDONALD A. Sec. 1; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 80 acres.
*-**¦ McKENZIE ALBERT, Sec 8; P.O. Yorktown; Rep; born in 111.
McKENZIE FRANK M. Farmer; Sec 7; P. O. Yorktown; born in Bureau Co. 111. in
1852; Rep; Meth; owns 100 acres, value $4,000; married Miss Harriet M. Stockwell of
Ohio in 1875; has one child, a boy.
McKENZIE HIRAM, Sec. 8; P. O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y.; owns 320 acres.
i^0V- McKENZIE O. W., P.O. Yorktown; farmer and merchant; Dem; from N.Y.
McKENZIE ROBERT, Sec. 7; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
McKENZIE R. H., P. O. Yorktown; laborer; Dem; from 111.
McKENZIE V. A. Sec. 8; P. O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born 111.
McKINLEY SAMUEL, Sec. 30; P.O. Yorktown; Rep; born Ohio;, rents of L. J. Hopkins.
McMAHON JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Tampico; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; rents of J. Fitzgerald.
MEEK MATTHEW, Sec. 2; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; owns 137 acres.
MILES FRANK, P.O. Yorktown; lives with father, John Miles; laborer; Rep; from 111.
MILES JOHN, P.O. Yorktown; blacksmith; Dem; from England^ * , ..
MORRILL CHAS. M. Dr. P.O. Yorktown; R*p-Jjjjm N.Yr'jAiS, 6miiiJwiAs,?J,«',;u-
MORRILL F. Farmer and Postmaster, Sec. 6, Yorktown; born in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y.
in 1826; came to Bureau Co. in 1862; Rep; owns 100 acres of land, val. $4,000; has been
Postmaster six years, still holding the office; married Miss L. T. Barns, of Cattaraugus Co.
N.Y. in 1857; she died in 1862; no children.
MORRILL MASTON, P.O. Yorktown; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
MORRIS D. C. Sec. 18, P.O. Yorktown; rents of J. Rowe; Rep; U. Breth; born Pa.
MONSON PETER, Sec. 27, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden; 80 ac.
MONSON SVEN, Sec. 15, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; rents 160 acres.
MYERS CORNELIUS, Sec. 3, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from N. J.; 60 acres.
MYERS JOHN, Sec 2, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Christian; from N. J.; owns 140 acres.
XT ELSON ANDREW, Sec. 16, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; S. Luth; owns 117 acres.
NELSON SVEN, Sec. 15, P.O. Tampico; farmer, rents; S. Luth; from Sweden.
NEWSEM JOS. Sec. 22, P.O. Tampico; farmer, rents 40 acres; Prot; from England.
/~\LESON NELSON, P.O. Tampico; works for W. W. Craddock; S. Luth; from Sweden.
pASSMORE THOS. J. Sec. 4, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Ohio.
*¦ PELTON C. P. Sec. 8, P.O. Yorktown; broom-maker; Rep; born Mass.
PELTON WM. A. Sec. 7, P.O. Yorktown; farmer, rents 89 acres; Dem; Univ; from Mass.
PETERSON JACOB, Sec. 27, P.O. New Bedford; farmer, rents 2 acres; Rep; Luth.
PETERSON SWAN, Sec. 3, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; 170 acres.

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PETERSON SWAN, P.O. Tampico; farmer, works for Wm. Adams; Dem; S. Luth.
PIERSON ANDREW, P.O. New Bedford; farmer, lives with Oluf Pierson; S. Luth.
PIERSON NELSON, Sec. 34, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; S. Luth; from Sweden.
PIERSON OLUF, Sec. 15, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; S. Luth; from Sweden.
"D ASMERSON NELSON, Sec. 27, P.O. New Bedford; farmer, rents 120 acres; Rep; Luth.
RASMERSON THOS., P.O. New Bedford; farmer, lives with brother, Nelson Rasmerson.
REMINGTON J. M. Sees. 5 and 6, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; owns 80 acres.
RICHARDS DAVID. Sec. 30, P.O. "Yorktown; farmer; Ind; born Wales.
RICHARDS JOSEPH, Sec. 30, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Ind; born Ohio.
RIFE D. M. Sec. 20, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; owns 80 acres, val. $3,000.
ROE BENJ. Sec. I, P.O. Tampico; farmer, rents 176 acres.
ROWE JOSEPH, Farmer, Sees. 18 and ig, P.O. Yorktown; born in Canada, July II,
1837; came to county in 1853; Rep; owns 120 acres, val. $3,600; Highway Commissioner
and School Director; was in army three years and seven months, lastly in Co. B, 58th 111.
V. I.; wife was Miss Phidelia A. Sweet, who 'was born in N.Y.; married April 30, i860; one
child, Edith Viola.
ROWE WM. Sec. 18, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y. 1861; 120 acres.
RUCK FRED, lives with father, Geo. Ruck; Rep; from England.
RUCK GEO. Sec. 29, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Ind; from England; 355 acres, $14,200.
RUCK WM., P.O. Tampico, lives with Geo. Ruck; Rep; from England.
RUSSELL J. F. Faimer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 21, P.O. Yorktown; born in Genoa,
DeKalb Co. April 21, 1841; came to this Co. in 1862; Dem; Cath; owns 120 acres of
land, value $4,200; wife was Leanah Maishall, born in Hendricks Co. Ind. Nov. 11, 1847;
married July 2, 1866; four children : Dora Arvilla, James Wm., Albert Franklin, and Miles
Warren. Mr. R. was in the gth Reg, 111. Cavalry, Co, A.; has been School Director three
years.
RYAN JOHN, P.O. Tampico; lives with father, Wm. Ryan; Dem; Cath.
RYAN WM. Sec 22, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; rents 120 acres.
C HELDON I. Sec. 8, P.O. Yorktown; firmer; Rep; from N.Y; owns 168 ac. val. $6,720.
SHEELER JNO. Sec. 28; P.O. Tampico; farmer; from Germany; owns 80 acres.
SPENCE SAMUEL, P.O. Tampico; farmer, works forWm. Adams; Dem; from Bureau Co.
STILL MATTHEW, P.O. Tampico; farmer, works for Bark Little; Cath; from Ger.
STIVER A. Sec. 24, 14, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; has 235 ac. val. $4,700.
SULLIVAN JOHN, P.O. Tampico; works for Thos. Burden; Ireland; Dem; Cath.
SWAN A. Sec. 25 and 36, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; born Sweden; has 137 acres, $3,425.
. '"THACKABERRY HENRY, Sec. 2g, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; born Ireland; 245 ac.
A TROGER J. L, Sec. 30, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 80 ac.
THACKABERRY MARCUS, Sec. 20 and 21, P.O. Yorktown; farmer, Dem; Epis; Ireland.
THACKABERRY Q. C. Sec. g, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; from 111; owns 160 acres.
TAYLOR WM. Sec. 26, P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.
YX/ALKER I. W., P.O. Yorktown; farmer, lives. with J. F. Russell; Dem; U. Brethren.
* WATSON E. BOOTH Sec. 33, P.O. Tampico; farmer; Ind; born N.Y; 40 acres.
WHIPPLE DELOS, Sec. 2, P.O. Tampico; rents 160 acres of A. Boyd; Dem; from 111.
WHITNEY WM. Sec. 8; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Canada; owns 100 acres.
WHITTINGTON JAS. WM., P.O. New Bedford; farmer, lives with father; Dem.
WHITTINGTON J. W. Sec. 23; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio; 200 ac.
WHITTINGTON S. Sec. 24 and 25; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; born Ohio; 260 ac, $6,500.
WHITTINGTON S. Sec. 24; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; owns 408 acres.
WHITTINGTON S. D. Sec. 23 and 22; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.
WOODARD DANIEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 22 and 27; P.O. Tampico;
born in Oneida Co. N.Y., March 17, 1812; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Campbellite; owns
200 acres, value $4,200; wife was Hannah M. Estabrook, born April 4, i84g; married Sept.
24, 1872. Two children : Lucy Maria, and Zetta Belle. Two daughters by first wife : Ann,
married to J. W. Hogeboom, and Vashtie, married to Geo. Tice; both in Fairfield Tp.

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WOODARD JAS. Sec. 3; P.O. Tampico; farmer, rents 100 ac. of N. J. Hogeboom; Dem; Prot.
WROTEN ROBT. Sec. 16; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Prot; from 111; owns 80 acres.
WROTEN THOS. Sec. 16; P.O. Tampico; farmer, lives with Robt. Wroten; Dem; Prot.
"Y7"ONK JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Tampico; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; owns 130 acres.
* YOUNGDALL NELSON, Sees. 25 and 26; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Sweden.
YOUNGDALL SWAN, Sec. 13; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Swedish Luth.

NEPONSET TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS Mrs., widow, Neponset; owns house and lot; has two sons.
¦^^ ACKER JOHN Neponset; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born N. Y; lives on rented property-
ADAMS NATHAN, Farmer; Sec. 20; P.O. Neponset; born in Bingham, Maine; came to
county in 1854; KePI owns 160 acres valued at $16,000; has held office of Town Assessor
for ten years in succession.
AVERY ALBERT B., Neponset; druggist; Ind; born in Pa; owns house and drugstore.
ALDRICH C. W. Sec. 11; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep, Meth; from Conn.
ALDRICH WM. Neponset; laborer; born in Canada; owns house and lot; wife and 4 children.
ANDREWS A. G. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; single man.
APPLEGATE, T. S. Sec. 6; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born N.J.
ARNET JOHN, Neponset; retired farmer; Ind; born England; owns house and lot; married.
ARUM Mrs., widow, Neponset; owns house and lot; has seven children.
ARMSTRONG J., Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; born Scotland.
ARNETT WM., Sec. 21; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; bora England.
AUSTIN  , Neponset; organ maker; rents house; born Germany; wife and 2 children.
DAKER G. W. Neponset; ret. farmer; Ind; born N.Y; lives on rented property.
BAILEY LUCIUS, Neponset; laborer; Rep; Meth; born in Canada: owns house and lot.
BALLANCE DAVID, Neponset; blacksmith; Rep; bom in England; owns house and lot.
BATDORF JONATHAN, Neponset; mason; Dem; lives with his father, Jacob.
BATDORF JACOB, Neponset; mason; Dem; born in Germany; owns house and lot.
BATLORF ALFRED, Neponset; laborer; Dem; lives with his father. Jacob.
BARTLETT. REUBEN A., Neponset; merchant; Dem; owns store and dwelling.
BARTLETT JOEL, Neponset; shoemaker; Rep; Bapt; born in Canada; owns house and lot.
BARNUM AUSTIN, Neponset; livery man; Ind; born in N.Y; owns house, lot, and liv. stable.
BARTEM SAMUEL, Sec 30; P.O. Neponset; employee Geo. Otley; from England.
BARTEM JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; employee Geo. Otley; born England.
BATES THOMAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England.
BATES JOSEPH, A. B., Neponset; Principal of Pub. School; Rep; Meth; not married.
BARRETT WM. (partner with F. I. Wells), Neponset; shoemaker; Rep and Temp; Meth.
BARTON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; laborer, works for G. M. Bennett; Rep; born in Pa.
BENNETT GEO. lives with father, H.Bennett; P.O. Neponset; Rep; born Vt.
BENNETT GEORGE M. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset: farmer; Rep; born in Ohio.
BENNETT SAMUEL, Sec. 28; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Indiana.
BEAT1TE JOHN, Sec. 32; P. O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Scotland.
BENNETT SAMUEL F., P.O. Neponset; carpenter; Ind; Meth; born in Vt.
BENNETT HUMPHREY, Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
BENNETT TIMOTHY, Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Neponset; born in Indiana March 24,
1854; came to this county in 1856; Rep; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $g,ooo.
BECK NEAL, P.O. Neponset; brick-maker; Ind; rents property; wife and two children.
BECHTEL S. A. Sec. 27; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Advt; born in Wayne Co. Ohio.
BELDING HIRAM, Neponset; works for T. Currier; born New Brunswick.
BISSETT J. Sec. 7; P. O. Neponset; farmer.

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BINGE GEORGE, Farmer; Sees. 20 and 2g; P.O. Neponset; born in Yorkshire, England;
came to this county in 1857; owns 160 acres, value $12,000; his principal occupation, raising
stock and hogs.
BINGE JOHN, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from England.
BIGELOW B. F. Neponset; bricklayer and mason; Rep; Meth; born in Maine.
BLAKE I. B. Neponset; lumber merchant; Rep; Cong; born in Vt.; came to county 1856.
BLUNT J. R. Sec. 33; P. O. Neponset; works for W. A.. Parks; Dem.
BLANCHARD W. A. P., Neponset; farmer; Ind; Univ; born in Vt.; wife and three children.
BLANCHARD DANIEL E. Sec. 26; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Vt.
BLANCHARD D. E. Sec 26; P. O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; Cong; born in Vt.; owns 80 acres.
BLAKESLY EZRA, Neponset; Ind; rents house; wife and five children.
BOWEN WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Neponset; born in Derbyshire, England,
Oct. 19, 1836; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Meth; owns undivided interest in 900
acres of land with two brothers, value $18,000; enlisted in Co. I 27th Reg. I. V. I. in 1861;
was promoted to a Sergeantcy; served three years, and was honorably discharged; was
wounded in right arm in battle of Belmont; wife was /Sarah J. Norton of Canada; married
October, 1864; six children, three sons and three daughters.
BOWEN GEORGE, Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; farmer; born in England; owns 120 acres.
BOWEN GEORGE Jr. Sec. 17; P.O. Nepon,et; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England.
BOWEN GEORGE, Sec. 17; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England.
BOWEN JOHN, Sec. 18; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England.
BOWEN GEOUGE Sr., (retired farmer) Neponset; Rep; Meth; born in England.
BOWEN JOHN, Sec. 17; P. O. Neponset; Rep; Meth; born in England; in Co. 31 years.
BOGART GEORGE, Neponset; clerk with W. D. Whaples; Rep; born in N.Y.; married.
BREES MILTON, Neponset; millinery and fancy goods; Rep; has some town property.
BREES JOHN, Neponset; painterj^Rep; born in Pa; lives on rented prop; wife and one child.
BRADFORD J. Sec 22; P. O. Neponset; Rep; Meth; born in England; came to Co in 1859.
BRAWLEY THOMAS, Nep nset; laborer; Dem; Ind; born in N. Y. owns town lot; married.
BROWN WILLIAM, Neponset; teamster; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y.; wife and four children.
BROWN SAMUEL, Neponset; laborer; Rep; born in N.Y ; owns town lot; one child.
BUMPHREY JAMES P. Farmer, Sec. 18, P.T). Neponset; born in Pottsville, Penn.
Dec. 18, 1835; came to Bureau Co. in 1837; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, val. $12,000!
wife was Elizabeth Studley, bora in Scott County, Ills, married Sept. 22, 1862; family of five
children; is a member of Common Council.
BUMPHREY JAMES P. Neponset; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, val. $8,000; five children.
BURNETT ABRAM, Neponset; butcher; Dem; born in England; owns house and lot.
" BURNETT WILLIAM, Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in England; owns farm, house and lot.
BUSWELL W. P., P.O Neponset; farmer; Rep; owns large property; wife and five children.
BUSWELL JAMES, Sec. 3; farmer, rents; Rep; born Ills.
BURCHFIELD JAMES, Sec. 35, P.O. Neponset; employee Henry Sc .tt; Rep; from Ohio.
BURCHANMAN JAMES, Sec. 24, P.O. Neponset; Rep; from Scotland.
/~*ADE PERRY, Neponset; barber, lives on rented property; Dem; married.
^" CARPENTER S. A. Neponset; carpenter; rented property; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
CARPENTER S. D. Neponset; jeweler; Rep; Adventist; born in N.Y.; owns house and lot.
CARSE HENRY, Neponset; grain dealer; Rep; Melh; owns house and lot; one daughter.
CHALLENDER GEO. F. Sec 18, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from N. J.
CHALLENDER JOSIAH S. Sec. 13, P.O. Neponset; Rep; Bapt; from Vermont.
CHURCH E. S. Neponset; painter; Dem; owns house and lot; wife and four children.
CHILD P. Neponset; clerk in Detroit, Mich; Rep; born in Vt.; lives on rented property.
CLARK HENRY, Neponset; son of Seely Clark; Dem; rents house; two children.
CLARK WILLIAM, Neponset; son of Seely Clark, lives with his father; Dem; one child.
CLARK EDWARD, Neponset; laborer; Ind; rents house; wife and one child.
CLARK SEELY, Neponset; teamster; Dem; born in Vt.; owns house and lot; seven children.
CLEVELAND JOHN, Sec. 34, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Ills.
CLEMENT R. Sec. 6, P.O. Neponset; farmer.

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CLAYBERG PERRY C. Physician, Neponset; born Fulton Co. 111. Oct. 13, 1847;
came to this county July, 1875; Ind; Meth; attended Medical College both in Iowa and
Ohio; graduated at Cincinnati, 1875; practiced four years before graduating; was in army
six months as a recruit; wife was Mary Lucky, married Nov. 15, 1871; he is practicing at
Neponset*.
CLYNER CHAS. Sec. ig, P.O. Neponset; works for Jas. Tibbitts; Rep; from N.Y.
COATS T. J. Sec. 23, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from England.
COLWELL B. F. Rev. Neponset; pastor Baptist Church; rents; Rep; Bapt; one child.
CONNER NATHAN, hotel keeper, Neponset House; Ind; born in Vt.; one child.
CONLY PETER, Neponset; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; owns house and lot.
COOK NELSON, Neponset; teamster; Rep; owns house and lot; has wife and eight children.
COOK GEORGE H. Neponset; mason and bricklayer; Rep; Meth; wife and two children.
CRAIG J. C. Sec. 20, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Vt.
CURRIER T. P. Farmer, Sec. 13, PO. Neponset; born in Maine in 1830, came to county
in 1857; Rep; owns 160 acres, value $10,000; wife was Miss Hannah French, born in 1836,
in Maine, married i860; three children, boys.
CURRIER J. T. Sec. 15, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Vt; has a wife and 4 children.
CYPHERS •  , Neponset; wagon-maker; rents property; wife and ihree children.
TAANA LYMAN L. Sec. 30, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Vt.
DAVIS EDWARD, Neponset; mason and bricklayer; Dem; born Illinois.
DANA GEO. G. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Neponset; born in Vermont, Oct. 13, 1834, came
to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $7,400; wife was Helen
Dorr; married Sept. 18, i860.
DALY Mrs. wid. of Michael; P.O. Neponset; Cath; owns house and lot; has 3 children.
DAY F. P. Neponset; artist; has a wife and three children; lives on rented property.
DAHL CHARLES, Sec. 28, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Luth; bora in Germany, 1849.
DAHL JOHN C. Sec. 14, P.O. Neponset; Rep; Bapt; born in Germany; 160 acres.
DIX S. C. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; Cong; born in Conn; owns property where he lives.
DILLON FELIX, Sec. 26, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in N.Y.; 117 acres.
DILLON CHAS. Sec 26, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in New York.
DONALDSON WILLIAM, Sec. 5, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem.
DORR J. E. rents Sec. 13, P.O. Neponset; Rep; from 111.
DORR J. E. Sec. 13. P.O. Neponset; farme ; Rep; Ind; born in N. Y. 1830; came to Co. 1836.
DORR P. A. Neponset; mis'.ress of house; born in N. Y.; owns house and lot.
T7LDRIDGE JAMES H. rents on Sec. 20, P.O. Neponset; Rep; from Maine.
EMERY DAVID, P.O. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; born N. Y.; owns house and lot.
ELDRIDGE JOSEPH G. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Neponset; born in Maine, June, 1833,
came to county in 1855; Rep; owns 160 acres, value $16,000; wife was Miss Maiy Bowen,
of England; married at Neponset, July, i860; five children, Geo. G, Sarah J., Rasalthe E.,
Josephine W., and Harriett.
"L7ANSDICK WILLIAM, Sec. 15, P.O. Neponset; laborer; lives on rented property.
*¦ FARRIS SYLVANUS, Sec. 21, P.O. Neponset; farmer, rents William Norton's place.
FISHER HENRY, Tailor, Sec. 10, P.O. Neponset; born in England Feb. 15, 1823, came
to this county in 1855; Dem; Meth; lives on rented property; wife was Eliza Jane Moore;
married Nov. 12, 1848.
FIELD NATHAN, Neponset; Dem; owns house and lot; has a wife and two children.
FLEHARTY J. J. Rev. Neponset; pastor Meth. Epis. Church; Rep; been here three years.
FOSS J. C. Neponset; butcher; Rep; Cong; born in Vermont; wife and three children.
FRANCIS WELLINGTON, Sec. 13; P.O. Neponset; Dem; born Ohio; rents farm of J. Smith.
FRENCH R.J. Neponset; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born in Maine; wife and one child.

/"* ADDIS L. Sec. 4; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; bora in N. Y. owns 100 acres.
^-* GAILEY THOMAS; Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; employee Geo. Otley; from Englan
GARDNER R. B. Neponset; teamster; rents property; wife and five children.

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GARROND JAMES, Sec. 15; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; born in Scotland; owns 160 acres.
GLAZE COLLINS, Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep.
GLAZE ISAAC, Sec. 34. P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep.
GLAZE WESTLEY, Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep.
GOLBY MICHAEL, Sec. 25; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; 80 acres land.
GOMERSALL JOHN, Neponset; teamster; Dem; born in England; owns house ancl lot.
GOODHILL WILLIAM, Sec. 7; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England.
GOODRICH A. B. Neponset; wagonmaker; Rep; born in Maine; owns property in Iowa.
GOUGLER LEWIS, Neponset; night telegraph operator; Rep; born in Illinois.
GOULD ABRAHAM, Sec. 2; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in England.
GOULD WILLIAM, Sec. 12; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Illinois.
GOULD MARY Mrs. wid. of John Gould; Neponset; owns house and lot; no children.
GROW MOODY, Sec. 17; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vermont.
GUSTIN ALBERT, Neponset; laborer; Rep; born in Canada; lives on rented property,
GUSTIN AMOS, Neponset; laborer; Rep; born in Canada; lives with W. P. Buswell.
TT ANIFIN MICHAEL, Neponset; baggage-master C. B. & Q; Dem; born in Ireland.
HARLAN M. R. Neponset; harness-maker and saddler; Ind; born in Indiana.
HASARD ARTHUR, Sec 4; P.O. Neponset; renter; Rep;,born in III.
HASARD ORIN, Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in England; has a wife and fourchildren.
HALL JAMES W. Farmer; Sec 35; P.O. Neponset; bora in Scott Co. 111. Dec. 1844; came
to this county  ; Rep; owns, 200 acres; has held office of Supervisor; wilejwas Miss Belle
Hooker, of Peacham, Vt. married March 8, 1875; one son, Elwin Scott.
HATCH M. A. Neponset; teamster; Ind; born in New York; wife and two children.
HEATH J. S. Rev., Neponset; itinerant preacher; Adventist; owns house and lot and 10 ac. land.
HEATH J. S. Minister; Sec. 10; P.O. Neponset; born in New Hampshire July 14, 1814;
came to county in 1854; Ind; Adventist; owns 1,500 acres of land; valued at $1,500; wife was
Eliza Dearborn, of New Hampshire; married Oct. 13, 1836; five daughters, four living.
HODGSON  , Sec. 3; P.O. Neponset; renter; Rep; born England.
HOLLEY SAMUEL, Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; employee Wm. McLearan.
HOOVER JOHN, Neponset; blacksmith; Ind; rents property; has wife and one child.
HOUSE JUDSON, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Neponset; born in N. Y. Sept. 25, 1854; came
to this county in 1875; Kep; Baptist; owns 120 acres of land valued at $10,000.
HUCKINS A. B. Neponset; dealer in horses; Ind; born in Canada; owns house and lot.
HUCKINS GEORGE, Neponset; carpenter; Rep; born in Canada; owns house and lot.
HUCKINS Mrs. widow of Michael; P.O. Neponset; owns house and lot; has 3 daughters.
HUCKINS MOSES, Neponset; carpenter; Rep, Meth; born in Can.; owns house and lot.
HUCKINS OSRO, Neponset; laborer, lives on rented property; Rep; born in Canada.
HUDSON WM. Sec. 3, P.O. Neponset; farmer, rents Dr. Priestman's farm; Ind.
INGHAM JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 30, Neponset; P.O. Kewanee; born in Cheshire, Eng
land, in January, 1835; came to this county in 1854; Rep; owns 260 acres of land valued at
$19,500. He makes a specialty of pork-raising, having shipped in one year a lot of 71 head
averaging 560 pounds each, all bred on his own farm. Another year 72 head, 525 pounds each,
71 head, 518 pounds each, 63 head, 551 pounds each, averaging as above for the last five or
six years. Wife was J. A. Ingham; married in 1869; four children.

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ONES NELSON, Sec. 9; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres valued $12,000.
JEF DEM, Neponset; painter; Rep; born in N.Y.; rents house; wife and one child.

T/"ENNEDY DANIEL, Neponset; railroad hand; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
KIRKLAND WM. Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; employee A. Turnbull; born Scotland.
KISER H. Sec. 6; P.O. Neponset; farmer; born Germany.
KRAUSE F. Sec. 18; P.O. Neponset; farmer, Dem; Luth; born Germany.
T ADD JOSIAH, Neponset; retired farmer; Dem; Ind; born in N.H.; owns house and lot.
LAWLESS JAMES, Neponset; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; married; 4 children-

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LEE MYRON H. Merchant; Neponset; bora Canand^igua, N.Y., Aug. 8, 1820; came to
this county in 1852; Rep; Ind; owns houseand lot vajtfedat $3,500; worked for R.R. Co. 18
years; wife was Oressa A. Mann; married Dec. 13, .3(050; one son and one daughter.
LEWIS M. A. Sec. 23; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Repf born in Pa.; owns 160 acres.
LEWIS G. M. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born in Del.; owns 160 acres valued at $16,000.
LORD A. C. Sec. 15; P.O. Neponset; teamster; Ind; owns house and lot; wife and 2 children.
LYFORD JOS. Nep mset; farmer and ex-merchant; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres val. $14,000.
LYFORD J. Sec. II; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.H.
LYKE LEONARD, Neponset House; hotel porter; Dem; born in N.Y. widower, 3 children.
LYLE ROBERT, Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Mormon; born in Scotland.
LYLE RUFUS, Tenant Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Neponset; born in Stark Co., 111., April
12, 1855; came to this county in 1874; Republican; wife was Arinda Williamson; married
Sept. 5, 1874; one child.
LYLE S. D. Sec. 23; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Scotland.
TV/T ACKLIN W. W. Neponset; ex-lumber merchant; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot.
-'¦*-'¦ MAGOON CHESTER, Neponset; laborer; Ind; Meth; born in Canada.
MALANEY EDWARD, Sec. 2; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 137 acres.
MARKEE J. C. Sec. 1; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Canada.
MATHESON RODERICK, Sec. 23; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Pres; born in Scotland.
MAYCOCK SAMUEL, .Retired farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Neponset; born in Lancashire,
England, Aug. 24, 1813; came to the slate in 1837; Rep; Meth; owns 11 acres of land, valued
at $3,000; has been Justice, School Director, Trustee, and held other town offices; wife
was Augusta Currier; married Sept. 24, 1840; six children, three living.
MAXON JOHN, P.O. Neponset; gardener; Dem; oldest man in the township, over 90.
MAXWELL MORRIS, Neponset; laborer; Ind; bora in Bureau Co. not married.
MEAR JOHN Sr. Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England.
MEAR J. W. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Neponset; born in Illinois Dec. 25, 1847; came to Co.
in 1849; Rep; Meth; owns 106 acres of land, valued at $10,000; wife was Elizabeth Pratt;
married April, 1872.
MEAR JOHN W. Sec. 22; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in 111; 106 2-3 acres.
MEAR SAMUEL, Sec. 16; P.O. Neponset; Rep; Meth; from England; rents.
MILLER GEORGE, Neponset; Section Supt. C. B. & Q. R. R.; Dem; born Ireland; owns house.
MILLER JAMES, Sec 30; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Ireland; 340 acres.
•MILLER JAMES Jr. lives with his father; P. O. Kewanee; Rep.
MILLER WILLIAM, Sec. 2g; P.O. Neponset and Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Bapt.
MOORE ROBERT, Neponset, organ manufacturer (firm of Moore & Austin); Rep.
MOORE E. L. Rev. Neponset; former pastor Baptist Church; Rep; Bapt; born in N. J.
MOCROFT T. Sec- 27; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; rents of W. Stablet.
MORSE LUCIUS O. (of firm of Morse & Vancourt) Hardware and Farm Implements,
Neponset; born in Caledonia Co. Vt. Feb. 10, 1840; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Ind;
owns house and lot, value $1,800; was Postmaster at Neponset; Sergeant Co. G, 3d Vermont
three years; wife was Addie Hatch; married Aug. 13, 1867; two sons.
MOOCROPT HERBERT, lives with Geo. Bowen; Sec. 17; P.O. Neponset; Rep; Meth.
McBEATH DUNCAN, Sec; 36; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from Scotland.
McBEATH FINLEY, Sec. 36; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born Scotland.
McBEATH JOHN, lives with father; P.O. Neponset; Dem; born Scotland.
McCRACKIN HENRY, Neponset; teamster; Dem.
McFARLAND WILLIAM, Neponset; laborer; Dem; born in Ind; has wife and four children.
McINTIRE ERASTUS, Neponset; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Maine; came tb Co. in 1855.
McINTIRE ERASTUS, Farmer; Sec. 10; P. O. Neponseet; born in Somerset Co. Me.
May 11, 1823; came to county in 1856; Rep; Bapt; owns 60 acres, value $6,000; wife was
Miss Hester A. Russell of Maine; married November, 1856; three children, Charles E.,
Mabel R., and Maud E.
McINTIRE EZRA, Sec. 14; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Maine; 80 acres.
McLENNAN GEORGE, Sec. 34; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Scotland.
McLEARAN WILLIAM, Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born Vermont.

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MCMILLAN G. Neponset; clerk and book-keeper with J. A. Russell; Rep; born Ohio.
McRAE JOHN, Sec. 2; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Bapt; 91 acres; came from Scotland in 1874.
T^TICHOLS LEVI, Neponset; Ind; shoemaker and dealer; born in England; lot and shop.
NEELY ANDREW, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.
NEWMAN JOHN R. Neponset; painter; Ind; owns house and lot; wife and three children.
NORTON GEORGE, Sec. 15; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England.
NORTON MARK, Sec. 4; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; 96 58-100 ac. val. $5,000; born in 111.
NORTON WILLIAM, Neponset; farmer; Rep; has several farms; born in England.'
QSBORN ZEALOR, Neponset; teamster; Dem; wife and one child; lives on rented property.
OTLEY THOMAS C. Sec. 22; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Meth; 160 ac val. $16,000.
OTLEY GEORGE, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; born in York
shire, England, May 20. 1824; came to this Co. in 1853; Republican and Episcopal; owns
640 acres of land, valued at $48,000. Mr. Otley has been engaged for the last five or six
years in raising blooded stock. Some of the finest bred in the country are to be found in his
herd. Among the noted families may be seen fine specimens of the " Louans," " Princesses,"
"Gwynne," "Young Marv's," " Sancy," etc. He also owns the celebrated Bull "Baron
Bates Third," 11,332, bred by Walcott and Campbell, N. Y. Mills. He has some very
nice sheep. Mrs. Otley was Miss Jane Haxby, of Yorkshire, England; married Jan.
3, 1850. Family of five children: William J., Eliza J., Christina, Robert T„ Arthur H. H.
"DARKS G. C. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Va.; 160 ac. val. $11,000-
PARK W. A. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep. Bapt; single; born in Va. 1843.
PATRIDGE L. W. Sec. 11; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; from Vt.
PEGG JU3HN, Sec. 9; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; rents; bora in England; widower.
PEEBLES T. Sec. 14; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Scotland; married.
PETTIT M. S. Miss, Neponset; milliner; owns personal property on which she pays taxes.
PETTIT JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y.; rents land.
PETTIT J. B. Sec. 22; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y.; rents of E. L. Moore.
PHILIPS HENRY, Neponset; laborer; Ind; bora in N.Y.; lives on rented property; has a wife.
PHILIPS PERMELIA, widow, Neponset; owns house and lot; has five children.
PICKERING GEORGE; Sec. 15; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in England.
PRIESTMAN LAWRENCE, Neponset; wagonmaker; Dem; born in England; owns shop.
PRIESTMAN JOHN Dr. Neponset; physician; Rep; born in England; 160 ac. and town prop..
PRICE Mrs. Neponset; widow of Hiram Price; owns house and lot; two children, boy andgirl.
PRINCE ROBERT, Neponset; capitalist; Rep; Cong; born in England; owns house and lot.
PRICE JOSEPH, Neponset; optician; Dem; married, and has two children; rents house.

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UIRK JAMES, Sec. 36; P.O. Neponset; farmer, Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
QUIRK PETER, Sec. 36; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.

"D EDMON DANIEL, Neponset, blacksmith; Dem; owns house and lot; married
RENNER R. Sec. 10; P.O. Walnut; farmer; Dem; born Pa. 1840; owns 80 acres.
RHEA PHILIP C. Sec. 33; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Virginia; married.
RHODES JOHN, Neponset; farmer with his brother; Rep; born England; lives with daughter.
RHODES THOS. Neponset; justice of peace; Rep; bora in England; owns 160 acres.
RICE B. B. Neponset; blacksmith; Rep; Cong; born in Ohio; owns house and lot, and shop..
RICE DANIEL, Neponset; clerks in J. A. Russell's store and lives with father; Rep.
RICHARDSON JOB, Neponset; laborer; Dem; born England; wife and five children.
ROBERTS JAS Sec. 23; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; owns 40 acres; wife, g children.
ROBINSON ANDREW, P.O. Neponset; student Chicago Medical College; Dem; Bapt.
ROBINSON GEO. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Maine; owns 80 acres, val. $10,000.
ROBINSON WM. S. Sec. 30; P.O. Kewanee; employee Wm. Ingham; born England.
ROLLINS  , Neponset; laborer; Rep; born Vt; owns house and lot.
ROSE JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. New Bedford; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.Y.; 20 acres.
RULE ALEX. Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; from Scotland.

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RULE JAS. Sec. 32, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Scotland.
RULE JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; from Scotland; 322 ac. val, $20,000.
RULE WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; born in Roxburghshire, Scotland,
April 13, 1852; came to Co. in 1853; Rep; U. Pres; wife was Miss Sophronia Mettler, of
Galva, Henry Co. Ill; married Dec. 27, 1876.
RUSSELL E. C. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; born in Ohio, Dec. 11, 1838; came to
this Co. in 1856; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, value $12,800; wife was Margaret Fellows,
married Nov. 15, 1861; three children.
RUSSELL J. A. Neponset; merchant and banker; Rep; Bapt; born in Maine; wife.
RUSSELL STEPHEN, Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Indiana; lives with brother.
OADLER J. Sec. 21: P.O. Neponset; rents; Rep; born England.
SADLER RICHARD, Neponset; saloon-keeper; Dem; born England; wife.
SCHULZ JOHN L. Sec. 5, P.O. Neponset; farmer; German Cong; born Germany; 120 ac.
SCOTT HENRY, Sec. 35; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Scotland.
SCOTT ROBT. Sec. 27; P.O. Neponset; farmer; DenrfiTo7n^hio> ^ U^
SHARER ELIAS, Neponset; laborer; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot; wife, 8 children.
SHARP ROBT. Neponset; butcher; Ind; born England; owns land and town property.
SHARP SAMUEL, P.O. Neponset; laborer, works for Mr. Neely; Dem; born Virginia.
SHOEMAKER JASPER, Neponset; teamster; Rep; born in Ind; lives with his mother.
SHOEMAKER W. W. Merchant, Sec. 10, P.O. Neponset; born in Yates Co. N.Y. June
9, 1834; came to county in 1857; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $9,000;
house and lot in town, valued at $1,000; merchandise, valued at $3,000; wife was Mary E.
Fraser; married Sept. 17, 1857; five children.
SIVERDY JOHN, Sec. ig, P.O. Neponset; works for Jas. Tibbits; Rep; from Mass.
STABLER R. J. Sec. 20, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Fngland.
SNOW P. W. Sec. 6, P O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Mass; owns 160 acres.
SMITH ED. F. Neponset; laborer; Dem; owns house and lot; has one son.
SMITH T. Neponset; renter and laborer; Dem; wife and two children.
SPANGLER T. C. Neponset; town marshal, gunsmith; Rep; wife and one child.'
SPIEGEL AUGUST, Sec. 7, P.O. Neponset; Rep; Luth; born in Prussia; owns 120 acres.
SPRAGUE WILLIAM A. Neponset; clerk for J. A. Russell; Rep; came from Indiana.
STABLER Mrs. Widow, Neponset; owns house and lot in town; has raised a family.
STABLER JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England.
STABLER WILLIAM, Sec. 19, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from England.
STABLER WILLIAM A. Sec. 19, P.O. Neponset; lives with father; Rep; from England.
STETSON EZRA, M.D_. whose portrait is given elsewhere, was born in Springfield,
Otsego Co. N.Y. Sept. 10, 1813; his father's name was Jesse, the son of Ezra, who was the
son of Ezra, who was the son of Anthony, who was the first begotten son of Cornet Robert
Stetson, of Scituate, Mass. 1634, from whom are descended all of the name in America.
They did not come over in the " Mayflower."
The subject of this sketch was the eldest of a family of thirteen children, and received
a liberal education for a man of his time; served an apprenticeship as printer two years,
when he commenced the study of medicine and graduated an M.D. in 1836-37 in the College
of Physicians and Surgeons Western New York, at Fairfield; came west in 1837, and located
at Galesburgh, Mich, where he remained eighteen years; was married June 17, 1838. to Jane,
daughter of Joseph Miller, Esq. of Winsted, Conn, and has been blessed wirh five sons and
one daughter; came to Bureau Co. in 1853, and bought the )^ sec. where now stands his
Home j at this time he was worth less than $2,000, and this, as the good old doctor expresses
it, consisted mainly in truck and dicker.
With undaunted perseverance he has steadily accumulated a large fortune, owning about
900 acres, and a finer stock farm can not be found in this section; he has devoted much of
his attention to raising fine blooded stock, having crossed the broad Atlantic three years
ago to secure the best breeding stock of draft horses in the old world.
He was a member of the Michigan Legislature in 1853, since which time he has dropped
politics, being disgusted with the class of men who make our laws.
A bitter enemy of intoxicating drink of all kinds and tobacco in any form, the doctor
enjoys the best of health, and has lived to see his family grow up around him, useful citizens
of this "glorious republic," and a source of pride to their father, who now says he "only
awaits the summons of the Grand Master of the Universe, calling him from labor to
refreshment." " So mote it be."

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STETSON JESSE, Farmer, son of Dri E. Stetson, and lives with father; Rep; born in Mich.
STETSON JOHN, Farmer, son of Dr. E. Stetson, and lives with father; Rep; born in Mich.
STETSON SHERMAN, Sec. 2, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born in Michigan; owns 154 ac.
STETSON J. M. Neponset; druggist; Rep; Cong; born in Mich; he is a single man.
STEVENSON WILLIAM Jr. Sec. 11, P.O. Neponset; farmer, rents 80 ac; Rep; born in N.Y.
STEVENSON WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N.Y.; owns 240 ac.
STEWART AMOS, Neponset; laborer; Ind; has wife and one child; lives on rented property.
STONE GEORGE, Neponset; butcher, renter; Ind; wife and four children; was in the army.
STUDLEY C. Mrs. widow; Sec. 9; P.O. Neponset; 80 acres, estate of C. Studley, val. $5,000.
STUDLEY CHAS. Mrs. (widow) Sec. 9, P.O. Neponset; owns farm, 80 acres.
STUDLEY THOMAS, Sec. 5. P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; born England.
STUDLEY WM. Sec. 8, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in England; owns 260 ac.
SWEET NATHAN L. Sec. 1, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Ohio.
SWEET LEVI, Sec I, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born 111.
SWIGAR CAGE, Sec. 14, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Ind; owns 124 acres; married and 7 children.
' I "AISEY JAMES, Neponset; carpenter; owns house and lot; wife and two children.
-1 TIBBITTS GUSTAVUS, Sec. 2g, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; born Maine.
TALADAY E. S. Blacksmith and Faimer, Neponset; born in Chemung Co. N.Y. June 9,
1837; came to county 1857; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres land, value $10,000; was in 146th
Reg. I. V. I. one year; married Martha Maycock, March 8, i860; four children.
TIBBITTS JAS. Sec. ig; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; from Maine.
TURNBULL ALEX. Sec 32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; born Scotland.
TURNBULL JAS, Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; born Scotland.
TURNER JOHN, Sec. 19; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; 160 acres; val. $8,000; Eng
TURNER JOHN H. Sec. 19; P.O. Neponset; Rep; lives with father; from 111.
TWING SILAS, Sec. 8; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Litchfield Co. Conn.
"\ 7AN COURT E. D. Neponset; hardware merchant; Rep; born in N.Y.; wife and 2 children.
XX TALKER NOAH, Sec. 32; P.O. Neponset; employee of A. Tumbull; born in Va.
* * WALLACE REUBEN, Sec. 11; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Vt.
WALLACE L. Sec. 14; P.O. Neponset; Rep; from Vt.
WATT ISSAC, Neponset; retired merchant'; Rep;"Cong; born in Vt; owns house and lot.
WELLS F. I. Neponset; furniture dealer and undertaker; Rep; Bapt, owns a house and lot.
WELLS SAMUEL, Neponset; retired; Rep; Cong; lives with his son; has a wife and family.
WHAPLES W. D. Merchant and Banker; Neponset; born in Newington, Conn., July
3, 1S32; came to this county June, 1856; Rep; Cong; owns town lots valued at $1,000; his
wife was Mary E. Lawrence; married Nov. 29. 1859; have two boys.
WHEELER J. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Neponset; born in Farrington, Me., in 1823; came
to this county in 1859; Rep; Bapt; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $12,350; wife was
Clara Mclntyre; two sons living.
WHITTLE WM. Farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Neponset; born in England, Oct. 18. 1814; came
to this county in' 1855; Ind; Epis; owns 93)^ acres of land, valued at $8,000; wife was^
Margaret Dodd; was married July 3, 1850; two children, one living.
WHITE HENRY, P.O. Neponset; carpenter; Ind; has two children; was in the naval service.
WHIPPLE CHAS. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born in N.Y.; single.
WICKS CHAS. Neponset; painter; Rep; born in 111.; owns a house and lot; has a wife;
WICKS EDWARD, Neponset; painter; Rep; bora in 111.; lives on rented prop; has a wife.
WICKS W. C. Neponset; blacksmith; Dem; born in N. Y.; owns a house and lot; has a wife.
WILTSE WM. Neponset; book agent; Rep; Meth; born in Ind; owns house and lot; has wife.
WING JAMES, Neponset: laborer; Ind; married; lives on rented property.
WINN ERASTUS, Mason; Sec. 10; P.O. Neponset; bora in Ohio Aug. 5, 1850; came
to thi* county in 1857; Rep; lives on rented property belonging to his father; his wife was
Ella Bane, of Streator, III; married Nov 17, 1874.
WINN LUDWELL R. Neponset; justice and police magistrate; born in Va. in 1811.

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WINN JOHN, Neponset; laborer; Ind; son of L. R.; not married.
WINN THOS. Neponset; laborer; lives with his father; son of L, R.; not married.
WILLIAMSON CHESTER, Sec. 18; P.O, Neponset; farmer; Rep.
WRIGHT H. G. Neponset; carpenter; Rep; Cong; born in Vt.; owns property where he lives.
WYMAN JOHN, Neponset; laborer; Rep; born in Maine; came here in 1856; wife and one son.
"YT'OUNG, Mrs. Neponset; keeps restaurant; owns the property where she lives; widow.
^IMMER HENRY J. Neponset; painter; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot; wife and child.

GOLD TOWNSHHIP.
A NDERSON CHARLES, lives with his father, P.O. Sheffield; from Sweden.
"**- ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 33, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Sweden.
ALLIN B. A. Mrs. Farming, Sec. 21,' P.O. Sheffield; born in Manchester, Ind. Jan. 6, 1842;
came to this Co. in 1852; Rep; Meth; married James Allin July 3, 1874, her name before
her marriage was Owen; Mr. Allin was born in Hunterdon Co. N. J. March 9, 1823; Mr.
Allin had six children by his first wife and none by the last; names of children, I. L., K. F.,
Jas. T., C. E., Mary J. and William.
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 7, P.O. Sheffield; from Sweden, came in 1871.
ARMITT JOHN, Sec. 27, P.O. Sheffield; Rep; from England.
ARMITT SETH, Sec. 27, P.O, Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Eng.
ARMITT THOS. lives with his father, P.O. Sheffield; Rep.-
/^ONELY JAMES, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ireland.
^- CONLEY WILLIAM, Sec. 14, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Ireland.
"p\OTY SOLOMON, Sec. 7, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Mass; came to Co. 1876.
*-* DRAKE Z. Sec. 35, P.O. Sheffield; Dem; Advent; from N. J.
DUNN BERNARD, Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; tenant fanner; Dem; Cath; from Ireland 1869.
TESTES J. M. Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Univ; from Iowa; came to Co. 1858.
T7RITZ EDWARD, Sec, 26, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem;! Lib; from N.Y; came to Co. 1862.
FULLERTON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Sheffield; born in Ireland 1837; came to
the U. S. 1850, and to this Co. 1864; Rep; Pres; owns 80 acres land, val. $2,400! val. per
sonal $800; married Levena Steward Jan. 13, 1869; she was born in Ireland in 1847, came
to the U. S. 1868; have three sons, William, George, James; Mr. F. is at present Path-
master.
GUY ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Sheffield; was born in Ireland May 9, 1835; came
to this Co. in 1859; Lib; owns 120 acres land, val. $4,800, val. personal property $1,000;
married Mary McCreef Jan. 7, 1858; she was born in Ireland June 11, 1838; have five
children, two sons and three daughters — James, J. A., Mary J., Margaret, and Emma.
TTALE L. C. Sec. 18, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Lib; Bureau is native county.
1 A HOSTUS WILLIAM, Sec. 15, Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
HALE HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Sheffield; was born in York Co. Penn. March 10,
1823; came to this county in 1856; Rep; owns 120 acres land, val. $3,600, val. personal
property $1,500; married Susannah Bender Sept. 21, 1843; she was bora in Lancaster Co.
Pa. Feb. 11, 1834; have six children, five living and one dead — Mary C, Rachael A., Levert
C, William H., John H.; held the office Overseer Highways .three years, Director thirteen
years, Road Commissioner six years.
HUNT GEORGE, Sec. 1, P.O. N. Bedford; farmer; Rep; Ind; Mass; 80 acres, $2,400!
JACKSON S. W. Sec. 27, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Meth; from England 1855.
J JOHNSTON CHRISTAN, Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Luth; from Denmark.
JOHNSTON JOSEPH, Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Unit; from Ohio, came in 1851.

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TZEALIHER M. H. Sec. 14, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Me; came to this Co. 1874
AV KEALIHER SEWALL, Sec. 14, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Maine 1874.
KOMK J. H. Sec. 14, P.O.Sheffield; farmer; Rep; from Pa; came 1849.
r INAWEAVER H. H. Sec. 26, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Pa; came 1857.
J-' LOUDEN WILLIAM, Sec. 22, Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Ireland.
TV/TcCABE TERRENCE, Sec. 19, P.O. Sheffield; Dem; Cath; came to this Co. in 1855
McCUNE JAMES. Sec. 28, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; from' Pa.
McCABE MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Sheffield; was bom in Ireland Sept. 1820-
came to the U.S. 1848, and to this county in 1854; Dem; Cath; owns 587 acres land val'
$15,000; married Hannah Maloney April, 1855; she was born in Ireland Nov. 1836- have
seven children, four sons and three daughters— Katie, Patrick, W. R., Michael Tames
Mathew, Hannah. • J <
McCUNE JAMES, P.O. Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath; born in 111.
McCUNE JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
MALONEY ED. Sec. 23, Sheffield; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
MILLS ABEL, Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Sheffield; was born in Rutland Co. Vt. June 13, 1802;
came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Bapt; owns 200 acres land, val. $5,000, val. personal' prop
erty $1,000; married Cynthia L. Smith Oct. I, 1843; she was born in Mass. Sept. 25, 1822-
has one child by this wife, E. E., and four by his first wife, W., Martha, Edward, and S.; was
Road Commissioner five years, and Town Clerk three years, Collector one year, Assessor one
year; has been School Treasurer ten years.
MORGAN JOHN, Sec. 7; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Cath; from Ireland; came to Co. in 1855.
MONKS EDWARD, Sec. 23; P.O. Sheffield; farmer, Dem; Cath; from N.J.
NTORTON THOMAS, Sec. 26; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Epis; from Eng.
/^\SBORN THOS. Sec. 20; P.O., Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Cath; Ireland, 1856.
pETERSON GEO. Sec. 36; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Luth; Germany; came in 1854.
r PETERSON J. Sec 33; P.O. Yorktown; Rep; Sweden.
PETERSON MOSE, Sec. 36; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Denmark, 1859.
TD ASMISSON RASMUS, P.O. Sheffield; came to this Co. in 1867; from Denmark.
¦^ REYNOLDS JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Epis; Eng.
RQMME C. J. Sec. 25; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Danish Ch.; from Denmark, 1872.
CIMPSON CHAS. T. Sec 20; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Infidel; born in Bureau Co, 1846.
*-* SMITH JAMES, P.O. Sheffield; Dem; Pres; born in Ireland, 1852; came to Co. in '63.
SIMPSON J. H. teacher; Sec 27; P.O. Sheffield; was born near Tiskalwa, Bureau Co.,
111., Jan. 9, 1841; Rep; Free Thinker; value of personal property $200 in books, formerly
the scientific correspondent of the Bureau Co. Republican; he was born in this Co. only ten
years after the first white child, consequently he is one of the oldest settlers; he has also
given his attention to botany, zoology, astronomy, geology, and natural philosophy, and is
to-day one among" the best posted young men in this county.
SMITH JOHN. Sec. 27; P.O. Sheffield, farmer; Dem; Pres; from Irelaiid; came to Co. in '47.
SMITH ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Sheffield; born in Ireland in 1S32; came to
the U. S. in 1841, and to this county in 1866; Dem; Pres; owns 120 acres land, val. $4,800;
value of personal property $1,500; married Jane Murphy in Putnam Co., 111., 1 859; shewas
born in Chester Co., Pa., Aug. 12, i83g; have nine children, four daughters and five sons :
Hannah R., John C, Margaret J., Mary A., Robert C, William M., Thomas N., Martha I.,
Alexander; has been School Director one year and a half.
SPRATT N. Sec. 14; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; Meth; born in 111.

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HOMAS W. H. Sec. 5; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Dem; from Pa.

TITUS LAWSON, Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Sheffield; was born in Clinton Co., O., June 30,
1832; came to this county in 1867; Rep; Lib; owns 68 acres land, value $2,000, married
Mary Wood Sept. 15, 1854; she was born in Clinton Co., O., May 22, 1838; have nine chil
dren : U. F., John A., Annie, Milton F., M., A. W., R. B., Margaret E., Estella May; has
been School Director six years.

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V

ICANDER Mr. P.O. Sheffield; from Sweden; came to this county in 1876.

XX TALL JOHN, lives with his uncle Fritz; Dem; Lib; from Pa.; came to this county in 1875.
VV WEST F.D; Sec. 22; P.O. Sheffield; farmer; Rep; Chris; from N.Y.;
WEST P. J.'lives with his father; P.O. Sheffield; Rep; from N.Y.
WHEELOCK GEO. Tenant farmer; Sec. 22; P.O. Sheffield; born in Ohio,' Hamilton
Co., April 26, 1846; came to this state in 1857; value of personal property $200; manfr.
Carriages and Buggies, and all implements for general use; does Blacksmithing; came to
this county in 1862; Rep; Univ.
WILSON SETH, Tenant farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Sheffield; was born in Yorkshire, Eng.,
Oct. 31, 1842; came to the U. S. i86g; came to this county in 1875; value of personal prop
erty $500; married Abigail Headley May 15, 1873; she was born in Yorkshire, Eng., Jan.
31, l84g; have one son, George; Dem; Lib.
WISELY PATRICK, Farmer, Sec.ig; P.O. Sheffield; was born in Ireland June 24, 1820;
came to the U. S. in 1848, and to this county in 1854; Dem; Cath; owns 285 acres of land;
value $10,000; married Rose Fitzimmons in 1846; she was born in Ireland Nov. 24, 1820,
and came to the U. S. same year; have seven children, three sons and four daughters : Jas.
and David, both voters, Julia, Ellen, Ed, Rosean, Mary; has been Path-master two terms,
and School Director two terms.

MACON TOWNSHIP.
A LBRECHT PETER, Sec. 34; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Rep; born in Germany.
**• AKIN JAMES B. Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bap; from Pa; came to Co. 1838.
ALBREHT CHRISTIAN, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Lombardville; born in Germany
Feb. 10; 1821; came to this county in 1837; Dem; Mennonite; owns 400 acres land valued
at $16,000; married Kattie Roggy Sept. 17, 1848. She was born in Germany in 1830; came
to the U. S. in 1838; have six children — five daughters and one son.
ANDERSON ALLEN, Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born Pa. Jan. 16, 1856.
ANDERSON ISRAEL Dr., Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; Dem; born Pa; came here in 1858.
ANDERSON ISRAEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; Rep; Dem; born Ohio; came here in 1858.
ANDERSON MARK, Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Church of God; born Pa. Oct. 23, 1831.
ANDERSON WILLIAM, Sec 27; P.O. Buda; Dem; born Clermont, O; came to county 1850. %
TJERKSTRESSER JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Ch. of God; born Pa. Jan. 1818.
^-> BLAISDELL STEPHEN, Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Rep; Bapt; born N. H.
BARNET J. W. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Buda; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Jan. 30,
1851; came to this county in 1868; Rep; value personal property, $1,500; married Sarah
Osborn Nov. 5. 1873; she was born Sept. 16, 1855; have one child, a daughter.
BARNET ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Lombardville; was born in Lincolnshire,
Eng. in 1820; came to N. Y. 1833, and to this county 1868; Rep; Epis; owns 154 acres land
valued at $10,000; value personal property, $2,000; married Ann Williams Oct. 4, 1846; she
was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Dec. 17, 1829; have five children, three sons and two
daughters.
BELL WALTER H., Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Buda; born in Harrison Co., Ohio, March
II, 1830; came to this county in 1844; Dem; owns personal property value $1,000; married
Mary E. Hildreth Oct. 11, 1855; slle was born in Egg Harbor, N. J., Jan. 16, 1836; have
nine children, five sons and four daughters; served one year in the Ninety-third Ills. Vols.,
Co. C; was Constable one year in Bureau, Leepertown, and Macon Townships.
BLISS ZENAS R. Farmer; Sec, 13; P.O. Buda; was born in Bristol Co., Mass., June 10,
8137; came to county in 1857; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres of land valued at $8,000; married
Mary Enos Dec. I, i860; she was born in Richland Co., Ohio, Feb 9, 1844; have six chil
dren, all sons; Mr. B. served in Co. K, 143d I.V.I; Mrs. Bliss' father was Lieut.-Col. in the
war of 1812.
BOWSER SOLOMON Rev., Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; farmer; Ch. of God; born Md., Dec. 11,1817.
BRADSTONE A. J., Sec. 15; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; born Pa.; came to this county 1870.
BRADEY DENNIS, Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; born Ireland; came to county 1830.
BRODE A. J., P.O. Buda; born in Pa; came to Ills, in 1854.

GEO. OTLEY, Esq..
Stock Breeder, Neponset Township.

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BURKE TOBIAS, Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Buda; was born in Quebec, Lower Canada,
Aug. 15, 1849; came to this county in 1867; Rep; Winebrennarian; owns 120 acres of land
value $7,000; value personal property, $1,000; not married.
BURLING JANE Mrs., Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; farming; Meth. Epis.; born in England.
BURNETT E. J., Sec. 14; P.O. Buda; Rep; Cong; born in Otsego Co, Mich.
/"'AIN ROBERT, Sec. 7; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; from Maine; came to county 1856.
^ CARPE ADAM, Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa; came to county in 1854.
CAHILL MAURICE, Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Lombardville; was born in Cork Co, Ire
land, June, 1826; came to this county in 1852; Dem; Cath; owns 188 acres of land valued
at $8,000; married Margaret Golden in 1846; she was born in Cork Co. Ireland, in 1830;
came to the U. S. in 1852; have five children, three sons and two daughters; value personal
property, $1,000.
CARPENTER JAMES H. Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N. Y.
CARPENTER W. E. Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N. Y.
CARPER ANDREW, Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa. Oct. 17, 1842.
CARPER CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; from Pa; came to county 1856.
CARPER HENRY, Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Winebrennarian; born in Pa.
CARPER J S. Sec. 30; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Lib; came to county from Pa. in 185 1.
CARPER PHILIP, Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa. Dec. 4, 1814.
CARPER SAMUEL B. Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Buda; born in Bedford Co. Pa. Aug. 24,
1844; came to this county in 1853; Rep; value personal property, $1,500; married Rebecca
Zink in Princeton, 111. Feb. I, 1870; she was born July 10, 1848; have three children, two
daughters and one son.
CHASE CHARLES COL. Farmer, Sees. 6 and 31, Concord Tp; P.O. Buda; born in
Sidney, Me. May 28, 1802; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Universalist; owns 240 acres
of land, valued at $12,000; married Celia B. Pitts in Fairfield, Me., March l32g; she was
born in Winthrop, Me., Feb. ig, 1807; she died Feb. I, 1871; three boys and one girl
living; has lost two children; served as Supervisor six years and Road Commissioner four
years; was Colonel of Cavalry Corps Maine State Militia from 1834 to 1838; member of
Maine State Legislature in 1841.
CHASE CHARLES M. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born in Fairfield, Me. Dec 14, 1829;
came to this county in 1853; Rep; Liberal; owns- 350 acres of land, valued at $18,000;
married Emily L. Low Dec. 18, 1855; she was born in Clinton, Me. May 19, 1836; four boys.
CORAL ABRAHAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; M. E.; born Ohio; came to Co. 1850.
CORL PERLEY, Sec. 29; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; born Ohio; came to Co. 1850. ^.Gfc-y*-"
CRISMAN CALVIN, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; born in Bedford Co. Penm June 28,
1849; came to this Co. in 1855; owns 119 acres; Rep; Bapt; married Mary I. Aiken Oct. 28,
1873; wife born Sept. 16, 1854; two children.
CRISMAN WILLIAM, Sec. g; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born in Pa. June 26, 1825.
CRISMAN WILLIAM A. Sec. 5; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. Feb. 13, 1850.
TRAVIS VANDEVERE, Sec. 26; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; from Steuben Co. N.Y.
¦*-^ DEMASY MICHAEL, Sec. 33; P.O. Lombardville; tenant farmer; Dem; Cath.
DESHIRI THOMAS, Sec. g; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa. May 17, i8ig.
DORAN EDMON E. Sec. 17; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Pres; born May 23, 1848.
DRISCOLL FLORENCE, Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Lombardville; born in Cork Co.
Ireland, 1S26; came to N.Y. 1851; came to this county in 1856; Dem; Cath; married Julia
O'Brien in 1846; she was born in 1826; have eight children, three sons and five daughters:
Maria F., Catherine E., John, Jennie, Ella, Florence, Willie, Julia; owns 80 acres land, value
$4,000.
DUNNE JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Dem; Cath; came to Co. in 1866.
DUNNE MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 34; P.O. Lombardville; was born in Kings Co.
Ireland, in 1806: came to this county in May, 1848; Dem; Cath; owns 240 acres land, value
$15,000- married Julia Ryan in Kings Co. Ireland; she was born in 1805 in Westmeath
Co. Ireland; came to this county in 1867; have three sons, James, Joseph, and John — all
voters and live at home.
EATON J. W. Sec. 29; P.O. Neponset; tenant farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
EDMINSTER GEORGE, Sec. 26; P.O. Lombardville; tenant farmer; Rep; born N. Y.
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EIGSTY JACOB, Sec. 35; P.O. Lombardville; farmer; Liberal; Mennonite; born Germany.
EIGSTY JOHN, Sec. 34; P.O. Lombardville; Liberal; Mennonite; born in Germany.
T^ISHER 4. J. Sec. 22; Rep; from Pa. came to Co. in 1857; lives with his father.
-^ FISHER D. C. Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; Rep; from Pa; came to Co. in 1857.
FORD RUFUS, Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Buda; born in Maine Sept. 1, 1812; came to this
county in 1869; Rep; Ind; owns 600 acres of land, valued at $35,000; is President of the
Buda Manufacturing Co. and tie Watson Coal & Mining Co. of Iowa; was engaged twenty-
seven years on the Mississippi River as Captain and Superintendent of Steamboats; his first
wife was Martha Webb Cressy; married Sept. 1846; one son; his present wife was Laura C.
M. Childs, to whom he was married March, 1867; one son.
FOSTER CHARLES, Sec. 12; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Washington Co. R.I.
FOSTER JOEL H. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; was born in Onondaga Co. N. Y. Sept.
18, 1841; came to this county in 1868; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, value $10,000; value of
personal prop. $1,000; married Rebecca Barnet April 2, 1858; she was bora in Onondaga
Co. N.Y. March 27, 1835; have four children, J. B., Emmit, John, and Grace.
FOSTER S. H. Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Buda; was born in Washington Co. R. I. Feb. 1,
1820; came to this county in 1857; owns 320 acres, value $20,000; Rep; Quaker; married
Sarah Browning Oct. 1, 1846; she was born in Washington Co. R. I. Aug. 5, 1827; have four
sons and one daughter.
pORMAN JAMES, P.O, Lombardville; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
^-T GUM CHARLES, Sec. 20; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; Dem; born Illinois.
TTANLEY ANDREW, Sec. 15; P.O. Buda, tenant farmer, Rep; M. E.; born in Pa in 1848.
**¦ HANLEY JACOB, Sec. 15; P.O. Buda; Rep; M. E; born in Pa; came to Co. in 1866.
HANLEY J. S. Sec. 32; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Church of God; born Pa. came to Co. 1865.
HALEY T. J. Sec. 12; P.O. Buda; was born in Merrimack Co N.H. July 7, 1836; came to
this county in i860; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres, value $8,000; married Bessie A. Eastman
Sept. 29, 1864; she was born in Merrimack Co. N. H. Aug. ig, 1840; has held the office of
Supervisor for three years.
HARRIMAN ALBERT, Tenant Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Buda; was born in Caledonia
Co. Vermont, Dec. 14, 1850; came to this county in 1851; Rep; married Jennie A. Sweiger
Aug. 3,1873; she was born Nov. iS; 1855; have one child.
HARRYMAN HENRY, Sec. 28; P. O. Buda; was bora in N.Y. came to the county in 1872.
HARTLEY G. B. Sec. 14; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; was born in Green Co. Pa.
HENDERSON BENJAMIN F., Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Maine, April; 1853.
HERAN MICHAEL, Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Lombardville; born in Fermanagh Co. Ire
land, Feb. 1824; came to New York in i84g, ancl to this county in 1856; Dem; Cath; owns
244 acres; value $1,200; married Ann Hand, Jan. 10, 1856; she was born in 1833, in Mona-
ghan Co., Ireland; have five children, three sons and two daughters.
HORTON ALLEN, Sec. g; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Pennsylvania, Dec 31; iSig.
HORTON ELI, Farmer; Sec. t6; P.O. Buda; was born in Bedford Co. Pa. April 14.
1824; came to county Nov. 24, 1854; Rep; Meth; owns 1 28 A acres land; val. $10,000; married
Mary Hamilton, July 5, 1846; she was born in Bedford Co. Pennsylvania, Dec. 23, 1823;
have seven children living and one dead; Allen J., Silas, Thomas, Catharine, Sarah,
Louisa, Charity I!.; there was just one house between where Mr. Horton now lives and Provi
dence, five miles, and just one house between his residence and Bradford, nine miles south; he
was one among the oldest settlers in the Township of Macon; has been Commissioner of
Highways and School Director. /
HORTON HARVEY. Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in county, Jan. 14; 1853.
HORTON NOAH, Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pennsylvania 1855.
HORTON SILAS; Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; farmer;Rep; Meth; was born in Pennsylvania.
JOHNSTON JAMES; Sec 18; P.O. Lombardville; Rep, Epis; came to this county in 1852.
JONES ANDREW T. lives with father, Sec. 8; born in Co; Rep; Ind.
JONES JNO. Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Buda; born Mass; Rep; Bapt; 260 acres, value $13,000.
KEEFE PAT. Tenant Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Lombardville; was born in Cork Co. Ireland,
in 1846; came to this county in 1S69; Dem; Cath; value of personal property $500; married
Mary Casey, Feb. 5, 1870; she was born in Kerry Co. Ireland, June, 1848; have three child
ren, one son and two daughters.

BUREAU COUNTY : MACON. TOWNSHIP. 403
j' EE GEORGE, Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; was born in New York.
LINCOLN GEORGE; Sec. 26, works for F. II. Stevens, Lombardville; Rep- born in 111
LEWIS JEROME W. & GEORGE E. Farmers and Stock Raisers; Sec. 15, 14, and
17; l.O, Buda; both born in Utica, New York; Jerome W. born July 11, 1848- George E
was born Jan. 11, 1852; both came to this countv in 1854; both Rep; own 560 acres of land-
valued at $30,000.
LEWIS WM. T. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. II; P.O. Buda; was born in Lewis Co.,
-New \ork, July 14, 1S33; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Bapt; owns 163 acres land
val. 1512,225; married Caroline Livingston, Feb. 7, 1855; she was born in Lake Co. Ohio,
Dec. 7, 1837, have three children, two daughters anil one son; have two sons dead.
LONGSDRORFF J. H. Sec. 33, P.O. Buda; farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Cumberland Co., Pa.
T\/r OWBRAY WALTER, Sec 25; P.O. Lombardville, 111. born in Peoria Co. 111.
McLAIN LEMUEL., Sec. S; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth.
McKIE R. Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Neponset; was born in Scotland, Aug. 30, 1829-
came to this county in 1S48; Dein; owns 480 acres of land; val. $30,000; married Ann
McLeod Nov. 1S67; she was born Aug. 1, 1843. in Scotland; came to America in 1S63- have
ten children, James, William, Jenette, Mary, Maggie, John, Nannie, Thomas, Flora.
MASON J. E. Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Buda; was born in New York, Oct. 10, iS?8-came to
this county in 1850; Rep; Cong; married Nellie VI. Reed in Buda, Illinois, Aug. 21, 1866;
she was born March 1839, in Cattaraugus Co. New York; have two sons; was Path-master
three years.
MASON WILLIAM H. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Buda; born in Canterbury, N. H. Aug. 1821;
came to this State in 1S35; came to this county in 1840; Rep; Ind; owns 240 acres of land,'
valued at $12,000; married Phoebe Ann Drawyer Jan. 24, 1844; she was bora in Peekskilll
N. Y. Dec. 2g, 1822; she died Oct. 31, 1852; married M. A. Kaime June 27, 1853; she was
born in Chichester, N. H. March 21, iSig; has one boy by second marriage, one boy by first
marriage deceased; was first Town Clerk of Macon; has served several years as School Direc
tor.
MUNSON GILES, Sec 33; P.O. Lombardville, Rep; Meth; was born in Pennsylvania.
MUNSON W.B.; Sec. 33; P.O. Lombardville, Stark Co.; was born in Pennsylvania.
UEW NICHOLAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; Dein; from Germany in 1845; tenant.
NEWTON CHAS. M., Sec. 5; P.O. Buda; machinist; born at Albany; N. Y. Sept. 10, 1847.
("YSBORN BENJAMIN, Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; val. property $10,000.
O'BRIEN JAMES, Tenant Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lombardville, Stark Co.; was born in
Clare Co. Ireland, March 1, 1S44; came to N.Y. in 1848; and to this county in 1856; Dem;
Cath; value personal property $1,000; married Mary Cahill, Jan. I, 1870; she was born in Cork
Co. Ireland, in 1847; came to the U.S. in 1852; have three children, two daughters and one
son; Mr. O'Brien served three years in the 93rd 111. Vol. Co. E, under Col. Putman and
under Capt. Oiren Wilson.
OSBORN DENNIS, Sec. 22; P.O. Buda; was bora in Pa.; came to this Co. 1S54.
OSBORN EZRA, Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Pa. May 21, 1839.
OSBORN OWEN, Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; was born in Pa; came to this state in 1854.
OSBORN STILES, Sec. 10; P.O. Buda; Rep; farmer; born Oct. 30, 1857.
PATRIDGE A. L. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Buda; was born in Keene, Cheshire Co. N.H. , June
3, 1819; came to" this county in 1865; Rep; owns 25b acres land; value $15,000; married
Ellen C. Miner Dec. 11, 1845; she was born Oct. 24, 1825, in Canada; have eight children
living and three dead : Eliza A., Leslie F„ Newton A., Alice L., Helen F., Lyman H., Se-
mira W., Edward M.
PATTEN ISAAC, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O. Neponset; was bora in Piscataquis county,
Maine, Oct. 6, 1817; came to this county in 1S63; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres of land; value
$10,000; married Huldah Squfires Sept. 9, 1852; she was bora Aug. 14, 1833; have five
children — two sons and three daughters. Has held office of School Director one year, been
Postmaster ten years.
PRATT JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Neponset; was born in England, Sept. 6, 1847;
came to this county in 1858; Dem; value of personal property $2,000; married Sarah E. Bartlett
Sept. 10, 1873; she was born Nov. 17, 1852; have two children, daughters; served one year in
the 151st Illinois Volunteers, Co. H.

404 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF

"D ICHARD JONES. Sec. 5; P.O. Buda; works for John Smith.
A*- RIED WM. L. Sec. 24; P. O. Buda; Pres; farmer; Rep; born in Maryland; came in '56.
RINGENBERG JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Lombardville; was born in Germany
Jan. 29, 18,46; came to this country in 1867; Dem; Mennonite; value of personal property
$1,000; married Lina Albrecht Dec. 14, 1872; she was born in Bureau county, 111., Feb. 10;
1852.
RUSSELL ARNOLD, Farmer; Sec. II; P.O. Buda; born in Huntingdon County, Pa.,
Feb. 11. 1826; came to this county Match, 1862; Rep; owns 160 acres of land; value $8,800;
married Mary Stone Sept. 2, 1849; she was born in the same county Dec. 7, 1827; have four
children; one son and three daughters.
CMITH HENRY, Sec. II; P. O. Buda; hired man with W. S. Lewis; Dem; born in Ind.
"^ SMITH JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; 160 acres; from New York.
STEVENS F. H. Sec. 25; Lombardville; Dem; Epis; born in Illinois.
STINSON ALLEN, Sec. g; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; born in Pa., Oct. 28, 1839.
SWEARINGEN HIRAM Sec. 34; P.O. Lombardville; Dem; Lib; Pres; was born in Ohio.
SWEARINGEN WM., Sec. 29; P.O. Lombardville; Dem; came to this Co. in 1869 from Ohio.
SWOPE E. J. with his father on Sec. 21; P.O! Buda; Rep; was born in Pa; came in 1856.
SWOPE JOHN W„ Sec 21; P.O. Buda; Rep; Meth; born in Pa; came to this Co. in 1856,

T

EBOU HARVEY D. Ohio; P. O. Providence; farmer^ renter; Rep; born in Ohio; came '74.

TINKHAM JOSEPH W. Farmer; Sec 6 Macon Tp. and Sec. 1 Neponset Tp; PO.
Buda; born in Anson, Maine, July 4, 1834; came to this county in 1863; Dem; Ind; owns
45 acres of land; valued at $3,000; married Dorcas F. Heald Feb. 4, 1855; she was bora
in Maine April 24, 1836; five girls.
VEITH ANDREW, Tenant Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O .Lombardville; was born in Bureau Co.,
111., Sept. 15, 1843; Dem; Epis; value of personal property $700; married Julia McHugh
Dec. I, 1869; she was born in Syracuse Co., N. Y., March 7, 1852; have three children; two
sons and one daughter.
T XJATTS ALBERT, Sec. 16; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Vt., June 15, 1843.
* * WATTS WM., Sec. 21; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; from Vt.; came to this Co in 1858.
WAY BENJ., Sec. 28; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt.; came to this county in 1858.
WEST W. N. Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Buda; born in Pennsylvania, April 27, 1844; came to
this county in 1857; Rep; owns two lots in Buda; married Mary J. Brown Feb. 7, 1866; she
was born in Bureau County, 111., Sept. 8, 1848; have two children, one son and one daughter;
was in the 93d Illinois Volunteers, Co. H.; served three years, and never received a mark.
WHITE E. A. Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep; Bap; from New York.
WILSON CHAS. O. Sec. 4; P.O. Buda; farmer on Berkstresser's land; Rep.
WINROSS GEO. P.O. Buda; was born in Yorkshire, Eng.; came to the U. S. in 1857.
WINTERS HIRAM, stopping with Giles Munson; P.O. Lombardville; Rep; Meth.
WOOD CHAS. Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; Dem; from R. I.; came to this county in 1848.
WOOD WM. A. Sec. 7; P.O. Buda; tenant farmer; born Illinois.
A/OUNT DAVID. P. O. Buda; born in Pa.; came to this county in 1861.
J INK CATHERINE Mrs. Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; born in Pa., Aug. 24, 1789,
^ ZINK SCOTT C. W. Sec. 9; P.O. Buda; farmer; Rep.; born in county June 20, 1854.
ZINK JOHN, Sec 9; P.O. Buda; born in Bedford County, Pa„ Aug, 23, 1813; came to
this county in 1846; Rep; Meth; owns 205 acres; value $16,440; married Elizabeth Thomp
son Sept. 5, 1847; f°ur children; married Elizabeth Sensil, in Knox County, O., March 7,
1865; six children by her.

DAVIS DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Princeton; born in Bureau Co. Nov. 14, 1842;
Rep; was in Co. K, V. I. of Iowa; his father and mother, Hiram and Rebecca Davis, came
to the state in 1830, and moved to Iowa in 1855; his father was born near Dedham, Mass.,
Sept. 25, 1812, and died Sept. 28, 1863; Mrs. Davis was born July 8, 1810.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY
OF OUR
Patrons ijst Bureau Co.

PRINCETON.
Albrecht Jacob, Brewer.
Bailey & BaSCOm, Editors and Pro
prietors Bureau County Republican.
Baldwin Chas. Attorney at Law.
Brandon Alex. Sheriff.
Chapman A. Scott, Dentist. Office
over Phelps' Furniture store, 68
Main St.
Colver Edward, Carpenter and Builder.
COX Benj. F. Livery, Sale, and Feed
Stable.
CrOSSley Geo. W. M.D., Physician and
Surgeon. Office over Winter &
Cushing's Drug Store ; residence
cor. Peru and Pleasant Sts.
Ctisic H. L. Dealer in Boots and Shoes.
Dean Daniel H. Plain and Ornamental
Book and Job Printer, office near
C. B. & Q. R R. Depot, over
Farmer's National Bank.
Ellis Jas. H. Real Estate & Insurance.
Fagercrans P. & Co. Dealers in
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver
and Plated Ware, Spectacles,
Gold Pens, Fine Cutlery, &c.
Manufacturing and Repairing a
Specialty. Established 1852.
Farmer's National Bank, E. R. Vir
den, Pres.; Clark Gray, Cashier.
First National Bank, B. s. Ferris,
Pres.; Frank Gould, Cashier.
Gibons Robert R. Attorney at Law.

Griffith P. H. Proprietor Oakland Nur
sery and Flower Garden, Propa
gator and Dealer in General
Nursery Stock. - Wholesale and
retail. Complete assortment.
Low Prices.
Harris & Cottle, Wholesale Dealers in
Crockery and Confectionery, and
retailers of Groceries.
Henderson & Trimble, Attorneys and
Counselors at Law.
Henderson Walter L. Attorney at Law.
Herron Jas. J. Attorney at Law.
Immke H. W. Photographic Artist,
Main St., near Depot. Latest
styles Pictures taken at the lowest
rates. All work warranted first-
class. A large assortment of
Frames, Albums, and Stereoscopic
Views, constantly on hand.
Johnson Chas, D. Manufacturer and
Dealer in Pumps.
Lauth Christian, Proprietor Farmer's
National Hotel, Stoner's Block,
Depot. Boarding by the day or
week. Prices reasonable.
Long John J. Attorney at Law.
McManiS Geo. G. Miller, Blacksmith,
and Bridge Builder.
Mercer & Smith, Editors and Pro
prietors Bureau County Tribune.
Miles Wm. Dealer in Lumber and
Farm Machinery.

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BUREAU COUNTY BUSINESS DIEECTORY.

PRINCETON— Continued.
Miller Geo. W. Dealer in Groceries,
Crockery, Glassware, Wooden-
ware ; Green, Dried and Canned
Fruits. Goods given for all kinds
produce. Main St. near C. B. &
Q. Depot.
Miller Jacob, Real Estate, Insurance
and Collection Agency.
Peters, Eckels & Kyle, Attorneys at
Law.
Princeton Manufacturing Company,
Founders and Machinists, and
Manufacturers Farming Imple
ments. Established 1868. Cap
ital Stock $50,000. Jno. H. Bry
ant, Pres., J. Chrisman, Vice Pres.,
J. S. Miller, Treas., S. G. Pad
dock, Secy.
Shunland A. A. Dealer in Staple and
Fancy Groceries, Crockery and
Glassware. Agent White Star
and Allan Steamship lines. Main
St.
Skinner Richard M. Attorney and
Counselor at Law. State's Attor
ney of Bureau County.
Spens Conrad, M. D. Physician and
Surgeon. Office on Main St.
Streeter Theodore P. Lessee Repub
lican Steam, Book and Job Print
ing rooms.
Strock Bros. Manufacturer Sash,
Doors, Blinds and Mouldings,
Turning, Scroll Sawing, Stair-
work, &c.
Templeton J. W. Postmaster.
Thomas Chas. G. Dealer in Hides and
Agent National Lightning Rod Co.
Thompson Jas. P. City Marshal.
Wagner Jno. Brick Manufacturer.
Waugh Jas. Butcher and Dealer in
Fresh and Salt Meats. General
Market.

Washburn E. A. Treasurer and Col
lector Bureau Co.
Woifersberger & Immke, Dealers
in Books, Stationery, Music,
Musical Instruments, Pictures
and Frames. Cor. Main and La
Salle
Woodruff & GoSSe, Dealers in Drugs,
Medicines, Chemicals, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Fancy
and Toilet Articles, Sponges,
Brashes, Perfumery, &c. Phy
sicians' Prescriptions carefully
compounded, and orders an
swered with care and dispatch.
Farmers and Physicians will find
our medicines complete, warrant
ed genuine, and of best quality.
Main St. near Depot.
WALNUT.
Bayard A. L, M. D., Physician and
Surgeon.
Brown J. H. & Co. Dealers Agricultu
ral Implements.
Burke & Simmons, Grain and Stock
Dealers.
Burrell G. H. Druggist.
Chandler E. C. Sewing Machine Agt.
Crane E. Harness Manufacturer.
Critchell F. C. Machinist, Blacksmith
and Dealer in Agricultural Imple
ments.
Fox G. S. Shoemaker.
Freeman & Brewer, Dealers in Cloth
ing, Boots and Shoes.
Kelley Eleazer Jr. Proprietor Walnut
House.
Kelley Isaac, Dealer in General Mer
chandise and Agricultural Im
plements.
Knight & Wolf, Livery, Boarding and
Sale Stable.
Kurtz I. Jr. Stock Dealer.

BUREAU COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

407

WALNUT— Continued.
Landers & Knight, Law, Real Estate,
Insurance and Collection Office.
Le Feber Philip, Carpenter and
Builder.
Miller R. Carriage, House ancl Sign
Painter.
McElvannia JaS. Livery and Board
ing Stable. Prop. " Transient
House."
O'Neal JnO. Wagon-maker.
Overholt C. Blacksmith and Proprietor
Farmers' Hotel.
Ramsey JnO. General Merchandise.
Sayers J. H. General Merchandise.
Strayer J. W. Agent for M. Mercer,
Lumber and Building Material.
Thompson J. H., M. D., Physican and
Surgeon.
Towner & Sackett, Grain and Stock
Dealer.
Townsend S. J. Editor Walnut Motor.
Established July 4, 1876.
Van Liew Frank E. Attorney at Law,
Real Estate, Insurance and Col
lection office.
Woodard Wm. N. Attorney at Law.
BUDA.
Beckwith Werden N. Stock Buyer.
Benedict S. M. & Son Bankers.
Boal J. F. & Son, Druggists.
Buchan Frank G. Dealer in Watches,
Clocks, Fine Jewelry and Spec
tacles. A large variety of Notions
and Periodicals constantly on
hand.
Buckman Henry C. Carriage Painter.
Buda Manufacturing Company, Rufus
Ford, Pres.
Dennis & Anderson, Livery, Sale and
Feed Stable.
Ford Rufus H. Dealer in Lumber,
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Lime, Ce
ment, &c.

Fuller Geo. H. Physician and Surgeon.
Kealiher Hugh F. Carpenter and
Builder.
Knipple & Smith, Dealers in Hard
ware, Stoves, Tinware, &c, cor.
Depot and Main St.
LockWOOd ThOS. J. Dealer in all kinds
Agricultural Implements, Wind-
Mills, Pumps, Drain Tile, &c,
and Mettler's celebrated Patent
Drain-Tile Layer.
Logenecker Peter, Furniture Dealer
and Undertaker.
McKee Wm. A. Wagon-maker.
Morgan N. W. & Co. Butchers and
Dealers in Fresh and Salt Meat.
Page Isaac D. Postmaster and Dealer
in School Books, and Stationery
of all kinds.
Reisinger Emanuel, Boot and Shoe
Maker.
Rick Jno. G. Notary Public, Tonsorial
Artist, Agent Cunard, National,
and Netherlands Steamship lines,
also Agent Phoenix Fire Insurance
Co., Brooklyn and Morris Euro
pean Express.
Stewart I. B. & Co. Flouring Mill.
Sweet Jacob L. Justice of the Peace.
Sweetser JnO. Proprietor Highland
Cemetery.
Thorndike Wm. Butcher and Meat
Market.
Waite Benj. F. Banker and Dealer in
General Merchandise.
Weston James W. Proprietor Weston
House. First-class Hotel. Good
Sample Room. Livery and Feed
Stable attached.
SHEFFIELD.
Boyden & Dewey, Bankers and Gen
eral Merchants.
Clark JnO. L. Prop. Nursery, small
Fruits a specialty, also Breeder
Fancy Poultry.

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BUREAU COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

SHEFFIELD— Continued.
Cory Samuel, Stone-mason.
Cummings Wm. Proprietor Glenwood
Farm, Breeder of Short - horn
Cattle, Chester, White and Berk
shire Swine, and Fancy Poultry.
Fisher Calvin, Prop. Globe Hotel,
Good teams furnished Customers
at reasonable rates.
Lawton Watson F. Stock Buyer.
Maher Patrick, Stone-mason.
Moore D. G. & Co. Dealer in Agricul
tural Implements. Cash paid for
Butter and Eggs.
Morgan Jas. L. Physician, Surgeon,
and Druggist.
Percival Abbie Miss, Dealer in Milli
nery and Fancy Goods.
Peterson Christian, Blacksmith.
Peterson Jorgen, Police Constable.
Stoddard David T. Justice of Peace.
LAMOILLE.
Angier Bros., Dealers in Furniture,
Groceries, Crockery and Glass
ware.
Burnett J. Y. Dealer in Hard and
Soft Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds,
Building Paper, &c, Farm Pumps
and Eave- Spouting always on
hand. Near Depot.
Fassett E. W. & CO. Dealers in
General Merchandise.
Fassett Frank M. Book-keeper.
Frary R. B. Dealer in General Mer
chandise.
Hanover C. F. Proprietor Lamoille
House.
Holbrook J. T. Manufacturer Medi
cines.
Howard Frank M. Police Constable.
Parks L. P. & Co. Grain Buyers and
Dealers in Coal, Salt, Lime, Ce
ment, &c.

Schmid Johan G. Saloon.
Stevenson Geo. T. Druggist and
Postmaster.
Wade John, Stock Dealer.
WYANET.
Aldrich P. L. Proprietor Ellsworth
House.
Chapman E. A. Watchmaker and
Jeweler.
Craig James, General Stock Mer
chants.
Fish C. B. Carpenter and Painter.
Flemming Jno. Barber.
Houghton L. F. Dealer in all kinds of
Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds,
Lime, Cement, Stucco, Hair, Coal,
&c, near Depot.
Hugo Albert, Mnfr. and Dealer in
Driving and Draft Harness, Sad
dles, Collars, Robes and Blankets.
Keithahan August, Restaurant and
Boarding House. Confectionery,
Cigars, and Tobacco.
Kitchen JOS. L. Physician and Sur
geon.
Montgomery Robt. Insurance Agent.
Nelson B. Groceries, Provisions, &c.
Nichols David T. Ticket and Freight
Agent, C. B. & Q. R. R.
Spangler David, Dealer in Dry
Goods, &c, Postmaster.
Stover & Clark Mrs. Millinery, Dress
and Cloak Making.
Streedain B. H. Boot and Shoe Maker.
Summers G. W. Harness Maker.
Way & Houghton, Dealers in Hard
ware, Iron, Nails, and Agricultural
Implements, Stoves, Tinned, Jap
anned Ware, &c. Main Street.
WilCOX & Fisher, Grain and Stock
Dealers.
Yearnshaw Jno. Groceries,'" Crockery,
Glassware, Flour, Fruits, Confec
tionery, &c.
Young & Latty, Meat Market.

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409

TISKILWA.
Battey Owen W. Dealer in Lumber,
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Grain, Lime,
Cement and Plaster. Agent C.
R. I. & P. R. R.
Boyden E. P. Proprietor Tiskilwa
House.
Gibbs H. D. & Co. Dealers in Hard
ware, Stoves, Iron, Cutlery, &c.
Gardner & Albrecht, Dry Goods,
Groceries, Provisions, &c.
Gudgell Wm. G. Dealer in Groceries,
Provisions, Stock, &c.
LeFavre Jno. F. Music Teacher,
Tuner Pianos & Organs, Dealer
in Music.
Minteer Isaac A. Bridge Builder.
Searle L. T. Attorney at Law.
ShefWOOd David B. Editor and Prop
rietor Tiskilwa Register.
Slygh Chas. C. Carriage and Wagon
Manufacturer.
Slygh Jno. A. Blacksmith.
Wright Isaac, Carpenter.
VAN ORIN.
Bagaley Richard, Grain Dealer.
Henderson Josiah, Blacksmith.
Keel Jno. B. Hardware Dealer.
Perkins JnO. Merchant.
Shirk D. & Co. Dealers in Dry Goods,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes,
Groceries, Provisions, &c.
OTTVILLE.
Stimmell J. A. & H. B. Blacksmiths
and Wagon-makers, P.O. Hollo
wayville.
AKISPIE TOWNSHIP.
Lomax Abel, Miller, Sec. 9, P. O.
Tiskilwa.
Nye JuliUS Dr. Physician, Sec. 35, P.O.
Tiskilwa. 25

CONCORD TOWNSHIP.
Lyford Alford, Prop. Coal Mine,
Sec. 30, P.O. Sheffield.
Madison Jno. Q. Blacksmith. Sec. 2,
P.O. Wyanet.
Phelps E. S. Builder, Sec. 12, P.O.
Wyanet.
WESTFIELD TOWNSHIP.
McCreedy J. M. Real Estate Dealer,
Sec. 14, P.O. Arlington.
ARLINGTON.
Bettendorf Hubert, Groceries, &c.
Booth Jno. T. Blacksmith.
Briggs H. S. Carriage Manufacturer.
Cookley Jno. C. Stock Dealer.
Cooley Jno. Blacksmith and Machinist.
Cooley & Gaynor, Meat Market and
Stock Dealers.
Dodge & Wilson, Hardware, Stoves,
and Agricultural Implements.
Grimes Jas. B. Proprietor Baldwin
House.
Hathorn J. E., M. D. Physician and
Surgeon.
Meriam F. B. Coal and Flour Dealer.
Parke H. F. Carriage Painter.
Warren Cyrus T. Grain Dealer.
MALDEN.
Hope F. A. Wholesale and Retail
Dealer in Tobacco, Cigars, and
Smoking Articles.
Hubbard J. W. Carpenter and Joiner.
Osborn Leroy, Dealer in Hard and Soft
Lumber, Laths, Shingles, Pickets,
Sawed and Split Fence Posts, Salt,
Lime, Cement, &c.
Rackley Warren, Justice of the Peace,
and Dealer in Agricultural Imple
ments.

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BUREAU COUNTY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

MILO TOWNSHIP.
Pardue Anthony A. Physkan, Sec 1-5,
P.O. Mil5.
YORKTOWN.
Ackley Saml. J. Wagon Maker and
Blacksmith.
Morrill F. Postmaster.
MANLIUS.
Allen P. J. & W. C. Feed Mills, Corn
Shellers, and Threshers.
Garman J. H. Dealer in Dry Goods,
Groceries, Flour, &c.
Stoodley G. F. Physician and Surgeon.
BUREAU JUNCTION.
Martin Jas. H. Dealer in General
Merchandise.
Masters J. Sons. Proprietors of Bureau
Valley and Leepertown Mills.
Milling and Grain Business.
Ramsey Jno. L. Proprietor Bureau
House, Agent C. R. I. & P. R. R.
White Edward, Dealer in General
Merchandise, and Postmaster.
OHIO.
Chandler & Landers. Livery, Boarding
and Sale Stable.
Chase A. W. & Co. Drugs and Grocer
ies.
C/asen & Harderson, Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Clothing, Boots, Shoes,
Hats, Caps, in fact every thing
found in a country store. Low
prices, small profits, and quick
returns is our motto.
Mercer T. D. Physician and Surgeon.
Richardson A. N. Physician aad Sur
geon.
Scott A. R. Law, Real Estate, Insur
ance, and Collection Office.
Walter Rros. & Co. General Retail
Dealers of all kinds of Merchan
dise.

MINERAL.
Con/bear E. H. General Merchandise.
Crandell W. W. General Merchandise.
Laird Andrew, Wagon Manufacturer.
Van Ve/zer Jno. Proprietor Coal Mine,
Sec. 20.
DOVER.
Abarr N. H. Agent Wilson Sewing
Machine.
Clark Saml. Dealer in Blooded Stock.
Cook J. M. Prof. Principal of Normal
and Business School. Year opens
the first Tuesday in September.
Tuition, $7.00 to $8. 00 per term,
payable in advance. Board $2.50
to $3.25 per week.
Smith A. J. Painter.
Thompson Jno. Proprietor Hotel.
PROVIDENCE.
Carpenter Luther F. Machinist.
Cushing Christopher C. Butcher.
McKay Silas W. Blacksmith.
LOVEJOY.
Morgan J. H. & Co. Groceries, Boots,
Shoes, and Family Supplies.
LIMERICK.
Gray Cornelius, Physician and Sur
geon.
NEPONSET.
Clayberg Perry C. Physician.
Fisher Henry, Tailor.
Lee Myron H. Merchant.
Morse & Vancourt, Hardware and
Agricultural Implements.
Shoemaker W. W. Grocer.
Taladay E. S. Blacksmith.
Whaples W. D. General Merchandise
and Banker.
Winn Erastus, Mason.

BUREAU COUNTY BUSINESS DIEECTORY.

411

DE PUE.

Walton Bros. Coal Operators, Sec. 17,

Banschbach Martin, Hotel and Lum

P. 0. Princeton.

ber Dealer.
Bernhard & Orthel, Dealers in General

GOLD TOWNSHIP.

Merchandise.

Simpson J. H. Teacher, Sec. 21, P. 0.

Ring Wm. Miller.

Sheffield.

Schmidt Jacob, Billiard Saloon.

Wheelock Geo. Blacksmith, and Manu

facturer of Carriages and Buggies

HOLLOWAYVILLE.

and all Implements for General

Stadler Christian, Dealer in Dry

use, Sec. 22, P.O. Sheffield.

Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes,

Hats, Caps, and a general assort

NEW BEDFORD.

ment of Goods.

Borland J. R. Tinsmith, Dealer in' all

SELBY TOWNSHIP.

kinds of Tinware. All kinds of

Adair & Austin, Coal Operators, Sec. 1 7,
P. 0. Princeton.

Job Work done cheap.
Craft Jno. W. Blacksmith.

Hill Jno. Merchant, Sec. 17, P. 0.

Hay W. L. & Son, Dealers in Dry

Princeton.

Goods, Groceries, Boots & Shoes.