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1943

SHABBONA.

The History

PJenry ^ounty, Jllinois,

Its Tax- Payers and Voters;

CONTAINING, ALSO, A

BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY ; A CONDENSED HISTORY OF THE STA TE : .MAP OF THE
COUNTY; A BUSINESS DIRECTORY; AN ABSTRACT OF EVERY-DAV
LAWS; iVAR RECORD OF HENRY COUNTY ; OFFICERS
UF SOCIETIES, LODGES, ETC., ETC.

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

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

Preface.

But fe-w 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 Henry 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 \n giving required information,
and when met on the road, at the thrashing 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 8,300 names, the vote being about 5,500, 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 infor
mation. In fact we have toiled long and at great expense, and have far exceeded
our promises to make every thing in these pages interesting and valuable, 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, perfection would
be an impossibility.
'We wish to extend our sincere and warmest thanks to the citizens of Henry
County for their kind treatment, and for assistance rendered us in furnishing
information for this work. They are too numerous to here name, but to the
press and early settlers in particular we are grateful for their labors in aiding us
to gather the material for the History of the County. The Cambridge Chronicle
furnished us with its files of 1858 and 1859, which contained a series of articles
by Dr. A. A. Dunn, its editor, on the early settlement of the county, and from
them we have taken much of our early History.
H, F- Kett & Co.

Contents

Page.
Agricultural Statistics of Henry
County  138
Constitution of United States  86
Countv- Officers  548
County Schools  547
Electors of President and Vice-
President, 1876  100
Geology of Henry County  101
Henry Co. Agricultural Bociety..555
Henry Co. Infirmary  545

Page.
History of Illinois  13
History ol Henry Oo  116
Morristown Colony  135
Wethersfield Colony  137
Bishop Hill Colony  145
Geneseo Colony  507
County Courts  151
Shabbona  152
History of Towns :
Atkinson  530
Annawan  528

PAGE.
Andover  452
Annawan  396
Atkinson  266
Alba  237
Burns  407
Cambridge  282
Clover  326
Colona  256

m;iscei.i.aneous. Page.
Interest Table  82
Miscellaneous Table  82
Map of Henry County. ..Front Page.
Ofdcials of Societies, Lodges, etc.552
Old Settlers' Meeting  566
Population of Henry Count.\  504
Population of the United States.. 82
Population of Fifty Principal
Cities  82
HISTOKICAI.. Page.
History of Towns :
Andover  524
Alpha  540
Cambridge  177
Cleveland  531
Colona  540
Dayton  539
Geneseo  507
Galva  168
Kewanee  155

TOWNSHIP BIBECTOKY. Page.
Cornwall  225
Edford  275
Galva  347
Geneseo  186
Hanna  241
Kewanee  415
Lynn  388
Loraine  320

Page.
PopulationandAreaof the U. S.. 83
Population of Principal Cities in
the World  83
Population of Illinois  84 &, 85
Kallroads  547
Keal and Personal Property
Statement  549
Too Lates and Changes  590
Vote of Henry County  550

Page.
History of Towns :
Lynn  562
Morristown  130
Nekoma  541
Orion  621
Opheim  539
Osco  532
Oakley  539
Ulah  562
Woodhull  537

Page.
Munson  311
Oxford  337
Osco  467
Phenix  231
Wethersfield  479
Weller  490
Western  370
Yor.ttown  249

BUSINESS DIBECTOKY.
The Business Directory follows the townships in which they are located.
ABSTRACT OF ILEINOIS STATE lA-WS.

Page.
Bills of exchange and promis
sory 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

Page.
Allan James M  103
Ayres T.G  463
Blish Sylvester  93
Blish 0.0  15-3
Bronson E. V  413
Bassett 0  428
Blackburn John  143
Bell J.D  343
Beveridge P. H  273
Crawford Andrew  123
Dunham C  193
Gould A  118
Howe J. H  573
Howard Sullivan  -  443
Harrington R  213

Page.
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 purchas
ing Books by Subscription... 80
Form of Blank Note  66
Order  6b
" Receipt  66
Bills of Purchase  66
POBTKAITS. Page.
Hurd Lewis  493
Hinman J. S  303
Henderson Tliomas G  563
Johnson Olof  173
Kemerling Jacob  403
KinerH. L  223
Klnzie R. A  323
Little Henry G  433
Little R. A  363
Little- A. B  383
Perry Alfred W  163
PageO. B  188
Ridenour J. B  398
Seaton B. W  243

Page.
Form of 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  76
Form of -Will  77
Codicil  79

Pai e.
Stickney Isaac  3 13
Sannquist P. M  4 >3
Shearer Lewis  2ii3
Sawyer J. A  1. 3
Shabbona  Title Pafce
SmitheGeo. C  233
Teuney R. A  263
VVilUrd J. K  483
Wiiber R. M  353
Whitney C. N  253
Warner W. W  373
Welton F. G  293
Wilkinson L. G  3IS
Wilson Geo. F. H  283

HENRY COUNTY VOLUNTEERS.

Page.
Graham's Ind. Cav, Co  585
4th Cavalry  585
7th "  585
9th •'  574
14th "  583
9th Infantry  584
14th "  683
17th "  580
18th "  583
19th "  579

Page.
33d Infantry  580
34th -  585
87th "  583
42d '•  581
4.3d ¦'  579
57th "  677
66th -  583 Ji585
69th •• ¦  579
75th "  586
83d "  680

86th Infantry..
89th •• ..
102d nath124th134th189th148th151stMiscellaneous...

.586 .582
.682 .566
.572 .584.678.684
.582 .585

CHURCHES OE HENRY CO. not mentioned in Town Histories  Page 541

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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 far traders into the Valley of the Mississippi,
and which, at a later period, established the civil and ecclesiastical
authority of France from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico,
and from the foot-hills of the AUeghanies 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, Joliet and 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 HISTOBT OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
call a great peace convention of Western Indians at Green Bay, prepara
tory to the moveraent 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 Masqiio-
tiiies 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 .jouniej'^, 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 yeai- he returned and established among them the mission of
the Immaculate Virgin Mary, which was the first Jesuit mission founded
in Iliinois and in the Mississippi Valley. The intervening winter he,
had spent in a hut which his corapanions erected on the Chicago River, a
few leagues from its mouth. The founding of this mission was the last

mSTOKY 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
Crevecceur, at the lower end of Peoria Lake, where the citj' 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 tra'ck 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 extreraities 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 gluttin^c 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 OP ILLINOIS.
on the stocks and but slightly injured. After further fruitless search,
failing to find Touti, he fastened to a tree a painting representing himseli
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
wealthy, 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
tracjt of land at LaChine, where he establislied 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 b}^ 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 iu 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 Frontenac, the site of the present

HISTORY OP THB 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
raand the trade of the lakes and the Mississippi. These great plans
excited the jealousy and envy of the small traders, introduced treason and
revolt into 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 raouth of the Mississippi, up which LaSalle intended to sail, his
supply ship, with the immigrants, was driven ashore and wrecked ou
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 liis men. This occurred on the 19th of March, 1687.
Dr. J. W. Foster reraarks 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 scheraes, 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 OP 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
1682. In 1690, this was reraoved, with the mission connected with it, tc
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 that Cahokia 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 pfobably
visited by French traders and missionaries before the close of the seven
teenth century.
In the vast territory claimed by the French, many settlements oi
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
erabraced 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. It 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 Araerica are raore 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 becarae 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
iu 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 18, 1767, 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 OP THE STATE OP 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 seeraed 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, raedicine, 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. Jefferso.n'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 Soutli rallied round him. Massachusetts 'could not vote
against him, because many of the constituents of her members wer«
interested personally in the western speculation. Thus Cutler, making
friends with the South, and, doubtless, using all the arts of the lobb}^
was enabled to command the situation. True to deeper convictions, he
dictated one of the most compact and finished documents of wise states
raanship that has ever adorned any human law book. He borrowed frora
Jefferson the terra " 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. Piovision foi- 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
unaniraously adopted, every Southern raeraber 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 deterrained 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 thera a chance to choose freedom or yean
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 iraported from the slave States just as they imported laws fox
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 flOO 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, gentlemen, 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,
Cliiy, 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
tiraes, 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 railes 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
thermoraeter frora 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 and 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 inost 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 Richraond ; 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 aud the fruits
of 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 chiefljr from Kentucky and Virginia. But, in the
conflict of ideas concerning slavery, a strong tide of emigration came in
frora 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 utraost importance to the State.
It was recommended by Gov. Bond, the first governor, in his first message.
In 1821, the Legislature appropriated flO,000 for surveying the route.
Two bright young engineers surveyed it, and estimated the cost at
f600,000 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 — comraissioners 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
nver $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
eonstruction 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 raoney 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 scarcelj'' 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 sorae 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 Araerican 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,
le'ad, 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

HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 27
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 erapires, and have roora 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 raany 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 comraon 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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28 HISTORY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
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 raan 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 frora the coast for many a
league through the sand and burs till you get up into the better atmos
phere of the raountains, 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 impleraents is $211,000,000, and the value of
her live stock is only second to the great State of New York. Last }'ear
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 frora 40,000 to 60,000
acres of cultivated land, 40,000 acres of corn on a single farm ; nuraber of
farraers ; araount of wheat, corn, oats and honey produced ; value of ani
mals for slaughter ; number of hogs ; amount of pork ; number of horses
— three tiraes as raany as Kentucky, the horse State.
Illinois excels all other States in railes of railroads and in miles of
postal service, and in money orders sold per annum, and in the amount of
luraber sold in her markets.

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Illinois is only second in many important raatters'. 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-
hshers of books, maps, papers, etc.; value of farm 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 raanufacturing establishraents
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 coramercial 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 36|^ 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 gentleraanly
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 finall}- 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 highway^man.
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 annuall}?-, 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 Pennsylvania.
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 Avas 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 raen, who were accounted eloquent
according to the strength of their voices. But they set the style for all
public speakers. Lawyers and political speakers followed this rule. Gov.

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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 comraon 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
moralit}^ 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
blarae 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
College, 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, naraely, the Northwestern University, at Evanston, with six
colleges, ninety instructors, over 1,000 students, and $1,500,000 endow
raent. Rev. J. M. Peck was the first educated Protestant rainister in tne
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 hira an enviable farae 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 I860, 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 tirae, was far above any other State.
Thus the deraand 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 soldie'rs,
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 raight go. The father was left.
The next day he carae 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 he 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 corapanies 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 raen." 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 suprerae place in this story of our glory and
of our nation's honor ; that narae 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 hira only as " Honest Old Abe,"
voted for hira 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 theloyal men here
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 iu 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 raoralist, he bowed frora the summit of huraan power to the
foot of the Cross, and becarae a Christian. A mediator, he exercised mercy
under the most absolute abeyance to law. A leader, he was no partisan.
A coraraander, 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
tirae the representative of the divine idea of free governraent.
It is not too rauch 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 history
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 raarvel of the
Prairie State. This raysterious, 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, and 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 railes, raaking her far safer than Rome on the banks of the T'iber •

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witli schools eclipsing Alexandria and Athens ; with liberties more con
spicuous than those of the old republics ; with a heroism equal to the flrst
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 gro-wth, illurainated 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
iraportance is received from the shock her burning gave to the civilized
world. When the doubt of her calamity was reraoved, 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 Thermopylse, or
Salamis, or Hastings, or Waterloo, or Bunker Hill.
Its calamity amazed the world, because it was felt to be the common
property of raankind.
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 frora 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
660 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 Avas 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.
rainute, 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 frora Chicago exceeded those of New York and
doubled those of St. Petersburg, Archangel, or Odessa, the largest grain
markets in Europe.
The raanufacturing 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 raeasure 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,
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, running out a goodly number of

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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 frora 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 railes
of railroad, directly tributary to this city, seeking to unload their wealth
in our coffers. All these roads have corae themselves by the infallible
instinct of capital. Not a dollar was ever given by the city to secure
one of thera, and only a sraall per cent, of stock taken originally by her
citizens, and that taken siraply 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 eraploy a
semi-weekly line of stearaers 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. Oat 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 raail 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 startling
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 carae to Chicago in 1857. In 1840 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 railes 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 an'y 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 diaraeter and six railes long,
running four railes under the city, and can deliver 100,000,000 of gal
lons per day. This water is distributed through 410 railes of water-
raains. 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 thera.
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 up or down the map, but across
the map. The lake runs up a wingdam for 500 railes to gather in the
business. Commerce can not ferry up there for seven months in the year,
and the facilities for seven raonths 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 erapires 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 raost friendly terms with the Pottawattamies
and Winnebagos, the principal tribes around them, but they could not
win them frora 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 faraily 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 coramanding general. He advised Captain Heald not to raake
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 of
the 12th, in which his officers refused to join, for they had been inforraed
that treachery was designed — ^that the Indians intended to raurder 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 proraises, nor distribute the arms and munitions among
them, for it would only put power into their hands to destroy the whites.
Actino- 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 proraised 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 irapend
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 irapending 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.

HISTORY OP THE STATE OP ILLINOIS. 43
The procession raoved 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 raeet no more in this world. God bless y^ou."
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 raost 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 woraen 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 woraan 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,
she received the glancing blow on her shoulder, and at the same instant

44 HISTORY OP THE STATE OP 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 disraounting her ; but she used the sword which
sho had snatched 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 tirae a captive among the Indians, but
was afterwards ransomed.
In tliis 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 raen now remained to flght flve hundred Indians
rendered furious by 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, hill of exchange, order, or note, nego
tiable instrument payable at sight, or on deraand, or on presentraent, shall
be entitled to days of grace. All other hills of exchange, drafts or notes are
entitled to three days of grace. All the above raentioned paper falling
¦due on Sunday, New Years' Day, the Fourth of July, Christmas, or any
day appointed or recommended by the President of the United State's 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 hy 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 hearer may be transferred hy 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 hear 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
said 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 OP 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 7io 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 payraent 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 loidow 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 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 anj' distinc
tion bettveen the kindred of the whole and the half blood.
Sixth. If any intestate leaves a widow or surviving husband and no
kindred, his or her estate shall descend to such loidow or surviving husband.
WILLS AND ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS.
No exact form of words are necessary in order to make a will eood 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 raake a valid
will ; it must be in ivriting, signed by the testator or by sorae 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 witnesses are not inter
ested in the will. Persons knowing themselves to have been named in the
will or appointed executor, raust within thirty days of the death of
deceased cause the will to be proved and recorded in tlie proper county,
or present it, and refuse to accept; on failure to do so are liable to forfeit
the Slim of tioenty dollars per month. Inventory to be raade by execijtor
or adrainistrator 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 as
shall be reasonable for extra services. Appraisers' compensation $2 pei'
day. Notice requiring all claims to be presented against the estate shall b^
given by the executor or administrator within six months of being quali
fied. Any person having a claira 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 cases 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 ave forever barred, unless other estate is found that was not in
ventoried. Married women, inf ants, 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 reraoved 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-
mentaiy or administration, an<l settleraent 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 adrain'istrator shall pay out of his estate the amount
- received and not accounted for.
Seventh. All other debts and deraands of whatso'ever kind, without
regard to quality or dignity, which shall be exhibited to the court within
two years from the granting of letters.
Award to Widotv 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 faraily.
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.
Seventh. One milch cow and calf for every four members of her family.

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 hy 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 a,nd 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 iox 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 corapanies, 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 of citiest
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, -wiW-revive the debt. Absence frora 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, ttventy years. Action to
foreclose mortgage or tl'ust 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 he 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.

50 ABSTRACT OP 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 corapensation for any services rendered for the
other. At the death of the husband, in addition to widow's award, a
married woraan has a dower interest (one-third) in all real estate owned
by her husband after their marriage, and whicli 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 thera occupying the homestead until youngest child shall become
twenty-one years of age, and until death of widow. There is no exemptioti
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 foUowing articles of personal property owned
by the debtor, are exempt from execution, writ of attachment, and distress
for rent : The necessary ivearing apparel of every person ; one sewing 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 desio-ned
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 a family and resides with thesame, 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.iomJs 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 ANO 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 raade 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 theveoi, 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 attaclied, 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 eitiier 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 may be proved by any
other legal way. Acknowledgments where the .ffomesteacZ 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 comraon raortgage 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 he 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
giving milk, which may be milked for their benefit.

52 ABSTRACT OP 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 tirae 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 hook, 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 sarae, 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 he 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 fi.ne 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, dukk, Wilson
snipe brandt, or other waterfowl, 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 OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.

5-3

Pounds.

Founds.

Stone Coal,

80

Buckwheat,

52

Unslacked Lime,

80

Coarse Salt,

50

Corn in the ear.

- 70

Barley,

48

Wheat,

60

Corn Meal,

48

Irish Potatoes,

- 60

Castor Beans,

46

Wliite Beans,

- 60

Timothy Seed,

45

Clover Seed,

60

Hemp Seed,

44

Onions,

57

Malt, -

38

Shelled Corn,

56

Dried Peaches,

- 33

Rye, -

56

Oats,

32

Flax Seed,

56

Dried Apples,

24

Sweet Potatoes,

55

Bran,

20

Turnips,

55

Blue Grass Seed,

14

Fine Salt,

55

Hair (plastering).

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 raill in this state shall
grind all grain brought to his raill in its turn. The toll for both steam
and water raills, 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 aW
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 raill 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 raay 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 fee 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,
hogs, sheep or gOats that may have been branded by the former owner.

54 ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
raay 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 raark they were re-branded or re-marked, which
certificate raay also be recorded as before stated.
ADOPTION OF CHILDREN.
Children inay 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 raade by a person having a husband or
wife, will not be granted, unless the husband or wife joins therein, as the
adoption raust 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 j^ear 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 raay be after application is made. The necessary
chainmen and other assistance raust 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 fact, 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 imprisonraent not exceeding sixty days, at the discre
tion of the court. Horses attached to any carriage used to convey passen
gers for hire raust 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 comraissioners of highways in the different tov,^ns 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 raost 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 highways, 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 fiftj% 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 raay 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
thera, for which he will be entitled to two day^s 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 frora 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 oraitting to furnish a man to manage team, $2 each day.
Fourth. For omitting to furnish a wagon, curt or plow, 75 cents
each day.
The Coraraissioners estimate and assess the highway labor and road
tax. The road tax on real and personal property can not exceed forty
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towns or cities, is paid over to the corporate authorities of such, for the
iraprovement 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 raay 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 Comraissioners of High
ways ; also make list, within sixteen days after their election, of the naraes
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
is only intended to give the points of the law that the public should be
farailiar 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 Comraissioners, 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 raay 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 deeraed vacated. DRAINAGE.
Whenever one or more owners or occupants of land desire to construct
u 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 hoard 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 raost public places
in the township or county. On the hearing, all parties may contest the
raatter, 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 sarae 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 daraaged or benefited.
As it is only conteraplated 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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of them be of sufficient abiUty ; 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 therfe 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 feraales, 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 raake coraplaint 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 tq
determine the kind of support, depending upon the circurastances of the
parties, and raay 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 may specify the time for which the relative shall
contribute — in fact has control over the entire subject raatter, 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
comraenceraent of six months iramediately preceding his becoming so,
but did at that time reside in sorae 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
ally. A lawful fence is four and one-half feet high, in good repair, con
sisting of rails, tiraber, 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
Bo.ard 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 agreeraent or otherwise, neither party can reraove his part of such
fence so long as he may crop or use such land for farra 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 raaintained 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 tjjiey 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 raust be reduced to writing, and should plainly set
out description of fence and all raatters 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 hira with costs of suit, and the party so neglecting shall
also be liable to the party injured for all daraages 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 partof a division fence,
and let his land lie open, and having given the year's notice required, the
adjoining owner raay 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 daraages
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 clairaing
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 bj^ the parties, except in cases where a party neglects
or refuses to raake 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 oi
occupier of the premises may take possession of such stock and keep the
sarae 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 terrainated by forfeiture on con-compliance with the
agreement, and possession is wrongfully refused or neglected to be given
upon demand raade 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 j^ear to year requires sixty days notice in writing, to termi
nate the sarae 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 maj^ 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 terrainated ; 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 terras 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 preraises 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 terraination of such tenancy is necessary.
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printed, or partly either, copy thereof to the tenant, or leaving the same
with sorae 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, thfe tenant is then bound to surrender possession, and no notice
to quit or demand of possession is necessary.
Distress for 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 perforraance
of the terras of the lease.
In all eases 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, raay 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 crojjs,
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 frora the com
mencement thereof; or, if the time of payraent is beyond one year frora
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 raaterials. 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 raade, 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 raaterials
shall have become due and payable. Sub-contractors, mechanics, workmen
and other persons furnishing any inaterial, or performing any labor for a
contractor as before specified, have a lien to the extent of the araount 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 raust be
served within forty days frora the completion of such sub-contract, if there
is one ; if not, then from the time payraent should have been raade to the
person perforraing 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 raust 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 labo'r, 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 bohrding-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 accomraodation, 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 thera, 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 doraestic 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, raaterial, supplies or any other article or thing necessary
for the construction, raaintenance, operation or repair of its road by con
tract, or raay perforra 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.
£  rae&ns, pounds, English raoney.
@ stands for at or to. ft iov pound, and bbl. for barrel; '^ iov per or
hy the. Thus, Butter sells at 20@30c f ft, 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 araount 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 rauch 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 raake 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
araount and time of payraent 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 :
IIOO. 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, lUinois, Sept. 15, 1876.
Bought of A. A. Graham.
4 Bushels of Seed Wheat, at $1.50 - - - _ $6.00
2 Seamless Sacks " .30 .gO

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 tirae 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 foUowing specified times ; namely, twenty-
five tons by the seventh of November, twenty-five tons additional by the
fourteenth of the month, twenty-five tons raore by the twenty -first, and
the entire one hundred tons to be all deUvered by the thirtieth of
November. And the said Thoraas 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 paj' to the
other. One Hundred Dollars, as fixed and settled daraages.
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 frora business by said Barclay, shall be deducted frora 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 rae paid by John Floyd, of the sarae 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 rae, and in ray possession at the farra aforesaid ; to have and
to hold the sarae 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.

abstract op ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 69
COMMON FORM OF BOND.
Know all Men by this instrument, that I, George Edgerton, of
Watseka, Iroquois County, State of Illinois, ara firraly 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 raade, I bind rayself, or my legal representatives, by this
instrument. Sealed with my seal, and . dated this second day of Noveraber, one
thousand eight hundred and sixty-four.
The condition of this bond is such that if I, George Edgerton, ray
heirs, adrainistrators, 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.J
William Turner. CHATTEL MORTGAGES.
A chattel mortgage is a raortgage 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, partj^ 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
Horae Corafort cooking stove. No. 8, one black walnut bureau with rairror
attached, one set of parlor chairs (six in nuraber), upholstered in green
rep, with lounge corresponding with sarae 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 second 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 sura of raoney, that
then and frora 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 raay 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 payraent 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 Avhere 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 Theodork 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 terra of
five years, from the first day of October next following, at a yearly rent
of Six Hundred dollars, to be paid in equal payraents, serai-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 assessraents, 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 corapost accumulating upon said
farm, and cultivate all the arable land in a husbandlike manner, accord
ing to the usual custora araong farraers 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 araounts so to be paid to be deterrained, by three arbitrators,
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72 ABSTRACT OF ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
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.J
James Waldron. •- John Doyle. [l.s.J
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 lUinois, 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 terra, 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.J
in presence of
NiCKOLAS SCHUTZ, Aaron Young. [l.s.J
Notary Public. LANDLORD'S AGREEMENT.
This certifies that I have let and rented, this first day of January,
1876, unto Jacob Schraidt, my house and lot. No. 15 Erie Street, in the
City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and its appurtenances ; he to have the
free and uninterrupted occupation thereof for one year from this date, at
the yearly rental of Two Hundred dollars, to be paid raonthly 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 a.s good
condition as now, ordinary wear and daraage by the elements exce[)ted.
Given under ray hand this day. Jacob Schmidt.

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NOTICE TO QUIT.
To F. W. Arlbn,
Sir : Please observe that the terra 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 premise^ you are hereby requested and required
to vacate the sarae. RespectfuUv Yours,
P. T. Barnum.
Lincoln, Neb., October 4, 1875.
TENANT'S NOTICE OF LEAVING.
Dear Sir :
The premises I now 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 sura of Two Thousand dollars, secured
to be paid by two certain proraissory 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}^-four.
Now, therefore, this indenture witnesseth, that the said party of the
first part, for the better securing the payraent 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 Williara 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 party 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.J
Fred. Samuels. Olla Stocker. [l.s.J
WARRANTY DEED WITH COVENANTS.
This Indenture, made this sixth day of April, in the vear 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 foU
lowing described lot, 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 aU 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
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above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances.
To have and to hold the said premises above bargained and described,
with the appurtenances, 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 adrainistrators, do
covenant, grant, bargain, and agree, to and with the said party of the
second part, his heirs and assigns, that at the tirae of the ensealing and
delivery of these presents they were well seized of the preraises 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.J
Jerry Linklatbr. Belle Best. [l.s.J
QUITCLAIM 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 KendaU, State of IlUnois, 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 privUeges 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 la-w 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.J
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 raade
equally valid by the laws of this state.
WARRANTY DEED.
The grantor (here insert narae 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 IlUnois.
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
payraent 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 foUowing 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.J
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 sarae person whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing Release, appeared before me this day in
[ ^"liS.^^ J 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
Noveraber, 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 iu 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.
6

78 ABSTRACT OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS.
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 iraproveraents and appurtenances-
thereunto belonging, which said real estate is recorded in my name in the
county where situated.
Fourth. I give to ray wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, all ray
household furniture, goods, chattels, and personal property, about ray
home, not hitherto disposed of, including Eight Thousand dollars of bank
stock in the Third National Bank of Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifteen shares in
the Baltiraore 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 ray present place
of residence. Fifth. I bequeath to ray invalid father, Elijah H. Mansfield, the'
income from rents of my store building at 145 Jackson Street, Chicagov
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 ray wife^
Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield, or at any tirae when she raay 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 EUzabeth Mansfield, and my eldest son,
Sidney H. Mansfield.
I further direct that my debts and necessary funeral expenses shaxl
be paid from moneys now on deposit in the Savings Bank of Salem, the
residue of such raoneys to revert to my wife, Victoria Elizabeth Mansfield^
for her use forever.
In witness whereof, I, Charles Mansfield, to this my last will and
testaraent, have hereunto set ray hand and seal, this fourth day of Api-ii,
eighteen hundred and seventy-two.

Signed, sealed, and declared by Charles
Mansfield, as and for his last will and
testaraent, 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, lUs.
Frank E. De.vt, Salera, Ills.

Charles Mansfield. [l.s.J

abstract OP ILLINOIS STATE LAWS. 79
CODICIL
Whereas I, Charles Mansfield, did, on the fourth day of April, one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-two, raake my last wiU 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 ray gold watch,
and all right, interest, and title in lands and bank stock and chattels
bequeathed to ray 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- f
scribed our naraes as witnesses thereto,
at the date hereof.
Frank E. Dent, Salem, Ills.
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 raeeting held for that
purpose, two or more of its members as trustees, wardens or vestrymen, and
may adopt a corporate name. The chairraan 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,

Charles Mansfield. [l.s.J

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 raay
choose to adopt, with powers similar to trustees) according to the rules
and usages of such (church, society or congregation), and said 

80 abstract op ILLINOIS state laws.
adopted as its corporate name (here insert name), and at said meeting
this affiant acted as (chairraan or secretary, as the case may be).
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this  day of  , A.D.
IS — . 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 improveraents, and repair
and alter the sarae, 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 thej' 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 hy 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 their principal, and the law governing such cases, the fol
lowing stateraent 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 hook
named, and deUver 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 payraent 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 themselve.-^,
should call on some one disinterested who can.

,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 day.': : 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 vifill be the required interest.

illustration.
Require the interest of $462,50 for one month and eighteen days at
¦6 per cent. An interest month is 30 days ; one month and eighteen days
¦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
¦svill give you the exact interest, which is $3.70. If the rate of interest 0)360
in the above example were 12 per cent., we would divide the $222.0000
by 30 (because 360 divided by 12 gives 30) ; if 4 per cent.; we would
divide by 90 ; if 8 per cent., by 45 ; and in like manner for any other
per cent.

60,

Solution. $462 50
 ^
370000
185000
$222.0000(1 180

420
420

!3-70

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

MISCELLANEOUS TABLE.
56 pounds, I Firkin of Butter.

24 sheets of paper, i Quire,
20 quires paper I Ream,
4 feet wide, 4 feet high, and 8 feet long, i Cord
of Wood,

POPULATION OF THE
UNITED STATES.

States and Territories,

Aial>auui 
Arkansas 
•Calif triiia 
Connecticut 
Delaw,are 
Flonda 
<Jeorgia 
Illinois 
Indiana 
Iowa 
Kansas 
Kentuclty 
Louisiana 
Maine 
Maryland 
Massachusetts 
Michigan 
Minnesota 
Mississippi 
Missouri 
Nebraska 
Nevada 
New Hampshire,
New Jersey 
New York 
North Carolina ,.
Ohio 
Oregon 
Pennsylvania 
Rhode Island 
South Cai-oUna. ..
Tennessee 
Texas 
Vermont 
Virginia 
West Virginia 
Wisconsin 

Total SI a

Arizona 
'Colorada 
Dakota 
District ot Columlil
Hdaho 
Montana 
New Mexico 
'Utah 
-Washington 
IWyomlng 

Total Territories 
Total United .States

Total
Population,

996,992484,471 660,247
537,454 18,5,015187,-7'18 184,109
539,891
,680,637 191,792
364,899
,821,011 726,915626,915780,894
,457,351,184,059 489,706 827,922
,721,296 122,993 42.491
318.300 906.096
,882.769,071.361,66.'5.260 90,923
,521,791 217,353 705,606
,35S,520 818,579330,651
,225,163 443,014
,054,670

i,113,263

,658,864,181
,700,999,695 ,874 .786
,95.i ,118

442,730

38,565,983

POPULATION OF FIFTY
PRINCIPAL CITIES.

Aggregate
I Population.

New York, N. Y 
Philadelphia, Pa 
Brooklyn, N. Y 
St. Louis, Mo 
Chicago, III 
Baltimore, Md 
Boston, Mass 
Cincinnati, Ollio 
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 
Milwankee, Wis 
Albany, N. Y 
Providence, R. I 
Rochester, N. Y 
Allegheny, Pa 
Richmond, Va 
New Haven, Conn..
Charleston, S. C...
Indianapolis, Ind...
Troy, n; Y 
Syracuse, N. Y 
Woi-cester, iMass...,
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, Del,,,
Diiyton, Ohio 
Lawrence, Mass 
Utica, N, Y 
Charlestown, Mass
Savannah, Ga 
Lynn, Mass 
Fall River, Mass,,,

942.
674,396,310,298,
267, 250,
216, 191, 149,
117, 109,105,100, 92, 86,
83. 79. 71.
69.68,6363,51.50,4848,46,43.41, 40,
40. 39,37,35, 38,33.32,3231, 313180. 30.
28,38,
28, 3M,
28, 26,

292 022
099 864977354536
339418473 714 199
059 753
839076546 677
440422904386 ISO
038 840 956
344465061 106
928226634
,180 092
,930,579,260,034,584 ,413
.274 841
1,473 921 804823
235
1,238 766

MISCE^LA.NEOUS INFORMATION.

POPULATION OF THE UNITED STATES.

States and
Territories.

States.
Alabama 
Arkansas 
iCallfornia 
•Connecticut 
Delaware 
J-lorida 
?Georgia 
Illinois 
Indiana 
Iowa 
Kansas 
Kentucky 
Louisiana 
Maine 
Maryland 
Massachusetts. .
Michigan* 
Minnesota 
Mississippi 
Missouri 
Nebraska 
^Nevada  ' 
New Hampshire
New Jersey 
New York 
North Carolina.
Ohio 
Oregon 

Area in
square -Miles.

50,53,
188, 4.
2,
59,58,55,33,55, 81.
37, 41,31, 11, 7,
56,
83, 47,65,76,
113, 9,8,
47, 50,
39, 95,

732 198
981 674 120
268000
,410,809,045,318,600,346,776,184,800,451,631 ,156 350
,995 090
280 330
000
,704,964,244

Population.

1870.

996,992484,471560,347537,454 125,015187,748
1.184,109
2,539,891 1,680,637
1.191.793 364,399
1,331.011 726,915626,916780,894
1,457,351
1,184,059 439.706827,932
1,721,295 123,993 42,491
318.300906,096
4,382,759 1,071,361
2,666,260 90,923

Miles
R. R.
1875. 1872.

1,350,544 528,349

857,039

1,651,9131,334,031 598,429

246,280 53,640

1,036,502
4,705,208

,671 26
,013 820227466
.108 ,904,529,160,760,133 539 871830
,606
i,336 ,613 990
;,580 828593¦-.90
.265
,,470 ,190
1,740 1d9

* Last Census -of Michigan taken in 1874.

States and
Territories.

States.
Pennsylvania...,Riiode Island...,
South Carolina.
Tennessee 
Texas 
Vermont 
Virginia 
"West Virginia...
Wisconsin 

Total States.

Territories.
Arizona 
Color.ido 
Dakota 
Dist, of Columbia.
Idaho 
Montana 
New Mexico 
Utah 
AVashington 
Wyoming 
Total Territories.

Area iu
square Miles.

46,000 1,306
29,385 45,600
337.504 10,212
40,90428,00053,924

113,916104,500147,490 60
90,932
1431776121,301 80,05669,94493,107

965,033

PoPULATIOIf,

1870.

3,521 217, 705,
1,258, 818.380,
1,235, 442,
1.054,

38,113,353

14,
131, 14,
20,91,86,23,

658864181
700 999
595874 786
955 118

442,730

MilesR. R.
1875. 1872.

258,339925,145

5,113 136
1,3011,520 865675
1,490 485
1,735

59,587

392

375
¦498

Aggregate of U. S,. 2,915,203 38,555,983  60,852
* Included in the Railroad Mileage of Maryland.

PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD;
I'OPULATION AND AeEA.

Countries.

Date of

Area in

Population.

Census,

Square Irflles,

446,$00.000

1871

3,741,846

226,817,108

1871

4,677,432

81,985,410

1871

8,003.778

38,935,600

1870

J 603,884

36,469,800

1866

304,091

35.904,400

1869

-.i40 348

34,785,300

1871

149,399

81,817.100

1871

121,318

39,906.093

1871

160,207

27.439,921

1871

118,847

16,643,000

1867

195,775

10,000, OI'O

3,25-i 029

18,463.000

672,621

9,173,000

1869

761,626

5,921.500

1870

• 29-3 871

5,000.000

1870

635,964

6,021,300

1869

11,378

4,861,400

1871

29,292

3,995,200

1868

84,494

3,688,300

1870

12,680

8,000,000

1870

867,157

3,000.000

1869

132 616

2,869.100

1870

15,992

2,500,000

1871

471,838

3,000,000

497 321
1,812.000
1869
871,848
1,818,500
1871
7,538
1,784,700
1870
14,753
1,500,000
368,238
1,461,400
1871
6,918
1,457,900
1870
19,353
1,180,000
1871
40,879
1,300,000
. 218,928
1,000,000
1871
"g'XiX
823,138
3,969
718,000
1871
9,576
600,000
1871
7,335
572.000
10,205
350.000
1871
58,171
800.000
1871
. 68,722
350,000
1871
47,092
136,000
17,827
165 000
62 960
1870
21,506 7.H-^3
Inhabitants to Square
Mile.
Population.
China 
British Empire 
Ru.saia 
United States with Alaska. .
l''rrtnce  «..
Austria and Hungary 
.lapan 
Great Britain and Ireland, .
German Empire 
Italy 
Spain 
liiazil 
Turkey 
Mexico 
Sweden and Norway 
Persia 
Belgium 
Bavaria 
Portugal 
Holland 
I* ew Grenada 
Chili 
Switzerland 
Peru 
Bolivia 
Argentine Republic 
Wurtemburg 
Denmark 
Venezuela 
Baden 
Greece 
Guatemala 
Ecuador 
Paraguay 
Hesse 
Liberia 
SanSalvador 
Hayti 
Nicaragua 
Uruguay  -.
Honduras 
San Domingo 
i 'osta Rica 
HaTvali 
119,3 48,6 10,2
7,78
178,7149,4
233,8262,8 187,
330,9 86. 3.07
24.4
20. 7.8
441.5 165.9 115.8
290.9- 8.4
15.1
166.9 5.34.2.1
241.4 120.9 4.2
247. 76.3
28,9 5.9
15.6
277. 74.981.8 56. 6.
.6.5 7.476 7.7
80.
Pekin 
London 
sr,. Petersburg..
Washington 
Paris 
Vienna 
Yeddo 
Loudon 
Beriin 
Rome 
Madrid 
Rio Janeiro 
Constantinople .
Mexico 
Stockholm 
Teheran 
Brussels 
Munich 
Lisbon 
Hague 
Bogota 
Santiago 
Berne 
Lima 
Chuquisaca 
Buenos Ayres..
Stuttgart 
Copenliagen 
Caraccas 
Carlsruhe 
Athens 
Guatemala 
Quito 
Asuncion 
Darmstadt 
Monrovia 
Sal Salvador . . .
Port au Prince
M-,inagua 
Monte Video,..
Comayagua 
San Domingo,..
S',in Jose 
Honolulu 
1,648,800
3,261,800 667,000 109,199
1 825,300
838,900
l,,i.')4.9ll0
3,251,800 835.400
244,484338,000 420.000
1,075,000 210.300 136.900 120,000
314,100 189.600
324,063 90.10045,000
116,400 36 000
160,100 25,000
177.800 91,600
162,043 47,00036,60043,40040,000 70,00048,00030,000 3,000
15.000
20,000 10,000
44 500
12,000
20,000 2 000
7.633
84

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.

POPUL/lTION OF ILLINOIS,
By Counties.

COUNTIES,

Adams 
Alexander. .
Bond 
Boone 
Brown 
Bureau 
Calhoun 
Carroll 
Cass 
Champaign .
Christian - .
Clark 
Clay 
Clinton 
Coles 
Cook  _

Crawford 
Cumberland .
De Kalb....
De Witt 
Douglas 
Du Page 
Edgar 
Edwards 
Effingham 
Fayette 
Ford. 
Franklin 
Fulton 
Gallatin 
Greene 
Grundy 
Hamilton 
Hancock 
Hardin 
Henderson ..
Henry 
Iroquois 
Jackson 
Jasper 
Jefferson 
Jersey 
Jo Daviess...
Johnson 
Kane 
Kankakee 
KendaU 
Knox 
Lake 
La Salle 
Lawrence 
Lee 
Livinqslon _.
Lo^au 

AGGREfiATE.

56362 10564I3I52
1294212205
32415 6562
16705
II580
3273720363 I87I91587516285
25235
349966 1388912223
23265 14768
1348416685
21450 7565
15653
19638 9103
12652
38291 "I34
2027 14938
I30I4
35935 5113
12582
3550625782 196341123417864
15054
27820 H248
3909124352 12399
39522 21014
60792 12533
27171
31471 23053

41323 47079815
11678 9938
26426 5144
1 1733
113251462910492
14987 9336
1 094 1
14203
144954 11551 83H
19086
10820 7140
14701
16925 5454
7816
11x89 1979
9393
33338 8055
1609310379 9915
29061 3759
9501
20660 12325 9589 8364
12965
12051
27325 9342
30062 15412i3'-'74
28663 18257
48332 9214
17651 1163714272

1850. 1840.

26508 2484614476247I9S
8841
3231
4586 7253
26493203
9532
4289 5139
9335
43385 7135
371875405002

9290
10692 3524 3799
8075

5681
22508 5448
12429 30236362
14652 2887
4612 3807
4149 5862
32208109 7354
18604 4114
16703

7730
132791422617815 5l21 5-29: 1553
5128

14476 3313 5060 1705
4183 3-567 1741
1023
2981 147518
7453
32283718
9616
1 0201
4422

1697
3247

353582253070 1671;
6328

36S2
13142
10760
11951

3945
9946 1378

12601695
3566 1472
5762
J5356tSo3626
6501

70602634
9348 7092
2035 759
23331

?i86 .
1390
3124

1093

3940 755
2330

3117

4071 1649

2704

4083 18417405
7674

2616 483

41
1S28

2555
211 1
1596

274

3668

MISCELLANEOUS INFOKM ATION.

85

POPULATION OF ILLINOIS— Concluded.

COUNTIES,

Macon 
Macoupin 
Madison 
Marion 
Marshall 
Mason 
Massac 
McDonough.McHenry 
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 

AGGREGATE.

Total.

1870. 1860. 1850. 1840. 1830. 1820.

26481
32726
4413120622 16950
I6184 9581
26509
23762 53988II735 18769
12982
25314
28463 10385
27492
47540 1372310953
30768 1 1437
8752
62SO
20859 12803
29783 I2714
46352 17419 10530
25476 10751
51068
3060827903 16518
30388 8841
23174 17599
19758 16846
27503
43013 17329
29301 18956

13738
24602
31251 12739
13437
J0931 6213
2006922089
28772 9584
15042
1283213979
22112 6385
2288836601 9552
6127
27249 67423943 5587
17205 97"
21005 9331
32274 14684 9069
14613 9004
376942511221470 11181
19800 7313
18336 13731
122231240318737
29321 12205
24491 13282

253989- 1711951

3988
12355
20441 6720 5180
5921
4092 7616
14978
10163 63495246
7679
6277
16064 3234
10020
17547 5278 1606
18819 39752265
3924
11079 4012 6937 5588
19228
10573 7914 7807
3710
20180 1 1666
12052 7615
1 1492
4690 8176
69536825 89255361
16703 7216
"773 4415

30397926
14433 4742 1849

5308
2578
6565
4431 2352
4481
4490
19547

3479
61533222

11728 4094

1122
1990
62212125

ib)

2131 7944

2610

14716 697262156659 1573
13631 280072215524
9303
4240673948}0 51337919
2514
10167 44574609

26
20002953
12714

(0 1215

2396
3316

.-1310 4429

12960
i52959

2972

7078

4716 3239 5836
2710 308
1675
2553
6og

851470I 476183I 157415

13550

»2I
1516

2610

3492

*5.
524S

2362

15171 1 14
482a

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'5162-

86 CONSTITUTION OF THB UNITED STATES

CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
AND ITS AMENDMENTS.
We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union,
establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the cornmon
defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty
to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution
for the United States of America. Akticlb I.
Section 1. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in
a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of. a Senate and
House of Representatives.
Sec. 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of mem
bers chosen every second year by the people of the several states, and the
electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of
the most numerous branch of the State Legislature.
No person shall be a representative who shall not have attained to the
age of twenty-five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United
States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state in
which he shall be chosen.
Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the sev
eral states which may be included within this Union, according to their
respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole
number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of
years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other persons.
The actual enumeration shall be made within three years after the first
meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subse
quent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct. The
number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty thousand,
but each state shall have at least one Representative ; and until such
enumeration shall be made the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled
to choose three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode Island and Providence Plan
tations one, Connecticut five. New York six, New Jersey four, Pennsjd va
nia eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five,
and Georgia three.
When vacancies happen in the representation from any state, the
Executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such
vacancies. The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other
officers, and shall have the sole power of impeachment.
Sec. 3. The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two
Senators from each state, chosen by the Legislature thereof for six years ;
and each Senator shall have one vote.
Immediately after they shall be assembled in consequence of the first
election, they shall be divided as equally as may be into three classes.
The seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expira-

AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 87
tion of the second year, of the second class at the expiration of the fourth
jear, and of the third class at the expiration of the sixth year, so that
one-third may be chosen every second year; and if vacancies happen by
resignation or otherwise, during the recess of the Legislature of any state,
the Executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next
meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies.
No person shall be a Senator who shall not have attained to the age
of thirty years and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and
who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he
shall be chosen.
The Vice-President of the United States shall be President of the
Senate, but shall have no vote unless they be equally divided.
The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a President pro
tempore, in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise
the office of President of the United States.
_ The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. When
sitting for that purpose they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the
President of the United States is tried the Chief Justice shall preside.
And no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds
of the members present.
Judgment, in cases of impeachment, shall not extend further than to
removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of
honor, trust, or profit under the United States ; but the party convicted
shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment,
and punishment according to law.
Sec. 4. The times, places and manner of holding elections for Sen
ators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the Legis
lature thereof ; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter
such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators.
The Congress shall assemble at least once in every year, and such
meeting shall be on the first Monday in December, unless they shall by
law appoint a different day.
Sec 5. Each house shall be the judge of the election, returns, and
qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute
a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to
day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members
in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Each house may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its
members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds,
expel a member.
Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to
time publish the same, excepting such parts as may, in their judgment,
require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house
on any question shall, at the desire of one-fifth of those present, be entered
on the journal.
Neither house, during the session of Congress, shall, without the
consent of the other, adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other
place than that in which the two houses shall be sitting.
, Sec (3. The Senators and Representatives shall receive a compen
sation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the
treasury of the United States. They shall in all cases, except treason.

88 CONSTITUTION OP THE UNITED STATES
felony, and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their
attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and
returning from the same ; and for any speech or debate in either house
they shall not be questioned in any other place.
No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was
elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United
States, which shall ha-ve been created, or the emoluments whereof shall
have been increased during such time ; and no person holding any office
under the United States, shall be a member of either house during his
continuance in office.
Sec 7. All bills for raising revenue shall originate in the House of
Representatives ; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments
as on other bills.
Every bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and
the Senate, shall, before it becomes a law, be presented to the President
of the United States ; if he approve he shall sign it ; but if not he shall
return it, with his objections, to that house iri which it shall have origi
nated, who shall enter the objections at large on their journal, and
proceed to reconsider it. If, after such reconsideration two-thirds of that
house shall agree to pass the bill, it shall be sent, together with the objec
tions, to the other house, by which it shall likewise be reconsidered, and if
approved by two-thirds of that house, it shall become a law. But in all
such cases the votes of both houses shall be determined by yeas and nays,
and the names of the persons voting for and against the bill shall be entered
on the journal of each house respectively. If any bill shall not be returned
by the President -\vithin ten days (Sundays excepted), after it shall have
been presented to him, the same shall be a law, in like manner as if he
had signed it, unless the Congress, by their adjournment, prevent its
return, in which case it shall not be a law.
Every order, resolution, or vote to which the concurrence of the
Senate and House of Representatives may be necessary (except on a
question of adjournment), shall be presented to the President of the
United States, and before the same shall take effect shall be approved by
him, or, being disapproved by him, shall be re-passed by two -thirds of
the Senate and House of Representatives, according to the rules and lim
itations prescribed in the case of a bill.
Sec 8. The Congress shall have power —
To lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts,
and provide for the common defense and general welfare of "the United
States ; but all duties, imposts, and excises shall be uniform throughout
the United States ; -^
To borrow money on the credit of the United States ;
To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several
States, and with the Indian tribes ;
To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on
the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States •
fl J° f'"^ ™^°7' '"^.g?'^*^ H'^ ^^^""^ ^^^^^'^o^' an<i of foreign coin, and
fax the standard of weights and measures ;
To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and
current coin of the United States ;
To establish post offices and post roads ;

AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 89
To promote the progress of sciences and useful arts, by securing,
for limited times, to authors and inventors, the exclusive right to their
respective writings and discoveries ;
To constitute tribunals inferior to the Supreme Court ;
To define and punish piracies and felonies committed on the high
seas, and offenses against the law of nations ;
To declare war, grant letters of marque and reprisal, and make rules
concerning captures on land and water ;
To raise and support armies, but no appropriation of money to that
use shall be for a longer term than two years ;
To provide and maintain a navy ;
To make rules for the government and regulation of the land and
naval forces ;
To provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the
Union, suppress insurrections, and repel invasions ;
To provide for organizing, arming and disciplining the militia, and
for governing such part of them as may be employed in the service of the
United States, reserving to the states respectively the appointment of the
officers, and the authority of training the militia according to the disci
pline prescribed by Congress ;
To exercise legislation in all cases whatsoever over such district (not
exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular states, and the
acceptance of Congress, become the seat of the government of the United
States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased by the
consent of the Legislature of the state in which the same shall be, for
the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dock yards, and other needful
buildings ; and
To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying
into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this
Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any depart
ment or officer thereof.
Sec 9. The migration or importation of such persons as any of the
states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited
by the Congress prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and eight,
but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding ten
dollars for each person.
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended,
unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may
require it.
No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed.
No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion
to the census or enumeration hereinbefore directed to be taken.
No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any state.
'^- No preference shall be given by any regulation of commerce or rev
enue to the ports of one state over those of another; nor shall vessels
bound to or from one state be obliged to enter, clear, or pay duties in
another. No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in consequence of
aijpropriations made by law; and a regular statement and account of
the receipts and expeditures of all public money shall be published from
time to time.

90 CONSTITUTION OE THE UNITED STATES
No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States : and no
person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the
consent of the Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title
of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.
Sec 10. No state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confeder
ation ; grant letters of marque and reprisal ; coin money ; emit bills of
credit ; make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of
debts ; pass any bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the
obligation of contracts, or grant any title of nobility.
No state shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts
or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary
for executing its inspection laws, and the net produce of all duties and
imposts laid by any state on imports or exports, shall be for the use of the
Treasury of the United States ; and all such laws shall be subject to the
revision and control of the Congress.
No state shall, without the consent of Congress, lay any duty on
tonnage, keep troops or ships of war in time of peace, enter into any
agreement or compact with another state, or with a foreign power, or
engage in war, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent danger as will
not admit of delay. Article IL
Section 1. The Executive power shall be vested in a President of
the United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term
of four years, and, together with the Vice-President chosen for the same
term, be elected as follows :
Each state shall appoint, in such manner as the Legislature thereof
may direct, a number of Electors, equal to the whole number of Senators
and Representatives to which the state may be entitled in the Congress ;
but no Senator or, Representative, or person holding an office of trust or
profit under the United States, shall be appointed an Elector.
[*The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by
ballot for two persons, of whom one at least shall not be an inhabitant of
the same state with themselves. And they shall make a list of all the
persons voted for, and of the number of votes for each ; which list they
shall sign and certify, and transmit, sealed, to the seat of the government
of the United States, directed to the President of the Senate. The Pres
ident of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Rep
resentatives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted
The person having the greatest number of votes shall be the President'
if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed-
and if there be more than one who have such majority, and have an equal
number of votes, then the House of Representatives shall immediately
choose by ballot one of them for President ; and if no person have a ma
jority, then from the five highest on the list the said House shall in like
manner choose the President. But in choosing the President, the vote
shall be taken by states, the representation from each state bavins one
vote ; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a raember or members
from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be
necessary to a choice. In every case, after the choice of the President,
• This Clause between .brackets bas been superseded and .innuUed by the Twelfth amendmen^T^^^

AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 91
the person having the greatest number of votes of the Electors shall be
the Vice-President. But if there should remain two or more who have
equal votes, the Senate shall choose from them by ballot the Vice-Presi
dent.] The Congress may determine the time of choosing the Electors, and
the day on which they shall give their votes ; which day shall be the same
throughout the United States.
No person except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United
States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible
to the office of President ; neither shall any person be eligible to that
office who shall not have attained the age of thirty-five years, and been
fourteen years a resident within the United States.
In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death,^
resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said
office, the same shall devolve on the Vice-President, and the Congress
may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation, or inabil
ity, both of the President and Vice-President, declaring what officer shall
then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the dis
ability be removed, or a President shall be elected.
The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a com
pensation which shall neither be increased nor diminished during the
period for which he shall have been elected, and he shall not receive
within that period any other emolument from the United States or any of
them. Before he enters on the execution of his office, he shall take the fol
lowing oath or affirmation :
" I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the
office of President of the United States, and wijl, to the best of my ability,
preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
Sec 2. The President shall be commander in chief of the army and
navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when
called into the actual service of the United States ; he may require the
opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive
departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective
offices, and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardon for offenses
against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.
He shall have power, by and with the advice and consent ot the
Senate, to make treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present con
cur; and he shall nominate, and by and with the advice of the Senate,
shall appoint ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, judges ot
the Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States whose
appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be
established by law ; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment
of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in
the courts of law, or in the heads of departments. . ,,. .
The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may
happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which
shall expire at the end of their next session.
Sec 3 He shall from time to time give to the Congress information
of the state of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such mea
sures as he shall judge necessary and expedient ; he may on extraordinary

¦92 CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
occasions convene both houses, or either of them, and in case of disagree
ment between them, with respect to the time of adjournment, he may
adjourn them to such time as he shall think proper ; he shall receive
ambassadors and other public ministers ; he shall take care that the laws be
faithftilly executed, and shall commission all the officers of the United
States. Sec 4. The President, Vice-President, and all civil officers of the
United Stg,tes, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and con
viction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors.
Article III.
Section I. The judicial power of the United States shall be vested
in one Supreme Court, and such inferior courts as the Congress may from
time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the Supreme and
inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at
stated times, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be
diminished during their c5\itinuance in office.
Sec 2. The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and
equity, arising under tliis Constitution, the laws of the United States, and
treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority ; to all cases
affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls ; to all cases of
admiralty and maritime jurisdiction ; to controversies to which the United
States shall be a party ; to controversies between two or more states ;
between a state and citizens of another state ; between citizens of differ
ent states ; between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants
of different states, and between a state or the citizens thereof, and foreign
states, citizens, or subjects.
In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls,
,and those in which a state shall be a party, the Supreme Court shall have
original jurisdiction.
In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall
have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions
and under such regulations as the Congress shall make.
Tlie trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by
jury ; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall
have been committed ; but when not committed within any state, the
trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have
directed. Sec 3. Treason against the United States shall consist only in levy
ing war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid
and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the tes
timony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open
•court. The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason,
but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture
except during the life of the person attainted. '
Article IV.
SECTtON 1. Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to the
public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. And

fOECEASeoJ
AN EARLrSETTLER OFWETHERSFIELD

AND ITS AMENDMENTS. 95
the Congress may, by general laws, prescribe the manner in which such
acts, records, and proceedings shall be proved, and the effect thereof.
Sec. 2. The citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges
and immunities of citizens in the several states.
A person charged in any state with treason, felony, or other crime,
who shall flee from justice and be found in another state, shall, on demand
of the executive authority of the state from which he fled, be delivered
up, to be removed to the state having jurisdiction of the crime.
No person held to service or labor in one state, under the laws thereof,
escaping into another, shall, in consequence of any law or regulation
therein, be discharged from such service or labor, but shall be delivered
up on the claim of the party to whom such service or labor may be due.
Sec. 3. New states may be admitted by the Congress into this Union ;
but no new state shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any
other state ; nor any state be formed by the junction of two or more states,
or parts of states, without the consent of the Legislatures of the states
concerned, as well as of the Congress.
The Congress shall have power to dispose of and make all needful
rules and regulations respecting the territory or other property belonging
to the United States ; and nothing in this Constitution shall be so construed
as to prejudice any claims of the United States or of any particular state.
Sec 4. The United States shall guarantee to every state in this
Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them
against invasion, and on application of the Legislature, or of the Execu
tive (when the Legislature can not be convened), against domestic vio
lence. Article V.
The Congress, whenever two-thirds of both houses shall deem it
necessary, shall propose amendments to this Constitution, or, on the ap
plication of the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, shall call
a convention for proposing amendments, which, in either case, shall be
valid to all intents and purposes as part of this Constitution, when rati
fied by the Legislatures of three fourths of the several states, or by con
ventions in three-fourths thereof, as the one or the other mode of ratifi
cation may be proposed by the Congress. Provided that no amendment
which may be made prior to the year one thousand eight hundred and
eight shall in any manner affect the first and fourth clauses in the ninth
section of the first article ; and that no state, without its consent, shall
be deprived of its equal suffrage in the Senate.
Article VI.
All debts contracted and engagements entered into before the adop
tion of this Constitution shall be as valid against the United States under
this Constitution as under the Confederation.
This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be
made in pursuance thereof, and all treaties made, or which shall be made,
under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the
land ; and the Judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in
the Constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the mem-

96

CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES

bers of the several state Legislatui-es, and all executive and judicial offi
cers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound
by oath or affirmation to support this Constitution ; but no religious test
shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under
the United States. Article VII.
The ratification of the Conventions of nine states shall be sufficient
for the establishment of this Constitution between the states so ratifying
the same.
Done in convention by the unanimous consent of the states present, the
seventeenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand
seven hundred and eighty-seven, and of the independence of the
United States of America the twelfth. In witness whereof we have
hereunto subscribed our names.
GEO. WASHINGTON,
President and Deputy from Virginia.

New Hampshire.
John Langdon,
Nicholas Gilman.
Massachusetts.
Nathaniel Gorham,
Rufus King.
Connecticut.
Wm. Sam'l Johnson,
Roger Sherman.
New York.
Alexander Hamilton.
New Jersey.
Wil. Livingston,
Wm. Paterson,
David Brbarley,
Jona. Dayton.
Pennsylvania.
B. Franklin,
Robt. Morris,
Thos. Fitzsimons,
Jambs Wilson,
Thos. Mifflin,
Geo. Clymer,
Jared Ingersoll,
Gouv. Morris.

Delaware.
Geo. Read,
John Dickinson,
Jaco. Broom,
Gunning Bedford, Jr.,
Richard Bassett.
Maryland.
James M'Henry,
Danl. Carroll,
Dan. of St. Thos. Jenifer.
Virginia.
John Blair,
James Madison, Jr.
North Carolina.
Wm. Blount,
Hu. Williamson,
Rich'd Dobbs Spaight.
South Carolina.
J. Rutledge,
Charles Pinckney,
Chas. Cotesworth Pinckney,
Pierce Butler.
Cfeorgia.
William Few,
Abr. Baldwin.
WILLIAM JACKSON, Secretary.

and its amendments. 97
Articles in Addition to and Amendatory of the Constitution
OF THE United States op America.
Proposed by Congress and ratified by the Legislatures of the several states,
pursuant to the fifth article of the original Constitution.
Article I.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of
speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble,
and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Article II.
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free
state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
Article III.
No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without
the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be pre
scribed by law. Article IV.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers,
and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be vio
lated ; and no warrants shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by
oath or affirmation, and jiartieularly describing the place to be searched
and the persons or things to be seized.
Article V.
No person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous
crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in
cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia when in actual
service in time of war or public danger ; nor shall any person be subject
for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb ; nor shall
be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be
deprived of life, liberty, or .property, without due process of law ; nor
shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Article VI.
In all criminal prosecutions,- the accused shall enjoy the right to a
speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district
wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have
been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and
cause of the accusation ; to be confronted with the witnesses against him ;
to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor ; and to
have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Article VII.
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed
twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact

98 constitution op the united states
tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any court of the United
States than according to the rules of the common law.
Article VIII.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed,
nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Article IX.
The enumeration, in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be
construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Article X.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution,
nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively,
or to the people. Article XI.
The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to
extend to any suit in law or equity commenced or prosecuted against one
of the United States by citizens of another state, or by citizens or sub
jects of any foreign state. Article XII.
The Electors shall meet in their respective states and vote by ballot
for President and Vice-President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an
inhabitant of the same state with themselves ; they shall name in their
ballots the person to be voted for as president, and in distinct ballots the
person voted for as Vice-President, and they shall make distinct lists of
all persons voted for as President, and of all persons voted for as Vice-
President, and of the number of votes for each, which list they shall sign
and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat of the government of the United
States, directed to the President of the Senate. The President of the
Senate shall, in presence of the Senate and House of Representatives,
open all the certificates, and the votes shall then be counted. The person
having the greatest number of votes for President shall be the President,
if such number be a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed ;
and if no person have such majority, then from the persons having the
highest number not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as
President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by
ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be
taken by States, the representation from each state having one vote; a
quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-
thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to
a choice. And if the House of Representatives shall not choose a Presi
dent whenever the right of choice shall devolve upon them, before the
fourth day of March next following, then the Vice-President shall act as
President, as in the case of the death or other constitutional disability of
the President. The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-
President, shall be the Vice-President, if such number be the majority
of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a major-

and its amendments. 99
ity, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose
the Vice-President ; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds
of the, whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number
shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible
to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the
United States. Article XIII.
Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a
punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted,
shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their juris
diction. Sec 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appro
priate legislation. Article XIV.
Section 1. All persons born or naturalized in the United States and
subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States, and
of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law
which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United
States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property,
without due process of law, nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction
the equal protection of the laws.
Sec 2. Representatives shall be appointed among the several states
according to their respective numbers, counting the whole number of per
sons in each state, excluding Indians not taxed ; but when the right to
vote at any election for the choice of Electors for President and Vice-
President of the United States, Representatives in Congress, the execu
tive and judicial officers of a state, or the members of the Legislature
thereof, is denied to any of the male inhabitants of such state, being
twenty-one years of age and citizens of the United States, or in any way
abridged except for participation in rebellion or other crimes, the basis of
representation therein shall be reduced in the proportion which the num
ber of such male citizens shall bear to the whole number of male citizens
twenty-one years of age in such state.
Sec 3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress,
or Elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or
military, under the United States, or under any state, who, having previ
ously taken an oath as a Member of' Congress, or as an officer of the
United States, or as a member of any state Legislature, or as an execu
tive or judicial officer of any state to support the Constitution of the
United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the
-same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may,
by a vote of two-thirds of each house, remove such disability.
Sec. 4. The validity of the public debt of the United States author
ized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and boun
ties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be ques
tioned. But neither the United States nor any state shall pay any debt
or obligation incurred in the aid of insurrection or rebellion against the
United States, or any loss or emancipation of any slave, but such debts,
obligations, and claims shall be held illegal and void.

100

constitution of the united states.

Sec 5. The Congress shall have power to enforce, by appropriate
legislation, the provisions of this act.
Article XV.
Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall
not be, denied or abridged by the United States, or by any state, on
account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Sec. 2. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appro
priate legislation.

ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT.
, November 7, 1876.

COUNTIKS.

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4363 1219
1B20 1965 944
3719 441
3231 1209
45302501 18141416
1329
2957
36548 13551145
3679 1928
1631
21293715 970
1145 18811601 966
4187 703
16961996 687
3496 330
1315
41773768
204U

6308 12801143 363
1495
3-.il 8
900 918
1618
31033387
2197 15411989
3823
39340 1643
14071413117413571276
3883 466
2365 2431 742
1302
4669 1140
8160 11421433
4307 611
1015
193S
3578
3071

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17 ....

3550
378831303567455430091553 1566
1231
2952346563631115
2309 845
3486 3069 1345
38334665 13191541 1807
8055 1043 646
2357 1410
3912 980
4851 1522 910
2069 1140
4708 8198
3850 978
4372 650
2795 1911 15701397
88614770 1673
4505 1738
21343595
2782 4076
47302444 14301939 793
3811 1874
4410 1657
1428 1651
30133174 16721931
5443 800
1883I3I6
4040 772
459
3589 15.52
3838 1081
5847 1804
1269
3568 786
5891
3768317121553031 936
1984
1671 1751
2066 2131 399916441668
2105
IITO 87
368114 39
209 185 86
30
347 34
518 10
90 7
301109 28
104 96 5
if? 35
16
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3
Alexander 
Bond 
17
4-3
Boone 
Maroiinin 
Madi-^on 
183' T ....
145 3 n
Bureau 
Calhoun 
1
Mai-shall 
1
Carroll  -. 
111 74
604
307336 112 132
102
277 38
129 66
746 94
35
161 614367
304 391
2i 1
108
770
17
"i 16
3
"i "i 3
Cass 
Champaign..! 
Massac 
McDonougli 
Christian 
McHenry
- - '.i
Clark 
8 7
Clav 
Clinton 
Merci-r 
Monroe 
Montgonierv 
"i
3
Coles 
Cook 
Crawford 
Morgan 
3
CnmberianU 
DeKalb 
'"8
DeWitt 
l>ongIas 
Fope 
Perry 
Fiatt
'"2
8
'"i"9"4
Edffar 
Edwards 
Pike..... 
"i
Effingham 
Pulaski 
Fayette 
14 2
5537
641 39
115183
341 9699
2644 3
288207
'"8
Ford 
Franklin 
Jlichland
FnUon 
(lallatin 
Greene 
Sangamon 
Schuyler 
Scott
Hamilton 
Shelby 
Stark
Hardin 
184340
249 106
"4 14
"¦'6 1
Henderson 
St. Clair 
2
Henry 
Tromiuis 
Tazewell 
Union 
Vermilion 
Wabash
"9
Jetterson 
1346
1345
2907 13675398
2627 18695235
2619 62771198
3087
1667
3166
2276 893
28.50 1363 524
3682 164760011329
2080
647
¦"146 61
172 26
309141 56
514 37
100
¦12 2
"3
"3¦"5 2 1
15
Jersey 
Warren  .,['.
Washington 
Wayne 
White' 
AVhitebide 
483;::;;
Johnson 
ICankakee 
138677 4170
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1
Kendall 
Will
Knox 
Wiiiiamson
Lake 
"2 4
LaSalle 
Woodford 
Total 
Lee 
375968
267099
16951
130
157
GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY. 101

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ILLINOIS IN 1873 — HENRY
COUNTY.
BY HON. JAMES S H A "W .

GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS.
These consist of the usual Quarternary deposits, the lower Coal Measure
series, and some low outcrops of the Hamilton and Niagara limestones. Tlie
geology of the county at first thought appears quite siraple ; bi't the paucity of
stone quarries, and workable outcrops, over most of the county, makes the
problera raore difficult than one would at first iraagine. The best section I can
construct will give the formations about as follows :
Alluvial deposits and Drift clays    50C0100 feet.
Lo-wer Cual Measures      250 to 300 "
Hamilton (Devonian) limestone    _ 20 "
Niagara or Le Clair limestone-   15 "
In this section a very marked hiatus of Illinois rocks will be observed
between the Hamilton limestone and the Coal Measures.
Niagara Limestone. — In the bed of Rock River, where it first touches the
northwestern boundaries of Henry County, and from thence about half way to
Cleveland, the soft, fine-grained, yellowish Le Clair limestone shows itself, and
is quarried during low stages of the river, at one place to a considerable extent.
The Coal Measures at Aldrich's, and Johnson & Kent's coal mines, rest directly
upon this member of the Niagara limestone. Except this limited outcrop in the
banks and bed of Rock River, this formation can not be said to be developed in
the county. At ordinary stages of water in that stream, the outcrop would
hardly be detected. With the exception of a few encrinite stems, no fossils
were noticed in it.
Hamilton Group. — On descending Rock River frora the Niagara outcrops,
just raentioned, the lower division of the Hamilton limestone is next discovered,
commencing in the bed of the river about a mile and a half above Cleveland,
and continuing as the river flows to the west line of the county, and thence
west at intervals across Rock Island County. A short distance above Cleve
land, and two or three times below it, in a distance of three miles, a short axis
of upheaval appears to extend from the river alraost south across Rock River
bottom, which is here three-fourths of a mile in width, and runs under the bluff
line. At these places the Hamilton limestone comes to the surface of the
ground, where the rains or little streams have reraoved a few feet of the top
soil. These axes, or undulations, rise twenty-five or thirty feet above the low
bottom land of Rock River. Between are depressions or troughs, filled with Coal
Measure deposits. The heavy seam of coal, worked so extensively at Cleve
land, rests in one of these basins, and extends half way across Rock River,
resting almost directly on the Hamilton limestone. The top of the axis spoken
of above, east and west of the coal basin, is higher by several feet than the coal
seam. Southward, however, the Coal Measures continue uninterrupted under
the bluffs to Coal Valley, and the Minersville raines.
These natural outcrops of the Harailton limestone are massive and solid in

102 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENRY COUNTY.
their structure. The stone breaks with a smooth conchoidal fracture, alraost
resembling polished marble. On fresh fractures the color is a beautiful bluish-
white or pale dove color. A semi-transparent, splintery, horny appearance was
noticed in some cases, on breaking a rock to pieces, with smart blows of the
hammer. No fossils were observed. Indeed, the lower portion of this rock is
almost devoid of organic remains.
While making these observations, parties were engaged in boring an artesian
well, two miles above Cleveland. Prospecting for petroleum and coal was the
object of the boring. Any practical geologist could have told the proprietors
that their hopes would not be realized, and that their labor and money was being
fooHshly expended. In connection, however, with the geology of this part of
the county, they made an interesting hole in the ground, of which the follow
ing is the best section I could obtain :

Black earth, alluvial deposit..  12 feet.
Black and dark colored shales and slate  l8 "
Dark limestone, cap rock of Cleveland coal    3 "
Limestone (probably Hamilton and Niagara)   398 "
Soft shale (probably Cincinnati group)   77 "

At this depth the drill struck a sharp, hard rock with sandy grit in it. How
much deeper this well was put down I have not ascertained. Another artesian
well was put down, just north of Kewanee; to a depth of six hundred feet, in
search of -water, I believe. Nd accurate record of strata bored through was
kept. Three hundred and fifty or four hundred feet of the bottom penetrated a
hard light-colored limestone, being perhaps the same forraations passed through
in the lower part of the Cleveland well. This, however, is only conjecture.
COAL MEASURES.
With the exception of the formations just described, the whole county is un
derlaid, below the usual drift deposits, by the lower Coal Measures. It is quite
difficult to obtain a correct knowledge of the local extent of particular deposits,
on account of the scarcity of outcrops. In other counties the railroads and
the streams nearly always expose the upper rock formations, and give, in their
cuts and banks, well marked outcrops. In Henry County", the railroads only
afford a few clay cuts, not once exposing any rock formation. The river
banks of Green and the Edwards, are, if possible, still more unfavorable for geo
logical examinations. Not once, so far as I know, do the banks or bends of these
streams afford good outcrops of even the sandstones and limestones of the Coal
Measures. Large portions of the county are utterly without stone quarries of
any kind. In a few places fragmentary outcrops of rotten sandstone, or defec
tive shaly liraestone, occur; and in a very few localities liraestone or sandstone
is quarried in abundance. I shall first speak of these outcrops, before attempt
ing to describe and trace the coal searas.
Sandstone. — Overlying the lower coal and its roof of black shales and dark
liraestone, is a heavy deposit of coarse-grained sandstone. The rock is gritty,
not very hard, of a creamy-bro-wn or dirty-whitish color, and greatly resembles
the sandstone deposit north of Morrison, except that the soapstone seams are
wanting. Three miles below Cleveland, in the face of the river bluffs, but near
their base, and at several places below or farther down the river, the outcrop is
¦conspicuous, and has been quarried for local uses. The outcrops are partly
hidden by talus ; but the sandstone at these localities seems to be from twenty
to thirty feet thick. The same sandstone, on a line westward, outcrops heavily
at Camden, at Hampton, and opposite the latter place in Iowa. At the latter
place, some fine specimens of Lepidodendron were found some years ago. The
principal outcrops about Cleveland are on Sections 20 and 35 of Township 17,

.'l '"'^¦l.

Major JAMES M. ALLAN,
Geneseo.

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HENEY COUNTY. 106
Range i East. At Moline it also outcrops, and at Hampton, it covers a thin coal
seam or trace of coal.* At Camden, the coal seems to be above the heaviest
body of sandstone. At Hickory Grove there is a light sandstone outcrop, not
very thick; stone poor quality; quarried by neighboring farmers. In the valley
of Green River, up the latter valley, and into the bluffs of Mineral Creek about
Minersville, the same bed of sandstone shows itself in several places. The
outcrops here run from seven to twelve and twenty feet thick. On Section 3 in
the Township of Munson, and not far from Cambridge, some poor sandstones
are quarried. In the shaft of the Platt Coal Company, just east of Kewanee,
thirty feet of heavy sandstone was struck immediately overlaying the coal seam
at the bottom of the shaft, but this bed is about a hundred feet below the
surface.f In the vicinity of Red Oak Grove, a thin, rotten carboniferous sand
stone has been quarried by the farmers, and used for farm purposes. One well
was walled with this material. The wall decayed or rotted down, and the well
caved in after it had been in use for a series of years. On Section 20 on Spring
Creek, in the Township of Atkinson, there is a small stone quarry, but ray notes
on its characteristics have been misplaced or lost.
These are the best tracings I have been able to make of this bed of sand
stone. Its place in the geological section of the county seems to be above the
heavy, lower, workable seam of coal, some times separated therefrom by shales
and liraestone, and some times appearing to r&st almost directly on the coal.
Its position is by no means constant, however. It is also almost unfossiliferous.
A few tracings of Calamites and Lepidodendron were the only organic remains I
could find in this deposit.
Limestone of the Lower Coal. — The " cap rock " over some of the coal
mines is a dark-colored, almost black, and some times shaly liraestone, in which
is frequently found a sraall and beautiful Productus. The coal seara at Aldrich's
mine is overlaid by a thin stratum of shale, which is capped by a hard, blue,
shelly limestone. This limestone is quarried in small quantities here, and sold
at a high, price to neighboring farmers. At Cleveland the coal seam is stripped
of its superficial covering over several acres in extent. The limestone is
more raassive here, not quite so dark in color, and rests alraost directly
upon the coal. Hundreds of cords of it are stripped from the coal. The
deposit is frora one to two feet thick, and great quantities are sold at
remunerative prices. Large numbers of the heavier stones thus quarried are
to ba used in the railroad bridge to be built across Rock River at this place";
Immense slabs, more than a foot in thickness,, obtained at the lower opening,
are piled over an open space, ready to be transferred to the piers in the river.
Some of these show signs of crumbling round the edges, as if the tooth of time
had gnawed into their surface. We doubt whether they will prove entirely
satisfactory for railroad masonry. Above this raassive strata, and separated
from it by frora four to seven feet of shales and black, hardened carbonaceous
raud, is another strata of lighter-colored, thin-bedded, shaly limestone, which is
also corded up and sold for lighter masonry. The supply of stone thus obtained
at these coal mines is very considerable. About Minersville the same limestone
is found in connection with the coal seam, and a section here would be very
similar to the Coal Valley section, except the sandstone above spoken of.
Along the banks of Geneseo creek, a little south-west of the city of Gen
eseo, there is a very curious outcrop of stone, which has been worked to some
extent in forraer years. The top of the stratum is a sandstone for about two
feet in depth. It then gradually changes into a blue, compact, or dark-colored
•¦WethinK Mr. Shaw has liere confounded t-wo distinct beds of sandstone, that at Camden being below
the main coal seam. Instead of above It. The sandstone above the coal Is a much more durable, and is Benerally
a harder rock than the bed below. A. u. vv.
tThls sandstone overlies coal 5 or 6 and Is at least one hundred and flfty feet above either of the beds out
cropping In the vicinity of Camden, Moline or Civrbou Cliff. a. a., w.

106 GEOLOGICAL SUEVEY 01" HENEY COUNTY.
limestone, having a nodular or concretionary appearance. The whole rests on
several feet of compact, hardened carbonaceous mud. But the most curious
deposit in this interesting locality is a thin stratum of " cone in cone," outcrop
ping in the yellow clay, several feet above the top of the sandstone. The
stratum is from two to four inches thick, has a woody or fibrous texture, the
grain running vertical to the plane of stratification; on being dug from the
ground it falls into small blocks, having the appearance of wood split from a
thin section of a large tree. In one or two of the low, rain-washed hills in
that vicinity, I noticed this same outcrop, with no signs of the underlying
rocks. Large quantities of this " cone in cone " have been gathered up for
cabinets. Its resemblance to petrifactions of wood is very complete.
The Coal Seams. — In the northwestern part of the county there is one
heavy coal seam, well developed, and worked to a large extent. In the south
eastern part of the county, and extending up through its central portion, there
are two seams, the lower of which is largely mined. Commencing with the
former, and at the outcrop highest up Rock River, within the county limits, we
find ourselves at Aldrich's mine, on Section 24, Township 18, Range 2 east.
The coal is here about four feet six inches thick. It is overlaid by a few inches
of dark shale, and this is in turn capped by the thin stratum of black limestone,
spoken of above. A bed of ordinary fire clay lies under the coal. The mine
is opened into the point of a hill, up a wooded, romantic ravine, about one-half
mile frora Rock River, which here washes the base of the bluffs. A steam
engine pumps out the water, and draws the coal cars up an inclined plane. The
drift extends toward the south at a heavy dip near its opening. The mine has
been worked for many years. The coal is a bright, moderately hard, thin-
seamed coal, with carbonaceous clod between the seams, and vertical markings
of carbonate of lime in the perpendicular openings. The following analysis
shovvs its composition :
Specific gr.ivity   I 261
Loss in coking    43.1
Total weight of coke  -.  :..56.9 loo.o
ANALYSIS.
Moisture  _. 6.0
Volatile matters    --37- 1
Carbon in coke      ^g.g
Brown Ash   t,o
lOO.O
This analysis was made for the state by Mr. Pratten, I believe, and gives
the general character of the coal in the northwestern part of the county. .A.n
approximate section at this coal mine gives about the following fio-ures :
Drift clays of bluffs, light color..  50 to 70 feet.
Dark, shelly limestone.  ,   2 "
Shale and black slate  ,_  __  5 inches.
Coal (No. 1)  ."./.""'.".'."' 4% feet]
Fire clay  jq h
All above the water level of the river.
Half a mile below Aldrich's mine is the drift of Messrs. Johnson & Kent.
The upper part and outer edges of the seam here pass into a very solid, shining
cannel coal, with smooth surface and conchoidal fracture. Messrs. Johnson &
Kent believe the seam is not identical with the one worked at Aldrich's mine.
The roof is of soapstone and shale, and there are some indications of two seams,
ten or twelve feet apart, but approaching each other under the hill. There is,

GEOLOGICAL SUEVEY OE HENEY COUNTY. 107
evidently, some local displacement here, and probably a local separation of the
seam, such as is witnessed occasionally in working the Coal Valley seam.
I'he next important workable locality is at Cleveland. Here, most of the
coal is gtiarried, not mined. The surface deposits are stripped off, exposing the
seara, which is from four and a half to five and a half feet thick. The quality
of the coal is similar to that at Coal Valley, except that it is a little better. The
ash is not so red, in fact it is almost white, and this is probably the better steam
coal. SECTION AT CLEVELAND, FROM THE TOP OF ROCK RI-frER BLUFFS.
I. Bluff clays of the drift.  -   50 to 60 feet.
2. Whitish-brown, coarse sandstone  20" 25 "
3. Gravel bed of ochre color  .  2" 5 "
4. Carbonaceous black shale    .  3 "
5. Black limestone   2 "
6. Coal seam    5 "
7. Fire clay    12 "
8. Hamilton limestone  -  -  Bottom.
Three or four mines are being worked in close proximity to each other.
Taylor Williams has a steara engine in operation, and he both strips the seam
and runs slanting drifts into it. Mr. Stokes and Mr. Jefferson Taylor also raine
to some extent. The basin or hollow, between the two uplifts of the Hamilton
limestone, in which this Cleveland coal seam is found, is narrow at the place
where the mines are worked, being only a few hundred rods wide, and coraing
to alraost a point in the bed of Rock River. The coal seam widens out towards
the south, but becomes thin where it runs under the river bluffs. Still farther
south, and about two and a half miles from the Cleveland coal quarries, is the
Green River Valley, which intersects the Rock River Valley a few miles below.
This Green River Valley, for several railes round Colona, is all underlaid by the
Cleveland coal seam. The south slope of the bluff range between Rock River
and Green River at this place, where prospected by borings, also shows_ the
seam or traces of it, at many places. The same seara outcrops and is mined
extensively on Mineral Creek farther south, and at Coal Valley, southwest a few
miles. On the Green River bottora — the underlying rock — the cap ofthe
coal seam is from seventeen to twenty feet below the surface. The seam at
Cleveland furnishes one ton and a half of coal to the superficial square yard of
its surface. The section there made will give a general idea of the Coal
Measures on Mineral Creek, farther south, and for the rest of the northwestern
part of the county. No two sections, of course, would be exactly alike ; but
the resemblance would be very marked.
The superficial extent of coal lands, underlaid by this coal seam, extend
ing from Cleveland around by Mineral Creek, Minersville, Coal Valley, and
Green River Valley, so far as now prospected, contains perhaps some forty
thousand acres. On a railroad and coal land raap, made by the chief engineer
ofthe railroad about to be built along Rock River, some fourteen sections
and parts of sections, are marked as underlaid by coal m Township 17,
Range 2 East; in Township 17, Range i East, some twenty-two sections
and parts of sections are similarly marked; in Township 17, Range i West,
some ten sections and parts of sections, are marked as containing coal
underneath ; in Township 16, Range i West, five or six sections are similiarly
marked; in the same township and range east, three sections are coal
lands ; in Township 18, Range 2 East, some ten more sections are suppo.sed
to be underlaid partially bv coal. These east ranges are in Henry County ; the
west ones are in Rock Island County. The Cleveland mines are in Township
18 Range 2 East. Other sections will, no doubt, be found containing coal in
this vicinity Of course, all the above marked coal lands are not underlaid by
heavy coal deposits. Wherever coal or its traces were detected by the

108 GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OE HENEY COUNTY.
engineer in charge — Mr. J. C. Abbott, to whom I am under many obligations,
for favors extended — the same was marked coal lands on the map. My o-wn
personal examinations confirm the general correctness of this map.
The following worked mines in this coal field should not be passed over
without notice. On or between Sections 17 and 18, Township 17, Range 2
East, Mr. Shepherfl is successfully operating several shafts; on Section 22,
Township 17, Range i East, Perry's mine is also now in successful operation;
Glen's raine, on Section 20, in the same town and range, and some mines on
Section 21, Township 17, Range i East, now are or have been successfully
worked. The seam is from four to six feet thick in this group of mines. It has
an easterly dip, and appears to be lower at Shepherd's mines than at the mines
of Mr. Perry.
In one of these mines, where a drift is driven into the seam, the coal is
separated into two bodies, the upper three feet thick, the lower t-wo feet, sep
arated at the outcrop by seven feet of clay parting. These two parts of the
seara approach each other under the hill, and unite in a distance of about six
hundred feet.
Shepherd's raines are located about two miles south of Green River Station,
on the railroad. He is operating two shafts, and driving one drift mine. The
shafts are sunk near the base of Mineral Creek bluffs. The roof here is stone,
same as at Cleveland. The shafts are about sixty feet deep. The coal seara is
thickest on bottora or low land, and thins when followed under the hills, same
as at Cleveland. One shaft is operated by a steam engine, one by a gin;
both have what the miners call a " sump" in the bottom, for convenience in lift
ing water out of the mines. The drift is an inclined plane, extending from the
surface to the level of the coal. The heavy, overlaying sandstone is higher
above the coal than at Cleveland. The shafts and drifts both extend into the
same seam. The coal is supposed to be stronger and duller in color than
that mined at Cleveland. In Shepherd's mines there is a black shale in places
below the coal.
At Minersville, the mining was all done by driving drifts into the seam
from and near its outcrops. These mines are well worked out. Others may be
found, when the demand for coal becomes greater. The competition, at the
present time, between Cleveland and Minersville coal on the one hand, and
Coal Valley coal on the other, is spirited. The latter has a little, and but little
advantage, in the item of transportation to market.
Perry's mines, almost adjoining the latter mines, still furnishes coal in pay
ing quantities. This mine is also reached by diifting into the coal seam. The
most noticeable feature here is the basins or " horsebacks," filled with a con
glomeration of nodular masses of clay and sulphuret of iron, which are charac
teristic of this mine. Some of them are several yards in extent.
The seam under Green River and its valley, in the townships above named,
contains a great deal of coal ; but the roof is poor. This has prevented its
being strongly worked.
From what has been said, it will now be seen that there is a large supply of
coal stored away in the northwestern part of Henry County, for the" present and
for future generations. The mineral resources of this part of the co'unty will
not soon be exhausted, but will, as they now are, continue to be a source of
wealth and material prosperity to the county.
Another heavy coal deposit lies in the southeastern part of the county
about Galva and Kewanee. Between this and the Cleveland and Mineral Creek
mines, and over a diagonal strip across the county from the northwest to the
southeast corner, which averages from ten to fifteen miles in width, coal has
been found in many places. The searas, however, are thinner than at the two
corners. Some of the shafts have been abandoned, and some never were worked

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at all. I propose to briefly notice sorae of the coal raines discovered in this
portion of the county, before describing the important coal mines about Galva
and Kewanee. About one and a half miles northwest of Geneseo, there is an abandoned
shaft, -where a coal seam from one and a half to three feet thick was found at a
depth of about sixty feet. This, I believe, is the old Allen's raine. Indurated
clay, limestone and sandstone were all penetrated in sinking the shaft. The
coal was of good quality; bright iridescent in color ; hard, even fracture, and
rhomboidal cleavage. The seam was considered too thin for profitable working.
At Atkinson, the next station east of Geneseo, on the Rock Island and
Chicago Railroad, the well dug to supply the large steam mill standing near the
depot, passed through a seam of coal three feet thick, and twenty feet below the
surface. One-half mile east of this well there is a shaft still worked, out of
which has been taken about ten thousand bushels of coal. The seam is here
three and one-half feet thick, and twenty-two feet below the surface, and is
operated by a horse gin. There is in this locality a good slate roof over the
coal, ten feet thick, an,d it is underlaid by a bed of fire clay.
About four miles northwest of Cambridge, in the Township of Oscoe, Mr.
-\. .A. Crane has put down a coal shaft, striking a seam from thirty-two to thirty-
six inches thick, at a depth of eighty-seven feet. The seam appears to thin out
towards the north and thicken towards the south.
On the farm of Samuel Dixon, in Munson Township, eight miles east of
Carabridge, coal is mined to some extent, the seam being the same as at Atkin
son, and twenty-four feet below the surface. Two miles south of Cambridge,
a shaft was being put down, when I was there. A boring previously raade was
reported to have indicated coal, at a depth which I do not now remember.
Coal is mined in this vicinity about Round Grove, equally distant east from
Cambridge and north from Galva, and in considerable quantities. It is hauled
in wagons to Cambridge and over the surrounding prairies, and thus finds a ready
market at the mines.
In a few more places over this broad strip of country between Cleveland
and Kewanee, coal has been discovered ; but sufficient has been said to indi
cate the general character of the seams here rained. I come now to the most
extensively worked locality in the county, and perhaps the heaviest deposit of
coal within its limits. Galva and Kewanee, both in the southeastern corner of
the county, but a few miles apart, are widely known as coal-mining localities ;
but at the latter place the mines are worked to much the greatest extent. Five
or six shafts are put down at Galva, known as the shafts of Messrs. Knox &
Co., Curaraings, Johnson, Lindsey and Barnum. The following section, made
at one of them, illustrates the character of all. They are in a group, within a
radius of a mile or two, and are as much alike as coal shafts usually are, pene
trating the same seam, and put down near together through essentially the same
forraations and superficial deposits.
SECTION OF GALVA COAL MINES.
I. Yellowish drift clay   -.  .-.32 feet.
2. Hard rock, bottom softer and sandy  -  12 "
3. Soapstone, top light color, bottom dark color  14 "
4. Black or dark colored slate    2
5. Coal, with clay seams No. 6  —    4
6. Fire clay, about      9
The coal here is of good quality, and similar to the Kewanee coal. The
seam is probably identical with coal No. 6, of the general section of the Illinois
Coal Measures. At Galva the clay and shale partings are not so well marked as
at' other points, and at some of the shafts indications of cannel coal may be
seen along the top of the seam.

110 GEOLOGICAL SUEVEY OP HENEY COUNTY.
At Kewanee, much capital is eraployed in the coal raining business. Dur
ing the past year (1867) fifty-three thousand tons were raised here, of which
thirty-two thousand were shipped on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail
road to various points, fourteen thousand were used by the railroad company,
and seven thousand were used for home consumption in Kewanee and neighbor
hood. The revenue thence derived, amounted, during the year, to over one
hundred and forty thousand dollars. The productive raines are within a radius
of three miles north and east of the town. Within this small area, some eight
shafts have been put down, and twenty drifts driven in. The shafts are sunk
from the general level or face of the country; the drifts are driven upon the out
crops in some deep ravines, passing up frora a good-sized brook three or four
miles north of the town. The face of the country, among these mines, is rough,
and covered with a scattering growth of barren oak timber.
The shafts are operated by the following companies and individuals: The
Platt Coal Company, Messrs. Walker & Co., Breckens & King, McCartey &
Kirby, K. Murchison, J. C. Bowferraan, H. Martin, W. S. Carnly, and one or two
others of less note. Of these the Platt Coal Mining Company, whose mine
embraces about one thousand acres of land, located one mile east of the village,
does by far the largest business, and by some arrangement handles and raarkets
all the oal dug in all the mines in this vicinity. Their shaft is near the railroad
track, and they have a very convenient raode of loading the coal into the cars.
At the depot, there is also a large elevator-shaped building, used for the purpose
of feeding passing locomotives with their supplies of coal. A section of these
..lines, made at the Platt Coal Company's shaft, is as. follows :

Soil, subsoil and yellow clay..  5 feet.
Oily looking quicksand    20 "
Sojipstone, light and dark color  25 •'
Upper coal seam No. 7..     "¦  2}^ "'
Fire clay   _   jq "'
Soapstone     ?
Sandstone, same as at Galva  _   30 "
Middle coal seam No. 6    41^ "
Alternating soapstone and sandstone   80 "
Carbonaceous shales and coal traces (No. 4?)..  A few inches.

The four and a half foot vein is the same as the Galva seam, and is, prob
ably, identical with the upper seam at La Salle, and with coal' No. 6 of the
general section of the State. The upper seam, sorae forty-two and a half feet
above the lower, is perhaps No. 7 of the same section. The lower eighty feet
of the foregoing section was prospected by boring an artesian well in the bottom
of the Coal Company's shaft, and ought to be regarded with some doubt as to
whether it shows correctly the indications of coal in the bottom. The bed of
quicksand or shifting sand. No. 2 of above section, was struck near the depot,
in a shaft now abandoned.
The supply of coal at Kewanee and vicinity is very large, and will not
become exhausted for many years. Newly discovered mines will replace those
worked out, and the revenue derived from this deposit of mineral wealth will
build Kewanee into a place of consequence.
In Norwood's report upon Illinois coal, I find a description and analysis
of cannel and bituminous coal, taken from the same seam, at a place then called
Serrell's Mine," which it raay be well to insert, in this place, for convenience
of reference : serrell's mine, KEWANEE.
K ¦ u!'^''!,*''j"^P-°'^ ',''^ bituminous portion of the bed, four feet, underlaid with fire clay. Coal
bright and dull in alternating ayers ; hard, compact fracture toler.ibly even. Contains thick
seams of carbonate of hme, which cross each other at nearly right angles, cttusing the coal to
break into slightly irregular cubes. Has sulphuret of iron disposid both horizontally and vert^

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cally. The layers of coal are thick and separated with carbonaceous clod. Coke very bright
and good, but swells in coking.
Specific gravity   1,232
Loss in coking  •  42.2
Total weight of coke.    57.8
ANALYSIS. lOO.O
Moisture.      go
Volatile matter   _  332
Carbon in coke     52.8
Ashes (gray)    ";"" 5.0
1 00.0
Carbon in the coal  52.2
CANNEL COAL IN SAME SEAM.
Thickness of the bed from eight inches to one foot ; overlaid with black slate ; underlaid
with four feet of bituminous coal. No analysis of this coal has yet been made ; but judging from
its texture and general appearance, it does not differ from the Wataga cannel coal. The coal is
dull, hard, compact ; fracture slightly conchoidal ; layers thick ; contains bright, yellow, vertical
plates of sulphuret of iron."
Note.— "While engaged during the past Spring in examining the coal deposits of Roclc Island, I was
induced to extend my examinations iiuo Henry County, in part to conflrni observations previously made In
adjoining territory, and partly fo .'satisfy my.-^elf as 10 the general development of our woritable coal seams
along the nortliwesieni confines of the Illinois coal fieki.
L'onimencing at Uie northwest corner of the county, coal No. 1 of the Illinois River section Is opened and
worked at various points in the bluffs of Rock and Gi-ten Rivers, as at Cleveland and near Colona, as shov\ n by
Mr. Sh.-i-\v. ill tiie seciioiis given on tlie preceding pages, and it presents the same general characiers here as at
Carbon Clitf, Coal Valley, and other points in Rock Island County. It is overlaid by a peculiar dark-gray
siliclous limestone, and iis accoinijanyiiig band of flint or chert, that enables any one to identify it without
difaculty. This seam is worked by the Messrs. Perry, at Briar Bluft', near Green River, in Henry County, by a
tunnel driven into the hill side. Tlie coal is somewhat variable in thickness, and is sometimes ent off altogether
by what the miners term a "hurse-back." About foity feet below ilie coal the shaly limesiones of the
Haniilcon group outcrop but a short distance to the nortiiward-of the mines. A curious piieiiomenoii was
observed at ihese mines in a remarkable geode-like cavern or pocket, occurring partly in ihe coal, and extend
ing into the fiie clay beneath. The cavity was ovate in shape, and about ten feet long by live ieet in widlli and
two or three feet in deptli, and surrounded by a solid crusr. The inclosed caviiy was filled with water and gas,
and when the [dck broke thiougli the crust an explosion followed like Ihe firing or a blast. On breaking into
the cavity it was found to be thickly set with magnificent crystals of dogtooih caicite, from six to eighteen
inches in length, the poinis all diiecieU towards tiie center of the cavity like the crystals on the inner surface
of a geude. Unfortunately many ol these flne crystals were broken up and Uestroyeil in removing them ; but a
few were preserved, and I was lortuiiate in securing some of rhem for the Stale Cabinet.
On the S. W. <iv. ot Sec. 21, T. 17. R. 1. coal seam No. 2 has been oiiened near the top of the bluff and
immediately under the bowlder clay. The coal is 18 inches thick, and is overlaid by four or five feet of clay
shale, forming but a poor roof. This was Uie flrst exposure of No. 2 that -we met with in Henry Comity. The
coal was underlaid by a lew feet of flre clay and clivy sh.-vle, and not sufficiently exposed to lie accnraiely
measured, which was followed by a bed of bluisli-giay septaria two or three feet thick, exactly like Unit found
below the Colchester coal in McDonough County. This coal appeared to be from 35 to forty feet above No. I at
this point. At the Mineral Creek mines I found coal No. 1 worked in a shaft sixty feet in depth, and sunk in the
valley of a small creek, and about one bundled aud flfty yards southeast of the shaft the same coal outcrops
seventy-five feet above its level in fhe shaft. In a boiing made at tills point below the coal they reported 7 feet
ol flre clav and 40 feet of shales, partly blue and partly gray, with a streak of coal from two to four inches Uiick
about haff way 10 the bottom. Some layers of sandstone, and one or more thin bands of iron ore, were passed
through towards the bottoii of tlie boring. . „ . . .,..., ., , , „
At the Mauch-cliuiick mines, aboiii. six miles west of Geneseo, coal>.o. 1 is worked just above the level of
the creek by tunneling into the iilll along its outcrop. It is here much thinner than it usually occurs in this
. part of the county, being reported as varying lu thickness from two feet to tluee feet six inches. No. 2 is lonnd
here outcropping about forty feet above No. 1. A tunnel has been run into it, and considerable coal taken out,
though the seam is here only from twBiVe to nfteen inches in thickness. ., ^„ ^ ,. , ,, „
At Geneseo a coal seam crops ont along the little run on the west side of the town, and is worked by Mr.
Maynard m a shaft sunk frora a higher level near the outcrop. The beds passed through in this shaft give the
following section ; P^ -
No. 1— Soil .and drift clay  20
No. 2— U aid rock, (probably limestone)  i o
No. 3— Saiiilsione  o
No. 4 — Blue shale  ?. .
No. 5-Goal  U 3
No. 6— H ard dark shale  0
No. 7— Hard rock (concretion ?)  u j
No. 8— Clay shale, or fire clay  i o
No. 9— Blue shale  10 ,.
No. 10— Black shale  0 b
No. 11— Coal  '^ o
This seam has a parting of dark shale of variable thickness, and I am inclined to regard it as No. 2, which
is frequently separiited by a shale parting. The coal is also a rather soft and light coanniore like N o. S than
anv other, though It confiilns more pyrlte here than is usually found 111 it .-it more sontfiern localities.
" At Atkinson a coal seam about three feet In thickness nas been opened on tne eastern borders of ihe town,
where it lies aiiout flfteen feet below fhe surface, ajid from this point in a soutliwesterly direction it outcrops
along the bluffs of Spring Creek for a distance of about seven miles. Mowbray, Weatierspoou,. .We ch.
Morrow, Shearer and 'rorpenning's mines are ail on this outcrop. The coal ayei ages about three feet m thick
ness, ani ha.s an excellent roof Sf hard, black slaty shale, pa.5s^ng upwai cl into a hue clay shale crntaining
nodules of ironstone, and blue limestone. The roof shales are locally fllled with Avieulovecen rectalaterarea
ana Productus muricatus. The nodules of limestone and clay ironstoiie comam ProauctusPratiemanus,
PimrotomaHa, vercarinata, P. Montfm-tianus, M acroclieilus, und s. minute spiral shell like Polmhemopsis I
haXno SiSion in reSing this coal to No 3 ot fhe Illinois Elver section, and it shows a regularity lu the

112 GEOLOGICAL SUEVEY OE HENKY COUNTY.
Superficial Deposits. — The drift clays of Henry County run from ten to
fifty or sixty feet in thickness. These are the common yellow and blue clays
underlying the soil over most of our northern prairies. No fossils of any note
have been discovered in these clays, so far as I know. No beds of coarse
gravel were noticed ; no drift copper or galena has been picked up in the
county, as in sorae of the counties farther north. Few bowlders were observed
lying over the prairies. In the valley of Green River, near its mouth, and in
some of the ravines, an occasional bowlder may be found washed out of the
denuded soil and clay. Indeed the Edwards and Green Rivers, in much of
their courses, hardly show even fine pebbles along their banks.
The alluvial deposits, however, are very marked in the Green River swamp
lands, and in certain curious sand ridges and hills in the northeastern part of the
county. No regular peat beds seera to exist in these swaraps ; but the tough
sward of raany grasses and sedges scarcely prevent one from sinking into the
oozy muck and black vegetable mud covering these fresh-water marshes. For
some cause the peat mosses have not flourished here as in the Whiteside County
sloughs ; but a good illustration of the origin of the prairies, according to Pro
fessor I.esquereux's theory, raay be seen almost anywhere along these Green
River swamp lands. The sand hills of this swampy region present a more
curious phenomenon still. Chains and curious-shaped round hills, fashioned
into shapes fantastic, and gathered and piled up by the roving winds, extend in
ridges and groups from Rock River to and among the Winnebago swamps
proper, in Bureau and Lee Counties, and touch the northeastern portion of
Henry. In the reports upon these latter counties more will be said upon these
shifting and roving hills and chains of sand.
ECONOMICAL GEOLOGY.
Coal. — From the foregoing pages a good idea will be obtained of the extent,
quality, and accessibility of the coal deposits in this county. The supply of this
useful mineral is not likely to soon becorae exhausted. As opened mines are
worked out, new ones will be discovered. But a small portion ofthe productive
coal seams underlying so large a part of the county, diagonally from its north
west to its southeast corner, has been properly or thoroughly prospected.
Sources of wealth hidden away frora the eyes of man are yet to be developed,
and the coal of Henry County, for a long time to come, will furnish abundant
supplies for horae consuraption, and a still raore abundant supply for neighbor
ing markets. Such minerals as coal, iron, lime, and the like, which minister so
largely to the economies, utilities and conveniences of life, are not only desir
able in and of themselves, but become sources of wealth and the highest
material prosperity. Coal is second only to iron in every quality that can make
It desirable. Especially in the prairie counties of Illinois, where fuel is scarce,
coal, in even ordinary workable quantities, becomes of more than ordinary
interest and value. As a steam producer for the lower Rock River valley, when
all its manufacturing and milling facilities shall be developed, these coal fields
bordering on the stream will obtain a new value. They will then be sought
after eagerly and developed to their full extent.
Stone.— i:ht supply of building stone, as will have already been surmised,
S|JS'=iri\^e-c'i^a1%^i?aSf?l,°,j;«t£?s%Ta'i^^charcoal, and Is a harder coal than that obtained fron, No. 2, and''Ulte'nnlike^l'at fro^^eitlTer ^
gene.?JsS?o,'r.^a^n1ia^t sKld!¥e^^irea(!ri"J.r^'w\^th^?f'^^f,°arrtSl?i^^^^^^^ probably No. 4 of the
ftufs completing tlie range of ot!r most valuabl^Sls, aSd sCwli 1 1 tlr iul/ dev^^^^^
Henry County. The general trend of their outcrop is from nort ?a«t to enn/nirLVo'^fll ,,„,,'". S® 11™1'S Of
to the southeastwardr but at a very slight angle, in closinc these hriofT„t„^*.,''' S,"" the lip of the strata is
acknowledge my obligations to A. -W.'^Perrjs Esq of Geiiefeo wh^ County, I desire to
was required at my dllposal, and kindly actkAIWh g,?l'd1?SVeomteiV?lS?.?i'g^,Sy ^.J^^'l^t^'eTfuZ''"''' A. H. W

Major A. GOULD,
Cambridge.

GEOLOGICAL SUEVEY OE HENEY COUNTY. 116
is quite limited. The cap rock over the Cleveland coal seam will furnish plenty
of stone for cellars, wells, and ordinary mason work in that part of the county.
Stone of a better quality can there also be quarried from the Hamilton lime
stone in and near the river. The supply of limestone at Aldrich's coal mine is
small, but of good quality. The sandstone outcrops below Cleveland and on
Mineral creek can also be made to furnish abundance of a sandstone that will
be useful for many purposes. The other outcrops and stone quarries in the
county furnish only limited amounts of rather poor building stone. All the
railroad towns now draw their supplies of stone from the quarries at Athens,
Joliet, and other places in their vicinity, and will continue so to obtain them.
Clays. — Great abundance of the usual drift clays c'S.n everywhere be
obtained. These, with proper treatment, burn into a good article of common
brick. Agriculture. — But the distinguished characteristics of this county are its
coal deposits and agricultural resources. In the latter respect Henry County
ranks among the best counties in the State. Its surface is mostly a high, roll
ing prairie ; its soil is good. The staple crops of Northern Illinois give abun
dant annual returns. Its population, its wealth, and its material resources are
rapidly increasing. As a fruit county it also ranks aniong the first in this part
of the State. The orchards around some of the older settled towns seem to do
well; but fruit growing in the county has not received the attention its import
ance demands. Fruit growing and tiraber raising should both be looked after
by the farmers of Henry County.

History of Henry County.

Speculation in Illinois lands got fairly under -way in 18.35. It was
in that year that Henry County was first visited by persons authorized to
purchase large tracts of land for tlie benefit of certain companies. The
county was then without an organization. The southern boundary was on
the parallel 13 north of the base line, and its western boundary was upon
the 4tli principal meridian. It extended five townships, or thirty miles,
east, and north it reached to the 18th parallel north of the base line. Rock
River entered the county on the north about midway from east to west, and
formed its boundary on the northwest for about twenty miles, leaving it
about midway of the fourth tier of townships. These boundaries have
been retained ever since. It extends over no less than twenty-one
entire townships of six miles square each, and four fractional townships
aggregating a little less than three entire townships. The square miles
foot up to about eight hundred and thirty, and the acres to nearly or
quite 530,000. Of this number there were probably about 70,000 acres
of timber land. Exclusive of the timber on Rock and Green Rivers there
were a dozen distinct groves, besides a few clusters of trees dignified
sometimes as groves.
Red Oak, White Oak, Round Hickory, Sugar Tree, Big Barren,
Richland, and a few smaller groves, were found in the southern portion
of the county ; Shabane or Shabbona, Crocker's, Trading House, Eight
Mile, and several other small groves, as well as the timber on the Green
and Rock Rivers, in the northern. It will be remembered that a laro-e
share of what was called timber lands contained only here and there" a
tree. The northeastern part of the county contained swamp lands, which
were at that time undesirable as an investment.' The balance of the
prairie, excepting a few hilly quarters, was of the most desirable quality
for farming purposes. This was then the inviting prospect held up to
the poor man looking for land for "actual settlement," and to the capi
talist for hypothetical settlement.
Unfortunately for the growth and prosperity of the countv, the latter
class of settlers were the most numerous, very large portions' of the best
land in the county being taken up by them, aiid the poor man, the actual
settler, was compelled to look elsewhere for a location. Manv would not
locate close to the colonies, on account of reports that the organization
intended to swallow all outsiders who settled close to them
In the early settlement of this county, William Roberts, who after
wards lived at Andover, and moved thence to Texas and there died, resided
near Quincy, m Adams County. One night a prospector, who had been
through this county, put up with Roberts. He said he couldn't stop in

HISTOEY OF HENEY COUNTY. 117
Henry County ; 'twas too full of colonies. Of course there was much mis
apprehension as to the character of those colonies. Henry County seems
to have furnished remarkable attraction for them — Andover, Wethers
field, Geneseo, Morristown, La Grange, in an earlier day, thus originated,
and Bishop Hill in a later. This last, however, differed from the others
fundamentally. It required no accession from outsiders for support. The
first mentioned five colonies had educational projects in view ; and three
of them, viz. : Andover, Geneseo and Wethersfield, aimed at the dissem
ination of religious truth. The last named, or Bishop Hill Colony, was
strictly a religious organization, the members of it coming directly from
Sweden, and was the only one that obtained a legal existence. The
modes by which the other colonies endeavored to build up their educa
tional and religious establishments, though not differing much one from
another, will be delineated when treating of them separately. For the
present it is sufficient to say that all of them had public property, the
proceeds of which, in some form, were to be used to build their schools
or colleges. These five settlements began their existence^ nearly at the
same time, Andover having precedence chronologically ; then followed
Geneseo, Morristown, Wethersfield, La Grange.
Before the commencement of any of these colonies, Uaj-ton, near
Rock River, had commenced. This is known as " Brandenburg's settle
ment," George Brandenburg being one of the earliest settlers. He laid
off the town, and for a long time his Iiouse was the whole of Dayton.
In those days there was a great amount of travel to the land office at
Dixon, and some from Knoxville to Albany, on the Mississippi. Dayton
was at the crossing of those roads, and Brandenburg's hotel was a central
point of great interest. The popularity of the " Judge " attracted a host
of customers, and out of pure regard for their comfort he erected another
cabin by the side of the first, leaving a space for a hall between them,
and covered the whole with one roof. That was then the most com
modious house of entertainment in all this region ; and au additional
supply of furniture in the shape of beds, bedding and benches, with some
other luxuries for the repose of the weary, made it a desideratum with
travelers to reach that commodious "tavern.''
About the time the Judge had got fairly under way, Caleb Pills-
bury, brother of George and Levi Pillsbury, at Andover, opened a public
house, which contained one room below and a loft above.
THE FIEST ENTEY
Of land made in this county was on June S, 1836, N. i 34, 18, 2, now Hanna
Township, by Giles Williams. He is believed to have been a speculator,
from the number of lots entered in his name in the following year. July
7, 1835, Jas. W. Stephenson entered N. E. N.W. 10, 17, 1. Later in the
same year many thousands of acres were entered, the New York Company
alone entering some thirty thousand acres. Dr. Thomas Baker has the
credit, generally, of building the first house in the county ; but that is a
mistake, as James Glenn erected the first house. Dr. Baker's was the first
family in the county. It is a little remarkable that a man of his temper
ament should have become a pioneer. He is said to have loved his ease
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he begged him to stop his work till he could get by, as it hurt his feel
ings to see a man work in warm weather. He moved to Rock Island
County some years ago, and thence to Missouri, and died there.
In April, 1836, James Glenn settled on Section 20, in what is now
Colona township, and erected a house thereon in the same month, and
still resides on the same farm. At this time Dr. Baker and family, here
tofore mentioned, were living near him in a wagon. The next house was
built at White Oak Grove by a man named Butler, who was bought out by
the New York Company. The house is believed to have been the Company
House, and if so, is still standing near the residence of Dan Moore.
Butler is said to have been the first white man who planted and raised
corn in the county. He sold out in the Fall of 1835, and is believed to
have moved to Kansas. Washburne, an early settler and well known in
the county, sowed the first wheat ; others, however, sowed wheat the
same Fall. The first mill was at Andover, built in 1836-7, and the first
"grist " for which toll was taken, after the bolt was put in, belonged to
this same Washburne. He says that before the mill was running they
got their samp by grating corn upon an old tin pail with holes punched
in it, and meal in much the same way. This provender answered a good
purpose where only " corn bread and common doings " were gotten up,
unless too liberally supplied with blo'od from knuckles barked during the
process of grating. Wheat bread and " chicken fixins " could be found
more frequently in the cabins after the mill got into operation. In that
day many early settlers began going to Spoon River, in Knox County, to
get their meal. OEGANIZATION OF HENEY COUNTY.
Henry County was under the jurisdiction of Knox County till its
separate organi?;ation in 1837. The Legislature then met at Vandalia.
Major James M. Allan took a horseback ride from Brandenburg's to
Vandalia, via Knoxville, Peoria, Tremont and Springfield, a distance of
some two hundred and fifty miles, for the purpose of getting an act
passed organizing the county, in accordance with the wishes of its inhabi
tants. As the population increased the people demanded the organization
of their county, and an enabling act was passed March 2, 1837, when
commissioners were appointed to locate and name a county seat. Thev
were Francis Voris, of Peoria County : Jonas Rawalt, of Fulton Count-f,
and Isaac Murphy, of Warren County.
THE FIEST ELECTION
Was held June 19th, 1837, at the house of George Brandenburo-.
There were to be elected three County Commissioners, Sheriff, Coroner,
Surveyor, and Recorder. John P. Hanna, Charles Atkinson and R. R.
Stewart were judges of election ; James M. Allan and Arba M. Seymour
clerks. As this was the first election we have no doubt but it will be of
interest to many of our readers to know the names of all the candidates,
and we here insert them, with the number of votes for each :

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For Commissioners. No. of votes.
Ithamar Pillsbury, . 54
Phillip K. Hanna, . 55
Joshua Browning, - 43
Rufus Hubbard, 21
Recorder.
Joshua Harper, . 24
Thos. R. Saunders, - 22
Eben Townsend, \\
Surveyor.
Arba M. Seymour, - - - 58
Sheriff.
Robt. McCullough, - - - - 31
Stephen Marshall, - 24
Coroner.
R. R. Stewart, - - 58
We will give the entire list op votees in the order in which
they voted: George Brandenburg, Samuel Sullivan, David Wiley,
Washington B. Colbert, Samuel Withrow, John L. Smith, Thos. R.
Saunders, Smith Bennett, John McLinn, Henry Sullivan, Jas. Withrow,
Neely Withrow, George A. (Jolbert, Edward C. Hall, Preston Browning,
Alfred Beck, George Tvler, George Goyer, Edward A. Mix. Thos.
Miller, William Hite, Elisha Cone, Cromwell K. Bartlett, Wm. C.
Bartlett, Wm. H. Hubbard, John Sullivan, Henry G. Little, Ithamar
Pillsbury, Eben Townsend, Albert Jagger, Wni. S. Woolsey, Adrian
Van Winkle, Alfred Ball, Thos. Glenn, Earl P. Aldridge, Stephen
Marshall, Anthony Hunt, Solomon Penny, Caleb Pillsbury, Jesse
Woolsey, Wm. Potts, Samuel Clark, Jerome Brittain, Ebenezer Wal
ters, Joshua Browning, Geo. McHenry, Robt. McCullough, Jas. P.
Dodge, Wm. McNevin, Philip K. Hanna, Joshua Harper, Rufus Hub
bard, John P. Hanna, Chas. Atkinson, Roderick R. Stewart, Jas. M.
Allan, Arba M. Seymour, Reuben Cone. Man}- of the gentlemen
whose names appear in the foregoing list have figured somewhat promi
nently in the history of the county — not all officers, but before the pub
lic in some capacity. Philip K. Hanna and Geo. A. Colbert will be
remembered as the earliest Methodist ministers in the county. Ithamar
Pillsbury, the Christian gentleman and energetic agent, was the first
Presbyterian minister. Jas. M. Allan has been one of the most prominent
men in the history of Henry Countj^. He was the first clerk of the county,
and in all political, social, military and county seat matters of early
days, he was the most prominent figure, and in later days is known as
an energetic, esteemed and valuable citizen. Geo. Brandenburg figured
as the first landlord of the county, and has been well and favorably
known. Eben Townsend, an aged gentleman of large experience and
observation, of will imperious, strong affections, manners blunt or bland,
as circumstances seemed to require, figured in the affairs of Andover for
many years, and was well known to most of the early settlers. R. R.
Stewart, the impartial magistrate, an exact public officer, long controlled
the first and best public house in Geneseo. Henry G. Little has been
called to serve bis country in many positions - of honor and trust. Jesse

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Woolsey, the unobtrusive home man, and as the upright and trusty land
lord at Andover, he is known to a large share of the gentlemen who
attended the early courts at Cambridge. Joshua Harper, the mild and
courteous gentleman, correct business man and faithful legislator.
We might go on in this style, but limits must be set. Indeed, not a few
of the gentlemen whose names are recorded at that first election, have
histories belonging to the county, vvhich will appear as we progress.
As before stated, the county was organized 19th June, 1837. On the
27th of the same month the Commissioners met in Dayton at the house
of Geo. Brandenburg, and after being duly qualified, the first County Com
missioners' Court for Henry County was opened. Jas. M. Allan was
appointed Clerk. Robert McCullough was his security in the sum of
$1,000. Ithamar Pillsbury (one of the Commissioners) administered the
oath of office to Mr. Allan, and the court was ready for business. Chas.
Atkinson was appointed Treasurer, took the oath, and gave bonds
according to law. Records do not state who his sureties were. The clerks
and treasurers of counties up to this time were appointed by the Com
missioners, but by an act of the legislature, 7th February, 1837, those
offices were made elective from and after the August election of 1837.
.Vccordingly at that election (August 7, 1837), the people returned
Ml-. Allan to the Clerkship, and Mr. Atkinson was elected Treasurer.
At the September term of the Commissioners' Court (September 4,
1837), the Clerk gave bond in same amount as before, with Robt. Mc
Cullough and John P. Hanna as sureties. No record is discovered of
treasurer's bond or surety.
The first recorded order of the court was on June 27, lf^-'>l, authoriz
ing Charles Atkinson, John P. Haima and Geo. Tyler to keep a ferry on
Rock River at Cleveland. The second ordered that the tax on the above
mentioned ferry be fixed at one dollar and fifty cents. The Commissioners
doubtless had an eye to a revenue when they charged that dollar and a
half. June 4, 1838, this "tax" was raised to five dollars, and the party
was authorized to work it out on the road under the direction of the
Supervisor. One-half of one per cent, was fixed as the rate of tax
ation upon pleasure carriages, horses, cattle of e\'erv description, watches,
wagons, hogs, sheep. Mules, clocks, and other property that might be
mentioned, went "scot-free" it seems. A road tax of one dollar and
twenty cents was placed upon each taxable quarter section of land. At a
term of the Commissioners' Court, held Marcli .">, 1838, every legally able-
bodied man was required to work on the road fi\-e days in a year. On
application for a license to sell goods being handed in, George Branden
burg, for the snug little sum of five dollars, was permitted to merchandise
m Dayton. Later in the day, on a similar application, Geo. Tyler was
authorized to run an opposition establishment in Cleveland. These were
the beginnings of the commercial enterprise of the county. On the
second day of the court the county was divided into five road districts,
No. I, included townships 16, 17, 18, N. 1 and 2 E
" 2, " " 14, 15, N. 1, 2 and 3 E. "
;; 3, 1^ ^' 14, 15, N. 4 and 5, E.
'^' " " 16, 17, N. or so much as is S. Green River
3' ^' 5, E.
^' " " "^T' 18, orso much as is N. Green River 3,
4,5, E.

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Supervisor of 1st District, John P. Hanna ; 2d, Albert Jagger ; 3d,
John F. Willard; 4th, John C. Ward; Sth, Neely Withrow. Here was a
great extent of country for a hundred voters or thereabouts to supply
with roads. Those now living in the localities mentioned can perceive
at a glance the probable character of the roads then constructed. The
sparseness of the population, however, made it unnecessary to go in direct
fines as we do now, and advantage was taken of the lay of the ground,
and thus ridges were followed and sloughs headed, which rendered the
construction of many bridges, now needed, unnecessary. It must not be
understood that road-viewers and surveyors Uid out the roads on such
circuitous routes. The truth is, the roads were " run " more directly frOm
point to point, but the " travel " had to make the circuit in order to avoid
the sloughs that no labor which could then be spared could make
passable, and thus the proverb " the longest way round is the shortest
way there," was literally verified. The first road ordered surveyed by
the county was from Andover to Geneseo, thence to Rock River road at
or near Joshua Browning's. C. K. Bartlett, A. M. Seymour and Joshua
Browning were appointed viewers, and the road was to be laid without
cost to the county. That rule was observed till June 6, 1838, when an
order for the location of a road from Andover Mills in the direction of
Peoria, was made at the expense of the county. The first appropriation
for building was $50, to apply in part on a bridge across Green River, on
road from Cleveland via Dayton to Andover, and in part on a bridge
across same stream on the road from Geneseo to the junction of " Big
Slough " with Rock River ; this was made March 5, 1838. The second
appropriation was made June 4, 1838, of $10, for a bridge on Camp Creek
on the road from Andover to (Cleveland. The first road from Andover
to Wethersfield was declared to be such, June 4, 1838. It is probable
that most persons acquainted with the streams mentioned will know
how such small sums could be of essential service in constructing bridges
over them ; it is very doubtful if such small appropriations were really
economical. Larger expenditures would undoubtedly have secured more
durable structures ; but the problem was. Where was the money to
come from? The justices' districts and the election precincts were each
five in number, and the limits the same as the road districts. The
increase of population, however, soon required alteration in all of
them. By order of the court, on the second day of the first term, 28th
June, the town of Dayton was designated as the place for holding
elections in first district. From this it is to be supposed that the house of
George Brandenburg was the town of Dayton. In the second district the
Company House was selected for holding elections ; in the third the
house of Henry G. Little; in the fourth the house of John C. Ward; and
in the fifth the house of Joshua Browning. Before adjourning, the court
ordered that the courts be held in the town of Dayton until the perma
nent seat of justice could be located, and proper buildings erected therein
for their accommodation.
In accordance with the Militia Law of the state, an election was
held on the 12th of August, 1837, for the choice of an officer to take
command of the Henry County battalion. James M. Allan was elected
Major, and commissioned accordingly by the governor.
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of the clerk and treasurer, an order was passed authorizing the clerk to
employ the surveyor to run the line between Henry and Rock Island
counties, to ascertain if a certain man who had perished of cold near the
line of the counties in March, 1837, had really died in Rock Island County
or in Henry. The man had some money and no known heirs, and Rock
Island County claimed jurisdiction in the case and appropriated the
money. The man really died in Henry County. A lengthy litigation
ensued, but all efforts to compel Rock Island to refund the money proved
unavailing. The first writ of ad quod damnum — damages for locating a
dam— was issued in behalf of Charles Oakley, through Joshua Harper,
to enable said Oakley to build a dam across Green River on E. i N. E.
12, 17, 1, later known as Green River Mills, and burned in 1874.
The second writ of ad quod damnum was also issued at this term of
the court. It was to enable Ithamar Pillsbury to build a dam across
the south fork of Edwards River on N.W. 18, 14, 3. A sawmill was soon
after erected there. These were not the first mills in the county;
those at Andover were in operation a couple of years before. It was
at the close of this session of the court the first jurors were selected.
But as there was no circuit court till the Spring of 1839, there was some
change made in the list, and, indeed, upon examining the records of the
circuit court, it was found that very few of those selected by the county
court were empaneled'. COUNTY SEAT.
When the County of Henry was to have a seat of justice located,
those possessing eligible points for such location did not fail to urge
the great advantages of their several positions. The county seat of
Henry County has been thrice located, and not once was there an
approximation to unanimity of views and feelings in regard to the site.
Twice were Commissioners appointed to locate a seat of justice, and
once, upon petition, the legislature designated the point. The first
location was unquestionably a tolerably wise one, if prospective consider
ations were to prevail in the decision. If the limits of the county were
to be preserved intact, and the " swamp lands " were to be drained so
as to make them inhabitable, the Commissioners could not resist the
conclusion that the site selected would be but little north of the center
of population after a lapse of from twenty-five to fifty years. It was
not far from the geographical canter. The second location was made by
a larger bonus being given by the owners of the town to the county
than was offered at any other point.
That selection was within six miles of the west line of the county,
and but three miles from Rock River, the northwestern boundary of the
county. The third point selected was designated by the legislature on
petition of a majority of the voters of the county ; it is about four miles
south and one mile west of the first location. As has beeh stated, the
enabling act to organize the county appointed Commissioners to locate the
county seat. The oath qualifying them to act, was administered October
3, 1837, by William McMurtry, of Henderson, Knox County, an acting
Justice of the Peace and afterwards Lieutenant Governor of the state.
Andover had just sprung into vigorous existence under the auspices of
capitalists in New York, and was a prominent candidate. Geneseo, having

Hon. ANDREW CRAWFORD,
Ex-State Senator,
Chicago.
Former Resident of Geneseo.

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claims as to position, delightful situation and well-to-do citizens, was also
in the field. Morristown, situated in a beautiful prairie, and having
backing in the shape of wealth, put in her claim. A little place on
Spring Creek, southeast from Geneseo a few miles, known as Ford Town,
asked to be noticed in the race for distinction. In the Summer of 1836',
James M. Allan, being wide awake, saw at a glance that there must not
only be a county seat, but that it ought to be located no great distance
from the center. To ascertain how nearly in the center an eligible situa
tion could be obtained, he rode down to an established " corner,"
designated by a government tree in Spring Creek, and from that point,
guided by a pocket compass, rode due west and counted the steps of his
horse as he proceeded till he reached, as he supposed, section 17, 16, 3,
some four or five miles from the starting point, in the midst of as beauti
ful prairie as nature has furnished. His figures did not deceive him.
He afterwards bought S. E. 17, staked out a town, named it Richmond,
and entered the lists for the seat of justice. **
The law required the Commissioners to meet at the house of Dr.
Baker and thence proceed to select a site. Another requirement of the
law was that government land should be selected if equally eligible. At
that time four-fifths of the land in the county was in the hands of the
government. The Commissioners met as required, accompanied by a
delegation from Andover. At Brandenburg's they met Major Allan
who accompanied them to Geneseo. His point was well considered,
the arguments pro and con. heard, and the party went out into the
open prairie to Richmond, on nearly the highest ground in the vicinity,
with no house within five miles or a tree within three miles. The
site commanded an extended yiew of a splendid though nearly entirely
unoccupied country. Upon examining a map of the county this point
was seen, as before stated, near the geographical center, and what was
there in the nature of the soil of the county to prevent its becoming
the center of population ? Nothing, except the swamps in the northern
part, and they would be drained and populated with inhabitants other
than frogs in the course of fifty years. Allan offered 120 acres of the
site to the county, and Richmond was the county seat. This decision of
the Commissioners disappointed the calculations of Geneseo and Andover
more perhaps than those of the other towns, for those places had been
fairly under way, and it was supposed would soon have a heavy settle
ment around them.
Andover certainly had no claims on the score of position, as it is just
seven miles from the west line of the county, and but ten miles from the
south line. Geneseo was more favorably situated as to geographical
position, as the town is centrally located from east to west, though but
nine miles from the northern boundary and six from Rock River, but it
was clear if the county was to remain intact, she would be considerably
north, not only of the geographical center, but of the center of popula
tion. This latter fact probably determined the action of the Commis
sioners. In all counties not bounding upon navigable streams it was usually
supposed, at that early day, that the county town had a far better pros
pect for population and wealth than other towns. Hence the great
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points for towns along their lines have led all other towns in the
counties in the race for population and wealth, whether seats of justice
or not. The great struggle among holders of town property has since
been for railroads. Without them but little, with them a great deal,
may be accomplished.
To return to the Commissioners : they lodged at Andover that night,
made out their bills against the county, presented them for payment, and
left for their respective homes. They were qualified on the 3d, and pre
sented their bills on the 6th of October. Voris charged, for twelve days,
$36.00 ; Raywalt charged, for ten days, $30.00 ; Murphy charged, for
seven days, $21.00.
It seems that Major Allan had a partner in this town speculation, for
we find a deed made to the County Commissioners for land above specified
by James M. Allan and Gilbert C. R. Mitchell, October 16, 1837. Allan
and Mitchell made a deed for 120 acres on S. E. 17, 16, 3, to County
Commissioners 16th of October, 1837. The day following. Commission
ers met to determine .the plans and measures necessary to be adopted in
relation to tlie county seat. The surveyor was directed to lay out and
make plat of town, for which he was to have forty dollars. The entire
quarter section was laid out, 40 aci-es for the Allan part\', 120 for county,
in lots 4 by 8 rods, with streets mostly six rods wide. Each party had a
public square. " Three choice lots " were donated to George Harris, upon
condition that he should build a public house sufficient for the accommo
dation of company by the first day of June next. He was also to have
three other choice lots to be paid for in work. He put up the house with
tolerable promptitude, but it will be seen in the sequel that it went down
more promptly, and without his help. Sale of lots to come Wednesday
in June, was advertised in Peoria and Chicago, Canton and Galena
papers. In the interval first-class lots were ordered to be sold for fifty
dollars, second-class for twenty-five dollars ; one-third in hand, balance
in six months. It was ordered that propositions for building a temporary
court-house be received at the December term of this court — size 18 by
24 feet, story and a half high. There are no records to show that
" propositions " were made, but at that term, December, 1837, the clerk
was directed to let the job to the lowest bidder. George Harris got the
job, and in part built that and his own public house during the ensuing
year. The latter was a frame, 36 by 40 feet, or about that size, two stories
high, the best in the county at that time. At the June term, 1838, the
Commissioners pledged the faith of the county that money received on
sale of lots should be returned if the county seat should be moved. Sales
were not numerous, ancl the clerk was authorized to sell to the best
advautage he could for the interests of the county. In August, 1838,
the term of office of the first Commissioners elected expired, and jNIarcus
B. Osborn, Sylvester Blish and John P. Hanna were elected to succeed
them. The legislature had passed an act during the precedino- Winter
requiring the boards to be elected in August, to draw lots whiclfmember
should serve for three, which for two, and which for one year. Upon the
lots being drawn, Osborn retained the office three years, Blish two, and
Hanna one. At a special term of the court, 23d of October, 1838,
Geoige Brandenburg was allowed |12 for furnishing court-room one year.
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county elections the people shall assemble at the county seat to vote.
The Commissioners, it would seem, were determined to have the people
come to the county seat occasionally, at least. The voters in Richmond,
at the August election, 1838, amounted to just seven, and perhaps the
Commissioners hoped to cover up the feeble condition of the seat of jus
tice by compelling the people to vote at this point only. This order was
repealed 17th of June following. It was during this term of the Court
that it was ordered that the representative from this district be
requested to inform the state legislature that this community, and Henry
County particularly, has suffered very materially in consequence of there
not being any circuit court held siuce its organization. It will be per
ceived at once that Henry County did suffer materially on that account,
when Ave state that at the court held the Spring following there were
just ten .cases on the docket. One of them, however, was a criminal case,
the principal in which, a counterfeiter, had to be guarded day and night,
or else sent to another county to prison. In view of such cases it was
ordered that propositions to build a jail be received January 1, 1839. On
that day the proposals were all too high, and the court adjourned with
out making a contract. The next day, however, a bargain was struck
with Geo. W. Harris, who was to have it completed by September
following. It was never built. Circuit court was held in April, 1839 ;
Thos. Ford, Judge ; James M. Allan, Clerk. The prisoner above referred
to took a change of venue to Ogle County. Soon after the adjournment
of court, while this and another prisoner were being kindly cared for at
Mr. Harris' public house, by having their ankles ornamented with iron,
and a keen lookout for them kept by the family, the house caught fire
and was soon in a blaze beyond control. The court-house was in close
proximity, and the fire reaching it, the two buildings were destroyed.
Soon after the alarm, the two prisoners went to the wood-pile, and with
the ax relieved each other of their ornaments, and then bent all their
energies to saving the movables in the house. Porter, the counterfeiter,
who was a small man, attempted to take down the coats hanging in the
bar-room. One of them, belonging to Abram Miller (of the Geneseo
House now), he found he could not get off the hook without tearing the
loop. This he thought was a pity to do, and ran out to get a stool to stand
on, so as to reach the hook. When he returned the coat was in a blaze. He
succeeded, however, in carrying to a place of safety a small stand, in the
drawer in which was the complimentary document which afterwards
enabled a jury of twelve men to order him cared for at pubhc expense in
Alton for the term of one year, Neither prisoner tried to escape. The
court-house was not yet completed, and Harris wanted his pay as far as
he had gone with it. This the Commissioners hesitated to grant, but
ordered an election to be held upon that and other matters, so as to
decide what was to be done. The result of the election was that Harris
got $30 in addition to what he had received, and gave up the contracts
for building both court-house and jail. The election took place July 9th,
and the arrangement with the County Commissioners the day following.
The town of Richmond, with the exception of the stable, having
been reduced to ashes and " thin air,'" immediate steps for reconstructing
the public buildings seemed imperative. All parties agreed as to the
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128 HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY.
to be erected was at once the subject of earnest dispute. Meetings were
called at different points to discuss this, at that time, all-absorbing ques
tion. At a meeting held at a school-house on Rock River it was resolved
that we are in favor of removing the county seat from its present loca
tion. Then followed petition to the Commissioners' Court asking for a
convention of the people to take action on this momentous affair. The
entire document is brief and to the point, and the insertion of the last
resolution entire will doubtless be tolerated here, as it indicates the exist
ence of a very strong conservative and anti-progressive policy (to use no
harsh terms) among the citizens of Rock River. It reads :
" It is further resolved at this meieting, by an unanimous vote, that
we concur with the majority of legal voters of the county (when they
shall be taken) for the re-location of the county seat of said county ; and
we further disapprove of the minority REMONSTEATING against any loca
tion that may be made by the majority.
[Signed] Geo. Colbeet, Chairman.
Saturday, June 1, 1839. Geo. Tylee, Secretary."
A meeting called at Andover, June 13th, to consider the same topic,
memorialized the Commissioners to call a convention of the people to
take the sense of the county on several topics of importance, araong
which are : 1st. The Revenue Law. 2d. The Internal Improvement
System of this State. 3d. Adjusting the accounts of Geo. W. Harris.
4th. The removal of the county seat. On the last named subject we
suggest the following considerations in favor of a removal : 1st. There
have been strong objections from the first to the present location; that it
is remote from timber ; that it is destitute of water power, of facilities
for steam power ; that it is not on the direct route of travel ; the difficulty
of obtaining suitable persons to hold office at the town of Richmond.
This memorial was signed by fifteen citizens, among whom appear the
names of I. Pillsbury, Wm. Ayers, Joseph Tillson, and others.
The memorials were presented at the June term of the court, and an
order passed recommending the people to convene at Geneseo " to com
pare views and consult on such matters of immediate importance to the
county as may be then and there proposed." As stated before, the con
vention met 9th July. The court, on the 10th, passed an order for the
settlement with Harris, as before noticed. The terms of the court subse
quent to the June term were held at Geneseo because houses were more
plenty. The inhabitants of Richmond had been under the necessity of
lodging in the stable, and the court held one session in the same building.
At the December term, 1839, the court petitioned the legislature to
legalize acts during the sessions at Geneseo, that officers might be per
mitted to hold their offices at their own houses to January 1, 1841, und
that the courts might be directed to sit at Geneseo. At the session of
the legislature of 1839-40, an act was passed re-locating the seat of jus
tice for the County of Henry, and Alexander TurnbuU of Warren County,
M. W. Conway of Rock Island County, and Harmon Brown of Knox
County, were appointed Commissioners to locate and name the town.
This matter was postponed by the Commissioners till after the August
election of 1840, and then summarily disposed of. Andover does not
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Morristown were the principal, if not the only, competitors. The popula
tion of the former place, no less than its location, pointed to it as the
inevitable seat of justice. This led to more confidence than liberality, if
the opposite party can be relied upon, and Morristown overbid her
largely for the coveted honor. Geneseo, it is stated, offered the county a
respectable portion of the village, as a bonus, while Morristown, or
Charles Oakley and Joshua Harper, who represented that interest, offered
an entire quarter section, sixteen town lots and one thousand dollars in
cash. This settled the matter, and Morristown was a seat of justice. The
Geneseo party claim to have made a more liberal offer than did Oakley
& Co., but the offer came after the Commissioners had made their decision.
MAEEIAGES.
The first marriage within the present limits of Henry County was
that of James P. Dodge and Samantha Colbert, daughter of Rev. George
A. Colbert, before the county was organized, Feb. 7, 1836. The license
was issued from Knox County, where the record is also entered.
The first recorded marriage in the county was that of Mr. Louis Hurd
and Miss Caroline W. Little, of Wethersfield, August 22, 1837, Rev. Itha
mar Pillsbury officiating. That notable event seemed to inspire the
reverend gentleman, for we find his marriage with Miss Caroline E. Miller
of Andover, December 18, 1837, Rev. Enoch Mead officiating. December
24, just six days after the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Pillsbury's marriage, Wm. B.
Goss of ^Savannah, Jo Daviess County, was married by the aforesaid Rev.
Ithamar Pillsbury, to Miss Ellen Baldwin of Cleveland. During the year
1838, there were five marriages in the County ; in 1839 six marriages are
recorded. This year Geneseo witnessed the first wedding within her
limits : James M. Allan and Susannah D. Stewart were married by the
Rev. Jairus Wilcox, March 6, 1839. In 1840 there were ten couples
united. In this year Morristown enjoyed her first wedding in the persons
of Mahlon Lloyd, Esq., and Miss Amelia L. Davenport, December 30.
During 1841 there seemed to be a very sudden increase of marriages,
there being twenty-two recorded, of whom James Knox, afterwards
representative to Congress, found a wife in the person of Miss P. H. Blish
of Wethersfield, January 20, 1841. In 1842 there were twenty-three
marriages; in 1843 fifteen; in 1844 eighteen; in 1845 twenty-one; in
1846 twenty-five; in 1847 twenty-three; and they gradually increased
till 1851, when there were sixty-three marriages in the county.
PHYSICIANS.
The first physician was also the first settler, it is believed — Dr. Baker,
who settled on Rock River in 1835. We have no extensive record of
his iEsculapian performances. The presumption is, his well known lack of
adipose material was a constitutional bar to active practice, and he was
not much known as a physician. Dr. Maxwell, who settled on Rock
River in what is now Phenix township, in the Winter 18-36-7, is
said to have been a man of another cast, possessing a great deal of activity
and promptness ; he has been represented as an eminent physician, very
complaisant and agreeable in personal address. Dr. Pomeroy came in
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an active and highly respected citizen. In 1845 Dr. S. T. Hume made
his debut as physician of Henry County in Geneseo; he is still a
practicing physician in that place. About the year 1840, Dr. Geo.
Shipman, a Homoeopathist, settled at Andover and built the house after
wards owned by Mr. Ayres ; he soon moved to Chicago.
LAWYEES.
Fortunately for the people of all new countries, lawyers find little
encouragement at first to settle among them. Henry County was no
exceptio°i. We have no data for an account of lawyers at an earlier date
than 1845, unless we include an early settler of LaGrange, wlio has since
practiced in the courts of California, but who left no record of his legal
performances — if there were any — in this region. Nearly all who are
now in the county have either moved into it since 1850, or have been
admitted to the bar since that time. Our earhest information of attor
neys in the county is connected with two brothers, Wm. H. and Samuel
P. Brainard. They were young men of promise ; Samuel P. holding at
one time the clerkship of the county and circuit courts. Neither the
law nor the offices, singly or jointly, afforded that gentleman an income
sufficient to satisfy him immediately or prospectiveljs and upon the break
ing out of the gold fever ih 1848-9, he suffered from a lingering attack
of it and appointed a deputy to fill his post, while he went to California
for gold which he never got. Wm. H. also filled the office of clerk of
the circuit court, and was ex-officio recorder. He was also school
commissioner at a time when most of the school lands were sold, and sold
for a large price, from which office he reaped a rich harvest. It is not
possible to follow up the attorneys of the county individually and
expect a narrative of them. MORRISTOWN.
Among the provisions for the settlement of Morristown was one that
a public house should be built out of the general fund, and, that within a
certain time (one year), each of the colonists should erect a dwelling-
house upon his land. A very " considerable " building for those times
was erected out of the funds proposed to be applied in that way, and a
few, very few (three or four), dwelling-hpuses were built as per contract.
The town plat was just one mile square ; large enough in all conscience,
and if it could have been peopled the county would have been much the
gainer. In the center of the plat was a public ground of 440 feet square.
The lots were 45 feet front and varying in length from 155 to 270 feet.
When the settlement first commenced the prospect seemed very fair
for a rapid increase -of population ; this was anticipated bj' a Mr. Crocker,
who,' just before the Morristown entry, had entered what is known as
Crocker's Grove (sometimes called Brown's), as well as a large tract of
prairie, all of which was near by the lands soon after entered by the New
York Company and named Morristown. He had bought for the purpose
of farming with an abundance of elbow room, and expressed his regrets
that range for his cattle would so soon be limited by the improvements of
that company. It turned out, however, that little or no improvement,
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This, then, was the extent of the improvements in and about Morris
town when it was the county seat. It was in better condition to accommo
date courts, etc., than was Richmond at its inauguration as seat of justice
for the county, and the public could look for better accommodations than
at the last named point. But dissatisfaction with the location grew apace,
and it was soon a fixed fact that a contest for the removal and a re-loca
tion of the county seat was unavoidable. In fact it began as soon as the
decision of the Commissioners was known. As Geneseo was the only
point that competed with Morristown for the honor conferred, it is
natural to suppose that that was the point at which the great body of the
disaffected would endeavor to establish their county town. But it was
soon ascertained that there were several candidates for that honor. General
dissatisfaction prevailed on account of the location as it then stood ; four
men out of five probably being anxious to remove it on account of the
great distance to which they had to travel to attend courts. The site
itself was delightful, and those principally interested in its propertj"- were
enterprising, intelligent and popular. Other sites, however, equally as
eligible for beauty and salubrity, and much more central, could be picked
out of every third section in any of the more central townships ; and to
one of these points the people determined to take it.
The county courts were held at Geneseo till the Summer or Fall of
1841. The first circuit court held in Morristown was in May, 1842, the
last in May, 1844. As stated before, the legislature authorized the hold
ing of courts in Geneseo till suitable accommodations could be prepared at
the county seat. The public house at Morristown was conveyed to the
county, and a contract for " improving " it was made with David Gove
and Nathaniel Walters, an order for seventy dollars being issued for their
benefit December 9, 1840. On June 28, 1841, a contract was made with
Thos. W. Corey and George Brandenburg, for the erection of the com
modious court-house, 18 by 24 feet, one and a half stories high, and also
for the building of a jail, according to specifications and contract made
with another party for building one at. Richmond. The public house,
now (then) the county house,was rented to Corey and Brandenburg for two
years for the sum of one hundred dollars, they to furnish a suitable court
room for the use of all courts of the county during the two years, in
which time they were to complete the public buildings. The court
house was built. The jail was a mere structure on paper ; the uncer
tainty of there being any use for it in that place causing the court to
postpone its erection.
The dissatisfaction with Morristown as the county town was so
extreme that some of those who had been most determined to honor
Geneseo with it, expressed a willingness to have it located at some other
point than that of their choice, even at Sugar Tree Grove, rather than
have it remain at Morristown. Commissioners had twice been appointed
by ihe Legislature to locate a seat -of justice for the county, and were
sworn to study the interests, immediate and prospective, of the population
in determining the site. The first selection it seems was a judicious one.
But the people were dissatisfied with it, and a change was effected. Ihe
second was judicious or not, just as the parties niight think. We can
imagine no good reason for the choice save the hberal donation for the
county. That it was liberal is certainly true, but the loss to which tbe

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citizens of the county would have been yearly subjected on account of
the remoteness of the site from the center would have counterbalanced,
four times over, the extra liberality of the enterprising proprietors of
Morristown. This the people knew, and while determined to effect the
removal of the county capital, they were very generally determined to
designate the point at which it should be located. It is believed that this
feeling of distrust in Commissioners possessed nearly every citizen of the
county, and during the greater part of the agitation of the question no one
proposed a resort to the old process ; the reasonableness of the demand
for a removal was acquiesced in by the citizens of Morristown themselves.
Indeed, Joshua Harper, one of the donors of the county, and principally
interested in the prosperity of Morristown, was, in 1842, a candidate for
the legislature, and if he had shown the least disposition to oppose the
wishes of the people he could have got no support. He distinctly stated
that if elected representative, and a majority of the voters of the county
sent a petition for the county seat to be removed into the Winnebago -
swamps, into the swamps it should go. At least his influence should not
prevent it. He was elected, and no man was ever more faithful to the
interests of his constituents.
Geneseo was the point to which the majority in the northern part of
the county wished the seat of justice removed. A point near Sugar Tree
Grove was selected by the southern. Some manoeuvering was resorted to
to get an admission from opponents that a site on Section 7, 15, 3, was
an eligible point for the location. All that was done, however, in the
way of manoeuver was to get the admission before the name of the owner
of the property should be known. The owner was Rev. Ithamar Pills
bury, of Andover. He was active in his efforts to secure the first location
at Andover, but the position of J. M. Allan was too strong for him up to
that time, and after there was feud between the two points Andover and
Geneseo, and it was thought best by the Pillsbury party that he should
not be known in the transaction till suitable admissions had been made
by the other party. We have said the " Pillsbury party," but the prime
mover, the great laborer in behalf of the point near Sugar Tree Grove
was Joseph Tillson, Esq. The "Judge," as he is usually called, was an
early settler, and an active man in some important matters of the county.
Canvassing for signatures to a petition locating the town near Sugar Tree
Grove — at what is now Cambridge — progressed steadily, though with
very variable results, as different localities were entered. The petition
was drawn up in Wethersfield, by Col. Wells it is believed. John Kil-
vington circulated it at Wethersfield, about Barren Grove, on Spring
Creek, and obtained a few signatures in Geneseo, after which the Judge
took charge of it.- When it was ascertained that a majority of the voters
of the county had signed the petition to have the county seat located on
Section 7, 15, 3, a remonstrance was got up at Geneseo against the location,
with a petition added that Commissioners be again appointed to locate a
county seat. It is believed J. M. Allan, whose home was then at Geneseo,
was the most active man in behalf of his locality. The contest was
warm. The Judge sent the petition north of Green River for signatures,
and it was returned with a single additional name affixed. He took it
himself, went over the same ground, and obtained forty sio-natures,
Brandenburg leading off. He also re-canvassed the settlement at Andover.

JOSEPH A. SAWYER,
Geneseo.

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The petition was sent to Oxford, where a friend promised to circulate and
return it. The time for its reception arrived, but no petition came ; the
Judge, was in a flurry ; time was getting precious; Wm. A. Ayers volun
teered to look up the missing paper, and get such signatures as had not
been appended ; he found it shut up in a chest, where it had been placed
for safe keeping, with a very few additional names on it. Mr. A. pushed
the matter along, and without difficulty obtained the signature of every
man he met in that locality. It was extensively signed throughout the
southern part_ of the county. A few residents on Spring Creek who
signed the petition to locate at Cambridge, it'is known, afterwards sio-ned
the remonstrance. ^
The petition to have Cambridge the new seat of government of the
county was forwarded to Colonel John Buford, of Rock Island, who then
represented this district in the Senate. A bill was brought before the
Senate re-locating the county seat of Henry County. It passed both
houses on petition of a majority of the citizens of the county.
The bill locating the county seat of Henry County was approved by
the Governor February 21, 1843. It provided that the courts should be
held at Morristown till accommodations should be provided at the new
location. It also required the re-conveyance of all property that had been
deeded to the county at Morristown, and the refunding of money donated.
The difficulty of pleasing the citizens of Henry County in the
location of their county town was a matter well known outside. The
truth is, there was very little in the immediate vicinity of the location
except a fine grove of timber to demonstrate the wisdom of fixing the
seat of justice at that point. There was no house north of Sugar Tree
Grove nearer than those immediately about Geneseo. West there were
but two or three until within a mile of Andover. In the grove, and at
the " East End," a settlement had fairly commenced. South of what is
now the Town of Cambridge, Red Oak, nearly six miles distant, was the
nearest settlement. There was no Bishop Hill Colony, no Galva, and no
one in that township but James Bonham, at Hickory Grove, and two or
three in the northeast corner of the town. A good settlement existed
at Wethersfield and along Barren Grove in the southeast corner of the
county ; but at Wethersfield an anti-Cambridge feeling existed to a small
extent, which grew out of a desire of those malcontents, or the most of
them, to be annexed to the County of Stark. At Oxford, in the south
east corner of the county, and about Richland Grove, west of Andover,
a few families had collected. The settlement at Andover was one of the
most flourishing in the county. Ten miles northwest was a cluster of
three or four houses, and a respectable settlement a few miles further, on
Rock River. All the settlements in the southern part of the county
(except the slightest opposition at Wethersfield), favored the location,
but how was a town to be built ? Men and money were required. There
was but little immigration to the county or state, and where were
numbers and dollars to be obtained, was the question of the hour.
MORRISTOWN COLONY.
In the Winter of 1835-'6, a notice was inserted in several of the
New York city daily papers, calling a meeting of persons interested in West
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meeting to further consider this matter, a colony was formed and organ
ized under the name of the New York Colony. At these meetings some
forty or fifty persons became members of the colony. Charles Oakley,
Esq. (now deceased), once Fund Commissioner of the State of Illinois,
took a leading part in all these transactions. He had been prospecting
out West, and gave a glowing description of the wonderful " prairie coun
try." At the close of these meetings an agreement was drawn up and
signed by the colonists, authorizing Charles Oakley and C. C. Wilcox
(now of Chicago) as trustees, to proceed to Illinois and locate about a
township of land in such part of the state as they might think for the
best interest of the members of the colony ; the intention being to
.enter land somewhere near the Illinois River. But other parties having
preceded them to the designed location, which was probably in Bureau
County, near or upon the ground now occupied by the Providence Colony,
they proceeded into Henry County, and selected their land in Townships
16 and 17 — some 30 sections, nearly 20,000 acres. Every individual of
the colony bound himself to erect within two years a house or building to
cost some specified sum, about $200, on his land, and in case of neglect
the land was to revert to the colonists, with, however, this unfortunate
condition attached : That the colonists, through their trustees, had the
privilege of taking the land from those parties falhng to fulfill their part
of the contract, and paying three dollars per acre for the same, or double
the cost of their land. The result proved that four-fifths of the members
preferred the hundred per cent, advance to the hardships of Western life,
and did not build ; and ere two years passed the panic of 1837-'8 rendered
the other parties unwilhng or unable to fulfill their part. Oakley and
Wilcox were to receive for their services twenty-five cents per acre for
locating these lands, and for surveys and incidental expenses. When
surveyed^ and the town laid out on some eligible spot near the center of
the location, the lands and lots were to be put up at auction, and the
colonists were to select their property — eight lots in town being distributed
with each quarter section. The colonists were to bid for the preference
or choice of lands and lots. At this distribution, which Avas in the Sum
mer or Autumn of 1836 (the lands were entered in June of that year), only
a few persons were present. The majority of the colonists acted through
their agents. There was paid as " preference money," for the choice of
these lands, some $6,000 or $7,000, some paying as high as $400 for the
choice of a quarter section. After the sefection, the balance were dis
tributed by the trustees at their discretion, each member getting the num
ber of acres for which he had paid. This preference money was to be
held as trust, and appropriated for the benefit of the colonists "as follows :
First, to have a colony house built, in which the colonists could live until
their residences could be erected ; this was to cost some $3,000. Second,
to build a mill and school-house, or to be appropriated as the colonists
might desire, or distributed among members.
Few came that season. Messrs. Oakley andC. C. Williams remained
but a short time. The colony lands were surve} ed by Arba M. Seymour,
the County Surveyor. A log house was erected in Morristown, and a
colony house contracted for, and afterwards built. This was a fine large
building two stories high, and well finished, the latter being done by R.
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owned by Chas. Oakley, Esq. It was afterwards sold by Col. Oakley to
Joel Wells, whose widow now occupies it. A mill was also built upon
Green River upon land owned by Charles Oakley. In the Fall of the year
1536 speculation was still high. Pre-emptions on farms on Rock River
with small improvements were valued at $15 to $25 per acre. These
prices were for lands in the vicinity of the timber, as prairie land was con
sidered worthless by western men.
Joshua Harper, N. W. Washburne, Luke C. Sheldon, Chas. W. Dav
enport, Jr. and  Tompkins were all of the original colonists that were
here in 1836. In 1837, John Appleton and Chas. W. Davenport, Sr. and
family came, and with them the venerable father of Mrs. Davenport and
Thos. Fitch, who died at Morristown a few years after at the advanced
age of 80 years. These people, with a few others, comprising in all about
ten families, scattered over some ten miles of prairie, which constituted
the settlement for some twelve or fourteen years. After that time, a new
exodus from the East again sent an army westward of good, substantial
citizens — a considerable number of whom settled on Morristown p'rairie,
and made it what it now is — -one of the best settlements in Henry County.
THE WETHERSFIELD COLONY.
The direct settlement of Henry County is largely attributed to the
location of colonies. These were mainly from New England, and brought
with them all their New England foresight, energy, and frugal thrift ;
and to the Wethersfield - colony, possessing all these attributes, the
present prosperity of this portion of the county may be traced.
As has been noticed in these pages, Mr. Pillsbury, and his associates.
Slaughter and Pike, were commissioned by the New York Association, in
1835, to select a location for the "Andover Colony." Upon the return
of Mr. Pillsbury in the Fall of that year, he was written to by the Rev.
Dr. Caleb J. Tenney, of Wethersfield, Connecticut, concerning the loca
tion of another colony in the region of country in which the lands of the
Andover Colony were situated, and an interview requested. The result
of this interview led the Doctor to project another colony, to be styled
the " Wethersfield Colony," and to be located near the former. Dr.
Tenney was an eminent divine, and well acquainted with the prominent
men of that day who would be likely to favor an enterprise by which
religion and free education might be successfully planted in the great
Mississippi Valley, and he addressed many of them in relation to this
matter. These efforts led to a meeting in the Congregational Church at
Wethersfield, some time in the Autumn of 1835, the exact date of which
can not now be obtained. Here the enterprise assumed a tangible shape,
and at a subsequent meeting an organization was effected. As the names
of the projectors of this enterprise will be of interest to many of the citi
zens of the county, and valuable as an item of history, they are here
given. They were : Dr. Caleb J. Tenney, Selden Miner, Roger Wells,
Martin Kellogg, John Francis, Chancey Coleman, Weltha Willard, Rev.
John Marsh, Joshua Goodrich, George Wells, Horace Blame Henry Rob-
bins, Col. Sylvester Bhsh, Rev. Samuel Redel, WiUiam Butler, Rev. Ith
amar Pillsbury, Miles Adams, Elizur Goodrich, Samuel Galpin, Ji. Porter,
Rev. Horace. Hooker, William Tenney, George P, Shipman, Russell H,

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Nevins, Timothy Stillman, Allen Talcott, Rev. Geo. A. Calhoun, Francis
Loomis, Edward Payson, D.D., Rev. Geo. Stebbins, Rev. John Wood-
bridge, Gersham Buckley, Geo. Buckley, Gardner Spring, D.D., Merritt
Butler, Osmond Harrison, Rev. Harvey Tolcott, Jeduthan and Jonathan
Hubbard, Sullivan Howard, Geo. Richards, Jasper Gilbert, Rev. Alpha
Miller, Nathan DeWolf, J. L. Belden, Nathan Kelley, Stephen Topliff,
Dr. A. Welch, Geo. B. Holley, Rev. Chance}^ Booth, Richard T. Haines,
Rev. Ralph Emerson, Robert Gipson, and a few others whose names can
not now be obtained.
This Company was styled the " Connecticut Association." The
stockholders resided at different points from Maine to New York, some
of whom were quite wealth}^ and others were very prominent in the
religious world. The great temperance agent will be recognized in Rev.
John Marsh, Dr. Payson was a distinguished Christian minister, and Rev.
Gardner Spring was an eminent divine at the head of one of the most
aristocratic Presbyterian churches in the nation.
The stock of the company was fixed at $260 per share, and entitled
each shareholder to one hundred and sixty acres of prairie land, twenty
acres of timber, and a town lot. During the winter of 1835-'6 one hun
dred shares were taken, and $25,000 paid into the treasury. In Febru
ary, 18i)6, a "committee of purchase" was appointed, consisting of Rev.
Ithamar Pillsbury, Col. Sylvester Blish and Elizur Goodrich. The first
of these was selected on account of his having some experience in matters
of this kind ; the second, on account of his energy and prompt business
habits, and the third because he was a competent surveyor.
The route of this committee was through Baltimore ; over the moun
tains to Wheeling ; down the Ohio River by steamboat to its junction
with the Mississippi ; thence up that stream to the Illinois River ; up
that to Peoria, and thence to Knoxville, Henderson Grove and Andover,
at -(vhich latter place was a house or two, but no inhabitants, nor did any
arrive until July following. Arriving here, neither feed nor horses could
be obtained, and they were compelled to walk some twenty miles, over
to " Barren Grove " — with only a deserted cabin on the way, in Sugar
Tree Grove— along the south side of which they commenced to select the
Company's land. Rev. Pillsbury and Col. Blish were sanguine of the
future of Illinois, and, owing to the previous knowledge of the former,
were not long in finding the "desired haven." The surveyor did not
partake of their unbounded confidence, and trudged around locatino- the
selections they made, until they had, at different times, succeeded in
selecting and entering ninety-nine quarter sections of land, in Townships
14, R. 5 and 15, R. o— the first entry being made May 7, 1836.
The purchase was made from the Government in the name of Good
rich and Bhsli, who deeded the land in trust, for the purposes of the asso
ciation, to Chester Bulkley, secretary and treasurer, who afterwards
deeded to individual members, or to those who purchased of the company.
The .following Spring, March, 1837, an additional quarter section
was added, making the entries a round hundred. This committee return-
inr, another, consisting of Rev. Joseph Goodrich, John F. Willard and
Henry G. Little, was appointed to survey and lay out a town plat, and
S w'n ^' f\T' ^r'-'\ "'^° t^^euty-acre lots. On November 11, 1836,
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with the intention to at once lay out the town and the timber lots Thev
found in the grove one and one-half miles northeast of tlie purchase, a
cabin, and the family of Mr. John Kilvington, of whom mentfon s made
in the early history of Kewanee. This afforded a home for the party
An effort wa^at once made to obtain the services of the county surveyor
who lived thirty miles distant, to perform the task, but the attempt
proved fruitless, as he could not accomplish it until the following Sprino-
They returned to French Grove, in Peoria County, where Mr. Little ball
taken a cabin, and secured the services of Surveyor Nelson Simons, well
known to many citizens of this county. The returning party consisted
"J ?°?n ^i^l^^-'^^'^VT^- ^- ^'"^^' ^^^^°° Simons, Wilham Wheeler, W.
i. Little, SuUivan Howard and Simeon B. Stoddard, who reached, on
toot, the purchase, on the evening of November 16, 1836. The two fol
lowing days were spent in surveying and locating the tracts. Toward
the close of the second day the party, with the exception of Willard, who
remained to build a cabin, started for "Fraker's Grove," twelve miles
distant. As it was very misty the night was intensely dark, and they lost
their way By removing the glass from the face of their compass, so
they could feel the hands on the face, they with great difficulty regained
their course, and reached their destination about midnight. Awakening
" Old Man Dunbar," as hewas called, from his slumbers, they were given
food and shelter in the only cabin in this vicinity.
Willard worked two weeks at his cabin, boarding at Mr. Kilvington's,
some two miles distant. When he had completed it, in company with
N. Butler and Joseph Goodrich, he "bached" it through the Winter.
He hauled bis bay from where Sheffield now stands, and obtained the
greater portion of his corn in Peoria County.
During the Spring of 1837, the services of the County Surveyor
were obtained, tbe timber divided into twenty-acre lots, and the town of
Wethersfield laid out. " In the month of April," as now appears on the
county records, the streets were laid out at right angles, and were six
rods — ninety-nine feet — in width. The blocks contained four lots of two
and one-half acres each, except those immediately on the public square
. designed for business lots, and containing one-fourth acre each. One
block was set apart for a public square, and one for Academy and College
purposes, but the former of these only appears on the town plat. Two
lots, one on tbe east and one on the west, were set apart for cemetery
purposes. It will be noticed this village was a counterpart of that of
Andover. Counting from north to south the streets bore the names of
North, Mill, Church, North Main, South Main, College and South streets.
Running east and west they were named East, Edwards, Dwight, Wil
lard, Tenney, Hollis, Payson and West streets. It will also be observed
the names of divines entered lai'gely into this list, Edwards and Dwight
being in their day presidents of Yale College, and Tenney and Payson hav
ing a national reputation.
. John F. Willard, as has been stated, erected the first cabin on tbe
colony purchase. Sullivan Howard built a cottonwood board " shanty"
in February, 1837. He wintered in French Grove, Peoria County, and
hauled bis lumber from EUisville on Spoon river, seventy miles distant.
Henry G. Little, now living in Iowa, " raised " a cabin in March. Wil
liam T. Little built another soon after. This latter was just eighteen by

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twenty feet in dimensions, and, for some time, accommodated tbe family
of bis father, Abner B. Little, the two families comprising nine members.
In June, tbe first birth in this colony occurred in this cabin, a daugh
ter being born to William T. She lived to maturitj', married, and removed
to Vermont. . Elisha- R. Wolcott, and Caleb J. T. Little arrived in April, Evan
Wheaton came in June, and C. B. Miner in July. In August, Colonel
Sylvester Blish and his son William arrived with their families. They
were better prepared than most settlers, and were the first to come
through from Connecticut with teams. They stopped with H. G. Little
on their arrival, and with his family rather filled his cabin. Shortly after
this tbe first election was held in this precinct after its organization, the
place of voting being Mr. Little's house. Selden Miner came in August.
Luther C. Sleight some time that season. In tbe Summer of 1838 Francis
Loomis came. John H. Wells and David Potter, whose family became
somewhat prorainent in the colonj'-, came in October. This latter gentle
man planted the first orchard in the settlement, and raised tbe first fruit
crop. Cha,mplin Ltster moved in the Spring of 1839, Deacon Zenas
Hotchkiss in the Summer. William T. Little, before mentioned, turned
the first furrow on these prairies where now C. C. Blish resides. He was
soon followed by others, and that season — 1837 — quite a " sod crop" was
raised, — and mostly eaten by cattle. The project of building a steam
grist and saw mill was agitated the first year of the settlement, and in
1837 decisive steps were taken toward the accomplishment of tbis most
necessary of conveniences.
Abner B. Little, father of H. G. and C. J. T., came to Wethersfield
in April, 1837. He was born at New Salem, N. H., in 1774, and married
Nancy Tenney, of HoUis, N. H., Jan. 20, 1802. Thirteen children were
born to them, ten of whom came to this county, and whose names appear
elsewhere. Mrs Little died July 7, 1847, aged 66 years. Mr. Little.
Sept. 8, 1863, aged 89 years.
The food of the colonists was exceedingly coarse and rather scanty.
Coffee, cornbread and pork — pork, cornbread and coffee, constituted tbe
chief variety ; but what was lacking in quality was made up most
abundantly in the amount consumed. The appetite of tbe frontiersman
is not generally so dainty as voracious. Excellent air and abundant exer
cise atoned for all tastes. The mill proved disastrous financially to tbe
colony, uivolving it some $4,000 in debt, besides the amount paid on its
completion, — $-3,000. No one could be found to purchase such an incum
brance, and after various changes, it was sold to Jeduthan Hubbard for
$2,000, thereby making a clear lo:,s of $7,000. It bad been most bene
ficial, howe-ver, in supplying a dire necessity to aU this country. A
most interesting incident occurred in its erection and continuance, which
the reader will find recorded in these pages in the chapter headed " In
teresting Events."
As the indebtedness of the colony bad to be met, but little more than
eighty acres of prairie land was given to each stockholder in addition to
the town lot and timber land.
Out of the nearly sixty members of tbe association only four came
personally to aid in the organization. These were Col. Blish, Francis
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represented by two sons, and Gardner Spring, D.D., by one son. Rev.
Ithamar Pillsbury was already at the bead of the Andover colony, where
tor many years be was the most prominent man in it. He was married here,
Dec. 18, 1837, to Miss Caroline Miller. On August 22 previous be per-
tormed the hrst marriage ceremony in the colony (.also the first in the
county), being the nuptials of Lewis Hurd and Caroline W. Little a
sisler of Henry G. and W. T. Little. They are stiU residents of Weth-
?uQn^'*;A ,^^™^^ ^- Carson opened a temporary store in the Winter of
1839- 40, but suspended operations in less than one year. In the Spring
of 1845, Garey E. Smith opened the first store proper. He was followed
by Daniel McClure, who established his trade in 1849. The foUowino-
year WiUiam Blish opened a stock of goods, and was followed by others
in quick succession, when tbe advent of ihe railroad and tbe consequent
opening of Kewanee, caused a general removal of all such commodities
tq that locality.
The earliest school was taught by Parmelia Stewart, daughter of R.
R. Stewart, of Geneseo. She is now Mrs. Dr. Hume of that city. She
taught in what is properly known as the " Old Log Church." After
wards a school-house was built a little south of this latter buUding, and
school was held there for a few years. The next move in this direction
was tbe purchase of tbe old Baptist Church, which is stUl used. About
ten or twelve years ago, a new edifice was constructed, and is now used
in connection with the former, for educational purposes.
THE CHURCHES.
The Congregational Church. Although a number of the colonists
were members of this religious faith in their former homes, it was not till
October, 19, 1839, that they organized tbe church bere. Previous to tbis
time, however. Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, of Andover, was employed to
preach to them one fourth of his time, through a part of 1837, and to
about November, 1838. He often walked from one charge to the other,
and when tbe reader will recollect the entire absence of bridges, compel
ling bim to wade or swim the streams, be will properly judge tbe labors
of tbis man, and of his indefatigable industry. Rev. W. F. Vaill was
sent here by the Connecticut -Home Missionary Society, arriving at
Wethersfield November 21, 1838. The following year, at the date men
tioned, the church was organized at the house of Col. John H. Wells,
with fifteen members. They were : Rev. Joseph and Mrs. Goodrich,
Rev. WiUiam VaUl, Nancy T. Little, Mrs. Rhoda Blish, John H. Wells,
Mrs. Julia Wells, L. C. Sleight, Hosea and Mrs. Buckley, Deacon Zenas
Hotchkiss and wife, Norman Butler and wife, and Francis Loomis. Rev.
Vaill remained pastor some eight years. -As has been stated, the meetings
were held for some time in private residences; Col. Blisb's being tbe
largest, was often used for this purpose. Mrs. Blish is now tbe only one
of the original fifteen who comprised tbe first members, now living in
this vicinity. In tbe Summer of 1838, a log church was erected, and
used until the year 1849, when a frame structure was built, which is yet
standing. In 1851, a good parsonage was erected. On tbe organization
of tbe Congregational Church in Kewanee, many of the members from
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ally almost all went there, until now but a small number remain, and no
regular service is maintained. FoUowing the Rev. VaUl was Rev. Samuel
Ordway, who remained about three years. He was succeeded by Rev.
Darius Gore, who was pastor about the same length of time, when R. S.
Thrall came, who preached one and a half years. Rev. W. T. Bartle
was the next pastor, and preached for two years. After bim was Rev.
Thomas Snell, who remained one and a half years, and was succeeded by
Rev. Robert Rudd, Avho filled the pulpit one year. The next was Rev.
B. B. Parsons, Avho was installed pastor August 17, 1859, and remained
in charge some time. . He was foUowed by Rev. L. D. Pomeroy, whose
pastorate extended over four years, and was succeeded by Rev. Rider,
who preached some two years. Rev. W. T. Bartle Avas again called, and
preached for them one year. From that time tbe church began to decline,
owing to the members uniting at Kewanee, and bas sustained no regular
ministry since.
The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1841. The
meetings Avere held for some time in residenfies, and at other times in
the school-bouse, until the year 1853. In 1861, a commodious house
of worship was commenced, but not completed and occupied until
1853. The formation of the society in KcAvanee, with which many of
this church united, caused a decline in the church bere, and it was
finally abandoned.
The Baptist Church was organized at a council held September 23,
1843, by eight persons, viz : Elder Edward" Otis, Charles B. Miner, Mary
G. Miner, EdAvard Otis, Merrill Otis, HUeman Otis, and Hannah and
Sarah Otis, united. The first three of these Avere from Connecticut, the
remainder from Ohio. It was not until two years afterward that preach
ing was secured. During this time. Elders Otis, Jonathan Miner and
others officiated. During the Summer of 1845, Elder Charles E. Tinker
was secured to preach one Sunday in each month, and so continued fbr
five years. The meetings Avere sometimes held on the north side of Barren
Grove, and at other times at the Avest end, in school-houses, and often in
the open air. For the last tAvo years of this man's labors the meetings
were not held at Wethersfield, and this church ultimately became the
Baptist Church at AnnaAvan. Another church Avas established at
Wethersfield, May 17, 1851, Avith eleven members. They were : Ezekiel
Cole, Mrs. Maria Cole, John Ewing, Mrs. Keziah Ewing, Mrs. Jane White,
Mrs. Susan EUenwood, Mrs. Caroline Purviance, Mrs. Maria F. Miner,
Charles ,B. Miner, Mrs. Mary A. Miner, and Austin Svkes. Of these,
the last three named are members.
In July, 1852, Elder J. M. Stickney commenced to preach for this
charge, remaining but a short time. He was succeeded by J. S. Mahan,
from Galesburg. 1 bey now numbered only nine members, but in 1854
were greatly increased, over fifty uniting. Elder Mahan resigned in 1856,
andwas followed by Dr. J. M. Winn, who was succeeded the same year
by Elder b. P. Ives. The following Summer, the members, by a majority
vote, decided to remove their place of worship to Kewanee, and sold
their unfinished brick church to the School Trustees of Wethersfield.
^rom that time the congregation assumed tbe name of the First Baptist
Church of Kewanee. Other churches were established in tbis colony,
but they are now extinct, or tbe members are so few that no regular

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JOHN BLACKBURN (deceased).
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organization is sustained. As tbe colony is the source from which all
the affluence, position and wealth of KcAvanee were obtained, this ex
tended sketch is given it. Many pages could be filled with incidents
connepted with tbe early life of these people, but space forbids their
insertion, save a few, which the reader will find in a chapter already
referred to. BISHOP HILL COLONY.
Tbe founder of the colony at Bishop Hill was Mr. Eric Jansen, a
man about thirty-five or forty years of age, and a native of Sweden. He
was possessed of strong religious convictions, large social affections, and
an active vigorous mind. He abjured the Lutheran faith, the almost uni
versal religion of his native country, and one which bore much the same
relation to Sweden that the Established Church of England does to that
kingdom. By precept and preaching he gathered about him some eleven
hundred adherents to bis belief.
These met with great opposition from the Lutheran House of
Bishops, and Mr. Jansen and some of his more prominent followers were
at times imprisoned. During one of his confinements in that place he
was visited by two physicians, who would have adjudged him insane, bad
not an influential merchant been present and threatened them with full
process of the laAv for tbis most unjust act. Tbis merchant was a mem
ber of tbe Lutheran Church, but a man of large, liberal views, and pos
sessed -with a strong love of liberty.
Mr. Jansen persisted in his work for some three years or longer,
when, tbe opposition becoming too strong, it was decided to emigrate to
that land of liberty, America ; there to establish a colony and worship
their God in their own way, and in their own belief. One of the prin
cipal tenets of their religion was that all things should be in common,
so that no poor would go unprovided, or none suffer for lack of means.
Among tbe first converts to this belief were a Mr. Hedine and a Mr.
Olson, men of property, who gave freely of their wealth to aid those Avbo
were needy.
A delegation of them visited King Oscar I, to obtain passports, hav
ing been refused these necessary papers by the proper authorities. Tbe
King told them be could not conflict with the authority of the House of
Bishops, save to grant them the privilege of leaving the country should
tbey desire. He gave the orders, and procuring tbe passports, tbe colony,
numbering some eleven hundred persons, set sail in the Summer of 1846.
They arrived in New York in October of that year, and the same month
about seven hundred of them reached Bishop HiU, Henry County, Illi
nois, the remaining four hundred having gone to other localities. Many
of this latter number were deceivers and impostors, having joined the
colony for no other purpose than to get their passage paid ; the fund for
tbis object having been a common one, and some had had their debts paid
before leaving Fatherland.
In order that Mr. Jansen could come to America (he had preceded
the colonists), he was compelled to escape into Norway, where, obtain
ing a passport under an assumed name, he succeeded in embarking on a
vessel whose destination was New York.
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146 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
been sent to America for tbe purpose of finding them a home. These
had selected the present site of Bishop Hill, and when the emigrants
arrived in New York they were met by Mr. Jansen, their acknowledged
leader, and at once came to their neAv home.
A brother of the Mr. Olson — Olef Olson — had been one of the party
sent out the year previous, and had made a pretty thorough prospecting
tour throughout the West, in the Spring of 1846, including tbe states of
Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. He had written to many of his friends in
Sweden advising them of tbe feasibility of the coming of tbe colony, and
of the ease with which a home could be secured in the then western
wilds. He purchased of tbe elder Piatt a farm at the east end of Red
Oak Grove ; this being the first of any connected with the colony.
After Mr. Jansen reached the United States, he sent word to the
friends in Sweden to print, or get printed, some hymn books and other
religious works for the use of the colony. This printing Avas very diffi
cult to obtain, as no printer would risk the fine attendant on such publi
cations. To obviate this difficulty a press was purchased, and with the
aid of a practical printer, they did their o wn printing.
Of the eleven hundred colonists who came in 1846, many sold their
estates at a sacrifice, and were compelled to send an agent in after years
to collect even this.
The colonists settled at first along the south bank of tbe South Ed
ward Creek, a small, sluggish stream. Tbe site was a most beautiful one,
being sparsely covered with a small growth of oaks. Having, neither
material for building nor money Avith which to purchase it, they erected
tents for their immediate protection. These proving inadequate, caves
were excavated in the hillside, and in these rude habitations many of tbe
colonists passed their first Winter in America. These were damp and
unwholesome, and much of tbe mortality prevaihng was due to them.
WhUe erecting tents for their own immediate accommodation, tbey were
not forgetful of tbe AVorship of Almighty God, and erected a very large
tent in which their meetings and Sabbath-schools were held. The hard
ships that followed tbe immediate settlement were more than many
of the members had resolution to endure, and they left sino-ly and
in squads as their lack of faith and pressing wants seemed to require.
On reaching their ncAv home the funds of the society were nearly ex
hausted, and they had no credit. Notwithstanding this, provisions must
be had for the year's consumption. Not a man, save a sailor, who had
picked up a little English, coiUd speak a word of that language. John
Olson, who was gifted with the faculty of making intelligible signs, under
took to provide food, and siicceeded tolerably weU while tlie money
lasted. They were expecting funds in the Spring in sufficient amounts
to reheve all pressing and immediate wants. Mud caves soon o-ave place
to bouses constructed of unbaked brick and an occasional fraine,%ut these
residences were very inferior tiU 1849, when a four-story brick was
erected, about 100 feet in length and 45 in breadth. Tbe basement was
intended for a dining-room and the upper part divided into rooms for
famUies. In 1851 the buUding was extended 100 feet in length It is
still occupied by families of new comers, or by those unable to provide
their own homes. ^
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the basement for families, was erected as early as 1849, the religious zeal
of the colonists causing them to look after a house of worship before
securing their personal comfort. This edifice is still occupied for the
purposes for which it was erected.
To the credit of tbe people it must be stated that they established
an English school as early as January, 1847. A Presbytej-ian clergyman.
Rev. Talbot, taught some thirty-five scholors ih a, mud cave, from Janu
ary to July. At times he was assisted by his daughter, Mrs. Pollock,
afterwards the wife of Eric Jansen, and now bis widow. Talbot taught
tbe second school, and Nelson Simons, M. D., was employed about one
year as their third schoolmaster.
While the improvements in general were going on tbe colonists were
not neglectful of orchards and the planting of tbe smaller fruits ; but it
cannot be said that tbe yield of fruits so far has equaled their expecta
tions. Among the earlier branches of industry a Jarewery, for the manu
facture of small beer, was erected. This beverage is a common drink
among the Swedes, and the manufacture commenced at an early day.
About tbe 3'ear 1851 they erected a commodious brick brewery from
which they manufactured some ten barrels of beer a day while in opera
tion. The progress of improvement was steady, and a grist-mill on a small
scale was soon in operation on the Edwards Creek, at the Hill. Two
saw-mills were also soon under way on the same stream. One of them
tbey purchased. The construction of a steam grist-mill was commenced
in 1849, under tbe direction of Eric Jansen, but not completed till after
his death. The correct conduct of these people soon convinced those living near
est them that nothing was to be apprehended from them, as their creed
was essentially harmless to all outsiders. And in tbe hour of need, the
colonists found fast friends in tbe majority of those near them. By tbe
year 1851 they had grown and strengthened, and had built a first-class
steam flouring-miU, which turned out a large surplus of flour beyond the
wants of tbe colony.
Tbey bad opportunities of securing large quantities of wheat, receiv
ing sometimes one-third and at others one-half the crop for taking care of
tbe balance. Flax was a staple with them for several years. From the
crop of 1847 they manufactured 12,000 yards of Unen or thereabouts, and
sold the entire amount, as tbey had two or three years' supply ot
clothing on hand. In 1849 tbey sold 12,454 yards of linen and 4,129
yards of carpeting. In 1850 they sold the crop of 1849: hnen, 9,323
yards; carpeting, 3,618 yards. In 1861 crop of 1850 : Imen, 28,o22
yards ; carpeting, 3,237 yards. This was the largest product in any one
year, and tbe amount gradually grew less tiU the year 1857, when they
manufactured but little for sale. The aggregate amount of hnen sold to
1857 Avas 130,309 yards; of carpeting, 22,569 yards. The carpeting
was aU coarse, being known as " rag " carpeting. The linen was much
of it quite fine ; but the coarser kinds were the most in demand, and after
the first year or two but Uttle fine linen, except in tbe shape of table
cloths, was manufactured. These goods weresold for cash, or traded for
other goods in demand at the HiU, as opportunity offered ; large quantities
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The spinning and weaving is done almost exclusively by tbe women,
children of both sexes assisting at spooling, etc. In the early years, as
looms and rooms in which to place them were scarce, the weavers were
divided into squads or gangs, and the looms kept running night and day.
Not a little of tbe prosperity of tbe colony is due to the bone and muscle
of the women who labored through the summer in the fields as industri
ously as the men, and in the winter at the wheels — looms and other work
carried on in doors.
From living in such poor habitations at first, and from being unac
customed to the climate, great numbers sickened and died. Especially
among the children was tbe mortality fearful. During the great cholera
scourge of the years 1849, '50, '51 and '52, men would go to their work
in tbe morning in good health, and die before the going down of the sun.
From this cause, and the leaving of those in fear of the disease, the
colony was atone time reduced to 414 souls. These survived tbe plague,
and had the hardihood to remain. At the time Mr. Jansen Avas mur
dered, in May, 1850 (an account of which is given elsewhere), they were
suffering from sickness, desertion, ahd death, and the fact that these had
the fortitude to remain amid such a multplicity of discouragements, Avas
proof conclusive of the earnestness of their conviction that they were
called to suffer, and, if need be, to die iu demonstrating the true method
of Christian fellowship. In erecting tbe large buildings for dwellings ;
in tbe manufacture of cloth ; in the erection of large mills ; in their fru
gal industry, and in their honest endeavors to promote their Avelfare spirit
ually and temporally, during all these trials of poverty, sickness, death,
desertion, and strangers in a strange land, a lesson of commendable zeal
may be learned, and an example of fortitude which has fcAV equals in the
history of Henry County.
By the year 1853 or '54 affairs were brightening, and prospects grew
better. Other emigrants came, other buildings were erected, and the
hopes of the earlj' colonists began to be realized.
Brick buildings, capable of accommodating from eight to double that
number of families, were at times erected. In these each family had one
or more rooms. AU worked together, and at meal time repaired to the
large dining-rooms and partook of food provided for aU. Each one was
required to labor, and after receiving sufficient clothing and food from
tbe products, tbe remainder were used to purchase more land or buUd
additional buildings. Human nature is the same in aU ages and among
all people, and here, as well as elsewhere, were those who would not per
form their share of the labor, or provide for the common good. By tbe
year 1860, it was found that the theories of Mr. Jansen would not prevaU
in practical life, and a division occurred.
By this year aU tbe large brick buUdings spoken of Avere erected.
At this time they were divided into two parties, known as the Johnson
(Jansen) and Olson parties. The former, being more numerous, obtained
about two-thirds of the property ; the latter, the remainder. No serious
difficulties arose from this division, and the individual affairs were con
ducted on the same plan heretofore pursued.
Tbe following year, tbe Olson party were divided into three divi
sions or parts, and tbe Johnson party made an individual distribution of
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By this time it bad been clearly demonstrated that it was better by
far for all to be thrown upon an individual responsibUity, and a distribu
tion on the following plan was made of all property belonging to this
party :
To every person, male or female, that had attained the age of 35
years a full share of all lands, timber and town lots, and personal property
was given. A full share consisted of 22 acres of land, one timber lot —
nearly two acres — one town lot, and an equal part in all barns, horses,
cattle, bogs, sheep or other domestic animals, and all farming implements
and household utensils. All under this age received a share correspond
ing in amount and value to the age of the individual, no discrimination
being shown to either sex. Tbe smallest share was about eight acres of
land, a correspondingly small town and timber lot, and part of the per
sonal property. Thus a man over 35 j^ears of age, having a wife that age
or over, and several children, would receive many acres of land and con
siderable property to manage. He held that of the wife and children
simply in trust, the deeds to all the property being made iu the name of
the head of the family.
Tbis division is still maintained, and as a result of this, and thereby
each being thrown upon his own resources, active industry at once pre
vailed, tbe result of which may now be seen in well-tilled farms and com
modious dAvellings.
This same year, in April, the town was laid out by the trustees, Olef
Johnson, Jonas Erickson, Swan Swanson, Jonas Olson, Jonas Kronberg,
Olef Stenberg, and Jacob Jacobson. In 1861, the Olson party, being
divided into three factions, continued to prosecute their labors under the
colony system. One year's trial, hoAvever, convinced them of the results.
These factions were known as Olson, Stonberg, and (Martin) Johnson
divisions, which, at the close of tbe year 1861, divided their property to
the individuals comprising each faction on the basis adopted by the John
son party in 1860. The shares were, however, not quite so large. The
large brick buildings are now principally owned by the old settlers.
After the establishment of the colony the school-room was removed
from tbe cave to any vacant room which could be utilized for that pur
pose. The school-room was therefore constantly changing untU the erec
tion of the large frame building spoken of, when the upper room m it
was occupied for a number of years. In the year 1858 or '59 the present
school-house was erected. It contains four rooms for school purposes,
and a library. Two teachers are now employed, who have been raised m
the colony, and all exercises have always been conducted m the English
language, showing tbe colony came to America to become her citizens
In tbe FaU of 1848, an adventurer named Root, the son of a wealthy
Swede, of Stockholm, made his appearance at Bishop HiU, having been,
as he asserted, just discharged from the army that had been operating m
Mexico. Subsequent developments however indicated his having been
a fugitive from justice. Upon his arrival at Bishop HUl he expressed a
desire to become one of the fraternity, and as there seemed to be no
reasonable objection, he was duly admitted. . .c t^ ¦ t
He soon after made a marriage contract with a cousin of Eric Jansen
the consummation of which was under special contract, to AA^it: that it
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leaving the wife to enjoy in tbe colony all the rights and immunities of
the establishment. He soon earned tbe reputation of being constitutionally opposed to
labor of any kind, spending most of his time with a gun on bis shoulder
in the Avoods, and even tbis soon getting tiresome, he shortly left for parts
unknown. His tyrannical treatment of his wife bad, however, pretty
thoroughly destroyed her affection for bim, and she bore the separation
with feelings more of joy than sorrow.
After an absence of several months, during which time his wife gave
birth to a son, be returned to the colony. It was some time before he
called to see his wife, notwithstanding be was informed a son was waiting
to greet him. Soon after taking up quarters with bis Avife, he proposed
to have her leave the colony with him, to which she strongly objected,
while be as persistently insisted upon hei going. Jansen sustained the
objections, which exasperated Root to such an extent he exhibited to his
wife a revolver and bowie knife, swearing vengeance on Jansen, and at
other times threatening to use them on ber or tbe babe.
Matters proceeded in this manner some time, when, being unable to
persuade her to accompany- him peaceably, he determined on carrAang off
his wife bv force, which he endeavored with the assistance of outside
friends to accomplish in the following manner: Obtaining the services
of a young man named Stanley, who belonged in Cambridge, be stationed
him with a horse and buggy at a convenient distance from Mrs. Root's
room, and while the community were at dinner. Root compelled ber to
enter the buggj^, and the trio drove rapidly away from the Hill, Mrs. Root
being seated in tbe bottom of the buggy and covered up. Their proceed
ings being observed, tbey were soon hotly pursued and overtaken within
two miles of their starting point, by a dozen of the brethren, who ordered
them to stop. They were told distinctly if tbe woman wanted to leave,
she could do so unmolested ; but if she wished to stay, tbey proposed to
take ber back.
Root aud Stanley, both being armed, kept their pursuers at bay, the
woman meantime making manifest ber desire to return by an effort to
release herself from the coverings thrown over her. Root laid his pistol
on the seat behind him, and endeavored to hold her dbwn ; meanwhile
one of the attacking party rushed up, and, seizing the weapon, carried it
off. Stanley, seeing the six-shooter in the wrong hands, and his own
being only a single-barrel, concluded it best to surrender, and the woman
was allowed to leave the buggy and go with ber friends. At tbis point
Stanley disappears from public notice, except in a single instance some
time after, when he distinguished himself by figuring as one of two parties
(the other being tbe lady with whom be boarded^ of whom a choice bit
of scandal arose, Avbich was finally settled by the infuriated husband of
the aforesaid lady. Thwarted in his purpose, Root bad Jansen and oth
ers arrested for restraining the liberty of his wife. She was subpoenaed
as a witness, and the officer insisting on her accompanying bim at once,
she assented with the behef she would soon have justice done ber in tbe
courts. The officer, however, had no legal authority to take this step ;
but was carrying out a deeply-laid scheme of Root's to get possession of
the woman, and succeeded in taking ber to Cambridge, where she was
confined in a room and denied aU communication with ber friends. Mr.

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S. P. Brainard, the Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, took a most
active part in exe uding the friends, and much to their disgust, as to them
Avas be indebted lor bis election to office.
A day later Root succeeded in abducting his wife the second time,
and taking her in a buggy, despite her screams, drove to the Rock River
settlement, and put up at the house of P. K. Hanna.' 'U mUlKi wr^i<^?)
From here Root took her to Davenport, thence to Chicago, where
she had a sister living, who, knowing of Root's brutal treatment of his
wUe, soon communicated with the colonists, and they, in turn, offered
the Avoman safe transit to her home in the colony if she desired it. Mrs
Root signifying ber Avish to return, was sent for by a party, who. with a
team, took her back to Bishop HiU, which place she reached in safety ;
thence she went to St. Louis, where she remained untU all danger was
past, Avhen she returned to the colony, Avhere she still lives.
At the May term of court in 1850, Root, being greatly exasperated
at Jansen for his repeated efforts to induce his (Root's) wife to remain in
the colony, shot Jansen in the court-bouse, just at the hour of adjourn
ment for dinner. Mr. Jansen expired in a few hours. Root was at once
taken into custody, tried for murder, receiving a sentence of two or three
years in tbe State Prison. He died shortly after its expiratio^i^''''^>-/"Ayv/^
COUNTY COURTS.
The county seat was located at Richmond, Oct. 6, 1837. The first
term of Circuit Court was held here by Hon. Thomas Ford, afterwards
Governor of the state, on AprU 2, 1839. In tbe month of June foUow
ing the small frame court-bouse was burned, also a two-story bouse erect
ed by  Harris. Steps were at once taken to remove the seat of justice
to a more convenient locality, the citizens of Geneseo being most active
in this move wishing to secure the prize for their own town. In this they
were defeated, as the site selected was the Morristown Colony purchase.
One term of court was, however, held at Geneseo on April 6, 1840, and
two tbe following year. Court was removed to Morristown, and tbe first
session held there on May 16, 1842 ; afterwards, on Sept. 26 ; on May 15,
1843 ; on Sept. 25 ; and lastly, on May 24, 1844.
The county seat was located at Cambridge in tbe early part of 1843 ;
but no provision being made for holding courts there, they continued to
meet at Morristown, where the court-house, a small unfinished frame
building, was located. The citizens of Cambridge, desiring to make cer
tain of the seat of justice within their OAvn limits, obtained permission
from tbe county officers to remove this building to their town. It was
granted, and the building removed in the Summer or Fall of 1843.
Yet court did not come ; still continuing the county business at Morris
town two sessions in September and in May following. The court-bouse
referred to was brought to Cambridge with ox teams, and placed on tbe
southeast corner of what Is now tbe College Square. Here courts were
held until the erection of tbe present structure, which Avas completed
and accepted July 8, 1845. It was erected by Sullivan Howard, one of
tbe early'settlers of Wethersfield, and cost about $3,000. Tbe old wooden
jail was begun in 1853, and completed tbe following year.
Tbe present court-bouse, a very commodious and comfortable build
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152 mSTOKY OF HENEY COUNTY.
building was erected immediately Avest of the court-house, costing about
$10,000. It is used as the receptacle for all tbe county records, and as
the offices of tbe county and circuit clerks, and that of tbe county treas
urer. It is intended to erect, as soon as practicable, probably during the
coming year, a court-house suitable to the needs of the county, and one
which will be an ornament to the energy and taste of the citizens.
The first case tried in the Henry County Court before a jury, was an
appeal case wherein Hiram Pearce was tried for " disturbing tbe peace
and good order of a congregation assembled for divine worship, by pro
fane language and disorderly and immoral conduct." He was found
guilty and fined tAventy dollars.
In the old court-house, accommodation could hardly be had for the
officers of the court, when they had to find room for tbe jury. Tbis body
often retired to the shadow of a near tree, or bay-stack, and carried on
their deliberations in commodious but rather undesirable quarters.
To find lodging at first in Cambridge was almost an impossibility, and
tended greatly to lessen the groAvth of that place. The members of the
bar would have to go to Andover, and to neighboring cabins for shelter
and food. Pages could be filled with incidents illustrating tbe mode of
administering justice which, though generally unhindered by legal forms,
was sure. The first case in the present court-bouse was conducted by
Judge Jos. Tillson, now a-resident of Cambridge, and who has been closely
identified with all her interests.
November, 1849, under the new constitution, a county judge (who
was also probate) and two associates, styled county justices, Avere elected,
to-wit: J. M. Allan, judge; Wm. Miller and John Piatt, associates. In
1850, Allan was elected Representative. to the General Assembly, and a
special election for judge to fill the vacancy occasioned by his resigna
tion, resulted in the election of Joseph TUlson. In 1863, Stephen
Palmer was elected judge, and Robert Getty and John Piatt, associates.
In 1857, the township organization was effected, and the board of super
visors discharged tbe duties of the former court.
SHABBONA.
This celebrated Indian chief Uved two years at Shabbona Grove, in
tbis county. He was born at an Indian viUage on Kankakee River, about
1775. While young, he Avas made chief of the band and went to Shab
bona Grove, now DeKalb Co., where thev were found in the early settle
ment of this part of the state. During the War of 1812, Shabbona, with
his warriors, joined Tecumseh; was by his side when he fell, at the battle
of the Thames. Shabbona, in 1827, by visiting every lodge of tbe Potta-
Avattamies, prevented them from participating in the Winnebago War.
Shabbona was styled " the white man's friend" (through reproach) on
account of bis always being so friendly to the whites. In all tbe Indian
Avars of his day Shabbona exerted such influence that he prevented Jiis
own tribe and many other tribes from making or participating in wars
against the whites, and often in times of war notified the settlers, and
thereby saved their lives. The citizens of Ottawa bought him a tract of
land above Seneca, Grundy Co., on lUinois River, on which they buUt
a^house and supplied him with means on which to live. He died July
17, 1859, in his 84tli year, and was buried at IMorris. His squaw,
Pokanoka, was drowned Nov. 30, 1864, and was burie4 by his side.

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KEWANEE.

Tbe traveler in 1853, bad be passed from Dixon to Wethersfield,
would have found where now stands Kewanee, a modest and well-tiUed
farm, the property of M. B. and J. P. Potter, on tbe Avest, and a broad,
undulating prairie on tbe east, the division line being then a township
road, and now known as Main Street. The unpretentious farm-bouse,
now the residence of Harry Thompson, may still be seen by the curious,
standing directly north of the building known as " Phillips JBlock." The
first settlers of tbe land comprised in the township Avere John Kilvington,
Robert Gonitis and Cornelius Bryan, who came in the Fall of 1836. In
tbe month of February, previous, John King and  Pierce made tbe
first entries. They were foUowed by Goodrich and Blish, whose entries
bear date May 7, 1836, and in July by Henry Kemerling. This same
year twenty-one sections — 13,440 acres — were taken up by the Connecti
cut Association, and before 1850 almost every acre was entered.
The advent of tbe C. B. & Q. R. R. in 185^(then caUed the MUitary
Tract R. R.) decided the location of the village. Strenuous efforts were
made by the citizens of Wethersfield, one mile south, to secure the pas
sage of tbe railroad through their town. Owing to heavy grades and the
crossing of a stream, involving a large extra expense, this Avas not acceded
to by tbe company, and grading Avas commenced on the proposed route.
Enterprising citizens of that daj' saw the result, and quickly took advan
tage of tbe location to secure a toAvn on the railroad.
Nothing particularly noteAvorthy took place until the railroad depot
Avas fixed on the nortbAvest quarter of section 33. The company had at
first decided to place it on the northeast quarter of section 32, but a de
fective title compelled a re -location. Matthew B. and J. P. Potter
and Col. Blish OAvned tbe site. The former, after selling five acres of their
quarter section to Geo. A. Morse and Silas WiUard, traded the bal
ance to Dwight Needham for his beautiful farm a little farther south. Mr.
Needham at once sold to Capt. SuUivan Howard, Ralph A. Tenney—
better known as " Ralph" — and Henry G. Little; and these gentlemen
sold a quarter interest to Nelson Lay. Willard and .Morse's tract lay on
either side of the railroad, on Main street, and bere they built a store and
warehouse in 1853. This was known as the "Pioneer" store, and did a
lucrative business for nearly twelve months without opposition. The
building stood on the lot now occupied by the residence of Mr. Joseph
O'Brien, and was, in 1863, destroyed by fire.
On May 1, 1854, the town was laid out by the foUoAving named gen
tlemen : SuUivan HoAvard, Nelson Lay, H. G. Little, R. A. Tenney, Geo.
A. Morse, and Sylvester Blish, aUof whom, excepting Col. Blish, are stiU
living. At that time all was life and activity. Wethersfield, which was
then quite a thriving vUlage, suffered in a very short time a loss of nearly
aU of ber business houses, Avhich Avere one by one put on wheels and
moved to Kewanee. . j. ^i -n- j.
The survey was made by C. C. Blish, now President of the i^irst
National Bank. Tbe streets were at right angles. Tbe lots contained
from one-quarter of an acre to four acres of land, according as they
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156 HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY.
were more or less central. The streets were generally four rods wide,
though Main street ^s one hundred feet in Avidth. The first house erected
on the town site Avas the Kewanee Hotel. It was kept for some time by
Tenney & Hutchins. Ih February, 1866, the present proprietor, Mr. E.
V. Bronson, Avbose portrait appears elscAvhere, purchased the property
of R. A. Tenney, and for twenty-two years has successfully supplied
the gastronomical needs of the public.
It Avas probably the intention of the founders ofthe town, that Main
street should be the street, and in fact it was for some time. " Phillips
Block," the first store in the toAvn proper was built thereon by Nelson
Lay ; J. D. Schriver erected tbe old " Philadelphia Store" there ; Daven
port & Robinson their grocery (now Miles & Minnick's); Dr. Pinney had
his drug store Avhere now stands the FreeAvill Baptist Church, and on the
corner next south Avas the dry-goods establishment of Aaron Cooper. A
few buildings only Avere built on Tremont street, Avhich was in wet weather
very little short of a canal as far as navigation was concerned. Yet the
hotel and the depot sloAvly and surelj'^ drcAv tbe trade center Avestward.
C. N. Cutter erected, very earlj", the building now occupied by Bennison
Bros., and which for many years was known as " Cutter's HaU,'" and con
sidered quite palatial in those days. Residences sprang np rapidly in all
parts of the town, grain warehouses were built, and in eighteen months
the town boasted of a population of 1,500, including Wethersfield.
Some of tlie en'rly merchants Avere Fitch & Skinner, Avbose drug
store occupied tho site of the present T. H. Phillips' brick block ; Joseph
Montgomei'}-, Avbose stock consisted of boots, shoes and clothing, and whose
store occupied the site of that now used by James Barker; Mr. James
S. Howard Avho erected the house noAv known as the JMcConnell House,
and therein kept the first furniture store of Kewanee; and a hardware store
Avhich was built by Fred. Wild, .the building now doing service as the shop
of Mr. McConnell. AU these were erected cluring the Summer and Autumn
of 1854, or scon after. Contemporary with them Avns the residence of
Mr. Dwight Needham, Avhich isnoAv the property of Mrs. Martha Pratt.
It was the first building of that character erected on the town plat. This
same Autumn a Avarehouse Avas constructed by the Pratt Brothers. Two
years after, in 1857, it Avas set ou fire by one William Whiteford, and
totally destroyed. He received a term of nine years in the penitentiary
for his nefariousness. An elevator Avas also built by the railroad com
pany which is still used. When the town was laid out, the proprietors gave
it the name of Berien, in compliment of Col. Berien, chief engineer of
the railroad. He rather objected to this, hoAvever, and being^asked to
name the town, suggested "Kewanee," an Indian name, supposed to
signify Prairie hen. This cognomen Avas readily accepted by the proprie
tors, and on Feb. 14, 1856, was legalized by a special act of the Legisla
ture. The post-office Avas established in 1854, and given the name of
Kewanee. Col. Blish Avas appointed as incumbent of tlie office, Avbo occu
pied a portion of the store of Otis & Pinney for the discharge of his
duties. It AviU be remembered this building occupied the site of the Free
will Baptist Cliurch. In the Fall of 1865, Col. Blish died, and Mr. R. A.
Tenney, who, among other enterprising nets, erected the first brick resi
dence HI town, now occupied by Dr. G. W. Fellows, succeeded bim.
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is now hold by Capt. N. H. Pratt, one of Kewanee's most estimable citi
zens, and the office ranks as third-class.
The business interests of town have grown remarkably well. It is
almost twenty-three years since the Phillips Block was erected, and now
there are a large number of stores of all kinds ; shops of every descrip
tion, and artisans of all trades, whose different articles of commerce find
ready sale in the town and surrounding country, and in some cases to
other localities.
The First National Bank was organized October 28, 1870, Avith a
capital of $75,000. The surplus is now $18,000, and the average daily
deposits are over $100,000. The officers are : Chas. C. Blish, President ;
S. W. Warner, Vice-President ; and C. S. Wentworth, Cashier. Messrs.
p. L. and W. F. Wiley, President and Cashier of the First National
Bank, at Galva, on January 1st, 1876, established the People's- Bank. It
is a private affair, well managed, and abundantly supplied Avitli capital.
Mr. H. L. Kellogg is Cashier.
The success of any town depends largely on the manufacturing inter
ests therein and the ability to keep employed its citizens, thereby causing
money to freely circulate Avithin its OAvn borders. Kewanee is very Avell
supplied in this respect, having Avithin ber limits the O'Brien Manufac
tory, the Haxton Steam Heater Company, the Kewanee Manufacturing
Establishment, and that of H. H. Perkins. The first mentioned of these
was established in 1858, in Prhiceville, Peoria County, for the manufac
ture of carriages and Avagons. They remained here until 1865, Avhen
they removed to KcAA'anee and continued tlieir manufacturing. January
1, 1874, a stock company, Avitb a capital of $75,000, Avas i'ormed, and the
facihties greatly increased. The O'Brien brothers are Largely interested
bere, and'hold the offices of president, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Jas.
O'Brien is the first named officer, W. F. O'Brien the second, and Joseph
T. tbe third. They employ about fifty men, and make, on an average,
per day, two Avagons, two carriages, and 100 harrows. These latter find
ready sale throughout the entire Nortliwest.
The second manufactory mentioned Avas organized in April, 1875,
with a capital stock of $50,000. They iivake steam heaters, castings, and
aU classes of steam material. Their sales Avill aggregate $60,000 annually.
About forty men are employed. W. E. Haxton is President, E. R. Kerr
Secretary, and J. H. Pierce Treasurer.
The Kewanee Manufacturing Company was organized January 12,
1876, with a capital of $-i0,000. Tbey are in good condition, capable of
doing excellent work, and at reasonable prices. They employ constantly
twenty-five hands, with a probable increase. Their specialties are: " Ke-
Avanee " windmills, " Orr's" sulky plow, and the "Centennial" harrow.
In addition to these they do a large amount of extra job Avork. The officers
are: C. C. Wilson, President, and Jfisiah Keeler, Secretary. Iheir im
plements find large sales through tbe West, and through some portions ot
Pennsylvania. . , .
Mr. H. H. Perkins is at present making a new-formed riding culti
vator. It has the qualitv of being capable of raising and lowering the
shovels, of giving them "a greater depib, and of a different slant, aho ot
placing them neaVly to, or far from the row of corn— aU without stopping
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158 HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY.
Mr. H. H. Bryan, who opened the first wagon shop in Kewanee, is •
still in business. He commenced his trade in Wethersfield, in 1860, and
when Kewanee was incorporated he removed his shop to its present loca
tion, where he bas since carried on a successful business, employing now
from ten to fifteen men, and enjoying a trade aggregating $15,000 an
nually. Aside from these manufactories mentioned, tbe town supports a
goodly number of shops of various kinds, whose products find a ready
market in the immediate vicinity.
There are thirteen churches and five public school buildings, includ
ing- the high school. In 1874 the citizens of the town erected the building
known as Library Hall. Tbe upper story is used for a public hall, in
which concerts, readings and lectures are given. The lower story is
occupied by the office of the Lathrop Coal and Mining Company (a notice
of which is given in the geological description of the county), by tbe First
National Bank, the office of the Express Company, and the office and
rooms of the Library Association.. This latter has a library of 1,300 vol
umes. It was opened to the public in the Spring of 1875. It is managed
by a board of six directors, and is open to the public every evening, and
on the afternoon of each Sunday. THE COAL INTERESTS.
At KcAvanee much capital is employed in the coal trade. The
Lathrop Coal and Mining Company, whose principal banks are one and a
half miles east of town, einploy over 200 men, and ship annually large
quantities of this mineral. The coal, which is of a superior quality, is
reached at a depth of some 100 feet, and, by an ingenious contrivance, is
easily loaded on the cars Avhen brought to the surface.
This company was organized in 1869, and they now represent a capi
tal of nearly -$400,000. The president of the company is Hon. Sidney
Bartlett, of Boston, Mass. In addition to the shafts operated by tbis
company, there are many others owned by private parties.
Coal is found in paying quantities at almost any point between Galva
and Kewanee, and is mined by many persons on their OAvn property. The
Geological Report of Henry County, made in 1873, by direction of the
State Geologist, by Mr. James ShaAv, contains many items of interest,
and is Avell worth a careful perusal. THE CHURCHES.
In Kewanee there are thirteen regularly organized churches. The
oldest of these is the Congregational, whose organization was effected
August 7, 1856, in a school house, now a grocery store. During the
Winter previous, meetings were held in the Kewanee House and at a few
private residences. The organizing council was presided over by Flavel
Bascom, D.D. Forty-four persons united, many of Avhom bad been
members of the same religious body at Wethersfield. Their names were :
Clarissa Bassett, Jane BotteriU, Hosea Bulkley, Robert Cook, Martha R.
Cook, Martha A. Cook, Mary A. Cook, Isabella Fell, Thomas D Fitch,
Harriet W. Pitch, J. Francis Goodrich, Sarah H. Goodrich, Elizabeth A.
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Mary E. Howard, Harriet L. Howard, James S. Howard, Martha How
ard, Martha A. Hooker, Nelson Lay, Mariette Lay, Frances Lay, Hiram
T. Lay, Mary Jane Lay, Lemuel B. Leonard, Sarah Patrick, Olive Lin
coln, Harvey W. Lincoln, Nancy E. Lincoln, Henry G. Little, Fidelia M.
Little, Louisa S. Little, Mary M. Little, Francis Loomis, Fanny M.
Loomis, Joseph R. Loomis, Ruth C. Pinney, Harriet N. Tenney, Joseph
A. Talcott, Mary L. Talcott, Charlotte M. Talcott, Lucina Sykes. Of
these persons, Sullivan HoAvard, Elizabeth HoAvard, Hiram T. Lay, Olive
Lincoln, Nancy E Lincoln (now Mrs. Dr. Day), Ruth C. Pinney, Joseph
A., Mary L. and Charlotte M. Talcott (now Mrs. T. P. Pierce), and Lu
cina Sykes are still members here. The rest have removed or gone to
their reward.
Tbe church edifice was completed and dedicated March 11, 1858,
having been built the year previous. It was very much enlarged and
beautified in the year 1871. The Rev. Charles H. Pierce was preaching
to the congregation at the time of organization, and remained until Jan
uary, 1858. He was succeeded, as the next pastor, by Mr. Charles C.
Salter, who Avas ordained and installed April 20, 1859, and Avas regularly
dismissed March 11, 1861. Rev. James M. Van Wagner was called to
the pastorate of the church in February, 1864, installed June 6. He
remained until AprU 6, 1868. Rev. James Tompkins was called June I,
1872, installed September 10, and is still fiUing the pulpit as pastor. Dur
ing tbe intervals between any of these pastorates the pulpit was fiUed by
supplies. The congregation is now in a good condition. The member
ship is 239. The Sunday-school (Mr. 0. H. Loomis, Superintendent,)
has an attendance of 341.
The Free WUl Baptist Church Avas organized April 29, I860, m the
Protestant Methodist Church, with eleven members. The organization
councU consisted of Rev. S. Bartlett, Rev. H. J. Browne, and Rev. R.
G. Broadfoot. The following is a list of the original membership : Rev.
WilUam Bonar, Mrs. Mary Ann Bonar, A. B. Palmer, Mrs. Mary Ann
Palmer, D. W. Payne, Henry Malone, Mary Malone, S. W. Warner, A.
B. Gurney, Caroline E. Gurney, and C. H. Gurney— eleven persons.
Prior to tbe organization, services were held in the Swedish Methodist
Church, in tbe southwest part of town, and next m the Protestant
Methodist — now Free Methodist Church . They worshiped m this latter
place untU November, 1865, when they removed to Cutter s Hall where
they remained until January, 1866, Avhen they again removed, this time to
the Christian Church. This building is now a dweUing. Here they met
for religious exercises until January 16, 1870, when they worshiped a few
montbs again in Cutter's Hall. About May, 1869, they commenced the
erection of their present church building. It was completed June 1,
1870, when tbey immediately occupied it. It is a very comfortable struc
ture, and cost, including the lot, $6,800. ,, j: n • „orv,a^
The pastors of thil congregation have been the fol^wmg named
persons: Rev. William Bonar, from August 12, I860, to March 7 1867
Rev. O. D. Patch, from AprU 1, 1867, to March 1, 1874; Rev J. J. Weage,
from May 1, 1874, to May 1, 1875. At that time the present pastoi. Rev.
H J. Browne, wa's called to the pastorate The -^^^^''.f^^^'f'P^'l
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160 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
sixty. The superintendent is Mr. H. Blanchard. Mr. A. B. Gurney,
one of tbe original members, is clerk of the church.
Tbe Free Methodist Church Avas organized in a private residence in
Wethersfield about the year 1866 or 1867. Meetings had been held for
some time previousin the residences of different persons, and in the Swedish
Methodist house of Avorsliip. Also in a store-room in Wethersfield.
About the year 1870, they purchased their present church edifice of the
Protestant Methodists, and have since occupied it. At the organization,
some five or six persons Avere admitted as members. They liaA^e, at
different times, enjoyed good seasons of revival, and now number some
twenty-four or five members. The first minister was Rev. Jonathan
Dick; next. Rev. William Cooley, Avhose wife occasionally officiated at
divine service. He was followed hy J. G. Terrell, during whose ministry
the church was purchased, at a cost of $1,000. Next, Rev. George
Coffee, followed by Rev. W. W. Kelley; he by Rev. John Whiting; he
by Rev. James Thaxter, when the present pastor. Rev. James Kelso, took
cbarge. The Sunday-school, under the superintendence of Mrs. Robinson,
numbers about twenty pupils.
The Presbyterian ('hurch was organized in the Baptist Church by
the Rock Island Presbytery, March 26, 1872. A preliminary meeting
had been held to invite the Presbytery to this action in the .house of S.
M. Hurd, on February 21st previous.
At the organization tbe following persons were received as members:
Daniel and Mrs. Eunice Baldwin, William E. and Mrs. Sarah A. Haxton,
R. A. and Mrs. L. Little, Jacob W. and Mrs. Hannah Jones, S. M. and
Mrs. Emily Hurd, N. H. and Mrs. Luia Blakely, Effie Blakely, .Mrs. C.
H. Graves, George H. Lincoln, George Kliner, Mrs. J. PoAvers, Mrs. P.
Wright, Mrs. John Whiffen, Clark Bradish, William W. Winter, and
Mrs. Virginia L. Winter, and  Shanahan.
During the Summer the church was erected. Including the lot it
cost $5,000. The Rev. N. D. Graves Avas pastor of the church about
three years. Rev. Josiah MiUigan, of Princeton, preached for them for
some time, Avhen the present pastor. Rev. J. D. Howey, was called. He
has occupied the pulpit over one year. There are now eighty-six mem
bers, and a Sunday-school of one hundred scholars.
The Baptist Church. On the 9th of May, 1 856, it Avas decided by a
vote of the members of the Baptist Church, at Wethersfield, to remove
their place of holding services to KeAvanee, a more desirable location.
There Avere at that time over one hundred members. They Avorshiped
for some time in different halls, and in some of the other churches. On
December 21, 1865, a building committee was appointed, and steps taken
towards the erection of a suitable church-edifice. This Avas completed
and occupied July 7, 1867, and cost, including the site, over $8,t300.
There are now about two hundred and thirty-five members, and a Sunday-
school of one hundred and fifteen scholar's. The pastor is Rev. P. P.
Shirley. The following is a list of the pastors of this church and their terms
of service : At tbe removal Rev. S. P. Ives was pastor ; Rev. H. B.
Foskett, from December, 1867, to August, 1862 ; Rev. J. La Grange, from
October, 1862, to September, 1863 ; Rev. A. D. Freeman, from^ March,
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May, 1866; Rev. A. Jones, from December 1, 1866, to March, 1867;
Rev. K. W. Benton, from July, 1867, to Jul.y, 1872; Rev. Carlos Swift,
from November, 1872, to June, 1874 ; Rev. R. L. Colwell, from Septem
ber, 1874, to February, 1876, Avhen the present pastor. Rev. P. P.'Shirley,
Avas called. The church is now in a flourishing condition, and enjoying
evident signs of prosperity.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at first met for some time in a
school-house, about one mile east of Kewanee, in a hall over the store of
J. D. Schriver, and in private houses. Some of the members had been
connected with tbe same religious body in Wethersfield, but desirous of
building up a church in Kewanee, came here to Avorship. They organ
ized a class of thirty persons December 16, 1855, in the school-house
referred to ; being then under the pastoral care of Rev. J. O. Gilbert.
The principal members Avere : A. Thornton, William King, J. Shipley,
Erastus Johnson, W. S. Oliver, William BoAven, W. C. Kent, and John
Schriver. The corner stone of their church was laid October 23, 1856. The
day Avas made ".one of gladness " by the members. In the stone the fol
lowing articles Avere deposited : A bible, hymn book, and description
of the church ; a paper on Avliich tbe following was Avritten : " John
Morley, Presiding Elder of KcAvanee District, Peoria Conference, Illinois;
Joseph O. Gilbert,. pastor of Kewanee; Arthur Thornton, William C.
Kent, Erastus Johnson, Joshua Shipley, William S. Oliver, W^illiam
BoAven and William King, Trustees. The first Methodist Church built
in KeAvanee, October 23, 1856. Number of inhabitants in town, 1,500."
There were also placed in this stone tAvo copies of the Kewar^ee Advertiser,
one number of the Fourth of July preceding, Avhich gave an account of
a great celebration of that day ; one number of the Henry County Dial;
one number of tbe N. W. C. Advocate ; a copy of the Missionary Advocate;
a map of Kewanee, given by R.A. Tenney ; one fifty cent piece in silver;
one ten cent piece ; one three cent piece, and one five cent piece.
This building has become old and inadequate to the growing demands
of the congregation, and during the coming Summer a neAv one avUI be
constructed Avhich wUl cost $10,000. The parsonage Avas purchased in
1856. June following the oi'ganization of the church a Sunday-school
was organized. There Avere sixty pupUs in attendance.
The pastors of this church have been Rev. J. O. Gilbert, from organ
ization untU 1858 ; Rev. John Chandler, one year ; Rev. E. Ransom, one
year; Rev. J. S. Cummings, two years; Rev. W. P. Graves, one year.
During his ministry the congregation became self-supporting. Rev. U.
J. Giddings Avas next, remaining two years ; Rev. W. J. Beck, two years ;
Rev. Benj. Applebee, two jears ; Rev. John P. Brooks, one year ; Rev. M.
P. Armstrong, one year;''Rev. G. W. Arnold, two years; Rev. B.C.
Dennis, two years; and Rev. G. W. Arnold, again two years, -^vben tbe
present pastor. Rev. M. Spurlock, Avas assigned to the pulpit, and is noAv
serving his first year. There are noAV three hundred and tAventy mem
bers, and a Sunday-school of two hundred and fifty scholars. During
the month of Januarv, 1877, over eighty persons united with this church.
The Protestant "Ejiiscopal— St. John's— Church. On Sunday, May
13, 18.55, a Protestant Episcopal Sunday-school Avas organized in the Ke
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the school met the following Sunday for the first time at Odd Fellows
Hall. There were twenty scholars, and R. P. Parrish was Superintend
ent. The first full Episcopal service, with sermon, was in tbe Summer
following, by Rev. Porter, of JubUee College. In October, Bishop White-
bouse made a visitation, and held two services in the unfinished Methodist
Protestant Church. During the Summer and Autumn of 1856, Rev.
Philander Chase officiated occasionally in the same church. On tbe 13th
of July, 1866, the church Avas organized, Avith the name of St. John's.
The officers were R. P. Parrish, Senior Warden ; George A. Morse, Jun
ior Warden ; James B. Morse, J. H. Howe, H. L. Sloan, Geo. W. Foote,
and E. V. Bronson, Vestrymen ; and L. D. Bishop, Clerk. The first
rector was Rev. George E. Peters, avIio commenced his labors in 1857,
and remained two years. A church edifice of the early English Gothic
style of architecture was constructed in tbe Summer of 1857, finished in
the Fall, and consecrated by Bishop Whitehouse, November 15, of the
same year. It is quite a neat church, and cost about $5,000. The first
church-bell of the town was rung from the belfr}' of St. John's. V^ tirvtW^^
The Primitive Methodist. The persons adhering to this faith met
for some time, prior to their organization into a church, in Cutter's HaU
and in the Methodist Episcopal Church. The organization was made in
the Spring of 1865, and two years later, in the Autumn of 1867, the first
board of trustees Avas chosen. The principal members then Avere Joseph
Garland, John BennisLm, John Bradbury, John Bamford, Moses Jones,
William Bennison, and J. Breckon. The church edifice Avas erected in
1873, at a cost of $2,000. The pastors of this church and their terms of
service are as foUoAvs : Rev. J. Hewitt, May, 1865 to May, 1867: Rev.
Chas. Dawson, 1867 to 1871; Rev. Thos. Butterwick, IS71 to 1873 ; Rev.
William Jacks, Jr., 1873 to 1876, Avhen the present pastor. Rev. Chas.
Dawson, again assumed charge. There are noAV eighty members and a
Sunday-school of eighty-seven scholars.
The United Evangelical — St. Paul's — German Church. About ten
years since, some of the German people living in this vicinity and pro
fessing belief in the doctrines of this religious body, organized a church.
For a short time they met in a school-house, but at once commenced tbe
erection of their present edifice. Nineteen persons united at the organ
ization — the pastor being Rev. Hilmer, Avho remained about one vear.
Their church cost some $2,500. They also oavu a very comfortable par
sonage. Rev. HUmer Avas succeeded by Rev. Rein, Avho remained five
years, when the present pastor, Rev. G. W. Reiger, Avas installed. The
majority of the members — now about fifty — li-ve in the country. The
Sunday-school numbers some forty scholars" About one year ago another
church Avas organized in the country, three miles northeast of ^Kewanee.
It is for the accommodation of those Uving in that locality, has about thir
ty-five members, fifty Sunday-school scholars, and is under tbe pastorate
of Rev. Reiger, Avho preaches there each alternate Sunday.
The Church of the Latter Day Saints. The first nieetings of this
church vvere held at Amboy in 1859. An organization was effected bere
of probably one hundred members. From this place they were sent out
to preach, and in 1862 effected the establishment of the church here In
1868, tbey erected their present church edifice, locating it nearly one mile
north of town. Regular services are maintained bere, the membership

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fhl"imdavTctd ^^"^,"»^^*^^"'. -^th an average attendance of sixty at
tne bunclay-school. They are m no way connected with tbe Mormon
doctrme and do not beUeve in or practice its teachings. Tl e pies d nS
elder of this branch is Thomas Charles. piesicting
The Swedish Lutheran Church. Before their organization in 1869
the members composing this church met in private residences and in the
Methodist Episcopal Church. The organizltion was n ade , S t lier
of that year, with about sixteen persons. In the Autumn of the fo ow-
iToS'' Tl'^ ''''''''^ 'ir r''''' '^hu^h-edifice, at a cost of n aiTy
$3,000 1 here are now fifty-five members. The Sunday-school contain!
abou twenty-five scholars. The first minister to this church Avas Rev
Lendbolm, who remamed but a short time. He Avas foUowed by Rev
N.Neurgren, who was pastor two years. Tlie Rev. John Wingstrom, of
Princeton is the present pastor, having succeeded Rev. Neur<rren
, . , -^ he Swedish Methodist Church was organized at an early day in the
history of Kewanee. It is now, however, quite small, and does not sus
tain regular preaching.
A/r . J^^® Catholic— St. Mary's— Church was organized at the house of
Matthew Joyce, then occupying the site of the present church-building,
in the early part of 1854. About thirty-five heads of famiUes were ad
mitted to membership at tbis time. Some of the more prominent ones
were Lawrence Hunt, Patrick Cavanaugh, MatthcAv Joyce, James Hunt
(noAv deceased), James Gallagher, Thomas Caton, and Edward Hunt
(now deceased). The foUoAving year a church, eighteen by twenty-four
feet in dimensions, Avas erected. It has since been remodeled and en
larged. The pastors of tbis church have been as follows : Fathers Lynch,
O'Gara, Powers, Dulhunty, Duggan, Hannigan, Kilkernny, J. M. Ryani
and the present priest. Rev. John Ryan. The membership is noAv nearly
eight hundred, but the reader avUI bear in mind that all members of a
family in tliis church are counted as members of the church from their
earliest infancy. THE SCHOOLS.
The first school in Kewanee was taught in a small frame building,
built by George A. Morse, and donated by him for educational purposes.
It stood north of the railroad tracks, on Main Street. School Avas held
here for a year or two, Avhen this structure Avas removed farther into
town, and placed on the lot now occupied by the east school-house, and
afterwards removed to that now occupied by Parker & Merritt's store. The
growth of the town demanding more room, the trustees rented a building
of Mr. Austin Sykes, and a room in the upper story of Mr. Schriver's
store. These Avere occupied till about 1858, Avhen the building knoAvn
as the East School-house Avas erected. This was occupied during the Win
ter of 1858. It contained two commodious rooms, and was ample for the
demands at that time. The pioneer school-room Avas sold, and for some
time was -used as the office of the Henry County Dial; afterwards
removed, and occupied as a Christian Church, and is now a dwelling. In
the year 1865, the East School-bouse having become entirely inadequate,
steps Avere taken for tbe enlargement of tbis building and tbe erection of
tAVO others. During the vacation of 1866, the east building Avas enlarged
to double its former capacity, and the two brick structures, knoAvn as
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166 HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY.
the North and West Schools, were determined upon. They were erected
in 1867, and occupied January 1, 1868. Each contains two rooms. The
schools Avere thoroughly re-graded in 1866 by the superintendent, S. M.
Etter, now State Superintendent of Public. Instruction. Mr. Etter was
principal here about three years, and laid the foundations of the grading
of the schools now so successfully carried out by Mr. W. H. Russell, pres
ent superintendent. The brick buildings were erected by William C. Loomis, and cost
the city about $6,000. In addition to these, the High School building,
erected in 1856, and a one-room building, are occupied. This latter is
called the Northville School.
There are noAv six hundred and eighty pujDils enrolled. The average
daily attendance for January, 1877, Avas six hundred and twenty-one.
They require the services of fourteen teachers, including the superintend
ent. Their names ancl positions are as foUows :
Mr. W. H. Russell, Superintendent.
High School — Mr. E. S. Martin, Principal ; Miss LiUian D. Riley,
Assistant. Grammar School — 1st room, Miss Anna Kellar ; 2d, Miss L. A.
Searle. East BuUdii'ig — Intermediate, Miss A. A. Johnson, Miss Alice Bar
ker ; 2d Primary, Miss Esther Loomis ; 1st Primary, Florence Gamble.
West Building — 2d Primary, Miss Lizzie Lewis ; 1st Primary, Miss
Frank RockAvell.
North Building — 2d Primary, Miss S. Folsom ; 1st Primary, Miss
Jennie Halline.
Northville — Miss Mary Bradbury.
The Board of Education consists of the following nariied gentlemen :
S. T. Miles, President ; Adolph Maul, Secretary ; W. H. Day, W. W.
Stevens, M. H. Hinsdale, Jas. C. Blish.
The annual aggregate expense of the schools amounts to $10,000,
Avhich is abundantly repaid in the elevated tone of societv, and the good
morals attendant upon such an outlay of money. The appended siretch
of the High School is from the pen of one of the pupils now connected
there Avith :
" The High School was established in 1856. It grew out of n! desire
for a higher grade of education than the village schools afforded at that
day. After some exertion on behalf of each of the villaoes of Kewanee
and Wethersfield, in the endeavor to secure its location'in their midst,
the matter was settled by locating the buUding on the dividing line
between them. Mr. James Elliott donated tAvo and a half acres for .that
purpose, and on this site the present buUding Avas erected. Only the
upper story was completed ready for school purposes, the loAver being
used for lectures, lyceums, and a pubUc haU. Among the prominent per
sons who lectured here were John B. Gough and Horace Greeley School
was opened under the principalship of Rev. Mr. AValdo, who Avas assisted
by Miss Atwood. At that time the school was furnished with rude pine
desks and benches, reaching half across the room, making but three aisles.
I he oldest pupils occupied tbe rear row. Among tbe young ladies were :
^''ir'' T -''fi^^' "«^\]^'^^'S- North] op; LiUie Biuns, now MIs. EaAmnnd ;
'Nellie Little, now Mrs. Geoige Perkins; Libbie Cutter, Helen and Lucy

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Lyle, Fannie Lay, Ella Way, Addie Cheany, Lottie Talcott — the latter
noAV Mrs. T. P. Pierce.
" There being no sidewalks in earlier years, it was almost impossible
in the Avinter to get to the school-house, and a large wagon Avas the gen
eral conveyance for the scholars.
"At the close of the second year Mr. Waldo resigned. His succes
sor was Mr. Blodgett, who was assisted by Miss Stocldng. During bis
administration an exhibition Avas held, and from the fund raised the
school-room Avas properly furnished.
" Mr. Blodgett was succeeded by Mr. McPheran, who was succeeded
by Mr. Bradford. Greek and Latin were among the higher studies of
tbe school at this time, and pupils were fitted for college. Mr. James K.
Blish, a laAA'yer of the toAvn, Avent from this school to Ann Arb.-Dr. Mr.
E. B. Wight, the Washington correspondent for a Chicago paper, went
from tbe academy to Chicago University.
" Mr. Bradford was succeeded by Mr. Tabor, who first graded the
school, and arranged a course of study which he had printed. He was
foUowed by Mr. Beckington, and he by Mr. Etter, present State Superin
tendent of Public Instruction. Mr. Etter was succeeded by Mr. Russell,
the present superintendent. During Mr. Etter's administration eighty-
three dollars had been raised at a school entertainment, Avith which to
purchase books for a library. This fund was increased during Mr. Rus
seU's time in a simUar manner. With this fund a library has been pur
chased. In September, 1870, the town of Kewanee purchased the inter
est of Wethersfield in the academy, and has since had entire control.
Mr. Russell served a year or two as principal of the schools at Moline.
During this interval Mr. Gray and a Mr. Carver acted as principals.
Upon the latter's resignation Mr. RusseU was again called, and is now
superintendent of the Kewanee schools. Mr. E. S. Martin, in 187.ii, was
appointed principal of the High School, Avhich position he stiU retains.
He is assisted by Miss Lillian D. RUey."
THE PRESS.
The first paper issued in Kewanee Avas the Henry County Dial. _ The
citizens saw the necessity of a paper in their midst, and through the influ
ence of some of the more prominent ones, among whom were R. A.^ len-
ney, H. G. Little, Nelson Lay, Geo. A. Morse and others, a subscription
was raised, and tbe above mentioned paper purchased.
It was brought to the town Friday, August 15, 185,0, its advent being-
signaled by the firing of guns and the cheers of the populace. Mr. J. H.
n'owe had been secured as editor for one year.
The buildings occupied for some time were the Phillips Block and
the old school-house, the latter now a residence. It was contmued until
September 13, when Mr. C. Bassett, present editor of the Kewanee Inde
pendent, who bad come hither at the soUcitation ot some ot his triencts,
purchased the entire stock and fixtures. He was a practical Py^ter and
assumed the business control, Mr. Howe remaining editor for the balance
of tbe year. It was conducted in this way "i^til June 12, 18ob, when
Mr. Bassett sold the office to Mr Howe and Mr H. M. ?« ^'^^i^; ^^^^^^^^
gentlemen conducted the paper untU November 13, when ^.r. Ho we som
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168 HISTOEY OF HENEY COUNTY.
editor, and under this management tbe paper was printed tiU January 8
followino-, when Mr. White retired. Mr. Patrick carried on the paper
about oi°e year, when ]ie sold the office to L. D. Bishop, Avho published
the paper two or three years. J. E. Wheeler, one of the original tound-
ers of tbe Chicago Tribune, bad charge of tbe Dial from I808 or 1859 tiU
December 8, 1866 — tbe longest term of any one editor. He Avas a most
estimable man, and one highly respected by the citizens of Kewanee. He-
was considered one of the ablest editors connected AVith tbe Dial, and
died at his post. He purchased it, and leased the office to Mr. O. White,
who ao-ain became editor. He also published a paper at Toulon, Stark
County. He Avas succeeded in the editorial chair by Hiram Wyatt, who
associated with himself Mr. Shurtleff during tbe campaign of 1868. Mr.
Shurtleff was succeeded in a few months by Geo. W. Wilson, Avho pur
chased the office, thereby becoming editor and proprietor. He almost
immediately sold to N. W. FuUer, avIio changed the name to tbe Kewanee
Radical. He continued until May or June, 1870, when he failed, and
tbe paper Avas discontinued. On July 1 following, the entire office and
outfits Avere purchased by Mr. C. Bassett, who again entered tbe sanctum.
He started a weekly paper, calling it the Kewanee Advertiser. After six
months he changed the latter name to Independent, and as such still issues
an excellent county paper. He is the oldest editor in Kewanee, aud has
been a printer forty-four years.
On January 1, 1856, Tenney, Hardy & Co. issued a monthly, caUed
Tenney, Hardy §¦ Co.'s Advertiser, — publislied it one year and sold it to
Mr. C. Bassett, who issued it as a monthly untU December 13, 1863.
Tbe first copy of this paper is in possession -of Mr. R. A. Tenney, now a
resident of Chicago.
July 4, previous to bis discontinuing the Advertiser, Mr. Bassett
commenced the publication of a Aveekly paper, called the Union Democrat.
This be continued to publish until November 24, 1864, when he discon
tinued it. April 20, 1866, be issued tbe first number of bis Aveekly, called
the Kewanee Advertiser, Avliich he published until November 23, 1867.
The Public School Messenger, a small, sprightly paper, Avas com
menced in January, 1870, under the immediate control of the Superin
tendent of Schools, Mr. W. H. Russell, as editor. This was issued about
two years, being published by Mr. Fuller one year, and C. Basset't tbe
remainder of the time.
The Kewanee Courier Avas established March 22, 1876, by Mr. C. N.
Whitney, who brought the material for the office from Princeton, Bureau
County, Avhere he had published the Herald for nearly five years preced
ing. Although established less than a year, tbe Courier has grown into
a wide circulation, and is fllled with advertising patronage. The Courier
office is the only steam printing establishment in the county, and is Avell
equipped Avith machinery and material. It is an eight-column quarto,
and takes a leading position in local journalism in tbis part of tbe State.
GALVA.
The idea of buUding a town upon this site Avas firs.t entertained in
the year 1853. While Messrs. J. M. and Wm. L. Wiley were traveling
from Peoria County to Rock Island in the Spring of that year, they were
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team on the ground that now forms College Park,m.cross which the old
trail led. Standing in their buggy and looking out upon the scene, one
of them remarked to the other : j,' Let us buy the land and lay out a
town." At tbis time there were only tAvo or three buildings to be seen
from that point, and the country around was one vast sea of prairie, over
AA'hich the deer Avere still roaming at avUI. The land was shortly pur
chased by them, and, after negotiating with tbe C. B. & Q. Railroad
Company a full year, they finaUy secured the location of a depot upon
their purchase by donating the land noAv owned and occupied by the
company in the center of the town. In the Fall of the year succeeding
its purchase (1854), and about the time that the arrangeraent with the
railroad company was effected, tbe town was laid out, in its present shape,
by tbe gentlemen mentioned. The cars commenced running in December
of tbe same year.
After the depot was located tbe Messrs. Wiley purchased about fifty
acres of land, on the south side of the town, from George Fair, and sub
sequently sold an undivided interest in a certain nuraber of lots to the
Bishop Hill Swedish Colony, then in their raost prosperous days, and
afterwards a large number of lots to Jacob Emery. Both of these
parties gave their money and influence to forward the interests of the
new town.
Owing to the large purchases of the Swedish Colony in the new
town, they Avere granted the privilege of being its sponsors in baptism
and bestowing upon it the name Avhich it Avas to bear. Olof Johnson,
one of the earliest settlers, accordingly christened it Gejie, the name of
a populous town in Sweden. This narae Avas afterward corrupted or
anglicised to Galva, a name ucav and unheard of but corresponding as
nearly as possible to tbe SAvedish name in pronunciation.
The first house of the new toAvn Avas built in the Fall of 1854, and is
a part of tbe one forraerly belonging to John I. Bennett, and Avbich is
noAv owned by A. J. RockafelloAV and occupied by Mr. E. A. Lynd ; it
was built by the Bishop Hill Colony and Avas used as a boarding house
or hotel, the first store Avas built during the first Fall, and is the one
noAV occupied by C. F. Bodinson as a grocery, between the two railroads
and just south of and adjoining Smith & Smalley's Agricultural Ware-
bouse. It Avas then occupied by George Farr, the Bishop HUl Colony
and the Post-office. ' -i , i -i i
Col E. Fuller was the first station agent appointed by the railroad
company, and be continued to hold that position up to the time of his
death, or very nearl v. •, -i
The Winter of 1854-5, foUowing the corapletion of the railroad, was
unusuaUy mild and open, allowing out-of-door work to go on Avithout
interruption until 21st of January, when there occurred the severest snow
storm ever known in this region, accorapanied by a terrific wnid. Ihis
resulted in blocking up tbe railroad and preventing the running of any
trains for over two weeks. It was during this time, when the inhabitants
of the new town were shut off from communication with the outside
world, that the first child was born. Mr. and Mrs. David Emery were
the happy parents, and they exclaimed : " Unto us a child is born, a girl
is given, whose name shall be caUed Galva. i •„ iqca +i,«
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170 HISTORY OP HENEY COUNTY.
following season witnessed a rapid growth and quite an infiux of popu
lation, no less than seventy-five raen having settled here before tbe great
fire Avhich occurred in November, 185^5. Although the settlement of tbe
town took place only about a score of years ago, the larger part of this
number are gone — not dead, but, moved by the same restless spirit which
irapelled them to take up their abode here when the place was new, they
have eraigrated to other and newer towns. Only twenty-six of the original
seventy-five still remain here — about one-third — while thirty-seven, or
nearly one-half of them, are living in other localities. The list of dead
number^ twelve, or about one-sixth of the pioneers of Galva. A part of
these, however, reraoved before their death, so that but a small fraction
of the original settlers have found their long home in flie quiet cemetery
to the south of the town.
When Dr. A. D. Babcock arrived here on the 5th of May, 1855,
there were already sixteen buildings in the place, twelve of which were
dwelling-houses ; Avhen Mr. Seeley arrived, on the 26tb of September,
tbe nuraber of buildings had increased to thirty, and carpenters were in
great deraand ancl all busily eraployed.
It Avas during this season that the old brick Avarehouse, ou Exchange
Street, so recently devoted to the purpose of a new manufacturing com
pany, Avas built by the Bishop HiU Colony, and used for the storage of
grain, pork, and broom-corn. ' The first hotel was also built then, by Mr.
J. E. Wolever, occupying a portion of the lot where Mr. A. W. Albro
noAV resides, on the corner of Main and Locust Streets. It Avas known
as the " Galva House."
The first surgical operation which Dr. Babcock was called upon to
perform was for Augustus C. Bergman who Avas injured while working
on the railroad; the first death Avas that of Mr. O. P. Bigelow, Avho died
on the 12th of September, 1855. The first raale child born in the place
was a son of Absalom Wood. The first fire occurred on or about the Sth
of November, 1855, and originated in Dr. Babcock's drug store. It was
caused by carrying a lighted lamp too near a barrel from Avhich varnish
had been draAvn and which had been spilled upon the floor.
The whole business portion of the new town Avas laid in ashes by
this disaster, no less than six business firms being burned out. They
were, first : Dr. A. D. Babcock, Avhose stock consisted of drugs, groceries,
paints, oils, liquors and cigars; second: A. M. Black, shoe shop and its
contents; third: Hamlin, Beecher& Davis, dealers in hardAvare; fourth:
A. J. Curtis, dealer in furniture ; fifth : Bubcock & Clark, Avbo do not
appear to have had any stock of goods in the building at the time ; and
sixth: Hurd & DiiscoU, whose stock of dry goods were stUl in the boxes
as received, not yet unpacked, and therefore easily saved by rolling them
into the street. With this exception the building and its contents were
a total loss, as there was no insurance upon either.
At the tirae that the fire broke out, most ofthe citizens Avere in
attendance at a railroad meeting then in progress at the school-house.
Mr. D E. Jacobs Avas then living in the"hou.-;e now occupied by Mr.
H. L. Dickenson, and which was the third dweUing-house built in Galvu.
His mother perceived the fire by the glow of light which shone in at the
window, from the burning building, Avhen her candle Avas accidentally put
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to the door and informed them that the Wiley House was on fire, and in
two minutes' time tbe speaker was left to talk to empty benches.
On the night ofthe 20th of November, 1875, occurred the great fire
which devastated the town, and laid almost aU the business places, as Avell
as many private residences, in ashes, inflicting alraost as great a compar-
itive injury upon Galva as the great fire in Chicago. More than forty
places of "business, with their contents, were swept away, and many
citizens turned homeless and houseless out into tbe night. The morning
following Avas tbe gloomiest that had ever dawned upon the town, and
men might well have been disheartened by seeing the fruits of years of
toil blotted out of existence in a few hours. The fire was discovered a
little after midnight, having originated in the Post-office, which was then
kept in a Avooden building just north of S. P. Johnson's store, on the site
of his present tailor shop, or between the two buildings, which is a dis
puted question. If, as some allege, it Avas the work of an incendiary, he
must have had the spirit of a fiend of the pit to have looked with satis
faction upon the work he did that night. A strong southerly wind pre
vailed at the time, and the flames soon caught upon the Mansard roof of
Beck's block, upon the opposite side of Exchange Street, and then leaped
across to the north side of Main Street, leaving only charred ruins in its
track. The three - story building of Mr. Beck's had just been newly
roofed, and Music Hall, Avhich occupied its upper story, furnished the
finest assembly rooras between Galesburg and Chicago.
THE BUSINESS AND SOCIAL INTEEESTS.
Galva is situated at the crossing of the Peoria, Rock Island and C.B.
& Q.R.R., and contains,a population of about thirty-five hundred. The
business of the toAvn is chiefly trade Avith the surrounding people, there
being but two manufacturing establishments in the place. The older of
these was estabUshed about" the year 1848 by Thomas S. Guthrie, and is
now carried on by his sons, WUliam and Thomas. They are founders, and
deal especially in engine and boiler material. A manufacturing company
now occupy the brick building erected in the early life of Galva, and are
engaf^ed principally in making Avindmills and farra machinery.
the town supports a large number of stores, aU AveU fitted up, and
bearing a very neat appea'rance.
The first bank was started by Claudius Jones about 1858 or 59. in
1862 he sold to L. W. Beck, a merchant who carried on an exchange
business until the First National Bank was organized in 1865. He was
Cashier of tbis bank about nine months. Two or three years later he
started another bank— a private institution. This he owned until the
Spring of 1876, when he sold to the present proprietors, E. A. Lynd and
L. M. Yocura, who are now engaged in a raost successful business, ihe
First National Bank was organized in 1866, the WUey faraUy, so early
identified with the history of Galva, being tbe principal projectors. It
has a capital of $50,000, and a surplus of $30,000. Mr. D. L. W Uey is
President, and W. F. Wiley, Cashier. . ,i i „f .„;,.;.
The town is now entirely temperate, no license for the saleof spnit-
uous Uquors being given, and saloons are not aUoAved.

172 HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY.

THE SCHOOLS.

The schools are in an exceUent condition, are held in two buUdings
known as the North and South buildings, and are under tbe able superin
tendence of Mr. E. E. Fitch.
The first school-house was built by the founders of the tOAvn, Messrs.
J. M. and Wm. L. Wiley, near wlierc Dr. A.C. Babcock noAv resides, and
Avas 12x20 feet in size. This building Avas also used as a church, and it
was here that the first Baptist Church of Galva Avas formed, consisting
of seven members, ilrs. Thomas Gettj^ and Mr. Wm. L. Wiley being con
stituent members. The Congregational and' Methodist Churches Avere
also organized during tbe same year, 1856, and met in the same building.
The Congregational Church Avas organized on tbe fifteenth of September,
with thirteen members.
The original school building on the north side ofthe railroad, known
as the North School, was commenced during tbe Autumn of 1855, and
Avas soon completed, the money being bbrroAved for that purpose, all in
gold, J. M. Wiley, William L. Wiley and Geo. Farr giving a joint note
therefor until a tax Avas le\ried ancl collected for the amount required.
The building contained two rooms. These Avere afterwards divided into
tAVO rooms each, and in this manner the building" Avas used until 1876.
That year it Avas enlarged and remodeled, three rooms being added mak
ing a very commodious seven-room building.
The South School building Avas erected in 1866. It originally con
sisted of one roora, but that soon proving inadequate, in 1867 it was
enlarged and reraodeled and made a building of four rooms, and as such
is still used.
In tbe Galva schools there are iioav employed, including the Super
intendent, thirteen teachers, whose names and'stations are as follows :
E. E. Fitch, Superintendent; North School : Mrs. E. B. Humphreys,
Principal ; Niss Luc.y Magu, Grammar ; Miss Rebecca Watson, Inter
mediate ; Miss Frankie Smith, First Prim. ; Miss Mary Maddox, Miss
Anna Gladding, Primary. South School: Miss S. B. Littlefield, Princi
pal; Miss JVIatilda Watson, Intermediate; Miss Anna E. Ayres, First
Primary; Mrs. Erama J. Daj', Miss Jennie Dyson, Priraary. There are
about 260 pupils in the North School, and nearly 200 in-the South, and a
regular attendance of over 400. The annual outlay for educational pur
poses in the city is about $10,000. THE CHUECHES.
There are six congregations of religious worshipers. These occupy
neat, commodious churches, and are in a very prosperous condition.
The oldest religious organization in Galva is that of the Methodist
Episcopal. It Avas organized June 26, 1855, in the school-house. Meet
ings had been held here to coraplete the organization, and for some time
after. At this time the first Board of Trustees Avere elected. Tbis Board
consisted of the following persons : I<aac M. Witter, John T. Carran,
Isaac E. Dennis, Amos Dennis, Williara Pierce, John B. Nixon, and Nor
man E. Pomeroy. They Avere the most active merabers then in the church,
Avliieh in addition to these men, possessed but fcAV members. In 1857

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Capt. OLOF JOHNSON (deceased),
Galva.
HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY. 175
they erected their present house of worship, costing $3,000. Among the
prominent ministers of the church have been the following divines : Rev.
John Morey, who called the meeting held to organize ; Rev. W. P.
Graves, Rev. A. D. McCool, Rev. A. H. Hepperley, Rev. G. W. Arnold and
others. The present pastor. Rev. B. C. Dennis, is now serving his third
year. The church is in a prosperous condition. Tbe membership is over
200, and an attendance of more than 100 scholars is regularly maintained
in the Sunday-school.
Tbe Congregational Church Avas organized in the school-bouse, Sept.
15, 1855. Tbe constituent members were the following persons : George
Farr, Rebecca Farr, Charlotte M. Cbolette, George Fairlamb, William H.
Fairlamb, Henry H. Parker, Mary Fairlamb, Hannah Carrigan, Thomas
Harrison, M. E. Harrison, Elizabeth J. Hill, and George Hill, Jr.
Rev. S. G. Wright was soon called to tbe pastorate of this congrega
tion, serving one-half his time. He reraained until April, 1864, when he
resigned. 'In November following Rev. R. B. Guild, tbe present pastor,
was installed. From a membership of twelve, the church has grown to
one hundred and fifty, and sustains a Sunday-school of nearly the same
number of scholars. The congregation erected a church-edifice in the
Autumn of 1856. In 1866 this was sold to tbe Free Methodist Church,
and tbe present commodious buUding erected. This latter Avas dedicated
May 29, 1869, and cost about $12,000.
Tbe Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church was organized on tbe fifth
of January, 1866, with fifteen merabers. Two years afterwards, they
erected their present house of worship, costing $3,000.
"Their pastors have been as follows: Kev. A. J. Anderson, three
years ; O. C. Simpson, one year ; A. P. Wigren, one year ; H. W. Eklund,
one year ; C. A. Wiren, two years ; and A. T. Westergren, two years.
Charles A. Stenbolm is the present pastor. There are now 87 raerabers,
47 probationers, and lOO Sunday-school chUdren.
The Free Methodist Church. In the Autumn of 1866, seventeen
persons, principally from tbe M. E. Church, formed themselves into a
separate body, under the care of tbis church. For some time tbey met
for worship at Mr. D. P. Reed's, one of tbe main merabers, and often at
the residences of other members desirous of promoting the welfare of the
church. In 1866, they purchased the Congregational Church, and have
since occupied it. The membership is now about 20, sustaining a Sunday-
school of 30 scholars.
Tbe first pastor of this church was Rev. D. W. Drake, who reraained
two vears. He bas been succeeded by Rev. WiUiara Cooley, Rev. J. T.
Terry, Rev. G. C. Coffee, Rev. W. W. KeUey, Rev. J. Whitney, Rev.
James Thaxter, and the present pastor. Rev. James Kelso, Avbo is also
pastor at Kewanee. . , • j. -,, , u
Tbe Swedish Lutheran Church. Tbe people professing this faith held
meetings several years before effecting a regular church organization.
This was accomplished in December, 1869, with forty-four members. In
1873 they erected their present bouse of worship, a comtortable brick
buUding, costing about $3,000. At present there are over 90 raembers,
and a Sunday-school of about 40 scholars. . -,, j
Tbe Rev. P. M. Sandquist was tbe first pastor bere. He was loUowed
by Rev. N. Nordgren, who remained about one year, and he by Kev. A.

176 HISTOEY OF HENEY COUNTY.
Lindholm, tbe present pastor. Tbis latter lives at Altona, and is not
often in Galva, the pulpit being generally supplied by students from the
College at Rock Island.
the First Baptist Church of Galva. The earliest meetings were
held in tbe school-house. The first meeting for the transaction of busi
ness was held in the school-bouse June 28, 1865, at Avbich time tbe pre
liminary steps Avere taken to organize a Baptist church. The church was
organized Aug. 14, 1856, the meeting being held in the school-house. The
original raembers were : Wm. L. Wiley, and Mrs. Louise Wiley, from
the Baptist Church, Saxton's River, Vt. ; H. D. AVard and Mrs Angelina
Ward, from Canton, 111. ; J. M. Corson and Mrs. Ann D. Corson, from
Brimfield, 111. ; Mrs. Margarett BushneU, from LaFayette, 111. ; Mrs. Dor-
athy Getty, from Brimfield,- 111. ; Henry H. Clark, from Alden, N. Y. ; 0.
P. Bigelow, from Boston, Mass.
the first church building was erected in 1866. It was located near
tbe business center of the town, and cost about $2,000. The second
building, and the one which the church noAV occupy, was built 1867 and
1868. It is located on the east side of, and fronting. College Park, and
cost, carpets and bell included, about $25,000. The bell in tbe tower
of the present church building was also used in the old church, and rung
for public service the first time January 24, 1864.
First pastor was Rev. M. H. Negus, from organization until Decem
ber, 1856 ; second. Rev. A. Gross, between two and three years ; third.
Rev. J. T. Westover, between tAvo and three years ; fourth. Rev. J. D.
Cole, D.D., about three years ; fifth. Rev. L. D. Gowan, five years ; sixth,
Rev. C. W. Clark, three years ; seventh. Rev. J. M. Coon, now iii his
third year.
The present membership is a little over two hundred.
Sabbath-school was organized in 1856 ; the nuraber of scholars is
about one hundred and fifty.
The church is now free from debt, and expects to reraain so, and is
in a flourishing condition.
The Church of the Holy Coramunion (Episcopal). The first relig
ious meetings held in Galva were in a roora in Union Block, 1866. About
that tirae the Ladies' Church Aid Society was forraed, and through their
efforts a small church Avas built, called the " Holy Communion " (Episco
pal). The building and lot cost a little over $800, and was erected on
the northeast corner of Railroad Square, in the year 1868. Mr. and Mrs.
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Whipple, S. M. Etter and wife, Mrs. Somers, Mrs.
Trowbridge, Mrs. McKane, C. J. Whipple, Mrs. RedneU, Mrs. Hoyt, L.
P. Edson, Avere among the original members. Its pastors were Rev. Mr.
Tifford, Rev. Dr. Floyd, Rev. Dr. S. Chase; also Rev. Mr. RusseU, who
officiated over two years ; C. J. Whipple, noAv rector at ManviUe, R. I. ;
and S. M. Etter, superintendent of the State Schools, Avere both prominent
in the religious affairs and doings of tbe church. The present member
ship is fourteen ; Sabbath-school scholars, twenty.
""" ,« THE PRESS.
In 1857 a paper called tbe G-alva Watchman was started. This was
pubUshed but a year or two, and probably discontinued. Tbe Galva
Union was started Dec. 5, 18( 2 by B. W. Seaton. Some time afterwards

HISTOEY OP HENRY COUNTY. 177
it was controUed by Capt. Erick Johnson, and after that by John I Ben
nett, proprietor, and J. M. Edson, editor. It was changed to the Galva
Republican, the first number of which was issued about October I, 1867.
At tbe same time the Illinois Swede Avas in circulation, being printed by
the proprietors of the Republican, and suspended about the same time.
On the 9th of February, 1872, the present paper, the Journal, was started
by W. J. Ward, editor and proprietor. In AprU of 1873, he sold to his
brother, F. P. Ward, who conducted the paper untU March 20, 1874, when
he sold the one half interest to J. J. Balch. In September, the latter's
interest was purchased by the [iresent editor, H. W. Young, who on the
20th of February, 1876, pu.rchased the share of F. P. Ward, and thus
became sole owner. Mr. Young is now conducting a paper which is a
credit to any town, having enlarged the Journal, and added raany iraport
ant features. Present officials :— Pres., G.W. Butters; Sec, T. Atwood ; Treas., L.
M. Young. CouncUmen, Peter Herdien and Charles WiUiams. Pohce
Marshal, E. F. Short.
CAMBRIDGE.
The land on which the town of Cambridge now stands was, prior to
the year 1843, the property of Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, so well known in
the early history of the New York and New England Colonies finding
homes in Henry County. As soon as the site received legislative sanc
tion — the act having passed that body February 21, 1843, — he deeded to
the Board of County Commissioners, at a special raeeting held on April
19, 1843, tbe fractional parts of two forty-acre lots. These were at once
accepted, and steps taken to lay out a town. A contract had been raade
between the county and Geo. Brandenburg- and  Corey for construct
ing a jail and court-house at MorristoAvn. A small frame court-house Avas
already built, but at this time Avas still unfinished, and but little work
had been done on the jail. By consent of these parties this contract was
annulled, the settlement being left to Marcus B. Osborn, N. W. Wash
burn and Luke C. Sheldon, as referees. They gave their decision at the
regular terra of the court, held on the 6th of June following. This was
to pay tbe contractors $127.26, and keep the buUding. A day or two
after the court met again, at the cabin commenced by J. Tillson and fin
ished by A. H. Showers, in Sugar Tree Grove, for. the transaction of any
business relating to the new town.
On June 9tb the Court proceeded to lay out the town of Cambridge —
a name suggested by Judge TiUson — and ordered a sale of lots to take place
on the 26th of the same month ; to whicli date it was adjourned. Jhe
. town is laid out on two fractional quarters, N. W. and S. W. 7, 15, 3,
some 36 acres on each. It has two public squares, which, including the
streets, extend the breadth of the town from east to west. They were
recorded as Court Square (west) 20 by 40 rods, and College Square (east)
20 rods square. The lots facing the squares were 10 by 20 rods, tbe
others Avere 20 rods square, save two on the north end of town, which
are 20 by 36, and the cemetery, which is 16 by 20 rods.
On tbe 28th of June tbe Court met and " appropriated fourteen dol
lars to Charles C. Blish for surveying town of Cambridge, one dollar and

178 HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY.
fifty cents for services rendered at same tirae, and two dollars to Sullivan
HoAvard for specifications and plan of a court-house."
It was ordered that the Court proceed forthwith to the sale of lots in
Cambridge, on tbe following terms : One-third to be paid in six montbs
after date of sale ; one-third in twelve months, and the remainder in
eighteen months ; and that purchasers have tbe privilege of paying in
building materials, on or before the 1st day of the September following.
George McHenry, being in his place as auctioneer, a full board, and a
good attendance of citizens, the sale proceeded. Twenty lots were sold
on that occasion, aggregating the sum of $658. For the benefit of those
interested, the list of purchasers and number of lot, and amount of sale,
in the order in which they appear on record, are given: Joseph Tillson,
1, $20 ; John RusseU, 4, $23 ; Joseph L. Perry, 7, $21 ; Jas. Roe, 12, $25 ;
Albert Jagger, 3, $26 ; Wm. H. Lockwood, 14, $40 ; Lennan Thurston,
13, $39 ; Thos. K. Thompson, 10, $26 ; Wra. A. Ayers, 18, $23 ; Jos.
Tillson, 9, $15 ; Wra. H. Lockwood, 16, $39 ; Alex. Qua, 17, $33 ; Wm.
H. Lockwood, 16, $31 ; Jas. Montgomery, 15, $35 ; Thos. K. Thompson,
21, $15; Wm. Dawson, 5, $30 ; James M. Allan, 20, $40; John Jones,
11, $30 ; Alexander Qua, 8, $21. There were thirteen purchasers, and
out of that number but few are known to be living in the county or in
tbe state. Qua lost bis life in a stone quarry, one-half mile northeast of
Cambridge, where he was crushed by a bank be had undermined.
The growth of the town was not at all in proportion to the necessi
ties of some of the purchasers, and instead of paying for their lots, either
in materials or money, as the payments became due, several of them
begged off, and their lots went back to the county.
To effect a healthy growth in the new town, roads must be opened,
post routes established through it, and a post-office in it, and public build
ings had to be erected and population invited. The sequel will show
that many opposed to the growth of the place scarcely ceased to under
rate the locality and its facilities for a healthy growth, and the idea of
settling in it or about it was often derided. A raail route leading from
Wethersfield to Geneseo was established through tbe place, and for a
while tbe few inhabitants enjoyed the luxury of a semi-weekly mail from
Peoria. By some raeans the route was altered so as to leave Cambridge
out. Previous to the change of route by tbe department, tbe carrier
refused to go to Carabridge, but would throw out a bag of raail matter
put up at Wethersfield expressly for Cambridge, at tbe " Corners," ten
railes east of town. No office being there, a boy eraployed for tbe pur
pose would proceed at his leisure, pick up tbe bag and take it to its des
tination. More than once raail raatter has been sent from Cambridge for
tbe east and returned at tbe end of the week with other matter designed
for Cambridge. Those who bad iraportant business to transact were -
afraid to raail their letters at the county town, because of the delays to
which its mail Avas subjected. Many and unsuceessful were the efforts
to have that route re-established through the village, nor till 1856 had
tbe tardy justice of a tri-weekly raail frora Geneseo to KcAvanee been
accorded to the county town. A weekly mail from Princeton, in Bureau
County, to Millersburg or New Boston, on the Mississippi River, was the
only one from which, for several years, news frora the east could be
obtained. A weekly mail running from Rock Island to Carabridge was

HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY. 179
also estabUshed for the particular benefit of the settleraents between the
two places. For a short tirae, about the year 1863, a route was estab
lished frora a point on tbe lUinois River, known as Lancaster, to Cam
bridge ; but it afforded no conveniences for any office on the route, and
was soon discontinued. The mail to Rock Island was carried for many
years by a Mr. Robinson, familiarly known as " Uncle Bobby." He Avas
a very honest, trusty man, and made more money by attending to errands
at Rock Island for his neighbors than by carrying the raail.
The growth of the town was reraarkable only for its slowness. The
impression that the county seat would certainly and speedily be removed
gave way with great difficulty. People were afraid to venture in, and
but little improvement Avas made for several years. The county had a
court-bouse, but it was unfinished and in Morristown. At that place
courts were to be held till suitable arrangements could be made for their
accomraodation in Cambridge. They were then being held in the dweU-
ing-house made over to the county by the proprietors of Morristown. It
Avas argued by many citizens about Cambridge, among whom are found
tbe names of Stackhouse, Hanan, Mascall, Cady, Osborn, Malcolm, and
others, that tbe unfinished house might be raoved to where it was
wanted. These gentlemen made a proposition to the Court to the effect
that if it would give them the house outright they would move it to
Cambridge, finish it off, and furnish room in it for the use of tbe courts
till the new court-bouse should be built.
On the 5th of September, 1843, the Court contracted with them to
move the house to Cambridge, and to finish it, giving thera ten dollars
and the use of tbe bouse for schools and other public purposes when not
wanted for courts, for tbe terra of three years. Tbe building was placed
upon runners, and in two days hauled or raoved, by ox tearas, to Cara
bridge, a distance of more than twelve miles, and placed on southeast
corner of College Square. Several terras of the county court and two
terms of tbe circuit court were held in it — tbe first term of the latter
in September, 1844. It was afterwards sold to the Messrs. Gaines, who
put a small addition to it, and placing their farailies and a stock of dry
goods and groceries in it, did a good business on a small scale for several
years. On June 18, 1844, notice was given that a contract for building a
court-house, according to a plan and specifications, drawn by John G.
WUcox (for which tbe Court paid him $22), would be let on tbe 29th of
July foUoAving.. A contract was made with SuUivan Howard, September
3, 1844, and the building was completed and accepted July 28, 1845.
From that time, at least for several years, the court-house was open for
schools, lectures, debating societies, stump speeches, three-penny shoAvs,
class meetings, prayer meetings. Masonic meetings, singing and dancing
schools (the benches were movable) and preaching. Presbyterians, Con
gregationalists, Methodists, Baptists and Universalists all Avorshiped
there, often three of them in one day, at different hours.
The first building erected in the new county seat was a smaU un
hewn log bouse, put up by John Russell— coramonly known as " Lord
John "—and was used by bim for a blacksmith shop. For a short time
after its completion, he occupied it as a dweUing, untU he could erect a
cabin for his family. This small structure was covered with " shakes ' —

180 HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY.
clap-boards — held down by weight poles, and stood on the site now occu
pied by Medbury's grocery ; his dwelling occupied the site of Mr. S. D.
Alfred's present residence.
Judge Tillson erected tbe second house in the town. It Avas a hewn
log building, and many additions Avere made to it, as bis Avants required
and means allowed.
A log cabin was erected almost opposite the stable connected Avith
the Cambridge House, by W. Augustus Ayres, the following Sumraer—
1844. Here the Indian, known as John, Avas confined for the raurder of
a half-breed by narae of Jira. " John" escaped from this insecure "jail"
and joined his tribe, the Pottawattomies at Shabbona Grove. He Avas
imraediately foUoAved by the officers, Avho, on coraing to the carap, and
addressing the chief, who Avas none other than the noted personage Shab
bona, inquired for "John" Avho killed " Jira." He Avas at once pointed
out by Shabbona (this narae Avas pronounced Shah-pan-nee, or Sh^-pa-
nee, by tbe Pottawattomies), and again taken into custody. At the pre
liminary exaraination before Justice Tillson, he Avas coramitted for trial
before the circuit court ; but the grand jury, failing to find a bill (tbey
stood eleven for and (?) against), he was set at lilierty.
The first hotel built in town Avas erected by A. H. Showers, about
the year 1848. He kept it for some time, and rented to others until
it was finaUy converted into a residence, and as such is now the property
of Michael McFadden. Mr. Showers, several years after, erected the
present Cambridge House, which in 1856 he sold to A. and N. B. Gould,
who added the third story. They kept it five years, and sold to James
M. Wier, Avho in turn sold to Joshua Bushnell, about February, 1864.
He enlarged it to its present capacity, and in Februar}', 1876, sold to the
present proprietor, J. W. Hartzell. Mr. M. W. Thatcher Avas connected
Avith this house about eight years as landlord. The Central House was
buUt about 1857, by A. M. Randall.
No manufactures exist in town, and not until the completion of the
railway in 1871, did the town groAv in a thriving manner. From that
time good stores were erected, and a fine trade Avith the surrounding
farmers at once sprang into life.
The project of having railroad connection Avith the eastern and Avest-
ern markets was agitated by the more prominent citizens as early as 1863.
The object was again discussed iu 1866, and more definite steps Avere
taken. The Rock Island Railroad Avas opened in 1856 to the coal fields,
and the citizens of Cambridge began an earnest effort to secure tbe con
tinuance of the road througii their toAvn. In 1867, Mr. Orin E. Page
was sent by the citizens to procure a charter for the road, under the narae
of tbe Peoria and Rock Island RaUway. This Avas accompUshed, and
subscription-books were immediately opened iu the city of Peoria, in
Galva, Cambridge, and at Osco and Weston. The city of Peoria sub
scribed $100,000, and the county the sarae araount. The township of
Galva, $50,000; Galva, $25,000; Carabridge, $50,000; and Osco and
Weston, $30,000 each. By these figures, aggregating $385,000, it wiUbe
observed that the road was built mainly by muiiicipal subscriptions. For
all this outlay, the corporations Avere abundantly repaid in the increase of
wealth and rapid development of the toAvns. Cambridge, from a popu
lation of between four and five hundred in 1871, has grown to four times

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181

that number, and, as a shoAving of the increase in trade, the foUoAving
exhibit of the number of car loads of produce shipped from tbis station
during each month in 1876 is given :

January  

1 14
25 12
24 74
95 57
6i43 3736 84
562

I

1

1 I

1
42 17 5
4 5

3

1

1

Is
03

1 I
2

v.-a
^^ 2

1I
2 I

5958

Februai-y  , 

4 2

5
March 
33
1518 7
2728 18 52
131
II
4 2
April 
....
...
2
I
2
May 
I
52
4 I
2
17
35
103127 699597 74
6n
June.  . ..
3 I
I
July.,  __..
4 I
121313
28
144
August  
2
2
----
September... 
II
32
4
I
I
October  
II
2
I
58
20
November 
5
17
I
I
December.. .. .
129
928
Total 
6
6
9
7
5
These tables only include shipments in carload lots. The shipments
in sraaller lots, if footed up, would swell the amounts of some sorts of
produce considerably. A good raany barrels of apples and bales of
broom-corn have been shipped in lots less than car-loads, and some small
lots of other items. The shipments of poultry -by freight, in boxes and
barrels, during the month of December, araount to 16,866 pounds ; while
large quantities have also been sent by express. Butter ancl eggs are
also shipped by both freight and express, and butter especially is sent off
in large quantities by express.
Comparing the shipments of the past year with those of previous
years, reducing all to a uniform basis — the first three years ending Nov.
80, and tb&last two ending Dec. 31, 1876 — tbe following is given :
Corn ..
Oats... Rye...Wheat.Barley .
Total.
1876.
1875.
1874-
1873-
1872.
220,429 90,062 6,678 2,200
2,750
170,289 62,500 6,426
11,655
100,957 98,327 5,3129,554 389
158,995 94,277 7,267
11,728 2,578
231,187 46,801 11,857 3,2554,555
332,119
250,870
i 214,539
274,795
307,655
LIVE STOCK AND OTHER PRODUCE.
Hogs, No 
Cattle, No 
Horses, cars 
Sheep, cars 
Broomcorn, tons. _
Hay and Straw..
Potatoes, bu 
Apples, bu 
1876.
7,200 ¦ 272 r
I
200
666
1875.
1874.
1873-
1872.
7,250 112
6,845 318
7,880 185 2
5,545 144
190120
2,000
166 61
5
386
2,450
27
356
1,750
978
Prior to tbe completion of the railroad, Cambridge was considered a
smaU inland town, with but little trade and few advantages. The sud-
182 HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY.
den increase of population, and the increase in wealth and in trade has
dispelled that idea, and to-day Cambridge bids fair to rival anj^ town in
the county. There are a number of fine brick business houses, one bank
— a private institution, organized in November 1871 ; two or three good
hotels, two weekly newspapers, excellent graded schools and six regular
ly organized churches, all of Avhich have good houses of worship.
CAMBEIDGE OPPICIALS.
Pres., A. Gould ; Clerk, W. B. Dean ; Treas., F. B. Welton. Trus
tees, James Mascell, S. H. Patten, Sylvester Rockwell, T. G. Ayers, J. W.
Stewart, A. Gould. THE PEESS.
The first paper started in Cambridge, and the first in Henry County,
issued its first number on Feb. 13, 1863. It was called tbe Henry County
Gazette, and was edited by J. W. Eystra. This paper and all the material
connected with the ofece were afterwards sold to the citizens of Kewanee,
and removed to that place, where the narae was changed to the Henry
County Dial. The editor, Mr. Hyatt, soon after went to Geneseo, where
be established the Geneseo Republic. About November, 1867, the press
and materials in the Galva Watchman office were purchased and reraov
ed to Carabridge by Judge TiUson, Dr. A. A. Dunn, V. M. Ayres, and
H. W. WeUs. Dr. Dunn was established as editor, and tbe narae changed
to the Chronicle. He remained until 1860 in tbis place. That year.
Patten and Denison leased the office and fixtures from the company, and
continued Dr. Dunn as editor for one year, when Mr. Patten purchased
Mr. Denison's interest, and (Dr. Dunn going to tbe army), assuraed entire
editorial control. He kept charge until 1866, when he was succeeded by
Everett & Casson, who, on May 16, 1867, sold to the present editor and
proprietor, Mr. George C. Sraithe. He has now entire control, having
purchased the office and all the raaterial, and issues a paper 'which fully
merits its name.
The Pi-airie Chief was started in Galva in April, 1868, and for a time
printed in the ofiice of the Galva Union. In September of that year,
Mr. F. B. Seaton purchased the ofiice of tbe Stark County Democrat at
Toulon, and removed to that place. He changed the name to Prairie
Chief, and remained there till Deceraber, 1871, Avhen he rented the office
of the Cambridge Democrat, and removed to that place. This paper had
been started and conducted by one Rock, who proved a most disreputable
character. Immediately on Mr. Seaton taking charge, a change was made,
and an excellent weekly paper started. He changed the name to Prairie
Chief, and although in a county largely Republican in politics, tbe paper
bas a large circulation. CAMBEIDGE DEMOCEAT.
In tbe Spring of 1869, feeling the need of a Democratic paper cen
trally located in tbe county, S. P. Cady and I. G. Ayers commenced a
correspondence with Mr. J. L. Rock of Chicago, coraraercial editor of tbe
Chicago Times, with a view of establishing a Democratic paper in Cam
bridge, which resulted in receiving a proposition from Mr. Rock that if

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HISTOEY OP HENEY COUNTY. 185
$1,500 was raised to purchase presses and material he would furnish an
equal amount, and would come and take charge of the paper, with the
understanding that at the expiration of tbe year he was to have the mate
rial by refunding the $1,600 and 10 per cent. A meeting was caUed at
the cpurt-house, which was largely attended by the Democrats of this
vicinity, and the proposition met with general favor. At this meeting
$800 was subscribed, and a committee appointed to raise the balance,
which tbey succeeded in doing very soon. A coraraittee was then sent
to Chicago to superintend the purchase and shipraent of presses, type,
etc. In due time the material arrived, and Avas set up in the room over
tbe harness shop of H. P. Hart, and July 28, 1869, the first issue of the
Cambridge Democrat made its appearance, greatly to the satisfaction of
its god-parents. The paper remained under the management of Mr.
Rock but a short time. The 20th of November of the same year found
him in such straitened circurastances that he was forced to dispose of
tbe paper to Morrison Francis and R. Heber Hinraan, Avho eraployed Mr.
I. G. Ayers, then a laAv student with Mr. W. H. Shepard, to take charge
of tbe editorial and financial raanageraent. Mr. Ayers continued the
editor until Nov. 29, 1871, at which time Messrs. Francis & Hinman
rented tbe office to Mr. B. W. Seaton, who reraoved the Prairie Chief
from Toulon, Stark County, to this place, commenced and continues its
issue here. THE CHUECHES.
The Baptist Church was organized July 8, 1854, in the court-house.
Prior to the organization, they met in this house for some time for religious
exercises, and for a short tirae after. At the organization thirteen persons
united, whose names are as follows : William Talbott, Mary Talbott, Aaron
Talbott, Phebe Talbott, James M. Woodmansee, Clarrissa M. Woodman-
see, John McFarland, Hanna McFarland, Erama Blackman, Laura Bishop,
Harriett Daggett, Electa Davenport, and Ehza Ayers. This congregation
purchased the old school-house, which they used for a house of worship
until the erection of their present commodious church. It cost about
$10,000. They have in addition to this just completed a very comfortable
parsonage, worth $2,100.
The earliest pastor was Rev. F. Ketchraan, who remained about one
year. He was foUoA^^ed by Rev. W. W. Smith, Avho was pastor fourteen
months. Then followed Rev. R. Edwards, one year ; Rev. G, D. Sim
mons, eighteen months; Rev. A. Edison, two years and four months; Rev.
J. Shephard, six years; Rev. W. A. Velsher, two and one-half years,
when the present pastor. Rev. J. Cairns, Avas instaUed. The merabership
is now 107, and the attendance at Sunday-school 130. The superinten
dent is William Talbott.
Tbe Disciples of Christ held meetings for some time in the court
house, in tbe Baptist Church, and in the school-house. About December
18, 1859, tbey met at the court-house and effected an organization. At
this meeting the following persons united: Samuel and Mrs. Ellen
Horn, Mrs. A. E. Matthews, Ada B. Lobingier, Geo. Lobingier, G. W.
Sroupe, WUUam and Mrs. Martha McFarland, and WiUiam Kirkland.
On tbe 23d of January foUowing, a permanent organization was
made, with WiUiam Kirkland and G. W. Sroupe as elders, William Mc-
15 For continuation of ihis History, seepage 505.

Biographical Directory.

ABBREVIATIONS.

Ind. Rep  .Independent Republican.
Lib. Rep   Liberal Republican.
Rep.   --  - Republican.
Dem    -  - Democrat.
Ind.      Independent.
Bapt    Baptist.
Cong   Congrcgat'onalist.
Epis  1  ---  --- Epi.scopalian .
Evang     Evangelist .
Adv    - Advenlist.

Meth    -  Methodist.
Cath   Roman Catholic.
Pres  -  -   Presbyterian.
Prest:    - President.
p.O    -  Post Office.
Prop     -Proprietor.
Co.--  -    County.
Sec   -- Section or Secretar>^
Vol     Volunteer.
Unit    -   Unitarian.

GENESEO TOWNSHIP.

A BRAMS NA'THAN G. Geneseo; shoivman; Dem; from Ind.
-^"^ ADAMS J. Q. Rev. Geneseo; Rep; Meth; from Canada.
ADAMS M. A. Geneseo.
ALBER F. Mrs. Geneseo; Evang; from Germany.
ALBORG PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Meth; from Sweden.
ALBRECHT Mrs. -widow, Geneseo; German Lulh; from Germany.
ALBERTSON CHARLES L. Geneseo.
ALDEEN P. A. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; from Sweden.
ALLAN M. JAMES, Geneseo; Retired Farmer; born in Sumner Co. Tenn. Nov. 23, 1814;
came to Henry Co. 1836; wife was Susanna Stewart, born Jan. 28, l8ig; married March 6.
1839; has four children; Mr. Allan spent the Winter of 1836-7 at Vandalia, where the
Legislature then met, and succeeded in getting Henry Co. set apart from Knox; he was also
ij|, - the first County and Circuit Clerk of Henry Co; has filled the office of County Judge; in 1850
(he was elected to State Legislature to assist in getting a charter for C. R. I. & P. Railroad,
and strange as it may seem, Mr. Allan informs us that it was a difficult matter to obtain, as
the Governor and many of the leading men of the state were much afraid that a railroad con
structed in the vicinity of the canal would prove detrimental to the interests of the state. Mr.
Allan also held the office of Provost Marshal in this district during a part of the war. Mrs.
Allan had the honor of teaching the first school in the county.xl^-.
ALLAN WM. T. Geneseo; justice of peace; Ind; from Tenn. Cr~W« .
ALLEN ARTHUR, lives with father, Aug. Allen; Rep; Unit; from Mass.
ALLEN AUG. Geneseo; restaurant; Rep; Unit; from R. Island.
ALLEN C. Mrs. (widow), Geneseo; Spiritualist; from N. Y.
ALLEN CHARLES, Geneseo; R. R. baggageman; Rep; Unit; from Mass.
ALLEN M. M. resides with mother, Mrs. C. Allen; Rep; Lib; born in this town.
ALLEN ROBERT, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. F. Smith; Dem; from N. Y.
AMOS JOHN, Geneseo; mason; Rep; from England.
ANDERSON A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON A. F. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON CHAS. Geneseo; cabinet maker; Rep; Prot; from Sweden.
ANDERSON CHARLES, Geneseo; wagon maker; Rep; from Sweden.

HENRY COUNTY: GENESEO TOWNSHIP. 187
ANDERSON ERICK, Geneseo; cabinet maker; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON JAMES, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
ANDERSON JOHN, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from ©lirer- ()¦ l\ /?''-> <-<^"0^-
ANDERSON J. P. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON L. D. Geneseo; dealer in pumps; Rep; from Ohio.
ANDERSON PETER, Sec. l; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres.
ANDERSON PETER, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 120 acres.
ANDERSON PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON H. Mrs. Geneseo; from Sweden. '
ANDREE HERMAN, Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Prussia,
ANDREWS JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; born in Trumbull Co. Ohio, April
3, 1830; came to Tazewell Co. in 1843, and to this county in 1854; Dem; owns 600 acres of
land, valued at $24,000; wife was Marietta Campbell, born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y., Jan.
10, 1841; married March 26, 1862; has seven children.
ANTES H. T. Geneseo; physician and surgeon; Rep; Cong; from N. Y.
ANTES R. H. Geneseo; Rep; Cong; from N. Y.
APPLEBEE THOMAS, Geneseo; Livery; born in LaSalle Co. 111. Dec. 2, 1853; came
to county, 1872; Rep; married Miss Ida Bawlman; she was born in New York, June 17,
1853, and married Feb. 14, 1872; two children; Mr. Applebee is one of the proprietors of the
temperance billiard room.
ARNETT JACOB, Geneseo; agricultural implements; Ind; Prot; from France.
ARNETT S. J. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Prot; from 111.
ARNOLD G. W. Geneseo; minister M. E. church; Rep; West Virginia.
ARNOLD JOHN, Geneseo.
ASH MICHAEL, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa.
ASH LEWIS, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Mich.
ASH WM. farm hand with C. B. Smith; Ind; from N. Y.
ATKIN D. H. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ct.
ATKINSON J. T. Geneseo; retired farmer; Ind; Cong; from Mass.
AYERS B. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from Mass.
T) ACK WM. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
-^ BAILEY CHRIS. C, P.O. Geneseo; lives with John Ch,urchill; Dem; from N. H.
BAILEY JAS. M., P.O. Geneseo; lives with John Churchill; Dem; from N. H.
BAILEY Z. C. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; from Vt.
BAIRD WM. Geneseo; watchman; Dem; from Pa.
BAKER E. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Cath; from Germany.
BAKER FREDERICK, Geneseo; painter; Rep; Meth; from England.
BAKER JOS. Geneseo; tinner; Rep; Prot; born in Conn.
BAKER NICOLAS, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Cath; from Germany.
BAKER T. Geneseo; baker; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
BAKER THOS. E. Geneseo; miller; Rep; Pres; from N. Y.
BAKER FRED. Geneseo; painter; Meth; Rep; from Eng.
BALL C. A. Geneseo; policeman; Dem; Prot; from Mass.
BALL FRANK M. Geneseo; brakeman; Rep; Meth.
BALL C. A. Jr. Geneseo; brakeman; Rep; Meth.
BALL GEO. Geneseo; brakeman; Rep; Meth.
BARKER JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep.
BARBER EMORY, Geneseo; wagon maker; Rep; Unit.
RATtGE BENJ. F. Supt. of Geneseo City Schools and County Supt. of Schools; born in
Concfrd, Middle ex Co. Mass. Feb. 2, 1834; came to this county, 1861; Rep; Bapt; owns
house and lot; educated in public schools of Concord, Haverhill and Lowell; two years in
Yale College; did not return after his father's death m 1852; taught in Mississippi and Louisi
ana from 1852 to 1861; spent one and a half years in military service m Department of North
west under Gen. Pope; farmed two years; taught six years in Cambridge and now five years
Tt Geneseo; married June, 1863 to Carrie W. Showers, of Cambridge IU; she was born in
Cambridge; June 2, 1841; has four children, Hattie, Cora, Jennie and Allie.

188 VOTEES AND TAXPAYERS OF
BARLTZ JOHN, Geneseo; brick maker; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
BARNES EDGAR L. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; from N. Y.
BARNES JOHN D. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from Md.
BARNHART CATHERINE Mrs. widow; Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; Evang; from Germany.
BARTON ALBERT C. Geneseo; printer in News office, Ind; Prot; from N. Y.
BARTON ANDREW, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for H. C. Barton; Rep; born in N. Y.
BARTON H. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Vt; 121 acres."!
BARTON WM. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for H. C. Barton; Rep; Cong; born in N.V.
BARTZ JOHN, Geneseo; laborer for Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
BARGSTROM JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with G. W. West; from Sweden.
BATES J. W. Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
BATES JOHN L. Geneseo; laborer.
BAUER JACOB, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German. ~
BAUERMEISTER AUGUST, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany.
BAUMGAERTNER JOSEPH, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Germany.
BAXTER JOHN, Geneseo: retired; Rep; Meth; from Mass.
BAYE GEORGE, Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Mich; 103 acres.
BECK ANTHON, Geneseo; tailor with P. Schabelle; Rep; from Germany.
BECK WM. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
BECKER NICHOLAS, Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; maltster for G. Geiser; born in France.
BECKSTINE JOHN, Geneseo; molder; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
BECKER FRED. Geneseo; baker; German.
BEHMAN JOSEPH, Geneseo; laborer.
BEINGENHEIMER, ADAM, Geneseo; saloon keeper; Dem.
BELKNAP W. L. Geneseo; laborer.
BELLENGER J. H. Geneseo; feed stable; Dem; from N. Y.
BELLINGER JOHN H. Geneseo; livery and feed stable; Dem; bom in Henry Co.
BENDER CHRISTIAN, Geneseo; cabinetmaker; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
BENDER OTTO, Geneseo; laborer; German.;
BENEDICT THOS. N. Rev. Geneseo; Epis;'from N. Y.
BENNETT WM. G. Geneseo; laborer for McBroom & Wilson ; Rep ; Prot; from Maine.
BENNETT J. M. Geneseo; drayman; Rep; Meth.
BENSINGER JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; with Moses Bensinger; from Ohio.
BENSINGER MOSES, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Evang; from Pa.
BENSON NILS, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 40 acres.
BERNER FERDINAND, Geneseo; boot and shoe merch't; Luth; German.
BERGLAND JOHN, Geneseo; laborer.
BEVERIDGE ANN Mrs. Geneseo; Rep; Cong; born in Scotland.
BILLINGS HENRY, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for E. A. Hunn; Dem; born in 111.
BILLS L. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; Meth; from Vt.
BILLS K. J. Geneseo; sewing mach. ag't; Dem; Meth.
BITNER JAMES, Gene.seo; laborer.
BLACKISTONE WM. P. Geneseo; stockbreeder; Rep; Quaker; from Ohio.
BLISS H, F. Farmer, Sec 31, P.O. Geneseo; born in New York, Oct. 13, 1809; came to
this county in 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $4,800; was Justice of
Peace for two years; wife was Amy C. Briggs, born in Oneida Co. N. Y., March 5, 1810;
married Nov. 18, 1830; four children, three boys and one girl, all now living.
BLISS L. Geneseo; molder; Rep; born in 111.
BLISS THOS. G. Geneseo; bridge builder; Rep; from Mass.
BODA JOHN, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Meth; from Ohio.
BOICE R. D. Geneseo; hardware; Rep; from Pa.
BOIS JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
BOILE THOS. H. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ireland. J
BOLEEN JOHN, Geneseo; tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
BOLEEN YOUNG, Geneseo, tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.

HENEY COUNTY : GENESEO TOWNSHIP. 189
BOLLEN F. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Henry Co.
BOONE Miss, Geneseo; Epis; from Pa.
BOWERS JACOB, Geneseo; cook; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
BOYCE JOHN H. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y.
BOYLE THOMAS H., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 145 ac. $8,700.
BRACKEN JAMES, Geneseo; painter; Rep; from Pa.
BRADLEY JAMES, Geneseo; clerk; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
BRADLEY M. Geneseo; groceries; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
BRAWLEY W. H. retired farmer; Rep; from Ohio.
BRAY JAS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
BRAY THOS. Geneseo; salesman; Dem; Meth; from Ky.
BRAY STEPHEN, Geneseo; laborer.
BRADY SAMUEL, Geneseo; boarding-house; Rep; Bapt.
BRAINARD W. G. Geneseo; windm.ill dealer; Rep; Unit.
BREED GEORGE H. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N. H.; 60 acres.
BRENIZER CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Prot; born in 111.
BRENIZER D. E. Geneseo; harness-maker; Rep; Prot; born 111.
BRENIZER SAM'L. Geneseo; miller; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
BRITTON OSCAR, Geneseo; teamster; Rep; from N.Y.
BRIX D. Geneseo; bot. physician; Dem; Cath; from Italy.
BROGLE THEODORE, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G. Geiser; born in Germany.
BROPHY THOMAS, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
BROUGHAMER JACOB, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G. Geiser; born in Germany.
BROUGHTON WILBER F. Geneseo; agriculture dealer; Rep; from Ohio.
BROWN BELA, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from Vermont.
BROWN FREDERICK P. Retired Farmer, Geneseo; born in Onondaga Co. N.Y.
Aug. 14, 1821; came to this county in 1852; Ind. Dem; owns 250 acres of land and house
and lot, valued at $17,000; has been Mayor of the city two years; was Supervisor one year;
was President for four years of the first Agricultural Society formed in the county; wife was
Harriet M. Bennett, born in Onondaga Co. N.Y. Jan. 26, 1821; married Jan. 23, 1844; has
six children.
BROWN GEORGE A. Geneseo; hardware; Rep; from N.Y.; came to county 1854.
BROWN R. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
BROWN S. M. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; from N.Y.; 160 acres, $10,000.
BROWN W. C. Geneseo; physician and surgeon; Rep; Cong; born Michigan.
BROWN DANIEL, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Unit.
BRUSH J. B. Geneseo; retired; Rep; born in N.Y.
BRYAN JOHN M. Geneseo; laborer; Dem.
BUBECK WM. L. Geneseo; boot and shoe store; Rep; Evang; from Germany.
BUCHANAN J. M. Geneseo.
BUCHY CHARLES, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; born in Germany.
BUCKLES A. M. Mrs. Geneseo; widow of late J. S. Buckles; from N.Y.
BtJELL CHRISTIAN, Geneseo; manufacturer of cigars; Rep; Evang; from Germany.
BURGEMAN JONAS, Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Sweden.
BURGERT P. Geneseo; tailor; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
BURGESON ANNA M. Mrs. Sec. 11 ; P.O. Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden; 40 acres.
BURGSTON JOSEPH, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
BURKE ADOLPH, Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for E. Farwell; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BURKLUND OTTO, Geneseo; clerk; Rep; born IU.
BURLINGAME THOMAS J. Geneseo; veterinary surgeon ; Dem; from R. I.
BURNETT ISAAC, Geneseo; roadmaster C. R. I. &. P. R.R-; Dem; val. prop. $2,000.
BUSHNELL CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer. ^^__
BUTTERBROD JOHN, Geneseo; baker; Rep; Cath; from Germany.
/"'AHILL DENNIS, Geneseo; railroad laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
^ CANN JOHN, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; from England.

190 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
CANN THOMAS, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; from Pa.
CADY A. B. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; born in Henry Co. 111. July 8, 1845; Rep-
Cong; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,500; wife was Ella J. French, born in Michigan,
Oct. 14, 1851; married Oct. 30, 1871; two children, Guy M., born April 24, 1873; Walter F.
born Jan. 9, 1875.
CADY HIRAM J. Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; born in Genesee Co. N.Y. Nov. 15,
1814; came to this county in 1837; Rep; Cong; owns 246 acres of land, valued at $20,000;
wife was Mary E. Bartlett, born in Genesee Co. N.Y. March 8, 1824; married Oct. 19, 1841;.
has three children, Allen B., Carl M. and Nellie C.
CAMERON CHARLES, Geneseo; railroad agent; Epis; from Scotland.
CAMPBELL L. C. Geneseo; Justice of the Peace and Notary Public; born Malone, N.Y.
Oct. 16, 1816; came to county i860; Rep; married Sarah L. Wright, June 20, 1841; she was
born in Ogdensburgh, N.Y. 1819; has two sons, Leonard W., who is general agent of Chi
cago, Michigan & Lake Shore R.R. and JamesC; one daughter, Fannie P.; has been Justice
of the Peace ten years; Police Magistrate four years.
CANFIELD H. R. Geneseo; Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes and Carpets; born in Jackson Co»
Iowa, Jan. 26, 1847; came to county 1875; Rep; M!eth; wife was Mary Day, of same county,
born Aug. 11, 1853; married July 23, 1873; has one child, May Inez; is a member of the
firm of Chamberlain & Canfield, the largest dry goods store in the city; has a branch store
at Tiskilwa, IU.
CARL H. M. Geneseo; harness-maker; Rep; 'from Germany.
CARLSON CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
CARLSON OLAF, Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
CARMAN JEREMIAH, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, on R. Garnett's farm; Rep; from N.Y
CARPENTER L. N. B. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; born Vt.
CARSE ADA.M, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.
CASH G. W. Geneseo; salesman; Rep; Prot; from Indiana.
CASS LEWIS J. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ohio.
CASTELO MICHAEL, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 acres.
CEDERLOF FRANZ, Geneseo; tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
CHAMBERLIN B. H. Geneseo; dry goods merchant; Rep; Bapt; born IU.
CHAMBERLIN H. C. Mrs. Geneseo; born in Vt.
CHAMBERLAIN NATHAN V, Marble Finisher, Geneseo; born in Middletown,
Logan Co. 111. Dec. 9, 1851; came to this county in 1866; Dem; Prot; wife was Miss Jennie
Marlett; married Sept. 3, 1874; she was born Jan. 27, 1849; has one chUd, Allen D.
CHAMBERLAIN SAMUEL, Stock Dealer, Geneseo; born in Worcester Co. Mass.
April 16, 1820; came to Co. in 1855; Rep; wife was Delliza Reynolds, born in same county,
March 13, 1824; married Nov. 7, 1843; has one child, Dulcenia. Mr. Chamberlain is owner
of the celebrated stallions Bashaw Drury, Estraba, and Scotch Giant. Bashaw Drury has-
made one-half mile in i:i2.
CHAMBERLIN FRANKLIN, Geneseo; retired; Rep.
CHERRY ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ohio.
CHERRY JAS. Sec. 34, P.O. Geneseo; laborer for W. C. Rout; Rep; born in Pa.
CHERRY SARAH Mrs. Geneseo; from Ohio; owns house and lot.
CHERRY FRANK, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep.
CHERRY JOHN, Geneseo.
CHURCHILL JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep, Prot; from Maine; 80 ac. $6,000.
CLARK FRANK, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for J. Johnson; Bapt; born Pa.
CLARK N. T. Geneseo; stonecutter; from N.Y.
CLARY GARRETT, Geneseo; railroad watchman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
CLASPILL JOHN W. Geneseo; porter to Geneseo House; Rep; from Ind.
CLAYPOOL R. A. Geneseo; cooper; Dem; Meth; from Ind.
CLEMENT JAS. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from N.H.
CLIFFTON JOS. Geneseo; railroad carpenter; Rep; Prot; born in IU.
CLOUSE GEO. N. Geneseo; clerk with J. ModerweU; Rep; from Ohio.
CLOUSE ESLEY PI. Geneseo; clerk with P. Taylor; Rep; born Bureau Co.
CLOUSE SARAH Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Evang; from Pa.
CLOUGH VICTOR W. Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer with H. V. Clough; Rep; born in Vt.

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CLOUGH HARVEY V. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; born in Bangor, N. Y. March
20, 1832; came to this county in 1857; Rep; owns 320 acres of land, valued at $24,000; wife
was Sophia L, Hines, born in Brattleboro, Vt. July 20, 1839; married Jan. 26, 1855; seven
boys, four now living : Victor W., born Jan. 20, 1856; Henry C. born May 23, 1858; Frank,
born Aug. 19, 1861; Llewellyn, born Feb. 22, 1874.
COE A. T. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for G. L. Coe; Rep; born Ohio.
COE G. L. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; bornN.Y.; 80 acres.
COLE CLINTON R. Geneseo; laborer with J. Goss; Rep; Unit; from Mass.
COLE SETH, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Mass.
¦COLE W. W. Geneseo; lawyer; Rep; Cong; born in 111.
COLLINS JOHN, Sec, 26, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 ac. $4,000.
COLLINS J. S. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 160 ac. val. $8,000.
-COLLINS M. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
COLSON C. J. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
COMBS JOHN L.Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bap*; born in N.H.; 20 ac. val. $1,500.
COOK J. T. Geneseo; homoeopathic physician; Rep; Cong; born Ohio.
-COOK W. P. Geneseo; express agent, also bookstore; Rep; N.Y.
COOPER J. H. Geneseo; book store; Rep; from Vt.
COOPER ARTHUR, Geneseo; painter; Rep.
COOPER GEO. M. Geneseo; bookstore; Rep.
-COUGHLIN PAT. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
COUGHLIN PAT. Geneseo; laborer; Dem.
-COX JOHN, Geneseo; painter; Rep; from N.Y.
CRAGIN E. Geneseo; crockery, glass and sUverware; Rep; from N.H.
CRAGIN E. A. Geneseo; dealer in crockery and glassware; Rep; from Mass.
GRAIN GEO. Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for II. H. Grain; Dem; born in Conn.
CRANE HARVEY, Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; born in Conn.
CRAWFORD HUGH, Geneseo; clerk; Rep; from Scotland.
CRAWFORD JAS. Geneseo; engineer for Ott Bros.; Rep; Pres; from Scotland.
CRAWFORD CYRUS, Geneseo; hostler; Dem.
CRONK EDGAR, Geneseo; harness-maker; Rep; from N.Y.
CRONIN HUGH, P.O. Geneseo; laborer for T. H. Boyle; Dem; Cath; from Pa.
CROSS Mrs. Geneseo; Dem; born Ireland.
CROUCH ROYAL G. Geneseo; mason; Rep; from Vt.
CROGIN LEONARD, Geneseo; clerk; Rep.
CRUM WAIT, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N. Y.
CURLEY JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
CUSHLER CHARLES, Ceneseo; laborer; Rep; German.
T^AILY CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Vt.
"^ DAILY WILLIAM, Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; born IU.
DAILY CHARLES, Geneseo.
DAINELSO GUSTOFF, Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
DAHLQUIST JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Swede.
DANFORD WILLIAM, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Pres; born Ireland.
DANNENFELSER F. Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Prot; born IU.
DANIELSON AUGUSTUS, Geneseo; laborer.
DANNEFELSER FRED. Geneseo; retired; Rep; German.
DASHEM JOHN, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 130 acres.
DAVIS CHARLES E. farm, hand, with C. B. Smith; Dem; from Md.
DAVIS HELEN M. wid; Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cong; born Ohio; 127 acres.
DAVIS H. H. Farmer and Soap Manufacturer; Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; born in Windham
Co. Vt. Oct 5, 1822; came to this Co. in 1853; Ind; owns 80 acres, valued at $0,500.
DAVIS H. M. Geneseo'; painter; Rep; born IU.
DAVIS JOHN, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; 40 acres.

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DAVIS IRA M. Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; born in Fairfield, Me. June 3, 1804; came
to this county in 1856; Rep; Christian; owns 40 acres, valued at $2,000; wife was Anna
Allen, born in Fairfield, Me. July 21, 1804; five children, only one now living.
DAVIS N. D. Sec, 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in New York; 50 acres.
DAVIS NOAH D. Geneseo; Photographer; Rep; Lib; from N. Y.
DAVIS PAUL, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Spiritualist; from Vt.
DAVIS WARD, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Cong;' from Mass.
DAVIS & HAYWOOD, Geneseo; soap manufacturers.
DAVIS A. L. Geneseo.
DAVISON HORATIO, Sec. 31; P.O. Qeneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; 40 acres.
DAVISON LARENZO, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; Cong; born Vt; 80 acres.
DAVISON THEODORE, Sec 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Iowa.
DAYS JAMES, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep-; born Ohio.
DEATS JOHN, Geneseo; laborer in Powell's lumber yard; Rep; Meth; from Germany.
DEBREY JOHN A. Geneseo; butcher; Ind; Cath; from N. Y.
DEDRICK JOHN, Geneseo; Merchant; born in Sweden, Dec. 4, 1837; came to Co. 1858;
Rep; Unitarian; wife was F. M. Wilse, born in N. Y., Otsego Co. June 6, 1847; married
June 13, 1870; lias two boys and one girl; was in army three years; is a member of the firm
of Dedrick & Lawrence.
DEGRAFF H. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Pres. pref ; from N. Y.
DEGRAFF HENRY M. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y.
DEITZ JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Germany.
DELANDER JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 5 acres.
DEMARANVILLE DANIEL, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. Anderson; Rep.
DEMING C. R. Geneseo; retired merchant; Ind; from Mass.
DEMING HOWARD A. Sec. i; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 160 acres.
DEMING RICHARD M. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio- 40 acres.
DENNIS JOHN, Geneseo.
DENSMORE CHAS. W. Geneseo; engineer for KendaU & Kidder; Rep; Prot; from Me.
DeRUE ED. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Belgian.
DEWEY HENRY F. Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 120 acres.
DICKENS W. T. Geneseo; agricultural implements; Dem; from England '
DIEDRICH FREDERICK, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; lab. for G. StUz; Luth; born Germany.
DOBBS ISAAC, Geneseo; engineer for H. Lawbaugh; Rep; Prot; from England.
DOBBS JOSEPH, Geneseo; jeweler; Rep; Prot; from England.
DODGE ALBERT, Geneseo; carpenter; from Mass.
DODGE A. H., Geneseo; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Mass.
DODGE CHAS., Geneseo; farmer; Meth; from Germany
DODGE HENRY A. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of L. Stimson; Ind; born Henry Co.
DOHRER JOHN, Geneseo; barber; Rep; born 111.
DOLAN ANNA Mrs. Geneseo; Cath; from Ireland.
DOLLBURY SWAN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden
DONEFELTS FRED. Geneseo; retired; Evang; Germany
DOR MAN FRED. Geneseo; butcher; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
DOXEY NATHAN, Geneseo; retired saloon keeper; Dem; born N. Y.
^^itfi^o^n?n;. 3r' ^™f "°.'' i^^°°"; 1?°™ McDonough Co. IU. May 6, 1840; came to county
r^^A ^ n '^".J"^'« F' Nye, born Bangor. Me. 1853; married Dec. ^5, 1871; has two
chi dren; Mr. Drain is a member of the firm of Seibel &'Co.; who are proprietors of the
most elegantly furnished and costly rooms in the county. ^
DRESSER J. F., Geneseo; book-keeper in First National Bank- Rep- from N Y
""^lY.^ w'SSb-^-H^'tT"''"-^^ P.O^Geneseo; born in\ilwaukee, Wis. Dec. 3,
1850, lived in South Bend, Ind. six years; in Plymouth, Ind. three years- in Story Co Iowa
c"i:iTFeb 2^8.2° "" "T'^ ",''''¦ P^'V"'^^ ^^' Nancy Smith,' born i/AlkJhany
1..0. Md. I-eb. 2, 1852; married March 21, 1872; has three children
DUNCAN JAMES, Geneseo; soap maker; Rep; Meth- from Pa
DUNHAM CHAS. Sr., Geneseo; retired; Dem; born Mass

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DUNHAM CHARLES, Geneseo; Attorney at Law; born Berkshire Co. Mass. Tan. 24,
1840; came to county in 1853; Dem; wife was Carrie L. Loring, born in Me. 1840; married
•April 9, 1862; has one child, Edith; was admitted to the bar in 1862; read law and was ad
mitted to bar in this county.
DUNHAM JOSEPH L. Geneseo; lawyer; Dem.
DUNGEE FRANCIS, Geneseo,
DUPUE HENRY F. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; German.
"PARL MORTIMER, Geneseo; auctioneer; Dem; from N. Y.
EARNEST GEORGE, Sec 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; born in Germany; 80 acres.
EARL FRANK, Geneseo; clerk; Dem.
EASTMAN SAMUEL W. Geneseo; laborer; Rep;
ECHART THOS., Geneseo; laborer; Dem.
ECKART THOMAS, Geneseo; Dem; from Germany.
ECKERT WM. S. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Pa.
ECKERT HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; German.
EDBERG JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
EDGCOMB FRANK D. Sec 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Unitarian; Maine; 160 acres.
EDIEN HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. H. Smith; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
EDWARDS BENJAMIN, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; from Mass.
EICKHOM AUGUST, Geneseo; tinsmith; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
EMERY ARTEMUS, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from Maine.
EMERY F. D. Mrs. & CO. Geneseo; mUliners.
ENGDAHL JOHN, Geneseo; Merchant Tailor; born in Sweden, Nov. 27, 1834; came to
county 1864; Rep; Luth; wife Anna Anderson, born in Sweden, Oct. 20, 1844; married
Aug. 24, 1864; has four children living; Emma H., AUmena, Martin N., Victoria E.
ENTRIKIN J. C. Geneseo; stock dealer; Dem; from Pa.
ERDMANN EMIL, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of M. Stewart; Meth; from Germany,
ERDMAN FREDERICK, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Luth; from Germany.
ERICKSON JOHN, Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden; 40 acres.
ERICKSON CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Swede.
ERICKSON AUGUST C. Geneseo; Rep; Swede.
ERNST GEORGE, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; from Germany.
ERNKE GUS. Geneseo; teamster; Luth; from Germany.
ERTMAN FRED, Geneseo; bakery; Dem; born Germany.
ERTZ JACOB, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; born Germany.
ESBECK J. N. Geneseo.
EWING R. S. Geneseo; portrait artist; Lib. Rep; from Ohio.
"PARBER PAUL, Geneseo; liveryman; Rep; from N. J.
FARBER WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep.
FARMERS' NATIONAL BANK, of Geneseo; organized in 1876; cash capital
$50,000; .surplus $2,000; Levi Waterman, President; E. C. Gilbert, Vice President; Jno. P.
Stewart' Cashier; Directors: L. Waterman, E. C. Gilbert, Chas. Dunham, R. F. Steele, N.
C. Howard, E. P. Van Valkengburg, R. Harrington, P. S. Schnabele, Thomas Nowers, Jr.
FARRELL FRANK, Geneseo; painter; Dem; from Ohio.
FARRELL RALPH, Geneseo; painter; Dem; born IU.
FARRELL RALF D. Geneseo; painter; Dem; from Ohio.
FARWELL EDWIN, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Mich.
FAY OSMER W., Geneseo; pastor Congregational Church; Rep; born in N. H.
FAY MOSES, Geneseo.
FAY A. G. Geneseo; druggist; Dem.
FEHLMAN GEO. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep: German.
FELGER I. S. Geneseo; dry goods, etc; Neutral; Meth; from Ohio. 2
FELSKI WM. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany,
FERRIS CHARLES, Geneseo.
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FIELD JAMES, Geneseo; engineer KendaU & Kidder; Rep; Prot.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, of Geneseo; James McBroom, President; S. T. Hume:
Vice-President; Pliram Wilson, Cashier; C. M. Morton, Assistant Cashier; Directors,
George WeUs, W. Sanford, George Wilson, Hiram Wilson, S. T. Hume, James McBroom,
Henry Nourse; bank was organized in 1864; cash capital $100,000; present surplus $50,000.
FISCHER AUGUST, Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from Germany.
FISCHER JOHN, Geneseo; school teacher; Rep; from Germany.
FISCHER CHARLES, Geneseo; furniture; Rep; German.
FISHER CHARLES E. Geneseo; druggist; Rep; Bapt; from Mass.
FISHER H, V. Hardware; Geneseo; born at Wilkesbarre, Pa; came to this county in
1869; Rep; Prot; established the Henry County News at Geneseo., in 1874; raember of
the Common Council of the City of Geneseo during 1875 and 1876.
FISHER S. A. Geneseo; hardware, with brother, H. V. Fisher; Ind; Prot; Wilkesbarre, Pa.
FISHER W. G. Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; born in Pa; came to this county in 1859;
Ind; owns 80 acres; wife was Pallas Chambers, born in Indiana.
FISHER WM. L. Geneseo; hardware; Dem; from Pa.
FISK ORSON, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from N. Y.
FOGG C. W. Geneseo; coal dealer; Dem; from Maine.
FONES DEWEY, Geneseo; farraer; Dera; Prot; frora N. Y.
FONES EDWARD, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; from N. Y.
FONES JAMES, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Prot; from N. Y.
FONES JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; frora N. Y.
FONES M. Geneseo; laborer; Dera; Prot; from N. Y.
FONES FRANK, Geneseo; street commissioner; Rep.
FORD HORACE C, P.O. Geneseo; with J. D. Ford; Rep; Meth; from Vt.
FORD H. S. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
FORD JULIUS D. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt; half of 260 acres.
FORD J. D. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep.
FRANK JACOB, Geneseo; harness-maker; Ind; Luth; from Germany.
FREDERICK A. A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
FREEMAN J. A. P.O. Geneseo; stock raiser; Dem.
FREEMAN JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Dem;
FREEMAN DWIGHT, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; frora Mass; 40 acres.
FREEMAN PLINY, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Epis; born Mass.
FRENCH GEORGE O. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; born in Mich; II2 acres.
FRENCH LYDIA J. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Quaker; from Pa; owns house and lot.
FRENCH O. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 27 and 36; P.O. Geneseo- Rep- Cong-
born in Coventry, Tolland Co.Conn. April 27, 1811; came here in 1853- o'wns 90 acres'
valued at $6,000; wife was Jane K. French, born in Meredith, Delaware Co. N. Y., Au<r. 12,
1816; married Oct. 30, 1833; have had four children; those living are Sarah E., Geo. Orand
EUa J.; John died.
FREY JACOB P. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Evang; from Germany; 10 acre?.
FREY LOUIS, Geneseo; restaurant; Rep; Evang; from Gerraany.
FRICK A. C. Geneseo; rainister; Rep; Meth; born in 111.
FRITZ AUG. Geneseo; Luth; from Germany.
FRY PETER, Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Prot; from Gerraany.
FULLERTON JOHN, Geneseo; Pres; from Ireland.
FULTON FRANK, Geneseo; physician; Rep; from N. Y.
FUNK C. Geneseo.
/"^AINES NELSON, Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
GALLIGAN J. CoL Geneseo; supt. of stock yards; Rep; from N. Y,
GARNETT ROBT. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; Prot; from Pa. _ V iVi t
GARVEY M. Geneseo; laborer stock yards; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
GASTENER DAVID, Geneseo; laborer R. R.; Luth; from Germany.
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GEE BENJ. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; frora N. Y.
GEISER GEORGE, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; brewer; Dem; born in Germany; 10 acres.
GEORGE V. K. Geneseo; plow ranfg; Rep; Meth; from Pa.
GERSTNER F. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Evang;. from Germany.
GERSTNER MICHAEL, Geneseo; laborer; Meth; from'>Germany.
GETTY A. M. Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from Pa.
GIBBS HENRY R. Geneseo; horse trainer; Rep.
GIBBS Mrs. Geneseo; born N. Y.
GIBSON JOSEPH, Geneseo; lightning rods; Rep; Prot; from N. V.
GIBSON HOWARD, Geneseo; conductor R.R.; Rep.
GIERHART ALLEN, Geneseo.
GIFFIN C. E. Geneseo; harness workman; Ind; from N. Y.
GILBERT E. C. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; born in Ontario Cc»
N. Y., Jan. 27, 1836, carae to this county in 1857; Rep; Christian; owns 240 acres of land;
wife was Florinda H. Beach, born in Ontario Co. N. Y. July 22, 1838; married Feb. 23, 1857;
four children, all now living.
OILMAN D.ANIEL B. Geneseo; Rep; from Mass.
GILROY PAT. Geneseo; laborer Dem.
GLADMAN JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; frora Germany.
GLADMAN JOSEPH, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
GLAWE JOHN, Geneseo; R. R. laborer; Luth; from Germany.
GLAWE WM. Geneseo; R. R. laborer; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
GLEASON J. Geneseo; tearaster; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
GLOVE WILLIAM, Geneseo.
GODFREY OEO. F. Mason, Geneseo; born in Amherst, Mass. Oct. 25, 1829; came to
this town and county in 1854; Rep; Cong; owns residence, value $1,500; married Miss Emily
Squires, at Brooklyn, N. Y.. May 14, 1854; she was born in Belchertown, Mass. Nov. 9, 1832;
have one son, Eddie F.. born in this town Oct. 6, 1858.
GODFREY WM. Geneseo; butcher; born Kent, England, Feb. 11, 1842; came to county
1854; Rfip; wife was Mira T. Goodman, born Pr.., Feb. 8, 1847; married Sept. 10, 1868; has
three children Uving; Mr. Godfrey was Lieut. 65th Reg. of I. V. I.; was transferred from the
Il2th.
GODFREY WM. B. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Pres; from Mass.
GOEMBEL JACOB, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany.
GOEMBEL HENRY, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany; 40 acres.
GOEMBEL PETER O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; born in 111.
GOEMBEL W. S. Geneseo: merchant; Rep; Prot; from 111.
GOODELL LESTER, Geneseo; mason; Rep; Prot; from N. Y.
GOODMAN J. S. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; frora Pa; 40 acres.
GOODMAN DANIEL, Geneseo.
GORETH SEBASTIAN. P.O. Geneseo; farra hand.
GOSHORN G. W. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Pa.-^
GOSS CHARLES, Geneseo; Rep; frora Mass.
GOSS JOHN, Geneseo; lumber dealer; Rep; Unit; from Mass.
GOSS JOHN W. Geneseo; clerk with J. Goss: Rep; Bapt; from Ky.
GRANT J. D. Geneseo; Agricullur.il Implements; born Jefferson Co. N. Y. March 18,
1827; came to Henry Co. 1857; Rep; Meth. Epis; wife was A. A. Carpenter, of same county,
born May 31, 1833'; married Jan. 29, 1851; has two children, J. DeLoss, Lisbia A.; Mr.
Grant spent ten years farming in Edford; was their Collector for three years; vvas elected
Mayor of Geneseo in 1870, and served one year.
GRANT J. D. Jr. Geneseo; agriculture warehouse; Rep; Meth; frora N.Y.
GRAVES C. S. Geneseo; druggist; Rep; frora N.Y.
GRAVES EMERY C. Geneseo; attorney at law; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y.
GRAY JOHN, Geneseo; Harness, Saddle and Trunk Store; born in Danville, Pa. June
4, 1837; came to county 1857; Dem; wife was Allie C, Prake, born Ohio, Jan. 25, 1852;
married Oct. 26, 1875.
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GRAY WILLIAM B. Geneseo.
GREENE A. H. Geneseo; furniture; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
GREEN DANIEL B. Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; from Conn.
GREEN E. D. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
GREEN GEO., P.O. Geneseo; farm hand vi'ith J. Anderson; Ind.
GREEN THOS. Geneseo; street commissioner; Rep; Cong, pref; from N.Y.
GREEN WM. Geneseo; cooper; Rep; Prot; from Indiana.
GREEN DANIEL B. Sen. Geneseo; retired; Rep.
GREEN JAMES H. Geneseo.
GREENE JOSEPH N. Geneseo; Photographer; born Jefferson Co. Pa. March 6, 1826;
came to county 1864; Dem; Cath; owns residence; wife was Susan E. Brown, of Scott Co.
Iowa; married Nov. 23, 1862; has five children living.
GREENE M. A. Geneseo; furniture dealer; Rep; Bapt; born in 111.
GREENE JOHN T. Geneseo.
GRESSER F. E. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; from Germany.
GRESSER JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; born in Germany.
GRIFFIN G. W. Geneseo.
GRITEMANN JOHN, Geneseo; railroad shops; Luth; from Germany.
GROSS FRANK, Geneseo; butcher.
GRUBB JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; German.
GUILD HENRY, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
T T ALL E. Geneseo; clerk; Dera; from Mo.
HALL J. G. Geneseo; hardware merchant; Rep; from S. C.
HALL W. H. Geneseo; hardware merchant; Rep; born in 111.
HALLSTEN JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Luth; from Sweden.
HAMILTON T. F. Geneseo; foundry; Dem; Epis; born N.Y.
HAMILTON CHARLES, Geneseo; student; Rep.
HAMMOND JOSEPH, Geneseo; gunsmith; Rep; Unitarian; born Vt.
HAMMOND FRANK, Geneseo.
HAMMOND PETER, Geneseo; retired; born in Newton, Mass. AprU 9, 1776; Rep;
Meth; he voted for Adams; he is the oldest Mason in the United States. Centennarian.
HANDSPIKE PETER, Geneseo; cooper; Rep; from Germany.
HANNA PETER, Geneseo; horse dealer; Dera.
HANNA J. L. Geneseo; wool carder; Rep; Pres; from Ohio.
HANNA JOHN R. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; born Henry Co.
HANNAN MATTHEW, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ireland.
HANNAN PATRICK, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; born in Ireland; 160 acres.
HANNAN THOMAS, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; i6o acres.
HANSON A. E. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; from Sweden.
HANSON E. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
HARBAUGH FRANK, Geneseo; tinner; Rep; Prot; born in IU.
HARBAUGH JOHN R. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; 240 acres.
HARBAUGH WM. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Meth; frora Ohio.
HARDING F. Geneseo; molder.
HARKER JOHN E. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Prot; frora N.Y.
HARKER THOS. R. Geneseo; book store; Rep; Unit; from N. J.
HARMAN T. T., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem.
HARMS HENRY, Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres.
HARPER DAVID, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from England; 240 acres.
HARPER JOSHUA, Geneseo; Farraer; born in Fairfax Co. Va. April 24, 1796; came to
this county 1836; Dem; Cong; wife was Sarah M. Thoraas, of Maine, born Aug. 9, 1807;
raarried Oct. 15, 1838; Mr. Harper was the first Recorder and Probate Judge of Henry Co;
vvas the first Representative of the county, served two terins; was a raember of the Constitu
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HARPER O. M. Geneseo; Rep;
HARRINGTON E. W. Geneseo; carpenter; Prot; from Canada East.
HARRINGTON F. R. Geneseo; billiard-haU; Rep; born N.V.
HARRINGTON GEO. W. Geneseo; retired; from Mass.
HARRINGTON J. L. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Pres; born in III.
HARRINGTON M. T. P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth.
HARRINGTON R. Capt. was born in Hogansburg. FrankUn Co. N.Y. Feb. i8, 1822; R.ep;
Lib. Mr. Harrington is a self-made man, having to care for himself at the early age of I2,
besides doing much for the support of his parents. At the age of 16 he entered the regular
army, in 1837, and served five years under the command of Gen. Worth in the 8th Regular
Infantry; was three years in the Florida war in Co. K, Sth U.S.I. He moved permanently
to Geneseo in 1856; he served as captain of Co. B, 9th I.V. Cavalry in the rebellion; he mar
ried Feb. 22, 1845, at Massena, N.Y., Miss Martha CampbeU, of Windsor Co. Vt.; she was
born March 7, 1827; he has buried two children, an only daughter, Clara P., Jan. 8, 1865,
and oldest son Wm. H., Oct. 31, 1868, who was, at the time of his death, the proprietor of
the Harrington House, Geneseo; has three living children : Henry G., Frank R., and Fred
A.; he is at present Oiie of the Directors of the Farmers' National Bank; is also President of
the Geneseo Temperance Reform Club. By judicious management of himself and wife, he
has a handsome competency for the remainder of life. His present' business is real estate
dealing and money loaning. The Capt. has one of the finest residences in Henry Co.
HARRIS JAS. M. Geneseo; engineer railroad grain elevator; Rep; Meth; from Pa.
HART WARREN, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Canada.
HARTLEY J. S. Geneseo; shoemaker; Ind; from Pa.
HARTING WILLIAM, Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
HARTSTONE FRED. Geneseo; barber; Dem; Prot; from England.
HAUSBERGER PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German.
HAUCK JACOB, Geneseo; clerk; Prot; from Pa.
HAWKINS WM. G. Geneseo; agricultural implements; Rep; from R.I.
HAYWARD J. L. Geneseo; soap factory; Rep; from Mass.
HAYES ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
HEATH EDWARD D. Geneseo.
HEFFLEFINGER MICHAEL, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 120 acres.
HEGY F. A. Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; born Ohio.
HELLYER IZRI, Sec. ir, P.O. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Chris; frora Pa; 80 acres.
HENANDER ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
HENNEY DANIEL, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Ohio; 406 acres.
HENNEY -JOS. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio.
HENRY JOSEPH, Geneseo.
HENSHAW SAML. Geneseo; butcher; Dem; frora N. Y.
HENSHAW WM. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Epis; from N.Y.
HENSHAW WM. Dr. Geneseo; physician; Dera; from N.Y.
HERMES JOHN, Geneseo; cooper; Rep; Cath; from Germany.
HERMAN H. Geneseo; clothier and brewer; Dem; from Germany.
HERMAN & WATERMAN, Clothiers and Brewers, Geneseo; came to Co. in 1857;
born in Germany.
HICKOX WILLIAM, Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Bapt.
HICKOX J. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Conn.
HIGGINS NEWMAN L. Geneseo; plasterer; Rep; from Vt.
HILL E. B. Geneseo; laborer; Ind; born in Pa.
HILLMER LOUIS, Geneseo; tearaster; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
HILLIER EZRA, Geneseo.
HINMAN WILLIS, P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Epis.
HINES WM. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; millwright; Rep.
HIPPLER CHAS. Geneseo; merchant; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
HIRSCHFELGER ERNST, Geneseo.
HITCHCOCK L. Geneseo; hardware; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
HOBBS THOMAS, Geneseo; connected with the Geneseo Republic; Rep.

200 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
HOBBS GEO. H. Journalist, Geneseo; born in Maine, May 25, 1824; came to this Co.
in 1857; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot. value $2,500; married to Miss Emeline W. Lewis,
Feb. 26, 1852; one child; been editor ofthe Geneseo Republic continuously since Dec. 1858;
is Postmaster, and has held the office over nine years.
HODGKINS LINDLY, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; soap-maker; frora N.Y.
HOEG CHARLFS, Geneseo; laborer.
HOEFT AUGUST, Geneseo; harness raaker; Dem; German.
HOEFT HENRY, Geneseo; harness-maker; born in Germany.
HOFFMAN GEO. Geneseo; saloon; Rep; Cath; from Mo.
HOFFMAN LYDIA Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Evang; Ijorn in HI.
HOFSTETTER MICHAEL, Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; laborer for H. V. Clough; born Germany.
HOKINSON JOHN, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; from Sweden.
HOLBROOK J. S. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; born in Maine.
HOLDEN J. W. Geneseo.
HOLLIET JOS. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; gardener; Dem; Cath; born in Gerraany.
HOLMES N. N. Geneseo; R R. bridge supt; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
HOLMES P. Geneseo; county surveyor; Rep; Cong; from Conn.
HOLTON S. S. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Pres; from N.Y.
HOLTON FRANK, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep.
HOOD JAS. 0. Geneseo; laborer Kendall & Kidder; Rep; Prot; from Mass.
HOOVER JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in Blair Co. Penn. June i,
1831; carae to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 182 acres o' land, valued at $15,000;
wife was Rebecca Bollinger, born in Stark Co. Ohio, May 26, 1S35; married July 10, i86l;
has one child, Matilda.
HOPPINS H. I. Horaceopathic Physician and Surgeon. Geneseo; born in Livingston Co.
N.Y. Sept. 21, 1841; came to Co. 1874; Rep; wife was Annie M. Smith, of Poughkeepsie,
N.Y., born Oct. 3, 1839; married Oct. 3, 1865; has one child, DeUa B. Dr. Hoppins and
wife are both graduated physicians of the Homoeopathic School at St. Louis; office at resi
dence; both have an extensive practice in Geneseo and vicinity. Mrs. Hoppins makes a
specialty of diseases of women and children.
HORTON FRANCIS L. Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; laborer for J. Rockwell; Rep; born in Vt.
HOSFORD JAS. M. Geneseo; state agent of Home Ins. Co. of N.Y; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
HOWELL A. Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from N.Y.
HOYT DANIEL, Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Ind; from N.H.; 80 acres.
HOYT SYDNEY B., P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with his father, D. Hoyt; Ind. Rep; Henry Co.
HOYT W. T. Geneseo; machinist; Rep; from Mass.
HJELM CHAS. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
HUBER FRANK, Geneseo; saloon keeper; Dem; German.
HUESTIS J. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; born in Nova Scotia.
HUGHES J. Geneseo; engineer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
HUME S. T. Physician and Surgeon, Geneseo; born Monroe Co. N.Y. M.ay 3, 181S; came
to Co. 1845: Rep; wife was Permelia T. Sl;ewart, born June 7, 1822, in sarae county; married
March 19, 1846; has one daughter, a Mrs. Taylor. Dr. Hume graduated at Berkshire Medi
cal CoUege, Pittsfield, Mass. in 1846. He practiced nine years in Moline, 111.
HUNN E. A. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for C. Smith; Dem; born in Mas?.
HUNN ROYAL, P.O. Geneseo; farra hand with J. Anderson; Dem; from Indiana.
HUNT C. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Gerraan Meth; born in Germany.
HUNT GARDNER, Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
HUNTINGTON ELISHA, Geneseo; foundry; Rep; born 111.
HUNTINGTON N. B. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from Conn.
HYDE A. K. Geneseo; molder; Dem; Adv; from Vt.
TNGLIS JAMES, Geneseo; raUroad stoker; Rep; from N. H.
INGLIS JOHN, Geneseo; foreman bridges on C. R. I. & P. R.R.; Rep; from Scotland.
INGRAM WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for E. A. Richmond
INGRAM HENRY, Geneseo.
INGRAM ORRIS, Geneseo.

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IDE O. Mrs. Geneseo.
IRVING N. S. Geneseo; hosiery manufacturer; Rep; frora Mass.
JACKSON JAMES, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for Bliss; born in England.
JAQUES W. C. Geneseo; cooper; Ind; Univ; frrfra Pa.
JAQUES  , Geneseo; student; Rep; Unit.
JAQUES WILLIAM F. P.O. Geneseo; farraer.
JARSON JOHN, Geneseo.
JENKINS POLLY A. Mrs. P.O. Geneseo; Meth; frora Va; farm of 82 ac. val. $4,900.
JENNINGS GEO. Geneseo.
JOHNSON ALFRED, Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ALFRED, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden,
JOHNSON ANDREW L. Sec. 11;' P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 20 ac.
JOHNSON AUGUST, Geneseo; tailor; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
JOHNSON CHAS. Geneseo; cabinet maker; Dem; Luth; from Sweden,
JOHNSON D. A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. Il; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 12 acres.
JOHNSON JOHN P. Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 20 acres.
JOHNSON JONAS, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Luth; born in Sweden; 143 acres.
JOHNSON LARS, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON LOUIS, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON NELS, Geneseo; R. R. laborer; Luth; frora Sweden.
JOHNSON N. P. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON PETER G. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON PETER, Geneseo; painter; Rep: Luth; frora Sweden.
JOHNSON P. J. Geneseo; shoeraaker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON BRYANT D. Geneseo.
JOHNSON ERASTUS, Geneseo.
JOHNSON O. J. Geneseo.
JOHNSON EDWARD F. Geneseo.
JOHNSON CARL, Geneseo.
JORDAN JOHN H. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; frora Ohio.
TT'AISER ALBERT, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; frora Ohio.
¦^ KARL MARTIN, Geneseo; laborer for KendaU & Kidder; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
KAPISCHKE LUDWIG, Geneseo; laborer; Dem.
KELLY JAMES S. Geneseo; stock dealer; Dem; Pres; from Pa.
KELLY PATRICK, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
KENAMAN CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; from Germany.
KENDALL S. Geneseo; miller and grain dealer; Rep; Unit; from Mass.
KIDDER W. L. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer and miller; Rep; Unit; born in Vt; 140 acres.
KIDNY E. Geneseo; railroad carpenter. Dera; Cath; frora Ireland.
KILBY S. J. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Prot; from Vt.
KI.MBEL CHARLES, Geneseo; wagon-maker; frora Sweden.
KINER HENRY L. Editor Henry County News, Geneseo; born in Shafer's Valley, Perry
Co. Pa. Feb. I, 1851; came to IU. in early life; educated at Farm Ridge Seminary, LaSalle Co.;
commenced profession of journalist at the age of seventeen as a contributor to the Northwest
ern Advocate, of Chicago, afterwards to various Eastern literary periodicals; filled position
of reporter on Chicago city papers sorae time; commenced the editorship of the News at the
age of twenty-three, which paper he still controls; Mr. Kiner has contributed various articles
poetical and prose to prominent Eastern journals, some of which have received very favorable
criticism from eminent Uterary writers, one a personal letter from the poet, Henry W. Long
fellow.
KINEY J. O. Geneseo; city marshal; Rep; from Vt.

202 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
KING MAYNARD, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; with W. J. Rider; Ind; born in Mass.
KINNEY H. MAYNARD, Geneseo.
KINSEY CYRUS, Geneseo; plow manufacturer; Rep; Cong; from Pa.
KINSEY DANIEL S. Geneseo; book agent; Rep; Pres; from Pa.
KINSEY CHESTER, Geneseo; book dgent; Rep; Meth.
KINSEY J. P. Geneseo; Dry Goods Merchant; born Rock Island, IU. Sept. 22, 1847; Rep;
Cong; wife was C. Eliza Stewart, bom Sept. 26, 1853; married Dec. 2, 1875; has lived in
Geneseo twenty-one years.
KINSEY N. C. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Cong; born in IU.
KINTLER JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German.
KINZIE R. A. Geneseo; Music Dealer; born Wayne Co. Ohio, June 3, 1842; carae to this
county' 1846; Rep; Meth; wife was Flora L. WUliarason, born AprU 14, 1855; married Oct.
22, 1872; buried one child; Mr. Kinzie wUl sell music and musical instruments to suit the
tiraes; office in Freeman's Block; he is also a composer and teacher of music.
KIPPING CHRISTIAN, Geneseo; laborer; from Germany.
KIRKPATRICK, WILLIAM L. Geneseo; photographer; Rep; Unit.
KLAVEAN DANL. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; frora Germany.
KLEPSER JACOB, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem;, Meth; from Germany; 80 acres.
KNOBLAUCH JOHN N. Geneseo; veterinary surgeon; Rep; from Germany.
KNOBLOUGH J. N. Geneseo; veterinary surgeon; Rep; Meth.
KOCH SIMON, Geneseo; R. R. clerk; D?m; Cath; from Germany.
KOENIG D. JOHN, Geneseo; hotel-keeper; Dem; from Germany.
KOENIG JOHN, Geneseo; hotel; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
KOPISKE LUDWIG, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres.
KOPP CHRISTOPHER, Geneseo; superannuated minister; Rep; Evang; from Germany.
KRANTZ JOHN Jr. Geneseo; hostler; Rep. ,
KRANTZ JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
KRAUSE PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Dera; Luth; from Gerraany.
KUEBLER JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Evang; from Gerraany.
KUNZ LEWIS, Rev. Geneseo; German Meth; born in Gerraany.
T AGER G. Geneseo; tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
-^ LAMBERT J. H. Geneseo; gunsmith; Rep; Bapt; frora England.
LAMBERT EPHRAIM, Geneseo; mason; Rep; from England.
LAMBERT PHILLIP, Geneseo; painter; Rep; Bapt; from Iowa.
LAMBERT WILLIAM B. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Meth; Eng.
LAMBERT EDWARD, Geneseo; brick maker; Rep; Conn.
LAMBERT PHIL. T. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Bapt.
LAMBERT HENRY, Geneseo; cooper; Rep; Bapt.
LAMBERT WILLIAM, Geneseo; brick maker; Rep; Meth.
LANGRIDGE R. J. Rev. Geneseo; Bapt; from England.
LARSON L. G, Geneseo; cabinet maker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
LASALLE GODFREY, Geneseo; deputy sheriff'; Rep; Prot; born in Canada.
LASCH JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany.
LATSON JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; Swede,
LATSON FRED. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; Swede.
LATSON A. R. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Prot; from N. Y.
LAWBAUGH GEORGE, Geneseo; in warehouse; Rep; born Ohio.
LAWBAUGH G. W. Geneseo; feather renovator; Ind; born Ohio.
LAWBAUGH HENRY, Grain Dealer; Geneseo; born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Feb. 26,
1836; came to this county March 23, 1854; Rep; Prot; married Miss Lizzie M. Machesney at
New Alexander, Westmoreland Co. Pa. May 16, 1867, where she was born, March 4, 1836;
has one son, Howard S., born in this town Dec. 20, 1870.
LAWBAUGH JOSIAH, Geneseo; retired grocer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
LAWBAUGH J. R. Geneseo; grocer; Ind. Rep; Meth; born in Ohio.
LAWBAUGH WM. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Ohio.

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LAWBAUGPI ALBERT, Geneseo; Rep; Meth.
LAWRENCE H. F. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; German.
LAW^RBNCE G. W. Geneseo; Grocer; member of the firra of Dedrick & Lawrence; born
in city of N.Y., Aug. 25, '28; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns residence; wife
was Catharine Munson, of New York City, born 1828; married April 5, 1855; has one child,
E. Kate; served three years in the late war as Lieut, of Company I, 112th I. V. I.
LAWLESS L. M. engineer at foundry; Rep; Prot; from Mass.
LAWSON GUST. Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of N. WetherhaU; Luth; from Sweden.
LAWSON L. G. Geneseo; cabinet maker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
LEDIG MICHEL, Geneseo; wagon maker; Ind; frora Germany.
LEE JAMES, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
LENSER FRED. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for W. L. Kidder; Evang; born in Germany.
LEVEN CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
LEWIS G. Mrs. Geneseo.
LICTHSTIEN HENRY, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; from Germany.
LIEBERKNECHT A. Printer, Geneseo; born in Germany on 9th of May, 1836; came to
this county in 1857; Rep; Evang; owns house and lot, value $3,000; partner and business
manager of the Republic since Nov. 1863.
LIEBERKNECHT GEORGE, Geneseo; music dealer.
LIEDKE AUGUST, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G. Geiser; born in Germany.
LIKE D. C. Geneseo; carpenter and painter; Rep; from N. Y.
LIKE JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N. Y.
LIMLE C. J. Geneseo; bakery; Rep; from Ohio.
LINBERGE CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LINNELL CHARLES A. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; born in Jeff'erson Co. N. Y.,
Sept. 8, 1829; came to this county in 1844; Ind; owns 100 acres of land, valued $4,000; first
wife was Nancy A. Allen; second wife was Mary D. Lenhart, born in Muskingum Co. Ohio,
Nov. l6, 1845; married Feb. 22, 1866; has four children; has two children of first wife.
LINNELL CHAS. R. Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; from N. Y.
LISCH JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Prot.
LITTLE DANIEL, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Cong; born in N. H.; 120 ac. $9,000.
LITTLE J. A. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born in 111.
LIVERMORE H. J. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo, farraer; Rep; Cong; born Vermont; 80 acres.
LIVERMORE I. W. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Mass.
LODGE G. M. Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
LOFSTEDT L. F. Sec, 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for J. Allen; Rep; born in Sweden.
LOGEMANN GEO. R. Geneseo; merchant; Dera; Freethinker; frora Germany.
LOHMAN FRANK, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Meth: born in Gerraany; 80 acres.
LONG CHARLES, Geneseo; works on R. R.; Dem; Pres; from Ohi*-^
LONG MICHAEL, P.O. Geneseo; farraer for F. Bolen; Dem; Meth; born in N. Y.
LONG JOHN. Geneseo; shoeraaker; Rep; .Meth; Gerraan.
LOOMIS GEORGE H. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; born in Maine; n6J^ acres.
LOOMIS HENRY, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with G. H. Loomis; born in Maine.
LOOMIS MARSHALL, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem.
LOOMIS NATHAN A. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; born in Maine.
LORENZ CONRAD, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; rents 80 acres.
LUTHER ABRAM, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep.
LUTHER GEO. Geneseo; drayman; Prot; from Germany.
LUTHER DANIEL, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Meth; from Germany.
LYON LYMAN, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Conn.
[cARTHUR F. H. Justice of Peace and Notary Public; Dem; from Michigan.
McAVOY RICHARD, Geneseo; R. R. employee; Dem; Cath; frora Ireland.
McBROOM JAMES, Geneseo; grain dlr. & prest. ist Natl. Bk; Rep; Unit; Welch.
Mccarty danl. R. R. section foreman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
McCLELLAN J. WESLEY, Sec. 3; P-O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; from Ind; 84 acres.
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McCOLLAM ARCHIBALD, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Pa.
McCONAUGHY WILLIAM, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath.
McCOWAN JNO. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath.
McCOY DANIEL, Geneseo; laborer; Dera; Cath.
Mccracken Alexander, Rep; Discipie; from Ohio.
McDADE CHARLES W. Geneseo; Rep; from Pa.
McELHENNY D. L. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath.
McELHENNY M. H., P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; 2 acres, $800.
Mcelroy RICHARD, Geneseo; laborer; Dera; Cath.
McFarlane ANDREW, Geneseo; retired merchant; Ind; Spiritualist; from Ohio.
McGOWAN WM. H. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Knox Co. 111.
McGregor ARTHUR, Geneseo: blacksmith: Dem; Prot; from Iowa.
McGregor lares, Geneseo; sewg. mach. seUer; Dem.
McHOSE SAML. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Pa; 97 acres, $7,500.
McILVAIN JAS. B. Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for J. G. Mcllvain; Rep; Cong; born Pa.
McILVAIN JAS. G. Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Pa; 107 acres.
McLaughlin  , Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath.
McLEAN EDWARD, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot.
McMORROW ANDREW, Geneseo; 'bus driver; Dera; Cath; frora Ireland.
McNULTY PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; N.Y.
McNULTY THOS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; N.Y.
McOWEN JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath.
McSHAN HUGH O'GARA, Geneseo, Catholic priest; from Ireland.
McWAIN GEO. A. Geneseo; carpenter; Ind; N.Y.
MACHESNEY DAVID L. Physician and Surgeon, Geneseo; born in Greensburg,
Westmoreland Co. Pa. Jan. 10, 1827; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Prot; owns 125 acres
of land, value $10,000; married Miss Martha E. Taylor in this town, May 28, 1862; she was
born in Wardsboro, 'Vt. March 23, 1S41; has one son living and one dead, A. Grant, born
Feb. 7, 1864; Elmer D., born Aug. 26, l868; died Jan. 24, 1872.
MANINGTON JOHN, Geneseo; dentist. Rep; Cong; from Eng.
MANVILLE HARRY, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from N.V.
MANVILLE RICHARD H. Geneseo; Rep; Prot.
MARON CHRISTIE, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
MARTIN C. H. Geneseo; soap manufacturer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
MARTIN J. S. Geneseo; bridge carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ind.
MARTIN S. W. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
MARTIN W. A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot.
MATHER A. G. Sec. 35, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Cong; from Ohio; 80 ac. val. $4,800.
MATHER POMEROY, lives with father, A. G. Mather; Rep; Cong; born in Geneseo.
MATSON A. JULIUS, Geneseo; stage driver; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Henry Co.
MATTES THEO. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
MATZOLD AUGUST, Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; frora Germany; 80 acres.
MAXWELL M. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Prot; from Pa.
MERTZ A. H. Sec. 30, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for E. Mertz; Rep; born 111.
MERTZ EDWARD, Sec. 30, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Pa; 80 acres.
MEYER A. Geneseo; wagon-maker; Rep; Evang; born in France.
MILLER ABKAM, Geneseo; prop, of Geneseo House; Rep; born Long Island.
MILLER J. ADAM, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Gerraany: 140 acres.
MILLER B. C. Geneseo; lives with his father, Abrara MUler; Rep; born IU.
MILLER GEO. H. with J. A. MiUer; Dera; born Henry Co.
MILLER IRA C. Geneseo; lives with his father, Abram MUler; Rep; born in 111.
MILLER M. J. Rev. Geneseo; Unitarian clergyman; Rep; from Ohio.
MILLER WM. Geneseo; retired; Rep; from N.Y.
MITCHELL HORACE, Geneseo; works on railroad.
MITCHELL J. H. Geneseo; diuggist; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.

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^^n?"^'*^*^^^ ^' ^" Hon. Attorney at Law, Geneseo; born in Crawford Co. Ohio
March 6. 1838; came to Co. 1866; Rep; wife was Fannie R. Watson, married at Fairmont'
West Virginia, March, 1866; has four children. Mr. ModerweU graduated at Jefferson Col
lege, Penn., class of 1859; at Cincinnati Law School, i86o; was Major of 12th Ohio Cavalry-
is also member of the State Senate at the present time. '
MODERWELL J. B. Geneseo; druggist; Rep; Pres; from Ohio.
MODERWELL JOHN, Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; Pres; born in Pa.
MOHR W. H. Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; frora N.Y.
MONGER S. F. Geneseo; teamster; Rep: U. Brethren; from Vt.
MONAHAN A. Geneseo; section man; Dem; Cath.
MONESMITH HENRY, Geneseo; family grocery; Dem; y_nit. 
MOORE C. L. Geneseo; cooper; Ind; Prot; from Ky.
MORGAN A. Geneseo; formerL' a farraer in Munson; born in Jefferson Co. N.Y. March 31,
1824; carae to Co. 1853; Rep; wife was Martha P. Tuttle, of Oneida Co. N. Y., born April
29, 1820; married Aug. 4, 1844; has three children living.
MORGAN PLINY W. Retired, Geneseo; born in Oneida Co. N.Y. June 30, 1802; came
to Co. 1854; Rep; Pres; first wife was-Hannah Porter, of Conn; married Oct. 1822; had four
children, one living; she died Feb. 26, 1828; second wife, Ruey Hamilton, of N. Y.; married
Aug. 4, 1835; two chUdren living.
MORGAN HERBERT, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Prot.
MORTON JAS. Geneseo; raerchant; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.
MORTON S. W. Geneseo; merchant; Dera; Prot; frora Ohio.
MORTON WM. Geneseo; merchant; Dem; from Ohio.
MORTON CHARLES, Geneseo; asst. cashr. First Natl. Bank; Rep; Pres.
MORRISY JNO. W. Geneseo; tinner; Dem; Cath; N.Y.
MOSES H. W. Geneseo; manufacturer of woodenware; Rep; Unit; from Maine.
MOSHER CHAS. E. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; frora Vt.
MOSHER NAPOLEON, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Prot.
MOWRY GEO. G. Geneseo; agricultural impleraents and live stock; Rep; Cong; from R.I.
MUGNARD WILLIAM, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot.
MULLIGAN ALBERT, Geneseo; laborer; Dem.
MUNSON ALBERT S. Geneseo; carpenter; Dem; born N. Y.
MUNSON H. J. Mrs. Geneseo, born N.Y.
MUNSON MERRITT, Retired, Geneseo; born Greene Co. N.Y. Oct. 7, 1805; came to ¦
Co. 1852; Democratic in politics; raaintains the doctrine of individual and state sovereignty;
Humanitarian and Freethinker in religion; his wife was Harriet Rice, of N. Y.; she died Jan.
14; 1862; second wife was Mrs. Maria S. Mathews, of Oswego Co. N.Y., married March 2,
1871. Mr. Munson was the original proprietor of the present business part of the town. The
township of Munson, Henry Co. was named after him. He formerly edited the Geneseo
Republic; it was then neutral in politics. He was tlie first President o( Town Council; was
Justice of the Peace many years.
MUNSON SYLVINA Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Pres; Vt; house and lot.
MUNSON L. N. Geneseo; Rep; Meth; N.Y.
MURTEN N. W. Geneseo; laborer; Dera; Cath.
MURPHY JOSEPH J. Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; F. Bapt; from Pa.
MYERS FRED. Geneseo; tailor; Cath; from Denmark.
MYHILL EMILY A. Mrs, Geneseo; Christian; from Vt; owns house and lot.
'M'ARING M. Geneseo; farmer; Meth; from Gerraany.
NAYLOR ROBERT, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; frora Ireland.
NEGUS ADELIA, Mrs. Geneseo; Bapt; from N.Y.
NEHLIG HE.^RY, Geneseo; railroad baggageman; Dem; Cath.
NEHLIG M. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Cath; from Germany.
NEISWENDER WESLEY, City Marble Works, Geneseo; born in West Salem, Wayne
Co. Ohio, March 30, 1841; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Prot; owns residence, value
$1,500; wife was Miss Minerva Merriman, born in Henry Co. Ill, Feb, 24, 1841; her parents
came to this county in 1835; married Aug. 22, 1862; has five children, WiUiam A., Solon A.,
EUen. Kittie F. and Chas. G.; was member of Co, I, 112 IU. V. I.; was prisoner eighteen
months, in Libby, Andersonville, Charieston, an?! f Iprence, S, C,

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NELSON A. Mrs, widow, Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden.
NELSON CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
NELSON A. G. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot.
NETH JNO. P. Geneseo; formerly grocer; Rep; Prot; German.
NETSER JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
NEWTON F. Geneseo; canvassing; Rep; from Wis.
NISWENDER FRANK, Sec l; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of S. Stough; Rep; born Henry Co.
NISWENDER L. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Meth; born IU.
NISWENDER WM. Sec.l; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa; 160 acres.
NOURSE HENRY, Geneseo; retired mercht; Rep; Cong; from Me.
NORRIS H. N. Geneseo; laborer: Rep; Prot.
/^'BRIAN JOHN, Geneseo; teamster; Dem; Cath; frora Ireland.
^-^ O'BRYAN A. P. Geneseo; foreman of water-works on railroad; Rep.
O'BRYAN N. Geneseo; cooper; Dem; Cath ; from Conn.
O'CONNELL PAT. Geneseo; railroad section foreman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland,
O'DAY PATRICK, Geneseo; retired farraer; Dera; Cath; frora Ireland.
ODWELDER PHILLIP, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German.
O'MARA M. Geneseo; railroad laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
OBER C. P. Geneseo; printer; Rep; born Pa.
OBERG WILLIAM R. Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; from Sweden.
OFFERLE ABNER, resides with father, L. Off'erle; clerk; Rep; German Evang; bom 111.
OFFERLE A. F. Geneseo; shoemaker; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
OFFERLE G. J. Geneseo; boot and shoeraaker; Dera; Prot; from France.
OFFERLE L. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; German Evang; from France.
OFFERLEE JNO. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Evang; German.
OLE HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German.
OLFSON OLBER G. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
OLMSTEAD HENRY, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep.
OLMSTEAD DANIEL, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot.
OLMSTEAD HENRY, Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
OLSON GUS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
OLSON JOHN, Geneseo; shoeraaker; RiJp; Luth; from Sweden.
OLSON PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Sweden.
ORMISTON J. C. Geneseo; wind mill manufacturer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
OTT ADOLPH, Geneseo; harness-maker; Rep; Evang; born in 111.
OTT A. H. Geneseo; retired merchant ;'Rep; Evang; born in 111. ,
OTT CHRISTIAN, P.O. Peoria, 111; minister German Evang; from France.
OTT EDWARD P. Geneseo; raiUer; Rep; Evang; born IU.
OTT JOHN, Geneseo; shoeraaker; Rep; German Evang; from Germany.
OTT L. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; German Evang; born in this county.
OTT M. U. Mrs. Geneseo; German Evang; from France; owns house and lot, val. $600.
OTT PHILLIP, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Evang; frora France.
OTT S. S. Geneseo; raUler; Rep; Evang; born in IU.
OTT SAM'L. Geneseo; dry goods; Rep; German Evang; born IU.
OWEN RICHARD B. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; born in Wales.
OWEN W. H. Geneseo; retired; from N.Y.
OWENS CLAUDUS, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Irish.
ID.\ESSLER E. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Luth; frora Germany.
PALMER J. W. Geneseo; blacksraith; Rep; Prot; frora N. H.
PALMER EDWARD, Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Unit; from 111.
PARKER GEO. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer.
PARKER M. P, Geneseo; blacksmith; I^ep; Coyig; from N. H.

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P.\TTERSON WM. Geneseo; p,iinter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
PATTERSON JNO. W. Geneseo; laborer; Prot.
PATZER L. Geneseo; laborer; Evang; from Gerraany.
PAUL MARVIN K. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Conn.
PENCE H. H. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot; frora Ohio.
PERHAM I. W. Geneseo; drayraan; Rep; Prot; frora Vt.
PERRY CHARLES, Geneseo; propr. of coal raines; Rep; Cong; Mass.
PERRY ALFRED, Geneseo; retired; from Mass; came to state 1836.
PERRIN H. A. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Univ; from Mass; 75 acres.
PERSONS NATHANIEL, Geneseo; Rep; from Mass. 1820.
PETERSON ANDREW, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; 64 acres.
PETERSEN AUGUST, farmer, for Weston; born in Sweden.
PETERSON GUST. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; frora Sweden.
PETERSON INGLEBAR Mrs. widow. Sec. il; P.O. Geneseo; Luth; frora Sweden; i8 aces.
PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of his brother; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
PETERSON JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
PETERSON JOHN R. Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 8 acres.
PETERSON JONAS, Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
PETERSON NELS, Geneseo; blacksraith; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
PETERSON WILLIAM, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
PETHERBRIDGE GEO. Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Prot; frora England.
PETTIS IRVING S. Geneseo; school teacher; Rep; Pres; from N. Y.
PHILBROOK CHAS. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; frora Maine; 62 ac. $1,430.
PHILBROOK FRANCIS T., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, Uves with father; Rep; Cong; from Mich.
PHILLIPPO GEO. W. Geneseo; printer; Dem; born England.
PHILLIPS J. T. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot.
PIEL GUS. Geneseo; cigar maker; Rep; frora Sweden.
PIERCE J. T. Rev. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
PLATT JOS. Geneseo; laborer; Prot.
PLUM NATHANIEL, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep.
POMEROY" ENOS, Geneseo; physician; Rep; Cong; from N. Y.
POMEROY STEPHEN C. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 83 acres.
POMEROY JNO. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong.
POMEROY FRED. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong.
POPE L. C. Geneseo; wagon maker; Rep; Meth.
PORTEL HENRY, Geneseo; barber; Dera; from Germany.
PORTER GILES, Geneseo; Dera; frora Ohio.
PORTER H. D. Geneseo; printer in RepubUc office; Rep; Prot; born in IU.
PORTER IRA, Geneseo;-retired; Rep; from N.Y.
PORTER H. Geneseo; barber; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
POSTEL HENRY, Geneseo; barber; Dem; Gerraan.
POWELL FRANCIS M. Geneseo; lumber dealer; Rep; Bapt; born IU.
POWERS E. V. Geneseo; painter; Rep; Prot.
PRATT WILLIAM, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand.
PRIEBE WM. Geneseo; carpenter; Luth; from Germany.
QUINN JAMES, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; from N. Y.
QUICK T. H. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Meth; born in New Jersey; 24 ac.
QUINN MICHAEL, Geneseo; dry goods mercht; Dem; Cath; Iowa.
¦p AADER L. Geneseo; shoemaker: Rep; Luth; from Germany.
•^ RADER DEDLIF, Geneseo; laborer; born in Germany.
RADER J. T. P.O. Geneseo; farmer.
RAHN GUST. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany.

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RAHN DAVID, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; frora Germany.
RAMSEY ALLEN J. Geneseo; grocer; Rep; born N. H. ,
RAMSEY JAMES, Geneseo; grocer; Rep; Meth; from N. H.
RAPP A. J. Geneseo; trader; Rep; Meth; born in this Co.
RAPP J. D. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Prot; born in this Co.
RAPP JOHN, Sen. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Ger. Evang; from Germany.
RAPP JOHN, Jr. Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
RAPP JACOB, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Evang; from France.
RAPP PHILLIP, Geneseo; trader; Rep; Meth.
RASER ADAM H. City Marble Works, Geneseo; born in West Salem, Wayne Co. Ohio,
Aug. 7, 1839; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Prot; owns house and two acre lot, value
$2,500; was in the army in Co. K, Ii2th Reg. I. V. I.; served three years; wife was Miss
Catherine A. Fries, born Jan. 4, 1843, in Wayne Co. Ohio; married March 22, 1864; has five
children living, ohe dead; Bertie A., Florance A., Lula, Ada and Jasin.
RASER GEO. Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; Meth; from Pa.
RASER GEO. W. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
RASER J. S. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
RASER JOHN, Geneseo; railroad conductor; Rep; born Ohio.
RASER W. W. Geneseo; merchant; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
RATHMANN MARTIN, Geneseo; tearaster; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
REBUNG JNO. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German.
REDFELDT AUG. Geneseo; shoemaker; Evang; from Gerraany.
REED NEWTON, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; frora Conn.
REHBEIN FRED. Geneseo; laborer; Dera; Evang; from Germany.
REHER GEO. Geneseo; R. R. laborer; Luth; from Gerraany.
REHERD J. K., P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Pres; from Va; 160 acres, value $9,600.
REHARD JNO. Geneseo; laborer.
REINOEHL THEODORE K. Geneseo; tinner; Rep; born Pa.
REMMELL GEORGE, Geneseo; retired; Dem; frora Ohio.
REMMINGTON W. A. Geneseo; bookkeeper at Stock Yards; Rep; Epis.
RENSHAW JAS. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; born IU.
RESSER J. G. Geneseo; river pUot; Dem; Luth; from Pa.
RESSER M. W. Geneseo; hotel; Dem; Prot; frora Pa.
RESSER PHILLIP T., P.O. Geneseo; farmer with J. Dashem; Rep; from Pa.
RICE DANIEL, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot.
RICHARDS GEORGE, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Pres; from Vt; 160 acres, $9,000.
RICHARDSON LOUISA Mrs. Geneseo; born in N. Y.
RICHMOND JOS. Geneseo; nurseryman; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
RICHMOND EDWIN A. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; nurseryman; Rep; born in Mass.
RICHMOND FRANCIS C. Geneseo; lives with father, I. Richmond; Rep; born in IU.
RICHMOND ISAIAH, Geneseo; nursery; Rep; Cong; frora Mass.
RICH DEXTER, Geneseo; lumberman; Dem; Epis; from Pa.
RICKEL JEREMIAH H. Geneseo; drayman; Rep; from Ohio.
RIDER WILSON J. Sec. 27; Geneseo; farraer; Ind; born in New York; 80 acres, $4,800.
RIEG CAROLINE Mrs. widow; Evang; from Germany; owns house and lot.
RIEGER FRED. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Germany.
RILEY CHARLES, Geneseo; Teacher; born Knox Co. 111. Feb. 10, 1848; came to county
1873; Dem; owns residence; wife was Hattie Dickinson, born Utica, N. Y., Nov. i, 1851;
married April 6, 1873; has one child, Helen A.
RISTAU I. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany.
RITTINGER WM. J. Geneseo; grocer; Ind; Luth; from Germany.
ROBERTS DANIEL, Geneseo; retired farmer; Dera; from Ohio.
ROBERTS JOHN, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; owns house and lot.
ROBERTS J. S, Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from Wales.
ROBERTS H. E. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot.

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ROCKWELL J. C. Geneseo; hardware merchant; Rep; from N. H.
ROCKWELL JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; Ind; born in Vermont; 172 acres, $70 per acre.
ROEDER LOUIS Geneseo; laborer; Rep; German.
ROHWEDER TIMM. Geneseo; cooper; Ind; Prot; frora Germany.
ROLAND JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. F. Smith; Rep; frora WiU Co.
ROLL JOHN, Geneseo; laborer ; Luth; from Germany.
ROONEY THOS. Geneseo; laborer; Dera; Cath; from Weland.
ROOT A. M. Geneseo; grain dealer; Rep; from N.Y.
ROSENFIELD M. Geneseo; clerk; Ind; born Germany.
ROSENSTONE N. P. Geneseo; mnfr. boots and shoes; Rep; from Sweden.
ROUT W. C. Sec. 34; P. O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Epis; born in Eng; 160 acres.
ROWEHDEN TIM. Geneseo; cooper; Rep; from Germany.
RUBECK AUGUST, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
RUBECK P. A. Geneseo; laborer; Prot; Swede.
RUGGLES I. D. Geneseo; foundry; Rep; born in Mass.
RUGGLES EDWIN A. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Cong.
RUMMELL M. Geneseo; music dealer; Ind; from Ohio.
RUMMEL GEO. P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; Prot.
RUSSELL S. Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; from Maine.
RUXTON JAMES R. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with W. Ruxton; Dem; Pres; Scotland.
RUXTON ROBERT S. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with W. Ruxton; Dera; Pres; Scotland.
RUXTON WM. Sr. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for Mrs. Spencer; Pres; born in Scotland.
RUXTON WM. Jr. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with W. Ruxton; Dem; Pres; Scotland.
RYAN DANIEL, Geneseo; harness-maker; Dera; Cath; from 111.
C AFFORD W. H. Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Pres; born in N.Y.; 56 acres.
•^ SAGE JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
SAFSTROM ADOLPH, Geneseo; Dem.
SALEM CATHARINE, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; 148 acres, $5,000.
SALTO HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Gerraan.
SALTO JNO. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Gerraan.
SANBORN A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
SANDGRER CHARLES, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand.
SANFORD C. W. Geneseo; lives with his father; Rep; Cong.
' SANFORD WHITFIELD, Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; banker; Rep; Cong; from N.Y; 80 acres.
SANTEE THOS. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
SARGENT A. F. Geneseo; Carriage Maker; born in N. H. 1850; wife was Vienna T.
Huson, born in Ohio, March 2, 1855; married Jan. 28, 1862; has one child, Edna B.
SARGENT D. F. Geneseo; blacksmith; born Merrimac Co. N. H. May 23, 1825; carae to
county in 1853; Rep; Meth; wife was A. E. Dunning, born Addison Co. Vt. June, 1842;
has seven children, three by first wife.
SAUNDERS E. A. Geneseo; brickmaker; Rep; from Mass.
SAWYER JOSEPH A. Geneseo; born in New Hampshire, AprU 10,1812; emigrated
to lUinois in 1834 as a meraber of the Treraont Colony; has followed the raercantUe business
nearly all his life; moved to Hampton, Rock Island Co. in 1839, to Dayton, Henry Co.
March, 1850, and to Geneseo in 1861; married Martha Richmond in 1835, who died in 1839;
second wife, Lucy A. Wells, in 1850, who was among the eariiest settlers in Henry Co.
having removed from St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. in 1836; has had four children by first wife,
. all living; five by second wife, three livingr gH/yVN.
SCHINDLER  , Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G. Geiser; born Germany.
SCHILENT WM. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany.
SCHILKY GOTLEIB, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; German.
SCHLINSON EARNEST, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for B. Ward; born Germany.
SCHMIDT HENRY, Geneseo; carpenter; Luth; from Germany.
SCHMIDT EQUITY, Geneseo; laborer; German.
SCHMIEDT R. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; Prot; from Pa.

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SCHMITZ JNO. H. P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep.
SCHMOLL CHAS. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; laborer for G. Geiser; Dera; born Germany.
SCHNABELE LAWRENCE, Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Germany.
SCHNABELE P. S. Geneseo; Merchant Tailor and Clothier; born in Germany, Dec. 24,
1835; corae to state 1841; came to county i860; Rep;, belongs to Evangelical Association;
wife was AmeUa WUlman, born in Prussia, Oct. 22, 1843; married Oct. II, 1862; has six
children, Jennie A. Ada M. Carrie M.Jerome P. Lenora F. and Presilla L.; has been Notary
PubUc.
SCHNABELE PHILLIP, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Prot; Germany.
SCHRADTLING WILLIAM, Geneseo; gardener; Dem.
SCHUCK I. J. Geneseo; grocer; Ind; Prot; born 111.
SCHULENDORF JOHN, Geneseo; Rep; frora Germany.
SCHULKE G. Geneseo; laborer; Luth; from Germany.
SCHUH MICHAEL, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot.
SCHUREMAN J. F. Geneseo; peddler; Rep; Prot.
SCHUMAKER JACOB, Geneseo; laborer.
SCHWARCK CHAS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Bapt; from Germany.
SEARL AMBROSE, Geneseo; dealer in pumps; Rep; born in IU.
SEARLS MARY Mrs. Geneseo; Meth.
SEDGLEY LEVI, Geneseo; retired from business; i;orn in York Co. Me. Oct. 18, 1812;
came to this county 1855; Rep; wife was Martha Johnson, born April 14, 1812; died Feb.
20, 1872; second wife was Serena B. Foss, born April i, 1828, in York Co. Me.; married
Nov. 3, 1874; has three children by first raarriage.
SEDGLEY A. A. Geneseo;. conductor R. R.; Rep; Unit.
SEDGLEY BEN. L. Geneseo; clerk R.R. depot; Rep; Unit.
SEFSTROM ADOLPH, Sec. i; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 20 acres.
SEIBEL WM. Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
SEIBEL WM. Geneseo; bakery; Dem; frora Germany.
SELNER DANIEL, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; United Breth; born Pa; 80 acres.
SENGEWALD FRED. Geneseo; tailor; Rep; from Germany.
SHAFER GEO. Geneseo; cooper; Rep; Prot.
SHALE G. L. Geneseo; druggist; Rep; Prot; frora Ohio,
SHAUP SOLOMON, Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 80 acres.
SHAW BARTON, Geneseo; Rep; Bapt; from Vt.
SHAW GEO. W. Geneseo; Attorney at Law; born in Providence, Rhode Island, Dec. 6,
1831; came to county 1857; Rep; wife was Lucy Andrews, born Aug. 3, 1832, in Hartford,
Conn; married May i, 1855; has five chUdren.
SHAW J. L. Geneseo; physician; Rep; Unit; from R. I.
SHELLHAMMER DANIEL, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; stage-driver; Rep; from Pa.
SHEPARD R. L. Geneseo; stock dealer; Rep; frora N.Y.
SHEPPARD WM. M. Geneseo; mason; Rep; Epis; from Eng.
SHERIFF SAML. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Pa.
SHNISTZ HENRY, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Gerraany.
SHOEMAKER JACOB, Geneseo; laborer; Dera; Prot; from Germany.
SHOUP SOLOMON, Geneseo; laborer; Germany.
SHUCK JACOB, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Evang; Germany.
SHULTZ ADOLPH, Sec. 13; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; frora Gerraany; 80 acres.
SICKLER ALBERT, Geneseo; butcher; Dem; Cath; born in Germany.
SIMKINS JAS. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ohio.
SIMMONS BENJ. Geneseo; engineer for McBroom & WUson; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
SIMMONS CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
SINGLEMAN GEORGE E. Geneseo; retired manf; Ind; from Germany.
SKOLD C. N. Geneseo; laborer; Dem.
SMALL HENRY, Geneseo; shoemaker; Luth; frora Germany.
SMALL WM. F. Geneseo; mason; Rep; Pres; from Pa.
SMITH A. M. laborer for W. J. Smith; Rep; Prot; born in IU.

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SMITH CHAUNCEY, Geneseo; retired; Rep; frora Vt.
SMITH CHARLES B. Farmer and Stock Feeder, Sec. lo; P.O. Geneseo; born in Prussia,
May 22, 1833; carae to Allegany Co. Md. in i8.co, and to this county in 1866; Ind; Rep;
owns 640 acres of land, valued at $40,000; wife was Martha E. Warfield, born in Carrol Co.
Md. Aug. 28, 1833; married Oct. 20. 1853; has six children.
\pMITH D. L. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Cong; from Canada.
SMITH FREDERICK, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; rents the M. F. Stimson farm; Dem; Luth.
SMITH HENRY, Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from England.
SMITH JOHN F. Sec. 13; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Kane Co. IU; 192 acres.
SMITH JOHN H. Farmer and Stock Feeder, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; born in Prussia,
Nov. 17, 1820; came to Somerset Co. Pa. in 1841, and to this county in 1852; Ind. Dem;
Evang; owns 640 acres of land, valued at $40,000; wife was Anna Meais, born in AUeghany
Co. Pa. Nov. 5, 1826; married Nov. 24, 1849; has four chUdren, Anna Elizabeth, Nancy,
Mary EUen, and John H., Jr.
SMITH J. S. Geneseo; Painter and Broom Maker; born FrankUn Co. Vt. Dec. 13, 1842;
carae to Co. 1856; Rep; Bapt; wife was Sophia E. Hawley, born in Ohio, 1842; married Feb.
20, l86l; has three children.
SMITH JOHN T. Geneseo; finisher; Ind; Cath; frora Canada.
SMITH NATHANIEL, Rev. Geneseo; Rep; Cong; from Vt.
SMITH NATHAN S. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio; 60 ac. $5,000.
SMITH RODNEY R. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bapt; 15 acres.
SMITH W. A. Geneseo; student of law and stenographer; Rep; born 111.
SMITH WILLIAM, Geneseo; attorney at law; Rep; born in Palmer, Mass.
SMITH WM. J. Veterinary Surgeon, Geneseo; born in Jefferson Co. Tenn. May 31, 1820;
moved to Joliet, 111. in 1835, and to this county in 1866; Rep; Meth; studied and practiced
Veterinary Surgery in Joliet about twelve years; in 1 848 joined R. R. Conference of the M. E.
Church; was in active work eighteen years; in 1866 00k a superannuated relation and settled
in Galva; removed to Kansas in 1871; returned to this town in 1875; raarried Miss Lydia
Harrington at Joliet, IU. June 19, 1845; has three sons and three daughters.
SMOLL HENRY, Geneseo; laborer on R.R.; Dera.
SMOLL CHARLES, Geneseo; laborer on R.R.; Dera,
SNIFF P. H. Geneseo; mUler; Ind; from Pa.
SNOW LYMAN, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Cong; from Mass; came to Co. 1840.
SOMMERS F. Geneseo; teamster; Rep; Evang; frora Germany.
SPAFFORD SAMUEL, Geneseo; cattle dealer; Rep; born .V.Y.
SPENCER Mrs. widow; P.O. Geneseo; Meth; frora Vt.
SPRECKER JOHN, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Luth; from Germany.
SPRAKEN JNO. Geneseo; laborer; Dem.
STAFFORD I. A. Geneseo; engineer; Prot; from N.Y
STAFFORD JOS. F. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
STAFFORD ISAAC, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Prot.
STAFFORD W. H. P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Prot.
STAFFORD F. B. Geneseo; R.R. employe; Dem; Prot.
STAHL CHAS. F. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Ind; Luth; from Gerraany; 170 ac. $8,500.
STAHL HENRY J., P.O. Geneseo; lives with father, C. F. Stahl; Ind; Luth; born Geneseo Tp.
STALEEN P. A. Geneseo; dealer in boots and shoes; Rep; Unit; from Sweden.
STAMBERGER GEO. Geneseo; farraer; Evang; frora Germany.
STAMM MARTIN, Geneseo; minister Evang. Assoc; Rep; from Switzerland.
STAMM GEO. J. Geneseo; Dem; German.
STATES T. K. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y.; 80 acres, $7,000.
STEAD A. J. Rev. Geneseo; Rep; Pres; from Pa.
STEADMAN L. M. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Prot; from Ohio.
STEELE R. F. Geneseo; Real Estate Dealer and Insurance Agent; born in Hillsborough
Co. N. H., Jan. lO, 1831; came to county 1857; Rep; wife was Anna E. Hardy, borniiLsame
county, May, 1833; has one child, Abbie F.; Mr. Steele is serving his third term as^^Mayo;«)f
the City of Geneseo; was Commissary Sergeant in 112th I.V. I.; has been Justice ofthrt'eace
eight years; was Postmaster two years.
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STEERE JOB, Geneseo; building mover; Dem; Prot; from R. I.
STEERE W. S. P.O. Geneseo; tinner; Rep; Prot; from R. I.
STEFFEN HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; from Germany.
STEIN FRED. Geneseo; Watchraakerand Jeweler, also Dealer in Sewing Machines; born
in Gerraany, June 20, 1841; came to county i860; Ind; wife was Mary Zimmerman, born in
Germany 1845; married Sept. 5, 1867; has four children; was in array four years.
STEIN SAMUEL, Geneseo; saloon; Dera; from Germany.
STEBZER CHARLES, Sec. l; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of S. Stough; Dem; from Germany.
STEPHENSON STEPH. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
STEWART E. M. Geneseo; lumber dealer; Ind. Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
STEWART L N. Geneseo; grocer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
STEWART J. P. Geneseo; cashier of Farmers' National Bank; Rep; frora N.Y.
STEWART MARGARET Mrs. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; frora Pa; 160 acres.
STEWART RICHARD, Geneseo; stonecutter; Rep; Meth; from England.
STEWART WM. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Penn.
STEWART W. J. lives with father, E. M. Stewart; Rep; Cong; born IU.
STIEBEL HENRY, Clothing Merchant, Geneseo; born in Gerraany, Sept. 11, 1838;
came to this country in 1854, and to this county in 1865; Dera; Israelite ; owns house and
lot, value $2,500; married Miss Jennie May at Cincinnati, Ohio, March 16, 1870; she was
born in Germany, Sept. 15, 1851; has two children, Julia, born Jan. 11, 1871, and David,
born Feb. 27, 1873, both in this town.
STILES JAMES, Geneseo; Rep; born in Ne'W Jersey.
STILZ GOTTLIEB, Sec. 28; P.O Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Luth; born Germany; 81 acres.
STILES SAML. Geneseo; peddler; Rep; Meth; from N. J.
STILES RUFUS H. Geneseo; canvasser; Rep; Prot.
STIMSON LIBERTY, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; born in Middlesex Co. Mass.
Feb. 9, 1807; came to Bureau Co. in 1836, and to this county in 1837; Dem; owns 181 acres
of land, valued at $11,000; first wife was Leah Clark, of Bureau Co; second wife was
Remerabrance Evans; third wife was Hannah E. Evans, born in Washington Co. July 4,
1826; raarried Feb. 12, 1869.
STOKES C. W. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; frora Minn,
STOKES JNO. W. P.O. Geoeseo; farra hand; Dem.
STOUGH JONAS, Geneseo; gardener; Rep; Christian; born in Penn.
STROM B. S. Mrs. widow, Geneseo; carpet weaver; Meth, from Sweden.
STROUSE SAML. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
STUKEE CHARLES, Geneseo; brickmaker; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
STUKEE HENRY, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
STURMAN LEWIS C. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ohio.
SWANSEN ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
SWEENEY J. M. Geneseo; furniture dealer; Rep; Meth; from Vt.
SWENEY C. E. Geneseo; livery stable; Dem; frora Ohio.
SWENEY PAUL A. Geneseo; livery stable; Dem; from Ohio.
SWANK JNO. Geneseo; laborer.
'TRAYLOR J. W. Mrs. owns residence; Cong.
TAMME L. Geneseo; tailor; Luth; frora Germany.
TAMME FRED. Geneseo; cigar-maker; Ind; Luth; from Pa.
TAYLOR A. Geneseo; retired; Dem; from Vt.
TAYLOR P. H. Geneseo; grocer; Rep; Cong; born in Vt.
TAYLOR E. Geneseo.
TAYLOR THOMAS, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot.
TEE ALBERT, Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Prot; born in IU.
TELL WM. Geneseo; trapper; DemJ Luth; from Germany.
TETTER PHILIP, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; born IlUnois.
THAYER C. L. Geneseo; telegraph operator; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
THAYER WARREN, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; Prot; from Mass.

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THO.MAS JAMES, Geneseo; hostler; Dem.
THOMAS H. Geneseo; butter and eggs dealer; Rep; Cong; from Me.
THOMAS JOEL A. Geneseo; Painter; born in Henry Co. Ill, Jan. 12, 1844; Rep; Meth;
wife was Agnes Harrington, born June 26, 1853; married Sept, i, 1870; has two children;
was in army; Mr. Thomas does all kinds of house, sign and carriage painting.
THOMAS WALTER, Geneseo; toy store; from N.Y.
THOMPSON H. L. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
THOMPSON WM. H. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ireland; 160 acres.
THOMPSON PHILANDER, Geneseo; warehouse laborer; Rep; Meth
THOMPSON W. H. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot.
THORN WM. Geneseo; retired; Rep.
TIFT FRANK R. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from Ohio.
TILLEMANN E. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; Cath; frora Belgium.
TILTON J. C. Geneseo; ranfr. of jewelry; Rep; from N. H,
TILTON N. G. Geneseo; picture frame dealer; Rep; from N. H.
TILTON S. A. Mrs. Geneseo; from N. H.
TIMMERMAN FRANKLIN P. P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with W. Young; Ind; from N.Y.
TITUS JOHN, Geneseo; blacksmith; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
TOLINE CPIARLES, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Swede.
TOPPING WM. J. Geneseo; farmer; born Canada.
TORNOW J. G. Geneseo; laborer; Dem.
TORANCE A. M. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Cath.
TOWERS J, F. Geneseo; works on railroad; Dem; from Canada.
TOWNLEY ROBERT F. Wagon and Carriage Manufacturer, Geneseo; born in Wayne
Co. Mich. July 12, 1838; came to this county in 1838; Rep; Lib; owns residence and other
real estate, value $3,000; was private in Co. H, igth Regiment I. V. I. (Chicago Zouaves);
raarried Miss Mary Santee in this county, April 6, 1871; she is a native of Pa; has one
son, Arthur A. born in this town April 27, 1874.
TOWSLEE S. C. Geneseo; salesman; Rep; born in Ohio.
TUFTS JOHN, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Me.
TUFTS J. C. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Cong.
TURNER GEO. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep.
TUTTLE O. A. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; from N.Y.
TUTTLE DANIEL, Geneseo; retired; Rep; Meth.
TWIGG ROBERT, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dera; 80 acres.

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NBIN JACOB, laborer; Dem; Luth; from Germany.

"^ T'AN ORSDALL JOHN, Sec. i; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dera; U. Breth; from Ohio; 60 acres.
^ VERECKE JOHN, Geneseo; R.R. shop; Dem; Cath; from HoUand.
VANSICKLE ED. P.O. Geneseo; farra laborer; Rep; Prot.
VAN VALKENBURG E. P. Geneseo; Merchant; born in Herkiraer Co. N. Y. July
3, 1832; Rep; Cong; wife was Lucy A. Smith, born Herkimer Co. N.Y. Feb. 13, 1834; mar
ried March 18, 1856; has six children, Minnie A. Edward P. WUliam S. Fannie H., J.
Weber, Louisa M.
VAN WINKLE ADRIAN, Shipper of Hay and Straw, Geneseo; born in Essex Co. N.
Y. July 17, 1809; came to FrankUn Co. 111. in 1821, and to this county in 1837; Rep; owns
town property valued at $6,000; wife was Margery Taylor, born in Champaign Co. Ohio, July
31, 1816; married Nov. i, 1837; has four children.
VOSS PATRICK, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
VOGLE JNO. A. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Gerraan.
AX T'AEIS ANDREW, Geneseo; laborer; Luth; frora Gerraany.
WAGGONER HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. Waggoner; from Germany.
WAGGONER JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang;, from Germany, 80 ascres.
WAHL FRED, Geneseo; blacksmith; Luth; frgra Germany,

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WAIT GEORGE E. Judge, Geneseo; Attorney-at-Law; born in Windham Co. Vt.;
carae to this county 1855; Rep; married Hattie N. Wells, of Conn. May 9, 1859; has three
daughters, Hattie M. Laura N. and Ruth; Judge Wait graduated at Wesleyan University,
Conn. Class of '54; was elected first Mayor of Geneseo, was re-elected; held the office of
County Judge for six years; he also was coraraissioned Collector by Governor Yates early in
1864; he was a raember of the Constitutional Convention that framed the Constitution of
1870; has been meraber State Central Coramittee; went to Springfield and procured the
charter of Geneseo.
WAITE O. C. Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from N.Y.
• WALDO S. H. Geneseo; teacher of Geneseo select school; Rep; Pres; from Conn.
WALKER GEO. railler for Ott Bros; Rep; Prot; from England.
WALIN Mrs. Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden.
WALSTON CHARLES, Geneseo; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
WALTZ MAT. Geneseo; carpenter; Ind; Evang; from Gerraany.
WARD M. M. Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from Ohio.
WARD P. S. Geneseo; retired farraer; Rep; Cong; frora Conn.
WARD THOS. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with J. Harper; from Eng.
WARE JOEL, P.O. Geneseo; retired farraer; Rep; Cong; frora N. H.; owns 20 ac; val. $2,000.
WARNER JOHN, Geneseo; carpenter; Evang; from Canada.
WARRANT MICHAEL, Geneseo; laborer; Cath; Ireland.
WARREN JAMES, Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
WARREN WM. P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Pres; from Eng; 3 acres, 81.300.
WATERMAN LEVI, Geneseo; clothier and brewer; Dera; from Germany.
WAUBEIN ROBERT, P.O. Geneseo; farra laborer.
WAY E. M. Geneseo; soap factory; Rep; Meth; from Conn.
WEBB SAMUEL, Geneseo; coral, trav; Rep; Cong; from Mc.
WEDIN S. A. Geneseo; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
WEEKS JOS. Geneseo; laborer; Cath; Gerraan.
WEGREEN JOHN, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
WEGREN JOHN, Geneseo; blacksraith; from Sweden.
WEIGANT GEO. Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Luth; born in Gerraany; 80 acres,
WEIMER ISRAEL, P.O. Geneseo; farraer: with Wra. Weimer; Dem; from Pa.
WEIMER SAMUEL, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem.
WEIMER WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; born in Westraoreland Co. Pa.
May 29, 1837; came to this county in 1852; Dem; U. Breth; owns 510 acres of land, valued
at $16,000; wife was Susanna Heller, born in Loraine Tp. Henry Co. April 24, 1844; mar
ried Oct. 30, 1862; has seven children.
WEINREICH B. Mrs. widow; Geneseo; Luth; from Germany.
WEINRICH WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; born in Germany March 7,
1828; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land; married Gustina
Kipping in 1852; she was born in Germany Dec. 19, 1830; ten children; nine living, viz.:
Emma, born Nov. 23, 1852; Clara, March 7, 1858; Christina, March lo, i860; Frederick,
June 15, 1862; William, Nov. 4, 1864; MatUda, July 3, 1867; Edward, May 20, i86g; Char
ley, Nov. 14, 1871; and Herman, Sept. 11, 1875, all bom in Illinois except Emma, who was
born in St. Louis, Mo.
WEISE PETER, Geneseo; laborer; Cath; German.
WEITZ CONRAD, Geneseo, carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
WELCH FRANK, P.O. Geneseo; farmhand; Rep.
WELLS GEO. S. Geneseo; Retired Farmer; born in Windham Co. Vt. Oct. 27, 1834;
came to this county 1855; Rep; married Ellen P. Stewart, of Livingston Co. N. Y. Oct. 4,
1859; she was born Feb. 29, 1840; has one child, Fred Bertie, born Nov. 22, 1872. Mr.
Wells is son of Governor John S. Wells, of N. H. who was U. S. Senator during Pierce's
administration.
WELLS GEO. V. Geneseo; photographer; Dera; from Mo.
W^ELLS I. R. Geneseo; Physician and Surgeon; born in G.illatinCo. 111. Feb. iS, 1820; came
to this county in 1850; Dera; wife was Jane; Graham, of N. Y.; raarried July, 1858; has four
children by Irrst wife. Dr-Wells was supervisor in 1857 and 1858- has also been president of
School Board for four year,; he vvas president of Iowa , ind Nortljern 111. Medical Associa
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WELL EDWARD, Geneseo; laborer; Dem; Luth; from Germany.
WELLS GEO. Geneseo; retired merchant; Rep; born in Mass.
WELLS J. E, Geneseo; druggist; Dem; born 111.
WELLS R. J. Geneseo; insurance agent; Rep; Cong; born IU.
WELTON M. Geneseo; fireman; Rep; Epis.
WELTON MARVIN, P.O. Geneseo; laborer.
WEST GEO. W. Geneseo; farmer and stock dealer; Rep; frora N. Y.
WESTERBLO ANDREW, Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
WESTERBLO AUGUST, P.O. Geneseo; with Andrew Westerblo; Rep; from Sweden.
WESTERGREN CHARLES, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
WESTON A. A. Geneseo; born Me.
WESTON FRANK, Geneseo; Rep; from IU.
WESTON THOMAS, Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Pa.
WHEATON GEO. M. Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; from N. Y.
WHEELER E. P. Geneseo; jeweler; Ind; frora N. Y.
WHITCOMB WILLIAM, Geneseo; Rep; from Vt.
WHITE ALBERT H. Geneseo; tinner; Rep; Prot; from N. Y.
WHITE B. Gfeneseo; mason; Rep; from Conn.
WHITE HENRY, Geneseo; hunter; Rep; Epis; born Eng.
WHITE HENRY, Geneseo; laborer; Dem.
WHITNEY JACKSON, Geneseo; constable; Dem; born N, Y.
WICKS JOSEPH, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; lab. for G. Grain; Rep; born N. Y. city.
WIDDERQUIST LUDWIG, P.O. Geneseo; farraer.
WIDENHIFT HERMAN, P.O. Geneseo, farra hand with J. H. Sraith; Evang; from Germany
WIDENHOEFT JULIUS, Geneseo; tailor; from Gerraany.
WIDEN HOFT MATES, Geneseo; Luth; from Germany.
WIDNER ABEL, P.O. Geneseo; works farra for R. A. Jenkins; Dera. Meth; frora Iowa.
WIEDENHOEFT G. M. Geneseo; from Germany. '
WIENEKE CHRIST. Geneseo; laborer; German.
WIGAN GEO. P.O. Geneseo; retired farraer; Luth; from Germany.
WIGAND A. P.O. Geneseo; farm laborer.
WIGREAN ANDREW J. Geneseo; laborer; from Sweden.
WILCOX GEO. A. Geneseo; lives with his father; Rep; Cong.
WILCOX ROYAL M. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong.
WILDMAN FRANK, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio.
WILL FRANK, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Pres; born in Virginia.
WILL EDWARD, Geneseo; carpenter; Rep^
WILLS JNO. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot.
WILLS T. J. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot.
WILLIAMS F. M., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong.
WILLIAMS H. C. Geneseo; laborer; Rep.
WILSON ABNER, Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.J.; 240 acres.
WILSON GEORGE, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer with W. Wilson; Rep; born in N.J.
WILSON GEORGE, Geneseo; banker; Rep; N.Y.
WILSON HIRAM, Geneseo; banker; Rep; from N.Y.
WILSON I. N. Geneseo; grain dealer, firra of McB. & W.; Rep; Pres; from N.Y.
WILSON JOSEPH W. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; born in New Jersey, July 10,
1846; carae to this county in 1861; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,800;
wife was Georgie L. Wood, born in Vermont, July 8, 1848; married Sept. 9, 1867; two chU
dren, Cora and Minnie both living.
WILSON WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; born in New Jersey, July 5, i8l6;
came to this county in 186 1; Rep; Pres; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $6,000; wife was
Charlotte Martmdale, born in New Jersey, Feb. 16, 1817; married June II, 1842; four chU
dren, all now living.
WINDISCH WiVt, Geneseo; shoemaker; Dem; Luth; from Germany.

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WINTISCH HENRY, Geneseo; saloon; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
WITHROW AMARIAH, P.O. Geneseo; with Wm. Winthrow; Rep; born Henry Co.
WITHROW JOHN M., P.O. Geneseo; farmer with Wra. Withrow; Rep; born Henry Co.
WITHROW SOLON J. Geneseo; clerk; Rep; Meth; born in Henry Co.
WITHROW WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; born in White Co. IU. Nov.
2, 1823; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Meth; owns five acres of land, valued at $i;50o;
served two years in the army, in the War of the Rebellion; wife was S. Caroline May, born
in White Co. 111. July 5, 1817; raarried March 21, 1847; has five chUdren.
WITTICH JNO. H. P.O. Geneseo; farm laborer; Dera; German.
WOLCOTT M. F. Geneseo; mercht. at Briar Bluff; Rep; Cong.
WOLCOTT HOMER, Geneseo; retired farmer; Rep; born Mass.
WOLF JACOB, Sec. l6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany.
WOOD A. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for E. FarweU; Rep; born in N.Y.
WOOD ALBERT, P.O. Geneseo; with R. M. Deming; Rep; frora Ohio.
W^OOD E. A. Geneseo; stock dealer; born in Windsor Co. Vt. Sept. 24, 1823; carae to this
county in 1858; wife was Eliza A. Davis, born in Windsor Co. Vt. Feb. 2, 1830; raarried in
November, 1850; has two children, Flora M. and Harry E.
WOOD F. L. P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Prot.
WOOD HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Prot.
WOODRUFF Mrs. Geneseo; Cong; from Ohio.
WOODRUFF G. C. Rev. Geneseo; pastor of Meth. Church at Annawan; born in Essex
Co. N.Y. Dec. 16, 1807; came to county in 1855; Rep; wife was Pauline Danforth, born in
Franklin Co. N.Y. March 7, 1813; married in August, 1832; has three children living;
buried two; has been Presiding Elder eight years; has preached forty-eight years.
WOODRUFF HARVEY, Geneseo; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
WOODRUFF HARVEY, Jr. Geneseo; laborer for KendaU & Kidder; Dem; Prot; from Wis.
WOODRUFF LEROY E. Geneseo; ice dealer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
WOODRUFF PLEASANT, Geneseo; carpenter; Dem; Prot; born in Illinois.
WOODRUFF L. B. Geneseo; restaurant; Dem; Bapt.
WOODRUFF SIMON, Geneseo; laborer; Delir— ^
WORRALL PETER, Geneseo; Railroad Contractor; born in Cheshire, Eng. Jan. 28,
1826; came to this county in 1857; Ind; Epis; wife was Maria Clark, of same place, born
May II, 1828; married Dec. 11, 1850; has three children, Anne M., Telia, and Tames C.
WORTHINGTON DAVID, Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
WORTHINGTON HENRY C. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born in Pa; 100 ac.
WYATT THOMAS, Geneseo; coal digger; Rep; Epis.
WYCKOFF CLINTON, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; born in New York City; came
to this county in 1845; Rep; his father, R. T. Wyckoff, left N.Y. in 1844, and arrived in
this county in the Spring of 1845; was post-master in 1846; died in Geneseo, in Septeraber
of 1846.
WYNES G. L. Geneseo; clerk for Rosenstone; Dera; Cath; frora Ohio.
WYNES G. S. Geneseo; foreraan in shoe store; Dem; Cath; from Ohio.
"VT'OUELLS AMOS, Geneseo; blacksmith; Rep; born Pa. '
YOUNG ADAM, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for F. Bolen; Dera; from Indiana.
YOUNG R. T. Geneseo; grain and lumber dealer; Dem; from N.Y.
YOUNGS CHAS. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Epis; from N.Y.
YOUNG WALTER, Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; 81 acres,
YOUNGS HENRY, Geneseo; Capitalist; born in N.Y. City, Aug. i, 1839, <^^^ resided
there till he carae to Henry Co. in 1859; Rep; Cong; wife was Marion A. Hart, born in
Jefferson Co. N.Y. Jan. 2, 1847; raarried March i, 1869; has three children— Agnes May,
born Feb. 26, 1870; Henry, born Dec. 26, 1871; Jessie Blanch, born Oct. 16, 1873; served
four years in I.V.I. '
YOUNGS OLIVER, Retired Fanner; P.O. Geneseo; born in Goshen, Orange Co N. Y.
Nov. 16, 1842; came to county 1856; Rep; Epis; owns 4'^ acres in town, value $5,000;
wife was .-VUie F. Kidder; married Sept. 21, 1869; three children living.
YOUNKER JOEL B. Geneseo; retired; Dem; from Pa.
YOUNKER PLINKNEY L. PO. Geneseo; farmer.

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7 ABEL HERMANN, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with C. B.Smith; from Germany
^ ZIMMERMAN DAN'L F. furniture dealer; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
ZIMMERMAN GOTTLOB, Geneseo; wagon-maker; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
ZIMMERS ELIAS, Sec. li; P.O. Geneseo; rents farm of Hellyer; Rep; from Whiteside Co.

Business Directory.
GENESEO.
Applebee Thomas, Livery Stable.
Campbell L. C. Justice of the Peace, and Notary Public.
Chamberlin & Canfield, (Successors to J. F. Corle,) Dry Goods, Carpets,
Notions, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Dressmaking and Millinery.
Chamberlain Sam. Owner of the imported Norman French Stallions " Estraba"
and "Bashaw Drury," and the Canadian Stallion "Scotch Giant." Horses
bought and sold for cash or on commission.
Christian & Kiner, Publishers and Proprietors Henry County News.
Davis & Hayward, Soap Manufacturers.
Dedrick & Lawrence Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries.
Drain G. W. & Co. Saloon and BiUiard Hall.
Dunham Charles, Attorney at Law.
Engdahl Jno. Merchant Tailor.
Farmers' National Bank, Organized in 1876. Cash Capital $50,000, Surplus
$2,000. Levi Waterman, Prest., E. C. Gilbert, Vice Prest., Jno. P. Stew
art, Cashier ; Directors, Levi Waterman, E. C. Gilbert, Chas. Dunham, R.
F. Steele, N. C. Howard, E. P. Van Valkenburg, R. Harrington, P. S.
Schnabele, Thos. Nowers, Jr.
First National Bank, Jas. McBroom, Prest.; S. T. Hume, Vice Prest.; Hiram
Wilson, Cashier; C. M. Morton, Asst. Cashier; Directors, Geo. Wells, W.
Sanford, Geo. Wilson, Hirani Wilson, S. T. Hume, Jas. McBroom, Henry
Nourse. Bank was organized 1864. Cash Capital, f 100,000 ; present
Surplus, $50,000.
Fisher Bros. Hardware.
GeiSSer G. & Co. Props. National Brewery.
Godfrey Geo. F. Mason.
Godfrey Wm. & Co. City Meat Market.
Grant J. D. & Son, Agricultural Warehouse and Seed Store. Agents for the
most approved Farm Machinery manufactured.
Gray Jno. Manfr. and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, Bridles, Curry
Combs, Brushes, Whips, Blankets, Nets, Trunks, Valises, etc.
Greene Jas. Photographer, Negatives retained for future use.
Herman & Waterman, Clothiers and Brewers
Hobbs & Liberknecht, Publishers Geneseo Republic.
Hoppins Henry I. M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Acute and Chronic Diseases,
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Hoppins Annie M. Mrs. M. D., Special attention to Diseases of Women and Chil
dren, Medical and Surgical. City or Country calls promptly answered.
Hume S. T. Physician and Surgeon.
Kinzie R. A. Music Dealer. Keeps Pianos and Organs of the best and most
celebrated makes continually on hand. A full line of Guitars, Violins,
Accordeons, Strings, Sheet Music, Music Books, sold for cash and on easy
time. Pianos tuned, Organs repaired, and satisfaction guaranteed. Piano
and Organ repairs furnished to order. All orders promptly attended to.
Address, R. A. Kinzie, P. O. Box, 37 Geneseo, 111.
Lawbaugh Henry, Grain Dealer.
Machesney David L. Physician and Surgeon.
ModerweU E. C. Attorney and Counselor at Law.
Baser & Neiswender, City Marble Works.
Sargent D. F. & Son, Manufacturers of fine Buggies and Carriages. Repairing,
Painting, Trimming, etc., done promptly and reasonably. We use none
but the best material.
Schnabele P. S. Merchant Tailor, Clothier, etc. Notary Public, Emigrant and
Insurance Agent.
Shaw Geo. W. Attorney at Law. Furnishes Abstracts of Titles to Real Estate.
Smith J. S. Painter and Broom Maker.
Smith Wm. J. Veterinary Surgeon.
Steele R. F. Real Estate, Collector and Insurance Agent.
Stein Fred. Dealer in Watches, Jewelry and Silverware. Agent fer the new
Wilson Shuttle Sewing Machine.
Steibel Henry, Clothing.
Thomas Joel H. House, Sign and Carriage Painting.
Townley Robt. F. Wagon and Carrriage Manufacturer.
Van Valkenburg &. Kinsey, Dealers in Dry Goods.
Van Winkle Adrian, Shipper of Hay and Straw.
Wait Geo. E. Attorney and Counselor at Law.
Wells I. R. Physician and Surgeon.
Wood E. A. Stock Dealer.
Worrall Peter, Railroad Contractor.

HENRY L. KINEf?,
Editor of Henry County News,
Geneseo.

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COKIVWALL TOWNSHIP.
A BY JOHN, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for J. Wells; Ind; Meth; born Pa.
^^^ AFFOLTER FREDERICK, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; frora Switzerland.
ALLEN JOHN, Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. Allen; Rep; Pres; born Ireland.
ALLEN S. C. Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Nowers; Dem; Meth; born Virginia.
ALLEN WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Ireland.
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for M. Orr; Luth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON MICHAEL, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for John Fleming; Dera; Cath; Eng.
ANDERSON THOMAS, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for James Orr; Pres; born England.
ARMSTRONG GEORGE, Sec-. 21; P.O. Atkinson; farmer with H. Armstrong; Rep; Bapt; Pa.
ARMSTRONG HUGH, Sec. 21; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres: Ireland; 2S0 acres.
ATWELL HENRY, Sec. 15; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for S. McConoughey; from England.
"DALLARD ROYAL B. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J.Clark; Rep; Meth; born Canada.
^ BECKER GEORGE, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; lab. for M. Orr.
BENEDICT A. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; born in Addison
Co., Vt., Oct. 4, 1838; carae to this Co. in 1852; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, valued at
$8,000; wife was Margaret J. Dickey, born in Kentucky, June 21, 1838; was raarried Oct.
4, 1861. One child, a girl, blessed their union.
BENEDICT C. R. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; grocer; Ind.
BENEDICT DOLLY, widow; Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; Cong; born Vermont.
BENEDICT E. F. Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; from Vermont; 160 acres.
BENEDICT GEO. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; born in Corn
wall, Vt., Oct. 14, 1836; came to this Co. in 1852; Rep; owns 165 acres land, valued at
$10,000; was Town Clerk for several years; served nearly three ysars in Il2th 111. Infantry;
was honorably discharged; raarried Lydia A. Brown May 25, 1869; two children, boy and
girl; Elijah B., his father, was County Surveyor for years; died May 6, 1876.
BENEDICT H. G. Sec. 27; P.O.Atkinson; teacher; Ind; from Illinois.
BENSON HARVEY L. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for L. Shearer; Dem; born Illinois.
BENSON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; lab. for M. Orr; Luth; from Sweden.
BLACK JEROME, Sec. 14; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Ohio; 240 acres.
BLAIR JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for M. Blair; Dem; from Pa.
BLAIR MARGARET, widow; Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; Meth; from Ireland; 80 acres.
BOIGEGRAIN CHAS. A. Sec. iB; P.O. Geneseo; farraer for L. Shearer; Ind; Cath; born Ohio.
BOLEN N. C. Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio; 80 acres.
BRADFORD WILLIAM W, S?c. i; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; born Indiana.
BRASEL E S. Sec. 36; P.O. Kewanee; farmer for J. Lawson; Dem; born Illinois.
BRAU JOHN, Sec. l3;P.O. Atkinson; farmer for C. Jacobson; Rep; from Germany.
BRISTOL SAMUEL, Sec. 7, P.O. Cambridge; miner; Rep; Meth; born 111.
BROADBENT ROBERT, Sec. 24, P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Dera; frora England; 240 acres.
BURGET SILAS, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Atkinson; born in Indiana, July 2, 1840; came
to this county in 1852; Rep; owns 320 acres of land, valued at $20,000; wife was Mary Orr,
born in Ireland, May 2, 1843, raarried in Oct. 1850; eight children, six boys and two girls,
seven living.
/^ALLENDER ISAAC, Sec. 21, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; frora Ky.; 80 acres.
^ CALLENDER S. A. wife of I. Callender, Sec. 21, P.O. Atkinson; Pres; from Mass.; 160 ac.
CASTEEL ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Atkinson; born in Berlford Co. Pa.
Feb. 3, 1849; came to this county in 1861; Rep; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000;
wife was Christina Orr, born in Lancaster Co. Pa. Aug. 25, 1850, married Nov. 2, 1870; two
children, Johnnie and Mary, Mary only is now living.
CASTEEL JOHN H. Sec. 30, P.O. Atkinson; lab. for N. C. Bolen; Rep; born Maryland.
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CLARK MATTHEW, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for D. T. Dickey; Rep; from England.
CLEMENT JOHN, Sec. 25, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Canada; 80 acres.
CLEMENT ROBERT, with J. Clement, Sec. 25, P.O. Neponset; Ind; Epis; born Ireland.
COLD MARGARET, Wid. Sec. 10, P.O. Atkinson; Meth; born 111; 12 acres.
COLLINS PETER, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Atkinson; born in Belgium in May, 1831; came
to this county in 1857; Cath; married Monika Vonaker in Sept. 1866, in Belgium; three
children, all of whom are living.
CONNELL BERNARD, Sec. 25, P.O. Kewanee; farmer for D. Maloney; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
COX JONATHAN, Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for Levi Fronk; Dem; Bapt; born 111.
CRAWFORD ARCHIBALD, Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; lab. for M. Orr; Rep; born N.Y.
¦p^ARLIN FRANK, Sec. 4, P.O.Atkinson; farmer for T.J. Trekell; Rep; from N.Y.
^-^ DEMARANVILLE LORIN, Sec. 4, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for T. J. Trekell; Rep; Mass.
DeSMIT PETER, Sec. 25, P.O. Annawan; farmer for J. Schwab; Cath; born Holland.
DICKEY DAVID T. Sec. 27, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ky.; 240 acres.
DICKEY S. H. Sec. 24, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Ky; 365 acres.
DICKEY W. C. Sec. 26, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Ky; 160 acres.
DONT JOSEPH, Sec. 20, P.O. Atkinson; lab. for S. Burget; Rep.
DOTY CHAS. E. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for C. H. Doty; Ind; Spir; born 111.
DOTY CHAS. H. Sec. 16, P.O. Alkinson; farmer; Ind; Spir; born Vt.; 80 acres.
DUGDALE GEORGE, Sec. 8, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dera; Meth; born Eng.; 200 acres.
DUPREE HENRY F. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. R. Lewis; Dera; born Ger.
"P MERV JONATHAN, .Sec. 30, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep.
T^ARNAM JOHN S. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born N.H.; 220 acres.
^ FEBER CHRISTOF, Sec. 23, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for D. Ketchura; form Switzerland.
FERGUSON GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; born in Ireland, in May,
1819; came to thi.^ county in 1854; Rep; Bapt; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $20,000;
wife was Ann Hall, born in Ireland, in March, 1819; married Dec. 31, 1S44; nine children,
four boys and five girls, seven now living.
FERGUSON JAMES, Sec. 3; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; frora Pa.
FIELD JAMES, Sec 2; P.O Atkinson; farraer; Meth; born England; 160 acres.
FIELD WILLIAM, Fanner; P.O. Atkinson; born in England, Sept. 20, 1848; came to
this county in 1874; wife was Mary Larkin, born in England, Jan. 16, 1846; married Feb.
17, 1873; two children, boy and girl.
FLANNIGAN JOHN. Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; blacksraith; Ind.
FLEMING JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pre'^; born Pa.
FLKMING WILLIAM ALBERT, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; teacher; Rep; born Pa.
FORD EDWARD, Sec. 3; P.O. Atkinson; brickmaker.
FOSTER JOHN P. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Atkinson; born in Kentucky. May 11, 1815;
came to this county in 1838; Rep; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $6,000; wife was Harriet
Browning, born in 111. Jan 23. 1829; married Jan. 25, 1844; nine children blessed their union.
six of whora are now living.
FOY J. W. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; born in Centre Co. Pa. Oct. 1, 1844; came to
this county in 1870; Ind; Meth; owns 128 acres of land, valued at $6,400; is now Justice
of the Peace; wife was N. A. Tate, born in Blair Co. Pa. Sept. 18, 1847; married Nov. 19,
1869.
FOY LAWRENCE B. Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Wells; Rep; born Pa.
FRONK CYRUS S. Sec. 8; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Murphy; Rep; Bapt; born 111.
FRONK LEVI, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; i6o acres.
PRY ABRAM, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; born in Lincoln Co. Ohio, June 6, 1807;
came to this county in 1855; Rep; Cong; owns 173 acres of land, valued at $9,000; Mr. Fry
was one of the earliest settlers; came to Bureau Co. in 1835; wife was Margaret Loughrey,
born in Pa. Aug. 14, 1811; married Sept. i, 1831; eleven children, seven boys and four girls',
blessed their union, seven of whom are now living; two sons, Abram and Joel, served in the
army, and Joel died in the service at Summerset, Ky.

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FRY CHARLES W. Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for A. Fry; Rep; from 111.
FRY JAMES, Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from 111; 80 acres.
F.RY LEMUEL, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for A. Fry; Rep; born 111.
/^ ALLAGHER JAMES, Sec. 18; P. O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
^ GALLAGHER JAMES, Sec. 17; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; 80 acres.
GASH EDWARD, Sec. 24- P.O. Annawan; farmer for G. Winter; born Eng.
GRIER CHAS. Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; laborer for J. Grier; Rep; Epis; born Ireland.
GRIER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; born in Ireland in 1834; came to this
county in 1851; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; wife vvas Emily Jen
kins, born in Virginia, April 7. 1850; four children, two boys and two girls, all now living.
GRIER WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; Pres; born Ireland; 240 acres.
GUMMER JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; laborer for J. Long; Dem; born Virginia.
GUTHRIE JAMES, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 2 acres.
TT ALL JAMES, Sec. 8; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; Pres; born Ireland; i66 acres.
•'^ HASSELBERG GUSTAVUS, Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; farraer for J. Schwab; Luth.
HARDING GEO. A. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; born in England, June. 1827;
came to this county in 1858; Rep; Prot; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; raarried Georgina
Negus in August, 185 1.
HAYDEN CHARLES,. Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for D. T. Dickey; Rep; frora Mass.
HENRY B. F. Sec. 26; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; 380 acres.
HICKS MILO, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; laborer for J. Fleming; Dem; born N. Y;
HILL G. R. Sec. 5; P.O.Atkinson; farmer for J. Frank; Dem; Christian; born Va.
HOIT JOHN, Sec. 3; P O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Prot; born New Hampshire; 80 acres.
HULL J. H. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; , born 111.
HULL W. C. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born Pa; 80 acres.
HUNT LEWIS E. Sec. 25; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N. Y.; 125 acres.
TRVIN WILLIAM, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for M. Orr; Pres; born Ireland.
JACOBSON CHARLES, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for T. K. Robinson; Dem; Luth.
JACOBSON CHARLES, Jr. Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for C. Jacobson; Dem; Luth.
JENKINS W. L. Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Bapt; born Va; 80 acres.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. Dickey; Luth; frora Sweden.
JOHNSON GEORGE, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio; 160 acres.
JOHNSON GUS. Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. Dickey; Luth; from Sweden.
JONES DAVID, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; laborer for J. Orr.
IV'EPLER SAMUEL, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for J. Kepler; Ind; born 111.
KETCHUM DANIEL, Sec. 23; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; frora Ohio; 320 acres.
KAISER FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Atkinson; born in Switzerland, Oct. 23,
1827: came to this county in 1853; Rep; owns 440 acres of land, valued at $22,000; Mr.
Kaiser has been engaged in Stock Raising for the past fifteen years; small at first, but now
quite extensively.
KEPLER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 12; P O. Atkinson; born in Juniata Co., Pa., June 9,
1810; came to this county in 1845; Dem; U. Brethren; owns 80 acres of land, vahied at
$4,000; wife was Julia Ann Stimeling, born in Juniata Co., Pa., Jan. 16, 1819: married in
January, 1836; eleven children; seven of them are now living; his eldest son, Jerorae, served
three years in the Ii2th 111. Infantry.
KIRKENDALL WILLIAM, Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Dera; Meth; frora Ohio; 120 ac.
LANE ELIJAH, Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson: farraer for M. Orr; Rep;. Meth; frora 111.
LANE THOMAS, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for W. Barnes; Dem; born England.
LATSON EDWARD, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; Meth.
LATTIMER HARRIET, widow. Sec. 12; P.O.Atkinson; from New York; 3^ acres.
LATTIMER JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for F. Kaiser; Rep; born 111.

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LAWSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Kewanee; born in Ireland, March 12, 1824; came
to this county in 1854; Ind; Adventist; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $12,000; wife was
Jane E. Phillips, born in New York, May 14, 1825: married Nov. 25, 1847; eight children.
five boys and three girls, all living.
LAWSON JOHN H. Sec. 36, P.O. Kewaneee; farmer for J. Lawson; Ind; Chris; born 111.
LEHMAN ALBERT, Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee, farmer; Ind; Luth; born Ger; 160 acres.
LEWIS ABRAM, P.O. Atkinson, farmer; Dem; born 111.
LEWIS JOHN, Sec. 20, P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Dem; Bapt; born Pa.
LEWIS JOHN U. Sec. 20, P.O.Atkinson; farmer for J. Lewis; Dem; Bapt; born 111.
LEWIS JOHN W. Sec. ig, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. Lewis; Rep; Bapt; born 111.
LEWIS SAMUEL, Sec. 19, P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa.; 200 acres.
LEWIS SAMUEL A., P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Lewis; Ind; born 111.
LEWIS W. F. Sec. 7, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born Ohio; 100 acres.
LEWIS W. R. Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio; 120 acres.
LIND WALL JOHN, Miner, Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; born iu Sweden, April 9, 1851; came
to this county in 1867; Rep; Luth.
LOHR J.\COB D. Sec. 29, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Peterson; Rep; born Va.
LONG CH.ARLES M. Sec. 16, P.O.Atkinson; farmer for F. Weston ; Dem; born Va.
LONG JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; born in Maryland March 6, 1808; came
to this county in 1857; Dem; owns 156 acres of land, valued at $55 per acre; wife was Nancy
Ryan, born in Virginia in Jan. 1811, married Sept. 5, 1832; ten jhildren, seven boys and
three girls, eight now living, and also twenty-nine grandchildren.
lyr cCONOUGHEY E, B. Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. McConoughey; Rep; from 111.
McCULLOH B. T. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from 111.
McCONOUGHEY S. Mrs. Farming, Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; born in Hinsdale, N.H.
June I, 1811; carae to this county in 1849; Cong; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,000;
wid. of E. H. McConoughey, who came to this countv in 1841, born in Mass. Jan. i, 1808,'
raarried March 7, 1849; raother of four children, only'one child, a son, now living- taught
the High School in Oxford.
McGINITY PETER, Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
MAGLI JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. Schwab; Dera; Pres; from Switzerland.
MALONEY DANIEL, Sec. 12, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath'; born Ireland; 260 acres.
MARTINSON BENJAMIN, Sec. 26, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. C. Dickey; from Sweden.
.MITCHELL JAMES W. Sec. 5, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for H. Yarger; Dem; from N.Y.
MOFFATT FRANCIS I. Rev. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; pastor Pres. church; Rep; born Pa.
MUKINS JOSEPH W. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; born in Virginia in 1820; came
' to-thlTcounty in 1844; Dera; owns 80 acres of land; raarried Mary Ellinwood in Washing
ton Co. Ohio, Nov. 16, 1841; five children blessed their union, four of whora are now living.
Mrs. M. was born in Washington Co. Ohio, Sept. 7, 1823.
MURPHY A. F. Sec. 8, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa.; 29S acr^s. ,
MURPHY JOHN Sr. Sec. 8, PO. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio. ~
MURPHY JOHN Jr. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Atkinson; born in Beaver Co. Pa Dec. 31,
1831; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Bapt; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $9,000;
wife was Mary H. Fronk, born in Juniata Co. Pa. April 24, 1840, raarried Mar. 11, 1858;
three children .blessed their union, all of whom are now living.
MURPHY THOMAS, Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from 111.
¦\TICHOLS A, H. Sec. 35, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. H. Nichols; Rep; Meth; from 111.
NICHOLS WINFIELD, Sec. 35. P.O. Atkinson; farmer for Z. S. Nicliols; Rep; from N.J.
NICHOLS Z. S. Sec. 35; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. H. Nichols; Rep; from New Jersey.
NICKERSON JOHN, Sec. i; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; born New York- 80 acres
NOWERS GEORGE, Sec. 9; RO. Atkinson; farmer for J. Orr; Dem; Epis;' born England.
1°^!"^^ GEORGE W. Sec. 9; PO. Atkinson; farraer for J. Orr; Dera; Epis; born England.
NOWERS JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; born in Oneida Co., NY Aug. 7,
1847; came to this Co. in 1856; Dera; owns 189 acres of land, valued at $9,000; was Com
missioner of Highways three years.
NOWERS JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for J. Sears; from England.

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|RR J. C. Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; farmer with M. Orr; Rep; born Illinois.
ORR JAMES, Jr., Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; farmer with J. Orr; Rep; Pres; born Illinois.
ORR JAMES, Farraer, Sec. 29; P.O. -Atkinson; born in Ireland on March 19, 1809; carae
to this county in 1853; Rep; Pres; owns 440 acres of land, valued at $26,400; wife was Mary
Shields; married March 2, 1845; five children, two boys and three girls; four now living.
ORR JOSEPH, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Ireland; 240 acres.
ORR MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; born in Ireland, May 14, 1808; carae
to this county in 1847; Rep; Epis; owns 723^ acres of land, valued at $60 per acre; is now
School Trustee; wife was Susannah Crawford, born in Ireland; married in October, 184c;
six children, five now living.
ORR WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; farmer with J. Orr; Rep, Pres; born Pa.
OLSON LARS, P.O.Atkinson; farmer for Jonathan Emery; Pres; born Sweden.
OVERMIRE CHARLES, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for P. Overraire; Cath; born Belgiura.
OVERMIRE PETER, Sec. 36; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Cath; born Belgium; 120 acres.
DARKER JAMES, Sec. i; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; Cong; born England; 340 acres.
PARKER ROBERT, Sec. i; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Parker; Rep; Cong; England.
PERKINSON EDWARD, Sec. 17; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 ac.
PORTER E. J. Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. Porter; Ind; Ind; born Illinoi.s.
PORTER DANIEL, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkin.son; farmer for W. Porter; Ind; Ind; born Illinois.
PORTER WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; born in Westmoreland Co., Pa.,
Sept. 15, 1815; carae to this county in 1842; Ind; Ind; owns 300 acres land, valued at
$18,000; wife was Eleanor Hamiltpn, born in Westmoreland Co., Pa., Feb. 16, 1818; raar
ried May 5, 1840; eleven children, six boys and five girls, eight of whom are now living; two
girls, Ella and Josie, are teaching; his son, William C, served in the army.

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UICKSTRAUTHER, Sec. 17; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for F. Weston; Dera; Bapt; Indiana.

T) AISNER JOHN, Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 200 acres.
-'^ R-ANKIN DAVID, Sec. 15; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. McConoughey; Cong.
REESE WALTER, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for W. Porter; Ind; Bapt; frora N.Y.
RICHARDSON E. C. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Illinois; 80 acres.
RICHARDSON S. H. Sec. 32; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Conn.
RILEY JAMES, Sec. 11; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; born Ohio; 240 acres.
ROBINSON JOSHUA, Sec. 6; P.O. Atldnson; farm hand; Dem; from Iowa.
ROBINSON THOMAS, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; miner; born England.
ROBINSON, W. H. Sec. 6; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for H. Yarger; Rep; born 111.
ROGERS CHAS. Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; born Virginia; 120 acres.
ROGERS GEORGE, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; farraer for H. S. Rogers; Dem; Pres; born Ohio.
ROGERS H. S. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ohio; 120 acres.
ROMIG J^ANNY, wid. of G. Romig, Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; Pres; born Pa; und. int. in 160 ac.
ROMIG JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; born in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio; came to
this Co. in 1854; Rep; Bap; owns 40 acres of land and und. interest in 160 acres; served
three years in 27th 111. Infantry.
RONDEMA JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for A. Casteel; Cath; from Holland.
ROPER WILLIAM, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; miner; born Germany.
C AUBACH JACOB, Sec. 5; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for A. S. Tiffany; Luth; born Germany.
'^ SAVAGE THOMAS, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer for L. Shearer; Epis; born Ireland.
SCHWAB FERDINAND, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for S. Schwab; Dera; Pres.
SCHWAB JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Switzerland.
SCHWAB SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Atkinson; born in Switzerland, Dec. 25,
1820; came to this county in 1856; Dem; Pres; owns 275 acres of land, valued at $11,000;
was in the array in Switzerland, from 1840 to 184S; wife was. Elizabeth Magli, born in Swit
zerland in 1817; raarried in May, 1S52; two children."
SEARS JOHN, Farraer, Sec. 22; P.O. Atkinson; born in Litchfield Co. Conn. May 20,
i8l8; came to this county in 1856; Rep; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $24,000; wife
was Mary W. Jewett, born in Litchfield Co. Conn. May 6, 1832; married Sept. 17, 1856; six
children — three boys and three girls, all now living.

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SHRECK GRIFFITH, Sec. 19; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; born Ohio.
SHEARER LEWIS, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; born in New
York, Oct. 6, 1817; carae to this county in 1850; Rep; Christian; owns 694 acres of land;
wife was Parraelia Burdet; four children.
SIDERS WM. M. Sec. 5; P.O.Atkinson; farraer; Dem; from Ohio; 160 acres.
SLICK ISAAC, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Univ; born Pa.
SLICK JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for I. Slick; Dem; from Pa.
SMITH WM. Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for G. Wilkinson; Dem; Epis; born Pa.
SOUERS JOHN, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo;, farraer; Dem; born Germany; 240 acres.
SOUTHWORTH COUCH, Sec. 6; P.O.Atkinson; farraer for J. Southworth; Ind; born 111.
SOUTHWORTH JAMES, Sec. 6; P.O. Atkinson; born in Erie, Pa. Sept. 4, 1823;
came to this county in 1837; Ind; Meth; owns 231 acres of land, valued at §13,000; has
been Commissioner of Highways for past 12 years; veteran of the Mexican War; wife was
E. C. Hanna, who was born in White Co. 111. Nov. 15, 1827; married Feb. 19, 1850; four
children, all of whom are now living.
STEIN JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for R. Wolever; Cath; born Belgium.
SWANSON IMAN, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for W. Porter; Luth; from Sweden.
T^OTMAN A. M. Rev. Sec. 2g; P.O. Atkinson; Pastor Bapt. Church; Rep; born N. Y.
-'¦ TOWERSON SWAN, Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. Clark; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
TAYLOR JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Atkinson; born in New Harapshire Aug. 16, 1821;
came to this county in 1837; Dem; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $10,000; wife was
Elizabeth Ogden, who was born in Pa. Feb. 5, 1831; married in Nov. 1849; eight children,
five boys and three girls, six are now living.
TREKELL THOMAS J. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; born in Tippecanoe Co. Ind.,
Sept. 30, 1831; came to this county in 1846; Rep; owns 760 acres of land, valued at $35,000;
came to Stark Co, in 1836; wife was Lydia Wolever, born in New Jersey Feb. 22, 1839; mar
ried Sept. 24, 1855; four children, three boys and one girl, three now living, one boy is dead.
TUCKER LOUIS, P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. H. Clark; Rep; Meth; born England.
TULLY JOHN J. Sec. 24; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; born Pa.
TULLY SARAH I. wife of J. J. Tully; Sec. 24; born 111; 120 acres.
WAN DE WOEST YNE PETER, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for J. Nowers; Cath.
^ VERSLESCH HARRY, Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for H. R. Dunbar; Cath.
VESTREINE PETER, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; lab. for J. Nowers; Cath; born Belgium.
VON DE ROSSESTYNE PETER, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; laborer; Cath; born Belgium.
VONHECK FERDINAND, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for R. Broadbent; Cath.
AX /"ACHS J*ACOB, Sec. 13: P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Pres; from Switzerland; 200 acres.
* * WACHS JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for J. W.ichs; Dem; Pres.
WAHLERT FRED. Sec. 2; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for A. C. Burrall; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
WAHLERT GEORGE, Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer for H. R. Dunbar; from Germany.
WALKER ALEXANDER, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; Pres; born Scotland; 80 ac.
WALKER HARRY, Sec. 19; P.O. Atkinson; laborer for S. Lewis; Rep; born Pa.
WELLS JOSEPH, Sec. 9; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born England; 200 acres.
WIGANT H. H. Sec. 19; P.O. Alkinson; farmer; Rep; born Mich.
WILKINSON GEORGE, Sec. 12; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Dem; born Rhode Island; 100 acres.
WINTER GEO. Sec. 24; P.O. -Atkinson; farraer; Rep; born England.
WOLEVER ROBT. W. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Atkin.son; born in Peoria Co. 111., Nov.
23, 1844; came to this county in 1852; Rep; owns property valued at $2,000; served three
years and four months in tne 57th 111. Infantry; wife was Roena Foster, born in Henry Co.
111., Aug. 15, 1848; married Sept. 24, 186S; lour children, one by forraer marriage, all now
living.
WOOD RICHARD, Sec, 10; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; born England; 200 acres.
WOOD WILLIAM R. Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 120 acres.
WOODARD SA.M UEL, Sec. 31; farmer for J. Long; Dem; born Virginia.
WRIGHT HENRY, Sec. 22; P.O. Atkinson; farraer for J. Sears; Rep; frora N.Y.
WYATT THOMAS, Prop, of Coal Mine; resides at Geneseo, and owns coal mine in Sec.
7, Cornwall Tp; born in England March 25, 1831; came to this county in 1863; Rep; Epis;
owns property valued at $2,000; wife was Emma Wallace; married Aug. 16, 1857; has one
child, a girl.

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PHENIX TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS DANIEL, Sec. 22; P. O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep.; born 111.
-^^- ALDRICH HENRY S. Sec. 30; farraer; Dem; 120 acres; Ist white child born Henry Co.
ALDRICH EARL P. Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; born in Providence Co., R. I.
Jan. 15, i8lo; came to this county in 1835: Ind. Dem.; owns 327 acres of land valued at
$17,000; was the first settler in the Township of Phenix, and at that time there were only four
residents in the county; wife was Caroline Orael, born in Wayne Co. Ind. June 29, 1816;
married Sept 27, 1832; has five children, Henry S., Marshall M., Phila Nora C, Perry, and
Silas W. Henry S. was the first white child born in the county, Mrs. E. P. Aldrich manu
factured the first cloth made in the county, consisting of about 75 yards, in 1836.
ALDRICH S. W. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; born in Henry Co; 115 acres.
ANDERSON ELIAKIM, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Henry Co; yi, of 506 ac.
ANDERSON ISAAC L., Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111; ,^ of 506 acres.
ANDERSON JOHN W., Sec. 2; farraer with A. Rapp; Rep; M. E.; born Henry Co; 40 acres.
ANDERSON K. Mrs. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; M. E.; frora Ohio; 80 acres.
ANDERSON WM. C. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; frora N. J.
ARNETT GEORGE, Farmer; Sec. 11; P.O. Sharon; born in Warren Co. Pa. June 6,
1833; carae to this county in 1838; Rep; owns 640 acres of land valued at $20,000; wif6 was
Margaret Seiben, born in Germany Nov. 2, 1841; married Nov. 15, 1857; has five children.
T) ARGE ALVIN W. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born in Henry Co.
-'-' BEERS E. P. Sec. 14; with E. W. Schellhammer; retired; Rep; from N. J.
BARGE DAVID B. Farmer; Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; born in Arrastrong Co. Pa. May 3,
1827; lived in Wayne Co. Ohio 14 years, and came to this county in 1847; Dem; owns 620
acres of land, valued at $30,000; was assessor one year; wife was Eliza M. Aldrich, born in
Pickaway County, Ohio, May 7, 1828; raarried April6, 1851; has two children, Alvin W. and
Alice C.
BENDER LOUIS, Pink Prairie, P.O. Geneseo; blacksraith; Cath; born 111.
BLAIR'ALBERT, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born Henry Co.
BLAIR ALFRED, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep. U. Breth; frora Pa.
BLAIR PATRICK, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep.
BONSCHER LUTH-ER, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Baden; i^ of 210 acres.
BROWN THOMAS M. Sec. 28, P. O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ky; 160 acres.
BRITTIAN JAS. E. Sec. 11; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; born 111; 50 acres.
BROWNING JOHN F. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co.
BROWNING JOSHUA, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co.
BROWING S. Mrs. Pink Prairie; post-mistress; M. E.; from Ohio; 10 acres..
BUCHMUELLER DANIEL, Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Cath; Germany; 400 acres.
BUCHMUELLER JOSEPH, with D. Buchraueller; Dera; Cath; born Henry Co.
BUTZER ADAM, Sec. i; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Dem; born Henry Co; 240 acres.
BUTZER JACOB F. Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; born in Germany Jan. 16, 1831;
came to this county in 1837; Dem; Evang; is one of the oldest settlers of the county; owns
1,000 acres of land, valued at $20,000; is Justice of the Peace; wife was Fredrika Hira-
melman, born in Germany July 4, 1850; married July 3, 1870; has seven children of first wife,
and two of second wife.
BYERS J. E. Sec. 22; P. O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born 111.
/^AMPBELL -A. P, Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; fa'-mer; Dem; from N. Y.
^ CARLSON PETER, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden.
CARSE JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
CARSE WM. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; from Ireland; 160 acres.
CIMMEL CASPER, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; frora Germany.
COE BYRON N. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N. Y.; 160 acres.

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COLE GEO. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; from Wis.
COULSON JOHN, Sec. 21; P,0. Geneseo; farmer; R-ep; from England.
CRILE A. F. Sec. 24; P.O. Pink Prairie; farm hand; born Henry Co.
CRILE JOHN H. Sec. 24; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; from Ohio; 40 acres.
DANNENFELSER W. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; frora 111; 100 acres.
DARIN JOHN J. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; born Pa; 360 acres.
DASHAM J. A. farm hand with Wra. Dashara; Dem; born Henry Co.
DASHAM JACOB, P.O. Sharon; farm hand with M. Obrecht; Rep; Evang; frora Pa.
DASHAM WM. Sec. 25 ; P.O. Pink Prairie; farraer; Dem; frora Pa; 120 acres.
DAVIS G. L. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; butcher; Rep; from Mass.
DAVIES JAMES L. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; born in Wales, March, 1826; came
to this county in 1857; Dem; owns 333 acres of land, valued at $15,000.; wife was Phila Nora
Aldrich, born in Phenix, Henry Co., April 6, 1841; married Sept. 6, i860; has two children,
Caroline Olivia, and E. Percy.
DOROWITTSCH MORITS, Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Cath; frora Gerraany.
DIENER HENRY J. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Cath; frora Bavaria.
DIRK MICHAEL, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
DUNLAP ADAM, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 18,
1833; carae to this county in 1854; Dera; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; is Justice
of the Peace; was Assessor three years; enlisted in 1862 in Ii2th I. V. I., and served three
years; wife was Malinda'B.irtlett, born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., May 26, 1813; married
Aug. 10, 1865.
"PBERSOLE ABRAPIAM, Sec. i; P.O.Sharon; farmer; Dem; Dunkard; from Pa; 155 ac.
^ EVANS FREEMAN, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink. Prairie; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co.
EVANS GEORGE, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; born Henry Co; 70 acres.
EVANS LYDIA Mrs. Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; frora Pa; 260 acres.
EVANS THOMAS, Sec. 20; P.O. Geneieo; farmer; Rep; born in Henry Co; 153 acres.
/
"pARLY E. ADOLPHUS, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Dem; from Ohio.
-'- FRIES GEORGE, Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; retired; Rep; Evang; frora Pa.
FRIES JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Evang; frora Pa.
FRIES MICHAEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from Pa.
FRITTS NELSON, P.O. Sharon; farmer with U. B. Fritts; Rep; born Henry Co.
FRITTS USUAL B. Sec. 12; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 71 acres.
FRITTS WILLIAM B. Sec. i; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; born Hemy Co; 80 acres.
FULLER DEXTER, Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; fanner; Dem.
/"'ALLIGEN THOMAS, laborer with J. F. Butzer; Dera; Cath; from Ireland.
^^ GRAEF GUSTAVUS, Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Evang; from Saxony.
GRAEF LEWIS, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; from Ohio.
TTANDMAR WM. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Canada.
HANNA ALEX. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dera; frora Pa; 80 acres.
HARTMANN C. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; born Bavaria.
HICKOX P. Mrs. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; 56 acres.
HINES SUSAN Mrs. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Evang; from Ohio; 140 acres.
HOLMES JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N. Y.
TMEL JOHN H. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Henry Co.
JENKINS EMORY M., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; from N. Y.
JOHNSON FREDRICK, Sec. 29; PO. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden; 40 acres.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Sweden.
JOHNSON O. A. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farra hand; Rep; S. Luth- from N Y
JOHNSON SWEN E. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; S. Luth; frora Sweden; 100 acres.

GEO. C. SMITHE,
Editor of Chronicle, Cambridge.

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JOLES GEORGE W. Sec. ii; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep.
JOLES ISAAC P. Sec. ii; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep.
¦JZAUFF DAVID, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Dem; from Pa.
-¦^ KAUF DAVID, farm hand with H. G. Randall; Rep; from Conn.
KICKSEY FRED. Sec. i; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Ind; frora Prussia.
KNAPPER AUGUSTUS S. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Ind; born Whiteside Co.
KNAPPER GOTTLIEB, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 178 ac.
KNAPPER LUDWIG, P.O. Geneseo; with G. Knapper; Rep; born Henry Co.
KOPP JOSEPH, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Evang; horn 111.
KOPP LEVI, Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born 111.
KOPP SIMON, Sec. 33; P.O, Geneseo; farm hand; Rep; Evang; born 111.
KRANTZ JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; blacksmith Pink Prairie; Dem; Cath; from Prussia.
KREPS CHRISTIAN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep; from Ohio.
KREPS FRED. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep; from Ohio.
KREPS JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohjo.
T AUDERBAUGH EMANUEL, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa.
^ LAUDERBAUGH THOMAS, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 115 acres.
LATSON FAYETTE, Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; frora Ind.
LEACH JOSEPH, Sec. 1; P.O. Sharon; farraer; Dem; Meth. Epis; from N.Y; 87 acres.
LESSER PHILLIP, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Gerraany.
LIEBERKNECHT ADAM Jr. Farraer and Teacher, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; born in
Pittsburgh, Pa., July 2, 1838; carae to this county in 1865; Rep; U. Breth; is Township Clerk;
enlisted Aug. 22, 1862, in the 22d Iowa V. I.; was in service three years; was in the battles
of Pleasant Hill and Black River, and was wounded at the siege of Vicksburg; wife was
Eliza E. Tallman, born in Ohio Dec. i, 1846; raarried July 4, 1865; has four children.
LODGE JOSEPH A. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co.
LONG JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Baden; 105 acres.
ly/l cELLISTER FRANKLIN F. farm hand with H. G. Randall; Rep; from Verraont.
-'¦'-'¦ McHENRY DANIEL B. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep, Meth. Epis; born 111.
McHENRY FRANCIS A. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; born 111; 120 acres.
McHENRY G. W. Sec. 14; P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; frora Ky; 390 acres.
McHENRY GEORGE, Sec 14; P.O. Pink Prairie; farraer; American Reform; Meth. Epis.
McHENRY JOSEPH B. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dera; born 111; 80 acres.
McHENRY MYRON E. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Henry Co.
McHENRY THOMAS J. Sec. 14; P.O. Pink Prairie; Rep; Meth. Epis; born 111.
McNALL GEORGE A. P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with A. Ocobock; Rep; Meth. Epis.
MAHAN J. L. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; frora Pa; 120 acres.
MATHIS JACOB, Sec. 12; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; from Germany.
MATHIS JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; frora Gerraany.
MATSON BENJ. M; Sec. 12. P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y; 260 acres.
MAUCH JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Cath; from Germany.
MERRIMAN GILBERT, Sec. 34; farmer; Dera; born in Henry Co.
MERRIMAN WILLIAM, Farraer, Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; born in Detroit, Mich., Dec.
25, 1832; came to this county in 1838; Dera; owns 200 acres of land valued at $10,000; has
been Commissioner of Highways two years; wife was Margaret Carse, born Sept. 10, 1838;
married April 22, i860; has six children; came to this township when there were but six
families here, and has lived here ever since.
MILLER JOSEPH, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; frora Ohio.
MOSSMAN GEORGE L., P.O. Geneseo; farmhand with J. Sprinkle; Rep; born 111.
"VriSWENDER JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; frora Ohio.
¦'¦^ NISWENDER SOLOMAN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa.

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OCOBOCK ALONZO, P.O. Geneseo; farm hand with A. J. Reis; Dem; frora N.Y.
OGDEN JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; from Pa; 240 acres.
OBRECHT J. MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Sharon; born in Germany Jan. 23,
1836; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Evang; owns 243 acres of land, valued at $8,000;
has been Deputy Sheriff in Kankakee Co; has been Township Clerk; lived one year in Buf
falo, N.Y., twelve years in Cook Co. 111. and ten years in Kankakee Co; wife was Sarah M.
Byers, born in Berks Co. Pa. Dec. 30, 1830; married Jan. 17, 1861; has four children.
pAINTER WM. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 290 acres.
^ PAUL ADAM J. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ohio; 80 acres.
PAUL GEO. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Cath; fiom Ohio.
PHELPS ABRAM G. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; U. Breth; born 111.
PHELPS ALFRED, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dera; from Pa; 100 acres.
PINGREE S. K. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; retired; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Maine.
PINNELL JOSEPH A. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie; born in Trimble Co. Ky.
Nov. 5, 1823; came to Bureau Co. in 1843, and to this county in 1848; Dera; Meth. Epis;
owns 210 acres of land, valued at $10,500; wife was Malinda Seaton, maiden name was
Malinda Williams, born in Putnam Co. Nov. 6, 1830; married March 28, 1855; have four
children.
PINNELL R. I. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; born Henry Co; 80 acres.
POST WM. H. Rev. Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; pastor U. Breth; Rep.
POTTER JOHN H., P.O.Sharon; farra hand with J. Leach; Rep; frora N.Y.
¦p AHN JOHN, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; frora Prussia.
RAPP AARON, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; Whiteside Co; 280 acres.
RANDALL HUGH G. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie; bom in Orange Co. Vt. June
I, 1833; came to this county in 1874; Rep; owns one-third of 1,200 acres of land, valued at
$30,000; first wife was Eliza J. Renfrew; second wife was Eliza Painter, born in Henry Co.
April 27, 1856; raarried Aug. 10, 1876; has one child of first wife.
RASER FRANK, Sec 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Ohio.
RASER JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in Henry Co.
RASER SOLOMON S. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa; 160 acres.
REIGHARD JAMES, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; from Ohio.
REILLEY JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer and miner; Dem; Cath; born 111.
REILLEY M. Mrs. Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; Cath; from Ireland; 120 acres.
REIS ADAM J. Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Cath; from Whiteside Co; 440 acres.
RICKEL MICHAEL S. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; physician; Rep; from Pa.
RIEHLE GEORGE, Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo, Pink Prairie; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany.
RIELY JAMES, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; Cath; 111.
RESSER MOSES, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 400 acres.
ROBERTS JOHN J. Sec. 15; P.O. Pink Prairie; farraer; Rep; Meth. Epis; frora Ohio.
ROWE GEORGE W. Farraer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Steuben Co. N.Y. May
20, 1825; came to this county in 1851; Rep; owns 600 acres of land, valued at $12,000; was
Commissioner of Highways three years; wife was Julia A. Kerapster; born in Oneida Co.
N.Y. Aug. 25, 1826; raarried Feb. 22, 1850; has two children, Viola M. and Edith E.
C AND LEWIS, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; Gerraany; 180 acres.
'-^ SAND OBED. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; bora Henry Co.
SANDERS B. Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; retired; Dera; from N. J.
SANDERS E. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dera; born 111.
SANDERS WM. Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N. J.; 20 acres.
SANTEE J. WESLEY, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Dem; from Pa.
SANTEE THOMAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie: farmer; Dem; frora Pa; 93 acres.
SANTEE W. Sec. 23; Pink Prairie; farraer; Dem; Meth. Epis; from Pa; 40 acres.
SCHELLHAMMER G. W. Sec. 14; P.O. Sharon; carpenter; Rep; from Pa.
SCHELLHAMMER R. F. Mrs. Sec. 14; P.O. Sharon; from Pa; 55 acres.
SHELLING C. J. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farm hand; Rep; W. Meth; from Germany.
SHOEMAKER ADAM, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; engineer; Dem; from Germany.

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SHOEMAKER DANIEL, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ind.
SHOEMAKER JACOB, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; frora Germany.
SHOEMAKER JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Gerraany.
SHOEMAKER M. Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Bavaria; 200 acres.
SIEBEN VALENTINE, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; born in Gerraany, Oct. 14, 1S38;
came to this county in 1853; Rep; owns 560 acres of land, valued at $11,200; is Commis.
sioner of Highways; wife was Caroline Butzer, born in Phenix, Henry Co. Nov. 10, 1838;
married July 10, i860; has five children.
SPRINKLE JONATHAN, Sec. 8, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; frora Ohio; 287 acres.
SPRINKLE JOSEPH, Sec. 17, P.O.Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Maryland; 56 acres.
SNIVELY ANDREW, Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Ind; Meth; from Germany.
'TRAYLOR FRANK S. farra hand with his father, S. S. Taylor; Rep; Meth; born Henry Co.
¦*¦ TAYLOR SAM'L S. Sec. l; P.O. Sharon; farraer and postmaster; Rep; Meth. from N.Y.
TIBBS JOSEPH, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; born 111; 80 acres.
THOMAS A. M. Sec. 14; P.O. Pink Prairie; laborer; Rep; from Ohio; 10 acres.
ATtTALLHLEIM BARNHART, Sec. 8; farmer; from Germany.
* * WATSON JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal miner; Dera; from Ohio.
WEIMER JOSEPH, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; propr. of coal mine; Dera; frora Pa.
WEIMER LEONARD, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal miner; Dem; frora Pa.
WEIMER S. S. Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; coal rainer; Dem; from Pa.
WHITE GEORGE, farm hand with G. W. Rowe; Rep; born 111.
WIDGER MYRON, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from N.Y.
WITHROW AMARIAH, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Pink Prairie; born in White Co. 111.
May 4, 1831; came to this county in August, 1835; Rep; Meth; owns 75 acres of land, val
ued at $4,000; wife was Mary J. Huston, born in Licking Co. Ohio, Oct. 6, 1832; married
Aug. 8, 1856; has tour children — Williara H., Lechea A.. Lucinda E., and Jerome S.; was
one of the earliest settlers in the county.
WITHROW JAMES H., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera.
WITHROW JAMES H. Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; born White Co. Ill; 160 acres.
"yOUNG MARCUS L. with his father, F. W. Young; Dem; Meth; born Henry Co.
YOUNG FELIX W. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; born in Trigg Co. Ky. Jan. 3, 1822;
came to Sangamon Co. in 1828; came to this county in 1840; Dem; Meth; owns 300 acres
of land, valued at $6,000; wife was Nancy J. Lindsey, born in McLean Co. 111. April 14,
1839; married Oct. 7, 1859; has eight children.

ALBA TOWNSHIP.
A CKERMAN CASPAR, Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
"^- ALLEN JOHN, P.O. Annawan; farmer; lives on Cornelius Dwyer's farra; Dem; Ind.
T) AKER W. T. Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Maine.
^ BARBER MYRON, Sec. 14; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.; 80 ac. $1,600.
BLAKE B. R. Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; laborer; Dera; Ind.
BOND G. W. Sec. 12; P.O. Sheffield; farmer.
BOND JOSEPH, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind.
BOND LEWIS, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111.; 40 acres, $250.
BUCKLEY ISAAC, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Dem; born Indiana.
BUCKLEY LUTHREN, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Re;;; born 111.
/^AIN CELIA J. Mrs. Sec. 15; P.O. -Annawan; Meth; born Ohio; 6 acres, $200.
^ CAIN MILTON, Sec. 14; P.O. Annawan; renter; Dem; Ind; born 111.
CAUGHEY EDWIN, Sec. 12; P.O. Sheffield; Dera; born Ohio; 40 acres, $600.

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CAUGHEY HOLBERT, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; hunter; Dem; Ind; born Ohio.
CAUGHEY SAMUEL, Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Ind; born Indiana.
COLLINS ALONZO, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio; 160 ac. $4,000.
CONKLIN NORMAN, P.O. Annawan; laborer, works for Chas. Vaughn; Rep; Ind; frora N.Y.
¦p^ALY THOMAS, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; Ind; born Ireland; 93 ac. $930.
^ DEVENNY CHAS. lives with his mother. Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Ind; born 111.
DEVENNY D.VVID, lives with his mother on Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Ind; born 111.
DEVENNY ELIZABETH Mrs. Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; Ind; born Ohio; 40 acres, $600.
DWYER CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Annawan; born in Tipperary County,
Ireland, in May, 1819; carae to New York in July, 1848, and to Springfield, Illinois, in 1857,
and to this county in i860; wife was Mary Hayes, born in Tipperary County, Ireland, in the
Fall of 1822; raarried Jan. g, 1851; six children; two boys and two girls living; two boys
deceased.
DWYER JAMES, Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dera; Cath; born Ireland; 160 ac. $2,400.
"PVANS W. N. Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Ind; from Moline, 111.
"pOSTER JAMES A. Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N. J.; 80 ac. $4,000.
-*¦ FREDERICK J.ACOB, Sec. 33; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Cath; born Sweden; 80 ac.
FOSTER LYDIA Mrs. Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; born in Sussex County, N. J., Aug. 17,
1808; came to this county in 1865; Pres; 80 acres, $4,000; her first husband was Freeman
Swayze, born in Sussex County, N. J., Sept. 28, l8o3; married Oct. I, 1829; died April 6,
1837; second husband was Wm. R. Foster, who was born in New Jersey, Dec. 29, 1815;
married Nov. 5, 1843; died Oct. 25, 1874; three boys and one girl by first husband; three
boys and one girl by second husband.
FRANDENRADER JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
FRITCH M. Sec. 6; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
/^ILBREITH JAMES, Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ireland; 440 ac.
GOEMBLE C. C. Sec. i; P.O. Annawan; farmer, lives on his father's farm; Rep; Ind.
GOEMBLE Z. T. Sec. l; P.O. Annawan; farmer, lives on father's farm; Rep; Ind; born 111.
TT ALL WM. Sec. 20; P.O. Atldnson; renter; Rep; Pres; born Ireland.
HARRITT M. A., P.O. Annawan; rents Mr. Richmonds' place; Rep; Ind; 320.
HAYES CORNELIUS, Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Annawan; born in Tipperary Co.,
Ireland, March I, 1832; came to this Co. March 4, i860; Dem; Cath; owns 490 acres, val.
$2,250; town prop. $3,000; landed in N.Y. 27th Nov. 1852; lived there 5 years; came to
Springfield, Ills. 1857, and to this Co. i860; lived here since; held the office of Assessor 8
years, and holds the office of T. Treas. the second terra; Com. Highways 9 years; wife was
Miss M. J. Sraith, born in Antrim Co. Ireland, Feb. 24, 185 1; married Dec. i, 1872.
HISERODT LEE, Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y; 80 acres, $1,600,
HOUCH MICHAEL, Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Gerraany; 160 acres.
HULSLANDER ISAAC, Sec 19; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Ind; Ind; born N.Y; 400 ac. $14,000.

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RVIN JOHN, Sec. 7; P.O. Atldnson; farmer; Rep; Pres; born Ireland; 80 acres.
ORDAN WM. P.O. Annawan; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.

TT' ELSEY W. E. Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; wkshis father's farm; Rep; Big Church; from Conn.
-¦¦^ KENNEDY JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Atkinson; renter; Cath; born Ireland.
KRAMER BERNHARD, Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Atkinson; born in Germany, June 19,
1826; came frora Gerraany to Bureau Co. in 1852; afterward lived in Marshall Co. and set
tled in this Co. in 1870; Dem; Luth; 240 acres, val. $8,400; wife was Eve Lippitt, born in
Germany, Dec. 22, 1822; married Aug. 9, 1855; five children— two boys, Bernhard Jr., Frank,
and two girls, Maria and Mary Kramer, living.
T EHMANN ALBERT, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
^-^ LEHMANN ERNST, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
LUCKHART MARY Mrs. Sec. i; P.O. Annawan; Luth; born Germany; 120 acres, $2,400.

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TX/TcCULLOUGH DAVID, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; rents Mr. Dow's farm; Rep; Ind.
-'¦'¦^ McCULLOUGH FRANKLIN, lives with his father; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Ind; N.Y.
McCLENNAN DAVID, Farmer; Sec. 9; P.O. Annawan; born in Niagara Co. N.Y..
Sept. 5, 1820; carae to this Co. 1855; Ind. in religion; 167 acres, $3,340; held the office of
School Director five years; holds the offices of Pathmaster and Overseer of the Poor; wife
was Mrs. Lucinda Call, who was born in Canada, Nov. 22, 1826; married Aug. 29, 1844;
died Dec. 29, i860; four children — one boy and two girls living; John McClennan Jr. was
born in Kendall Co. 111. July 14, 1849; lives with his father.
McDERMAND THOMAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Can; 160 acres.
McNeill james. See 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ireland; 540 ac. $13,500.
MAPES T. Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; farraer.
MOON JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born England; 80 acres, $3,200.
MURRY DAVID, Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; renter; Dem; Cath.
/^'BRIEN JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Cath; born Ireland; 80 acres, $1,200.
^-^ OVERBAKER LEO, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; renter; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
pRITCHARD DAVID, works for Samuel Pritchard; Cong; from Co. Down, Ireland.
^ PRITCHARD HUGH W. lives with his father; Rep; Cong; from Co. Down, Ireland.
PRITCHARD HENRY Sr. Farmer; Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson;. born in Co. Down, Ire
land, in i8i6; came to this Co. May 5, 1865; Rep; Cong; 320 acres, val. $16,000; first wifewas
Mary Warnock, born in Co. Down, Ireland, in 1816, June 16; married in 1836; died April
14, 1845; second wife was Mary Boyd, born in Co. Down, Ireland, 1826; married in Sept.
1845; ten children — three girls, seven boys; Alexander Pritchard lives in Iowa, Alice Pritch
ard lives in Ireland, Mary J. Pritchard lives in Yorktown, Sarah Pritchard lives with her
father.
PRITCHARD HENRY Jr. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Atkinson; born in Co. Down, Ire
land, March 21, 1843; came to this Co. in 1864; Rep; Pres; 280 acres val. $5,600; wife was
Miss Eliza Irvin, born in Co. Down, Ireland, 1846, Feb. 20; married Dec. 25, 1867; four
children — two boys, Henry and John; two girls, Sarah J. and Mary W.
PRITCHARD JAMES J. Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ireland; 400 ac.
PRITCHARD JOHN, lives with Samuel Pritchard; carpenter; Cong; from Co. Down, Ireland.
PRITCHARD ROBT.- L.' lives with his father; Rep; Cong; from Co. Down, Ireland.
PRITCHARD SAMUEL, Sec. 8; P.O.Atkinson; renter; Rep; Pres; born Ireland.
PRITCHARD SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; born in Co. Down, Ireland,
Feb. 18, 1842; carae to this county in 1858; Rep; Cong; 320 acres, $8,000; was in the 126th
Reg. Co. H, I. V. I., Col. Richmond, in the i6th Array Corps, Gen. Hurlbut, until the fall of
Vicksburg, then in the 7th Army Corps, Gen. Steele; was at the siege of Vicksburg and bat
tles of Humboldt and Little Rock; enlisted Aug. 9, 1862, discharged Aug. 2, 1865. wife was
Miss Alice Pritchard, born in Co. Down, Ireland, June 22, 1844; married Dec. 3, 1868; five
children, three boys, one girl; Mrs. Pritchard's father and mother, who were born in Co.
Down, Ireland, carae to this county May, 1868, and are living with thera.
PRITCHARD WM. Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Atkinson; born in Co. Down, Ireland, Sept.
26, 1836; came to Rock Island in 1858, and to Western Tp. in i860, and to Alba in 1864;
lived here since; holds the office of School Director; Rep; Cong; 240 acres, val. $12,000;
wife was Miss EUen Walker, born in C^Down, Ireland, Feb. 1835; married Oct. 28, 1857;
two children, one girl living, one girl deceased.
PUTNAM J. L. Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; rents D. W. Wilson's farra; Rep; Cong; born Vt.
"D ICHMOND A. D. Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.; 60 ac. $300.
RICHMOND Z. Sec. 15; P.O; Annawan; farraer; Rep; Prot; from Mass; 135 acres.
RICHMOND HENRY J. rents Wennergren's farm. Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in
Schuyler Co. N.Y. Nov. 29, 1843; came to this county 1854; Rep; was enrolled the 12th of
Aug. 1862, in Co. A. H2th Reg. I. V. I. Capt. Dow, 3d brigade, 3d division, 23d Army
Corps, Gen. Schofield, Military Division of the Mississippi, under Sherman, was at the battles
of Campbell Station, Knoxville, Bean Station, Kelly's Ford, where he was wounded, at
Resaca, Atlanta, Colurabia, Franklin, Nashville, Wilraington, and many skirmishes; dis
charged June 20, 1865; went to Iowa in 1865, came back in 1874; wife was Mary C. Mc
Cullough, born in Philadelphia, June 3, 1851; raarried Dec. 8, 1874; on^ girl, Anna Elenore,
born Nov. 27, 1875.
ROBINSON W. L. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Ind; born Indiana; 360 ac. $12,600.

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ROCKAFELLOW E. M. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; born in New York, Jan. 13,
1850; came to this county in 1868; Rep; Ind; 160 acres, val. $6,400; his mother, Mrs.
Christian Rockafellow, lives on the farm with him.
ROCKAFELLOW JAMES H. Sec; 32; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
C ALZMAN ERNST, Sec. i; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 265 ac. $5,300.
SMITH J. P. Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Ind; born Ireland; 160 acres, $2,400.
SEBLB ELI, Farraer, Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; born in Chester Co. Pa. Feb. 6, 1824; came
to this county March, 1872; lived in Morrow Co. Ohio, from 1853 to 1856, and in Bureau
Co. 111. from 1856 to 1872; holds the offices of Justice of the Peace and School Director;
Dem; Bapt; 200 acres, val. $5,000; wife was Miss Eliza McCreary, wjio was born in Ohio,
June 24, 1832; married Feb. 20, 1856, died Dec. 19, 1868; five children, two boys and two
girls living.
SMITH JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. -Annawan; born in Pa. April 4, 1825; came to
this county March 28, 1866; was in the Mexican War, in the 2d Reg. Pa. Vol. I. Co. E, under
Gen. Patterson, and afterward Gen. Quitman, in the division under Scott; was at the taking
of Vera Cruz, and the battles of Cerra-Gordo and Chepultepec; mustered out at Pittsburgh,
Pa. July 15, 1848; was commissioned 2d lieutenant Co. H, 67th Reg. Pa. V. I. Jan. 16, 1862,
under Col. J. F. Staunton, in the Army of the Potomac; was taken prisoner at the battle
near Winchester, June 15, 1863; was in Libby prison eleven months, at Macon, Ga. three
months; was taken with 600 officers and placed under fire, at Charleston two months, Co
lumbia four months, and then to Charlotte, N. C; was exchanged at Wilmington, N. C,
and discharged at Annapolis, Md. March g, 1865; holds the office of School Director; Rep;
Ind; 160 acres, $2,400; wife was Eliza J. Schall, born in Pa. July 7, 1835; raarried April 24,
1851; seven children, two girls and one boy living; H. C. Smith lives in Pa.
SMITH B. Sec. 4; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Cath; born France; 311 acres, $6,220.
SMITH WM. lives with his father; P.O. Annawan; Dem; Cath; born Pa.
STAGNER LEWIS, Sec 27; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Ind;' from Ohio.
STENHOFF ISAAC, Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; Dem; Ind; born Canada.
STOVER DANIEL, Sec. i; P.O. Annawan; farmer; born 111; go acres, $2,250.
SWAYZE C. F. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; born in Warren Co. N. J. Sept. 6, 1836;
came 10 this county July I, 1856; Rep; Ind; first wife was Ardelia Dunham, born in Savoy,
Berkshire Co., Mass., Feb. 14, 1841; raarried April 2, 1864, died May 13, 1865; by first wife
one child, Ethel Swayze, born April 17, 1865, died Aug. 24, 1865; second wife was Isabella Lamb,
born in Galashiels, Scotlind, Aug. i, 1843; married Jan. I2, 1873; two children, one boy
was born and died Jan. 23, 1874; Ella B. born Jan. 11, 1875.
SWIGER A. H. Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 120 acres, $3,600.
T^ONKINSON CHARLES, .Sec. i; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Ind; born England; 120 acres.
TONKINSON JOHN; Farraer; Sec. i; P.O. Annawan; born in Norton, England (York
shire), July 4. 1850; carae to this county in 1865; Rep; Ind; owns 120 acres, value $2,400;
wife was Lydia Alraira Widrig, born in Yorktown, Henry Co. 111., Dec. 10, 1853; married
Nov. 18, i86g; three children, one boy and two girls.
VAUGHN BENJ. W. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in Chemung Co. N. Y.,
Aug. 16, 1827; moved from N. Y. to Aurora, Kane Co. 111.; lived there two years, and in
Kendall Co. three years; came to this county in 1858; held the offices of Constable, Col
lector, Commissioner of Highways, School Director, etc.; wife was Caroline Conklin, born
in Saratoga Co. N. Y., March 17, 1833; married Aug. 23, 1848; six children, three boys and
three girls; owns 260 acres, value $8,oco.
VAUGHN C. M. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in Chemung Co. N. Y., Sept. 15,
1848; came to this county in iSsg; Rep; Ind; owns 140 acres, value $4, goo; holds the office
of Town Clerk, Collector and School Trustee; wife was Miss Alice M. Giles, who was born
in p'ranklin, Johnson Co. Indiana, Jan. 20, 1847; married March 28, 1872; three children,
two girls living.
VX/'ARNOCK JOSEPH A. lives with his father; P.O. Atkinson; Rep; Meth; born N. J.
WILSEY WM. Sec. t2; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born N.Y; 150 acres, $3,750.
WRIGHT AMOS, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; Adv; born Ohio; 150 acres, $4,500.
WRIGHT ZACHARIAH, lives with his father; farmer; Rep; born Ohio.

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WARNOCK JAMES, Farmer and Painter; Sec. 33; P.O. Annawan; born in County
Down, Ireland, March 26, 1834; came to this county April 4, 1873; Rep; Pres; 120 acres,
$3,600; was enrolled as private April i5, 1861, in Co. A, 29th Reg. Pa. Vol. I.; promoted
July I to Third Sergeant; at the first battle of Winchester to Second Sergeant; July 10, 1862,
at Williamsport, Md., to First ,Sergi-ant, and at Gettysburg, July 4, 1863, to Sergeant Major;
received his discharge, and commissioned Second Lieutenant the same day; received the
commission July 26, and was mustered in Sept. 5, 1863; was in the battles of Ball's Bluff,
Winchester, Antietam, Chancellorville, Gettysburg, Wahatchi, Lookout Mt., Missionary
Ridge and Ringgold, Ga.; resigned April 9, 1864; wife was Sarah B. Moreland, born in County
Down, Ireland, March I, 1837; married Sept. 14, 1859; five children, two boys and two girls
living, one girl deceased.
WARNOCK PET.ER W. Farmer, Florist and Gardener; Sec. 2g; P.O. Atkinson; born
in County Down, Ireland, Feb. 19, 1829; came to Burlington, N. J., in 1846; was there four
years, in Philadelphia two years, and Camden five years; came to this county July I, 1857;
held the offices of Justice ofthe Peace, School Trustee and Collector; wife was Elizabeth A.
Castles, born in N. Y. City Aug. 20, 1836; married Feb. 22, 1854; nine children, six boys
and two girls living, one boy deceased; Rep; Meth; 240 acres, value $7,200.
WENNERGREN JOHN F. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in Goteborg, Swe
den, July 25, 1822; Rep; Luth; 120 acres, $4,800; he started from Sweden Jan. 1, 1851,
landed in New Orleans April 5, 1851; took a steamer April 12 and came to Peru, 111., and
by canal boat to Chicago, where he bought a team, which he drove to Henry Co., entered
his land at the Dixon land office in June, 185 1, where he has lived since; was School
Director.
^ ALLANDER H. D. Mrs. Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; Luth; born Sweden; 200 acres, $6,000.
^ ZALLANDER J. P. Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.

HANNA TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS JAS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born England.
'^ ADAMS JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born 111.
AGUE CLINTON, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born Ohio; wife, one child.
AGUE HORACE, P.O. Geneseo; rainer; Rep; born Ohio.
AGUE JAMES, Sec. 35, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; owns 53 acres, val. $2,120.
AGUE WILSON, P.O. Geneseo; farm laborer; Rep; born Ohio.
AGUSTAFSON CHAS., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born Sweden.
ALDRICH DANL. Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111.; owns 220 acres, val. $8,800.
ALDRICH M. M. Proprietor of the Aldrich Bros, coal raines. Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo; born
in Henry Co. 111. in 1838; Dera. The Co. owns 87 acres of coal land. Married Harriet S.
Richmond, of 111. in 1862; three children — Marshall Madora, Robt. Edmund Lee, and Earl
Percy.
ALDRICH WM. Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111.; owns 40 acres, val. $1,600.
ALOENE A., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dera; born Sweden.
ANDERSEN CHAS., P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden.
ANDERSON J.. P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden.
ANDERSON JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden.
ANDERSON PET., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden.
ARNOLD JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Germany.
"DAILEY JAMES, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born England.
BARNES L. G. Sec. 2, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; owns 280 ac. val. $11,200.
BEARDSLEY O. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born N. J.; 8 acres, value $400.
BECK FREDRICK, P.O. Cleveland; butcher; Dem.
BECK JOHN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden.
BEESER J. H., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Dem; Meth; born 111.
BELL GILBERT, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; rents of Mr. CruU; Dem; born Canada.
BENSON JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland.
BENNETT W. J„ P.O. Cleveland; miller; Dem; born N. Y. city.

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BERNARD JAMES, Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; 10 acres, valued $500.
BERNARD OSCAR, Sec. l; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co; 80 acrs. val. $3,200.
BERNARD WM. Farmer; rents of Mrs. Miller 40 acres; Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; born in
111. in 1845; Rep; was Town Clerk six years. Collector one year. School Director three years;
was in the '139th I. V. I. as private; honorably discharged; married Josephine Fuller, of 111.
in 1867; two cl;iildren.
BITNER J., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Dera; born N. Y.
BLIXT L. M., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
BOLTON J., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep.
BOLTON W. H., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
BOLTON W. J., P.O. Cleveland; laborer; Rep; born N. Y.; wife, three children.
BRADY G. Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 81 acres, valued at $3,240.
BRANNON, D. J., P.O. Cleveland; millwright and engineer: Dem; Meth.
BEARER JAMES, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
BROKRO JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; farmer and stock raiser; born N. J.; Dem; Meth.
BROWN CHAS. P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep.
BRUER JOHN, P.O.Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born Gerraany.
BURNS JAS., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Dera; born Ireland.
BURTON J M. Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born 111; owns 40 acres, val. $1,600.
BUSE CHAS. P.O. Cleveland; carpenter; Deih; owns two houses and lots, value $6,000.
/^ALSON SWAN, P.O, Cleveland;, miner;, Dem; born Sweden.
^ CAMPBELL S. P., P.O. Cleveland; gen. sup't Williams' coal bank; Rep.
CARSE THOMAS, Sec. 32-; P.O. Cleveland; farmer, with Mrs. Sarah Spade; Dem.
CASE D. M. Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born N. Y.; 164 acres, value $6,500.
CHERRY ALEX., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, with father; Rep.
CHERRY ROBERT, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; bom in Frank
lin Co. Ohio, 1825; came to Henry Co. in 1838; Dem; owns 354 acres of land, valued at
$14,160; married Mary Ann Van Winkle of 111. in 1849; five children — James Henry, Robert
Alexander, Alwilda Jane, Alice Luella, Lillie Lorenteen.
CHURCH ROBT., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England.
CLARK HENRY, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
CLARK J., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
COLBET A. A., P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; born 111.
COLBERT JAMES D. Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 80 acrs. of mother; Dem; born 111.
COLLIS GEO. Sec. 34; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born Englam ; owns 116 ac. val. $4,640.
COE C. Sec. l; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents of M. Poddleford; Rep.
CONRAD HENRY, Sec. 34; P.O. Gene.seo; farmer; Rep; owns 37 acres, value $1,480.
COOK J. W., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born 111.
COZARD T. P., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born 111.
CRUL BENGMAN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; born in Pa. in
1820; came to Henry Co. in 1850; Rep; Meth; owns 107 acres land, value $5,350; married
Mary Ann Bay, of Ohio, in 1847; four children; Sam'l A., Wm. David, Clara Jane, and
Marcus Lafayette.
CRULL M. L., P.O.Cleveland; farm renter; Rep; born 111.
CRULL SAMUEL A. Carpenter; Sec. 31; P.O. Cleveland; born in Indiana in 1848; came
to Henry Co. in 1859; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot in town; married Barbara Kiefer, of
111. in 1872; one boy, Wm. Albert.
CRULL WM. D., P.O.Cleveland; farm renter; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
CUNNINGHAM WM. Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Ireland; 80 acres, $3,200.
TRAVIS A. F. Sec. 4; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.; So acres; value $3,200.
¦*-^ DAWSON G. W. Sec. 3; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born Ind; 20 acres, val. $800.
DETTERMAN L. H. Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Pa; 47 acres, value $1,880.
DESANO W. H., P.O. Cleveland; miller; Dem; born Pa; wife, one child.

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B. W. SEATON,
Editor Prairie Chief, Cambridge.

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¦pOAN JOHN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland.
EICKLER JANE Mrs. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; owns 20 acres, value $800.
EDWARDS E. Farraer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 34; P.O. Cleveland; born in Wales in 1819;
came to Henry Co. in 1856; Rep; owns 8lj4 acres land, value $4,000; was School Director
three years; married Sarah J. Bellard, of Ohio, in 1844; ine children- -Elizabeth, Cynthia
Ann, Alice Jane, Olive M., Wm. Tavler, Frank Ellsworth, John Franklin, Chas. Fremont,
Albert.
ELLINSWORTH J. H., P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Maryland; two lots.
ELLINGSWORTH WM., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Dem; born Pa.
EMRIGH PET., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
ERWIN GILBERT, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cleveland; born in Pa. in 1830; came to Henry
Co. in 1859; Rep; Meth; owns 65 acres land, value $2,600; is Assessor, has been four years;
married twice; first wife, Nancy Hotchkiss, of Pa. in 1850; one child; second wife was Mary
J. Dawson, of Ohio, married 1855; three children; Edwin Gilbert, Rosie Mary, Fannie L.,
Nannie Elizabeth.
"PARBER J. W., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents of M. Cherry; Rep; born 111.
FIDLES A. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Germany; 80 acres, val. $3,000.
FIEDLER JAMES C. P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of P. K. Hanna; Rep; born 111.
FOGARTY M.ARTIN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland.
FOWLER WM., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
FOX MICHAEL, P.O. Cleveland; rainer; born Scotland; wife, four children.
FOX OWEN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England.
FREEMAN A. M., P.O, Cleveland; rainer; Rep.
FREEMAN ALONZO W., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Iowa; wife, two children.
FULLER C. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; born in N. Y. in 1825;
came to Henry Co. in 1834; Rep; owns 360 acres land, value $14,400; was Assessor one year;
Commissioner of Highways three years; married Kezia Rowe, of N. Y., in 1846, for first
wife; four children; married Catherine Brady, of Pa. in 1858, for second wife; five children.
FULLER HENRY C, P.O. Geneseo; farmer with father, C. W. F.;,Rep; born 111.
FULLER S., P.O. Geneseo; retired farmer; Dem; born Connecticut in 1791.
r^ LYNN JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dera; born Ireland.
^ GORDON JAS., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born England.
GORE QEO. D. Sec. 4; P.O. Cleveland; farraer; born New Hampshire; owns 80 acres, $3,200.
GOTTS.CHE JOHN JACOB. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; born in Germany in
1814; came to Henry Co. in i860; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, value $7,200; married
Katharina Korb, of Germany, in 1858; four children, John Jacob, Henry, Kattie Lizzie and
Anna Maggie.
GREASER G., P.O. Cleveland; stonemason; Dem; Luth; Gerraany; two lots and house.
GREASER HERMAN, P.O. Cleveland; farra laborer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
GREVES C, P.O. Cleveland; ferryman; Rep; Meth. Epis, born Germany.
GREVES C, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany.
GRIFFIN C, P.O. Cleveland; Prop. Cleveland House; Rep; born England.
GUEST HENRY, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
T T AGELEN GUST., P.O. Cleveland; boot and shoemaker; born Sweden; not a voter.
^ HALL THOS. P.O. Cleveland; engineer; Rep; born England.
HALL THOMAS, Constable, P.O. Cleveland; born in Madison Co. N. Y., in 1812; came
to Henry Co. in 1865; Rep; owns house and lot in town, value $500; has been Constable
eight years. City Marshal and Chief of Police seven years; married Abby Johnson, of Conn.
in 1833; three boys, James T., Albert W. and Manvill S.
HAND HENRY, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 153 acres, value $6,100.
HANNA H. N. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; born in Henry Co. 111.,
in 1841; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $6,400; is Tax Collector, has been four
years; was School Director two years; married Mrs. Jane E. Hill, of Ohio, in 1862; one girl,
name Lillian Florence.

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HANNA P. K. Rev. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; born in Ky. in
1810; carae to Henry Co. in 1835; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 450 acres land, value $18,000; was
licensed to preach by the M. E. Church in 1829; and assisted in organizing most ofthe early
religious societies of this and Rock Island Counties; at the organization of Henry County
was chosen County Commissioner; also chosen several times Supervisor of Geneseo and
Hanna Townships, and was chosen Representative of the 46th District of 111. in 1868; raar
ried for third wife Mrs. S. M. Fiedler, of Geneseo, 111., in 1857; is the father of twelve chil
dren.
HANSEN NEILS, P.O. Cleveland; raason; Dera; Luth; born Denmark; owns house and lots.
HASS H. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; born Germany; owns 20 acres, value $1,000.
HASS HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; born Gerraany,
HASS HERMAN, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dera; born Germany; raarried.
HAY THOS. R., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
HAYDEN JAS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
HAYWOOD JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England.
HENNINGER J F. Sec. 34, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ohio; 80 acres, value $1,600.
HIGBEE C. P., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born 111.
HILL GEO. W., P.O. Cleveland; merchant; Rep; born Ohio; house, store, etc., $3,300.
HILL LOUIS, P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born III.
HILL MILTON, P.O. Cleveland; merchant; Rep; born Ohio; house, store, etc., $3,300.
HILL THOS. Sec. 6; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 200 acres, $8,000.
HILLIS JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; Pres; Ireland; wife, three children.
HOWALD HENRY, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dera; Luth; born Germany; wife.
HUEBNER CHRISTOPH, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O.Cleveland; born in Germany in 1825;
came to Henry Co. in 1868; Rep; Lulh; owns 60 acres land, val. $2,400; married Miss Eli
zabeth Elze, of Gerraany, in 1854; two children, Henry and Augusta.
HUGHES ROBT., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Wales.
HULL E., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dera.
HULL E. J., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem.
HUVALDT HENRY, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany.
T RVIN J. C, P.O. Cleveland; merchant; Rep; born 111; wife, one child.
INGHAM JUSTIN, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents of C. W. Davenport; Rep.
IRVIN W. J., P.O. Cleveland; raerchant; Rep; born III; wife, one child.
IRVIN WM., P.O. Cleveland; raerchant; Rep; Luth; born Pa; owns 420 acres, val. $16,800.
JACKSON THOMAS, Sec. 5; rents of Mrs. Hanna; born England; 80 acres, val. $3,200.
JACKSON THOS. C, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England.
JACOBSON GEO., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden.
JACOBSON PETER, P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; Luth.
JACOBSON TPIOS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden.
JANNSEN VOLENTINE, P.O. Cleveland; teamster; Dera; Luth; born Germany.
JOHNSON GUSTAV, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden.
TZ-EITH W. P., P.O. Cleveland; druggist; Rep; born Ohio.
KERR T. W., Sec 34; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born Pa; owns 80 ac. val. $3,200.
KING ED., P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dera; born N. J.
KIRCHNER CHAS. Sec. 3; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; owns 180 ac.
KIRCHNER CARL J. Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cleveland; born in Germany in 1830; came
to Henry Co. in 1855; Dera; Cath; owns 180 acres land, val, $5,400; married Maggie Mock,
of Gerraany, in 1853; five children, Mary Elizabeth, Catharine Tosephine, Rosie Lena, Cari
Henry and George Andrew.
KNORR ERASMUS, Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Green River; born in Germany in 1824; came
'^° ^T7 ^?-/-." '^^5; pera; Meth; owns 80 acres land, val. $5,000; raarried Mrs. Ameha
Buchholz, of Germany, in 1863; two boys, Henry and Charles.
T ADAIL JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dera; born Ireland.
LAVERRY D. Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 260 acres.

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LEHMAN GEO., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Dem; born Germany.
LEWIS M. J., P.O. Cleveland; laborer; Rep; born N.Y.
LILLIS PAT. Sec. 32; P.O. Cleveland; farraer; Dera; Cath; born Ireland; owns 160 acres.
LUBRICK C. Sec. 6; P.O Cleveland; farraer; Gerraany; owns 79 acres, val. $3,160.
LUMBURG FRANK, P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born Sweden.
LYMAN MIKE, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland.
TV/TcANDREWS ED., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland.
-'-*-'• Mcdonald S. B., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
MADISON JAMES, .Sec. 6; P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of T. Hill; Rep; born in Denmark.
MEER THOS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
MORTON C. T. Sec. 27, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born N. Y.; go acres, val. $2,700.
MILEN E., P.O. Cleveland; engineer at Williams' coal mines; Rep; born England.
MILEN JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; bank boss at Williams' coal mines; Rep; born England.
MILLER A. Mrs. Sec. 35, P.O. Geneseo; 40 acres, val. $1,600.
MILLER J. A., P.O. Cleveland; teamster; Rep; born Pa; wife and one child.
MILLER J., P.O. Cleveland; laborer; Rep; born Ohio; wife and two children.
MILLER JOHN, P.O, Cleveland; miner; Rep.
"NJESBIT WM., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem.
¦¦¦^ NORDBURG ALEX., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden.
NORDBURG JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dera; born Sweden.
NOORTHEN NICTER, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dera; born Sweden.
/^LMSTEED F. P., P.O. Cleveland; principal public school; Rep; born in Ills.
^^ O'NEIL JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dera, born Canada.
pALMER H. S., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Dem; born Araerica.
PALMER W. E. Sec. i, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born N. Y.; 40 acres, val. $1,600.
PADDELFORD JAMES .H. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 4, P.O. Cleveland; born
in Grafton Co. New Hampshire, in 1828; came to Henry Co. in 1837; Dem; Meth; owns
796 acres land, value $32,000; has served as Assessor, Collector, Supervisor and Town
Clerk; married Rachel D. Hanna, of Henry Co. Ills, in 1857; six children, three boys and
three girls.
PANGHN C. S., P.O. Geneseo; rainer; Rep; born Pa; wife and one child.
PETERSON JOHN, Sec. '14, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres.
PEACOCK MARTIN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England.
PETERSON MONS, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Sweden.
PETERSON P., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Sweden.
PFAFF' G. Sec. 3, P.O. Cleveland; farraer; born Germany; 86^ acres, val. $3,440.
PORTER GEO., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born England.
PUGH JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Wales.
/^UILLIN JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; farraer, rents of Shaffer six acres; Dem; born Indiana.
"P ASK CHAS., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Dem; born Ills.
RATHGEBER LOUIS, P.O. Cleveland; carpenter; owns house and lot, val. $500.
REMINSON GEO. W., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Ills.
RENNISOR GEO., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England.
RICHARDSON JOSEPH, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born England.
RICHARDSON vVM.,' P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Dem; born England.
ROGERS JAS., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem; born Ireland.
RUSSER N. Sec. i, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; born Pa; 100 acres, val. $4,000.
CALE J. H., P.O. Cleveland; physician and surgeon; Rep; born Indiana; owns two lots.
^ SCHUBER CHRIST., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany.

248 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
SAWYER J. A. Jr. (of the firm of J. A. & A. Sawyer), Postmaster and General Mer
chant, P.O. Cleveland; born in Rock Island Co. Ills, in 1845; came to Henry'Co. in 1850;
Rep; Meth; has been Postmaster eight years; Treasurer of the Corporation of Cleveland
three years.
SEARLES JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Cleveland; born in Ohio in
1804; came to Henry Co. in 1858; Rep; he owns 279 acres land, val. $9,000; married Agnes
Owens, of Ireland, in 1858; eight children, names; John Clinton, James, Truman, William,
Margaret, Clarissa, Mary, Bell.
SHAFFER WM. Sec, 5, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 320 ac. val. $2,800.
SHIMBRICK CHRIS., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born Germany.
SHUE JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Germany.
SMITH E. E. Sec. 27, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of C. T. Morton; Dem; born England.
SMITH J. J. Sec. 28, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Dem; born Pa.; owns 60 acres, val. $2,400.
SNELLER JOS. Mrs. Sec. 3, P.O. Cleveland; 86>^ acres, val. $3,440.
SPRAY J., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England.
SQUARES BENJ. M., P.O. Geneseo; mechanic; Rep; born Pa.
SQUARES M. H., P.O. Geneseo; raechanic; Rep; born N.Y.
STAFFORD J., P.O. Geneseo; engineer for Aldrich Bro's. coal shaft; Dem.
STANBRO Z. D. Sec. 35, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.; 40 acres, val. $1,600.
STOKES WM. D. Sec. 6, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents; Rep; born White Co. 111.; 94 ac. $3,000.
STONE J., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep.
STORZ G. JACOB. Dealer in Grain and Saloon Keeper, Cleveland; born in Germany in
1840; came to Henry Co. in i86g; Dem; Luth; owns three houses and lots, val. $2,700; owns
a four-ton Victor scales where all farmers can weigh their produce, grain, etc.; raarried
Friederika Pfaff, of Germany, in 1873; two children, George Jacob and Anna Regina.
SWAN B. P., P.O. Cleveland; miller; Dera; borri N.Y; wife, three children.
SWANSON JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; born Sweden.
SWANSON WM., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dera; born Sweden.
T^ ALCOTT WM. H. Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; born Rock Island; 79 ac. in estate.
TIMM H. Sec. 2, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Germany; owns 80 acres, val. $3,200.
TAYLOR H, R. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 9, P.O. Green River; born in White Co.
111. in 1812; came to Henry Co. in 1845; Rep; owns 280 acres land, val. $11,200; was in gth
I. V. Cav. Co. A, as private one year; marrieii Mary Ann Porter, of Rock Island Co. 111.
1855; six children, Mary Idella, Wra. Harrison, Geo. Hudson, Fred. Lincoln, John Jefferson,
and Danl. Arthur. Held office Town Clerk one year, and Commissioner three years.
THOBURN THOS., PO. Cleveland; miner; Rep; England.
THOMPSON H. A., P.O. Geneseo; foreman; Dem; born Ohio.
THOMPSON L., P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born N.Y.
THOMPSON WM., P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born Ohio.
TREAT LYMAN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Dem; born. Ohio; wife, two children.
"YX/'ACHTEL P. Sec. 2, P.O. Cleveland; farmer;'Dem; Cath; born Germany; i6o ac. $6,400.
WALLES WM., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
WALSH DANL., P.O. Cleveland; tailor; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Ireland; owns house, two lots.
WALTHER FRED, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
WARNER JOHN, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Dem.
WARREN G. W., RO. Cleveland; butcher; Rep; wife, four children.
WEAVER L., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
WHITTED FRANK M., P.O. Cleveland; farmer with father, W. Whitted; Rep; born 111.
WHITTED J. C, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born Indiana; wife, three children.
WHITTED M. W. Sec. 33; farraer, rents of father, W. W.; Rep; borA 111.
WHITTED WILEY, Sec. 33, P.O. Cleveland; farmer and stock raiser- Rep- born Ind; 250 ac.
WHITTED WM., P.O, Cleveland; retired farmer; Rep; born N. C. in 1793.
WHITTED WM. P Sec. 33, P.O. Cleveland; farmer with father, Wiley Whitted; Rep; 111.
WILCOX JAMES, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England.
WILLIAMS G. Sec. 35, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born N.Y; owns 40 ac. val. $1,600,

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WILLIAMS O., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
WILLIAMS WM. S., P.O. Geneseo; boss boarding-house; Aldrich Bro's. mines; Rep.
WITHROW JOHN W. Sec. I, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born in 111; 240 ac. val. $9,600.
WOODELL LOUIS, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep.
Business Directory.
hanna township..
Aldrich Bros. Proprietors Coal Mines, Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo.
CLEVELAND.
Crull Saml. A. Carpenter.
Sawyer J. A. & A. Dealers in Gen'l Merchandise.
Storz G. Jacob, Dealer in Grain, &c. Prop. Saloon.

YOKKTOWN TOWNSHIP.
A NDERSON CHRISTIAN, Sec. 7; P.O. Jefferson Corners; farmer; Rep; born Denmark.
¦^^ ATKINSON C. H. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Verraont; 1,640 acres.
"D ALLOU CHAS. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 80 acres.
BEACHEL JOHN, Sec. ig; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
BAUER ADAM, Farmer; Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; born in Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 23,
1823; came to this county in 1864; Rep^Ev^g; i6o acres, $4,800; holds the office of School
Director; wife was Elizabeth Fey, bom in Darmstadt, Oct. 26, i82g; raarried Oct. 29, 1850;
the children are, Henry, born April 20, 1857, died Sept. 23, 1858; Sarauel, born Feb. 20,
1859, <i'sd Feb. 18, 1861; Elizabeth, born July 8, 1862; Emma, born Jan. 26, 1865; Louisa,
born Aug. 29, 1867.
BEACHEL LEWIS, Sec. 17; P.O. Leon; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Gerraany; 160 ac. $6,400.
BERGE CHAS. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 120 ac. $3,000.
BLAKE ARTHUR, Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Ind; born III; 40 acres, $1,000.
BLAKE A. Mrs. Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; 31 acres; $800.
BRANTS EFE, Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Prophetstown; born in Arle, Hanover. Gerraany,
July 31, 1829; came from Germany to Peoria, 111., in 1848; lived there 17 years, and to this
county in 1865; lived here since; Rep; Evang; 320 acres, $g,ooo; his wife was Petje Carapen,
born in Arle, Hanover, Germany, July 26, 1832; married Oct. 10, 1852; eleven children,
four boys and four girls living, three have died.
BRANT JOHN, Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Evang; born III.
BRAUER JACOB, Sec. 25; P.O. Yorktown; rents Dillon's place; Rep; born Gerraany.
BROWN E. K. Sec. 13; P.O. Yorktown; farraer; Rep; Ind; born Maryland; 240 acres, $2,400.
BROWN J. W. Sec. 13; P.O. Yorktown; lives with his father; Rep; born 111.
BROWN MILTON, Sec. 23; P.O. Yorktown; farraer; Rep; Ind; born Indiana.
BUCKLEY JOHN R. Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Ind; born Indiana.
BUCKLEY R. K. Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born Ind; 40 acres.
BUNKER JOHN, Sec. i; P.O. Yorktown; renter; Dera; Ind; from N. Y.
BUNKER WM. Sec. l; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y; 130 acres, $4,000.
BURROUGHS CARLOS, Sec. 3; P.O. Leon; farraer; Rep; Ind; born Cattaraugus, N.Y; 80 ac.
/^HERRY IRENA Mrs. wife of L. Cherry; Dera; Freewill Bapt; born 111.
^ CHERRY LAWRENCE, Sec. 3; P.O. Leon; farmer; Dem; Ind; from Ohio.
CLEMENTZ SAMUEL, Sec. g; P.O. Leon; Dem; Cath; born Germany; 161 acres, $6,000.

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CLEMENTS R. R. Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Annawan; born in Alsace, Germany, March 27,
i83g; Dem; Cath; 160 acres, $4,000; was in the 151st I.V.I; enlisted Feb. 6, 1865, in the
Army of the Cumberland, under Thomas; discharged June 11, 1866; held the offices of
School Director and Deputy Sheriff; wife was Julia Ann Egart, born in Alsace, Germany,
Dec. 18, 1843; married Dec. 3, 1863; children are: Chas. R., born July 27, 1864, died March
8, 1866; Robt. C. born Jan. 10, 1865; Amelia, born Nov. 25, 1866; Julia, born Oct. 7, 1868;
Lydia, born Jan. 15, 1871; Tracy, born Jan. 18, 1873; Sarah, born Dec. 23, 1875; Geo. H.
born Jan. 2, 1877; came to this county April 23, 1854.
COUNTRYMAN A. Sec. 20; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Evang; born N.Y; 320 ac. $8,000.
COUNTRYMAN CONRAD, Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born N.Y; 116 ac.
COUNTRYMAN HENRY Sr. Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Evang; born N.Y.
COUNTRYMAN HENRY Jr. Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Evang; born 111.
CUMMINGS HIRAM, Sec. 2; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dera; Ind; born Conn; 160 acres.
T~\AHL JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; born Sweden.
-'-^ DEMOTT J. F. Sec. 7; P.O. Prophetstown; renter on Atkinson's; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
DILLON THOMAS, Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Dera; Cath; born Ireland; 130 acres.
"POERT MICHAEL, Sec. 16; P.O. Leon; farraer; Dem; Cath; born Alsace, France; 354 ac.
ipEHLMAN E. Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; teacher: Rep; Evang; born 111.
FEHLMAN G. Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 196 ac.
FEY HENRY, lives with Adam Bauer; Rep; born Gerraany.
FEY ERNST, lives with his father; Rep; born Germany.
FISHER HENRY, works for J. J. Wolf; Rep; born Germany.
FORWARD LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Leon, Whiteside Co; born in Onondaga Co.
N.Y. Nov. 13, 1852; Dem; Ind; 40 acres, $r,400; came frora New York to Prophetstown
in 1865, lived there seven years, and in Fairfield, Bureau Co. four years, and to this county
in 1876; wife was Estelle Sabin, born in Prophetstown, III. Oct. 30, 1857; married Sept. 9,
1874; one child, Frank L. Forward, born May II, 1876.
/"* EER L. D. Sec. 6; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer. Rep; 1,640 acres, $32,800.
^-^ GOEMBEL EDWARD, Sec. 22; P.O. Annkwan; farraer; Rep; Evang; born 111.
GOBLE TESTER, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Yorktown; born in Rock Island Co. 111. Feb.
26, 1838; came to this county in 1851; Rep; Ind; 128 acres, $4,480; wife was Philena
Brown, born Jan. 22, 1843; raarried Nov. 23, 1856; six children, two boys and three girls
living; enlisted Aug. 12, 1862, in the 112th Reg. I. V. I. Co. A, Capt. Dow, 23d Array Corps,
under Gen. Schofield; was taken prisoner at Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 23, 1863; was at Rich
mond one and one-half months. Belle Isle one raonth, Andersonville five raonths twenty
days, and at Florence until taken to Wilmington, where he was paroled about the Ist of
March 1865; discharged June 2. 1865.
GOEMBLE S. Sec 30; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Evang; burn III; 194 acres, $4,800.
GREENWOOD GEORGE, Sec. 25; P.O. Yorktown; farraer; Rep; born Wis; 40 ac. $400.
GREENWOOD JOHN, Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; from Eng; 32030. $6,400.
GREENWOOD JOSEPH, Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from England.
GROSS JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Dem; Cath; born Germany: 367 ac.
GROSS WM. lives with his father. Sec. 31; P.O Annawan; Dem; Cath; born 111.
TT AFER JOHN, Sec. 11; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Pa; 80 ac. $1,600.
HILGER FREDERICK F. Sec. 14; P.O Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germ.
HILGER PETER, Sec. 14; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
HIXON H. Sec. I; P.O. Yorktown; renter; Rep; Ind; born Michigan.
HOLZINGER GEORGE, Sec. 20; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
HOLZINGER MARTIN, Sec. 12; P.O. Yorktown; fanner; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
HOUCH NICHOLAS, Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Gerraany.
JAQUET ELIZABETH Mrs. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; Evang; born Germany; 80 acres.
JAQUET F. Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; rents Brants' farm; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
JAQUET HENRY, lives with his mother; P.O. Annawan; Rep; Evang; born 111.
JAQUET JOHN, P.O. Annawan; rents his mother's farm; Rep; Evang; born 111.

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T/'ILLMER ELIAS, Sec. 2; P.O. Yorktown; renter; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
-¦^ KNOLL NICOLAUS, works for John Wolf; Rep; Cath; born Bavaria, Germany.
KURFISS CHAS. Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; frora Germany; 200 acres.
KURFISS JOHN, lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born 111.
T AHMANN FREDERICK, Sec. 34: P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
^-' LANE BENJ. Sec. i; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; born N.Y.; 152 acres.
LANE G. W. Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Yorktown; bnrn in Marbletown, Ulster Co. N.Y. June
29, 1810; carae to this county in May, 1854; Rep; Univ; 127 acres, $5,080; wife was EIraina
Granger, born in Washington Co. N.Y. Sept. g, i8l2; married Sept. 11, 1833; four children
— two girls and one boy living; held the offices of Highway Commissioner and Town
Treasurer.
LANE G. W, Jr. Sec. 12; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; from Michigan.
LANE LEVI, Sec. l; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ulster Co. N.Y; 120 ac,$4,ooo.
LANE M. F. Sec. l; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Cayuga Co. N.Y.
LANE W. W. Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Yorktown; born in Shandaken, Ulster Co. N.Y. Jan.
18, 1853; Rep; Ind; 93 acres, $3,255; wifewas Ella A. Montgomery, born in Farmington,
Fulton Co. III. Aug. I, 1856; married Sept. 3, 1876. Wm. Lane, his father, was born in
Ulster Co. N.Y. Feb. 3, 1831; enlisted in the 12th Conn. Reg. V. I. Oct. 8, 1864; was taken
prisoner at the battle of Newbern, N. C. April I, 1865; was confined in Libby about one
month; was then paroled, and came home, where he died June i, 1865.
LANDWEHR D. Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 300 ac. $4,500.
LANDWEHR WM. lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born 111.
LEHMANN LAWRENCE, Sec. 17; P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; Evang; born 111; 160 ac. $3,600.
LEHMANN WM. lives with his brother; P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; Evang; born III.
LISK JOSEPH, Sec. 5; P.O. Prophetstown; renter on Geer's farm; Rep; born 111.
LUTHER JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born N.Y; 98 acres.
LUTHER PETER. Sec. 15; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany: 80 acres.
IX /TAGENHEIMER GEORGE, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Evang; born Germany,
^^^ MARKLE JOHN, Sec. i; P.O. Yorktown; farraer; Rep; born Ulster Co. N.Y; 33 acres.
MATHIS AUGUSTUS, Sec. 9; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Ger; 123 acres.
MATHIS A. P. lives with his father; farmer; Rep; Evang; born 111.
MATHIS E. O. lives with his father; teacher; Rep; Evang; born 111,
MATHIS J. Sec. 11; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Gerraany.
M.ATHIS PHILLIP, Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born France; 295 acres.
MATHIS WM. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born France; 160 acres.
MILLER DANIEL, Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; teacher; Rep; Evang; born 111.
MILLER JACOB, lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born 111.
MINCH HENRY, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; works father's farm; Rep; Evang; born 111.
MINCH JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Evang; born 111.
MYERS ANDREW, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Gerraany; 120 acres.
MYERS JEREMIAH, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa; 200 acres, $7,000.
MYERS WM. Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Evang; born III.
/^TT GEO. J. Sec. 20; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
^^ OTT CASPAR, Sec. 21; P.O. Prophetstown; fanner; Rep; Evang; born Pa; l6o acres.
OTT ALBERT J. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; born in Desplaines, Cook Co. 111.
Feb. 14, 1850; carae to this county in 1854; raoved from Iowa to Jewel Co. Kansas, in 1871;
back to Iowa in 1873, and to Henry Co. in 1874; P^P; Evang; held the offices of School
Director and Pathmaster; wife was Margaret Grahara, born in- Boone Co. Iowa. May 21,
1853; married July 27, 1871; three children, Martha A. born in Jewel Co. Kansas, Dec. 27,
1872; Ida O. in Iowa, Oct. 24, 1873; George D. 111. Dec. 22, 1874.
OTT EMIEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; cane-maker; Rep; Evang; born Alsace, Gerraany.
OTT JACOB, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evag; born Alsace, France; 167 ac. $5,845.
OTT JOHN, lives with Jacob Ott; Rep; Evang; born Lake Co. III.
OTT PHILLIP, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany.

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OTT REUBEN, lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born 111.
OTTO W. F., P.O. Annawan; works for Mr. Clementz; Dera; Luth; bom Germany.
piERCE EZRA, Sec. 3, P.O. Leon farraer; Rep; U. B.; born N.Y.; no acres, $3,000.
¦O APP JACOB, Sec. 22, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born 111.; 80 acres, $640.
-^ RICHARDS JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Leon, W. Co.; farmer; Rep; Ind; Cattaraugus Co. N.Y.
RICHARDS LEONARD H. Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Leon; born in Cattaraugus Co. N,
Y., April II, 1836; came to this Co. in 1870; Rep; M. Epis; 80 acres, $2,500; w'ife was Hor-
tentia Sabin, born in Portage Co. Ohio, Sept. 7, 1843, married Sept. 26, 1861; two children,
Otis W.born July 18, 1866, Estella M. born Oct. 8, 1872. Enlisted Aug. 14, 1862, in the
75th Reg. Co. D, I. V. I.; was Corporal, Capt. McMoore's Co. under G. H. Thomas; was in
about sixteen engageraents, some of which are Buzzards' Roost, Resaca, Kenesaw Mt., Look
out Mt., Missionary Ridge, and Nashville; was unhealthy during the first year, but in active
service until discharged, which was June 12, 1865.
RICHARDS LYMAN, Sec. 10, P.O. Leon, Whiteside Co.; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
RINGLE CHAS. Sec. 3, P.O. Leon; farraer; Rep; Evang; born Gerraany.
RINGLE H. J. lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born N.Y.
RINGLE JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 325 acres.
ROCKENBACH C. Sec. 23, P.O. Annawan ; farmer; Rep; Evang; frora Germany; 80 ac. $2,500.
O ANDS LOUIS, Sec. ig, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; g6 ac. $2000.
•"-^ SCHAFER ADAM, Sec. 28, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
SCHMITT GEORGE, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Cath; born Germany; 80 ac. $3,000.
SCHMITT J. lives with Geo. Schra'tt; farmer; Dera; Cath; born Germany; 160 acres, $2,400.
SCHMITT JOSEPH, Sec. 20, P.O. Prophetstown; farraer; Dera; Cath; born Germany; 135 ac.
SCHINLEBER FRED. Sec. 27, P.O, Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 63 ac.
SCHMITT THEOPHILUS, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Leon; born in Helsingheim, Alsace,
¦ Germany, July 8, 1839; came to this Co. in 1866; Dem; Cath; 347 acres, Sro.410; held the
offices of School Director and Pathmaster; wife was Magdalena Clementz, born in Wittis-
heim, Alsace, Gerraany, Julv 16, 1841, married March 15, 1866; children are Edward W.
born Dec. 31, 1867, Amelia J. born May i, 1868, Sarah L. born Oct. 13, 1869, died Sept. 24,
1873, Johanna M. born April 13, 1871, August A. born Aug. 20, 1872, Ella N. born March
7, 1874, Geo. H.born June g. 1875.
SEYLLER CONRAD, Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Leon, Whiteside Co.; born in Wittis-
heira, Alsace, Germany, Nov. ig, 1840; carae from France in 1855, his wife in 1845, to Na-
perville, IU., to this Co. March 8, 1856; wife -jvas Josephine Clementz, born in Wittisheim,
Germany, March 19. 1840, married June 24, 1862; eight children, three girls and three boys
living; Cath; 320 acres, $9,600.
SHERE JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; born England.
SHERE WM. E. Sec. 13, P.O. Yorktown; renter; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
SITTLER A. lives with his father, P.O. Annawan; Dera; Cath; born Gerraany.
SITTLER JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Germany; 127 ac. $1,270.
SMITH ADAM, Sec. 15, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 160 acres.
SNELL M. Sec. 32, P.O. Annawan; farraer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; 40 acres, $400.
SOLIDAY ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Annawan; born in Sunthausen, Alsace, Ger
many, Jan. 7, 1830; came to this Co. Feb. 23, 1854; Rep; Evang; 266 acres, $6,650; is School
Director; has been Constable, Assessor, and Highway Commissioner; wife was Mary Baker,
born in Wairen Co. Pa. April i, 1840, married June 14, 1856. The children are Mary E.born
April 2, 1858, Jacob E., Aug. 10, i86r, Andrew J., March 16, 1865, Esther E., March 28,
1867, Ida S., May 25, 1871, Hannah A., Feb. 7, 1874.
STOWELL LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Leon, Whiteside Co.; born in Harpersville,
Browne Co., N.Y.. Feb. ig, 1810; came from there to Illinois in 1836; lived in Prophetstown
II years; came to this Co. in i84g; was the first settler in this Township- has lived here
most of the time since; Rep; Meth. Epis; held the offices of Justice of the Peace and Town
Clerk; was the first Collector; 177 acres, value $7,g65; wife was Sarah Leach, born in
Johnsburg, Warren Co., N.Y., June 2, 1814; married May 14, 1843; four children, one boy
and three girls; Wilbur F.Stowell, Jr., born here Aug. 16, 1853; his wife was Lydia Luther,
born here May 30, 1852; married Oct. 20, 1874; one child, Nettie Bell, born July 24, 1875;
Rep; Ind.

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SPAETH FRED, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
SPAETH FRED, Jr., lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
SPAETH JACOB, lives with his father; Re ¦>; Evang; born Germany.
STOEHR EMIEL, lives with his father; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
STOEHR JACOB, Sec. 24; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Rep; Evang; Germany; 120 ac. val. $3,000.
TRAUTWEIN F. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan ; born in Baldenheim, Alsace, Germany,
Dec. 17, 1819; came from France to Cook Co., 111., in 1852; lived there five years, in White
side Co. three years, and in this Co. since i860; Rep; Evang; 114 acres, val. $4,560; second
wife was Mary Riely, born in Rusterding, Alsace, Germany, March 28, 1824; married Feb.
ig, 1S60; the children are August, by first wife, born in Germany Oct. 12, 185 1; George,
March 6, 1861; Edward, March 13, 1863; Eraraa, Jan. 19, 1866; Ferdinand, June 21,1868.
T TRBAN CHRISTIAN, Sec. 4; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Luth; France; 140 ac; $4,900.
^ URBAN DANIEL, lives with his father; Evang; born Illinois.
URBAN LORENTZ, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Evang; Germany; 100 acres, $3,500.
"X fEEBER L. Sec. 12; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; 80 ac; $2,400.
V VETTER CHARLES, P.O. Annawan; rents Urban's farm; Evang; born Germany.
VETTER MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Yorktown; born in Baden, Germany,
March g, 1829; came from Germany in 1847 to Pennsylvania; lived there seven years; in
Whiteside Co. seven years; to this Co. in 1861; Rep; Luth; 200 acres, $4,000; holds the
office of School Director; wife was Mary A. Hafer, born in Reading, Pa., June 5, 1832;
married April 11, 1865; three children; Catherine E., born Jan. 22, 1866; John, born I'eb.
14, 1867; Minnie, born April 13, 187 1.
ATtTHITTEMORE JOHN, Sec. 10; P.O. Leon; blacksnlith; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
' WIDERHOLD ADAM, rents Mrs. Cartwright's farm; Rep; Evang; born Germany.
WANEGER MATHIAS, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Leon; born in Kuhnheim, Alsace, Ger
many, Dec. 3, 1846; carae to this Co. in 1867; Ind^__JjKi^ 120 acres, $4,200; holds the office
of Pathraaster; first wife was Sophia GottschalkT'Honi Sept. 26, 1848; raarried Jan. 21, 187c;
died Dec. 18, 1873; second wife was Mrs. Esther Hurarael, bom in Havana, Mason Co.,
111., May, 1848; married June 16, 1874; children are Elsina, born Sept. 16, 1866; William,
born Jan. 22, 1871; Matilda, bom Feb. 13, 1872.
WILDMAN C. M. Sec. 4; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio; 80 acres, $2,000.
WILDMAN GEORGE, Sec 4; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Ind; 120 acres.
WILDMAN S. L. Sec. 3; P.O. Leon; rents Green's farm; Rep; Ind; born Ohio.
WINCHELL EDWARD, Sec. 12; P.O. Yorktown; farmer; bom New York; 120 acres.
WOLF BERNHART, Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 200 ac.
WOLF J. J. Sec 33; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Ind; born Germany; 1,100 acres; $22,000.
WOLF JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Annawan; born in Nideraula, Hesse, Germany,
March l8, 1822; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Evang; 300 acres, $6,000; held the office of
School Trustee; wife was Catharine Holzinger, born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 31, 1842; mar
ried July 5, 1858; the children are; Henry, born Oct. 3, 1859, died Dec 28, l86g; Adam,
born Nov. 28, l86o; George, Oct. 31, 1862; Louisa A., Feb. 13, 1865; Elizabeth, Nov. 6,
1867; Martin, May 27, 1870; John, July 5, 1873; Frederick, March 15, 1876.
WOODWORTH E, H. Sec. 10; P.O.Leon; farraer; Rep; Ind; bornN.Y.; 16 acres, $480.
WOODWORTH HILON, Sec 10; P.O. Leon; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.; 27 acres, $810.
VT'ACKLEY JOHN, Sec g; P.O. Leon; farraer; Dem; Cath; born Germany.
INSER N. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Evang; born Germany; 80 acres, $1,800.

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COLONA TOWNSHIP.
A LLEN DANL. P., Briar Bluff; foreman at Perry & Co. coal shaft; Rep; born Wales.
¦^^ ALLEN JOHN, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born Wales.
ANDERSON HENRY C. Farmer. Sec. 26, P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Crawford Co. Pa.
in 1846; carae to Henry Co. 1861; was in the 126th I. V. I., Co. H, three years; honorably
discharged; raarried Mrs. Ann Pugh, of 111. in 1873; four children; Rep; 40 acres, val. $1,600.
"D ANGTSON JOHN, P.O. Orion; farmer, rents of M. Stewart; Rep; bora Sweden.
BAUM E. J. Sec. 13, P.O. Green River; farmer; Dera; born in N.Y.; owns 8oac. $3,200.
BARTLETT HIRAM C. Station Agt. of C.R.I. & P.R.R., P.O. Green River; born 111.
in 1836; came to Henry Co. in 1867; Dem; owns house, lot, etc.; was Justice of Peace one
year; went into the ist Wis. Cavalry as private Co. H, promoted to Sergeant, honorably dis
charged; has been Station Agt. one year; married Eliza E. Ellingsworth, of III. in i860; two
children.
BAUM CHAS. Farmer. Sec. 2, P.O. Colona; born Jefferson Co. N.Y. 1840; came to Henry
Co. 1846; Rep. The estate owns 407 acres land, val. $12,000. Served as Collector two
years. Town Clerk two years; was private Co. K, 112th I. V. I. two years; promoted to Ser
geant one year, honorably discharged; raarried Angeline Meer, of III. in 1867, who died in
1874; three children, two boys, one girl.
BAUM FRANKLIN, Sec. 13, P.O. Green River; farmer, works 137 ac. of est.; Rep; bornN.Y.
BAUM JUSTIN P., P.O. Green River; fai-mer with father, E.J. Baum; Dera; bom N.Y.
BECHT ANTON, Wagon-maker and Blacksmith, Colona; born in Germany, 1830; came
to Henry Co. 1858; Dem; Cath; owns dwelling-house, shop, etc., val. $1,600; was School
Director five years; married Miss Antonie Beck, of Gerraany, in 1855; has five children; two
boys, three girls.
BELL JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Colona; born England 1834; came to Henry Co-
1856; Dem; U. Presbyterian; owns 140 acres, val. $5,000; was forraerly a merchant; married
Miss Sarah Fisher, of Pa. in i860; six children, four boys and two girls.
BENNETT STERLING, Farraer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Colona; born in Pa.
1830; came to Henry Co. in 1856; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, val. $8,000: was School
Director four years; married Elizabeth Washburn, of Springfield, Mass. in 1857; six chil
dren — Olive Ashley, Mary Lizzie, Winfield Scott, Nathan W. Washburn, Francis Sterling,
and Herbert.
BERGE A. Sec. 35, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; born in Pa.; owns 20 acres, val. $800.
BERRMAKER PETER, Sec 30, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Dem; Cath; born France; 120 ac.
BAH1.EY D. O., P.O. Colona: blacksmith. Green River; Dem; Luth; born Ohio.
BOYLAN JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Briar Bluff; farraer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; 80 ac. val. $3,000.
BOYLAN PAT., P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer and miner; Dem; born Ireland.
BRANDENBURGH F. M., P.O. Green River; carpenter; Dem; born Ohio.
BRANDENBURGH GEO. Retired Farmer, Sec. i, P.O. Green River; born in Fred
erick Co. Md. July 28, I7g9: came to Henry Co. in 1835; Dem; Univ; owns 30 acres, val.
$2,000; was Judge of Elections twenty years. School Director eight years; raarried Elizabeth
Thorapson, of Ohio, in 1815, for first wife; two children; married Mrs. Phebe Wells, of
Cleveland, III. in 1843 for second wife.
BROWN GEO. Merchant, Colona; born in England in 1831; came to Henry Co. in 1856;
Rep; U. P.; owns store and lot, raerchandise, etc., valued at $5,500; was Town Clerk four
years; raarried Margaret Bell, of England, in 1871; one child, Maggie.
BRUER JOHN, Sec i; P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 40 acres, $1,600.
BUIC E., P.O. Green River; farm laborer; Dem; born South Carolina.
BURG ANDREW, Sec. 35; P.O. Cleveland; farmer and miner; Dem; Luth; born Sweden.
BURROWS ROBERT, PO. Colona; farm laborer for Baum; Rep; born England.
/"'ASEY MICHAEL, Sec. 14; P.O. Green River; farmer; Dem; Cath; bom Ireland; 40 ac.
^^ CASPARI JOHN, Sec 15; P.O. Colona; farmer; Dem; born Germany; 77 acres, $3,000.

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CHAMBERS ANDREW J. Farmer, Sec 2; P.O. Colona; born in Madison Co., Ohio,
in 1834; came to Henry Co. in 1856; Dem; U. Pres; owns 80 acres land, value $3,000; was
Collector one year. Constable four years; married Phoebe O. Wyman, of Summit Co., Ohio,
in 1859; five children, two boys and three girls; Geo. Ray, Andrew Jackson, Harriet May,
Elizabeth Estella, Eraraa Laura.
CHAMBERS LAFAYETTE, Carpenter, Sec 11; P.O. Colona; born in Madison Co..
Ohio, in 1835; came to Henry Co. in l86g; Rep; U. Pres; owns house and two lots; was
private in Co. A, 4th Iowa Cavalry three years; honorably discharged; raarried Miss Sarah
C. Hearn, of Warren Co., Ohio, in 1866; two children, Evalina May, and Lawrence Sylvester.
CHRIST A., P.O. Green River; saloon; Rep; born in Pa.
CADIGAN MORRIS, Sec. 15; P.O. Briar Bluff; Farmer; Dera; Cath; born Ireland.
COLSON M. A., P.O. Cleveland; rainer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
COLVIN JENNINGS D., P.O. Dunlap; farm laborer; Dera; born Indiana.
COLVIN LUTHER K. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Kentucky in 1821;
carae to Henry Co. in 1856; Rep; owns 80 acres land, value $3,200; was Justice of the
Peace eight years. Assessor tliree years, Highway Commissioner twelve years; married Miss
Amanda J. Sharp, of Adaras Co., 111., in l84g; five children, three boys and two girls.
COMSTOCK HENRY S. Principal Public School, Colona; born in Oswego Co., N.Y.,
in 1831; carae to Henry Co. in 1856; Rep; owns farra, house and lot in Carabridge, value
$4,000; personal prop, notes, $4,000; held office of Town Clerk seven years. School Trustee
four years. County Superintendent of Schools four years; was 2d Lieut, in Co. I, 112th I.V.I.
one year; honorably dis. barged; Principal of High School, Colona, four years; married Em
ma G. Terpening, of N.Y., in 1859 ; three children, John Josiah, Winnifred, and Mary
Ehzabeth.
COOK JAMES, P.O. Briar Bluff; rainer; Rep; born England.
CORNWALL S. H. Miss, Telegraph Operator and Agt. R. R. I. & St. L. R.R., Briar Bluff; la.
COZAD THOMAS P. Miner; P.O. Cleveland; born in Mercer Co. Pa. in 1831; carae to
Henry Co. in 1866; Rep; Meth; was President of the Board of Trustees of the Corporation
one year; Treasurer one year; married Jaije Jones, of Pa., in 1854; eight children, five boys
and three gii'U.
CRAIG JAMES, Sec. 32; P.O. Sunny Hill; farmer; Dem; Scotland; 106 acres, val. $4,500.
CRAIG JAMES, Sec. 32; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Dem; 106 acres. Value $4,240.
CURRY MICHAEL, P.O. Coal Valley; rainer; Dem; Cath; Ireland; wife and five children.
TRAVIS ALBERT, P.O. Briar Bluff; engineer; Dem; born N.Y.
-*-^ DAVIS THOS. P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; Wales; wife and three children.
DAY COLVIN, Sec. 27; P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; born Pa; rents 80 acres of J. ModerweU.
DEEM B. L., P.O. Cleveland; carpenter; Dem; Cath; born N. Y.
DEEM JACOB L. Farmer and Carpenter, Sec. 36, Range i,Tp. 18; P.O. Cleveland; born
in Gerraany, 1830; carae to Henry Co. 1858; Dem; Cath; owns 125 acres land, val. $5,000;
was Assessor five years ; Police Magistrate three years ; School Director eight years ; was
President of the Board of Trustees three years; married Miss Mary Ann Sherman, of
Germany, in 1853; seven children, fiv.- boys and two girls.
DELANY BENJ., P.O. Colona; secdon boss for C. R. I. & P. R.R; Rep; Cath; born Ireland.
DILLEN DAVID, P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; born Ireland; owns 160 acres, val. $6,400.
DILLEY THOMAS, Farmer, Sec 27, P.O. Colona; born in Virginia in 1834; came to
Henry Co. in 1865; Rep; Meth; owns 276 acres land, val. $11,000; married Mrs. Mary Buck,
of Ills, for first wife; raarried Caroline McDaniels, of Ills, in 1876, for second; three chil
dren, Minnie May, William Thomas, and Bertie Wesley.
DILLIN WM. T. Sec 12, P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; bom N. Y.; owns 180 acres, $7,000.
DILLON Z. Sec. 35, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of widow Hill; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
DIX DAVID, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born England.
DOPLER J. Green River; saloon; Rep; bom in Pa.
DOUGLAS JOHN, P.O. Coal Valley; laborer; Dem.
DUFFY PAT, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
DUNLAP C. H., P.O. Colona; mason; Dem; born in N. Y.
DURMANN FRANK W. Farmer, P.O. Coal Valley; Sec. 28; born in Ills, in 1847;
came to Henry Co. in 1864; Dera; Bapt; owns 160 acres land, val. $6,500; married Josephine
B. Davis, of Ills, in 1870; three boys, Burt Clair, Louie Alvin, and Ray.
DURMANN JOHN L., P.O. Coal Valley; farmer, with father, J. W,; Dem; born Ills.

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DURMANN JOSEPH, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33, P.O. Coal Valley; born in
Germany in 1813; came to Henry Co. 1865; Dem; owns 320 acres land, val. $12,500; was
School Director seven years; married Amanda Killing, of Germany, in 1844; five children,
four boys and one girl.
DURMANN JOSEPH, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer, with father, J. W.; Dem; born Ills.
T^LLINGSWORTH WM. Sec. 36, P.O. Cleveland; farmer; Dem; owns 76 acres, val. $3,200
-'--' ESSEX WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Coal Valley; farraer, rents 160 acres; Rep; born Ills.
EGAN JOHN, Sec. 11, P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; bora Tenn; 104 acres, val. $4,000.
ELLINGSWORTH JOSEPHUS S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 10, P.O. Colona;
born Maryland in 1845; came to Henry Co. 1863; Rep; Meth; owns 333 acres, val. $io,ooo;
was Tax Collector one year; married iMrs. Mary Hanna, widow of Robt. N. of Ills, in 1870,
with two children, Maud Frances and Frederick Newton; has two children since marriage.
Young Joseph and Robert Wm.
T^ERRY JOHN, P.O. Briar Bluff; rainer; Rep; born England; wife and six children.
^ FINESSY JAMES, Sec. 14. P.O. Colona; farraer; Dem; Cath; bom Ireland; 80 acres.
FRANCIS CALVIN, P.O. Briar Bluff; rents farm of M. Colvin; Dem; Bapt; born Ills.
/^ALES C. W. Briar Bluff; book-keeper for Perry & Co.; Dera; born in Ills.
^ ^GARLAND GEO. W. Sec. 33, P.O. Coal Valley; farraer; Rep; born Pa.; 80 acres; $14,000!
GIBBONS JOHN, Farmer, Sec 14, P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Ireland in 1826; came to
Henry Co. 1857; Dem; Cath; owns 77 acres land val. $3,500; was School Director five
years; married Bridget McDerraott, of Ireland first wife, and Johanna Magher, of Ireland,
for second wife; six children.
GLENN JACOB, Sec. 32; P.O. Coal Valley; retired farraer. Rep; Quaker; bora in Ky.
GLENN JAMES, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 20; P.O. Briar Bluff; bora in Fayette
Co., Ky., in 1811; came to Henry Co., in 1835; Rep; owns 350 acres land, value $14,000;
married Nancy C. Kincaid, of Green Co., 111., in 1836; six children; four boys and two
girls.
GLENN JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 20; P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Henry Co.,
III., 1841; Rep; owns 217 acres land, value $9,000; was School Director three years; School
Trustee four years; was Sergeant in the 140th I. V. I., Co. G.; honorably discharged; mar
ried Miss Susan Reynolds, of Illinois, in 1865; two children. Record Reynolds, and Nellie
Viola.
GLENN T. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Coal Valley; farraer, works father's farm; Rep; born Ohio.
GLENN WM. N. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31; P.O. Coal Valley; born in Henry Co.
III., in 1838; Rep; owns 285 acres land, value $14,000; married Miss Ellen Reynolds, of
Henry Co. 111. in 1862; one boy, James Nazro.
GRANT DAVID, P.O. Coal Valley; rainer; Rep; Meth; born Scotland.
GRASSAU ANDREW, Colona; boot and shoe raaker; Rep; U. Pres; born in Germany.
GREENWALT JOHN, Colona; tearaster; Dera; Meth; born Pa.
GUINTY D. Sec, 30; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 280 ac. val. $10,000.
TT ALL A. Sec. 36; P.O. Cleveland; miner and farmer; Rep; born in Pa; 80 acres, $3,500.
HANNA L. W., P.O. Green River; merchant; Rep; bom 111; wife, six children.
HALL ALBERT W. Farraer, Sec 18; P.O. Cleveland; bom in Pa. 1844; carae to Henry
Co. in i866; Rep; owns 80 acres of land, value $3,200; married Miss Harriet Anderson, of
Henry Co. 111. in 1870; one girl, named Abby Martha.
HAYWOOD JOHN, P.O.Cleveland; miner; Rep; born England.
HILL H- A., P.O. Green River; farra laborer; Dem; born Ohio.
HILL L. E., P.O. Green River; farra laborer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
HILL SAM'L, Sec. 13; P.O. Green River; fanner; Dem; Meth; born Ohio; 80 ac. val. $4,000.
HILL THOS. R., P.O. Green River; farraer with father, S. Hill; Dem; born Ohio.
HILLIER GEO. Sec. 19; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer and miner; Dem; born Canada; 61 acres.
HODGES SHELDON, Sec. 21; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; rents of father, Thomas; Dem.
HODGES THOMAS, Sec. 21; P.O. Briar Bluff; farraer; Dem; born in Scotland; 280 acres.
HOLDSWORTH HENRY, PO. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born England; wife; five children.
HORNECKER JACOB, Sec. 36; P.O. Green River: farmer; Rep; owns 80 acres, value $3,200.

HENRY COUNTY: COLONA TOWNSHIP. 259
HOWARD D. P. General Merch.int, Colona; born in St. Lawrence Co. N. Y. 1823; came
to Henry Co. 1851; Dem; owns store, merchandise, etc. value $3,000; was Deputy Postmaster
three years; Constable four years; now Justice of Peace; married Lucretia M. Wells, of III.
in 1853, for first wife; one girl; married Melissa Walsh, of III. 1873, for second wife; two
boys.
HUBER B. Sec. 36; P.O. Colona; farraer; Dera; owns 80 acres, value $3,200.
HUMBERSTONE CHAS. L. Colona; engineer; Dem; born Pa.
HUNT JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 20; P.O. Briar Bluff; born in Henry Co. III.,
in 1842; Rep; owns 104 acres of land, value $5,000; was School Director two years; raarried
Miss Caroline A. Garland of Peoria Co. Hi., in 1868; one boy, Jaraes.
HUNTER C. Sec. 36; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Dem; born Germany; owns 80 acres, $3,200.

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OHNSON C. W. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 40 acres.
JOHNSON J. M., P.O. Colona; laborer; Rep; Pres; born Ohio.

T/" ANE JOHN. Sec. 3; P.O. Colona; farmer; Dera; Cath; born Ireland; owns 80 acres, $3,000.
-'^ KANE PAT. P.O. Colona; rainer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
KARNE MICHAEL, P.O. Briar Bluff; works for R. R. I. & St. L. R. R.; Dem; bora England.
KEEHNEL J. Colona; boot and shoeraaker; Rep; born Gerraany.
KERNES WM. Sec. 23; P.O. Briar Bluff; farraer, rents of Perry & Co; Rep; born England.
KERR SAMUEL, P.O. Coal Valley; laborer for Mr. Durmann; Rep; born Ireland.
KERSHAW JAS. WM. P.O. Briar Bluft; farmer, rents of father, Wm. Kershaw; bora Eng.
KERSHAW WM. Sec. 15; P.O. Briar Bluff; farraer and miner; born England; 43 acres, $1,600.
KERWIN JAMES, Sec. 34; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Dem; Cath; bom N.Y; 160 acres, $6,500.
KIBLER JOHN, P.O. Colona and Green River; blacksmith; Dem; born Ohio.
KIDD A. Sec. 12; P.O. Green River; farmer and rainer; Dem; born England; wife and one child.
KIME GEO. P.O. Colona; laborer; Rep; born N.Y.
KIME JACOB, C. R. I. & P. R. R. Switchman; Colona; bom in Seneca Co. N. Y., in
1827; came to Henry Co. in 1865; Dem; owns house and two lots in Sec. 11, value $700; has
been switchman for the C. R. I. & P. R. R. Co. three years; raarried Miss Sarah Gouger, of
Seneca Co. N. Y., in 1847.
KINCAID A. J. Sec. 26; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Rep; born 111; owns 120 acres, value $3,000.
KINCAID GEO. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16; P.O. Briar Bluff; born in III. in
1820; came to Henry Co. in 1836; Rep; owns 375 acres of land, value $19,000; married
Louisa C. Smith, of Ohio, in 1842; seven children by first wifr; second wife was Mary A.
Walker, of Mo., in 1857; one child.
KIRKPATRICK JAMES H., P.O. Colona; rents farm of Warren estate; Dem; born Ind.
KLATTENHOFF JOHN, Sec. ll; P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; owns 30 acres, value $1,200.
KLATTENHOFF JOHN H. Sec. 14; P.O. Green River; farraer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
T AFFERTY EDWARD, P.O. Briar Bluff; rainer; Dem; Cath; bom Ireland.
¦*-' LALLY THOS. P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Dera; Cath; born Ireland.
LANDBERG F., P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; Luth; born Pa.
LEWIS JOHN M. Sec. 12; P.O. Green River; farraer; Rep; bora Wales; owns 40 acres, $1,600.
LIMB WM. P.O. Briar Bluff; rainer; Rep; bora England.
LINNELL R. E. Farmer, Sec i, Range i.Tp. 17; P.O.Cleveland; born in Jefferson Co. N.Y.,
in 1832: came to Henry Co. in 1844; Rep; Meth; owns 40 acres of land, value $1,600; was
School Director eight years; married Miss Sarah Taylor, of III., in 1857; two girls, Lucy and
Mary.
LIST CHRIST, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Dem; Cath; born Gerraany; wife, three children.
LIST CHRIST, P.O. Green River; farraer, rents; Rep.
lyrcCOLLOUGH JOHN, P.O. Colona; farraer, rents ofthe Baura estate; Dem.
^^^ McCULLOUGH JOHN A., P.O. Colona; farmer, rents of Chas. Baum; Dera; Penn.
McCARN PETER, Farraer and Stock Raiser, Sec 30; P.O. Coal Valley; born Ireland in
1828; came to Henry Co. in 1861; Dem; Cath; owns 102 acres of land, val. $5,000; married
Miss Catharine Dixon, of Ireland, in 1861; six children.
McDERMOT PAT, Colona; laborer; Dera; Cath; bora in Ohio.

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McDonald S. B., P.O. Green River; engineer, Rep; born Penn; wife, two children.
McGONIGAL A. Farmer with his father, W. A.; Rep.
McGONAGIL ALFORD H., P.O. Colona;, farmer with father, Wm.; Rep; U. Pres; N.Y.
McGONAGIL WM. Sec. 26, P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; born Ireland; 480 acres.
McHENDRY WM. iM., P.O. Green River; mason; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
McWHINNEY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Sunny Hill; born in Ireland. 1824; came
to Henry Co. in 1S54; Rep; U. Pres; owns 53 acres of land, value b2,50o; was School Direc
tor eight years; raarried Margaret Craig, of Wigtonshire, Scotland, in 1857; four children —
two boys and two girls.
MAHLSTEDT D. M. Sec. 13, P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Ger; 97 acres.
MARSHALL AUSTIN H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 29, P.O. Colona; born in
Mass. 1842; came to Henry Co. the same year; Dera; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, value
$4,000; serving as School Trustee and Justice of Peace at present; was in the i6th I.V.I. ,
Co. C, as private; honorably discharged; married Barbara A. Evans, of 111. in 1865; one girl.
A coal vein, 26 inches thick, is on this farm.
MIDDLETON J. Sec. 35, P.O. Cleveland; farraer; born England; 80 ac. val. $3,200.
MILLER MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. l; R. i, Tp. 17; P.O. Cleveland; born in Ohio in 1840,
came to Henry Co. in 1861; Rep; owns 80 acres of land, value $3,000; was in the 15th I.V.I.
Co. E, as private; honorably discharged; raarried Mary Reser, of Ohio, in 1864; four chil
dren — one boy, three girls.
MILLER THOMPSON, P.O. Cleveland; miner; Rep; born in Penn.
MODERWELL ROBT. Sec. 27, P.O. Colona; farmer, works father's farra; Rep; U. Pres.
MONTGOMERY J. H. Sec. 35, P.O. Colona; farmer; Rep; bora in Ireland; 120 acres.
MORTONSON CHRISTIAN, P.O. Briar Bluff; works for R.R.I. & St.L.R.R.; Rep; Pres.
MUMMA JOHN N. Sec 35, P.O. Cleveland; farmer, rents of Widow Hill; Rep; born Ohio.
MURRY MAXWELL, Sec. 26, P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Rep; bora III; owns 40 acres.
MYERS A. Pastor of Methodist Church, Colona; born in North Carolina, 1824; came to
Henry Co. 1876; Rep; Meth; served as Captain Co. B, iiith I.V.T. eleven months; honor
ably discharged; was member ofthe Southern Illinois Conference nine years; pastor of the
Methodist Church, Kansas, five years; reraoved to III; preached at Methodist Church in New
Windsor in 1876; reraoved to Colona; has charge Methodist Church, Colona, Cleveland,
Green River, and Warrens; raarried Miss Sarah E. Pollard, of Tennessee, in 1842.
¦\^ ELSON CHAS. O. Sec. 29, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer, rents of N. Washburn; Rep.
NYE NATHAN T. Carpenter, Colona; born in Portland, Maine, in 1S50; came to Henry
Co. 1853; Rep; raarried Miss Ella E. Cardwell, of Tefferson Co. N Y. in 1872- one bov,
Othello Ellsworth. / . />
Q'BRIEN MATHEW, PO. Cleveland; blacksmith; Rep; Cath; born Ireland.
O'DAY Pat, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Dem; Cath; bora Ireland; wife; five children.
O'BRIEN THOMAS, Farraer, Sec. 1 1, PO. Colona; born in Ireland,' in 1820- came to
Henry Co. in 1866; Dem; Cath; owns 40 acres land, val. $1,600; married Mary Ann O'Con
nors, of Ireland, in 1853; three children— John, Thoraas, and Matthew.
OTTO JACOB HENRY, Farmer, Sec. i, P.O. Colona; born in Germany, 1822- came
to Henry Co. m 1874; Dem; Luth; 2431^ acres land, v.al. $12,000; married Cecelia Cristina
l-reberg of Sweden, in 1849; tluee chddren —Josephine Magdaline, Martin Peter, Fritz
1 heodore.
pATTERSON JAMES, PO. Briar Bluff; laborer; Dem; Cath; bora Ireland- wife- four chil.
PEACOCK MARTIN, Sec 13. PO. Green River; farmer; Rep; bom in England; 80 ac
^^??-?^ * HILLIER, Proprietors of the P. & H. Coal Mines; Sec. 19; P.O. Coal Valley;
Hi her was born in England; Park in Scotland; Dems; Meth. and Pres; Park married Char
lotte Hilher of England; seven children; Hillier married Flora McDonald, of Scotland, in
1845; SIX children.

m^f 1. -^ ,^' Proprietor and Manager of Briar Bluff Coal Mines; PO. Bri
Bluff; born in l.erkshire Co Mass, m 1833; came to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Cong; ow
MSoajres land; married M,ss Fannie A. Smith, of Utile Falls, N.-^?. in 1871; one giri
PHILLIPS WM. Sec. 29, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; rents i6o acres of brother; Rep.

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PLUMMER BENJ. F., P.O. Green River; laborer; Rep; born Indiana; wife; three children.
POMEROY AMASA, P.O. Colona; butcher; Rep; born in Canada.
POMEROY GEO., Colona; druggist; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
PORTER GEO., P.O. Cleveland; rainer and farmer; Rep; born in Pennsylvania.
PURDY GEO. E. Blacksmith; Colona; born in Putnam Co. N.Y. in 1838; carae to Henry
Co. in i86g; Rep; was private, in Co. G. the 120th N.Y. V. I. six months; honorably dis
charged; married Miss Ruth Vannosdall, of Dutchess Co. N.Y. in 1863; one giri, Jessie.
"D AIGAN JOHN, Sec. 14, P.O. Briar Bluff; farraer; Dera; Cath; born Ireland; 120 acres.
'¦^ REAB JNO. M., P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Dem; born Pa.
REAB MILFORD, P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Dem.
REAB WILLIS A., P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Dem; bora Pa.
REAB WM., P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Dera.
REESE THOMAS, Sec, 29, P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Rep; born w'ales; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
REESE T, W. Sec. 10, P.O. Colona; butcher and farraer; Rep; born N.Y; 160 ac. val. $5,000.
RICHARDSON HENRY, P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Rep; born Ireland.
RICHARDSON THOMAS C, P.O. Colona; farmer; works his mother's farm; Rep; 80 acres.
ROGERS E., P.O. Colona; Sec. 35, P.O. Colona; farraer; Rep; born Indiana; 160 ac. $6,400.
CCROGGEN GEO. P.O. Coal Valley; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
SEHUGE I. Sec. 36; P.O. Cleveland; farraer; Dera; Cath; born in Ger; 142 acres, $5,600.
SALE R. R. Physician, Sec. i; P.O. Colona; born in Green Co. Ohio, 1834; came to this
county in 1862; Rep; owns 18 acres of land; house, buildings, etc. valued at $3,000; gradu
ated at the Iowa Medical College in 1855-6; married Miss Annette Barnard, of Rock Co.
Wis. in Feb. 1853; three children living, named Max Hunter, John and Jessie.
SCHOEHFER GEO. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 30; P.O. Coal Valley; born in Ger
many in i8ig; carae to Henry Co. in 1863, Dem; owns 80 acres land, val. $4,000; raarried
Miss Caroline Stenninger, of Switzerland, in 1846; four children, Peter, George, Charles,
Caroline.
SHARP LOUIS, Sec. 35; P.O. Colona; farmer; Dera; born N.Y; owns 80 acres, val. $3,200.
SHARP NORMAN, Retired Mechanic, Colona; born Windham Co. Vt. 1809; came to
Henry Co. 1856; Dem; owns 200 acres, val. $8,000; was Postmaster six years, Assessor one
year. Justice of the Peace twelve years; raarried Elizabeth Getraan, of Herkiraer Co. N.Y.
in 1830; six children, three boys and three girls.
SHARP WM. J. Farraer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33; P.O. Coal Valley; bora in Hawkins
Co. Tenn. in 1830, came to Henry Co. in 1854; Dera; Meth; owns 160 acres land, val. $8,000;
married Miss Anna B. BoUman, of 111. in l85g; seven children, five girls and two boys.
SIMMONS FRANK H. Colona, carpenter; Rep; bom N.Y.
SIMPKINS S. A., P.O. Green River; tearaster; Dem; bora Ohio.
SIVERLY GEO. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 34; P.O. Colona; born in Pa. in 1820:
came to Rock Island, 1839; carae to this place 1847; Rep; owns 160 acres,. val. $6,500; was
School Director and Treasurer eight years. Collector eight years, and Assessor four years;
Supervisor one year; raarried Martha T. Kincaid, of Green Co. III. in 1847; six children,
two boys, four girls.
SIVERLY WALLACE, Sec 35; P.O. Colona; farraer, rents 40 ac G. Siverly; Rep; born III.
SKINNER WM. P.O. Colona; farraer and butcher; Rep.
SKINNER WM. P.O. Colona; farm laborer; Rep; born in III. :
SMITH JACOB, Merchant, Colona; born in England, 1827; came to Henry Co. in 1856;
Dem; owns store and mdse. etc. val. $5,000; raarried Miss Ann Sraith, of England, in 1851.
SMITH RUFUS A. Farraer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 11; P.O,. Colona; bom in Franklin
Co. Maine, 1836; came to Henry Co. 1856; Rep; owns 410 acres land, val. $12,300; has
been Express Agt. and Station Agt. of C. R.I. & P. R.R- thirteen years. Postmaster ten
years. Supervisor three years; married Miss Hattie F. Hanna, of 111. in 1861; four chil
dren, two boys and two girls.
STAFFORD B, I. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; P.O. Green River; born in Rut
land Co. Vt. in 1822; came to Henry Co. in 1859; Rep; owns 720 acres land, val. at $29,000;
married Miss Cornelia U. Holden, of Vt. in 1844; three boys. Palmer, Joseph I. and
Jonas H.
SMITH SHERMAN B. Colona; butcher; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y.

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STAFFORD CHAS. P.O. Green River; farraer, rents of Thos. Delany, 60 ac; born Germany.
STAFFORD JONAS H. Farraer, Sec 24; P.O. Green River; born Vt. in 1849; carae to
Henry Co. in 1859; Rep; married Miss Ella Francis, of 111. in 1876.
STAFFORD JOSEPH I. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Green River; born in Vt. in 1848;
carae to Henry Co. in 1859; Rep; married Miss Eolia Cook, of Vt. in 1874; one girl, name
Cornelia Ursula.
STAFFORD PALMER, Farmer. Sec. 24; P.O. Green River; born in Vt. in 1846; came
to Henry Co. in 1859; Rep; married Mariam L. Gilbert, of III. in 1870; two children, Bet
sey Ursula and Benjarain Osrayn.
STEWART A. Sec. 28; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Rep; born Ireland; igo acres, val. $7,000.
STEWART E. B., P.O. Colona; farms with father, P.C.; Dem; bora Iowa.
STEWART F. M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 36; P.O. Colona; bora in Henry Co.,
111., in 1846; Dem; owns 160 acres land, value $6,500; has served as Collector two years;
was in the 148th I.V.I. , Co. G, as private; honorably discharged; married Miss Carrie M.
Edwards, of Henry CS., 111., in 1873; '^o boys, Henry Porter, Ralph Edwards.
STEAVART PETER C. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26; P.O. Colona; born in Pa. in
1818; came to Henry Co. in 1840; Dera; owns 570 acres lapd, value $23,000; married Eliza
Jane Piatt, of Illinois, in 1845; five children, Frances Marion, William, Edward B., Miles,
and Ehza Ellen.
STEWART ROBT. Sec 28; P.O. Briar Bluff; farmer; Rep; born Ireland; 160 acres, $6,000.
SUMNER T. M., P.O. Green River; blacksmith; Dem; born Illinois.
SUMMERSON ROBT. Farraer and Miner, Sec 30; P.O. Coal Valley; born in England
in i8i8; came to Henry Co. in 1863; Rep; owns 6l acres land, with a good paying coal
bank on it; raarried Miss Anna Richardson, of England, in 1840; five children.

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OMPKINS SAM'L, Colona; tinsmith; Dem; born Canada.
TRACY PAT., P.O. Briar Bluff; laborer; Dem; Cath; bom Ireland.

"XTEESTROM C. Y. Sec 34; P. O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres, $i,6oO;
VyARREN FRED, P.O. Colona; farmer; lives with father, J. Warren; Rep; bora N.Y.
WARREN HENRY A. .Sec. 27; P.O. Colona; farraer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
WALKER MARTHA A. Mrs. Widow of Wra. L. Walker; farraing, Sec. 31; P.O.
Coal Valley; he was born in Ohio in 1828; carae to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; U. Pres;
owns 174 acres land, value $g,ooo: Mr. W. enliste in the 126th I.V.I, as private; promoted
to Ist Sergeanl; died in the array in 1864; four children, two boys and two g rls.
WALKER WM. N. P.O. Coal Valley; farras with his mother, Mrs. Martha A.; Rep; U.
Pres; born in Illinois in 1857.
WARREN IRVING, P.O. Colona; farmer; lives with father, J. W.; Rep; bora N.Y.
WARREN JEREMIAH, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Colona; born in' Dutchess Co., N.Y.,
in 1804; came to Plenry Co. in 1857; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $3. 500; was
School Director ihree years; married Miss Rebecca M. Monfoort, of N.Y.. in 1828; nine
children, seven. boys and two girls.
WARREN CHAS. S., P.O. Colona; farmer with father, J. Warren; Rep; born N.Y.
WARREN SAM'L M. Sec. 25; P.O. Green River; faimer; Rep; Meth; born N.V.; 160 acres.
WASHBURN HENRY, Farmer and Stock Raiser. Sec 32; P.O. Coal Valley; born in
Henry Co., 111., in 1840; Dem; Meth; owns I5g acres hind, value $7,000; is Road'Commis-
sioner and School Director; married Zebuline Bailey, of Illinois, in 1863; two children,
Charles Abisha and Clarissa Isabelle.
WEED SAMUEL H. Pastor Presbyterian Church, Colona; born in Indiana in 1843- carae
to Henry Co. in 1866; owns 20 acres land, house and four lots; value $2,200; graduated at
Indiana State University m 1864; enlisted in the 133d Indiana V.I. as private, four months;
honorably discharged; graduated at the United Presbyterian Theological Seminary of the
Northwest, at Monmouth, III., in 1867; organized the U. P. Church of Colona in 1867; or
dained November, 1867, at Davenport, Iowa; pastor nf Colona U. P. Church frora 1869 to
1876; also pastor of Pleasant Unity U. P. Church since 1874; married Miss Mary J. David
son, of Illinois, m i86g; four children, two giris and two boys; Rep.
WILES CHAS., P.O. Green River; laborer; Rep; born England.'
WILLIAMS E., P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; born Wales.
WILLIAMSON JACOB, P.O. Briar Bluff; miner; Rep; bom Pa.

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WILLIAMS WM. A. Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Coal Valley; bom in Wales in 1813; came to
Henry Co. in 1864; Rep; Cong; owns l6o acres land, val. $6,000; raarried Miss Harriet
Andrews, of Wales, in 1840; has eight children, three boys and five girls.
WITTER WM. H. Teacher, Colona; born 111. 1848; carae to Henry Co. 1875; Rep;
Meth; graduated at Hedding College, Abingdon, 111. 1873; married Tillie M. Bestor, of
Knox Co. 111. in 1873: one girl, Mary.
WYNES S. N. Farmer, rents of mother-in-law, Mrs. Walker, P.O. Coal Valley; born in
Ohio in 1847; carae to Henry Co. in 1867; Dem; Meth; married Miss Anna M. Walker, of
111. in 1871; one child.

¦yONENKEN HENRY, P.O. Coal Valley; laborer; Rep; born Pa.
^ YONSON SWAN, P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; B
YOUNG J., P.O. Briar Bluff; laborer; Rep; born England.

Y YONSON SWAN, P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Sweden; rents 240 acres.

Business Dtrectory-
coiiona village and township.
Becht Anton, Wagon Maker and Blacksmith.
Brown Geo. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Boots, Shoes, Hats and
a full assortment of General Merchandise.
Chambers Lafayette, Carpenter.
Howard D. P. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardwire, Grain and Produce.
Purdy Geo. E. Blacksmith.
Park & Hillier, Proprietors Coal Mine, Sec. 19, P.O. Coal Valley.
Sale R. R. Physician.
Smith Jacob, Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.
BRIAR HILL.
Perry Chas. Proprietor and Manager Briar Bluff Coal Mines.

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266 VOTERS AND TAXPAYEbS OE

ATKINSON TOWNSHIP.
A DAIR JOHN G. Sec. 24, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; U. Pres; from Ireland.
-^^ ALFRED C. B. Atkinson; book-keeper; Rep: from Vt.
ALLEN A. C. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
ALLEN Gr. Gr. Farmer, Sec. 28. P.O. Atkinson; born in Essex Co. N.Y. Sept. 30. 1826;
came to this county in 1855; Rep; F. Bapt; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,500; wife
was Ann Eliza Treat, bom in Cayuga Co. N.Y. March 24, 1827; married Feb. 15, 1849; has
one child.
ALLEN S. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; Meth; frora N.Y; 133 acres.
ALLEN S. B. Sec. 21, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y; 80 acres.
ANDERSON A. Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Sweden; 40 acres.
ANDERSON CHAS. Sec. 14, P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
ANDERSON L. D. Atkinson, carpenter; Rep; from Maine.
ARMSTRONG L. Atkinson; laborer; Rep; frora N.Y.
"DABBITT E. Atkinson; Rep; from N.Y. '
-^ BARRETT A. Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N. H; 80 acres.
BARTO O. D. Atkinson; mason; Dem.
BASS HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Atkinson; born in Windham, Conn. Nov. 24, 1817;
came to this county in 1853; Rep; Meth; first wife was Mary Crandall, born in Conn; sec
ond wife was Mary J. Clark, bora in Ireland, June 4, 1836; married first, March 9, 1854;
second, March 2, 1876; has four children; 160 acres,' val. $7,200.
BAXTER W. T. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y; 160 acres.
BEARDSLEY JOHN, Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer on F. Somers' farm; Rep; from Ohio.
BELLAIKS WM. Atkinson; harness-maker; Lib; frora England.
BELLEN O., Sec. 27; laborer on Nowers Bros, farra; Cath; Belgiura.
BENTLEY JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from England.
BENTLEY "WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Geneseo; born in England, Dec. 15, 1830;
came to this county in 1858; Rep; owns 158 acres of land, valued at $5,500; wife was Jane
Blackley, born in England, Sept. 18, 1834; married Oct. 16. 1853; has eight children.
BENTON A. Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Chris; from Ohio; 120 acres.
BENTOY BENJ. Sec. 17, P. O. Atkinson; farraer; from Belgium.
BERGHAGD PETER, Sec. 23, P.O. Atkinson; firmer, W.T. Mussey's farm; Cath; Belgium.
BESSEE ROBERT M. Farmer, Sec 17, P.O. Geneseo; born in Erie Co. N.Y. Dec 2,
1838; carae to this county in 1862; Rep; Meth; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $13,000;
was Coraraissioner of Highways three years; wife was Orlinda Maria Porter, born in Huron
Co. Ohio, Dec. 8, 1842; raarried Feb. 16, 1865; has three children.
BIGGS ELIJAH, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Indiana; 80 acres.
BIGGS JOHN, Sec. 14. P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Indiana.
BIGGS W. H. lives with E. Biggs; Rep; from Indiana.
BILLS J. A. Atkinson; farmer; Dera; Meth; from Vt.
BILLS OSCAR A. Atkinson; Rep; Meth; from Vt.
BLOOM J. J. Atkinson; tinner; Dem; Meth; from Pa.
BOLLEN GEORGE, Proprietor of coal mine; Sec 32, P.O. Atkinson; born in Sharon,
111. Nov. 24, 1847; Rep; Meth; wife was Ella Loomis, born 1852; married May 16, 1870;
has four children.
BOLLEN JOHN, Sec 30, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres.
BOLLEN T. Sec. 32, P. O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; born 111.
BOOMER H. E., P.O. Atkinson; lives with H. Boomer; Rep; frora N.Y.
BOOMER HENRY, Farraer, Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., July
23. 1826; carae to this Co. in 1862; Rep; owns 249 acres land, valued at $13,600; wifewas
Juha Wood, born in Jefferson Co., N.Y., Aug. 10, 1828; has four children, Emma, Herbert,
Gertie, and Jay.

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BOUWHUIS ANTHONY, Grocer, Atkinson; bom in Holland, Dec. 25, 1820; came to
this Co. in 1865; Dera; Cath; owns town property and 80 acres of land, valued at $6,600;
wife was Deraphena Hendricks, born in 1823; married in 1865; has three children,
BROOKS J. P. Sec. 34, Atkinson; farmer; Dera; from N.Y.; 40 acres.
BROWN JOHN M. Farmer, Atkinson; born in Knox Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1832; carae to
this Co. in 1858; Dem; is Supervisor of the Township, and Justice of the Peace; wife was
R. J. Barnes, born in Fairfield Co., Conn., Sept. 27, 1831; married Sept. 18, i860; has two
children, Nellie and Jennie.
BUGHNER L. Sec. ir; P.O. Alkinson; farmer; Dem; from Canada.
BUGNER L. Sec. 11; P.O. Atkinson; works for J. M. Brown; Dem; from Canada.
BURN R. A. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth; frora Ohio.
BURN R. B. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
BUTLER .MARTIN, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; from England; 80 acres.
/'^AIN J. B. Teacher, Atkinson; Meth; from Canada.
^-' CANN WM. Wagon-maker, Atkinson; Dem; from Pa.
CARLBERG C. A. Blacksmith, Atkinson; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
CLIFTON A. E. Teamster, Atkinson; Rep; Meth; frora Peoria, 111.
CORYN DESRY, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Cath; from Belgiura.
COULSON JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres.
COULTER W. M. Carpenter, Atkinson; Rep; from Pa.
CRANE A. C. Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer on H. B. Cole's farm; Rep; from N.Y.
CRANE BRUCE, P.O. Geneseo; works for A. C. Crane; Rep; from N.Y.
CRANE DAN, Sec 17; P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y.
CR.'i.NE SCOTT, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; frora N.Y.
CROOK ASA, Farraer, Sec 18; P.O. Geneseo; born in Erie Co. N.Y. Jan. 27, 1827; came
to this county in 1844; Rep; owns 220 acres of land, valued at $12,000; came to III. May
27, 1834, with his father, Asa Crook, Sen., who settled at Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., at
that time, and was the first settler there; their nearest neighbors were then at Davenport,
Iowa, and at Dixon, 111.; wife was Lucy A. Cole, bom in Erie Co., N.Y., March, 24, 1830';
married Jan. I, 1852; has six children.
CROOK C. H. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dera; frora Vt.
CROOK J. T. lives with Asa Crook; Rep; born Henry Co.
CROOK N. M. Sec. l8; teacher; lives with Asa Crook; Rep; born Henry Co.
CROUCH WALTER J. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; born in England, May 5, 1849;
came to this county in 1S67; Rep.
pVEBATTS JOSEPH, Carpenter; Cath; from Belgium.
DeBOUD C. Sec. 27; P.O. Atkinson; farmer: Cath; from Belgium; 40 acres.
DEAN JOHN H. Grain Dealer, Atkinson; born N. H. Feb. 26, 1822; came to Co. 1859;
Rep; Lib. Prot; wife was Nora H. Gould; married in 1857; has two children.
DEFRIES T. Peddler, Atkinson; Dem; frora Gerraany.
DEMOTT H. M. Carpenter, Atkinson; Rep; from N.Y.
DEMARANVILLE C. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
DICKINSON D. J. Shoemaker, Atkinson; Dera; frora Ky.
DILLAPLAIN I. Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer on R. M. Bessee's farm; Rep; from Ohio.
DONAHO P. Sec. 6; P.O.Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Cath; frora Ireland; 120 acres.
DOTY W. I. Sec 3; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Vt; 120 acres.
DOUBLO LEO, Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
DREHMER H. Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Canada.
DUNCAN S. M. Sec 21; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; frora 111.
"PARL .H. CLAY, Atkinson; clerk; Rep; from Conn.
ENGLISH JOHN, Atkinson; clerk; Rep; frora Ohio.
ERICKSON A. Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Sweden. ;
EVANS S., P.O. Atkinson; farmer on T. D. Trekellls farm; Dem; from N.Y,
EVERETT EDWIN, Atkinson; merchant; Rep; born in 111.

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¦piTCKEE JOHN, Atkinson; carpenter; Dem; from Pa.
-*- FLETCHER C. T. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dera; from N.Y.
FERRIN WELLS, Station Agent and Grain Dealer, Atkinson; born in Grand De Tour,
Ogle Co. 111. Oct. 30, 1848; came to this county in 1866; Rep ; owns house and lot, value
$1,200.
FOLLETT A. H. Atkinson; sexton; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
FONES ALONZO, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born 111.
FONES C. Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; from N.Y.
FONES HENRY, Sec 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. B.; from N.Y.
FORVANNER BRUNO, Sec. 25; P.O. Alkinson; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Belgium.
FRITZSCHE C. F. Sec. 26; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Saxony; 120 acres.
FRONK JOHN H. Harness Maker, Atkinson; born in Juniata Co. Pa. Dec. 25, 1S53;
came to this county in 1855; Rep; Meth.
/"'ABRIELSON ANDREW, Sec. 13; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Luth; from Sweden.
^ GALBKAITH WM, Sec 11; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Pres; from .Scotland; 200 ac
GARDNER G. W. Sec 32; P.O. Geneseo; miner; Rep; from N.Y.
GRAHAM "WILLIAM E. Miner, Sec 32; P.O. Atkinson; born in Rock Island Co. 111.
July 30, 1852; came to county, 1865; wife was Mary A. Peters, born in 1852; married Jan. i,
1872; has two children.
GREEN A. H. Rev. minister of Free Meth; Rep; from Pa.
GREEN LYMAN, Atkinson; Rep; frora N.Y.
GREEN W. A., P.O. Geneseo; farmer on A. H. Green's farm; Rep; F. Meth; from N.Y.
GREZER F. E. Sec lo; P.O. Atkipson: farmer; Luth; from Prussia; 80 acres.
GRIFFIN JOHN A. Rev. Atkinson; Cong, minister; Rep; born in 111.
GRUBB FRANK, Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; laborer; Dera; from Ohio.
GRUBB J. A. Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; frora Va.
GIBSON JOB, Sec 15; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; from N.Y.; 80 acres.
GIERHART C. G. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; bora in Richland Co. Ohio, April 17,
1824; came to this county in 1854; Dem; U. B.; owns 270 acres of land, valued at $10,800;
is Justice of the Peace and Highway Coraraissioner; enlisted, June, 1846, in 3d Ohio Vols.
and served thirteen raonths in the Mexican War; served as Ist Lieut, in 112th 111. Vol. for
seven months in the war of the rebellion; wife was Sarah A. Gray, born in Columbia Co. Pa.
Dec. 29, 1832; has six children.
GILES W. A. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from 111.
GIPE GEO. Atkinson; laborer; Dem; frora Pa.
GIPE JACOB, Atkinson; laborer; Dem; from Pa.
TT AMAN FRANK, Sec 27; farmer on Nowers Bros.' farm; Cath; from Belgium.
HEIFFNER P. E., P.O. Geneseo; works for G. L. Kriefbaura; Dem; from Ohio.
HEAD M. H. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; born in Pembroke, N. H., March 24, 1813;
came to this county in 1859; Rep; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $5,000; wife was Sophia
Bates, born Nov. 28, 1815; married in 1838; has three children.
HELLER R. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Ind; from Pa.
HILL T. B., Atkinson; blacksmith; Rep; from Vt.
HOLKE GUST. Sec 17; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Ind; Luth; from Prussia.
HOWARD J. D. Sec. 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
HUBERT THOLEN, Atkinson; Cath. priest; from Holland.
HULL A., Atkinson; Rep; from Pa.
HULL Z. T., Atkinson; laborer; Rep; 111.
HUNTER DANIEL O. Grocer, Atkinson; born in Cortland Co. N.Y. June 28, 1823;
came to this county in 1867; Rep; Meth; owns house and lot, valued at $800; has been Po
lice Magistrate four years; enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, in the 93d 111. Volunteers, and served ten
months; wife was Margaret R. Pickard, born in Livingston Co. N Y. Sept 20 1840' married
Sept 12, 1857; has six children. r . t .
T RVINE H. M. Sec 2; P.O. Atkinson; fanner; Dem; from Ind.
IRVINE PERRY, Sec 3; PO. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 80 acres.

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JAMES JOHN, Atkinson; Dem; from Pa.
JENKINS J. Sec 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from Wales.
JENKINS R. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; rainer; Rep; from Wales.
JOHNSON G. Sec. 32; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON G. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; 80 acres.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Dem; from Ireland.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec 35; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; frora Canada.
JOHNSON NILS, Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Meth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ROBERT, Sec. 26; P.O. Atkinson- farmer; Ind. Rep; from Ireland.
'ly'AISER JOHN, Sec. 19; P.O.Geneseo; farmer: Dem; 160 acres.
•'^ KAISER J. A., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, works for J. S. Kaiser; Ind; from Ohio.
KAY JAMES, Propr. Coal Mine and Farraer, Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; born in England,
June 20, 1837; carae to this county in 1873; Rep; owns 40 acres of land, valued at $3,000;
wife was Agnes I. Cowen, born Sept. 4, 1845 in Canada; married March 25, 1861; has six
children.
KENDRICK J. N., Atkinson; teamster; Rep; from Ohio.
KENNEDY CHAS. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 acres.
KIRKENDALL ARCHIBALD, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; bora in Wayne Co.
Ohio, Jan. 29, 1839; came to this county in 1865; Dera; owns 80 acres of land, valued at
$4,000; wife was E. S. Zeprnick, born in Ohio, June 28, 1844; has one child.
KRIEFBAUM G. L. Sec. 30; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 154 acres.
KROPF JOHN, Sec. 10; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Dera; Luth; from Germany; 140 acres.
KROPF P., P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres.
KUEHL C. Atkinson; store; Dem; from Prussia.
J AMBERT A. S. Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; brickmaker; Rep; 111.
-^ LAMBERT EDWARD, P.O. Geneseo; brickmaker; Rep; frora England.
LAMBERT EPHRAIM, P.O. Geneseo; brickraaker; Rep; frora England.
LARSON A. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; from Sweden.
LAWBAUGH E., Atkinson; grain dealer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio.
LEE BATES J., Atkinson; works for L. Lee Bates; Dera; Cath; from Belgium.
LEE BATES LOUIS, Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
LEA VANS JACOB, Sec. 26; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgiura.
LECLERQ B. Sec. 36; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
LECLERQ R., Atkinson; saloon; Dem; Cath; from Belgiura.
LEDUE WA. Sec 14; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Vt.
LEEPS E. Y. works for A. H. Palmer; Dem; from Prussia.
LEWIS WM. Sec 11, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; frora Pa.
LITTLE H. C. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; rainer; Rep; Ills.
LITTLE M. Sec. 31, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
LITTLE R. W. Sec. 31, P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; from N.Y.; 160 acres.
LOWES WM. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; proprietor coal mine; Rep; from England.
LOYD BRYAN, Atkinson; blacksmith; Meth. Epis; from Canada.
LUCAS ELI R. Atkinson; mason; Rep; U. B.; from Pa.
LUCAS GF!0. Atkinson; painter; Rep; from Ohio.
LUCAS J. H. Sec. 5, P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Rep; from Ohio; 80 acres.
LUCKET F. C. S^ec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; proprietor of coal mine and farraer; Dem; England.
LYON H. L. Atkinson; merchant; Rep; from N. Y.
LYON R. B. Sec 35, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from N. Y.; 200 acres.
l\/rcKIBBON H. Sec. 32, P.O.Geneseo; miner; Dem; Cath; born Scotland.-''^
¦*¦ McKIBBON W. A. Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; miner; Dem; from Maryland.
McLOUGHLIN C. Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; frora Ireland.
McNAMEE JAS. Sec 33, P.O. Atkinson; works frora J. K. Trekell; Rep; from N.Y.
McQUEENY J. Sec. 30, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.

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MADDEN L. S. Atkinson; sexton; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Maryland.
MANKINS L. D. Atkinson; teamster; Dem; from Ohio.
MANKINS OTIS W. Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Atkinson; born in Washington Co. Ohio,
Aug. 31, 1842; came to this county in 1854; Dem; owns 80 acresof land, valued at $3,200
wife was Charlotte R. Doty, born March 28, 1847; in Henry Co. Ills.; raarried Aug. 29, 1867;
has two children.
MAY ARCH. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; Pres; from Scotland.
MEAD HENRY, Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; frora England.
MEAGHER E. Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 160 acres.
MEERSMON E. Atkinson; peddler; Dem; Cath; frora Belgium.
MILAR ROBERT W. Carpenter, Atkinson; bom in Somerset Co. Pa. July 29, 1824;
came to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 80 acres of land and a house and- lot. valued at
$4,200; wife was Rebecca Knisely, bom in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, Sept. 25, 1831; married
July 8, 1849; has four children.
MILL JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Sweden.
MILLER FRED, Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; from Saxony; 40 acres.
MORIARTY S. Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; frora Ireland; 120 acres.
MORRISON W. H. Atkinson; Rep; from N.Y.
MOWBRAY JOHN, Brickmaker, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; born in Durham Co. England,
Aug. I, 1841; came to this county in 1869; Rep; Meth. Epis; wife was Elizabeth Lowes,
born in 1839, in England; married 1863; has four children.
MOVER HENRY, Atkinson; farmer; Rep; frora Indiana.
MOSSEY W. A. Farmer, Atkinson; born in Rutland Co. Verraont, June 22, 1S39; came
to this county in 1868; Rep; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $5,000; enlisted Sept. 1862,
in I2th Vt. Vols, and served nine months; wife was Louisa Nowers; she was born in Oneida
Co. New York, May 2, 1845; raarried March 31, 1868; has two children.
MYERS JACOB, Farraer, Atkinson; bom in Franklin Co. Pa. Oct. 14, 1831; came to this
county in 1855; Rep; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $20,000; first wife was EUen Fritz,
married Nov. 1, 1855; had three children; second wife was Mai-y J. Algar; she had two
children by first husband, and married Mr. Myers, Feb. 10, 1867.
"VTEAL A. L., Atkinson; teamster; Rep; born 111.
NEAL EDWIN, Atkinson; section boss; Dera; Meth. Epis; born in 111.
NICKERSON W. R. Sec 25; P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from N.Y. ; 80 acres.
NOWERS JOHN T. Atkinson; raerchant; Rep; from N.Y.
NOWERS THOS. Atkinson; Rep; Epis; frora England.
NOWERS THOMAS Jr. Merchant, Atkinson; born in Oneida Co. N.Y. on the 12th
Feb 1834; carae to ihis county in 1856; Rep; owns real e tate valued at $7,500; was Super
visor six years; wife was larah A. Mussey, born in Rutland Co. Vt. Sept. 15, 1834- married
Nov. 18, l8fii; has one child, Kate F.
NOWERS WM. Atkinson; merchant; Dem; from N.Y.
/^GDEN B. C. Sec. 21; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; 111; interest in 160 acres.
^-^ OGDEN DAVID, Atkinson; Dem; frora Ky.
OGDEN W. H. Atkinson; coal rainer; Dem; bora in 111.
OTTERMAN J. W. Rev. Atkinson; Meth. Epis. minister; Rep; from Pa.
OUCH WM. Atkinson; wagon- maker; Dem; frora England.
pALM JOHN, Sec. 35; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem.
PALMER H. A. Sec. 4; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from N.Y.; i6o acres.
PARKS A. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from Scotland.
PARKS E. Sec. 33; P.O. Atkinson; coal miner) Rep; frora Scotland.
PARRISH NELS P. Sec. 29; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden
PARRISH N. P J. Sec. 28; P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Luth; frora Sweden; 80 acres.
PARRISH SWAN, Atkinson; shoemaker; Luth; Sweden.
PARSONS A. Atkinson; Rep; U. Breth; frora Conn.
PAYNE GEO. Sec. 19; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; frora England.
PENWELL J. N. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep;"bom 111- 80 acres
PETERSON A. N. Sec 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Sweden; 200 acres.

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PICKARD L. Atkinson; street commissioner; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y.
PIERSON J. C. Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Atkinson; born in Knox Co. Ohio, May 10, 1836;
came to this county in 1867; Rep; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $6,000; is Trustee of the
village; enlisted in 1864 in the 146th 111. Vol; wife was Maria H. Pickard, born Nov. 30,
1839; married March 4, 1862; has one child.
PROOST C. Atkinson; shoemaker; Cath; from Belgium.
"D ICE A. C. Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; farraer, on C. G. Gierhart's farra; Rep; frora N.Y.
-'^ ROBINSON R. Sec 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from England.
RANFT JOHN, Shoemaker, Atkinson; born in Prussia, Dec. 25, 1829; came to this county
in 1861; Rep; Cong; owns house and lot and shop, value $5,000; wife was Mary E. Romig,
born in Ohio, April 14, 1837; married June 29, 1865; has three children, Hattie, John and
William.
ROBINSON THOS. Sec. 32; P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from England.
C AMMONS A. J. Atkinson; carpenter; Rep; from Ky.
'-^ SAM MONS T. Atkinso.i; clerk; Rep; from Indiana.
SAMMONS WM. Atkinson; laborer; from Indiana.
SCHATTEMAN LEO, .\tkinson; nurseryman; Dem; Cath; from Belgium.
SCHUTTEN HENRY, Atkinson; laborer; Dera; Cath; from Holland.
SCHWENNINGER ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Wurtem
burg, July 1, 1826; came to this county in 1866; Rep; Evang; owns 133 acresof land, valued
at $6,000; wife was Lavina Bloom, born in Pa. June 2, 1832; raarried Sept. 2, 1851; has six
children.
SMITH J. W. Atkinson; blacksmith; Rep; from Ohio.
SMITH W. M., M.D. Physician, Atki.ison; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, June 7, 1842; came
to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns house a'nd lot, valued at $1,800; enlisted Sept. 21,
1861, in the 42d 111. Vol. and served three years and nine months; was at the battles of
Farmington and Chickaraauga; wife was Viola M. Ferrin, born Feb. 4, 1846; married Dec.
15, 1870; has two children.
SOUTHWORTH DEWITT C. Atkinson; prop, hotel; Dem; Meth; III.
SOUTHWORTH HIRAM, Proprietor Hotel, Atkinson; born in Chautauqua Co. N.Y.
June 20, 1821; came to this Co. in 1837; has been Coraraissioner of Highways four years;
wife was Melissa Dewitt, born in Wayne Co. Mich. May 11, 1822; raarried July 20, 1842; has
two children; Dera; owns house and lot, val. $3,300.
STARK A. Sec 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
STARK ANDREW, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer.
STEELE J. Sec. 10, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Saxony; 100 acres.
STEIDENS G. J. Sec. 3, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dera; Luth; from Saxony.
STEINER G. W. Sec 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dera; frora Pa.
STEINER J. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson ; miner; Dem; from Pa.
STEMBERGER H. Sec. 10, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; frora Gerraany; 120 acres.
STRALEY JOHN, Atkinson; stoves and tinware; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Germany.
STRYKER D. P. Sec 23, P.O. Atkinson; Rep; from N. Y.
SUHR E. Sec. 27; P.O. Atkin.son; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Prussia; 120 acres.
SWANSON A. P. Sec 7, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
SWANSON A. P. Sec 5, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres.
SWANSON J., P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
SYLER C. Sec 2, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; 312 acres.
T^ABER J. Atkinson; engineer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y.
TASSELL JOHN, Sec 14, P.O. A kinson; farmer; U. Brethren; from England.
TICKLE MILTON, Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep.
TAYLOR J. S. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Dem; Henry Co.
TIFT H. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Conn; 40 acres.
TREKELL JOHN K. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; born in Tippecanoe Co. Ind.
July 20, 1834; came to this Co. in 1836; Rep; owns 325 acres of land, valued at $20,000;
was Commissioner of Highways five years ; wife was Theresa Walters, born March 3, 1845
in Tuscarawas Co. Ohio;' married Feb. 13, i860; has three children.

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TRECKLE M. Sec 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; 150 acres.
TROVINS J. M. Atkinson; teacher; Dem; Bapl; from Pa.
TOSLAND S.'VML. Sec. 15, P.O. Atkinson; farraer; from England.
A rAN DEN HEMEL S. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Holland.
* VERCRUISSE PETER, Sec. 24; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium.
VARHAAKA A. Sec. 17, P.O. Atkinson; farmer on E. Burrall's farm; Rep; Cath; Belgium.
A X fALTERS A. R. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; frora Ohio.
^^ WALTERS CHAS. H. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; lives with D. Walters; Rep; 111.
WAGAR W. W. Farmer, Sec 31, P.O. Atkinson; born in Yates Co. N.Y. Dec. 16, 1827;
carae to this Co. in 1865; Rep; Bapt; owns l6o acres of land, valued at $8,000; wife was
Lucina R. M. Gilbert; has seven children.
WALTERS D. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from Ohio.
WANDEL JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Cath; from Belgium.
WARD JOS. Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from England; 150 acres.
WATSON E. B. Atkinson; raeat raarket; Dem; from N.Y.
WEIRMOUTH W. W. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; prop, coal raine; from England.
WELCH B. F. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer, lives with Z. Welch; from Ohio.
WELCH J. Sec. 28, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 70 acres.
WELCH THOS. Atkins .n; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 160 acres.
WELCH Z. Sec 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Meth. Epis; from Pa; 120 acres.
WELLS Z. J. Atkinson; restaurant; Dera; frora Ohio.
WETERHOLL NILS, Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
WILLIAMS FRED. Sec 33, P.O. Atkinson; coal miner; Rep; from Maine.
WISELY J. J. Atkinson; restaurant; Dem; from Penn.
WITHERSPOON R. M. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer and coal miner; Rep; from Scotland.
WOLF S. N. Atkinson: carpenter; Dem; Dunkard; frura Pa.
WONDERLY DANIEL W. Carpenter, Atkinson; born in Curaberiand Co. Pa., May
27, 1833; came to this Co. in 1857; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns house and lot, valued at $1,800;
is Township Treasurer; enlisted Sept. 1864, in the 47th 111. V.I. and served eleven months;
wife was Clarinda Walters, born in Ohio, May 22, 1841; married June 28, i860; has four
children.
WONDERLY J. W. Sec. 25, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 160 acres..
WOOD A. W. Sec. 15, P.O.Atkinson; farmer; Rep; from Mass, 80 acres.
WOOD F. L. Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson; miner; Rep; from Conn.
WOOD H. P. Atkinson; store; Rep; from 111.
YARGER BENJ. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farmer; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres.
YARGER H. Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson; farraer; Dem; from Ohio.

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atkinson village and township.
Bollen Bros. Proprietors Welch Coal Bank, Sec. 32, P.O. Atkinson.
Bouwhuis Anthony, Groceries and Crockery.
Brown Jno. M. Justice of the Peace.
Ferrin Wells, Grain Dealer and Agt. C. R. I. & P. R. R.
Fronk Jno. H. Harness Maker.
Hunter Daniel 0. Groceries and Queensware.
Kay Jas. Prop. Coal Mine, Sec. 33, P.O. Atkinson.
Milar Robt. W. Carpenter.

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Mowbray & Co. Manfrs. Common and Fine Brick; Coal Miners, Sec. 32, P.O.
Atkinson.
Nowers Bros. Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Agricultural Implements,
Lumber and Building Material.
Ranfl Jno. Mnfr. Boots and Shoes.
Smith W. M., M. D. Physican and Surgeon.
Southworth & Son, Prop. Hotel.
Wonderly Danl. W. Carpenter and Joiner.

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A DDICKS GEO. lives with father, G. Addicks, P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Meth; frora III.
-^"^ ADDICKS GERHARD, Sec 25, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Melh; frora Germany.
ALDRICH FRANK, lives vvith Elias Hart, P.O. Geneseo; farmer.
ALLEN EDSON, lives with Elias Hart, P.O. Geneseo, farraer; Rep; Meth; frora N.Y.
ALLSHOUS S. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Church of God; frora Pa; owns 12 ac.
ANDREWS AUSTIN, lives with G. A. Carter, P.O. Geneseo; rents 80 acres in Osco; Rep.
ASDALE SAM, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.
AUSTIN FRED'K. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Meth; frora N.Y; owns 120 ac. $7,200.
AUSTIN WM. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Cong; from N.Y; 135 acres.
TJAILEY J. H. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; frora Denmark; 37 acres, val. $850
BARNARD F. H, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; coal operator; Rep; Unit; frora Mass.
BECK JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.
BEHRENS HENRY, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres, $3,200.
BEHRENS JULIUS, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Gerraany; owns 80 acres.
BELLINGER A. Sec. 22, P.O. Genesto; farmer; Dem; from N.Y; owns 119 acres.
BERGSTROM AUGUST, lives with L. W. Hoit, P.O Geneseo; Luth; from Sweden.
BERNHARD JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; works for Mrs. Doolittle; Luth; frora Denmark.
BIGGS W. C. Sec. 25, P.O.Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from W. Va; owns 80 ac. val. $4,800.
BILLS CHARLOTTE L. Mrs. Farm, Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; born in Loraine, Jef
ferson Co. N.Y. April 16, 1837; came to this Co. in 1856; Meth; owns 242 acres, val. $12,000.
widow of Ora A. Bills, who was bom in Jamaica, Windham Co. Vt. Aug. 12, 1832, died April
2. 1870; were married Jan. 27, 1857, at Edford, Henry Co; have three children, Geo. A.,
Clarence M. and Carrie I., all living with raother.
BILLS GEO. A. lives with mother, C. L. Bills, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from 111.
BILLS HENRY, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Church of God; from Vt; owns 120 acres.
BILLS M. A. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Church of God; from Vt; owns 160 acres.
BLANK J. lives with mother. Sec. 34, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Evangelical German; from Prussia.
BLIVEN LYMAN L. Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ind; owns 120 ac $4,800.
BOESEE FRED. Sec. 20; coal miner; rents 40 acres of G. Bushnell; Dem; Luth; Germany.
BOLTON SAML. Sec 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot; owns 5 acres.
BOYDEN CHAS. D. Sec 17, P.O. Green River; farmer, rents 80 ac of E. P. Boyden; Rep; III.
BOYDEN JOHN D. Sec 17, P.O. Green River; farraer, rents 80 ac of E. P. Boyden; Rep; Mass.
BRIX JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Cath; from Austria; 80 acres, vaL $3,200.
BROWN A. G. lives with Mrs. F. Smith; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Mass.
BROWN JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
BROWN JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson.
BROWN RANSSLER, Sec. 9; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Prot; frora N. Y.; rents 70 acres.
BUCHANAN BENJ. lives with father, H. G. Buchanan; P.O. Morristown; Dera; born 111.
BUCHANAN H. G. Sec. 28; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Dem; from Md; wife owns 240 acres.
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BUCHANAN JOHN M. lives with father, H. G. Buchanan; P.O. Morristown; Dera'; frora Pa.
BUCHANAN THOS. P. lives with father, H. G. Buchanan; P.O. Morristown; Dem; from Pa.
BUCHOLZ HENRY, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
BUCHOLZ WM. P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
BUCKLEY THOMAS, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
BURNS LARRY, P.O. Green River; coal miner; from Ireland.
BURNS PATRICK, Sec, 20; P.O. Green River; farraer; Dem; from Ireland; owns i6o acres.
/^ALHOUN ALECK, P.O. Green River; coal rainer; works for J. S. Lord.
^^ CARTER GEO. A. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; owns 240 acres.
CASERY JAS., P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
CAVANAGH, JAS., P.O. Green River; coal rainer; works for J. S. Lord.
CHISANOSKE JOS., Sec. 33; P.O.Geneseo; farraer; Dera; Cath; from Prussia; owns 60 acres.
CHRISMAN, J. R., P.O. Morristown; farraer; Rep; Bapt; from Ky.
CLAVONT JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal rainer; works for J. S.- Lord.
CLEVER WM. Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Luth; from Gerraany; owns 160 acres.
COOK L. Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo, farraer; Dem; Luth, frora Gerraany; owns 120 acres.
COURT MORITZ, Sec. 36; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Luth; frora Gerraany.
COURTHOUSE FRITZ, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. .S. Lord.
CRAWFORD MOSES, Farmer; Sec. 31; P.O.Green River; born in Penn. in 1830; came
to Henry Co. in 1864; Rep; owns 280 acres land, val. $12,000; married Barbara Baduner,
of Penn. in 1851; three boys, John Clark, Sarauel Harvey, Wm. Ewing.
CRAWFORD L. H. lives with father, M. Crawford; P.O. Green River; Rep; German Luth.
CURTIS ROBERT, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
CUSHMAN SYLVESTER, Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Vt; 160 acres.
TRAVIS CHAS., P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
^ DAVIS HENRY, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
DAVIS JAS., P.O. Green River; coal rainer; works for J. S. Lord.
DAVIS THOMAS, Sees. 23-24, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; rents 125 acres of D. L. Machesney; Rep.
DAVIS WM. Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson.
DENNIS DANL. C. Sec. 16, P.O. Geueseo; farmer; Rep; Church of God; from Conn; 50 ac
DILENBECK M. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 23, P.O. Geneseo; born in Leroy,
Jefferson Co. N.Y. .March 6, 1840; came to this county in June, 1855; Rep; Meih; owns
115 acres, val. $7,000; wife was Sarah C. Spickler, born in Lancaster Co. Pa. .A.'pril 26^ 1843;
carae here April 28, 1856; raarried Jan. 7, 1864; have had three children, all living: Albert
Courtland, b.)rn March 7, 1865; Elvin Francis, born Aug. 22, 1871; and Minnie V., April
22, 1876; was in H2th Regt. I. V. I.; have been School Director eight years.
DILENBECK .S. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; born in Jefferson
Cn. N.Y. April 6, 1S45; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Church of God; owns 160 acres,
val. $7,000; wife was Genieve L. Seaton, born Bureau Co. 111. Sept. 8, 1850; married Dec
25. 1868; have had three children— one living, Chauncy Burdett; those deceased, Otis W.
and Arthur A.; all born on homestead.
DILENBECK W. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; .Melh; from N Y; 200 acres, $12,000.
DOLLBERRY L. Mrs. Sec. i6, P.O. Geneseo; frora Sweden; 42 acres, val. Si, 680.
DOOLITTLE .V. R. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Church of God; from Vt; 115 acres.
DOOLITTLE V. Mrs. Farmer, Sec. 14. P.O. Geneseo; born in Jamaica, \'t. May 11,
1823; came to this county in i860; Cong; owns 200 acres, val. $10000- widow of E. S.
Doolittle, who was boin May 21, 1818, at Townsend, Vt; died Feb 19 1862- had two chil
dren, Ancephas and Edward B., the latier born April .24, 1854, at Jamaica Vf he manages
the farra. '
DOWNS ROBERT, Coal Operator, Green River; born in Delaware, Kent Co Oct. 30,
1840; came to this county in 1875; Dem; Prot; wifewas Mary ShiriU, born in Grant Cc
Wis. July 19, 1S45; married Aug. 14, 1865; have three children, Edwin Ellsworth, Sybil,
and Jessie; was m Ordnance Dept. 15th Army Corps; Mr. D. works two raines, in connec- .
tion with partner, in Sees. 17 and 18.
DUCKET JAS., P.O. Green River; coal rainer; works for J. S. Lord.
DUFF GEO. Sec. 36, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 80 acres, $4,800.

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DUFF WM., P.O. Geneseo; farmer; lives with father, G. Duff; Dem; from Pa; owns 40 acres.
DUSENBERY ALFRED, Sec. 32, P.O. Green River; farmer; owns 80 acres.
DUSENBERY F. Sec. 32, P.O. Green River; farmer; owns 160 acres.
¦pDWARDS JOHN, Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth; frora N.Y; owns 160 acres.
^ ELLINGSWORTH JOHN L. Sec 19, P.O. Green River; farmer; rents 160 acres.
ELLISON EDW^ARD T. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 24, 25, and 31, in Geneseo
Tp.; P.O. Geneseo; born in Chester, Windsor Co. Vt. Jan. 10, 1828; came to this county in
1854; Rep; Cong; owns 240 acres, val. $14,400; wife was Eleanor Carpenter, born Ply
mouth, Windsor Co.Vt. Nov. 12, 1845; married Aug. 7, 1864, at Geneseo; have had five chil
dren, three living, Sherman J., Homer E., and Ursula S.; those dead, Emma and Stella.
ERTMAN JOHN, Sec. 20, P.O, Green River; farmer, Luth; from Germany; owns 60 acres.
ERTMAN L. Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Luth; from Germany; owns 50 acres.
ERTMOND A. .Sec. 29; P.O. Morristown; farraer; Dem; Luth; frora Gerraany; 40 acres.
ERNST JACOB, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Gerraany; 160 acres,
ERNST JOHN, lives with father, J. Ernst; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Luth; from Gerraany.
ERNST WM. lives with father, J. Ernst; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
EWALD DAVID, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 20 acres.
¦pARR WASHINGTON, P.O. Green River; coal miner; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
FIEDLER ADAM, P.O. Geneseo; farmer and blacksraith; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
FIRCH DAVID, Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Germany; 120 ac.
FIRCH JULIUS, Sec. 32; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 60 acres.
FIRCH LEOPOLD, Sec 33; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; frora Germany; 80 acres.
FLAGG N. H. Sec 23; P.O. Geneseo; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Mass; 25 acres.
FREES HENRY, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Luth; frora Illinois.
/^EE JEREMIAH, Sec 26; P.O.Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.; 120 acres.
^-^ GENRICH CHAS. Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Luth; frora Germany; 20 acres.
GENRICH FRED, Sec. 34; P.O.Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 60 acres.
G-ERNANT ADAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 19; P.O. Green River; born in Ger
many, Aug. 23, 1845; came to this county in 1863; Dem; Luth; owns 200 acres of land, val.
$8,000; wife was Mary Frels, born in Rock Island Co., 111., April 15, 1847; married Feb.
28. 1865; has had five children, Margaret and Emma, deceased; Henry, Millie and George,
living.
GIBBONS MICHAEL, P.O. Green River; cOal miner for Downs & Wilson; Dera; Henry Co.
GILBERT O. A. Sec 17; P.O. Green River; farraer; Rep; Prot; frora N.Y.; 320 acres,$i6,000.
GILBERT MORTY, Sec. l8; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Prot; rents 92 acres.
GILROY'PATRICK, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; rents 80 acres. -
GUENTHER EMANUEL P. Sec. 28; P.O, Geneseo; pastor of German Church; from Germany.
LJ ARRIS W. T. Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Church of God; frora Indiana.
HART ELIAS, Sec 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; from N.Y.: 160 ac
HENDER HENRY, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; rents 80 acres.
HENRY CHAS., P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
HERBISON G. W., P.O. Geneseo; farraer; lives with John Edwards; Dem; from Pa.
HILL THOMAS C. Member of the firm of Hill Bros., Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots,
Shoes, and Clothing, Green River; born in Williams Co. Ohio, April 1, 1848; came to this
county in 1849; Rep; Meth; owns share in store, value $1,200; was in 9th Reg. Ills. Cav.,
Co. C.
HILL WARREN E. Proprietor Drug Store, Green River.
HINTZ J. Sec 34, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Evangelical German; from Prussia; owns 40 acres.
HIRT JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; laborer, lives with G. Addicks; Rep; Meth; frora Germany.
HOFFSTETTER E. Sec 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera: Cath; from Germany; 169 acres.
HOHENBOKEN GEO. D. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 31, P.O. Morristown; born
in Oldenburg, Germany, Jan. 14, 1837; came to America in 1858; came to this county in
1865; Luth; owns 260 acres of land, val. $11,700; wife was Henrietta C. Fisch, born m
Prussia, April 16, 1845; married Jan. 28, 1869, at Geneseo, Plenry Co. Ills.; have had three
children, Emma Margaret, Ida Amanda and John Frederick.

278 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
HOIT L. W. Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N. H.; 244 acres.
HOLITZ ADAM, Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from .Germany; owns 80 acres.
HOLKE JULIUS, Sec 35; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Luth; from Germany; owns 80 acres.
HOLSINGER JACOB, Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 40 acres.
HORR J. B. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; owns 60 acres.
HOWARD A. G. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; born in Windham
Co. Verraont, Oct. 4. 1851; came to this county in 1866; Rep; Bapt; operates farra for
raother, who owns 80 acres, value $4,800; wife was Huda E. Holcomb, born in New York,
Oct. 3, 1855; married March 8, 1875, at Geneseo, Henry Co. Ills.; was elected Collector in
1876.
HOWARD J. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in Windham Co.
Verraont, Aug. 31, 1847; carae to this county in 1866; Rep; Meth;' owns 146 acres of land,
value $4,500; wife was Luella S. Ewing, born in Windham Co. Vermont, Aug. 29, 1850.
raarried March I, 1871; have had three children; those living are Stella, Ella and Eva.
HOWARD NATHAN C. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in
Jamaica, Windham Co. Verraont, Oct. 7, 1833; came to this county Oct. 12, 1854; Rep; Meth;
owns 165 acres, value $10,000; wife was Martha C. Dilenbeck, born in Jefferson Co. N. Y.
April I, 1841; married Aug. 21, 1861; have had two children, Willard Edward and Leeland
Chauncy.
HUGHES JERRY, P.O. Green River; coal rainer; works for J. S. Lord.
HUNT WM. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; born in Edford Tp.
Henry Co. Ills. April 6, 1850; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres, value $4,800; wife was Lydia
A. Gee, born in Grant Co. Wisconsin, Nov. 7, 1852; married Dec. 28, 1871; have one child,
William R.
HUSHMAN JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.

J

AMES JOHN, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 80 acres of Chauncy Howard; Dem;
frora Ohio.

T/' ING' JAS., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, works for G. A. Carter; Rep.
-•^ KINGSBURY NATHANIEL, Sec 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
KIDDER WALTER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; born in Vermont
in 1824; came to Henry County in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000;
has been Justice of Peace twenty years; married Harriet F. Brown, of New Hampshire,
in 1846; two children, Alraeda Frances, Rosa Ann.
KNEELEY MICHAE^L, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.
KOPISKIE J. Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; frora Germany; owns 140 acres.
KORTHALS F. Sec. 20, P.O. Green River; farmer, lives with mother, Mrs. K; Luth; Germany.
T EWIS PETER, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.
LEWIS ACE, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for Downs & Wilson.
LARSON PETER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 10, P.O. Geneseo; born near Gotten
burg, Sweden, Dec. 2, 1822; carae to this state in 1852, and county in 1854; Rep; Luth;
owns 80 acres, val. $2,000; wife was Mary Ann Swedenborg, born in Nora, Sweden, Oct. 17,
1833; came to Henry Co. Geneseo, July 9, 1854; msirried Sept. 2, 1854; have had five
children, those living are Laura Sophia, Dora Matilda Charlotte, Emily Augusta, Mary
Silme Oliva; Jennie Wilhelraine Josephine, dead; Mr. L. was in 14th Reg. 2 Cav. Co. C,
two years and ten raonths.
LORD JOHN S. Coal Operator, Green River.
LYON ALVIN M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec 11; P.O. Geneseo; born in Tolland Co.
Conn. July 4, 1843; came to this county in 1850; Ind; Prot; owns 80 acres, val. $2,800; wife
was Achsach Adams, born in Schuyler Co. 111. Oct. 9, 1847; married Oct. 1870, at Geneseo,
Henry Co. Ill; have had two children, Robert and Amy L.
JY/TcELROY JOHN, Green River; coal miner; Dem; from Louisiana.
¦'¦*•*• McFADGEN ROBT. P.O. Green River; coal miner, works in Lord's mine.
McILVANE ALEX. P.O. Geneseo; works for E. T. Ellison; Rep; Cong; from Pa.
McNAUGHTEN M. D., P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for Downs & Wilson- Rep.
MAGERKERT AUGUST, Sec, 17: P.O. Grg^n River; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany.

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MARSHALL JOS. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; born in Elk
Grove, Cook Co. 111. March 11, 1848; came to this county in 1875; Rep; owns 80 acres, val.
$4,800; wife was Mary J, Scott, born in Windsor Co. Vt. May 28, 1848; rarrried Dec. 25,
1871, at Maine, Cook Co; have had three children, all living, Elbert L. born Sept. 28, 1872;
Burdett C. March 6. 1874; Gracie M. born Oct. 2. 1875.
MEER ISAAC W. Sec. 18; P.O. Green River; coal rainer and farraer, renls 30 ac. of F. Baura.
MEER JOHN, Green River; stock herder; Dera; Prot; from Pa.
MEER JOS. P.O. Green River; farmer, rents 80 acres.
MILLER ALBERT, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with G. Miller; Evang; from Germany.
MILLER GUSTAV, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 80 acres; Dem; Evang; from Germany.
MILLER HERMANN, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.
MURRY MARION, P.O. Green River; coal rainer, works for J. S. Lord.
MUZZY EDSON, Ifarmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 10 and 15; P.O. Geneseo; born in Ja
maica, Windham Co. Vt. April 24, 1832; carae to this county Jan. 24, 1866; Rep; Cong;
owns 142 acres, val. $6,000; wife was Martha A. Rand, born in Townsend, Windham Co. Vt.
July 15, 1836; married April 28, 1858; have had two children, Fred E. and Alice P.
"Vr EWTON WM. P.O. Green River; coal miner for J. S. Lord.
¦'¦^ NEWMAN JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, Luth; from Prussia; owns 80 acres.
NICLOY LOUIS, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 80 acres of T. Green; Luth; from Prussia.
OHME WM., P.O. Geneseo; works for R. B. Paul; Luth; from Germany.
OUGH JAMES, Sec. 18; P.O.Green River; farmer, rents 184 ac. of J. Harper; Rep; Prot.
OLLSON ANDREW P. Farmer and Stock Raiser. Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; born in
Yonby, Sweden, July 15, 1837; carae to this county Oct. 1854; Rep; Prot; owns 92 acres,
val. $2,760; wife was Lucinda Nesbaura, born in Wabash Co. Ind. Dec 25, 1846; married
March 28, 1867, at Rock Island, III; have had five children, Daniel Grant, Chas. Augustus,
Louis Andrew, Holly Stanton, Richard H.; Mr. O. was in 4th Regt. I. Cav. Co. M; has been
Pathmaster one year.
OUGH JNO. C. Farraer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 19 and 20; P.O. Green River; born in
Bureau Co. 111. Aug. 15, 1855; came to this county in 1861; Rep; rents 100 acres of land,
val. $4,500; wife was Mary Delany, born in Rock Island Co. Dec. 25, 1856; have one child,
Daniel Lewis.
OUGH RICHARD, Sec. 19; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England; 100 acres.
OUGH RICHARD, lives with father, R. Ough, P.O. Green River; Rep: frora England.
pALMER FRANK, Sec. 18; P.O. Green River; farraer; rents 60 acres of S. Sheppard.
^ PARPART JULIUS, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Evang. German; from Prussia.
PAUL E. J. lives wilh father, J. Paul; P.O. Geneseo; Dem; from Mass.
PAUL LIBERTY, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 12 and 13; P.O. Geneseo; born in
Union, Tolland Co. Conn. Nov. 16. 1824; came to this county in 1856; Lib; Prof owns 260
acres, val. $14,300; wife was Hannah M. Keyes, born in Ashford, Windham Co. Conn. May
26, 1826; married 1850; have had two children. Earnest J. and Sumner, who live with their
father, on the homestead; Mr. Paul is the son of Capt. Chauncy Paul, of Union, Tolland Co.
Conn.
PAUL R. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; born in Union, Tolland Co.
Conn. June 5, 1823; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Prot; owns 287 acres, val.|i4,35o;
wife was Ann E. Kinney, born in Union, Tolland Co. Conn. April i, 1831; married March
1852; at Union; have had three children, one living, Addie J.; two dead, Chauncey B. and
Erama J.
PAUL SUMNER, lives with father, L. Paul; P.O. Geneseo; Dem; from Mass.
PERRIN A.D. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; born in \yebster, Mass.
Oct, 7. 1843; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Cong: owns 160 acres, val $4,800; first
wife was Mary Hale, born in N.Y.;- married March 24. 1870, died April n, 1875; ^ad two
children, Henry A., born Jan. 11, 1871; Wm. S.. born Dec. 21, 1872; second wife was Ade
line E. Thompson, born in Bureau Co. IIL Feb. 20, 1843; married Feb. 23, 1876.
PERSHING JOS., P.O. Green River; harness-maker; Rep; Meth; from Pa; prop. $1,500.
PERSHING WM. Green River; harness-maker; Rep; Meth; from Pa; owns house and lot.
PINKERTON MATTHEW, P.O. Green River; retired farraer; Rep; from Pa.
PIPAL GEO., P.O, Green River; works for Wm. Smith; Dem, Luth; from Germany.

280 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
PITTS GEO., P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.
POBANZ F. A. Sec. 20; P.O. Green River; farmer; Luth; from Germany; 88 acres.
POBANZ FERDINAND, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with father, F. Pobanz, Rep; Ev. Luth.
POBANZ FRED. Sec. 34; P.O.Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Evang. Gerraan; from Prussia.
POBANZ FRED. Jr. P.O. Geneseo: farmer, lives with father, F. Pobanz; Rep; Evang. Ger.
POBANZ GUSTAVE, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with father, F. Pobanz; Rep; Evang. Ger.
POBANZ GEORGE, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Evang. German; from Prussia.
POBANZ WM., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with father, F. Pobanz; Rep; Evang. German.
POBANZ Mrs. .Sec 34; P.O. Geneseo; Luth; frora Germany; owns 20 acres.
POLSON C. M. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 160 acres of G. S. Wells; Rep; Meth.
POLSON SPENCER, lives with C. M. Poison, P.O. Geneseo; laborer: Rep; Luth; Sweden.
POTTIGER D.VNIEL, P.O. Geneseo; works for H.Bill; Church of God; frora Pa.
PUGH CHAS. Green River; potter; Rep; from Iowa.
PUGH THOMAS, Green River; coal rainer; Rep.
D AHN DAVID, Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 20 acres.
REATMAN — -, Sec. 20, P.O. Green River; laborer; Luth; from Germany.
REMINGTON C. C. Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Mass; owns 76 ac. $5,000.
RISTAU JULIUS, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Evan. Ger; from Prussia; owns 80 ac.
ROBERTS WM., P.O. Green River; coal miner, vvorks for Downs & Wilson.
ROHRBACH CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 20, P.O. Green River; farmer; Luth; frora Germany.
RUNDLEMAN FRITZ, P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for J. S. Lord.
CCHEIDEL GEO. Sec. 28, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents Jno. Altman; Luth; frora Germany.
SCMICHEL J. Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; from Germany; owns 70 acres.
SCHRADER GEO. H. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born in
Olrlenburg, Germany, Oct. 19, 1834; came to Rock Island Co. in 1852 and Henry Co. in
1864; Dera; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, val. $9,600; wife was W. C. Weigand, born in
Prussia, Oct. 5, 1840, raarried Jan. 13, 1859; hive five children living, Etta, Martha, John,
Chas., Minnie.
SCOTT LOUISA Mrs. Sec. 24, P.O. Gene.seo; farming; Meth; from N.H; owns 160 ac. $9,600.
SCOTT WALTER A., P.O. Geneseo; farraer, operates farm of mother, Louisa Scott; Rep; Meth.
SHAFER MINOR, P.O. Morristown; works for E. A. South; Rep; Bapt; from W. Va.
SHERILL ED., P.O. Green River; coal miner, foreraan in Downs & Wilson's bank; Dem.
SIMMONS WM., P.O. Green River; coal miner, works for Downs & Wilson.
SMITH F. Mrs. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; farm; Cong; from Ohio; owns 80 acres, val. S4.800.
SMITH L. K., lives with mother, Mi-s. F. Smith, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Unit; from Ohio.
SMITH WM. Farmer and Stock Rai.ser, Sec. 31, P.O. Green River; born in Lippe, Prussia,
Nov. 10, 1822; came to this Co. in 1851; Dem; Luth; owns 1,191 acres of land, val. $41,250:
wifewas Caroline Araraert, born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 13, 1824, married April 19, 1849;
have had eight children; those living are, Margaret, Anna; John F., Carolina, and Emma.
SOUTH E. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Monistown; born in Green Co. Pa.
Feb. 27, 1827; came to this Co. in 1864; Dem; Bapt; owns 380 acres of land, val. $19,000;
first wife was Sarah E. Long, born in Green Co. Pa. Dec. 13, 1S33, died Dec 4, 1865; had
four children, Mary Ann, L. G. Swan, Dora Frances, Pluraraer W.: second wife was Mary
S. Soraers, born Fayette Co. Pa. .Vug. 26, 1841; three children, Sarah E., Guy Allen, deceased,
and baby unnaraed.
SPUR JOHN, Sec. 17, P.O. Green River; farraer; Luth; from 111; owns 80 acres.
SULLIVAN FRANK, lives with father, M. T. Sullivan, P.O. Green River; Rep; from Mich.
SULLIVAN MYRON T. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sees. 7, 8, 18; P.O. Gr'een River;
born, N. Y., Ontario Co., Aug. 3, 1825; came to thiS Co. in 1870; Rep; rents 600 acres, val.
$30,000; wife was Estra M. McKebey; married July 4, 1844, at Bristol, Ontario Co. N. Y.;
have had seven children; those living, Maria, Saiah, William, Myron, Frank, Jennie E. and
Charlotte; those dead, William and John; was in nth Reg. Mich. V. I., and then 1st Reg.
Engineer Mechanics.
SULLIVAN SAMUEL, lives with father, M. T. Sullivan; P.O. Green River; Rep; from N.V.
SULLIVAN WM. lives wilh father, M. T. Sullivan; P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.

HENRY COUNTY: EDFORD TOWNSHIP. 281
SUMNER T. P. Farmer and Carpenter; Sec. 17; P.O. Green River; born in Conn, in 1813;
came to Henry Co. in 1851; Dera; owns 160 acres, val. $6,000; served as carpenter in the l!
Pioneer Corps six months; married Hannah E. Goodrich, of N. V., in 1835; seven children,
four boys, three girls.
TRAYLOR ALBERT P. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; school teacher; in Flagg's house; Rep; Bapt.
TEMPLIN  , Sec. 34; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Lutheran; from Germany.
THOMAS HANK, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
THOMAS HENRY, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson.
THOMAS JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
THOMAS JOHN, P.O. Green River; coal rainer; works for Downs & Wilson,
THOMPSON PATRICK, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
TISCH AUGUST, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for J. S. Lord.
TUFTS JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; frora Vt; i6o acres; val. $9,600.
XXTAGLE HARTMAN, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lulh; frora Germany; 160 acres.
' * WALKER DAVID, P.O. Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson.
WATSON WM., P.O Green River; coal miner; works for Downs & Wilson.
WEAVER JACOB, Farraer and Stock Raiser; Sec 36; P.O. Geneseo; born in Bavaria,
Gerraany, Sept. 22, 1829; carae to Penn. in I836, then to Rock Island Co. in 1838, to Henry
Co. in 1869; Rep; Lutheran; owns 160 acres, value $g.-6oo; wife was Mary Weigand, born
Germany, Saxony, Jan. 31, 1830; married Dec. 17, 1850, at Hampton, Rock Island Co; have
had three children, one dead, Martha Caroline, those living, Margaret C. and John J.
WEIDLEIN GEORGE, lives with father, John Weidlein; P.O. Morristown; Dem; Lulh.
WEIDLEIN JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; P.O. Morriatown; born in Bavaria, Ger
many, Jan. 17, 1812; came to this county in 1851; Dera; Lutheran; owns 320 acres of land,
valued $17,600; wife wasElenora C. Aramert, born in Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 2, 1820; mar
ried March 11, 1839, in Bedford Co., Penn; have ad twelve children; those living are, An
drew, born April- 16, 1840, Philip, born Dec. 23, 1841, Lewis, born May 4. 1846, Jacob, born
Feb. 17, 1850, George, born Sept. 25, 1854, Edward, born May 20, 1856, Caroline, born
March 29, 1859, Valentine, born Sept. 7, 1863.
WEIGAND HENRY, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; frora Gerraany; rents 80 acres.
WEI^NRICH CHARLES, Sec. 35; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; frora Gerraany.
WEINRICH ERNST, with C. Veinrich; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
WENDT HENRY, Sec. 32; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Dem; Luth; from III; 80 ac. in Sec 20.
WERTFAM C, P.O. Green River, works for O. A. Gilbert; Luth; from Germany.
WEST WM., P.O. Green River; coal rainer, works for Downs & Wilson.
WILDERMUTH C. Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; frora Germany; 80 acres.
WILSON FRANK, Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 200 ac. of J. Wilson; Rep; Prol;N.H.
WILSON GARRETT A. Coal Operator, residence coal banks Sec 17; P.O. Green
River; born in LaSalle Co. IU. Sept. 12, 1848; carae to this Co. in 1864; Rep; works coal
banks with partner, R. Downs, in Sees. 17-18; wife was Emily Christy, born in Wayne Co.
Iowa, Jan. 13, 1852; married Sept. 3, 1871; has two children: Clare Waldo, and Elsie L.;
was in gth IU. Cav. Co. B.
WILSON JOEL, Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prot; N. H.; owns 200 acres.
WILSON Wm. W. Sec 17, P.O. Green River; farraer, rents 80 ac of T. P. Sumner; Dem.
WISYAHN CHAS. Sec. 37, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, renls 100 acres; Evang. German"; Prussia.
WOOD BEDER, P.O.Green River; lives with father, W. Wood; Rep; Prot; frora III.
WOOD DANIEL, P.O. Green River; lives with father, W. Wood; Rep; Prot; from III.
WOOD DAVID, P.O. Green River; lives wilh father, W. Wood; Rep; Piol; from IU.
WOOD WELLINGTON, Sec 17 and 20, P.O. Green River; farmer; Rep; Prot; Irom N. Y.
WYNAL CHAS., P.O. Geneseo: lives with W. Dilenbeck; Rep; Luth; from Germany.
"VONKE FRED, Sec. 33, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Luth; from Germany; 60 acres.

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GREEN RIVER.

Downs & Wilson, Coal Operators; Mines on Sees. 17 and 18.
Hill Bros. Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Clothing, &c.
Hill Warren E. Druggist.
Lord Jno. S. Coal Operator.

CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP.
A LFRED S. D, Cambridge; raerchant; Rep; Bapt; born Vt.
^^ ALLBRIGHT A., P.O. Ulah; luraber; Rep; Meth; bornN.Y.
ALDRIDGE JOHN M. Sec. 30, P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ind; 78 ac. land.
ALLEN W. R. Carabridge; photographer; Rep; Chris, church; born 111.
.\LTSCHULER SIMON, Cambridge; clothing and furnsg. goods; Ind; Lib; born Germany.
AMBROSE THOMAS, Cambridge; works R.R; Dera; Cath; born Ireland.
AMMERMAN J. R. Cambridge; wheelrighl; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
AMMERMAN WILLIAM, Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio'.
ANDERSON' A. L. Sec. 21, P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of Mrs. Longshore; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
ANDERSON E. Sec. 30; farmer; Ind; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres land.
ANDERSON H. R Carabridge; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ky.
ANDERSON HANS, Sec. 27, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden;' 77 acres land.
ANDERSON O. Sec. 34, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; boEn Sweden; 80 acres land.
ANDERSON P. B. Cambridge; merchant taUor; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
.ANDERSON S. Sec 5; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON WILLIAM J. Cambridge; clerk;' Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
ARNOLD C. B. Sec. 29; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Vt; 160 acres land.
ATCHISON M. Sec. 22; laborer; Rep; Pres; born Ireland.
ATKINSON JAMES, Farmer, Sec 23, P.O. Ulah; born in County Derry, Ireland, May
19, 1836; Rep; Pres; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; lived in Ireland nineteen years; came
to this country 1S55; lived in Philadelphia five years; carae to Kewanee, Henry Co. in 1861,
lived there fifteen years; worked nine years and four months for Mr. Willard, Nurseryman;
has held office Roadmaster; married Miss Nancy McAdoo Feb. 3, 1858; she was born County
Donegal, Ireland; have eight children, six girls, two boys; lost one daughter.
AXELSON A. Sec. 14, P.O. Cambridge; farraer, rents R. Mascall's farm; Rep; Luth.
AXELSON A. M. Sec 14, P.O. Cambridge; farmer, rents R. Mascall's farm; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
AXELSON FRANK, Sec. 14, P.O. Cambridge; faimer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
AYRES A. D. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Bapt. pref; born Henry Co. 111.
AYERS A. S. Mrs. Widow, Cambridge; Pres; born in New York City.
AYRES JAMES E. Merchant, Cambridge; born in town of .\ndover, Henry Co. July 22,
1844. He has lived in this county thirty-two years, except three years when he lived in Stale
Kentucky. He has been in the business of Dry Goods, Groceries and Clothing, firm of
Ayres & Weir, for past five years. He was in the army in 112th Reg. 111. Infantry, and was
in twenty-six general engageraents. He has two children, one daughter and one son:
AYRES THOMAS G. Attorney, Carabridge; born Henry Co. IU. May 7, 1842. He has
lived in this state, in Henry County, for thirty-four years, except three or four years, when
he lived in State Kentucky; he has practiced his profession here about five years; he has held
office one of Trustees of this town for past five years; Dem; Lib. He married Miss PriscUla
A. Davenport Sept. 21, 1871; she was born in Cambridge, Henry Co; they have one child,
son, Bertram Seymour, born Sept. 27, 1872.
"DALL G. W. Cambridge; dairy business; Rep; Meth. pref; born N.Y.
BEACH J. H. Dr. Cambridge; dentist; Ind; Epis. pref; born Pittsburg, Pa.

GEO. F. H. WILSON,
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BALL OLIVER, Livery Stable, Cambridge; born Cortland Co. N.Y. AprU 23, 1835; Rep;
Lib; value property $15,000. He lived in New York State about twenty-one years, and
came to this state, in Henry Co., in 1856, and has lived here over twenty years, except two
years in Minnesota. Is engaged in the Livery Business here, firm O. Ball &Son. Married
Miss Mary Jane Brown Aug. 24, 1856; she was from Cortland Co. N.Y., born April 23, 1838;
they have three children, two sons and one daughter.
BASON JOHN J. Farmer, Sec 25, P.O. Cambridge; born in Washington Co. Pa. Feb. 11,
1836; Dem; Bapt. pref; owns 150 acres land, value $7,500; lived in Pennsylvania ten years;
removed to Peoria Co. 111. and lived there about fourteen years, and carae to Henry Co. and
has lived here seventeen years. Has held office School Director. Married Miss Eve Cath
erine Gabler Nov. 27, 1855; she was born in Gerraany, July 20, 1828; they have two children,
daughters; Sarah Elizabeth, born May 5, 1857, Lucy, born May 2, i860.
BEARDSLEY E. Cambridge; surveyor; Rep; Infidel; born N.Y.
BECKER GEORGE, Lumber and Grain Dealer, P.O. Ulah, Sec. 21; born Jefferson Co.
N.Y. Dec. 6, 1839; Rep; Meth; value property $1,500; lived in New York State about twen
ty-eight years; came to this state and county in May, 1868, and has lived here nine years, and
is engaged in Grain and Lumber Business. Was in the army, enlisted Aug. 11, 1862, in the
loth New York Artillery, and participated in every battle in which 18th army corps was en
gaged, from Cold Harbor to surrender of Gen. Lee at Appomattox. He holds office Post
master this town; married Miss Alice E. Howe Dec. 5, i860; she was born in Antwerp,
Jefferson Co. N.Y. Oct. 7, 1845; have three children, Katie Alice, George Leslie, Frank Elmer;
lost three children.
BELKNAP W. S. Cambridge; salesman; Dem; Lib; born Orange Co. N.Y.
BENSON A. Sec. 15, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; renter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
BENSON JOHN, Carabridge; tailor; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BENSON LARS, Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Cambridge; born in Sweden Aug. 13, 1826; Rep;
Lib; owns 174 acres land, value $9,000. He lived in Sweden twenty-eight years, and carae
to this country in 1854; arrived in Moline, Rock Island Co. Aug. 19, 1854; came to Henry
Co. March 14, i860, and has lived here sixteen years; his father living in Sweden; his brother
lives in this town and county.
BEVERIDGE PETER H. Treasurer Henry Co., P.O. Cambridge; born Aberdeen.
Scotland, Feb. 21, 1834; came to this country in 1839; came to Ashland, Ohio, and lived
there fourteen years. He lived in Scott Co. Iowa, three years; carae to this state, Henry
County, in 1856, and has lived here over twenty years. He has held office Supervisor; was
President Agricultural Society for ten years; he was elected treasurer of Henry Co. in 1873,
and re-elected in 1875; Rep; Cong; owns farm 320 acres, value $19,200, owns farm 160 acres
Nebraska, value $1,920, total, $21,120. He married Miss Eliza L. Carter Oct. 25, 1859; she
was born Ashland, Ohio, March 17, 1837, she died Feb. 2, 1875; they had five children, three
sons, two daughters.
BLOMBEY JOHN, Cambridge; cigar-maker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.-
BLUMBEY OLOFF, Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Bapt; born Sweden.
BOBBETT HANNAH E. Mrs. widow, Cainbridge; Cong; born Ohio; property $3,000.
BOON JOHN, Sec 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents farm R. MascaU; Rep; Meth.
BOWEN S. F. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Meth; born Philadelphia, Pa.
BOWEN W. S. Sec. 21, P.O. Ulah; clerk; Ind; Meth; born Pa.
BOWEN WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec, 22, P.O. Ulah; born in PhUadelphia, ,Pa. Oct. 28,
1824; Ind; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; Uved in Philadelphia about thirty years;
removed to Kewanee, Henry Co. in 1854; was in the army, Co. G, ii2th Reg. IU. Infantry;
acted as Hospital Steward; served three years and honorably discharged; has held office
Justice Peace for eight years and School Director many years. Is engaged in Grain and
Lumber business, and is Freight and Ticket Agent P. & R. I. R. R. at this place; married
Caroline Starkey, of Philadelphia, 1848; she died 1861; raarried Mrs. Mary E. Appleman,
of Columbia Co. Pa. Aug. 12, 1862; have seven chUdren, five sons, two daughters.
BOYD A. H. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
BOYD JAMES M. Cambridge; works in lumber yard; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
BOYD SAMUEL G. Merchant Tailor, Cambridge; born in Lewis County, Ky. April
25, 1815; Rep; Univ; value property, $2,000; lived in Ky. three or four years and reraoved
to Ohio in 1819; lived in that state about thirty-eight years; carae to this state, Cambridge,
Henry County, 1859, and has lived here seventeen years; has held office School Director;
married Miss Eliza Young, Sept. 20, 1838; she died in May, 1874; then married Mrs. F. M.
Newton, formerly F. M. Putnam, frora Vermont, March 18, 1875; he had six children by
first wife, three sons and three daughters; has lost three children.
BOYD ROBERT, Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; 240 acres.
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BOYD JOHN, Farmer and Teamster, Cambridge; born in Bucks Co. Penn. Nov. 6, 1835;
Rep; Epis; value property $1,000; he lived in Penn. about twenty-five years, then came to
Henry Co. Illinois, in 1852; has lived here twenty-four years; was in the army, Co. C, Il2th
Reg. lUs. Infantry; he was in a number of severe battles, and was honorably discharged; he
married Miss Emily W. Welton, Nov. 25, 1858; she was born AprU 17, 1836; they have
three children, two girls and one boy; have lost three children.
BRINKERHOFF AUGUSTUS W. Cambridge; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born IU.
BRINKERHOFF CHARLES E. Cambridge; lives with father; Rep; Meth; born N. Y.
BRINKHOFF D. Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Ulah; born Hanover, Gerraany, Sept. 18, 1826;
Ind; Luth; owns 400 acres land, 240 acres in town of Cambridge, 160 acres in town of
Burns, value $24,000; lived in Germany about twenty years, and came to this country in
1846; lived in New York State two years; went to California in 1849; came to this state and
county in 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; he has held office School Director;
married Miss Sarah Jane Stackhouse in Dec. 1855; she was from New York State; they have
five children, one son and four daughters; lost one son.
BRINKERHOFF JAMES D. Ice Dealer, Cambridge; born in New York City, March
17, 1825; he lived there about three years; lived in Hackensack, New Jersey, sixteen years;
went to sea on whaling expedition for two years, and sailed around the world, returned to
New York for four years; he carae to this state, in Knox Co. in 1853, and has lived in this
county twelve years; he has held office of Justice of Peace for seven years, and School
Director for eight years; Rep; Meth; value property, $2,000; married Miss Margaret A.
Williaras, March 31, 1846; she was born in New York City Sept. 8, 1826; they have five
children, four sons and one daughter; have lost three sons.
BRISTOL ELIZABETH Mrs. widow; Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; Meth; born Canada; 40 acres-
BRISTOL SAMUEL, Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Dera; Meth; born lUs.
BRITTAN W. W. Cambridge; clerk Cambridge House; Dem; Pres. pref; born New Jersey.
BROBERG SWAN, Cambridge; cigarmaker, Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BROOKS JOSEPH A. Sec 21; farmer, renter; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
BROWN CAROLINE Mrs. Sec 14; P.O. Cambridge; born Pa; 20 acres.
BRUCE H. Cambridge; wagon-maker; Lib; born Virginia.
BRUCE M. Carabridge; carpenter; Dera; Lib; born Virginia.
BRUCE W. S. Cambridge; carpenter; Dera; Hard Shell Bapt. pref; born Virginia.
BRYAN JOHN L. Physician and Surgeon, Cambridge; born Wayne Co. Ky. Oct. 3, 1829;
Rep; Bapt; value property $5,000; he lived in State of Kentucky twenty-five years, then
removed to Indiana and was there six years; upon the breaking out of the war he was com
missioned surgeon of the 26th Missouri Reg. Infantry and served in the field' two years, and
then had charge military hospital of eruptive diseases in City Louisville for one year and
five months; he has practiced his profession in this county about seven years; he married
Miss Hannah M. Deitz of Blue Lick, Indiana, Oct. 13, 1857; they have five sons.
BURGESS ERASTUS J. Proprietor Burgess House, Cambridge; born in Jefferson Co.
New York, Feby. 12, 181 1; he lived in New York State about fourteen years; he went to
Michigan in 1825; large part of people were Indians; he carried the mail from Detroit to
Pontiac, and from there to Mt. Clemens; for nine miles no white person, only Indian cabins;
he lived in Ohio about six years. Rep; Cong; he raarried Miss Lucena M. Hunt, April 13,
1833; she was frora Trumbull Co. Ohio, was born Nov. 15, 1815; they have had six children,
three sons and three daughters; have lost two sons and' two daughters.
BURMAN C. Cambridge; shoeraaker. Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BURNDLIN P. B. Sec 16, P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents Dixon's farm; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BURNS S. Cambridge; works for Dennick; Rep; Cong; born Pa.
BYERLY N., P.O. Cambridge; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
/^AHON O. Cambridge; farraer; Rep; Cong; born Ohio; val. property $1,600.
^ CALHOUN ROBERT G. Carabridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ireland.
CADY L. S. Farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Cambridge; born in Cuba, AUegany Co. New York,
June 22, 1826; Dem; Lib; owns 50 acres land, value $2,500; he lived in New York State
ten years; lived in Canada four years; came to this county and state in 1840, and has lived
here over thirty-six years; one of earliest settlers; he has counted one hundred deer at one
time here on the prairie; plenty of wolves around here then; has held office of Road Com
missioner and School Director; raarried Anna MascaU, Dec. 20, 1848; she was from Pa.;
have seven children; lost one.

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CADY S. W. B. Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Cambridge; born in Virginia, Jan. 13, 1847; Rep;
Lib; owns l6o acres land, val. $6,400; removed from Virginia at early age to this state and
County, in 1849; lived in Cambridge eleven years, and has lived in this county twenty-seven
years; one of early settlers; only two houses on road from Cambridge to Geneseo; married
Miss Sarah F. Johnson, Feb. 26, 1871; she was from Boone Co. Indiana, born Oct. 22, 1841;
they have three children, two boys and one girl; lost two children.
CAMERY DAVID, Cambridge; carpenter; Dem; Lib; born Virginia.
CAIRNES JAMES, Cambridge; clergyraan; Rep; Bapt; born in Scotland; came to U. S. 1849.
CARLSON C. A. Cambridge; sewing machine agent; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
CARLSEN C. M. Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Ind; Second Adventist; born Sweden.
CARLSON JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Bishop HUl; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 40 acres.
CARLSON PETER, Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; farmer, rents of J. MascaU; Rep; Luth.
CARSTENS ANDREW, Cambridge; bakery and confectionery; Dem; Luth; born Europe.
CARTER CHARLES A. Cambridge; painter; Rep: Lib; born lUs.
CHAMBERLAIN E. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Epis; born 111.
CHAMBERLAIN J. S. Rev. Cambridge; pastor Episcopal Church; Rep; born Buffalo.
CHAMBERLAIN PHIL. C. Cambridge; law student; Rep; Epis; born IU.
CHAPMAN JOHN W. Cambridge; wagon-maker; Rep; Bapt. pref; born Indiana.
CHERRY E. Cambridge; laborer; Lib; Bapt.
CHERRY JAMES, Sec. 8, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born Ohio.
CHILBERG N. G. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
CHILLBURG HENRY H. Cambridge; druggist; Rep; Swedish Luth; born Iowa.
CHILLBERG S. J. Cambridge; clerk for Ayers & Weir; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
CHURCH R. Cambridge; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; born N. Y.
CLARK G. M. Watchmaker and Jeweler, Cambridge; born Bedford Co. Penn. Aug. 24.
1840; carae to county 1855; Rep; Bapt; residence second house south of depot.
CLARK JAS. Cambridge; works railroad; Rep; Bapt; born Ireland.
CLARK JAS. Carabridge; Dem; Meth; born Pa.
CLARK JAMES H. Retired Farmer, Carabridge; born in Bedford Co. Penn. June 24,
1828: Rep; Meth; owns 560 acres of land, three houses and lots, value $33,000. He was a
potter by trade, and lived in State of Pennsylvania about 21 years, and came to Knox Co.
111. in 1849; lived thereabout eight years; worked in pottery business one year in Peoria Co;
came to this Co. March 19, 1857, and has lived here nineteen years; most all vacant land,
and only few houses when he carae; he raarried Mrs. Lucinda Clark, formerly Miss Lucinda
Wigant, Feb. 19, 1869; she was born in Wood Co., Ohio, April II, 1828.
CLARK JOHN, P.O. Cambridge; farraer, rents J. Mascall's farm; Rep; Lib.
CLARK SCOTTO, Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; born Madison Co. N.Y., March 19,
1851; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; lived in New York State about thirty-
three years; removed to this state and to this Co. in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two
years; has held office of School Director and Road-master; married Miss Lucy A. Olcott,
May 1, 1845; she was born Jan. 21, 1825; she died May 23, 1849; one chUd; raarried Har
riet A. Leason, of Madison Co. N.Y. Sept. 6, 1849; she was born March 2, 1826; have five
children, daughters.
CLINE P. W. Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Va.
COBB J. L. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
COBB J. S. Carabridge; blacksmith; Rep; Bapt; born Mass.
COCHREN JAMES S. Farmer, Sec 4, P-O. Carabridge; born in Knox Co. Ohio, March
10, 1836; Dem; Lib; owns 75 acres land, value $3,75°; lie lived in Ohio about twelve years;
carae to this state in Fayette Co. 1849; came to this Co. in 1852, and has Uved here twenty-
four years; only two houses on road between here and Geneseo; married Miss Nancy Cooper,
Dec. 17, 1863; she was born in Parke Co. Ind., Jan. 30, 1841, and was brought up in this state;
they have three children, two daughters and one son; has lost one son.
COLDY T. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; Dem; Meth; born IU; 80 acres land.
COLLINS WM.Sec 21, P.O. Ulah; laborer; Dem; Lib.
COMBS EDWARD, Cambridge; works elevator; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
COMBS EDWARD F. Cambridge; engineer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
COMBS FRED L. Carabridge; Chronicle office; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
COMBS W. A.Cambridge; raUroad agent; Rep; Lib; bornN.Y.

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CONDIT JOHN, Sec. 6, P.O. Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Lib.
CONNELL JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 40 acres land.
CONNELL PAT. Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 40 acres land.
CONVERSE JAMES A. Furniture Store, Cambridge; born in Susquehanna Co. Penn.
Aug. 14, 1836; Ind; Pres; value of property $6,000. He removed to Rhode Island at an
early age; lived there nine years; carae to this state, Henry Co. in 1846, and has lived here
over thirty years; one of the earliest settlers; they carried the mail from Chicago to Rock
Island on horseback; he was engaged in farming and stock raising for twenty years, and has
carted wheat to Rock Island and sold it at 24 cents a bushel; has been engaged in furniture
business here nine years; he married Miss Maria S. Penny, Dec. 12, i860; she was from
Long Island, N.Y,; they have four children, two boys and two girls.
COOK F. A. Brick Manufacturer, Cambridge; born in Wethersfield, Henry Co. IU. Nov. 8,
1842; Rep; Lib; value property $10,000; lived in Kewanee for some years, and came to
Cambridge' in 1870; has been engaged in manufacturing brick for the past twelve years; was
in the army, 7th Missouri Regiment, Co. I; was wounded in siege of Vicksburg, May 20,
1863; was in many severe battles; married Miss Mary A. Demoro, Oct. 24, 1867; she was
frora Kewanee, this county; have had one child, daughter, born March 12, 1872; she died
July 24, 1872.
CORBY PAT. Carabridge; works on railroad; Dera; Cath; born Ireland.
COX BENJ. Sec. 21; farmer, rents of Perkins; Dera;^Lib; born III.
CROUCH JOHN, Carabridge; bUliard-haU; Rep; Bapt; born Pa.
CUFF WM. A. Carabridge; carpenter; Lib; Bapt; born Va.
CURRIN BERNARD, Farmer, Cambridge; born in Ireland in June, 1839; Dem; Cath;
value of property, 156 acres of land, $10,000; he lived in Ireland fifteen years, and came to
this country 1854, and has lived 22 years in this Co. and state; his parents live in Ire
land; he has one brother and one sister living at Orion in this Co.
CURTIS O. B. Sec. 33, P.O. Ulah; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Pa; 80 acres land.
CUTTIGAN EDWARD, Cambridge; works on railroad; Dem; Cath; born Indiana.
T~\AHLBERG F. O.Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
^ DAVENPORT C. E. Cambridge; lives with father; Rep; Lib; bom IU.
DALRYMPLE WILLIAM L. Deputy Clerk, P.O. Cambridge; born in Knox Co.
Ohio, April 7, 1827; he lived in State of Ohio 25 years, and came to this state, in Henry Co.
and has lived here over 23 years; only two houses between Cambridge and Orion at that
tirae; he has held office of Clerk of Circuit Court, also Treasurer of Henry Co; has held the
office of Justice of the Peace for the past l6 years; holds office of Coroner; Rep; Bapt; val.
of property $2,000; raarried Miss AdeUa M. Seeley, Nov. 15, 1856; she was from Niagara
Co. N.Y.; they have four children, two sons and two daughters.
DAVENPORT J. T. Carabridge; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; born 111.
DAVENPORT THOS. F. Farmer, Carabridge; born in Stamford, Conn. Feb. 6, 1820;
Rep; Lib; value of property $5,000; lived in Connecticut eight years; lived in New York
city until fifteen years old, then removed to Morristown, Henry Co. with the colony in 1837,
and has resided in this Co. about 40 years; one of the few resident settlers that was here at
that time; the nearest house south of his father's was twelve miles distant. The Indians had
not left the county; their camps were on the creeks. Has been engaged in farming, mercan
tile and railling business; built first store, and sold the first goods ever sold in this town; was
in the army. First Lieut. Co. H, 112th Reg. I.V.I enlisted asprivate; was Brigade Commissary
and also Quarterraaster; has held office of Clerk, Sheriff, and Treasurer of Henry Co., also
was appointed Assessor of Internal Revenue of Henry Co.; married Miss Elizabeth Lloyd,
of Bucks Co. Pa. June 22, 1848; she was born Jan. 31, 1822; they have three children, two
daughters and one son; lost two sons.
DAVIS EDWARD, Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Cong; born South Wales.
DAVIS W. M. Sec 34, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ohio; 160 acres land.
DEAN D. E. Cambridge; hardware; Dem; Lib; bornN.Y.
DEAN E. S. Sec. 25, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Vt; 240 acres land.
DEAN H. A. Cambridge; tinner; Dem; Epis; born N.Y.
DEAN W. B. Cambridge; hardware. Rep; Bapt. pref; born N.Y.
DECKER ELISHA T., P.O. Cambridge; lives with father; J. Mascall owns farm; Rep: Lib; IU.
DECKER S. M. Sec 26, P.O. Ulah; farmer; B. ConneU owns farm; Rep; Meth; born N.J.
DECKER SAMUEL, Carabridge; barber; Rep; Latter Day Saint; born Henry Co. 111.
DECKER WM. M. lives with father. Sec. 22, P.O. Ulah; Rep; Meth; born N.J.

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DECKER JAMES, Farmer, Sec. ii, P.O. Cambridge; born in Bradford Co. Penn. Feb.
7, 1817; lived in Pennsylvania about fourteen years; removed to Ohio, lived there six years;
came to this state in 1837, to Pike Co; came to this Co. in 1841, and has lived here over 35
years; one of the earliest settlers; only very few here at that time; has carted his wheat to
Chicago and sold it for 50 cents a bushel and sold pork at $2 a cwt; married Sarah Edwards,
of Missouri, in 1838; she died in l866; he then married Mrs. Emeline Randall, formerly
Emeline Stackhouse, Oct. 25, 1867; she was from Bradford Co. Penn., born June 20, 1825;
they have eight children, five sons and three daughters; have lost one son; Rep; Lib; owns
igo acres of land, val. $10,000.
DECKER J. W. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth. pref; born 111.
DECKER JOHN I. Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Ulah; born in New York city, Feb. 15, 1815;
Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; he is a cabinet and pianoforte maker by
trade, and lived in New York city a? years; lived in Hudson Co. N. J. 16 years; removed to
Henry Co. 111. and has lived here 21 years; married Miss Abigail D. E. Kline, Dec. 16,
1830; she was born in Cincinnati, and was brought up in New York city; they have seven
children, five sons, two daughters; lost three children.
DECKER W. P. Cambridge; police officer; Rep; Lib; born HenryCo. IU.
DENGLE A. Sec. 5; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Germany.
DENGLE JOHN H. Cambridge; lives with father; Dem; Lib; born N.Y.
DENNISON A. Cambridge; mason; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.
DEXTER WALTER M. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Ulah; born in Piscataquis Co. Maine,
Dec. 19, 183I; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Maine about twenty-
three years, then went to California and was there six years; came to Stark Co. this State and
lived there twelve years; carae to this county in 1874; has held office of School Director in
Stark Co; holds same office here; married Miss Alida Jane Bennett, Nov. 24, 1862; she was
born in Pennsylvania and brought up in Stark Co. Ill; they have four children, one boy and
three girls.
DICKENSON S. F. Rev. Cambridge; pastor Cong. Church; Rep; born WiUiamstown, Mass.
DIDDY CHARLES, lives with father. Sec. 9; P.O.Cambridge; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 40 ac
DIDDY WM. Sec. 9; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born N.Y.; 80 acres land.
DIESCH THEODORE, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cambridge; born in Prussia, Gerraany,
Jan. 25, 1832; Dem; Cath; 40 acres land, value $2,000; Uved in Gerraany twenty-two years,
and came to this country in 1854; lived in New York State two years; came to Moline this
state in 1856, lived four years; came to this county i860; has lived here sixteen years; mar
ried Miss Mary SchmooU, Feb. 25, 1862; she was born in Germany, March 12, 1842; they
have three chUdren, one boy and two girls; lost one girl.
DINNICK C. S. Cambridge; retired; Rep; Liberal; bom Ohio.
DINNICK L. F. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; bom 111.
DIXON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Ulah; born Westmoreland Co. England, April
14, 1823; Ind; Epis. pref; owns 200 acres land, value $12,000; lived in England about
twenty-nine years, and carae to this country in 1852; carae to this county and state same
year, and has lived here about twenty-five years — one of the earliest settlers, all prairie here
when he came; has held office of School Director and Road-master; married Miss Matilda
Burndlin, Sept. 3, 1869; she was bom in .Sweden, May 16, 1844; have four children, one son
and three daughters.
DONDLEY JOHN, Cambridge; works on railroad; Dem; Lib; born Ireland.
DUNLAP A. J. Cambridge; canvasser; Dem; Christian; born Ohio.
DUNLAP G. W. Cambridge; physician; Dem; Christian; born Ohio.
"PATON J. A. Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born 111.
ECKSTROUM E., P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of Morris; Rep; Meth.
EHRMANN JACOB, Cambridge; tinner; Rep; Luth; born Gerraany.
ELLENWOOD A. Cambridge; blaeksmith; Dem; Bapt.
ELLIOTT JOHN, Sec 12; Cambridge; works for Mrs. Jennings; Dem; Pres; born England.
ELM JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 80 acres land.
ELSE CHAS. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Cambridge; bom in England, Feb. 14, 1824; Rep; Lib;
owns 170 acres, val. $10,000; came to this country at an early age, and lived m Pa. eleven
years, and came to this state and county in 1839, and has lived here thirty-eight years — one
of the few early settlers now living, who carae that tirae; used to take hira a week to go to
miU, carted his grain to Chicago, 150 miles; only one small frame tavern m Chicago then;
has held office of School Director and Road-master; married Miss Mary S. -Vincent, m Peb.
1850; she was from N.Y. State; have eight children, four sons and four daughters.

290 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
ELSE SARAH F. Mrs. Sec. 4; Cambridge; widow; Bapt. pref; born Va: 40 acres land.
ELSTON JACOB W. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; born in Tioga Co. N.Y. March
19, 1827; Dem; Lib; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; .lived in N.Y. State about twenty-
four years; came to this state in 1851; lived in Knox Co; came to this town and county in
1853, and has lived here over twenty-three years; only ohe farm under fence on road between
here and Geneseo at that time, and only one house standing on north side of the Grove;
married Miss Abbie Benson, Dec. 25, 1847; she was born in Green Brier Co. Va. Nov. 27,
1831; she was brought up in Knox Co. Ill; have five children, three sons, two daughters;
lost one daughter,
ELSTON LUTHER, lives with father, Sec 5; P.O. Cambridge; Dem; Lib; born 111.
ENSTROM Q. P. Cambridge; wagon-maker; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
ENGSTROM P. Sec. 33; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Adv; born Sweden; 80 acres land.
ERICKSON C, M. Cambridge; taUor; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
ERICKSON E. Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres land.
Tj'ERGUSON J. Sec. 6; P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; Bapt. pref; bom Canada; 142 acres.
FICKLING J. Sec. 13; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Lib; born England; 160 acres.
FIERCE WILSON, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ulah; born Athens Co. Ohio, Aug. 24, 1823;
Rep; U. Breth; owns 160 acres, value $g,6oo; blacksmith by trade; lived in Ohio seven
years, and removed to Indiana in 1830; lived there nineteen years; came to Knox Co. 111. in
1849, and came to Henry Co. in 1862; has lived here fourteen years; has held office of Com
missioner of Highways in Knox Co. when it was first organized; olso Overseer'of Poor; mar
ried three times : first to Rebecca B. Grubbs, of Ohio, July 16, 1846; she died May 16, 1849;
two children; raarried Charlotte Gibbs, of Athens Co. Ohio, Nov. 20, 1850; she died Aug. 3,
1871; had eleven children; raarried Phietta Biggerstaff, of Athens Co. Ohio, March 11, 1872;
they have one child, Wilson L. D. Fierce, born June 20, 1875.
FICKLING E. A., P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
FLAGG ELIJAH A. Cambridge; born in Middlesex Co. Mass. July 29, i8i6; Rep; Cong;
value property $1,000; lived in the State of Mass. thirty-nine years, and then removed to
Town Carabridge, Henry Co. State Illinois, April 13, 1855, and has lived here twenty-two
years; he raarried Miss Lois H. Chapman, AprU 4, 1839; she was from PeppereU, Mass; they
have three children, one son and two daughters; lost two children.
FLAGG WM. E. Marble Yard, Cambridge; born in Boston, Nov. 26, 1852; Rep; Lib; he
lived in Boston two years and then reraoved to this state and county in 1854, and has lived
here twenty-two years; he has been engaged in the marble business for the past six years and
has the only marble yard in Carabridge; his father and raother reside in this town.
FLANSBURG ARTHUR H. Sec. 26; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
FLANSBURG JOHN D. Sec 26; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
FLANSBURG WILLIAM, Sec. 26; P.O. Ulah; farraer; Rep; Free-wiU Bapt; born N.Y.
FOLLETT JOHN M. Center St., North of Fire Proof; Dealer in Agricultural Imple
raents, Cambridge; born in Essex Co., N. Y. March 18, 1832; moved to Galesburg, 111.
1837; came to Henry County, 1852; took part in Kansas war under Jim Lane, 1856; mar
ried to Miss H. B. HiU, in Galesburg, IU., July 9, 1857; enlisted at Cambridge, 111. in Co.
H, 33d I.V.I. Sept. ig, 1861; re-enUsted at Indianola, Texas, in Co. H, 33d Infantry Illinois
Veteran Volunteers, Jan. 1, 1864; served during the war asprivate, 2d Sergt. ist Sergt, and
2nd Lieut; discharged at Vicksburg, Miss., Nov. 24, 1865; has a wife and four children,
all living; Ind; Infidel.
FORT D. Cambridge; works for Mrs. Jennings; Rep; Lib.
FREDERICKS NELSE, Farmer, Sec. 9; Cambridge; born in Denmark, Oct. 26, 1844;
Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres land, val. $4,000; lived in Denmark about eighteen years and came
to this country m 1862; came to Moline this state same year; came to Cambridge, Henry Co.
1864; IS wagon-maker by trade, and carried on the business seven years in Cambridge; mar
ried Louise Samuels, Nov. 5, 1864; she was born in Moline, Rock Island Co; they have two
children, Lizzie Corinne and Cora.
FULNER SYLVESTER, Cambridge; street commissioner; Dem; Bapt; bom Pa.
r^ARRISON G. G. Cambridge; Central Hotel; Rep; Lib- born Ind
'-J GARRISON MILTON, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; bom Tenn.
GARRISON W. H. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Indiana.

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GAINES ELBERT H. Lumber Dealer, Cambridge; born in Cambridge, Henry Co. IU.
Jan. IO, 1852; he has lived in this county fOr the past twenty-four years, except one year,
when he lived in Pike Co. in this state, and a short time in Chicago; he is of the firm of
• Stewart & Gaines, Dealers in Lumber and all kinds of Building Material, for the past five
years; Rep; Cong, pref; he married Miss Fanny B. Page, Oct. 3, 1876; she was born in Dixon,
IU. Oct. 21, 1857.
GIBBS P. Sec. 21; P.O. Ulah; blacksmith and farmer; Dem; Meth; born Ohio.
GIBBS W., P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of S. B. Arnold; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
GILLILAND LEVI S., Cambridge; printer; Rep; Pres; born Pa.
GLASS NEAL, Blacksmith; Carabridge; born in Paisley, Scotland, Jan. i, 1847; Rep; Epis;
value of property $3,000; lived in Scotland about nine years, then reraoved to the "Giant's
Causeway," in the North of Ireland; came to this country March 1, 1867; came to Cam
bridge, this county, same year, and has been engaged in blacksmithing and carriage work;
is Junior Warden in Masonic Lodge; raarried Miss Eliza Macurdy; she was born North of
Ireland.
McGLINCHEY JAMES, Sec. 21; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 80 acres.
GOODLEY AINGER, Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Cambridge; born in Lincolnshire, Eng., Sept.
30^ 1821; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres land, value $10,000; he lived in England twenty-nine
years, and came to this country in 1850; lived in Ohio six years, and came to IU., to this
town and county in 1857, and has lived here about twenty years; only four houses around
here when he came; married Miss Mary White, Oct. i, 1851; she was born Lincolnshire,
England, July 24, 1827; they have three children, one daughter and two sons.
GOODRICH GEORGE Cambridge; Jeweler and BiUiard Room; born in Madison Co.
N. Y., Dec. 19, 1829; he lived in New York State about twenty-one years, then went to
California and was there about seventeen years, returned to this State 1868, and has lived
here five years; is engaged in jewelry business, and has the largest billiard room in town; he
has two sisters living in this town; Rep; Lib.
GORDENIER JACOB W. Cambridge; Mason; born in Ulster Co., N.Y., Nov. 30,
1827; Rep; Lib; he lived in State of New "Vork twenty-eight years, and removed to this
town, Henry Co., IU., in Dec, 1855, and has lived here over twenty-one years; one of early
settlers; he holds office of Township Collector of this township; he married Miss Harriet L.
Middaugh, Jan. 14, 1854; she was from Bradford Co., Pa., and born March 16, 1836; they
have had two children, Fred B., born Oct. 8, 1857, Emma, born Sept. 14, i860, and died
April 1-2, 1862.
GORDON JOSEP. W., Sec. 11; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Cady, owner; Rep; Lib; born 111.
GOUCHER R. M., Cambridge; jeweler; Ind; Lib; born South Bend, Ind.
GOULD DAN, Cambridge; butcher; Rep; Meth. pref; born N. H.
GOULD F. C, Cambridge; merchant; Rep; Lib; born N. H.
GOULD LYFE Y. Cambridge; butcher and market; Rep; Meth. pref; born N. H.
GOULD MAJOR A. Grain and Stock Dealer, Cambridge; born in Piermont, N.H., June
6, 1823; Rep; Lib; he lived in New Hampshire about 33 years, then removed to this State,
in Henry county, in April, 1856. and has resided here over twenty years; he has held the
office of Supervisor of this town; he was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court in i860, and re
elected in 1864; he is President of the Board of Trustees of this town; he married Miss Har
riet N. Burnap, Aug. 31, 1845; she was from Thetford, Vt., born AprU 10, 1825; they have
had two children, one son and one daughter.
GOULD N. B. Carabridge; retired; born in Grafton Co., N.H., March 31, 1828; Rep; Lib;
he Uved in the State of New Hampshire twenty-three years, and removed to Moline, in this
State in AprU, 1851; came to Cambridge, Henry Co., in May, 1856, and has lived here over
twenty-three years; one of the early settlers; he has held the office of Supervisor of town of
Cambridge for nine years; married Miss Mary Jane Jennings, Nov. 24, 1849; she was from
Peoria Co., and was born Nov. 14, 1838; they have two children, daughters, Nellie L., born
Oct. 20, 1863, Katie M., born Nov. 29, 1865.
GRUEY C. Q., Cambridge; Prof. High School; Rep; Bapt. pref; bom Ohio..
¦jLJADEN A., Sec. 34; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Adventist; born Sweden; 40 acres.
¦^ HAGG A., Cambridge; laborer; Luth; born Sweden.
HAGIN DAN, Cambridge; merchant; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y Feb. 12, 1842; he lived
in New York State for twenty-nine years, and came to the State of Illinois and to Henry Co
in March, 1874; he is of the firm of Gould & Hagin, Grocery and Crockery Dealers; he was
in the army thr^e years in the logth Reg. N. Y. Inf, and was in every engagement frora the
battle of the Wilderness to surrender of Gen. Lee; has held office of Collector m Tompkins
Co., N.Y.; Rep; Lib; married Miss Dovia Owens, from Warren Co., Pa., Aug. 17, 1868; they
have two children, sons, Fred Eugene, Frank Gordon.

292 VOTERS AND TAXPA^YERS OF
HAGIN JOHN B. Grain and Stock Dealer. Cambridge; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y.,
April 25, 1818; Rep; Lib; value of property $15,000; he lived in New York State about
thirty-six years, when he removed to Jones Co., State of Iowa, and lived there one year,
and carae to Geneseo, State of Illinois, in 1855, and has resided in this county over twenty-
one years; he was elected Sheriff of Henry County in 1862, was Postmaster in this town from
1864 to 1870, when he was again elected Sheriff of Henry Co; he was elected Supervisor of
town of Cambridge in 1876; he has been in grain and stock business for the past six years;
he married Miss Sarah J. Seeley, June 24, 1855; she was born State of Illinois, and born July
8, 1838; they have four children, one son and three daughters.
HALL HANNAH, Mrs. Widow. Sec 29; P.O. Cambridge; bom in Yorkshire, England,
Sept. 22, 1822; Epis; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; she lived in England twenty-seven
years, and carae to this country in 1849; carae to this State and lived in Peoria nine years;
carae to this county in 1858, and has lived here nineteen years; she married George Hall,
Nov. 3, 1844; he was born Yorkshire, England, Sept. 30, 1819; died Sept. 7, 1869; she has
three children, daughters, two at home and one in Nebraska; her only son died Dec. 16, i860.
HALL J. H. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Maine; 87^ acres, val. $7,500.
HALLGREN OSCAR, farmer; Sec. 32; P.O. Carabridge; born Swerlen, Nov. 28, 1847;
Rep; Swedish Luth; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; lived in Sweden about twenty-three
years, and came to this country 1870; came to this State and county same year, and has lived
here since, except three years he lived in Knox Co., Ill; his mother, four sisters and three
brothers reside with him.
HAMILTON OTTO S. Restaurant; Cambridge; born in Sweden, Sept. 2, 1844; Rep;
Lib; value of property $1,500; he lived in Sweden for twenty-four years, and came to this
country in l868; came to this state the same year, and has lived here nine years; he married
Miss Sallie J. Rishel, Oct. 10, 1869; she was born in Pa; they have two children, one daugh
ter and one son.
HAMMOND GEO. Cambridge; harness maker; Ind; Meth; bom N.Y.
HAMMOND GEORGE R. Cambridge; harness maker; Dem; Lib; born New York.
HAND Jno. p. Attorney at Law, Cambridge; born in Hanna Township, Henry Co.
Nov. 10, 1850; he has lived in this county twenty-six years, except about five years, when
he reside^ in Ogle County, and one year in Kansas; he has practiced his profession here for
the past eighteen raonths, and is associated with Col. A. R. Mock; Rep; Lib; he married
Miss Libbie Brayton, Oct. 26, 1871; she was born in Mt. Morris, Ogle Co. 111., Feb. 12,
1849; they have one child, a son, Frederick Henry Hand, born April 28, 1874.
HANES N. E. Cambridge; teacher; Rep; Bapt; born Indiana.
HANSON PETER, Sec 27; P.O. Ulah; fa.rmer; Rep; Adv; bom Sweden; 39 acres land.
HANSON P., P.O. Ulah; lives with father; Rep; Adventist; born 111.
HARRIS C. H. Sec. 15; P.O. Cambridge; photographer; Rep; Bapt; born New York.
HARRIS. GEORGE, Farmer, Sec 15; P.O. Carabridge; born in Steuben Co. N.Y. Sept.
28, 1817; Rep; Bapt; owns 120 acres land, value $9,000; lived in N. Y. State about twenty-
eight years; moved to Penn., and lived there about eight years; carae to this state and
county in 1853, and has lived here twenty-three years; one of early settlers; only few houses
here at that time; married Miss Mary M. EUsworth, Sept. I2, 1841; she was from Chemung
Co. N.Y; they have five children, three sons and two daughters; lost one son.
HARRISON B. Cambridge; retired; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
HARRISON F. A. Cambridge; merchant; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
HART H. P. Cambridge; harness maker; Rep; Meth; born New York.
HARTZELL JOHN W. Proprietor Cambridge House; born in Scott Co. Iowa, Oct. 14,
1839; Rep; Cong; value property $7,500; lived in Iowa about eight years, and came to Mo
line, in this state, in 1847; lived there about eighteen years, and came to this county in 1876;
he is proprietor of the Cambridge House, the oldest hotel in town; he has held office of
Supervisor of Moline; he married Miss Lizzie M. Watt, of Moline, this state, Dec. 25, i860.
HAYDEN G. H. Carabridge; Rep; Meth.
HELBERG P. Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; farraer; Ind; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres land.
HENDERSON HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; born Morgan Co. 111. April
28, 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres land, value $g,6oo; lived in Morgan Co. about four
teen years, and removed to Henry Co., and has lived here nine years; married Miss Belle
Sowerby, March 5, 1874; she was born in Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 5, 1854; they have two
children: a son, Norris Arthur, Dec. 19, 1874; a daughter, May, April 24, 1876.
HITCHCOCK W. L. Cambridge; hardware; Rep; Bapt. pref.
HINMAN ELLIOTT Cambridge; lumber; Dem; Lib; born Henry Co. 111.

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FRANK G. WELTON,
County Clerk, Cambridge.

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HINMAN" JULIUS S. Judge of Henry County Court, Cambridge; born in Canton,
Hartford, Co. Conn. June i6, 1823; he lived in State of Conn, twelve years, then moved to
Portage Co. Ohio, and lived there about sixteen years; came to this state, in Henry Co. in
1851, and has lived here over twenty-five years; one of the early settlers, and the only law
yer now Uving in Henry Co. that was here when he came; he held office Swamp Land Com
missioner for long time, also Justice of the Peace and Master in Chancery Circuit Court for
eighteen years; he has been County Judge of this county for eleven years — elected in 1865;
Rep; Lib; married Miss Mary E. Westlake, Nov. 27, 1849; she was from Stark Co. Ohio;
they have five children, two sons and three daughters; lost one daughter.
HOBLEY THOS. H. Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Ulah; bom in Brooklyn, N. Y. Jan. 3, 1846;
Rep; Bapt; owns I20 acres land, $6,000; he lived in Brooklyn, N. Y. about twenty-three
years; was in employ Penn. R.R. Co., Star Union Fast Freight Line; removed to lUinois,
Henry Co. in 1869; has lived here eight years; has held office Constable; his mother and
sister are living with him; his brother, A. R. Hobley, owns 40 acres in Sec 25.
HOEPFNER C. Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; born Germany.
HOLLENGUEST AUGUSTUS, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
HONE HENRY, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Ind; Meth; born New York.
HOOVER D. Cambridge; works elevator; Rep; Lib; bom Pa.
HORN S. Cambridge; retired; Dem; Christian; born Mason Co. Ky.
HULIN B. I. Cambridge; wheelwright; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
y MAN I. H. Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Bapt. pref; born Pa.
IMAN M. E. Mrs. Cambridge; dress-maker; Bapt; born Pa; property $2,000.
INGRAM EUGENE, P.O. Sharon; works for W. Arnett; Rep; born Henry Co.
IRWIN THOMAS, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; bom Ireland.
JACKSON ROBERT, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ireland.
JACKSON WILLIAM B. Cambridge; harness-maker; Rep; Cong; born N. J.
JENNINGS SUSAN" H. Mrs. Sec. 12, Cambridge P.O.; born in Pickaway Co. Ohio,
Aug. 20, 1813: Presb. pref; owns 1,200 acres of land, valued at $75,000; she lived in State of
Ohio twenty-two years; came to State of 111. and lived in Peoria Co. thirteen years; she
came to this town and county in 1847, and has lived here about thirty years; one of earliest
settlers; she married Levi Jennings, March 6, 1836; he was bom in Virginia, March 10,
1794, and was brought up in Ohio; she has three children, two daughters and one son; has
lost one daughter.
JOHNSON A. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
JOHNSON A. C. Sec. 22; laborer; Rep; Meth; bom Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 25, P.O. Bishop HiU; farraer; Dem; Lib; born Sweden; 40 acres.
JOHNSON AUGUSTUS, Sec. 9, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
JOHNSON C. Mrs. widow, Sec. 34, P.O. Ulah; Meth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON C. G. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; rents of J. Nord; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
JOHNSON C. J. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON DAVID, Sec. 18, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Cong; born Ireland; in acres.
JOHNSON GUSTAV A. Farmer, Sec 36, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Oct. 2, 1818;
Ind; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,000; lived in Sweden thirty years; came to
this country in 1848; came to Knox Co. 111. sarae year; lived in Minnesota nine years, and
has lived in this town and county fourteen years; married Anna Nelson, in Aug. 1850; she
was born in Sweden, Dec. 28, 1826; they have seven children, four sons and three daughters;
lost three daughters.
JOHNSON JAMES, Carabridge; harness-raaker; Rep; Cong; born Denmark.
JOHNSON JAMES, Sec. 36, P.O. Ulah; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 160 acres.
JOHNSON JAMES, Sec. 8, P.O, Cambridge; farmer; lives with father; Dem; Cong; 30 acres.
JOHNSON JAS. P. Cambridge; harness-maker; Rep; Luth; born Denmark.
JOHNSON J. P. Sec. 11. P.O. Cambridge; farraer; rents Linber's farm; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
JOHNSON OLOF, Sec. '34, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 120 acres.
JOHNSON PETER, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON S. Sec. 27, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 38 acres.
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296 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
JULIAN ALEXANDER, Sec. 35, P.O. Ulah; lives with father; Rep; Meth; bom Ohio.
JULIAN BENJ. Sec 35, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 155 acres.
JULIAN CYRUS A. Sec. 27, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Luth; bom Ohio.
JULIAN HENRY, Sec 22, P.O. Ulah; farraer; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio.
JULIAN ROBT. Sec. 36, P.O. Ulah; farraer; rents Bason's farm; Dera; Lib; bom Ohio.
rULIAN S., P.O. Ulah; farraer; rents of Decker; Rep; Bapt; born Ohio.
'T^ANE T. Sec. 17, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 140 acres.
-'^ KEAGY JAS. Cambridge; merchant; Dem; Christian; born Pa.
KEEP FRANK, Sec. 5, P.O. Carabridge; laborer; Rep; Meth; bom Pa.
KEESLER J. W. Cambridge; carpenter; Dera; Lib; bom N.J.
KEESLER PETER MUNSON, Carpenter; Carabridge; born in Passaic Co. New
Jersey, April 28, 1838; lived in New Jersey about twenty-two years; came to this State,
Henry Co. 1869, and has been engaged in business here seven years; was in the army, 42d
Regt. 111. Infantry; was in number of battles, Stone River, Atlanta, and to Nashville; he
married Miss Mary Elizabeth Story, Aug. 28, 1866; she was from Passaic Co. New Jersey,
March 22, 1849; they have five children, four sons and one daughter; Rep; Lib.
KERNS JACOB, Sec. 4, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; bom Pa; 94 acres.
KING F. L. Carabridge; Dem; Meth; bom Mass.
KINSEY J. C. Cambridge; dmggist; Dem; Lib; born Ohio.
KIRKPATRICK JOS. Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
KLINE F. S. Carabridge; tinner; Rep; Meth; bom Pa.
KURTZ THOS. Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Lib; born Pa.
LAGERLEF FRANK, Carabridge; harness-raaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LARSON FRED, Sec. 6, P.O. Carabridge; laborer for Ripley; Dem; Meth; bom Sweden.
LAFFERTY ANDREW B. Livery Stable, Cambridge; born in Armstrong Co. Pa.
March 29, 1840; Rep; Cong; he lived in Pennsylvania about sixteen years, and removed to
this State in Spring, 1856; carae to Rock Island; came to Henry Co. .same year, and has
lived in this county over twenty years; was in the army, 112th Regt. 111. Infantry, with Gen.
Sherraan; was wounded at battle Knoxville; was in seventeen severe battles, the last one
being battle Franklin; he married Miss Amanda M. Lafferty, Dec. 27, 1866; she was from
Pennsylvania; they have three children, two daughters and one son; have lost one son, Ber
tie, died Jan. 11, 1877.
LARSON LEWIS, Sec 23, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 203 acres.
LARSON NELSE, Farmer, Sec 9, P.O. Cambridge; born in Sweden, Feb. 14, l83g; Rep;
Luth; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,500; he lived in Sweden about thirty-two years,
and came to this country in 1871; came to State of Illinois same year, to Princeton; came
to Kewanee, Henry Co. and has also lived in Kansas and Missouri one year; married Annie
C. Choneng, March 18, 1875; she was born in Sweden, and carae to this country in 1871.
LARSON PETER, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LAY GEO. D. Cambridge; law student; Dem; Lib; born Mich.
LINBERG JOHN, Carabridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LIND CHAS. E. Carabridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
LIND CHARLES E. BiUiard Room, Carabridge; born in Sweden, Jan. 3, 1851; Rep;
Luth; value property $1,500; he carae to this country in 1652; came to State lUinois, Henry
Co. same year, and has lived here twenty-five years; has been engaged in business with A.
M. Nord, Billiard Room, for past three years; he has one sister here, and two sisters and
one brother in Iroquois Co. 111.
LOHR J. W. Sec. 10, P.O. Carabridge; school teacher; Ind; Lib; born Ohio.
LONGSHORE JULIA A. Mrs. Cambridge; Lib; born Harrison Co. Ky; 200 ac $10,000.
LONGSHORE THOMAS A., P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born Indiana.
LOWRY R. F. Cambridge; physician; Rep; Lib; born Erie, Pa.
LUNDQUIST AXEL. A. Druggist, Cambridge; born in Sweden AprU 20, 1850; Rep;
Swedenborgian; value property $2,000; he lived in Sweden sixteen years, and came to this
country in 1866; carae to Knox Co. this state, in 1867; lived there one year, then traveled
for several years all over this country; came to this county in 1871, and has engaged in Drug
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LUNDEEN M. Sec. 33, P.O. Ulah, farmer; Meth; born Sweden; 80 acres land.
LUNDEEN SWAN, lives with father. Sec 33, P.O. Ulah; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 20 acres
LYMAN M. J. Cambridge; physician; Rep; Cong; born Troy, N.Y.
jV/TcADOO DANIEL, Sec 23, P.O. Ulah; laborer; Rep; Cong; born Pa.
-'¦'¦'¦ McELHANEY WILLIAM, Cambridge; retired; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
McCAHON ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Cambridge; born Ireland Aug. 18, l83g,
Dem; Pres; 240 acres, value property $18,000; came to this country in l84g; lived in Pa.
four or five years; came to this state about 1854; carae to this county in 1857, and has lived
here nineteen years; has held office School Director and Roadmaster; married Miss Mary
Wilkey Feb. 17, 1862; she was bom in Ireland in March, 1838; they have three children,
two boys and one girl; lost one daughter.
McFADDEN M. Cambridge; merchant; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
McFarland John, Cambridge; retired; Dem; Church Christ; born Pa.
McPARLAND ROBERT, Retired Farmer, Cambridge; born in Lancaster Co. Pa.
March 25, l8og; Dem; Bapt; value prop. $20,000. He lived in State Pa. about twenty
years; learned his trade of clothing and carding; removed to Ohio in l82g, and lived there
about twenty-five years; came to Henry Co. 111. in June, 1857, and has resided here about
twenty years; married Miss Susannah Kinsey March 18, 1830; she was born in Chester Co.
Pa. April 22, i8og; she died Aug. I, 1874; they had nine chUdren, six sons, three daughters;
lost three sons and two daughters.
McGRATH GEO. W. Farmer, Sec 9, P.O. Cambridge; born six miles south Glasgow,
Scotland, June 6, 1812; Ind; Lib; value of property $1000; came to this country at an early
•age; lived in Maine and Ohio twenty years; carae to Henry County, this state, Oct. 3, 1837;
lived here over twenty-nine years; he could narae and locate every resident in Henry Co. for
a long time; he has helped 107 persons since he came here; has held office of School Director;
was in the Mexican War, in gth Ohio Reg., and was wounded; was in 33d Reg. I.V.I. , was
wounded at Big River Bridge and Pilot Knob; was honorably discharged; married Laura J.
Cady, May 19, 1847, she was born in New York State, July 9, 1826; have six children.
McHUGH JAMES, Sec 17, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 160 ac. land.
McNAY SAMUEL H. Farmer, Sec. ig, P.O. Carabridge; born Green Co. Pa. May 30,
1822; Dem; Free Thinker; owns 240 acres land, value $24,000; lived in State Pa. about
thirty-two years; removed to this state, Henry Co. in 1854; has lived here about twenty-
three years, one of early settlers; served seven years in military; was appointed Aug. 3, 1842,
Capt. iu 184th Reg. of Militia of Pa., 2d Brigade, 14th Div., served three years; was elected
and commissioned Major Ist Battallion, 6th Reg., 2d Brigade, July 4, 1846, and served four
years; married Hester Johnson Dec. 26, 1843; she died Dec. 28, 1855; second wife was Mrs.
Sarah Lewis; third wife was Matilda Lawrence; raarried Miss Mary Seeley, of Peoria Co.
Aug. 8, 1875; she was bora March 30, 1853; have had ten children, the youngest is Samuel
Albertis McNay; lost four children.
McNAY S. P. lives with father. Sec ig, P.O. Cambridge; Dem; Lib; born IU.
McPARTLIN HUGH, Cambridge; works on R.R; Dem; Cath; born Rock Island.
McPARLIN JAMES, Cambridge; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
MALCOLM CHARLES, Sec 16, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Free Relig; born IU; 170 ac.
MALLOY JOHN, Cambridge; Meth; born Pa.
MALLORY L. Sec. 24, P.O. Ulah; farraer; Dera; Meth; bom Wis; 61 acres land.
MARSTON D. B. Cambridge; carpenter; Dem; Lib. born Maine.
MARSTON IRA D. Attorney, Cambridge; born in York Co. Maine, April 30, 1838; he
lived in State Maine seventeen years; moved to this state, in Henry Co. m 1855, and has
lived here twenty-one years. He associated himself with Judge Hinman m 1870, and has
practiced his profession here for past six years; was in the army in 42d 111. Reg. Western
Army; was in nuraber of battles; was disabled in front Corinth, and honorably discharged;
Rep; Lib; value property $2,500. He married Miss C. L. Weir May 14, 1861; she was born
in this county and state Nov. 1, 1841; they have four children, two sons and two daughters.
MARTIN SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec 16, P.O. Carabridge; born Canada Feb. 22, 1831; Rep;
Meth; owns 40 acres land, value $2,000; carae to this country at an eariy age; came to this
state 1836, lived in Peoria Co. twenty-five years; carae to this county 1858; has lived here
sixteen years; married Mrs. Isabella Mariin July 16, 1871; she was from Mich ; they have
four children, three sons, one daughter.
MARTIN F. M. Cambridge; jeweler; Dem; Free Thinker; born Ky.

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MARTIN D. Prof. Proprietor Central Hotel, Cambridge; born in Canada Sept. 15, 1830;
came to this country at au early age; came to city Peoria, this state, and lived there eighteen
years. He traveled as Magician and Ventriloquist in California, Oregon, Nevada, Mexico,
Sandwich Islands, and British Columbia, for over eighteen years. He held office in Califor
nia and Nevada; was appointed County Coraraissioner by Gov. Nye, of Nevada; was Express
Agt. for three years; was Secy, and President of the Florredian Gold and Silver Mining Co..
also Tax Collector and Federal Auctioneer. He is now Proprietor and Manager of Central
Hotel, also of farm 200 acres Ij4 miles east of Cambridge; Rep; Lib; value prop. $23,000;
married Miss Clara Bixler, of Sandusky, Ohio, in Nannomi, British Columbia, April 8, 1867;
they have two children, one son and one daughter.
MASCALL J. P. Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born IU.
MASCALL JAMES, Stock Dealer, Carabridge; bom in East Kent, England, Jan. 29,
1814; he carae to this country in 1831; lived in Pennsylvania about eight years; came to this
state, in Henry Co. in 1839, and is one of the oldest settlers; there was only one cabin in
distance of thirty railes on the State Road that tirae. He used to cart grain to Chicago,
taking ten and twelve days for the trip, and get forty cents to fifty cents per bushel for wheat.
It took him thirty days to drive his hogs to Chicago and return, and the price would range
from $1 per hog to $1.25 to $3 per hundred pounds, and take it mostly in store pay; there
were no houses here that time. He was merchant here in this town twelve to fifteen years.
Has held office School Director, and holds office Town Trastee; married Miss Mary A. Lilly
April 4, 1848; she was from Florence, Oneida Co. N.Y; they have had seven children, two
sons, five daughters; lost two danghters; Rep; Lib; value of property $25,000.
MASCALL JOHN R. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Cambridge; born in Cambridge, Henry Co.
July 16, 1851; Ind; Lib; value property $1,000; has lived in this town and county for 25
years; one of the early native-born settlers of this town; married Miss Hattie Strohecker,
Nov. 12, 1873; she was from state of Pa. and born July 13, 1856; has one child, a daughter,
Clara Blanche, bom July 17, 1875.
MASCALL RICHARD, Retired, Cambridge; bora in East Kent, England, Feb. 1, 1812;
Dera; Lib; value prop. $25,000; came to this country in 1829; settled in Pa.; was married
June 14, 1832, to AbigaU Elston, from Bradford Co., Pa., born June 21, 1814; they came to
Stark Co., Illinois, in Spring of 1837; carae to Henry Co. in 1840, and has lived here over
36 years; he hauled the first pole brought into Cambridge; has carted his wheat to Chicago;
has carted his wheat to Peoria, and has gone to seven places before he could get 50 cents on
his load of wheat to pay for his lodging; sold his wheat for 25 cents a bushel in trade; has
sold his hogs at $1.00 each, large and sraall; his wife died April 8, 1872; he married Miss
Mary Jane Heaps Aug. 18, 1874, in Annawan Township; she was born in Adams Co. this
state. May 28, 1846; has three children, two daughters and one son; has lost five chUdren.
MATHEWS A. E. Mrs. Cambridge; widow; Christian; born in Pa; property, $1,500.
MATSON F. E. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; bom in Phenix Township, Henry Co.
III. Feb. 7, 1850; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,800; has lived in this county 27
years; one of the early native settlers; lived in Phenix Township 24 years; came to this town
in 1873; taught school four years in this county; married Miss Malissa F. Morse Nov. 13,
1872; she was bom in Ashtabula Co. Ohio, Nov. 21, 1850; she taught school five years in this
county; has one daughter, Lizella Alzina, born June 29, 1876.
MATTISON L. F., P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Sweden; 80 acres land.
MEDBURRY H. Cambridge; grocer; Rep; Cong, pref; born N.Y.
MERRICKS WILLIAM, Sec 23; P.O. Ulah; laborer; Rep; Bapt; bom Pa.
MIDDAUGH DANIEL, Cambridge; Rep; Bapt; bom on Delaware River.
MIDDAUGH JAMES P. Cambridge; mason; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
MILEAGE JOHN, Farmer, Sec 25; P.O. Ulah; born in VermilUon Co.IU. July 28, 1825;
Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; lived in Crawford, Putnam, and Peoria Coun
ties a number of years, and came to this town and county in 1854; has lived here 23 years
and has lived in this state 51 years; one of the oldest native-born settlers in the state; has
held offices of School Director and Roadmaster; married Miss Mary Bason, of Pa. in 1849;
she died in 1861; six children; married Miss Elizabeth Bason in 1862; she was born in Pa;
five children, lost six.
MILLS JAMES M. Farmer, Cambridge; born in Erie Co. Pa. Feb. 23, 1840; Dem; Lib;
lived in Pa. five years; moved to Ohio and lived there eight years; came to this state in July.
1853, and has lived in the state 23 years; he was in the army, was Sergeant of Co. H, 12th
Reg. Ills. Infantry, western army, with Sherman; was in battle of Ft. Donelson, Shiloh,
Corinth and Bentonville; married Miss Susan D. Rickards April 25. 1865; she was born in
Iowa, Nov. 17, 1846; has five children, three girls and two boys.
MILLER C. Cambridge; butter and eggs; Rep; Lib; bom N."y.
MILLER H. B. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born N.Y,

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MINTON J. H. Cambridge; carriage maker; Rep; Christian; born Illinois.
MITCHELL D. B. Cambridge; horseman; Rep; Universalist; born N.Y.
MOCK ANTHONY R. Attomey, Cambridge; born in Randolph Co. Indiana, June 5,
1836; he lived in Indiana nineteen years, and then came to this state, in Henry Co. in 1855,
and has lived here nineteen years; he was in the army, enlisted as private, and won his pro
motion to Lt. Col. gth Ills. Cavalry, western army; he held the office of District Attorney
for Rock Island and Henry Counties from 1868 to 1872; he has held position of Chairman
of Henry Co. Republican Committee for the past six years; he married Miss Mary Jane Ves
tal Dec. 7, 1865; she was from Logansport, Indiana, born Feb. 10, 1839; ^^^ three children,
two sons and one daughter; Rep; Lib.
MODEN JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 77 acres land.
MOLLENHOFF J. P. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Illinois.
MOREY GEO. M. Rct. Pastor M.E. Church, Cambridge; born in Huron Co. Ohio.
July 25, 1835; Rep; Meth; lived in Ohio two years, and removed to Fulton Co. Illinois and
lived there about 21 years; he entered the rainistry of the Meth. Church in the Fall of 1858,
at Bloomington, III., and has been engaged in the work for nineteen years without losing a
single Sabbath; married Miss Louise E. Wright Sept. I, 1858; she was born in Ohio in 1837;
has five children, three daughters and two sons, and has lost four children.
MORRIS CHAS. A. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Ulah; born in Allegany Co. N. Y. Feb. 28,
1829; Rep; Meth; owns 193 acres land, value $11,580; he was brought up in Livingston Co.
and lived in N.Y. state 34 years; reraoved to this state in 1863; lived two years in DuPage
Co; came to this county in 1865; has lived here twelve years; has held office of Road Com
missioner and Township Trustee; has taught school winters for 25 years, except one or two
winters; married Miss Edna A. Warner March 26, 1863; she was bom in Wayne Co. N.Y.
Dec. 26, 1837; has one child, a daughter, Helen C. Morris, born May 24, 1868.
MORRISON A. M. Sec. 33; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; United Breth; born III.
MORRISON L. Sec. ig; P.O. Cambridge; works for Stratton; Rep; Meth. pref; born Pa.
MORSE A., P.O. Cambridge; teacher; Rep; Meth; born IlUnois.
MORSE E. H. Farmer, Sec. 6, Cambridge; born in TrurabuU Co. Ohio, July 28, 1826;
Rep; Meth; value of property $8,700; he lived in state of Ohio about 27 years, and carae
to this state, Henry Co. in March, 1854, and has lived here about 23 years; one of earliest
settlers; walked from Cambridge to Rock Island; only three houses on road at that time; has
been Roadmaster; was meraber of building committee first Meth. Church built in Cam
bridge; married Miss Margaret Reed Jan, 22, 1850; she was bora March 23, 1826; has had
five children, three sons and two daughters; has lost one son.
MORSE J. H. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Carabridge; born in Ohio, TrurabuU Co. March 3,
1853; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; lived in state of Ohio two years, and
came to state of lUinois, town of Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived in this Co.
22 years; his father and mother are among the early settlers, and are now living in this town.
MORSE S. B. Dr. Cambridge; physician; Dera; Meth; born Ohio.
MUNSON N. Sec. 15; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 100 acres land.
M"rLCHREEST WM. Farmer, Sec 29; P.O.Cambridge; born Isle of Man Feb. 18, 1847;
Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000: he came to this country in 1865; came to War
ren Co. 111. same year; lived there five years; came to Henry Co in 1870, and has lived here
since; married Miss Rebecca L. Foster Feb. 15, 1873; she was born and brought up m Knox
Co. 111.
"IVr ELSON A. farmer, rents of Grippen; Rep; Meth.
NELSON JAMES, Sec. ig, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Cong; born Pa.; 128 acres.
NELSON JOHN, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NELSON LEWIS, Cambridge; works on raUroad; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NELSON ROBERT, Sec. 18, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dera; Cong; born Ireland; 200 acres,
NELSSON CARL, Cambridge; photographer; Dem; Luth; born Sweden,
NEWTON JOHN, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Meth; bora England.
NICHOLS J. B. Cambridge; stock dealer; Ind; Lib; bora Mass.
NICHOLS J. W. Cambridge; clerk Central Hotel; Rep; Lib; bora New Jersey.
NILSON EDWARD F. Cambridge; clothing clerk; Rep; Univ; born Baltic Sea,
NORD J. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres.
NORD WILLIAM, Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NORDINE 0., P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of J. E. Stoneberg; born Sweden,

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NORSTEDT O. B. Sec. 25, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; Dem; 2d Adventist; born Sweden.
NYE A. M. Mrs. widow; Cambridge; Cong; bom Mass; val. property $600.
/^LESON J. P. Sec. 31; farmer, rents of J. Becker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
^-^ OLIVER J. H. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
OLIVER JAMES H. Cambridge; works for Mr. Lafferty; Rep; Meth.
OLMSTED A. Mrs. Cambridge; Cong; born N. Y.
OLSEN GUS. Sec. 28, P.O. Ulah; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
OWENS THOMAS J. Sec. 34, P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of S. B. Arnold; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
"pALMER E. Mrs. Cambridge; millinery; Bapt; born New York; val. property $2,500.
^ PALMER JAMES H. Cambridge; studying law with Mock & Hand; Dem; Lib.
PAGE ORRIN E. Attorney, Cambridge; bora in North Madison, New Haven County.
Conn. Dec. 19, 1817; he lived in Conn, about thirteen years; he moved to Portage Co. Ohio,
in 1830, and lived there nineteen years; lived in Michigan, also in California for three years;
came to this state in 1856, and to Henry County in l85g, and has lived here since; Rep; Lib;
he has held office Clerk this Township ten years; was Police Magistrate twelve years;
has held the office of Supervisor one term; was Director of Peoria & R. I. R. R. nine
years, and Vice-President same R.R. Co. two years; he has traveled on foot the whole
length of that R.R. from Peoria to Rock Island, raore than once, in securing location &r\<'
establishing the road, which he succeeded in doing; married Miss Mary A. Dean, May 15,
1855; she was from Mt. Morris, Livingston Co. N.Y.; they have two children — daughters.
PARKS M. H. Mrs. widow; Cambridge; Cong; born Ohio; val. prop. $1,500.
PATTEN LEWIS H. Clerk Circuit Court, Cambridge; born town of Meredith, New
Hampshire, Aug. 16, 1834; Rep; Lib; value property $2,500; he lived in State of New
Hampshire about twenty-two years, and carae to Toulon, this state, in 1856, and to this Co. in
1857, and has resided here nineteen years; he published the Henry County ChroniclehtK
for five years; he holds office Clerk Circuit Court, Henry County, appointed in 1871, elected
in 1872, and re-elected in 1876.
PATTERSON S. Sec. 21, P.O. Carabridge; laborer; Dera; Pres; born Ireland.
PIERCE D, M. Cambridge; restaurant; Dem; Meth. pref; born N.Y.
PERKINS L. B. Sec. 8, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N. Y. 200 acres.
PERKINS S. W. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Cambridge; bora Orleans County, N. Y. May 27,
1824; Rep; Lib; owns 104 acres land, value $6,240; lived in New York State twenty-five
years; went to Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, lived there twelve years, and being a
Union man was obliged to leave during the RebeUion; came to Geneseo, Henry County, Ills.
and lived there eleven years; lived four years in Bureau Co.; returned and has lived two
years in this town; was elected Justice of Peace in Bureau Co.; married Miss Mary Jane
Sraith, Jan. 17, 1850; she was born in Monroe County, New York, Jan. 13, 1826; they have
six children, two sons and four daughters.
PETERSON ANDREW J. farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 80 acres.
PETERSON CARL A.Cambridge; clerk for Ayers & Weir; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 38 acres.
PETERSON JOSEPH, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
PETTEYS ROBERT L. Farraer, Sec. 26, P.O. Bishop HiU; born Montgomery County,
N. Y, May 23, 1807; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $9,600; Uved in New York State
about forty-four years, and removed to Illinois June 2, 1851; lived in Kane County three
years; came to this county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; only two houses in
sight when he carae; has held office of School Director for sixteen years; married Miss
Emily Ladd, March 4, 1835; she was bora in Montgoraery County, N.Y. June 27, 1815;
have seven children, four daughters and three sons; lost four children.
I'ETTEYS S. P. Cambridge; constable; Dem; Lib; born New York
PETTEYS GEORGE, Carabridge; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
PETTEYS GEORGE H. lives with father; Dem; Lib; bom 111.
PETTEYS H. J. lives with father; Dem; Lib; bora New York.
PHILLIPS GEO. B. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; born Tioga Co. N. Y. Jan. 12,
1823; Rep; Cong; owns 140 acres land, value $14,000; he lived in State N.Y. about twenty-
eight years; lived in Virginia about five years, and removed to Henry Co IU. in 1856, and
has lived here over twenty years; has held office Town Trustee; has taught school N.Y. and
Virginia, and taught school and music in this county; married Miss Sarah C. Benedict, May
12 1851; she was born Cayuga Co. N.Y. Feb. 15, 1830; they have eight children, two sons
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PHELPS CHARLES, Cambridge; clerk for Medbury; Rep; Bapt.
PIERCE J. P. Cambridge; restaurant; Rep; Lib; born Tennessee.
PIERCE RICHARD, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born England.
1*IERCE SILAS, Carpenter, Cambridge; born in Davenport, Delaware Co. N.Y. Sept. 2i»
1812; Dem; Bapt; value property $5,000; lived in New York State about forty-one years; re
raoved to this state, Cambridge, Henry Co. in May 1853, and has lived here about twenty-
four years; one of the early settlers; has held office Town Trustee; he married Miss Linda
Gaines, Sept. I, 1832; she was born in Conn. Aug. 15, 1813; they have three children, one
son and two daughters; lost three daughters.
PIHLSTROM N. Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PRATT ELIHU A. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Cambridge; bora Vinton Co. Ohio, June 25,
1841; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 320 acres land, value $19,200; he lived in State of Ohio
about fourteen years; came to Knox Co. this state in 1855; lived there six years; was in
array — Co. A, 59th Reg. 111. Infantry; was in battles Pea Ridge, Chickamauga, and number of
others; was honorably discharged; came to this county in 1875; married Miss Lucinda A.
Maxey; Feb. 1, 1866; she was born in Knox Co. 111. May 25, 1840; they have four children,
three sons, one daughter.
/^UIRK THOMAS, Sec. 2g; P.O. Ulah; farmer, rents of S. B. Arnold; Ind; Meth; Isle of Man.
"D ANDALL S. B. Cambridge; express agent; Rep; Epis; born Vermont.
¦^*- REED G. M. Cambridge; carpenter; Dem; Meth. pref; bora Ohio.
RAYMOND R. C. Physician, Cambridge; born in Chenango Co. N. Y. Jan. 24, 1825;
Rep; Universalist; value property $5,000; he removed to Pa. at an early age, and lived there
twenty-four years; came to this state and county in 1853, and has lived here twenty-four
years; one of the early settlers; he took academic course at Westfield, N. Y., and read
Medicine under Dr. Spencer of the same place, and graduated at the Eclectic Medical Col
lege of Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1849; came to IU. in 1853; had charge of Public Schools at
Cambridge for four years; was elected to office Superintendent Public Schools of Henry Co.
in 1855; married Miss Catharine Austin, of Pa. April 4, 1850, she died Sept. 16, 1857; raar
ried Miss Lizzie Dunbar, of Ky. July 9, 1862; she died June 27, l86g; has two children,
daughters, Lena K. Raymond and Lizzie D.
REINBERG PETER, Carabridge; carpenter; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
REPLEY A. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Meth; bom Ohio; 106 acres land.
RICHARDSON E. D. Cambridge; postmaster; bookkpr. Henry Co. bank; Rep; Bapt; born Vt.
RIDEOUT CHARLES E. P.O. Ulah; merchant; Rep; Meth; born Maine.
RIDEOUT WILLIAM, P.O. Ulah; merchant; Rep; Meth; born Maine.
RIKER WILLIAM, Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born New Jersey.
RISHEL J. Cambridge; hardware; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
RISHEL P. S. Attomey, Cambridge; Rep; Lib; removed to Cambridge, IU. June, 1866,
from Bloorasburg, Pa. where he resided for a nuraber of years; was adraitted as an Attorney
in 1862; was married to Miss NeUie L. Thomas, March 18, 1863; she was a resident of
Bloomsburg, Pa; have one child, Maggie L. Rishel; has practiced his profession since 1862;
was a soldier in the late war, under Col. Brisban; at present holds office of Police Magis
trate of the town of Cambridge, and now is practicing his profession as an Attorney at Cam
bridge, 111.
ROBBINS JACOB B. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Ulah; born Monmouth Co. N. J. Nov. 25,
1832; Rep; Lib; owns 40 acres land, val. $2,000; Uved in New Jersey about twenty-four
years, and came 10 this state in 1856; was in army three years — Co. K, 78th Reg. III. In
fantry; was in battle Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, with .Sherman to the
sea; was honorably discharged; came to this county inl87l; holds office School Director and
Pathmaster; married AdeUne E. Foster, Jan. I, 1868; she was born in Ohio, April 26, 1835;
they have four children, two boys and two girls.
ROBERTS E. S. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Infidel; born Maine.
ROBINSON BRAYTON, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Cambridge; bom in Camden, Oneida
Co. N. Y. June 13, 1826; Rep; Lib; owns 60 acres land, $2,500; he lived in State New
York about thirty-eight years, and came to Henry Co., State of lUinois, in 1864, and has
resided here since; he married Miss Ellen Finch, April 17, l84g; she was born in England,
in 1832; she came to this country in 1838; they have two children, one son, B. Sylvester,
Jan. 4, 1853; one daughter, Harriet E., May 24, 1856.
ROCKWELL S. Cambridge; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; bom Indiana.

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ROGERS J. W. See. 26; P.O. Ulah; lives with father; Rep; Free Thinker; born Ohio.
ROGERS JACOB, Sec. 23; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; FrewiU Bapt; born HI.
ROGERS JACOB G. Farmer, Sec 26, P.O. Ulah; born Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, July I,
1831; Rep; FreewiU Bapt; value of property $1,000; lived in Ohio 25 years, then removed
to this Co. and state in 1856, and has lived here 20 years; has held office of Township
Assessor and Pathmaster; he raarried Harriet S. Davidson, Sep. 10, 1850; she was born in
Harrison Co. Ohio, Sept. 30, 1832; they have eleven children, seven sons and four daugh
ters.
ROGERS JOSEPH, P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; Bapt. pref; born Ohio.
ROGERS T. B. Sec. 26, P.O. Ulah; lives with father; Rep; Lib; bom Ohio.
ROOT A. M. Cambridge; grain and mUling business; Ind; Lib; born N.Y.
ROSENQUIST CARL, Cambridge; works on railroad; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
ROWE A. N. Sec. 21, P.O. Ulah; laborer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
RUNDSTRUM J. C. Furniture Dealer, Cambridge; born in Sweden, Nov. 4, 1841; he
lived in Sweden 24 years, and came to this country in'1865; came to State of 111. same year,
and lived in Galesburg nine years; came to Cambridge, Henry .Co. in 1876, and is engaged
in the raanufacture and selling of furniture; Rep; Bapt; value of property $3,000; he married
Miss G. Lenburg, May 5, 1865; she died May 16, 1868; married Miss Emily G. Anderson,
of Galesburg, Oct. 8, 1870; have three children, two boys and one girl.
RUXTON A. H. Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer for John Walker; Rep; Pres; born Scotland.
C ANBURN W. G. Cambridge; harness-maker; Dem; Lib; :born 111.
•-^ SAND FRANK A. Cambridge: taUor; . Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
SADLER ROBERT H. Carpenter and BuUder, Cambridge; born in Indiana Co. Penn.
Dec. 22, 1833; Rep; Meth; value of property $1,800; he lived in Penn. about 21 years, and
came to this state, in Henry Co. in 1855, and has livedhere 21 years; one of early settlers; he
was in the array in the 19th Reg. 111. Infantry under Col. J. B. Turchin; was discharged on
account of disability; has been engaged in carpenter and building business here for the past
eight years; he raarried Miss Maggie Fronk, Aug. 31, 1871; ^ she was born in Juniata county,
Penn. Sept. 14, 1848; has. three children.
STACKHOUSE J. P. Cambridge; ' restaurant; Rep; Lib; bom Pa.
STONEY HENRY, Cambridge; carpet-weaver; Rep; Meth; born N.J.
SCHMIDT JOS. Carabridge; billiard-room; Dein; Lib; born Germany.
SCHMIDT JOSEPH, BiUiard Room, Cambridge; born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Nov.
28, 1843; Dem; Lib; value of property $2,000; he lived in Germany about 15 years, and
came to this country in 1858; came to Geneseo, in this county, same year, and has lived here
over 18 years; he lived in Geneseo a number of years, and has been in business here two and
a half years; he married Miss Jennie Ramler in Nov. 1869, she was born in this county.
SCHMIDT WM. Cambridge; saloon-keeper; Dera; Luth; born Germany.
SCHUMACHER J. H. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Ulah; born Germany, Aug. 23, 1820; Ind;
Luth; owns 200 acres land, value $12,000; lived in Germany nineteen years; sailed on the
ocean; went to Australia; crossed the ocean to this country five tiraes; served in Grand-duke's
army of Oldenburg, Gerraany, and came to this country in 1846; came to this state same year;
came to this county in 1851, one of the early settlers; holds office of School Director and
Pathraaster; raarried Anna Carrie Grammer, June 6, 1848; she was born in kingdom of Han
over, Jan. I, 1826; have five children; lost four.
SCOVILLE L. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Meth. pref; born Conn; 80 acres land.
SCOTT J. "W. Farmer, Sec 30, P.O. Carabridge; born Geauga Co. Ohio, Oct. 27, 1825;
Rep; Pres; owns 108 acres of land, value $6,480; lived in Ohio about 27 years; removed to
IU. in 1852; was engaged in stearaboating on the Mississippi river and tributaries from 1852
to 1866 as mate and captain; was in governraent service four years, was in naval service; was
captain of Government Transport; was with Gen. Banks' expedition up Red River, and with
Gen. Sherraan behind Vicksburg, and at battle of Pittsburg Landing; returned to this Co.
m 1866; has held office of Township Assessor two terms; married Mrs. Margaret DiU, for
merly Margaret Martin, of Tennessee, in Oct. 1864; she had two children.
SCOTT ROBERT J. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born Rappahannock Co. Va. Aug.
14, 1847; Dem; Meth; owns 78 acres, value $3,120; lived in Virginia eight years, and came
to this state, Henry Co. in 1855, and has lived here about 22 years, except short time in Iowa
and Missouri; married Miss Olivia Dancer, July 13, 1871; she was from Richland Co. Ohio,
born Jan. 25, 1854; she came to this state in 1859; li-^ed in Fulton Co- went to Ohio, and
returned here in 1871.

Judge JULIUS S. HINMAN,
County Judge, Cambridge.

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SCOTT WM. Sec 13, P.O. Cambridge; farmer, renter of J. MascaU; Dem; Lib; born Va.
SEATON BENJAMIN W. Publisher /"rawi^ Chief, Cambridge; born in England, Jan.
13, 1825, and came to this country in 1830; settled in Utica, N. Y., and lived there about
19 years; carae to State of Illinois in 1850; studied law in the office of the late Samuel
Beardsley, of New York; entered the office in 1846, and remained until 1850; engaging in
the printing business in Chicago, he did not enter the profession; lived in Chicago, and pub
lished the Daily Argus; sold out the paper to the Democratic Press in 1852; went to Prairie
City, in McDonough Co. in 1857, and published the Prairie City Chronicle one year, and
carae to this Co. in 1858; settled in Kewanee; pubUshed the Galva Union for two years;
lived on farm in Wethersfield four years; started the Prairie Chief in 1868; removed to
Toulon same year, and removed to this town in 1871; Dera; Epis; value of property $3,000-
married Miss Julia E. Bond in Utica, N.Y. Dec. 30, 1849; they have seven children, four
sons, three daughters; have lost three sons.
SEDEGREN CHAS. Cambridge; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SHAFER H. A. Carpenter and Builder, Cambridge; born in Franklin, Center Co. Penn.
Jan. II, 1833; Rep; Lib; value of property $1,000; they lived in Penn. about 40 years; he
was a gunsmith by trade; came to Cambridge, Henry Co. in 1874; married Miss Sarah Jane
Miller, July 4, 1863; she was from Venango Co. Penn; they have two children, one son and
one daughter; have lost one son.
SHALLENBERGER THOS. M. Carabridge; attorney; Dera; Lib; born Stark Co. IU.
SHANNON J. E. Sec. 13, P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Pres. pref; born Pa.
SHEPARD CHAS. Cambridge; cooper; Dem; Lib; born IU.
SHEPARD WILLIAM H. Attorney, Cambridge; born in Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co.
N. Y. Sept. 18, 1836; he removed to Franklin Co. Vt. at an early age, and lived there about
24 years; he came to Cambridge, Henry Co. this state, Oct. 14, 1861, and has practiced his
profession for 15 years; Rep; Lib; value of property  He was twice elected Super
intendent of Common Schools at Fairfax, Franklin Co. Vt., the first tirae when 21 years old;
he represented this county and County of Rock Island, being the 21st Senatorial District, in
the State Senate of Illinois; was elected in 1872; he married Miss Mary Jackson, Nov. 29,
1862; she was from Westford, Vt. born Jan. 30, 1840; they have one child, son, William H.
Shepard, Jr. bora May 13, 1865.
SHERDEEN L. E. Sec. 28, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SHOEMAKER N. F. Cambridge; bakery and confectionery; Ind; Luth; bom Europe.
SHRECK JESSE, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Christian Union; bom Ohio; 100 acres land.
SICKLER ROBERT, Butcher, Cambridge; born Germany, March 28, 1850; Dem; Lib;
he lived in Germany eighteen years, and came to this country in 1868; lived in Geneseo five
years; engaged in butchering business and has been in same business here about three years;
married Miss Caroline Shumaker, of Pink Prairie, March 5, 1874; she was born May 5, 1856,
they have two children — one daughter, Jeanette, born Jan. 23, 1875; one son, bom Jan. 19,
1876.
SMITHE GEO. C. Publisher Henry Co. Chronicle, Cambridge; born in Onondaga Co.
N.Y. July 28, 1838; he lived in New York State about twenty-five years; came to this state
and county in 1867; was in the army, in the 35th Reg. N.Y. Infantry, under Gen. McLellan;
he was mustered out as Regimental Commissary; Rep; Cong, pref; value property $6,000;
he married Miss Josephine C. Combs, Sept. 14, 1864; she was born in Cazenovia, N.'V. June
6, 1842; they have one child, daughter, Clara Louise, born Oct. 16, 1866.
SMITH RICHARD, Cambridge, clerk; Rep; Cong, pref; born Ohio.
SNELL ALFRED, Cambridge; barber; Rep; Lib; bora Ohio.
SODERBERG PETER, Sec 27; P.O. Ulah; farraer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden; 60 acres.
SROUFE GEO. W. Carpenter, Cambridge; born in Ohio, Oct. I, 1826, and lived in that
State about twenty years, then removed to Kentucky and lived there about eleven years;
came to Cambridge,' Henry Co. in 1857. and has lived here twenty years; one of the early
settlers; was in the army three years; enlisted Aug. 12, 1862, and was elected Capt. Co. H,
112th Reg. III. Infantry; was wounded before Atlanta, Aug. 6, 1864; he was elected Sheriff
of Henry Co. in the Fall of 1866; was ordained minister of the Church of Christ, Feb. 16,
1868; Rep; Christian; married Miss Elizabeth P. Sroufe, Nov. 21, 1850; she was born in
Mason Co. Ky. Sept. 22, 1826; they have had six sons and one daughter, and have lost three
sons and one daughter.
SPEGEL FRED. Sec. 36; Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Germany; 80 acres land.
SPENCER JAMES, Cambridge; engineer; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
SPROUSE GEORGE F. lives with father. Sec 31; P.O. Cambridge; Dem; Meth; bom Mo.
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SPROUSE BENJAMIN, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Cambridge; born Augusta Co. Va. June
6, 1817; Dem; Meth. pref; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; lived in Virginia about thirty-
four years; removed to this state and county in 1851, and has lived here twenty-five years;
holds office of Roadmaster; early settler; married Melinda Matheny, from Rockingham Co.
Va; she died Dec. 30, 1874; has two children, sons, and lost one son.
STACKHOUSE CHARLES, Sec. 10; P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Pa; 187 ac
STACKHOUSE WM. Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Cambridge; born in Buriington, Vt. Feb. g,
1814; Ind; Spiritualist; owns 160 acres land, value $g,6oo; removed to Pa. at an early
age, and lived there twenty-one years; carae to this state and county in 1839, and has lived
here on this farm thirty-seven years; one of the few early settlers now living; he broke the
first prairie in this township; has carted his wheat to Chicago, 150 miles, and sold it for 44
cents per bushel; sold his pork for $1.25 per cwt; had to go to the Mississippi River to miU;
. has held office of School Director; raarried Miss Abigail Congdon, March 2, 1837; she was
born in Wallingford, Vt. June 23, 1820; they have five sons and lost ten children.
STEEL SAMUEL, Carabridge; druggist; Dem; Meth; born Ky.
STEINEAUGH WILLIAM, Ulah; laborer; Rep; Lib; bora IU.
STEPHENS JOHN M. Farmer, Sec 26; P.O. Ulah; born in Knox Co. IU. Nov. 30,
1840; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000; lived in Knox Co. about twenty-one
yeas; lived in Stark Co. seven years; came to Henry Co. in 1868; has lived here eight years;
raarried Miss Martha Jane Brooks, Dec. 13, 1863; she was born in the State of Indiana,
Dec. 18, 1845; they have four children, two daughters and two sons; lost one son.
STEWART JAMES W. Luraber Dealer, Cambridge; born in Geneseo, Henry Co. IU.
on July 4, 1849; he has resided in this county twenty-seven years; was in the army, in the
139th III. Infantry, Western Army, at Cairo, Colurabus and Meraphis; he has been in busi
ness here for the past five years; firra of Stewart & Gaines, Lumber and Building Material;
Rep; Cong, pref; he married Miss Julia E. Gaines, April 29, 1868; she was from Geneseo,
Henry Co. Ill, and born March 21, 1848; they have three children, all sons; has held office
of Town Trustee the last three years.
STOREY THEO. Cambridge; carpenter; Rep; Meth. pref; born N. J.
STRAIGHT H. L. Cambridge; stock buyer; Rep; Lib; born Indiana.
STRATTON D. G. Sec. 19; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 160 acres land.
STRATTON T. J. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
STURGES LEVICK, Carabridge; shoemaker; Rep; Latter Day Saint; born Philadelphia, Pa.
STRUM E. Sec. 33; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
STRUM OLIF, Sec. 33; P.O.Ulah; farmer; Rep; Adv; bora Sweden; 40 acres land.
STURM PETER, Sec. 14; P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Ind; Meth; born Ohio; 78 acres land.
SUTTON WM. H. Farmer, Sec 1; P.O.Cambridge; born in Ulster Co. N.Y. Sept. 30,
1837; Rep; Lib; lived in New York State about eighteen years, except two years in Michi
gan; carae to this state and county in 1856; has lived in this county twenty-one years; rents
farm of 400 acres of N. B. Gould; he married Miss Maggie Nichols, Oct. 4, 1864; she was
born in Sussex Co. N. J. Dec. 28, 1844; they have two children : Ida N. born Sept. 30, 1870;
Ralph Henry, born Nov. 14, 1872.
SWANSON A. J, Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SWANSON JOHN H. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
SWANSON SWAN E. Carabridge; law student; Rep;' Lib; born Sweden.
T^ALBOT A. G. W. Carabridge; laborer; Dem; Lib; born 111.
TALBOT E. H., P.O. Cambridge; lives with father; Sec 16; Dem; Bapt; born IU.
TALBOT GENETTE Mrs. widow; Sec 16; PO. Cambridge; born Otsego Co. N.
Y. AprU 12, 1828; Lib; owns 78 acres land, value $4,000; she lived in New York State
about eighteen years; removed to this State and county in Oct. 1846, and has lived here over
thirty years; one of the oldest settlers; she raarried John Talbot in July, 1836- he was from
State of New York; he died Oct. 8, 1867; she has five children, one son and four daughters;
has lost five children.
TALBOT STEPHEN, Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Cambridge; born Otsego Co. N.Y. Dec.
II, 1820; Ind; Lib; 80 acres land, value $5,000; lived in New York State twenty-four years,
and removed to this state and county in 1844, and has lived here over thirty-two years; one
of earliest settlers, no houses on prairie at that time; was in the army, in 1 12th Reg. 111. M.
under Gen. Sherman; he married Dency Tary, Jan. i, 1845; she was bora Otsego Co. N.Y
Dec. 3, 1828; they have eight children, five sons and three daughters; lost two daughters.
TALBOT W. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Bapt; born 111.

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TALBOT WM. Farmer; Sec i6; P.O. Cambridge; bora in Otsego, N.Y. March 13, i8ig;
Dera; Bapt; owns 100 acres land, value $7,500; he lived in New York State twenty-five
years, and removed to this state and county in 1844; was forty-five days coming by team;
has lived here over thirty-two years; one of few earliest settlers now Uving; only Judge Till
son, W. A. Ayres and John Russell living in Cambridge then; has held the office of School
Trustee twelve years, has 'oeen School Director twenty-eight years. Justice of the Peace eight
years; he was the first member of the Baptist church in Cambridge; married Miss Mary
Terry March 7, 1840; she was born Otsego Co. N.Y. July 6, 1822; they have hine children,
six sons and three daughters; lost three sons.
TALLIAFEARO ROBERT, Cambridge; laborer; Lib; Bapt; born Va.
TALLIAFEARO WM. Cambridge; laborer; Lib; Lib; born Va.
TARBOX H. A. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Mass.
TARBOX NELSON, Cambridge; restaurant; Rep; Lib; born Mass.
TARBOX NELSON Jr. Cambridge; mason; Rep; Meth; born Mass.
TATTERSHALL B. F. Farmer, Sec 25; P.O. Ulah; born in Loudon Co. Va. June 6,
1817; Rep; Freewill Bapt; owns 80 acres land, value $5,000; lived in Virginia eight years;
lived in Ohio fourteen years; came to this State, Peoria County, i83g; lived there seventeen
years; came to HenryCo. 1856, has lived here twenty years; has held office School Director
and Roadmaster; married Barbara Isgrigg, of Ohio, in 1837; she died March 19, 1852; had
six children; married Lucinda Jenkins March 13*, 1853; she was bora Frederick Co., Va.,
March 17, 1824; have four children.
TATTERSHALL JOHN W. lives with father; P.O. Ulah;, Rep; FreewiU Bapt.
TEE WM. Cambridge; miUer; Dera; Ind; born Eng.
TEE WM. B. Carabridge; miller; Ind; Ind; bora Isle of Wight, Eng.
TENNEY L. L. Sec 8; P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Ind; Univ; born IU.
TENNEY JOSEPH P. Farraer; Sec. 8; P.O. Cambridge; born Hillsboro Co. N. H.
Aug. 14, 1808; Ind; Lib; value of property $2,000; he lived in New Hampshire about twen
ty-eight years; removed to this state in 1837, to Mercer Co., and lived there about thirty-
eight years; one of the earliest settlers; there was not a house within thirty-six railes east of
him at that time; built first house on prairie; he held the office of Justice of the Peace for
four years; his grandfather was captain in Revolutionary war; he raarried Miss Alraira
Merryraan AprU 4, 1839; she was born in Maine, March 15, 1815; she died Jan. 22, 1863;
has five children, and lost five children.
TERRY THOMAS, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Mass.
THATCHER MOSES W. Proprietor Thatcher House, Cambridge; born Norfolk Co.
Mass. Nov. 22, 1823; he lived in Mass. about fifteen, years; went to Pa. in 1838. ived there
about three years; lived in New York State ten years, and lived in Ohio four years; he came
to this state and county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; Rep; Lib; value of
property $5,000; he held the office of Justice ofthe Peace for eight years; has held the office
of Town Assessor and School Trustee; raarried Miss Rosina Terpenning Feb. 8, 1849; she
was born in Cortland Co. N.Y.; they have six children, five daughters and one son; have lost
one son.
THOMAS H. C. Cambridge; poultryraan; Rep; Lib; borri Maine.
THOMAS JACOB, Sec. 30; laborer; Ind; Lib; born Ind.
THOMAS M. Mrs. Sec. 30; widow; P.O. Cambridge; Luth; born Pa.
THOMPSON JAMES, Farraer; Sec 31; P.O. Carabridge; born Fountain Co. Ind. July
17,1827; Dera; Christian Union; owns 172 acres, value $7,500; lived m Ind. nine years.and
moved to Knox Co. IU. July 12, 1836, lived there fifteen years; carae to this county in 1851,
and has lived here twenty-five years, except four years in Knox Co; has held the offices of
Supervisor, Road Commissioner, School Trustee and School Director; raarried Miss Adaline
W. Capps Nov. 3, 1850; she was frora VermiUion Co. Ind. born Jan. I, 1731; they have five
children, one son and four daughters; lost two chUdren.
TILLSON JOSEPH Judge, P.O. Cambridge; born Wrentham, Norfolk Co. Mass-
March II, 1801; he lived in State of Mass. about thirty-five years, and removed to this state
in 1836, and came to this county in 1837, and has lived here thirty-nine years; one of the ear
Uest settlers; there was no one living in this township at that time; he was so conversant
with the county in 1842 and 1843 that he could name and locate every resident m the county;
he was Probate Justice of the Peace; he was elected Judge of Henry County; he held office
of County Surveyor, and also held office of Assessor; Rep; Cong; raarried Miss. Julia Ann
Rogers, of New York City, in 1842; she died Jan. 15, 1870; he married Columbia A. Dunn
of Augusta, Ga. in 1874; he has three chUdren, two sons and one daughter; one daughter
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TOMLINSON CHARLES, Carabridge; wagon maker; Rep; Bapt; born Maine.
TOMPKINS SPENCER, Cambridge; attorney; Ind; Epis. pref; bom 111.

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PHAM G. A., P.O. Cambridge; Sec. lo; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; lOO acres land.

¦yAN BRUNT J. W. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
* VALENTINE O. V. Cambridge; grain elevator; Dem; Bapt; born Pa.
VANNICE WILLIAM J. Sheriff Henry Co. Carabridge; born in Montgoraery Co. Ind-
Feb. 17, 1838; he lived in State Ind. fourteen years, and carae to this state to Henry Co. in
1852, and has lived here over 24 years; one ofthe early settlers; he has held office of Town
Clerk and Assessor of Weller Township, in this county; he was elected Sheriff of Henry
County, in 1874, and re-elected in 1876; Rep; Pres; he married Miss Nellie R. Boland, Dec.
24, 1866; she was born in St. Lawrence Co. N.Y. Jan. 24, 1844; they have two children, one
son, William J. Vannice, jr. born Oct. 27, 1874, and one daughter, Emma E. Vannice, bom
Jan. 5, 1870. Mr. Vannice taught school ten years.
VAUGHAN E. A. Carabridge; blacksmith; Rep; Lib; bora Vt.
VINCENT M. L. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O.Cambridge; born in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. Jan. 28,
1836; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; he removed to this State, to Henry
County, 1843, and has lived here thirty-three years; one of the earliest settlers; only one or
two cabins in this town at that time; was in the army, in Co. C, 112th Regt. 111. Infantry;
was in battles Knoxville, Resaca, Atlanta, and others, and was wounded at Kelly's Ford;
married Miss Martha Clark, at Cambridge, March 23, 1866; she was born Fulton Co. Oct.
21, 1849; they have five children, four boys and one girl.
"^ITATERMAN D. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
^^ WATSON DAVID, Sec. 15; P.O. Cambridge; farraer for A. Malcom; Rep; Lib.
WALKER A. B. Carriage Painter, Cambridge; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. June 16,
1849; he removed to this State at an early age; came to this state, Henry County, in 1851;
and has lived here ever since; Rep; Lib; he married Miss Anna E. Sco-ville, Dec". 23, 1874,
she was from this state; they have one child, Uttle girl, Lucia Isabell Walker, born Nov. 27,
1875.
WALKER DAVID, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Cambridge; born in Aberdeen, Scotland, April
30, 1829; Rep; Pres; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $6,400; he lived in Scotland thirty-
nine years, and came to this country in July, 186S; carae to State IU. to this county, same
year, and has lived here nine years; raarried Miss Barbara Couper, June 6, 1853; she was
bora in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, May 6, 1832; they have six children, three sons and three
daughters; lost one son.
WALSH THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Cambridge; born North of Ireland, in 1841;
Rep; Lib; owns 157 acres of land, valued at $8,000; he lived in Ireland about ten years;
came to this country 1851; Uved in N.Y. City five years; lived in N.Y. State seven years;
came to this state and county in 1864; has lived here twelve years; he married Miss Me'linda
Funk, Feb. 12, 1865; she was from Virginia; they have six children, three sons and three
daughters; lost one son.
WEIR JAS. I. Merchant, Cambridge; born Pa; Rep; Lib.
WELCH M. Sec. 27, P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ireland; 39 acres.
WELCH S. Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Bapt. pref; born N.Y.
WELTON A. Cambridge; luraber; Rep; Christian; bom 111.
WELTON FRANK G. County Clerk; P.O. Cambridge; born New Haven, Conn. AprU
14, 1843; he lived in State Conn, eight years, .ind came to this State, Henry County, Town
of Cambridge, in 1851, and has lived here over twenty-five years; one of the early settlers;
he holds office of County Clerk; was elected in 1869, and re-elected in 1873: he was in the
army, m 42d IU. Infantry; he lost his right leg at Dallas, Ga. in Sherman's Atlanta cam
paign; was also shot four tiraes in one day; Rep; Lib; married Miss Mary Ella Clark,
April 30, 1866; she was from Rockford, 111; they have five children, two sons and three
daughters.
WELTON STREET C. Lumber Merchant, Cambridge; born in Litchfield Co. Conn. Sept-
8, 1816; Dem; Epis; value property, $10,000; he lived in State Conn, about twenty-one
years; then taught school in New Jersey for five years; he came to this state about 1844, and
has lived m this county about twenty-nine years; one of the eariiest settlers; only few per
sons here now that were here when he came; he has held office of Assessor of this town, and
was School Director for twelve years; he married Miss Adeline Smith, of Orange, N. J; she
was born March 20, 1824; they have one chUd, son, AIai»son Welton; lost one son.

HENRY COUNTY: CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP. 309
WELTON A. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Epi.s.
WELTON ALBERT, Cambridge: farraer; Rep; Epis; born Conn.
WERBECH E. Carabridge; nursery and florist; Ind; Lib; born Germany.
WESTLAKE S. Sec. lo, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Ohio; 80 acres.
WESTONBEY CHAS. Cambridge; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
WHEELER CHAS. R. Banker; Carabridge; born Ohio; Rep.
WHITE HENRY, Hardware Merchant, Cambridge; born Washington Co. N.Y. July 17,
1836; Rep. Bapt; lived in State New York about twenty-nine years, and came to Geneseo,
111. in Spring 1867, and has lived here about ten years; he has been engaged in business of
Hardware, Stoves, and Agricultural Implements for past five years; raarried Miss Harriet E.
Sims, Oct. 4, 1871; she was from Cazenovia, N.Y. Feb. 12, 1842; they have one child, little
girl, Katie L. White, bom May 13, 1875; lost one son, Frank J. bora Jan. 18, 1873; died
July 29. 1873.
WHITMAN E. Cambridge; rerired; Rep; Bapt; born Maine.
WHITMAN EDWIN M. Cambridge; teacher; Rep; Bapt. pref ; born Ohio.
WHITMAN SAMUEL, Carabridge; laborer; Dera; Lib; born Pa.
WHITNEY C. Carabridge; shoemaker; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
WIER H. M. Cambridge; merchant; Rep; Cong, pref; born Pa.
WILKEY HUGH, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cambridge; born Ireland, May 1, 1812; Dera;
Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; he lived in Ireland and Scotland twenty-one years;
came to this country in 1834; lived in Kentucky and New Orleans six years; carae to this
state and county in 1853, and has lived here twenty-four years; one ofthe early settlers; has
held office of Roadmaster; married Colly Ann Ousley, in the Fall of 1857; she was born
in Virginia and brought up in Ohio; she had four chUdren; they have two children.
' WILKEY JOHN, Merchant, Cambridge; born in Ireland, Sept. 28, 1844; Rep; Pres.
pref; he came to this country in 1850; lived in Mercer Co. Pa. six years; came to this town,
Henry Co. 111. in 1856, and has lived here over twenty years; he commenced business here
in 1863, with but very little; has been here thirteen years, and now has the largest store in
Henry Co; ' rm consists of Wilkey & Harrison, Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Boots and
Shoes; he is also engaged in stock and grain business with Mr. Jaraes Mascall; his parents
are now living in town of Osco, this county.
WILKINSON W. S. Cambridge; marble cutter; Rep; Spiritualist; born N.Y.
WILSON G. F. H. Retired; Cambridge; born Litchfield, Conn., Feb. 18, 1816; Ind; Lib;
value of property $2000; removed to New York State when two years old, lived there six
teen years; came to State of Illinois 1834, to Peoria County, the place where the city of
Peoria stands was called Fort Clark; lived there sixteen years; came to this county in 1850;
has lived here twenty-six years; has lived in state forty-three years in June; city of Chicago
was only known as Fort Dearborn at that time; has held office Constable and Deputy Sheriff
fourteen years; married Lydia Adkins in Oct. 1837; she was from Plymouth Hollow, Conn.,
born in 1820; have five children, three daughters and two sons.
WINTERS S. Cambridge; butcher; Rep; Lib; born IU.
WOLYN A. G. Cambridge; druggist; Rep; Swedish Luth; born Sweden.
WOOD W. C. Cambridge; Rep; Cong, pref; born Vt.
WORTHINGTON O. E. Cambridge; clerk; Rep; Bapt; bom Ohio.
WORTHINGTON THOS. J. Retired, Cambridge; bora Bucks Co, Pa. Nov. 2g, 1810;
Dem; Bapt; val. property $12,000; lived in Pa. about twenty-three years; lived in State of Ohio
about thirty-two years; engaged in farraing, and Carpenter and Builder; reraoved to this
state and county in 1865; married Miss E. A. Freeman, in Columbus, Ohio, in Feb. 1842;
she was born in the State of New York; they have seven children; three sons, four daugh
ters; lost two sons in the army, one in West Va. and one in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
WRIGHT WILLIAM, Cambridge; laborer; Rep; Lib; born England.
WRIGHT EDWARD, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born England.
¦y OUNG JACOB, Cambridge; bakery and restaurant; Luth; born Germany.
YORK CHARLES E. lives with father. Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Lib; born IU.
YOUNGGREN CLARENCE A. Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Ulah; born in Sweden, July
4, 1848; Ind; Meth; value property $500; Uved in Sweden twenty years, and carae to this
country June, 1868; came to this state and county same year, and has lived here nine years;
attended high school, and learned English before coming here; is acquainted with English,
German, French and Latin languages; rents farm of C. M. Carlson.
YORK J. F. Sec 18; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.; 40 acres land.

310

VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP

¦VIEGLER P., P.O. Carabridge; butcher; Dem; Cath; born Gerraany.
^ ZIMMERMAN W. H. Carabridge; redred; Rep; Luth; born Pa.

Business Directory.

CAMBRIDGE CITY.
Ayers.,&"Wier, Dealers in Dry Goods
and General Merchandise.
Ayers Thos. G. Attorney at Law.
Ball Oliver, Livery and Boarding
Stable.
Beveridge Peter H. County Treasurer.
Boyd Sam'l G. Merchant Tailor.
Brinkerhoff Jas. D. ice Dealer.
Bryan Jno. L. Physician and Surgeon.
Clark G. M. "Watchmaker and Jeweler.
Converse Jas. A. Dealer and Manu
facturer Furniture.
Cook F. A. Brick Manufacturer.
Dalrymple Wm. L. Deputy Co. Clerk.
Flagg Wm. E. M irble Works.
Follett Jno. M. .Agricultural Lnple-
ments and Farm Machinery.
Glass Neal, Blacksmith and Carriage
Works.
Goodrich Geo. Jeweler and Billiard
Room.
Gordenier Jacob W. Mason and Con
tractor.
Gould & Hagin, Dealers Groceries,
Provisions, Confectionery, Crock
ery and Glassware.
Hagin & Gould, Dealers in Grain and
Stock.
Hamilton Otto 8. Restaurant and Con
fectionery.
HartzwelPJno. W. Prop. " Cambridge
House."
Hinman J. S. County Judge.
Keesler P. M. Carpenter and Builder.
Lafferty Andrew B. Livery and
Boarding Stable.
Lind Chas. E. Billiard Room.
Martin Prof D. Prop. " Central Hotel."

Mock & Hand, Attorneys at Law.
Page Orrin E. Attorney at Law.
Patten L. H. Clerk ('ircuit Court.
Pierce Silas, Carpenter and Builder.
Raymond R. C. Physician.
Rishel & Thompkins, Attorneys at
Law.
Rundstrum J. C. Dealer and Manu
facturer Furniture.
Sadler Robt. H. Carpenter and Builder.
Seaton Benj. W. Publisher Prairie
Chief.
Shafer H. A. Carpenter and Builder.
Shephard & Marston, Attorneys at
Law.
Schmidt Jos. Billiard Room.
Sickler Robt. & Bro. iMeat Market.
Smithe Geo. C. Publisher Henry Co.
Chronicle.
Sroufe Geo. W. Carpenter and Builder.
Stewart & Gaines, Dealers in Lumber.
Thatcher M. W. Prop. "Thatcher
House."
Vannice W. J. Sheriff.
Welton Frank G County Clerk.
Welton & Hinman, Dealers in Lumber.
Wheeler Chas. R. Henry Co. Bank.
WhitefHenry & Co. Dealers in Hard
ware, Stoves, Tinware, Cutlery,
Agricultural Implements, &c.
Wilkey & Harrison, Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes.
Wolyn & Lundquist, Druggists and
Apothecaries.
VILLAGE OF ULAH.
Becker Geo. Dealer in Lumber and
Grain. Postmaster.
Bowen Wm. Dealer in Lumber and
Grain. Agent P. & R. I. R. R.

HENRY COUNTY : MUNSON TOWNSHIP. 311

MUNSON TOWNSHIP.
A BY D. Sec. 2, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Lib; born Ohio; owns 80 acres.
'*- ABY C. B. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Dera; Lib; from IU.
ACKLAND CHAS. Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Taylor est; Luth; born Sweden.
ADAMS M. W. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Maine; 160 acres.
ALLEN C. P. Miss, Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; born in N.Y.
ALLEN ROYCE, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Carabridge; born in Caraden, Oneida Co. N.Y.
June 16, 1817: carae to this county in 1852; Rep; Lib; owns 235 acres of land, valued at
$12,000; has been School Treasurer since the township was organized, and is Supervisor;
married Miss Sarah E. Wilson at Trivoli, Peoria Co. 111. May 19, 1846; she was born in
Caraden, Oneida Co. N.Y. Sept. 1824; has seven children, Maria E., born March 10, 1847,
Maggie S., born Jan. 12, 1850, Julia R., born Jan. 12, 1852, Carrie C, born May 29, 1854,
Percy W., born Aug. 17, 1856, Royce Jr., born'May 17, 1864, Birdie S., born Nov. 8, 1867;
is breeder of Durhara cattle.
ANDERSON .\. S. Sec. 36, P.O. Geneseo; tenant on Greenlee farra; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON G. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of E. Crane; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
ANDERSON NELSON, Sec. 3; tenant, rents of I. S. Holbrook; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ATT'WATER ELISHA, Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born in New Haven, Conn.
Dec. 18, 1810; came to this county in 1840; Rep; Lib; owns 208 acres of land, val. $12,500;
was 2d Lieut. Co. H, 1 12th I. V. I; married Miss Margaret Wright at Harrisburg, Pa. May
18, 1838, where she was born Feb. 28, 1821; have eleven children, Eli B., born April 10,
1839, Thos. J., Oct. 15, 1841, Geo. W., Aug. 10, 1843, John A., Sept. 19, 1845, Elanora, Sept.
23, 1848, Wm. C, June 5, 1850, Mary E., Sept. 25, 1852, Robt. W., Sept. 5, 1854, Emma,
Oct. 5, 1856, Douglas, Dec. 6, 1858, Frank, Oct. 15, i860.
ATTWATER ROBT. Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; farmer on father's farm; Rep; Lib; born IU.
ATTWATER WM. C. Sec. 19, P.O. Carabridge; farraer on father's farra; Rep; Lib; born IU.
ATWOOD WM. H. Sec. 18, Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Chris; from N.Y.
AYRES BUENOS, Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Geneseo; bora in Chester, Hampden Co. Mass.
Jan. 17, 1810; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Lib; owns 480 acres of land, val. $30,000;
married Miss Sarah Osborne at Chester, Geauga Co. O.; she is a native of New Haven, Conn.,
born Sept. 2, 1816; have seven children living, lost four: Sheldon H., born April 23, 1835,
at Lake Co. O.; Orlander B., July 26, 1836; Geo. W., Jan. 6, 1839, in Defiance, O., died Oct.
16, 1839, Defiance, O.; .Saml. P., May 16, 1842; Mary A., Nov. 22, 1840, died Nov. 25, 1840;
Ester E., May 14, 1845; Roderick W., AprU 26, 1847, all Defiance, O.; Ransora O., Oct. 24,
1852, Bureau Co. Ill,; Azoline E., Aug. 24, 1854, Henry Co. IU., died Aug. 27, 1854, Henry
Co. 111.; John C. F., Aug. 26, 1856, Henry Co. IU.; Helen E., Sept. 3, 1859, died Oct. 13,
1863. Is one of the oldest settlers in Henry Co.
AYRES RANSOM O. resides with father, B. Ayres, Sec. 25; faimer; Rep; Lib; born in 111.
AYRES R. W. Sec. 25; tenant on B. Ayres' farm; Rep; Lib; from Ohio.
'DALL E. G. Sec. 30, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Ind; Lib; from N.Y; owns 121 acres.
BANKS I., P.O. Geneseo; miner for John Tracy; Dera; frora Scotland.
BALL LE"WIS H. Fanner, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; born in Cortland Co. N.Y. on May 31,
1847; carae to this county in 1865; Rep; Lib; owns 82 acres of land, val. $4,000; married
Miss Jennie A. Hoffstatter March 24, 1873, in Orient, Adair Co. Iowa; she is a native of
Milton, Wayne Co. O., born May 31, 1849; have two children, Mehala, born Jan. 2, 1875,
and L. Milo, born Aug. 17, 1876, in Munson, Henry Co. IU.
BARNES J. A. Sec. 8, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Lib; from Maryland; owns 160 acres.
BARNES W. L. Sec. 1, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Lib; from N.Y; owns 400 acres.
BENSER R. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of C. A. Benser; Rep; Pres; from Pa.
BOLING A. T. Sec. 32, P.O. Carabridge; tenant, rents of Mrs. Elston; Rep; Lib.
BOLING JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ky; owns 168 acres.
BRISTOL J. H. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Dem.

812 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BRISTOL M. B. Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Taylor estate; Ind; Lib; born N.Y.
BRUNK I. W. Sec. 25; works for R. W. Ayres; Dem; Meth; from Va.
BURCHFIELD B. F. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Pres.
BUNGIE F. Sec. 20, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Prussia.
BUSENBABK DAVID N. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born in Butler Co. Ohio,
March 23, 1819; came to this county in i860; Rep; Lib; owns 240 acres of land, valued
at $l8,ooo; married Miss Mary Ann Sraith, in Butler Co. Ohio, May 7, 1846; she was born
in sarae Co. July 9, 1822; have six children, George S. born in Butler Co. Ohio, Oct. 8, 1848;
John, born May 31, 1851; Robt. born July 25, 1853; Katie, born July 7, 1856; Emma M.
born Nov. 5, 1859; Mary M. bom April 6, 1867, in Mun.son, Henry County, 111.; improved
the farm he now resides on.
BUSENBARK READING, Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; born in Butler Co. Ohio,
Dec. 28, 1821; came to this county ih 1855; Rep; Christian; owns 84 acres of land, valued
at $8,400; married Miss Mary Cornthwaite, at Butler Co. Ohio, Jan. 13, 1848; she was born
June 21, 1828, in Butler Co. Ohio.
BUSENBARK ROBT. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; owns 83 acres.
/""ASTEEL W. P. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Dera; Bapt; frora Pa.; owns 140 acres.
^ CLARK WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 80 acres.
CADY D. Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; frora IU.
CADY E. "W. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Geneseo; born In Genesee Co. N.Y. July 2, 1820; came
to this county in 1849; Ind. Rep; Meth; owns 160 acres of land, value $7,000; married Miss
Metilda Hicks, in 'Wheeling, Va. May 4, 1844; she was born Dec. 25, 1819, in Marshall Co.
Virginia; has six children, Sarah J. born March 19, 1845; S. W. E. born Jan. 13, 1848, in
Va.; David D. born July 10, 1850; Charlotte L. b rn July 29, 1853; Charles C. born Jan. 29,
1856; Laura A. born AprU 17, 1858; all in Cambridge, Henry County, IU.
CLAYPOOL WM. Sec. 26; P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of E. W. Cady; Dem; Meth; from Va-
COCHREN G. W. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Mrs. Steward; Lib; from Ohio.
CRAMER E. Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Dera; Meth; from Ohio.
CRAWFORD JOHN W. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; born in Bowling Green,
Warren County, Ky, Sept. 18, 1828; carae to this county in 1851; Dem; Pres; owns 160
acres of land, value $9,600; is Justice of Peace; married Miss Mary E. Snyder, in Abingdon,
IU. Aug. 14, 1851, who died Nov. 3, 1863; married Miss Julia E. Morrow, June 14, 1864;
both born in Warren Co. Ohio; has three children by first and four by second wife; Elizabeth
H. born May 12, 1852; Ida J. born Dec. 2, 1854, Clara .\. born June 17, 1857; Mary E.
born Oct. 2, 1865; Minnie M. born Oct. 11, 1867; Arthur J. bom AprU 11, 1874; John W.
born Oct. 31, 1875; is breeder of Poland, China and Berkshire hogs.
CUMMINGS M. V. Sec. 4, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Lib. Rep; Lib; born Maine; 80 acres.
"p\IXON H., P.O. Carabridge; lives with raother, Mrs. M. L. Dixon: Rep. Meth.
DIXON J., P.O. Cambridge; lives with mother, Mrs. M. L. Dixon; Rep; Meth.
DIXON M. L. Mrs. widow, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Meth; from Maine; 240 acres.
DOUGLAS J. A. Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Ind; Lib.
DOYLE PATRICK, Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Lib; from Pa; owns 120 acres.
¦pELDT A. P. M. Sec. 31; tenant; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
FIELD H. Sec. 18, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Rep; Christian; born N. H.
FIELD L. Sec. 18, P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Mrs. Petty; Dem; Lib.
FLEET E. O. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; resides with father, J. M. Fleet; Rep; Lib; from N.Y.
FLEET J. M. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; frora N. Y.; 160 ac. val. $9,000.
FONES WM. Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; tenant of Mrs. Liken; Rep; Lib.
FOX JOHN D. Farraer, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; born in Center Harbor, Belknap Co. N.H.
Oct. 5, 1829; carae to this Co. in 1858; Rep; Prot; went round the Horn to California in
1847; remained there seven years; returned in 1857, and in the Autumn came to Rock Island,
111., where he was married Oct. 13, 1858, to Miss Hannah O. Thomas, with whom he had
been acquainted frora boyhood; the same year he settled on the farm where he now resides;
he has held various town offices, and for three successive years was Chairman of the County
Board; is now serving his second term in the lower house of the State Legislature; has one
son, Geo. B. born Oct. 17, 1865.

"4<^

LYMAN K. WILKINSON,
Munson Township.

HENRY COUNTY: MUNSON TOWNSHIP. 315
FUNKHOUSER JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; born in N. Sewickly Tp.,
Beaver County, Pa., November 18, 1820; Rep; Meth; owns 190 acres (160 acres Cambridge,
30 acres Munson) of land, value $12,350; lived in state of Pennsylvania about 45 years, and
removed to Town of Cambridge, Henry Co., 111., in March, 1865, and has lived here 12
years; has held office of Assessor of Town of Sewickly, Beaver Co., Pa., also Collector same
township; married Hannah M. Baldwin, December 13, 1849; she was frora Chenango, Law
rence County, Pa., and was born October 17, 1828; they have seven children, five daughters
and two sons, and lost two sons.
/^ANT J. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; frora Ohio; owns 80 acres, $5,000.
^-^ GARVEY C. Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; tenant on Taylor estate; Rep; Lib; from Ohio.
GARRISON ROBT. M. Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; bora in Parke Co. Ind., on
AprU 10, 1833; came to this Co. in 1850; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, value $6,500;
married Miss Mary E. Cochren, Oct. 9, 1856, in this township; she was born in Knox Co.
Ohio, April i, 1838; have three children : Mary Jane, born Jan. 13; 1861; Frank M., Nov.
13, 1866; Effie B., June 18, 1870; all in this Tp.
GEISSINGER J. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Christian; from Ohio; owns 80 acres.
GILBERT N. C. Farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; born in Ontario Co. N. Y. Feb. 10, 1834;
came to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Lib; owns 233 acres of land, val. $18,000; married Miss
Franceha Arasden, Geneseo, 111., Aug. 9, i860; she was bora in Rochester, N. Y. Oct. 7,
1840; has three children, one son and two daughters, H. Mark, May and Lora; is breeder of
Chester white hogs; located where he now resides in i860; has made the farm what it now
I is from entirely new land.
¦ GILLET GARDNER, lives with son-in-law, G. Rowe, Sec. 6, P.O. Geneseo; born Mass. 1791.
GILLESPIE WM. Sec. 16, P.O Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Meth; N. Y.; 82 ac. val. $4,000.
GRADERT WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Luth; born Gerraany; owns 80 acres.
'GREENLEE J. Sec. 36; farmer; Rep; Pres; frora Va; owns 320 acres.
GREISER E. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Luth; frora Gerraany; owns 40 acres.
ILTADLEY J. Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Epis; from Eng; owns 158 acres.
¦'^ HADLEY J. W. resides with father, Sec. 19, P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Epis; from N.Y.
HAMILTON A. A. Sec. 21: farraer, rents of G. A. Wood; Rep; Meth; from Pa.
HAMILTON J. K. resides with brother on Sec. g; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Pa.
HAMILTON R. W. Sec. 9, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Pres; from Pa; 40 ac. val. $2,400.
HARRIS E. W. Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; owns 165 acres.
HARTSHORN J. Sec. 27, P.O. Cambridge; coal miner for Wm. H. Terpening.
HENDERSON A. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; boards with J. Henderson; from Ind. 160 ac.
HENDERSON JAS. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Indiana.
HENDERSON O. S. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Lib; from Indiana.
HIGGINS G. S. Sec. 32, P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born N.Y.
HILL JOHN D. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Geneseo; born in Rappahannock Co. Va. March 19,
1843; came to this Co. in 1855; Dera; owns 76 acres of land, value $4,500; was in the
army, and participated in twenty diffierent battles; his command was Co. C, Ii2th Reg.
I.V.I. ; was color bearer eighteen months; served about three years, and honorably dis
charged in 1865; married Miss Esther E. Ayres, Sept. 20, 1868, in Munson, IU; she was born
in Hicksville, Defiance Co. Ohio, May 14, 1847.
HILL PHILLIP, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; lives with brother, Wm.T. HUl; Dem; born Va.
HILL PHILLIP D. P.O. Geneseo; lives with father, W. T. Hill; Dem; Christian; born Va.
HILL WM. T. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24; P.O. Geneseo; born in Rappahannock
Co, Va. AprU 10, 1821; carae to this county in 1855; Dem; Christian; owns 280 acres land,
val. $14,000; married Miss Elizabeth Lockhart, of same place, March 30, 1841; born Jan.
13, 1821; they have fourteen children: Wra. J., born Jan. 15, 1842, Rappahannock Co., Va;
John D., March 19, 1843, Rappahannock Co., Va; Geo. R., Aug. 13, 1844, Rappahannock
Co., Va; Sarah E., Aug. 5, 1846, Rockingham Co., Va; Edward L., April 24, 1849, Rocking
ham Co., Va; Rachel V., AprU 27, 1851, Augusta Co., Va; Mary E., Sept. 7, 1852, Augusta
Co., Va; Phillip D., June 17, 1854, Augusta Co., Va; Amantha V., Feb. 7, 1857, Henry Co.,
IU; Jaraes N., .Sept. 17, 1858, Henry Co., Ill; Erama P., July 18, i860; Henry Co. IU;
Stephen R., Sept. 27, 1862, Henry Co., Ill; EsteUa L., AprU 9, 1865, Henry Co., IU: Wm. J.
was kiUed near Big Shanty, Ga., June 17, 1864.
HOOS P. Mrs. Sec. 35; P.O. Cambridge; widow, farmer; born Pa.
HUNTER GEO. Sec. 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; fromO; owns 140 acres, $8,000.
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316 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
HUNTER I. M. H. Sec 25; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from O; owns 180 ac. $10,800.
HUTCHINSON ROBT. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; owns 350 ac; from Pa.
HUTCHINSON WM. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Rep.
T NGLES H. J. Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farra hand for Chas. E. Pettit; Rep; from Wis.
JACKSON G. D. Sec. 30; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Bapt; from Pa.
JACKSON J. Sec. 27; P.O. Cambridge; miner for Wm. H. Terpening; Ind; Meth; Eng.
JACKSON RICHARD, P.O. Cambridge; works for John Boling; Rep; from Mo.
JAMIiiPN J. Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres; from Conn.
JOHNSON P. G. Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of Mrs. Weston; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
JOHNSON NELS, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
JONES D. L. Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; tenant of E. W. Cady; Rep; from Indiana.
"r7"EYSER JAMES, Sec. 29; P.O. Cambridge; tenant, rents of Miss C. P. Allen; Rep; Pres.
KOUGH R. Mrs. Sec. 31; P.O. Carabridge; widow, farmer; Pres; born Pa; 80 acres.
KUHL H. Sec. 10; farmer; Luth; from Gerraany; owns 160 acres, val. $10,000. '
T ANE J. Sec. i; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Epis; from England; 200 acres.
LARSON A. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
LAY S. H. Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; 168 acres, val. $7,500.
LEMUEL J. Sec. 33; P.O. Geneseo; farraer, rents of Geo. Walker; Luth; from Germany.
LIKEN PORTER, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; rents of father, T. Liken; Rep; Pres.
LIKEN THOS. Sec. 5; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Pres; from Pa; owns 620 acres.
LOMIS B. Sec. g; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Universalist; from N. Y; 122 acres, val. $9,000.
LOMIS M. A. Mrs. Sec, 9; P.O. Geneseo; born Maine; owns 80 acres, $5,500.
LOMIS S. J. Sec. g; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Ind. Dera; Lib; frora Maine.
LONG J. H. Sec. 25; P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Dem; Lib; from Va; owns 160 acres, val. $8,000.
LONGSHORE ANDREW M. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Cambridge; born in Randolph Co. ,
Ind. Oct. 6, 1844, Rep; Lib; value property $6,400; lived in State Indiana about eleven years,
came to State Illinois, HenryCo. in 1855, and has lived here twenty-one years; only two
hotises on road to Geneseo from here, when he came; was in the army as Brigade Teamster
about eighteen raonths; raarried Miss Mary N. Hawk, Dec. 5, 1867; she was from Guernsey
Co. Ohio, born Jan. 15, 1845; they have one child, daughter, Emma Mabel, born Dec.
21, 1868.
LONKS SNYDER, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Morris estate; from N.Y.
LOUN — , Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; tenant Edwards estate.
LUNGREN L. E. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; tenant; rents of Mr. Attwater;' Rep; Luth.
lY/TcAVOY A. Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dera; Lib; born Pa; 320 acres, val. $18,000.
McCAFFERTY G. Sec. i, P.O. Geueseo; rents of W. L. Barnes; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
McCartney james. Sec. l6, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 40 acres.
McCartney JONAS, lives with his father, Jas. McCartney; Rep; from Ohio.
McDOUGAL FRED, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; tenant on Taylor est; Rep; Lib; from N.Y.
McNAMARA T. Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 30 acres.
MASCH HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; bora in Gerraany, Dec. 30, 1843;
carae to this county in 1871; Luth; owns 90 acres ot land, valued at $5,500; married Miss
Mary Wendland, in Andover, III. June 11, 1873; she was born in Germany, Aug. 15, 1844;
has two chUdren — Clara, born AprU 12, 1874; William, born March 4, 1876.
MELVIN F. S., P.O. Geneseo; lives with father, G. T. M.; Rep; Lib; bom N. H.-
MELVIN G. T. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Me; 80 acres.
MERRILL D. P. Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind. Rep; Cong; from N.Y; 560 acres.
METCALF H. K., P.O. Geneseo; bds. with J. B. Terpening; min. Meth Ch; Rep; from Wis.
MICKEL IL Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Luth; from Germany; 80 acres.
MOCK J. Sec. 31, P.O. Cambridge; tenant; rents of A. R. Mock; Rep; Lib; from Ohio.
MOCK T. M., P.O. Cambridge; resides with J. Mock; Rep; from Indiana.
MORLEY R. Sec. 26, P.O. Geneseo; miner.

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MORRIS, G. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Pa.
MORRIS M. A. Mrs. widow. Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; born Pa.
MORRIS WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Pa.
MURPHY S. J. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Christian; born Pa; 80 acres.
'^T ELSON C. Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden; 200 acres.
¦'¦^ NELSON N. Sec. 3, P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
NEWMAN CfilAS. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; lives with father; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
NEWMAN E. Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; rents of E. Crane; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ORTON BRAINARD J. Farraer and Stock Breeder, Sec. 28, P.O. Carabridge; born in
Oneida Co. N.Y. March 17, 1831; carae to this county in 1856; Rep; Lib; owns 165 acres
of land, valued at $10,000; is breeder of Poland-China hogs; his pigs have won twenty-four
preraiuras at the 111. State Fairs, in the years of 1873, 1874, 1875, and 1876, and most all
first premiums; has won sweepstakes on boar or sow for the last four years; young stock for
sale; married Miss. Eliza R. Tuttle, at Trivoli, Peoria Co. III. Oct. 10, 1852, who was born
in Oswego Co. N.Y. July 14, 1833; have six children, Alice L. born Trivoli, III. July 17,
1854; Edith A. born Dec. 30, 1856; Frank B. March 3, 1859; Hattie M. July i, i860; Mary
A. July 5, i566; and Roy L. July 27, 1873; all in Munson, ill; first wife died Aug. 13, 1875;
raarried Mrs. Amorit M.Bates, at Mil. Wis. Sept. 10, 1876; born in Oswego Co. N.Y.April g,
1836; she has one son, Frank B. Stone, born March 6, 1858.
pATTEN GEO. Sec. 33, P.O. Cambridge; tenant; rents of Wm. Morris; Dem; Meth.
¦'¦ PATTEN J. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Pa; 50 acres.
PATTEN S. Sec. 26; P.O. Cambridge; tenant; Rep; from Pa.
PEISTER THOS. Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Pres; from N.Y.
PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; tenant; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
PETTIT CHARLES E. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Cambridge; born in North East, Erie Co.
Pa. July 7, 1834; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Lib; owns 120 acres of land, value
$6,000; was in the army, Co. E, 8th I. V. I.; married Miss EUen M. Wickwire, at Trivoli,
Peoria Co. III. Feb. 17, 1863, where she was born Feb. 27, 1838; has three chUdren living;
lost one, James M. born Feb. ig, 1866, died Sept. 26, -1867; Guy V. born July 17, 1868;
Harry R. born 8ept. 27, 1872; Inez G. born July 24, 1874 — all in Munson, Henry Co. IU.
PETTYS E. Mrs. Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Lib; from N.Y.; owns 60 acres.
'D ARIDAN JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Cambridge; farmer, Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns no ac.
REBECK J. Sec. 25; tenant on Freeman's farra; Luth; from Sweden.
REDUS JOHN, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Ind; Luth; born Germany; 120 acres.
REED H. F. Sec. 5; P.O.Geneseo; laborer for N. C. Gilbert; Rep; Lib; from Pa.
RINGLE JAMES, Sec. 7; P.O. Geneseo; faimer; Ind. Dera; Lib; owns 165 acres, val. $8,000.
ROBE F, Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer, resides with brother; Dem; Pres; from Pa.
ROBB JOHN, Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Prot; from Pa; owns 84 acres.
ROBINSON ALVIN, Sec. 20; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Lib; from Maine.
ROBINSON C. A. Sec. 18; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Maine.
ROBINSON S. Sec. 28; P.O. Cambridge; farraer.
ROBINSON W. L. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 80 acres-
ROWE F. T. lives with father, G. Rowe, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; born IU. W
ROWE GARDNER, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; born in Greece, Monroe Co. N.Y.
June 30, 1820; came to this county in i860; Rep; Meth; owns 125 acres of land, value
$10,000; married Miss Harriet E. Gillet, in Peoria Co. 111. Nov. 12, 1843; she was born in
Chatham, Columbia Co. N.Y. March 20, 1821; have four children, three sons and one daugh
ter: Franklin F., Mary L., Leander M. and Herbert E.; made the farm he resides on since
i860 from wild prairie.
ROWE L. M. lives with father, G. Rowe, Sec. 6; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; born 111.
RUPERT CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O, Geneseo; born in Holmes Co. Ohio, Nov.
5, 1834; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Christian; owns 100 acres of land, value $5,500;
married Miss Sarah J. Brandon, in this county, Nov. 19, 1859, who was born m Indianapolis,
Ind. Aug. I, 1840, and came to this county with parents in 1852; have three chUdren hving,
lost one; NeUie M. bom Oct. 5, 1861; Marietta, bora Dec. 28, 1865, died May 9, 1866;
LiUan May, born Dec. 13, 1868, and Clyde A. bom Aug. 8, 1876, all m this county.

318 VOTERS AND TAXPA'YERS OF
SAMUELSON J. A. Sec. 12; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 30 ac.
SANDQUIST E. Sec. 23; tenant; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
SCOTT O. Sec. 34; P.O. Cambridge; tenant on MascaU's farm; Rep; Lib; from 111.
SELLS A. H. Farraer, Sec. 31; P.O. Carabridge; born in Licking Co., Ohio, Feb. 21, 1846;
Rep; Meth; owns 50 acres of land, value $3,500; lived Ohio three years, and raoved to In
diana in 1849, lived there thirteen years; was in the army; enlisted in the 130th Reg. Ind.
Infantry, Co. E., was in thirteen general engageraents and was slightly wounded in Georgia,
and was honorably discharged; carae to this state and county in 1868; married Miss Alice
Funkhouser, October 27, 1870; she was born in Pulaski Township, Beaver County, Pa.,
February 7, 1852; two children, Frank Wesley, bom October 27, 1871; Emma S., born
December 23, 1873.
SEMLEY D. B. Sec. 28; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; from Pa; owns 80 acres.
SMALL T. H. 5ec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Pa; owns go acres. '
SMITH CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; born in Oxford Co. Maine, Aug. 2,
1806; came to this county in 185 1 ; Ind. Greenbacker ; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, value
$5,000; has been twice married : first wife,'"MTss EUice F. Adams; she was born at Oxford,
Maine, May 13, 1811, died June 6, 1840; had one son, Charles E.; raarried Miss Annah Jor
dan, June 26, 1848; she was born Feb. 17, 1811, in Elizabeth, Maine; has one child, EveUne
C. born Nov. 5, l84g, in Penobscot Co. Maine.
SMITH M. R. Sec. 27; P.O. Cambridge; tenant of Mr. Terpening; Ind; Lib; born N.Y.
SNOW B. F. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio.
SNOW E. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Lib; from N.Y.; 80 acres.
STAHL F. Sec. 13; P.O. Genesc^o; farraer; Luth; born Germany; owns 80 acres.
STANDER H. Sec. 2; laborer; boards with I. Redus; Dera; Luth; born Germany.
STEWART S. A. Sec. 18; rents of Thos. Liken; P.O. Geneseo; Ind; Bapt.
STOWE HEZEKIAH, Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Lib; from M^ 160 acres.
SWAIN WM. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Bapt; from Mass; owns 80 acres.
T^ERPENING M. C. Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Ind. Rep; Lib; from Iowa.
TOOLE A. O. Sec. 33; rents of Wm. Morris; Dem; from Ireland.
TASSELL GEO. F. Farraer; Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; born in England March 11, 1844;
came to this Co. in 1868; Rep; Lib; farm 86 acres, owned by Est. of J. Liken; value $5,000;
married Mrs. Mahala Liken Oct. g, i86g; she was born in Wayne Co. Ohio Feb. 22, 1833,
and married John K. Liken June 28, 1848, who was in the army about two years, and taken
prisoner Sept. 1863 at Athens, Tenn., confined in Andersonville prison, where he died of
starvation Aug. Ig, 1864; he left two children, Clement, who died Jan. 3, 1875, and Willie,
born Dec. 7, 1856; Mrs. Tassell has one child by second husband, Nellie E. born March 5,
1871. Breeder of Berkshire swine.
TASSELL GEORGE S. Farmer; Sec. 8; P.O. Geneseo; bom in England March 11,
1846; came to this county in i868; Rep; owns 80 acres of land valued at $5,000; wife was
Mahala Hoffman, born in Ohio in 1840; married Oct. 9, 1869; has one child.
THOMAS B. H. Farmer; Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; born in Mt. Vernon, Kennebec Co. Me.
Oct. 17, 1812; came to this Co. in 1870; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land, valued $6,000;
was meraber of Asserably in Maine in 1867; raarried Miss Sophia C. Melvin in town of Read-
field, Kennebec Co. Me. May 29, 1838, where she was born Feb. 13, 1813; have four chil
dren living, and lost one son; Henry C. bora July 14, 1842; Helen M. born May 28, 1846;
Augusta S. born Sept. 8, 1850; Eva J. bom June 7, 1853; Melvin B. bom Aug. 31, 1859,
died^ug. 10, 1867.
TERPENING GEO. A. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Geneseo; born in VirgU, Cortland Co»
N.Y. on March 15, 1845; came to this Co. in 1854; Ind. Rep; Lib; owns 87 acres of land,
value $7,000; married Mrs. M.A. Rees, in this Co. March 6, 1867, born in Brownsville, Ind.
July 22, 1843; has had three children by present union : Elmer A. born June 23, 1868; Adel
bert R. Nov. 21, 1870, died Jan 2, 1875; Effie A. Oct. 16, 1876, aU in this Co.; Mrs. T. had
two children by former raarriage, Emraa A. Rees, born Sept. 20, 1862; and Wm. R. Rees,
July 25, 1864, died March 25, 1865, in this Co.
TERPENING JOSIAH B. Farmer and Stock Breeder; Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; born
m VirgU, Cortland Co. N.Y. on Dec. 13, 1815; carae to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Meth; owns
300 acres of land, value $18,000; has served as Justice of the Peace in this township; mar
ried Miss EUzabeth Cronkhite Nov. i8, 1837; present wife was Mrs. Catherine Calhoun,
married Dec. 27, 1867; has seven children by first marriage: Henry A. born AprU 23, 1839.
resides in Denver, Col.; Mary E., May 5, 1841, died AprU 27, 1842; Emma G. Feb. 5, 1843;
George A. March 15, 1845; Sarah R. March 30, 1848; Frank W. Sept. 30, 1853, died Marqh
20, 1854; WiUie R, Aug. 2, 1858; by second marriage, Grace M. Sept. i, i86§.

HENRY COUNTY: MUNSON TOWNSHIP. 319
TERPENING WM. H. Farmer; Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; born in Virgil, Cortland Co.
N.Y. on AprU 22, l8i8; came to this Co. in 1851; Ind; Lib; owns 363 acres of land, value
$25,000; was married to Miss Eliza Ann Mason, at BrownsviUe, Union Co. Ind. June 18,
1839; she is a native of Cincinnati, O. born May 4, 1816; have ten children Uving; lost one:
Martha A. born July 13, 1841; Missouri A. July 22, 1843; Geo. A. May 12, 1845, at Browns
ville, Ind; Clinton W. Feb. 14, 1847; Francis A. Feb. 28 l84g, at ConnersviUe, Fayette Co.
Ind.; Melissa A. AprU 6, 1851, Knox Co. 111.; Minnie A. Nov. 8, 1853, Henry Co. IU.;
Marion C. Jan. 25, 1856; Chas. S. Dec. 30, 1857, Union Co. Iowa; Mary E. May 17, 1864,
Henry Ca. 111.
TRACY HENRY, Uves with his father, John Tracy; P.O. Geneseo; Dem; Cath.
TRACY JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 120 acres.
TRACY RICHARD, lives with father, John Tracy; P.O. Geneseo; Dem. Cath.
J TPSON B. L. Sec. i; P.O. Geneseo; works for W. L. Barnes; Rep; Meth; bora Ohio.
^ UPSON P. B. Sec. 11; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 100 acres; $4,500.
UPSON R. A. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Conn.
^AN WINKLE I. Sec. 2; tenant, rents of A. McAvoy; Rep; Lib; born Pa.
VAN HOUSEN CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; born Lexington, Green
County, N.Y. Jan. 6, 1824; came to this county in 1862; Dera; Christian; owns 82 acres of
land, value $5,000; married Miss Elizabeth Smith, in Prattsville, Green County, N.Y. Nov.
17, 1847, by the Rev. Mr. Wycoff, where she was born, Aug. 3, 1831; have five children,
Hezekiah E. born May 13, 1850, in Lexington, N. Y.; Arlington W. born Oct. 29, 1858, at
Tonica, III.; Romain N. born Oct. 27, i860, Tonica, 111.; Lora A. born July 29, 1863,
Munson, 111.; Iretus C. born Aug. 12, 1868, in Munson, 111.
VAIL SIDNEY, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; born in Goshen, Orange County, N. Y.
April 28, 1824; came to this county in 1856; Rep: Pres. pref; owns 80 acres of land, value
$4,000; married Miss Ruth Ann Bennett, at Beloit, Wisconsin, Aug. g, 1853; she was born
at Bolivar, Tuscarawas Co. Ohio, July 18, 1834; has five children living and lost one; Edgar,
born April 22, 1854, died Jan. 5, 1865; Charles, born Feb. 5, 1856; Clarence, born April 27,
1862; Sarah Manie, born Jan. 20, 1866; Eva Blanche, born May 5, 1870, and Fannie Jane,
.born Nov. 25, 1875.
"XX /"ALKER GEO; Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Scotland; 120 acres.
^ WALKER JOHN, Sec. 9, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Scotland; 160 acres.
WALKER WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Geneseo; born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Aug.
1836; came to America, May, 1854; to this county in 1857; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land,
value $4,000; is a bachelor; came to this county some years in advance of a faraily of brothers,
who have all settled in Henry Co. and are all farmers; his brother Jaraes, who carae to this
country with him, was killed by a runaway team, in Johnson Co. Iowa, Sept. 5, 1872.
WARD B. Sec. I, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Meth. pref; from England; owns 80 acres.
WETMORE P. Sec; 31, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; owns 40 acres.
WHEATON MARCUS G. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Geneseo; bom in Bridgwater, Wash
tenaw Co. Michigan, Jan. 3, 1836; came to this county in 1858; Dem; Lib; owns 168 acres
of land, valued at $11,000; married Miss Artemiotia Algeo, Feb. 19, 1868, at FentonviUe,
Genesee Co. Michigan, where she was born, March 20, 1846; have two children, Lemuel A.
bora Oct. 7, 1870; John E. born Feb. 11, 1875; purchased farm now resides on March I,
1876.
WILKINS J. Sec. 7, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Lib.
WILKINSON LYMAN J. Warden Henry Co. Infirmary, Sec. 21, P.O. Geneseo; born
in Tioga County, Pa. Aug. 17, 1833; came to this county in 1872; Ind; Epis; was ist Lieut.
Co. E, 93d I. V. I. in War of the Rebellion; was in several engagements, and grand siege of
Vicksburg, Miss.; married Miss Eraeline Stevens, March 31, 1853; she is a native of Canter
bury, N. H. born Jan. 26, 1835; they have three sons, Geo. T. born Oct. 23, 1856, at Buda,
IU.; Willis L. born Sept. 21, 1861, at TiskUwa, IU. and Birt H. born Aug. 25, 1867, at
Tiskilwa, 111.
WILLIAMSON RICHARD, Sec. 6, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
WILLIAMSON C. J. Sec. 6, P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of father, R. WUliamson; Rep; Lib.
WILSON JOHN, Sec. 30; lives with father, S. WUson; Rep; Pres; from Pa.
WILSON N. Sec. 6, P.O. Geneseo; tenant, rents of F. Liken; Dem; Lib; frora Pa.
WILSON SAM'L, Sec. 30, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Ireland.

320 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
WILSON GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Geneseo; bom in Penn. Township, Allegheny
County, Pa. May 22, 1823; came to this county in 1868; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres of land,
value $11,000; married Miss MatUda J. Duff, Dec. 7, 1843, in Penn Township, Pa.; she was
born Nov. 29, 1823, in Penn Township, Pa.; have had eight children, lost two by death;
Mary A. born Aug. 29, 1844; Newton, born Aug. 7, 1846; Harvey, born Jan. 14, 1849, died
July 18, 1854; Martha, born Nov. 6, 1851; Robt. born May 28, 1854; Wm. D. born May 8,
iSsg; Geo. B. McClellan, born Feb. 24, 1864.
WILSON SAM'L, Jr. Sec. 30; lives with father, S. Wilson; Rep; Pres; from Pa.
WOOD A. Sec. 31, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Ireland.
WOOD GEORGE W. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Geneseo; born in Addison, Steuben Co-
N.Y. Nov. 27, 1834; carae to this county in 1862; Rep; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, valued
at $10,000; served as Justice of the Peace the first eight years; married Miss Mary Hoff-
statter, March 7, 1865, at Mason, Cass Co. Michigan; she was born at MiUon, Wayne Co.
Ohio, Sept. 30, 1840; have two children living; lost one, Wm. D. born March 17, i86g, died
April 8, 1869; Clara M. born Feb. 11, 1870; Geo. L. born Oct. 27, 1876, aU in Munson, IU.;
parents moved to Pa. in 1835; moved to. Michigan in 1838, and Mr. W. came to 111. in 1862,
and settled where he now resides.
WOOD H. D. Sec. 29, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Rep; Unitarian; born Mich; 160 acres.
WOODRUFF J. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Geneseo; tenant of Mrs. Lorais; Dera; Lib; born N.Y.
VT'OUNG JAMES, Sec. 17; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Ind; Lib; bora Scotland.
^ YOUNG THOS. Sec. 16, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Ind; Lib; from Scotland.

LORAINE TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS JAS., P.O. Geneseo; works for H. H. Joles; Rep; United Breth; from N.Y.
¦'^ ANDERSON P. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; from Denmark; 40 acres.
ARNETT CHAS., P.O. Sharon; Uves with J. Arnett; Rep; born Henry Co.
ARNETT JOS. Sec. 6, P.O. Sharon; farraer; Rep; from France; 400 acres, val. $16,000. '
ARNETT SAMUEL, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 5, P.O. Spring HiU, Whiteside Co;
born in Warren, Warren Co. Pa. July 6, 1836; came to this county in May, 1837; Rep; owns
186 acres of land, val. at $7,500; wife was Catherine Urick, born in Whiteside Co. Aug. 10,
1846; married Nov. 15, 1863, at Spring Hill; have had five chUdren, Annie C, David W.,
Solomon E., Libbie L., and Geo. 'Wm.
ARNETT WILLIAM, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 6, P.O. Sharon; born in Warren,
Warren Co. Pa. May 3, 1831; came to this county in 1837; Rep; owns 372 acres of land,
valued at 15,000; wife was Ann Maria Britton, born in Phenix Tp. Henry Co. Aug. 10, 1839;
married Jan. 30, 1859; died Dec. 20, 1876; had five chUdren — Elsie, Erama, Nettie, Eva,
and Wm. Leonard; Mr. A. is a breeder of thoroughbred horses and short-horn cattle.
"DEERS DAVID, Sec 2g, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; rents 80 acres; born Loraine Tp.
-'-* BEERS ELIZABETH, Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farm; frora N.J; 135 acres, val. $6,000.
BEERS FRANK, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; lives with L. Norton; Rep; born Henry Co.
BEERS G. F. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; bom in Essex Co. N.J.
Oct. II, 1824; came to this county Nov. 1839; Rep; United Breth; owns 385 acres of land,
valued at $14,500; wife was Mary E. Roberts, born in Guernsey Co. Ohio, March 4, 1829;
married April i6, 1 846, at Henry Co. Loraine Tp; have had four children — Permelia, Eliza
beth, Sylvia, and David, all living.
BEREMAN A. L. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 170 acres, val. $4,250.
BLAIR ABIGAIL Mrs. Farm; Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; born in St. John, N.B, Sept.
18, 1812; came to this county in 1838; Meth; owns 370 acres of land, valued at $10,000;
widow of Asa Blair, born in Ontario Co. N.Y. June 6, 1810; married Sept. 24, 1835, at
Wayne Co. Ohio, Milton Tp; have six children — Marilla, Nancy, Albert, Sinclair, Annie,
John; two dead, Hiram and Elizabeth; Sinclair and John manage the farm.
BLAIR JOHN, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; with S. Blair; Rep; born Henry Co.
BLAIR SINCLAIR, Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Henry Co.
BLUMQUIST A. Sec. 15, P.O. Spring HiU; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 60 acres.
BOLLEN JOHN, Sec. 19, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; 195 ac. val. $5,85°-

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BOLLEN THOS. Sec. 7, P.O. Sharon; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; 280 acres, $12,000.
BOLLEN WASHINGTON, Sec. 7, P.O. .Sharon; farmer; Dem, bora Henry Co.
BOOTH C. E., P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; lives with J. Runnels; Rep; from IU.
BRUNKEY EDWARD, Sec. 8, P.O. Spring HiU; farraer; Evang; from Germany; 40 acres.
/^HAMBERLIN E. R. Sec. 29, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; rents 80 acres; Rep.
^ CHRISTIAN FRED, Sec. I, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; rents 233 acres; Denmark.
CLEMMENS GEO., P.O. Prophetstown; lives with G. Hafferly; Cath; from Germany.
CLIFTON M. Sec. 10, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; from Indiana; 19 acres.
COLEMAN CHAS. W. Sec. 13, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y; 140 ac. val. $4,200.
CROSIER JNO. B.. P.O. Sharon; lives with Wm. Crosier; Rep; born 10.
CROSIER WM. F. Sec. 7, P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from N.Y; 164 ac. $5,740.
"p\REHMER J. H. Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; lives with P. Drehmer; Rep; Evang.
-^ DREHMER J. W., P.O. Geneseo; lives with P. Drehmer; Rep; Evang; from Cook Co.
DREHMER PETER, Sec. 22, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 150 acres.
DONOVAN JAS., P.O. Atkinson; works for H. H. Haaff'; Dem; Cath; from Pa.
DOWER PETER, Sec. 19, P.O. Pink Prairie; farmer; Dem; Evang; from Germany; 116 ac.
DOYLE MICHAEL, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; from Pa.
DURKIN THOS., P.O.Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 acres.
r^ AGSTATTER CHAS., P.O. Spring HiU; pastor Evang. Ch; Rep; from Germany.
^ GERMAN WM., P.O. Geneseo; lives with O. Ingram; Rep; Meth. E; frora N.J.
GROVES CHARLOTTE Mrs, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farm; Luth; from Sweden; 120 acres.
GROVES JOHN, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; born Henry Co.
TTAFFERLY GEO. Sec. 11, P.O. Prophetstown; farraer; Cath; from Germany; 120 acres.
¦'^ HARVEY T. D. Sec. 11, P.O. Geneseo; laborer; Rep; Free Meth; 5 acres.
HAAFF HEMAN H. Farmer and Stock Raiser; residence in Heraan's Grove, Sec. 35,
P.O.' Atkinson; born in Middlebury, Vt. Oct. 20, 1833; carae to this county in August, 1874;
Rep; Bapt; owijs 5,000 acres lying in Loraine, Atkinson, Yorktown, and Alba Tps; wife
was Evelyn L. Currier, born in Wyoraing Co. N.Y. Aug. 6, 1840; raarried Oct. I, 1863, at
Buffalo, N.Y; Mr. H. was a practicing attorney, in Chicago, frora 1858 until his reraoval to
this place; prior to that time, for a number of years, Principal of a seminary in western N.
Y; educated at Madison University, and also a graduate of the State and National Law
School, at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
HANSON H. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; frora Denmark; 30 acres.
HANSON H. J. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Denmark; 40 acres.
HANSON J. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; from Denmark; owns 20 acres.
HEIGLE JOHN, Sec. 14, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 3 acres of C. Coleman.
HELLER ABRAHAM, Sec. 9, P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; 160 acres.
HELLER DAVID, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sees. 4, 5, P-O. Spring HiU, Whiteside Cn;
born in Lehigh Co. Pa. March 2, 1814; came to this county in 1837; Rep; Evang; owns 600
acres, val. $21,000; wife was Catherine Arnett, born in Germany April 27, 1822, married at
Rock Island March 10, 1829; have had nine chUdren; those living, Louis, Levenis, Susan,
Solomon, Samuel, Simon W., and Mary EUen; those dead, Caroline and Lavina. Mr. H.
was one of the first settlers in Henry Co.
HELLER LAVENIS, Sec. 8, P.O. Spring HiU; farraer, rents 155 ac; Rep; Evang; Henry Co.
HELLER LOUIS, Sec. 5, P.O. Spring HUl; farraer; Rep; Evang. Ger; born HenryCo; 40 ac.
HELLER SAMUEL, Uves with father, D. Heller, P.O. Spring HiU; Rep; Evang. Ger; HenryCo.
HELLER SIMEON, .Sec. 4, P.O. Spring HiU; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa; 201 acres.
HUDSON DAVID, Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; frora N.Y; 118 ac. val. $4,200.
JNGRAM ORIN, Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farmer, rents 120 ac; Rep; U. B; from N.Y.
JOHNSON CHAS. Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres.
JOHNSON FRED. Sec. 18, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 40 ac.
JOHNSON WM. Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farraer, rents 60 ac; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.

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JOHNSON  , P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOLES H. A., P.O. Geneseo; works for H. H. Joles; Rep; U. B; from Pa.
JOLES H. H. Sec. 23, P.O. Geneseo; farraer, rents 1200 ac; Rep; U. B; from Pa.
JONES JOHN F. Sec. 13, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 58 ac.
JONES J. W. lives with J. F. Jones, P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; Meth.
JONES JOHN, Sec. 14, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dera; Free Meth; from Ohio; 46 ac.
'TT'EEFER JAS., P.O. Prophetstown; farmer, Rep; Free Meth; from Ohio; 80 ac.
-^ KEEPER JNO. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; owns 10 acres.
KEENER WM. See. 12, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Gerraany; owns 80 ac.
KEMMIS ADELINE Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farra; frora N.Y; 400 ac.
KEMMIS QUINCY, P.O. Geneseo, farmer for mother, A. Kemrais; Rep; born Loraine Tp.
KEMIS WM. H. Sec. lo, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Free Meth; from N.Y; 130 ac.
T ANGDON MILO, Sec. 13, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; from Mass.
^ LARSON CARL, Sec. 2g, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Meth. Epis; from Sweden; 160 ac.
LEAVENWORTH L. B. Sec. 12, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; from Vt.
LININGER F. Sec. 15, P.O. Spring Hill; farraer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
LININGER FRANK, Sec. 15, P.O. Spring HiU; farraer; Dera; Cath; from Germany.
LININGER JOS. Sec. 15, P.O. Spring HUl;' farmer; Dem; Cath; frora Germany.
LUCAS JAS. Sec. 34, P.O. Atkinson; farmer, rents 300 acres; Meth; from Ohio.
l\/r ILLER JACOB, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. B; from Ohio; 80 ac.
^^^ MYERS JACOB, Sec. 10, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. B; from Pa.
McLOUGHLIN THOMAS F. Farmer and Miner, Sec. 32, P.O. Geneseo; bom in
Scotland July 8, 1848; came to this county in 1862; Dem; owns 120 acres of land, valued
at $4,000.
MYERS SUSAN, Sec. 10, P.O- Geneseo; from Tenn; owns 26 acres.
"XT ORTON JAY, lives with L. Norton, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
-'¦^ NORTON LORENZO, Sec. 31, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y; 80 ac.
/^BERLE J. Sec. 14, P.O. Jefferson Cor; farmer; Rep; Cath; 80 ac.
^^ OFFERLE EDWIN, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; rents 100 ac; Rep; U. B; from Pa.
"DAPINDICK L. Sec. 24, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Evang; frora Gerraany; 172 ac.
-^ PETERSON H. P. Sec. 11, P.O. Prophetstown; farraer; frora Denmark; owns 35 ac.
PETERSON PETER, Sec. 34, P.O. Atkin.son; farmer, rents; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
PLUMER CLEMENT, Sec. 14, P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; Adventist; from Ind; 40ac.
PLUMER JOHN, lives with father, C. Plumer, P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; frora Yorktown.
PROUDFORD H. L. works for H. H. Haaff'; Ind; Bapt; from Can.
TD APP ABRAHAM, Sec. 2, P.O- Spring HUl; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Whiteside Co. 111.
••^ RESSER LEANDER, Sec. 33, P.O, Geneseo; farraer, rents 120 ac; born Henry Co.
RIEGER FERDINAND, lives with Jos. Arnett, P.O. Spring HiU; Rep; U. B; born Henry Co.
RINK JOSEPH, Sec. 2t, P.O. Geneseo: farraer; Cath; frora France; 240 acres.
ROBERTS FRANK A., P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; born Henry Co.
ROBERTS GEO. R., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for Mrs. Beers; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio.
ROBERTS HARRY, P.O. Geneseo; farraer, for Mrs. Kerarais; Rep; Pres; frora III.
ROBERTS GEO. W., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, for Mrs. Beers; Rep; born HenryCo.
ROBERTS NELSON, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from IU; 120 acres-
ROBERTS WESLEY, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Henry Co; 40 acres.
ROOS GEO. Sec. 8; P.O. Spring HiU; farraer; Rep; from Germany; owns 80 acres.
ROOS MARY A. Sec. 17; P.O. Spring HiU; farm; from Germany; 220 acres.
ROOS PHILLIP, Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from IU; gj acres.

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ROOS MARTIN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17; P.O. Spring Hill, Whiteside Co;
born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 22, 1816; came to this county in 1840; Rep;
Evang; owns 380 acres, value $11,500; first wife was Emeline Lehmann, born in France,'
June, 1822; died 1855; five chUdren: Martin, PhiUip, Sarah, Rebecca and SaUie; second
wife was Barbara Knapper, bom in Wurtemburg, Germany, Nov. 4, 1830; married March 6,
1856; had ten children; those living: Wm., Louisa, Christina, David, Geo. F., Samuel W.,'
Hattie, Lydia M., Benj. H. and Marcilla E; Daniel died.
ROSE JACOB, Sec. 17; P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 240 acres.
ROSE PHILIP, lives with Jacob. Rose; P.O. Spring HiU; Rep; Evang; from Germany.
RUNNELS JOS. Sec. 12; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Rep; frora England; owns 20 acres.
C AND BARNY, lives with father, H. Sand; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; bom IU.
•^ SAND CASPAR, Sec. 15; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 80 acres.
SAND DAVID, lives with father, P. Sand; P.O. Geneseo; born Loraine Tp.
SAND HENRY, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Germany; 160 acres.
SAND HENRY, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; frora Germany; 120 acres, val. $3,600.
SAND JOS. lives with father, P. Sand; P.O. Geneseo; Dem; bora Loraine Tp.
SAND PHELIX, Sec. 28; P.O.Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth;, born Loraine Tp; rents 80 ac.
SAND PHILLIP, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; from Germany; 560 ac. val. $19,600.
SAND SAM'L. Sec. 3; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Evang; from 111; rents 150 acres.
SANTEE MARTIN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 7; P.O." Sharon; born in Luzerne Co.
Pa. Aug. 3, 1822; came to this county in 1869; Dem; Pres; owns 89 acres, val. $3,560;
wife was Mary Henry, bora in Luzerne Co. Pa. May 29, l82g; married Jan. 23, i84g, at
Wyoming Co. Pa; have had ten children; those living ; Martha A., Alvira A., Almina H.,
Ellen J., Milton R., Malinda C, Walter J., Charles C. and Martin H.; one dead, Rosana.
BARTER JOS. Sec. 15; P.O. Spring Hill; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Germany; owns 40 ac.
SCHRINER J. Sec. 22; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Gerraany; 130 acres.
SEIBEN JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Spring HiU; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany; 265 acres.
SHOUP NEWTON, P.O. Sharon; farmer, for Mrs. Thomas; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
SHOWERMAN MARSHAL, lives with C. Coleman; P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; from N.Y.
SLOOVER ED., P.O. Sharon ; works for W. Arnett; Rep; from N.Y.
SMITH ANDREW, Sec. 21; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Cath; from Germany; owns 240 ac.
SMITH J. R. Sec. 13; P.O. Prophetstown; farraer; from 111; rents 120 acres.
SMITH MATTHEW, lives with A. Smith; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Cath; frora Gerraany.
SOLLARS FRANK, lives with j. Sollars ; P.O. Prophetstown; Rep; Free Meth; frora Stark Co.
SOLLARS J. Sec. 11; P.O. Prophetstown; farraer; Rep; Free Meth; frora Ohio; 40 acres.
SOLLARS WESLEY J., P.O. Geneseo; farmer, lives with N. Roberts; Rep.
SOMERS ED. Sec. i; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; rents go acres.
SOMERS GEO. Sec. 8; P.O. Spring HiU; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Pa; 320 acres.
SOMERS H. G. lives with G. F. Beers; P.O. Geneseo; Rep; Evang. German; born Henry Co.
SOMERS JACOB, lives with G. Somers; P.O. Spring HUl; Rep; Evang; born Henry Co.
SOMERS PETER, Sec. l; P. O. Prophetstown; farmer, lives with Ed. Somers.
SOMERS PHILLIP, lives with G. Somers; P.O. Spring HiU; Rep; Evang; born Henry Co.'
SYLER JOHN, Sec. 28; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Germany; 200 acres.
T^HOMAS R. A. Mrs. Sec. 7; P.O. Sharon; farm, 91 acres.
THOMAS TITUS, Sec. 31; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from IU; rents 69 ac.
TRINKLE JOSEPH, Sec. 27; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Cath; from Germany; 160 acres.
TRINKLE WM. Sec. 27; P. O. Geneseo; farraer; Cath; from Germany.
T J RICK JACOB, lives with father, R. Urick; P.O. Spring Hill; Rep; Meth; born Henry Co
URICK RUDOLPH, Sec. g; P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Switzeriand.
¦yOGL JOHN, P.O. Sharon; farmer; Cath: from Germany; renfs III acres.
VOGL JOS. lives with J. Vogl: P.O. Sharon; farmer; from Gerraany.
AXTALTZER CHAS. Sec. 29; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Bapt; from Germany; 80 acres.
WEAVER HENRY, Sec. 16; P.O. Spring HiU; farmer; Rep; Evang; from Germany.
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826 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
WEAVER JACOB, Sec. 17; P.O. Spring Hill; farmer; Rep; Evang. Church; from Germany.
WEAVER PHILLIP, lives with J. Weaver; P.O. Spring HiU; Rep. Evang; from Germany
WILLEY W. Sec. 18; P.O. Sharon; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio; owns 40 acres.
WIRT BARNHARD, Sec. 13; P.O- Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
WIRT JACOB, Sec. 13; P.O. Prophetstown; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Gerraany; 160 acres.
WIRT JOHN, lives with J, Wirt; P.O. Prophetstown; Cath; Dem; from Germany.
WIRTH JACOB, P.O. Spring HiU; farmer, for Mrs. Roos; Rep; Evang; born Henry Co.
WOLSON A. F. Sec. 14; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Vt: 80 acres.

CLOVER TOWNSHIP.
A BBOT T. Sec. 24, P.O. Necoma; Rep ; from Pa; 120 acres, value $4,800.
-'^ ABRAMSON S. P. Sec. 22, P.O. Woodhull; rents of H. Stickney; Rep; from Sweden.
ANDERSON ANDREW G. Sec. 21, P.O- WoodhuU; rents of G. A. Wood; from Sweden.
ANDERSON C. Sec. 21, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of G. A. Wood; from Sweden.
ANDERSON C. Sec. 13, P.O. Necoma; rents B. Peck's farm; from Sweden.
ANDERSON G. Sec. 26, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of L. Litton; from Sweden.
ANDERSON VICTOR, Sec. 14, P.O. WoodhuU; rents W. C. Peck's place; from Sweden.
ANDREWS L. Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from N.Y; no acres, value $4,400.
ARNOLD W. H. Sec. 17, P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from N.Y; 80 acres, value $3,500.
ATWOOD G. W. WoodhuU; justice of the peace; Rep; boraVt.
"D AKER A. B. WoodhuU; blacksmith; Rep; from Pa.
-*-* BALCH D. W. Sec. 29, P.O. WoodhuU; works Mrs. Balch's place: Rep; from Ohio.
BALCH E. Mrs. Sec. 29, P.O. WoodhuU; from Ohio; 40 acres, value $2,800.
BANKSON S. B. Sec. 10, P.O. Andover; Rep; from Sweden; 40 acres, value $2,000.
BARMAN JOS. Sec. 15, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of A. C. Brown; Dem; from Ohio.
BEACH SETH, P.O. WoodhuU; carriage painter; Dem; from Mich.
BEELS R. F. Sec. 39* P.O. Oneida; Rep; from Ohio; 180 acres, val. $9,000.
BELL CHAS. WoodhuU; artist; Dem; frora Pa.
BELL J. D. Merchant, Woodhull: born in New Albany, Ind., Oct. 22, 1836; came to this
Co. in the Fall of '66; has family, one daughter; wife was Miss H. M. Derby, bom in Lock-
port, N.Y. June 26, l84g; married Aug. 8, 1865; value estate $45,000; Rep; Meth.
BELL'T. F. WoodhuU; clerk; Rep; from Indiana.
BORMAN L. Mrs. Sec. 4, P.O. WoodhuU; Christian; from Va; 80 acres, val. $3,200.
BORMAN T. Sec. 4. P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio.
BOWLIN M. C. Rev. WoodhuU; pastor M. E. Church; Rep; from Pa.
BROOKS WM. C. Sec. 3, P.O. WoodhuU; lives with I. B. Curry; Rep; from Ind.
BROWN A. C. Sec. 16, P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from Pa; has 410 acres, val. $24,600.
BROWN JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Eng; has 120 acres, val. $5,600.
BROWN SARAH Mrs. Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; from Mass; 80 acres, value $4,000.
BROWN WM. Sec. 17, P.O. Woodhull; rents of A. Brown; Dem; from Pa.
BUGBEE C. C. Sec. 34, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of G. A. Richards; Rep; from 111,
BUNCE CHAS., M.D. WoodhuU; physician; Rep; from Mass.
BURGESS ALFRED, Farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Woodhull; born in Wales of EngHsh
parentage, June 16, x8lg; left Wales in Nov. 1835; came to the U.S. and to New Yorkwith
his parents, and stayed there until the following May, then removed to Washington County,
Penn; regained there eight years, and then removed to Washington Co. Ohio, and remained
there 22 years, then came to this Co. and settled on the place he now lives; has family, four
children : Harriet, Samuel B., Caroline, and Alice; was married Feb. 18, 1846, to Perthena
Lang, has 200 acres, value $12,000; Rep.
BURGESS CURTIS, Sec. 17, P.O. WoodhuU; lives with his father; Rep- from Ohio.
BURGESS SAML. Sec, 17, P.O. Woodhull; lives on A. Burgess' place; Rep; from Ohio.

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BURGESS THOS. Sec. 17, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from England; 160 acres, val. $9,600.
BYERS EDWARD, Sec. 4, P.O. WoodhuU; lives on his mother's place; Dera; from Ohio.
BYERS J. Sec. 10, P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; 40 acres, value $2,000.
BYERS JAS. W. Sec. 5, P.O. Woodhull; lives with his mother; Ind; Ohio.
BYERS SARAH A. Sec. 5, P.O. WoodhuU; from Ohio; 60 acres, value $2,400.
BYERS SUSAN, Sec. 4, P.O. WoodhuU; frora Ohio; 42 acres, value $2,100.
r^ALLAGHAN D. R. Sec. 9, P.O. WoodhuU; works the S. D. Taylor place; Ind; frora Ohio.
^ CARLSON JOHN, Sec. 25, P.O. Necoma; works R. Jones' farm; frora Sweden.
CARLSON LEANDER, Sec. 7, P.O. WoodhuU; rents A. Calkins' place; from Sweden.
CARNES A. Sec. 14, P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Ohio; 60 acres, value $2,400.
CARNES J. B. Sec. 25, P.O. Woodhull; rents of R. F. Beels; Rep; from Ohio.
CHILSON JOS. Sec. 29, P.O. WoodhuU; works for T. J. HoweU; from Ohio.
CLARK G. M. Woodhull; watchmaker; Rep; from Ohio.
CLARK JASON, WoodhuU; retired; Dem; from Conn.
CLARK W. T. Sec. 33, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; has 240 acres, val. $14,400.
CLELLAND J. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Ohio; 80 acres, value $4,000.
COCHRAN WM. N. Sec. 31, P.O. Woodhull; works for Isaac Stickney; Rep; from Indiana.
CONANT REUBEN, Sec. 33, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of G. A. Richards; Rep; from Ohio.
CONE ELIZA W. Mrs. Sec. 34, P.O. Woodhull; lives with Mr. L. Fay; from Vt; has 160 ac.
CORDER EDWARD, WoodhuU; laborer; Dem; born 111.
CORDER FRANK, WoodhuU; shoemaker; Dem; bom 111.
COX I. M. Woodhull; builder and contractor; Dera; from N. J.
COX JOHN W. Woodhull; Traveling Agent for D. M. Osborn & Co. Auburn, N.Y; bom
in Rock Island Co. 111. March ig, 1845; came to this county when very young; has family
two children, Winefred, born Aug. 27, 1872, and Nelliei born Dec. g, 1873; wife was Miss
Mary Wagner, married Feb. 28; 1871; Rep; served two years in the late war in Co. C, Ii2th
111. Vol; belongs to Masonic Lodge No. — .
CRAWFORD HENRY, Sec. 9, P.O. Woodhull; rents J. Bergar's place; Rep; from Ohio.
CRAWFORD J. W. Woodhull; pastor Pres. Church; Rep; from Ind.
CRAWFORD THOS. H. Sec. 10, Farmer, P.O. Woodhull; born near Marietta, Va.
Feb. 19, 1822; came to this Co. in the Fall of i860, and settled in this Tp; has four children,
Henry, Rebecca, Susan M., and Martha E.; wife was Sarah J. Hamilton, bora in Guernsey
Co. Ohio, Jan. 7, 1830, married Feb. 28, 1S50; has 87 acres, value $4,000; Rep; Meth.
CURRY I. B. Sec. 3, P.O. Woodhull, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Augusta Co. Va.
June 10, 1827; carae to this state and settled in Knox Co. in 1849; carae to this Co. in Feb.
i860; has family six children, Samuel I., Sophia G., Morey J., David V., Stella N., and Wil
liam; wife was Miss Mary Van Gilder, born in Hancock Co. Ind. Jan. 6, 1832, married Feb.
2, 1850; has 160 acres, value $8,000; Ind; both members M. E. Church.
CURRY S. I. Sec. 10, P.O. Woodhull; rents of D. Whitmore; Dem; from 111.
¦p^AILEY E. C. WoodhuU; carpenter; Rep; from Pa.
^ DANIELSON C. A. Sec. 4, P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; frora Sweden; 80 ac. val. $3,200.
DAY CHAS. D. Sec. 32, P.O. Woodhull; rents of S. H. Ferris; Rep; from IU.
DERBY FLETCHER. 'WoodhuU; clerk; Rep; frora 111.
DOYLE JAMES, P.O. WoodhuU, Sec. 19, Farraer and Stock Raiser; born in Cooksville,
near Toronto, Canada, Jan. 20, 1836; came to this Co. in the Suramer of 1859; has family
three sons, Charley, Willis, and Arthur J.; wife was Harriet Mitchell, born in Fulton Co. IU.
Dec. 23, 1843, married March i, 1864; has 180 acres, value $13,500; is Commissioner of
Highways; Rep.
"PASON ANDREW, WoodhuU; retired; Rep; from Sweden.
EDGERTON CLARK E. lives with his father. Sec. 6, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from IU.
EDGERTON S. B. Sec. 6, P.O. WoodhuU, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Essex Co.
N.Y. Nov. 6, 1818; came to this state and located in Galesburg in April 1838, and removed
to this Co. and settled on the place he now lives in May, 1855; has family (our ch. dren,
Mary L.. Ethel A., Ida L.. and Clark E.; wife was Miss Martha L. BeJdirg. horn in Wind
sor Co. Vt. May Z, 1822, married April 6, 1842; has 105 acres, value $7,350; Rep.

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EIKER G. B. WoodhuU; merchant; Dem; from Pa.
EIKSTET SAMUEL, Sec. 15, P.O. WoodhuU; from Sweden; 80 ac. val. $3,200.
ELDER WALKER, WoodhuU; engineer; Dem; from Pa.
ELDER WM. WoodhuU; laborer; Dem; from Pa.
ELLIOTT LEWIS J. Sec. 28, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of W. H. Simraons; Rep; frora Ohio.
ELLIOTT Z. Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; frora Ohio; 240 ac. vaL $12,000.
EPPERSON J. W. WoodhuU; hardware merchant; Rep.
"T^ARRAR B. A. Sec. 24, P.O. Necoma; Dera; from Ohio;|8o ac. val. $3,600.
FARRELL J. H. Woodhull; physician and surgeon; Dem; from Pa.
FARRER W. B. WoodhuU; carpenter; Dem; from Ohio.
FAY LUCIUS, P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 34, Farmer; born in Rockingham, Windham Co. Vt
Oct, 5, 1824; carae to this Co. in Dec. 1853, and is araong the oldest settlers; has family five
chUdren, Frank T., Mary A., Geo., Ida, Charley; wife was Miss Emeline Cone, from the
same place, born Sept. 16, 1833, raarried Feb. 28. 1855; has 40 acres, value $2,000; Rep.
FERN CHAS. WoodhuU; blacksmith; Rep; bom Ind.
FERN HENRY, WoodhuU; ^lainter; Rep; from Indiana.
FLICKINGER W. A. Woodhull; works for W. A. Fraser; Rep; from Pa.
FORGY ALLEN T. lives with father, Sec. 8; P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from IU.
FORGY PHEBE Mrs. P.O. WoodhuU; Sec. 8; widow of Newton Forgy. who was born
in Morrow Cq. Ohio, Feb. 17, 1828, and settled in this county in 1852; he died Nov. 14,
i8b8; left family of three children, Warren W., Thursa J., and Sallie E.; Mrs. Forgy's
raaiden name was Phebe Taylor, born in Northumberland Co. Pa. Jan. 20, 1833; they were
married Dec. 25, 1853; he left an estate of 120 acres, value $7,200; Mrs. F. has 40 acres
where she lives, value $2,400; Christian Union.
FORGY WM. P.O. WoodhuU; Sec. 8; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Morrow Co. Ohio,
May 27, 1826; came to this county April, 1853, and is among the oldest settlers; has family
of five children, Allen T., Nellie J., Ralph J., Wm. Henry and Robert J.; wife was Miss
Eve Moody, born in the same place, Feb. 14, 1830; married Feb. 22, 1854; has 400 acres,
value $24,000; was Supervisor three terms and held other town offices; Ind; both members
of the Meth. Epis Church.
FOSTER ALFRED, Sec. 29; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.
FOSTER A. J. lives with Mrs. Byers, Sec. 5; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Mo.
FOSTER A. P. Sec. 29; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from N.Y.; I2g acres, value $10,000.
FRASER WM. A. 'Woodhull; dealer in grain and broom-corn; Rep; from Conn.
/^ AMBLE W. O. WoodhuU; harness-maker; Dem; from Pa.
'^ GAMBLE W. N. WoodhuU; harness-maker; Dem; from Pa.
GREENO L. W. WoodhuU; works for F. L. Hough; Rep; from N.Y.
GOODELL B. H. WoodhuU; Prop. WoodhuU Livery Stable; born in 'Galesburg, Knox
Co. IU. Dec. 28, 1846; has family of three chUdren, Gertrade G., born Aug. 2, 1868; Lilian
A., born Aug. 20, 1872; Pearl, bom July 22, 1875; wife was Miss Josephine B. Hill, born in
Athens Co. Ohio, Feb. 15; i84g; married Aug. 21, 1867, at Quincy, 111; value estate $7,000;
Rep; served two years in the late rebellion, ih Co. C, loth 111. Inf.
GRANBERG ANDREW, Sec. 28; P.O. WoodhuU; rents of H. E. Houghton; from Sweden.
GRENBERG JOHN, Sec, 26; P.O. Woodhull; rents of H. E. Houghton; from Sweden.
jLT ALE S. B., P.O. WoodhuU; tearaster, Rep; from Ohio.
HALL A. A., P.O. WoodhuU; mason; Rep; from N.Y.
HALL JOHN, WoodhuU; lather; Rep; from Sweden.
HALL M. D., P.O. WoodhuU; raason; Rep; frora N.Y.
HALSENE J. Sec. 13; P.O. Necoraa; Rep; from Sweden; 160 acres, val. $6,400.
HAYDEN A. R. Sec. 25; P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Ky; has 160 acres, val. $9,600.
HAYDEN HENRY, lives with his father. Sec. 25; P.O. Necoma; Rep; from 111.
HEDBLOOM JOHN, Sec. 25; P.O. Necoraa; rents of W. Sidebottom; Rep; from Sweden.
HENDERSON STEWARD, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28; P.O, WoodhuU; born
in Erie Co. Pa. March 11, 1812; came to this county in March, 1874; lias family of five chil
dren, EUzabeth A., Catherine B., Mary A., Thos. S. M., Steward A. B.; wife was Eliza A.
Ramsy, born in Fayette Co. May 27, 1824; married Aug. 3, 1845: has 140 acres, value
$7,500; Rep. ^' ^ ^' ^="

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HILLER M. Sec. lo; P.O. Woodhull; school teacher; Rep; from Ohio; 40 ac. val. $2,000.
HORN J. W., P.O. Woodhull; retired; Rep; from England; owns 160 acres on Sec. 30.
HILLERY HERMAN, Sec. 24; P.O. Necoraa; rents of A. MaUe; Rep; from 111.
HOUGH F. L. Woodhull; grain dealer; Rep; from 111.
HOUGHTON CHAS. E. Sec. 35; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Vt; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
HOUGHTON FRED. J. Sec. 33; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from IU; has 80 ac. val. $5,000.
HOUGHTON HENRY E. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 28; P.O. WoodhuU; born
in Windsor Co. Vt. June 16, 1849; came to this county in 1852; single; has 320 acres, value
$19,200; Rep.
HOUGHTON L. C. Sec. 20; P.O. WoodhuU; station agent; Rep; from New England; 80 ac.
HOUGHTON LUCY E. Sec. 33; P.O. WoodhuU; from Vt; 80 acres, val. $7,000.
HOUGHTON T. Mrs. Sec. 35; P.O. WoodhuU; from Vt; has 80 acres, val. $4,000.
HOWELL S. W. WoodhuU; carpenter; Rep; from L. I.
HOWELL T. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 29; P.O. WoodhuU; came to this county
in the Fall of 1856, and built the first house in Woodhull; he was born in Orange Co. N.Y.
May 7, 1823; has family, one daughter, Carrie, and son, Schuyler P.; wife was Matilda C.
Post, from the sarae place, born July 30, 1828; married Nov. 22, 1855; has 350 acres, value
$23,500; Rep; was School Trustee; both members of the Pres. Church.
JACKSON J. W. Sec. 26; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from Ohio; has 80 ac. val. $3,600.
JACOBSON JOHN, Sec. 36; P.O. Necoma; rents of P. N. Nelson; Rep; from Sweden.
JOHNSON C. A. Sec. 27; P.O. WoodhuU; frora Sweden; 80 acres, val. $4,800.
JOHNSON C. G. Sec. 30; P.O. WoodhuU; rents of J W. Horn; Rep; frora Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN, lives on S. H. Ferris' farm. Sec. 32; P.O. Woodhull; from Sweden.
JOHNSON LEWIS, Sec. l; P.O. Cambridge; rents of A. A. Reed; from Sweden.
JOHNSON MARSHALL H. Uves with his father. Sec. 33; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Mass.
JOHNSON OLUF, Sec. 14; P.O. Necoma; rents of P. WaxeU; Rep; frora Sweden.
JOHNSON S. W. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33; P.O. WoodhuU; born in Windsor
Co. Vt. Jan. 27, 1813; came to this county in the Spring of 1858, and settled in this town
ship; has family of three children, MarshaU H., Ida W., Ruth A.; wife was Miss EUzabeth
A. Holman, bom in Worcester Co. Mass. Oct. i, 1821; married Dec. 15, 1841; has 160 ac.
^ value $10,000; Rep;
¦[Z APPLE G. W. lives with R. F. Richardson, Sec. 3; P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from Ohio.
'^ KAPPLE JOHN, lives with his father. Sec. 3; P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from IU.
KAPPLE PHILIP, Sec. 3; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; frora Ohio; 40 acres, value $2,000.
KELLOGG J. E. WoodhuU; farmer; Rep; from Mass.
KEPPLE T. Sec. 15; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; rents of A. Shattuck.
KIRKLAND WILLIAM. Sec. 5; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; has 360 acres, value $18,000.
KIRKLAND WILLIAM P. lives with.his father; Sec. 5; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio.
KUFUS H. A. Woodhull; merchant; frora St. Louis.
y AIRD S. J. WoodhuU; butcher; Dem; frora Pa.
^ LAIRD THOS. WoodhuU; butcher; Dem; from Pa.
LAGERGREN AUGUSTUS, WoodhuU; clerk for J. D. BeU since 1868; born in
Reaby, near Grenna, Sweden, June 13, '47; came to the U. S. in the FaU of 66, and to
this Co. in '68; single; Rep; Luth; member of Masonic Lodge, No. 502.
LARSO'N N. F. Sec. 3; P.O. WoodhuU; from Sweden; 40 acres, value $1,600.
LARSON G. A. Sec. 13; P.O. WoodhuU; rents of Mrs. Peck; from Sweden.
LARSON OLUF, Sec. 6; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Sweden; 80 acres, value $4,800.
LEEK AUGUSTUS, Sec. 18; lives with his father; P.O. Woodhull; Dem; from IU.
LEEK B. F. Sec. 18; P.O. WoodhuU; rents of W. Forgy; Dem; from IU.
LEIST C. Sec. 2; P.O. Cambridge; Dem; from Germany, 120 acres, value $4,800.
LINDELOFF A. Woodhull; boot and shoe maker; Rep; from Sweden.
LINDGREN J. P. Sec. 14; P.O. WoodhuU; rents of H. W. Hoffman; from Sweden.
LOVELY NELSON, Sec. 35; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Mass; has 120 acres, value $4,800.
LOWR't' N. H., M.D., WoodhuU; Physician; Rep.
LUNGRAIN AUGUST, Sec. 5; P.O. WoodhuU; rents of W. Cornell; Rep; from Sweden.

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Ti/T cCONNELL CATHERINE, Sec. 8; P.O. Woodhull; from Pa; 200 acres, value $9,000.
^*-'- McCONNELL Wm. M. Uves with his mother; Sec. 8; P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from Pa.
McCLUNG GEO. H. Sec. 31; Farmer and Collector; P.O. Woodhull; bom in Lancaster
Co. Penn., March 14, '44; came to the State and settled at Victoria, Knox Co. in 1855; came
to this Co. in March, 1867, and settled in this township; has family, five children : Mary E.,
Emraa J., Arvilla D., Stella S. and Nellie; wife was Miss Diantha Merritt; born in Medina
Co. Ohio, Aug. 18, '33; raarried Sept. II, '65; is Collector and Road Commissioner; served
three years in the late war, in company K, 83d Ills. Vol; Rep.
McCONNELL J. A. P.O. Woodhull; Sec. 7; Farraer and Stock Raiser; bom in Juniata Co.
Penn, June 25, '42; came to this Co. April 9, '57, and is among the oldest settlers ; has family,
five children living, Frank, Lottie, Russell, Minnie and Willie; one dead. May, by first
wife, who was Maggie Stitt, born in Franklin Co. Penn. May 25, '41; married Nov. 10, '64;
she died April 13, '74; he married again to Mary M. Connor, of Page Co. Iowa, May lo, '76;
has 195 acres, value $12,050; Dem.
McCONNELL THOS. S. P.O. WoodhuU; Sec. 18; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in
Juniata Co. Penn. April 16, '37; came to this Co. April 9, '57, and is among the oldest settlers;
has family of five children living, S. M., Annie C, Herbert, Porter and Thomas; Horace and
WiUie, dead; wife was Miss Margaret Miller; born in Franklin Co. Penn. Sept. 27, '35;
raarried Feb. i, '59; has 332 acres, value $24,900. Mr. M. has, without exception, the finest
barn in the County; Dera.
Mccormick JOHN, WoodhuU; shoeraaker; Rep; from Pa.
McHOSE JOSEPH J. P.O. Woodhull; Editor and Publisher of the WoodhuU Enterprise;
born in Geneseo, this Co. July 3, 1859; single; came to Woodhull in 1876, and bought the
Reporter, and in Jan. 1877, enlarged it to a seven col. folio; running one page in the
interest of Alpha.
McHOSE W. E. WoodhuU; attorney at law; Rep; born Pa.
McQUEEN DANIEL, P.O. WoodhuU; Sec. g; Farmer; born in Canandaigua, N.Y. Aug.
8, 1804; carae to this Co. April 12, '52, and settled in this township, and is among the oldest
settlers; no family; has two grand chUdren living with hira, Geo. H. and John McQueen; wife
was Julana Brown; born in N. Y. State Nov. 2, 1813; raarried Nov. 8, 1827; has 277 acres,
value $13,850; Rep; both members of the M. E. Church.
McQUEEN DAN'L. P. Sec. 9, P.O. WoodhuU; lives with D. McQueen; Rep; from Ohio.
MAGNER R. H. Woodhull; Editor Woodhull Enterprise; born in Mitchell, Lawrence
Co. Indiana, Feb. 17, 1849; left there and came to this state in 1851, and settled in Edgar
Co; reraained three years, and then removed to Coles Co. Ill; remained there two years,
then removed to Douglas Co. where he reraained until he was fifteen years of age; he then
entered the array, and served seventeen months; came to this county in 1872; has family, one
son, Harry E. born May 5, 1875; wife was Miss Alice Dayhuff, bora in Orange Co. Ind. Jan.
16, 1851; raarried Nov. 14, 1872; Rep.
MAHER ALEXANDER, Sec. 21, P.O. WoodhuU; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in
Westerlow, Albany Co. N.Y. Nov. 21, 1825; carae to this county in the Spring of 1859; has
faraily four children, Thomas P., Charles, Laura A. and Jennie A; wife was Lucia A. Hough- '
ton, born in Grafton, Windham Co. Vt. March 2, 1843; raarried April 23, 1862; has 160
acres, valued at $8,000; Rep.
MALCOLM J. H. Sec. 3, P.O. WoodhuU; frora Sweden; 62 acres, $2,000.
MARSH O., P.O. WoodhuU; harness-maker; Rep; from Ohio.
M.'VSLIN G. T. Woodhull; proprietor Maslin House; Rep; from Maryland.
MAUCK PHILIP, Sec. 24, P.O. Necoma; Dem; frora Indiana; 80 acres, $5,200.
MATTISON SWAN, Sec. 34, WoodhuU; rents of I. Stickney; frora Sweden.
MILLER JOS. WoodhuU; section boss; Dera; frora Gerraany.
MILLER McK. WoodhuU; attorney; Rep; frora Ohio.
MITCHELL ABEL, WoodhuU; Hardware Merchant; born in Galesburg Tp. Knox Co.
111. Sept. 8, 1843; carae to this county in Jan. 1869; has family; one daughter, Jessie, born
March 26, 1871; wife was Miss AUce Wyman, born in Onondaga Co. N.Y. March 7, 1847;
raarried Jan. 5, 1869; has 80 acres on Sec. 24, Oxford Tp. and has discovered a four-foot
vein of coal, and is about to sink a shaft, which will be a grand thing for the village of Wood-
hull; is School Treasurer of Clover Tp; Rep.
MONROE A. Sec. 20, P.O. WoodhuU; from Scotland; 160 acres, $10,400.
MOODY DAN, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Woodhull; born in Morrow Co. Ohio, April 25, 1832;
came to this county in the FaU of 1870; has family six children, Maggie E., WiUiam J., Ha
A., John F., Hattie, and Laura M.; wife was Abby Wescott, born in Marion Co. Ohio, Oct.
27, 1838; married Nov. 27, 1864; lives on his father's place; 100 acres, value $6,000; Dem.

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MOODY EATON, Sec. 6, P.O. Woodhull; rents of W. Forgy; Dem; from Ohio.
MOODY JOHN, Sec. 20, P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from Pa; lOO acres, $5,000.
MOODY N. Sec. 17, P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres, $4,800.
MORTIS JOS. Woodhull; tinner; Rep; from N.Y.
MORTSOLF JACOB, Sec. 13, P.O. Necoma; Dem; from Ohio; 120 acres, $4,000.
MOSHER S. Sec. 24, P.O. Necoma; Rep; from N.Y; 140 acres, $7,000.
MUGGRAGE S. G. WoodhuU; principal high school; Dem; from Ohio.
MURRAY JOHN, Woodhull; laborer; Dem; from Ireland.
"M'EASTRUM CHAS. Sec. 8, P.O. WoodhuU; rents N. Forgy estate; from Sweden.
-'¦^ NEELEY S. W. Woodhull; book-keeper. Rep; frora Pa.
NELSON C. Sec. 21, P.O. WoodhuU; rents C. G. Anderson's place; from Sweden.
NELSON CHAS. Sec. 10, P.O. WoodhuU; rents the J. B. Gebbany farm; from Sweden.
NELSON N. P. Sec. 18, P.O. WoodhuU; works for J. W. Shetler; Rep; from Sweden.
NELSON P. N. Sec. 25, P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Sweden; 240 acres, $12,000.
NEWMAN J. H. Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from N.Y; 100 acres, $5,000.
NODINE MALCOM, Sec. 2, P.O. Woodhull; Dera; from Sweden; 120 acres, $4,800.
/^LSON CHAS. Sec. 34, P.O. Woodhull; rents of I. Stickney; from Sweden.
^^ OLSON M. F. Woodhull; merchant; Rep; from Sweden.
OLSON OLUF, Woodhull; restaurant; Rep; from Sweden.
OLSON OLOF, Sec. 20, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of S. Bergers; Rep; from Sweden.
OLSON PETER, Sec. 32, P.O. WoodhuU; from Sweden; 80 acres, $4,500.
OSBORN ELICK, Sec. 9, P.O. WoodhuU; lives with his father; Dem.
OSBORN STEPHEN, Sec. 9, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of O. P. Taylor; Dem.
OSBORN WM. Sec. 10, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; 40 acres, $2,000.,
OSTRUM L. W. Woodhull; groceries; Rep; from N.Y.
OSTROM MORGAN, Woodhull; groceries; Rep; from N.Y.
pALMET SWAN, Sec. 11, P.O. WoodhuU; from Sweden; 80 acres, $3,200.
¦^ PADEN ISAAC Jr. WoodhuU; laborer; Rep; from IU.
PAYDEN CHARLEY, WoodhuU; mason; Rep; from IU.
PAYTON WM. Postmaster, WoodhuU; born in Butler Co. Ohio, April 29, 1812; came to
this Co. in 1854; has family nine children living, three dead; wife was Mary Ann Hamilton,
born in Ky. March 12, 1817; married Dec. 3, 1833; value estate $3,000; Rep; Meth; was
Justice of the Peace, and held other town offices.
PECK W. Sec. 13. P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Ohio; 40 acres, $1,600.
PEREGOY G. W. Sec. 10, P.O. Woodhull; school teacher; Rep; from Ohio; 90 acres, $5,400.
PERKINS ALBERT, WoodhuU; laborer; Rep; from Ohio.
PETERSON AARON, Sec. 29; P.O. WoodhuU; works for T. J. HoweU; from Sweden.
PETERSON JOHN E. Sec. 33; P.O. WoodhuU; rents of S. W. Johnson; from Sweden.
PETERSON SWAN, Sec. 15; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Sweden; 80 acres, value $3,200.
PLUNKET MARTIN, Sec. 32; P.O. WoodhuU; broom-maker; Dem; from Missouri.
¦p ACKLEY W. B., P.O. Woodhull; school teacher; Dem; frora South Carolina.
RAFFERTY TIMOTHY, Sec. 34; P.O.WoodhuU; Dem; rents of F. Buttler; from Ireland.
RAYLEY MILO, WoodhuU; carpenter; Rep;.bora Mass.
REED ALBERT, Sec. l; P.O.\Cambridge; lives with his father; Dem; from III.
REED A. A., P.O. Cambridge;- Sec. 12, Farraer and Stock Raiser; born in Litchfield Co.
Ct., July 21, 1821; came to this state, and settled in Knox Co. in 1840, and remained there
until 1850, and then came here, and is among the oldest settlers; has family of six children—
Geo. F., Albert M., Willis A., Lewis C, Chas. M. and Minnie A.; wife was Mary A. Cook,
born in town of Hadley, Mass., Feb. 7, 1830; married March 31, 1852; has 360 acres, value
$14,400; Dem.
REED GEO. F. Sec. i; P.O. Cambridge; lives on his father's place; Dem; born 111.
REEVES A. R. Sec. 23; P.O. Necoma; lives with his father; Rep; from Ind.

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REEVE G. Sec. 23; P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Ky; has 280 'acres, value $11,200.]
REEVE W. H. Sec. 23;, P.O. Necoma; lives with his father; Rep; from Ind.
RICHARDS G. A. Sec. 33, Farmer; P.O. Woodhull; born in Windham Co. Vt., March 10,
1833; came to this county in the Spring of 1855, and is among the oldest settlers; has family
of two chUdren, Minnie A. and Arthur; wife was Miss M. A. Clark, bom in Ohio, 1843;
married in 1861; has 120 acres, value $9,006; was Assessor and Collector two terms; Rep;
Meth.
RICHARDS W., WoodhuU; tinner; Rep; from England.
RICHARDSON R. F. Sec. 3; P.O. WoodhuU; Dera; from Pa; 40 acres, value $2,000.
RICHTMYER ABRAM, WoodhuU; Attorney at Law; born in Schoharie Co. N. Y.,
March 11, 1842; came to this county November, l86g; has family of two children, Jeremiah,
born Jan. 28, 1872; Grace, born Oct. 28, 1874; wifewas Mary Burton, bom in the same place
February, 1840; married July 4, 1867; Dem.
RIDENOUR JOHN B. WoodhuU; Lumber Merchant; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa.,
May 2, 1823; carae to this county in the Fall of 1853, and is among the oldest settlers; has
family of two sons and one daughter; wife was Miss Loys Payton, frora Blackford Co. In
diana; born Dec. 30, 1837; Mr. R. served three years and nine months in the late Rebellion,
in Co. A, 55th 111. Vol.; has been Justice of the Peace, Assessor, and held other Township
offices; value estate, $2,600; Rep; Meth.
ROOT ALBERT O. Sec. 17; P.O. WoodhuU; lives with his father; Rep; from 111.
ROOT WILLIAM E. Sec. 17; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; has 160 acres, value $10,000.
ROUNDS C. Sec. 29; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from 111; has 80 acres, value $5,200.
RUNDSTROM S. C. WoodhuU; Furniture Dealer; born in Christianstad, Sweden, Aug.
g, 1848; came to the U. S. and to Galesburg the 7th of September, 1867, aud remained there
three years, then removed to Woodhull and went into the furniture business; no famUy;
wife was Ida M. Walline, from Sweden; married March 2g, 1876; value estate, $3,000; Rep;
belongs to the I. O. O. F., Clover Lodge 383.
CAGE CHAS. W., WoodhuU; bakery and confectionery; Dem; from IU.
'^ SEDERBURG FRANK, Sec. 20; P.O. WoodhuU; rents A. Monroe; from Sweden.
SANNQUIST CHAS. G. WoodhuU; Barber; bora Deiderhult, Sweden, July 5, 1853; left
there and came to the U. S., and to Chicago Sept. 13, 1865; then went to Lake Co. Indiana,
and remained there two years, and then removed to Altona, this state, and remained there
until 1872, and then came to Woodhull; single; Rep; Luth.
SANNQUIST PETRUS M. WoodhuU; Pastor Swedish Lutheran Church; born in Osk-
arhamn, Sweden, June 8, 1835; carae to America in the Fall of 1865, and to Woodhull in the
Fall of 1871, and took charge of the above named church; has family of one daughter living,
one son dead; has one adopted son; wife was Miss Ida J. Sandell, from Flireryd, Sweden,
born Aug. 22, 1844; married June 8, 1866; Rep.
SEIBERT JOHN, Woodhull; restaurant; Ind; from Pa.
SEVER JOSEPH, Sec. 15, P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Ohio; 150 ac. val. $8,250.
SEYMOUR R- Sec. 35, P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Va; 40 ac. val. $2,000.
SHACKLEE A. Mrs. Sec. 11, P.O. WoodhuU; from Ohio; 60 ac. val. $2,400.
SHACKLEE W. W. Sec. 14, P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from Ohio; 20 ac. val. $500.
SHATTUCK A. F. Sec. 15, P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; Ohio; 176 ac. val. $10,050.
SHATTUCK JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of A.. Shattuck; Rep; from Ohio.
SHERMEN A. Sec. 34, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of Mrs. E. Cone; Rep; from 111.
SHERWOOD ELIAS, WoodhuU; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y.
SHETLER JOHN W., P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 18, Farraer and Stock Raiser; born in
Franklin Co. Pa. July 13, 1840; came to this Co. in March, 1866; has family three children,
Edith May, Williara Elmer, and Fred C; wife was Miss Nancy J. Knox, born in Juniata
Co. Pa. June 24, 1851, married March II, i86g; has 239 acres, value $15,535; Dem.
SHINN HIRAM, P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 7, Farmer and Stock Raiser; bora in Harrison Co.
West Va. Sept. 19, 1800; left Va. and settled in Fulton Co. IU. in April, 1834, remained there
eight years and then removed to Knox Co. and remained there twelve years, and then re
moved to Mercer Co. this state, and remained there ten years, and then came to this Co; has
family ten children living, three dead; wife was Dorcas Shinn, born in the same place Jan.
5, 1801, married Feb. 28, 1819; has 100 acres, value $6,000; Rep.
SHINN L. B. lives with his father. Sec. 7, P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from 111.

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HENRY COUNTY: CLO'VER TOWNSHIP. 835
SIMMONS WM. H. P.O. Woodhull, Sec. 28, Farraer and Stock Raiser; born in Bristol
Co. Mass. Jan. 4, 1816; came to this Co. April, 1855, and settled in Kewanee and remained
there five years, and then came to this Tp; has faraily five children, Mary E., Eugenie M.,
Alice L., raarried; Evelinda A. and Horace F., single; wife was Mary A. Briggs, born in the
same place, Sept. 2, 1817, married Dec. 9, 1838; has 175 acres, value of estate $20,000; Dem.
SKINNER A. A. Woodhull; prop. Skinner's Hotel; Rep; from Pa.
SLATER CHRISTOPHER, Sec. 22, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of James Slater; Dem; from Ohio.
SLATER G. J. Sec. 3, P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from Ohio; 130 ac. val. $6,500.
SLATER JAMES, Sec. 15, P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from Pa; 160 ac. val. $8,000. )(?',~5-^
SLATER JOS. Sec. 22, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of Z. ElUott; Dem; from Ohio.
SLAWSON L. W. P.O. WoodhuU, Sec. 19, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Albany Co.
N.Y. Aug. 1, 1838; came to this Co. in i85g, and settled in this Tp; has faraily three children,
Horace, Solon W. and Luella; has one adopted son, .Chas.; wife was Wilhelmina Houghton,
born in Windhara Co. Vt. April 27, 1846, raarried Dec. 25, 1866; has 160 acres, value $10,-
400; Rep.
SMITH NATHAN T. Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; works H. Jones' farra; Rep; from Ohio.
SPRATT JAMES, Sec. 31, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of Isaac Stickney; frora England.
SPROUSE JOHN, WoodhuU; farmer; Dem; frora Va.
STEPHENS I. Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; from Ohio; 80 ac. val. $3,600.
STEPHENS W. M. Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of I. Stephens; Dem; frora Ohio.
STEPHENSON GILBERT, lives with his father. Sec. 6, P.O. Andover; Rep; from IU.
STEPHENSON STEPHEN, Sec. 6, Farmer and Stock Raiser, P.O. Andover; born in
Lynchapin, Sweden, Sept. 23, 1822; came to the U. S. and this Co. in Aug. 1852, and 'is
among the oldest settlers; has family seven children, John A., Gust. O., August G., Frank
A., Henry A., Charles A. and Eddie N.; wife was Mary Johnson, from the same place, born
Sept. 22, 1821, married in 1847; has 536^^ acres, value $26,800; Rep; Luth; has four chil
dren dead, two sons and two daughters.
STICKNEY ALFRED, P.O. WoodhuU, Sec. 20, Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in
Windham Co. Vt. July 3, 1840; carae to this Co. in the Spring of 1853, and is araong the
oldest settlers; has family one daughter, Carrie Alice, bora April 16, 1875; wife was Miss
Eugenia Simmons, born in Columbia Co. Ohio, Oct. 8, 1845, married April 13, 1870: has
300 acres, value $15,000; Rep.
STICKNEY CARRIE W. Miss, Res. and P.O. Ontario, Knox Co. 111.; daughter of
the late Henry Stickney, who was bom in Grafton, Vt. Jan. 2g, 1807; he located in this Co.
in April, 1852; he died Nov. 16, 1866, being one of the oldest settlers in the Co; Mrs. Stick
ney was Miss M. A. Wood, born in Rindge, N.H. Feb. 22, 1810; they were married June 20,
1837; he left an estate of g35 acres, value $50,000; Miss Carrie was born in this Co. Oct. 6,
1856; she has 250 acres on Sec. 27, value $15,000; she resides with her mother in Ontario,
Knox Co. 111.
STICKNEY H. P.O. Woodhull; born in Middlesex Co. Mass. Nov. 7, 1838; came to this
county AprU, 1853; not married; has 240 acres on Sec. 22, valued at $12,000; Rep.
STICKNEY ISAAC,' Sec. 31, P.O. WoodhuU; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Graf
ton, Windham, Co. Vt. May I, 1814; came to this county in the Spring of 1867; Mr. S. is
the most extensive farmer in the town; has faraily four children, Arthur W., Mary E., Sallie
E. and Isaac F.; wife was Miss Eliza Wass, born in Nottinghamshire, England, Jan. 8, 1834;
married Jan. 21, 1864; has 8gi acres, valued at $67,125; Rep.
STICKNEY WILLIAM C. Sec. 27, P.O. WoodhuU; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born
in Cambridgeport, Mass. Sept. 6, 1846; came to this Co. in April, 1853, and is araong the
oldest settlers; has a family two children, WiUiam Wood, born March 15, 1871; Mary Grace,
born Aug. 15, 1874; wife was Miss Ida A. Clark, bom in Milford, New Haven Co. Conn.
Jan. I, 1848; married AprU 13, 1870; has 178 acres, valued at $13,450; is Supervisor, and
held other town offices; Rep.
STIEFEL F. Sec. I, P.O. Cambridge; frora Germany; 240 acres, $12,000.
STIERS JAMES, WoodhuU; laborer; Rep; from Ohio.
STIERS OSCAR, WoodhuU; butcher; Dem; from Ohio.
STIERS WM. WoodhuU; butcher; Dem; from Ohio.
STITT GEO. W. WoodhuU; stock dealer; Dem; from Pa.
SWANSON ALEXANDER, Sec. 28, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of H. E. Houghton; Sweden.
SWANSON C. A. Sec. 18, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of J. Shetler; Rep; from Sweden.
SWANSON JOHN E. WoodhuU; taUor; Rep; frora Sweden.
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SWANSON WM; Sec. i; P.O. Cambridge; rents W. Poppy's place; frora Sweden.
SWARD A. Woodhull; section boss; Rep; born Sweden.
TALBOTT W. K., P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; frora N.Y.
TAYLOR B. Woodhull; blacksmith; Rep; from Ohio.
TAYLOR D. Sec. 13, P.O. Necoma; Rep; from Ireland; 60 acres, $2,400.
TAYLOR D. P. WoodhuU; physician and surgeon; Dem; from Pa.
TAYLOR MICHAEL, Sec. g, P.O. WoodhuU; lives with his son; Dera; from Pa.
TAYLOR O. P. Sec. g, P.O. WoodhuU; Dem; frora Pa; 320 acres, $ig,200.
TEMPLETON WM., P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Indiana.
THAYER II. Sec. 32; P.O.WoodhuU; Rep; from N.Y; 80 acres, $4,000.
THAYER M. S. Sec. 36, P.O. Oneida; Rep; from N. Y; lOO acres, $5,000.
THOMPSON B. B. Woodhull; mason; Rep; from Scotland.
THORP JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Necoma; lives on the J. Thorp estate. Rep; from Indiana.
TOWER JULIUS, Woodhull; police raagistrate; Rep; from Vt.
TURNER L. W. Sec. 29, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Orange Co.
N.Y. May 31, 1829; came to this county in the Fall of 1861, and settled in this Tp; has fam
ily, one son, Lucias A. born in Miami Co. Ohio, April 6, 1857; wife was Julia A. Shute, from
Washington Co. Ohio, born July 10, 1822; married Sept. 21, 1853; has 120 acres, valued at
$7,800; Rep; is also School Trustee.
VANNICE A. P. WoodhuU; Restaurant; bora in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Jan. 8, 1845;
came to this county in 1852; has family, one son, E. I. born Oct. 3, 1871; wife was Miss So
phia Errett, born in Allegheny, Pa. Aug. 1844; value of estate, $800; Rep.
'\Tl TALGREN P. Sec. 4, P.O. Andover; frora Sweden; 22 acres; $880.
* * WALTON JAS. WoodhuU; hardware merchant; Rep; frora England.
WEBURG P. Sec. 13, P.O. Necoraa; Rep; frora Sweden; 80 acres, $3,000.
WEIR A. M. Woodhull; druggist; Dera; from IU.
WEIR J. Sec. 16, P.O. Woodhull; Dera; from Ohio; 80 acres, $4,000.
WEIR J. Sec. 26, P.O. WoodhuU; Dera; frora Ohio; 160 acres, $8,000.- Clvi'i'^+ra —
WEIR JAMES, WoodhuU; druggist; Dera; frora IU.
WENNEBSTRUM CHAS. F. Woodhull; Clerk for J. D. Bell; bora in Nye, near
Hoetlanda, Sweden, July 29, 1852; carae to the U.S. in June, 1870, and to this county in
1874; single; Rep; Meth; is a raeraber of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges.
WEST N. Sec. 32, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of S. H. Ferris; Rep; from IU.
WHITE THOS., P.O. WoodhuU; retired; Rep; from England.
WHITMORE D. WoodhuU; retired; Dem; from Ohio; 224 acres, $11,200.
WHITMORE JOHN, WoodhuU; retired; lives with D. Whitmore; Dem; from Pa.
WHITNEY G. W. Sec. 18, P.O. Woodhull; rents of W, Root; Rep; frora Ohio.
WHITNEY N. C. Sec. 8, P.O. Woodhull; Farraer and Stock Raiser; born in Washington
Co. Ohio, May 14, 1834; carae to this state and to Boone Co. in 1855, and remained there
eighteen raonths, then removed to this county, and settled in this Tp; has family seven chil
dren, John T., Lafayette, Marietta, Cora C, N. Franklin, WUlie T. and Hattie Gertrude;
one dead, Mary E.; wife was Catherine Shiers, born in Philadelphia, Sept. 31, 1836; married
Feb. 27, iSsg; has 120 acres, value $7,200; Rep.
WHITNEY WILLIAM, Sec. 17, P.O.WoodhuU; Farmer; born in Town Waterford, Wash
ington Co. Ohio, May 13, 1823; carae to the state and to DeKalb Co. in 1852; remained there
six months, and then reraoved to Winnebago Co; remained there three years, and then came
to this county, and settled in this Tp; has faraily three children, Geo. W., Sarah A. and
Chas. E.; wife was Jane Cheffy, bora in Va. June 18, 1821 ; raarried Feb. 15, 1844; has three
children dead, Charlotte, Mary E. and Wra. R.; has 80 acres, value $4,800; Rep; Meth.
WIDNEY A. E. WoodhuU; clerk; Dem; from Pa.
WILEY SOLON W. WoodhuU; banker; Rep; frora III.
WILKINS CHAS., P.O.WoodhuU; constable; Rep; from Pa.
WILKINS JOHN, WoodhuU; carpenter; Rep; frora Pa.
WILKINS WM. Woodhull; carpenter; Rep; from Pa.

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WILLIS J. W. WoodhuU; physician; Ind; from N.Y.
WOODS JOS. WoodhuU; painter; Dera; from Pa.
^UVER ISA.-VC, P.O.WoodhuU; retired; Ind; from Pa.
Business Directory.
woodhull.
Bell J. D. Dealer in Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Hats,
Caps, Boots, Shoes, Millinery and Straw Goods.
Goodell B. H. Livery, Feed and Sale Stable.
McHose J. J. Editor and Publisher Woodhull Enterprise. This ofifice has
recently been fitted up with New Type, Presses, etc., and has facilities for
turning out all kinds of Job Work from a visiting card to a mammoth
poster, with neatness and dispatch. Job Work done in colors if desired.
Mitchell Abel, Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, and Farm Machinery.
Rlchtmyer Abram, Attorney at Law and Collection Agent.
Ridenour Jno. B. Lumber Dealer.
Rundstrom S. C. Manufacturer and Dealer in Furniture of every description.
Sannquist Chas. G. Barber and Hair Dresser. Hair Ctitting, Shaving and
Shampooing done in the best style. Woodhull Bath House in connection.
Vannice A. P. Dealer in Canned Goods, Tobacco, Cigars, Oysters, etc.

OXFOKD TOWNSHIP.
A BRAHAMSON CHAS. Sec. 2; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 120 acres.
¦^"^ ABRAHAMSON N. P. Uves with his father. Sec. 2; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; Luth.
ABRAHAMSON N. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2; P.O. WoodhuU; born in Swe
den, March 4, 1825; carae to the United States and to this county in i860; has faraily of
seven children. Nelson P., Ameny, Sonoro, Eramet, John, Nancy and Tilda; wife was Mary
Nelson, from same place; has 326 acres, value $16,300; Rep; Luth.
ADMUN A. J. Sec. 13; P.O. WoodhuU; farraer; Luth; frora Sweden; has 60 ac. val. $3,000.
ANDERSON JOHN, lives with his father. Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farraer; Rep; Sweden.
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. g; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of C. J. Sarauelson; Rep; Luth.
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; works for A. P. Falk; Rep; Luth.
ANDERSON J. H. Sec. g; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 300 ac. val. $18,000.
ANDERSON NELS, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden; i8g ac.
E) ACHUS ARCHIBALD, lives with his father, Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; laborer; Rep; born IU.
BARTON T. J. Alpha; hotel proprietor; Ind; Pres; from Pa.
BACHUS JAMES, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; born in GaUia Co. Ohio, Oct. 14,
1823; left there and came to this county in October, 1845, and is araong the oldest settiers,
there being very few when he came; has family of seven children living, one dead; has been
married twice; first wife was Mary James, born in Pa. May 22; 1824; married May 22, 1846;
she died Dec. 20, 1875; married again to Nancy C. Maxey, born in Hardin Co. Ky. March 2g,
1846; married May 31. 1876; has iig acres, value $8,330; Rep; Meth; has been School
Trustee for twenty-three years.
BARTON WM.. P.O. Alpha; laborer; Dem; from Pa.
BANKSON OLUF, Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of W. D. Fleharty; Luth; from Germ'y.
, BEERS F. C. Sec. 19; P.O. Oxford; farmer, works for S. B. Shumway; Rep; from Ohio.

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BERGSTROM PETER, Sec. 26; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer, works for Jos. Laird; Rep.
BESTOR JOHN G. lives with his father. Sec. 18; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; from Conn.
BESTOR T. J. Sec. 18; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; from Conn; has 5 acres; val. estate $1,200.
BILLINGS JOHN, Sec. 29; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from N.Y.; has 240 acres, val. $16,800.
BIRQUIST C. Sec. 11; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
BLADE JOHN M. Sec. 16; P.O. Alpha; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden; has 200 ac. val. $12,000.
BLAIR D. R., P.O. Alpha; farraer; Rep; born IU.
BLAIR WM. Alpha; retired; Rep; frora Nova Scotia.
BLOOM FRANK, Farraer and Stock Raiser; Sec. I; P.O. Woodhull; born in Sweden,
Oct. 8, 1834; came to the United States and to this county in the Spring of 1865; has three
children, Charley M., Silma and John Oscar; wife was Hannah Johnson, from the same
place, born May 23, 1847; married in the Spring of 1865; has 100 acres, 'val. $5,300; Rep;
Luth.
BRABERG PETER, Sec. 7; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 ac.
BRIDGER T. W. Sec. l8; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; from N.Y.; has 170 acres.
BRIGGS AUGUSTUS, Sec. 20; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of G. W. Briggs; Ind.
BRIGGS A. M. Sec. 4; P.O. Alpha; farmer, lives on his mother's place; Rep; Bapt; born 111.
BRIGGS G. W. Sec. 31; P.O. Oxford; farraer; Rep; from N.Y.; has 260 acres, val. $io,ooo.
BRIGGS G. W. Jr. Sec. 20; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of G. W. Briggs; Rep; born IU.
BRIGGS RANSOM, P.O. Oxford; laborer; Rep; bora IU.
BRYANT GILBERT, Sec. 19; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; born 111.
BRYANT J. S. Sec. ig; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; frora N. H.; 141 ac. val. $8,460.
BOYD WM. S. Sec. 23; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of John Laird; Rep; from Pa.
BOYD WM. Y. Sec. 14; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of Anson Calkins: Rep; from Pa.
BUNDY A. C. Sec. 29; P.O. Alpha; farraer; Ind; from N.Y.; 40 acres, value $2,800.
BUNDY EDWIN, P.O. Alpha; Sec. 28; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born- in Otsego Co.
N.Y., May 5, 1823; left there and reraoved to Oakland Co. Michigan, in the Spring of 1844,
and reraained there eight years, and then came to this county in the Spring of 1852; has
faraily, nine children living : Rovilla C, Addella L., Urania M., Lelia L., Erskine J., Flo
rence G., May E., Gertrude T., and Bessie A.; two dead, Alasco E. and Harriet E.; wife
was Sillinda L. Wiiber, born in Madison Co. N. Y., Nov. 3, 1S24; married Feb. 22, 1844;
has 160 acres, value $11,200; Ind; Supervisor one term.
r~*A'DY J. F. Sec. 25; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Rep; from Wis; 76 acres, value $5,300.
'^ CALKINS ALLEN, Sec. 23; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer, rents of John Laird; Rep; from IU.
CALKINS ANSON, P.O. Alpha; Sec. 21; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Austerlitz,
Colurabia Co. N. Y., Nov. 14, 1818; came to the state and county and settled on the place
where he now lives in June, 1841, there being but a few families in the town when he came;
has family, five children: Mira P., Mary E., James B., John F., and Winfield C; wife was
Miss H. Griffin, born in Berkshire Co. Mass; married April 20, 1847; has 397 acres, value
$23,800; Rep; Assessor one term.
CALKINS IRVING- L. Sec. 22; P.O. Alpha; Farraer and Stock Raiser; born in Columbia
Co. N. Y., April 20, 1855; came to this county with his parents the same year; has family,
one daughter, Rena May, born Oct. 31, 1876; wife was Mary E. McQuiston, bora in West
moreland Co. Pa. Aug. 2g, 1858; married Aug. 25, 1875; Mr. C. works the A. A. Calkins
estate of 200 acres, value $8,000; Rep; Bapt.
CALKINS J. B. Sec. 22; P.O. Alpha; farmer, Uves on his father's place; Rep; from IU.
COLSON CHAS. Sec. 33; P.O. Alpha; rents of R. D. Timberlake; Dem; from Sweden.
CAMPBELL W. O. P.O. WoodhuU; Sec. 23; Farraer; born in Franklin Co. Pa. March
8, 1838; came to the state and county in the Spring of 1866; in the Fall of 1866 removed to
McLean Co. and remained there four years and six months, and then returned to this county;
has family of .six children, Lawrence N., Erama, Nellie M., John W., Minnie M., and Nannie
D.; wife was Theresa N. Hammond, born in Franklin Co. Pa. May 4, 1844; marri.ed Nov.
II, 1863; both members ofthe Presbyterian Church; is Supervisor; Rep.
CARLSON PETER, Sec. 2g; P.O. Windsor; rents of Saml. Pritchard; Ind; from Sweden.
CARR WM. Oxford; carpenter; Rep; frora Pa.
CHAMBERLAIN AMSEY, Sec. 2g; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
CHAMBERI„AIN LEANDER, Sec. 32; P.O. Alpha; farraer; Uves on father's place; Rep; Ohio.
CHARLSTON J. F. Sec. 11; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Luth; from Sweden, 160 ac. val. $8,500,

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CLAY S. H. Sec. 35; P.O. WoodhuU; Uves with his father; Dem; from IU.
CLAY W. L. Sec. 35; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; fromVt; 320 acres, value $lg,200.
CLOSS JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 ac. val. $8,000.
CLOSS L. A. Sec. 12; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; lives with his father; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
COLE A. B. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 28; Retired; born in Chenango Co. N. Y., AprU 13, 1806;
left there and came to this county and settled in this township, Jan. 1839, and is araong the
oldest settlers, there being but six voters in the township when he came; has faraily, four
chUdren; wife was Augusta Briggs, born in Worcester Co. Mass. Nov. 22, 1804; raarried Nov.
24. 1831; has 40 acres, value $3,000; has been County Commissioner one terra, Assessor
one terra, and held other town offices; Dem; Bapt.
COLE F. C. Sec. 28; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; from N. Y.; 160 acres; value $10,000.
COX JULIA ETTA Mrs. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 16; widow of John W. Cox, -who was born
in Wayne Co. Indiana, Jan. 12, 1807; settled in this county in the Spring of 1849; he died
March 2, 1869, being one of the oldest settlers in the county; left family of five children,
Eliza, Joseph F., John W., Saml. K., and Eorald S.; Mrs. C's maiden name was Julia Etta
Williamson, born in Jefferson Co. Ky. April 22, 1812; has 124 acres, value $10,000; Meth.
COX J. F. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 20; Farmer and Stock Raiser; bom in Rock Island Co. IU.
Jan. 16, 1840; came to this county in 1850, and is araong the oldest settlers; has tamily, four
children living, Wilhelmina G., Elmer S., Clinton and Walter K.; one dead, Carlton F.;
wife was Jane W. Sutton, born in Canada, Dec. 31, 1843; married Dec. 6, 1864; has l6o
acres, value $10,000; Rep; meraber of Masonic Lodge, No. 367.
COX J. N. Oxford; school teacher; Rep; born 111.
COX R. R. Retired, P.O. Oxford; born in what is now called Wayne Co. Ind. near Rich
mond, Aug. 29, 1805; left there and removed to Tippecanoe Co. Ind. in 1824, and remained
there until the Spring of '37; then removed to Mercer Co. this state, just across the line in
Rivola Tp., at that time there being but three families in the Tp; he remained there until
1864, then reraoved here, his former home being but three-quarters of a raile frora where he
now lives; has family, five children living, four dead; been married twice; first wife was
Sarah L. Epperson, born in Tennessee, 1S09; married Dec. 13, 1832; she died Feb. 4, 1864;
married again to Susan Morford, born in Penn. Sept. I, 1801; married Aug. 3, 1865; has
been Justice of the Peace 24 years; two terms as County Commissioner; two terms as Super
visor, and held other town offices; Rep; Bapt.
COX SAML. Sec. 16, P.O. Alpha; farmer, lives with his mother; Rep; born 111.
CREE BARBRA, Sec. 13, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; frora Ohio; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
p\ANIELSON AUGUST, Sec. 8, P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of S. Skalberg; Rep.
^ DOUGLASS S. S. Sec. 34, P.O. Woodhull; lives with his father; Dem; from IU.
DOUGLASS S. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 34, P.O. WoodhuU; bora in Greene Co.
Ky. June 18, 1820; came to the state in 1834, and settled in Lawrence Co. 111. and remained
there six years, then reraoved to Crawford Co. Ind. ; reraained there two years, and then
removed to Sangamon Co. 111. and remained there untU 1852, and then came here; has fam
ily, eight chUdren living, two dead; has been married three times; first wife was Mary A.
Bullock; second, Annie Glenon; third was Margaret C. Warner; has 320 acres, value $16,000;
has 160 acres in Iowa; Dera.
DROWN S. Sec. 32, P.O- Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 50 acres, value $3,000.
TIPCKLAND A. Alpha; carpenter; Ind; from Sweden.
ELDER S. C. Sec. 14. P.O. WoodhuU; farmer, rents of W. M. Roush; Dera; from Pa.
EPPERSON SAMUEL, Merchant, Alpha; born in Indiana, July 5. 1830, and removed
to EstiU Co. Ky. the same year with his parents, and remained there until 1848, and then
came to Rio Tp. Knox Co. and reraained there until Feb. 1876, and then carae to Alpha and
went into the mercantile business; has family, four children living : Josephene, Wm. H.,
Elizabeth H. and John E.; Samuel A. deceased; wife was Sarah A. Epperson, born in Ind.
Oct. 24, 1824; has 80 acres on Sec. 33; value estate, $6,000; Ind; United Brethren; mera-
ber Masonic Lodge, No. 367.
EPPERSON WM. Alpha; laborer; Ind; born 111.
EVITTS R. B., P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from Pa.
"PALK J. A. Sec. 16, P.O. New Windsor; farraer; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden; 160 acres.
^ FALL JOHN, Sec. 10, P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of C. F. Peterson; Rep; Luth; Sweden.

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FALK A. P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; bom in the State of
Colraer, Sweden, July 27, 1838; left there and came to this Co. in 1854, and commenced
working by the month, and now has the best iraproved farra in the Tp; has family one daugh
ter living, Regina O.; two sons dead; wife was Margaret C. Peterson, born in Sweden, June
8, 1848; married Feb. 14, 1867; has 865 2-3 acres all under cultivation, value $56,225; Ind;
Luth.
FALK JOHN F. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; born in Sweden, Jan. 24, 1850; left
there with his parents and came to the U.S. and to Mercer Co. in 1854; carae here shortly
after; has faraily, three children : Edward F., Ludrick T. and Hilda Josephene; wife was
Caroline S. Johnson, frora Sweden, born March 25, 1848; married April 7, 1870; value of
estate $5,000; Ind; Swedish Luth.
FARUM JOHN A. Sec. 25, P.O. WoodhuU; farmer, rents of P. Welch; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
FISHEL JACOB, Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; farraer, works for W. O. Campbell; Rep; frora Pa.
FLEHARTY W. S. Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor, farmer; Ind; from IU; 267 ac. val. $16,020.
FRENELE ISAAC, Alpha; laborer; Rep; from 111.
FRENELE O. Alpha; carpenter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
/^AMBEL H. Alpha; laborer; Ind; born 111.
^-^ GOFORTH T. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of Mrs. P. Underwood; Rep; Tenn.
GAMBLE S. A. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. WoodhuU; born in Dry Run,
Franklin Co. Penn. July 21, 1838; came to this Co. in the Fall of '57; has family, four chil
dren : Fannie, Fred E., .Willie M. and Nonnie D.; wife was Miss Annie E. Widney, born
in Spring Run, Franklin Co. April 17, 1840; raarried AprU 17, 1865; died March 5, 1876; has
140 acres, value $8,400; Dem; Pres.
GAMBLE T. W. Farraer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. WoodhuU; born in Perry Co.
Penn. April 19, 1830; came to the state and settled at Abingdon, Knox Co. in the FaU of
"55; remained there two years, and then carae to this Co; has family, eight children: Bell
N., Annetta, Ariminta M., Nellie T., Kate M., Carrie L., Lloyd E. and Myrtle; wife was
Margaret C. Elder, born in Dry Run, Franklin Co. Penn. March 15, 1835; married Sept. 21,
1853; has 160 acres, val. $9,600; Dem; Pres.
GRANT A. 'W. Farraer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. New Windsor; born in Smoen,
Sweden, Aug. 7, 1840; came to the U.S. and to Galesburg in Aug. 1864, and remained there
until 1874, and then came to this Co; has family, three children : Maten W., Adolph A. and
Edwin N.; wife was Christine M. Peterson, from the same place, born Oct. 22, 1842; mar
ried AprU 3, 1869; has 213"^ acres, value $16,500; Rep; Luth.
GUSTISON NELSE, Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of S. Pritchard; fromSweden.
IT AMMOND W. T. Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; from Maine; has 55 acres.
HARKNESS A. J. Sec: 32, P.O. Alpha; farraer, lives with his father; Ind; from Ohio.
HARKNESS D . D. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; born in Cayuga Co.
N.Y. April 14, 1819; left there in 1835, and reraoved to Sandusky Co. Ohio, and reraained
there untU 1855, and then carae to this Co.; has faraily, six children : Delivan, Arthur J. ,
Jennie. Eva, Prescott. and Laura; wife was Amanda Alexander, born m Herkimer Co. N.Y.
July 27, 22; raarried June 24, 1846; has 140 acres, value $9,800; was School Director.
HARKNESS DELIVAN, Sec. 32, P.O. Alpha; farraer, lives with his father; Ind; from Ohio.
HARTGROVE WM. Oxford; blacksmith; Ind; from Pa.
HAWKINSON E. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; go ac. val. $5,400.
HAWKINSON N. Sec. 36, P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Rep; frora Sweden; 70 acres, val. $4,200.
HAYES ELNOR, Alpha; blacksmith; Ind; from Pa.
HENDERSON JOHN, Sec. 15, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 240 ac. val. $14,400.
HENDRICKS S. A. Alpha; restaurant: Rep; born IU.
HERBERT T. M. Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor; attorney at law; Rep; from Ohio.
HICrLEY H. Sec. 31, P.O. Oxford; farraer; Rep; frora Ohio; 40 acres, val. $1,600.
HILL CYRUS, Sec. 18, P.O. New Windsor; farraer; Rep; Meth; from Pa.
HILLER J. B. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; mechanic; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y. has 21^ acres.
HOAG J. B. Notary PubUc and CoUecting Agent, Alpha; born in Rensselaer Co. N. Y.,
Sept. 1817; left New York and came to the state and Co. in 1839; has family, four children:
Lyman J., Ira G., Mary O., and Chas. S.; has been married four times; first wife was Sarah
Collins frora Ohio; second was Rosetta Hammond, from Maine; third was Ruth Tompkins,
from N. Y; fourth was Mary Hodgens, from West Va; value estate $2,500; Ind; served
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HOLSTROM N. P. Sec. il; P.O.WoodhuU; farraer; Rep; Lulh; frora Sweden; 120 ac. val. $6,000.
HOOGNER JOHN, Sec 6; P.O. New Windsor; farraer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden, has 251 acres.
HOWELL CHAUNCY, Sec. 25; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from Orange Co. N.Y.; has 360 acres.
HOWELL GEO. DEWITT, lives with his father; Sec. 25; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from N.Y.
HOWELL SAMUEL P. lives with his father; Sec. 25; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; from N.Y.
JAYNES JOHN, Sec. 27; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; has 38 acres, value $3,000.
JOHNSON A. Sec. 8; P.O. New Windsor, farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden; has 80 acres.
JOHNSON ANDRO, Sec. 4; P.O. New Windsor; rents of A. P. Peterson; farmer; Luth; Sweden.
JOHNSON GUST. Sec. 3; P.O. WoodhuU; rents of Peter Peterson; farmer; Rep; from Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Oxford; rents of W. Hartgrove; farmer; from Norway.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; rents of G. Johnson; farraer; Luth; frora Sweden.
JOHNSON JONAS, P.O. New Windsor; Sec. 8; Farraer; born in Westyertland, Sweden,
Oct. 2, 1827; carae to N. Y. in 1864; left there and came to Geneseo, this Co. in 1865, and
in 1866 removed to Moline, Rock Island Co. and remained there until 1874, then came here;
has family, four chUdren living, three d^ad; wife was Hannah Johnson, born in the sarae
place, March 13, 1833; married June, 1855; has 80 acres, value $4,000; Rep; Luth.
JOHNSON J.A. lives with his father; Sec. 8; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
JOHNSON J. G. Sec. 4; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 122 acres, val. $6,500.
JOHNSON J. M. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 27; Farmer and Stock Raiser; bora in Clark Co. Ind.
Jan. 22, 1827, came to the State and to the Co. in the Spring of 1859; has famUy five children,
J. W., Francis O., Emma, Augusta J. and Martha; wife was Miss Sarah Davis, born in
Middletown, Ct. Dec. 30, 1840; married May 15, 1862; has 52 acres, value $4,160; Dem; both
members of the M. E. Church.
JOHNSON P. Sec. 2; P. O. WoodhuU; Rep ; Luth; frora Sweden; 68 acres, value $4,080.
JOHNSON S. A. Sec. n; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 80 ac. val. $4,000.
JOHNSON S. G., P.O. Alpha; carpenter; Rep; from Sweden.
JONES O. Sec. 7; P.O. Windsor; Rep; from Canada; has 155 acres, value $10,850.
IZELLEY TIMOTHY, P.O. Alpha; laborer; Ind; Cath; from Ireland.
¦"^ KENNEDY A. T. lives on J. E. Kennedy's farm; Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farraer; Dera; III.
KENNEDY J. E. Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farraer; Dera; Pres; from Pa; has 180 ac. val. $10,800.
KERR VALENTINE, Sec. 15; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; has 200 acres, val. $12,000.
KINTER JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Alpha; farmer; works for John Taze; Ind; from Pa.
T AWSON A., Alpha; post master; Rep; from Sweden.
^ LEWIS J. C, P.O. Alpha; Baptist Clergman; Ind; born in 111.
LAIRD JOSEPH, P.O. WoodhuU; Sec. 26; Farraer and Stock Raiser; born in Franklin
Co. Penn, Nov. 11, 1812; came to this State and settled in Pike Co. in the Fall of 1856;
remained there 6 yrs. and then carae to this Co; hasjfamily five children, Margaret E., Minerva
J„ Catherine M., Sarauel J. and Thos. A.; wife was Sarah A. Adams, born in Perry Co. Pa.
in 1814; married March 8, 1838, she died Dec. 31, 1855; married again Sept. 13, 1863, to
Mrs. Charlotte Growe; born in GranviUe, Mass. April 4, 1823; has 80 acres, value $4,800;
Dem; Pres.
LEET LOREN, P.O. Alpha; Grain Dealer; born near Quebec, Canada, Nov. 9, 1830; came
to the U.S. in 1851, and to the State in 1855, and to the Co. in 1868; has family three children,
Avery E., Minnie A. and Daisy B.; wife was Miss Mary F. Newton; born in Acworth, N. H.
Nov. 7, 1835; married in Nov. 1855; Rep.
LEWIS J. C, P.O. Alpha; baptist clergyman; Ind; born in IU.
LINDBERG S. Sec. 3; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; has 144 ac. val. $7,200.
LINDER JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; rents of J. Hoogner; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
LINQUIST P. M. Sec. 13; P.O. WooduU; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden: 160 ac. $8,000.
LINN NATHAN, Sec. 7; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, lives on I. WUcox place; Dem; Ohio.
LOCKWOOD A. C. Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born IU; 80 acres, val. $4,500.
LOQUIST J., Alpha; laborer; Rep; from Sweden.
LUTTRELJ. C. C. Sec. 19; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Ind; from Tenn; no acres, $7.7oo-
A/r cGLAUGHLAN L. P.O.Oxford; Rep; farmer; frora Pa.
MCLAUGHLIN S. S. Sec. 30; P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; frora Pa; 85 acres, $5,950.

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McCURDY A. H. Sec. 22; Farmer; P.O. Alpha; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. Sept. 27,
1826; came to this county in the Spring of 1864, and settled in this Tp.; has family of five
children: Margaret J., Annie C, John, Samuel, and Clyde; wife was Martha Taze, from
same place, born Aug. 1823; married in June, 1852; has 74 acres, value $5,000; Rep; both
members of the Baptist Church.
McDERMOTT JOHN, Sec. 26; P.O. WoodhuU; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in the
County Tyrone, Ireland, May 10, 1847; came to the U. S. and to N. Y. in 1853; remained
there until 1858, and then came to this county; has family four children: Peter, John, Mary
A., and Ellen; wife was Mary A. Fall, from the sarae place; raarried Feb. i, 1853; has 320
acres, value $20,000; Dem; Cath.
McQUISTON SAML. Sec. 28; P.O. Alpha; farraer, works for F. C. Cole; Dem; from Pa.
McVITTY JOHN, .Sec. 27 P.O. WoodhuU; farmer, works for James Stitt; Ind; from Pa.
IVIAYER C. A., Alpha; butcher; Dera; frora Gerraany.
MEAD HARVEY, Sec. 19; P.O. Oxford; farraer, rents of C. C. LuttreU; Rep; from N. Y.
MOLTHOP D. O., Alpha; carriage maker and blacksmith; Ind; from Pa.
MORS PETER, Sec.-5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of S. Skalberg; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
MUNSON AUGUST, Sec. r8; P.O. New Windsor; farraer, works for W. S. Fleharty; Ind.
"IVr ELSON LEWIS, Sec. 6; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden; 68 acres,
-¦¦^ NEWMAN C. A., Alpha; butcher; Dem; born IU.
NORGREN C. E., Alpha; druggist; Dera; from Sweden.
/^AK PE'TER, Sec, 4; P.O. Alpha; farraer, rents of Gustus Johnson; Luth; from Sweden.
^-^ OCEAN CHAS. Sec. g; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of C. J. Sarauelson; Rep.
OLSON N. P. Sec. 3; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
OLSON S. T. Sec. 12; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 160 acres.
OVERSTREET H. S. Sec. 36; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Dem; born IU; 120 acres, val. $8400.
OVERSTREET MITCHEAL E. Sec. 36; P.O.WoodhuU; Rep; Pres; Ky; 100 ac. $7,500.
OVERSTREET ROBT. J. Sec. 36; P.O. WoodhuU; Rep; born IU; 100 acres, val. $7,500.
pALME PETErI Sec. 11; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of L. M. Nelson; Luth; from Sweden.
PALM WM. Sec. 20; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, rents of A. P. Falk; Luth; Sweden.
PATTERSON F. Sec. 15; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Mass; 80 acres, value $5,000.
PATTERSON O. H. Sec. 28; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; Bapt; from N.Y; 156 acres, 89,360.
PERSING "^. Sec. 24; P.O. WoodhuU; farraer; Dem; Pres; from Pa; 40 acres, value $1,800.
PETERSON C. Sec. l; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Luth; fromSweden; 120 acres, $6,000.
PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Alpha; farmer, rents of A. P. Falk; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
PETERSON LARS, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Meth; Sweden; 240 ac. $11,000.
PETERSON N. P. Sec. 12; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 240 ac, $12,000.
PETERSON PETER, Sec. 4; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Meth; .Sweden; 275 ac. $13,750.
PIPER HENRY, Oxford; school teacher; Rep; born IU.
POPE E. S. Oxford; school teacher; Rep; bom Wis.
POPLETT FRANK, Alpha; Merchant; born in Knox Co. IU. May 28, 1851; came to
this county Feb. 8, 1875; has family; two children living, EUaL., born Jan. 12, 1875; Mary
A., born Aug. 19, 1876; Hattie, born July 10, 1873, died Aug. 11, 1873; wife was Miss Laura
L. Rowe, born m Knox Co. Feb. 22, '49; married July 3, 1872; value of estate $3,000; Ind
PORTER GEORGE, Alpha; harness-maker; from Scotland.
PRITCHARD SAML. Sec. 25; P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Dem; from N. Y.
REHN A. Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; from Sweden; 70 acres, value $3,500.
REHN JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. New Windsor; farmer, lives with his father; Rep; from Sweden.
REYNOLDS W. T., Alpha; laborer; Ind; from IU.
ROBERTS H. H. Sec. 17; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Dem; from Pa; 198 ac. val. $11,880,
ROBERTS HENRY, Alpha; livery stable; Rep; from IU.
ROWE J. L., P.O. Alpha; lumber dealer; Ind; bom IU.
ROWE THOS. L., Alpha; hardware and groceries; Ind; born IU.
RUSK HIRAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dera; from Missouri; 40 acres, value $2,580.
RUTLEDGE SAMUEL, Sec. 34; P-O. Alpha; Dem; from Pa; rents of R. D. Tiraberiake.

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OCHWARZ C, Alpha; shoemaker; Dem; frora Germany.
•-^ SEIBERT STEWART, Sec. 13; PO. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; frora Pa.
SETTERDAHL AUGUST, Sec. 19; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; Lulh; frora Sweden.
SEXTON A. G., Alpha; carriage maker and blacksmith; Ind; frora Pa.
SEXTON H. H., P.O. Alpha; physician and surgeon; Ind; from Pa.
SEXTON MILES H., P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from Illinois.
SHAFLEE WM. Sec. 28; P.O. Alpha; farmer; Dem; Meth; from Ohio; 40 acres, val. $2,800.
SHINN H. G. P.O. New Windsor; Sec. 20; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Harrison
County, W. Va. Jan. I, 1834; came to this connty in the Spring of 1865; has family of three
children, Frank H., Libbie E., and NeUie; wife was Hannah L. Henderson; born in Fayette
County, Pa. Jan. 22, 1841; married March 10, 1868; has 201 acres, value $14,000; Ind; one
child dead, Bertie.
SHINN M. H. P.O. Alpha; Sec. 22; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Harrison County,
Western Va. Nov. 5, 1821; left Va. in the Spring of 1834, and settled in Canton, Fulton
County, Illinois, and reraained there until 1842, and then reraoved to Knox County, and
remained there until 1855, then carae here; has faraily four children Uving — Silva A., Genette
E., CarroU A., and Bertha P.; Mrs. Shinn's maiden name was Paulina H. Pease, born in
Starksborough, Addison Co. Vt. Feb. ig, 1828; married July g, 1848; has 247 acres, value
$14,820; Ind.
SHUBACK AUGUST, Sec. 34; P.O. Alpha; Ind; from Sweden; rents of R. D. Tiraberiake,
SHUMWAY S. B. Sec. 30; P.O. New Windsor; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Brad
ford County, Pa. April 15, 1822; left there and carae to this state, and settled in Lee County,
in 1844, remained there two years, then removed to Galesburg, Knox County, remained there
four years, was off and on in California four years, and settled in Henry County in the Fall
of 1853; has family four sons and three daughters; wife was Miss Lydia J. Streeter, born in
lUinois, October. 1835; married Feb. 28, 1854; has 421 acres, value $21,000; was Supervisor
seven years. Assessor two terms, and held pther lown offices; Ind; Cong.
SKALBERG S. Sec. 6; P.O. New Windsor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; 600 ac. val. $30,000.
SKINNER GRAHAM, Alpha; restaurant; Rep; from Pa.
SKINNER JOS. B. Sec. 24; P.O. WoodhuU;_ Farmer; born in Jackson HaU, FrankUn Co.
Pa. Nov. 2, 1852; came to this county in the Spring of 1870; no family; wife was Miss Bell
N. Gamble, born in Abingdon, Knox County, Illinois, April 13, 1856; married Feb. 6, 1877;
value of estate $500; Dem; both members ofthe Presbyterian church.
SLUYTER H. O. Sec. 24; P.O. WoodhuU; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y; 26 acres, value $3,000.
SNYDER WM. A. Sec. 13; P.O. Woodhull; Rep; from Ohio; lives with Barbra Cree.
SPIVEY ELIAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Alpha; Farraer and Stock Raiser; born in Montgomery
County, Indiana, Feb. 15, 1836; came to this county December, 1866; has family five chil-
ren; Ida L., Edward D., John C, Morris E., and James M; wife was Sarah M. Olin, born in
TrurabuU County, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1838; married Dec. 22, 1859; has 160 acres, value $9,600;
Dera.
SPIVEY J. R. Sec. l8; P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Dem; from Ind; 80 acres, value $5,600.
STARBOARD PEENIA Mrs. .Sec. 3; P.O. Alpha; Bapt; from N. Y; 160 acres, value $8,000.
STITT JAMES, Sec. 27; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; i6o acres, val. $9,600.
STONEBURG JOHN, Sec. l6; P.O. Alpha; farmer; from Sweden; rents of John "Henderson.
STONEBURG JOHN, Alpha; raason; Ind; fromSweden,
SWANSON AUGUST, Sec i; P.O.WoodhuU; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Vena,
Sweden, April 22, 1841- came to the United States, and to this county in the FaU of 1857;
has family seven chUdren ; Frans J., Cari A., Adolph A., Mary M., Sarah A., Geo. A., and
EmUy; wife was Miss Matilda Johnson, born in Estergelen, Sweden, AprU 22, 1841; married
Jan. 24, 1862; has 210 acres, value $10,500; Rep; Luth.
• SWANSON FRANK, Sec. 23; P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Ind; from Sweden; works for J. Widney.
T'^AUKSLEY J. P.O. Alpha; station agent C. B. &Q. R-R; Dem; from Va.
TAZE JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Ind; from Pa;_ 240 acres, $14,400.
TAYLOR "W C Sec 2q- P O New Windsor; Farmer; born in Colchester County, Nova
Scotia, Jan. I,' 1826; came 'to the state, and settled in Knox County in 1840; left there and
came to this county in 1863; has faraily four children living. Jacob E C W., Harriet A.,
andFrederick B; four chUdren dead, Eunice, Ziremba, Martha, and Thomas; wife was
Maria E. Parkins, born in Gallia County, Ohio, April g, l82g; raarried Nov. 7, 1847: has 80
acres, value $8,000; Rep: Meth.
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VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
TAZE WM. Sec. 28, P-O. Alpha; farraer; Ind; from Pa; 194 acres, $9,700.
THOMAS J. R. Sec. 30, P.O. Oxford; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 40 acres, $2,000.
TILDEN J. F. Sec. 35, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; lives with father; Rep; from Vt.
TILDEN J. H. Sec. 35, P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; lives on father's place; Rep; from Vt.
TILDEN O. E. Sec. 35, P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Rep; from Vt; 240 acres, $12,000.
TIMBERLAKE GEO. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; lives with father.; Dem; born IU.
TIMBERLAKE JOS. Sec. 34, P.O. Alpha; lives on father's place; Dem; born 111.
TIMBERLAKE R. D. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; bom in Green
Co. Ky. Dec. 17, 1807; left Ky. i 1833, and removed to Sangamon Co. Ill; i;emained there
four years, then removed to this county, and settled on the place he now lives in the Fall of
1837, at that time there being but one man in the Tp., Alraeron Underwood; has family nine
children living, four dead; Mr. T. is the most extensive farmer in the town; has farm of 920
acres, most all of which is under cultivation; Mrs. T.'s maiden nane was Jemima Simms,
born in Barren Co. Ky. Aug. 25, 1811; married Nov. 13, 1834; value of estate, $46,000;
Dem.
TIMBERLAKE WM. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; lives on father's place; Dem; from IU.
UNDERWOOD A. D. Sec. 33, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Henry
Co. Oxford Tp. 111. Dec. II, 1839, and is among the oldest settlers; has a family, two chil
dren, Hester P. born Nov. 18, 1871; Bruce A. born Oct. I, 1874; wife was Miss EUen L.
Sinden, born in LaSalle Co. 111. May 27, 1849; married March 31, 1870; has 160 acres,
value $11,200; Assessor one term, and is Justice ofthe Peace; Rep.
UNDERWOOD MILTON, Sec. 31, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in
Tecumseh, Lenawee Co. Michigan, Oct. 29, 1831; left there and came to this county and
settled in this Tp. March, 1837, he and his brother being the two oldest settlers in the
Tp; has faraily three children, Elvin J., Eli D. and Elias M.; wife was Miss L. L. Arnold,
born in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. March II, 1838; married June II, 1856; has 303 acres, value
$15,150; Rep.
TTANHORN JOHN, P.O. Oxford; laborer; Rep; from Ohio.
^ VALLINE ANDREW, Sec. 9, P.O. Alpha; farmer; renter; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
AXTALLINE N. P. Sec. 13, P.O.WoodhuU; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; 240 acres, $12,000.
^* WARNER W. W., P.O. Alpha; school teacher; Ind; born IU.
WEIBLE JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. WoodhuU; rents of Jno. Taze; Ind; from Pa.
WELCH JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. WoodhuU; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 80 ac. $4,000.
WELCH JAS.. P.O. Alpha; laborer; Ind; Cath; from Ireland.
WELCH NICHOLAS, Alpha; section boss; Ind; Cath; from Ireland.
WELCH P. Sec. 26, P.O. Woodhull; farmer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; 320 acres, $16,000.
WESTLAND MARY C. Sec. 13, P.O. Woodhull; Luth; from Sweden; 100 acres, $5,000.
WIDNEY JOHN A. Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Frank
lin Co. Pa. March 27, 1840; came to this state in 1855, and settled in Mount CarroU, and
resided there three years; then removed to this county in the Spring of 1858; has family of
four children, Stella B., Bertie G., Grace E. and Leo E.; wife was Sarah A. Gillette, born in
SuUivan Co. N.Y. March 7, 1841; married Oct. 26, 1865; has 160 acres in Iowa, and 160 in
Nebraska; served three years in the late war, in Co. D, 112th IU. Vols; Tax Collector one
term; Ind; both members M. E. Church.
WIDNEY MARGARET, Sec. 23, P.O. WoodhuU; Meth; from Pa; 120 acres. $7,200.
WILBER MARTHA S. Sec. 29, P.O. Alpha; Widow of the late Robert M. Wiiber, who
was bora in Rhode Island May g, I7g8; he carae to this state and settled in Warren Co. in
1838, and reraained there until 1849; then came to-this county and settled on the place she
now Uves; he left family thirteen children; two were killed in the late war; jkrs. W.'s
maiden name was Martha Cleveland, born in Grafton Co. N.H. Oct. 4, 1815; has 160 acres,
value $10,000; Bapt; Mr. W. was a Baptist clergyman.
WILBER R. P. Sec. 29, P.O. Alpha; farmer; lives with mother; Ind; born 111.
WILCOX I. Sec. 7, P.O. New Windsor; farmer; Rep; from 111; 351 acres, $24,570.
WILLIAMS JOHN, 5ec. 31, P.O. Alpha; farmer; works for M. Underwood; Rep; from Ky-
WILSON GEO. W. Sec. 14, PO. Alpha; lives with father; Dem; bora IU.
WILSON HIRAM C. Sec. 14, P.O- Alpha; lives wilh father; Dem; from Ohio.

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WILSON S. J. Sec. 14, P.O. Alpha; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in the town of Carmi-
chaels. Green Co. Pa. March I, 1815; left there in March,^ 1845, and went to Adams Co.
Ohio, and remained there until Nov. 1846; then removed to Highland Co. Ohio, and
remained there until the foUowing March; then removed to Cuba, Clinton Co. and then to this
county in 1854; has family of ten children, Hiram, Geo., Martha, Stephen, Alfred, Elmore,
Crawford, Lee, Forest, and Margaret; wife was Maty Wright, born in Clinton Co. Ohio,
June 9, 1851; married Dec. 12, 1850; has 160 acres, value $10,000; Dem.
WOODS R. L. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; Farmer and Stock Raiser; born in Jackson. Perry
Co. Pa. Feb. 22, 1834; came to LaSalle Co. in May, 1856, and remained there until 1858,
and then returned to Pa; came to this county in March, 1869; has family of four children,
Carrie L., Josie W., Maggie B. and Laura May; wife was Miss S. A. Gamble, born in the
same place, Jan. 18, 1835; married Feb. 22, i860; has I33j^ acres, value $10,000; Dem;
both members of the Pres. Church.
WYMAN F. D. Sec. 24, P.O. Woodhull; works for A. MitcheU; Rep; from N.Y.
WYMAN P. L. Sec. 24, P.O. WoodhuU; lives on A. Mitchell's farm; Rep; from N.Y.
VUCK DANIEL, Sec. 27, P.O. Alpha; farmer; Rep; from Pa; 108 acres, $7,560.
Business Directory.
ALPHA.
Epperson Sam'L Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, &c.
Hoag J. B. Notary Public and Collecting Agent.
Leet Loren, Grain Dealer.
Rowe & Poplett, Dealers in Groceries, Hardware, Glassware, Queensware,
Boots, Shoes, Pumps. Produce taken in exchange for goods.
OXFORD TOWNSHIP.
Bundy Edwin, Farmer and Stock Raiser. Poland and China Hogs a specialty.
Sec. 28, P. O. Alpha.

GALVA TOWNSHIP.
A LBRO A. W., Galva; groceries; Rep; Prot; from N. Y; owns 45 acres coal land.
^^ ALBRO JOHN, Galva; laborer; Meth.
ABY ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Galva; born in Richland Co. Oh.o^AprU^
1830; came to county 1855: Rep; owns 160 acres of land, valued at f 9'6°°. jf J!^^^^'
Vina Stanton, bora in Rochester. N.Y. March I, 1826; ™"'^'«''/«''- J^' '^5°, has^^^^^
children, four living, and five dead; seven boys, and two girls; was School Director frora
1868 to 1877.
ALBRO LOUISA Mrs. wid. of Durias; Galva; from N.Y.
ALBRO SAMUEL T. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Knox Co.
ALDERMAN JAS. Galva; Dem; from N.Y.
ALDERMAN M. B. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Knox Co.
ALDERMAN O. J. Sr. Galva; teamster; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
ALDERMAN O. J. Jr. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Pa.
ALEXANDER J. H. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
ALLEN A. E. Galva; hamess-maker; Rep; from Geneseo Co. lU-
ALLEN WM. J. Galva; teamster; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
ALINE ERICK, Sec. 3, PO. Galva; farmer; from Sweden; owns 80 acres.
ANDERSON A. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON ALEX. Galva; clerk; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.

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ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 7, P.O. Galva; farraer; Ind; from Sweden; owns 105 acres.
ANDERSON ANDREW Jr. Sec. 7, P.O. Galva; farraer; lives wilh father; Ind; from Sweden.
.¦VNDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 10, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; frora Sweden; 68 acres.
ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 4, P.O. Galva; lab. on J. N. .Morgan's farm; frora Sweden.
ANDERSON AUGUST, Galva; laborer; Rep; .Meth; from Sweden.
ANDERSON A. B. Galva; boots and shoes; Dem; Meth; frora Sweden.
ANDERSON A. P. Galva; dry goods; Rep; Prot; from Sweden.
ANDERSON B. Galva; hotel; Rep; from X.J.
ANDERSON JNO. Sec. 7, P.O. Galva; farmer; lives with father; Ind; frora Sweden.
ANDERSON PETER E Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot; fromSweden.
ANDERSON P. G. Galva; clerk; Prot;, from Sweden.
ANDERSON SQUIRE, Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.V.
ANDERSON SWAN, Galva; laborer; from Sweden.
ANDERSON W. Galva; laljorer; Rep; Bapt; from Miss.
ANDREWS JOHN H. Grocer; Galva; born in Fabius, Onondaga Co. N.Y. July 30,
1837; came to this county April 12, 1872; Rep; Bapt; val. prop. $2,000; lived in Fabius un
til he was fourteen years old, and moved to Newark, N.J. Aug. 1851; lived there twenty-one
years, and then came to this county April, 1872.
ARNOLD W. Sec. 32, P.O. Galva; farmer; Prot; owns 80 acres.
ARSON S. L. Galva; clerk; Rep; FreewiU Meth; frora Norway.
.\RVIDSON CHAS. Galva; tearaster; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
ATWOOD H. T. Sec. 14, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dera; Prot; frora Marshall Co. IU; 120 acres.
ATWOOD J. R. Galva; raerchant; Dem; Meth; frora MarshaU Co. IU.
ATWOOD TIMOTHY, Galva; raerchant; Prot; from N.Y.
AYRES A. J. Galva; clerk; Rep; Bapt; born Henry Co.
.\YRES JAS. A. Galva; fanner; Rep; Prot; born in Co.
AYRES JNO. A. P.O. Galva; farraer; Rep; Bapt; frora N.Y.
.\YRES V. M. Galva; Rep; B ,pt; from Conn.
'DABBITT J. Galva; groceries; Rep; Prot; frora Fulton Co. 111.
BABCOCK A. C, M.D. Galva; physician and surgeon; Rep; Prot; owns 134 acres.
BABCOCK E. D., M.D. Galva; phpsician.and surgeon; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y; owns 144 acres.
BACLEAN ANDREW, Galva; painter; Luth; from Sweden.
RAILEY IR.-V A. Galva; miller; Rep; Bapt; frora N.Y.
BAILEY R. F. Galva; dry goods: Rep; from Vt.
BAILEY T. M. Galva; agt. U.S. E.x. Co. and P. & R. I. R.R.; Rep; Prot; Irom Ohio.
BAKER S. B. Sec. 16, P.O. Galva; farraer; Dera; Bapt; rents of father, E. Baker, 160 acres.
BANGSON S. Galva; tailor; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
BARBER D C. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Mass.
BARLOW G. Galva; tailor; Rep, Luth; frora Sweden.
BARTON JNO. Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot. .
BARTRAM SAMPSON, Sec. 4; P.O. Galva; farraer; Rep; Meth; frora England; 80 acres.
BARTRAM WM. H. Sec. 4, P.O. Galva; farmer; lives with father; Rep; Meth; frora Ohio.
BAUCHMAN H. E. Galva; broora-raaker; Rep. Prot; from Ohio.
BECKSTROM A., PO. Galva; lumber; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
BELL ROBT. G. Galva; yard-master C.B. & Q.R.R.; Rep; Prot; from Mercer Co.
BERG M. C. Galva; shoemaker; Meth; from Sweden.
BENNETT C. E. Galva; hotel; Prot; from N.Y.
BERRY I. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prol; from NY.
BEST J. F. Galva; harness manufacturer; Rep; Meth; from Pa.
UEVIER LEWIS H. Galva; teaming; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co.

HENRY COUNTY: GALVA TOWNSHIP. 349
BLAIR EDWARD D. Farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Kewanee; born in I'eoria, Peoria Co. 111.
Dec. l6, 1837; came to Co. 1851; Ind; owns i6o acres of land, value ;3Jt2,ooo;. wife was Annie
Shue, bom in Deposit, Broome Co. N.Y. Nov. 19, 1841; married March 7, 1865; has three
children, one boy and two girls.
BIGELOW MARY Mrs. (wid. of Jno. .4.) Galva; Prot; from N.Y.
BLAIR HENRY T. Sec. i, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, lives with brother; Prot; from Peoria Co.
BLAIR J. F. Sec. i, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dein; Prot; frOm Va; owns 135 ac. val. §9.450. -
BLALOCK WM. Galva; salesman; Prot.
BODINSON CARL F. Grocer, Galva; born in Soderhamn, Sweden, June 29, 1846; came
to U. S. Aug. 1865; came to Henry Co. same year; Dem; wife was Louisa 'W. Dahlgren,
born in Knox Co. III. April g, 1852; married Dec. 28, 1870; has three children, all boys.
BOGGS E. Galva-; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
BOGGS G. K. Galva; telegraph operator; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
BOOSTROM ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; fromSweden.
BOOSTROM ISAAC, Brick Manufacturer, Galva; born in Ocklebo, Gestrickland, Sweden,
July 22, 1833; carae to U.S. 1857; came to Co. 1864; Rep; Prol; wife was Annie Mattson,
born Ocklebo, Gestrickland, Sweden, Aug. 15, 1842; raarried Nov. 18, 1865; has two chil.
dren.
BOOSTROM JONAS, Uves with raother on Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; Prot; frora Sweden.
BOOSTROM JNO. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Sweden.
BOOSTROM L. Mrs. Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; Prot; frora Sweden; owns 71 acres, val. $4,260.
BOOSTROM OLOF, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
BOYANTON W. J. Galva; conductor C.B. & Q.R.R; Rep; from Mich.
BOYD RANDOLPH, Galva; salesman; Rep; from Pa.
BOURK A. Galva; laborer; from Sweden.
BOURK N. Galva; laborer: Luth; from Sweden.
BRIDSON J. Galva; laborer; Dem; from Isle of Man.
BRITTON CHAS. Galva; iron fence builder; Prot; from Mich.
BRITTON J. Galva; boarding-house; Prot; from Mich.
BROLIN O. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; owns 30 acres, value $1,200; frora Sweden.
BROOT C. M. Galva; farraer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
BROWN E. C. Galva; insurance agent; Rep; Bapt; from Conn: owns 80 acres, val. $5,000.
BROWN MARIAN, Galva; painter; Rep; Prot.
BRQWNELL J. W. Galva; car repairer C.B. & Q.R.R; Rep; Cong; frora N.y.
BROWNLEE THOS. Dry Goods Dealer, also .Farraer, Galva; born in PoUockshaws,
Renfrewshire, Scotland, Sep. 18,  : came to U. S; Aug. i84g; came to Henry Co. March,
1853; Rep; Cong; owns 320 acres land; first wife was Sarah McDonnell, born near Skye
Highlands Scotland, 1822; married July 13, l843- died Dec. — , i84g; second wife was
Elizabeth Coupland, born in Yorkshire, England, July 30, 1834; married in Peoria, Aug. 26,
1852; seven children living, one dead; has three children by first wife.
BRUCE OLI"VER J. Farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; born in Townsend, Windham Co.
Vermont, Feb. 15, 1847; wife was Mary Addie Davidson, born in East Jeffrey, N. H., June
8, 1845; married Nov. 2, 1871.
BRYAN FRANK, Galva; laborer; Dera; Cath; frora Ireland.
BRYAN R. T. lives on Sec. 13, P.O. Galva; laborer; Dera; Prot; frora Ky.
BULKELEY HENRY D. Galva; carpenter; Dem; Univ; frora N.Y.
BURG C. Sec. 17, P.O. Galva; farraer, rents of P. O. Krans; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
BURNETT E. A. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; born Galva Tp.
BURNETT S. Sec. 29, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; owns 158 ac. val. $12,000.
BURT G. P. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from Vt.
BUTLER J. Galva; flour and feed; Prot; frora Ohio.
BUTTERS G. W. Galva; agricultural irapleraents; Rep; Meth; from Me.
pALESTER JAS. Sec. 14, PO. Galva; farmer, rents of J. Cromier; Prot; from Isle of Man.
^ CALHOUN ANDREW, Sec. 5, P.O. Galva; farraer; Dera; Pres; frora Ireland; 400 ac.
CALHOUN ANDREW G. hves with father .Sec. 5, l-'-O. Galva; Dem; frora Philadelphia.
CALHOUN JAS. Galva; laborer; Pres; from Ireland.

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CARLSON ALFRED, Galva; laborer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden.
CARSON DANIEL. Galva; Prot; from Sweden.
GARTER GEO. B. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co.
CARTER WESLEY C. Galva; salesman; Rep; Prot; from. Ohio.
CARTER WM. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
CHAPMAN M. C. Galva; Secy. Galva Mfg. Co; Rep; Prot; from England.
CHAPMAN M. T. Galva; Supt. Galva Mfg. Co; Dem; Univ; from England.
CHERRY SAMUEL, Galva; broom-maker; Rep; Prot; frora Pa.
CHOLLETT FRANCIS, Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
CHOLLETT J. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; frora N.Y.
CHURCH B. Galva; clerk; Dera; Prot; from Stark Co,
CHURCH NORMAN W. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.
CHURCHILL CHAS. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
CLARK C. F. Galva; clerk; Rep; from Mich.
CLARK C. M., M.D., Galva; physician and surgeon; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
CLEOSON I. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
CLUCAS JAS. Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; farraer, rents of I. A. Bailey; Rep ; Meth; frora Isle of Man.
COLLIER JNO. L. Barber, Galva; born in Shotley Bridge, Co. Durham, Eng. Oct. 23,
1849; came to U. S. Aug. 1851; came to Co. 1874; Dera; Epis; wife was Anna Ulrici, born
in Milwaukee, Wis., Feb, 28, 1857, married in Rockford, 111., June 16, 1873; has two chU
dren.
CONKLIN MARY E. Mrs. wid. of Stephen A., P.O. Galva; Bapt; from L.I.
COOK WM. Sec. 28, P.O. Galva; lab. on J. T. Tood's farm; Dem; Prot; from England.
COON J. M. Rev. Galva; minister Bapt. church; Rep; from Pana, 111.
COOPER ROBT. Galva; teamster; Rep; from Peoria, IU.
COOPER R. P. Galva; teaming; Rep; Chris; from Ky; owns 160 acres in Iowa.
CORDER R. Galva; tinner; Rep; Meth; from Knox Co. IU.
COSTELO PHILIP, Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
COSTEN CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
COUPLAND JOS. Galva; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England; owns 136 acres land.
CRABB JNO. Galva; laundry; Rep; from Ky.
CRAMER E. S. Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of W. E. Cummings; Dem; from Pa.
CRAWFORD F. J. Galva; clerk; Rep; Cong; from N.Y.
CRAWFORD W. B. Galva; meat market; Rep; from N.Y; owns 80 acres land.
CRIMMINS MICHAEL, Galva; laborer; Dera; Cath; from Irdand.
CRISMAN DANIEL, Galva; farmer; Dera; Prot; from Pa.
CRISMAN DAVID. Galva; mason; Dem; from Pa.
CRISMAN J. E. Galva; carpenter; Dem; from Pa.
CRISMAN WM. H. Galva; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
CRIST LOUIS, Sec. 32, P.O. Galva; farmer; Meth; frora Sweden.
CROMIEN JAS. Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; farraer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns 280 ac. land.
CURTISS F. J. Galva; furniture and undertaker; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
"T^AHGRIN ALFRED, Galva; farmer; Dera; Prot; frora Knox Co.
DANIELS TIMOTHY, Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; from Wales; 80 ac. $5,200.
DAVIDSON SARAH A. Mrs. lives with H. Bigelow, G<ilva; Bapt; from N.H.
DAVIS A. W. Galva; carpenter; Rep; from Vt.
I^-^VIS CHAS. E. Hardware and Stoves, Galva; born Rockingham, Vermont, Oct. 19,
1835; came to this Co. in 1855; wife was Jeannie V. Wight, born in Lowell, Mass. Nov. 25,
1837, married Sept. 24, 1861.
DAVIS EDWARD, Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Meth; from Pa; owns 80 ac. $4,800.
DAVIS E. A. Galva; clerk; Dera; Spir; from Vt.
DAVIS JNO. F. Galva; sewing machine agt; Rep; Bapt; from Vt.
DAVIS JOS. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Vt.
DAVIS R. H. Galva; brakeman; Rep; Prot; from Fulton Co, IU.

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DAY EMMA Mrs. wid. of Jno. Galva; Bapt; from Stark Co.
DAY JNO. B. Galva; fiour; Rep; Bapt; from N.H.
DEEM ADAM, Sec. 15, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; owns 160 ac. land, $11,200.
DEEM CATHERINE Mrs. wid. of A. C. Sec. 15, P.O. Galva; Meth; from Ohio; 320 ac. $22,400.
DEEM S. V. Sec. 22, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; owns 120 ac. land, val. $6,500.
DENNIS B. C. Rev. Galya; rainister M. E. church; Rep; from Ohio.
DETRICK J. N. Galva; retired farmer; Dem; Pres; from Pa.
DICKINSON C. V. Galva; planing-miU; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
DICKINSON H. L. Galva; carpenter and builder; Rep; Prot; from N. J.
DICKINSON J. S. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
DONEGAN MICHAEL, Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; frora Ireland.
DONNELLY B. Galva; tailor; Rep; Cong; from Ireland.
DORR B. M. Galva; jeweler and musical instruments; Ind; Univ; from Bureau Co.
DOW JNO. Galva; wagon maker; Prot.
DOW L. Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.
DR.\IN SAMUEL, Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
DUNCAN W. L., P.O Galva; baggage express agt. Galva; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
DWIRE ELLIS, Galva; teamster; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
DWYER WM. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; born IU.
DYSON E. K. Galva; clerk; Rep; from Ohio.
DYSON J. W. Galva; wagon maker; Rep; Cong; from Eng.
"PISELE CHAS; Galva; jeweler; Dem; Prot; from Germany.
EK L. P. Galva; druggist; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
EDSON LEONARD P. Broom Manufacturing, Galva; P.O. Galva; bom in Westmore
land, Cheshire Co. N. H. Feb. 20, 1812; came to county 1856; Rep; Epis; wife was Jane J.
Balou, born in Westmoreland, Cheshire Co. N. H. .AprU 17, 1817; married Aug. 4, 1834;
has seven children.
ELDRIDGE B. S. Galva; stock raiser; Rep; Cong; from Mass; owns 175 acres in Henry Co.
ELDRIDGE SAMUEL, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Mass.
ELFORS PETER, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; owns 40 ac. val. $2,400.
ELKINS SAMUEL, Galva; laborer; Rep; Bapt; from S. Wales
ELKINS TIJOS. Galva; laborer; Rep; Bapt; from Eng.
ELLIS F. M. Galva; cabinet maker; Dem; Bapt; from Ky.
ELLSWORTH LOUIS, Galva; barber; Rep; Prot.
ELMORE FRED. Sec. 16; P.O. Galva; rents of Mrs. H. G. Whipple; Rep; Second Advt.
EMERY HANNAH Mrs. Widow of Henry, Galva; P.O. Galva; born in Westmore
land Co. Pa. Nov. 3, 1814; came to county i860; Christian; owns 80 acres of land; her
first husband, Frederick W. Emery (brother to Henry), was bora in Mercer Co. Pa. July 5,
1808; married Hannah Gaffney Feb. 22, 1833; died at West Jersey, Stark Co. 111., Oct i,
1846; her second husband, Henry Emery, was born in Northumberiand Co. Pa. Jan. 7, 1802;
came to county April, 1856; married Feb. 22, 1S60; died Nov. 17, 1875.
EMERY JACOB, Sec. 22; P.O. Galva; farmer, lives witb son-in-law; Rep; Spiritualist; from Pa.
EMERY JNO. Galva; carpenter; Rep; from Ohio.
EMERY J. P. Galva; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co.
EMERY MICHAEL; Sec. 26; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co. IU.
EMERY O. P. Galva; justice of the peace and insurance agt; Rep; Prot; from Fulton Co. IU.
ENGLE ERICK, Galva; laborer; from Sweden.
ENGLISH THOS. Sec. 4; P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of H. Baker; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
ENGSTRAND J. M. Galva; boots and shoes; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
ERICKSON E. Sec. 18; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer Advt; frora Sweden; owns 38 ac. val. $1,700.
ERICKSON HANS, Galva; farmer; Prot; from Sweden.
ERICKSON J. Jr. Galva; cigar manufacturer; Rep; Prot; from HenryCo.
ERICKSON JNO. Galva; shoemaker; Rep; Lulh; from Sweden.
ERICKSON JOS. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; born in county.
ERICKSON MARGARET Mrs. P.O. Galva; widow of Jonas; Meth; from Sweden.

352 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
ERICKSON L. Sec. 6; P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; from Sweden; owns 60 acres, val. $3,000.
ERICKSON O. E. Galva; clerk; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
ERICKSON P. Sec. 7; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Prot; from Sweden; owns 76 ac. val. $3,800.
ERRETT E. A. Mrs. P.O. Galva; widow of J. W.; Christian; from Verraont.
EVANS ELIZABETH Mrs. P.O. Galva; from Fulton Co.
EVANS JNO. Galva; coal dealer; Rep; Meth; from Wales.
EVERETT J. H. Sec. 25; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; frora Conn; owns 80 ac. vah $5,200.
EVERETT R. F. Sec. 25; P.O. Galva; farraer; Rep; Cong; owns 240 ac. val. $16,800.
"CABER F. Sec. 10; P.O. Galva; farraer; Prot; frora Luxemberg; owns 160 ac. val. $8,000.
^ FARR EDW.'i.RD W. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; born Tp.
FARRELL DANIEL, Galva; laborer; Rep; Cath.
FARRELL JAS. Galva; laborer; Dem.
FIELD SOLOMON, Patent Medicine Manufacturer, Galva; born in Ferrisburgh, Addi
son Co. Vt. April 21, 1817; carae to county AprU 7, 1863; Rep; owns 300 acres land in
Kansas; wife was Phebe N. Carter, bora in Salisbury, Addison Co. Vt. Jan. 13, 1816; mar
ried April 26, 1835; has had seven children, five dead, and two living — girls.
FINLEY J. L. Galva; grocer and hardware; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co.
f ISHER J. B. Galva; physician; frora Prussia.
FITCH E. E. Galva; school teacher; Rep; Prot; from Iowa.
FLANSBURGH NELSON, Galva; postal clk. C.B. & Q. R.R; Rep; Prot; from N. V.
FORD B. P. Galva; clerk; Rep; Bapt; fiom Galesburg, 111.
FORD DYER, Galva; dry goods; Rep; Cong; from N. Y.
FORD M. M. Galva; dry goods; Rep; Cong; owns 1370 acres land; from N. Y.
FOSTER GEO. Galva; carpenter; Dem; Christian; from Pa.
FOSTER G. L. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; frora N.J.
FOSTER JNO. Galva; Policeman; Rep; Prot.
FOWLER JNO. C. Galva; butcher; Rep; from Michigan.
FOWLER MARTIN, Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot; from Mich.
FOX JAS. Galva; laborer; born Ills.
FkAZIER ROBISON, Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; farraer; Rep; Christian; owns 118 acres.
FREED J. HENRY, Sec. 14, P.O. Galva; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Prot; from Ills.
FREED JNO. Sec. 14, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Pa; owns 160 acres; $8000.
FRrSK ERIC P. Clerk, Galva; born in Ofranaker, Helsingland, Sweden, March 3, 1847;
carae to United States, 1867; came to county s.ame year; Rep; Meth; value prop. $looo;
wife was Catharina A.- Stoneberg. born in Ofi'anaker, Hehingland, Sweden, Jan. 18, 1846;
married April 6, 1872; has one child, Edward J. born June 2, 1875, also one dead.
FRUSHBURG J. Galva; laborer; Meth; fromSweden.
FURGASON E. Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Mich.
/^ADQUIST PETER, Galva; laborer; Meth; frora Sweden.
^ G.\LDBRANSON LARS, Galva; lab .rer; Rep; .Meth; from Norway.
GASTER JAS. Galva; grocer; Meth; from Pa.
GOLDEN L. J. Mrs. Galva; dres.s-raaker, Prot; from Michigan.
GOODMAN S. E. Galva; teamster; Rep; Prot; from Ky.
GOODWIN JOS. Galva; brickmaker; Rep; from England.
GOOLD SYLVESTER, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Vt.
GRAHAM JNO. Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; frora Ireland.
GRANT I. Galva; raeat market; Dem; from Lafayette, Ills.
GREEN ALLON, Galva; laborer; Prot; from Mo.
GREEN JNO. Galva; bricklayer; Dem; from Lawrence Co. Ills.
GREEN S. H., P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
GRIIFITH ARCHIBALD, Galva; laborer; Rep; Epis; from Ireland.
GROSS FREEMAN, Galva; farraer; Dera; Bapt; frora N.Y; owns 350 acres, val. $21,000..
GROSS J. C. Galva; cooper; Rep; Prot; frora N. Y.

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GROVE W. A., M.D. Galva; physician and surgeon; Dera; Prot.
GRUBB F. Galva; telegraph operator; Prot.
GRUBB ISAAC E. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; frora PhUadelphia, Pa.
GUILD R. B. Rev. Galva; Minister Cong. Church; Rep; Cong; from Vermont
GUISLESPEY B. Mrs. Galva; Cath; from Ireland.
GUISTERSON A. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
GUSBERG A. Galva; blacksmiUi; Dera; Prot; frora Sweden.
GUTHRIE BROTHERS, Foundry, Machinists, Engine and Boiler Makers, and Deal
ers in Machinery Supplies, Agricultural Machinery. Repairing solicited, also general
machine jobbing, Galva, Henry Co. III.
GUTHRIE, WM. Galva; foundry and raachine shop; Dera; Meth; frora England.
TT ADSALL IS.AAC D. Sec. 4, P. O. Galva; laborer; rents of M. Mehaffy; Ind. Prot; Pa.
HALL C. W. L. R. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot.
HALL NANCY E. Mrs. widow of WilUam; Galva; Meth; from Ohio.
HALSTROOM J. Galva; laborer; Meth; fromSweden.
HAMMOND F. N. Galva; grain and broom com; Rep; Cong; from Ohio; owns 80 acres.
HANLON A. O. Galva; laborer; Dera; Cath; from Ireland.
HANSON LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Rep; Meth; frora Sweden.
HANSON PETER. Galva; laborer; Luth; frora Sweden.
HAPTONSTALL SAMUEL, Galva; engineer; Rep; from Mo.
HAPTONSTALL S. W. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Knox Co. III.
HARNER D. Galva; laborer; Dera; Cath; from Wyoming, Ills.
HARRISON A. D., P.O. Galva; farraer; Rep; Prot; frora lUs.
HARRIS D. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Cong; frora Mass.
HARRIS W. Galva; butcher; Rep; Prot; frora Ohio.
HART THOS. Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; born in East Church, Isle of Sheppey,
England, Oct. 9, 1822; came to United States Aug. 19, 1851; came to this county in 1855;
Rep; Bapt; owns 106 acres land, value $10,000; wife was Matilda Terry, born in Milton,
England, Sept. I, 1827; married Jan. 16, 1847, died May 9, 1876; have had five children;
three dead and two living.
HART WM. 'Galva; tinner; Rep: Prot; from Germany.
HASS C. Galva; baker; Rep; Meth; from Germany.
HAWARD O. G. Sec. 15, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of N. S. Palmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
HAWKS HENRY, Galva; farraer; Rep; Prot; frora N.Y.
HEADLUND E. Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; owns 152 acres.
HEDBERG JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Bishop HiU; born in Sweden, Jan. 13, 1828;
Rep; Meth. pref; owns 42^ acres of land, value $2,500; lived in Sweden about eighteen
years; carae to this country 1847; carae to this state and county to Bishop Hill, June 4, 1847:
has lived here thirty years; has held office Corporation Trustee, Bishop HUl three years;
married Catharine Anderson, December, 1849; ^^^ "'^^ born in Sweden, 1831; have one child,
daughter, Caroline Hedberg, born Nov. 21, 1856.
HEDLAND PETER, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Bishop HUl; born in Sweden, Feb. 2[, 1840;
came to this county in 1851; Rep; Meth. pref; owns 115 acres of land, value $6,000; he
lived in Sweden ten years; came to this country in 1850; came to this state and Henry Co.
Bishop Hill same year, and he has lived here twenty-six years; lived in Colony ten years;
married Anna Anderson. June 22, 1867; she was born Sweden in 1837; have three children,
one boy and two girls: Peter Edwin, Laura Angeline, Ellis Hedland.
HEDSTROM J. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
HEMPSTEAD FRED. P.O. Galva; engineer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.city.
HEMPSTEAD O. A. Galva; groceries; Rep; Bapt; L.I.
HENDERSON DAVID W. Stock Dealer; P.O. Galva; bora in Morgan Co. III. Feb.
I, 1839; Uved in Morgan Co. up to 1864, and then went to the mines in Montana and Idaho
Territories in 1864, and remained three years, and then emigrated to Henry Co. in 1867;
Rep; wife was Annie E. Jewett, born in Morgan Co. 111. Oct. 21, 1842; married Jan. 9, 1868;
has three children, one boy and two girls.
Henderson Elizabeth p. Mrs., widow of Wm., P.O. Galva; Meth; frora Ky.
HENDRICKS ANDREW, Galva; carpet weaver; Luth; frora Sweden.
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HEBNER HENRY, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; FreewUl Bapt; from Germany; Ind; 80 ac.
HERBNER HERMAN, Sec. 13; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; FreewUl Bapt; from Germany. . .
HERBNER PETER, Sec. 13; P.O. Galva; fariner; Rep; Freewill Bapt; from. Germany.
HERDIEN PETER, Galva; furniture; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
HIEN H. C. Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; born 111.
HIGGINS H. Galva; grain dealer; Dem; from N. Y.
HILL S. Galva; engineer; froift Eng.
HILLBURG JNO. Galva; lab; Luth; from Sweden.
HINICH G. W. Galva; dentist; Rep; Prot; frora Penn.
HOFFMAN ABRAM, Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Pa. owns 320 acres.
HOFFMAN GEO. Sec. 11; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dera; U. Breth; from Pa; owns 40 acres.
HOFFMAN M. Sec. 11; P.O. Galva; farmer; U. Breth; from Pa; owns 40 acres; val. $2,000.
HOLMES D. E. Galva; lumber; Rep; Cong; from Conn.
HOLMES JAS. Galva; Rep; from Ohio; Street Commissioner.
HOLMES PHCEBE, Mrs. wid. of Asel, P.O. Galva; Bapt; from N.Y.
HOPKINS N. Mrs. wid. of E., Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; FreewiU Bapt; from N,Y.; 80 acres.
HONGERFORD LEVI, P.O. Galva; farraer; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio; owns 15 acres.
HOUGH JNO. Galva; stock dealer; Rep; from Pa.
HOUGH GEO. W. Galva; grain dealer; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
HOUGH WM. S. Galva; grain dealer; l^ep; Bapt. from Pa.
HOULE T. E. Sec. 24; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Pres; from Eng; owns 240 acres; $14,800.
HOWATER CHAS. Sec. 36; farmer; rents of I. A. Bailey; Rep; Free Meth.
HOYT JULIA Mrs., Galva; Prot; from Ohio.
HOYT S. S. Galva; hardware; Rep; Bapt; from Ohio.
HUNT HENRY, Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Eng.
HUNTER A. S. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
HUNTER JAS. B. Sec. 21; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; rents of R. Rowley.
HURD THEODORE F. Galva: merchant; Rep; Meth; from N. J.
HURD T. F. Galva; clerk; Rep; Meth; from N. J.
HURLBUT F. A. Sec. 6; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; from N. H.; owns 192 acres; val. $13,400.
HUSTED ALLEN, Farmer; See. 30; P.O. Galva; born in Starkborough, Addison Co., Vt.,
July 22, 1804; came to county 1852; Dem; Spiritualist; owns 50 acres land, val. $2,500; first
wife was Lois Tarbel, born in Stanfordville, Dutchess Co., N. Y., Dec. 24, 1799, married
Feb. 21, 1824, died May 22, 1865; sec< nd wife was Caroline Littell, born in Tazewell Co.,
Ind., Feb. 11, 1836, married Aug. 26, 1865; has had five children, four living and one dead,
one by first, and four by second wife.
HUSTED EZEKIEL, Farmer; Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; bora in Starksborough, Vt., March
24, 1815; carae to county 1854; Rep; Spiritualist; owns 120 acres land, val. $8,400; wife
was Amanda Salisbury, born in Monkton, Vt., March 3, 1812, married April 3C^ 1835; has
had eight children, five living and three dead; has been Justice of the Peace three years.
HUSTED S. Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; farmer; from Vt.
HUTCHINSON WM. Galva; lab; Prot.
I" VES C. S. Galva; farmer; Bapt; from .Stark Co., Ind; owns 40 acres.
¦*¦ IVES MARY, Mrs., wid. of Henry T., Galva; Bapt; from N.Y.
T ACKMAN B. A. Mrs., wid. of J. W., Galva; Prot; from Pa.
J JACKMAN EDWIN A., Galva; mason; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
JACKMAN ELLIOTT W., Galva; raason; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
JARVIS S. G., Galva; groceries; Rep; Meth; from Knox Co., 111.
JARVIS GEO., Galva; lab; Epis; from Eng.
JARVIS HARRIET E., Mrs., wid. of Jno. S.. P.O. Galva; Prot; from 111.
JARVIS SAMUEL G. Grocery; Galva; born in Suffolk Co., Long Island, N. Y., Dec.
5, 1829; came to counly 1868; Rep; Meth; wife was Marietle Dean, born in Greene Co., N.
Y-, Nov. 3, 1832, married Feb. 28, 1857; has had eight children, three dead and five living;
was private in Co. K, 9th IU. Cavalry— enlisted Oct. 12, 1862, discharged Oct. 15, 1864.

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JEWELL CHAS., Galva; lab; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
JEWELL C. G., P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Swedenborgian; from N.H.; owns 146 ac; $8,760.
JETTIBURG PETER, Galva; lab; Luth; from Sweden.
JEWELL ROBERT, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Pa.
JEWELL WM. R. Sec. 31; farmer; rents of father; P.O. Galva; Dem; from WUl Co.
JOHNSON ALBERT, Sec. 11; P.O. Galva; rents of H. Nance; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON CHRISTINA Mrs. wid. -of Olof; P.O. Galva; Prot; from Sweden.
JOHNSON JNO. Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON JNO. Galva; laborer; Prot; fromSweden.
JOHNSON JNO. Sec. 16, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ireland; owns 160 acres.
JOHNSON LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON L. W. Galva: harness-maker; Dem; from Stark Co.
JOHNSON OLOF, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON OLOF, Sec. 24, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of Mrs. Mack; Prot; from Sweden.
JOHNSON O. K. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON PETER, Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of W. L. Wiley; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON P. H. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON SAM'L. A. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON SWAN, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON SWAN P. Tailor; Galva; born in Hvena, Sweden, Feb. 13, 1838; came to
U. S. Aug. 1857; came direct to county; Rep; Prot; wife was Mary Christine, born in
Kroxhult Crestata, Sweden, March 8, 1840; came to U. S. 1854; married Dec. 19, 1864; has
three children; was private in Co. D, 17th lUs. Infantry; was taken prisoner at Holly Springs,
Miss., Dec. 20, 1862.
JOHNSON TAYLOR, Sec. 16, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of T. Johnson; Rep; Meth; from Ind.
JOHNSON THEO. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
JOHNSON WM. E. Galva; farraer; Prot; from Henry Co.
JONES PETER, Sec. 10, P.O. Galva; lives with father; Prot; from Sweden.
JONES R. W., P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
'JONES Z. Sec. 32, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y; owns 180 acres, val. $12,600.
'T/' EARNS SAMUEL, Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.
¦•^ KELLEY D. Sec. 25, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of W. L. Wiley; Prot.
KELLEY JAS. Galva; station watchman; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
KELLEY WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of J. Cromier; Prot; from Isle of Man.
KELSEY N. Galva; grocer; Rep; Prot; from Conn.
KELSEY W. W. Galva; student; Prot; from Knox Co.
KENNEDY J. L. Galva; farm laborer; Rep; Meth; frora Pa.
KENNISH WM. Sec. 12, P.O. Galva; farmer: Rep; Meth; from Isle of Man; owns 120 acres.
KERR D. C. Galva; railroad agent; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
KEWLEY WM. Sec. 27, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of J, Ericson; Dera; Meth; from Isle of Man.
KIEMAN PETER, Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
KILLIP CATHERINE Mrs. wid. of John, Galva; Prot; from Isle of Man.
KING JNO. Galva; tearaster; Rep; Prot; frora Mo.
KING R. A. Galva; drugs; Rep; frora Peoria, IU.
KIrBY G, W. Galva; salesraan; Rep; from N.Y.
KNEALE W. Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; from Isle of Man; owns 103 acres.
KRANS JNO. C. Galva; clerk; Dem; Prot; from Bishop HiU, 111.
KRANTZ OLOF, Galva; printer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden.
T ACY WM. Galva; poultry dealer; Dem; from England.
LAGERQUIST THEO. Galva; clerk; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
LAMB PETER, Galva; broom-maker; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
LAMBERTSON CHAS. L. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Stark Co.

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LAPIR MARGARET Mrs. wid. of John, Galva; Bapt; frora Scott Co.
LANDRY U. Galva; foreraan on C. B. & Q. R.R.; Rep; Prot; from Canada.
LANGDON JNO. Galva; butter and eggs; Rep; Prot; frora N.Y.
LARSON ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; frora Sweden.
LARSON ISAAC, Galva; laborer; Prot; frora Sweden.
LARSON JNO. O. Galva; laborer; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
LARSON PETER Jr. Restaurant; Galva; born in Soderhamn, Helsingland, Sweden,
July 19, 1851; carae to this county in 1870; Dem; Prot; value of property $750.
LARSON PETER, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
LARSON SWAN, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
LEDELL W. Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of J. M. Miller; Prot.
LEVINE P. Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden; owns 80 acres.
LEWIN JNO. Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of J. Kebbie; Prot; frora Isle of Man.
LINDER FRANK, Galva; laborer; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
LINDQUIST ERIC E. Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Bishop HiU; born in Sweden, 1820; Ind;
Adventist; 67^ acres, worth $3,500; he lived in Sweden thirty years; came' to this country
in 1850; carae to this state and county the sarae year; has lived here twenty years; raarried
Magdalene Olson; she was born in Sweden; three children, one boy and two girls : Eric E.,
Margaret and Bebata.
LINDQUIST ERIC E. farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Bishop Hill; Dera; Lib; born Sweden.
LINDSEY JNO. Galva; stock breeder; Rep; Prot; frora Ohio.
LINDSEY WM., P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; from Ohio.
LINDSLEY  , Galva; Prot.
LINQUIST A. Galva; laborer; Luth; frora Sweden.
LINGSDATE PETER, Galva; laborer; Luth; frora Sweden.
LISDOM LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Meth; frora Sweden.
LOCKWOOD J. E. Galva; cigar mfr; Rep;' Prot; from Fulton Co. 111.
LOFLAND DAVID, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Pa.
LOFLAND D. R. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Bureau Co. 111.
LOGAN J. W. Galva; confectionery; Ind; Prot; from Pa.
LOIND LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Sweden.
LONEY S. Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Cong; from Ca; owns 160 acres, val. $9,920.
LOONEY ELEANOR Mrs. wid. of Robert, Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; Prot; from Isle of Man.
LOVEGREEN JNO. Galva; shoe-raaker; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
LOVEGREEN S. Galva; shoe-raaker; Rep; Luth; frora Sweden.
LOVETT M. F. Sec. 14, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of E. D. Harrison; Rep; Meth; from III.
LUND PETER, Galva; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
LUNDBERG ERICK, Sec. ig, P.O. Galva; laborer on P. M. Wickstrum's farm; from Sweden.
LYND E. A. Galva; banker; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y; owns 1050 acres land in Iowa.
LYND S. Galva; restaurant; Rep; Prot; frora N.'\'.
LYONS JAS. Galva; laborer; Dera; Cath; frora Ireland.
jWTcCANN PAT. Galva; laborer; Dera; Cath; from Ireland.
Mccarty jno. See. 2, P.O. Kewanee; farraer, rents of Mr. Baldwin; Dem; Cath; Ire.
Mcclain SARAH Mrs wid. of Robt., P.O. Galva; Pres; from Ireland.
McCONKLE EDWARD B. Galva; harness-maker; Rep; from Del.
McCONKLE GEO. Galva; harness-maker; Rep; from Del.
McCULLOUGH J. M. Sec. -z, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Ohio; 80 ac. $5,000.
MCDONALD DANIEL, Galva; mail agent; Rep; from Bureau Co.
.'VlcDOWELL J. B. Galva; wagon-maker; Rep; Meth; from Ind.
McFADDEN CHAS. Galva; engine-wiper; Dem; Cath; from Ireland.
McKANE MARY Mrs. wid. of Francis, P.O. Galva; Epis; from Isle of Man.
McKANE RUFUS, Galva; laborer; Prot; from N.V.
McKEE ROBT. Galva; stock dealer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio.
McMAKIN S. H. Galva; painter; Rep; Prot; from Ohio.

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MCMILLAN ROBT. R. Galva; raedicine peddler; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
McNAMARA WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Galva; farraer; Dem; Cath; from Ireland; owns So ac. $5,200.
MADDOX A. R. Galva; book-keeper; Rep; Cong; from W. Va.
MADDOX CHAS. C. Galva; harness-maker; Prot; from Stark Co. III.
MADDOX C. S. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; born in Tp
MADDOX M. R. Galva; harness-raaker; Dem; Prot; from Va.
MADDOX SAMUEL, Galva; Rep; Ind; from Va.
MAIN SUSAN Mrs. wid. of Henry, P.O. Galva; Meth; from Ohio.
MANLEY O. B. Galva: farmer; Dera; Prot; from Ohio.
MARSHALL C. A. Mrs. wid. of W. M. Sec. 23, P.O. Galva; Meth; frora Ohio; 80 ac. $4,000.
.MARSHALL GEO. Galva; painter; Dem; Meth; from Ga.
MARSHALL W. D. lives with raother. Sec. 23, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; frora Ohio.
.M.\RTIN H. C. Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; farraer; Dem; Meth; frora Morgan Co; 120 ac. $7,200.
MASON D. H. Galva; denrist; Rep; Cong; frora N.Y.
MATSON OLOF, Galva; clerk; Rep: Meth; from Sweden.
MAY DANIEL, Sec. 12, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dera; Unit, Breth; from Ohio; 80 ac. $5,200.
MEALMAN NANCY Mrs. wid. of Peter; P.O. Galva; Cong; from Pa.
MELINE P. Galva; laborer; Rep; Luth; from Sweden.
MELINE S. Galva; laborer; Prot; frora Sweden.
iMERRITT D. F. Galva; laborer; Rep; Unit. Pres; frora N.Y.
METTLER D. M. lives with father on Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; carpenter; Dera; FreewUl Bapt; Ohio.
METTLER L. Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; frora Ohio; owns 40 ac. land, $2,400.
METTLER MILES, Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Prot; from Ohio; 157 ac. $11,775.
METZNER CATHERINE Mrs. wid. of Jno., P.O. Galva; Cath; from Germany.
METZNER CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; born Tp.
METZNER JNO. D. Galva; laborer; Dem; Meth; frora Jersey, 111.
MEYER L. H. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; lives with mother; Dera; frora Ohio.
MEYER MARY Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; wid. of Henry; Meth; frora Gerraany; 80 ac.
MILLER A. F. Capt. Dealer in Books and Stationery, Postraaster, Galva; born in
Steuben County, N. Y. June 22, 1837; carae to Co. in 1862; Rep; enlisted as private in Co.
H, l6th Iowa; was wounded at battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862.
MILCHRIST JNO., P.O. Galva, farraer; Rep; Meth; frora Isle of Man; owns 260 acres.
MILCHRIST THOS. E. Attorney at Law, Galva; born in Peel, Isle of Man, April 12.
1841; came to United States, March, 1848; came to county i860; Rep; Prol; wife was
Lottie P. Ayers, born in Andover, Plenry Counly, Ills. Aug. 14, 1843; raarried Oct. 27, 1867;
has three children; was 2d Lieutenant, Co. G, 112 Ills. Infantry; enlisted Aug. 12, 1862;
discharged Aug. 13, 1865; has been State's Attorn'ey Henry Co. since i8'72.
MILES E., P.O. Galva; farraer: Rep; Cong; from Conn.
MILLER GEO. Sec. i, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents of Mrs. Adkins; Dem; Prot.
MILLER JAMES M. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; bom in Pa., 1812; Ind; Lib; owns
251 acres, value $15,000; he lived in Pennsylvania fifty-two years, and came to Illinois in
1864; has held office of School Director; raarried Hannah Rose in 1833; she was born in Pa;
died in 1842; had five children; raarried Henrietta Kerap, 1854; she was born in Maryland;
has three children, lost two.
MILLER M. Galva; blacksmith; Dem; Meth; frora Pa.
MINK B. H. Farraer, Stock Raiser and Shipper, Sec. g, P.O. Galva; born in Salem, Salera
Co. N.J. May 19, 1831; came to county Oct. 1866; Rep; Meth; owns 320 acres land, val.
$22,400; wife was Mira Henderson, born in Morgan County, lUs. July 12, 1842; raarried
May 21, 1862; has five children, three boys and two girls.
MINK JNO. Sec. g, P.O. Galva; farraer, lives with son; Rep; Meth; frora N.J.
MOAK PHILLIP, Galva; laborer; Rep; Pro't; from N.Y.
MOBERG CHAS. Galva; salesman; Rep; Prot; from Sweden.
MOBERG J., P.O. Galva; laborer on farm; Dem; Luth; frora Sweden.
MOLINE ERIC, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden.
MOORE S. S. Galva; painter; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
•MORGAN J. N. Sec. 4, P.O. GUva; farraer; Rep; Meth; from Ohio; owns 480 acres; $25,000.

360 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
MORRIS D.WID Mrs. Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; Free Will Bapt; from Pa.; owns 40 acres; $2,000.
MORRISON J. J. Galva; blacksmith; Dem; Prot; from Iowa.
MORTON ELIZABETH Mrs.; P.O. Galva; widow of Thos.; Meth; from Isle of Man.
MOSSHART C. H. Galva; dry goods; Rep; Prot; from Princeton, 111.
MOTT JANE E. Galva; Cong; from N. Y.
MOTT WM. H. Blacksmith, Galva; botn in Hyde Park, Dutchess County, N. Y. March
15, 1836; came to county. Spring of 1856; Dera; wife was Jane E. Hill, born in New York
City, Sept. 24, 1836, raarried Jan. 26, 1857; has five children; was rausician in 47th IU.
Infantry, also blacksmith in Quartermaster's Department, U.S. A.
MOWItRY GEO. W. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Putnam Co. Ills.
MULTON ROBT. Galva; brickmaker; Dem; from England.
MUNGER LYMAN, Farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Galva; born in West Springfield, Mass. Sept.
22, 1811; came to county May, 1866; Rep; .Unit; owns 80 acres land, val. $8,000; wifewas
Martha S. Whitney, born in Constantia, Oswego County, N.Y. Sept. 20, 1811; married June
23, 1836; has had eight children, seven living and one dead, three sons and five daughters;
has been raeraber of Board of Education two years.
MURPHY PHILLIP, Sec. 3, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dam; Cath; frora Ireland; owns 100 acres.
MYERS FREDERICK, Galva; laborer; Rep; frora N.Y.
"^TASH JAS. Galva; fireman; Rep; Prot; from Iowa.
-'•^ NAUSTROM ANDREW, P.O. Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden.
NASLUND ANDREW, Sec. 7, P.O. Galva; born in Sweden March 11, 1831; Ind; Lib;
owns 180 acres of land, value $g,ooo; lived in Sweden twenty-two years, and came to this
country in 1854, in December, and came to this stale and county same year, and has lived
here twenty-three years; only one house in Galva when he came; has held office of School
Director for nine years; raarried Helena Matilda in i85g; she was born in Sweden; she died
October 20, 1876; has five children, three boys and two girls.
NEID JNO. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
NELSON HENRY D. Galva; bridge builder; Prot; from Ohio.
NELSON JNO. Galva; laborer; Meth; fromSweden.
NELSON N. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
NELSON  Sec. 2g, P.O. Galva; laborer on J. Erickson's farm; from Sweden.
NETSELL O. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Sweden.
NEWELL F. B. Galva; foreman C. B. & Q. R.R. shops; Dera; Prot; from Vermont.
NEWMAN JOS. Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Pres; frora Pa.
NEWSTRUM ERIC, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Bishop Hill; bora Sweden Nov. 9, 1840; Ind;
owns 50 acres land, value $2,500; lived in Sweden nine years, and carae to this country 1850;
carae to this state and county, to Bishop Hill same year, and has lived in this county twenty-
six years: raarried Miss Anna Headlund, Dec. 9, 1864; she was born in Sweden, Dee. 11,
1842; and came to this country 1850; have two children : Adeline Rosalia, born May 27,'
1865; Lilly Ethelinda, bora May 7, 1874.
NICHALDS GEO. Sec. 28, P.O. Galva; rents of J. F. Todd; Rep; Prot.
NICHLOS H, A. Galva; blacksraith; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
NICHOLSON HENRY, Galva; shoemaker; Rep; from England.
NOBRUM ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden.
NODINE K. Mrs. Sec. 18, P.O. Bishop HiU; Adventist; from Sweden; owns 54 acres; $2,700,
NOID A. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
NORDEN PETER, Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden,
NORLING ANDREW, Sr. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop HUl; farmer; Rep; from Sweden; owns 122 ac-:
NORLING ANDREW, Jr. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer, lives with father; Rep; Ills.: :¦.
NORLING PETER, Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer, lives with father; Rep; bom B. HiU. _
NORLING P. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Sweden. .-
NORTON D. Sec. 27, P.O. Galva; book agent; Dem; from Conn. ,. -i
NORTON NELSON, Sec. 10, P.O. Galva; laborer on W. B. Smith's farm; Prot; Denmark.
NORTH JNO. Galva; laborer; Dem; Cath; from Germany.
NOSTRUM ANDREW, Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer, rents of L. Heedberg; Rep; Sweden..
NOTT A. L., P.O. Galva; farmer; Prot; from Ohio.
NYDE LOUIS, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.

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/^'CONNELL JNO. Sec. 29, P.O. Galva; laborer on S. Burnett's farra; Cath; from Ireland.
'^ OGG S.ARAH Mrs. (v/\d. of Joel), P.O. Galva; Prot; from Ohio.
OKRANS E. Sec. 18, P.O. Galva; farmer; Ind; from Sweden; owns 92 acres, val. $3,680.
OLDROYD HENRY, Sec. 10, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of W. Smith; Rep;' Prot; Morgan Co.
OLESON E. Galva; clerk; from Sweden.
OLSON JONAS W. Attorney at Law, Galva; born in Sodexala, Helsingland, Sweden,
July 3, 1843; came to this Co. in 1846; wife was Carrie Mattson, born in Ochlebo, Gestric-
land, Sweden, June 5, 1848; married Nov. 18, 1869; has two children, girls; was Representa
tive State Legislature 27th General Assembly; is Tax CoUector and Police Magistrate.
OLSON SWAN P. Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Bishop HiU; born in Sweden, June 8, 1848; came
to this county in 1866; Dem; Lib; owns 60 acres, value $3,000; has lived in this county ten
years; married Miss Kate Nordine in February, 1875; she was born in bishop HiU, 1854;
have one child, naraed Swan Alfred Olson.
ORDWAY S. Sec. 27, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; from Vt; owns 12 acres.
OSBORNE JNO. Galva; laborer; Rep; from England.
OSBURG PETER, Sec. 31, P.O. Galva; farmer, boards with Peter Elfors; Luth; from Sweden.
OSTROM E. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
OTTERSTROM JNO. Galva; laborer; from Sweden.
pAINE C. H. Galva; painter; Prot; from Ohio.
¦*¦ PAINE J. C. Mrs. Galva; toys; Prot; from Ohio.
PALMER CHRISTOPHER C. Wagon-maker, Galva; born in Exeter, Otsego Co.
N.Y. Jan. 5, 1840; came to Co. 1858; Rep; wife was Lucy A. Lamb, born in 'WiUiamstown,
Mass. May 22, 1842; married March 23, 1862; has two children; was private in Co. G, Il2th
111. Infantry; enlisted Aug. 12, 1862; discharged July 6, 1865; went through the following
engagements in the late rebellion : Knoxville, Tenn; Loudon, Bean Station, Philadelphia,
Tenn., and Resacca and Kenesaw Mt. Ga.
PALMER LAURA L. Mrs. (wid. of D. W.), P.O. Galva; Bapt; from N.Y; owns 60 acres land.
PALMER MARANDA Mrs. (wid. of Geo. D.) P.O. Galva; Bapt; from N.Y.
PALMER MARY Mrs. (wid. of Jno.) Galva; Meth; from Pa.
Palmer N. S. Galva; farmer; Rep" Bapt; from N.Y.
PALMER W. A. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
PARKINS J. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Galva; farmer; Cong; from Eng; owns 80 acres, val. $4,500-
PARKINS W. H. Sec. 28, P.O. Galva; green house; Ind; Cong; from Eng; owns 244 acres.
PATTERSON J. O., M.D. Physician and Surgeon,, Galva; born in West Newton,
Westmoreland Co. Penn. Dec. 13, 1819; came to Co. 1868; Rep; United Pres; first wife was
Elizabeth A. WaUace, bom in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 2, 1827; married July 17, 1845; died
March 29, 1859; second wife was Mary E. Nealley, born in Bangor, Me., Feb. 14, 1835; has
had five children — three dead and two living — all by first wife.
PATTERSON THOS. W. Galva; stationery; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
PATTEY MARGARET Mrs. (wid. of David), Sec. 35, P.O. Galva; Meth; from Isle of Man.
PEARSON JNO. Sec. 35, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of Wm. L. Wiley; Prot; from Sweden.
PECK B. S. Galva; physician; Rep; Pres; from Galesburg.
PEPPIDING J. Sec. 29, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Eng; owns 20 ac. val. $1,200.
PERRY THOS. H. Galva; civU engineer; Dem; Pres; from Conn.
PETERSON ALFRED, Galva; tailor; Rep; Luth. from Sweden.
PETERSON ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; frora Sweden.
PETERSON ARICK, Sec. 15, P.O. Galva; laborer on A. C. Deem's farm; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
PETERSON AUGUST, Galva; mechanic; Rep; from Sweden.
PETERSON A. J. Galva; shoemaker; Luth; from Sweden.
PETERSON N. Sec. 30, P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of L. Husted; Prot; from Sweden.
PETERSON O. Galva; clerk; Dem; Prot; from Sweden.
PETERSON OLOF L. Furniture Dealer, Galva; bom in Jarbo, Gestrickland, Sweden,
Aug. 30. 1840; came to U.S. Sept. 1865; came to Co. 1865; Rep; Meth; wife was Lizzie
Hanson, born in Jarbo, Gestrickland, Sweden, Jan. 18, 1840; married June 3. 1865; has three
children.
PETERSON OSCAR, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.

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PETERSON PETER S. Contractor and Builder, Galva; born in Ochlebo, Gestrickland,
Sweden, Oct. 28, 1834; came to U.S. 1856; came to Henry Co. 1868; Rep; Meth; val. prop.
$E,ooo: wife was Carolina H. Larson, born in Stavarngaer, Norway, Oct. 30, 1845; married
July I, 1861; has had five children, three Uving and two dead.
PETERSON PETER, Jr. Broom Corn Dealer, Galva; born in Bollnas, Helsingland,
Sweden, Nov. 7, 1835; came to U.S. 1846; carae to Co. 1846; Rep; wifewas JuUa M. Troil,
born in HudiksvaU, Sweden, March 19, 1840; raarried July 19, 1861; has one child dead
and one living. Peter Fred, born Oct. 30, 1865.
PETERSON SWAN T. Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
PHILHOWER PHILLIP, Galva; carriage manufacturer; Rep; Bapt; from N. J.
PHILLIPS NICHOLAS E. Grain and Broom Corn Dealer, Galva; bora in PhiUips-
burg. Orange Co. N.Y. Jan. 10, 1826; came to Co. in 1865; Dem; Bapt; wife was Eliza A.
Ives, born in Stark Co. 111. Aug. 17, 1849; raarried Sept. 6, 1870; has two children, boys;
carae to this state in 1847.
PIEREY WM. Galva; Rep; Prot; frora Eng.
PILGRIM JNO. Galva; teamster; Rep; Meth; frora Eng.
PITZEL  , Sec. 22; P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of Jacob Emery; Rep; Prot.
PRATT RUFUS H. Physician and Surgeon, Galva; bom in Curaberland Co. Ke. March
2, 1836; came to county 1857; Rep; Prot; M'ife was Frances E. Lawder, bom in Harailton,
Ohio, 1849; raarried Feb. 5, 1873, died March 15, 1875, has one child, William R. born
Dec. 22, 1874; was private, Co. C, 112th III. Infantry.
PREBLE D. Galva; butcher; Prot; from Ohio.
PREBLE W. B. Galva; clerk; Dem; born Tp.
PRICE ARCHIBALD, Carpenter and Builder, Galva; born in Sussex, N. J. Nov. i,
1831; carae to county June 19, 1867; Ind; Meth; first wife was Susan R. Van Syckle,born in
Sussex Co. N. J. Sept. 13, 1837; raarried March 31, 1855, died Oct. 25, i858; second wifewas
Mary J. Doll, born in Butler Co. Pa. Nov. 5, 1846; married May 20, 1S74; has had three chil-'
dren, two living, one dead, all by first wife.
PRICE JNO. Galva; :Bap; from Eng.
PRICE OBED, Contractor and Builder, Galva; born in Sussex Co. N. J. AprU 22, 1834;
came to this county in 1856; Rep; Meth; owns 45 acres land; wife was Mary Abbott, born
in Carbon Co. Pa. Sept. 29, 1S39; raarried Dec. 2g, 1859; has two children, one girl and
one boy.
PURDY A. W. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Ca; owns 37 acres land.

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"D EGAN E. M. Galva; express agent; from N. Y.
¦'¦^ REGAN MARY C. Mrs. Galva; widow of Wm; Swedenborgian; from N. C.
REGNELL J. A. Galva; clerk; Prot; from Sweden.
REED CHAS. A. Galva; barber; Rep; Meth; frora Schuyler Co. IU.
REED D. P. Sec. 21; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; frora Pa; owns 87 ac. val. $6,500.
REED JNO. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; from Eng.
REDNALL RICHARD, Galva; carpenter; Rep; Epis; from Eng.
REED I. N. Galva; traveling agent; Rep; Prot; born Galva Tp.
RIBLEY ELLEN Mrs. P.O. Galva; widow of Adolphus; Meth; born 111.
RIGGEN F. M. Galva; raason; Prot; from Stark Co. 111.
ROBINSON ELLEN iMrs. Sec 32; P.O. Galva; widow of Daniel; Cong; from Ireland; 172 ac.
ROBINSON D.\NIEL, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; Uves with raother; Dera; from Pa.
ROBINSON G. H. Galva; restaurant; Rep; Prot; from N. J.
ROBINSON JAS. Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; lives with mother; Dem; from Pa.
ROBINSON JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; lives with mother; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
ROBERTS GEO. W. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; FreewiU Bapt; from N.Y; 80 ac-
ROBERTS JNO. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, Uves with son; Rep; Prof; from N.Y.
ROCINE CHAS. Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; farmer; Luth; from Sweden; owns 105 ac. val. $6,300.
ROGERS THOS. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dem; Pres; from Ohio; 160 ac. val. $ii,ooo.
ROOT J. P. Galva; general merchandise; Rep; Meth; from Peoria Co. IU.

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ROCKAFELLOW ABRAHAM J. Farmer, Real Estate Dealer, and Stock Raiser,
Galva; bora in Somerset Co. N. J. July 28, l8ig; carae to county 1837; owns 217 acres
land, val. $21,700; first wife was Sarah S. Newcomb, born in Missouri, Dec. 2g, 1822; mar
ried Feb. 1841; died Feb. ig, 1868; second wife was Jane C. Young, born in Orange Co.
N. Y. April 17, 1835; married Nov. 18, 1869; has eight chUdren, seven by first wife and one
by second; is President Galva Manufacturing Company, and Director in the First National
Bank; Mr. R.'s first wife's father and mother, Charles and Bettie Newcomb, emigrated from
Keene, N. H. to Mo. in 1817, and remained five years; then went to Springfield, IU., and
then removed from there to Fulton Co. 111.
ROSE M. P. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
ROUNDS WM. Galva; laborer; Prot.
RUNQUIST NELSON, Grocer, Galva; born in Alfta, Helsingland, Sweden, Aug. 31,
1837; came to U. S. Oct. 1846; came to county same year; Rep; Sec. Adventist; wife was
MartKa Nelson, bora in Sodevald, Helsingland, Sweden, June 24, 1840; married Jan. 13,
1865; has two children, girls.
SANDEAN C. Galva; tailor; Rep; Meth; from Sweden.
SANDEAN E. Galva; P.O. Galva; laborer; from Sweden.
SANDERS CARL M. Photographer, Galva; born in Skone, south part of Sweden, Sept.
28, 1839; came to U. S. May 12, 1870; came to county May 18, 1870; Dera; Swedenborgian;
wife was Ida M. Carlson, born in Smoland, Sweden, Nov, 7, 1846; married March 2, 1872;
has four children, two boys and two girls.
SANDERSON E. Galva; clerk; Rep; Prot; from Vermont.
SAUNDEAN CHAS. Galva; tailor; Meth; from Sweden.
SCOTT JNO. P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from S. C.
SECORD V. C, P.O. Galva; engineer C.B. & Q. R.R; Prot; born Tp.
SEELEY I. B. Galva; druggist; Dem; Prot; from N. Y.
SEILS GEO. Galva; molder; Dem; Prot; from Sweden.
SELBERG CHAS. Sec. 19; P.O. Galva; farmer; Ind; from Sweden; owns 35 accres, $1,750.
SEWELL THOS. Galva; engineer; Rep; Prot; frora Eng.
SEWARD W. H. Galva; bridge builder; Rep; from WiU Co. IU.
SEYBERT DANIEL, Galva; carpenter*, Dem; Meth; from Pa.
SEYBERT JAS., Galva; carpenter; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
SHARP S. J., Galva; student; Dem; Prot; from Va.
SHEETZ N. I., Galva; dentist; Rep; Prot; from Freepori, IU.
SHERMAN CHAS. S., Galva; bUliard haU; Dem; from Ohio.
SHERMAN NELSON, Farmer; Sec. 35; P.O. Galva; born in Milan, Huron Co., Ohio,
Sept. 17, 1828; came to county 1S66; owns 80 acres land, val. $4,000; wife was Anna Brit
ton, born in Pitsford, Lenawee Co., Mich., March 9, 1845; married Feb. 18, 1863; has had
two children, one girl and one boy.
SHORT EDWARD L., Galva; poUceman; Rep; Prot; from Ind.
SHUA A. C. Galva; lab; Dera; from N.Y.
SHURTZ G. W., Galva; wire worker; Rep; born Tp.
SHURTZ W. M., Galva; boarding house; Rep; from Ind.
SHURTLEFF C. A., Galva; Justice of the Peace; Dem; Prot; frora N. H.
SILEN JNO. E., Galva; fariner; Dem; Prot; from Sweden.
SILGA A., Galya; lab; Meth; from Sweden.
SIMMONS C. W., Galva; plasterer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
SIMMONS E. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
SIPESGEO.W., Galva; baker and restaurant; Dem; Prot; from Pa.
SMALLEY CHAS. O. Agricultural Implements and Seeds, Galva; born in Ludlow, Vt.,
Sept 9. 1842- came to county 1868; Rep; Bapt; wife was Maggie Drury, born near Elm
wood, Stark Co., 111., March 6, 1847; married in Niles, Mich., July 31, 1866; has four chil
dren, three boys and one girl.
SMALLEY D. W., Galva; livery; Rep; Prot; from Vt.
SMALLEY OSCAR, Galva; drayman; Prot; from Vt.
SMITH E. W., Galva; hotel; Rep; frora Peoria Co,
SMITH CHARLES, Galva; blacksraith; Rep; Prot; frora Ind.
SMITH JACOB, Galva; farmer; Rep; Christian; frora Pa; owns 6 acres.
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SMITH GEO. S. Sewing Machine Agent, Galva; born in Suffolk Co., L. L, Oct. 26, 1833,
carae to this county in 1857; Rep; Prot; wife was Laura A. Fifield, bora in Sutton, N. H.,
April 5, 1837; raarried May 7, 1857; has four children.
SMITH J. S., Galva; merchant; Dem; Bapt; from N.Y.
SMITH JNO. N., Galva; peddler; Rep; Free Meth; from N.Y.
S.MITH M. A., lives with father. Sec. 14; P.O.. Galva; Rep; frora Stark Co.
SMITH WARREN B., Sec. 10; P.O. Galva; farraer; Dem; Prot; from Vt; owns 208 acres.
SMITH WILSON, Farmer; Sec. 14; P.O. Galva; born in Richland Co., Ohio, March 28,
1831; came to this county 1861; Rep; owns 160 acres land, value $10,400; wife was Mary
M. Dennis, born in Warren Co., N. J., March 14, 1836, raarried June 18, 1854, has had
eleven children, ten living and one dead, six boys and five girls; Mr. Smith has three chil
dren, Wynnie BeU, Minnie Dell and Willie Mason Smith, all born Oct. 17, 1871, all hving,
and age six years coraing Oct. 17, 1877. >
SNYDER L. A. Galva; broom corn dealer; Dera; from Md.
SOPER A. W., Galva; hardware; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
SOPER HENRY, Galva; salesraan; Rep; Prot; frora Fulton Co., III.
SOPER JOS. F., Galva; merchant; Dem; Pro'; from N.J.
SOPER WRIGHT R. Hardware and Groceries, Galva; born in Monmouth Co., N. J.,
Oct. 25, 1828; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Prot; wife was Mary A. Reed, born in
Scotland Co., Mo., June 4, 1844; married July 16, 1861; has four children, two girls and two
boys.
SPENCER JUDSOX, Galva; Rep; from N.Y.
SPENCER MARTIN, Galva; raerchant; Rep; Spiritualist; frora N.Y.
SPENCER S. G., Galva; carpenter; Rep; from N.Y.
SPERRY S., Galva; raechanic; Rep; Prot; frora Aurora, 111.
SPIEGEL C, Sec. 6; P.O. Galva; farmer; Prot; from Gerraany; owns 80 acres, val. $4,800.
SPRAGUE ROBERT, Sec. 11, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; rents A. Hoffman; Rep; U. Breth.
STACY A., Sec. 6; P.O. Galva; lab; Prot; from Eng.
STAPLES F. M., Galva; butter and eggs; Dem; Prot; frora Hancock Co., IU.
STARBOARD GEO., Galva; carpenter; Rep; Prot; from Me.
STARBOARD LEVI B., Galva; notions; Rep; bora IU.
STODDARD OLIVER P. Dry Goods, Galva; born in Peoria Co., IU., Aug. 14, 1842;
came to county 1843; Rep; Prot; wife was Agnes A. Munger, born in Yates Co. N.Y., Aug.
9, 1841; married Jan. 29, 1867; enlisted as private Co. B. 42d 111. Inf Aug., 1861, discharged
May, 1862.
STOWE C. H., Galva; painter; Dem; from Geneseo, 111.
STOWE MARY A. Mrs., wid. of Wra., P.O. Galva; Prot; from Philadelphia.
STOWE WM. A., Galva; painter; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co., IU.
STROM .M. Galva; taUor; Luth; from Sweden.
SUNQUIST ANDREW, Galva; lab; Luth; fromSweden.
SUNQUIST E. Galva; lab; Luth; from Sweden.
SWAN CRANSTON H. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Galva; born Jefferson Co. Ind. Oct. 28,
1832; he lived in Indiana about thirty-two years, then removed to Knox County, Linn Tp.,
and lived there nine years, and reraoved to Henry County in 1873, and has lived here since;
holds office School Director in his town; raarried Margaret Jane Ikerd, May 22, 1856; she
was frora Lawrence Co. Ind; she was born Jan. 18, 1S38; they have seven children, five boys
and two girls; have lost one son; Rep; Lib; 130 J^ acres of lanC, value $7,830.
SWANSON A. P., Galva; carriage painter and trimmer; Luth; from Sweden.
SWANSON C, Galva; blacksraith; Dera; Meth; from Sweden.
SWANSON C. G., Galva; black.smith; Meth; from Sweden.
SWANSON OLOF, Galva; laborer; Luth; frora Sweden.
SWEET W. B., Galva; book-keeper; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
SWICKARD J. W., Galva; raechanic; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
SWIFT GEO., Galva; teamster; Dem; from Iowa.
SWISTROM E., Galva; laborer; Meth; from Sweden.
'T'AGGART WM. D., Galva; carpenter; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
THACKER JAS. Sec. 27; P.O. Galva; farraer, rents of J. M. Wiley; Rep; Prot.

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THAYER CHAS. Galva; cigar maker; Rep; from Germany.
THOMAS JEROME, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; born in Noble Co Ind. June 16,
1851; came to county 1865; Dem; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; wife was Lucy
Underwood, born in Coldbrook Tp. Warren Co. 111. Feb. 5, 1853; married Dec. 2, 1874; has
one child, Jesse Irving Thomas, born in Galva Tp. Henry Co. 111. Nov. 2r, 1875.
THOMPSON F. A. Galva; school teacher; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co.
THOMPSON J. F. Galva; farmer; Dera; Bapt; from Conn.
THORELL tOUIS, Galva; laborer; Prot; frora Sweden.
THORN J. G. Galva; biUiard saloon; Dem; from Knox Co. 111.
TODD J. F., M.D. Galva; physician and surgeon; Dem; Prot; from Stark Co.
TOLINE ANDREW, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farraer, rents of P. Levine; Meth; from Sweden.
TOLINE PETER, Galva; laborer; Luth; from Sweden.
TOWNSEND THOS. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from Pa.
TROLINE ERIC, Farmer, Sec. 30. P.O. Bishop HiU; Rep; Meth; owns 100 acres, value
$5,000; he was born in Sweden, 1816, and came to this country with the colony that settled
at Bishop HUl in 1846; he was one of the persons selected to divide the land of fhe colony
when the division was made; he married Betey Olson in 1840; she was born in Sweden; she
died 1847; in 1848 he raarried Christine Olson; she was bom in Sweden; has one son, named
Eric; lost five children.
T TDEAN -ANDREW, Galva; laborer; Luth; fromSweden.
^ UNDERWOOD ALBERT, Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; frora Mich.
UNDERWOOD HENRY L. Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; farraer, lives with father; Rep; from Ohio.
UNDERWOOD WM. H. Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; farmer, lives with father; Rep; from Galesburg.
UNDERWOOD MICHAEL, Farmer. Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; born in Chippeway, Wayne
Co. Ohio, Feb. 20, 1825; came to county 1858; Rep; owns 172 acres land, val. $13,660; first
wife was Mary E. Beach, born in Medina Co. Ohio, Aug. 25, 1830; married AprU 22, 1847;
died Aug. 20, 1874: second wife was Katie Burlin, born in Monmouth Co. N. J. July 13,
1849; raarried Nov. 7, 1875; has had ten children, seven living and three dead, nine by first
wife and one by second; has been Justice of the Peaee in county six years. Supervisor one
year, Assessor seven terras, also School Director and Trustee for many years.
UPDYKE J. Galva; laborer; Dem; Prot.
UPHAM A. W. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot; frora N.Y.
UPHAM CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Ca.
UTLY E. P. Galva; tinner; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
"y ANDEAN ERICK, Galva; laborer; Prot; from Sweden.
VANDERWAKER CHAS. lives with mother. Sec. 23; P.O. Galva; Dem; Prot; N.Y.
VANDER WAKER CAROLINE Mrs. Sec. 23; P.O. Galva; wid. of Nicholas; Prot; from N.Y.
VANDERWAKER WM. Sec. 24; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Prot; from N.Y.; owns 45^ ac.
VANSICKEL N. Galva; Prot.
VINCENT JNO. Galva; laborer; Prot; born 111.
VIOX FRED. M. Marble Dealer and Cutter, Galva; bora in Erie Co. N.Y. April 14,
1848; came to county 1864; Dem; val. prop. $1,200; wife was Althea M. Hendrick, born in
Ohio, Sept. 20, 1848^ married Sept. 20, 1869.
"V^AIT W. W. Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Mich.
¦ WALKER WM. Galva; warehouseman; Dera; Prot; frora N.Y.
WAHLSTRUM ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. Galva; was born in Sweden, 1831;
came to this country in 1850; Dam; Lib; owns 130 acres, value $6,000; has lived here twenty-
seven years; one of the oldest settlers; he raarried Marlha Johnson in 1S60; she was born in
Sweden; has seven chUdren, named Frank V., Leander, Geo. A., Charles A., Fred. O., Mar
garet, Nora A.
WARREN ALONZO, Galva; laborer; Dera; frora Indiana.
WARTERS LUKE, Farmer, Sec. 9; P,0. Galva; born in Leavening, Yorkshire, England,
Aug. 20, 1831; carae to U. S. Nov. 1851; came to county 1873; Dem; Epis; wife was Caro
line E. Oldroyd, born in Poiitefract, Yorkshire,- England, Nov. 29, 1831; married AprU 10,
1852; has had four children, two dead and two living, two boys and two girls.
WATERS WM. lives with father. Sec. 9; P.O. Galva; Dem; from Morgan Co. IU.

368 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
WATT C. R. Galva; dentist; Rep; Prot;, from Quincy, 111.
WATTERS WM. E. Galva; tinner; Ind; from Mo.
WELCH ANDREW J. Galva; carpenter; Rep; Univ; from Vermont.
WELCH E. Galva; taUor; Rep; from N.Y.
WELCH H. Galva; mason; Rep; from Vermont.
WELTON ELVIRA Mrs. P.O. Galva; widow of S. J.; Meth; from Ohio.
WEIR ROBT. Sec. 4; P.O. Galva; farmer, rents of Chas. Ives; Prot; from Scotland.
WENTWORTH EBER H. Meat Market, Galva; born in Starksborough, Vt. June 13,
1851; came to county 1853; Dem; Prot; wife was Sarah J. Hageman, born in West Chester
Tp. Porter Co. 111. Dec. 3, 1850; raarried Feb. 11, 1873; has two children, one boy and one
girl-
WENTWORTH NELSON, Galva; Dem; Prot; from Vt.
WENTWORTH R. F. Galva; butcher; Dem; Prot; from Vt.
WEST D. E., P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from N.Y.
WESTBERG J. H. Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Luth; from Sweden; owns 92 acres.
WESTMAN PETER, Galva; brakeman; Rep; fromSweden.
WHIPPLE H. G. P.O. Galva; Dem; Epis; from Conn; owns 60 acres, val. $10,400.
WHITE CHAS. Sec. 17, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of H. Baker; Dem; from Peoria Co.
WHITE FREDERICK, Galva; peddler; Rep; Cong; frora Pa.
WICKSTRUM JACOB, P.O. Galva; farraer; Dera; from Bishop Hill.
WICKSTRUM P. M. Sec. 19, P.O. Galva; farraer; Ind; Prot; fromSweden; owns 204 acres.
WILEY D. L. Galva; pres. First Nat. Bank; Rep; Univ; from Vt; owns 2,000 acresin Iowa.
WILEY JAS. M. Real Estate; Galva; born in Rockingham, Vt. Jan. 23, 1817; came to
this county in Spring of 1838; Rep; Cong; owns 1,000 acres land; first wife was Margaret
S. Miles, born in Sharon, Conn. Aug. 10, 1825; raarried Aug. 10, 1843, died April 4, i860;
second wife was Mary M. Brooks, born in Chester, Vt. April, 1834; married Dec. 20, i860;
died Jan. g, 1867; third wife was Lizzie S. Yocum, born in Jeromeville, Ohio, June 7, 1837;
married Jan. 4, 1872; has had seven children, five by first, and two by second wife, all liv
ing; Mr. W. was one of the founders of Galva town in 1854.
WILEY SUSAN J. Mrs. wid. of Geo. R., P.O. Galva; Bapt; from Vt; owns 250 acres.
WILEY W. LORENZO, Lumber Dealer, Galva; bom in Brimfield, Peoria Co. 111.
Aug. 2g, 1846; carae to this county in 1870; Rep; Cong; wife was Flora B. Wiley, born in
Brimfield, Peoria Co. 111. March 4, 1848; married Oct. 20. 1871; has three children, one
boy and two girls.
WILEY W. F. Cashier First Nat. Bank, Galva; born in Brimfield, PeoriaCo. IU. July 16,
1850; carae to county in 1854; Rep; Prot; wife was Florence E. Munger, born in Penn Van,
Yates Co. N.Y. Sept. 17, 1852; married Sept. 26, 1871; has had one child, Floyd L. born
Oct. 21, 1874; died Nov. 20, 1874.
WILBY WM. L. Hon. Real Estate Dealer, Galva; born in Rockingham, Vermont, Nov.
20, 1820; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Bapt; owns 2,500 acres of land; first wife was
Louise Bailey, bora in Saxton's River, Vt. May 31, 1821; raarried April 14, 1842; died July
II, 1862; second wife was Eunice B. WUUaras, born in Westraoreland. N.Y. Jan. 15, 1844;
married Feb. 11, 1864; has had three chUdren, two living and one dead— one by first wife,
and two by second; has been member of the State Board of Equalization from 1S72 to 1876;
also Director in the Peoria & Rock Island R.R.
WILKINSON A. G. Galva; farmer; Rep; Prot; from Va.
WILLIAMS CHAS. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from England.
WILLIAMS CHAS. Galva; laborer; Rep; Prot.
WILLIAMS C. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Galva; farmer; rents of L. WilUams; Rep; Prot, from Ind.
WILLIAMS EDSON, Carriage Manufacturer, Galva; born in Chariemofit, Franklin
Co. Mass. Nov. 2, 1815; came to this countv in 1857; Rep; Bapt; first wife was Corinthia
M. Spencer, born in Colurabus Co. N.Y. Jan. 5, I8l6; married March 4, 1841; died Sept.
24, 1871; second wife was Mrs. Elizabeth Washington (wid. of Geo.), born in Essex Co. N.J.
Feb. 1822; raarried Nov. g, 1875; has had three children, one living and two dead, aU by
first wife.
WILLIAMS GEO. Galva; laborer; Epis; frora England.
WILLIAMS GEO. W. Galva; clerk; Dem; from England.
WILLIAMS H. E. Galva; blacksmith; Rep; Prot; from England.
WILLIS SAMUEL, PO. Galva; janitor; Rep; Meth; from England.

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369

WILSON GUSTAVE, Restaurant, Galva; born in Jonkoping Smoland, Sweden, Feb. 15,
1852; Dem; val. prop. $750.
WOOD JAS. B. Clerk; Galva; born in Barron Co. Ky. April 20, 1856; came to county
in 1876; Rep; Prot.
WOOD WM. A. Galva; laborer; Rep; from Chicago.
WOOLSEY THOS. Sec. 22, P.O. Galva; laborer on Ben Eldridge's farm; Rep; Prot.
WYMAN FRANK, Galva; clerk; Rep; from Wis.
\7"0CUM L. M. Galva; banker; Rep; Meth; from Pa; owns 2,240 acres in Iowa.
YOCUM O. E. Galva; gen. mdse; Rep; Meth; from Indiana; owns 640 acre% in Iowa.
YOCUM CHAS. Retired Merchant and Farmer; Galva; bora in York Co. Pa. Oct. 16,
1811; came to this county in 1867. Rep; Meth; wifewas Mary Smith, born in Lancaster
Co. Ohio, Feb. 21, 1814; married March 18, 1834; died July 12, 1875; has seven children,
all living.
YONGS P. R. Galva; Rep; from N.Y.
YOUNG HENRI W. Editor Galva Journal, Galva; born in Long Island, N.Y. Dec. 17,
1847: carae to this county in 1875; Dem; Prot. The Galva Journal ^3.% organized Feb. 9,
1872.

Business Directory.

GALVA.
Bigelow H. Attorney at Law and U.
S. Commissioner.
Bodison Carl F. Dealer in Groceries.
BoOStrum Isaac, Brick Manufacturer.
Brownlee & Stoddard, Dry Goods,
Clothing, Boots and Shoes.
Collier Jno. L. Barber.
Davis Chas. E. Hardware and Stoves.
Edson Leonard P. Manufacturer and
Dealer in Brooms and Brushes.
Field Solomon, Patent Medicine
Manufacturer.
First National Bank, d. l. Wiley,
Prest. ; W. F. Wiley, Cashier.
Guthrie Brothers, Founders, Machin
ists, Engine and Boiler Makers,
Dealers in Machinery Supplies,
Agricultural Machinery, &c. Re
pairing solicited, also General
Machine Jobbing.
Henderson D. W. Live Stock Dealer,
Office, Live Stock Yards.
Jarvis Sam'l G. Dealer in Groceries.
Johnson Swan P. Tailor.
Larson & Wilson, Restaurant and
Bakery.

Miller A. F. Books, Stationery, &c.
Milchrist Thos. E. Attorney at Law.
Mott Wm. H. Blacksmith.
Olson Jonas W. Attorney at Law,
Real Estate and Loan Agent
Palmer Christopher C. Wagon Maker.
Patterson J. 0. M.D., Physician and
Surgeon.
Peterson Olof L. Furniture Dealer.
Peterson Peter, Jr. Broom Com
Dealer.
Phillips Nicholas E. Grain and Broom
Corn Dealer.
Pratt Rufus H. Physician and Surgeon.
Price Archibald, Carpenter and
Builder.
Price Obed, Mason, Contractor and
Builder.
Rockafellow Abraham J. Real Estate
Dealer and Stock Raiser.
Ross & Peterson, Contractors and
Builders.
Runquist Nelson, Dealer in Groceries.
Sanders Carl M. Photographer.
Smalley Chas. 0. Agricultural Imple
ments Manfr's' Agent and Dealer
in Farm Machinery.

370

VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF

Smith Geo. S. Sewing Machine Agent,
and Dealer in Musical Instru
ments.
Soper Wright R. Hardware and Gro
ceries.
Viox Fred M. Dealer and Manufac
turer of American and Italian
Marble, Monuments, Slabs and all
kinds'of Granite. Agent Batavia
Building Stone.

Wentworth E. H. Meat Market.
Wiley Jas. M. Real Estate.
Wiley W. Lorenzo, Lumber, Paints,
Oils, &c.
Wiley Wm. L. Real Estate.
Williams & Philhower, Carriage Build
ers, Manfr's Carriages, Buggies,
Phaetons and Spring Wagons.
Young Henri W. Y^Aitor Galva .journal.

WESTERN TOWNSHIP.

AHLSTRAND JOHN A., P.O. Orion; Dem; Lib; born Sweden, 1847; came to 111. in 1869.
ANDERSON ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Sept. 15, 1824;
carae to this county in 1852; Rep; Meth; owns 162 acres of land, valued $6,480; carae direct
frora Sweden to this county, remained two years and raoved to Minnesota, reraained there
nine years, thence back to this town; narae of wife was Martha Anderson, born Feb. 13,
1823. raarried Oct. 29, 1838, in the old country; have had eight children, only four now living:
.'^nna Maria, bora March I, 1839; Harriet Sophia, born Dec. I, 1841; Christian, born Oct.
13. 1853; John Henry, bora May 16, 1857.
ANDERSON F. G. Sec. 24, P.O. Osco; farraer; Rep; Luth.
ANDERSON GUST., P.O. Orion; born Sweden; Rep; Luth; carae to IU. 1868.
ANDERSON G. W. Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; farraer; Dera; Lib.
ANDERSON JONAS, P.O. Orion; Luth; bora Sweden, 1838; carae to 111. 1869.
ANDERSON JOHN M. Farraer, Sec. i6, P.O. Orion; bora in Sweden, Jan. 31, 1823;
came to this county in 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,800; son of
Andrew and Elizabeth Olson, Mr. Anderson and his raother eraigrated to this county
together, narae of his wife was Clara M. Erickson, born June 18, 1843, married Sept. 14,
1866; have three children living and one dead; Andrew Nathaniel, born Sept. 4, 1867;
Christina Josephine, born March i, 1870; Hulda M. born Nov. 26, 1872, and died July 23,
1873; Hulda Albertine, born July 23, 1874.
ANDERSON JOHN M. Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; tenant.
ANDERSON PETER D., P.O. Orion; born Sweden, 1840; Rep; Luth; carae to IU. 1849.
ANDERSON SWAN, Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Luth.
ANDERSON S. G. Sec. 31, P.O. Orion, tenant; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
ANDERSON VVM. Sec. 26, P.O. Orion; farmer; born Pa. 1835.
ASPLUND J. W., P.O. Orion; laborer; born Sweden.

"DAMBRICK EDWARD, Orion; section boss; Ind; Cath.
BARD A. M. Sec. 33; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 1849; came to 111. 1859.
BARNS WM. R. Sec. 27, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Quaker.
BAUGH L. S., P.O. Orion; miller; Rep; Meth; came to III. 1856.
BAXTER JAMES, P.O. Coal Valley; laborer; Dem; Lib.
BELLOWS WM. S., P.O. Orion; carpenter; born in Rhode Island, 1842.
BENNETT J. P. Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; born New Jersey, 1825; came to 111. 1857.
BENTLY C. N. Rev. Orion; Rep; Meth. Epis. Church.
BERNHARD A., P.O. Orion; Meth; born Pa. 1826; came to IU. 1848.
BERNHARD WM. C. P.O. Orion; Rep; Meth; born W. Va. 1851; came to 111. 1868.
BETCHEL E. C. Rep; Ind; born R. Island Co. 1844; vol. Co. C, il2th.
BLACKFAN SUSAN W. wid. of Edward, P.O. Orion; came to IU. 1845.

HENRY COUNTY : WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 871
BIiACKFAN BENJAMINR. M.D. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Orion;bora in Delaware Co.
Pa. Nov. 27, 1827; came to this Co. in 1864; Dera; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, val. $12,-
800; son of Joseph Blackfan, of Bucks Co. Pa., who graduated at the Pennsylvania Medical
University of Philadelphia in 1812, it being the only medical institution in the U. S. at that
time, and died in 1864; Mr. B. R. Blackfan's mother (Hannah) died in Delaware Co. Pa.
in 1S44; name of wife wasAmanda H. Trego, daughter of Jaraes Trego, of this town, born
Aug. 14, 1837, raarried Aug. 19, 1857; have two chUdren, James T. born Oct. 21, 1858, May
T. Dec. 8, 1864.
BLACKFAN SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Orion; born in this town July 5, 1843;
parents came to this town in 1841; Rep; Meth; owns 60 acres of land, val. $7,000; son of
WUliam and Elizabeth K. Blackfan; name of wife was Hannah M. Thoraas, bom Nov. 13,
1841, married Sept. 3, 1867; had two chUdren; the eldest, WUlie H. died Feb. 12, 1869,
abtut one year old; Edgar T. born Oct. 23, 1871; Mr. Blackfan's raother, Elizabeth K. visas
credited as the corapiler of the township history, as elsewhere recorded in this work; she was
also prorainent among the ladies of this town in destroying the liquor traffic and breaking
up the grog shops in 1856; its positive effect was apparent for several years.
BLAIiELY JAMES P. Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; born in Pa. Dec. 15, 1819; carae
to ihis county 1857; Dem; Pres; owns 151 acres of land, valued $9,000; son of Samuel C.
Blakely, of Alleghany Co. Pa; narae of first wife was Rebecca Grouse, born Jan. 30, 1827,
married July 14, 1848; have five children, Sarauel D. born Nov. 22, 1849, Anna Mary,
bom Jan. 9, 1852, Nancy Jane, born Feb. 21, 1854, James P. born Oct. 2, i860, PhiUip R.
born March 25, 1866; Anna Mary, first daughter, married John Brabham March 21, 1876;
second wifewas Margaret R. Farron, married Sept. 21, 1875.
BLAKELY S. D. Orion; school teacher; Dem.
BRAWLY E. F. agt, R.R.I. & St.L.R.R; Rep; Lib.
BRIGHAM FRANCIS E. Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Orion; born Aug. I, 1826; son of
John M. Brigham, of Whitingham, Vt; came to this counly in i860; Rep; Bapt; owns 160
acres, val. $g,ooo; wife's name was Meliscent A. Brown, daughter of Rufus Brown, Esq., of
same town, married Jan. 16, 1855; have lost four children; none living.
BLIXT AUGUST, Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; carae fo 111. 1865.
BLODGETT HANNAH A. Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Orion, born in Groton, Mass. on
June 9, 1828; came to this county in 1853; Bapt; owns 120 acres of land, val. $7,200; wid.
of Ezra F. who was son of WiUiam Blodgett, of Tyngsborough, Mass. and bora June 10,
1824, died Feb. 14, 1870; Mrs. Hannah A. was daughter of Jefferson Taylor, of Dunstable,
Mass., who came to this state 1854 and died 1873, at Moline; raarried Ezra F. Blodgett May
2, 1850; have three children, Joseph T. bora March 7, 1852, George E. born Sept. 22, i860,
Mary E. born April 5, 18.65; have lost two boys and three girls; Joseph T. Blodgett married
Flora A. Bigelow July 21, 1S75, of Stowe, Vt.
BLODGETT ELSIE J. Retired, Sec. 17, P.O. Orion; born in Nashua, N. H. Aug. 13,
1832; came to this county in 1858; Bapt; the estate contains 240 acres, valued $14,000; was
daughter of Asa Barnes, of Hillsborough, N. H., wid. of Josiah Blodgett, married Sept. 14,
1858; Mr. Blodgett w.is son of Wm. Blodgett, of Tyngsborough, Mass. born Sept. 27, 1826;
came to this county 1849; died July 24, 1865; was among the first settlers of this Tp; have
two children living, Josephene, bora Sept. 16, 1859, Walter J. born Nov. 14, 1865; Mary E.
born Dec. 6, 1862, and died May 14, 1875.
BLODGETT JOSEPH T. Sec. 10, P.O. Orion; carpenter; Rep; Bapt.
BLODGETT MARY Mrs. wid. Orion; U. Breth.
BOLLES JESSE, Orion; shoeraaker; Dera; Lib.
BOTHWELL LEONARD R. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Orion; born in Jefferson Co. N.
Y. April 28, 1838; came to this county in i860; Rep; Meth; owns 120 acres of land, val.
$8,400; Vol. Eleventh Ohio Battery, was engaged in the battles of New Madrid, Corinth
and Inka; in the last received three wounds before leaving the field, and on account of
which, after four months' time, was honorably discharged; was son of David Bothwell, of
N.Y; name of wife was Florence D. Lloyd, daughter of Mahlon B. Lloyd, the first settler
of this town, bom May 12, 1844, raarried June 6, 1867; have had six chUdren, three living,
Ada, born May 31, 1868, Herbert L. born Feb. 24, 1874, AraeUa. born Oct. 16, 1875; is Tp.
Collector.
BURN§ JOHN M. Farraer, Sec. 30, P.O. Orion; born in Clinton, Allegheny Co. Pa. Sept.
g, 1826; came to this county 1857; Ind; Pres; owns 560 acres of land. val. $35.ooo; son of
Robert Burns, of Pa; Mr. John M. at the age of twenty-six, went to California by steamer
via Panama, returned via Nicaragua route; remained there about three years, and soon after
returning to his native town came to this county with less money to make a start as a farmer
than many of our young men receive for a year's salary; name of wifewas Ester, daughter of
Samuel Meanor, of Clinton, Pa. bom Jan. 29, 1828, married Oct. 18, 1849; have two chil
dren, J. Sanford, born Nov. 25, 1851, Mary Jane, born Sept. 17, 1856.

372 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BUCK GEORGE W. Farmer, .Sec. 6, P.O. Coal VaUey; born in Chautauqua Co. N.Y.
AprU ig, 1834; came to this counly in 1838; Rep; Lib; owns 63 acres of land, val. $4,000.
son of Roswell Buck, of N.Y; has held the office Collector and Road Commissioner; Vol.
in Co, C, Il2th 111. I.; was out about three years and mustered out of the U. S. service at
Greensborough, N.C; name of wife, Mary A. Glenn, daughter of James Glenn, born July 18,
1844, married July 8, 1863; Mrs. Buck's father is the oldest living settler of Henry County,
Dr. Baker being the first, now deceased; Mr. Glenn built the first house. Dr. Baker making
his home with Mr. Glenn a long lirae; Mr. Buck has three children, James Dana, born April
22, 1866. George B. born July 31, 1868, Mary Eliza, bora Dec. 7, 1874.
BURNS J. SANFORD, lives with parents. Sec. 30, P.O. Orion.
/^ALAHAN HIRAM, Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib.
^ CALAHAN JAMES, Sec. 23, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib.
CALAHAN JOHN, Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib.
CALLAWAY SAML. H. Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; farmer; born England.
CARLBERG CHARLES, Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; farmer; Luth.
CARLIN J. T. Sec. i, P.O. Morristown; farraer; Rep; Meth.
CARLSTONE AARON, P.O. Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth.
CARLSTEN CHARLES, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1837; came to IU. 1867.
CARROLL JAMES, Sec. 2, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Cath.
CARSON DAVID, Sec. 10, P.O. Orion; tenant; Dem; Pres.
CARSON JAMES, Sec. 11, P.O. Orion; farraer; Ind; Lib.
CARSON WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Lib.
CESSNA H. W. Orion; brickmaker; Rep; U. Breth.
CESSNA WM. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; born in Cumberiand Co. Pa. Dec. 21, 1825;
came to this county in 1853; Rep; U. Pres; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000; also
120 acres in Iowa; son of Wm. Cessna, bora in 1777; Mr. Cessna was vol. Co. E, l8th IU. I.
under Capt. James W. Brewer; name of wife was Emeline Cessna, of Ohio, born Nov. 21,
1825, married Dec. 10, 1849; had nine children, six living, Henry W. born Sept. 26, 1850,
Charles W. born July 20, 1852, Martha C. boirn Dec. 28, 1853, Lucy E. born July 3, 1859,
Laura C. born May g, 1862, Edna Viola, bom April 7, 1864; his wife died Sept. 27, 1867.
CHAFFEE F.. M. Orion; pastor M. E. Church; Rep.
CHALLBURG HENRY, P.O. Osco; born Sweden 1831, carae to IU. 1856.
CHASE ADDISON M. Sec. 2g, P.O.Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib.
CHASE CHARLES E. Sec. 2g, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib.
CHASE MERRICK, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O, Orion; bom in Douglas, Mass. Dec. 13, 1811;
came to this county 1873; Rep; Lib; owns 100 acres of land, val. $6,000; son of Benjamin
and Sarah Chase, of Worcester, Mass; moved to Vt. when about four years old, lived there
forty-two years, then moved to Washington Co. N.Y., lived there about fifteen years, then
moved to this town; has three brothers and one sister still living; name of wife was Sarah M.
Brigham, of Whitingham, Vt. born Aug. 12, 1816, married Sept. 11, 1834; six children, Syl
vester S. bora Sept. 3, 1835, Rebecca E. born Feb. 10, 1839, John B. born May 6, 1841,
Charles E. born Jan. 19, 1844, Sarah M. born Oct. 12, 1847, Addison M. born Oct, 30, 1855;
no deaths ever occurred in his family.
CHILSTROM DANIEL. Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; farmer; Ind; Ind.
CHILSTROM GUST. P.O. Orion; Ind; born Sweden, 1825, came to 111. 1847.
CHINBURG A. G. Sec. 16, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth.
COLLINSON T. H., P.O. Orion; Rep; Bapt; born England, 1843, came to 111. 1845.
CRAMPTON F. A. Sec. 16, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth.
CRAMPTON J. W,; Orion; Rep; Meth.
CRAMPTON SUSAN C. widow of J. C, Orion; Meth.
CROCKER CHARLES, Sec. 16, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib.
CURRIN JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Orion; born in County Donegal, Ireland, Aug.
1845; came to this county in 1861; Dem; Cath; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,800; son of
WiUiam Currin, of the Old Country; stopped nine months in Philadelphia, ihence to this
county; name of wife was Sophia Lind, daughter of Samuel Lind, of Sweden, born Nov. 18,
1847; married Dec. 16, 1870; have two children, Mary Ellen, bora Aue. 4, 1871, John S.,
born May 24, 1874. 5 t> / j

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HENKY COUNTY : WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 375
¦pvAHLSTEDT J. G. Orion; organist; Luth.
^ DARROW G. W. Orion; agent Peoria and Rock Island R. R.; Rep.
DEATS GEORGE, Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; Dem; born Virginia, 1831.
DEVENNY P. F. Orion; carpenter; Dem; Lib.
DILLEY ISAAC R. Farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Orion; born in Braxton Co. Va. July 20, 1837;
carae to this county in 1856; Rep; Univ; owns 86 acres of land, value $4,500; son of Abra
hara Dilley, of Rock Isl.and Co. who eraigrated to IlUnois in 1840, from Virginia; name of
wife was Indiana Huston, daughter of T. W. Huston, born Jan. 28, 1848; married Stpt. 27,
1868; have had three children, two living, Mary Alma, born March 12, 1870, Almira Jane,
bora Sept. 23, 1871, died July 13, 1872, Thomas Isaac, born March 20,' 1874.
DILLON MARTIN, Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; tenant; Dem; Lib.
DUNCAN THOS. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; born in Ireland, Nov. 21, 1835; came to
this county in 1861; Ind; Pres; owns 106 acres of land, value $6,000; son of James Duncan,
County Antrim, Ireland; vol. Co. C, Il2th 111. I.; was out about three years; was besieged
at KnoxviUe twenty-eight days on eight days' rations; was wounded at the battle of Resaca,
Ga. and laid up in the hospital nine raonths; narae of wife, Elizabeth Bolles, daughter of
Jesse Bolles, bora Oct. 28, 1835, at Thorapson, Ct; married Feb. 7, 1862; four children liv
ing, Lenora B., born April 30, 1866, William E., born Aug. 17, 1869, James T. and Jesse B.
(twins), born Aug. 7, 1873; Mrs. Duncan's first husband was James Ludi, leaving one son.
Nelson J. Ludi, who died Jan. 1857.
DUSENBURY DANIEL, P.O. Orion; blacksmith; Dera; born W. Va.
DYAL AMOS, Farraer, Sec. 14, P.O^ Orion; born in AUegheny Co. Pa. March 7, 1834;
came to this county in 1856; Ind; Bapt; owns 160 acres of land, value $10,000; son of Wm.
H. Dyal, of Ohio, whose father was in the war of 1812; Mr. Dyal moved to Coshocton Co.
Ohio, with his father, in 1845, lived there eleven years, thence to this county; first wife was
Isabell McFarland, of Holmes Co. Ohio, bom Feb. 8, 1839, married Nov. 27, i860, and died
Sept. 4, 1872, leaving two children : Ida Eliza, born Oct. i, 1861, Robert K., born July 18,
1866; second wife was Marietta Talbut, born Dec. 12, 1841, raarried Oct. 25, 1874; she was
widow of M. L. Hovey, who died Sept. 4, 1872.
¦pATON E. J. Rep; born Vermont, 1852, came to IU. 1875.
¦*--' EATON GEO. W. Orion; grain dealer; Rep; Lib.
EASTON JOSHUA, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born Mass. 1826, came to 111. 1859.
ELLIS JOHN JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Coal VaUey; born in Holstein, Germany,
Sept. 21, 1835; came to this county, 1864; Rep; Lulh; owns 85 acres of land, value $5,500;
son of John Ellis; Mr. Ellis came lo the U. S. in 1858; name of wife was Otilde 7.obel, of
Prussia, born Aug. 29, 1843; married Nov. I, 1864; have four children, Emma Carolina, born
April 28, 1867, John William, bom Feb. 10, 1869, Henry Gustaf, bom Feb. 26, 1872, Louis
Jacob, bom Jan. 15, 1875.
ENGLE HUDSON B. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Orion; born in Buriington Co. N. J. Nov.
4, 1821; carae to this county in 1844; Rep; Quaker; owns 80 acres of land, value $6,000;
Son of Joseph and Hannah Engle; Mr. Joseph Engle died in 1831; Hannah, his wife, died
1855; Hudson B. was one of the first settlers in this town, only four houses built before his
own; name of wife was Sarah Elwell, born in Springfield, Mass. Dec. 16, 1830; Mr. and Mrs.
Engle were married by the Rev. I. Pillsbury, Nov. 11, 1847, being the first couple married
by a clergyman in the town; Mr. Engle has sold pork for seventy-five cents per hundred
pounds, wheat for twenty-five cents per bushel, and corn for ten cents, since living in this
town; have had eight children, seven living: Julia Burr, bom Oct. 19, 1848, Flora Luella,
,'. born Nov. 24, 1852, May Rebecca, born Nov. 10, 1854, Anna Gertrude, bom Dec. 22, 1856,
Charies Henry, bom Dec. 19, 1863, WiUiam Elwood, born March 19, 1870, Hudson Burr,
born Jan. 15, 1872; Elizabeth Blackfan, deceased at three months old.
ENTRIKEN N. M. Orion; merchant; Rep; Cong.
ERICKSON C. A. Orion; carpenter; Rep; Luth.
ERICKSON C. E. Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth.
ERICKSON N. G., P.O. Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth.
ERNST C. Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O. Orion; farmer.
EWING SAMUEL B. Sec. ig, P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Pres.
¦pARRAND OSCAR F. Orion; laborer; Rep; Bapt.
EARRING O. F. Orion; laborer; Rep; Lib.
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376 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
FERGUSON THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Sunny HUl; born in County Antrim, Ire
land, March 17, 1826; came to this county in 1857; '^^Pi U. Pres; owns 150 acres of land,
value $9,oco; son of Jas. Ferguson; Mr. Ferguson carae to the U, S. in 1847, lived at Pitts
burg ten years, then to this county, and now feels proud of his adopted country; name of wife
was Jane Grant, born in Morayshire, Scotland; married Aug. 1850; have eight children,
James A., born May 5, 1851, Ann, born May 6, 1853, Jane, born April 12, 1855, William,
born April 10, 1857, EUa, born Jan. 22, i860, Sarah May, bom Feb. 14, 1864, Harriett Belle,
bom March 28, 1870, Carrie Twilo, born May 28, 1872; James A. graduated at Monmouth
College, class of 1876; is now at the U. Pres. Theological Serainary of AUegheny City, Pa.
FERGUSON ANNIE Mrs. widow. Sec. 11, P.O. Orion.
FIELDS JOHN T. Farmer. Sec. 30, P.O. Orion; born in Belmont Co. Ohio, Oct. 16,
1831; came to this county in 1863; Rep; Lib; owns 200 acres of land, value $12,000; first
settled in Bureau Co. lived there about five years, thenremoved to this town; son of John
Fields, whose father was under General Washington all through the Revolutionary War, and
one of the guards over Major Andre, who was hung as a spy; first wife was Rebecca DUlon,
niarried Feb. 21, 1865, and died May ig, 1871, leaving two children, Guy D., born May 29,
1866, Agnes A., bora Sept. 10, 1867; second wife was Araelia, daughter of Wm. Jordan,
married Feb. 26, 1874.
FREEMAN J. C, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born in England, i82g, carae to IU. 1854.
FREEMAN H. S., P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born Henry Co. 1854.
FRECKHLM JOHN, P.O. Orion; Dera; Luth;. born Sweden. 1835, carae to IU. 1870.
FURGUSON G. M. Sec. 11, P.O. Orion; farraer; Rep.
/^ OLDEN WM. Sec. 28; P.O.Orion; tenant; Dem; Lib.
^ GRANDIN P. A. P.O. Orion; Dem; Lib; born Sweden 1836; to III. 1865.
GABRIELSON ERIC, Merchant and Stock Dealer, Orion; born in Sweden, Feb. 18,
i84g, came to this county in 1854; Dera; Ind; owns house and lot worth $5^0; son of Charles
Gabrielson, of Andover; narae of his wife was Josephine, daughter of Just Hufflund, now
residing in this township, born Jan. i, 1850, married Aug. 5, 1874; have one daughter, Estella
N., born Dec. 31, 1875; Mr. Gabrielson is a General Dealer in all kinds of Merchandise, and
Stock Shipper, also Agent for Foreign Passage Tickets, and sells Foreign Exchange.
GRANT DANIEL, Sec. 5; P.O. Sunny HUl; farraer; Rep; U. Pres.
GRANT WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Sunny HiU; farmer; Rep; U. Pres. '
GUSTAFSON JOHN G. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, April 20, 1844;
came to this county 1851; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, val. $5,000; son of Andrew
Gustafson, now of Missouri; narae of wife was Elizabeth Weech, daughter of Joseph
Weech, frora England, born Feb. 9, 1851; raarried Dec. 25, 1871; two children: Joseph A.,
born Feb. 7, 1873; John A., born Jan. 6, 1875; his father first settled in Lynn Tp., and was
among the first of his countryinen to this part of the Co; Mr. Gustafson has eight brothers
and one sister living in this country; Mrs. Gustafson has four sisters and five brothers.
TT AGLUND GUST, P.O. Orion; Ind; Luth; born Sweden 1833; to IU. 1868.
¦•^ HAMILTON DAVID A. Sec. 32; P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Pres.
HAMILTON WM. C. Sec. 32; farmer; Dera; Pres; bora in IU. 1849.
HAMILTON WM. Sec. 32; P.O. Orion; farraer; Dera; Pres.
HAMMER ALBERT A. Farraer, Sec. 22; P.O. Orion; born in this town Aug. 14, 1856;
Luth; lives on the estate of 40 acres of land, val. $3,000; son of William .A.. Anderson, whose
narae was changed in accordance to the Church rule to Hammer soon after coming to this
country; Mr. Hammer was among the first Swedish settlers in the town in the year 1851;
no one did more to make his country people comfortable, or devoted raore tirae in looking
up horaes for them and suitable places to raake a start in this their chosen country, than did
Mr. Hammer; Mr Albert A. Hammer's raother died in the Winter of 1S65, and his father,
WiUiam A. soon followed her to the unknown — only two weeks intervening between their
deaths — leaving three small children behind thera: Albert A. (the subject of this sketch),
Peter A., born Jan. ig, 1858; Araelia, born Feb, 14, i860.
H.\MMERSTALL CHARLES, P.O.Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1843; to 111. i86g.
HAMOR E., P.O. Orion; raail-carrier; Rep; born Pa! 1817; to 111. 1854.
HAMOR NATHANIEL, Farraer, Sec 29; P.O. Orion; born in Pa. Dec. 25, 1842; came
to this county 1858; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, val. $5,000; son of Evan Hamor,
now of this town; volunteer in Co. C, I02d 111. I; was with Gen. Sherman in his campaign
ahd march to the sea; name of wife Mattie A., daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Jordan;
her grandfather on her mother's side, Daniel H. Jopp, was the first white man settling on the
Seneca Reservation in Ohio; raarried Dec. 20, 1866.

HENRY COUNTY: WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 377
HANNA JOHN M. Farmer, Sec. g; P.O. Orion; born in Westraoreland Co. Ohio, March
15, 1835; came to this county in 1841; Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres of land, val. $g,000; son
of Robert and PriscUla Hanna, who left Pennsylvania for Ohio 1836; remained there four
years, then to Stark Co. in this state one year, ihence to Shaubena Grove in this county; was
among the first settlers in that part of the county; Mr. Robt. Hanna died in 1859; his wife
Priscilla died sorae years before; name of Mrs. John M. was Martha Bleeks. of Crawford
Co. Ohio, born Aug. 16, 1838; married Nov. 6, 1856; have two chUdren: Charles R., born
June 14. 1S59; George B., bora April 8, 1862; Mr. Hanna settled in this township in 1870.
HEARSHIE MARSHALL, Sec. 7; P.O. Sunny HiU; farmer; Rep; U. Pres.
HENDERSON MARY A. Orion; wid Jas; Bapt.
HENDERSON THOS. Orion; mason.; Rep; Lib.
HENDRICKSON ERICK, Sec. 16; P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth.
HENRIKEN FRED, Sec. i; farmer; Dem; Lib.
HIGGINS LEVI, Grain Dealer, Orion; born in Preble Co. Ohio, 8th of June 1829; came
to Henry Co. 1853; Dem; Lib; owns 200 acres, val. $12,000; town and personal property
$25,000; is County Supervisor and Justice of the Peace, also one of the proprietors of the
Town Plat; wife's name was Martha J. Adams, born 19th of Jan. 1829; married July 16,
1846; six children: Sarah Eliza, married Ellis T. Brawley; MaryC, married D. R. Michener;
Minnie A., Effie L., Arthur E., and Hattie L.; one of first .settlers.
HILL J.A.NE Mrs. Orion; widow of Geo. HUl; Meth.
HITCHCOCK L. N. Sec. 11; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth.
HOFFLAND JOHN, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lulh; born Sweden 1810; to IU. 1868.
HOFFLUND JUST, Farraer, Sec. 35; P.O. Orion; bora in Sweden 1806; carae to this
county 1851; Rep; Meth; osvns 80 acres of land, val. $5,000; son of Nicholas Hofilund, of
Sweden; name of wife, Anna Colson, born Oct. 4, l8lo; married June 15, 1834; have seven
children living: Charles J., born Oct. 11, 1835; Mary Louisa, born Jan. 28, 1839; Hannah
Sophia, born Oct. i, 1841; Gertrude Lottie, born Dec. 28, 1843; Alexander, born Aug. 28,
1847; Josephine, born Jan. i, 1850; G. Frederick, bora Dec. 17, 1854; Mr. Hofilund was
araong the first of his country people to this town.
HULTGREN OTTO, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1847.
HUSTON JOHN, Sec. 20; P.O. Orion; farraer; Rep; Lib.
HUSTON THOS. W. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; born in Dearborn Co. Ind. April 17,
1823; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Universalist; owns 130 acres of land, val. $7,500,
also 120 acreain Mo.; son of Joseph Huston, who emigrated from N. H. to Ohio in 1811,
and enlisted in the war of 1812, as druraraer-boy, under Capt. Gest; name of wife was Mary A.
Horham, of Dearborn Co. Ind., bora March 20, 1826; married Sept. 14 1843, whose father
was also in the war of 1812, and was taken prisoner, but escaped, and then emigrated in
1815 to Ind. frora Vt.; Mr. Huston has six children: Polly E., born July I, 1844; Indiana,
bom Jan. 28, 1848; Dearborn, born Nov. 28, 1849; Olive, born May 18, 1851; Mary A., born
June 24, 1855; and Delila A. born Dec. 19, r866.
T MAN ELIZABETH Mrs. Orion; widow; Meth.
¦'¦ INGSTROM CHARLES, Luth; born Sweden 1830; to III. 1868.
INGSTROM C. L. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth.
IRVIN J. S. Dem; Pres; born Ireland 1813; to IU. 1854.
JACOBSON HANS, P.O.Orion; carpenter; Meth.
JAMES O. D. Sec. I; P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth.
JOHNSON A. Sec. 35; P.O Orion; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1813. ]
JOHNSON A. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Orion; farraer; born Sweden. '
JOHNSON A. P. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farraer; Rep; Luth.
JOHNSON A. P. Sec. 16; P.O. Orion; tenant; Luth.
JOHNSON CHRIS. Orion; raUroad laborer; Dera; Luth.
JOHN.SON CHARLES J. Sec. 34; P.O.Orion; farmer; Luth.
JOHNSON CHAS. M. Sec. 9, P.O. Orion; farraer; Lulh.
Johnson henry, Merchant; MiUing; Orion; born in Sweden, June 22, 1832; came
to Henry County in 1848; Dera; Ind; owns 80 acres, valued at $3,000; town and personal
property $6,000; wife was Catherine Abraharason, raarried May I, 1858; have two children,
.boys, Oscar Linne, born Sunday, Aug. 31, 1873, and Andrew Oliver, born Monday, April 17,
1876; was one of the first settlers of the town; has been 3?hool Director.

878 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
JOHNSON D.-F. P.O.Orion; Dem; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON JAS. Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON J. A., P.O.Orion; Dera; bom Va.
JOHNSON J. M. Sec. 35, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN M., P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth.
JOHNSON J. P. Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON L. P. Sec. 34, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth.
JOHNSON OSCAR, Sec. 31, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
JOHNSON NICHOLAS, Sec. 34, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth.
JOHNSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Linn; born in Sweden, Sept. 22, 1805;
came to this county in 1846; Rep; Luth; owns go acres, valued at $5,000; son of John Nel
son, of Sweden; name of first wife was Christine Larson, who died 1849; two children, Jno.
M. born 1829, Samuel Henry, born 1831; both sons railling in Orion; name of second wife
Anna Eliza Sarauelson, born Nov. 5, 1807; married March 6, 1850.
JOHNSON SAMUEL, Sec. 3, P.O. Orion; farraer; Luth.
JONES DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Coal Valley; born in South Wales, Sept. i, 1806;
came to county 1856; Rep; Lib; 70 acres, $4,500; son of Lewis Jones, frora South Wales;
narae of wife Mary Jenkins, daughter of Wra. Jenkins, of sarae place; born May, 1812; mar
ried Feb. 22, 1834; six children living, Lewis, bora Jan. 4, 1836; Walter, born Feb. 3, 1837;
WUliam, born Sept. 19, 1841; Mary Martha, born Jan. 25, 1848; Richard, born April i,
1850; Daniel, born June 18, 1853; in the year of 1854 the body of a Swede was found by
N. Huntoon, while running a mowing raachine on the farm now owned by Daniel Jones;' the
body was so far decomposed that the coroner ordered it to be buried near where found; no
clue ever was found to the cause of his death.
JONES REES, Farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Sunny HUl; &oi-n in Brecon Co. S. Wales, Dec. 18;
1822; came to this county in 1857; Rep; Pres; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000,
and 160 acres in Kansas, and 200 acres in Carroll Co. Iowa; name of wifewas Mrs. Margaret
Jones, born June I, 1820; raarried July 5, 1852, in Pottsville, Pa.; have two chUdren, Mar-
garite Ann, born Feb. 25, 1861; Sarauel, born July 10, 1865; Mrs. Jones has one son by her
first husband, William R. born May 13, 1846; Mr. Jones and family eraigrated to this country
alone, without kith or kin or friends, first to Pa. and lived there ten years, and then to this
county.
JORDAN ALFRED, Sec. 29, P.O. Orion; born Me; carae lo 111. 1863.
JORDAN JAY, Farraer, Sec 36, P.O. Orion; born in Cook County, this state, Sept. 16,
1849; came to this county in 1872; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000; son
of Thos. and S. N. Jordan, now of Orion; the elder Mr. Thos. J. once lived in this Tp. when
the Indians were very numerous; name of wifewas Hann.ih J. Dunmire, born Dec. 26, 1850;
raarried Jan. 5, 1872; have had four children, two living, Edward, born Oct. 2, 1874; Albert,
bom Jan. 29, 1876; Mr. Jordan offered hiraself to the array, but was rejected on account of
age.
JORDAN MONROE, Orion; at school; Rep; Lib.
JORDAN THOS. Orion; retired; Rep; Lib.
JORDAN W. L. Orion; Rep; Lib.
TT'AMP ABRAM, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born Pa; came to IU. 1865.
-¦^ KEEL H. D. Sec. 16, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; U. Breth.
KELEHER DANIEL L. Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Orion; born in County Kerry, Ireland,
Aug. 20, 1836; came to this Co. in 1856; Ind; Cath; owns 240 acres of land, val. at $16,800;
son of Daniel Keleher, who died in Ireland 1846; Mr. Keleher is breeding Poland-China and
pure-blooded Berkshire pigs; also Norman horses; narae of wife was Ellen Currin, daughter of
Wm. Currin, of Co. Donegal, Ireland, born June 10, 1837; married Jan. 19, 1863; have four
children, Mary Ann, born Feb. i, 1864; Ellen B. born Jan. 17, 1866; Daniel C. born Aug.
21, 1870; Ida E. born June 8, 1875; held official positions about twelve years.
KELEHER THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Orion; born in County Kerry, Ireland,
March 15, 1842; came to this Co. in 1866; Ind; Cath; owns 80 acres of land, value $5,600;
vol. Co. H, 151st IU. Inf. under Col. Woodhall; was soon detailed on detective duty, under
Major Tracy, in the State of Georgia; was son of Daniel Keleher, of County Kerry, Ireland;
name of wife was Christine Olson, born in Sweden, June 8, 1845; daughter of Olef
Bengtson; married Dec. 16, 1870; have one child, Ida, born March 9, 1872.
KELMER J. C. Orion; livery; Rep; Lib.
KETTERING JAMES, Orion; carpenter; Rep; U. Breth.

HENRY COUNTY: WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 379
KERR SAMUEL, F^armer, Sec. 15, P.O.Orion; born in County Down, Ireland, July 8,
1832; came to this county in 1853; Dem; U. Pres; owns 240 acres of land, value $12,000;
son of Wm. Kerr, farmer, of Ireland; name of wife was Sabina Adair, of Ireland, born Nov.
20, 1833; married March 26, 1853; have ten children, Samuel M. born Jan. 9, 1854, in
Brooklyn, N.Y.; William, bora May i, 1857; James, bom Dec. 20, 1858; John, born Sept.
; 20, i860; Thos. H. born Nov. ig, 1862; Ann Jane, born Oct. i, 1864; Martha E. born Dec.
25, lS65; Robert P. born July 11, 1868; Joseph B. bom Feb. 15, 1870; Margaret, born May
3. 1871-
KILMER J. C. born Pa; came to Henry Co. 1855.
KINKAID M. P. Attorney, Orion; born in Virginia, in 1850; came to this county 1869;
Ind. in pol. and relig; graduated in the law department of the Michigan University, in the
class of 1876.
KINSEY SHARLOT F. Ml-s. Retired; P.O. Orion; born in Buriington, N.J; daugh
ter of Joseph and Hann.ih Engle, July I, 1817; came to III. 1841; Quaker; married Amos B.
Kinsey 1841; three children, Whorton J. raarried Lucette Harland, 1868; Hannah E. mar
ried Wm. Myers, l86g; Mary Ella, married Wm. W. Slater, 1872; owns house and lot, vah
$1,200.
KNOWLES THOS. E. Prop. Livery and Sale Stable, Orion; born in Bradford Co. Pa.
came to this county 1857; Rep; Lib; son of Henry and Elizabeth Knowles, from England,
who came to the U. S. 1833; married in Philadelphia, June 25, 1836; Mr. Knowles died
Oct. 2g, 1865, leaving nine children, five sons and four daughters; Thos. E. Knowles runs a
livery, keeps horses ready at all tiraes for the gayest as well as the most sedate.
T ARSON S. L. Sec. 2g, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth.
^ LAWSON J. H. Sec. 9, P.O. Orion; tenant; Luth.
LAWSON ANDREW P. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Sunny HiU; born in Centre Port, Sweden,
May 25, 1824; came to ihis county in 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres of land, valued at
$10,000; son of Louis Gustafson, of Sweden; Mr. Lawson has held an official position for
some time in the church; name of wife was Britie Erickson, bom Aug, II, 1820; married
March i, 1846, died Oct. I, 1874, leaving three children, Chas. P. born July 28, 1853; Gust,
born March 10, 1859; Albert, born April 24, 1864.
LINDHOLM CHARLES J. Farmer, Sec. 33. P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, May 22,
1828; came to this county 1853; Rep; Bapt; owns 260 acres of land, valued at $13,000; son
of Samuel Petterson, of Sweden; wife's name was Christina Petterson, born March 7, 1833;
married Oct. i854;'have eight children, John Justus, born Feb. 4, 1856; Wm. Henry, born
July 18, 1858; Frank August, born Feb. 5, 1861; Eraily Sophia, bora Sept. 20, 1863;
Edbloom, bora March 30, 1866; Ella Amelia, born May 6, 1869; Mary Aloria, born July ig
1872; Chas. Otto, bora March 25. 1876.
LIPPINCOTT J. H. Rep; Ind; born Ohio; came to IU. 1850.
LINDEN GUST, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden; came to IU. 1867.
LINDWALL S. E., P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; bora Sweden.
LOVE ALEX, Sec. 16, P.O. Orion; farmer; Pres.
LONG H. H. Orion; physician; Rep; Bapt.
LOVE JAMES, Sec. 32, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Pres.
LONG JOEL W., P.O. Orion; Dem. Univ; born Ohio; carae here 1875.
LOVE WM. Sec. 13, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth.
LUESLEY R. M. Orion; butcher; Rep; born Ohio.
LUND ANNA S. Mrs. widow of John, Sec. 24, P.O. Orion.
ly/TcCAHON JOHN, Sec. 32, farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland.
'-'• McCausland H., P.O. Orion; Rep; born HenryCo.
McCANDLESS WILLIAM, Farmer and Merchant, Sec. 2g, P.O. Orion; born in Alle
gheny County, Pa. Nov. 18, 1810; came to this county 1S54; Dera; Pres; owns 220 acres of
land, valiie $13,200; son of Alexander McCandless, who died Oct. 1848, leaving eight chU
dren, all but one still living; was in the War of 1812; name of wife was Elizabeth McEwing,
of Philadelphia, born June 17, 1826; married Aug. 26, 1862; Mrs. McCandless' first husband
was Isaac A. Walker, of Pa. who died Aug. 12, i860, leaving two children, Anna Mary, born
June 17, 1850; Francis I. born July II, 1852.
McCLOSKY EDW., Orion; laborer; Dem; Lib.
McCOSLIN JOHN, P.O. Orion; born Pa.

380 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
McDonald F. M. Sec. 21, P.O. Orion; farraer; Dera; Pres.
McDonald S. j., P.O. Orfon; born Pa.
McEWEN JOHN, P.O. Orion; Dem; Lib; born Pa; came here 1862.
McGEE SAMUEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib.
McGILL WM., P.O. Orion; Dem; Cath; bom Ireland.
McGOVERN J. H. Orion; merchant; Dem; Lib.
McGRAW HUGH, Sec. 5; farmer; Pres.
McKELVEY ELLA, Mrs. widow; Orion; Meth.
McMEEKEN WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Coal Valley; born Ireland, March 25,
1821; carae to this county 1856; Rep; U. Pres; owns 62 acres of land, valued $4,000; came
J to the U. S. 1847; settled in Philadelphia; then to 111. 1853; wife's narae was Agnes Reed,
of Ireland; raarried July 23, 1853; nine children, .all living: James, born May 11, 1854; Mary
Jane, May 26, 1856; WiUiam, Nov. 13, 1858; Francis, May 14, 1861; John, March 3, 1864;
Robert C. June 30, 1866; Hugh, June 24, i86g; Alexander, Oct. 23, 1871; Agnes Alida, May
17, 1874.
McWHINNEY AND. Rep; Lib; born Ind. 1824; to 111. 1854.
McWHINNEY E. H. Orion; farraer; Rep: Meth.
MANNING J. R. Sec. g; P.O Sunny Hill; farmer; Rep; Bapt.
MARTIN JENNETT Mrs. P.O. Orion; born Scotland 1822; to 111. 1851.
MAWBY VINCENT H. Farraer; Sec. 20; P.O. Orion; born in Iowa Oct. 8, 1852; came
to this county in 1874; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, valued at SS.ooo; son of Bartholo
mew, wlio with three sons enlisted in the late war and honorably discharged, all of which
were b jrn in England; narae of wife was Sarah Jane McHenry, born April g, 1835; married
Mr. Mawby July 3, 1875; her first husband, Edward Bell, left two children, John J. and El
mer E.: Mrs. Mawby was one of the eight ladies who destroyed the liquor and broke up the
sale of whisky in 1856 in this town.
MEALMAN ADAM, Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Orion; born in FrankUn Co. Pa. Aug. 25,
1822; came to this county 1858; Dem; U. Breth; owns 240 acres of land, value 817,000; son
of John K. and Catherine Mealman, who emigrated from Pa. to Rock Island Co. l83g: fam
ily consisted of six boys and four girls; his father, Mr. John K. was in the war of 1812; his
grandfather was a British soldier, brought over to this country to fight our forefathers, de
serted imraediately on his arrival, joined Washington's forces, fought like a true and valiant
soldier all through the revolutionary war; first wife was Harriet Kimball, born April 19, 1827,
married April 15, 1847, died Dec. 27, [865, h.nving had six children; Kasia, born Dec. 20,
1848; WiUiam, Jan. 8, 1851; RusseU, July 3, 1853; Sarah, Jan. 31, 1856, died April 3, 1857;
Maria, March 10, 1858, died Oct. 19, 1876; John R. Dec. 25, i860, died Feb. 24, 1875; Cla
rissa L. Aug. 17, 1863; second wife, Rachel L. Dyal, born April 22, 1844; raarried Dec. 27,
, 1866; three children: Minnie E.born Feb. 22,1868; Edna E. May 19, 1870; Hattie M. Feb.
19, 1873.
MEALMAN CHAS. P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden 1845; to IU. 1869.
MEANOR WM. P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born Pa. 1840; to IU. 1862.
MEELMAN CHARLES, Sec. 15; P.O. Orion; farraer; Luth.
MICHENOR DELACY, Orion; school teacher; Dem; Lib.
MONTGOMERY SAMUEL E. Farmer; Sec. 6; P.O. Sunny HiU; born County-
Down, Ireland, June 20, 1830; came to this county 1857; Rep; U. Pres; owns 60 acres of
land, value $4,500; son of Jaraes Montgoraery, who died in this town May I, 1871, aged 76
years; narae of wife was Catherine McNaraara, born March 7, 1834, daughter of John Mc
Namara. of Ireland; raarried Dec. 5, 1851; have six children living: WiUiam, born Dec. 6,
1855; Margaret Jane, April 12, 1858; Georgiana Washington, April 'iX 1S62; Samuel, July
26, 1865; Elizabeth Agnes, Oct. 9, 1867; Mary Eraraa, March 31, 1870; Mr. Montgomery
eraigrated to the county in 1848, from Scotland, and was in the U. S. Service two years in
the late war.
MOREY GEO. F. P.O. Orion; clerk; Rep; Melh; born Ohio 1S37; to IU. 1839.
MORTON JOSEPH, Farmer; Sec. 2: P.O. Orion; born in Butler Co. Ohio, Jan. 27,
1835; came to this county 1856; Rep; Meth; owns i6o acres of land, value $g,6oo; son of
Zalmunna and Clarissa Morton, who settled in Adaras Co. III. in 1848; are direct descend
ants from t'le Plymouth company of New England; name of wife was Margaret J. Cate, of
Qaincy, III, born Dec. 10, 1841; daughter of Joseph and Sarah Cate, of Hancock Co; mar
ried Oct. 13, 1868; have had five children, four living: Clarissa J. bom April 4, 1871; Geo.
MelviUe, AprU ig, 1873; Clarence Edwin, Oct. 3, 1874; Luella A. March ig, 1876.

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MORRISON ROBERT, Farmer; Sec. 7; P.O. Coal VaUey; born in Down County, Ire
land, Oct. 13, 1826; came to this country 1850; Rep; Pres; owns I3g acresof land, value
$8,400; carae direct from Ireland to Rock Island County, then to this county; narae of vvife
was Margaret McLean, bom Dec. 13, 1827, carae to this counly i84g; married July 31, 1853;
two eldest children are dead; three living: Joseph Robert, born March Z2, i860; William
John, Oct. 21, 1862; and Margaret, July 28, 1867.
MUMAN L. H. Rep; Lib; born Pa. 1842; to 111. 1868.
XT ELSON JUST, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; to 111. i86g.
-'-^ NEUMANN HENRY, Orion; merchant; Rep; Lib.
NEUMANN JULIUS, Orion; merchant; Dera; Bapt.
NELSON OSCAR, Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth.
NILSON PETER, Sec. 25; P.O. Orion; farraer: Luth; to III; 1868.
/^UGH G. W. photographer; Dera; born Eng. l84g; to 111. 1855.
^ OUGH HENRY, Orion; carriage maker; born Eng.
OUGH THOS. Orion; carriage maker; Rep; born Eng.
OWENS JOHN, Orion; merchant; Rep; Lib.
pARKS H. H. P.O. Orion; Rep; U. Pres; born 111. i84g.
-'¦ PATRICK W. D. Orion; jeweler; Rep; Lib.
PETERSON ANDREW M. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden Aug. 27,
1828; carae to this county 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 520 acres of land, valued $31,200; son of
Peter and Mary Christine Johnson; Peter Johnson died in the old country in 1866; Mary,
his wife, then came to this county, and is living here now; name of wife was Cary L. Swan-
sen, bora Sept. 18, 1827; married March 29, 1857; have had seven children, five now living:
Maiy Louisa, bora April 24, 1859; Caroline Sophia, Nov. 17, i86o; Emma MatUda, Feb. 6,
1863; Christine Charlotte, Jan. 26, 1865; Ida Josephine, July 20, 1871; there were only five
houses in the town when Mr. Peterson came here.
PETERSON AUGUSTUS, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden 1849; to IU. 1852.
PETERSON J. A. Rep'; Luth; born Sweden 1843; to III. 1867.
PETTERSON A. F. Sec. g; P.O. Orion; farraer; Rep; Luth.
PETTERSON ALEX. Sec. 26; farmer; Luth; bom Sweden 1838; to III. 1868;
PETTERSON ALFRED, P.O.Orion; Rep; Luth; born .Sweden 1844; to IU. 1869.
PETTERSON AUGUST, P.O. Orion; laborer; Rep; Luth.
PETTERSON C P. Sec. 2; P.O. Orion; farmer; Luth.
PETTERSON DAVID, Sec. 24; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth.
PETTERSON JOHN, Sec. 31; P.O. Orion; farmer; born Sweden.
PETTERSON JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Orion; farraer; Rep; Luth.
PETTERSON JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Orion; farmer; Meth.
PETTERSON J. P. W. P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born this Co. 1851.
PETTERSON N. P. Farmer; Sec. 33; P.O. Orion; bora in Sweden, Nov. 28, 1812:
came to Henry Co. 1849; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres, valued at $9,000; was one ofthe first
settlers of this Tp; son of Peter Nelson, of Sweden; wife's name was Eva Caroline Johnson;
married March, 1842; have seven 'children : Anne Maria, Margaret Charlotte, John Peter,
WiUiara (who married Josephine C. Petterson Nov. 4, 1876), Cari Erick Albert, Alfred, Ar
thur Edward, and Nels August.
PETTERSON P. A. Sec, 26; P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden 1844.
PETTERSON S. E, Orion; sexton Swedish Church; Rep.
PIERCE JACOB, Sec. 16; P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; U. Breth.
PIERCE ROBERT J. Sec. 5; P.O. Sunny HUl; farmer; Rep; Pres.
PRITCHARD JOSEPH, Sec. 21; P.O. Orion; farmer; Dem; Lib.
"P EEVES JOHN L. Sec. ig; P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth.
•'^ REEVES M. Orion; Rep; Meth.
RICHARDSON VANCE, P.O. Orion; Rep; born IU. 1847.
RICKLEY J. W. P.O. Orion; Dem; born Switzeriand, to 111. 1875.
RINGDAHL AUGUST, Sec. 25; P.O. Orion; farmer; from Sweden.

382 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
RISHEL H. M. P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; to IU. 1865.
ROGERS H. K. Rep; Lib; born N.Y. i84g; to III. 1875.
ROSE A. R. Sec. 23; P.O. Orion; farmer.
ROST ADOLPH, Sec. 5; P.O. Sunny Hill; tenant; Rep; Luth.
C AMUELSON A. P. Sec. 24; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth.
*-^ SAMUELSON A. G. P.O. Orion; Dem; Lib; born Sweden; to III. 1871.
SAMUELSON CHARLES, Farmer; Sec. 35; P O. Orion; born in Sweden Nov. 1827;
came to this county 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 320 acres of land, value $ig,200; came to the
U. S. in 1851, slopped six months in N.Y, then direct to this county; holds the office of
School Director; narae of wife was Hannah Maria Swanson, born March 22, 1833; married
Sept. 12, 1856; seven children, all living: John Albert, born May 2g, 1857; Peter August,
Nov. 6, 1858; Charles Edward, Sept. 4, i860; Jonas Victor, April 15, 1864; Gust Oscar, Sept.
26, 1866; Hannah Araelia, Jan. 11, l86g; Minnie Matilda, Nov. 26, 1871.
SAMUELSON JOHN, Farraer; Sec. 25; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Dec. 5, 1835; came
to this county in 1852; Rep; Meth; owns 400 acres, value $24,000; volunteered in Co. C,
43d 111. Inf appointed serg't; was in eight battles, among which were Shiloh, siege of Vicks
burg, and Jenkins Ferry in Arkansas; was in service three years; name of wife Mary Larson;
mairied May 31, 1867; three children : John Warren, born June 17, 1872; Arthur Herman,
Aug. 8, 1S74; Edward, Jan. g, 1877; there were only seven farailies in this town when he came
here; built a fine residencei876, centennial year; seventy Swedes who died with the cholera
soon after arrival here, were buried on his farm in one grave.
SCOTT ARCHIBALD, Farmer, Sec. ig, P.O. Orion; born Beaver County, Pa. Dec. 6,
J 1806; came to this counly in 1857; Dem; Pres; owns 253 acres of land, value $15,000; .son
of Wm. Scott, who was major in the Beaver Co. MUitia in the War of 1812, and died with
camp fever, contracted while at Erie, Pa.; Mr. Scott raoved frora AVashington, Pa. direct to
this town; narae of wife was Elizabeth McCandless, daughter of Alexander McCandless; has
three children, Mary EUzabeth; Alexander M. C, Jennie Georgetta; Mrs. Scott's first
husband was James Ewing, who left four children; her eldest son, Samuel Ewing, owns 87
acres of land, value $5,500, and lives with Mr. Scott.
SEAGLER FRANK, Orion; Dera; Lib.
SELLEN ERICK, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 1841; carae to IU. 1869.
SELLERS WM. Farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Orion; born Warren Co. Ohio, July II, 1827;
came to county in 1862; Rep; Luth; 136 acres, value $7,500; son of George Sellers, of Ohio,
who wasunder Gen. Harrison in the War of 1812; one of his raost prorainent battles was that
in which Tecumseh was killed, name of wife was Sarah A. Surface, born Sept. 3. 1841,
raarried Jan. 12, 1859; six chUdren, five living. James M. born Dec. 3, 1859; Elmer E. born
Nov. 21, 1862; Mary E. bora April g, 1865; Minnie and May (twins), born AprU 6, 1868,
Minnie died in infancy; Stanley, bom May 10, 1873.
SHEESLEY HIRAM, Sec. 28, P.O Orion; tenant; Rep; U. Brethren.
SHIVELEY JOHN, P,0. Orion; Rep; Christian; born Virginia.
SIVERLY JOHN, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 1847; carae to 111. 1869.
.SMITH ASA H. P.O.Orion; farraer; from N.Y. ; val. prop. $500.
SMITH JNO. P. Farraer. Sec. 12, P.O. Orion; born Edford Township, Nov. 10, 1854; Dem;
Luth; owns .320 acres of land, value $19,200; son of William Smith, who emigraled from
Maryland direct to this county in 1849, and still lives on farra first purchased; only three
houses in Tp. when Mr. Smith arrived, buying a farm on which one of these houses then
stood; Mr. John F. Smith, grandfather on mother's side ; Andrew Eraert died Sept. 22; 1876,
aged seventy-seven years; Mr. Sraith has four sisters, Maggie A. who married Dr. Lawbaugh,
ol Phoenix, Mich; Carrie, Ella C. and Emma L; parents Uving in Edford.
S3IITH WILLIAM L. Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Orion; bora in Alleghany Co. Maryland,
April 29, 1842; came to this county in 1872; Dem; Lib; owns 170 acres of land, value
$8,000; son of Ernest H. Smith, W. Virginia; Vol. Co. B, 2d Iowa Inf; was out about
three years; was in the batUes of Fort Donelson, ShUoh and Coiinth, in the latter received a
severe wound in the right knee; name of wife was Maria E. Edwards, bora May 14, 1849,
married Feb. 22, 1873; have one chUd, WUliam Heniy, born Nov. 30, 1873; Mrs. Smith has
one son by her first husband, Abram S. Byerrum, born Nov. 8, 1868.
SNIDER DAVID T. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Orion; born in Virginia, Dec. 25, 183S; came
to 111. in i866; Rep; Meth; owns 242 aares, value $i6,ooo; son of James C. whose grand
father was captured by the Indians, when a small boy, and held by them about four years,
and when regained by his parents could only remember the name of a mountain near by his
father's house, and his book wilh the letter O in it; name of wife was Hannah Ramsey,
daughter of Ira Ramsey, of Monongalia County, W. Virginia, bom Nov. 25, 1841, married
March 4, i860; three children, James Ira, bom Jan. 31, 1861; Emery, born Nov. 25, 1864,
and Luther, born July 25, 1867.

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ABNER B. LITTLE (deceased),
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HENRY COUNTY : WESTERN TOWNSHIP. 385
SNYDER ROBERT, Orion; blacksmith; Rep; Meth.
SPENCER WM. Sec. 17, P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth.
STATES CLAWSON, Sec. 21; P.O, Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth.
STATES DAVID J. Sec. 16; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren.
STATES GEO. W. Sec. 21; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth.
STEARNS J. W. Sec. 12; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib.
STEINHOLAN JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Meth.
STEVENS BENJAMIN F. Sec. g; P.O. Orion; tenant; Dem; Lib.
STEVENS CHAS. Orion; carpenter; Lib.
STEVENS E. P. Orion; livery; Dera; Lib.
STEVENSON OTIS, Sec. 2; P.O. Orion; tenant; Luth.
STEVENSON THOS. Sec. 3; P.O. Orion; farmer: Rep; Pres.
SULLIVAN A. W. Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; laborer; Rep; Lib.
SULLIVAN HENRY, Tenant, Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; born in Ontario Co. N. Y. June 8,
1832; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Lib; works 300 acres of J. S. Keater's land, value
$20,ooo; son of Wm. whose father was all through the Revolutionary War; Wm. Sullivan
had five sons in the late war; one son (Marvin), was killed at Stone River battle; Geo. and
Solomon were nearly starved to death at Andersonville, were there nine months; name of wife
was Lois McKibben, born May 27, 1835, raarried June 2, 1850; had seven children, six
living; Alba W. born May 15, 1852; Myron H. bora May 27, 1855; Sarah M. bora May 30,
1858; Mary E. bom Feb. 15, 1862; Sarauel K. bora May 7, 1866; Frank E. bora AprU 23,
1871; Mrs. Sullivan had three brothers in the late war.
SULLIVAN W. H. Sec. 17; P.O, Orion; tenant; Rep; Lib.
SUTTON W. J. teacher; Dem; Lib; born Pa. 1851; came to IU, 1870.
SWANSON CARLE M. Farmer, sec. 34; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, i8og; came to
this county in i84g; Rep; Luth; owns 56 acres, value $3,000; son of Charles G. of Sweden;
wife was Ann Eliza Johnson, born 1817, married in 1837; have three children: Charles G.
born 1838; Chrisrina Chfirlotte, bora 1843; Emma Matilda, born 1857; Charles G. married
Christina Louisa Erickson; Christina C. married John Johnson; Emma Matilda married
John Sarauelson; Mr. Swanson was one of the earliest Swedish settlers.
SWANSON GUST. ALFRED, Farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; bora in Sweden, i83g;
came to this county in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 154 acres of land, value $10,000; son of
John Swanson, who came direct to this county from Sweden, and died in l86g; Mr. Swanson's
mother is still living in Lynn Tp.; name of wife was Carolina Christina Larson; married
Jan. 25, l86g; have four children : Joseph Enoch, bora May 10, 1870; Luther E. born Jan.
12, 1872; Christina Sophia, born May 2g, 1873; Alfred Nathaniel, born June 17, 1875; Vol.
Co. H, Ii2th 111. I. as Alfred Swanson; honorably discharged at Greensborough, N. C. from
the U. S. service, June 20, 1865.
SWANSON C. G., P.O. Orion; farraer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
SWANSON JOHN VICTOR, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Sept. 6,
1835; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, value $14,400;
elder brother of G. A. who, with his parents, came direct from Sweden, Jan, 8, 1846; name
of wife was Anna Maria Petterson, daughter of N. P. of this town; married March 28, 1863;
six children : Hannah May, born Feb. i, 1864; Joseph Albert, born Jan. 25, 1866; John
Nathan, bora Oct. 13. 1S68; Charlotte Amelia, born May 12, 1871; Luther Edward, born
Oct. 17, 1873; Charies Aaron, born Nov. 22, 1875.
SWANSON OSCAR, Sec. 2g;"P.O. Orion; tenant; Rep; Meth.
SWANSON OTTO, P.O. Orion; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, i83g; came to IU. 1868.
SWANSON SWAN, Sec. 16; P.O. Orion; tenant; Luth.
SWANSON S. j. Rep; Luth; farmer; born Sweden, 1847; came to 111. 1870.
SWANSON S. P. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farraer; Luth.
'T'REGO B. F. Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farraer; Rep; Quaker.
¦'¦ TREGO EUGENE, Sec. 34; P.O. Orion; farmer; born Pa. 1851.
TALBOT ALFRED L. Tenant, Sec. 14; P.O. Orion; born Cambridge, in this county,
Aug. 15, 1851; Dem; Bapt; rents 80 acres of land of A. Dyal; son of WilUam Talbot, who
was one of the pioneers of this county, and has nine children, six boys and three girls; the
latter are married and live in this county; the elder Mr. Talbot has been a leading and
official member in the Baptist Church of Cambridge for thirty years; Mr. Alfred L. married
Hannah H. ICane, of South Bend, Ind. Jan. 28, 1875; she was born Aug. 28, 1855; have one
daughter, Edna May, born Nov. 13, 1876.
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386 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
THOMAS GEORGE W. Nurseryman, Sec. 20; P.O. Orion; born in Litchfield Connty,
Conn. Jan. 24, 1843; came to this co nly in 1857; Rep; Bapl; son of William R. now of
Conn.; Vol. Co. C, 112th III. I. under Col. Henderson; was engaged in the siege of Knoxville;
was on the right in the charge at Atlanta, Aug. 6, 1S64, also at the battle at Nashville, and
remained under the Col. now a Genl. till the close of the war; name of wife was Emma A.
Farrand Allegan County, Mich, born June 5, 1858; married at Pierson, Montcalm Co.
Mich. Aug. 18, 1872; two children, Minnie May, bora July 10, 1873; Mabel E. A. born Jan.
16, 1877.
TREGO H. Orion; postmaster; Rep; Lib.
TREGO H. S. Sec. 28; P.O. Orion; faimer; Rep; Lib.
TREGO JAMES, Retired; P.O. Orion; born in Bucks County, Pa. Aug. I, 1807; came to
this county in 1856; Rep; Quaker; son of Mahlon Trego; wife was Abbie V. Herron, born
April 6, 1 806, in N. J.; married Feb. 24, 1834; two children, Scudder H. and Amanda H,;
Scudder H. married Emma A. Kinsey in 1855. and has two children, Joseph P. and Lizzie
B.; Amanda H. married Benjamin R. Blackfan.
TREGO SCUDDER H. Orion; carpenter; Rep; Lib.
TREGO THOMAS W. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Orion; born in this state, June 19, 1849;
carae to this counly, 1855; Rep; Lib; living on his father's farm, 80 acres, value $5,000; son
of H. S. and Rebecca B. Trego, of the Quaker faith, forraerly frora Bucks Counly, Pa.; his
father, H. S. first settled in Mercer Co. in 1840, and one ofthe first settlers of this town, and
has held raany town offices; while living in Mercer Co. was among the sufferers by the great
tornado of 1S44, when many of his friends and relatives lost their lives; Mr. Thos. W. has
one sister, who married Dr. Wm. L. Craig, of Pa. who died in 1873.
TURNER WM. M. Orion; laborer; Rep; U. Brethren.
VT'ALENTINE E:, P.O. Orion; Dem; born Pa. 1849; came to III. 1854.
^ VALENTINE J. O., P.O. Orion; Dem; born Pa. 1822; 'came to 111. 1854.
VALENTINE R. D., P.O. Orion; Dera; came to IU. 1854.
VANCE J. M., P.O. Orion; retired; Rep; Melh.
VANDERVIER C. P., P.O. Orion; produce shipper; Dem.
AIT ADE CLARK, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born W. Va.
* "^ WADE COLEMAN, P.O. Orion; teamster; Dera; born W. Va.
WADE MILTON, P.O. Orion; tearaster; Rep; U. Breth.
WADE OLIVER P., P.O. Orion; Rep; Meth; bom W. Va. 1838; carae to IU. 1867.
WALLERSTADT F. A., P.O. Sunny HiU; clerk; Rep; Luth.
WALLERSTADT LARS A. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden, Aug. 28,
1827; came to this county in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 200 acres of land, val. $12,000; son of
John Wallerstadt; now holds the office of Trustee of ihe Lutheran Church; name of vvife
was Sophia Erickson, bom May 28, 1831, whose father emigrated to tiiis county 1852; mar
ried Dec. 31, 1853; have seven children living and three deceased, Frank Alexander, born
Nov. 29, 1854; Charles Joseph, born Sept. 17,1857; Simon Lucius, born O 1.28,1861;
Henry Cornelius, bom Sept. 21, 1864; John Albert, bora June 7, 1868; Lamiel Edwin, born
April 22, 1S70; George William, born Aug. 3, 1872.
WARD ED. Sec. 18; P.O. Orion; fariner; Dera; Epis.
WARD FRED. B. Farmer, Sec. iS; P.O. Orion; born in Washington, D. C, March 20,
1843; came lo this county 1867; Dem; Univ; owns 226 acres, val. $T2,ooo; son of Commo
dore James H. Ward, U. S. Navy, who was killed at MaUiias Point, Va. 1S61, and grandson
of Col. James Ward, Hartford, Conn; Mr. F. P.. Ward now lives upon a ^ Sec. of land lo
cated with a land warrant given to his grandfather for services in the War of 1812; Mr.
Ward graduated in the Class of 1864 in Ihe College of the City of New York; name of wife
was Julia B. Engle, daughter of Hudson B. Engle, of Orion; born Oct. 19, 1848; married
June 17, 1869; have four children, Saiah W. born April 24, 1S70; Fanny D. born Sept. 1871;-
Amy, born May 9, 1S73; V.ulh B. born Oct 18, 1S75.
WARNER WILDER W. Fanner, Sec. 3; P.O. Orion; born Worcester Co. Mass. Oct. 10,
1828; came to this counly in 1849; son of Elias and Maiy A. Warner (raaiden name Mary
A. Lawrence); Rep; Bapt; owns 400 acres of land, val. $20,coo, and 800 acres in Kansas;
Mr. Warner came to Rock Island in T848, then to this counly, and followed school teaching
about twelve years; has held the offices of Justice of the Peace, Assessor, Supervisor .ind
Notary Public for several successive terms; was a member of the 2Sth session of the Illinois
Legislature; name of wife was Olive Washburn, of Mass. born June 19. 1834; married Oct.
10, 1854; have six children. Wilder W., born Aug. 10, 1S55; Mary E,, horn July ig, 1857;
Wilmot S., born Feb. 22. 1859; Lawrence C, born Feb. 27, l86i: Frank C, born Feb. 4.
1863; Maria A., bom Feb. 21, 1865; Mr. Warner's grandfather, Elias Warner, was in the
battle of Bunker HUl in Ihe War of the Revolution.

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WELLIVER R. P. Orion; Rep; Lib.
WASHBURN CHAUNCEY E. Farmer, Sec. 2; PO. Orion; bora Springfield, Mass.
May 17, 1S34; came to this county 1837; Dem; U. Breth; owns 160 acres of land, value
$8,000; son of Abisha Washburn, who emigrated wilh his family to this county in 1S37;
died Aug. 31, 1S73; Mr. Washburn's raother died in Michigan, while on a visit there, l84g;
name of wife vvas Eraily Piatt, of Covington, Ind. bom April 5, 1S33; married March 28,
1857; have seven children, Ida M., born July 16, 1S59; Charlotte, born Oct. 7, 1S61; George,
bora Oct. 20, 1863; Otis, born March 20, 1S65; Edward, born Jan. 24, 1867; Eliza J., born
Aug. 19, 186S; Emma, born Feb. 22, 1874.
WAYNE WM. Sec. 9; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib.
WEISS GEORGE, Sec. 17; P.O. Orion; tenant; Dem; Lib.
WEISS GEORGE, P.O. Orion; Dem; Lulh; born Germany 1846; carae to Plenry Co. 1851.
.WETHERELL HORACE, P.O. Orion; Rep; Lib; born R. I. 1810; came to III. 1859.
WESTERLUND PETER, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Osco; born in Helsingland, Sweden,
Aug. 10, 1839; eame to this county in 1850; Rep; Luth; owns 320 acres of land, val. $19,200;
son of Eric A. Westerlund, who died iS6g; Elizabeth, his mother, died on the ocean, while
coming to this country; holds the ofiice of School Trustee; name of wife EInora C. S. Hull-
man, born July 7, 1S43; married Feb. 17, 1863; have six children, Oscar W., bora Nov. 14,
1863; John A., born June lO, 1S65; Augusta M , born June 5, 1867; Emraa E., born March
13, 1869; Arndt L., born March 18, 1871; Peter E., born Jan. 24, 1876; .Mr. Westerlund was
one of the twelve men who explored the Rio Grande River, in i860; they started from
Pike's Peak with ox teams, without guides or road, in a southwesterly direction, as the gen
eral raake of country would lead them, until they reached the head waters of the river, then
followed it down to Albuquerque, New Mexico, then sold their outfit, and made three boats,
and, in opposition to all advice and appeals, started down the unknown river over eight long
rapids or falls, where no man was ever known to go before and come out alive; one of which
is a point where all the natives claim the river passes under the mountain, and proved it a
false idea, only having that appearance, caused by a right angle of the river, where the rocks
are 1,000 or more feet high; landed at El Paso safely, and sold their boats for $50 cash, as
trophies of a feat never before performed.
WILLIAMSON HIRAM, Orion, mason; Rep; Lib.
WILLIAMSON JOSEPH, Orion; carpenter; born Pa.
WILSON GEORGE, Sec. 15; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Spiritualist.
WILSON J. S. Sec. 11; P.O. Orion; carpenter; Rep; Meth.
WILSON JAMES, .Sec. 8; P.O. Sunny HiU; tenant.
WILSON WILLIAM C. Farmer, Sec. i; P.O. Morristo.wn; born in Norway, Feb. II,
1839: carae to this county in 1857; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres of land, val. $4,500; carae to
the U. S. in 1853; stopped first at Quebec, Wisconsin, Iowa, and then to 111. in 1857; volun
teer 37th III. I., under Col. White, of Chicago, afterwards was under Col. Black; was in bat
tles of Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Chalk Bluff, siege of Vicksburg, and the fall of Mobile;
was honorably discharged at Carap Butler, 111; enlisted as a private and rose to a Captaincy,
and served in the United States Array four years and ten months; name of vvife was Ellen
E. Showalter of this state, born July 2. 1845; married Dec. 6. 1866; have five children,
Mary E., born Oct. 2, 1867; Adella I., born Sept. 20, 186S; Clara A., born Oct. 28, 1869; J.
Canby, bora May 6, 1873; Ralph K,,born April 6, 1875; lost one boy.
WOOD B. P. Sec. 4; P.O. Coal Valley; Rep; Lib.
WOOD C. S. Sec. 4: P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Lib.
WOOD TIMOTHY, Sec. 4; P.O. Coal Valley; farmer; Rep; Lib.
WOOD TIMOTHY Jr. Sec. 4; P.O. Coal Valley; Rep; Lib.
"yOUNGQUIST JAMES A. Sec. 24; P.O. Osco; Rep; Luth.
Business Directory.
ORION.
Blackfan R. R. M. D., Breeder Poland-China, and Berkshire Pigs', from import
ed stock.
Babrielson Eric, Dealer in General Merchandise; Produce and Stock shipper;
sells Foreign Exchange and Passage Tickets to all European ports.

VOTERS AND 'TAXPAYERS OF
Higgins Levi, Grain Dealer and Justice of the Peace.
Johnson, Lloyd & Co. Props. Union Flouring Mills. Custom work a specialty.
Keleher Danl. L. Breeder Poland-China, and thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs ; also
Norman Horses not surpassed in the State. No pains has been spared in
the selection of this stock. Sold at reasonable terms. Res. Sec. 14.
Kinkaid M. P. Attorney at Law and Loan Office.
Knowles Thos. E. Livery and Exchange Stable. Free Hack in connection
with Orion House.
Owens & McCandless, Dealers in Groceries, Queensware, Hardware and Stoves.
Thomas Geo. W. Nurseries, Sec. 27, P. O. Orion.

liTNN TOWNSHIP.
ADAMS CHAS. See. 16; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Greenbacker; 90 acres, value $3,600.
ALMQUIST FRANK, Sec. 13; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer- Rep; bora in Sweden.
ANDERSON A. G., P.O. Lynn Center; rents farra of R. M. Thompson; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
ANDERSON ANDREW, Sec. 21; P.O. Lynn Center; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 130 acres.
ANDERSON C. G. Lynn Center; furniture dealer; born in Sweden.
ANDERSON CHAS. G. Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; bom Sweden.
ANDERSON C. M. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 70 ac. $2,800.
ANDERSON E. M. Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; rents farra of D. McKillop; Rep; Meth; IU.
ANDERSON EDWARD, Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Meth; bom IU.
ANDERSON FRANK O. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheira; rents farra of Steven Stevenson; Rep; Luth.
ANDERSON J. FRANK, Sec. I; P.O. Osco; rents farm of John Swanson; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
ANDERSON J. O. Sec. 12; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 480 acres.
ANDERSON PETER J. Sec. 30; P.O. Opheira; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 ac. $4,000.
ARASMITH JOHN W. Farraer, Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Henry Co. 111. in
1835; Rep; owns 300 acres land, value $15,000; was School Director one year, and CoUector
one year; married Rosilla M. Derby, of Illinois, in 1862; seven children: Alvin J., Fred A.,
Ida M., Minnie M., Hattie O., LiUie P., and Fannie A.
ASK JOHANAS, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 10 acres.
ASTROM CHAS. Sec. 36; P.O. Opheira; farmer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden; 80 acres, $3,200.
T)ARD C. L. Sec. 5; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 88 ac. vaL $3,520.
-^ BERGQUIST J. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheira; farraer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; l8oac.
BERGSTRON ANDREW, Sec. 2: P.O. Lynn Center; rents farra of Mrs. Westerland; Rep.
BENGSTON B. F. Farraer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden
in 1849; carae to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 153 acres land, value $6,500; served ,
as CoUector one year; Constable two years; married Gustava Charlotte Anderson, of Sweden,
in 1870; three chUdren, naraes : Arved Ulysses, Gustava Elizabeth, and Adelia Gustina.
BENGSTON G. Farmer and General Merchant, Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden
in 1837; carae to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres land, store, merchandise,
etc., value $14,000; has been Town Clerk eight years; Supervisor one year; School Trustee
three years; married Anna L. Swanson, of Sweden, in i860; seven children, naraed: Frans
A., Anna M., Augusta E., Ida J., John W., Johanna A., and Carl G.
BJORKLUMD N. P., P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; house and lot.
BLACKMAN C. V. Mrs. Lynn; Postmistress; widow of Judge H. C; born Pa. 1823;
came to county 1872; he served in the 8th Kansas V. I. , 2nd Lieut, three years, promoted to
Major and Lieut. Colonel, and died at Holly Springs, Miss., while in the service; Mrs. Black-
man has been Postmistress four years; two children, Theodore V. and CorneUa L.
BLOSS ANDREW, Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer and blacksmith; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
BOGREN CHAS. Seo.32; P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of Victor Hultgren; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
BOLTENSTERN WM. V, Se?. ^¦, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Pres; Prussia; 600 ac. $3,400-

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BRIGGS JOHN, Farmer, .Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1830; came to Henry
Co. 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 165 acres, val. $8,000; married Sarah Lena Johnson, of Sweden,
in i860; five children : Chas. August. Swan Alfred, John Aimer, Ssiml. M.inuel, and Hulda
Josephine.
BROLINE A., P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BROODEEN ANDREW, Manufacturer of Harness, etc., Lynn; came to HenryCo.
in 1867; born in Sweden in 1843; Rep; Luth; owns house shop, lots, merchandise, etc. val.
$1,500; married Carrie Hallquist, of Sweden, in 1873; one girl, name Beda Beata.
BURNISON HALENA Mrs. Sec. 18; widow of Jonas Peter, farmer; born Sweden; 40 acres.
/^ALKE JOHN P. Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, lives with father; Dem; born 111.
^ CARLSON C. J. Sec. 19; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 240 ac. $9,600.
CARLSON C. J. Sec. 2i; P.O. Opheira; farmer, rents Gustav Johnson; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
CHARLESTON C. A. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden 80 acres, $3,200.
CLARK EDWARD P. Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer, withfather; Dem; Pres; wife; child.
CLARK W^M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; born in Ireland in
1819; came to Henry Co. in 1840; Dem; Pres; owns 350 acres land, val. $18,000; married
Almira PiUsbury, of Grafton Co. N. H. in 1842; five children, naraes: Esther A., Louisa A.,
Amelia R., John P., and Edward P.
"PNGHOLM C. O., P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
•'-' ERICKSON E. A. Sec. 12; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer, rents of S. P. Johnson; Rep; Luth.
"PAHR FRANK, P.O. Lynn Center; farm-laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
^ FROST PETER, Sec. 15; P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
/""ABRIELSON AUGUST. Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 450 acres.
^ GABRIELSON JOHANAS, Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
GABRIELSON WM. Sec. 4; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer;. Rep; Luth; IU; igo acres, $7,600.
GRAN C. J. Sec. Ii; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 80 acres, $3,200.
GUSTAFSON A. M. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 2g; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden
in 1840; came to Henry Co. in 1851; Rep; owns 160 acres land, val. $8,000; was Private in
H2th I.V.I., Co. D; promoted to Corporal; served three years; Town Clerk one year; Col
lector one year; married Johanna Sophia Charlson, of Sweden, in l866; three children;
Alme N., Ina Affesene, and Allen Abraham.
GUSTAFSON G. W. Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Meth; Sweden; 160 acres, $6,400.
GUSTUS NELSON, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1836; came to
Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 265 acres land, val. $12,000; has been Assessor seven
years; married Clara MatUda Magnusson, of Sweden, in 1862; three children: John Edwin,
Oscar Theodore, and Hulda Redovina.
TTARDY J. Lynn Center; auctioneer; Rep; born Pa.
¦^ HANSON C. J. Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 200 ac. $6,000.
HANSON SWAN, Sec. 6; P.O., Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 40 acres, $1,600.
HEGREN F. O., P.O. Lynn Center; basket-maker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
HENRY ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1828; came
to Henry Co. 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres land, val. $12,000; raarried Caroline Ma
tilda Johnson, of Sweden, in 1857; six children: John Alfred, Chas. August, Frans Albert,
Hilda Christina, Emraa Sophia, and Lydia OteUa.
HILBRING HENRY, Sec. l6; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Germany; 80 acres, $3,200.
HOAG IRA G., P.O. Opheim; station agent St.L.,R.I. & C. R.R; born III.
HOGREN OTTO, Sec. l; P.O. Lynn Center; brick-maker; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
HOLA.DAY GEO. Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farm-laborer; Rep.
HOLM SWAN, Sec. i; P.O. Lynn Center; brick-maker; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 4 ac. $1,600.
HOOLTGREN J. V. Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 128 acres, $4,800.
HOOGNER SAML. Sec. 19; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Sweden; owns 120 acres, val. $4,800.
HULTMAN A. P. Lynn; tailor; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns house and lot.
T SRAELSON A. P. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 120 ac. val. $4,800.
¦'¦ ISRAELSON JOHN, Sec. 20; farmer, with father, A. P; Rep; Meth.

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JACOBSON P. A., P.O. Opheim; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHANSON NELS, Sec. 24; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; owns 70 ac. val. $2,800.
JOHNSON ALEXANDER, Sec. 36; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; 120 acres, $4,800.
JOHNSON A. J. Sec. ro; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; no acres, val. $4,400.
JOHNSON C. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; rents; own house; bora Sweden.
JOHNSON C. M. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; Rep; Luth; 100 acres, val. $6,400; born Sweden.
JOHNSON GUST. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; Rep; Luth; 20 acres, val. $Soo; born Sweden.
JOHNSON GEO. HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 25: P.O. Opheim; born in Henry Co. 111. in
1840; Rep; Meth; owns 200 acres, value $IO,000; married Anna Engstrura, of IU. in 1871;
one girl, Dora Levina.
JOHNSON HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.®. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1827; came
to Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 120 acres land, value $6,000; married Hellen
Christena Swanson, of Sweden, in 1858; three children, Ida Carolina, Henry WUUam, and
Hafina Christena.
JOHN'SON JACOB A. Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Opheira; born in Sweden in 1845; came
to Henry Co.. 1849; Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres, value $3,700; married Emraa Jane Ander
son, of Sweden, in 1870; three children, Henry Alfred, Verney Edward, and Fred. Almor.
JOHNSON J. P.; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer and crpenler; Rep; Luth; 20 acres, |8oo; Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN V. Sec. 25; P.O. Ophiera; farraer; Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres.
JOHNSON MARGARET Mrs. widow of J. F. Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; 240 acres.
JOHNSON OSCAR, P.O. Lynn Center; laborer; Rep; born Sweden.
JOHNSON OTTO Mrs. Sec. 27; P.O. Opheira; farraer; 108 acres, val, $4,300; born Sweden.
JOHNSON PETER, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 28; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden,
1829; came to Henry Co. 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; has been
Postraaster five years. School Director three years; married Fredricka Pearson, of Sweden,
in 185 1; four children, named Peter A., Anna Matilda, Ellen Adean, and Erama Louise.
JOHNSON PETER, Sec. 7; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; 50 acres, val. $2,000.
JOHNSON SWAN P. Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Andover; born in Sweden, in 1832; came
to Henry Co. in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 466 acres land, value $25,000; was School Direc
tor six years; married Christine Peterson, of Sweden, in 1856; has five children, named
George W. John A. Ida M. Frank L. and Hulbert J.
T .ARSON ANDREW, Sec. 27; P.O. Opheira; renter S. P. Johnson; Rep; Luth; 80 acres.
¦'-' .LARSON ANDREW, Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Uves with son; Rep; Luth.
LARSON A. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 240 acres.
LARSON B. K. Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 120 acres.
LARSON C. M. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 15030.
LARSON CHAS. V. Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; farra laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
LARSON ERIC, Sec. 23; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 290 acres.
LARSON FRANK, Sec. 27; P.O. Opheira; farraer with father; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
LARSON FRANK L. Sec. 27; P.O. Opheim; farmer, renter; Rep; Lulh; born Sweden.
LARSON JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 132^ ac.
LARSON OLEF, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1840; carae to
Henry Co. in 1862; Rep; Luth; owns 60 acres land, value $2,400; married Anna Sophia
Hegg, of Sweden, in 1868; two children, named Frank Oscar, Esther Julia.
LARSON O. W. Sec. 30; P.O. Opheim; farmer with P. I. Anderson; Rep; Lulh; born Sweden.
LARSON WM. P.O. Lynn Center; farmer wilh father, B. K.; Rep; Lulh.
LAWSON ANDREW, P.O. Opheim; farm laborer with father, F. L.; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LAWSON FRANK L., P.O. Opheim; farmer; rents 86 .icres; Rep; Lulh; born in Sweden.
LEIF CHAS. Sec. tl; P.O. Lynn Center; laborer on R.R. ; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
LEMBKE WM. Sec. 17; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Dem; bora in Germany.
LINCOLN II. N. Opheim; laborer; Rep; born in Sweden.
LINCOLN JOHN N. Opheim; const.ible; Rep; born in Sweden.
LINCOLN NELS. N. Gen'l Coras.; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden in 1842; came to
Henry Co. in 1872; Rep; Luth; was Ist Sergt. in ihe iiih U.S. Vts. Co. E, one year and
a half; honorably discharged; married Caroline Charlson, of Illinois, in 1E67; three chUdien.
LINDBECK C. A. Sec. 25, P.O. Opheim; faimer; Rep; Luth; bom in Sweden; owns 100 ac.

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LINDELL C. J. Sec. I, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep ;Luth; born in Sweden; 86 ac. $3,200.
LINDQUEST GUSTAF, Sec. 11, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
LINDSTROM C. J. Hardware Merchant and Dealer in Agricultural Implements Lynn;
born in Sweden in 1846; came to HenryCo. in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns house, store, lot,
mdse. etc., val. $3,500; was Town Clerk four years, novv Justice of Peace, has been four
years. School Trustee six years; married Louise G. Carlson, of Sweden, in 1872; two chU
dren, naraed : Mary Rosetta, Ida Charlotte.
LIMBERG JOHN, Sec. 11, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 acres.
LONG JOHN S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Lynn Center; born in Pa. 1835;
came to Henry Co. in 1854; Greenbacker; owns 550 acres land with brother, val. at $20,000;
was School Director and Trustee ten years. Supervisor six years; married Nancy J. Fleming,
of Ohio, in 1862; seven children, names : Wilson W., Fleming T., Alice M., Julia, Birdie
E. and Jessie L., Alice M.
LONG THOS. Sec. 16, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; bora in Pa; owns 550 ac. land with bro.
LUNDGREN C. A. Sec. 35, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 100 ac.
LUNQUIST J. K. Sec. 22, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 160 ac.
IV /T cKILLOP A. lives vvith father. Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; bora Canada.
¦'¦'•'¦ McKILLOP DAL. lives with father. Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; fariner; Rep; Canada.
McKILLOP MALCOLM, Farmer andStock Raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; born in
Scotland in 1812; came to Henry Co. in 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 240 acres land, val. $14,-
400; has been School Director four years; married Catharine Cook, of Scotland, in 1844;
has eight chUdren, named: Mary, Catherine K., Elizabeth, Flora, Danl., Archibald, Malcolm,
and Amelia.
McKILLOP MALCOLM, lives with father. Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Canada.
MAGNUSSON CHAS. J. Sec. 30, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 170 ac.
MAGNUSSON MAGNUS, Sec. 2, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora in Sweden.
MALM J. A. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farmer with father, S. J.; Rep; Luth; bora in Sweden.
MALM S. J. Sec. 36, P.O. Woodhull; farraer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns 80 ac. $3,200.
MATHSON OLOF, P.O. Opheira; farra laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
MATHSON THOMAS, Sec. 33, P.O. Opheim; farra laborer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
MELIN A. P. Sec. 5, P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns lo ac. $400.
MELIN JOHN, Sec. 5, P.O. Lynn Center; farraer wilh father, A. P.; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
MQLEBERG C. P. farmer, rents of T. White; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
MONTER GUST. Sec. 3, P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Lulh; born in Sweden; 10 ac. $400.
MUMA L. H. Sec. 10, P.O. Lynn Center; teacher; Rep.
vr EAL THOMAS, P.O. Opheira; farmer; Rep; born England.
¦'¦^ NELSON CHAS. J. Sec. 6, P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 200 ac. $8,000.
NELSON JOHN, P.O. Opheim; rents farm of John Ridenour; Rep; Meth;borain Sweden.
NELSON STEPHANAS, Sec. 26, P.O. Opheira; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born 111.
NELSON VICTOR, P.O. Opheira; farmer, rents of John Sarauelson; Rep.
NEUMANN V. Genl. Merchant, Lynn; born in Prussia in 1841; came to Plenry Co. in
1858; owns store, house, lot, mdse. etc., val. $8,000; was in the I42d I.V.I., Co. B. as Musi
cian; married Anna Wickstrum, of Galva, 111. in 1865; four children.
NORALL A. Sec. 12, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 107 ac. $4,280.
NORDQUIST JOHN M. Sec. 31, P.O. Opheim; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NORMAN C. W., P.O. Lynn Center; runs threshing machine; Dem; born in IU.
NORMAN ELIS, P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
/^SLUND J. P. Lynn Center, carpenter; Rep; bom Sweden.
^^ OSTROM C. G. Sec. 56, P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 80 ac. $3,200.
pALM CHAS. Sec. 13, P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PETERSON A. J. Sec. 35, P.O. Opheira; farmer; rents of Foster; Rep; Luth; born IU.
PETERSON ANDREW, Sec. 27, P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of Ridenour; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
PETERSON AUGUST, Sec. 24; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, rents; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.

392 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
PETERSON ANDREW, Farraer, Sec. 4; P.O. Orion; born in Sweden in 1827; came to
Henry Co. in 1852; Rep; Lulh; . wns 256 acres land, value $10,240; married Ellen Ander
son, of Sweden, in 1855; four chUdren — Mary Ellen, Josephena, John Edward, and Frans
Henry.
PETERSON ANDREW P. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; born in
Sweden in 1827; carae to Henry Co. in 1851; Rep; Luth;.owns 320 acres land, value $16,000;
raarried second wife, Sophia Johanna Shull, of Sweden, in 1866; four children — Charles T.,
Frank E., Melinda, and Anna.
PETERSON C, P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; owns 178 acres.
PETERSON C. A. Sec. 35; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 100 acres.
PETERSON C. F. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 120 ac.
PETERSON CHAS. F. Sec. 33; P.O. Opheira; farraer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden; 255 ac.
PETERSON CHAS. G. Sec. 17; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
PETERSON GUST. Sec. 24; P.O. Andover; farmer; rents of Boldensten; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
PETERSON JAPPA, Sec. 22; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden.
PETERSON J. J. Sec. 31; P.O. Opheira; carpent.er; Rep; Lulh; bora in Sweden.
PETERSON N. ERICK, Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
PETERSON N. P. Sec. 25; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 acres.
PETERSON O. Sec. 18; P.O. Lyhn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 40 ac.
PETERSON P. B. Sec. 23; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden;. 60 ac.
PETERSON PETER H. Sec. 27; P.O. Opheira; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac.
PILLSBURY GEO. B. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 16; P.O. Lynn Center; born in
Grafton Co. N.H. in 1816; carae to Henry Co. in 1836; Dem; owns 933 acres land, value
$50,000; has served as Trustee, Supervisor, Treasurer, and Justice of Peace; married Eliza
beth J. Greely, of New Hampshire, in 1846; three children — Louisa A., George B., and
Henry L.
"D EHN JOHN M. Sec. 36; P.O. Opheira; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 120 acres.
ROSE WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 100 ac.
RIDENOUR JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Opheira; born in Pa. in 1807; came to
Henry Co. in 1854; Dem; owns 80 acres land, value $3,200; raarried Susanah Beightel, of
Pa. in 1830; nine children — Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary, Hannah, Anna E., Amanda S., John
B , Wm. B., David E.
ROSENSTONE ANDREW, P.O. Lynn Center; retired; Rep; Luth; bora in Sweden.
ROSENSTONE JOHN G. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1832;
carae to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 300 acres land, value $15,000; has been
School Director seven years; raarried Caroline Peterson, of Sweden, in 1857; five children —
Nancy J., Nellie C, Edwin A., James N., and Reuben L.
RYDMAN AUGUST, Sec. 10; P.O. Lynn Center; section boss on R.R.; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
C AMUELSON SAM'L, Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden.
•^ SAMUELSON SAMUEL A. Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn;,Center; farraer, renter; Rep; born Sweden.
SAMUELSON C. J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; bom in Sweden,
1833; came to Henry Co. 1849; Rep; Luth; owns 880 acres of land, value $44,000; married
Carolina Peterson of Sweden in 1849; three children, names: John Albert, Almon Victor and
Caroline Matilda.
SAMUELSON JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 33; P.O. Opheim; born in Sweden
in 1815; came to Henry Co. in i84g; owns 840 acres, value $42,000; was Coraraissioner of
Highways five jears; married Mary Charlotta Peterson of Sweden, in 1837; fdur children:
John Leander, Solomon August, Mary Sophia and Johannes; Rep; Luth.
SAMUELSON LEANDER, Farmer, Sec. 32; works father's farra; P.O. Opheim; born
in Henry Co. III. in 1850; Rep; Luth; married Augusta C. Bergquist, of Sweden, in 1873;
two children — Maria Matilda Lydia, and John August Amel.
SAMUELSON SOLOMON, Farmer, Sec. 28; works father's farra; P.O. Opheim; born
in Henry Co. IU. m 1853; Rep; Luth; raarried Wilemene C. Vedergren, of Sweden, in 1876.
SAMUELSON JOHN, Sec. 11; Lynn; wagon-maker; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; owns shop.
SAND J., P.O. Lynn Center; farra laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SANDOHOL S. Sec. 20; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 216 ac.
SCHMIDT ER. Sec. 23; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; born in Germany; owns 500 ac. $20,000.

Capt. J. B. RIDENOUR.
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SERMAN G. W. Sec. 29; P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of Fife; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden.
SESTRAND C. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; rents farm of J. Tracy; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SHUCK M., P.O. Lynn Center; farm laborer; Dem; born in IU.
SHULT HONS, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1834; came to
Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 335 acres land, value $12,000; was School Director
eight years; married Mary Johnson, of Sweden, in 1862; five children, names: Albert T.,
Frank A., Oscar A., Anna Josephena, and Ida Emedia.
SHULT P. J. Sec. 3; P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Lulh; born in Sweden; 83^ acres.
SJA PETER, Sec. 33; P.O. Opheira; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; owns 5 acres.
SLATT C, P.O. Andover; farraer, wilh father, Swan Slatt; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
SLATT SWAN, Sec. 24; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 10 ac. $400.
SNIGGS AUGUST T. Clerk for G. Bengston, Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; bom in Sweden
in 1846; carae to Henry Co. in 1853; Rep; Luth; vvas CoUector two years, Town Clerk one
year, School Director one year; vvas in 112th I. V. I., Co. H, as private, three years; married
Matilda L. Rosberg, of Sweden, in 1869; four children, names : Wm. A., Gilbert T., Anna
M., and Almeda E.
STEN J. P. Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres, val. $3,200..
STODDARD E. S. Lynn Center; dealer in stock; Rep; born in 111.
STROMQUEST JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
STROMQUEST JONAS, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora in Sweden.
SWANSON ANDREW G. Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, with father; Rep; Luth.
SWANSON C. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, rents of Larson; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SWANSON ISAAC, Sec. 5; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden; 50 acres.
SWANSON JOHN M. Sec. i; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 153 acres.
SWANSON J. P., P.O. Opheira; rents farm of C. J. Sarauelson; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
SWANSON L. Mrs. widow of John Swanson, Sec. 2; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; born Sweden.
SWANSON PETER, Sec. 18; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 40 ac.
SWANSON SWAN, Farmer, Sec. II; P.O. Lynn Center; born in Sweden in 1818; came
to Henry Co. in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 180 acres land, value $9,000; married Stina Cajsa
Peterson, of Sweden, in 1846; ten children: Andrew Gustaf, Swan John, Peter August, Frans
Theodore, Christina, Anna Lena, Inga Maria, Carolina, Emma Louisa, Josephina.
SWANSON SAML. A. Sec. 14; P.O. Lynn Center; rents farm of E. Schmidt; Rep; Luth.
SWANSON S. J. Sec. 11; P.O. Lynn Center; farmer, with father; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
SWANSON S. J. Sec. 25; P.O. OpTieim; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 40 ac. $1,600.
SWEDLUND P. P.O. Woodhull; merchant; Rep; Luth; bora in Sweden.
HOMPSON FRED. P.O. Lynn Center; ticket agt. R. R. I. & St. L. R. R.; Rep; born N.Y.
THOMPSON RICHARD N. Sec. 2; P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N.Y.; 95 ac.
TRACY JAMES A., P.O. Opheim; farraer with father, Joab; Dem; born IU.
TRACY JOAB, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 32; P.O. Opheim; born in Indiana, 1831;
came to Henry Co. 1851; Dem; owns 1,200 acres land, value $60,000; was School Director
and Trustee eighteen years; married Mary Jane Coon, of Indiana, in 1850; ten children,
names: Ellen, Catharine, Rachel, Minnie, Mary Jane, Wm. R., James A., WiUis C, Jesse,
and Joab.
TRACY W. R. Sec. 31; P.O. Opheim; farmer; Dem; born in 111.
TURNAR AUGUST, Lynn; boot and shoe maker; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; owns house, etc.
"\ VANBUREN T. I. P.O. Swedona; photographer, rents Johnson; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y.
* VISTRAND CHAS. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora in Sweden; 80 ac.
VISTRAND J. P. Sec. 6; P.O. Swedona; farmer; Rep; Luth; borh in .Sweden; 77 ac. $3,080.
AITESTERLUND ANDREW, Sec. 14, P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden
WESTERLAND JONAS, P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 390 ac.
WEAVER W. W. Dealer in Grain and Stock, Opheira; bora in N. Y. in 1838; came to
Henry County in 1866; married Mary A. Rounds, of 111. in 1867; four children, Chas,
WaUace, D. Wilmont, Myrtle and Mabel. ?
I^ESTRAN JOHN P. Sec. 6, P.O. Orion; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; owns 80 acres; $3,200.
WHITE JAMES, Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; famer; Rep; Meth; born England; owns 75 acres.
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WHITE R. S. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; born in England in 1832;
carae to Henry County in 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 256^ acres land, val. $12,800; was School
Director twelve years; raarried Elizabeth Neal, of England, in 1852; nine chUdren, viz:
Wm. G. T., John R., Lesley A., Mary E., Sarah L., Maria, AngeUna, Alice R. and Ethel I.
WILLIAMS MARTIN, P.O. Lynn Center;, dealer in grain; Dem; born Sweden.
WRIGHT JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Opheim; born in England in
1830; came to Henry County in 1857; Rep; owns 183 acres land, value $9,200; School
Director two years; Road Commissioner two years; married Sarah White, of England, in
1851; seven children, viz: William, Jaraes, Rosan, Eraaline, Elizabeth, Minnie, and Martha.
WRIGHT W.M. Sec. 26, P.O. Opheim; farmer, rents of John; Rep; born England.

OUNG C. P. Sec. 16, P.O. Lynn Center; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres.

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Business Directory.
lynn centek.
Bengston G. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Boots, Shoes, etc.
BrOOdeen Andrew, Dealer in Wagon and Buggy Harness, Saddles, Bridles,
Halters, Collars, Whips, Blankets, etc. Carriage Trimming a specialty.
Llndstrom C. i. Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware and Agricultural Imple
ments.
Neumann V. Dry Goods and General Merchandise.
OPHEIM.
Weaver W. W. Grain and Stock Dealer.

ANNAWAN TOWNSHIP.
A KINS FRANK, Annawan; teacher; Dera; born in Pa.
¦^^ ALLEN E. Annawan; teacher; Rep; born in N. Y.
ALLEN EMORY A. Annawan; principal school; Rep; born Ohio.
ARKLAND JOHN, P.O. Annawan; farraer; renter; U. Breth; frora Canada.
ANDREWS S. L. Miller, Annawan; born in Franklin Co. Pa. Feb. 24, 1826; carae to
county 1859; Rep; Cong; wife was Fannie Talbot, of Taunton, Soraersetshire, England;
born Dec. 10, 1839; has four children, Albert T., A. Grace, Carlos S. and H. Maud; Mr. An
drews was Captain of Co. H 134th I. V. I.; has been Supervisor six years; has been elected
Chairraan of the Board twice.
ARMSTRONG P. Sec.'7; P.O. Annawan; farraer; renter.
"DACKUS L. C. Annawan; engineer; Dera.
BATTEN ELI, Sec. 20; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.V.
BATTEN ELI D. lives with father, R. W. Batten; Rep; U. Breth; bom in III.
BALDWIN J. B. Restaurant, ,\nnawan; born Essex Co. N. J. Dec. 22, 1839;. came to
this county ill 1865; Rep; owns house and lot, value Si, 200; married Miss Sarah Slate, of
Greene Co. N.Y. Nov. i868; has two children; keeps a fine Restaurant; was in army four
years.
BARKER S. N. Merchant, Annawan; born in Oswego Co. N.Y. Jan. 1, 1835; carae to this
county 1858; Rep; Lib; owns 320 acres of land, v.ilue $15,000; wife'was Helen J. Hartley,
born Bureau Co. III. Nov. 27, 1841; married Jan. i, 1862; has three children- Mr. Barker is
by trade a blacksmith; woiTjed at his trade six years in Annawan; has been a member of
Town Council five years. School Treasurer seven years. Justice of Peace, also legal adviser.
BARTO O. D. Annawan; mason; Dem.

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BATTEN GILBERT, lives with father, Eli Batten; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio.
B.VTTEN J. R. P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; U. Breth; from Ohio.
BATTEN R. W. Farmer, Sec. i8; P.O. Annawan; born Madison Co. Va. July 8, i82g;
came to county in 1855; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 300 acres of land, value $15,000; personal
property $4,000; wife was Mary J. Hilman, born Preble Co. Ohio, Jan. 31, 1834; raarried
Jan. 1852; has nine children, seven living; has been Commissioner of Highways.
B.VTTEN S. W. Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; farraer; renter; Rep; frora Ohio.
BEAM EDWARD, P.O. Annawan; carpenter; Dem.
BEVINS WM. Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Eng.
BELLOWS A. M. P. O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep.
BICE JAS. M. Wagon and Carriage Maker, Annawan; born PeoriaCo. IU. Sept. 25, 1843;
came to this county 1854; Rep; owns house and- shop, value $2,500; vvife was Anna Liza
Luther, of Lake Co. Ill; married Jan. i, 1867; has five children; was in array three years;
has been meraber of Town Council.
BICE ROBERT, Shoemaker, Annawan; born Jo Daviess Co. III. Oct. i, 1846; carae to
this county 1854; owns house, value $1,200; wife was Margeret E. Thackeary, born Bureau
Co. Oct. 27, 1848: raarried Feb. i, 1875; h.is one child, James W.; has been Clerk of Town
Council, Town Clerk, and Collector.
BLIN DANIEL Sr. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; born Warren Co. Ohio, Dec. 4,
1806; came to this county 1853; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 280 acres of land, value $16,000;
wife was Elizabeth Fry, of Loudon Co. Va. born 1809; raarried May 25, 1829; has had
twelve chUdren, nine living.
BLIN DANIEL Jr. lives vvith his father; born Warren Co. Ohio, April 26, 1846; came to
county 1853; Rep; U. Brethren; owns 177 acres, value $10, 000; wife was Hannah R. Car-
rell; married Dec. 20, 1866; has five children.
BLIN SAMUEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Brethren.
BLIN SOL. Sec. 13; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; U. Brethren; from Ohio.
BOHART JACOB, Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; frora Belgiura.
BOLIN DANIEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Annawan; farraer; renter; Rep; U. Breth; frora Ohio.
BOLT WM. Annawan; luraber dealer; Rep; frora N.Y.
BOOTH R. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; from Eng.
BOSS P. P.O. Annawan; retired; Rep; from N. Y.
BOWEN DAVID, laborer; Rep; born in Canada.
BRAINARD WILLIAM E. Sec. 13; Farmer and Stock Shipper; P.O. Annawan; born
Medina Co. Ohio, March 28, 1838: came to this county 1854; Dera; Lib; owns 260 acres,
value $13,000; wife was E. J. Prince, of Yorkshire, Eng. born Oct. 17, 1838; raarried Oct.
3, 1858; has five children: is a breeder of Chester white swine.
BRISTOL DAVID, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; from Michigan.
BRISTOL ERVINE, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born N. Y.
BROADBENT WM.. P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dera; born in Eng.
BROWN EDWARD, Annawan; Rep; frora N. Y.
BROWN JOHN, Annawan; laborer; Rep.
BROWN JOHN, Annawan, carpenter; Rep; from N. V.
BROWN WM. Annawan; Rep; Meth.
BROWNING FRANK, Annawan; teacher; Rep; Bapt; bom N. V.
BROWNING J. H. Farmer, Annawan; born in Conn. Nov. i, 1824; carae to this county
1858: Rep; Bapt; owns 26 lots, value $2,000; first wife was Marietta Gardner, of N. Y.
died May 30, 1864; second wife Mrs. Lois Williams, born Oct. 3, 1842; married June 14,
1871; has three children.
BUFFETT EMMETT, Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; from N.V.
BUFFETT WM. Sec. 33; P.Q. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from N.V.
BUMPHREY C. H. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Annawan; born in Putnara Co. IU. April i,
1840; carae to this county in 1852; Rep; personal property value $8,000; vvife was Mary E.
Morton, born Nov. 26, 1867; has four children; in the army four years.
BUMPHREY M. A. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Mass.
BURNS JOHN, Fariner, Sec. 17: P.O. Annawan; born Somerset Co. Me. March 4, 1825;
came to this counly 1852; Rep; Bapt; owns lio acres of land, valued at $5,500; personal
properly $1,500; wife was Gratie Weston, of Somerset Co, Me. born June 29, 1829; married
Sept. 3, 1851.
BUTTERMORE DANIEL, Annawan; blacHsffiith; Rep; Brethren; from Pa.

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/"'AMPER J. S. Annawan; constable; Dera; frora Del.
^-' CARROLL H. N. Annawan; engineer; Rep; born IU.
CAMPER J. W. Jeweler and Dealer in Watches, Clocks, &c.; residence and P.O. Anna
wan; born in Kent Co Del. Sept. 4, 1841; came to Henry Co. 1864; Rep; Bapt; owns
house and lot, value $2,000: raarried Miss Addie M. Treager. of Ohio, Oct. 8, 1863; one
child; wife keeps a first-class Millinery Shop in connection with his fine Jewelry Store.
CARROLL JAMES R., P.O. Annawan; renter; Lib; Brethren; frora Ohio.
CARROLL JOHN, P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; Brethren.
CARTER GEORGE, Sec. 18; P.O. Atkinson; farmer; from Eng.
CARTWRIGHT MARSHAL, P.O. Annawan; farraer; renter; Rep; born IU.
CASH D. F. Annawan; laborer; Rep; from N.Y.
CASTNER JACOB, Annawan; teamster; Rep; frora Ireland.
CELLUS FRANK. Sec. 5; P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Belgium.
CHAMBERLANEC. v., P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Mass.
CHAPPELL HENRY H. Livery, Annawan; born Oswego Co. N. Y. Feb. 20, 1841;
came to this county 1866; Rep; Lib; owns personal property valued at $1,500; wife was
Ida E. Lathrop, born May 26, 1852; married July 21, 1870; has one child; was sergeant in
army three years.
CLAWGES C. Mrs. Annawan; widow of Dr. J. W. F. Clawges; Meth; born Sweden.
CLARK J. A. Sec. 36; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; from Pa.
CLARK J. F. Annawan; carpenter; Dem; from N.Y.
CLEMENTS CHARLES, Annawan; saloon; Dem; from Germany.
CLEMENTZ GEO. Annawan; laborer; Dera; born Gerraany.
COATS SAMUEL, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; Breth; born in Illinois.
COCKERT FRANK, Sec. 8; P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; from Belgiura.
COLBY W. D. Farraer, Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; born in Menard Co. 111. Nov. 25, 1838;
came to Co. in 1866; Rep; Bapt; owns 280 acres, valued at $14,000; wife was Mary E.
Dodds, of Menard Co. born Nov 2, 1840; married Jan. 16, i858; has three children, Alfred
I., Lydia, and Alice D.; was in array three years.
COLE W. W. Jr., student at coUege; Rep; Bapt; born N. Y.
COLE WM. W. Justice Peace, Annawan; born in Erie Co. N. Y. July 12, 1825; came
to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 130 acres, valued at $7,800;. wife was Miss Almira Patch,
of Erie Co. N.Y. born Dec. 13, 1830; married April 16, 1848; she died March 17, 1S64; has
had five children; was one of the first settlers; helped organize the town; has been Super
visor, Assessor, Collector, and Road Comm.issioner; taught in Public School 22 years.
COLLINS E. Sec. 11. P.O. Annawan; farraer; Dem.
COLLINS LEANDER, Sec. 11; farmer; P.O. .Annawan; Dem.
COLLINS WM. Sec. 11; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem.
COLLINS W. J. Sec. 11, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem.
COMP HIRAM E. Blacksmith, Annawan; born in Henry Co. April 15, 1852; Rep; his
wife was Amelia Linehan.born May 15, 1856; married Dec. 25, 1876.
CONKLIN CHARLES, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep.
CONKLIN N. P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep.
CRAIG LYPORD R. Book-keeper, Annawan; born in Bureau Co. IU. Jan. 24, 1845;
came to this Co. in 1874; Rep; Master Lodge of Masons; Clerk of Town CouncU; was for
raerly merchant in Sheffield; was ist Lieut, in Co. H, 133d Regt.
CROSBY THOMAS, Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Breth; born in England.
r~\ANIELS JAMES, Sec. 30; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; from Ohio.
DART A. Sec. 3; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; from N.Y.
DANIELS JOHN R. Farmer; renter. Sec. 16; P.O. Atkinson; born in Jackson Co.
Ohio, Jan. 29, 1847; carae to Co. in 1873; Rep; wife was from Iowa; raarried May 7, 1871;
has three children; was in the army.
DART G. A. lives with father, A. Dart; teacher; Rep; bom in Pa.
DART W,. C. Annawan; clerk; bora in N.Y. July 9, 1847; came to this Co. in i860; Rep;
wife was Sarah T. Sargent; raarried in September, 1868, in Kenosha, Wis.; has three
children.
DEBATES JOHN, Sec. 6; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; from Belgium.

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DEBOICK PETER, P.O. Annawan; laborer; from Belgium.
DE MARANVILLE I. Sec. 7; P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter.
DEMAY D.WID, Sec. i8; P.O. Annawan; faimer; renter; from Belgium.
DENNIS AUGUST, Annawan; cooper; Rep; from Germany.
DENNIS FRANK. P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep.
DENNIS THO.MAS, Sec. 17; P.O. Annawan; renter; Rep; from Ohio.
DEWITT HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; born in Greene Co. N.Y. May 24,
1824; came to Co. in 1850; Dem; owns 240 acres, valued at $14,400; wifewas Sarah A. Nel
son, bora Oct. 18, 1831, in Canada West; married May 5, 1848; has six children; Black Hawk
camped on this farm when on his way to Chicago.
DEWITT O. D. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dera; lives with his father; born Henry Co.
DEWITT PLATT, Sec. 34; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Dera; from N.Y.
DOW J. L. Grain and Real Estate Dealer, Annawan; born in Canterbury, N. H. May 6,
1830; carae to this Co. in 1855; Rep; owns 6,000 acres land, valued at $50,000; wife was
, "'_: Maggie B. Larab, born in Galashiels, Scotland, July 15, 1841; married Oct. 14, 1862; has
four children; was Captain of Co. A, 112th Regt.; Mr. Dow is one of the three brothers that
came to Annawan before it was a town; they constantly increased in capital, till now; they
are doing business in Davenport, Atlantic, and other places in Iowa, besides their business
here; has been a meraber of Town Council.
DUKLAND LYMAN, Sec. 19; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; from N.Y.
DUNCAN ANDREW M. Proprietor of New and Popular Hotel at Annawan, just
furnished; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa. Jan. 24, 1836; came to Co. in 1857; Dem; owns
house and lot, valued at $700; wife was Mrs. Mary Lamphere, born in Canada; married in
1872; has two children; has been Constable.
¦pLLES FRANKLIN, P.O Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada.
ERTZ JOHN, Annawan; shoeraaker; from Germany.
EMMONS C. Annawan; Dera.
EYER F. H. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Annawan; born in Warren Co. Ohio, April 14, 1823;
came lo this Co. in 1857; Rep; Breth; owns 430 acres, value $25,000; personal property,
$5,000; first wife was Matilda F. Patten, who died in Septeraber, 1850; second wife was
Sarah Blin, born in Warren Co. Ohio, June 20, 1831; raarried Aug. 14, 1851; has had ten
children; three living by first wife, and three by second.
T7AILON ROBERT, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; from Illinois.
FICK J. C. Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Ind; frora Canada.
FERGUSON HENRY Z. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in
Chenango Co. N.Y. July 2, 1S26; 'came to this Co. in 1858; Rep; Bapt; owns 500 acres of
land, $20,000; personal property $5,000; wife was Roxanna M. Cleveland, of the same Co.;
married March 24, 1850; has three children; has been Supervisor, Assessor, Collector; was
teacher for twenty-five years.
FERGUSON R. G. Butcher, Annawan; born in Tioga Co. N.Y. March 12, 1818; came to
this Co. in 1865; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot. valued at $3,000; wife was Sophia Bavin,
born in England, June 3, 1825; married March 17, 1844; has two chUdren; the faraUy is
noted for their fine musical talents; has been leader of choir thirty years.
FRANKLIN R. B., P.O. Annawan; teacher; from Canada.
FRONK JOSEPH, Sec. 14; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Breth; born Pa.
FRONK JOSEPH, Jr. P.O. Annawan; lives vvith his father; Rep; bora in Illinois.
FRONK O. W., P.O. Annawan; lives with his father, Joseph Fronk; Rep; born in Illinois.
FRONK WM. H. Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Pa.
/^ ALVIN WILLIAM, Annawan; foreman on track repairs; Ind; Cath; frora Ireland.
^ GILES FRANK, Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; Bapt; Illinois.
GILES HENRY, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; born in Clarke Co. Indiana, Jan. 7,
1825; came to this Co. in 185 1; Dem; owns 200 acres land, valued at $12,000; wife was
Minerva J. Hay, born in Jefferson Co. Indiana, Oct. 2, 1830; married July 2, 1846; has six
chUdren.
GILES JACOB, Farmer; Sec. 2; P.O. Annawan; bom Clarke Co. Ind. March 26, 1820;
came to county 1865; Rep; Meth; owns 127 acres of land, valued $7,300; wife was Catha
rine Kellar, of Ind; married April 2, 1846; has eight children; Justice of the Peace and
Commissioner of Highways.

400 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
GILES JOHN, lives with father, Jacob Giles; teacher; Lib; Rep; from Ind.
GILES J. MUNRO, lives with father, Jacob Giles; farraer; Rep; Lib; frora Ind.
GILMAN H. N. Annawan; lumber merchant; Dem; frora N. H.
GOCHENOUER J. M. Annawan; raerchant; Rep; frora Ohio.
GOCHENOUER WM. Farraer; Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan, bora in Warren Co. Ohio, Feb-
21, 1834; carae to county 1856; Rep; Brethren; owns 40 acres, value $2,800; wife was Elmi
ra L. Cary, of same Co. born May, 1844; married March 8, i860; have tliree children, Lil
lian L., Ada F., OUve M.
GOTHRIDGE JAS. Sec. l6; P.O. Annawan; farraer; from Eng.
TTAMILTON JAMES, Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada.
-'^ HARKNESS GEO. W. Annawan; clerk; Rep; from N. J.
HARRIS H. H. Annawan; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; frora Ohio.
HARTLEY MATT. P.O. Mineral; farmer; Rep; born III.
HAY F. BI. Farmer; Sec. 12; P.O. Annawan; bora in Jefferson Co. Ind. June 22. 1833;
came to this county 1854; Dem; owns 210 acres, valued $10,500; wife was Hannah A.
Tower, of N. Y.; married Nov. 26, 1868; has three children; is a breeder of Jersey stock.
HAY THOMAS, Farmer; Sec. 13; P.O. Annawan; bora Roxburghshire, Scotland, Nov-
26, 1800; came to this country 1811; to Henry Co. 1856; Dem; Univ; owns 240 acres of
land, value $6,000; vvife was Sarah Maden, of N. C. born June 2, 1800; married Nov. 23,
1820; has had eleven children.
HAYES GARRISON, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Dem; Bapt; frora Va.
HAYES J. Mrs. widow. Sec. 10; P.O. Annawan; born Tenn.
HAXBY JOHN H. Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born IU.
HAXBY WILLIAM, Farmer; Sec. 21; P.O. Annawan; born in Scott Co. 111. May, 1835;
carae to this county in 1855; Rep; owns 280 acres land, value $16,000; personal property
$2,000; wife was Eveline McGee, of Peoria Co. born Jan. 11, 1850; married March, 1870;
has three children; breeder of Poland China hogs.
HEAPS C. L. Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Annawan; born Lancaster Co. Pa. June I, 1835; came
to county 1848; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres, valued $4,800; wife was Margate Clement, of
Canada, born July 18, 1840; married Oct. 28. 1858; has eight children, four living; is a
meraber of Kewanee R. A. C. No. 47.
HEAPS I. G. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; bom Lancaster Co. Pa. Nov. 13, 1840-
carae to this county 1848; Rep; owns 200 acres, v.ilue §12,000; wife was Rhoda A. Pettys-
born Oneida Co. N. Y. Dec. 20, 1S44; married M.ay 16, 1865; has three children; was Capt-
Co. I of 27th Reg. of III. Volunteers; was twice wounded in battle, and vvas a prisoner a
short time at AndersonvUle; is breeder of Short- Horns, and Norraan and Clydesdale horses.
HEAPS PORTER, lives with his father, W. G. Heaps; born IU.
HEAPS \V. G. Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Dem; Breth; frora Md.
HEATH E. A. Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; born in N.Y.
HEATH JAS. D. Painter; Annawan; born Fayette Co, Pa. July 8, 1843; came to this county
1870; Rep; wife was Louisa Sturm; Ind; married May 24, 1870; has one child; was in army
three years; especial attention given to carriage painting .md graining.
HEATH ,T. R. Farmer; Sec. 16; P.O. Annawan; born Merrimack Co. N. H. Oct. 3, 1822;
carae to this county 1853; Rep; owns 80 acres, value 85,000; personal property $5,000; Mr.
Heath is engaged in raising blooded stock; in his herd the following farailies are represented,
Young Marys, Louans, Bracelets, Rosaraonds, Pomonas, Adelaides, Craggs. and Duke ofthe
Pines, Head of the Herd; Berkshire swine and young stock for sale; wife was Matilda M.
Bass, of Monroe Co. N.Y.; raarried Oct. 14. 1845-^ has three children.
HILDING JOSEPH A. Blacksraith; .\nnawan; born Wasstergootland, Sweden, March
I, 1845; carae to this county 1870; Rep; Luth; owns shop and lots; valued $1,700.
HIRSCHBERGER HERMAN, Hardware; .\nnavvan; born in Brunswick, Germany,
Aug. 22, 1S39; came to this countyin 1861; Rep; Lulh; owns house and store valued $4,000;
wife vvas Miss Kate Seyller, of Germany, born March 10, 1844; married Sept. 16, 1862; has
four children; vvas iu array three years; is a member of Town Council; Hirschberger & Co.
are the only hardware men in town.
HOLDRIDGE C. V. Fanner; Sec. 25; P.O. Annawan; born LaSalle Co. IU. Nov. 6, 1837;
came to this county 1853; Rep; owns 200 acres of land, valued $12,000; personal property
$2,000; wife was Elizabeth Simraons, of Ohio; raarried Nov. 25, 1S59; has seven children;
breeder of Short Horn cattle, Berkshire swine and Norman horses,
HOUSE O. C. P.O. Annawan; teacher; Rep; Meth; bora N.V.

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HUMPHREY H. F. Farmer; Sec. 23; P.O. Annawan; born Ashtabula Co. Ohio, Dec. i8,
1825; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Cong; owns 340 acres of land, value $20,000; per
sonal property $4,000; wifewas Martha Becker, born in Canada; raarried Sept. 21, '1856;
has five children, John A.,Charles A., Franklin G., Mary E. and Jennie M.; breeder of Short
Horns, graded cows and Poland China hogs.

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OHNSON JOSEPH, Annawan; teamster; Rep; from Canada.
JONES J. J. Annawan; miller; Bapt; bom in Ohio.

T/"ING EDWARD, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ind.
-•^ KELSEY IRA, Sec. 15; P.O. Annawan; farmer; born in Conn.
KELSEY ERASTUS, Farmer; Sec. l6; P.O. Annawan; bora Conn. Jan. 10, 1821; came
to county 1856; Rep; 180 acres, value $10,000; wife was Fannie Way, died March 22, i86g,
second wife was Johanna Burgess, of Maine, born in Somerset Co. Jan. I, 1812, married
Dec. 30, i86g; has three children.
KENEGY C. H. Annawan; physician; Rep; Meth; from Ohio.
KRAUSE HARMAN, Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; frora Gerraany.
KRAUSE L. Sec. 31; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Germany.
T AMB W. Mrs. Annawan; postmistress; Bapt; frora Scotland.
¦*-^ LAMONT JOHN, Annawan; engineer; Rep; from Canada.
LEWIS G. W. Rev. pastor of Bapt. Church, Annawan; Rep; from N.Y.
LINEHAN J. R. traveler for Chicago house; Dem; born 111.
LINEHAN R. Annawan; saddler; Dera; Cath; from Ireland.
LOUGHREY .\NDREW, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from Pa.
LOWREY WALTER, P.O. Annawan; farmer; rents; Rep; born 111.
jV/TcCLOUD BENJ. Sec. 18; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dera; frora Ind.
•'¦*-'• McCOY ARCHY, Annawan; laborer; Dera; Cath; from Ireland.
McDERMAND ROBERT, Annawan; farmer and Tp. Coll; Rep; Bapt; frora Nova Scotia.
McNEELY JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 26; P.O. Annawan; born Jefferson Co. Ind. March i,
1826; came to this county in 1852; Rep; owns 440 acres of land, valued $25,000; personal
property $4,000; wife was Catherine Slaughter, born in same Co. Oct. 2, 1827; married Oct.
30, 185 1; has eight children, three boys and five girls.
MACHESNEY A. T. P.O. Annawan; farraer; frora Pa.
MACHESNEY GEORGE, Annawan, Carpenter and Joiner; bora in Westraoreland Co.
Pa. Oct. 26, 1826; came to Co. 1855; Rep; Meth; wife was Sarah Kinnan, born in same Co.
Feb. 28, 1836, married Feb. 28, 1865; has two chUdren George C. and Dora J.
MACHESNEY JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 2g, P.O. Annawan; born Westmoreland County,
Pa. March 17, 1817; came to county in 1854; Rep; U. Brethern; owns 680 acres, valued at
$34,000; wife was Mrs. Silvinda Johnson, of Indiana, born Dec. 2g 1834; raarried Jan. 30
1861; has five children.
MACHESNEY T.WLOR, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; frora Pa. ^
MACHESNEY WM. Annawan; boarding-house. Rep; from Pa.
MASOV THOMAS, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; Brethren.
MESSMORE GEORGE, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; Dera; frora Pa.
MESSMORE HENRY S. Farraer, Sec. 27, P.O. Annawan; born in Pa. Jan. 18, 1830,
came to this county 1851; Dem; U. Brethern; wife was Christina Blinn, born Oct. 13, 1833;
married May 21, 1855; seven children, three living; owns 280 acres land, valued $16,000;
personal property, $2,500.
MESSMORE JOHN, .Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Pa.
MINARD GEORGE, Sec. 10, P.O. Annawan; farmer; from Canada.
MINARD SOLOMON, Farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Annawan, bora in Canada, Feb. 24, 1814;
came to county in i860; Rep; Meth; owns 400 acres, valued $20,000; wife was Elizabeth
Barron, of N. Carolina; second wife was Mary Barron; one child living; was the first settler
of Annawan; knew old Shabbona; helped to arrest the murderers of Col. Davenport.
MOON GEORGE, Sec. 20, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep.
MOON MATHEW, Sec. 25, P.O. Annawan; farn.er, renter; Bapt; from England.
MOON STEVEN, Farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee; born Yorkshire, England, Dec. 1822;
came to county, 1853; Rep; owns 320 acres of land, value $16,000; wife was Sarah Fetch of
same place, bom Feb, 26, 1832, married Nov. 1849; has six children.

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MOON SETH H. Sec. 24, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; bom in England.
MOON THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Annawan; born Yorkshire, England, March 5,
1813; came to county in 1865; Rep; Church of Eng; owns 400 acres, valued at $20,000;
wife was Miss Ann Haxby, born in England; married Aug. 12, 1847; has eight chUdren.
MOON THOMAS P. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; lives with father, Steven Moon; Rep; 111.
MUMFORD A. J. Sec. 28; P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
MUMFROD EVINGTON, Sec. 30, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep.
MUMFORD G. H. Farmer and Mechanic, Sec. 14, P.O. Anmiwan; born in Oneida Co.
New York, Sept. 4, 1S29; came to county 1856; Rep; Bapt; owns 380 acres; wife was
Catharine Myers, born in St. Lavvrence County, N. Y. Jan. 13, 1834; married Sept. g, 1862;
have three children; Mr. Mumford has 300 acres of unimproved land in Loraine, which is for
sale, in Sees. 15, 21, 19, 11, 22; inquire of G. H. Mumford.
MUMFORD W. C. Sec. 28, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapl; from N.Y.
MURREY DAVID, Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Ireland.

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EWBAKER GEORGE, P.O. Annawan; farraer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.

NEWELL O. W. Physician, Annawan; born Bradford Co. Pa. May 30, 1832; came to this
county in 1871; Rep; Ind; owns six lots, valued at $4,000; married Rebecca S. Gale, April
13, 1858; has one child, graduated at Keokuk, Rush and Bellevue Colleges; surgeon in army
three years; is Police Magistrate.
/^LDFATHER S. T. Sec. 27, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; U. Brethern; born Indiana.
pACE JAMES, Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep.
PARTER I. W. P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; born IU.
PATTERSON J. W. P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born IU.
PATTER ALBERT B., P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; 111.
PAINE JUDSON P; Farmer, P.O. Annawan; born in Dutchess County, N.Y. Jan. 22.
1834; carae to this county in 1854; owns house and lot, valued at $2,500; wife was Harriet
Webster, Columbia County, N. Y. born Aug. 19. 1834; married Sep. 19, 1852; has two chil
dren; has been Collector.
PETTITT ALFRED W. Uves with father, Samuel Pettitt; Rep; born Canada.
PETTITT DAVID N. lives with father, Sarauel Pettitt; Rep; born in Canada.
PETTITT SAMUEL, Fariner, Sec. 33, P.O. Annawan; born Cambridgeshire, England,
Jan, 7, 1821; came to county, 1853; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres, valued at $8,000; wife was
Mrs. Saphrona Rohrer, maiden name Troyer, born July 15, 1820, married April 8, 1853; has
eight children.
PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 12, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from Denmark.
PHILIPS FRANCIS, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; N.Y.
POMEROY M. K. Annawan; druggist; Rep; frora Vermont.
PONT ROBERT, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from England.
PORTER CHARLES, Annawan; carpenter; Rep; from IU.
PORTER WILLIAM, Annawan; wheelwright; Rep; Bapt; born in Iowa.
PRATT WALTER, P.O. Annawan; farmer; frora England.
PRESTON G. T.,'P.O. Annawan; laborer; frora Canada.
PRINCE GEORGE, Sec. 25, P.O. Neponset; farraer; Rep; bora in England; owns 600 acres.
PRINCE JOHN, Sec. 25, P.O. Neponset; farmer; Rep; bora Henry Co.
PURDY S., P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada.
"D ATHBUN S. Sec. 11, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from Ohio.
-'•^ RITCHEY W. W. Sec. 10, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Christian; born 111.
ROBINSON J. L. Druggist and Banker, Annawan; Rep; bom Whiteside County, Oct.
14, 1851; came to this county in 1856; owns 40 acres and three lots; married Miss Ella V.
Way, Nov. 29, 1874; has one child.
ROCKAFELER H. Sec. 13, P.O. Annawan; farmer, renter; Dem; Bapt; from Canada.
ROE GEO. H. Annawan; laborer; Dem; from N.Y.

JACOB KEMERLING,
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ROE OMER, Restaurant and Grocery, Annawan; born Greene County, N.Y. Dec. 9, 1855,
came to this county in 1S74; also keeps a billiard hall.
ROGERS NORMAN, Sec. 18, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; frora N.Y.
ROUSE EDWARD, Annawan; laborer; Rep; from Canada.
ROWE WM. Annawan; teamster; Rep; from N.Y.
C ARGENT B. C. Annawan; dry goods merchant; Dem; from N.H.
'—^ SEYLLER L. Annawan ; carpenter; Rep; born III.
SCHEFFER GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Annawan; born in Germany, June 4,
1828; came to this country in 1851; to Henry Co. 1864; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres of land,
valued at $4,000; wife was Esther E. Ingels, born in Meigs Co. Ohio, Dec. 10, 1827; married
Feb. 13, 1856; has three children.
SCHNEID CHAS. laborer; P.O. Annawan; Rep.
SCHWAB FRED, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter.
SHAW E. E. P.O. Annawan; farmer; lives with father; Rep; born Ind.
SHAW JONATHAN, Farmer, Sec. i, P.O. Annawan; born Wayne Co. Ind. May 12,
1824; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Univ; owns 800 acres of land, value $25,000; per
sonal property $4,000; wife was Elizabeth C. Everts, of Meigs Co. Ohio; raarried April 3,
1849; has six children; has been Supervisor and School Trustee.
SITTLER JOHN, Annawan; saloon-keeper; Dem; born in France.
SITTLER JOSEPH, Annawan; harness-maker; Dera; born 111.
SLATER EZRA, Annawan; hotel; Rep; from N.Y.
SLATER F. H. P.O. Annawan: retired farmer; Rep; Meth; from N.Y.
SLATER WM. W. Speculator, Annawan; bora Albany Co. N.Y. Jan. 18, 1834; came to
county 1855; Rep; owns 225 acres, value $g,ooo; also owns a raill for grinding feed.
SLICK JAMES, Sec. 9, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born Pa.
SMITH W. C. Retired Farmer and Stock Dealer, Annawan; born in Dutchess Co. N.Y;
came to county 1854; Rep; Ind; owns house and lot, value $3,000; married Mrs. Rachel
Snell, his third wife, in 1876; has had five children; has been largely engaged in stock deal
ing; has been Assessor.
SPENCER EDWARD, House Joiner, Annawan; born in Canada, June 20, 1843; carae
to this county in 1848; Dem; owns house and lot; was in army two years; wife was Wealthy
Minard, of Henry Co; raarried Sept. 22, 1874.
STEVENS JOS. Sec. 5, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Dem; from N.H.
STINEHART F. W. Stock Grazer, P.O. Annawan; born Wayne Co. N.Y. Sept. 2, 1837;
came to county 1870; Rep; wife was Frances C. Goodwin, of Merrimack Co. N.H, bom
-May 2, 1845; married March 21, 1864; Mr. Stinehart is proprietor of the celebrated Dow &
Alden Pasture, which contains 2,000 acres; is owner of Bashaw stallion Black Duke; has
had twenty-one children, nineteen living.
STINEHART W. B. Sec. 3, P.O. , Annawan; farmer; renter; Rep; born N.Y.
SWEET DAVID, Annawan; retired; Rep; Advt; from Vt.
SWIGER NELSON, Sec. 10, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; from 111.

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HOMPSON AMOS, P.O. Annawan; laborer; Rep.
TROYER C. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Canada.
TROYER JOHN, Sec. 29, P.O. Annawan; bee-keeper; Rep; Bapt; frora Canada,
TINKER C. A. Farraer; Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; born in Oneida Co. N.Y, May 12, 1835;
carae to this county 1845; Rep; Bapt; owns 170 acres of land', valued at $11,000; personal
property $4,000; wife was Jennie S. daughter of Capt. Almus Pratt, of Conn, born in De .
Kalb Co. Nov. 14, 1839; married Nov. 14, i85g; has five chUdren, Charles N., Nellie G.,
Louisa H., Stella B. and Josiah W.
TROYER D. C. Speculator, Annawan; born Canada, Oct. 14, 1843; came to this county
in 1851; Rep; Bapt; -owns house and lots, value $1,000; wife was Mary J. HolUt; married
Sept. 3,' 1866; has five chUdren by first wife; is in Town Council.
TROYER JOHN C. Farraer, Sec. 2g, P.O. Annawan; born Canada, Oct. 12, 1838; came
to county 1851; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres, value $8,000; wifewas Mary J. Patterson, born
Nov. 21, 1843; 'married Nov. 16, 1859; has five children, four Uving; Mr. Troyer makes a
specialty of bee culture and Poland-China hogs; was in array three years.
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TROYER WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Annawan; born in Canada, Feb. 26, 1832;
carae to county 1851; Rep; Bapt; owns 270 acres, value $13,500; personal property $3,000;
wife was lona A. Tinker, born Lewis Co. N.Y. Oct. 13, 1838; has had five children, three
Uving, Williara S., Albert M., Leroy E.; Ada A. died Dec. 28, 1874, aged 16; Mr. Troyer
has the most extensive apiary in Co; choice extracted and box honey for sale.

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ANLANDSCHOOT A. B. Annawan; saloon; Dem; frora Belgiura.

Al WAGNER J. Rev. P.O. Annawan; pastor Unit. Breth. Church; Rep; from Pa.
* * WALGRAVES CHAS. Sec. 6, P.O. Annawan; farmer; renter.
WAY D. S. Annawan; druggist and banker; Rep; born III.
WAY LYMAN I. Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Annawan; born in Conn. Jan. 2g, 1840; came to
state 1857; to this county 1862; Rep; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $12,000; personal
property $3,500; wife was Emily A. Harris, of Ohio, born Oct. 14, 1842; married Dec. 2g,
1861; has three children; breeder of Jersey cows and Essex swine.
WEBB A. J. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born IU.
WEBB G. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep; born IU.
WEBB HIRAM, P.O. Annawan; farmer; born Illinois.
W^EBB J. C. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Annawan; born in Soraerset Co. Me. Sept. 26,
1822; carae to this county in 1852; Rep; Cong; owns 320 acres, valued at $16,000; married
Elizabeth E. Burgess, of Somerset Co. Me. Oct. 17, 1848; has four children; has been
Assessor and Collector; personal property $4,000.
WESTPHAL WILLIAM, Shoemaker, Annawan; born Germany, June 7, 1852; carae to
this county 1871.
WHITE HUGH, Miller, Annawan; born Brooke Co. W. Va. June 23, 1834; came to this
county in 1861; Rep; owns house and lot; wife was Elizabeth Grape, of Gerraany, born Oct.
16, 1832; raarried 1856; has five children; has been President Town Council for four years;
Mr. White is the owner of the Norraan stallions Exile and Valois; iraported Norman horses
and graded stock for sale.
WILBER J. G. Sec. 15, P.O. Annawan; farraer; renter: Rep; frora N.Y.
WILLET JOHN, Annawan; raason; Rep.
WILLIAMS J. D. Farraer, Sec. 11, P.O. Annawan; born in Wabash Co. Ind. Feb. 7,
1826; came to state 1827; to county 1855; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $7,200; per
sonal property $1,500; Rep; first wife was Fannie Hayes, died May 18, l86g; second wife
Matilda Rolston, of Canada; has five children.
WILSON D. Annawan; retired farraer; Rep; Lib; from Vt.
WILSON D. W. Annawan; farmer and teacher; Rep; Lib; from N.Y.
WILSON J. J. Annawan; teacher; Rep; from N.Y.
WINTZ PHILIP J. Annawan; Carpenter and Joiner; born in Rappahannock Co. Va.
Nov. 4, 1826; came to county 1854; Rep; Brethren; wife was Mary Fry, of Warren Co. Ohio;
married April 8, 1852; was in army three and a half years.
WIXON J. N., P.O. Annawan; tearaster; Rep.
WOLF GEO. Sec. 32; P.O. Annawan; farraer; Dera; from Ohio.
WOLF GEO., Jr. P.O. Annawan; farmer; Rep.
WOODRUFF ALMON, Retired Farmer, Annawan; born in Hartford Co. Conn. June
24, 1803; carae to this county in 1855; Rep; Meth; owns 10 acres, value $2,000; wife was
Mary Ann Ward, of Canada, born April 25, 1807; married Dec. 7, 1826; has nine children,
one died in army.
WOODRUFF CHARLES, Sec. 12; PO. Annawan; farraer; Rep; from N.Y.
WOOLSON ALMON, P.O. Annawan; renter; Dem.
Business Directory.
ANNAWA:p;f.
Andrews S. L. Miller.
Baldwin J. B. Restaurant and Billiard Hall.
Barker S. N. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Hardware, Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps, Agricultural Implements, etc.

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Bice Jas. M. Wagon, Sleigh and Carriage Maker.
Bice Robt. Manfr. and Dealer in Boots and Shoes.
Camper J. W. Dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver Plated Ware, Pictures,
Frames, etc.
Camper J. W. Mrs. Milliner and Dress Maker.
Chappell Henry H. I.ivery Stable. Horses and Carriages to let.
Cole Wm. W. justice of the Peace.
Comp Hiram E. Blacksmith.
Dow J. L. Dealer in Grain, Real Estate and Live Stock.
Duncan A. M. Prop. Hotel.
Exchange Bank, W. L. Robinson, Prest., D. S. Way, Vice Prest., J. L. Robin
son, Cashier.
Ferguson R. G. & Son, Meat Market. All kinds of Meat for sale. Cash paid
for Hides, Poultry, etc.
Heath Jas. D. House, Sign and Carriage Painter.
Hilding Jos. A. Blacksmith.
Hirschberger H. & Co. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Agricultural
Implements, Cutlery, etc.
Machesney Geo. Carpenter and Joiner.
Newell 0. W. Physician & Surgeon.
Robinson & Way, Retail Druggists.
Roe Omer, Restaurant and Grocery.
Spencer Edward, Carpenter and House Joiner.
Westphal Wm. Shoemaker.
White Hugh, Dealer and Breeder of Norman Horses.
Wintz Philip J. Carpenter, Joiner and Draughtsman.

BURNS TOWNSHIP.
A DAMS GEO. Sec. lo, P.O. Burns; farraer; Rep; l6o acres, value $8,000.
ALM SAML. Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; from Sweden.
.ALEXANDER SAMUEL, Sec. 8; P.O. Bums; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, value $8,000.
ALONQUIST GUS., P.O. Burns; from Sweden.
ANDERSON DAVID, Sec. g, P.O. Burns; farmer; Dem; 260 acres, val. $15,000.
ANDERSON IKE, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; rents of H. Nance; from Sweden.
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents.
ANSCOMB WM. Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y.
"DARBER CHAS. Sec. 15, P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 80 ac. val. $5,200.
BARTON GEO. Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; rents of S. Howard; from Germany.
BEVINGTON JOHN, Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; works for J. Martin.
BLOUGH R. D. Sec. 21, P.O. Burns; Rep.
BRASEL LEWIS, Sec. Ii, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dera; 120 acres, $6,000.
BRASEL WM. Sec. 2, P.O. Annawan; Dem.
BROWN B. J. .Sec. 18; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, $g,ooo.
BROWN C. J. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Burns; bom in Patterson, N.Y. May 11, 1815; camelo
Co. in 1855; Rep; owns 104 acres, value $5,200; married Jan. 7, 1836, to Sallie M. Cowl, of
Patterson, N.Y., who was born Dec. 27, l8li;have three chUdien, two sons and one daugh
ter, all living in Henry Co.

408 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BUCKLEY JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Ulah; Ind; from Pa.
BUCKLEY ROBERT, Carpenter, Sec. 30; P.O. Ulah; born Philadelphia, 1812; came to
Co. 1866; Ind; moved to Farmington, 111. 1837; was the third raan who settled in that town;
reraoved to Knox Co. 1859; followed farraing six years; was raarried April, 1832, to Caro
line Lewis, of Mass., who was boi-n 1811; have had four children, three living and one son
died frora a wound received in late war; served from 1862 till close of war in 1 12th I.V.I.
/^ALDWELL J. V. Sec. 5; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 40 acres, val. $2,000.
^ CARBAUGH GEO. Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; Dem.
CARMINE G. W. Sec. 28; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, val. $8,000.
CARROLL S. W. Sec. 5; P.O. Burns, farmer; Rep; 40 acres, val. $2,000.
CARSON MILTON M. Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres.
CARSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; born Harrison Co. Ohio, Feb. 4,
1811; came to Co. 1836; Rep; Pres; owns 183 acres, value $8,000; has served as Justice of
Peace and held other township offices; married Elizabeth Doty, Sept. 20, 1836, who was
bora in Trumbull County, Ohio, July 4, 1814; have five chUdren living, three dead, four
boys and four girls.
CARSON T. D. Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres.
CARSON WM. Sec. 3; P.O. Burns; Dem.
CARTER JOHN N. Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; 80 acres.
CASEY JOHN, P.O. Burns; works for D; Anderson; Dera.
CHARLES W. S. Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; born in London, England, Nov. i, 1818;
came to this Co. in 1842; Rep; owns 200 acres of land, value $10,000; came to Araerica in
1832; stopped at Skaneateles, Onondaga Co. N.Y. five years; carae to Lafayette, Stark Co.
III. 1837; married to Esther L. Stoddard, April 18, 1839, it being the first wedding in Stark
Co; she wa^ born in Litchfield Co. Conn., Oct. 6, 1815; carae to 111. 1836; was a descendant
of one ofthe oldest families settled in Conn; have had five children, two boys and three
girls; three living; second son was the first child born in this section ofthe country.
CHARLET A. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; 160 acres, val. $9,000.
CHARLET A. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; from Germany; $4,000.
CHARLET FRED. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Lib; Germany; 70 acres, $4,000.
CHARLET FERDINAND, Sec. ig; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Germany; 160 acres, $6,000.
CHARLET JULIUS, Sec. 10; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany.
CLAYPOOL G. O. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; works for R. H. Hunter; Rep.
CLEMENT WM. Farmer and Peddler, Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; bora Ireland, Jan. 26,
1828; carae to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 40 acres of land, value $2,000; wife was
Sarah Gash, born Lincolnshire, England, 1836; carae to the Co. in 1861; married 1870; have
resided in Henry Co. ever since.
COLDWELL EDWARD, Sec. 5; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 120 acres, val. $2,000.
COLWELL G. W. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; Dem.
CORWIN DAVID P. Sec. 10; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, val. $4,000.
CORWIN WM. Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
COSNER DAVID, Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; postraaster; Dem.
COSNER JACOB, Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 550 acres.
COSNER W. H. Sec. 14; P.O. Burns; Dem.
COUVEY DAVID, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; Ind; from Germany.
COUVEY W. J. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; Ind; from Germany.
COWDEN DAVID L. Sec. 20; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 120 acres, val. $6,000.
COWDEN JACOB G. Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 100 acres, val. $5,000.
COWDEN THOS. C. Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; born Guernsey Co. Ohio, Aug. 8,
1844; came to Co. 1854; Rep; owns 80 acres of land, value $4,000; served one year in 153d
COWL E. T. Farraer, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; bom Sullivan Co. N.Y. Nov. 21, i8og; came to
Co. 1854; Rep; Lib; owns 8g acres, value $7,000; lived in Putnara Co. N.Y. from 1818 to
1854; has lived in Wethersfield three years; has worked as a tanner; was married 1835 to
Caroline Hinraan, who was born in Putnara Co. N.Y. Oct. 25, 1811; have two children, Mary
L., raarried Ira Parker, of Burns; and Lydia A. raarried Chas. L. Burtis, President of First
National Bank, WatervUle, Kan.
CRAIG W. H. Sec. 20; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Pa; 100 acres, $5,000.

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CRANGLE WM. F. Sec. i8: P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, $4,000.
CROSS AERIOUS, Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; Dem.
CROSS H. W. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; Ind.
CROSS W. D. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; 270 acres, $16,200.
TRAVIS ELBRIDGE, Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, $10,000.
^ DONALDSON R. J. Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; lives with father; Dem.
DONALDSON WM. Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dem; 160 acres, value $10,000.
DOE JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Burns; farraer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa; $2,500.
DOTY HILBERT, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; Dem.
DOTY T. D. Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dera; 160 acres, value $8,000.
"P^ATON Q. Sec. 2g; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 240 acres, value $12,000.
^ EATON STEPHEN, Sec. 2g; P.O. Kewanee; Rep.
EDMONDS SAMUEL, Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; Rep.
ELSTON GEO. Sec. 6; P.O. Carabridge; Dem.
EMERSON LYMAN, Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; Dem- from West Va; Meth. Epis.
EMERSON L. W. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Meth. Epis; from West Va.
EMERSON M. F. Sec 14; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Meth. Epis; frora West Va.
EMERSON S. Carpenter, Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; born in CabeU Co. West Va. July 13,
1849; came to Co. 1872; Dem; Meth. Epis; came to state 1870.
ENSMINGER CORWIN, Sec. 36; P.O. Kewanee; Rep.
¦pELL JAMES, Sec. 5; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 200 acres, value $10,000.
-'- FESLER GEO. Sec. 18; P.O. Burns; fanner; 120 acres, $6,000.
FINCH JOHN T. Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ind; bora Ohio.
FISHER OSCAR, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; farmer; Dera; 160 acres, $8,000.
FORGROVE JAMES, Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; farraer; Dem; 40 acres, $2,000.

r^ATES WALLACE, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; renter; Rep.
^ GERMAN GEO. Sec. 5; P.O. Burns; farraer; Lib; 120 acres, val
GRUBS THOS. B. Sec. l; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; 160 acres, val.

TT ADSAL J. S. Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; 160 acres, $16,000.
^^ HARRY JOHN, P.O. Burns; Rep.
HENNING C. Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; 160 acres.
HERB FRED. Sec. 8; lives with O. Fisher.
HOVINGDON GEO. W. Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; farraer; Rep; Ind; bora 111; 80 acres, $4,000.
HOWARD ISAAC A. Gardener, Sec. 29; P.O.. Kewanee; born in Vt. Nov. 11, 1818;
came to this Co. 1859; ^^'P\ Meth; owns 22^ acres, val. $1,500; was in army, 147th Reg.
LV.I. Mrs. Howard was born in Erie Co. Pa., Nov. 15, 1822; married 1841; had nine chil
dren, seven living.
HUNTER R. H. Sec. 6; P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, val. $9,600.
HUBER G. W. Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; Dem.
JEIST WM. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 70 acres, $2,800.
JENNINGS J. L. Sec. 7; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Materialist; 320 acres.
JOBST A. Mrs. Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; farmer; 120 acres, $6,000.
JOHNSON .\NDREW,,Sec. 10; P.O. Kewanee; from Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; from Sweden.
T^EMERLING CHAS. rents Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee.
¦^ KEMERLING E. P. Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee. Dera.
KEMERLING EDGAR, Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep.
KEMERLING GEORGE, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; born Ohio, AprU 15, 1815;
came to this Co. in 1841; Dera; owns 322 acres of land, value $16,100; has run threshing
machines about 14 years; married Jane Leonard, Sept. 2, 1847, who was bom in Ohio, Oct.
10, 1827; had six chUdren, four boys and two girls; five living.

410 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
KEMERLING JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; born in Columbiana, Ohio,
May 18, 1807; came to this Co. March 23, 1837; Dem; Ind; owns 426 acres of land, valued
at $20,000; mirried Sarah Allbright, Feb. 10, 1831; she died Sept. 20, 1863; they had nine
children, eight living: Levi J., Henry H., Barbara S., Sophrona, EUener, Prudence H.,
Charlotte and Elbert P.; raarried Elizabeth Ewing, Oct. 10, 1868. Mr. K. has been Assess
or and School Director raore than 20 years.
KEMERLING JOSEPH, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; 160 acres, $9,600.
KEMERLING LUTHER, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; Dem.
KEMERLING LYDIA (wid. of Joseph K.), Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; 397 acres.
KEMERLING PETER, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, rents.
KETCHUM E. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 80 acres, value $4,000.
KING E. F., P.O. Kewanee; lives with father; Rep.
KING GEO. D. Sec. 9; P.O. Burns; Rep.
KING HORACE, Sec. 33; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Free Meth; 320 acres, $20,000.
KING RUFUS D. Sec. 9, P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 220 acres, value $12,000.
KING W. L. P.O. Kewanee; lives vvith father; Rep.
T EHMAN J. Sec. i, P.O. Kewanee; Gerraany.
^ LEHMAN J. Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; from Germany.
LEHMAN J. Sec. 11, P.O. Kewanee; from Germany.
LEONARD W. Sec. 25, P.O. Kewanee; 240 acres, $14,000.
LESTER SIVILLIAN, Sec. 36, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; 320 acres.
LONG JOHN, Sec. 6, P.O.Cambridge; Dera.
LONG NAPOLEON, Sec. 6, P.O. Carabridge; works for J. Long; Dera.
LONG T. D. Farraer for J. Long; Sec. 6, P.O. Carabridge; born in Virginia, August 31,
1854; came to this Co. in 1857; Dera.
LOONEY GEO. P.O. Burns; lives with G. W. Huber.
LUNDQUIST J. H. Sec. 16, P.O. Burns; from Sweden.
LYON M. L. Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; renter; Meth. Epis.
TyrcCARTY PATRICK, Sec. 31, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 200 ac. $10,000.
McCULLOUGH Mrs. Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 400 acres, value $20,000.
McCULLOUGH BERKLEY, Sec. 4, P.O. Burns; farmer, lives with father; Rep.
McCULLOUGH J. M. Sec. 4, P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, value $8,000.
McCULLOUGH M. Sec. 4, P.O. Burns; farmer, lives with father; Rep.
McGUIRE JAMES, Sec. 30, P. O. Galva; farraer; Dem; 120 acres, value $5,200.
McRALL ALBERT, Sec. 13, P.O. Kewanee; Dem.
McRALL ROBERT, Sec. 13, P.O. Kewanee; Dem.
MAHAFFEY MOSES, Sec. 32, P.O. Galva; Dem; Ind; born Ireland; 342 acres, $20,000.
MAHONY WM. Sec. 16, P.O. Burns; Dera.
MUNSON ANDREW, Sec. 21, P. O. Burns; Sweden.
MARTIN G. W. Sec. 10; stock-raiser and shipper; Dera.
MARTIN HUGH, Sec. g, P.O. Burns; farraer; Dera; 100 acres, value $5,000.
MARTIN HUGH A. Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dera; 160 acres, $5,600.
MARTIN JOHN, Sec. I2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 80 acres, $4,000.
MARTIN JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 200 acres. '
MARTIN NEWTON, Sec. 10; stock-raiser and shipper; Dem.
MARTIN R. Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 120 acres, $6,000.
MESKER MERRIT, Sec. 3; P.O. Kewanee; Rep.
MATTESON JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; from Sweden.

MATTHEWS SIMEON, Farmer, Sec. g; P.O. Burns; bora Hartford Co. Conm April 17,
1812; came to Co. 1848; Rep; FreewUl Bapt; owns 300 acres, value $15,000; came to Ohio
1834; married Phoebe Jane Rogers 1836, who was born Ohio, i8l5;died March 30, 1868;
have three childreen by this wife-boys; oldest died at KnoxvUlc, Tenn. Dec. 25, 1863,
while servfing in the late war; married 1871 to Minerva Hemingway, of Litchfield, Co. Conn.
who was born 1816.
MILLER EDWARD, Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 40 acres.

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MILLER HARMON S. Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; 97 acres, value $3,400.
MILLER J. H. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem.
MILLER JAMES, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; Dem.
MILLER JOHN D. P.O. Kewanee; works for J. S. Hadsal; Dera.
MONTA CHRISTIAN, Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; from Gerraany.
MONTA WM. Sec. 3; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany.
MOORE JOSEPH, Sec. 33; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, $g,ooo.
MOSGROVE THOMAS, Sec. 15; P.O. Burns; carpenter.
MOYERS DAVID L. Farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; born Crawford Co. Penn. Dec.
25, 1832; came to Co. in l86l; Rep; owns 320 acres, value $20,000; moved to DeKalb Co.
111. 1846; resided there fourteen years; has lived in Howard Co. Mo. 19 months; raarried
Sarah Ault Oct. 3, 1856, of Lycoming Co. Penn; she died Oct. 28, 1857; married Elizabeth
Gross, of Penn. for second wife, vvho was born June g,- 1838; have had four children, three
living, boys.
"IVT ELSON ELMER, Sec. 20; P.O. Burns; farraer; Rep; 200 acres, value $10,000.
/^SGOOD LEVI, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; renter; Rep.
^^ OSGOOD LEWIS, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; renter; Rep.
pARMER JOHN, P.O. Carabridge ; works for J. L.Jennings; Rep.
•'• PERLY HENRY, Sec. 18; P.O. Carabridge; renter; Dera.
PARKER IRA, Farmer, Sec. g; P.O. Burns; born Delaware Co. N.Y., April 12, l8og;
came to Co. 1851; Rep; Quaker; owns 411 acres, value $24,600; raoved to Wayne Co. N.Y.
in 1815; has lived in Michigan one year, Ohio four, Moline, lUinois, two, Mississippi two,
Louisiana three, LaSalle Co. lUinois, one; raarried Mrs. Mary Woodruff 1854; has one
child by this vvife; raarried 1858 to Mary L. Cowl, from Putnam, N.Y.; have had four chil
dren, two living.
PETT M. G. Pastor of FreewUl Bapt. Church; Rep.
¦PEUGH ANDREW D. Sec. 19; lives vvith father; Dera.
PEUGH JOHN, Farraer, Sec. ig; P.O. Burns; born Montgoraery Co. Ky. July 12, 1821;
came to Co. in 1865; Dera; Chris; owns 80 acres, value $4,000; raoved to Indiana 1828;
resided there until 1865; raarried Elizabeth Roerty 1853; who was born Garrard Co. Ky.
May 8, 1831; have had five children, three living, boys; her father, Columbus Roerty, aged 82,
resides with them.
¦p EED W. W. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, value $10,500.
^ RISHEL J. A. Sec. 18; P.O. Burns; Rep; Lib; 85 acres, value $4,500.
REED ALMERON, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; born Ontario Co. N.Y., Nov. 8,
1841; came to this Co. in 1868; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $8,500; was
in the army nearly three years in Ist N.Y. Mounted Rifles; joined Grant at Cold Harbor,
and took part in all the fighting around Richmond till close of vvar; wife was Nannie A.
Howard, daughter of Capt. Howard, of Kewanee, born in Wethersfield 1850, died 1S74.
ROBERTS MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; born Cumberland, Me. June 2o',
I7g6; came to Co. 1852; Rep; FreewUl Bapt; owns 40 acres, value $2,500; came to Peoria
1833; raoved to Fulton Co. 1835; married Minerva Atchison 1825, who was born Monroe
Co. N.Y., June 22, 1807, died 1874; have had twelve children: those living are Diantha,
Ann, Martha Jane, William and Stephen: those not living are Alraeda, Emily, John, Jacob,
Francis, Edwin and Henry. Mr. Roberts is in his 82d year, and reads without spectacles,
ROBERTS WM. Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; Rep; 120 acres, value $6,000.
ROBINSON WM. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; Dem; from Ohio.
ROBSON B. L. Sec. l6; P.O. Burns; farraer; Dera; 106 acres, value $5,300.
ROE RICHARD, P.O. Burns; works for John Doe; Rep; born Canada.
ROERTY COLUMBUS, lives with J. Peugh; Dem.
ROGERS EDWARD, Sec. 27; P.O. Burns; Rep.
ROGERS JOHN. Sec. 20; P.O. Burns; farraer; Rep; 400 acres, vaKie $20,000.
RORAH MARTIN, rents on Sec. 26; farmer; Dem; Lib.
ROSLAND ANDREW, Sec. 8; P.O. Burns; from Sweden.
ROUVEL WM. Sec. 18; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; 40 acres, $1,500.

412 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF I
RUVEL JACOB, P.O. Kewanee; lives with Fred Charlet; Germany.
RYAN MICHAEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
SANDALS THOMAS, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth. Epis.
SCHOONOVER R. F. Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 420 acres.
SEEFELD J. Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; frora Germany.
SILLS HENRY, P.O. Cambridge; works for J. L. Jennings; Rep.
SHRECK GRIFFITH; Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio; 120 ac. $8,000.
SKINNER D. A. Sec. 28; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; 100 acres, value $5,000.
SKINNER HENRY, Sec. 17; P.O. Burns; Rep; from Ohio.
SNOW G. W. Sec. 7; P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Rep; 160 acres, value $8,000.
SNYDER DAVID C. Sec. 30; P.O. Ulah; farraer; Dera; 80 acres, $4,000.
SNYDER DANIEL, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 160 acres, $8,000.
SNYDER EMMET, Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; rents of H. Page.
SNYDER GEO. lives with father.
SNYDER JOSEPH, lives with father.
SNYDER PETER, Sec. 30; P.O. Ulah; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, $6,500.
SNYDER ROLLIN, Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; Rep.
SNYDER WILLIAM, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva, farmer; Dera; 320 acres.
STACKHOUSE J. Sec. 19; P.O. Ulah; Dem; 53 acres.
STACKHOUSE J. F. Farmer, Sec. ig; P.O. Ulah; born Tompkins Co. N.Y., May 27,
1828; carae to Co. 1856; Dem; Meth. Epis; value real estate $1,500; was married Sept. 20,
1854, to Catharine Smith, who was born in Ireland, leaving there at the age of fifteen; have
had six children, four living, three boys, one girl; was divorced 1875.
STANTON RICHARD P. P.O. Kewanee; works for A. Reed; Rep.
STANTON THOMAS R. P.O. Kewanee; works for S. Lester; Rep.
STRHECKER G. W. Dr. .Sec. 9; P.O. Burns; Rep.
SWANBURY JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; farm laborer; Dem.
TRAYLOR F. A. Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; farraer; Rep.
TAYLOR JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; FreewiU Bapt; 320 acres.
TAYLOR A. A. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; born Onondaga Co. N.Y., Nov. 30, 1828;
carae to this state in 1846; Rep; FreewiU Bapt; owns 280 acres of land, valued at $12,000;
came to this Co. 1857; has been Assessor four years; wife was Susan Hurlbutt, born in N.H.
June 22, 1824; had four boys and four girls, seven living, one deceased; raarried in 1854.
THA.RP S. M. Sec. 36; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 52 acres.
THOMAS WM. R. Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Kewanee; born in Wales, Jan. 16, 1846,
carae to this Co. 1867; Rep; Ind; owns 80 acres, value $5,440; bachelor.
TYLER E. Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem.
vy ALTER A. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany.
WALTER AUGUST, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; from Germany.
WARNER JOHN K. Sec. 15; P.O. Burns; Dem; 120 acres, $6,000.
WEDGE H. L. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 20 acres, value $2,000.
WEST STEPHEN, Sec. 8; P.O. Barns; lives with S.Alexander; Dem.
WHELAN WALTER, Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee, farraer; Dem; 80 acres.
WHETSTONE GEORGE, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 80 acres, $4,000.
WILHELM GEO, Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; farraer; Dem; 120 acres, $6,000.
WILHELM LEWIS E. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 160 acres.
WILHELM L. M. Sec. 16; P.O. Burns; Dem.
WILHELM LAFAYETTE, Sec. 20; P.O. Burns; Dem.
WILLARD M. Mrs. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; 50 acres, value $2,000.
WILSON JOHN R. Sec. 30; rents of Case heirs; Rep.
WILSON JOSEPH R. lives with J. R. Wilson; Rep.
WILSON NATHANIEL B. Sec. ig; P.O. Burns; rents of U. Wilson.
WILSON URIAH, Sec. ig; P.O. Burns; farmer; Rep; 185 acres, value $14,000.
WITT C. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; from Germany; 80 acres, $4,000.
WRIGHT T. T. Sec. i; farmer; Rep; from Ohio; 240 acres, $13,200.

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KEWANEE TOWNSHIP.
A BBOTT CHAS. Kewanee; engineer; Dem; born Conn. 1835; $500; three children.
¦^^ ABBOTT WALTER M. Kewanee; steam-fitter; Dem; born Conn. 1854.
ABEL WM. J. Kewanee; painter; Prot; born Ohio.
ALVIS DAVID H. Kewanee; physician; Rep; Meth; born in Ky. 1844; three chUdren.
AKER JOHN, ICewanee; carpenter; Rep; born in N.Y. State; $500; four children.
ANDERSON ANDREW, Kewanee; teamster; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; five chUdren.
ANDERSON ANDREW P. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Luth; Sweden; $600; two children.
ANDERSON CHRISTIAN, Kewanee; laborer; Luth; bora in Sweden; one child.
ANDERSON GUSTAF, Kewanee; billiard haU; Rep; Ind; born in Sweden.
ANDERSON JNO. J. Kewanee; engineer; Dem; born Pa; $800; one child.
ANDREWS EDWARD, Sec. 2g; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Ind; born in England.
ANDREWS GEORGE, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; laborer for Elijah Storey; Dem; bom in Ohio.
ANTHONY ANONY, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Cong; bora in S.C.
ARCHER ISAAC, Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Prim. Meth; born England.
ASHLEY ALBERT B. Capt. Kewanee; Supt. Lathrop Coal MiningCo; Rep; born Mass.
ATKINSON JOHN, Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Ind; England; $4,000.
T) AARTZ AUGUST, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dera; Luth; born in Germany; 80 ac. $2,400
¦^ BACKSTROM JOHN E. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Luth; born Sweden 1848; one child.
BAILEY EMANUEL, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; five chUdren.
BAILEY NORVAL D. Kewanee; m'achinist; Ind; Cath; born in Wis; three children.
BAKER E. E. Kewanee; book-keeper; Ind; Ind; born Aurora, 111. 1855.
BAKER GEORGE, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; born in Ohio; three chUdren.
BAKER SIMEON, Kewanee; tinsmith; Rep; Prot; born in Athens Co. Ohio; one child.
BALCOM JAMES, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born in N.Y; three children.
BALDWIN JAMES H. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Pres; born N.Y.
BALLOU AUGUST, Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Unit. Evang; Germany; 5g acres.
BAMFORD ELIAS (son of Sophia), farmer; Rep; Prot; lives with mother.
BAMFORD SOPHIA Mrs. Sec. 2g; P.O. Kewanee; Prim. Meth; born England; owns 20 ac.
BARBER MILES F. Kewanee; laborer; Ind; Meth. Epis; bora in Pa; two chUdren.
BARKER ELIZABETH Mrs. (widow of George), Kewanee; Epis; born England; $4,000.
BARKER JAMES, Kewanee, WaU Paper Dealer and Hanger; born in Weston, York
shire, England, Jan. 18, 1826; came to this Co. in 1863; Ind; Bapt; married Sarah Ward,
at Acklan, England, Jan. 26, 1846; she was born in Birdsall, England; has one child, Alice,
born in Scarboro, England, March 2, 1857.
BARNES GEORGE P. Kewanee; harness-maker; Ind; born in Pa.
BARNETT JNO. Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; born in Mo.
BARRAUS JOSEPH, Sec. 36; P.O. Kewanee; Ind; Cong; born England; 160 ac. $12,000.
BARRETT WM. H. Kewanee; pattern-maker; Dem; born England 1834; $i;5oo; 4 children
BARROCK CHARLES, Kewanee; drayman; Rep.
BARTRAM WM. H. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth. Epis; bora in Ohio 1851.
BARTZ FRED. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farmer, lives with son; Rep; Unit. Evang; Germany.
BARTZ WM. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Unit. Evang; Germany; 180 ac; $5,000.
BASSETT A. SMITH, Kewanee; printer; Dem; Prot.
BASSETT CHAUNCEY, Publisher and Editor Keimnee Independent; born in Sraithfield,
Pa. Oct. 25, 1814; came to this Co. Aug. 1855; Dem; Epis; value of real estate and personal
property $3,500; married Ann E. Smith, in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1840; she was bora in
Columbus, Nov. 6; has six children living, lost one girl; Mi. Baasett was Postmaster at
Kewanee from 1857 to June, 1861.
BATES GEORGE H. Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; rainer; Rep; born in Pa; two children.
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BATES WM. Farmer, Kewanee; born in England, July 25, 1823; came to this Co. in i85g;
Ind; Epis; raarried EUen Boden, June I, 1846; she was born in England; they have six
children, George H., born July 11, 1851; Sarah E., born Jan. 20, 1854; William T., born
July 22, 1856; Alice, born Dec. 28, 1858; James H. born March 25, 1861, and John F. born
Dec. 15, 1863.
BEADLE ELISHA, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Eng; $2,000; six children.
BEAVER JOHN, Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Dem.
BECCU CHAS, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; railroad hand; Dem; Prot; bora Germany.
BENNETT DANIEL W. Kewanee; wagon-raaker; Rep; Ind; born in Philadelphia, Pa.
BENNISON DAVID, Kewanee; raerchant; Rep; born in Pa; one child.
BENNISON HENRY, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; mUler; Rep; Prim. Meth; born England.
BENNISON JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; merchant: Rep; Prim. Meth; born Eng. 1820.
BENNISON SAML. Sr. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Prim. Meth; born Eng. 1797.
BENNISON SAML. Jr. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; miller; Rep; Cong; born Eng. 1830.
BENNISON THOMAS, Grocer, Kewanee; born in Cheshire, Eng. AprU 28, 1837; came
to county, 1864; Rep; Prim. Methodist; val. of prop. $12,000. Mr. Bennison carae to Pa.
June 17, 1845; lived there six years; came from there to ShuUsburgh, Lafayette Co. Wis.
1851, and from there to Henry Co. 1864. Mrs. Bennison vvas Ann Walton, born in ShuUs
burgh, Wis. 1844, and was raarried to Mr. Bennison Oct. 7, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Bennison
have four children, three girls and one boy, Mary Anna, Emelina E., Lewis Julian, and Net-
lie O. Mr. Bennison's father, Samuel B., was bora in Lancashire, England, 1797; came to
America June 17, 1845. Mr. B.'i mother was Mary Turner, born in Lancashire, Eng. in
1798; both are living.
BENNISON M. Mrs. widow, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; born in Wis; carae to Co. 1865.
BERGLUND PETER, Kewanee; Gardener, born in Sweden, Dec. 25, 1830; carae to
this Co. in 1856; Rep, Meth; owns house and one acre lot, valued at $1,000; married Anna
Jones, Nov. 26, 1857; they have had four children; the living are : John, born Sept. 8, i860;
MathUda J. born Nov. 15, 1865. The deceased are : Mathilda, and Daniel Albert.
BERGSTROM PETER, Kewanee; tailor; born in Sweden, 1828.
BERLIN SVEN N. Carpenter, Kewanee; born in Sweden, July 2, 1845; came to this Co.
in 1865; Rep; Meth. Epis. Mr. Berlin is a thorough carpenter and builder; has been
engaged in the business for several years in Henry and Stark Counties.
BEUSTER F. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; U. Evang; Gerraany; 80 acres, val. $2,000.
BIGELOAV ARTHUR F. Kewanee; Town Assessor and Dealer in Stock.
BING STEPHIN, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Bapt; born Eng.
BINNO CHRIS. Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dera; U. Evang; born in Ger; 70 acres.
BISHOP ISAAC J. Kewanee; watch-raaker and jeweler; Lib; Lib; born Chautauqua Co. N.Y.
BLACKBURN NANCY A. Mrs. Farming, P.O. Kewanee; born Ky. March, 1824;
came to this Co. 1848; owns 540 acres, value $40,000. Mrs. Blackburn is widow of the late
John Blackburn, so well and favorably known in connection with the enterprise and pros
perity of Henry Co. Mr. B. was born in Yorkshire, Eng. 1825, and ca . e to this county 28
years ago, and has always been identified among the prominent citizens, having held the
office of Supervisor for two terms. Pie died July 14, 1873, leaving a wife and sevfen chU
dren viz : Mary, now Mrs. Alden; Ralph, Sarah A., now Mrs. Hardenbergh; John C, Ehza
J., now Mrs. Burke; George, and Clark. Mrs. B.'s raaiden name was Nancy A. Stewart,
raarried July, 1848.
BLAIR DAVID, Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; born in Ohio; nine chUdren.
BLAIR JAS. Sec. l8, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; born Cincinnati, O. i82g; 27g acres. $8,000.
BLAIR JOHN, Sec. 7, P.O. Kewanee; farra laborer; Rep; Dunkard; five children.
BLAKE IRA, Kewanee; salesman; Rep; Cong; born in Vt; one chUd.
BLAKELY NATHANIEL H. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Pres; born in N.Y.; one child.
BLANCHARD HORACE, Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Mass., 1798; $7,000.
BLISH CHARLES C. President First National Bank, Kewanee, and Farmer, Sec. 4;
Wethersfield Tp; P.O. Kewanee; born in Glastenbury, Conn. May 26, 1820; came to this
Co. Aug. 1837; Dem; Ind; owns 700 acres of land, valued at $45,000; married Elizabeth P.
Bonar, in Goshen, Stark Co. III. Dec. 23, 1840; she vvas born in Bethlehem, Ohio, Dec. 14,
1820; has two children Uving, Jaraes K. born May 2, 1843; Matthew B. bora Dec. 5, 1848;
has lost two boys and two girls. Mr. Blish was County Surveyor 8 years; has been School
Director several years.
BLISH JAMES K. Kewanee; lawyer; Dera; Ind; bora in Wethersfield, 1843; one child.

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BLOOMER JOHN N. Kewanee; saloon; Dem; Luth; bora Germany; three chUdren.
BOGGS THOS. C. Kewanee; bartender: Rep; bora Ohio, 1851; three children. '
BOGUE CHAS. H. Kewanee; lumber dealer; Epis; born in 111. 1847; one child.
BOLAND THOS. Kewanee; saloon-keeper; Dera; Cath; born in Ireland, 1841; $1,500.
BONAR MARY A. Mrs. (wid. of Wm.), Kewanee; FreewUl Bapt; bora in Ohio; $1,200.
BOWER ALBERT E. Kewanee; soda water mnfr; Rep; two children.
BOWER CHARLES, Kewanee; Farraer; born in Germany, Oct. 4, 1840; carae lo this
county in 1862; Dem; Luth; owns 360 acres of land, valued at $30,000; store and lot and
other v^illage property; married Mrs. Katharine Bower, Nov. 3, 1865. Mrs. Bower has one
child living by former raarriage, August, born Aug. 26, 1862. By present raarriage there are
five living chUdren, John, bora Aug. 28, 1866; Carrie A., born May 3, 1868; Willie P., born
Oct. 15, 1870; Charles J. born Feb. 6, 1873; Katey E. bora Oct. 19, 1876. They have lost
one chUd, Daniel Nicholas. Mrs. Bower lost one girl, Louisa Mary (daughter of August F.
Bower), died Jan. 16, 1865. Mrs. B's. first husband was August F. Bower, who died Oct.
12, 1864.
BOYLE ANDREW T. Kewanee; raachinist; Dera; Cath; born Wis. 1855.
BRADBURY JOHN, Sec. 2g, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born in Eng. 1823.
BRADBURY SAMUEL, Kewanee; molder; Rep; Prim. Meth; born Pa. 1851.
BRADY THOS. Kewanee; saloon-keeper; Dem; Cath; bora in Ireland; six chUdren.
BRANDT WM. Sec. g, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 120 acres, $5,500.
BREWER ELIZABETH Mrs. (wid. of Wm. Brewer), Kewanee; Meth. Epis; born England.
BRONSON ETHEL V. son of Virtue and Nancy (McNeil) Bronson; was bora in Can
andaigua, Ontario Co. N.Y. F b. i, 1813, being the youngest of seven children, who have all
passed away with the exception of one sister. When five years old, his parents moved to
Richmond, near AUen's Hill, N.Y. In 1820, they moved on a farm in Sheldon, Genesee Co.
N.Y., where his father died. When he died the faraily was left poor, and the children were
compelled to work for a living. Mr. B. has worked raany a day for 10 cents and a shilling
per day. Walked, when a boy, two railes to school in the Winter, working during the Sum
mer to earn sufficient to clothe himself When 15 years of age, worked in a store for his
clothes and board, afterwards getting five dollars per month. A sraall advance in his wages
was made at different times; he always managed to save some thing every year, and engaged
in business for hiraself as dry goods merchant, first in Warsaw, N.Y. then in North Java,
Wyoming Co. N. Y.; in 1846 he returned to Warsaw, and carried on mercantile business
until the Spring of 1848, when he moved to Cuylerville, N.Y. where he engaged in the man
ufacture of stoves and farming impleraents and also did a general hardware business; sold
out in 1854, and carae to Rockford, III. in the Fall of the same year; spent the Winter there,
and in March, 1855, came to Kewanee, and purchased the Kewanee House, vvhich he still
owns and conducts; he is a strong temperance man; has kept hotel about 20 jears, and never
sold liquor; he owns two farras adjacent to the village, which, with village and other prop
erty, is valued at about $40,000. For nine years he was Town Road Coraraissioner; has
always taken an active p rt in politics; vvas a strong Jackson man, and voted for Hayes and
Wheeler in 1876; he was sent by the people to Springfield in the year i86g, to pro
cure a charter for the Muscatine, Kewanee and Eastern Railway; his efforts were successful;
he was an active worker in perfecting the organization, and was chosen President; also took
aa active part in procuring the charter and organizing the Continental Railway, which
has for its object a continuous railway route from New York to Council Bluffs; a
large amount of money has been expended in grading and procuring the right of way.
Mr. B. was one of the first to assist in the organization of the Episcopal Church in
Kewanee, contributing $1,500 and always donating liberally to the other church
societies to aid in the construction of houses of worship, etc.; he has always been a
Low Churchraan; he is a meraber of the lioaid of Governors of the Woraan's Hospital
of the State of Illinois, also raember of the Kewanee Blue Lodge and Chapter; he was
married to Sarah A. Weller, Oct. 29, 1844; she was born in the lown of York, Livingston
Co. N. v., April 9, 1817; they have had two children, Wilford G., born in War.-aw, N. Y.,
Aug. II, 1845; he died May 15, 1861, and William Henry, born in CuylerviUe, N. Y., Dec.
25, 1851; he died Jan. 5, 1852; they have an adopted daughter living, Lida P., who was born
Oct. 6, 1858.
BROTHERHOOD GEO. L. Kewanee; printer; Rep; born in Putnara Co. 1846.
BROWN F. Kewanee; laborer; born in Germany; owns house and lot.
BROWN GEO. O. Kewanee; druggist; Rep; Pres; born Kewanee, 1851; $2,500.
BROWN GEO. W. Kewanee; teamster; Rep; three children.
BROWN HENRY J. Rev. Kewanee; pastor FreewiU Bapt. Church; Rep; born N.H.- 1835.
BROWN MELVIN, Sec. 22,, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep;. boj--n in Pa,

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BROWN ORMAISTD J. Kewanee; hardware; Rep; Ind; one child.
BROWN SARAH Mrs. Kewanee; born in N.J.; $200; six children.
BRYAN GEO. E. Kewanee; wagon mnfr; Dem; Ind; born in this town, 1850.
BRYAN HARVEY H. Carriage and Wagon Manufacturer, Kewanee; bora in Pleasant
Plains, IU. Oct. 7, 1827; came to this Co. in 1837; Rep; married Eliza S. Stewart, Oct. 4,
1849; she was born near Alton, III. Dec. 2, 1827; has two children, Geo. E., born July 12,
1850; Mary J. (now Mrs. O. J. Brown), born Jan. 24, 1853.
BUCKLEY HENRY, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; born in Mass.
BUMPHREY MADISON, Kewanee; tinner; Rep; Ind.
BUNG G. Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; U. Evang; born in Gerraany.
BURCH WM.Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; rainer; Rep; born in Wales; fourchildren.
BURGESS MARY A. Mrs. (wid. of John), Kewanee; ^rot; born in Pa; two chUdren; $700.
BURTON NANCY Mrs. Kewanee; born in St. Louis, Dec. 25, 1843; carae to this Co.
in 1867; Bapt; raarried Wiley Burton, April 16, 1868; they have one child, Nellie M., born
Nov. 10, 1872. Mrs. B. has one child, Nathaniel (by former raarriage), born Dec. 25, 1865.
Mr. Burton was in Co. A, 60th Iowa Infantry; served two years and two months.
BURTON WILEY, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Ga; two chUdren.
BUSWELL JOHN, Kewanee; rainer; bora in Eng; one child.
BUTTERWICK JOHN, Kewanee; coal dealer; Rep. born in Eng; two children.
BUTTERWICK SAML. Kewanee; hardware dealer; Rep; born in England.
BUTTERWICK THOS. Kewanee; retired minister; Rep; Prim- Meth; bora in England.
BUTTERWICK THOS. Jr. Kewanee; hardware dealer; Rep; Bapt; born in Eng.
BYERLY ALVIN, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Ind; born in Pa; one child.
BYSTER AUGUST, Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; Luth; born in Ger; 100 ac. $3,000; 2 children.
/^ADWELL LEWIS, Jr. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; born in Wis.
^ CADWELL LEWIS, Kewanee; machinist; Rep; born in N.Y.; $1,500; 5 children.
CAHOW FRANK, Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; one child.
CAHOW GEORGE W. Express Agent, Kewanee; born Norton, Ohio, Aug. 24, 1830;
came to state, Jan. i, 1855; came to Co. 1857; Dem; Ind; married Mary Sraith, of Akron,
Ohio, Aug. 4, 1854; they have an adopted daughter, Annie M., born May i, 1861. Mr. C. is
raember of Village Board Trustees; he also has charge of Library HaU.
CARDWELL LEWIS, Kewanee;, machinist; Rep; born in Steuben Co. N.Y; five chUdren.
CVRDWELL LEWIS, Jr. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; born in Wis. 1856.
CARROLL RICHARD, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Free Meth; born in Mo; six children.
CARSON WILSON, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Ohio; $600; 7 chUdren.
CARTER DANIEL, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in England.
CARTER EDWARD, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Ind; Mormon; born in Eng.
CARTER JNO. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Meth; one child.
CARTER THOS. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Epis; born in England.
CASBEER NATHAN, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; Liborer; Ind; born in Ohio.
CASTLE GEO. H. Kewanee; salesman; Rep; Cong; born in Wis. 1851.
CASTLE ISRAEL H. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N.Y; five children.
CATTERLIN JOS. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Freewill Meth; born in Va; three children.
CAVANAGH MICHAEL, Farmer, Kewanee; born in County of Tipperary, Ireland, in
1852; came to this country sarae year; came to this Co. in 1864; Dera; unmarried.
CHAMBERS JAMES, Kewanee; retired; Rep; born Ohio, 183 1.
CHARLES JOS. P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; lives with his father; Rep; Mormon.
CHARLES THOS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer and farmer; Rep; Mormon; born Eng.
CHARLET FRED. Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Ger; 180 acres, $6,000.
CHARLET JOHN WM.Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farraer, Uves with father; Rep; Luth; Ger.
CHARLET WM. Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; U. Evang; bom Germany; 140 acres.
CHARLTON EDWARD, Prop'r Coal Mine, Sec. 21; Kewanee P.O.; born in county of
Durham, England, Aug, 7, 1824; came to this country in 1865; Liberal in poUtics; Latter
Day Saints; owns 34}^ acres of land, valued at $3,000; married Margaret Robson Dec. 7.
1859; she was born in England Dec. 24, 1819; they have had one child, George William,
born Oct. 5, i860, who died in infancy.

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CHEEVER E-DWARD C. cashier Lathrop Coal Mine Co; Rep; Ind; born Mass.
CHERRY RICHARD, Kewanee; Tailor; born in Ireland Aug. 15, 1808; came to this
county in 1853; Dem; Ind; married Keziah Robinson April 12, 1838; she was born near
Marietta, O., Dec. 25, 1812; they have had eight children; the living are, Elizabeth, born
Jan. 16, 1839; Richard L. Feb. 17, 1843; Minerva J. May 7, 1845; James L. July 8, 1847;
Sarah C. April 18, 1850; and Harriett L. Dec. 25, 1853; Mr. Cherry has one son, John (by
former raarriage) bora June 21, 1832.
CHISNALL ELLEN Mrs. Kewanee; raiUinery; Latter Day Saints.
CHISNALL JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; wheelwright; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born Eng.
CHRISTIAN WM. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Epis; $350; bora Eng; six chUdren.
CHRONISTER WM. Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Free Meth; 10 acres; $600.
CHURCH JOHN C, Kewanee; painter; Dera; bora Buffalo, N.Y. 1846. ,
CLAPP JAMES R. Kewanee; Engineer Lathrop Coal^ Mining Co; born in New Brain-
tree, Worcester Co. Mass. Aug. 20, 1822; came to this county in 1865; Rep; Cong; married
Mary L. Gates, May 6, 1845; she was born in Rutland, Mass. June 22, 1826; they have four
children : Aola L., born Nov. 16, 1850, (now Mrs. Fred. E. Grubb); Charles R., born June
30, 1855; Frank T., bora Feb. 3, 1859, and Thyrsa L., March 16, 1869; they have lost two
chUdren : Emma E., born Aug. 6, 1848, died July 2, 1854, and Mary A. born Dec. 3, i8f;i,
died Jan. 30, 1867.
CLARK EZRA B. Kewanee; tinner; Rep; Ind.
CLARK WM. Kewanee; painter; Dera; born New Orleans; five children.
CLARK WALLACE N. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born Vt. 1849; one child.
CLAYBAUGH EDGAR D; P.O. Kewanee; agent; Rep; Bapt; born IU; one child.
COLBY EMILY B. Mrs., widow James S.; Kewanee; Prot; born N. H. 1816; $1,000.
COLBY ORON J. with Kewanee Mfg. Co; born in Petersburg, 111. Aug. 21, 1852; came
to this county in 1865; Rep; Ind; value of property $2,500; married Ortilda J. Payne Mar.
31, 1875; she was bora in Medina, Orleans Co. N.Y. Dec. 2, 1853; they have one child,
Alice S. bora March 28, 1876.
COLE HENRY A. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born Utica, N.Y.; four children.
COLE WM. H. Dr. Kewanee; physician; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.; $3,500; two children.
COLLINS CHAS. DANA, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born this town; one chUd.
COLLINS MELISSA Mrs. Kewanee; widow of Chas; born Ohio; f 800; six children.
COLLINS WILLIAM, Farmer City P.O. IU.; Farmer, Money Leaner and Dealer in
Real Estate; born in Warren Co. Ohio April 24, 1824; carae to Canton, Fulton Co. 111. in
1841; lived there thirteen years; went to Stark Co. in 1854, where he lived nineteen years;
removed to Sandwich, 111. in 1873, remained there one year, then carae to Kewanee in 1874;
moved to Farmer City, DeWitt Co. 111. Feb. 21, 1876, where he now resides; married Eliza
beth Himminover in Canton, 111. Sept. 4, 185 1. She was born in Andover, Sussex Co. N. J.
March, 1832; has six children living: WiUiara E., Charles H., Frank D., Henry A., Mary
L. and George V.
CONNERS PATRICK, P.O. Kewanee; rainer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; 'came to Co. 1861.
COOK ELIZABETH A. Mrs. Kewanee; widow George; born Isle of Wight; four chUdren.
COOK ISAAC, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio, 1837; three chUdren.
COOK ROBERT E. Kewanee; brick maker; Ind; born this town i84g; $3,000; fourchildren.
CORKILL ROBERT, Blacksmith for Lathrop Coal and Mining Corapany, Kewanee;
born in Manghold Parish, Isle of Man, Europe, June I, 1844; came to this countyin 1866;
Lib; Epis; owns house and lot, valued at $1,500; married Jane Kennish Nov. 1855; she vvas
born in sarae place as her husband. May 14, 1842; they have six children living : Esther,
bora Nov. 15, 1866; Annie, May 4, l86g; Elizabeth, May 4, 1871; Robert, Nov. 15, 1873;
Eddie, Sept. 5, 1875; and Maggie, Aug. 5, 1876; they lost one infant in England — Emily —
died in 1855.
COWAN BRIDGET Mrs. Kewanee; Cath; born Ireland l82g; $1,200; four children.
COZENS THOS. J. Kewanee; physician; Dera; born Ky. 1836; three children;
CRAWFORD CHARLES T. Livery Stable and Draying; Kewanee; bora in Thoraas-
ton Me., Dec. 3, 1833; came to this county in 1868; Rep; Bapt; married Sarah Storms Dec.
18, 1855; she was born in Cambridge, Indiana, Dec. 12, 1834; one child, Florence M., born
Nov. 21, 1856; she married John J. Anderson, of this place, Nov. 17, 1875.
CREAMER SIMON, Kewanee; boiler maker, Ind; Free Meth; born Me. $600; six children.
CRONAU J. Farmer; Sec. 15; Kewanee P.O.; born in Germany Feb. 4, 1830; came to this
county in 1855; Rep; German Congregationalist; owns 190 acres of land, valued at $7,500;
married Elizabeth Wagner Sept. 29, 1856; she was born in Germany in 1834; have four
children : Henry, Elizabeth, Caroline and Emma.

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CROSBY JOHN, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; born Eng. 1832: 300 acres; $12,000.
CRO.SBY LUCY C. Mrs. Kewanee; Meth; born 1834; $500; one daughter.
CROSS RUFUS A. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; born III. 1847; two children.
CROSS WILLIAM T. Sculptor, Monuraent Designer and Builder, Kewanee; born in
Solon, N.Y. July 12,1836; carae to this county in 1864; Rep; Cong; value of property about
$6,000; married Mrs. Melissa A. Persons, daughter of Thompson Peet, of Princeville, 111.
July 4, 1864; she was born in Ohio; has two children living: Mary L. bora Jan. 27, 1867;
Charles W., Feb. 4, 1870; lost one infant child; Mr. Cross is Sec'y Kewanee Public Library,
and Sec'y Kewanee Lodge, 159, and Kewanee Chapter No. 47, Masonic bodies; served two
years under Admiral Farragut, in U. S. Navy, during the Rebellion.
CULLY CLARENCE D. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; born Ind. 1850.
CULLY JAMES, Kewanee; tea dealer; Rep; born Ind. 1850; six children.
CUNNINGHAM DONALD M. Kewanee; molder; Rep; bora Eng. 1855.
CUNNINGHAM WM. Jr. Kewanee; molder; Rep; Pres; born Scotland 1851.
CURRIER GEO. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; born Vt; four children.
CUSHMAN ALDEN G. Farmer; Sees. 16 and 17; Kewanee P.O.; born in Shirley, Me-
Jan. 7, 1833; came to this county in Sept. 1847; Rep; Meth; owns go acres of land, valued
at $3,000; married Esther Knox May 14, 1856; she was born in Bristol, O. May 14, 1836;
they have six children living: Eliza J. born April 23, 1857; John C, Aug. 22, 1858; Charles
H., May 13, i860; Nellie A., March 27, 1862; and Vestie B., Aug. 12, 1872; they have lost one
son, Elmer, who died Dec. 14, 1865; Mr. Cushman served four years and three raonths in the
gth III. Cavalry, Co. C.
CUSTER HENRY P. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; bora Pa. 1837; three children.
CUSTER WM. Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; Ind; born Pa. 1807; $1,200; four children.
T^ACK JAVE Mrs. widow of John; Kewanee; Meth; born Scotland 1821; $13,000;
-*-^ DANIELS GEO. F. boiler maker. Rep; born Mass. 1850; one child.
DANIELSON CHARLES, Kewanee; Coal Dealer and Lessee of Coal Mine; born in
Sweden Jan. 13, 1829; came to this county in 1869; Rep; Luth; owns house and lot; mar
ried Christine L. Anderson Feb. 26, 1854; they have three children : Euphemia R;, bora
Sept. 15, 1858; Carl J., Feb. 3, 1863; and Anna A., July 13, 1867. They have lost five
children.
DAVEY MICHAEL, P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Cath; born in Ireland.
DAVIS DAVID E. Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; born in Wales.
DAVIS EVAN R. Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Prim. Meth; born Wales.
DAVIS HUMPHREY, Kewanee; cooper; born in Va; $800; fourchildren.
DAVIS JOHN D. Farraer and Proprietor Coal Bank, Sec. 16 and 17; P.O. Kewanee; born
in Wales, Feb. 13, 1834; carae to this Co. in i86g; Rep; Ind; owns 80 acres of land, value
$3,000; raarried Mary Ann Thoraas, Sept. 14, 1855; she was born in Wales, June 9, 1836;
one child, Jennie Ann, born Feb. 27, 1867. Mrs. Davis is a meraber of the Congregational
Church. '
LAVIS PORTER E. Kewanee; tearaster; Dem; bora Va. 1828; five chUdren.
DAVIS THOS. Sec. 2g, P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; Prot; born Eng.
DAVISON CHAS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; pastor Prira. Meth. Church; Rep; born Eng. 1826.
DAVISON FREEMAN R. Kewanee; clerk; Ind; Meth. Epis; born Stark Co. 111.; $600.
DAY WILLIAM H. Physician and Surgeon, Kewanee; born in Northampton, Mass. Dec.
12, 1822; came to this Co. in 1866; Rep; Cong; married Mary Ann Anthony, Sept. 20, 1850;
she died Oct. 31, 1863; second wife was Mrs. Nancy E. Lincoln, married in Kewanee, Feb.
12, 1866; she was born July 12, 1826; Harvey D., her son, is still living; had tw6 children by
first raarriage, one son deceased; the living children are: Mary E. (now Mrs. Frank EUiott),
born June 28, 1856; Martha E., born March 28, 1863. Dr. Day is member of Ihe Board of
Education and Director and raember of Finance Coraraitte of First National Bank.
DECKER ELISHA, Sec. 6, P.O. Kewanee; laborer for John Mapes; bora this state.
DEMARS AUGUSTUS, Kewanee; Cath; born in Canada; $250; one child.
DENNIS LEVERT, Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born in Va.
DICKEY S. A. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Pres.
DICKEY S.A.ML. H. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Pres; born Ky. 1843; one child.
DICKINSON A. E. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; born Ohio, 1856.
DIMICK JACOB, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Prot; born Pa; $300; three children.
DONNELLY JNO. Kewanee; tearaster; Dem; Cath.

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DOTY M. & CO. Kewanee; Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Seeds, Plows and Farming Im
plements. Milo Doty was born in Sharon, Conn; Rep; Cong; one child, Fannie, now Mrs.
Allen Vanwagner.
DOY AUGUST, Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Luth; born Gerraany; one child.
DOYE A. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; U. Evang; bom Ger; 80 acres, value $2,500.
DOYE CHRIST, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ger. Evang; born Ger; prop. $2,000.
DRENNEN ALLEN T. Kewanee; laborer; Ind; born Ohio, 1851; one child.
DYNES JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Kewanee; born ,n Bedfordshire, Eng. Feb. 15,
1833; came to this Co. in 1851; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $18,000;
married Hannah Crosby, Feb. 17, 1858; she vvas born in Yorkshire, Eng. May 11, 1834:
they have six chUdren living: Anna I., born Dec. 14, 1858; Mary E., born April 14, 1861;
Ada J , born Oct. 3, 1863; Lillie H., born March 2, 1866; Thomas J., born Feb. 23, i86g;
and James S., bora April 20, 1871; lost one child, Minnie May, born Nov. 26, 1875; she died
Jan. 30, 1876.
DUNMIRE DAVID, Kewanee; cooper; Dem; Prot; born Pa; $1,500; six children.
DUNN JOS. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; born Eng; 17^ ac. $1,500; 6 children.
DUNN PETER, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; seven children.
DUSTIN GEORGE W. Kewanee; TraveUng Agent; born in Barlow, Washington Co.
Ohio, Jan. ig, 1831; carae to this Co. April i, 1855; Rep; Ind; owns property, valued at
$6,000; married Maria D. Jackson, July 23, 1859; ^^^ '*^as born near Mt. Vernon, Ohio,
Oct. 14, 1837; she came to Henry Co. in 1840; they have six chUdren Uving : John F., born
March 13, i860; George L., born Sept. 23, 1862; Albert M., born Nov. 14, 1864; Charles
M., bora April 10, 1868; MitcheU J., born Oct. 24, lS6g; Forrest T., born Dec. 26, 1871;
they have lost two chUdren, Flora and Rena May. Mr. D. has been Constable and Deputy
Sheriff in Henry Co.
DUSTIN HARRY A. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; born Vt. 1845; two chUdren.
DUSTIN WM. L. Kewanee; lightning rod dealer; Rep; born Vt. 1852.
DUTCHLAND WM. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; U. Evang; 80 acres, $3,200.
DUTCHLAND WM. Jr. lives with his father. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; U. Evang.
TRADES EDWARD M. Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born MarshaU Co. IU. 1838.
EARL THOS. Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Adventist; 160 acres.
EARLEY WM. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; Latter Day Saints; bora England.
EASTMAN LEONARD T. Kewanee; livery; Rep: Prot; born Mich; $1,500; one child.
EDDY J. W. Kewanee; watchraaker; Rep; Ind; born GiinsvUle, IU. 1832; four children.
EDMONDS J. W. Sec. 4, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; g6 ocres, $2,500.
EISENBERTH MICHAEL, Kewanee; laborer; Cath; born Gerraany; $400; 2 children.
ELLIOTT ERIC, Kewanee; harness-maker; Rep; born in Ohio.
ELLIOTT FRANK, Kewanee, harness-maker; Rep; Cong; born in Ohio.
ELLIOTT GEORGE D. Harness Maker, Kewanee; born in Pittsburg, Pa. Jan. 8,
1823; came to this Co. May 2, 1855; Rep; Ind; value of property, real and personal $8,oop;
married Adeline McCorraick, April 14, i84g; she vvas bom in Cadiz, Ohio, April 21, 1827;
has eight children, Frank, Katie, Eric, Maud, Ward B., Harry, Addie and Dick. Mr. E.
has been Supervisor, First Township Clerk, raember of School Board nine years. Clerk of
Board, etc.
ELLIOTT KATE Miss, Kewanee; miUinery and fancy goods.
ELLIOTT THOMAS S. Kewanee; Harness Maker; born in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, Dec.
4, 1826; came to this Co. April 17, 1855; Rep; Cong; owns house and lot, valued at $2,000;
married Diana Charabers, Sept. 10, 1850; she was born near Smithfield, Ohio, June 4,
l82g; they have four children living ; Laura S. (now Mrs. Ralph Blackburn), born July 15,
1851; Mary BeUa (novv Mrs. Thomas Kyle), born March 15, 1853; Jaraes C, bora AprU 26,
1855; and Lewis A., born April 13, 1858; lost one cliUd, Charles Edwin, born Oct. 23,
1867; died June 17, 1870.
ELLIOTT WASHINGTON M. Hotel Clerk, Kewanee House; born in Mt. Pleasant,
Ohio, May 7, 1832; came to this Co. AprU 26, 1854; Lib. Rep; Ind; married Amanda L.
Goodnow; she was born in Erie, Pa. April 18, 1838; they have had eight childrra, one boy
deceased; the living are : Rosa M. (now Mrs. G. B. Lashell, of Grafton, Neb.), born Feb. 10,
1857; Izora J., born Aug. 17, i85g; Edwin O., born March i, 1861; Ben H., born Nov. 17,
1862; Olive L., born Jan. 18, 1870; Carrie T., born Jan. 12, 1872; Willie B., born Nov. 27,
1874.
ELLIS JOHN, Kewanee; druggist; Rep; Ind.

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EMPSON THOS. J. Kewanee; baker; Dem; Prot; born England, 1830.
EMPSON WM. H. Kewanee; saloon; Dem; Prot; born England; $2,000; five chUdren.
ENGSTROM ANDREW, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; bora Sweden, 1844; three children.
ENOS DANIEL, Kewanee; retired; Rep; Bapt; born in N.Y. 1801; $2,500; eight children.
ENOS SYLVESTER, Kewanee; policeman and town constable; Dem.
ENSLOW ALBERT A. Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; bora in Parish, N.Y.; I chUd.
ENSLOW HARRIETT M»S. Farraer; Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; bora in Chenango Co.
N.Y. March 31, 1816; carae to this county in 1855; Meth. Episcopal; owns go acres of land,
valued at $7,000 raarried John L. Enslow, Oct. i, l83g; he died Nov. 15, 1862, at Kewanee;
they had nine children; three deceased; the living are John E. born Jan. 5, 1843; Emily A.
born Oct. 2g, 1844; Wm. S. born Jan. 11, 1847; Emeline M. born Aug. 28, 1848; Albert A.
born May 15, 1853; and James L. born Sept. g, 1857; the deceased were George B. died Dec.
24, 1861; Lovinia R. died Nov. 26, 1862; and Charles W. died Dec. 12, 1851.
ENSLOW WM.- S. Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; born in Parish, N.Y. Jan. 11, 1847;
came to this county in 1855; Rep; Prot; owns 78^ acres of land; value of real estate and
personal property $6,000; raarried Susan M. Ladd, of Neponset, Jan. 11, i86g; she was
born in N. H. July 17, 1848; they have two children, Warren L. bora Nov. 5, 1869; and
Aray L. born Jan. 2, 1871. Mr. E. is School Director and Path Master; served i^ years in
the army — -in Co. H, 134th I. V. I. six months; in Co. A, 42d I. V. I. one year.
ERICK CHARLES, Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; one child.
ERRETT A. W. clerk; Rep; bora in Ohio; one child.
EV.\NS ELIAS.'i Kewanee; blacksmith; Rep; M. E.; born in Wales, 1811; $700; six chUdren.
ERICSON ERIC, Kewanee; works in livery stable; Rep; Luth; born in Swedeij.
EWING ANDREW M. Kewanee; auctioneer; born in Colurabus, Ohio, Oct. 19, 1832;
came to this State twenty-five years ago; Rep; Ind; owns 10 acres of land in village of
Kewanee, and 160 acres in Greene Co. Iowa; married Phebe A. Briggs, Feb. 5, 1858; she
was born in Ohio in 1840. They have three children living, Wm. R. H. born in 1858;
Cynthia May, born in 1862; and Frank E. born in 1864. Lost one daughter, Lillie, she
died Aug. 28, 1874.
EYER WM. J. Sec. 3; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; 160 acres, $6,500; 'born in Warren Co. 0.
"PABRIQUE HENRY L. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Cong; born in Corydon, Ind. 1836.
^ FAIRB.-VNKS LORENZO D. furniture; Rep; Baptist; born Ind. 1836; three chUdren.
FASH FRANK, Kewanee; clerk; Ind; Ind; born in Peoria, 1855.
FASH MICHAEL, Wagon and Carriage Mnfr. Repairing and General Jobbing; Kewanee;
born in New York city, Aug. 17, 1805; came to Peoria, 111. 1834, and to this county, 1850;
Ind; Spiritualist; value of Real Estate $12,000; married Catharine M. Brewer, of Tarrytown,
N.Y. Sept. 22, 1824; has five children living, Susan Ann (now Mrs. John Seymour); WiUiam
A., Sarah M. (widow of Wm. Bruns); Thomas B. and Josephine E. Lost three children.
FASH THOS. B. Kewanee; wagon maker; Dem; bora in Peoria; four children.
FAULL ELIJAH, lives with his father; Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; bora in Michigan.
FAULL THOMAS, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; Meth; born in England.
FELLOWS BENJAMIN F. Sec. 25; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in Vt; 80 acres, $6,400.
FELLOWS Dr. GEO. W. Kewanee; Rep; Ind; born in Vt. 1828; $2,500; three chUdren.
FERRIS RICHARD, Sec. 27; Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born in this State; three chUdren. •
FETTING WM. Kewanee; laborer; Luth; born in Germany; two children.
FETTHING WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Ind; Dutch Reforra; bora Germany.
FEZLER MADARA D. Kewanee: clerk; Rep; born in Philadelphia; one child.
FEZLER PHILIP H. Kewanee; clerk; Ind; Ind; borh Philadelphia; one child.
FINLAND THOS. Kewanee; Laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; three children.
FISHER JOHN P. Kewanee; gardener; Rep; Cath; born in Germany; $1,000.
FISHER MICHAEL, Kewanee; butcher; Cath; born Germany, 1848; two children; $1,000.
FISHER PETER, retired; Kewanee; Cath; born Germany; six children.
FLEMING JACOB, Kewanee; Weighmaster.Lathorp Coal and Mining Company; horn
in England, July 9, 1843; came to this country in 1853;" came to this county in 1857; Rep;
Ind; married Elizabeth A. Fa.sell, Feb. 14, 1870; she was bora in this State, Sept. 18, 1850.
They have three chUdren living, Annie L. July 17, 1873; Minnie E. March 9, 1874; and
Stella M. Dec. 10, 1875. One child deceased, Mary E. born March 15, 1871- died Sept.
26, 1872.

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FLEMING JOSEPH, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; born in England; came to Co. 1861.
FLETCHER ELLEN Mrs. Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; housekeeper; bom England; came Co. 1872.
FOSTER JOHN R. Kewanee; steam fitter; Ind; born in Canada, 1849.
FRANCE THOMAS, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer and farraer; Rep; Mormon; born Eng.
FRANCIS FREDERICK, lives with father on Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee.
FRANCIS SULLIVAN R. Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; Spiritualist; born in Mass. 1816.
FRASER RICHARD, Kewanee; Manager Lathrop Coal and Mining Company; born in
England, October 17, 1837; came to this country in 1857; came to this county in 1872; Rep;
Ind; married Isabell Wandless, Dec. 11, 1858; she was born in England July 7, 1843. They
have five children living, Mary J. born Nov. 20, 1859; Addie, born Nov. 10, 1865; Alice,
born Oct. 7, 1867; Richard W. born Jan. Ig, 1873; and Charles T. born July g, 1875. They
have lost three children, Richard, Isabell, and an infant child. Mr. F. was in Co. K. 45th
I. V. I. served 3J^ years.
FREHSE FRED. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Gerraan Meth: born in Germany, 1823; five children.
FREHSE TONY, Kewanee; barber; Ind. in religion; born in Chicago, 1856.
FRITZ CHAS. G. Kewanee, wagon maker; Luth.
FRITZ GOTTLOB C. Kewanee; wagon maker; Dem; born in Germany, 1848; one child.
FULPER ABRAHAM, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Dem; born in N. J.
FULPER HENRY E. Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born in N. J.
FULPER WM. Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; farmer; Dem; born in N. J.; 80 acres, $2,500.
FURST AUGUST, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Lulh; born in Gerraany; 22g acres.
FURST AUGUST Jr., Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; born in Germany; owns 160 acres.
FURST AUGUST, Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Germany, 1845; 40 acres.
FURST CHARLES, Sec. 15; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; United Evang; born in Germany.
FURST ERNEST, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany.
FURST FRED. P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Germany; four children.
FURST NATHANIEL, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany.
FURST WM. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Dem; Luth; born Ger; three children.
FURST WILHELMINA Mrs. (wid. of David), Kewanee; Luth; born Ger; 40 acres, $2,000.
FUNK JOHN H. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora III. 1842.
FUNK LOUISA G. Mrs. (wid. Adam), Kewanee; Meth. Epis; born Va. 1821; $1,500.
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/^ALLAGHER HUGH A. Kewanee; laborer; born Ireland; three children.
^ GALLAHER MICHAEL, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; Ireland.
GALLOWAY HANNAH Mrs. Kewanee; Pres; born in Ireland; $800; three children.
GALLOWAY JOHN, works for Jos. Dynes, Sec. 6, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; one child.
GALLOWAY WM. Kewanee; baggage master; Rep; born in Ireland.
GAMBLE JOS. R. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; bora Philadelphia; $1,400; 8 children.
GARLAND BENJ. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Prim. Meth; born Pa.; one chUd.
GARLAND JOS. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Prim. Meth; bora England, 1812; $3,000; one son.
GARLAND PATRICK, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $200; five children.
GARLAND ROBT. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Mormon; born Eng.
GARLAND SAML. Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner and fariner; Morraon; born Eng.
GARLAND THOS. Sec. 36, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland, 1823; 160 ac.
GASTRIN HANS, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 4 chUdren.
GATES EDWARD, Sec. ig, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in Peoria Co. Ill; $2,500.
GATES NATHANIEL, Sec. ig, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y.
GEER WM. H. Kewanee; painter; Rep; born in N.Y. State; thiee children.
GEORGE OLIVER, Sec. 3, P.O. Kewanee; lab; Rep; two children.
GEORGE PHILLIP, Sec. 2g, P.O. Kewanee; lab; Dem; Ind; born in Ohio.
GIERHART ALFRED, Kewanee, prop, livery stable: Rep.
GOLDEN JAS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; born Eng.
GOLDEN WM. Sec. 20, P,0. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Prim. Meth; born Eng.
GLEASON PHILIP, Kewanee; engineer; Dem; bora in Eng; one child.
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GLEASON LUCIUS P. Jobber and Wholesale dealer in Tobacco, Kewanee; born at
Chicopee Falls, Mass. Nov. 21, 1838; came to this county in 1858; Rep; Meth. Epis; is
Church Steward; value of real estate and personal property, $14,000; married Ella L. John
son in Kewanee, Oct. 26, 1861; she was born in Harmar, Washington Co. Ohio, Feb. 22,
1843; carae to this state in 1850, and is a member ofthe Meth. Epis. Church; has four
children Uving: Frederick, born Aug. II, 1865; Annie, born Feb. 21, 1867; Birdie, born
June 8, 1869; William, born Nov. 21, 1870. Mr. Gleason taught school for several years
when he first came to the state; was a local preacher for a number of years; engaged in
general merchandising for about seven years; has been in the jobbing business two years
and a half
GOLDSMITH WM. Kewanee; plasterer; Dem; Freewill Bapt; born Isle of Man; 6 children.
GOODILL JONATHAN ancl JOHN, Farmers, Sec. 12, P.O. Neponset; born in
Yorkshire Co. Eng.; came to this county in 1853; Ind; Epis; own 200 acres of land, valued
at $6,500; their mother, Ann, wid. of Wm. Goodill, lives with them; she is 77 years of age;
WiUiara Goodill died in England 17 years ago at the age of 62 or 63 years.
GOODRICH WILLIAM R- Gun Smith and Retail Tobacco Dealer, Kewanee; born
in Sandwich Islands, Feb. 20, 1832; came to this Co. in 1837; Rep; Meth. Epis; value of
property $7,ooo; married Harriet M. Slocum, Nov. 22, 1857; she was born in CastUe, N. Y.,
Nov. 22, 1839; five children, all boys : Willie B., born Oct. 4, 1858; RoUand S., born June
28, 1861; Frederick G., born Oct. 27, 1863; Charles E., born Nov. 4, 1866; Lewis J., born
Aug, II, l86g.
GOULD HENRY L. Kewanee; furniture; Rep; Meth. Epis; born IU. 1850; one chUd.
GRAHAM HENRY N. Kewanee; raachinist; Dera; born N.Y. city.
GRAHAM SAML. S. Kewanee; jeweler; born Mass. 1821; one child.
GREEN GEO. S. Kewanee; blacksraith; Rep; Bapt; born Philadelphia, 1833; six children.
GREEN JOHN, Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Prira. Meth; bora Eng; two children.
GREEN MARY Mrs. wid. Kewanee; owns house and lot; tw6 children.
GREEN STEPHEN, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; born N.Y.
GREEN WM. A. Kewanee; cool miner; Rep; Prira. Meth; born Eng. 1843; one child.
GREENBURY FREDERICK, Sec. 31, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Ger. 1826.
GREENFIELD ELIJAH, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; born Leroy, N.Y. 1817; one child.
GREENFIELD GEO. Kewanee: merchant tailor; Rep.
GREENFIELD HENRY C. Kewanee; brick-maker; Rep; born Stark Co. IU. 1852; i chUd.
GRICE JOHN, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Epis; born Eng.
GRICE WM. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born Eng; one child.
GRIFF AUGUST, Kewanee; blacksmith; Luth; born Germany; $1,000; three children.
GRIM HENRY, Barber, Hair Dresser, Manufacturer Hair Switches and Curls, and Hair
Restorative, Kewanee; born in Orwigsburgh, Pa. June 30. 1825; came to this Co. in 1858;
Ind; Meth.
GRIM ZACHARAY T. Kewanee; barber; Rep; Ind; born Pa; one chUd.
GRONBERG NELS J. Kewanee; Wagon Maker; born in Sweden, July 26, 1843; came
to this Co. in 1869; Rep; Luth; owns house and lot, valued at $1,500; married Hannah
Johnson, July 18, 1869, in Galva, 111; she was bom in Sweden, Oct. 31, 1836. Mr. G. came
to this country in May, 1869; he has been a voter about two years.
GUNTHER WM. Sec. 30, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
GUNTHER FRED. Brick and Tile Manufacturer, Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; bora in Ger
many, June 13, 1832; came to this Co. in 1855; Ind; United Evang; value of real estate,
$10,000; married Frederika Brandt; she was born in Germany, Dec. 25, 1833; they
have three children : Mary, born Jan. 6, 1857; Frank, born Jan, 19, 1859, and WiUie, born
Jan. 5, 1867.
GURNEY BENJ. A. Kewanee; vinegar manfr; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born N.Y. 1825; $500.
TTALL EDWARD, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; saloon-keeper; born Eng; came to Co. 1862.
HALLIN ANDREW, Kewanee; tailor; born in Sweden, 1850; one child.
HALLIN BERNARD, Kewanee; tailor; Rep; Luth; born Sweden, 1829, $2,000.
HALLIN JNO. G. Kewanee; lab; Rep; born Wethersfield, 1854.
HAMILTON WM. Kewanee; justice of the peace and ins. agt; Rep; Meth. Epis; $4,000.
HANDIBODE JNO. Kewanee; retired; Dem; Cath; Ireland; six children.
HANDLEY DANL. Kewanee; coal miner; Ind; born Eng. 1831; $1,000; fourchildren.

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HANDLEY JNO. Kewanee; coal miner; Ind; born Eng. 1817; $3,000.
HARDING ARTHUR A. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; bora 111. 1846; two children.
HARDON JOHN W. Sec. 2g, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dera; Ind; born Ohio.
HARPER ADALINE Mrs. Kewanee, bora in Peru, Huron Co. Ohio, Sept. 6, 1825;
came to this Co. in 1863; Cons;; owns village property, valued at $2,500; married Isaac
Harper, April 7, 1853; he died June 18, 1874; they had two children : Alice, born Jan. 24,
1854, and Charles R., born AprU 19, 1864. Mr. Harper had two children by former mar
riage, Mary (novv Mrs. Joseph Nash), born Nov. 23, 1846; and Linda, born April 27,
1850.
HARRIS ELIZA Mrs. (wid. of John), born Eng; $600; five chUdren.
HARRINGTON ALONZO G. Kewanee; constable; Dem; born N.Y.
HARRISON ROBERT, Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Epis; born Eng. 1830; 107 ac.
HART THOS. Kewanee; lab; Dem; Catli: bora Ireland; $600; five children.
HEAPS THEO. Kewanee, brick mason; Rep; born IU. 1844; $1,000; one child.
HEDBURG OLOF, Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; $350; two children.
HEISA CHARLES, Sec. I. P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Luth; bora in Gerraany; 76 acres, $1,600.
HEISER CHRIS. Sec. 15, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Evang; born Germany; 160 ac.
HENDRICK JABEZ, Sec. 36, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; born in Mass; 80 acres, $6,000.
HENNING WM. Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Luth; born in Germany.
HENRY GEO. Sec. 8, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; Pres; bora in Ireland; val. prop. $2,500.
HENRY JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; born in Ohio; 20 acres, $800.
HEWLETT ALFRED M., Book-keeper, Kewanee; born in Jeffersontown, Kentucky,
June 13, 1850; carae to this county Oct. 1875; Democrat; Baptist.
HIGINSON WM. Sec. 2g, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Mormon; England; came to Co. in i860.
HILLS JOS. Sec. 31, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in N.Y; came to county 1857.
HILL SAMUEL, Sec. 28, Kewanee; Rep; Cong; born England; came to county 1872.
HILL SAMUEL A. Kewanee; bricklayer; Rep; Cong; born England.
HILL RUTH Mrs. Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; Meth; born Eng; came to Co. i860; house & lot.
HINSDALE FRED D. Kewanee; mech. engineer; Rep; Ind; born in Morris, III.
HINSDALE MYRON H. Druggist, Kewanee; born in Hinesburg, Vt. March 5, 1825;
came to this county Oct. 2, 1862; Rep; Ind; value of real estate and personal property
$10,000; raarried E. Lucy Fabrique, in Corydon, Ind. Nov. ig, 1849; she was bora in
.Mauckport, Indiana, Sept. 1827; has four children living Fred D. born June g, 1856;
Frank L. born Sept. 20, 1859; Cora L. born Oct. 4, 1862; Nonnan M. born Feb. 22, 1865;
Mr. Hinsdale vvas meraber of viUage Board of Trustees several years ; is now meraber of
Board of Education.
HOBSON ARCHIE, Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; bora Tenn; $200.
HODGETTS EDW. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewane;; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in England.
HODGSON THOS. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Epis; born in England; $2,000.
HOFFMAN JOSEPH, Kewanee; Painter; bora in Prussia, April 14, 1823; came to this
country in 1855; came to this county in 1864; Rep; Cath; raarried Anna M. Cappellen, Oct.
2, 1853; Mr. Hoffman is a fine painter; house, sign, and decorative work done, and perfect
satisfaction guaranteed.
HOFFRICHTER JOS. F. Kewanee; butcher; Dera; Ind; born Germany.
HOGAN JAMES, Kewanee; harness-maker; Ind; Cath; born III.
HOLMES LAZ.\RUS, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; bora in Philadelphia.
HOLT DANIEL, Kewanee; shoemaker; Rep; Meth. Epis; born England,
HOLT ROBT. Kewanee; shoemaker; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born England.
HOUSE BENJAMIN, Sec. I, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; born N.V.
HOWARD SULLIVAN, Retired Farraer, Kewanee; born in Temple, HUlsborough Co.
N. H. June 30, 1806; came to this county Nov. 14, 1836; Rep; Cong; owns 220 acres m
Burns Tp; married Elizabeth Bailey Little, in HoUis, N.H. June g, 1831; moved to Mason
VUlage, N.H. same day; Mrs. Howard was born in Salem, N.H. Jan. 16, 1807; has had nine
children, six Uving; their names are, Jaraes Sullivan, born in Mason, N.H. AprU 21, 1832,
now Uving in Oregon; Horace M. born in Wethersfield, 111. Dec. 16, 1837, now resides in
Chicago; Henry, born in Kewanee, March 16, 1840, present residence Red Oak, Iowa; Mary
Elizabeth (now Mrs.' J. C. Gridley), born in Wethersfield, May '25, 1842; Hattie L. (now Mrs.
Zachariah Squires), born in Kewanee, March 28, 1844; Mattie C. (now Mrs. C. W. Wells),
born in Kewanee, April 4, 1847; Nannie A, Vfa,s feorn in Kewaaee. Sept. ii^ 1849; married

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Alraeron Reed; she died May 22, 1874; Capt. Howard was first Justice of the Peace in
Wethersfield Tp; before coming to Illinois Capt. Howard built a goodly share of Mason
Village, N.H ; was MUitary Captain there; there were but about twenty inhabitants in
Henry County when he settled here; for a great many years he was the principal carpenter
in the county; built the first court house at Cambridge, in 1844, when there were but three
cabins in the village; the court house is the same now used by the county; was associated
with Ralph A.Tenney in the pubUcation of the first newspaper published in Kewanee, about
the year 1855; the Capt. bought the farm where Kewanee is now located, and, associating
two other gentleraen with hira, laid out the town originally; built and owned the Kewanee
House in 1854, before the railroad was built; for several years was engaged in general mer
chandising, luraber, and grain business; retired from that business in 1861, and devoted his
attention to farming, stock buying, and feeding, being the owner of large tracts of land in
this vicinity; in consequence of ill health he was compelled to retire from active labor in
1873; he is now a Director ofthe First National Bank of Kewanee; has been identified with
the bank in that capacity since its first organization.
HOWE EDWD. E. Kewanee; telegraph operator; Rep; Ind; born Ashtabula, Ohio, 1847.
HOWE JULIA .\. widow of Gen. John H. Howe, Kewanee; Cong; born Ashtabula. Ohio.
*HOWE Gen. JOHN H. (deceased) whose picture appears on another page of this
volume, was bora at Riga, Monme Co. N.Y., on the 12th day of Sept. 1822. In 1832, his
father removed to ConneautvUle, Pa. and proceeded to clear a farm in that densely timbered
region. After assisting his father to raake the clearing he obtained work on the Erie Canal
to procure money to attend school at Western Reserve College, at Austenberg, Ohio, at
which place he remained some tirae, finishing at Kingsville, Ohio. He then coraraenced
the study of the law with E. B. Woodbury, Esq. at Monroe, Ohio, and was adraitted to the
bar in June, 1845, Benj. F. Wade and Joshua R. Giddingj being his exarainers. March 27,
1845, a short tirae previous to his adraission to the bar, he was raarried to Miss Julia A.
Castle. For ten years Gen. Howe followed his profession in the counties of Ashtabula,
Lake and Geauga, living for a short time at Unionville, Lake Co. In 1855, he resolved to
come west, his first objective point being Kansas, but owing to the then unsettled condition
of affairs, be finally concluded to stop at Kewanee, III. The change was opportune. He
continued the practice of the law, with raarked success, until i860, when he was elected
Circuit Judge for the sixth district of Illinois, to fill the unexpired term of Judge Drury. In
1862, his judicial term having expired. Judge Howe enlisted in the War of the Rebellion,
and aided in raising two companies for the 124th III. Vol. and upon the organization of the
regiraent he was elected Lieutenant Colonel. He reraained with the regiment during the
war, acting for nearly the whole period as Colonel, owing to the sickness and absence of
Col. Sloan. He was twice proraoted during service, bearing at the time of his discharge the
rank of Brigadier General. His regiment saw much active service, having marched over
4,100 miles, and having been engaged in fourteen skirmishes, ten battles and two sieges, and
having been under the fire of the enemy eighty-two days and sixty nights. Throughout all
of this leaden hail the life of the brave General was spared, but the close of the vvar found
hira, from exposure and anxiety, broken in health, and believing that a change of climate
might prove beneficial, he obtained an appointraent as Chief Justice of Wyoming Ter.
AprU 3, 1869. Shortly after his arrival, feraale suffrage was established in Wyoming, and
Judge Howe presided over the first jury, of which females were a component part, ever im
paneled in this country or any other so far as known.
After three years service upon the bench, during vvhich tirae he discharged his duties
with signal ability, his health again failed hira, and he returned to his home in Kewanee and
resumed the practice of law. H is health not improving, his physician and friends advised him
to go south, and he succeeded in obtaining an appointment as one of the Mexican Border
Commissioners, then about to start south to confer with a like' coraraission from the Mexi
can Governraent concerning the border difficulties. He left Kewanee, accorapanied by his
wife, and after six weeks' work with the coraraission, fell seriously ill at Laredo, Texas, and
lingering twenty-three days, died AprU 3, 1 873. His rerajiins were embalmed and his heroic
wife started and brought thera across the country three hundred railes to San Antonio, that
being the nearest railroad station. Mrs. Howe arrived at Kewanee, April 19, 1873, and the
remains were interred with Masonic honors the day foUowing.
Such, briefly, are the outlines of the life of one of Kewanee's most worthy and honored
citizens, a man who filled a large place in the hearts of the people of Henry Co, and whose
influence will long be felt in the community of which he was a raeraber.
Coraing to Kewanee while the town was in its infancy, he at once entered zealously
into all of Its public improvements. He aided and encouraged the establishment of schools,
churches, lyceums and libraries, and all that might contribute to the moral, intellectual or
material welfare of the community received from Judge Howe encouragement and support.
bute of'^resp'e^cUo Ws'memoVy."'"'"" '"='"""P''"'i'li'S »'¦» Inserted hy friends of Gen. Howe in Kewanee, as a trl-

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He was the friend of the poor, and always sought their welfare, as many now living will
testify. As a lawyer and judge he stood deservedly high, always advising a peaceable adjust
ment of difficulties, rather than litigation, where it could be done without a sacrifice of rights.
As an advocate he was the acknowledged leader of this bar, often rising to bursts of genuine
eloquence. In disposition he was genial and social, outspoken and frank to all, be they
friend or foe. WhUe only 50 years of age at his death, he had accomplished much more
than many older raen. Generous, almost to a fault, he did not accumulate as much property
as a man of more' sordid disposition would have done with the sarae opportunities. The
vast throng who attended his funeral vvas an ovation, attesting the high estiraation in which
he was held by the people of Henry and adjoining counties. A true friend, a kind husband
and father, an upright judge and citizen, an able lawyer, a faithful and heroic soldier, such
was Judge Howe, whose memory will ever be green in the hearts of all who knew him.
HOWLAND WM. Kewanee; blacksmith. Isle of Man; owns owns house and lot, val. $2,000,
HOWEY JOHN P. Kewanee; pastor of the Pres. Church; Ind; bora CarroUton, Ohio, 1831.
HOWEY ROBERT, Kewanee; painter; Dem; Epis; born in Canada, 1824; $2,000.
HULSE HIRAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth; bora Indiana.
HUNGER HERMANN, Kewanee; laborer; Bapt; born in Germany; four chUdren.
HUNT EUGENE, Kewanee; laborer; Dera; one child.
HUNT LAURENCE, Farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Kewanee; born in Ireland, Nov. g, 1823;
camelo this county in 1850; Dem; Cath; owns 230 acres of land, valued at $g,ooo; married
Bridget Shortal, Feb. 20, i84g; she was born in Ireland in i8i6; four children: Edward,
born Sept. 29, 1852; Mary Ann, born May 29, 1854; Henry M. born Jan. 26, 1856, and
Joseph M. bora March 28, i860; Mr. Hunt is School Director; has acted in that capacity
thirteen years.
HIPPERT JOHN, Kewanee; shoemaker; Dera; Cath; born in Gerraany; ten children.
HURD AMANDA, Kewanee; rausic teacher; Cong; born in Peru, Vt. Oct. 31, 1831.
HURD STEPHEN M. Kewanee; dealer in organs; Rep; Pres; born Oneida Co. N. Y. 1838.
HURST WM. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in N. Y. City, 1825; five children.
HUTCHINSON JOHN G. Kewanee; justice of peace and notary; Dera; Ind; born N.Y.
T KES SAM'L, Sec. 20; Kewanee; Rep; Meth; born England.
INGLES GILES B. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in W. Va; four children.
IRVING EDWARD, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
IRWIN THOMAS, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Dera; Cath; born Ireland.
JADERSTROM LOUIS W. saloonkeeper; Dem; Luth; born in Sweden, 1845.
JARMAN DAVID, Kewanee; retired farraer; Rep; born N. J. 1810; $15,000.
JACKSON STEPHEN H. Furniture Dealer and Undertaker, Kewanee; bora in
"Exeter, Pa. Dec. 3, 1827; carae to this county in 1854; Rep; Meth; value of property
$2,500; married Errilly J. Lutes, Aug. 24, 1852; she was bora in Wyoming Co. April 5, '27.
JACOBS MARY JANE Mrs. Weaver, Sec. 18; P.O. Kewanee; bora in Mercer Co-
Pa. Dec. 13, 1833; came to this Co. in 1848; Meth. Epis; value of property, $1,000; she has
two chUdren living, one deceased; the living are Sherman, born April g, 1855, and Wm.
Sylvester, born March 16, l85g; lost one daughter, Violetta, born Jan. 10, 1857, died Oct.
15. 1857-
JELLISON JOHN, Kewanee; painter; Rep; born in Ohio; one child.
TENNER BENJAMIN, Kewanee; gardener; Rep; Epis; bom in England, 1822.
JOHNSON ALBERT T. Kewanee; clothing; Rep; Ind; born in IU. 1843; two children.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Photographer, Kewanee; born in Sweden, Oct. 31, 1833; came
to this Co. Sept. 1857; Rep.
JOHNSON AUGUST G. Kewanee; shoemaker; Prot; bora in Sweden, 1853: $300.
JOHNSON CHARLES, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.Y.; $5,000.
JOHN.SON JAMES, Kewanee; clothing; Rep; Ind; bora Ireland, i8ig; seven children.
JOHNSON JAMES, Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; bora Ills.
JOHNSON JOHN, Kewanee; section boss; Luth; born, in Sweden; $200; four chUdren.
JOHNSON NELS, Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; $700; four chUdren.
JOHNSON NELSON, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Missouri.
JOHNSON WM. S. Kewanee; sewing raachine agent; Rep; Prot; born in Ohio; one child.
JONES CORNELIUS E. Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Latter Day Saints; one child.

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JONES CHARLES W. Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; raUroad hand; Rep; Meth; bnrn in Va.
JONES GEORGE T. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; rainer; Latter Day Saints; born in Wales, 1831.
JONES JACOB W. watchraan; Rep; Pres; born in England, 1806; $600; two children.
JONES JAMES M. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Va.; two children.
JONES JOHN D. Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Latter Day Saints; bom in Wales.
JONES JOHN L. Sec. '32; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Meth; born North Carolina.
JONES MOSES, Kewanee; teamster; Rep; born in England.
JONES MOSES, Sec. 2g; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Meth; born in England.
JONES NATHANIEL, Kewanee; wheelwright; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Wales; $3,500.
JONES NATHANIEL, Kewanee; wagonmaker. Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Wales; $3,000.
J.ONES ROBERT, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Meth; born in Wales.
JONES ROBERT, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in Wales.
JONES SAMUEL H. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Pa. 1844; $300.
T7"AHLER FREDERICK W. Kewanee; restaurant; Ind; Ir.d; born in Prussia; $2,000.
KALLIN JULIUS, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Luth; born in Germany.
KEARNS H.^RVEY, Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; bom in Ohio, three children.
KEARNS JAS. WESLEY, Kewanee; laborer; Rep.
KEARNS LEVI, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Ohio; four children.
KEATIN THOMAS, Kewanee; saloon; Dem; Cath; born in Irela' d, 1816; $2,000.
KEELER JOSIAH, Secretary Kewanee Manufacturing Co Kevvauee; born in Clarendon,
N. Y. Dec. I, 1834; carae to this county April 26, i85g; Ind; Univ; value property, $10,000;
raarried Lydia E, Morse, June 12, 1864; has four children : Ira B. born May 11, 1865;
Harriett M. born Aug. 30, 1868; Andrew N. born Dec. 7, 1870; Delia E. born Dec. 14, 1873;
Mr. Keeler is ViUage Trus'ee; has served three years on the Board.
KEELER P. B. Kewanee; sewing raachines and rausical instruraents; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
KELLOGG HOSMER L. Cashier People's Bank, Kewanee, born in Canaan, Conn.
Nov. 30, 1833; came to this county in 1854; Rep; Ind; value of real estate and personal
property, $3,500; raarried Emily Platt, in Kewanee, Aug. 10, 1864; she vvas born in Fowler-
ville, N. Y. AprU 18, 1839; has three chUdren : James L. born Sept. 15, 1866; Albert T.
born March 20, 1868; Louisa, born Dec. 3, 1872.
KEMPIN CARL, Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Gerraany; 60 acres.
KEMPIN CHRISTIAN, Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Lulh; born in Germany, 1810.
KEMPIN FERDINAND, Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Lulh; born in Prussia.
KEMPIN CHRISTIAN FREDERICK, Farmer, Sec. i, P.O. Kewanee; born in
Prussia, Jan. 8, 1838, carae to this county in 1856; Rep; Lulh; owns 140 acres of
land, valued at $2,500; married Rosella Kempin Dec. 27, 1864; she was bom in Prussia,
Feb. 19, 1840; they have four children : Mary Louisa, born Oct. 1, 1866, August Henry, born
Aug. 20, 1868, Walter .\lexander, born Feb. 2, 1874, Antonie Vefonaka, born Feb. 2, 1874;
Mr. K. is School Director and Trustee of Lutheran Church.
KEMPIN JOHN, Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; lives with his son, Ferdinand; Lulh; born Piussia.
KEMPIN LEOPOLD A. Kewanee; butcher; Rep; Luth; born Gerraany; one child.
KEMPIN REIGNALD, Sec. 15, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ger. Cong; born in Gerraany.
KEMVAL JACOB P. Kewanee; shoemaker; Dera; Meth. Epis; born in Maryland, 1833.
KENEGY CHAS. H. Kewanee; dentist; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1842; two children.
KENNEDY WM. B. Kewanee; steara-fitter; Rep; born in Chicago, 1855.
KENT CHARLES, Farraer, .Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; born in Greenfield, Saratoga Co.
N.Y., Aug. II, 1821, came to this county, Oct. 1844; Rep; Cong; owns 236 acres of land,
value of property $15,000; married Lucinda M. Hurd, Sept. 12, 1844; she was bora in Cas
tile, N.Y., Jan. 14, 1823; Mr. Kent was Supervisor of Neponset Tp. Bureau Co. 111. in 1852,
and first Town Clerk and CoUector of that Tp; has been School Director here.
KENT RICHARD, Agent Lathrop Coal and Mining Co. at Wyoraing, IU; residence,
Kewanee; born in Cornwall, England, Dec. 17, 1831, came to this county in 1855; Rep;
Meth. Epis; owns house and lot, valued at $1,500, and 160 acres of land in Marion Co. Kan
sas; married Rosetta J. Chambers, Oct. 20, 1861; she vvas born in Warren Tp. Jefferson Co.
Ohio, April 8, 1825; they have three children living: James M., born Oct. 6, 1865, George
B., born Sept. 2, 1867, Julius D., born Sept. 28, 1875; they have lost two children.
KENT WM. C. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born in N.Y. 1825; five children.
KILMER GEO. Kewanee; plasterer; Dem; Cong; born Germany, 1824; four children.

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KINRADE WM. Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; bora in Isle of Man, 1834; five children.
KING PIUS, Kewanee; tailor; bora in Wurtemburg, Germany, June 7, 1825, came to this
country in 1854; came to this county July 14, 1863; Dem; Cath; owns house and lot and
6'2' acres in vUlage, valued at $2,500; married Mrs. Elizabeth Hilbert, April 17, 1864; she
was born in France, .Sept. 8, 1821; Mrs. King has three daughters by first marriage: Louisa,
Bertha and Emily Hilbert.
KIRLEY BERNARD, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; rainer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
KITTRIDGE CHRISTOPHER, Kewanee; blacksmith; Rep.
KITTERMAN JASPER N. Kewanee; mechanic; Rep; born in Bureau Co. IU. 1845.
KLEE JOHN, Sec. 27, P.O. Kewaunee; gardener; Luth; born in Germany; 4 acres, $1,000.
KNIGHT WM. J. Sec. 12, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born in England; 180 ac. $6,000.
KNOX C. EDWIN, Sec. 20,P.O. Kewanee; day laborer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
KNOX THOMAS, Sec. 7, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Rep; Prot; born in Ohio, 1847.
KOLLMANN JOHN, Kewanee; farmer; Cath; owns 80 acres.
KRAUSE AUGUST, Sec. 11, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany; 106 ac.
KRAUSE WM. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born in Germany; three children; $250.
KUESTER AUGUST C. Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; born in Prussia, Aug. 26,
1851; came to this county in 1856; Rep; Luth; owns 128 acres of land, valued at $6,400;
married Johanna H. Kempin, Dec. 26, 1873; she was born in Prussia, Sept. 21, 1853; they
have one child living, Irena C, bom June 19, 1875; lost one infant child, August L., born
May 5, 1874, died Nov. 26, 1874.
KUESTER GODFRED, Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; U. Evang; born in Gerraany.
KUSTER AUGUST, Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Prussia; 78^^ acres.
KUSTER WILLIAM, Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; farmer. Rep; Luth; born in Prussia, 1811.
KUSTER WM. Jr. Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; born in Prussia, March 26, 1847;
came to this county in 1856; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $10,000; married
Antony Quort, Nov. 24, 1872; she was born in Prussia, March 18, 1852; they have one child,
Ines L., born July 30, 1875; Mr. Kuster is Deacon of German Lutheran Church.
T AIRD FRANKLIN, Sec. 27, P.O. Kawanee; works for John H. Ladd; Rep; born in IU.
LAY HIRAM, Kewanee; merchant; Rep; Cong; born Wis. 1839; ^^^ children.
LADD CHARLES K. Attorney, Kewanee; born in WUmot, N. H. Feb. 26, 1839; came
to this county in March, 1855; Dem; Mr. Ladd has the only complete Abstract of Land
Titles in Henry Co.
LADD JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; born in Wilmot, N. H. Sept. 21, 1851;
carae to this county in 1859; Dem; Ind; niarried Caroline Laird, April 11, 1874; born April
II, 1853; they have two children, Daisy May, born April 23, 1875, Frank Percival, bom July
19, 1876.
LADD JOHN T. Kewanee; Retired Farraer; born in Gilmanton, N. H. Jan. 21, 1813;
carae to this state, March, 1853; carae to this county in i860; Dem; Ind; owns 425 acres of
land, valued at $80,000; married Lydia A. Pervier, June 15, 1833; she died Feb. 1856; had
five children by this raarriage, one deceased; the living are Charles K., born Feb. 26, 1839,
Barbara A. (now Mrs. J. P. Currier), born April 4, 1843, Mary A. born July 10, 1849, John
H., born Sept. 15, 1850; present wife was Louise Wickura; raarried Nov. 22, 1876.
LA.MB EDWARD, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Latter Day Saint; born in England.
LAMB J^^IIeS, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; rainer; bora in England; two children.
LAMB WtM. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; rainer; Rep; Latter Day Saint; born in England.
LARSON CHARLES P. Kewanee; Retired; born in Sweden, July, 1827; came to this
country in 1854; carae to this county in 1856; Rep; Luth; owns house and lot worth $800;
married Anna C. Erickson, July. 1856.
LEESON JAS. W. Kewanee; laborer; Freewill Bapt.
LEGGETT JOHN, Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; votes in Wethersfield.
LEGGETT ROBERT, Kewanee, carpenter; born in Ireland; seven children.
LEONARD C. P. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Spiritualist; born in Mass.
LEOPOLD CHRISTIAN, Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; born in Germany.
LEPPORT CHRIS. Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; born in Germany; 60 acres; four children.
LESTER THOMAS, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; born England.
LEWIS- FRANK. Kewanee; hotel porter; Rep; Meth; born in Mo.
LINCOLN EDWARD P. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Cong; bom N.Y.; 25 ac.

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LINCOLN GEORGE H. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Pres; born in New London, Ct.
LINKEN THOMAS, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; born in England.
LILLEY JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; lives with his father; Dera; born in this town, 1853.
LILLEY WILLIAM, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee. The subject of this sketch was bora of
respectable and well-to-do parents, at Oldham, England, Jan. 22, 1817, and baptized at St.
Peter's, May 15, 1817; his raother was related to the well-known, wealthy, and aristocratic
English farailies — Radcliffs, Mayalls, and Duckworths, of Mosley and Oldham; his parents
sailed from London on board the ship Susannah, of London, July 11, 1818, for St. John,
New Brunswick, and from there to Boston, Mass. arriving in Boston Sept. 8, l8l8; his father,
after living in Mass. for a short time, formed a stock corapany, built and managed the first
cotton mill in Mass. at Andover .[this raill is still standing, but not used for anything, and
fast decaying]; he was married Nov. i, 1843, at Albany, N.Y. to Miss Harriet Huntley; his
wife Harriet was born at Stanstead, Canada, Feb. 28, 1821; her ancestors were some of those
numbered on board the Mayflower, her great grandfather being the first white child bom in
New England — born the second day after the landing ofthe Pilgrim Fathers — and, owing to
the wanderings of this band, he was naraed "Peregrine" — Peregrine White. [Among other
curiosities shown the visitor at Plymouth, Mass. is the rude cradle used for this man when a
child.] Mr. Wm. Lilley and wife moved from Lowell, Mass. to Henry Co. December 15,
1843, where they since have lived; they have been blessed with five children, Hellen, born
Jan. 6, 1845, and now raarried; George, born Feb. 7, 1850; John, born Feb. 8, 1852; Charles,
born Aug. 4, 1854; Laura, born Feb. 8, 1855; of these all are living except Laura, who was
taken away by death, Feb. 24, 1868. "Laura was^eldom from home, as she was all her
natural life an afflicted child; hence they feel theii*loss the more. But Laura has gone
before — not lost." — Hem-y Co. Dial. Mr. Lilley has, by perseverance, industry, and labor,
accuraulated a large property, his home farra consisting of 417 acres of very rich farming
land, the surface valued at $100 per acre; it has a good coal vein, 4 ft. thick, and 120 ft.
below the surface; the coal is leased, for a period of twenty-five years, to the Lathrop Coal
and Mining Co. office Kewanee, III. " Our coal is superior in quality and cleanliness, burn
ing freely, and leaving little Or no soot, which is so objectionable in most Illinois coals. Our
facUities for mining and shipping are unequaled by any coal operators in this vicinity." A.
B. Ashley, Supt; E. C. Cheever, Cashier. Each cubic foot of coal will weigh fifteen pounds,
or 2,700 pounds for every square yard, which, multiplied by 4,840 (the number of square
yards in an acre), gives 6,534 tons per acre; and this, raultiplied by the number of acres (417),
gives the enorraous amount of 2,724,678 tons; this, again multiplied by 12^ cents (the
amount paid by the Co. for royalty on every ton of coal rained), will amount to $340,584 75.
The raine, when in full operation, is capable of mining and raising 300 tons of coal daily,
which, multiplied by I2>^ cents, gives, at the rate of $37 per day, $962 per month, and
$11,144 per annura, royalty. He also has another farm in Henry County, consisting of 120
acres of very rich and productive soil.
Mr. Lilley has been eminently successful in obtaining his share of this world's goods —
thus are his patience, industry, and fortitude rewarded; coraing, as he did, to Henry Co. one
of the earliest settlers, when all was a wide, vast, unbroken, and wild prairie, he has con
tributed his best talent and judgraent to the advancement of his county, and made it what it
it is, one of the foremost in the state. He has seen his county in the possession of the wild
beasts of the field, and now it is possessed by a cultivated and inteUigent people, churches,
and schools. Thus is he rewarded. " By their fruits ye shall know them."
LINTNER CHAS. W. Kewanee; harness-maker; Rep; born Pa.
LINTON ROBERT, Kewanee; retired farraer; Rep; Meth; bora Ireland; $2,000.
LITTLE HENRY G. Kewanee. The following biographical sketch was furnished for
this work by an old settler of Henry County, and intimate friend of its subje(^
Henry G. Little was born in Gofftown, N. H. March 31, 1813; in i\Iarc^^835, he left
the rugged New England hills lo seek his fortune on the fertile prairies of Illinois, and set
tled teraporarUy in Peoria. March i, 1836, he raarried Fidelia M. Stoddard, a daughter of
the Puritans, a descendant of the redoubtable Gen. Miles Standish, and brought his young
wife frora the comforts and refinements of her pleasant home in the staid old town of New-
ington. Conn, to endure, uncomplainingly, patiently, <-ind cheerfully the privations and dan
gers of frontier Ufe. They came to' Henry County in November of the same year, and the
following Spring set up their household gods in a log cabin, near the present home of C. C.
Blish, Esq. of Kewanee, and commenced farming on the lands now owned by Dr. Lewis
Hurd and Asa Cole. Three months later (June 19, 1837), Mr. LitUe, accompanied by his
brother, C. J. T. Little, rode thirty miles across the trackless prairie, utterly destitute of
road, bridge, or dwelling, to the house of George Brandenburg, where he took part in the
organization of Henry County.
The first election in Wethersfield Precinct was held at Mr. Little's house, in August of
the sarae year. The single roora, sixteen feet by eighteen, which the dwelling contained,
was at that tirae the residence of three farailies. Col. S. Blish and Mr. W. H. Blish having

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just arrived frora Connecticut and taken up temporary quarters with Mr. Little. There were
also two men, W. H. Blish and Hazelton Page, lying sick of fever in the same room. When
election day arrived, even Mr. Little hiraself, who always dwells with a sort of regretful
pleasure upon the enjoyments of those early days, and finds it difficult to reraeraber any
thing worthy of being terraed "hardship," admits that they were "a little crowded." SuUi
van Howard, H. G. Little, and Norman Butler acted as judges of election. Sullivan How
ard and H. G. liittle vvere elected Justices of the Peace, an office which Mr. Little held for
more than fifteen years in the county.
As a farmer, Mr. Little shared to the full all the labors and inconveniences inseparable
frora that caUing during the settleraent of the county, and, in addition, was often called to
occupy posts of trust and responsibUity involving public interests. In 1850, he was elected
.Sheriff and Collector of the counly, and for two years perforraed the duties of those offices.
Though there was no jail in the county and he sometimes was obliged to keep prisoners for
weeks in his own house, chaining thera at night to the cooking stove, no prisoner ever
escaped from his hands. Though there was neither safe nor bank in the county, not a dol
lar of the revenue of those years was ever lost. All taxes were paid in gold and silver, and
the coin was deposited vvith trusted friends in various parts of the county. Mrs. Francis
Loomis was for months the keeper of two shot-bags of gold, hidden in a rag-bag hanging
from the rafters of a chamber, with hired men sleeping neai-. Mr. Little tells thriUing stories
of long rides across the wild prairies with no companion but a desperate thief or murderer
chained and manacled by his side, whom he was conveying to the penitentiary at Alton • or
bearing the scarcely less dangerous charge of a carpet-bag of gold to be deposited with the
State Treasurer at Springfield.
Having been all his life a Whig, and in earnest sympathy with the anti-slavery cause,
Mr. Little naturally becarae identified vvith the Republican party from its organization, and
as a Republican, represented the three counties of Mercer, Rock Island and Henry, with a
population of over 50,000, in the exceedingly busy and laborious session of the Illinois Leg
islature of 1856-7. At this time he forraed the acquaintance of Abraham Lincoln, John A.
Logan and others who were afterward distinguished in the state and the nation. Among
the acts passed by this Legislature were those for the reraoval of the county-seat of Mercer
Co. from Keilhsburg to Aledo; for enlarging the city liraits of Rock Island; and for the
incorporation of the town of Kewanee.
Mr. Little was frora its organization an active meraber of the Henry County Agricultural
Society; was elected President the second year of its existence, and again in 1866. He has
been an extensive land-holder in the county, entering frora the government in i85oand 1851 a
large body of land, besides purchasing from other parties. For many years he dealt largely
¦ in lands, and the records show that few men have passed through their hands so large a por
tion of Henry County.
Kewanee owes much to the energy and public spirit of Henry G. Little. He was one
of the four original proprietors of that town, as he was also of the neighboring town of
Neponset. More than one pleasant residence in Kewanee and many a spreading tree bear
witness to his enterprise and taste. The dweUing now owned and occupied by Dr. Hirara
Nance was built by him, and was for sorae years his horae. During his residence in the
town, he was identified with all efforts for the raaterial, educational and religious iraprove
raent of the place, giving liberally of his time, his strength and his means for the benefit of
town and school and church ; and the same was true of hira vvhile living in Wethersfield.
The early settlers of this counly would not have been true to their Puritan ancestry had
they made less thorough piovision for the fostering and culture of intelligence and morality,
and no one labored more earnestly, or made more cheerful sacrifices for those ends than the
subject of this article. The love of learning and Christian culture, whose foundations he
and his^olaborers laid broad and deep while yet the wilderness looked wondering on, have
risen irifo fair and stately structures all over the land ; and the graduation records of raany
a college and seminary bear the names of those who have entered into the labors of these
early toilers.
A sketch of the life of Henry G. Little, however brief, would be incomplete without at
least a reference to the genial and generous hospitality always seen in his home. EquaUy in
the log-cabin of one room and in the spacious comfortable horae of later years friends and
strangers were always .sure of cordial welcorae, and guests were rarely wanting. For reli
gious raeetings, for benevolent organizations, for the entertainment of ministers and others
whose caUing or circurastances appealed to their syrapathies, Mr. and Mrs. Little held
always an open door. Their house was often caUed " the rainisters' hotel," and to their
ungrudging hospitality to strangers they owe many a valued friendship whose end is not
yet. All of Mr. Little's children were born in Henry County. Two of them died in infancy,
and one son, Frank H., in 1863, at the age of sixteen. Of the five remaining, Louise S.
married Henry S. Viels, of Oberlin, Ohio, now in business in Grinnell, Iowa ; Mary Maude
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lawyer of Grinnell ; Fannie R. and Henrietta G. reside with their parents. In 1867, the
whole faraily reraoved to Grinnell, Iowa, where they still remain. Mr. Little has been for
four successive years elected Mayor of that city. His efforts in laying out and beautifying
the Grinnell cemetery, in promoting various iraproveraents in the town, and in building his
present substantial horae, show that he did not lose his taste and energy in crossing the
Mississippi. Though for ten years past residents of another state, he and hil wife have not lost
their affection for, and interest in the scenes of their early toils and sacrifices. They return
often to visit the dear old friends and stand by the graves of their children.
LITTLE C. J. T. Kewanee; General Auctioneer; widely known as such; born in N. H.
July 13, 1811; carae to this Co. April 30, 1837; Rep; Cong; raarried Eliza Ann Brooks, May-
13, 1834; she was bora in N.H. July 27, 1813; they have had eight children, one deceased;
the living are, Charles, engaged in practice of raedicine in Kansas; Ellen E. (now Mrs. G.
W. Perkins, of Iowa); Sarah J. (now Mrs. Dr. Todd, of Galva, 111. J; WUliam C. a lawyer in
Kansas; Eliza A. (now Mrs. Frank Re.d); George B. a physician, in Burlington, Iowa; and
John J. a student, living at horae; Hattie, wife of Rev. J. Giflen, died Sept. 26, 1872, and
left one daughter; in 1844 Mr. Little left his forraer business and engaged in raercantile pur
suits; he always took an active interest in the education of children; he was a member ofthe
School Board, frora its first organization, while he reraained in Wethersfield — about twenty-
five years; Mr. and Mrs. Little united with the Congregational Church July 11, 1841; every
raember of their family has united with the sarae church.
'->LLOYD Rev. Dr. WALTER F., D.D. LL.D., Kewanee; rector St. John's Epis^hurch; Dem.
LOOMIS NILES H. Kewanee; agricultural impl'm'ts. dealer; Rep; Cong; born in Wetnersheld.
LOOMIS OREN H. Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Kewanee; born in North Coven
try, Conn. June 17, 1822; came to this county in 1850; Rep; Cong; married Cornelia A.
Starkweather, Aug. 27, 1850; has seven children living, Niles H., born Dec. 7, 1852; Henry
L., born May 24, 1854; Lucy C, born Nov. 28, 1855; Rosetta M., Grace E., Emma F., Hat
tie M.; has lost two children; Mr. Loomis has been Justice of the Peace, and served fifteen
years as School Trustee.
LOOMIS WJ\I. C. Kewanee; carpenter and builder; Rep; Cong; born Conn. 1815; $1,200.
LORENZ JOHN, Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Meth; born in this county.
LORY RICHARD, Kewanee; teamster; Rep; Meth; born England; $400; two children.
LOUIS PETER J. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; $300.
LUTES FRANK E. Kewanee; painter; Rep; born in Rockford, IU.
LUTES GEO. E. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Chris; born N.Y; S500.
LYLE JAMES, Sec. 25, P.O. Kewanee; lives with father; Rep; Prot; born Kewanee.
LYLE JOHN, Kewanee; Capitalist; born in Paisley, Scotland, July 29, 1806; carae to this
State in 1836; came to this county in 1855; Rep; Ind; raarried Esther D. Craig; she was
born in Ryegate, Vt. in 1815; they have had one child, George, born Oct. 15, 1834, died May
19, 1867; Mr. Lyle was for several years raember of Village Board of Trustees; he has two
grandchildren living vvith him, Wm. and Etta Lyle.
LYLE W.M. Sec. 25, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Prot; born Scotland; 160 acres.
LYMAN ELIAS, Kewanee; Merchant; born in Royalton, Vt. Jan. 5, 1831; came to this
county in Feb. 1862; Rep; Ind; married Addie Trask, of Rochester, Windsor Co. Vt. Dec.
14, 1858; they have two chUdren. Nellie, born Oct. 31, 1863; Lillie Louise, born Feb. 17,
1870; Mr. Lyman was President of First National Bank of Kewanee three years.
LYMAN W.VI. H. Kewanee; merchant; Rep; Cong; born Vl.
LYMAN, LAY & LYMAN, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, and Gen'l. Merchandise,
Kewanee.
LYONS GEO. Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; rainer; Dera; Cath; born N.V.
LYONS JACOB S. Kewanee; peddler; Rep; born N.V; six children; $1,000.
Ty/TcAULEY WM. H. Kewanee; laborer; Dera; born N.V; one child; $150.
*-*¦ McBRIDE SAMUEL, Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; born Pa; $500.
McADAM ADELAIDE Mrs. Kewanee; Dressmaker; born in Wethersfield, June 13,
1844; .Meth. Episcopal; owns house and lot, value $500; married Wm. H. McAdam, June
20, 1861; he died March 13, 1870; they had four children, two deceased; the living are,
George H. born March 10, 1864; and Wm. J. born March 19, 1866; the deceased were,
Susan E. who died Jan. 12, 1868; and Ralph L. died Feb. 17, 1869.
McCAUGHEN JAMES, Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; born Ireland; i6o acres, $12,000.
McCONNELL DELIA M. Mrs. wid. of Edward; Kewanee; born N.Y; $400.
McCONNELL ISAAC, Kewanee; hotel propr; Rep; Melh; born Jefferson Co; $6,000.

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McCRELL THOS. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farraer; Dera; bora Ireland.
McCULLOUGH JOHN, Kewanee; brick-layer; Ind. in pol. and relig; born N.Y.
McDERMOTT THOS. Kewanee; laborer; Dem ; Cath; born Ireland; $300.
McDONOUGH JAMES, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
McFADDEN WM. G. Kewanee; engineer; Rep; born Canada.'
McCLURE .A.LEX. Kewanee; wagon-raaker; Ind; Prot; bora Scotland; $500.
McGUIRE DANIEL, Kewanee; laborer; Cath; born Pa.
McGUIRE DANIEL, Kewanee; coal rainer; Cath; born Pa; $300.
McGEE DAV^D, Kewanee; sewing machine agt.
McGUIRE GEO. W. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; Cath; bora Pa; $1,000.
McGUIRE JACOB, Kewanee; blacksmith; Ind; Pres; born Pa; six children.
McGUIRE JOHN, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
McGUIRE THOS. Kewanee; coal rainer; Dera; Cath; bora Scotland.
McGUIRE WILBUR F. Kewanee; salesman; Dem; Cath; born Port Byron, IU.
McINTYRE MARY Mrs. wid. of Archibald; Kewanee; born N.Y; $3,000.
McKINZIE GIDEON N. Kewanee; R.R. employe. Rep; born Pa; $800.
McKEON DAVID, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; bora Ireland.
McLE.\N ALEXANDER, P.O. Kewanee; wagon-raaker; born Scotland; $400.
MACHESNEY JOS. M. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Cong; bora Pa; $1,500.
MALAMPHY WM. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; eight children; $350.
MALDER JOHN, Kewanee; carpenter; born Sweden.
MALLORY GEO. W. Kewanee; laborer; Meth; bora Vt.
MALONE JACOB, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Meth. Epis; born Ohio; $450.
MANCHESTER STEPHEN F. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; born R. I; one child.
MAPES EDWARD, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y; $600.
MAPES JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Kewanee; born in the Township of Don, Upper
Canada, July 13, 1834; carae to this counly in 1847; Rep; Ind; owns 309 acres of land,
valued at $15,000; personal property, $i,ooo; raarried Abbey C. Vining, Nov. 4, 1857; she
was born in Pa. Sept. 21, 1840; they have eight children living, Emily E. bora Sept. 4, i85g:
Minnie A. born July 31, 1862; Gladdys G. born Oct. 28, 1864; Ada I. bora Sept, g, 1866
Eddie L. born April 28, 1868; John Burton, born Jan. 14, 1870; Dora J. born Feb. i, 1872
and Norman W. bora June lo, 1874; they have lost one son, Clarence Howard, born March
23, 1863, died Nov. 22, 1864; Mr. M. is Pathraaster; enlisted in Co. H, 57th 111. Veteran
Vols. Feb. 22, 1864; mustered out July 17, 1865.
MARKS JNO. C. Kewanee; shoemaker; Dem; Prot; born Ireland.
MARTIN ELISHA S. Kewanee; princp. high school; Dera; Cong; born Vt. 1851.
MARTIN HENRY I. coal rainer and farmer; Dem; Mormon; bora England.
MARTIN PATRICK, Kewanee; saloonkeeper; Dera; Cath; born Ireland; seven children.
MARTIN PATRICK H. Sec 26, P.O. Kewanee; miner; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
MARTIN THOS. Kewanee; retired; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $500. «
MARTIN WM. Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner and farmer; Dera; Mor; val. prop. $4,000.
MASON ADOLPHUS A. Sec. 4, P.O. Kewanee; tenant farraer; Rep; born Va.
MASON GRANVILLE, Sec. 2g, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dera; Ind; born Va.
MATTHEWS AMBROSE A. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; bornN.Y; $1,000.
MATHEWS JAS. H. Sec 28, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; bora Mich.
MATHEWS E. L. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Ohio.
MATHEWS SARAH Mrs. wid. of Henry; Kewanee; Cong; born Ohio; $500.
MATTESON ARTHUR E. Kewanee; dentist; Lib. Rep; Epis; born III; $2,000.
MAUL ADOLPH, Baker, Confectioner and Insurance Agent, Kewanee; born in Weida,
Gerraany, July I2; 1830; carae to this Co. June 30, 1863; Lib. Rep; Ind; value of property,
$3,000; married Mary Jaraes, Aug. 14, '63; she was born ii) Salem, N. C. Aug. 1837; has
five children: Hattie, born Aug. 1864; Emma, Edward, WUliam, Lina; was member of
Village Board of Trustees two years; is now member of Board of Education and Library
Board, and assistant Township Supervisor; is also N. G. of Wethersfield Lodge I. O. O. F.
MAUL FRANCIS F. Kewanee; teacher; Ind; Ind; born in Germany, 1830.
MAUL FRANK T. Kewanee; baker; Dem; Ind; born Germany, 1826; $1,500.

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MAUNDER CHARLES S. Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; born in Somersetshire,
England, Jan. 16, 1823; carae to this Co. in 1855; Rep; Cong; owns 41 acres, valued at
$3,000; married Jane Rowe, in England, in 1846; she died Feb. 24, 1857; they had three
children, all living : Emraa A., EUen M. and Eugene; second wife was Martha C. Goodrich;
she died July 28, 1870, leaving one daughter; Lucy G. Maunder, present wife, was
Mrs. Rachel R. King, of Dundee, III. raarried Ocl.v23, 1876; Mr. M. is School Director, has
acted in that capacity several years.
MAYHEW NAT. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; Ind; bora Ohio, i82g; $2,500; four children.
MEHURON ISAAC, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Free WUl Bapt; born in Indiana; $400.
MELCHER LOUIS, Sec. l; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora in Prussia; g8 acres.
MELLOR WM. H. Kewanee; harness-maker; Dem; Ind; born England, 1833; four children.
MERRITT HENRY C. merchant and dealer in poultry and game; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y.
MERRITT NEHEMIAH, Kewanee; Retired Farraer; born in Patterson, Putnam Co.
N.Y. Feb. ig, i802;-was clothier for twelve years in Dutchess and Ulster Counties, N. Y.;
lived in Ulster Co. N Y. frora 1826 to 1836; raoved to Putnam Co. 111. in 1836; removed to
Bureau Co. in 1837; in 1838, moved to Stark Co.; in 1848, raoved to Marshall Co. where he
resided tvventy-one years; in the Spring of 1870 came to Kewanee, where he has spent
five months every year, spending the Spring and Summer each year in Afton, Union Co.
Iowa; married Melinda Smith, Jan. 5, 182S; she was born in Marlborough, N.Y. March 13,
l8r2; they have two children, both daughters; Mr. Merritt joined the Baptist Church in
Marlborough, N. Y. in 1831; he is a Rep.
MESSMORE JACOB, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; Farmer; Ind; U. Brethren; born Pa; 115 acres.
MESSMORE JACOB, Jr. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Kewanee; born in Wayne Co. Ohio,
Aug. 28, 1840; came to this county in 1852; Independent in politics and religion; owns 100
acres of land, valued at $6,000; married Rebecca J. Gochenouer, April 5, 1864; she was
born in Warren Co. Ohio, May 19, 1846; they have one child, Eraraa Permelia, born Sept.
13, 1866; Mr. Messmore is School Director, Pathraaster" and Conservator of the Collins
Morey Estate; served three years in Co. A, I24lh I. V. I.
MILES GEORGE, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; 10 acres; five children.
MILES SHADRACH T. Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. 1827; eleven children.
MILLER JAMES P. Kewanee, Carpenter, Contractor and Builder; born in Blakely,
Luzerne Co. Pa. Sept. 28, 1829; carae to this Co. in 1853; Dem; Ind; owns house and three
lots and 100 acres of land in Schuyler County, III; married Irma Enos; she was born in
Luzerne Co. Pa; they have six children : Ella J. (now Mrs. A. H. Britton); Ida M. (now
Mrs. O. H. Casbeere); Fred A. Charles, Hattie L. and Ettie L.; Mr. Miller vvas in U. S.
.Service three years as Bridge Builder.
MILLER JONATHAN, Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; born in Pa. 1831; three children.
MILLER JONATHAN N. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; born in Pa.; three children.
MILLER WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born N.Y.
MILLER WM. Kewanee; carpenter; Dera; born in N. Y. 1808; $500; ten children.
MILLER WM. W. laborer; Dem; born in Pa.
MILTON GILLMAN, Kewanee; laborer; born in Canada; $300; three chUdren.
MINER JOSEPH S. Kewanee; shoemaker; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Ohio, 1842: $1,000. /
MINER LUCY Mrs. widow of Addison, Kewanee; born in Canada, 1837; $Soo.
MINKS ALBERT W. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Germany.
MINKS FREDERICK, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dem; Cong; bora in Germany.
MINNICK JOHN, Kewanee; boots and shoes; Ind; Meth. Epis; born Pa. 1822; $2,000.
MINNICK WILSON A. Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Cong; born Pa. 1S42; three children.
MOHLING ADOLPH, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; railroad hand; Dera; Prot; bora in Germany.
MOCROFT ELIZBBETH Mrs. Sec. 23; PO. Kewanee; Meth. Epis; born in England.
MOCROFT HERBERT, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born England.
MOCROFT JEMIMA Mrs. Farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; born in County of York,
England, Aug. 30, 1S22; came to this county in 1843; Meth. Epis; owns 160 acres of land,
valued at $8,000; married Wm. .VIocroft, Feb. 2, 1848; he died Feb. 27, 1856; they had four
chUdren, all living: Ann, born Nov. 4, 1848; Samuel, born Feb. 20, 1850- Mary, bora Dec.
24, 1851; Elizabeth, born Sept. 24, 1853, and William S. born March 7, 1855.
MOCROFT JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in this town, 1855.
MOCROFT SAMUEL, Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep;' Meth. Epis; born in this town.
MOCROFT WILLIAM S. Sec. 24; PO. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in this town, 1855.

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MOCROFT WM. Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in England, 1845.
MOFFITT JOHN B. Kewanee; pump manufacturer; Dem; Bapt; born in Philadelphia, 1831.
MONAHAN MATHEW, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born N. Y.
MONROE FRANK R. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Ind; born in Canada, 1828; four children.
MONTIE ALBERT, Sec. 15; P.O. Kewanee; farraer, lives with father; Rep; United E.
MONTIE GOTLIEB,Sec. 15; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; United E.; born in Gerraany.
MOORE JOHN, Kewanee; stock dealer; Rep; Bapt; bom in Pa. 1842; three children.
MOORE LEWIS, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; $500; four children.
MOORE ROBERT, Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Bapt; born Pa. 1834.
MOORE WM. R. Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; 120 acres.
MOORE WM. H. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Ind; bora Gerraany, 1840.
MOREY COLLINS, Farraer, Sec. 3; P.O. Kewanee; born in N. Y. Aug. 1812; carae to
this Co. in 1853; Rep; United Brethren; owns 185 acres of land, valued at $g,ooo; married
Rebecca Potter, of Dutchess Co. N. Y.; has one son, Francis E. Morey, who now conducts
the farm.
MORGAN DANIEL, Kewanee; carpenter and painter; Dem; Cong; born Mass. 1811.
MORGAN STEWART H. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth. Epis; born in Mass.
MORRIS THOMAS, P.O. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Free Will Bapt; born in Wales.
MORRISON HENRY, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; rainer; Latter Day Saints; born in England.
MORSE LEWIS H. Kewanee; retired farmer; Ind; Ind; bora in Conn. 1817; $1,200.
MORT WILLIAM, Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; bora in England.
MORTON DANIEL, Kewanee; farmer; born in Independence, Ohio, May 18, 1815;
lived twelve years in Michigan; came to this county in 1846; Rep; Bapt; owns 160 acres in
Annawan Tp. Sec. 34, and 256 acres in Kewanee Tp. Sec. 3; value of the two pieces $20,500;
also owns 120 acres in Wethersfield Tp. Sec. 19, valued at $lo,ooo; 160 acres in Wyanet Tp.
Sees. 31 and 32, valued at $10,400; 30 acres in the village of Kewanee, Sec. 33, valued at
§g,ooo; married Sarah Bryant, Feb. 2g, 1836; she died Nov. 15, 1857; raarried present
wife Mrs. Catharine Buckley, March 22, 1858; she vvas born in Dover, N.Y., Dec. 31, l82g;
had five children by first marriage, one deceased; the living are Emeline (novv Mrs. Jacob
Pothoff), born AprU 25, i83g; Henry C, born Jan. 15, 1841; Mary E. (now Mrs. C. H.
Bumphrey) born Nov. 26, 1842; Gilbert, born Sept. g, 1846; had three children by second
wife, one deceased; the Uving are Edna, born Jan. 2g, 1862; George A., born Aug. g, 1866.
MORTON JOSEPH, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; five children.
MULHOLLAND FREDERICK A. Kewanee; Carpenter, Contractor and BuUder;
born in Toronto, Canada, April 4, 1830; carae to this county in 1853; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns
house, shop and two lots valued at $1,500, and 160 acres of land (n. e. X of Sec. 16, Wethers
field Tp.) valued at $11,000; married Jane Kay, Nov. 15, 1854; she died Jan. 13, 1866; they
had three children, two are living, their names are Julian E., born Nov. 13, 1856, and James
L., born Feb. 9, 1864; Mr. M.'s present wife was Mrs. Ann Prather; raarried Dec. 6, 1866;
they have three children living, Minnie F., bora March 28, 1869; Albert F., born Dec. 16,
1870; Melvin F., born Nov. 17, 1875.
MURPHY JAMES, Sec. 12; P.O. Kewanee; tenant of Mrs. Ann Stratton; born in Ireland.
MUNSHAW JOHN B. Kewanee; saloon keeper; Rep; Ind; born in Pa. 1835.
MURPHY ROSE Mrs. widow of Michael; Cath; born in Ireland; $300; six children.
MURPHY PATRICK, Kewanee; laborer; Dera; Cath; born in Ireland.
IVr ANCE HIRAM, Kewanee; physician; Lib. Rep; Ind; born in Floyd Co. Ind. 1822.
NELSON HANS, Kewanee; shoeraaker; Luth; born in Sweden, 1845; two children.
NEST GODFREY, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; retired; born in Sweden.
NOBLING ADOLPH, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born in Germany.
NOBLING HENRY G. A. Kewanee; blacksmith; Dem; Luth; born in Germany, 1840; $600.
NOBLING OTTO, Kewanee; painter; Dem; Luth; born in Gerraany; three chUdren.
NOKES ENON, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Meth; born England; carae to Co. 1865.
NORTH LEVI, Kewanee; lawyer; Rep; born in Lewis Co. N.Y. 1821; $1,000; five children.
NORTHROP CHARLES, Kewanee; Rep; born in Philadelphia, 1836; $1,000; two children.
NORTON MICHAEL, Kewanee; section boss; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; $700.
NORTON MILES B. Kewanee; money loaner; Rep; Ind; born N.Y. 1829.
NORTON PATRICK H. Kewanee; clerk; Dem; Cath; born in III.

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/^'BRIEN ELIZA Mrs. Kewanee; widow of John; Cath; nine children.
^^ O'BRIEN JAMES, Kewanee; president O'Brien Bros.' Manufacturing Co; Dem; Cath-
O'BRIEN BROS.' MANUFACTURING CO, Manufacturers of Wagons, Car
riages and Agricultural Implements, Kewanee.
O'BRIEN JOS. P. Kewanee; treasurer O Brien Bros.' Manufacturing Co; Dem; Cath.
O'BRIEN WM. S. Kewanee; secretary O'Brien Bros.' Manufacturing Co; Dera; Cath; born III.
O'CONNOR OWEN, Kewanee; tearaster and farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland.
O'DAY MICHAEL, Kewanee; Dera; Cath; born in Ireland.
O'GRADY JAMES, Kewanee; harness raaker; Dem; Cath; born Ireland, 1834; four children.
O'GRADY MARY Mrs., Kewanee; widow of Nicholas; born in Ireland; $200; two children.
O'NEILL CLEMENT, Kewanee; dealer in hides and tallow; Dera: Cath; born in Ireland.
O'NEILL MICHAEL, Liquor Dealer and Dealer in Hides and Tallow, Kewanee; born
in Ireland, Sept. 1830; carae to this county in 1859; Dera; Cath, value of property $4. 000;
raarried Sarah Aaron, Nov. 18, 1872; she was born in Pa; they have two children, Clement
P., born Sept. 24, 1873, and John F., born May 16, 1867.
OTIS CHAS. Kewanee; salesraan; Rep; Prot; born in this counly, 1855.
OLIVER JOHN W. Kewanee; cooper; Rep; Meth; born in Ohio, 1817; five children.
OLIVER LUCY Mrs. Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; widow of Jaraes; Christian; born in Canada.
OLIVER ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; bora in Morgan Co. Ohio, July 12,
1821; carae to this county in 1844; Rep; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $3,000; married
Mary E. Folsom, in Wethersfield, Feb. 8, 1846; she was born in Bel|ire Tp. Ohio, June 10,
1832; they have six children living, one deceased; the living are, Christopher C , born Jan.
25, 1847; Martha J. (now Mrs. Joseph Morion), born Jan. 30, 1851; Susan H. (now Mrs.
Thos. Knox), born Feb. 23, 1853; Augustus, born May 29, 1855; Elmer W., bora May 19,
1S57, and Norman P., born Oct. 24, i860; the two eldest boys are married; lost one son,
Jaraes E., born Dec. 25, 1848, died Oct. 26, 1849; ^Ir- Oliver has been School Director sev
eral terras; Mr. Oliver's father and mother live with thera.
OLIVER WM. D. Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in this lown, 1853.
ORR WM. T. Kewanee; machinist; Rep; born Pa. 1848.
OSBORN JNO. G. Kewanee; teamster; Rep; Meth; born England; $1,500.
OSBORN WM. S. Kewanee; teacher; Rep; Pres; born in this state, 1842; five children.
OTLEY ROBERT, Sec. 34; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; born in England, 1831: 370 acres.
OUART CHAS. AUGUST, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Luth; born in Prussia; one child.
OUART CHRISTIAN F. Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; U. Evang; born in Prussia.
OUART PETER, Sec. 13; P.O. Kewanee; farraer. Rep; Prot; born in Gerraany; 130 acres.
OUART WILLIAM, Sec. 30; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; Cong; born in Germany.
T)ALMER AARON, Kewanee; draying; Rep; Meth; bora in Lake Co. Ohio, 1833; Si, 200.
PALMER AZARIAH B. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; bom N.Y.; $3,000.
PALMER HANNAH M. Mrs. Kewanee; widow of Isaac G. weaver; born Ohio; SSoo.
PALMER J. Sec. 9; P.O. Kewanee; farmer.
PALMER THOMAS, Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; born in England, 1S52; one child.
PALMER WM. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farraer.
PARDEE EPHRAIM, Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born N.V. 1830.
PARKER ELBRIDGE T. K wanee; clerk; Rep; Meth; bora in Ohio.
PARKER DAN. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Conn. 1S04; three children.
PARKER HENRY C. Merchant, Kewanee; born in Madison, Lake Co. Ohio, March
20, 1832; carae to this county Feb. 20, 1856; Rep; Meth. Epis; value of property $16,000;
raarried Mary F. Bell, Jan. 4, 1853; she was born in Jefferson Co. Kv. Aug. 15. 1832; has
three living children, George A., born Sept. 21, 1856; Jennie E., born Aug. 11, 1865; Dan'l
A., born Dec. 14, 1867; has lost five children.
PARKS JAMES M. ICewanee; photographer; Rep; Prot; born in Va.
PARRISH RUFUS P. Dealer in Books, Stationery and Wall Paper, Kewanee; born in
Gilmanton, N. H. .Sept. 4, 1816; came to this countv, April 15, 1855; liep; Epis; value of
real estate and personal property $8,000; married Princes A. HoUis, in Boston, Mass, Dec.
3, 1839; she was born in Boston, Nov. 2, 1816; has one child living, George R., born rune
10, 1858; has lost two sons and one daughter; Mr. Parrish has been for several years mem
ber of the Village Board of Trustees, one year President of the Hoard- for six years was
School Director; is now President of Board of School Trustees, and President of Board of
Directors of Public Library.

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PARRY JOSEPH, Kewanee; Sexton of Pleasant View and the old ICewanee cemeteries-
born in England. July 8, 1828; came to this country in 1870; Bapt; owns house and three
acres, valued at $1,500; married Mary Bradley, May 12, 1857; she was born in England,
June 3, 1S.28; they have five children living, WiUiam, born AprU 8, 1858; AUce S., born Nov'
23, 1863; Robert, born Aug. 14, 1865; Elizabeth, born Feb. 24. 1867; Louisa, born March
.24, 1869; they have lost two chUdren, Albert Frederick and Eraily Jane.
PARSONS EPHRAIM Dr. ICewanee; Physician; born in Girard, Pa. May 8, 1827;
came to this county in 1866; Rep; Cong; owns property, valued at $10,000; married Lydia
A. WUcox; she vvas born in N.Y; they have two children, Jennie L. and Emma L.
l'.\TRICK ENOCH B. Kewanee; photographer; Rep; Meth; born III. 1852; one child.
PATRICK ENOCH B., P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Prot; born JCy; one child.
PATRICK JOHN, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; bora Eng. 1821; 24acresin Co.
PATTERSON JOHN, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; pastor of Latter Day Saints Church; Rep.
PAYNE DARIUS W. Kewanee; cooper; Rep; FreewiU Bapt; born N.Y; $700; 7 children.
PURDY EDWIN R. ICewanee; lab; Rep; born in III.
PEART GEO. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; Prot; born Eng; 80 acres, $2,500; 4 chil.
PEART JOS. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; farm laborer; Rep; Prim. Meth; born Eng. 1846.
PERKINS HAZIN H. Kewanee; manufacturer riding cultivators; Ind; Ind; born IU. 1847.
PERRY WM. C. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; miner; born Eng; 3 acres; six children.
PETERSON ANDREW, ICewanee; laborer; Luth; bom in Sweden, 1827; $800; one girl.
PETERSON CARRIE Mrs. ICewanee; $400; one child.
PETTY NICPIOLAS, Kewanee; printer; Rep.
PHILLIPS TPIOS. H. dry goods and clothing; Rep; Prol; born R.I. 1835; one child.
PIERCE & BRO. Kewanee, Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and Iron. John H, Pierce,
born in Kane Co. III., Jan. 11, 1843. Thomas P. Pierce, born in Kane Co. IU., Oct. 3, 1838;
Liberal in politics and religion.
PIERCE THOS. J. Kewanee; hardware; Rep; Ind; born ICane Co. 111. 1838; one child.
I^IERCE RUTH Mrs. wid. of Thomas, Kewanee; Cong; born N.Y. 1804; $3,000; 3 children.
PILE SARAH Mrs. Farming, Sec. 9, P.O. ICewanee; bora in England, Nov. 26, 1826;
came to this county in 1866; Epis; owns 160 acres, valued at $8,000; niarried Richard Pile,
Dec. 19, 1849; he died Dec. 15, 1870; nine children living: Richard, born Feb. 12, 1851;
Jonathan, bora June 10, 1852; Geo C. born Jan. 11, 1854; John, born March 10, 1855; Rob
ert, born Oct. 8, 1858; WUlie, born Sept. 18, 1859; Sarah J., born Nov. 24, 1861; Joseph T.,
born Oct. 11, 1863; Mary E., born Oct. 15, 1865.
PINNEY JAS. H. Kewanee; book-keeper; Rep; Meth. Epis; born Ohio, 1834; $1,000
PINNEY ORVILLE GROVE, Kewanee; harness-maker; Rep; Free Meth; born Ross Co. O.
PLATT J. -VS. L. ICewanee; Pres. Ft. Dodge Coal Co. Iowa; Rep; Epis; four chUdren living.
PLUMBTREE ELIJAH, Sec. 5, P.O. ICewanee; lessee coal shaft; bora Eng; seven chUdren.
PLUMMER BENJ. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dera; Free Meth; bora Ohio.
PORTER JAS. ICewanee; lab; Rep; Ind; born Ohio, 1832; $1,500; fourchildren.
POTTER CHESTER, Kewanee; engineer; Dem; born Pa. 1840; $500; two children.
POTTER DOUGLAS, Kewanee; clerk; Ind; Bapt; born III. i84g.
POTTER ISAAC, lives with his son, I. J., Sec. 7, P.O. Kewanee; Dera; Ch. of Christ; born Md
POTTER ISAAC J. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Kewanee; born in Jackson, Ohio, April 17,
1831; came to this countyin 1853; Ind. in politics and religion; owns 78 acres of land, val.
$4,000; raarried Ellen A. Garrett, Feb. 8, 1859; she was born in Concord, Ohio, Oct. 14, 1836;
they have eight children : LilUs L., bora Oct. 29, 1859; Erwin E., bora Nov. i, 1861; Elmer
E., born .May 21, 1865; Alice, born Sept. 3, 1867; Junia A., born April 2, 1869; Jennie I.,
born Aug. 18, 1872; Mary A., born Sept. 1, 1S74, and Nevada, born Jan. 12, 1876.
POTTER PHIL. Kewanee; foreman Haxton sleam heater co; Ind; Cong; born Ohio, 1829.
I'OTTER WM. C. Kewanee; policeraan; Ind; Ind; born Ohio, 1825; $6,000; two children.
POWER BENJ. Kewanee; cigar-raaker; Rep; born N.Y. 1849.
POWERS EDWARD, Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal rainer; Rep; Meth; born Eng.
POWER SARAH J. Mrs. wid. of Henry; Kewanee; Pres; born N.Y. 1823; $1,200; five child.
PRATT NORMAN H. Postmaster, Kewanee; born in Binghamton, N.Y.Dec. 10, 1825;
came to this county in 1846; Rep; Ind; raarried Louise Sloan, Dec. 20, 1854; she was born
in ICingsvUle, Ohio; has three children living: Carrie E., born Sept. 20, 1855; Junius J.,
born Feb. 2, 1858; Carl H., bora Nov. 16, 1870; have lost three children. Mr. Pratt has
been Postmaster since 1867. Was Captain Co. F, 124th I.V.I, about three years.

442 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
PRICE EDWARD, Sec. 26, P.O. ICewanee; rriiner; Rep; born in Wales.
PRICE JOS. Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Ind; born England; came to Co. 1856.
PRICE JOS. W. ICewanee; grain dealer in Fairmont, Neb; Rep; Ind; bora PhUadelphia, 1834.
PRIDEAUX STEPHEN, Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Ind; bom Wis. 1849.
PRIESTiMAN CHAS. J. Kewanee; saloon; Rep; Epis; horn Eng. 1823; $750; four children.
PRIESTMAN WM. Kewanee; butcher; Rep; Epis; born in England; $5,000.
PYLE ELEANOR Mrs. (wid. of Jas. C.) Sec. 18, P.O. Kewanee. Meth. Epis; born Ohio.
PYLE ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. ICewanee; bora in Muskingum Co. Ohio, Aug. 24,
1833; came to this Co. in 1856; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $g,ooo;
married Caroline M. Ball, Sept. 16, 1855; she was bora in Putnara, Ohio, July 9, 1837; they
have five children living, two deceased; the living are : Marion, born Oct. g, 1857; Ulysses
G., bora Sept. 28, 1865; Bertie, born July 18, 1868; John PL, born Jan. 12, 1872. and Nettie,
bora July 14, 1876. The deceased were : Alice C, died Aug. 27, 1862; Chas. Elmer, died
.\pril 4, 1864. Mr. Pyle is School Director; has acted in that capacity 15 years.

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UINN MICHAEL, Kewanee; bazar; Ind; Ind; born Ct. 1847; $1,000.

TD ANDELL JACOB, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Mormon; born in England.
-'^ RANKIN OLIVER T. ICewanee; plasterer; Dem; born in Va. 1854.
RAUTNOT AUGUST, Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Evang; bom in Ger; 80 ac.
RAYMOND EDWARD C. Proprietor Planing Mill and Manufacturer Sash, Doors,
Blinds, etc., ICewanee; born in Brunswick, Maine, June 16, 1827; came to this Co. April 21,
1856; Rep; Ind; value of property in ICewanee, $12,000; married Lillie T. Brun, May 10,
1857; she was born in N.Y. city, Sept. 26, l83g; has two children living, Harry P., born Aug.
14, 1868; Addie May, born Nov. 18, 1870; lost two sons and one daughter. Mr. R. served
three years in the array; was Captain Co. A, 124th I.V.I ; had charge of receiving and trans
ferring Illinois troops at Springfield, III. about 18 raonths.
REED ASHBEL H. Kewanee; raachinist; Dera; born N.Y. 1843.
REED A. H. Kewanee; laborer.
REED WM. Kewanee; retired farmer; Ind; Cong; born Ontario Co. N.Y; four children.
REES REES, Sec. 21, P.O. ICewanee; farmer; Latter Day Saints; born in Wales; four children.
REGIER GUSTAV AV. Rev. Pastor United Evangelical Church, ICewanee; born in
Prussia, Aug. 5, 1842; came to this Co. in 1875; Rep; married Anna Eiraann at FrankUn,
Iowa, Feb. g, 1868; she was born in Ashland, Ohio, Jan. 5, 1846; they have had five chU
dren, two deceased; the Uving are : Emma K., born Dec. 3, 1868; Ernst F. H., born Aug.
6, 1871; Clara O. E., born Nov. 18, 1876. Mr. Regier also has pastoral charge of the church
3 railes northeast of ICewanee, and church at Geneseo.
REMICK CHAS. P. ICewanee; book-keeper; Rep; Ind; bom Ohio, 1837; $1,000; 6 children.
RENO JAS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born in La.
RICHTER CHAS. ICewanee; tailor; Rep; Luth; born in Germany, 1S28; four children.
RIDWAYED SAMUEL, ICewanee; gardener; Rep; Ind; born in Eng; came to Co. 1867.
RILEY JOHN, ICewanee; laborer; Rep; bora in Ireland; $600; two children.
RIPICA C. Sec. 22; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; United Evang; born Gerraany; 80 ac; 3 children.
RISHEILL JOS. O. ICewanee; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Pa. 1830; $600; four children.
ROBBINS WM. L. ICewanee; draying; Rep; Bapt; bora Wis; one child.
ROBERTS JNO. (col'd) P.O. Kewanee; Sec. ig; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora N. C.
ROBERTS JNO. Jr. Sec. ig; PO. Kewanee; Rep; born Miss.
ROBINSON ANN Mrs. widow Plorace; Kewanee; Free Meth; born Mass. 1834; $500.
ROBINSON JAMES, Sec. 21; P.O. ICewanee; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born England 1801.
ROBINSON THOS. R. ICewanee; salesman; Rep; Ind; born Me. 1853.
ROCKWELL JNO. D. P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.; $6,000; five chUdren.
ROLLINS JONATHAN B. Kewanee; retired fanner; Ind; Epis; born N. H. 1821; $40,000.
RONK JOHN G. Kewanee; Village Constable and Deputy Sheriff; born in Louisburg,
Va. Feb. 6, 1847; carae to Canton, III. in 1863; came to this county Aug. 4, 1865; Dem- Ind;
married Ellen R. Thompson Aug. 15, 1872; she vvas born in Boston, Mass. May 6, 1847- has
two children: Chas. Albert, bom Sept. 13, 1873; Viola May, Jan. 25, 1875; Mr. Ronk'has
served as Constable three years; is serving his second year as Deputy Sheriff.
RONSTROM NELSON M. ICewanee; painter; one child.

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ROWLEY CHARLES L. ICewanee; newsdealer; Dem; Bapt; bora IU. 1850; one child.
RUSSELL SUSANNAH Mrs. widow John; ICewanee; Free Meth; born Va; $1,000; 3 childn.
RUSSELL WILLIAM H. Kewanee; Supt. Public Schools; born in Nobleboro, Lincoln
Co. Maine, Sept. 26, 1834; carae to this county in i868; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot val
ued at $1,500; married Martha J. Hatch Aug. 22, l864;she died June 14, 1866; had one
child by this marriage, deceased; married Elizabeth D. B. Alexander, July 5, 1871; she was
' born near Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Feb. 11, l83g; they have one child, Lillian E. born Oct. 19,
1875; Mr. R. graduated from Bath High School in i860; spent three years at Waterville, Me.
College; taught in the schools of Maine a nuraber of years; taught in Peoria High School
three years; Supt. of Moline public schools three years; has served as Supt. of Kewanee pub
lic schools six years.
RYAN BERNARD, Kewanee; blacksmith; Dera; Cath; born Ireland; $150; ten children.
RYAN DENNIS, Sec. 17; P.O. ICewanee; farraer; Dem; Cath; bora Ireland.
RYAN JOHN Father, Kewanee; CathoUc Priest, of St. Mary's Church; born in Ireland
March 20, 1810; came to this county in 1845; Dem.
RYAN PATRICK, Kewanee; bartender; Dem; Cath; born Ireland.
CACRIDER WM. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Bapt; born N.Y.; $700; three sons.
¦^ SATTER FRANK, Sec. 26; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Luth; born Sweden.
SCHADER JNO. C. Kewanee; tailor; Dem; Luth; born Germany 1827.
SCHMIDT GOTLIEB, Sec. 16; Kewanee; farmer; U. Evang; born Germany; 50 ac; 8 childn.
SCHMIDT WM. Sec. 11; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Germany 1837; 80 acres.
SCHMAKARDTred. Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Ger. Ref; born Germany.
SCHNEIDER ALBERT, P.O. Kewanee; Luth; born Germany; one child.
SCHNIDER HENRY. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; R.R. hand; born Germany.
SCHNIDER WM. Sec. 32; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Dutch Ref; born Germany; came Co. 1875.
SCHUMAN JOS. Kewanee; shoemaker; Dera; born Germany 1838; $2,000; six chUdren.
•SCOTT ALEXANDER, Sec. 16; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; U. Breth; born Eng; i child.
SCOTT ANN Mrs. Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; Prim. Meth; born Eng; owns 5 acres.
SCOTT JOHN, Farmer; Sees. 6, 7, 8, and 5; ICewanee P.O.; born in Scotland, May 10,
¦1810; came to this county 1846; Dem; Pres; owns 462 acresof land, valued at $23,200;
raarried Marcey Paice, Nov. 13, 1835; she vvas born in the County of Surrey, England, April
15,1812; they have three children living: Williara, born March. 6, 1836 ; Alexander, Oct.
28, 1837; and John, Aug. 27, 1840; they lost three daughters : Jane, vvho died in England;
Mary Ann, died Sept. 14, 1852; and IsabeUa J. died Jan. 15, 1867; Mr. Scott was the first
blacksmith in this part of the township.
SCOTT JOHN Jr. Farmer and Carpenter; Sec. 5; Kewanee P.O.; born in England Aug.
27, 1840; came to this county in 1846; Dem; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; married Hat
tie J. Messmore, June 19, 1864; she was born in Wayne Co. O., April 24, 1849; they have
four children : William H. born July 4, 1867; George G., July 29, l86g; Lora, Feb. 14. 1873;
and John A., May 7, 1876.
SCUTT WASHINGTON, Kewanee; Coal Prospector; born in Gallatin. N.Y. June 6,
1836, came to this county in 1862; Dera; Free Will Bapt; owns house and lot valued at
$1,700; raarried Mary M. Miller, March 2, i85g; she was born in Blakely, Luzerne Co. Pa.
Nov. 30, 1844; they have five children : Sarah M., bora Feb. 10, i860; Cora V., May 3, 1862;
Mahala C, born March 2, 1865; Harraon S., July 4. 1867; and Chas. H., Aug. 7. i86g.
SEARLE HOPHNI, Kewanee; retired; Rep; Bapt; born Mass; $3 500; five chUdren.
SEARLE THEODORE N. Kewanee; Carpenter, Contractor and Builder; born in
Chicopee, Mass. May 18, 1847; came to this county in 1856; Dera; Ind; owns house and
two lots, 'valued at $1,000; married Laura Winter, Sept. l86g; she was born June 5, 1852;
they have three children : EsteUa, bom March 18, 1871; Freddie N., Sept. 7, 1872: Mont
gomery, Aug. 7, 1875.
SEE FREDERICK, Brewer; Sec. 34; Kewanee P.O.; born in New Market. England,
March 27,l82g; came to this countryin 1857; came to this county in 1859; Dem; Ind; owns
brewery, houses, and 12 acres of land; Mr. See is engaged in the manufacture of ale and
beer; his facUities for manufacturing are extensive; all orders promptly filled.
SELTZER FREDERICK C. ICewanee; retired farraer; Rep; Luth; bora Germany 1811.
SEYMOUR SUSAN Mrs. widow of John; Epis; born N.Y. 1829; $5,000; three children.
SEYMOUR WM. A. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; born Peoria 1853.
SHARP SAMUEL J. Kewanee; dentist's student; Dem; bora Va. 1847.
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SHELDON LUTHER, Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born N.Y. 1809; $2,500; one child.
SHELDON RENSELAER C. Kewanee; machinist; Dem; born this Co. 1853.
SHILTON CHRISTOPHER A. ICewanee; gen. merch; Rep; Cong; born Canada 1844.
SHIPLEY RACHEL ANN Mrs. Kewanee; born in Washington Co. Pa. June 22.
1826; came to this counly in 1855; Bapt; owns house and I acre lot, valued at $1,000; mar
ried Joshua Shipley, Sept. 18, 1845; he died Sept. 9, 1863; five ch Idren living : Isaac C,
born Nov. 21, 1848; Lewis A., Nov. 21, 1850; Anna B., Aug. 18, 1853; Lucy E., Feb. 6,
1856; and George W., Aug. 22, 1859; lost thrfie chUdren, Chas. E., John Wm. and Archie B;
Mr. Shipley served in Co. F, 124th 1. V. I. I year.
SHIRLEY PHILEMON P. Rev. Pastor First Baptist Church, Kewanee; born in
Hancock Co. Ind. Dec. 16, 1827; came to this county in 1876; Rep; educated at Madison
University, N.Y.; was ordained pastor of First Baptist Church at Grafton, N.Y. in 1853;
since then he has been pastor of Baptist church at Le Claire Iowa; Zion Church, Scott Co.
Iowa; and of the Baptist churches at Marion, Linn Co. Iowa; Berwick, Warren Co. Ill;
Payson, Adams Co. Ill; Clayton, Adaras Co. Ill; and Polo, III; from Polo he came to Kewa
nee and took charge of present pastorate; married Maria L. Hayes, of Hamilton, N.Y.; they
have five children, four daughters and one son : eldest daughter, Ida P. E., married to Fred.
A. Knowlton, of Linn Co. Iowa; second daughter, Frances L. married Dr. E. B. De La Ma
ter, of Chicago; the other children are Mary Etta Maria, E. G. Perin, and Jessie I. E.; they
are unmarried, and reside with parents.
SHORTALL EDWARD, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; seven children.
SHORTALL PATRICK, ICewanee; coal rainer; Dem; Cath; born Ireland; $1,000.
SHOSTROM ERIC, ICewanee; coal miner; Rep; born Sweden; four children.
SHUNEMAN HERMANN, ICewanee; blacksmith; Rep; Meth; born Germany.
SIMPSON FRANK, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; one child.
SLACK MATHEW, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born in England.
SLOAN SEYMOUR, Kewanee; retired; Dem; Meth. Epis; seven children.
SLOAN WM. W. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora Ohio, 1827; two children; $6,000.
SMALING AARON B. Kewanee; blacksmith; Ind; Ind; born Pa. 1832; eight children.
SMILEY JAMES C. Kewanee; physician; Dem; Ind; born near Winchester, Va; 2 children.
SMITH EDWIN L. cabinet-maker; Rep; Ind; born Mass. 1817; four chUdren.
SMITH GEORGE W. ICewanee; engineer; Rep; Meth; born in this state; six children.
SMITH HARRY, Kewanee; laborer; Ind; Ind; born England, 1843; three children; S800.
SMITH niRAM, Kewanee; farmer; Rep; FreewUl Bapt; $10,000; fourchildren.
SMITH JAMES, Kewanee; laborer on R. R.; Dera; Cath; born in Ireland.
SMITH JAMES W. ICewanee; druggist; Rep; Cong; born Ohio, 1844; one chUd.
SMITH JACOB, Kewanee; druggist; Rep; Meth. Epis; bora in Switzerland; two chUdren.
SNYDER PETER H. Kewanee;- carpenter; Rep; Epis; bora N.Y. 1823; $700; two chUdren.
SPENCER D.\NIEL H. Kewanee; soda water mnfr; born in Canada; one chUd.
SPENCER SAMUEL, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; farraer and coal miner; Rep; born in England.
SPICKLER A. B. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Meth; born in Pa.
SPIEGEL AMOS, Sec. 27. P.O. Kewanee; laboier for Fred, (iunther; U. Evang; born Ger.
SPIGLE FRED. ICewanee; retired; Dem. TJ. Evang; born Germany; $t,ooo; ten children.
SPIKES JOHN J. Sec. 26, P.O. ICewanee; laborer; born in England; seven children.
SPURLOCK M. Rev. Pastor M. E. Church, Kewanee; bora in Va. May 6, 1834; Rep;
spent three years in Cherry Grove Serainary (under patronage of Presbyterian Church), two
years in Pledding Collegiate Serainjiry, 1855 and 1856, attended the Garrett Biblical Institute
at Evanston, 111. in 1857; taught Public Schools two years, and one year in the Hedding
Colleglate Serainary, Abingdon, 111; joined the Central IU. Conference, 1S59; married to Miss
F. A. Foster, of Abington, III. Oct. 24, 1856; Mrs. Spurlock is a lecturer; labors in the
interests of Temperance and Missions; holds the office of Cor. Secy, of the Ladies' and
Pastors' Christian Union or Home Missionary Society of the Central Illinois Conference; was
elected to that office m 1872; they have five children, one of whom is married to Rev C. W.'
Greene, pastor of M. E. Church in Fairview, IU.
STABLER JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Meth; born in England, 1833; 260 acres.
STANLEY WM. T. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; prop, coal shaft; Ind; born in England 1835.
STANTON FRANCIS, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born in N.Y.
.STANTON GEORGE, Kewanee; teamster; Rep; born in Ohio, 1853; one child.
STANTON HIRAM, Kewanee; invalid; Rep; born in N.Y. 1824.

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STANTON JOHN S. Kewanee; horseman; Rep; Bapt; born in N.Y.; six children.
STATZ FREDERICK W. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Cath; bora in Germany.
STAPLES GEO. W. Kewanee; boots and shoes; Rep; Cong; born Pa. 1820; $5,000.
STAUFFENBERG HENRY, Kewanee; Rep; Ind; born IU; $2,500; one child.
STEELE WM. Kewanee; coal rainer; born in England; seven children.
STEVENS WM. W. Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Cong; born in Genesee Co. N.Y. 1822.
STEWART JOHN W. Kewanee; printer; Rep; FreewiU Bapl; bora Tenn. 1853.
STOKES JAMES, Kewanee; R. R. fireman; Rep; Epis; born Ireland; $2,000; 3 chUdren.
STOKES ROBT. W., P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Epis; born in Ireland; $600; 4 children.
STONE EXAVER A. ICewanee; livery; Rep; Prot; born Ohio, 1850; $1,200; 3 children.
STONE FRE-DERICK, Sec. 30, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; Luth; born in Prussia, 1838.
STONE JAMES S. P.O. ICewanee; carpenter; Rep; FreewUl Bapt; born N.Y. State, 1826.
STONE JOHN, Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farraer, Dem; U. Evang; born in Prussia.
STONE WM. Sec. 21, P.O. ICewanee; farmer, lives with his father; Dera; U. Evang; Prussia.
STOREY" ELIJAH, Farmer. Sec. 4, P.O. Kewanee; born in this town, Oct. 29, 1851;
Rep; Prot; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $4,000; married Lovinia McClellan, Feb. 27,
1872; she was born in .\lba. III; Sept. 23, 1852; they have one child living, an infant not yet
named; lost one child. Nellie, born Sept. 19, 1874, died Oct. 5, 1875.
STOREY JAIRUS, Sec. 4, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; born in N.Y. 1828; 124 acres, $6,200.
STRATTON ANN Mrs. widow of James, Sec. 12, P.O. ICewanee; bora in Ireland; 40 acres.
¦ STRATTON JAMES, Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; Cath.
STRATTON ROBERT, Sec. 10, P.O. ICewanee; coal miner; Rep; Prot.
STRAUBURG JOHN, Kewanee; works on R. R.; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden, 1819.
STREICHER JOHN P. Kewanee; saloon; Cath; born in Germany, 1847.
STRONG SARAH J. Mrs. Kewanee; milliner aud dressmaker; Prot; born Cambridge, Ohio.
SULLIVAN ELLEN Mrs. widow of Martin; Cath; born Ireland; $1,000; six children.
SUMPTION BENJ.\MIN, Sec. 20, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Mormon; born in England.
SWAIN GEO. L. Kewanee; plasterer; Dem; born in Ohio; nine chUdren.
SWAIN HENRY A. Kewanee; stone mason; Dera; Bapt; born Ohio; $500.
SWAN BARCLAY H. Kewanee; printer; Dera; Prot; born in this town, 1852.
SWANSON JOHN, ICewanee; photographer; Luth; bora in Sweden; $150; six children.
SWEENEY JOHN, Kewanee; night walchman; Cath; $1,000.
SWEET HENRY T. Kewanee; R. R. conductor; Rep; Meth; bom in Vt. 1833; $6co.
SWEET JAMES H. ICewanee; R. R. foreman; Rep; born in Vt. 1853.
SWEET JOHN V. ICewanee; R.R. brakeman; Rep; born in Mass. 1855.
SWEET JOHN T. ICewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Freewill Bapt; born in Mass.
SYKES AUSTIN, Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; born in Wells, Rutland Co. Vt. April
28, 1815; came to this county Oct. 1850; Ind; Bapt; owns 160 acresof land, valued at
$10,000; married Miss Lucina Needham, May I, 1839. in Buffalo, N.Y.; she was born in
Union, Vt. Feb. 2, 1810; they have three chUdren living : Tracy P. born May 29 1843,
Orville C. born Oct. 7, 1845, Maria L. (now Mrs. J. C. Nichols, of Wyomrag Iowa), born
Aug. 14, 1848; thev have lost one son, Harlan P., who died Oct. 1844: Mr Sjkes was first
Supervisor of ICew'anee Tp; served three years as Justice of the Peace, and School 1 rustee
seventeen years. '
SYKES ORVILLE C. Sec. 21, P.O. ICewanee; farmer; Ind; Bapt; born in Java, N.Y. 1845.
HTALCOTT JOSEPH A. ICewanee; justice of the peace and ins. agt. Rep; Cong; born Conn.
TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER G. Kewanee; w^gon raaker; Rep; born in England.
TAYLOR C. G. Kewanee; wheelwright; Dera; EpiS; $1,000.
TAYLOR GEO. Kewanee; gardener; Epis; born England; $3,500.
TEARE DIANA Mrs. wid. of John; Kewanee; Bapt; bora Pa; $600.
TENNEY RALPH A. 64 Lake st. cor. State St. Chicago.
TERRY WILLIS, Kewanee; book-keeper ist Nat. Bank; Ind; Cong; born Vt.
THACKERAY JOHN B. Photographer, Kewanee; born in England, Feb. i. 1824;
came to this county in 1869; Meth; val. prop. $2,000; married Mrs. Elizabeth Dukelin
AprU 2, 1870; she was bora in England, Feb. 14, 1836; Mr, Thackeray had six children by
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THARP ARTHUR W. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; born in this Co. 80 ac. $3,200.
THARP ISAAC, Sec. 18, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born Ohio; 40 acres, $1,600.
THARP MOSES M. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dera; Meth; born Pa.
THARP SARAH H. Mrs. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; Prot; 8 acres, $1,000.
THAYER CHAS. F. Kewanee; cigar-maker; Rep; Meth; born Prussia; $300.
THOMPSON HENRY, Kewanee; medicine agt; Rep; Free-wUl Bapt; born England.
THOMPSON JAMES, Kewanee; ins. agt. and Dr; Ind; Melh; born England; $2,000.
THOMPSON R. H. Kewanee; tearaster; Rep; Meth; born N.Y; $500.
THORPE JONAS, Sec. 22, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Lat. Day Sts; $800.
TIBBETTS NAT. W. Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; born 111; 31 acres, $6,000.
TIETZ AUGUST, Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Luth; bora Gerraany; 59 actes.
TIETZ GEO. Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Luth; born Germany.
TOMPKINS JAMES, Pastor Congregational Church, Kewanee; born in Galesburg, III.
April 6, 1840; graduated frora Knox College, in 1862; Principal of an Academy for two
years; spent one year in the service ofthe U. S. Christian Commission, laboring in the Poto
mac and the Cumberland armies, and lecturing in central Illinois; graduated from Chicago
Theological Seminary, in 1867; ordained to the work of the Gospel Ministry, April 24, 1867;
married Miss EUa A. Kelley, of Wheaton, 111. Sept. 8, 1869; Mrs. T. vvas born in Rutland,
Vt. Aug. 16, 1849; they have two children, Roy James, born in Minneapolis, Minn. May 25,
1871; and Mabel Ella, bora in Kewanee, July 20, 1874; Mr. T. has been Pastor of the First
Church of Christ, Lombard, III. and ofthe First Cong'l. Church, Minneapolis, Tilinn.
TOOTHAKER WM. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Free-will Bapt; born Me.
TOWN WM. Kewanee; boiler-maker; Rep; born Ohio; $1,000.
TRAVISS JASPER N. Kewanee; blacksraith; Dera; Prot; born Pa; farm Bureau Co. $3,000.
TRAYNER JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born Ireland; $600.
TRAYNOR PATRICK, Kewanee; shoeraaker; Dera; Cath; bom Ireland; $1,000.
TRAYNER OWEN, ICewanee; retired; Dera; Cath; born Ireland.
TROWBRIDGE CHAS. Kewanee; gunsraith; Rep; Epis; born Conn; $1,500.
TUNNICLIFF ED. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Meth; born England; $1,000.
TUNNICLIFF GEO. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Bapt; born England; $1,000.
TULLY EDWARD J. Kewanee, telegraph opr; Rep; Epis; bora N. Y.
TULLY PATRICK, ICewanee; laborer; Cath; born Ireland; owns house and lot.
TULLY PHIL, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; born Ireland.

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HLIN AXEL E. Kewanee; clerk; Rep; Prot; born Sweden.
USADAL ALBERT, Sec. 11, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; Germany; g4 acres.

''AIL HORTON, ICewanee; boiler-maker; Rep; born Pa; $1,200.
VAILE ALEXANDER, Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; hatter; Dem; Quaker; born N.J.
VAILE E. M. Sec. 32, P.O. Kewanee; nurseryman; Rep; Ind; born N. J.
VAN DIKE ARCHIBALD, Kewanee; boarding house; Dem; Bapt; born Pa; $2,000.
VAN DUYN DENNIS, Kewanee; Retired; born in Ovid, Seneca Co. N.Y. March 19,
1803; carae to this Co. in 1848; Dera: Meth. Episcopal; owns house and lot, valued at
$1,000; married Rachel Wilson, Sept. 14, 1828; she died Sept. 6, 1842; had five children by
that marriage, three deceased; the living are, Eodine A. (now Mrs. Dennis Morris) born
July 14, i82g; and Isaiah S. born July 25, 1837; Mr. Van D.'s present wife vvas Miss Mar
garet J. Mapes, raarried Aug. 20, 1843; they have three children, Mary C. (now Mrs. D. E.
Morns) born Aug. 2, 1844; Martha A. (now Mrs. Lafayette Morris) born Dec. 8, 1851; and
Edna S. (now Mrs. Adam H. WUtz) born Nov. 17, 1853; Mr. Van D. was the first shoe
maker in Wethersfield.
VyAGNER AUGUST, Kewanee; bricklayer; Dem; Luth; born Germany.
WAGNER JULIU.S, Sec. 11, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Luth; Gerraany; 120 ac.
WALKER THOS. Sec. ig, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Chris; born Eng; val. prop. $12,000,
WALTON HERCULES R. Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Ind; bora Wis.
''^^^^r--^'*^^^ ^" I^^"'^"^'^; Teacher; born in Oxford, Henry Co. III. March 13, 1855;
Rep; Cong; spent two years at Madison University, Hamilton, N.Y; he has been engaged
a portion of the la.t hve years as a teacher in schools in Illinois and Minnesota.

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WARD JOHN, Kewanee; laborer; Rep; Cong; born Tenn.
WARNER SYLVANUS W. Produce Dealer. Kewanee; bom in Leeds Co. Canada,
Feb. 9, 1817; came to this state in 1838: came to the county in 1840; Rep; Bapt; married
Emeline Otis, July 8, 1847; she was born in Ohio. Sept. 1825; two children living' Melvina
(now Mrs. H. C. Huntington); Adelia, born Jan. 31, 1853; lost one son and three daugh
ters; Mr. Warner has been Assessor, Supervisor, and served nine years as Village Trustee.
WASHINGTON CORNELIUS, Sec. 8, PO. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Gath; Ireland; 60 ac!
WANTZ MICHAEL, ICewanee; painter; Dera; born Germany.
WEARMOUTH W.VI. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Meth; born Eng.
WEARMOUTH WM. R. Kewanee; molder; Rep; Meth; born Eng.
WEEKS THOS. Sec. 28, P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Rep; Mormon; born Eng.
WEEKS, GREENFIELD & CO. Dealers in Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods,
and Merchant Tailors, ICewanee.
WILTON JOI-IN R. Kewanee; retired; Rep; Meth; born Eng; $1,200.
WENTWORTH COLYER S. Kewanee; cashr. Ist Nat. Bnk; Rep; Meth; born Me.
WEST MICHAEL, Sec. 19, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dem; Bapt; Ohio; v.il. prop. $7,000.
WEST SAMUEL, P.O. ICewanee; lives with father; Dem; born Ohio.
WESTLUND PETER, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Luth; born in Sweden; $300.
WESTON GEO. Sec. 16, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; born Ohio; 300 acres, $13,500.
WESTON WM. Sec. 18, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; born Ohio.
WETZIG CHARLEY, Sec. 30, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Luth. born Gerraany.
WHALEN DENNIS, Kewanee; laborer; Dera; Cath; born in Ireland.
WHIFFEN JOHN, Butcher and Stock Dealer, Kewanee; born in Kirabolton, England,
Oct. 13, 1815; carae to Utica, N.Y. in 1832; came to Illinois in 1850; carae to this Co. 1857;
Independent in religion; value of property, $5,000; married Sarah Seaton, of England, /July
25, 1838; she died Feb. 23, 1854; had seven children by this marriage, one: deceased, the
living are John W., Isaac A., A. Jane (now Mrs. C. E. Bowles); Thomas U., Sasah E. (flow
Mrs. Moses M. Bard); Mary E. (now Mrs. Clement Noyes); married Clarissa- A. Fe^r^uson,
of Frankfort, N. Y. July 3, 1854; she was born Aug. II, 1824; had three childreii by last
marriage; only one living, Frank F. ._;•• ,
WHITE SAMUEL, Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; born in Pa; been in Co. 21 years. '
WHITEHOUSE BENJAMIN, Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; miner; Rep; Prot; England.
WHITEHOUSE JOHN, ICewanee; retired; Rep; Latter Day Saints; born in England, 1805.
WHITEHOUSE JOSEPH H. Sec. 28: P.O. Kewanee; rainer; Rep; borh in England.
WHITNEY CEPHAS N. Editor and Proprietor Kewanee Courier; born in Bridgeton,
Maine, Aug. 10, 1832; carae to this state in 1865; carae to this Co. March I, 1876; Rep;
Ind; value of property, $4,500; raarried Cyrene A. Patch, in Hastings, Minnejflta, Jan. 1,
1859; she was born in Wales N.Y.; has four children living; lost one girl; Kff Whitney
established the Minnesota Consetver at Hastings, vvhich paper has been consolidated with
the Hastings Gazette;'vis.s Editor-in-Chief of the Quincy Daily Whig; afterwards published
the Schuyler Citizen, and Bureau Co. Herald, and established the Courier in March, 1876.
WHITING E. Miss, Kewanee; milliner; Cong.
WHITING SETH, Kewanee; retired farmer; Rep; Ind; born Mass. 1803; four children.
WICKTOM GEORGE, Sec. 29; P.O. ICewanee; coal miner; Rep; Prot; born in England.
WILEY PETER, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; born Tenn; eight children.
WILSEY MANVILLE, Kewanee; farmer; Dem; born N.Y.; one son.
WILSON CHARLES, ICewanee; picture frame-maker; Rep; Bapt; owns house and lot.
WILSON CHARLES C. Kewanee; Attorney at Law and President Kewanee Manufactur
ing Co.; born in Wrentham, Mass. Sept. 18, 1829; came to Illinois in 1850; came to this
Co. in i860; Rep; Ind; married Maria N. Berham, Feb. 24, 1850; she was born in Jericho,
Vt. in 1830; has seven children, Jane M. born May, 1852; Abbie A. born Dec. I853; Laura
M. born Feb. 17, 1856; Chas. E., Cora E., George F., Edward H. born Feb. 17, 1866; Judge
WUson was District A ty. for this District from 1864 to 1868; resigned the office in 1868, to
accept the appointment of Chief Justice of Utah; held that position until the FaU of 1870.
WILSON FRANK E. Kewanee; blacksraith; Dem; born in Ohio; one child; $300.
WILSON. LEWIS P. Manufacturer of Picture Frames, Furniture raade to order and
repaired, ICewanee; born in Searsburg, N.Y. Oct. g, 1835; carae to this Co. in 1856; Dem;
Ind; value of property, $1,800; raarried Viola M. Keeler, Oct. g, 1866; she was bora in
Clarendon, N.Y. March 12, 1843; has one child, Vernon E. born Aug. 3, 1868.

450 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
WILSON JACOB, P.O. Kewanee; renter; Rep; U. Brethren; born Pa.
WILSON JAMES Mrs. Sec. 2g; P.O. Kewanee; Cath; born in Ireland; ore acre.
WILSON NEWTON L. Kewanee; molder; Dem; born in Ohio; three children.
WILSON PRENTICE S. ICewanee; retired; Ind; Ind; born N.Y.; $800; eight children.
WILSON THADDEUS W. Kewanee; cabinet-maker; born in Searsburg, N.Y. Sept.
26, 1833; carae to this county in 1857; Rep; Free WiU Bapt; owns house and two lots,
valued at $1,500; raarried Sarah J. ICring, May 24, 1855; she wa^ born Knox Co. Ohio,
Sept. 15, 1835; they have three children living: Lillian E. A. born June 22, 1856; Mary
Jennie, bom Ja--. 18, 1864; Wm. Henry, born Sept. 28, 1875; they have lost two
children, Orville E. A. and Henry Ross.
WILSON WM. Kewanee; photographer; Rep; Melh. Epis; born W. Va. 1843; two children.
WINTER RICH'D, Kewanee; grocer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born England, 1823.
WINTER THOMAS, Kewanee; fruitgrower; Rep; Meth. Epis; born England, 1816.
WINTER WM. W. Kewanee; pattern-maker; Dem; Pres; born Ohio, 1816; ten chUdren.
WOLF W.M. Kewanee; carpenter; Rep; Bapt; born in Philadelphia, 1838; $2,000.
WOLFE JOHN, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; Dem; bor . in Ills; one child.
WOOD ALONZO W. Kewanee; grocer; Dera; I d; born Sheldon, N.Y. 1816; six children.
WOODRUFF HARVEY E. Kewanee; retired farmer; Dem; born Conn. 1808; $2,500.
AVRIGHT BENJAMIN H. (firm M. Doty & Co.) was born in Florida, Orange Co. N.Y-
Jan. 4, 1823; Rep; Bapt; he has three childre 1 living : Silas, borii Feb. 185 1; Ella F. born
June I, 1857, and Annie, born April 9, 1868.
WRIGHT SILAS, ICewar.ee; raachinist: Rep; born N.Y.
'VT'ATES HUGH, Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; coal miner; born England; four children.
YOUNGREN ANDREW, Kewanee; laborer; Luth; born Sweden; $100.
YOUNKIN ALEXANDER C. Kewanee; tearaster; Rep; born Pa; two children.
^ABLE OTTO, Kewanee; carpenter; Dem; Cong; born Germany; fourchildren.
ZABLE OTTO, Jr. Kewanee; coal rainer; Dera; Cath; born Gerraany.
ZANG JOHN, Kevvai.ee, Butcher and Proprietor Kewa ee Market; bom in Germany,
March 27, 1843; carae to this Co. April 3, 1862; Rep; Cath; ow s 55 acres of land, valued
at $6,000; raarried Augusta L. First, Nov. 24, 1867; she was born in Germany, Jlarch 9,
1851; they have three children: John N. born March g, 1869; Clara E. born ja-. i, 1871,
and Henry J. born April 8, 1873; Mr. Zang enlisted in Co. F, 124th I. V. I. Feb. 28, 1865;
transferred in Aug. to Co. B, 33d 111. Vet. Reg; mustered out Nov. 26, 1865.
ZANG MICHAEL, Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Kewanee; born Prussia, May 27, 182S: came to
Co. 1855; Dem; Cath; value of property, $8,000; married Anna Zable,' Oct. 29, 1867; she
was b(»ji in Prussia, Feb. 5, 1849; have six children livijig : Wra. born Dec. 23, 1868; Mary,
born .^il 24, 1870; Chas. bora Oct. 5, 1871; Addie, b .rn Feb. 5, 1873; Michael, bor-i
April, 1875; Matthew, born June 5, 1876; lost one infant child, died Oct. 1874.
ZANG PETER, Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Cath; born Gerraany, 1853.
ZANG NICHOLAS, Sec. 15; P.O. ICewanee; farraer; Dem; Cath; bora Germany; five children.
ZIEGLER ANDREW, Kewanee; carpenter; born Germa y, 1829; $2,000; one child.
ZEIGLER GOTLIEB, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; carpenter and farmer; Rep; Prot; Germany.
Business Directory.
KEWANEE.
Barker Jas. Wall Paper Dealer and Hanger.
Bassett Chauncey, Publisher and Editor Kewanee Independent.
Bennison Thomas, Grocer.
Bigelow Andrew F. Township Assessor and Stock Buyer.
Berlin Swen N. Carpenter.
Bronson Ethel V. Prop. Kewanee House ; W. M. Elliott, Clerk.
Bryan H. H. & Son, Manufacturers of Wagons and Carriages, Dealers in Car
riage Stock. General Jobbing and Repair Shops.

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Cahow Geo. W. Agent .\merican Express Co.
Charlton Edward, Prop. Coal Mine, Sec. 2 1.
Cherry Richard, Tailor.
Cross Wm. T. Dealer in Monuments, Sculptor, Monument Designer, and Builder.
Danlelson Charles, Lessee of Coal Bank. Coal delivered at lowest market price.
Davis Jno. D. Proprietor Coal Bank, Sees. i6 and 17.
Day Wm. H. Physician and Surgeon.
Doty M. & Co. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Seeds, Plows and' Farming Imple
ments.
Elliott George D. Manufacturer and Dealer in Saddles, Bridles, Harness, Fly
Nets, Whips, etc.
Ewing Andrew M. Auctioneer.
Fash Michael, Wagon and Carriage Manfr. Repairing and General Jobbing.
First National Bank, C. C. Blish, Prest.; C. S. Wentworth, Cashier.
Gierhart & Crawford, Props. Livery Stable and General Draying business
attended to.
Gleason L. P. Jobber and Wholesale Dealer in Choice Brands of Cigars. Fine-
Cut, Plug and Smoking Tobacco. Particular attention will be given to
Choice Brands of Havana and Domestic Cigars. Orders solicited.
Goodrich Wm. R. Gunsmith. Repairing of all kinds done to order. Guns,
Pistols, Ammunition, Shot. Agent American Powder Co. Cigars, Tobacco,
etc., ahvays on hand. Also Agent for the Home Shuttle and Home
Sewing Machines, price from $40 up.
Grim Henry, Barber, Hair Dresser, Manufacturer Hair Switches, Curls and
Hair Restorative.
Gunther Fred. Brick and Tile Manufacturer, Sec. 27.
Hinsdale Myron H. Druggist and Apothecary.
Hotfman Joseph, Plain and Ornamental Painter. The finest House, Sign and
Decorative work done. Having had extensive experience in Eujippe and
this country he will guarantee perfect satisfaction.
Jackson Stephen H. Furniture Dealer and Undertaker.
Johnson Andrew, Photographer.
Kewanee Manufacturing Co. Charles C. Wilson, Prest.; Josiah Keeler, Secy.
King Pius, Tailor.
Ladd Chas. K. Attorney at Law.
Little C. J. T. General Auctioneer.
Loomis 0. H. & Son, Dealers in Agricultural Implements, Salt, Lime, Cement,
and Seeds.
Lyman, Lay & Lyman, Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing. Groceries and General
Merchandise.
McAdam Adelaide Mrs. Dressmaker.
Maul Adolph, Baker, Confectioner and Insurance Agent.
Miller Jas. P. Carpenter, Contractor and Builder.
Mulholland F, A. Carpenter. Contractor and Builder.
O'Brien Bros'. Manufacturing Co. Mnfrs. Wagons, Carriages and Agricultural
Implements.

452 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
O'Neill Bros. Dealers in Hides and Tallow.
Parker & Merritt, Dealers in Dry Goods and Groceries.
Parrish PufuS P- Dealer in Books, Stationery and Wall Paper.
Parsons Ephraim, Physician and Surgeon. Vapor Baths, Magnetic treatment.
Sanitarium for treatment of Chronic Diseases. Ample accommodations for
Patients from a distance.
Pierce & Bros. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and Iron.
Pratt Norman H. Postmaster.
Raymond E. C. Manufacturer and Dealer in Sash, Doors, Blinds, Flooring.
Mouldings, Siding, Bedsteads, Turning, Lumber, Lath and Shingles.
Ronk Jno. G. Deputy Sheriff and Village Constable.
Russell Wm. H. Supt. Public Schools.
Scutt W. Is prepared to Prospect for Coal, or Sink Artesian Wells.
Searle Theodore N. Carpenter, Contractor, and Builder.
See Frederick, Brewer. Manufactures Ale and Beer. Orders promptly filled-
Sec. 34.
Thackeray Jno. B. Photographer.
The People's Bank, H. L. Kellogg, Cashier.
Warner S. W. Produce Dealer and Grain Buyer.
Weeks, Greenfield & Co. Dealers in Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods.
Merchant Tailors.
Whiffen John, Butcher and Stock Dealer.
Whitney Cephas N. Editor and Proprietor Kewanee Courier.
Wilson Chas. C. Attorney at Law and Prest. Kewanee .Vlanufacturing Co.
Wilson Lewis P. Manfr. Picture Fraraes. Furniture made to order and repaired.
Wilson T. W. Cabinet Maker.
Zang John, Butcher and Proprietor Kewanee Meat Market.

ANDOVER TOWNSHIP.
A NDERSON ALFRED, Andover; blacksmith; Dem; Pres; bora Sweden.
^^ ANDERSON ANDERS, Sec. l6, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON AUGUST, Andover; watchmaker; Rep; Luth; born Sw^eden; 40 acres.
ANDERSON A. E. Sec. i, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; ig6 acres.
ANDERSON A. E. Sec. g, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
ANDERSON A. J. Sec. 27, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 214 acres.
ANDERSON A. M. Sec. 32, P.O. Andover; fariner; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; igo ac.
ANDERSON A. P. Sec. 18, P.O. .¦Vndover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 122;^ ac.
ANDERSON k. P. Sec. 19, P.O. Andover; teacher; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 2>^ ac.
ANDERSON A. W. Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON ANNA MARIA Mrs. widow. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON CARL, Sec. 19, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 18 ac.
ANDERSON CHRISTINE Mrs. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farmer; Luth; born Sweden; lo ac.
ANDERSON C. J. Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farraer; Dera; Meth; born Sweden; 80 ac.
ANDERSON C. M. Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; joiner; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
ANDERSON C. O. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; painter; Rep; Meth; bora Sweden.
ANDERSON GRETA Mrs. widow, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden; 2^ ac.

Rev. P. M. SANNQUIST,
Woodhull.

HENRY COUNTY : ANDOVER 'TOWNSHIP. 455
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 2i, P.O. Andover; farmer; Luth; born S-weden; 8 ac.
ANDERSON JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; born Grolanda Sn., Westergota-
land, Sweden, 1843; came to county, 1864; Ind; Ind; owns 160 acres ei land, value $8,000;
was married 25th of October, 18-70, to Miss Eliza Gabrielson, from Hoxhult Sn. Smoland,'
Sweden; has had two girls, both living, Angela Josephine and Mary Alice.
ANDERSON JOSEPHINE, widow. Sec. 20. P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden; 20 ac.
ANDERSON J. M., M.D. Physician and Surgeon, Andover; born in Sweden, 1839;
came to this countyin 1871; Ind; Luth; owns house and lot in town, valued at $1,500;
Doctor Anderson is a graduate from Chicago Medical College; was raarried Sept. 1875 to
Jeannette Cederborg; is an active meraber of the Drug firra Anderson & Johnson, at Ando
ver, where pure drugs are constantly kept on hand.
ANDERSON & JOHNSON, Andover; druggists; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON L. O. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 15 ac.
ANDERSON MARIA C. Mrs. widow. Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON O. Sec. 13, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac.
ANDERSON OLOF, Stock Dealer, Andover; bora in Linkopingslan, Sweden, 1845;
carae to this countyin 1849; Dem; Ind; owns 80 acres ot land; Mr. Anderson was in U. S.
array, Co. H, 112th Ills. Inf. during the civil war; was in twenty-four battles and ninety
skirraishes, and was wounded at Resaca, Ga; was raarried to Miss Emma Larson, 1868; has
had four children, all living.
ANDERSON OTTO, Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 ac.
ANDERSON PETER, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 45 ac.
ANDERSON P. O. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Meth; 5 ac.
ANDERSON RUFUS S. Sec. 2, P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; Cong.
APPLE J. M. Sec. 10, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 60 ac.
T)ARNUM DICK, Sec. 27, P.O. Carabridge; Dera; Meth; bora Md; 40 ac.
-'-* BERRY E. A. Mrs. widow. Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; Lib; born N.Y.
BENG-TSON SAM. PETER, Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; born Visst Sn. Ostergo-
toland, Sweden, 1816; came to county, 1858; Rep; Luth; owns 60 acres, value $4,000; was
married to Sophia Cathrina Andersdoiter, from Greb" Sn. Prov; has had four children, two
living, Sophia and Carolina; Sophia is married to Johan Is.
BERGLOFF JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BERGQUIST SAM. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; I2>^ ac.
BIORTH C. Tailor, Andover; bora in Linkopings Lan, Sweden, 183 1; carae to this county
in 1854; Rep; Meth. owns house and town lots, valued at $1,500; was married the 2d day of
May, 1843, to Maria Charlotta Ericson, from same place as husband; has had five children,
four living; has followed the tailoring trade for thirty-six years, and custoraers can expect
work done to perfect satisfaction.
BJORKEGREN J. H. Farmer and Builder, Andover; born in Calmar Lan, Sweden,
1816; carae to this county in 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 22;^ acres of land (including town
lots), valued at $3,500; was married 26th Sept. 1S41, lo Miss Greata Maria Kjack, from sarae
place as husband; has had three daughter; Anna Maria Augusta, Sophia Wilhelraina and
Mathilda Charlotta; Mathilda Charlotta is married to C. W. Rosenberg; Anna Maria
Augusta was married to G. Emanuelson, who died 1868, leaving one son Henry Emanuel.
BLANCHARD 1^. Sec. 2; P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 160 acres.
BLOM C. M. Sec. 36; P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BLOM GUST, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BLOM HENDRIK, Sec. 36; P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 123 acres.
BLOMBERG FREDRICK, Sec. 7; P.O. Andover, farm-hand; Luth; born Sweden.
BODA JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Cambridge; born Holmes Co. Ohio, 1835; came
to county, 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 65 acres, val. $5,000; has been Roadmaster; was married
April 17, 1864, to Miss Lucy A. Brink, frora sarae place; has one daughter, Eliza Jane.
BORJESON ANDREW, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 2'^ acres.
BROBERG PET. M. Sec. 22; P O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres.
BROBERG SVEN, Sec. 15; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; ig acres.
BRODD JOHN, Sec. 4; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
BRODD JOHN ALFRED, Sec. 4; P.O. Andover; farra-hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BUCK E. A. Andover; 'teacher; Rep; Spiritualist; born Henry Co. 111.
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456 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BUCK EDMUND. Farraer, Sec. lO; P.O. Cambridge; born Windham Co. Conn. Dec. 25,
1826; came to county 1837; Rep; Pres; owns 280 acres, val. $20,000; has held the office of
Supervisor, Assessor and Town Collector several terras; is Elder of the Pres. Church; was
raarried Jan. 31, 1855, to Miss Mariette Woolsey, from Andover, Henry Co. Ill; has had
four children, all living.
BURGESON ANDREW, Andover; laborer; Rep; Ind; born Sweden.
BURROWS B. H. Farraer, Sec. 12; P.O. Cambridge; born in Franklin Co. Mass. July 17,
1831; carae to county 1869; Rep; Meth; owns 170 acres of land, val. $11,500; was married
Dec. 14, 1859, 'o Susan C. Gould, from N. H.; has had four children, two girls and two boys,
all living.
EYLANDER JOHN, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
/^ARLSON ANDREW, Sec. 33; P.O. Andover; farmer; born Sweden.
^ CARLSON AUGUST, Sec. 23; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Luth; born Sweden.
CARLSON CARL, Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 11^ acres.
CARLSON C. F. Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; lyi, acres.
CARLSSON ERL. Clergyman, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; born Sweden, 1822; carae to county
1875; Rep; Luth; was ordained to the holy ministry in Wexio, Sweden, 1849; served as
rainister of the gospel in the Established Church of Sweden until June 1853, when he
accepted a call of the Swedish Evang. Luth. Iraraanuel's Church in Chicago; after twenty-
two years labor as pastor in Chicago, he raoved in 1875 to Andover, and is at present pastor
of the Swedish Evang. Luth. Church of said place; in 1855, he was married to Eva C. An
derson, of Temraelhed, Sweden; has two sons and two daughters living.
CARLSON E. Sec. 33; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
CARLSON L. Sec. ig; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep;. Luth; born Sweden.
CARLSON N. A. Sec. 8; P.O. .\ndover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 85 acres.
CARLSON OLOF Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
CEDERBORG MARIE Mrs. widow; Sec. 23; P.O. Cambridge; Meth; born Sweden.
CHARNQUIST NILS, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farm-hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
(!HARLSON AARON, Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Andover; bora in Sweden in 1844; came
to HenryCo. in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns 80 acres land, val. $3,200; was private Co. H, 1st
111. Light Artillery, promoted to Corporal; seived three years; married Christena L. Fraid,
of Sweden, in 1868; she ^ied in 1873; O"^ g'rl. A. L. Elanora.
CHARLESON J. A. Sec. 33; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 240 acres.
CLEMENTSON H. A. Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 82)^ ac.
CONVERSE D. G. Sec. 14; P.O. Carabridge; farrier; Rep; Bapt; bora Pa; 40 acres.
COTHRELL BEN. Sec. 8; Andover; teamster; born Ohio.
"p\AHLBERG ED. Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; farra hand; Rep; Luth: bora Sweden.
^-^ DAHLBERG FREDERICK, Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Lulh.
DAHLGREN C. J. Sec. 2; P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
DANIELSON D. A. Watchmaker, Andover; born in Calmar Lan, Sweden, Dec. 10, 1838;
came to this county in 1863; Dem; Luth; owns 40 acres of land and house and lot in town,
valued at $3,600; Mr. Danielson was married Jan. 13, i866, to Christine Louise Hultgren,
frora sarae place as husband; three children living; he is Town Trustee.
DANIELSON J. P. Farmer, Sec. ig; P.O. Andover; born Carlstorp, Calmar Lan, Sweden,
1834; carae to county 1864; Rep; Luth; owns 102 acres, value $6,000; was raarried 1858, to
Anna Carin Jonsdotter, frora sarae place; has had six children, of whom four are living,
Johan August, Carl Gustaf, Hulda Emilia and Jonas Alfred; the father and mother of wife
are living with Mr. Danielson.
DANIELSON SWEN J. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; fariner; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 1 2 J^ acres.
DAVENPORT C. W. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Cambridge; born city of New York, March
28, 1818; came to county 1836; Rep; Ind; owns 250 acres of land, val. $15,000; he came to
county in a very early day, being only 250 inhabitants there at the time; he held the office of
Recorder frora 1843 to 1848; was married in 1843 to Electa S. Moore, from N. H., having
with her five children, all living; she died in i86o; was married again 1861 to Ellen E.
Teachout, of 111; four children.
DAVIS J. Sec. 12; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; bora N.Y.
DAVIS J. G. Sec. 10; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Vt; 136 acres.
DAVIS W. Sec. 6; P.O. Andover; farmer; Dera; Ind; born Ireland; 344 acres.

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DBETS JACKSON, Farmer, Sec. Il; P.O. Cambridge; born in Venango Co. Pa. Feb. 7,
1834; carae to this county in 1870; Rep; Pres; owns 365 acres of land, valued at $25,000;
was raarried Oct. 20, 1859, to Miss Sarah A. Foster, from Canal Tp. Venango Co. Pa; has
held the office of Road Commissioner for a number of years; owns $4,000 worth of personal
property; James A. and Sarah J. Downs (orphans), children of Alonzo Downs, a Union sol
dier, who died in Libby prison frora starvation, are under the care and guardianship of Mr.
and Mrs. Deets.
TpDWARDS B. F. Sec. 24; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Ind; born 111.
¦'-^ EDWARDS J. C. Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Sweden; 430 acres.
EN CHARLES, Sec. 22; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 120 acres.
ENGLUND PETER, Farmer, Sec. 14; P.O. Carabridge; born Molilla Sn. Calraar lan Swe
den, 1811; came to county 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 60 acres, val. $4,500; was raarried 1847,
to Anna Carin Jonsdotter, fro.u Wene Sn. same lan; has three children, Anna Sophia Ceder-
gren, Johan Alfred and Carl Englund.
ENGNELL PETER J. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Andover; born Christdala Sn. Calmar lan,
Sweden, 1834; came to county 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres, val. $10,500; has held the
office of Town Collector; was married April. 1867, to Carolina Josephina Huttgren, from
Molilla Sn. Smoland, Sweden; has had five children, four Uving, three sons, Jolian Arned
Theodore, Carl Nathanael and Martin Luther, and one daughter, Hanna Theodora.
ERICKSON, Sec. l8; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 5 acres.
ERICKSON C. p. Farraer, Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; born MoUlla Sn. Calmar lan, Sweden,
1^23; carae to county 1857; R^PI Luth; owns 32j^ acres of land, val. $1,500; was raarried
Aug. 19, 1875 to Mrs. Maria Hagstrom, frora Almundsby forsamling, Kronsborgs lan, Swe
den; she had four children, two boys, Peter and William Powell, ani two girls, Emma
Mathilda and Albertina Lucinda Powell.
ERICKSON P. J. Sec. 27; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
ERICKSON C. O. Sec. 14; P.O. Cambridge-,, faimer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 20 acres.
ERIKSONERIK, .Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 5 acres.
ERIKSON JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora Sweden; 40 acres.
ERIKSON OLOF, Sec. 25; P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 40 acres.
ERIKSON OLOF. Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 5 acres.
ERIKSON OLOF, Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; bora Sweden; lY^ acres.
ERSON MATS, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Andover; born Hille Sn. Gepleborgs lan, Sweden,
1821; came to county 1849; Rep; Meth- owns 130 acres of land, val, $8,500; has held the
office of Overseer of'the Poor; was married Oct. 24, 1846, to Miss Brita Olson, from same
place; has no children.
ESTERBROOKS S. M. Sec. 9; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; U. Breth; born Vt.
."POSS A. M. Sec. 4; P.O. Andover; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres.
FOSS C. Sec. 4, P.O. -Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; Sweden.
FORT ISAAC, Sec. 12, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Rep; Ind; born N.Y.
FAIR GUSTAF, Farraer, Sec. 4, P. O. Andover; born Mellby, Sn. Smoland, Sweden,
1824; came to Co. 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 169^^ acres of land, val. $10,500. Mr. Fair is
at present one of the School Trustees of Andover Tp; was married 1854, 29th of October,
to Miss Frederika Johnson, frora same place; has had seven children, of whom six are liv
ing, Cathrina Sophia, John August, Peter Albert, Gustaf Alfred, Maria Olivia, and Hanna
Emilia.
FLORENCE M. G. Mrs. widow, Andover; born in Nykoping, Sweden, June 6, 1829;
carae to this county in 1851; New Church; owns 100 acres of land, valued at $6,500. Mrs.
M. G. Florence was married to J. W. Florence, from Linkoping, Sweden, who for raany
years carried on the drug business and practiced as physician at Andover; he died 1862, the
8thof August, leaving his faraily well provided for. Mrs. Florence has adopted two chil
dren, Anna Sophia, and Anna Louisa.
FBAGD JOHN M. Farmer, .Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; born Jonkopings^ lan, Sweden 1813;
came to Co. 1857; Rep; Luth; owns 50 acres, val. $3,250; was married in June 1535, to
Miss Anna Helena Peterson; has had eight children, six now living; served as soldier in the
royal Swedish army for 14 years.
FRANCIS M. C. Mrs. widow, Sec. 16, P.O. Andover; Christ. Church; born N.H; 900 acres.
FREED C. J. Sec. 26, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 40 acres.
FREED LOUIS P. Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; fa,rm«r; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 50 acres.

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FREED SAM. Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 7^ acres.
FRITHIOFF A. P. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 35 acr^s.
FRITHIOFF MARIE L. Mrs. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden.
FROST PETER, Andover; lab; Luth; born Sweden.
FRY PETER, Sec. 3, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
GILBERT DANIEL G. Sec. 3, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
GLADER OLOF, Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 32}^ acres-
GABRIELSON C. J. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; born in Hoxhult, Sweden, i8n;
came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Meth; owns 15 acres of land, valued at $2,500; was married
first time to Martha Johansdottar, from Oker Sn. Smoland; had with her six children, two
now living; was married again, 27th of October, 1855, to Maria Cathrina Johannesdotter,
from sarae place as husband; had with her two children, one living.
GOLGAT JOHN P. Sec. 29, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; i6o acres.
GRIFFIN H. G. Sec. 2, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Rep; Cong; born Mass; 170 acres.
GODFREY B. W. Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; born in Tompkins Co. N. Y., Feb.
28, 1835; came to this Co. in 1859; Rep; Meth; was raarried the 17th October, 1870, to
Sarah Seymour; has five children: was in the array three years. Company C, Ii2th Reg.
Ills. Vol.
GULDMUNDSON JONAS, Sec. 31, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac.
GUSTAFSON CARL, Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farraer; Ind; born Sweden.
GUSTAFSON C. G. Sec. 6, P.O. Andover; farraer and blacksraith; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
GUSTAFSON J. G. A. Sec. 10, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Chicago, 111; 100 ac.
TT AGG ANTON, Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Sweden; 80 acres.
•'^ HANSON NILS, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 15 acres.
HAMMAR J. L. Merchant, Andover; bora in Westmoreland Co. Pa.; Ind; Pres; has held
the office of Town Collector for two years; unmarried; is a partner in the firm of Hammar
& Danielson, at Andover.
HAMMAR P. J. Miller, Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; born in Westmoreland Co. Pa.. 1817;
came to Co. 1856; Dem; Luth; was married, 1st Nov. 1837, to Miss Francis King, from
same place; has had six children, all living; is carrying on the milling business at Andover
Mills, where customers will be attended to proraptly.
HAMMAR & DANIELSON, Merchants and Jewelers, Andover; bora iu Penn. and
Sweden; Ind. and Dem. Messrs. Hammar & Danielson have a fine line of groceries onhand,
and have for motto : " Fair and square dealing;" repairing of watches and jewelry executed
to satisfaction of customers.
HARDYMAN LEVI, Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Ind; Ind; born Eng; 325 acres.
HARRINGTON S. M. Sec. i, P.O. Carabridge; farraer: Rep; Bapt; 88 acres.
HEFFELFINGER FRED. Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; farm-hand; Dera; Ind; born Ohio.
HORDLUND PETER, Sec. 23, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Ind; Ind; born Sweden; 54 acres.
HORTON JAS. Sec. 12, P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Dem; Ind; bora Ohio.
HUDGEN EDW. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Ind; bora Isle of M.an.
HULT OTTO, Sec. 14, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lulh; born Sweden; 40 acres.
HULT S. C. Mrs. wid., Sec. 14, P.O. Carabridge; Luth; born Sweden; 125 acres.
HULTGREN A. V. Sec. 33, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 100 acres.
HULTGREN JOHN A. Sec. 33, P.O. Andover; t'armer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 60 acres.
HULTGREN LOUIS, Sec. 33, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; 80 acres.
HULTQUIST CHARLOTTE Mrs. wid.. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; Lulh; born Sweden.
HULTSTROM CHAS. Sec. 27, P.O.Cambridge; fairraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
HULTSTROM NELS, Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
T ADBOLT GEO. Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; fanner; Dem; In.l; born N.Y.
SANDERS, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 12 acres.
ISAACSON CARIN G. Mrs. wid.. Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden; 54 ac.
T ACOBSON FRANK, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; laborer; Ind; Ind; born Sweden; 2>^ acres.
J JOD JOHNSON JOHN, Sec 8, P.O. Andover; l.iborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.

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JOHNSON ABR. Sec. ig, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Meth; bora Sweden- 5 acres
JOHNSON ALEX. Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden- 22>^ acres
JOHNSON ALFRED, Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Sweden- 20 acres'
JOHNSON ACADIUS, Sec. 6, P.O. Andover; farm-hand; Rep- Luth
JOHANNESON ANDERS, Sec. 21, PO. Andover; farmer; Luth- bom Sweden
JOHNSON AUGUST, Sec. 13, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Rep; Melh; bom Sweden- 80 acres
JOHNSON AUGUST, Sec. 13, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep: Luth; bora Sweden; 52 K acres.
JOHNSON A. J. Sec. 2g, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON A. M. Sec. 34; P.O. Andover; farmer; 80 acres.
JOHNSON ADOLPH V. Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
lOHNSO.V C. E. Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; farmer and carpenter; Rep; Lulh; bora Sweden.
JOHNSON C. G. Farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; born in Calmar lan, Sweden, 1841 came
to Co. 1863; Rep; Luth; owns 77 acres, val. $4,500; was married Jan. 27, 1867, to Miss
Clara .Anderson, frora Westergotaland; has had four children, of whora three are living.
JOHNSON C. P. Sec. 2g, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 130 acres.
JOHNSON E. W. Andover; wagon-raaker and blacksraith; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 81;^ ac.
JOHNSON FRANK G. Sec. 12, P.O. Carabridge; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden. '
JOHNSON FRANK P. Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farmer; Luth; bora Sweden.
JOHNSON GABRIEL, Sec. 31, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres.
JOHNSON GUST. Sec, 21, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 22;^ acres.
JOHNSON GUSTAFF, Sec. 31, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 300 ac.
JOHNSON JACOB, Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 647^^ acres.
JOHNSON JONAS, Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 20 acres.
JOHNSON J. F. Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farra-hand; Luth; born Sweden.
JOHNSON J. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 acres.
JOHNSON JOHN L. Druggist, Andover; born in Chicago, III., June 6, 1856; Dera;
Luth; is a mefnber ofthe drug firra of Anderson & Johnson, at Andover; is unraarried.
.JOHNSON L. A. Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 120 acres.
JOHNSON OSCAR, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farra hand; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
JOHNSON PETER, Andover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 5 acres.
JOHANSON P. J. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 1 2 >^ acres.
JOHNSON S. M. Mrs. widow; Sec. 22, P.O. Cambridge; Luth; born Sweden; 70 acres.
T/'EMP R. B. Sec. 14, P.O.Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Ind; born Md; 120 acres.
¦"^^ KIFFORD H. Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridgo; farmer; Ind; born Eng.
KNAPP W. Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Bapt; born Conn; 215 acres.
KORLING C. J. Farraer, Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; born in Calraarlan, Sweden, 1822; came
to this countv in 1867; Rep; Luth; owns 61}^ acres of land, val. $3,000; was married to
Cajsa Greta Carlson, from same place, as husband, in the year of 1849; has had eight chil
dren, five living.
KRONBERG A. P. Farmer, Sec, 17, P.O. Andover; born in Kronberg's Lan, Sweden,
1818, came to this county in 1853; Rep; Meth; owns 2)^ acres of land, valued at $600;
served in U. S. Array during the civil war, in Co. H, 43d III. Inf; was discharged, and re-en
listed in Co. I, 89th 111. Inf; fought successfully in thirteen battles, and was wounded at
Resaca, Georgia; was married first time to Maria Johansson; had with her five children, all
dead; was married again in June, 1869, to Mrs. Maja Greta Andersdatter, from Gestrick
land, Hille Sacken, Sweden; she had three children, William, Anna Cathrina, and Maria
Olson.
T AFLIN J. P. Sec. 12, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Dem; Ind; born Ohio.
LAGERWALL INGRID, widow; Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden.
LAN HAM B. F. Sec. ig, P.O. Andover; farra hand; Ind; born W. Va.
LARSON CHAS. Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 120 acres.
LARSON JOHN A. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farraer; Ind; born Sweden.
LARSON JOHN O. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; New Ch; born Henry Co. 111.

460 VOTERS AJSD TAXPAYERS OF
LARSON JONAS W. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; bora Linkopings Lan, Sweden,
1834; came to this county in 1853; Rep; Luth; owns ig5 acres, value $13,500; was married
to Christina Chariotta Clementson, the 21st of June, 1863; has had seven children, of whom
six are living; he is one of the Trustees of the Swedish Lutheran Church, at Andover.
LEWIS A., P.O. Andover; farm hand; Dem; Ind; born Eng.
LILJA SWAN, Sec. 27, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LINDBERG J. P. Sec. '18, P.O. Andover; farra hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 5 acres.
LINDELL S. P. Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; Supt. Swed. Orphan Farra; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
LINDGREN ISAAC, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 acres.
LINDQUIST N. P. Sec. 8. P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Lulh; born Sweden; 71^ acres.
LINDSTROM C. F. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Ind; born Sweden.
LINDSTROM E. Blacksmith, Andover; born in Ostergotaland, Sweden, 1823; carae to
this county in 1867; Rep; Ind; owns town lots and house, valued at $1,000; was raar
ried Dec. 1853, to Lena Carin Fredriksdotter, frora Osby, Osterj^otaland, Sweden; has had
eight children, of whora six are living; has followed the trade for forty-four years, and solicits
the patronage of the public.
LINDSTROM G. H. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Ind; born Sweden.
LONGSHORE S. J. Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Pa; 440 acres.
LONNE.R A. M. Advocate, Andover; born in Gustavia, St. Bartholoraew, West Indies, Feb.
6, 1821: carae to this county in 1850; Dera; Luth; owns house and town lots, valued at
$1,500; has held the office of Town Clerk for ten years; is at present Coraraissioner of
Highways; was married 29th of Nov. 1857, to Maria Sophia Peterson, from Ostergotaland,
Sweden; has had four children, of whom two are living; will, for a reasonable compen
sation, assist in writing any legal or commercial document.
LUNN AUGUST, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LYON ANDREW, Sec. 6, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 5 acres.
1\ /TcQUEEN E. Sec. 26, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Deni; Meth; born N. Y.
-'¦*-'• McQUEEN POMEROY, Sec. 26, P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Dera; Lib; born N. Y.
MAGNUSON C. J. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; lab^>rer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
MOLLBERG SWEN OLSON, Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 10 acres.
MATSON .MATS, Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; Rep; Ind; born Sweden; 40 acres.
MILLER VINSON, Farraer. Sec. 23, P.O. Cambridge; born Long Island, Suffolk Co.
N.Y. 1807; came to Co. 1837; Dera; Ind; owns 120 acres of land, val. $7,500; was raarried
first time to Alma Smith, from Long Island; had with her five children, four living; was
married again to Lady .Ann Dean, from Hamilton Co. Ohio; had with her one child, Edwd.
C. who was killed in the war; married third tirae to Miss Mahala Nation, from Park Co.
Indiana; no children.
MISKIMEN H. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; bora in Guernsey Co.
Ohio, 8th Feb. 1836; came to this county in 1865; Rep; Meth; owns igS'A acres of land,
valued at $7,500; Mr. Miskimen is owner of Carabridge Nursery, which was laid out in 1867,
and has gained a wide-known reputation; all kinds of fruit trees are constantly kept onhand,
and they will be sold at the lowest figures, and warranted as represented; was married to
Sidney A. Miskimen the 17th of April, 1862; has three children, all living; was coraraander of
Co. G, 47th Ohio Nat. Guard three years during the war, and served as Postmaster at Bird'-s
Run, Guernsey Co. Ohio, frora i85g to 1865.
MOLLENHOFF H. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Lulh; born Sweden; 80 ac.
MONSON CARL. Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
MORLEY GEORGE, Sec. 26, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Dera; Lib; born IU.
MORLEY WM. Sec. 26, P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Dera; Lib; born Ohio.
MORSE SARAH, widow. Sec. 12, P.O. Carabridge; Meth.
MOTLEY GEORGE, Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Ind; born England.
MURPHY TIMOTHY, Farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Carabridge; born Otsego Co. N.Y. Dec.
6, 1820; Dem; Lib; owns 400 acres land, value $18,000; lived in N.Y. State twenty-four
years, and carae to this state in 1856, and to this county, and has lived here twenty years;
has held office of Road Commissioner and School Director; has been raarried twice; raarried
Elizabeth Allen of N.Y., she died in 1864; raarried Lucinda Thorapson, formerly Lucinda
Maxwell, of Missouri, Oct. 10, 1867; they have two children, one son and one daughter.
"XT ELSON C. M. Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden: 40 ac.
NELSON JOHN A. Sec. 34, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.

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NELSON N. M. Farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Opheira; born Jursdala Sn. Calraar Lan, Sweden,
1829; came lo county, 1849; Rep; Luth; owns 152!^ acres of land, valued at $g,ooo; Mr.
Nelson is at present one ofthe School Directors; was raarried the igth of March, 1855, to
Miss Anna Christina Johnson, frora Westra Enby Ostergotaland, Sweden; has had nine
children, of whom eight are living.
NELSON VICTOR, Sec. 35, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 ac.
NILSON AUGUST, Sec. 28, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 ac.
NILSON CHARLES, Sec. 28, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 ac.
NICHOLS E. A. Sec. 23, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N.Y.; 106 ac.
NILSON JOHN M. Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NILSON JONAS, Sec. ig, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NILSON LOUISE, widow, Sec. 34, P.O. Andover; Luth; bora Sweden; 80 ac.
NILSON M. N. Sec. 31, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 160 ac.
NILSON NILS F. Sec. 32, P.O. Andover; farra hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NILSON NILS, Sec. 18, P.O. Andover; faimer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NILSON P. H. Sec. 24, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 ac.
NORDLUND ERIC, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 7^ ac.
NORDQUIST E. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; carpenter and builder; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
NORDLUND PETER, Sec. 13, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Rep; Ind; born Sweden; 54 ac.
NORELL PETER, Sec. 13, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 133 ac.
NYE JOHN, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 ac.
/^AK ANDREW, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
^^ OAK JONAS, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
OAK JONAS, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 8 ac.
OAK JONAS, Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Ind; bora Sweden; 40 ac.
OGREN ERIC, Sec. 5, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; bbrn Sweden; 70 ac.
OLENIUS PEHR, Sec. 26, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
OLSON AUG. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora Sweden; 80 ac.
OLSON CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Cambridge; born Christdala Sn. Smoland,
Sweden, 1833; came to county, 1857; Rep; Meth; owns 80 acres, value $5,000; was raarried
1864, to Miss Christina Hanson, frora Helsingland, Sweden; has had seven children, four
living; served in the 17th Ills. Inf during the war. for three years, and fought at Ft. Donel
son, Pittsburg Landing, Vicksburg and several other places.
OLSON NILS, Sec. 20, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 28 ac.
OLSON OKE, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; retired farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 2^^ ac.
OLSON OLOF, Merchant, Andover; born in Sweden on l6th Nov. 1842; came to this Co.
i"n 1849; Rep; Ind; has a good stock of General Merchandise; is Postmaster; held the office
of Town Clerk; was married 16th of June, 1876, to Miss Hulda C. Lagerwall.
pARISH MILES, Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; farmer and mason; Dem; Ind; born N.Y.; 11 ac.
PATTON JACOB, Sec. 3, P.O. Cambridge; farm hand; Dem; Ind; born Ohio.
P4.TTON WM. Sec. 27, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Rep; Ind; born Ohio.
PETERSON A. P. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; born Linkopings Lan, Sweden, 1826;
came to county, 1848; Rep; Luth; owns 148 acres, value $9,600; Mr. Peterson was one of
the first Swedish settlers in Andover Tp ; was married the 18th of October, 1850, to Miss
Anna Louisa Larson, from Calraar Lan; has had eight children, of whom five are living.
PETERSON C. J. Sec. 27, P.O. Andover; shoeraaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PETERSON C. J. Sec. 32, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
PETERSON C. P. Sec. 33, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; bore Sweden; 165 ac.
PETERSON ERIC M. Sec. 21, P.O. Andover; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 5 ac.
PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 8, P.Q. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 ac.
PETERSON JOHN, Sec. 16, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Henry Co.
PETERSON J. E. Sec. 34, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden; 75 ac.
PETERSON J. E. Sec. 17, P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
PETERSON LORENZ, Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
PETERSON PETER, Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora Sweden; 150 ac.

462 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
PETERSON S. A. Farraer, Sec. 7, P.O. Andover; born Calraar Lan, Sweden, 1830; came
to county, 1852; Rep; Luth; owns 164 acres, value $10,600; has held the office of lown
Assessor two terras; was married 12th of May, 1861, to Miss Carolina Lofquist, from Helsing
land, Sweden; has had seven children, all living.
PIATT JACOB H. .Farraer, Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; born in Ind. Oct. 27, 1839; Dem;
Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4,000; he carae lo this slate at an early age, and to this Co.
in 1840, and has lived here thirty-six years; his father being the earliest settler; he married
Miss Emeline Nelson in Feb, 1861; she was from Knox Co. this state; have two children,
George A. and Lula Ella.
PILLSBURY FRANK, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farraer; Dem; Ind; born 111.
PILLSBURY LEVI, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y.; 340 ac.
PILLSBURY SILAS, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Dem; Ind; born 111.
POLLOCK DAVID, Sec. 12, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ireland.
"p OBINSON WM. Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; laborer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y.
¦*^ ROCKWELL SYLVESTER, Sec.i, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Meth; 80 ac.
RASK CARL, Farmer, Sec. 21. P.O. Andover; born Wene Sn. Calmar lan, Sweden; came
to county in 1868; Rep; Luth; own 50 acres, value $2,500; was married, 1869, to Miss Chris
tina Peterson, from same place; has had four children, all living.
REED ROBT. Farraer, Sec. 11, P.O. Cambridge; born in County Antrim, Ireland, 1836,
came to county in 1872I Ind; Lib; Mr. Robt. Reed, after having spent eleven years in the
gold raines of California, settled down in Andover Tp; is unmarried.
REED STEWART, Sec. 11, P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Cong; born Ireland; owns 130 ac.
REHNSTROM AUGUST, Harness Maker, Andover; born in Calraar Lan, Sweden,
1824, carae to this county in i860; Rep; Luth; owns 2)^ acres of land, valued at $2,000;
Mr. Rehnstrora has followed the trade for thirty-eight years, and solicits the patronage of the
public; was married in 1865 to Miss Margaretta Stephens; has had two children.
REHNSTROM CHRISTINE, widow. Sec. 30, P.O. Andover; Meth; born Sweden ; 120 ac.
RICE J. W. Sec. g, P.O. Andover; farmer and miner; Rep; Ind; bora Mo.
RICHARD FRANK, Sec. 29, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres.
RODELL JOHN, Sec. 8, P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 10 ac.
ROSENBERG ANNA T, widow. Sec. g, P.O. Andover; Meth; born Sweden; 50 ac.
ROSSBERG CARL, Farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; bora Christdala, Sn. Calraar Lan,
Sweden, 1821; came to Co. 1857; Rep; Luth; 4454 acres, value $3,500; was married to
Brita Lisa Svensdotter, from Brohult, same Lan, 1842; has had four children, two living,
one son, Carl Victor, and one daughter, Mathilda Louisa, raarried to August Snigg, of
Lynn Tp.
RUSSBERG CARL VICTOR, Sec. ig; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
RYDHOLM GUSTAF, Sec. 4; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
C ACHRISON JONAS P. Sec. 18; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SALL P. M. Sec. 4; P.O. Andover; farra hand; Rep; Lulh; born Sweden.
SAND CHARLES, Sec. 7; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SANDSTEN F. O. Sec. 19; P.O. Andover; carpenter; Rep: Luth; born Sweden.
SANDSTEN S. J. Sec. ig; P.O. Andover; carpenter; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
SCHMIDT CHRISTIAN PHILIP, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Cambridge; born in
Pomraern, Prussia, Dec. 15, 1817; carae lo this countyin 1S55; Ind; Lib; owns 85 acres
of land; was married lo Philippina Frey, Nov. 27, i860; has had nine children, of whom
four are living.
SHERARD WM. Sec. i; P.O. Cambridge; famer; Rep; born Pa.; 80 acres.
SHIVELY J. Sec. 2; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Christ. Church; bom W. Va.; 173 ac.
SLATT AUGUST, Sec. 30; P.O. Andover; farnner; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres.
SMITH WM. Sec. 25; P.O. Cambridge; fanner; Ind; Ind; born England.
SQUIRES WARREN, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; born Long Island, Suffolk Co.
N.Y. l8og; came to Co. 1855; Rep; Pres; owns 30 acres, value $3,000; was married, 1834,
to Miss Sarepta Robinson, frora sarae place; has had no own children, but has adopted two,
one boy, Edgar C. Robinson and one girl, Melissa A. Raynor.
STEBURG AUGUST, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
STECKHOUSE MORRIS, Sec. 25; P.O. Carabridge, farmer; Ind; Ind; born III.

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STEPHENS G. O. Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
STEPHENS J. A. Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; born Linkopings Lan, Sweden, 1850.
came to Co. 1852; Rep; Luth; was married Aug. g, 1873, to Miss Alma Fredrika Blomberg;
frora same Lan; has had two children, Maria Olivia, and Anna Mathilda, both living; G. O.
Stephens is living with his brother.
STORM CHARLES, Sec. 3; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
STRANDBERG CHARLES, Sec. 3; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
STRANDBURG P. A. Sec. l; P.O. Cambridge; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
STREED M. F. Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden: 50 acres.
STREED S. P. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; born Majola Horns, Sn. Ostergotaland,
Sweden, April 26, 1815; came to Co. 1849; Rep; Luth; owns 120 acres, value $6,000; served
in the 1st Royal Lif. Grenadier Reg. Ydre Co C, for ten years, in Sweden, until 1846; was
married Dec. 26, 1838, to Anna Greta Johansdotter, frora same place; had with her one son,
who died; married again to Clara Petersdotter, March 28, 1841; had wilh her four children,
of whom one son, Anton M. Ferdinand, is living; raarried third tirae to Annie Sophia
Nilsdotter, from'Hyckling Sn. same Lan; has has with her ten children, of whom seven are
living.
STROMBECK S. A. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; laborer; Luth; born Sweden.
STROMBERG CHARLES G. Sec. 22; P.O. Andover; farm hand: Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
STROMBERG N. F. Sec. 15; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres.
STROMM JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; 20 acres.
STUBER A. J. Sec. 3, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Ind. born Ohio; 40 acres.
STUBER CHRISTINE Mrs. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; Meth; born Sweden; 10 acres.
STUBER DANIEL, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; bora Rhein, Bavaria, Germany, Feb.
14, 1811; carae lo Co. 1856; Dera; Pres; owns 160 acres, value $12,000; was raarried, Dec.
1833, to Miss Mary M. Body, frora Witcherastein, Germany; had with her seven children,
three living, Eliza, John A. and Adam J. Stuber; was raarried again to Mrs. Christine
Bostrom, from Helsingland, Sweden, who had two children, George and Christine Bostrom;
he has $1,000 worth personal property.
STUBER JOHN A. Sec. 2; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 80 acres.
SWANSON AARON, Sec. 34; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 75 acres.
SWANSON ADOLPH, Andover; restaurant; Rep; Ind; born Sweden; four acres.
SWENSON ANDERS P. Sec. 32; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SWANSON CHARLES, Sec. 26; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 120 ac.
SWANSON GUST. Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 113 acres.
SWANSON JOHN, Sec. 12; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SWANSON JOHN G. Sec. i8; P.O. Andover; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
S'W ANSON S. P. Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; born in Calmar Lan, Sweden, 1816;
came to this county in 1854; Rep; Luth; owns 63>^ acres of land, valued at $4,000; was
married first tirae, March, 1837, to Maria Christina Nilsdotter, Calmar Lan, Moriunda-
Socken- had with her one giri, who died eariy; was married again, Feb. 1857, to Anna
Sophia Andersdoiter, from Calmar Lan; has with her nine children, six living.
SWENSON STINA MAJA Mrs. widow; Sec. 15, P.O. Andover; Luth; born Sweden; 45 acres.
ON ISRAEL, Sec. 25; P.O. Andover; farmer and builder; Luth; Ind; born Sweden; 20 ac.
TUCKER JOHN, Sec. 22; P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Rep; U. Brothers; 160 acres.
VALENTINE ROBT. Sec. 11; P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Dera; Lib; bora Pa; 160 acres.
VERNER C. J. Sec. 19; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 20 acres.
VIGARD S. A. Sec. 28; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres.
VINSTRAND A. P. Sec. 27; P.O. Andover; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 100 acres.
WALLIN PETER, Sec. 26; P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 40 acres.
WEIS CARL JOHAN Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.
WALLIN.OLOF, Farmer; Sec. 26; PO.^aml^dg^^
sT^toB Ua'oTsXtt ".^rL^'sa^rae^^acl-;"^ had three children : Maryretha married to
Peter Olenius; Olof, married to Eliza Johnson; and Peter, married to Jenny Mascell, frora
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466 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
WENSTROM ADOLPH, Sec. 21; P.O, Andover; farm hand; Luth; bora Sweden.
WENSTROM JOHN E. Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; farm hand; Ind; Luth; born Sweden.
WEST W. F. Sec. 11; P.O. Cambridge; farraer; Dem; Ind; born N.Y.; 59 acres.
WESTERBERG GUST. Sec. 2i; P.O. Andpver; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
WESTERBERG JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; faim hand; Luth; born Sweden.
WESTERBERG VICTOR, Sec. 21; P.O. Andover; farra hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
WESTRING C. J. Sec. 9; P.O. Andover; farra hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
WESTRING C. M. Sec. 9, P.O. Andover; farra hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
WESTRING OTTO, Sec. 9; P.O. Andover; farmer; Luth; born Sweden.
WIGREN GUST. Sec. 29; P.O. Andover; farra hand; Ind; Rep; bora Sweden.
WIMMERSTEDT J. M. Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
WIQUIST CARL JOHAN, Farmer; Sec. 15; P.O. Andove-r; born Visst, Sn. Linko
pings, lan Sweden 1839; came to Co. 1869; Rep; Luth; owns 83 acres, valued $6,000; was
raarried the gth of January, 1877, to Mrs. Carolina Swenson, from Uppeby, Sn. same lan.
WONGSTROM A. P. Sho.-maker; Andover; born in Wonga. Sweden, 1838; came to
this county in 1864; Rep; Lutrh; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000; Mr. Wongstrom
solicits the patronage of the public; having followed the trade for 28 years, he is able to do
first class work; was married Jan. 9, l86g, to Selma M. Johnson; has had four children, of
whom three are living.
WONGSTROM GUST. Sec. 20; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep. Luth; bora Sweden.
WOOLSEY J. P. Sec. 10; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Pres; born 111; 80 acres.
WOOLSEY WM. S. Sec. 8; P.O. Andover; farmer; Rep; Pres; born N.Y.; 200 acres.
WRIGHT CYRUS, P.O. Carabridge; retired farraer; Rep; Cong; bora Conn.
WRIGHT JNO. Sec. 13; P.O. Cambridge; mechanic; Rep; Lib; born Canada; 240 acres.
WRIGHT L. T. Sec. 13; P.O. Carabridge; Rep; Lib; born Canada; 127 acres.
WRIGHT WM. Sec. 13; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Rep; Cong; born Ohio; 223 acres.

Business Directory.
ANDOVER VIIiliAGE AND TOWNSHIP.
Anderson & Johnson, Druggists.
Anderson J. M. M. D., Physician and Surgeon.
Anderson Olof. Stock Dealer.
Biorth C. Tailor.
Hammar P. J. Miller, Sec. 21, p. O. Andover.
Hammar & Danielson, Grocers Have a fine line of Groceries on hand. Our
motto : Fair and Square Dealing. Repairing of Watches and Jewelry exe
cuted to satisfaction of Customers.
Llndstrom E. Blacksmith.
Lonner A. M. Advocate. Will, for a reasonable compensation, assist in writing
any Legal or Commercial Document.
Olson Olof, Dealer in General Merchandise.
Rehnstrom August, Harness Maker.
Wongstrom A. P. Shoemaker,

HENRY COUNTY; OSCO TOWNSHIP, 467

OSCO TOWNSHIP.
A CHEY JEREMIAH Sec. 4; lives with Geo. Leibee; Dem; born Ohio.
AHLSTRAND JONAH A. Sec. 17; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; 40 acres land.
AMMERMAN J. T. Sec. 6; laborer; Dem; born Ky.
AMMERMAN MARTIN V. rents on Sec. 5; farmer; born Ky.
ANDERSON ANDREW G-. Farmer; Sec. 17; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden April
3, l83g; carae to Chicago via Boston in 1852; was seven weeks and three days crossing the
ocean; was in Chicago three weeks; carae on canal and wagon to Andover in the Fall of
1852, where he was educated, and raarried, on March 12, i86g. Miss Mary E. Johnson, of
Andover, where she was born Nov. I, 1850, who was brought up there, and educated in
the public schools; they are Methodists; he is now Steward and Trustee of his church; Rep;
is school director; they have three sons : Verne E., born Jan. 6, 1870; Frank H., March 17,
1871; and Andrew IL, March 7, 1875; and two daughters: Mabel E., born Dec. 23, 1872;
and Hanna C. Dec. ig, 1876; he has 160 acres of land, worth $10,000.
ANDERSON ANDREW J. Sec. 30, P.O. Osco; laborer; bora N.Y.
ANDERSON CHARLES J. Sec. 17; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 66 acres.
ANDERSON J. W. Sec. 34; P.O. Cambridg,e; rents farm; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON MALCOM, Sec. 30; P.O. Osco; Luth; born Sweden.
ANDREWS BELA, Farm r; Sec. 27; P.O. Osco; was bora in Conn. July 28, 1830; he
moved to Ohio, and graduated at Kenyon College with the class of 1857; returned to Conn;
taught in the State Reform School twelve years, raarried Lucina Merriam, who at an early
age moved from her native State, Ohio, to Meriden, Conn; they came to this county March
16, 1874; have two sons, Oliver B. and Edward L.; and two daughters, Annie E. and Mary
F.; Mr. A. has 320 acres of land, worth $20,8oo.£'yr4C. ¦
AQUEST CHARLES, P.O. Osco; farmhand; Luth; born Sweden.
ASPERGREN GUST. Sec. 18; P.O. Osco; farraer, rents; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
ASPLUND JOHN W. Farraer; Sec. 18; P.O. Orion; bora in Sweden May 4, 1850;
carae with his parents John P. and Anna L. Asplund, who now reside near Orion — to Lynn
Township, this Co. via New York city and Chicago, in 1867; he was educated in that place;
he raoved to Orion April 25, i86g; to Burlington, Iowa, Feb. 27, 1873; reraaintd there one
month; then went to Council Bluffs, and clerked in a hotel about six months; returned to
Orion in 1875; on March 29, 1875, he raarried Miss Cary Johnson, of Orion, formerly of
Sweden; he moved on to the farm where he now resides the sarae year; he has two sons,
Frank A. and Williara W.; Luth; Rep; owns property worth $1,500.
ATKINSON JNO. Sec. 10; rents farm; Rep; Meth. born Eng.
ATWOOD BACKUS. Sec. 23; farmer; with his son, Jutson Atwood; Rep; born N.Y.
ATWOOD JEROME, Sec. 23; with his brother; speculator; Rep; bora N.Y.
ATWOOD JUTSON M. Farmer; S c. 23; P.O. Cambridge; Rep; bora in Oneida Co.
N.Y. Nov. 6, 1846; came to this county in 1855; was a member of Co. I, 112th III. Vol. Inf
having entered the array at th; age of 16; he served his country three years; was one of the
sufferers in Libby and Andersonville prisons during 14 raonths; married Miss Jane Brown,
of this Co. July 4, 1867, who was born in England Jan. t, 1846; he has three sons: Willie,
born Sept. 21, 1868: Blakley N. Oct. 12, 1872; and Newhall, June 5, 1875; has 82 acres,
worth $6,oo'o.
L) ACH FREDERICK, Sec. 3; farm-r; Rep; Luth; 81 acres; bora Gerraany.
BANDHOLTZ A. Sec. 27; mason; Ind; Meth; born Germany.
BAIRD FREDERICK N. Farmer, Sec. 12; was born in Bethany, Genesee Co. N.Y.
May 14, 1827; moved to Monroe Co. in 1837, where he was educated at the Brockport Col
legiate Institute; he then learned the carpenter and joiner's trade, and subsequently worked
at it raore or less for twenty-five years; came to Geneseo in 1851;. returned to his native
state in 1856, and married Caroline M. Patridge, of AtHica Center, March 12, 1856. who was
born in Wyoming Co. July 24, 1832, where stee was educated and taught school six years;
they came to Geneseo in March, 1856; they have two SJons, Charles E. born Jan. 9, 1857;
and William N. March 22, 1863; Rep; Jii^th; has 80 acr?s of tend,. v.^lued at $0.,OQQ.

468 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OE
BARNES FRANCIS M. Farraer, Sec. 29, P.O. Osco; was bora in Maryland, July 3,
1845; came to Rock Island Co. in 1856; to this cointy in 1863; at the age of 19 he enlisted
in Co. H, 37th III Vet. Voh Inf April 20, 1864; thus served his country until discharged.
May 15, 1866; he was in the charge and at the capture of Fort Blakley, Mobile Bay, and the
capture of Des Arc, Ark; was special Provost Guard at Mobile; Dem; has been School
Director eight years; in rel. Meth; is now Steward; raarried Mary A. Denton, Nov. 21, 1867,
who was bora in Canada; came to this county in 1854; both were educated at the schools in
this Co; have one son, Frederick A. and three daughters, Maria L., Mary J. and Nettie E;
have 40 acres, worth $3,000.
BAXTER AMOS H. Osco; harness-maker; Rep; Ind.
BEERS JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Osco; was bora in this Co. Feb. 16, 1840; he is the
oldest man now in the Co. who was born here; remembers when his father hauled wheat to
Chicago, and sold it for 40 to 50 cents per bush; he was educated in our public schools;
Rep; has been School Director; was a grain-buyer for four years, at Osco Station; he mar
ried Miss Ellen M. Tomlinson, of Geneseo, Feb. 13, 1862, who was bom in Livingston Co.
Mich. March 12, 1842; she was educated in Michigan, Knox Co. 111. and at the schools in
Geneseo; in rel. Meth; have one son. David E. born Nov. 25, 1867; Mr. Beers has 161 acres
of land, valued at $12,000.
BJERRUM E. J. Sec. 6, P.O. Morristown; farmer.
BJERRUM H. A. Sec. 6, P.O. Morristown; farmer.
BJERRUM S. S. Farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Morristown; bora in Schleswig, Denmark, April 14,
1815, where he was educated, and became a cabinet-maker; married Margaret Johnson, of
Holstein, Sept. 1846; came to Andover, Mass. in Aug. 1854; to Davenport, Iowa, in 1857;
then to this town in 1858; they are Luth; have three sons, Henry L.. Herman A. and Edw.
J; one daughter, Jennie L; Henry S. served four years and six raonths in the Ist N.Y. Mid.
Rifle Co; and' Charles C. a son now dec'd. served two years six raonths in Co. H, 37th 111.
Vol. Inf; he has no acres of land, worth $7,000.
BORKEN CHAS. Sec. 26; rents farm; born Sweden.
BROWN GEORGE C. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Osco; born in Fulton Co. 111. Feb. 2, 1837,
where he was educated; he came to Henry County, March, 1867; in March, 1869, located on
the farm where he now resides, being the S. E. ]^ of Sec. 9; he owns this 160 acres of land
worth $11,000.
BROWN JAMES M. Farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Carabridge; was born in Fulton Co. Illinois,
Nov. 15, 1843, where he and Miss Mattie E. Myers were educated, whom he raarried, Jan.
25, 1872; Rep; he was a member of Co. B, 151st 111. Vol. Inf in the war for the preserva
tion of the Union; he came to this county March, 1869; has one daughter. May E; has 160
acres of land, valued at $12,000.
BROWN T. SCOTT, P.O. Osco; Rep; bora Fulton Co. 111.
BROWN WM. T. Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Rep; born Ireland; 80 acres.
BUCHANAN JOHN, Sec. 4; farmer; lives with Geo. Leibee; born Pa.
BUSENBARK ROBERT, Sec. 24; farraer; Rep; born Ohio.
/~*ARLSON CHAS. J. Sec. 19, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; no acres.
^-^ CARLSON CHARLES JNO. Sec. ig, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 112 ac.
CASWELL THOS. coal rainer; Dera; born Wales.
CANFIELD GEORGE F. Farraer, P.O. Osco; was bora in Westchester Co. N.Y.Dec.
15. 1837, in which state he was educated, as was also Mary J. Green, born in the same Co.
May 10, 1839, whom he married, Nov. 29, [855; moved to Conn. 1865; came to Knox Co.
I868; to Osco 1876; has two sons, George B. bom May 15, 1867; Francis C. June 7, 1869;
and four daughters, Hattie F. Jan. 26, i860; Carrie E. Feb. 4, i86s; Annie M. May 8, 1871;
Cora E. Jan. 9, 1875; Dera; Bapt; has property valued at $1,400.
CHALBURG JONAS, Farraer, Sec. 32, P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden, June 27, 1834,
where he was educated; came to Andover, HenryCo. 1858; to Osco in 1864; Rep; Luth;
married Mathilda L. Anderson, born Sweden, Jan. 12, 1842; carae to this county Aug. 25,
1852, and was educated at the schools in Andover; have three sons, Charles A. T. born Nov.
17, 1861; Nathan H. June 25, 1864; Jonas E. J. Jan. 22, 1871; and one daughter, Emelia C.
Oct. 28, 1866; he has 140 acres of land, valued at $9,000.
CHINBURG NILES P. Sec. 33, P.O. C^imbridge; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 160 acres.
CHRISTI ANCE JOHN, Sec. 16, PO. OSC9. farraer; Dem; bora N.Y; i6o acres.
COLL CHAS. A. farmer; Rep; Epis. '

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COLL EBEN, Farmer, Sec. 13; was born in Jefferson County, N.Y. May 3, 1821, where
he was educated; went to Conn, in 1840; married Miss Ruth A. Welton, of Bristol, April
13, 1845; came to Henry Co. in Jan. i860; his wife having been removed by death, he sub
sequently married Miss Elizabeth E. Vertener, Oct. 2, 1864; she was born in Ohio, Jan. 4,
1841; in rel. they are Epis; he is Sr. Warden; Rep; is and has been School Director for
six years; he has three sons, Charles A. born Oct. 6, 1849; Harry A. July 3, 1871; and
Frank W. Aug. 18, 1876; one daughter, Mary A. July 4, 1847; he has 80 acres o^ land, val
ued at $6,000.
COMBES ANDREW J. Sec. 23; farmer; born Ohio.
CONEGHY JAMES, Sec. 24; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland.
CONEGHY WM. Sec. 32, P.O. Osco; farmer; Dem; Pres; born Ireland.
CORLEY G. W. Sec. 19, P.O. Osco; carpenter; Rep; bora Ala.
CRANE AMZI A. Sec. 22; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora N. J.
CRANE ELIAS M. Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Cambridge, who now owns and resides upon
land bestowed upon his father for service in the War of 1812, was born in Union Co. N. J.
Sept. 3, 1827; educated at the Union Select School; Dem; has been School Director and
Supervisor of his town; Presb; has been Church Trustee; married Miss Louisa A. Miller, of
his native Co. on Dec. 10, 1851, who was educated at the Westfield Acaderay; they have
three sons, Isaac B., Elias W. and John A; four daughters, Sarah L., Josephine, Elizabeth
R. and Esther M; came to Osco April, 1854; he has three farras, containing 578 acres, val
ued at $35,000.
CRAWFORD J. C. Sec. 8, P.O. Osco; farm renter; Rep; Luth; born Pa.
CROSSLEY HIRAM, Sec. l6, P.O. Osco; farraer; Dera; Meth; born Ohio.
CROUCH SILAS. Sec. 24; farmer; Rep; born Pa; 160 acres.
CULVER CYRUS H. farmer; Rep; Chris; born N.Y.
TRAVIS JAMES T. Sec. 2; farm renter; Rep; Bapt; born 111.
^ DELANEY PATRICK, Sec. 9, P.O. Morristown; farmer; born Ireland; 320 acres.
DIAL GILBERT, Sec. 34, P.O. Cambridge; farraer; born Ohio.
DIAL VALENTINE L. Sec. 34; P.O. Cambridge; farraer; born Ohio.
¦ppBERLEE C. widow; Sec. 7; P.O. Morristown; farra; Luth; born Gerraany; 160 acies land.
•*-' ELSTER EDWIN, Sec. 30; P.O. Osco; farm laborer at Eli Holland's; Christian.
ELM JOHN, Farmer; Sec. 18; P.O. Osco; born in Sweden, April 15, 1836; carae to Buffalo
via New York City in 1846; was nine weeks and four days on the ocean; came to Andover
1848, where he was during the dreadful ravages of the cholera, 1849; was with two parties of
harvesters, numbering sixteen, all of whom died within a week, except himself and two
others; on April 30, 1859, he married Mary L. Hoflund, of Orion, who was bora in Sweden,
came to Osco in 1869, and occupied tfie farra where he now resides; has supported his invalid
father, Holland Elra, for twenty-five years, who was a soldier in the Swedish army sixteen
years- Rep- Meth- has been School Director about sixteen years; has five sons, Frank A.,
born Feb. 16, i860; George E., born Oct. 4, 1861; John E., born March 21, 1863; Gilbert,
born Dec. 23, 1872, and Charies W., born July g, 1874, and two daughters, Dulsena, bora
Jan. 4, 1865, and Mary R., bora Feb. 16 1870; he has a farm of 176 acres, worth $12,000.
EMMERT GEORGE S. Farmer. Sec. 7; P.O. Morristown; was born Dec. 2, 1839; came
to Illinois frora Pennsylvania in the Fall of 1851; was educated and taught school in this
county; he enlisted for three years in Co. H, 37th 111. Vol. Inf. Sept. 21, 1861; was in the
battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove, where he lost his right leg; was honorably dis
charged March 9. 1863; was twice elected Tax Collector; married Fannie S. Dickerson, of
Atkinson, Jan. 21, 1868; was then appointed Postmaster of that place; returned to Osco;
was again elected Tax Collector, and held fhe office for three years; is School pireclor; Ind.
Rep; Luth; elder of the church; his wife was removed by death May 30, 1876; he has five
sons! William L., Philip M., George A., John F. and Frederick H.; he owns82 acresof land,
worth $5,500.
EMMERT PHILIP, Grain Dealer, Osco; was born in Germany July 17 1822; in 1833
became with his parents to this country, who located m Napier Tp Bradford Co. Pa he
came to this county and township in Oct. 1851, where he now resides, hemgoneof he oldest
residents in the township; Dem; Luth; he has been engaged buying ^."^ hippmg gram
during the last two years; was formeriy a carpenter, farraer and stock raiser in Bedford Co.
ERDMAN CHARLES, lives in Morristown; laborer; born Germany.
ERNSTFRANKE FREDERICK, Sec.8; P.O. Morristown; farm laborer; Luth; bom Germany.
EVERS R, coal miner; Rep; bora Wales.

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"PLEMING LAVIN.l, widow; Sec. 5; P.O. Morristown; bora N.Y.; farm, 100 acres.
FLEMING R. W. Farmer and Stock Dealer, Sec. 35; P.O. Cambridge; was born in In
diana Co. Pa. March 29, 1847, where he was brought up on a farm and educated in the pubhc
schools; he came to this county in 1865; Dem; has been School Director; he is not a church
member, but thinks rauch good is accomplished by most all denorainations; in Jan. 1871 he
married Zipporiah West, of Osco; has been engaged for about two years in shipping stock;
they have 433 acres of land, worth $28,000.
/^AESSNER OMAR J. Sec. 8; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
^ GAESSNER OSCAR F. Sec. 8; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Luth; bora Germany; 180 ac.
GAHN FREDERICK, Sec. 6; farraer; Luth.
GEBGL FREDERICK, Sec. i; P.O. Geneseo; rents; Luth; born Germany. '
GERARD FRANCIS, Osco; raerchant; Rep; born in Canada.
GERARD W. F. Osco; raerchant; Rep;.born N.Y.
GORDON ANDERSON, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dem; Bapt; 160 acres.
GORDON AZARIAH, Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; rents; Dem; bora Indiana.
TTADLEY DAVID, Sec. 27; farmer; Rep; Meth; born England.
•'^ HAFER JOHN W., P.O. Morristown; farmer, rents; Dem; born Pa.
HAFER ROBERT, Sec. 8; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Dem; born Pa; 80 acres.
HAMANN H. Sec. 3; farmer; Dem; Luth; bora Germany.
HAMANN T. Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; rents; Dem; Luth; bora Gerraany.
HAMILTON HENRY W. Sec. 15; P.O. Osco; farraer; Rep; born in Brookfield, Mass.
HAMILTON LEVI A. Farraer, Sec. 15; P.O. Osco; a grandson of Wra. Harailton, a
soldier in the Revolutionary War; was born in Fabius, Onondaga Co. N.Y. April 10, 1810;
moved to Brookfield, Mass. 1816, where he and Mary Walker, born Jan. 10, 1813, were edu
cated, whom he raarried June 5, 1831; Meth; was Steward twenty-five years, also Constable
aud School Trustee; carae to this counly 1856; was efficient in organizing the Meth. Church,
Ind; has been School Director and also Supervisor; his children are two sons, Oscar W. and
Henry W., and four daughters, Sarah F. and Mary A., Emma W. and Lucy J.; he has 160
acres of land, worth $12,000.
HAMMOND A. lives in Morristown; carpenter; Rep; born N.Y.
HANCOCK GEORGE W. Sec. 8; P.O. Osco; farmer; Dem; born Pa; 80 acres.
HART ANNA .M. widow; Sec. ig; P.O. Osco; farmer; Luth; bom Sweden; 26 acres.
HART FRANK W. Farmer, Sec. ig; P.O. Osco; born in Henderson, Knox Co. III. June
I, 1856.
HART CHARLIE O. 'Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Osco; bom in Lynn Tp. this county, April
21, i860; Frank W. Hart, wilh his parents, John Hart, born May 26, 1819, and Anna M.,
born May I, 1822; his brothers, L. J. Hart, bora Aug. 28. 1842; Andrew A., born .April 30,
1846, in Sweden, now in Coos Co. Oregon, and one sister, Anna L., bora Dec. 16, 1853, in
Knox Co. now in Indiana, moved to Andover, this couuty, in 1858, where his si.ster, Christine
J., was born April 5, 1858; moved to Lynn in 1859, the birth place of Chariie O. Hart; they
came to Osco in 1864, where his sister Matilda was born Dec. 1, 1865; they are Lutheran in
religion; Rep; their father died Dec. 31, 1868; they now live with their mother, on their
farm of 66 acres, worth $4,300; Frank W. was educated here and in the Orion schools, and
Charlie O. in the schools of this place; they went to Saline Co. Kan. in 1870; all returned in
1871, except Frank W., who returned in 1872.
HENDERSON R. Sec. 13; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Dem; Melh; 140 acres land.
HINMAN R. H. Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Cambridge; wa.s bora in Conn. Feb. 4, 1828; came
to this town in June, 185 1; Ind; Prot. Epis; he has been Road Commissioner and Justice of
the Peace; is Supervisor of this town; was Chairman of the County Board in 1875; he is also
Secretary of the Henry Co. Agricultural Society; he married Elizabeth Millev, of Ohio; he
has two sons, William E. and Frank M. and one daughter, Jennie M.; Oct. 8, 1867, njarried
Susan Carl of Osco; has 250 acres of land, worth $18,000.
HINMAN W. W. Farmer, Sec. 26, Cambridge; was born in Conn. April li, 1833; came to
Osco in June, 1851; Dem; Prot. Epis, he has been Assessor; was Sergeant Co. D. 112th 111.
Vol. Inf. and was in the battles of Knoxville, Wilmington, Resaca, Atlanta, Franklin, Nash
ville, and East Tennessee raid, married C. Olmsted, of Cambridge,. in 1867; deceased Dec.
9, 1870; married Elizabeth Townsend, Feb. 21, 1872; his children are Daniel O. and Willie
T.; he has 200 acres of land, worth $15,000.

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HOFLUND CHARLES J. Sec. 28; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 294 acres.
HOLKEY CHARLES, f.irmer; Rep; Luth; bora Germany; 160 acres.
HOLLAND ELI, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Osco; born in Monongalia Co. W. Va. on Dec. i,
1816, where he was brought up and educated; owned a saw mill and engaged in agriculture
and the luraber business for about seventeen years; he owned a farm which he cultivated
until he came west; he was in the Union service as a teamster in 1861 — 63; on Jan. 3, 1839,
he raarri-d Miss Louisa Tarlton, of his native county, where she was born June 8, 1822,
brought up and educated; he came west in 1864, bought the land where the Lagrange Colony
was once located, and where he now resides; in religion they are Bapt; he has been for many
years Deacon and Trustee of his church; has also been Clerk; his brothers, Reazin, John
and Soloraon, were in the Union army; he has Iwo sons, Elmos T., born Aug. II, 1848;
Jaraes E., born Aug. 14, 1856, and four daughters, Hanna M., born Jan. 2g, 1842; Sarah H.,
born Jan. 27, 1844; Mary J., born Feb. 7, 1851; Margaret L., born March 19, i860, now
living, and had six children reraoved by death; he is Rep; is School Diretcor; owns 426 acres
of land, worth $29,000.
HOLMES JOHN, Farraer, Sec. 30; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden, Feb. 14, 1841; carae
-to this county in 1869; married Charlotte A. Anderson, born in Sweden; carae to this country
in 1852; has two sons, Henry E., born May 5, 1871; Charles A., born April 1, 1875; Luth;
Rep; he ahd his brother, (Charles G. Holmes, own 65 acres of land, worth $4,290; Charles G.
Holmes carae to this country from Sweden in May, 1868; married Emily Johnson, Jan. 1875.
HORNECKER GEORGE J. Sec. 14; farraer; Dera; Luth; born Germany; 240 acres.
HORTON GILBERT, Sec. 34; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Ind; Spirit; born Pa.
HOWELL CHARLES G. Farmer,' Sec. 2; P.O. Geneseo; was born in Monongalia Co.
W. Va. Jan. 22, 1837, where he and Miss Sarah C. Holland, bora Aug. 10, 1835, were edu
cated, whom he married Sept. 30, i860; he enlisted Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. C, 14th W. Va. Vol.
Inf and served his country nearly three years; was honorably discharged July 3, 1865; Bapt;
is Deacon of his church; Rep; and has been School Director for seven years; he has six
daughters, Rebecca J., Susan O., Blanche B., Jessie F., Love A. and Anna H; he has i62>^
acres of land, valued at $10,000.
HOYT J. W. Sec. 25; P.O. Cambridge; farraer; rents; Dem; born Conn.
T OHNSON CHARLES, Sec. 34 farmer; Dem; born Sweden.
J rOHNSON FREDERICK, Sec. 29; P.O. Osco; laborer; lives on Chas. J. Hoflund's farm.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 31 ; P.O. Andrjver; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN, Sec. 34; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; born Sweden.
JOHNSON J. P. laborer; Meth; born in Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN A. Sec. 11; farm hand; Rep; Luth.
JAMES NELSON, laborer; Luth; born Denmark.
'T/'LAROON MARTIN, Luth; born Germany.
KNOWLES MATTHEW, Farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Osco; born in Matlock, Derbyshire,
England, May 19, 1821; came to Pa. 1848, to this county May, 1856; on Dec. 29, 1859, he
married Miss Annie Radburn, who was born in Raddle, England, June 15, 1831; came to
Philadelphia 1833,' and to this county June, 1859; they have one son, William H., born May
3, 1866; three daughters, Sophia R., bora Oct. 5, i860; Emma W., born Oct. 20, 1862, and
Annie L., born Aug. 5, i86g; Rep; has been School Director and Treasurer of the Board
two years; he Has 80 acres of land, worth $5,500.
T AMB A. M. C. Sec. 6; carpenter; Rep; born N.Y.
-^ LAMMART F. farmer; born Germany; 40 acres land.
LANDEN CHARLES, Sec. 28; P.O. Osco: farmer; Rep; bora Sweden; 70 acres.
LARSON ANDREW G. Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden July 25, 1837;
came to this country Aug. 18, i860; raarried Mathilda L. Hokonson, Nov. I, 1866; born in
Sweden; he is a Rep; Luth; he is now Church Trustee; has five sons, Lewis E. and Andrew
J., born June 28, 1867; Henry J., born June 27, 1872; Charles R., born June 7, 1874; Gust.
A., born July 25, 1876; one daughter, Nellie A., bora June 11, 1870; has 200 acres, valued
at $13,000.
LAW.SON JOHN M. Sec. 17; farmer; rents; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LAWSON S. S. Luth. minister at Morristown; Rep; born Pa.
LEIBEE GEORGE, Sec. 4; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Ky; 341 acres. ._;
LEIBEE JACOB, Sec. 4; farmer; Dem; born Ohio.

472 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OE
LEIBEE JOSEPH, farmer; Dem; born Ohio.
LEIBEE WILLIAM, Sec. 4; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; rents; born Ohio.
LINBURG PETER J. Sec. 2g; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LINDAHL CHARLES O. Sec. 29; P.O. Osco; farmer; rents; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LINDBLAD J. M. farraer; rents; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden.
LINDE ERICK, Osco; shoemaker; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LINDQUEST CHARLES, Farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Osco; born in Sweden, Nov. 5, 1833;
carae to this county in July, 1859; enlisted in Co.. C, 42d 111. Vol. Inft. Aug. io,'i86i; served
during the war; was in the battles of Island No. 10, Corinth, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Mis
sionary Ridge, Dalton, Resaca, and seventeen other battles; was wounded four tiraes; he
raarried Maria S. Johnson Feb. 28, 1866; they h.id two sons; Charles E., born May 28, 1869;
Gustaf L., Dec. 2, 1871; one daughter, Maria C, Oct. 21, 1866; his wife was removed by
death March 16, 1873; he subsequently raarried Josephina C. Frances Aug. 20, 1874; their
children are two daughters — Emma C, bora July 22, 1875, and Sarah E., Jan. 26, 1877; his
wife died Feb. 10, 1877; he is Luth; is Deacon; Rep; is Tax Collector; has been School Di
rector seven years; has 120 acres land, worth $8,000.
LONG MIKE, Sec. 7; P.O. Morriston; farmer; Dem; Cath; 184 acres land.
lY/TcCAW ELIZABETH, widow; Sec. 7; P.O. Osco; farras; Epis; born Ireland; 79 acres.
-'•*-•- -McCAW JAMES, Sec. 32; P.O. Osco; farmer; born Pa.
McCAW JOHN, Sec. 32; P.O. Osco; farraer; born Pa; 40 acres.
Mccarty JOHN T. Farraer, Sec. 11; P.O. Carabridge; a son of David McCarty, a sol
dier in the war of 1812; was born in Cheshire, Gallia Co. Ohio, Feb. 18, 1827; was educated
and came to Peoria Co. in 1848; raarried Mary A. Miller; he is a Dem; was Road Commis
sioner; carae to this Co. in June, 1857; his wife having been removed by death, he subse
quently married Sarah A. Robinson, of Andover, Nov. 29, 1866, who was born in Pa; came
to Henry Co. and engaged in school teaching; they are Meth; have five sons — William J.,
born April 15, 1851; Albert, Jan. 30, 1862; John A., Nov. 12, 1868; Elbert C, Oct. 22,
1874; and Charles T., July 4, 1863; five daughters — Sarah E., Sept. 21, 1852; Mary E., July
5, 1854; Henrietta. July 3, 1858; Mary A., Sept. 30, 1867; and Florence M., Jan. 15, 1871;
has been School Director twelve years, and owns 160 acres land, worth $12,000.
McCLAIN ROBERT, Sec. 33; P.O. Osco; farmer; borp Ireland.
McCLAIN WILLIAM, P.O. Osco; farmer; rents.
McCURDY A. Sec. 20; farmer; Dera; Epis; born Ireland.
McPARLAND J. W. Sec. 35; P.O. Carabridge; Dem.
McPARLAND R. Sec. 35; P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dera; Christian; born Ohio.
McHENRY CHARLES, Sec. 23; farmer; Dera; Meth; born 111; 120 acres land.
McLaughlin JOHNSON. Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; born in Ireland, May
18, 1825; came to this town in 1851; Dem; been School Director; Pres; is Elder ofhis
church; married Mary Parks, of Pa. March 11, 1853, who was born in Ireland March 23,
1825, and at an eariy age moved to Scotland; carae to this county in l84g; he has two sons,
John J., and David W., born Oct. 23, 1856, and one daughter, Mary E., Dec. 13, i860; he
has 80 acres land, worth $5,000.
MAGEE CHARLES, Farraer, Sec. 1; P.O. Geneseo; was bom in Peoria Co. 111. Jan. 18,
1844, where he was educated; at the age of 17 he enlisted in Co. H, 86th 111. Vol. Inft. and
served his country three years; after serving about twenty raonths he was promoted to the
position of Q. M. Sergt. which position he held until he was honorably discharged at the
close of the war; he -was in the battles of Perryville, Chicamauga, Missionary Ridge, and
at the siege of Knoxville; was also with Gen. Sherman during his celebrated carapaign from
Chattanooga to Atlanta, and thence to the sea; carae to this Co. in June, 1865; raarried Miss
Nellie Paine, of Geneseo, Sept. 22, 1870, formerly of R.I., where she was educated; in rel.
they are Bapts; he is Rep. in pol. and has 80 acres land, valued at $4,500.
MAGEE MARIA R. widow; Sec. I; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; bora Maryland; 160 acres land.
MANGUSON CHARLIE, Sec. 18; P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 80 acres.
MANGUSON ERICK, Sec. 18; P.O. Osco; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 240 aeres.
MANNING S. A. laborer, Osco; Rep; Meth; bora Sweden.
MARSHALL JOHN C. lives in Morristown; raason; Rep; born Pa.
MELTZER WILLIAM, farraer; Rep; Luth; born Germany; 80 acres;
MILLER AUGUST, Sec. i; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; born Germany; 80 acres land.
MILLER JOHN, Sec. 3; P.O. Morristown; farmer; Luth; born Germany; 7 acres.

HENRY COUNTY: OSCO TOWNSHIP. 475
MONESMITH ALONZO, Sec. 4; farmer; Dera; born Ohio.
MONKMAN M. laborer, Morristown; Dem; bora England.
"NT ELSON JOHN, P.O. Carabridge; teacher and farraer; Rep; Prot. Epis; bora Ireland.
NELSON JOHN M. Sec. 29; P.O. Osco; farraer; rents; Rep; born Sweden.
NICLOYE T. Sec. 6; P.O. Morristown; farmer; rents; Luth; born Germany.
NIGHTINGALE JOHN, merchant, Morristown; Dera; bora England.
NOONAN J. Sec. 10; P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Dera; born Ireland; 160 acres.
NYE ANDREW, P.O. Osco; farraer; rents; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
pARSONS JOHN S. Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farmer; Dem; Meth; 70 acres land.
¦^ PATE WM. Sec. 15; farmer; Rep; born England; 160 acres land.
PARKS SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Cambridge; was born in Ireland, June 24,
1826; went to Scotland in 1838; came to this country in ,1846, and to this town in 1854; Dem;
Pres; marrifed Catharine Johnson, of Cambridge, May 12, 1854, who moved from her native
country — Ireland — in 1847; their children are Margaret B., born Feb. 17, 1855; Mary E.,
June 13, 1859; Annie J., May 12, 1861; Eliza, April 23, 1863; and David, Oct. 28, 1857; he
has 80 acres land, worth $4,000.
PECKHAM ALFRED M. harness-maker, Osco; Rep; born N.Y.
PETERSON ERICK A. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden, Feb. 15; 1834;
carae to Iowa in 1857, to this county in 1859; married Christine Elm Nov. 8, 1859, who was
born in Sweden, Aug. 15, 1828; camelo N.Y. in 1846, to this Co. in 1853; they have three
diiughters — Emma A., bora July 26, 1861; Ella E., Aug. 8, 1867; Cora R., Jan. 7, 1874; one
son, Sherman A., Jan. 13, 1865; Meth; he has been School Director six years. Church Trus
tee five years, and has 247 acres land, $15,000.
PETERSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Osco; was born in Tjarstad Soken, Swe
den, Jan. 6, 1836; he is the son of Peter Sarauelson, of that place, where he was brought up
and educated; he came to this country, Webster Co. Iowa, via Boston and Chicago, in 1857;
entered 80 acres of land in that Co; lived there three years; came to this Co. in l85o; rented
a farra in Colona; raoved to Western Township in 1863; on March 22, 1865, he married Miss.
Anna M. Manguson, of that place, formerly of Sweden; he came to where he now resides in
1873; he has two sons — John L., born July 2, 1867; Samuel O., Jan. 6, 1873; and two daugh
ters — Dulsena M., Sept. 19, l86g; Lydia W., October, 1874; he has 530 acres land, worth
$31,000; Rep.
PETERSON SWAN P. Farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Osco; bora" in Sweden, Oct. 11, 1829; he
came to this country with a party of 327 persons, in 1849; he was seven weeks and four days
on the ocean, and more than a month coming from N.Y. to this Co. by canal, lakes and
wagon; arrived Aug. 12; the privation and suffering during their three months' journey may
be iraagined frora the fact that nearly one-half their nuraber died with cholera after they left
Albany; when he first came here he worked for 25 cents a day, or $,8 per month; he raarried
Hanna Fosberg, of Henry Co. Dec. 15, 1853, born in Sweden; she was nine weeks and four
days crossing the ocean; they have six sons and four daughters; they are Luth; is Church
Trustee; has 320 acres, worth $20,000; Rep.
PETTEYS JOHN T. Farraer, Sec. 13; P.O. Carabridge; was bora in Oneida Co. N.Y.
May 3, 1833, where he was educated, and married Miss Lurana E. Field, who was born Aug.
15, 1839, in Winchester, Cheshire Co. N.H. who at an eariy age moved with her parents to
Oneida Co. where she was educated and raarried; they have one son, Willard A., born Sept.
14, 1862; are Meth; he has been Steward; is Rep; been School Director six years. School
Trustee three years; is also a Director of the Osco and Western Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
and Trustee ofthe Munson Cemetery Association; he has 80 acres, value $6,500.
POBANZ AUGUST F. Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farm laborer; Luth; born Gerraany.
POPPLETON GEORGE, Farraer, Sec. 24; P.O. Cambridge; was born in Lincolnshire,
England, Aug. 15, 1831; carae to Niagara Co. N.Y. April, 1851, where he was educated;
carae to this Co. in October, 1854; raarried Miss Esther Hall Dec. 31, 1855, who was born in
the Co, of Ferraanagh, in the north of Ireland, where she was educated and taught school;
came to Pa. in 1851, to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Epis; he has been School Director; has four
sons— George B., born June 14, 1859; Britton L., Aug. 18, 1863; Sherman W, Jan. 3, 1866;
John W., Dec. 10, 1870; two daughters— Mary J., Nov. 30, 1856; and Esther A., June 17,
1873; he has 193 acres of land, valued at $13,500.
POWELL C. T., Farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; was bora in Guernsey Co. Ohio, May 22,
1832; came to Peoria Co. in 1844. '"'here he, and Miss H. Magee, born in Ohio Sept. 6, 1834,
were educated, whom he raarried Feb. 10, 1853; Rep; was Tax Collector and School Di
rector; they came to Osco in Nov. i860; Bapt; have three sons, Francis M. bora Dec. 4.
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1853, Walie M., Dec. 26, 1866, and Charles M., June 16, 1872; two daughters, Candace,
April 22, 1858, and Ida B., Aug. 3, i860; he is now School Director, and has 240 acres of
land, worth $18,000.
PURVIANCE A. Sec. 5, P.O. Morristown; farrper; Rep; Chris; bom Ohio.
PURVIANCE C. W. Osco; clerk; Rep; born Ind.
PURVIANCE D. L. Morristown; merchant; Dem; Chris; born Ohio.
PURVIANCE ELIZA, wid. Sec. 4, P.O. Morristown; farraer; 80 acres.
¦p AAN FREDERICK, born Germany.
RAMUS L. Sec. 8; farmer; born Germany; 10 acres land.
RECORDS B. Sec. 36, P.O. Cambridge; born Pa.
REDMAN SOLOlMON, Sec. 26, P.O. Carabridge; Rep; Bapt; born Pa.
REED S. W. Osco; lumber dealer; Rep; Pres; born Pa.
RESSER CHARLES, lives in Morristown; shoemaker; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
RINGLE JOHN, Sec. 11; Rep; born Pa; 150 acres land.
RINGLE JOSEPH, Farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Osco; son of Mathias Ringle, who served his
country during the revolutionary war; was born in Westraoreland Co. Pa. Dec. 6, 1809,
where he, ind Miss Mai-y A. Whitesel, born Dec. 10, 1814, were educated, whom he married
May 21, 1836; they came to this county March 20, 1857; Pres; have four sons, James, born
April 3, 1837, John, May 21, 1841, William, March 6, 1847, and David W.; three daughters.
Catharine, Oct. 2, 1843, Louisa, Oct. 11, 1845, and Mary E.; he has 80 acres of land, valued
at $6,400.
RINGLE WILLIAM, Farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Osco; was bora in Alleghany Co. Pa. March
6, 1847; came to this county March 20, 1857; he was educated in our Public Schools and the
Orion Academy; Rep; Pres; has been Sabbath-school Teacher for a number of years; mar
ried Miss Allen A. Welton, of Osco, Oct. 23, 1873, who was born Feb. 22, 1S51; at an early
age she moved with her parents frora Peoria Co. to this town; he is son of Josep 1 Ringle, of
this township; he has 160 acres of land worth $11,000.
RIVENBURG G. H. Sec. 16; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Pa.
ROGERS ED.MOND, P.O. Osco; blacksmith; Rep; Bapt; born N. J.
ROGERS J. S. Sec. 7, P.O. Morristown; farmer; Rep; born III.
ROGERS T. H. Sec. 8, P.O. Morristown; farmer; bora N.Y.
O ALL CHARLES J. Sec. ig; farra hand; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
¦^ SAMUELSON JAMES, Sec. 17, P.O. Csco; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 20 ac.
SAMUELSON AUGUST, Farraer, Sec. 34. P.O. Osco; was born in Vesterenby, Esterg-
helen, Sweden, Oct. 11, 1839; carae to this country in 1851; was three months crossing the
ocean to N. Y. and two weeks on his journey to Buffalo ; came to this county in 1852; Rep;
Meth ; raarried Tilda Anderson Oct. 24, 18-57, "'ho was born in Sweden Jan. i, 1S51; he has
one son, Arail G. born Dec. 18, 1869. and two daughters, A. .\ , Jan. 12, 1S72, and Ella A.,
Oct. II, 1874; he has 160 acres of land, worth $12,000.
SCHMOLL FREDERICK, Sec. 4, P.O. Osco; farmer; Dera; Luth; born Gerraany; 160 ac.
SHERRARD WILLIAM.'fSec. 36, P.O. Carabridge; farmer; Rep; Pres; bora Pa.
SHOWALTER J. .S. Farraer, Sec. 5, P.O. .Morristown; was bom in Franklin Co. Va.
Aug. 7, 1819; he i» self-educated, very temperate in habits, never having drank spirituous
liquors or used tobacco; he moved to Ohio in 1826; subsequently traveled four years in the
South; returned; raarried .Miss Mary D. Miller, of Preble Co. Oct. 29, 1846, formerly of But
ler Co, vvhere she had been educated; he thtn became a druggist; was elected County Sur
veyor in 1852, which office he held until he came west to this county in March, 1855; Rep;
has been Assessor six years; he has also been Supervisor of his town; in religion. Lib; has
brought up and educated two adopted children, Ellen E. Showalter and Maggie J. Purvi
ance ; he has real estate vahied at $15,000.
SIBLEY CHARLES W. Morristown; broora-raaker; Rep; born Mass.
SMITH D. H. Sec. 12, P.O. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 160 ac. land.
SMITH 'JARED H. Farraer, Sec. 22, P.O. Cambridge; bom in Harwinton, Ct. Nov. 18,
1827, where he was educated; came to this county Nov. 1853; raarried Miss Jane A. Welton.
of his native town, Oct. i, 1854, and returned in Nov. of the same year; his wife having been
removed by death, he subsequenlly married Miss Mary E. Knowles, of Henry Co. Aug. 18,
1864; in religion they are Epis., he is Jr. Warden; Rep; is School Trustee; has been Town
Treasurer, also represented his town four years in the capacity of Supervisor; he has four
sons, Jared H., George R., Henry A. and Charles E.; three daughters, Araelia M., Myra J-
and Anna E. ; he has two farras containing 560 acres of land, worth $29,000.

HENRY COUNTY: OSCO TOWNSHIP. 477
SODERBERG ANDREW G. farra hand; Meth; born in Sweden.
STAM MARY L. wid. Sec. 4, P.O. Morristown; farmer; owns house and lot.
STENGEL H. Sec. 21; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Prussia.
STOUGHTON H. Sec. 21, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 160 acres.
STOUGHTON HARDEN, Sec. 21, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
STOUGHTON HENRY E. Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Osco; was born in Ashtabula Co. Ohio.
.\pril 15, 1837; came to Osco Feb. 1866; Rep; he has been Tax Collector ofhis town and is
now School Trustee; was a member of Co. C, 177th O. Vol. Inft. in the war forthe preserva
tion ofthe Union; married Philinda Richraond, of Windsor, Ashtabula Co. Ohio, March 26,
1861; he has two sons. Fitch J. bora Feb. 8, 1862, and Henry L. May 12, i86g; he has 160
acres of land, worth $12,000.
STRIPLING CHARLIE, Sec. 8, farmer; born Germany; 15 acres of land.
STUBBS CHARLES, Sec. 6, P.O. Morristown; carpenter; Rep.
STURR DORSEY J. lives with Geo. Leibee, Sec. 4, farraer; Dera; born Ohio.
STUTTERD J. W. Osco; druggist; Rep; Bapt; born N.Y.
SUTTON ANDREW J., P.O. Morristown; teacher; Rep; Bapt; bora Pa.
SWANSON CHARLES, Sec. 28, P.O. Osco; farmer, rents; born Sweden.
SWANSON GUST W. Sec. 32, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; born III; 25 ac. land.
SWANSON NELS, Sec. 19, P.O. Osco; farmer; Rep; Luth; bora Sweden; 135 acres.
SWANSON L. P. Sec. 20, P.O. Osco; farraer; Rep; Lulh; born Sweden; 40 ac. land.
'T'OMLINSON DAVID C. Sec. 20, P.O. Osco; farm(^r; Rep; born Mich.
-'¦ TOMLINSON DAVID S. Sec. 11; farmer; Rep; born N.Y; 95 ac. land.
TOMLINSON WILLIAVI H. Sec. 3; farraer, rents; Rep; born Mich.
TOPPER ERICK G. Sec. 31, P.O. Osco; farmer; Luth; bora Sweden; 80 ac. land.
TOWNSEND WILLIAM S. M.D. Osco; was born in Belraont Co. Ohio, May 31, 1846;
moved to Iowa in l868; he vvas educated for his profession at Keokuk, and in tlie Medical
Departraent ofthe State University at Iowa City, vvhere he graduated with honors at the
head of his class; after practicing in Iowa he came to this county Dec. 30, 1876; he is now
the practicing physician and surgeon air Osco; Rep. in pol.
TRUAX .A. Morristown; raachinist; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
TYSON H.\GERMAN, Sec. 16, P.O. Osco; farmer; Dera; born Ohio; 212 acres.

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ALENTINE MARTIN V. Sec. 34, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Dem; Ind; born Pa.
VIBERG JOHN Jr. laborer; born Sweden.
VIBERG JOHN, Osco; raechanic; born in Sweden.
WAGLE JOHN, Sec. 2, P.CT. Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Gerraany; 160 ac. land.
WELTON JAMES M. Sec. 14; farmer; Rep; Epis; born 111.
WARD LEWIS, Farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Carabridge; was born in Hasel, Sweden/ May 13,
1824- came to this county in 1850; Meth; Rep; married Christine E. Hellgrin, of Knox Co.
May 12 1853 who was born in Swedfen, Nov. ig, 1828; has six sons: Henry B., a student of
Hedding College, Abingdon, III; Abrahara L., Frank O., John E., Gilbert E., and Wilhe;
one daughter, Mary A.; has 80 acres of land, valued at $5,000.
WELTON L. C. Sec. 14; farmer; Rep.if,i<^-
WELTON MERRITT PI. Sec. 23; farmer; Rep; bora III.
WEIDLEIN ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Morristown; was born in Pa. April l6,
1840; came to this county Oct. 1851, where he and Miss Sarah E. Conrad, of Henry Co.,
forraerly of Pa., were educated, whom he raarried April 3, 1864; they are Luth; he has
been Assistant Sabbath-school Superintendent; is Elder of the Church; Dem; been Road
Com- is School Director; has three sons: William E., Joseph C, Lewis A., and three daugh
ters: Mary L., Ellennora E., and Margaret J.; he owns 345 acres of land, value $20,000.
WEIDLEIN JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Morristown; was born in Shellsburg, Bed
ford Co Pa Feb 17, 1850; came with his parents to this township, via Rock Island, m 1851 ;
lived about 'seven years here, then moved to Edford Township^ where he was educated in
the public school; returned to O.co in the Spring of 1871, farmed two years, then engaged
in the hardware business in Orion for sixteen raonths; returaed to his farm where he now
resides, in Dec. 1875; on Oct. 15. 1876, he married Miss Jennie L. Bjerrura; she was born
in Davenport, Iowa, Nov. 21, 1857; moved with her parents to Osco, where she was brought
up and educated; he has 212 acres of Iana, worth $14,000.

478 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
WESTERLUND ERIC, Farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Osco; was born in Sweden, Jan. 16,
1836; he carae to this county in 1850; raarried Christine Anderson, Feb. 7, 1858, who was
born in Sweden, Jan. 30, 1843, and came to this county in 1849; Luth; been Church Trustee
nine years; Rep; been Road Com. and School Director; has two sons and four daughters;
he takes special interest in raising good stock, particularly hogs, which are placed upun the
market at the age of fifteen months, averaging 400 pounds each; he owns 120 acres of land,
worth $8,400.
WHIPPLE EDWIN R. Sec. 25; farmer; born 111.
WHITELINE JOHN J. Farmer, Sec. 7; P.O. Morristown; Dem; he was born in
Napier, Bedford Co. Pa. on March 4, 1837, where he was brought up on a farra and educated
in the public schools; he carae to Henry Co. in April, 1859; °" Feb. 28, 1865, he married
Miss Christina Rapp, of Whiteside Co. 111., where she was born, Jan. 15, 1844, brought up
on a farra near Springhill, and educated in the district schools; she can read German and
English; her parents Christina and Phillip Rapp, now reside in Geneseo; Mr. Whiteline has
one son, Williara F., born Feb. i, 1868, and three daughters: Hattie M., May g, 1866; Rosa
S., Oct. 1, 1869; and Flora B., Nov. 18, 1871; They are Luth. in Religion; he is Deacon of
his Church; has 178 acres of land, worth $13,000.
WICKLUND ERIC, Sec. 27; P.O. Osco; born in Undersvik, brought up and educated
in Ovanaker, Sweden; carae to this county in 1868; Rep; Luth:. married Mary Norlund.
May 13, 1875, who was born in Bargsjo, Sweden, June 24, 1852; they have one daughter,
Hilda T., aged eleven months; he has property valued at $800.
WIESE JOHN, Sec. l; P.O. Geneseo; farmer; Luth; 168 ac. land.
WILDEMUTH JACOB, Sec. 11; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Ind.
WILDEMUTH PETER, Farraer; Rep; Luth; born France; 240 ac. land.
WILDEMUTH PHILLIP, Sec. 12; P.O.Geneseo; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Germany.
WILKEY DAVID, Sec. 32; P.O. Andover; farmer; Dera; Pres; born Ireland.
WILKEY JAMES, Sec. 32; P.O. Andover; farraer; Dem; Pres; bora Ireland.
WILLIAMSON HIRAM F. Farraer, Sec. 19; P.O. Osco; was born in Indiana Co
Pa. July 13, 1833, where he was educated, and was engaged mostly in the luraber business;
came to this counly in the Fall of 1856; married Hanna P. Denton, Nov. 1, i860, who at
an early age moved with her parents from her native state, N. Y., to Winnebago Co.,
thence to this county, where she was educated at the schools at Geneseo; he has two sons:
Jacob D., born Nov. 12, 1861; and George M., April 16. i858; his wife having been reraoved
by death, April 24, 1868, he subsequently raarried Melissa A. Denton, Oct. 24, i86g; she is
the daughter of Arabrose Denton, a well known surveyor, formerly of this county; she was
born in Winnebago Co. Oct. 11, 1845; carae here with her parents in 1852, was educated in
our public schools and a select school at Orion; he enlisted for three years Aug, 9, 1862, in
Co. C, 112 111. V. I.; was in the E. Tenn. Raid; was detailed with the araraunition train for
seven raonths; returned to his regiment; was engaged in several skirraishes and battles in E.
Tenn.; was also in the Georgia carapaign, and wounded at the battle of Resaca; Meth; was
Sabbath-school Superintendent; Rep; School Director two years.
WILLIAMS P. Sec. 3; coal-rainer; rents; Dera; born Eng.
.WILSON MAGGIE H. Morristown; widow; dressraaker; born Norway.
WOODWARD F. H. Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farraer; Rep; born Ohio.
WOODWARD HIRAM, Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farraer; Rep; Pres; born Vt.
WOODWARD LUMAN, Farraer, Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; born in Licking Co. Ohio,
Feb. 4, 1S31, where he and Miss Laura Woodworth were educated, whom he married Aug.
^^' j^^^LI^"^*^- '° *i^ county April 1855; Rep; been School Director a number of years;
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the narae of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress; has two daughters: Almena,
and Alice; he has 140 acres of land, valued at $10,500.
WOODWORTH G. P., P.O., Osco; Rep; born Ohio.
YAGER WILLIAM, Sec. 21; P.O. Osco; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Ger; 100 acres land.
YAGER FRED. Farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Osco; was born in Voldeck, Ger July 4 1850-
came to Edford, Henry Co. Oct. 1858; remained there until the Spring of 1865, then moved
on to section 21, Osco; moved on to the farra where he how resides, in March, 1875; hewas
seven weeks crossing the ocean to N. Y.. and five days coming from there to Geneseo; he
IS independent m politics and religion; his father, William, born in Ger. Dec 10, 1808, and
mother, Christiana born in Ger. March 25, 1812, reside on their farm of 100 acres, Sec. 21;
he has one sister Caroline Stencel, who, with her husband, resides with him at present; he
owns 207 acres of land, worth $13,500.

HENRT COUNTY: WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 479

Business Directory.
OSCO.
Emmert Philip, Grain Dealer.
Townsend Wm. S. M. D. Physician and Surgeon.

WETHEKSFIELD TOWNSHIP.
A BBOTT CHARLES F., P.O. Wethersfield; lives with his father; Dem. Ind; born 111.
¦^^ ABBOTT JOSEPH H., P.O. Wethersfield; Lib; Meth. Epis; from England.
AMES HENRY B. Blacksmith; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 31, P.O. Galva; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Sweden; four children.
ARMSTRONG H. B. Sec. 28; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio; 57>^ acres.
ARMSTRONG JOHN, Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres; born Scotland,
ATHERTON J. N. Sec. 18; P.O. Wethersfield; farms on A. Atherion's place.
ATHERTON JASPER N. Sec. 18; P.O. Wethersfield; farraer; Dera. Ind; born 111.
ATHERTON MILTON, P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Dera. Ind; from Ohio.
ATKINSON JAMES, P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; renter; Rep; Pres; from Penn.
ATKINSON WM. P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Dera; Pres; frora Ireland; val. prop. $1500.
"DAKER BENJAMIN, P.O. Wethersfield; Dem; Meth. Epis; frora Ohio.
-*-' BALDWIN DANIEL, P.O. Kewanee; farras Wm. Baldwin's farm; Rep; Bapt.
BALDWIN WALTER V. P.O. Kewanee; lives with Wra. Baldwin; Rep; from N.Y.
BALDWIN WM. Sec. 8; P.O. Kewanee; from N.Y; 215 acres, val. $20,000.
BENNETT SIMON, P.O. Wethersfield; Lib; Bapt; frora Penn; carae to this county 1855.
BEVAN E. T. Sec. 7; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; born Pa; 80 acres, val. $7,000.
BICKFORD ISAAC, P.O. Kewanee; Retired Farraer; was born in Washington Co., Ohio,
June 7th, 1800; Dem; came to this county 1856; Meth. Epis; owns 96 acres land in Henry
county, and 140 in Iowa', val. $12,000; married Lucy EUewood Feb. ro, 1822; she was born
Sept. 13, 1800; had 6 children, three lived and three deceased; the names of the living are
Sarah, born Sept. 15, 1855 ; Eli, born Sept. 3, 1830; Jeremiah, born Nov. ig, 1834. The
naraes ofthe deceased ire John, born 1823, died Oct. 20, 1823; Daniel, born Oct. 15, 1826,
died Sept. 15, 1827; Arthur, born Dec. 26, 1836, died Oct. I, 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Bickford
have been living together 55 years.
BICKFORD JERRY, Sec. 8; P.O. Wethersfield; Dera; 160 acres, val. $10,000.
BLISH JOHN G. P.O. Wethersfield; miller; Dera; Meth. Epis; born III.
BLISH MATTHEW B. Sec. g; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dera; Ind; born 1848; have 2 children.
BLISH SYLVESTER COL. Deceased, was the son of Dea. Thoraas Blish, and was
bom Dec. 31st, l7go, in the town of Glastenbury, State of Connecticut; was raarried to
Rhoda Cheney, Jan. I, 1811. Frora private in the Connecticut State Militia, he attained the
respective positions of Lieut., Capt, Major, Lieut. Colonel and Colonel, positions secured
through merit, military pursuits being naturally congenial to him. He was a raember of the
Connecticut Legislature in 1833, always being a man of prominence in politics and raatters
pertaining to the general interests of the people. In the Winter of 1836 he was appointed
one of the purchasing coraraittee for the Wethersfield colony, carae to Illinois as one of the
committee, and purchased the land in Henry county, and returned home in August of that
year. In the month of June 1837, he started with his family in wagons for Henry county,
111., and arrived there about the first of August, and settled on the N. W. '/ of section four
(4), in Wethersfield township, Henry county. 111., where he opened a farra and resided until
r his death Oct. 8, 1855. He was appointed postmaster at Wethersfield, III., in 1838, which
office he held until 1849, it being the first and only post-office opened in this part of Henry
county up to that tirae. He was a prorainent raan in the early history of Henry county, and
his house was the general stopping place in that vicinity for raany years. Pie was also one
of the original proprietors of the town of Kewanee, and the first postraaster in the town,
which office he held until his death. His body was the second interraent raade in the Ke
wanee cemetery, which grounds he gave to the town of Kewanee for burial purposes.

480 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
BLISH WILLIAM H. Farmer; P.O. Wethersfield; was bora in Glastenbury.Conn.,
May 25, 1812; came to this county July 1837; Dera. Ind; raarried Eliza Hollister, Jan. 25,
1836, she died Nov. ig, 185S; second wife was Hannah Gage, married April 17, i860; she
was bora in Herkimer county, N. Y., Sept. 27, 1833; had eight children by first marriage, four
deceased; the living are Charles S., bora Dec. 5, 1836; John G., born June 23, 1840; Rhoda
C, bora June 10, 1850; Addie E., born June 14, 1855; has three children by last wife; Mag
gie G. born April i, 1861; Williara H., Jan, 14, 1863; Hannah E., born Nov. 15, 1871; Mr.
B. is School Treasurer of Wethersfield township, and Justice of the Peace ; was Counly As
sessor and County Treasurer before township organization.
BLISS JULIUS, P.O. Wethersfield; carpenter; Dem; Bapt; from Mass.
BLOOM WILLIAM, P.O. Wethersfield; German Church; frora Gerraany to county in 1873.
BONAR JAMES O. P.O. Wethersfield; works for C. C. Blish; Dem; Cong; born Ohio.
BOYD JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Christian; born in Pa; six children.
BOYD JOHN J. Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; farmer and stock raiser; born N.J. Jan. 28,
1826; carae to county 1868; Rep; 80 acres; has held the office of roadmaster; wife was Effie
Poysher, born N.Y. 1820; raarried 1853.
BRINCKLEY JAMES, Sec. 17; P.O. Kewanee; rents H. Shanalian's farm; Dem.
BROOKS JOHN, Wethersfield; retired farmer; Rep; from N. H.
BROWN GARRET, Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; 128 acres, value $10,000.
BROWN OLIVER W. Retired Farmer; P.O. Kewanee; born in North Coventry, Conn.,
June 20, 1820; came to the state in 1838, and to the county in 1839; Rep; Meth; raarried
Elizabeth M. Kent, daughter of Ebenezer Kent, Sept. 6, 1846; she was born in Castile, N.Y.,
July 31, 1830; has eight children living, Clark K., Emily M., George O., Frank G., Eben.K.,
Milton H., Cyrus A., Mary O.; 'lost one boy and one girl; has been Assessor several years;
was the first pall bearer in the Tp., and heard the first Methodist sermon preached here.
BROWN SAMUEL, Night Watch at C. 13. & (.1. R. R., Kewanee; P.O. Wethersfield;
born in Donegal Co. Ireland, Dec. 24, 1833; carae to this county in 1861; Rep; Pres; 10 acres,
val. $1,500; raarried Christian McAdoo June 11, 1854; she was born March 28, 1831, in Ire
land; had six children, five living and one deceased, the names of the living are : Mary M.,
born April 30, 1855; Martha 11, bom May 7, 1857; Robert, born Oct. 27, 1859; Samuel B.,
born March 20, t86i; Jennie M., born Jan. 1864; Eraraa E., born Jan. 30, 1S70.
BRYAN A. T., P.O. Kewanee; blacksraith; Rep; born Ohio.
BRYAN R. T. Sec. 18; P.O. Galva; renter; A. Hofmoor's farm; Dem.
BUCHANAN MURDOALEX; Rep; Ind; born in III.
BUMP JAMES L., P.O. Wethersfield; Dera; Ind; born Wis.
BUMP WILLIAM, P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; born III.
BURCOMBE GEORGE, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; tenant farraer; born in England; two children.
CAIRNS LEE, Sec. 6; P.O. Kewanee; works for^II. G. Carson; four children.
CAMERON JOHN, renter; Rep; Pres.
CARLSON FRANK, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; works for Samuel Dickson; Derti; born in Sweden.
CARSON HUGH G. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Kewanee; bom in Salt Creek Tp., Wayne Co.
Ohio, May 22; 1823; came to this counly Nov. 3, 1S36; Rep; Prol; owns 260 acres in Sec. 6,
and 2¦^Y^ acres in Kewanee Tp., valued at $20,000; raarried Eraily A. Doty Dec. 14, 1843;
.she was bom in Holraes Co. O., Nov. 26, 1826; they have seven children, Mary E., John H.,
Sarah S. (now Mrs. Wm. T. Orr), Florence (now Mrs. S. R. Parker), Rosa V., Franklin R.
and Ida N.
CAVENAUGH JAMES, Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Dem; Cath; born III; 160 acres.
CAVANAGH LAWRENCE, P.O. Saxon; lives with father; [Dem; Cath; born in 111.
CAVANAGH PATRICK, Farmer, Sec. 26; P.O. Saxon; born in Ireland in 1817;
carae to Henry Co. in 1840; Dera; Cath; owns 200 acres land, val. $15,000; m-arried Bridget
Hunt, of Ireland, in 1839; seven children, Jaraes, Lavvrence, Thoraas, .\nn, Mary Jane, Ag
nes and Bridget.
CHESLEY ALBERT S., P.O. Kewanee; farm laborer; Rep; Ind; came to county in 1876.
CLARK ELISHA, Sec. 18; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth; from Canada; 80 acres, val. $6,000.
COLE ASA, Farmer; P.O. Wethersfield; was born in Washington County, Ohio, Nov. 16,
1822; carae to this county Oct. 28, 1852; Dera; Ind; owns 120 acres land, val. $8,000; mar
ried Margaret R. Chapman Oct. ig, 1843; she was born Oct. 9, 1825. in Pa.- have ten chil
dren living and one deceased; their names: Virginia was bora Feb. 8, 1846- Indiana was
born Oct. ig, 1847; Sarah was born April ig, 1850; Asa D., born Feb. 24, 1852- Martha E.,
born Sept. 23, 1854; Austin, born March 2g, 1858; Fannie R., born July 18, i860- Warren
W., born Oct. 6, 1862; Allie R., bora Sept. 11, 1865; Romenta, born March 17, 1870.

HENRY COUNTY: WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 481
COLE JOSHUA, Sec. ii ; farmer; Rep; Ind; owns 160 acres.
COOK ISAIAH, Sec. 36, P.O. Saxon; Rep.
CRAIG GEORGE H. Sec. 29; P.O. Galva; lives with his father; Rep; born in Elmira, III.
CRAIG- ROBERT H. Farmer, Sec. 29; P.O. Galva; born in Topsham, Orange Co. Vt.,
Jan. 1. 1827; came to this state in 1850; came to thi^ county in 1871; Rep; Ind; owns 320
acres of land, valued at $20,000; married Mary Fellows March 23, 1848; she was born in
Topsham, Vt., June 27, 1827; they have seven children living, George H., born April 14,
1852; Frank H., born April 10, 1859; Melvin S., born Feb. 28, 1862; Dudley, born May 10,
1864; Burton, bora Feb. 23, 1867; Fred, bora July 23. 1869, and Elmer, born Sept. 23, 1871;
lost three children, Ellen J , born May 4, 1849, died July 14, i860; James R., born July ig,
1S54. died July ig, l86o; and John, born .Sept. 14, 1856, died Sept. 6, i860. Mr. Craig is
Township Road Commissioner, also School Director; he lived in Elmira Township, Stark
Co. from 1S50 to 1871.
CRIMAMS PATRICK, Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; 80 acres.
CROW JOHN, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England; 80 acres, $5,000.
"pvACK THOMAS, Sec. 26; farmer; Rep; Ind; born in 111.
^ DARBY JAMES; P.O. Kewanee; lives with Alexander Rule; Rep.
DAVIS L FRANK, Sec. 31; P.O. Lafayette; tenant farmer; Rep; born in Mass; two children.
DAY GEORGE, .Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Ind; Ind; born in Ohio, 1818; 240 acres.
DAY LOSSON L. Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; lives with his father; Ind; born in this Tp.
DECKER CHAS. E. Sec. 15; P.O. Wethersfield; farraer; Rep; bora in N.Y.
DICKINSON  , Wethersfield; teacher; Rep; Cong; born III.
DICKINSON HARVEY S. Fanner, Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee: born in Portage Co. Ohio,
.\\ig. 5. 1820; carae to this county in 1855; Rep; Meth; 54 acres, val. $5,500; raarried Jane
A. Baker Sept. 14, 1857; she was born Sept. 25. 1831; in Washington Co. Ohio; have four
children, Ida E., bora 1859; Jno. M., Jan, 3, i86i; Chas. T., Oct. 29, 1862; Julia A., Dec.
23, 1866,
DICl-CINSO-N HENRY, Sec. 3; P.O. Wethersfield; farraer; Rep; Meth; born N.Y.
DICKINSON JESSE, P.O. Wethersfield; retired farraer; Lib; Cong; I'rom Mass.
DICKINSON RICHARD, Sec. 3; P.O. Wethersfield; farraer; Rep; Cong; frora N.Y.
DICKSON SAMUEL, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; bora in Knox Co. O., June 29, 1834;
carae to this county Aug. 1854; Dem; Ind; owns 210 acres of land, valued at $12,600; raar
ried Ann E. Prather Dec. 1857; she was born in Knox Co. O.; they have three children liv
ing, Elwood, .Minnie, bora March S, 1S69; and States, born Nov. 8, 1870; lost one son,
Pitt.
DODD NATHAN M., works for .Vlexander Murchison; Rep; born in Tenn.
DUDLEY S. ARTHUR, Sec. ig; P.O. Galva; works for G. S. Morton; Rep; born in Conn,
DUNB.\R ALBERTUS, .Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; tenant farraer; Rep; born in this Tp.
DUNBAR OUSON, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; lives with his father; Rep; born 111.
DUNBAR WASHINGTON, Farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Galva; born in Kentucky, Sept. 21,
1822; came to this state about 1835; carae to this county in 1853; Rep; Ind; owns 320 acres
of land, valued at $22,400; married Anna Lee Dec. 24, 1846; she was born m Johnsburg
N.Y, June 10, 1325- they have six children living, Orson, born Nov. 27, 1851; Adelia and
Albertus, born Nov. 24, 1854; Charies, born Aug. 25, 1856; Effie L., born Aug 14, 1861, and
Mary M., born Dec. 28, 1867; lo?t three sons, Oscar, died Aug. 14, 184S; Orvil, died Aug. 3,
1851, and Burwil, died May 5, 1864.
DUSTIN M. Farraer; PO. Wethersfield; born in Orleans Co. Vt., Dec. 17, 1820; came to
state and Logan Co. in 1855; to this county in 1S67; Rep; Free-will Bapt; val. prop. $500;
married Clarissa M. Green on April 13, 1844; she was bora May 23, 1824; had fourchildren,
all sons, Austin M., born Oct. 17, 1845; Harrison A., Aug. 24. 1847; Wra- L., May i, 1850,
and Geo. E., Dec. 8, 1857; Mary A., adopted daughter, born Aug. 25, 1872.
ELLENWOOD JOHN, Sec. 18; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Ohio; 77 acres, val. $5,000.
ERICKSON JOHN, Sec. 33; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora in Sweden. ,
ERICKSON PETER, Sec. 33; P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; Meth; bom in Sweden; 160 ac.
ESPEY WALKER, Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; farmer; born in Sweden; 80 acres; three children.
FERRISS EGBERT, Sec. 20; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Prot; born in N.Y; 160 acres.
FULLER BAXTER, Sec. 35; P.O. Saxon; Rep; Cong; born 111; 129 acres, $7,500.

482 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
FULLER G. W. Sec. 35; P.O. Saxon; Rep; born in IIL
FULLER J. Sec. 35; P.O. Saxon; Rep; Cong; bora III; 145 acres, val. $10,150.
f^ ARY ISAAC, Sec. 17; P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Pa; 160 acres, val. $14,000.
^^ CLYDE FRED. Sec. 2; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Cong; from England; 320 acres.
GOOD ALBION, Farraer; P.O. Wethersfield; bora in Lancaster Co. Pa., July 27, 1828;
came to county May, 1851; Rep; Lib; val. prop. $800; married Elizabeth Test Oct. 11, i860;
she was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 28, 1841; have six children, all living, Clara A., born
Nov. 4, 1 861; Jno. T., born Feb. 4, 1864; Sarah E., Aug. 21, 1866; Bertha, March 1, 1869;
Jennie, April 12, 1872; Ralph, Nov. 4, 1874; served three months in the 124th I.V.I., Co. A.
GOOD SAMUEL W. Sec. 1, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; 86 ac. $6,450.
GREEN C. K. Sec. 26, P.O.Saxon; farmer; Ind; Meth; born N.Y; 80 acres.
GREEN WM. H., P.O. Kewanee; sewing machine agt; Rep; Bapt; from Pa; seven children.
GRIFFITH JASPER, P.O. Wethersfield; laborer; Rep; Lib; from Wis; carae to Co. 1872.
GUEST WM. Wethersfield; wheelwright; Dem; from Canada.
TT ACHTEL GEO. M., P.O. Kewanee; Dera; Luth; born Gerraany; 160 acres.
HANEY JAS. Sec. 34, P.O. Saxon; farraer; Dem; Cath; born in Ireland; 34 acres.
HARTGOI CHAS., P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; wife, one child.
HAXTUN W. E. Wethersfield; manager Steam Heater Co., Kewanee; Rep; Pres; from N.Y.
HEANY THOS. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; farraer; rents of M. Johnston; Dem; born IU.
HELLEAN JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born 111.
HILL WM. Wethersfield; lab; Dem; N.Y. city.
HITCHCOCK G. D. Sec. 23; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in N.Y.
HOPPOCK JOHN, Sec. 26, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Ind; from N.J.
HOPPOCK JOHN, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.J. 1833; 114 acres, $8,000.
HOPPOCK LEWIS, Sec. 10, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Meth. Epis; born N.J. 1836.
HOPPOCK SAML. Sec. 23; farmer; Rep; Ind; 80 acres.
HOPPOCK SARAH M. Sec. 24, P.O. Saxon; 80 acres, val. $5,000.
HOPPOCK WESLEY, Sec. 24, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Rep; Ind; born N.J.
HURD LEWIS, M.D., P.O. Wethersfield; Physician; was born in Hamilton, Madison
Co. N.Y., Aug. 19, 1811; came to this county in Oct., 1836; Rep; Cong; owns 85 acres of
land, val. $7,000; raarried Caroline W. Little, on Aug. 22, 1837; she was born in Hollis, N.
H., Sept. 15, 1821; had seven children, all deceased, Anna C, born Aug. 13, 1838; Lewis
G., born Oct. 3, 1840; Julius A., born July 6, 1842; Eliza O., born July 18, 1849; William
L.. born April 17, 1852; Edwin H. N., born July I, 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Hurd were the first
couple raarried in Henry Co. by the Rev. I. Pillsbury, of Andover. Anna C. Hurd was the
third child bora in Wethersfield.
JACKSON I. V. Sec. 34, P;0. Saxon; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Pa; owns 75 acres.
JERMAN WM., P.O. Wethersfield; farraer; Rep; Ind; born 111.
JEWELL WILLIAM C. Retired Farra«r; P.O. Wethersfield; born in Allegheny Co.
Pa. June 8, 1812; came to this county, Dec. 24, 1855; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 5 acres of
land, val. $1,600; raarried Hannah Rudolph, Aug. 15, 1838; died July 4, 1841; she was
born in i8i3:had two children, one boy and one girl; the son died in the array. 111. Vol.; James
L. Jewell, born Oct. 3, 1839; Hannah J,, born March 24, 1841; second marriage was Mar
garet Clemens, raarried March 10, 1842; she was born Aug. 2, 1813; had four children by
last wife, three living and one dead; the naraes of the living are : E. A., born Feb. 22, 1844;
C. M., born Sept. 26, 1845; Susannah, born Aug. 19, 1848.
JOHNSON JOHN P. Sec. 27, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; rents of J. Peterson; Rep; Luth; Swede.
JOHNSON OLOF, Fanner, Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; born in Sweden, in 1836; came to
Henry Co. in 1864; Rep; Meth. Epis; owns 80 acres of land, val. $5,000; raarried Margaret
Chisholra, of Scotland, in 1869; three children, John Alford, Simon Donald and Elizabeth.
JOHNSTON ALEXANDER, Sec. 27, P.O. Saxon: farmer; Rep; born Ireland; 200 acres.
JOHNSTON JAMES, Farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Wethersfield; born in N.Y. State in 1833;
Dem; owns 160 acres of land, val. $8,000.
JOHNSTON JOHN, Sec. 34, P.O. Saxon; farraer; Rep; born Ireland; 100 acres, val. $5,000.
T/'AY GEO., P.O. Saxon; farraer; Dera; born 111.
¦"^ KAY JAS. Sr., Sec. 35, P.O. Saxon; Dem; bora Eng; 80 acres, val. $4,000.

John F. Willard
foeccAseaJ
AN EARtY SETTLER OF WETHERSflELD

HENRY COUNTY: WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 485
KEIM MOSES, Fanner and Stock Raiser; Sec. 23, P.O. Kewanee; born in Pa. in 1831-
came to Henry Co. in 1861; Dem; owns 84 acres land, val. $6,000; married Alwilda C. Fos
ter, of Pa., in 18624 four children, Emma P., Flora L., Freddie L. and Forest C.
KELLOGG ALBERT B. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Kewanee; was bora in Sheffield, Mass.
Oct. 28, 1799; came to this Co. in 1S50; Rep; Cong; 160 acres, val. $12,000; married Rhoda
Lawrence, Nov. 22, 1S20; died Sept. 8, 1843; second marriage, Harriet E. Vanveleck, Dec.
31, 1844; was married in White Pigeon, St. Joseph Co.. Mich,; had six children by first
raarriage : Emma E. was bom Dec. 3, 1821; Ann, born July 25, 1823; Ruth J., bora July 5,
1826; Ellen Cborn June 13, 1830; Hosmer D., born Nov. 30, 1832; Anson L., born June
23, 1836; name of second wife's children are : Henry L., born Nov.'?, 1845; Chas. A., April
14, 1848; George, Nov. 13, 1850; Cynthia M.. June 22, 1853.
KELSEY J. Sec. 29, P.O. Galva; farmer; bora Sweden; owns i6o acres.
KIRK HUGH C. Sec. 21, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Ohio; 160 acres.
T EGGETT JOHN Jr., Wethersfield; .shoemaker; Dem; frora Pa.
-"-^ LEGGETT JOHN, Wethersfield; retired; Dera; from Ireland.
LESTER ANNA Mrs. P.O. Wethersfield; from Iowa; Freewill Bapt; carae to this Co. 1873.
LESTER EMILY A. Mrs. Widow of Charles Lester, P.O. Welhersfiekl; born in Rex-
ford Flats, N.Y. June 28, 1836; raarried and came to this counly in i860; Meth; Champlin,
father of Charles Lester, was one of Wethersfield's colonists, and is now living in Conn, at
the advanced age of ninety-two; Mr. Charles Lester, born in Lyme, Conn. June 2g, 1815;
married Julia Ann Snyder, 1839; he had seven children Ijy this raarriage, three deceased, and
the living are Champlin M , residence, Sciota, Iowa; Sarah R., Wethersfield; Parker J.,
Sciota, Iowa; Phebe A., Virginia City, Nevada; by second marriage, one — deceased — Clara
L., was bora March 2, 1868; Mr. Lester died Feb. 14, 1876.
LITTLE ABNER BAILEY, (deceased), whose portrait appears in another part of this
work, was bora in Salem, N. H. Feb. i, 1774: he removed to Wethersfield, Heniy Co. 111. in
1836; he spaded the firat ground liroken in the Tp. for garden seeds; he w.as Moderator at
the first Town Meeting, and cast the first vote in Wethersfield Tp; niarried Nancy Tenney
of Hollis, N. H. Jan. 20, 1802; Mr. Little died Sept. 1863, in the goth year of his age, leav
ing children, viz.: Mary B., Catharine M., Elizabeth B., Caleb J., Henry G., Ruth C, Laura
A., Caroline W., Rodney .\. and Sarah F.
LITTLE R. A. Sec. 9, P.O. Kewanee; born in Hollis, N. H. Sept. 16, 1826; came to this
county in March, 1837; Rep; Pres; owns 177 'acres land, value $3,500; raarried Lavintia
Irvvin, April 8, 1852: she vvas born May 6, 1834, in Delaware Co. N.V.; had ten children,
two deceased and eight living, their naraes are Ralph I. born Jan. 28, 1853, Walter, born
Oct. 8, 1854, Frank E. born Aug. 11, 1856, Clarence F bora April 8, 1858, L. H. born Feb.
6, 1862, Mary A. born Sept. 10, 1865, Nancy E. born Feb. 3. 1871. Roy A. bora Oct. 2, 1874;
the first farm taken of the Wethersfield purchase, now owned by R. A. Little, is the west
half of the northeast quarter of section 9, range 14 north, and 5 east; Mr. R. A. Little has
been Teacher of Glee and Sacred Music and Leader of Choir (a part of the time) about
thirty years.
LITTLE RALPH I., P.O. Kewanee; lives with his father; Rep; Pres; born III.
LITTLE WALTER A., P.O. Kewanee; farmer; lives with his father; Rep; Pres.
TV/TcCLURE DANIEL, Wethersfield; retired farmer; Dem; born Ireland.
McCLURE THOS. Sec. 14, P.O. Wethersfield; farraer; Rep; Ind, born in III.
McCLURE WILLIAM B. Wethersfield; works father's farm; Dem; born 111.
McCOY ROBT. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; renter on Jerry Bickford farra; from Pa.
McDonald WILLIAM, wethersfield; painter; Dem; born Ohio.
McKINLEY WILLIAM, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Lib; from Ohio; has six children.
McLENAN M. F. Sec. 33, P.O. Kewanee; farraer, rents of L. Abbery; Dera; born Scotland.
MATHEWS ANSON, P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Dem;' from Pa; came to this Co. 1855.
MAXFIELD J. W.'Sec. 28, P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; bora 111; owns 80 ac.
MAITHEW JOSEPH A. Farmer, P.O. Wethersfield; was born in Jeff'erson Co. Ohio,
Nov. 24, 1821; came to this county Nov. 4, 1843; Dem; Ind; owns 50 acres land, value
$3,900; married Martha M. Baker. Sept. 14, 1855; fhe was born Dec. I, 1840; had eight
children, four living; their names are Garry S. born July i, 1856, Gard, born May 25, 1858,
Jay, bora March 12, 1861. Milley, born Aug. 9, 1868; Mr. Mayhew's parents removed from
Jefferson Co. Ohio, 1S22, to Washington Co. Ohio, Warren Tp. and lived there till they
came to this Co.
MEIER HENRY, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; Cath; from Germany; has three children.
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486 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OP
MILLER M. A., P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; from N.Y.; has two children.
MINER CHARLES B. P.O. Wethersfield; born in Wethersfield. Conn. Aug. 8, 1813;
carae to this county July ig, 1837; Rep; Bapt; married Eliza M.White, Oct. 10, 1834, in
Albany N. Y.; she was born May 4, 1818, died Sept. 6, 1841; second wife, Mary G. Smith,
of Lynn, Conn, married Feb. 1843, she was Born March 12, 1812, and died March 10, 1844;
third raarriage. Mary A. Taylor, March 11, 1845, she was born April II, 1822, in Tioga Co.
N.Y.; had two children by first wife, one son living. Dr. Selden Miner, of Wyoming, 111; by
second wife one son, who was killed in the battle of Gettysburg, Pa. in the 70th N.Y. 'Vols;
children by third wife, E. L., S. J., J. M., J. S., Hattie L.; Mr. Miner has served several
terms as Justice of Peace; has held the office of Supervisor for nine years.
MINER S. J. Wethersfield; teacher; Rep; Bapt; from 111.
MOONEY THOS. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; farmer on E. Wolcott's farm; Dem.
MORTON GILBERT S. Sec. ig, P.O. Galva; tenant fariner; Rep; born in Mich; one child.
MORTON HARRY C. Sees. 19 and 30, P.O. Galva; farraer; Rep; born in Mich; 160 ac.
MOTLEY JOHN F., P.O. Kewanee; lives with his father; Rep; Epis; from England.
MOTLEY THOMAS S. W. Sec. 2, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Rep; Epis; from England.
MOTLEY WILLIAM C. lives on Sec. 2; farmer; Rep; Epis; from N.Y.
MOTT FRANK, Sec. 29, P.O. Kewanee; works for E. Ferriss; Dera; Bapt; born in'N.Y.
?\10WITT WM. R., P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; from England; came to this Co. 1863.
MURCHISON A. Farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Kewanee; born in Rosshire, Scotland, July 7,
1831; came to county 1867; Rep; Bapt; 240 acres, value $18,000; married Margaret N.
Weede, July 3, 1866; emigrated frora Rosshire, Scotland, in Suraraer of 1849. ^"<i settled in
Elraira, Stark Co. Ill; was Capt. Co. B, igth Ills. V. I.; served three years frora June 12,
1861; two children.
MURCHISON DONALD, Farraer, .Sec. 13, P.O. Kewanee; born in Scotland, Dec. 25,
1838; carae to this county in 1851; Rep; Prot; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $11,200;
married May Carapbell in Wethersfield, Feb. 28, 1871; she was born in Scotland in 1843;
they have two children, Catharine, born Oct. 15, 1873, Duncan Francis, born Feb. 12, 1875;
have lost one child, Harriett, who was born Dec. 10, 1872, and died Jan. 15, 1874; Mr. M.
has been Pathraaster.
MURRAY JAMES, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Ind; born in England, 1838.
MURCHISON JOHN, Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; born in Scot
land, 1832; came to Henry Co. iu 1851; Rep; owns 240 acres land, value $15,000. Married
Jamima Chisholra, of Scotland, in 1S5S; nine children : Elizabeth, Kate. Christy E. Mar-
garet A., Mary, Isabella J., Finlay, Donald, and Lewis H.
MURCHISON KENNETH, Sec. 19; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Ind; Ind; bora Scotland; 180 a-
MURCHISON RODRICK, Sec. 24; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Ind; bora Scotland; 278 a. vah $20,000.
"XT ANCE HIRAM, P.O, Kewanee; physician; Dem; Cong.
-'¦^ NELSON NELSE, rents of J. Peterson; Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Ind. born Sweden.
NELSON SWAN, Sec. 31; P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden; 80 acres.
NELSON WILLIAM, rents C. C. Blish's farm; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
/^LIVER WILLI.\M, Sec. 23; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Pres; born Scotland; 550 acres.
OURS WILLIAM, Sec. 29; P.O. Kewanee; farraer; Rep; Ind; 160 acres, val. $12,000.
pETTEYS Mrs. LUCINA, P.O. Wethersfield; M.E.; from N.Y.; came to Co. '61; val. $10,000.
PAGE J. H. Sec. 8; P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born Illinois; 80 acres, val. $5,000.
PAGE HAZLETON, Farmer and Stock Raiser; P.O. Wethersfield; was born in Goffs-
town, N.H. Sept. 24, 180S; carae to this County, June 1837; Rep; Cong; owns 112 acres
land in Henry Co. 111., and 160 in Iowa, and 320 in Kansas. Married Mary Ann Cook, Nov.
13, 1834; she died May 6, 1850; had five children by fir.n wife, two deceased, and three hving
are Robert C. bora Aug. 11, 1835; Joseph H. born Sept. 24, 1839; Ann J. boro April 15,
1845. Present wife was Mrs. Jenett Gutchess, married May 31, 1852. She was born in
Conquest, Cayuga Cu. N.V. Nov. 19, 1822; Mrs. Gutchess had one son, Jacob I. Gutchess;
he was bora in Conquest, N,Y. 1844. Mr. Page has served several years as School Director.
PALMER G. N. Farmer; Wethersfield; was bora in Lake County, Ohio May 16, 1828;
came to this County in Oct. 1850; Rep; Cong; owns 83 acres land, value $7,000. Married
Hannah E. Livingston, July 3, 1850. She was born in Oswego, N.Y. July 25, 1831; had
nine chi dren — seven living and two sons deceased — the names of the living are, Hortense
Elizabeth, Esther Miriam, Nellie Adaline, Ida Blanche, Charity Rose, Hattie Maud, and
Caroline Lulu.

HENRY COUNTY : WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 487
PETERSON JOHN, Farmer; Wethersfield; born in Sweden, Sept. 13, 1821; carae to the
U.S. in 1852, and lo this county, i860; Rep; M. Epis; owns 177 acres land, val. $10,000.
Married Julia A. Hays, Oct. 25, 1854; she was born in Saratoga Co. N.Y. April 30, 1833; had
eight children — five living and three dead — the naraes of the living are Maggie T. born
May 13, 1862; Hattie, born Sept. I, l866; Mary, born March 16, 1869; Lizza, born Aug. 6.
1871; Ida, born Nov. 25, 1873.
PETERSON JOHN- W. rents of Jonas, Sec. 32; P.O. S.axon; farmer; Rep; Meth; born 111; 80 a.
PETERSON JONAS, Sec. 36; P.O. Saxon; Rep; Meth; frora Sweden; 80 acres, $4,500.
PETERSON JONAS, Sec. 27; P.O. Saxon; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden; 333 acres.
POTTER JOHN P. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Kewanee; was born in Coshocton Co. Ohio.
March 26, 1823; carae to this county in 1838; Dem; Baptist; ov^ns 155 acres of land, value
$10,000. Married Charity A. Young, March 27, 1849; who was born at Young's Mills,
Knox Co. Ohio, Feb. 25, 1829; had seven children — four living and three deceased — the
names are Alvina E. born Jan. 8, 1850; Rosalia E. born Jan. 21, 1853; Bessie Y. born April
26, 1555; Noble E. bora Nov. 2, 1859.
POTTER MALINDA Ml'S. widow of David H.; Farraer; Sec. 32; P.O. Galva; born in
Ohio, in 1822; carae to Henry Co. in 1850; Reg. Christian. Married Malinda Linzy, of
Ohio, in 1848, and died in 1869. Mrs. P. owns 104 acres land, value $7,750; has six children,
Andrew H., Cassiraere S., Vanranciler, King David, Ingeber, and Celestia C. J.
POTTER MATHEW B. Farmer; Sec. 10; P.O. Kewanee, was born Coshocton Co. Ohio,
Dec. 16, 1821; came lo this Co. Oct. 1835; Ind; Ind; owns 125 acres of land, value $10,000.
Married first wife, Abigail Young, Oct. 20, 1847; she was born in Knox Co. Ohio, April 14,
1827; died Aug. 28, 1863; had bv first marriage four children, three living, Jaraes, born
March 19, 1847; Mathew H. born Dec 27, 1855; Carrie E. born 1858. Second marriage,
Elizabeth Shoup, June 8, 1864; she was bora Sept. 14, 1839; had one son by last wife, David
L. born Dec. 27, 1866. Mr. Potter was Sheriff of this County from 1848 to 1850, and from
1852 to 1854.
POTTER MATHEW H. lives with his father; Kewanee; Ind; Ind; born in Henry Co. III.
¦p jVDFORD Mrs. LOUSIA A., P.O. Wethersfield; Epis;'from Nova Scotia; three children.
¦^ RAY CHARLES, Teacher; Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.
RAY EDWARD J. Teacher; Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; born N.Y.
RAY JNO. Farraer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 21; P.O. Kewanee; born Ireland Dec. 1828; came
to Co. i85g; Rep; Cong; owns 160 acres, value $12,000. Wife was Ellen Martin, bora in
Ireland, raarried Feb, 14, 1852. Mr. Ray has been meraber School Board for eight years.
REED FRANK H. Farmer; Sec. i; P.O. Kewanee; born in Ontario Co. N.Y. Jan. 31,
1847; came to this Co. 1870; Dem; Liberal; 108 >^ acres, value $10,000. Married Lydia L.
Little, Feb. 27, 1873. She was bora in Wethersfield, July 15, i84gt had two children— one
living and one deceased— the one living is Frank M. bora May 27, 1876; deceased, Willie L.
born Dec. 15, 1874.
REQUA GEO. C, P.O. Wethersfield; carpenter; from N.Y.; came to Co. i86g; val. prop. $1,000.
ROBB JOS. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. 27; P.O. Kewanee; born in Ireland in 1S25;
came to Henry Co. in 1851; Rep; Meth; owns 160 .acres land, value $8,000. Marned Martha
J. McLaughlin, of Illinois, in 1853; seven children, Clara J., Mabel B., Rachel E.; Ethel
A., Mary L., Eva J., and Saral. Erven.
ROBISON JAS. C. Sec. 25; P.O. Saxon; Rep; Meth; from N. Y. State; 185 acres, val. $12,850.
ROBSON CHAS. G. Farmer and Postmaster; Sec. 35; P.O. Saxon; born in N.Y 183 1."
came to Co. 1854; Rep; owns 45 acres, val. $3,000. Married Esther M. Williamson of N.\.
Dec. 20, 1853; have seven children, Ann A., Frank P. B., Chas. E., Andrew W., W. Grant,
James Gordon, and L. Ray.
RULE ALEXANDER, Sec. 24, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres; born Scotland; 340 acres.
RUSSELL ARCHIBALD, Wethersfield; carpenter; Dera; bora Pa.
RYAN DIX, Sec. 32, P.O.'Galva; farmer; Rep; born N. Y; 240 acres, $14,400.

CADLER JAMES, Sec. 18, P.O. Galva; Rep; bora England; 240 acres, $16,800.
^ SAMUELSON CHAS. A. P.O. Kewanee; tenant farmer; Rep; Luth; Sweden; 80 acres.
SARGENT JAMES, Sec. 30, P.O. Galva; tenant farmer; Rep; Meth; born Vt.
SCHANER JOHN, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Rep; Meth; born 111; 40 acres.
SCHANER PHILIP, Sec. 27, P.O. Saxon; farmer; Dem; born Pa; 280 acres.
SCHUMMAN WILLIAM, P.O. Kewanee; from Germany; came to this county 1866;
Liberal; Gerraan Lutheran; has three children; val. prop. $1,000.
SCOTT A. S. Wethersfield; merchant; Dem; Pres; born Ireland.

488 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
SCOTT HENRY, Sec. 14, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres; born Scotland; 160 acres, $12,000.
SCOTT WALTER, Farraer, Sec 7, P.O. Kewanee; born in N.Y. City, June i, 1853; prop
erty valued at $1,200; married Eraraa I. Ewing, Feb. 15, 1S77; she was born in Clarke Co.
Iowa, Jan. i, iSfco.
SULY WM. W. Sec 10. P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Rep.
SHANAH.'VN HENRY, Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Pres; born Md; 103 acres, $10,000.
SHANAHAN jAS. H. Sec. 9, P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Cong; born Ohio; 80 acres, $8,000.
SHANER CHAS. Sec. 27, P.O. Saxon; farraer; Rep; bora 111; 39'^ acres.
SHANER W. Sec. 33, P.O. Saxon; farmer; rents; Rep; born III.
SHANER W. M. Sec. 36, P.O. Saxon; Rep; Meth; 40 acres, $2,500.
SLATER W. A. J., P.O. Wethersfield; farraer; Dem; Lib; from Va.
SMITH ALBERT C. Sec. i, P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dera; Lib; from Vt; 160 acres.
SMITH F. F. P.O. Kewanee; retired farraer; Dem; Ind; 329 acres, $16,000.
SMITH JESSE, P.O. Wethersfield; Dera; Unit. Breth; farm val. $4,000.
SMITH JOHN S. P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Meth; from Vt. 133 acres, $12,000.
SMITH S. M. Sec. 5, P.O. Kewanee; Ind; Univ; I34.acres, $lo,ooo.
SPEGAL EDWARD, Sec. 12; farmer; 160 acres, $1,200.
STEVENS IRA, Retired Farraer, Sec, 15, P.O. Wethersfield; born in N.Y. in 1793; came
to Henry Co. in 1847; Rep; Pres; owns 42 acres land, val. $2,100; -was Corpl. in the War
of 1812; married Mrs. Mary Ann Decker, of N. Y. in 1857, for second wife, with four chil
dren, Wra., Chas., Horace, Lorenzo; Mr. S. had five children, Wra., Ira, Charlotte, Adel
aide, and Isabella.
STEWART S. P. Sec. 22, P.O. Ken-anee; farmer; Dera; born III; 160 acres, $8. 000.
STOWE ROBT. G., P.O. Kewanee; retired farmer; born 111; 80 acres.
SULTZER CHRISTIAN, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Luth; bora III; 160 acres.
SULTZER C. F. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; Rep; born III; 160 acres, 812,000.
' I 'AYLOR J. H., P.O. Kewanee; Rep; Cong; from Pa; 240 acres, $18,000.
-'¦ TAYLOR SIMON, Sec. S, P.O. Wethersfield; Meth; frora Pa; 76 acres, $5,500.
TEST DAVID, Farmer, P.O. Wethersfield; born in Philadelphia, Pa. Nov. 20, 1805; came
to this counly 1855; Ind; Quaker; owns 10 acres, val. $2,000; raarried Sarah A. Herritage,
April 22, 1832; she vvas born Feb. 20, 1866; had four children, three daughters and one son,
two decased; living are, Mrs. Anna Dickson, born April 17, 1837: Mrs. Elizabeth Good,
Nov. 28, 1841; the names of the deceased are, Jno. H. died Sept. 9, 1863, at Vicksburg, Miss.
in 124th I. V. I. Co. A; Mary L. died Nov. 16, 1876, at Wethersfield.
THOMAS JAS. D., P.O. Kewanee; laborer; Dem; Lib; from Va.
THOMPSON E. A. Mrs. P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Pres; from Pa.
TILTON JAMES R. P.O. Kewanee; Dem; born Va; 102 acres.
TOWNSEND AARON G. Farraer, Sec. 20, P.O. Galva; born in Perry Tp. Fayette Co.
Pa. Feb. 5, 1845; came to this county in 1S70; Rep; Prot; owns 84 acres of land, valued at
$7,000; raarried Laura A. Hall, Oct. 21, l86g; she was born in Mansfield, Ohio, Oct. 25,
1848; they have two children living, .'\lbert H. born March 22, 1874, and Roy A. born Nov.
23, 1876; lost one infant daughter, died March 6, 1873.
¦ITirEBSTER E. S. Sec. 17, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; born 111; 80 acres, $5,000.
* * WEDGE LORIN, Sec. 18, P.O. Kewanee; Dem; from Ohio; 80 acres, $6,500.
WEDGE ORANGE P. Farmer; Sec. 19; P.O. Galva; bora in Belpre Tp. Washington
Co. Ohio, Dec. 31, 1822; came to this county in 1854; Dem; Meth; owns l66j^ acresof
land, valued at $16,000; married Eliza A. Kull .March 14, 1843; she was bora in'Marietta,
Ohio, July 28, 1820; Ihey have five children living: Dudley O., born T<an. i, 1845; Loring
B., March 7, 1847; Webster A., Sept. 5, 1849; Julia E. (now Mrs. J. H. Murray), Oct. 29,
1851, and Willie G., March ig, 1856; lost one daughter, *Lucy M., born Dec. 7, 1853, died
Oct. 2g, 1855; Mr. Wedge has been Tp. Supervisor, also Tp. Assessor, several years, and
School Director about fifteen years.
WEDGE WEBSTER A. Sec. 18; P.O. Galva; farraer; Ind; Ind; born Ohio; 80 acres; $5,000
WEDGE WM. G. P.O. Wethersfield; Dem; Ind; born III; one child.
WEINMAN EDWARD, P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Epis; from Pa; came to Co. 1856.
WEINMAN GEO. F. P.O. Wethersfield; Rep; Freewill Bapt; came to Co. 1856; from Pa.
WESTRUN JONAS, Sec. 7; P.O. Wethersfield; from Sweden; 160 acres; val. $9,000.

HENRY COUNTY: WETHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP. 489
WHITE AMOS, Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; born N.Y.
WHITE J. B. Sec. 14; P.O. Kewanee; farmer; Dem; Ind; owns 80 acres, value $2,200.
WILCOX E. S. Wethersfield; retired farmer; Rep; Bapt; from N.Y.
WILEY JAMES, Wethersfield; wheelwright; Rep; Cong; from Ireland.
WILEY JAMES Jr. Wethersfield; wheelwright; Rep; frora Pa.
WILEY WM. J. Wethersfield ; blacksraith; Rep; born 111.
WILLARD A. O. Son of J. F. Willard; Fanner" and Fruit Grower; P.O. 'VVelhersfield;
born in Henry Co. 111. Feb. 11, 1850; Rep; Cong; owns 40 acres' land, value $6,000; John
F. Willard, deceased, married Mary A. Wells, Feb. 17, [836; and died Sept. 23, 1874; Mrs.
Willard was born Nov. 16, 1S12; had nine children, five living, four deceased; the living are:
Mary G., born Feb. 19, 1837; William O.. born Nov. 2, 1840; Sarah A., Sept. 19, 1843; Al
bert O., Feb. II, 1S50; Ella, July 5, 1854.
WILLARD JOHN F. Deceased; one of the pioneers of Henry Co; was a resident of
Wethfersfield for 38 years; he -was the eldest son of Wm. and Hannah Willard, of Wethers
field, Conn, and was born in that place June 18, 1805; converted under the labors of the
Rev. Dr. Nettleton at the age of 14, he devoted several years of study with a view to the
rainistry; this he was obliged to relinquish, too clo.se application to his studies impairing his
health; Feb. 17,' 1836 he married Mary A., daughter of Dea. Origen Wells, of Newington,
Conn., and in Oct. of th6 same year he came to the West, being one of the first three of the
" Old Wethersfield Colony," to make a home on this (then) desert prairie; during the month
of Nov. he cut the first set of cabin logs, solitary and alone, on the premises now occupied
by Mr. C. C. Blish; this, as far as the colony was concerned, was the first work done; two
others of the colonists soon joined him, and these three spent a long and dreary winter in
their cabin, raaking preparations for the coraing season. There are few who have experi
enced raore of the vicissitudes and hardships of pioneer life than did Mr. Willard during a
nuraber of years following. Possessed of great energy and perseverance, and having the wel
fare of the colony at heart, he was one of the leading spirits araong thera, and did much to
make its establishment a success. In September of the next year Mr. Willard and some oth
ers of the colonists were gladdened by the arrival of' their families from the East. He soon
after selected as his future home the place occupied by hira during his life. In 1846 he
established there what was known as the "Henry County Nurseries," and devoted hiraself to
the cultivation of the useful and beautiful trees, plants and flowers with which this section is
now so abundantly supplied; and during his later life one of his greatest pleasures was in the
fact that his hand had done so much in making this dreary wilderness " bud and blossom as
the rose." During his early pioneer life he devoted rauch ofhis time to the establishment of
religious services in the colony, and by a long life devoted to that worii, he aided rauch in
the development of that moral and religious sentiraent which has at this day so amply pro
vided for the educational wants, and still more abundantly supplied with religious organiza
tions the wants of all. In politics he was a Republican frora the earliest forraation of that
party. A raember, and Deacon for many years, of the old Wethersfield Church, by his ener
gy and wise counsel he was instrumental in doing much for the cause he so much loved.
Having lived a useful and honored life, he died, respected and loved and laraenfed by all
who knew him, Sept. 23, 1874.
WILLIAMSON STEPHEN M. Farmer and Stock Raiser; Sec. I; P.O. Kewanee;
born in Delaware Co. Ind. Aug. I, 1835; carae to Co. Jan. 1859; I'^era; Ind; owns 160 'acres,
value $12,000; married Mary J. Bennett Jan. 13, 1858; she was born in Ohio Sept. 10, 1840;
had five children, four living and one deceased: Arrind.a, born Nov. 22, 1858: Elmer C,
March 8, 1862; W., July ,24, 1864; Arthur B., Dec. 28, 1865; Rosanna, July 11, 1870.
WOLCOTT ELISHA, Sees. 6, 7; P.O. Wethersfield; farmer; Rep; from Conn; 234 acres.
WOOLCUT E. R. Sec. 5; P.O. Kewanee.

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WELLER TOWNSHIP.
A LLGREN OLOF, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, lives with Peter Bloom; Dem; Lib. }
¦^ ALMQUIST JOHN L. Sec. 25; P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; laborer for B. H. Brown; Rep.
ANDERSON ERIC, Sec. 23: P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, lives with O. Anderson; Rep; Lib.
ANDERSON HOKAN, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Aug. 2, 1822;
Rep; owns 200 acres of land, value $10,000; he lived in Sweden thirty-five years, and came
to this country in, 1857; came to this state, Henry Co. sarae year; has been here twenty years
next July; held office School Director; married Mary Christian Johnson, Feb. 28, 1862; she
was born Sweden, Dec. 15, 1832; have four children, three boys and one girl: Anna M.,
John, Edwin, Alfred.
ANDERSON J. Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
ANDERSON JOHN, Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden. ,
ANDERSON JONAS, Sec. 30; P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of J. Jacobson; Rep; Luth.
ANDERSON JUSTUS, Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of P. Swanson; Ind; Lib.
ANDERSON LARS, Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
ANDERSON LARS W. Harness-raaker, Bishop Hill; bora Sweden; Jan. 14, 1843;
Dera; Lib; he lived in Sweden three years, and carae to this country 1846, and came to
this state and county, to Bishop Hill, with colony; has lived here thirty years; raarried
Christine Swanson in June, 1868; she was born in Sweden, April 8, 1848; they have two
children, sons.
ANDERSON LEWIS, Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Meth; bora Sweden.
ANDERSON OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Oct. 12, 1840;
carae to this Co. 1850; Rep; Meth; owns 54 acres, value $2,100; he served in army four
years; married Catharine Wahlstrum, 1867; she wa.s born in Sweden, and died Nov. 15,
l86g; has one child, narae Gilbert A; raarried Martha Peterson, 1875; she was bora in
Sweden; has one child named Nora.
ANDERSON S. G. Farmer, Bishop Hill; born Sweden, May 23, 1841; Rep; Luth; owns
90 acres land, $5,000; lived in Sweden twenty-three years; came to this country 1864; came
to Andover, this state and county; came to Bishop Hill, and has lived here twelve years;
married Mi.ss Kate Olson, Jan. 11, 1869; she was bora in Sweden, Aug. 24, 1833; came to
this country, 1846, with her father; she is one of earliest settlers; they have one child, little
girl, Ida Carlsen Anderson, born April 9, 1876.
ANDERSON SWAN, Farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. Galva; born in Sweden, Aug. 12, 1831; Rep;
Luth; owns 160 acres, value $11,000; carae to this country in 1854; lived in Knox Co. until
1865; has held office of School Director; he raarried Miss Christine Anderson, in 1856; she
was botn in Sweden; has four children, viz : Clara C, Nettie B., Albert S. and Frank J.
ARNQUIST A. Bishop Hill; clerk; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
"DAKER LEWIS, Nekoraa, station agent; Rep; Lib.
^ BALTIMORE L. Sec. 30; P.O. Nekoma; farraer; Rep; Lib; born Wayne Co. Ind.
BARLOW ANDREW, Bishop Hill; merchant; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
BECKER GEO. B. Farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Cambridge; born Schoharie Co. N.Y. Aug. 18,
1848; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres land, value $4000; lived in N.Y. State nine years, and
reraoved to this state, HenryCo. 1858, and has lived here nineteen years; has held offices
School Director and Road-raaster; was in the array, in I32d Reg. Ills. I. Co. G.; raarried
Miss Susan C. Stewart, Sept. 10, 1872; she was frora Pa. born Nov. 8, 1849; one child, Mary
Becker, born Sept, 11, 1875; lost one son.
BECKER J. L. Farraer, Sec. 5; P.O. Carabridge; born in Schoharie Co. N. Y. Oct. 7, 1812;
Rep; Lib; owns 615 acres of land, val $30,000; he lived in State of N.Y. forty-five years, and'
removed to this state, to Henry Co. in May, 1858; settled ih Andover, and has lived here
nineteen years; came to this town in 1865, and lives on farm entered by Benjamin D. Walch,
State Entomologist; he married Ann Eliza Lawyer, Oct. 31, 1831; she was born in Schoharie
Co. N.Y. Oct. 20, 1814; have had eleven children, six sons and five daughters; lost two sons,
from disease contracted in the army during the war.
BECKER JACOB L. Sec. 5; P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father; Rep; Lib; bora N.Y.
BECKLIN JONAS, Bishop Hill; carpenter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
BENNETT A. Sec, 10; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of J. I. Hall; Dem; Lib; bom Indiana.

HENRY COUNTY : WELLER TOWNSHIP. 491
BERG A. G., P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; bora Sweden.
BERGLUND ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Bishop Plill; bora Sweden, Jan. 14,
1814; Rep; Meth; owns 49 acres land, value $2,500; lived in Sweden thirty-two years, and
came to this country in 1847; came to Bishop Hill, Henry Co. Ills, in June, 184-7, and has
' lived here thirty years; one of oldest settlers; left the colony in 1861; married Brita Olsen
in 1840; she was born in Sweden, Jan. 20, 1807; she had four children; they have two sons,
Eric and Jonas; Eric Berglund is a graduate of Military Acaderay, West Point, served in the
War as Lieut, at age of seventeen, and has been in Government Service since the War, in
Engineers' Departraent.
BERGLUND JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Nov. 8, 1841;
Ind; Meth; owns 30 acres, value $1,500; carae to this county in 1846; has held office School
Director; raarried Miss Hellen Peterson, Feb. 27, i8£6; she was bora in' Sweden, 1840; has
four children, viz : Jonas E., Eric A., Andrew V. Fred E.
BERGLUND PETER, Bishop Hill; railroad hand; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
BERQSTROM JOHN, Sec. 21; P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
BERKLIN JOHN, Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
BJORK JOHN, Farraer, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Aug. 5, 1814;
Rep; Lib; owns 83 acres, value $4,150; came to Araerica first in 1840, returned to Sweden,
and after three trips to Araerica traveled through the old world, and settled at Bishop
Hill in 1847; raarried Caroline Carlson, 1836; she was born in Sweden; has five children,
viz : Anna, Johanna, Albertina, Jossephine and John.
BJORK JOHN, P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father; Rep; Lib; born Ills.
BJORK JOHN, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Adventist; born Sweden; 80 acres.
BJORKLUND SWAN, Bishop Hill; organist; Rep; Chris; born Sweden.
BLOM ANDREW, P.O. Nekoma; farm-hand; Rep; Luth born Sweden.
BLOM SWAN, P.O. Nekoma; farm-hand; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
BLOMBERG ISAAC, Sec. 27, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; rents of P. O. Bloraberg; Rep; Lib.
BLOMBERG PETER O. Justice of the Peace, Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Aug. 4.
1821; Rep; Lib; owns 200 acresof land, value $10,000; lived in Sweden 25 years, andcame
to this country in 1846; carae to this state and Co., to Bishop Hill, with colony, Oct. 1846,
and has lived here over thirty years;' one of the oldest settlers; he is a blacksraith and ma
chinist by trade; held office of Constable six years, also held office of Road Commissioner
and School Trustee; was elected Justice Peace in April, 1873; has held office four years;
married Christine Malson in 1842; she was born in Sweden, 1820; have had eight children,
one son seven daughters; lost five daughters.
BLOOM PETER A. Sec. 25, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dera; Lib; born in Sweden.
BLOOD S. Bishop Hill; blacksraith^ Rep; Lib.
BLOOD SAM. Bishop Hill; Rep; Meth.
BOWLING JAS. Sec. 7, P.O. Carabridge; lives with father; Dera; Lib.
BOWLING S. Sec. 7, P.O. Carabridge; farraer; Dera; Chris. Union; born Ohio; 186 acres.
BOWMAN PETER, Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; 2d Adventist; born Sweden.
BRICKER JACOB, Farmer, Sec: 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Harrison Co. Ohio, Aug.
20, 1810; Dera; Christian Union; owns 97 acres of land, val. $4,000; lived in Ohio forty
years; carae to this state in 1850, and to this Co. in 1851; has lived here 26 years; one ot the
early settlers; has held office of Town Clerk, Board of Coraraissioner and Road Master; mar
ried Rosanali Ireland, June, 1835; died Sept. 4. 1851; three chi dren; married Elizabeth
Nelson, April 12, 1853; she was from N. Carolina; she has five children.
BROWN JEREMIAH J. Farmer and Stock Raiser, Sec. 36, P-O. Galva: was born in
New Hampshire, in May, 1829, came lo this Co. 1858; Ind; L.b; """^/f" acres, valued a
$8,000; he came to this state, Sept. 25, 1845; to this Co. 1858; has held °ffi<=e / J^hoo
Director, School Trastee, and Supervisor; he married Catharine Protsraan ,n 1852, she was
bom in Holland; they have nine children; four sons and five daughters . Francis E., Hattie
J., Augusta A., Fred B., T. S., Clara E., Jennie A., Edward W., Jos. H.
BRYANT O. S. Nekoma; druggist; Rep; Lib; bora Long Island, N.Y.
BURG A. Sec. 17, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 41 acres.
BUSHNELL LEONARD, Sec. 36, P.O. Galva; farraer; Ind; Lib; born Vt.
pADY STEPHEN, Bishop Hill; Rep; Melh; born Ohio.
^ CADY S. H. Bishop Hill; shoeraaker; Ind; Lib; born Ohio.
CARLSON CHAS. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; fariner; rents of Poppy; Rep. Melh; Sweden.
CARLSON C. A. Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer, rents of Dr. Babcock; Rep; Lib.
CARLSON JOHN, Sec. 31, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Luth; bom Sweden.

492 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
CARLSON J. C. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; rents of Poppy; Rep; Meth; Swede.
CARLSEN S. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishsp Hill; fariner; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
CHAISER JOHN P. Lumber and Grain Business, Bishop Hill; bora Swed'en, Jan. i,
1844; Prohibitionist; Lib; lived in Sweden six years, and carae to this country in 1850; carae
to this state and Co. the same year, to Bishop Hill; he is a graduate of Western Business
College at Galesburg; he has traveled through this state, and has been engaged in luraber
business five years; has heen Freight and Ticket Agent P. & R.I. R.R. for the past 6 years;
has held office Trustee this town; married Betsey C. Lindbeck, Feb. 5, 1870; she was born
in Sweden, 1848; have two children, girls.
COX FREDERICK, Sec. 34, P.O. Galva; farraer; Meth; born Eng.
CHRISTOPHER WM. Bishop Hill; merchant; Rep; Lib; bora Sweden.
"T^AHLGREN H. Sec. 1, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 167 acres.
-^ DAHLGREN SAML. Sec. i, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Ind; Meth; born HI; 50 ac.
DAVID W. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Bapt; born Ohio; 7 acres.
"PICLUND A. G. Sec. 34, P.O. Nekoma; farraer, rents of Headland; born Sweden.
^ ELSE JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Altona; fariner; Ind; Lib; born Eng.
ELBLO.M JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Dec. 25, 1S33:
came to this Co. 1846; Rep; Melh; owns 52 acres, value $2,600; he came to this town with
the colony that settled at Bishop Plill; married Catharine Cidequist, i860; she was born in
Sweden; she died April i, 1863; one child, narae, Olive; raarried Miss J. 15. Bjork, March 3,
1865; she was bom in Sweden, in 1840; has four children, naraed, Augustus, Olof, Christine,
and Jonas.
ENGLAND CHAS., P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
ENGSTRO.M PETER, Nekoma; blacksmith; Luth; born Sweden.
ERICKSON ANDREW, Sec. 17, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 38 ac.
ERICKSON ANDREW, Sec. 16, P.O. Bishop Hill; fanner; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 12 ac.
ERICKSON CHARLES, Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora Sweden; 38 ac.
ERICKSON CHARLES H., P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Lib; born Sweden; 60 acres land.
ERICKSON CHARLES J. Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, renter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
ERICKSON H. Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; born Sweden; 64 acres land.
ERICKSON J. Sec. i; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth: born Sweden; 103 acres land.
ERICKSON JOHN, Sec. 24; P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
ERICKSON JOHN A. Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; Ind; Lib; born Sweden; 23 acres land.
ERICKSON JONAS L. Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
ERICKSON L. Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of Stoneberg; Ind ; Lib; born Sweden.
ERICKSON L.A-RS, Sec. 15; P.O. Bishop Hill; faimer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden; log actes.
ERICKSO.V LEWIS, Sec. 15; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden; log acres.
ERICKSON PETER, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Melh; born Sweden; 60 acres land.
ERICKSON PETER, Sec. 12; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Melh; born Sweden; g2 ac.
ERICKSON SWAN, Sec. 21; farmer, rents of Beck; Rep; Meth; bora Sweden.
ERICSON E. Bishop Hill; blacksmith; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
ERICSON EDWARD, Bishop Hill; laboier; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
ERICSON JOHN A. Town Collector, Bishop Hi'l; born Sweden June 29, 1S52; Ind;
Lib; owns 40 acres land, value $2,000; he has lived in tliis town and county for twentv-four
years; was Clerk in store, and has been engaged in Farming, and hasheld ofiice of Collector;
also holds office of Constable this township for the past two vears; his parents came here
with colony, 1847; his mother is now living; his father was shot, and killed in 1870.
ERICSON LARS, Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Bishop Hill; bora in Sweden; February, 1842;
Rep; Lib; owns 109 acres, value $4,360; he carae lo this country wilh his parents in 1847,
and settled at Bishop Hill; he enlisted in the 57th III. Inft. and served four years; raanied
Ehzabeth Jones, 1865; she was bora in this countv; has three children, named fohn E.,
Elmer, and Laura A.
ERICSON OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; bora in Sweden, June 11, 1843;
Rep; owns 64^ acres land, value $3,000; lived in Sweden twenty-four years, and came to
this country in 1867, and came to this slate and counly, to Galva. July "3 1867- left Swe
den 24th J""e; jitst one month and one day frora time they started; has held office of Road
master; married Miss Betsey Olson Feb. 15, 1868; she was born Sweden in 1840; have four
children, three giris and one boy; Clara Matilda, Alice Laurenn, CharloUe Mai-gkret, Frans
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pALK C. G. Sec. 2; P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
FALK JOHN, Sec. g; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents O. Oltsbergfarm; Ind; Meth; Sweden.
FERMAN JAMES, Sec. 30; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Lib; bom Pa.
FLORIN ABRAHAM, Bishop Hill; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
FOREMAN JOHN O. Bishop Hill; shoemaker; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
^*^?^"^^^^ LARS, Farraer, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; owns 44 acres, value
$1,600; he was born in Sweden, 1816, and carae to this town 1847; he married Mary Lotta
Anderson Feb. 10, 1850; she was born in Sweden 14th January, 1818, and came to America
1846; has one son, naraed Peter; lost one.
FORSBERG PETER, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; lives with father.
FORSE OLOF, Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Lib; bora Sweden.
FORSE S. Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Lib; bora Sweden.
FRIEND JACOB J. Sec. 32; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Dera; Advent; born Pa; 160 acres.
r^ ABRIELSON G., P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; born HI.
^-^ GABRIELSON G. Sec. 2'x; P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father.
¦GARRIELSON CHAS. A. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; bora Sweden, Jan. 24,
1842; Rep; Meth; owns 75>^ acres land, $4,500; lived in Sweden twenty years, and carae to
this country 1862; has lived here sixteen years; hasheld office; one of Trustees of this town;
married Miss Anna Johnson Jan. 26, 1866; she was bora in .Sweden in 1843; they have one
child, Lina Gabrielson, born in April, 1870.
GABRIELSON OLOF, Sec. 23; P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 75 ac.
GILJAM SWAN, Bishop Hill; carpenter; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
•GRAMMER JOHN H. Farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Hanover, Germany, June
18, 1820; Dem; Lulh; owns 250 acres, $18,000; lived in Germany twenty-six years, and came
to this country in 1847, and to this county Jan. 9, 1848, and has lived here twenty-nine
years; held office of Road-master two years; married Mary Coldy, forraerly Mary Fenn,
Jan. 13, 1853; she was born in Carabridge, Eng. Jan. 16, 1821; she came to, this country in
1838, and has lived here thirty-eight years; not a house on the prairie at that time; he has
three children, and she had three children.
G-RAMMER 'WM. Sec. 3; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem. Lib; born Hanover, Gerraany,
in Sept. 1817; Dem; Lib; owns 287 acres land, value $14,350. He lived in Germany 26 years;
carae to this country in 1843; came to this state and county same year; has lived here 33 years;
one ofthe earliest settlers; only two or three houses here when he came; married Anna Dickson
March 4, 1868; she died March 20, 1870; married Anna Atchison Dec. 20, 1876; she was born
in England.
TJADEN KATY Mrs. Sec. 31; P.O. Nekoma; farmer.
^ HAGBERG LARS, Sec. 26; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep. Lib; bora in Sweden.
HAGBERG ERIC, Sec. 27; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind. Lib; bora in Sweden 1825;
73 acres, value $55 per acre. He came to this country 1847; is one of the oldest settlers.
Married Anna Larson in 1852; she was born in Sweden in 1820. Lost one son named
Jacob Ericson, and has one adopted son named Elias.
HALL EDMUND, Sec. 4; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep. Lib; born Yorkshire, • Eng
land, Feb. 27, 1839; owns 113 acres land, value $5,650; lived in England n years; carae to
this country in 1850; carae to this state to Peoria; lived there five years; lived in south four
years, and came to this county 1859, and has lived here 18 years. Has held the office of
Commissioner of Highways and School Director. Married Miss Kate Harrison Feb. ig,
1868; she was born in Britofield, Peoria county, Oct. i, 1836; three children, Edwin Stanton,
bora June 16, 1870; Addie Kate; March 21, 1872; Frank Hall, Dec. 30, 1874.
HALL JOHN I. Sec. 10; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Epis; born Norfolk, England,
Aug. 6, 1818; owns 400 acres land, value $20,000. He lived in England about 31 years, ex
cept two years spent in Canada; carae to this country 1849; came to this sta e and county in
June 1850; has lived here over 26 years. He bought S.E. X se^. 4, this town, for a blind
mare and an old pair of oxen, twenty-four years ago; used to make shingles; they were legal
tender at that rime. Married Miss Eliza Fenn Jan. 9, 1848; she was bora at Cambridge
shire, England. June 4, 1827; have two children, daughters.
HALL THOMAS, Sec. 4; P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep. Lib; born England Feb. 2,
1848; owns 115 acres, value $5,750. He carae frora England at an eariy age to this country
in 1849; came to Illinois, and lived in Peoria five years; came to Henry Co. in 1854, and has
lived here 22 years. Has held the office of Roadmaster. Married Miss Martha Lamb Oct.
30, i86g; she was born in Trivoli township, PeoriaCo., March 15, 1851; have one child,
Almeda Hall, born Oct. 30, 1870.
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496 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
HALL EDMUND, Sec. 4; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born in England.
HALLSTROM PETER, Sec. 26; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Lib; bora in Sweden.
HARD ANNA Mrs. Sec. 10; P.O. Bishop Hill; widow; Epis; born in Swden; property $300.
HAWKINSON PETER, P.O. Nekoraa; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; works for P. Larson.
HEADLAND HELENA Mrs. Sec. 1; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden Jan. 14,
1836; Meth; 107 acres land, value $5,350. She lived in Sweden 14 years, and came to this
country in 1850; came to this state and county to Bishop Hill same year, and has lived here
26 years. She raarried Olof Headland Dec. 16, 1861. He was born in Sweden Dec. 8, 1830,.
and died in April 1873. She has one son, John Eric, born Sept. 18, 1862; Oliva Helena, bom
Aug. 31, 1866, died Nov. ig, 1872.
HEADLAND MATTHEW, Sec. 34; P.O. Altona; farraer; Rep; Luth; bom in Sweden.
HEADLOFF P. Sec. 28; P.O. Nekoma; farraer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
HEDBURG JOHN, Nekoraa; laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
HEDBERG- JOHN, Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
HEDEEN Mrs. Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; widow; Luth; born Sweden; 77 acres land.
HEILDBRAND WM. H. P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer. Lib; bora in Sweden.
HELBORN NELS, P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Adv; born in Sweden.
HENDERSON CHARLES, P.O. -Bishop Hill; farraer; Dem; Lib; bora in Sweden; 40 acres-
HIER G. W. Sec. 3; P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with father; Ind; Lib; born 111.
HIER H. G. Sec. 3; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Hanover, Gerraany, March
25, 1822; owns 700 acres land, value $35,000; lived in Germany 22 years; carae to this
country 1844; carae to this state and county sarae year, and has lived here over 32 years; one
ofthe earliest settlers; only one house between here and Lafayette, 12 railes off. Has held
the office of School Director and Pathraaster. Married Mary EUing Dec. 1843; she was born
Hanover, Gerraany, Jan. 16, 1824; they have eight children, four sons and four daughters;
lost two children.
HOAR HENRY J. Bishop Hill; Hotel; Dera; Lib; bora in England.
HOARE HENRY J. P.O. Bi.,hop Hill; hotel and farraer; Dera; Lib; born on the sea.
HOARE JOHN, Sec. ii; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; born England.
HOARE SAMUEL, Sec. 11; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; born in Devonshire, England,
Jan. 6, 1814; owns 261 acres land, value $13,050. He lived in England 38 years; camelo
this country in 1851, and reraoved to this state and county sarae year, and has lived here 25
years; an early settler. Married Ann Parnell in Dec. 1S37; she was from Devonshire, Eng
land, in 1818; have three children, two sons and one daughter; lost one daughter.
HODEE S. Bishop Hill; shoemaker; Dem; Adv; born Sweden.
HOLLANDER HANS M. Sec. 24; P.O. Bishop Hill; fariner; Rep.; Ind; bom Sweden
Oct. 9, 1839; owns 100 acres land, value $5,000; lived in Sweden 6 years; came to this coun
try 1847; come to Bishop Hill in this county same year, and has lived here 29 years; an early
settler. Has held the office of Overseer Highways. Married Christine Backlene in Nov.
1871; she was born in Sweden 1844; have three children, all girls.
HOLLANDER N. J. Bishop Hill; Meth; born Sweden.
HOLLFAST OLOF A. Nekoma; laborer; Rep; Lib; born in Sweden.
HUNT H. C. Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Epis; born England; 80 acres land.
HURLBUT CHAS. Sec. i; P.O. Galva; Rep; Lib; born in Northampton March 10, 1S40;
owns 225 acres land, value $12,000; carae to Rochester, Peoria county, and reraoved to Knox
county, and lived there about 20 years, and carae to Henry county in 1S63, and has lived
here 13 years. Married Miss Eliza A. Lang, Feb, 24, 1864; she was frora Knox county,
aud bom April 15, 1845; they have four children; Cora E., born April 4, 1865; Clarence E.,
born Nov. 30, 1866; Clarion E., born Nov. 18, 1868; Carrie .-K., bora Aug. 4, 1873; lost a
little boy.
JOHNSON ALLEN, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; Melh. born Sweden; 57 acres.
J JOHNSON FRED, Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; born IU.
JOHNSON ANDREW, Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Meth; born in Sweden.
JOHNSON ANDREW J. Farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Galva; born in Denmark April 5, 1835;
carae to this county in 1863; Ind; Lib; owns 40 acres, value $1,600; he arrived in this country
in 1857, and settled in Wisconsin; afterward lived in Louisiana, and at the outbreak of the
war was living in Texas, where he was conscripted in the rebel army, but escaped on a wild
pony and rode to this place; he married Anna Hanson Dec. 4, 1864; she was born in Sweden;
has one child name Lavina, and two adopted children naraed Amelia C. and Freddy V.

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JOHNSON AUGUST, Bishop Hill; Lib; bora in Sweden.
JOHNSON CARL, P.O. Nekoma; laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
JOHNSON ERIC, Lumber and Hardware Merchant, Nekoraa; was born in Sweden and
carae to this county in 1846; formerly edited a newspaper, and has served as Second Assistant
Clerk of the House of Representatives; he married Mary 0. Troile in 1863, who was born
in Sweden; they have four children, naraed: Mary M., Oxel T., Sarah O., Julia M.- Ind-
Lib.
JOHNSON FRANK, Sec. 33. P-O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of C.P. Whittemore; Rep; Luth.
JOHNSON GUSTOF, Farmer, Sec. 34; born in Sweden March 20, 1835; came to this
county 1855; Rep; Luth; owns 240 acres, value $13,000; settled in Henry Co. on his arrival
in this country; has hold oifice of School Director and Road Coraraissioner; raarried Emma
Nilson May 15, i860; she was bom in Sweden 1838; has eight children, naraes: Gustof A.,
Hellen S., Anton T., Joseph N., Ida, Hannah, Otilia, and Clara.
JACOBSON JACOB, Farraer, Bishop Hill; born Sweden Mar;;h 18, 1817; Rep; Meth;
owns 300 acres land, value prop. $18,000; lived in Sweden thirty years; carae to this coun
try 1846; navigation being closed and being nearly out of raoney they intended coraing here
on foot; came from Buffalo to Toledo by team, then started on foot; reached Bishop Hill, in
this state and county, in Feb. 1847; has lived here thirty years; one of oldest settlers; has held
oflSce Supervisor three years. Collector three years, Constable eight years. School Director,
Corporation Trustee; married Helen Peterson July 24, 1848; she was born in Sweden Jan.
25, 1821; have one son, Jacob Jacobson, born May 24, 1859; lost three daughters.
JOHNSON JOHN, P.O, Nekoraa; herder; Rep;. Luth; born in Sweden.
JOHNSON JOHN A. Sec. 4, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents of J. Grammar; Rep; Luth.
JOHNSON JOHN C. Farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden March 24, 1838;
Rep; owns 60 acres land, value $3,000; lived in Sweden ten years and came to this country
1848; carae to Bishop Hill, this state and county, sarae year; stopped in Chicago two months;
lived in Knox Co. seven years; was in army 17th Regt. Ill Infantry, Co. E; was in battle Fort
Donelson, Vicksburg, and nuraber of other^; honorably discharged; raarried Hannah Nord-
strora May 29, 1869; she was born Bishop Hill Jan. 14, 1848; two children, Olive Annette,
bora April 28, 1870, William Adelbert, born Oct. 17, 1874.
JOHNSON J. L. Farraer, Sec. 17, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden Sept. 13, 1825; Ind;
Meth; owns 140 acres land, $7,000; he lived in Sweden twenty-eight years, and came to this
country in 1854; came to this state and county, to Bishop Hill, in 1854. and has lived here
over twenty-two years; no houses between here and Altona then; married Miss Christine
Peterson in Dec. 1854; she was bora Sweden 1831; have three children, one giri and two
boys, Justine, born July, 1859, John Albert, born Jan. 13, 1861, Peter Frank, born Dec. 1866.
JOHNSON JOHNSON, Sec. 15, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; born Sweden; 147 ac. land.
JOHNSON JONAS, Bishop Hill; carpenter; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
JOHNSON JONAS, Sec. 30, P.O. Nekoraa; farmer, rents of S. Swanson; Rep; Lib; Sweden.
JOHNSON L. F. Farraer. Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden April 16, 1837; Ind;
Luth; 54 acres land, value $2,700; lived in Sweden twenty-eight years, and carae to this
country in 1865; carae to Bishop Hill, this county and state, sarae year, and has lived here
twelve years; married Betsey Olsen April 7, 1867; she was bora Sweden in 1835; have four
children, two boys, two girls.
JOHNSON MAGNUS, Harness-maker, Bishop Hill; born Sweden Aug. 19, 1836; Ind;
Lib- owns 52 acres land, value $2,500; lived in Sweden fourteen years, and came to this
country in 1850; came to this state and county, to Bishop Hill, and has lived here twenty-
six years- is engaged in harness-making and farraing; has held office Town Trastee, and
now hold's office School Director; married Christine Wahlstrom March 8, 1862; she was bora
Sweden 1838; they have five children, three daughters, two sons.
JOHNSON MARTIN, Farmer. Sec. 12, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden April 9, 1831;
Ind- Lib; owns 184 acres land, value $9,200; he lived in Sweden fifteen years, and came to
this country in 1846; came to this state and county, to Bishop Hill, in Sept. 1846, and has
lived here over thirty years; one early settlers; there was nothing here on praines that tirae;
has held office of Assessor, and also office Collector of this town. School Trustee and School
Director; raarried Miss Elizabeth Wahlstrom May 11, i860; she was born in Sweden March
22, 1833; have three children, lost three.
JOHNSON PETER, Bishop Hill; carriage-maker; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
JOHNSON S. Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
KANE THOMAS, Sec. 33, P.O. Nekoma; farraer, rents of Dr. Jones; Rep; Meth; Isle of Man.
KAWISH JOHN, Sec. 35, P.O. Galva; farraer, rents of J. Coupland; Lib; Isle of Man.
' KELLY DAVID, Sec. 28,' P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of H. Emery; Rep; Meth; Isle of Man.

498 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
KELLY WILLIAM, Sec. 28, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep- Lib; born in Isle of Man./
KLENBERG JOHN, Bishop Hill; Rep; Advt; born in Sweden.
KRANS PETER O., P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Dem; Lib; bora Sweden; 160 ac. land.
KRONBERG JONAS, Bishop Hill; Rep; Chris; born in Sweden.
T APEN ROBERT, Sec. 18, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Ireland; 120 ac. land,
-^ LARSEN JOHN A. Nekoma; painter; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden.
LARSON PETER, Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Altona; born in Sweden Aug. 10, 1829; came to-
this country 1852: Rep; Luth; owns 160 acres, value $g 000; after living in Warren Co. five
years and Knox Co. seven years, he settled in this county in 1865; married Hannah Hawk-
inson Oct. 13, 1855; she was born in Sweden; has four children, names : Hannah, Anna,
John H. and Joshua.
LAUB J. A. lives with father, Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; born 111.
LAUB HENRY, Sec. 10, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; rents of John I. Hall; Rep; Lib; Germany.
LAUB L. lives with father. Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Lib; bora 111.
LAUB PHILIP, Farraer, Sec. 9; P.O. Bishop Hill; born Germany, May 18, 1807; Rep;.
Luth; owns 107 acres land, value $5,350; lived in Gerraany forty-one years; came to this
country 1848; carae to this stale sarae year; lived seven years in Peoria Co; came to this
county in 1855, and has lived here twenty-two years; married Anna M. Kroff, in Dec. 1837;
she was born in Gerraany 1815; have eleven children, eight sons, three daughters; lost two-
sons. ^'
LAWSON CHARLES J., P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; renter; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
LINBERG LEWIS, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
LIND JOHN, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer; renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
LIND O. E. Farmer; Sec. 24; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, June 15, 1824; Ind; Ind;
owns 225 acres land, value $11,000; lived in Sweden twenty-two years, and carae to this
country in 1846; carae to this state and counly sarae year; went to California and through
Mexico and was there for two years; returned to this county; was in grain and luraber busi
ness at Galva six years; helped build C. B. & Q. R.R. in 1858; has been on grand jury two-
terras; married Bertha Peterson, August, 1848; she was born in Sweden; they have six chil
dren, all daughters; lost three sons.
LINDEN E. Sec. 29; P.O. Nekoraa; farmer; Rep; Meth; bora in Sweden.
LINDBECK DANIEL, P.O. Bishop Hill; carpenter; Prohib; Lib; born 111.
LINDBECK JOHN E. Merchant, Bishop Hill; born Sweden, April 11, 1843; Rep;
Lib; value property, $4,000; lived in Sweden six years, and came to this country in 1849;
came to Chicago Oct. 31, 1849, lived there eight months; came to Bishop HiU in this town
and county June, 1850, and has lived here twenty-six years; is engaged in business, general
raerchant; has held office of Collector this town, also School Director; holds government
office of Postraaster; married Caroline C. Nelson, April 14, 1866; she was born in Sweden,.
May ig, 1846; have four children, three girls, one boy; lost two boys.
LINDBECK JONAS, Bishop HUl; carpenter; Rep; Adv; born in Sweden.
LINDBECK LEWIS J. Farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop HUl; bom Sweden, April 10,
1828; Ind; Lib; owns 107 acres land, value $6,420; lived in Sweden eighteen years, and
carae to this country with the colony in 1846 to Bishop Hill in this town and county, and
has lived here over thirty years; one ofthe early settlers; lived in colony until 1861; married
Christine Peterson, 1850; she was born in Sweden March 9, 1830; came here 1846; have
three children, two sons, one daughter; lost four children.
LINDBECK MARTIN, Bishop HUl; poUceman; Rep; Meth; born in Sweden.
LINDBLOM JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Nekoma: born in Sweden, June 25, 1824;.
came to this county 1846; Rep; Meth; owns 112 acres, value $5,600; came to this country
with the colony that settled at Bishop HUl, in 1846; married Betsy Olson, in 1848; she was
born in Sweden, 1823; has five chUdren, named Jacob, Jonas, Louisa, Anna M. and Ed
ward A.
LINDHOLM P. J Bishop Hill; mason; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
LINDSTRUM E. Farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Bishop HUl; born Sweden, Dec. 24, 1822; Rep;.
Meth; owns 280 acres land, value $14,000; lived in Sweden twenty-seven years, and came
to this country in 1850; carae to Bishop Hill, this state and county, July 8, 1850, and has-
lived here twenty-six years; raarried Betsey Brita, in May, 1851; she was born in Sweden in.
1827; have five children, three sons, two daughters; lost one son.
LINDSTROM E. G. Sec. i; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden.
LINDSTROM JONAS, Sec. 26; P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; Lib; bora in Sweden.

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LITTLE R. Sec. 8; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Dem; Lib; born Ohio; 25 acres land
LITTELLE W. BARTLETT Nekoma; wheelwright; Rep; Lib; bora in Indiana.
LITTON EZRA, Farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Nekoma; born in Pa. 1834; came to this county
1860; Rep; Lib; owns 80 acres, value $4,800; married Rhoda Hess in 1866, who was born.
in Pa; has two children.
LITTON ISAAC, Sec. 31; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Dem; Lib; born in Pa.
LOBB THOMAS, Sec. 30; P.O. Nekoma; farmer; rents of Schenk & Woodhull; Christian
LOCK ANDREW, Sec. 25; P.O. Bishop HUl; farmer; Ind; Adv; born in Sweden
LUNDBECK PETER, lives with father. Sec. 13; P.O. Bishop Hill; Ind; Lib; bora 111
LUNDMARK NELS, Bishop Hill; Meth; born Sweden.
lyr AHAFFEY GEO. lives with Bowling, Sec. 7. P.O. Cambridge; Dem; Lib; born Ohio-
MALMGREN A. Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
MARMIGRIM A., P.O. Bishop HiU; laborer; renter; Ind; Meth; born Sweden.
MALANGREN CHARLES, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop HiU; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
MATSON M. Sec. 7; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
MEALMAN MARTHA, Mrs. widow; Sec. 10; P.O. Bishop Hill; Luth; born Sweden; 40 ac.
MEIKLE JOHN, Farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Galva; born in Ayrshire, Scotland; Rep; Presp
he came to this country in 1868; lived in Scotland seventeen years, and in this town nine
years; owns 80 acres, value $5,000.
MOLINE OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Nekoma; born in Sweden May 24. 1834; carae to
this county in 1846; Ind; Meth; owns 160 acres, val. $6,400; he carae to this country with the
colony that settled' at Bishop Hill in 1846, and reraained with the colony ii years, then
separated frora it; he raarried Charlotte Johnson in 1868; she died 1870; raarried Christine
Lundine in 1871; she was bora ,in Sweden; has five chUdren, naraed Emma L, Esther T..
John W., David H., Jane L. J J •
MOUNT JACOB, Farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Nekoma; born in Ohio Sept. 11, 1830; came to
this county in 1855; Dem; Adventist; he owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; raarried Elizabeth
J. MeffOrd, who was born in Brown Co. Ohio, in 1836; they have four children, naraed John
Edgar, James William, Emma Ann, Charles Wesley.
MOUNT J,E., P.O. Nekoma; farm renter; Dem; Adv; bora in Henry Co.
"NJEILSON ANDREW P. Sec. 34; P.O. Ahona; laborer, works for G. Johnson; Luth.
NELSON CHARLES F., Bishop Hill; works at Depot; Rep; Lib; bora Sweden.
NELSON JOHN A. Teacher, Bishop Hill; born in Sweden Sept. 20, 1851; Rep; Lib; he
carae to this county at an early age, being only one year old; carae to this state and county
in 1853; has traveled through this state, Iowa and Missouri; was in Minnesota three years,
and in Kentucky three years; has been engaged as teacher for past three years, and is now
Principal of School at Bishop Hill; he graduated at Knox College, Galesburg, 1875.
NEUMANN CHAS. Sec. 6; P.O. Cambridge; fanner; rents of Poppy; Dem; Luth; born Germ'y.
NEUMANN WM. L. Farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Carabridge; born in Prussia, Gerraany, Jan.
23, 1823; Dem; Luth; owns 170 acres, value $8,500; he lived in Germany twenty-one years;
went to England in 1844, and lived there five years; carae to this country in I849; came to
Henry County in May same year, and has lived, on same farm, in same house twenty-eight
years, one of the early settlers; has held office of School Director and Roadmaster.
NEWMAN A., Bishop Hill; tinsmith; Dem; Lib; born Germany.
NILSON JOHN P., Bishop HiU;. Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
NILSON NELS, Bishop Hill; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.";
NILSON PETER F., Bishop HUl; laborer; Rep;'_Luth; born Sweden.
NORDBERG ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 2; P.O. Bishop HUl; born in Sweden June 4,
1834; Ind; Meth; owns 82 acres land, value $4,100; lived in Sweden sixteen years, and came
to this country in 1850; came to this state and county, to this town, in 1850, and has lived;
here over twenty-six years; has held office of Assessor of this town for past four years, and
School Director for fifteen years, and has been Supt. Sunday-school for seven years; married
Anna Olson Feb. 7, 1861; she was born in Sweden Oct. 5, 1839; have six children, three boys
and three girls; lost one child. \
NORDINE ANDREW, Farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden Aug. 27,
1823; Rep; owns 78 acres land, $4,000; lived in Sweden thirty years, and came to this coun
try in 1854; came to this state and county in 1854, and has lived here twenty-two years; has
held office of Roadmaster; married Betsey Johnson in i860; she was born in Sweden Nov.
17, 1824; they have one daughter, Christine Matilda Nordine, bora May 8, 1864.

500 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
NORDSTROM O., P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; born Sweden; i6 acres land.
NORLINE OLOF, Bishop Hill; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
NORMAN A. Sec. g; P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer, rents Anderson's farra; Rep; Lib.
NORMAN J. Sec. g; P.O. Bishop HiU; farraer, rents Anderson's farra; Rep; Lib.
NORMAN P. Sec. g; P.O. Bishop HUl; farraer, rents; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
NOSTRUM HANS, Farmer, Sec. ig; P.O. Nekoma; born in Sweden March 7, .1826; came
to this county in 1846; Ind; Lib; owns 427 acres, valued at $15,000; he lived in Sweden
twenty years, and came to this county with the colony that setUed at Bishop HUl in 1846;
becoming dissatisfied, he left the colony and began life, as it were, anew, and by industry
and economy has accumulated the above; he married Martha Moline in 1830; she was bom
in Sweden; they have seven children, named Jacob, Ezra, William, Mary C, Olof A.,
Amanda C, and Joseph; lost three children.
NOSTRUM JOSEPH, Bishop HiU; farraer; Rep; Melh.
NYBERG THOMAS, Bishop HiU; Dera; Lib; born Sweden.
NYSTRUM JACOB, Farraer, Sec. 27; P.O. Bishop HUl; bora in Henry Co. in 1854; Ind;
Meth; owns 65 acres, value $3,600; his parents were born in Sweden, and came to this coun
try with the colony that settled at Bishop Hill.
OAK A. Sec. i6;''P.O. Bishop HiU; laborer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
OLANDER JONAS, Bishop HiU; farmer; Rep; Lib; born 111.
OLANDER O., Bishop HUl; laborer; Rep; Lib; Swede.
OLSEN O. Sec. 10; P.O. Bishop HiU; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
OLESON OLOF, Sec. 26; P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
OLSEN E., lives Sec. 1; P.O. Bishop HiU; Rep; 2d Adventist; bora Sweden.
OLSEN JONAS, Sec. 19; P.O. Bishop HUl; farraer; Ind; Meth; bora Sweden; 100 acres land.
OLSEN OLOF, Sec. 16; P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep: Adv; bora Sweden; 30 acres land.
OLSEN PETER, Sec. 12; P.O. Bishop HiU; laborer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden.
OLSEN PETER, Farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Bishop Hiill; born in Sweden March 8,, 1816; Repl
Luth; owns 80 acres land, $4,000; lived in Sweden thirty-four years, and came to this coun
try in 1850; carae to this state and counly in 1856, and has lived here twenty-six years, ex
cept seven years he lived in Henderson Co.; raarried Christine Johnson in Sept. 1852; she
was born Dec. 4, 1830; have three children, two boys and one girl.
OLSON ERIC Jr., Sec. 22; P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
OLSON ERIC, Farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop HiU; born in Sweden, Nov. 23, 1800; Rep;
Adv; he lived in Sweden 45 years, and then left for Araerica; he was in good circurastances,
and at the sarae tirae paying both the debts and passage raoney of raany of the colonists who
settled at Bishop Hill, the balance of his raeans were put in the general fund; he niarried
Anna Olson; she was born in Sweden, died 1845; had seven children; raarried Martha Eric-
son; has two children.
OLSON ERIC, Farraer, Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop HiU; born in"Sweden, Feb. 1844; came to
this counly, 1847; Rep; Meth; owns 84 acres, value $4,200; carae when a child with his
parents to Bishop Hill, where he has lived thirty years; raarried Eraraa S. Swanson, March
27, 1867; she was born in Sweden; have two children, naraes, Eric A. and Janett A.
OLSON JOHN, Nekoma; laborer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
OLSON JONAS, Farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Bishop Hill; bora Sweden, Dec. 18, 1802; Rep;
owns 113 acres land, value $5,650; lived in Sweden forty-four years and came to this country
in 1846, with colony; came to Bishop Hill same year, and has lived here over thirty years;
one of earliest settlers — oldest of the colony; gave all his property, 7,000 to 8,000 Swedish
dollars, to help the poor over to this country; he preached and talked to his people in Sweden
for seventeen years, and has done so here since he carae; married Catharine Wexel, in 1832,
she died May 17, 1871; has two .children, daughters; lost four chUdren; married Catharine
Johnson, June 22, 1872; she was born in Sweden, Dec. 6, 1842.
OLSON LARS, Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Lib; born'in Sweden.
OLSON LEONARD, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; rents; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
OLSOl^ O. Sec. 16, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; Rep; Adv; born Sweden; 30 ac. land.
OLSON OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop HiU; born in Sweden, 183 1; Ind; Meth;
owns 174 acres, value $8,700; he came to this country in 1846, and in the Spring of 1847,
settled at Bishop HiU; is one of the oldest .settlers; has held office of Justice of the Peace
four years; he married Miss Christine Bergland in i86o; she was bora in Sweden in 1835;
has one child named Olof B. Olson, and one adopted daughter, Augusta S. Olson.
ONSON SWAN, Sec. 4, P-O. Bishop HiU; laborer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.

HENRY COUNTY: WELLER TOWNSHIP. 601
OSBLOM JOHN,;Sec. 26, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Adv; born in Sweden.
OSTBERG ERIC, Sec. 26, P.O. Galva; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
OSTBERG O. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; fariner; Rep; bora Sweden; 80 ac. land.
OSTROM ANDREW, Sec. 34, P.O. Altona, Knox Co; farmer; Rep; Luth; born in Sweden.
OSTROM CHAS. Sec. 29, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Ind; Lib.
pATTEY T. F., P.O. Nekoma; lives with W. Kelly; Rep; Lib; born Isle of Man.
PETERSON A. Sec. 9, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, rents farra Laub; Rep; Lulh.
PETERSON E. Bishop HiU; carpenter; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
PETERSON F. O. Sec. 27, P.O. Nekoma; farraer, rents of P. Lundberg; Rep; Luth; Swede.
PETERSON JONAS, Sec. 28, P.O. Bishop HUl; farmer, rents of P. O. Bloraberg; Lib; Swede.
PETERSON OLOF, Sec. 36, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer, lives with Peter HuUstrom; Rep; Lib
PETERSON PETER, Bishop Hill; Lib; born in Sweden.
PIATT JAMES, Sec. 6, P.O. Cambridge; farmer; Dem; Lib; born 111; 102 ac.
PIATT JOHN, Sec. 7, P.O. Carabridge; farmer Dem; Lib; born IU.
PLATT JOHN, Farraer, Sec. 7, P.O. Cambridge; born Hamilton Co. Ohio, Dec. 9, 1809;
Dem; Lib; owns 270 acres land, value $13,500; lived in Ohio about twenty-four years and
in Indiana two years; removed to this slate, 1839, and to this county, 1840, and has lived
here over thirty-six years; one of the oldest settlers; was not but one house within twenty
railes southeast of here then; was elected Justice of Peace, also one of the Justices of the
Co. in 1845; has held office of Supervisor of this town for thirty years, except about three
years; raarried Hannah Hileraan, of HamUton Co. Ohio, in 1834; she died March, 1842; had
three children; married Marlha McMurtry, of Knox Co. in 1844; she was born in Ind; have
four chUdren.
PIATT WICUFF, Sec. 7, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Dera; Lib; born Ind.
PILSTRAND JONAS, Sec. 17, P.O. Bishop Hill; lives with his father; Rep; Lib.
PILSTRAND O. Sec. 17; P.O. Bishop HUl; farmer; Rep; Melh; born Sweden; 12$ ac. land.
PILSTRAND OLOF, Farraer, Sec. 16, P.O. Bishop HUl; bora Sweden, June, 1838; Rep;
Meth; owns 20 acres, value $1,000; lived in Sweden twelve years; canae to this country, 1850;
carae to this state and county same year, and has lived here twenty-six years; has held office
Pathraaster three years; raarried Martha Olson Feb. 2, 1867; she was bora Sweden, July 13,
1831.
POPPY HENRY, Farraer, Sec. 6, P.O. Carabridge; born Hanover, Germany, Feb. 5,
1831; Dera; Luth; he and his brother own 450 acres, value $25,000; he lived in Gerraany
about sixteen years, and carae to this country in 1847; carae to this state and county in Jan.
1848, and has lived in this counly twenty-nine years; one of the early settlers; has held office
of Road Commissioner; married Miss Lisette Neumann in June, 1858; she was born in
Prussia in 1839; they have four chUdren, three sons and one daughter; lost one son.
PRICE WM. Farmer, Sec. 4. P.O. Bishop HiU; bbrn in London, England, Oct. 21, 1830:
Dem; Lib; owns 160 acres land, value $8,000; he lived in Birmingham, England, untU twen
ty-two years of age, and came to this country in 1851; carae to this state and county same
year, and has lived here over twenty-four years; he has held office of Assessor of this town;
Road Commissioner. Justice Peace and School Director; he married Miss Esther Piatt in
Aug. 1856; she was born in Indiana; they have one child, son, John Walter Price, born Oct.
17, 1857-
QUAYLE WM. C. Farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Nekoraa; born Isle of Man, Feb. 12, 1838; Rep,
Meth; owns 127 acres land, value $6,350; came to this country in 1856; lived in Peoria and
Warren counties three years; went to England for eighteen months; returned to Ga va, this
county, and has lived here sixteen years; married Miss Chnstine Olson, Jan. ig, 1867; she
was bora in Sweden, Jan. 14, 1836; they have three children, boys ; Williara O. born Aug.
24, 1867, John E. born July 7, 1870; Fred. L. born Nov. 3, 1872; lost one daughter, Alraeda
Christina, born Aug. 18, 1874; she died July 16, 1876.
RINER JAMES, Sec. 29, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Ohio.
ROOT JOHN, Sec. 22, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Rep; Adv; born in Henry Co.
REED ELIZABETH Mrs. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Henderson's Grove, Knox
Co. lU.Sept. 12, 1831; Old School Bapt; owns 40 acres, value $2;ooo; she lived i" Kno^
Co. forty-two years; ;-emoved to Henry Co. in 1873; she has five minor <=h>Idren ^^^^^^
60 acres in Sec^g; she married Isaac D. Reed, May 25, 1854; he was born in Sangamon Ca
Feb. 25, 1828; he died Sept. 28, 1871; she has six children, four sons, two daughters, lost
one son, Nov. 30, i860.

502 VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS OF
ROBERTSON ALEXANDER, Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop HiU; born in Hender
son Grove, Knox Co. 111. Dec. 27, 1832; Dem; Old School Bapt; owns 145 acres of land,
valued at $7,250; lived in Knox Co. thirty-four years, except four years spent on Pacific
Coast; he cut 1,000,000 feet of lumber, and sawed the logs by hand, in one year, while on
the Coast; came this county Spring 1867; his father was first settler in Knox Co. and is now
living, 73 years old; has been School Director, and held office of Pathraaster; married Hul-
dah E. Peterson, July 5, 1872; shewas born Feb. 16, 1850; have two children, Newell, born
Sept. ig, 1873; Eureka, born Aug. 5, 1875.
ROBERTSON THOMAS M. Farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop HiU; born in Henderson
Grove, Knox Co. III. May 2, 1835; Dem; Old School Bapt; owns 217 acres of land, valued
at $10,850; lived in Knox Co. about thirty-two years, except two years spent in Oregon and
California; he killed a deer when 11 years old; carae to Co. in 1866; his father, Daniel Rob-
ertson, was the first settler in Knox County, in 1828, and is now living, 73 years old; his
mother died in 1840; he has held offices of School Director and Pathmaster; married Miss
Mary Jane Bick, Oct. 28, 1858; she was born in Ashland Co. Ohio, May 17, 1840; have four
children, two sons, two girls; lost three children.
ROZIEM HANS, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; renter; born Sweden.

C ALINE BETSY, Sec. 28, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; born Sweden.
•^ SALINE FRED W. Sec. 28, P.O. Bishop HUl; farmer; lives with mother; Ind; Lib.
SALINE JOHN A. Sec. 28, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; lives with mother; Ind; Lib; Sweden.
SAMUELSON A. J. Sec. 35, P.O. Altona; farmer; renter; Rep; Luth.
SCHUMMAKER FRED, Sec. 3, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; renter; Dera; Meth.
SCHUMMAKER HENRY, Sec. 3, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; renter; Dera; Meth.
SEBASTIAN OLOF, Sec. 30. P.O. Nekoraa; farraer; renter; Rep; Luth.
SENNETT JOHN W. Sec. 20, P.O. Nekoma; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Vt.
SESSLIN EMANUEL, Sec. 36, P.O. Altona; Dem; Lib; bom Switzerland.
SHOBERG A. Sec. 5, P.O. Bishop HUl; farmer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden; 80 acres.
SHOBERG JOHN, Sec. 5, P.O. Bishop HiU; Rep; Lib; born Sweden.
SMITH CHAS. S. Bishop HiU; clerk; Rep; Lib.
SMITH F. W. Sec. g, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; renter; Rep; Lib; born Ohio.
SODER ERIC, Sec. 12, P.O. Bishop HiU; farraer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden.
SODERBERG JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Bishop Hill; farmer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden; 40 acres,
SPROUSE ISAAC, Farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Nekoraa; was born in Virginia; came to this
county in 1852; Dem; Christian; owns 80 acres, valued at $4,000; has held office of School
Director and Constable; in i860 he raarried Mary Anderson, who was born in Sweden; they
have four children, two deceased. |'i
STEVENSON SAMUEL A. Sec 36, P.O. Altona; farraer; renter; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
STONEBERG ANDREW, Farraer, Sec. 23, P.O. Bishop HiU; born in Sweden, Nov
30, 1822; Ind; Ind; owns g4 acres land, valued at $6,000; Uved in Sweden twenty-four
years, and carae to this country in 1846, with colony; came to this state and county — to
Bishop Hill — same year, and has lived here about thirty-one years; nothing here when he
came; has held office School Director and Overseer Highways; married Louise Anderson, in
June, 1848; she was born in Sweden, in 1826; have four children, three boys, one girl.
STONEBERG ANDREW, Sec. 23, P.O. Bishop Hill; lives wilh father; Ind; born IU.
STONEBERG ISAAC, Sec. 26, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; Dem; Lib.
STONEBERG JOHN, Sec. 2, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; Ind; born Sweden.
STONEBERG JOHN, Sec. 23, PO. Bishop HUl; lives with father; Ind; born III.
STONEBERG J. E. Farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Oct. 31, 1835;
Ind; Lib; owns 130 acres land in Town of Weller, and I5g in Cambridge, value $15,000; he
lived in Sweden twelve years, and came to this country in 1847; came to Bishop HUl, this
state and county, same year, and has lived here thirty years one of early settlers; commenced
farming for himself in 1861, with only two horses and $200 in raoney; raarried Miss Ellen
Swan=on, in 1864; she was born in Sweden, Sept. 29, 1834; have four daughters and one
son; lost one son.
STONEBERG OLOF, Farmer, Sec. 23, Bishop HUl; born Sweden, Feb. 17, i8i8- Rep;
Meth; owns 50 acreS land, valije $3,000; lived in Sweden twenty-eight years, and came to
this country m 1846; arnved at Bishop Hill, this state and lounty, Oct. 14, 1846, and has
lived here over thirty years; nothing here then but few tents and log huts; has held office
School Director, also Corporation Trustee; married Cecelia Larson, in Sweden, in April,
1842; she was born 18 19; have had six children, four sons, two daughters- lost them aU

HENRY COUNTY: WELLER TOWNSHIP. 603
STROM PETER, Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; Ind; Lib; bom Sweden; 20 acres.
SUNBURG DANIEL, Sec. 27; P.O. Altona; farmer; Luth; born Sweden.
SUNDBERG PETER M. Farmer, Seb. 26, P.O. Altona, Knox Co; born in Sweden,
March, 1836; Rep; Luth; owns 113 acres, value $5,600; came to this county 1856; has lived
in Henry Co. twenty-one years; married Sophia Johnson Oct. 1865; shewas bora in Sweden
July 19, 1839; has six children, naraed Emraa J., Ida C, Joseph M., Frank August, Selraa
C. and Hannah R.
SUTHERLAND C. E. Sec. 18, P.O. Bishop HiU; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden; 160 acr.
SWANSON A. F. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop HUl; farmer; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
SWANSON A. F. Sec. 18, P.O. Bishop Hill; Rep; Luth; born Sweden; 59 acres.
SWANSON ANDREW J. Sec. 34, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; farmer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SWANSON C. A. Sec. 35, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; farraer, rents of S. M. Swanson; Rep; Meth.
SWANSON JOHN, Sec. 30, P.O. Nekoma; farmer, rents of L. Baltiraore; Rep; Meth; Swede.
SWANSON O. W. Sec. 34, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; farraer; Rep; Luth; born Sweden.
SWANSON PETER, Sec. 23, P.O. Bishop Hill; farraer; Ind; Meth; born Sweden.
SWANSON SWAN, Farraer, Sec. 14, P.O. Bishop HiU; born Sweden, May 28, 1825; Rep;
Lib; owns 227 acres of land, value $14,000; lived in Sweden 21 years, and came to this
country in 1846; carae to this state and Co. to Bishop Hill with colony in Nov. 1846, and has
lived here over thirty years; there was nothing here but prairie and tiraber that time; hasheld
office Postraaster some years, also office School Treas. and School Director; raarried Chris
tine Gabrielson, July 2, 1848; she was born in Sweden, Dec. 13, 1824; they have three chil
dren, sons; lost two sons and two daughters.
SWEDEBERG JONAS, Bi-.hop HUl; Dem; Lib, born Sweden.
SYRTENGREN AUG. Sec. 21, P.O. Nekoma; farraer; renls of his raother; Ind; Lib; born Co.
nPAILEY JOB, Sec. 35, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; farmer; Ind; born England.
¦*• TAYLOR CHAS. G. Sec. i, P.O. Bishop Hill; laborer for Hurlburt; Rep; Lib; born III.
TEMPLETON J. Sec. 8, P.O. Bishop HiU; laborer; Dera; Lib; born N.Y.
THORP JOHN, P.O. Nekoraa; farraer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden.
TILLMAN ERIC, Sec. 11, P.O. Bishop HiU; farraer; Ind; Lib; born Sweden; 94 acres.
TITUS JNO. H. Nekoma; merchant; Rep; Bapt.
TROIL E. Bishop HiU; goldsmith; Rep; Meth; born Sweden.
A 7".\NNICE J. F. Bishop Hill; physician; Rep; Cong.
VyARNER HIRAM, Nekoma; grain buyer; Dem; Lib.
' • WHITE LYMAN P. Sec. 20, P.O. Bishop HiU; carpenter; Dera; Lib; born Vt; 1 ac.
WHITE LYMAN R. Sec. 19, P.O. Nekoma; carpenter and shoeraaker; Ind; Lib; bora Vt.
WEAVER PETER, Farraer, Sec. 32, P.O. Altona, Knox Co.; was born in Germany in
1829; Dem; Lib; owns 200 acres, valued at $12,000; he came to this country when two
years' of age, and lived in Ohio 24 years, and carae to this Co. in 1855; he raarried Mary
¦ Ann Mefford in 1850, who was born in Brown Co. Ohio; they have five children; has held
office of School Treasurer and Road Coraraissioner.
WEXELL PETER, Farraer, Sec. 2, P.O. Bishop HiU; born in Sweden, Jan, I, 1817; Ind;
Adventist- owns 296 acres of land, value $15,000; lived in Sweden 29 years, and came to
this country in 1846; came to this Co., to Bishop Hill same year with colony, and has lived
here 30 years- one of eariy settlers; lived in colony 16 years; married Martha Peterson about
year 1851; shewas born Sweden, Oct. 21, i8ig; they have two children, Anna and Caroline;
lost one daughter.
WICKSTROM O. Sec. 24, P.O. Bishop liiU; laborer; Dera; Lib; born Sweden.
WICKBLOM PETER, Farmer, Sec. 11, P.O. Bishop Hill; born Sweden, Feb. 14, 1810;
Rep- Adventist; owns 130 acres land, value $6,500; he lived in Sweden 36 year.s, andcame
to this country in 1847; came with colony lo Bishop Hill, this state and Co. same year, and
has lived here 30 years; one of the eariiest settlers; was boss shoeraaker of the colony, and
had entire charge of shoes for every one in colony; has held office of Pathraaster and Trastee
of Church; married Catharine Peterson, in June, 1849; she was born Sweden, Jan 15, 1823;
has three daughters and one son; Chrisrine Olson lives with him; she is 87 years old; oldest
person in colony.
47

504

POPULATION OF HENRY COUNTY.

Business Directory.
bishop hill.
Anderson Lars W. Harness Maker.
Blomberg Peter 0. Justice of the Peace. Blacksmith and Machinist.
Ericson Jno. A. Town Collector.
Chaiser Jno. P. Lumber and Grain Dealer. Agent P. & R. I. R. R.
Johnson Magnus, Harness Maker.
Lindbeck Jno. E. Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries and Clothing. Postmaster.
Nilson Jno. A. Principal of School.
NEKOMA.
Johnson Eric, Lumber and Hardware Dealer.

POPULATION OF HENRY COUNTY,
By Townships.

TO'WNSHIPS.

1870.

Total. Native. For'ign. White. Color'd

1860.

White. Color'd.

Alba 
Annawan _-
Andover 
Atkinson —
Burns 
Cambridge _
Clover 
Colona 
Cornwall 
Edford 
Galva 
Galva..
Geneseo 
Geneseo
Planna 
Kewanee . . _
Loraine 
Lynn 
Munson 
Osco 
Oxford 
Phenix 
Weller 
Western 
Wethersfield
Yorktown ...

295
1261 1767
11321144 1682
1695 1223 952948
30962160
4081 3042 964
4225 577
mg1171
12161327 793
156013721247" 659

213
1043 780898
967
12761328 905 808
657
2251 1582
31552353 680
2869 433
466
.936 880860
688682929
1047 477

82
218
987 234 177
406 367318 144
291845 578
926689284
1356 144
653 235
336
467 105
878
443 200 182

295
1258 17591132
1 143
167916951223 952
948
3079 2143
4068 3031 964
4188 577
1112
1171 12161327 793
1559 13721244 659

1717 13
II

37

75
916962240 773
1097 724
471 689364
140 1
1005
2436 1792 418
2344 396
677694 576
839799
1055 858
1297 557

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 505
( Continued from page 185.^
Farland and Jno. M. Evans, deacons, and Geo. Lobingier, clerk. At this
latter date, Hannah and Elizabeth Kirkland, Mrs. Mary E. Evan's, Mary
Busenback, Mary L. Cahon, John, Hannah B., and Melinda McFarland,
Mary Hazle, Miranda M. Noel, and Nathaniel C. Whitney, united with
the church. On January 1, 1871, the congregation purchased the Baptist Church
(the old school-house), and removed it to its present location, where they
still continue to worship. They have now 50 members, and a Sunday-
school of about 35 scholars.
This church was organized at first by Rev. James E. Gaston, who
remained about one year. For about three years the pulpit was filled
with " supplies," when the Rev. John W. Errett was called, and remained
until January, 186S. In January, 1869, elder G. W. Sroupe was engaged
to preach to them, and remained until March, 1872. On October 1, 1873,
Rev. James Seaton was called, and remained until March, 1875. Since
then no regular pastor has filled the pulpit. The congregation is now in
good condition, and expect, as soon as they are able, to erect a commo
dious and comfortable church.
The Swedish Lutheran Church. The people constituting this relig
ious body met for some time prior to their organization in the court-house,
and in the Christian Church. They were organized in the first mentioned
house on May 30, 1875, with 52 members. The organization was made
by Rev. L. Carlson, of Andover. They soon after purchased the house
of worship owned by the Congregationalists, which they still occupy.
Rev. Carlson is yet pastor; the membership having increased to 69.
About 35 scholars attend the Sunday-school.
The Congregationalists are the oldest religious organization in Cam
bridge. The church was composed of members from the different colonies
surrounding the town. In February, 1837, a few persons professing this
faith met together, and on the 9th day of that month the First Congre
gational Church was formed, with a membership of eleven, as follows :
Nelson Games and wife, Henry G. and Mrs. Fidelia Little, H. G. and
Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin, Joseph and Mrs. Julia A. Tillson, C. W. Daven
port, Mrs. Margaret Attwater, and Mrs. Ruth Moore. Of these. Judge
Tillson, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, and Mrs. Attwater are now members. The
organization was effected by Rev. L. H. Parker, of Galesburg, and Rev.
William F. Vaill, of Wethersfield, so well known to the early settlers of
the county. The congregation continued to occupy the court-house in company
with the Methodists and Baptists for several years. By the year 1854
they had increased to 24 members, and in May of that year decided to
erect a church. This was accomplished the ensuing Summer and Autumn,
and was dedicated January 12, 1856. It was occupied until the year 1875,
when it was sold to the Swedish Lutherans, and the building of the pres
ent fine and commodious edifice commenced. It is almost completed, and
will cost about 112,000. The membership is now about 100.
Father Vaill, as he was called, remained preaching for the congrega
tion about one year, and was succeeded in the pastorate by the Rev.
Joseph D. Baker, whose pastorate is the longest of any— seventeen years.
Rev. L. H. Parker was then called, who remained one year. Ihe next

506 HISTOR'y OF HENRY COUNTY.
was Rev. Joel Grant, three years, and following him was Rev. Thomas
Douglas, about two years. The Rev. S. F. Dickenson, the present pastor,
has had charge only a few months. The congregation is in a prosperous
condition, and expects to occupy its new house of worship in a short
time. This church furnished a full qaota of men for the late war, and on
one fine Sabbath morning, without any previous notice, raised at a single
collection over $1,000 for the Sanitary Commission.
The Methodist Episcopal Church. In common with other religious
bodies the early members of this church met in the old court-house at
first, where, in 1850, they were organized into a church. At that date
there were about 20 persons united, under the labors of Rev. — Harding,
a missionary of the M. E. Church through the West. Some of the prin
cipal members were John and Mary Rusfeell, S. P. and Mrs. L. Cady,
Michael Grant, A. S. Ebright, A. M. Comstock and wife, Elias Morse
(known as "Father Morse,'' and for twenty-five years a class-leader), and
his wife, equally well known for her hospitality.
At that time, tlie Cambridge Mission comprised Cambridge, Spring
Creek (now Atkinson), Geneseo, Deanington (now Orion), Red Oak and
Berlin (now Swedonia). In 1855 the congregation erected their first
church. It was a plain unpretentious brick structure, and was dedicated
two years later by Rev. Silas Boules, of Chicago. It was re-modeled in
1865, and re-opened by Dr. Eddy, of the same city. Becoming unsafe,
it was taken down in 1874, and the same year replaced by the present
safe and comfortable house, which has cost the society $8,000. It was
dedicated by Bishop Andrews.
The following rainisters have had charge of tliis church : Kev. Hard
ing, one or two years ; H. J. Humphrey, two years ; C. M. Wright, one
year ; G. W. Brown, two years ; D. A. Falkenburg, two years ; Geo. C.
Woodruff, two years ; J. J. Fleehearty, two years ; G. M. Morey, two
3'ears; W. B. Frezell, three years; J. D. Smith, two years; William
Leber, one year ; and Geo. I. Bailey, three years.
The present pastor is Rev. C. M. Morey, who is now preaching his
second time to this church.
At present the membership is 135 ; the Sunday-school, nearly 100 ;
and both church and school are in a prosperous condition.
The Protestant Episcopal (Trinity) Church. This is a mission,
established under the care of the Grace Church Parish, whose permanent
head-quarters are at the church of the latter, about five miles northwest
of Cambridge. Their very convenient and comfortable church editice was erected
in 1876, costing $5,000. The membership is now about 30, with a Sun
day-school of the same number. The pastor is Rev. J. S. Chamberlain,
rector of Grace Parish, who resides in Cambridge. He ministers every
Sabbath in both places, devoting the afternoon of that day to the Trinity
Church. THE SCHOOLS.
The first school in Cambridge was taught in the year 1845 or 1846
by Miss Sarah Francis Little, sifter of Henry G. Little. The building
occupied was the old court-house, which served for various uses until

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sold to the Gaines Brothers. In the year 1850, the building now used as
the Christian Church, was erected. This was used until tlie year 1856,
when the brick structure in College Square was built. During the Win
ter of 1856-'7 the school was divided into two departments, and in addi
tion to the frame school-house, the basement of the old M. E. Church
was used, the brick school-house being incomplete. Tliis was the first
grading or division of the schools into more than one department. The
Principal was Dr. R. C. Raymond, now a practicing pliysiciaa of Cam
bridge. He was assisted hj Miss Fanny Sould and Miss Lucy Brooks.
As there were but two departments, it is probable one resigned durino"
the year, and was succeeded by the other. The following year the school
was held in the brick house, with Henry P. Sumner as Principal with one
assistant. Dr. Raymond came again in 1858. He was succeeded by the
following persons as Principals : A. B. Converse, William Wight, 
Thorpe, and Miss Sarah B. Dunn. These occupied the position till 1863,
when Ira D. Marston assumed charge, and remained until 1866. During
all these years but one assistant teacher was needed, the building con
taining but two rooms and two recitation rooms capable of accommodat
ing the juvenile population of the town. In the Autumn of 1866, B. F.
Barge, present Count}- Superintendent of Schools, was secured as Prin
cipal, and remained in charge until 1872. At flrst lie had but one assist
ant ; but in 1868, the frame building occupying the same lot, was com
pleted, and two additional departments added. In 1872 one more was
also added to these, making four in all. At the close of the session of
1871-'2, Mr. Barge went to Geneseo, and Mr. C. J. Gruey, the present
Principal, was placed in charge. At that time the enrollment was 288.
In 1873 he established the present High School course of study, and in
1875 graduated the first class from that course. He also graduated a
class the following year. The enrollment is now 450, and the attend
ance close upon that number. These are divided into five departments,
requiring the services of six teachers, one, Mrs. Gruey, assisting in the
High School. Tlie frame building was enlarged to six rooms during the
Summer of 1876, and is iioav sufficiently large to accommodate the school.
Should the growth of the town continue as it has since 1871, additional
room will be needed to keep the educational facilities of Cambridge to the
present high standard.
GENESEO.
In popiilation, wealth and business importance, this is the chief town
of Henry County. It is situated on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railroad, twenty-six miles east from Rock Island, and one hundred and
fifty-nine miles west by south from Chicago, in one of the richest agricul
tural sections of the prairie State. The surrounding country is thickly
populated and highly cultivated, presenting in every direction a succes
sion of well-improved farms, farm houses, and orchards, which bespeak the
enterprise, thrift and wealth of the inhabitants.
EARLY HISTORY.
The earlv historv of this particular section of country dates back a
little over forty years, when the advance wave of emigration in the shape
of a colony from western New York began to roll over these praines.

508 HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY.
That colony con.sisted of seven members, viz : Messrs. Cromwell K. Bart-'
lett. Culver Bartlett, Elisha Cone, Reuben Cone, Henry Manville, and
John C. Ward, of Bergen, Genesee County, New York, and Roderick R.
Stewart, of the adjacent town of Geneseo. The colony appointed three
of its members, Messrs. Stewart, Ward and Bartlett, a committee to select
and purchase their lands. Arriving at Chicago in June, 1836, they were
advised by Governor Ford to secure this tract of land without delay. At
Brandenburg's they found Mr. James M. Allan, who assisted them in
locating the site of the colony, where now stands the thriving young city.
They bought this section of land at one dollar and a quarter per acre,
selected the best of it for the village plat of forty acres, set apart the
cemetery, a block for the school and the church, the beautiful public
square, and the "gospel lot," which in 1865 received its commodious par
sonage. At first the plan and the practice was to give every respectable
man a village lot if he would build upon it. The committee returned
and made their report to the proprietors, who determined to make the
removal that Fall.
On the 17th of September, five families of the colony — those of the
two Cones, the two Bartletts and R. R. Stewart — numbering forty per
sons, in their own wagons, entered upon the journey. The families of
Messrs. Ward and Manville remained behind, to follow the next Spring.
The route chosen by the company was across Canada, southern Michigan
and northern Indiana, via Princeton, 111. The journey required nine
iveeks. Near Ypsilanti, Michigan, the roads were so bad that they made only
seven miles iu six days, their wagon boxes sometimes dipping mud. The
stage-coach, keeping them company for a time, was once upset in their
sight, almost literally burying a woman and her child in the miry soil,
while the other passengers, on foot, prepared for any momentary emer-
¦ gency, carried along the traditional rail.
The company attended religious services wherever an opportunity
offered, and when denied that privilege, held praise meetings at their
camp, in the true Puritan spirit. They arrived at their destination early
in the Winter, and as many as could came at once to the colony pur
chase. The committee entered about 2,000 acres of land. A portion of the
company halted at Providence colony during the Winter ; the rest came
on and erected cabins. C. K. Bartlett built the first one ; it stood on the
creek south of where the city now stands, and near the spot selected for
the saw-mill, which was built early in 1831t. Culver Bartlett built near
by ; Stewart, fearing the malaria of the creek bottom, pitched his cabin
upon the upland prairie, a wise precaution which was readily followed by
the other settlers, after a brief experience of cliills and fever.
The part of the company left at Providence colony attempted to
come on in December, under the guidance of Mr. E. M. Stewart. A warm
rain had converted the snow into a soft slush, but the wind suddenly
changed to the northwest, with such a rapid reduction of temperature,
that iu a very short time the surface of the slush was frozen hard enough
to bear a man's weight. The party were obliged to return. So intense
was the cold that, in spite of all efforts at self-protection, many were
frozen, and one so badly as to be mutilated for life.

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 509
At the time of whicli we are writing the great prairies of this portion
of the West presented a very different appearance from that which is
now offered to the view of the traveler. On the west, twenty-six miles
distant, there was the fort on Rock Island, with the small settlement then
called Stephenson, in its vicinity ; on the south, the little colony of
Wethersfield had .just started, while a few miles west of the present
town of Cambridge was the still earlier colony of Andover ; at Hender
son's Grove, forty miles away, in Knox County, was an old " Sucker " set
tlement, with the Galesburg colony hovering under the border of its
forest in' the famous " Log City ;" on the east was the village of Prince
ton, settled in 1831 by a colony from Northampton, Mass.; towards the
north, three families had just settled on Rock River ; here and there
were a few families on these prairies, such as the Brandenburgs, Hannas,
and Gordons, on Green River, and the Crooks and Seelys, at Prophets
town — all like solitary ships on the ocean.
Messrs. Ward and Manville came with their families in the Spring of
1887. During the following Summer the town was laid out by the Trus
tees, John C. Ward, Cromwell K. Bartlett and R. R. Stewart. It con
tained four blocks of twenty-four rods square ; in depth north and south,
three blocks, and east and west five blocks, with the public square in the
center. The streets were ninety-nine feet wide, except North and South
Streets, which were sixty-six feet in width. Spring and Creek Allej^s
were thirty-three feet wide. The town was named Geneseo by Mr.
Stewart, from his own town of the same name in New York. Surveyor
Seymour's certificate to the town plat bears date Dec. 13, 1837.
Mr. S. D. Bacon, long and favorably known as a teacher of vocal
music, and a few others, joined their fortunes with the colony before the
lots were divided. The method of division was to make choice by casting
lots ; and the proceeds of the remainder were to be applied to the building
of a seminary.
Of great and small, the colony at the outset numbered about fifty
souls. C. K. Bartlett and Elisha Cone are dead, aS'are also three of the
younger members. Culver Bartlett lives near Aledo, 111.; John C. Ward
sold out and returned East; R. R. Stewart died in Geneseo in 1860. The
remainder of the older colonists, including the widows of Messrs. Bartlett
and Cone, are now residing in Geneseo, and all in easy circumstances.
Elisha Cone built the first cabin in the town, and J. C. Ward the first
frame house. The latter also opened the first store. The demand for
lots was moderate, and the town made slow progress for many years.
One of its chief beauties, however, was inaugurated by the early settlers
in the planting of the fine shade trees which ornament all parts ot the
original plat, and which has been an example worthily followed m the
newer portions of the city. p , j? , • j.u
The Spring of 1837 witnessed the planting of the first crop m the
colony. Like pioneers generally, they lived for many years on homely
fare - corn bread and pork, chiefly. The nearest markets were at Peoria,
Rock Island and Chicago. Many of the colonists preferred to go to the
latter city, as goods could be purchased cheaper there than farther west.
For three years most of their mail matter was obtained at Andover, but
in 1839, they obtained a post-office. James M. Allan was appointed post
master. Postage on letters at that period was twenty-five cents, and

510 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
many were the devices resorted to to obtain that amount, to enable a
person to get a letter out of the office.
In the Winter of 1836-7, James M. Allan went to Vandalia and
secured a separate organization of Henry County, it having been before
that time under the jurisdiction of Knox County. At the first county
election, in June, 1837, thirty-seven votes were polled.
Distance from market at this early period kept prices down, so that
for several years corn was worth only ten or twelve cents a bushel ; wheat
thirty to fifty ; pork a dollar and a half per hundred ; and cows ten or
twelve dollars each. This was the period of the great financial depres
sion of 1837-8. Yet, struggling with adversity, the community made
progress. Other families of like sympathy were attracted to the settle
ment, and they are deserving of almost equal credit with the original
colonists. Some of these were the households of Marcus B. Osborne,
Lyman Snow, the first blacksmith, Philo Ward, Dr. Enos Pomeroy, Mr.
Gilmore and Mr. Richards. The town grew but slowly, and for several
years before the railroad was built was almost at a stand-still. But that
great thoroughfare brought the place out into the world and gave it a new
impulse towards that business and commercial status which it has
attained. The (Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was surveyed in
1850, and completed through the countyin 1854. At this latter date the
population of Geneseo was hardly 500, and the trade of the place chiefly
with the farming community around it. But no sooner had the railroad
become a reality than an active change was manifest in the town. What
before had been a dead town in many respects at once sprang into active
busy life. That portion of land comprising at present the business part
of the cit}'- was the property of Mr. Merritt Munson, who had it surveyed
and laid out in 1853 and '54. He at once offered good inducements to
any who would erect business houses upon it.
The first brick business house in the town was built in the Summer
of 1854, by the Perry Brothers. It is now the furniture manufactory of
A. H. &M. Green. The property owners of the old town made strenuous
efforts to retain the trade in the old places, and although they succeeded
for a time, it was ultimately of no avail, for the railroad gradually and
surely drew the center of trade and business towards the depot. Until
the erection of the Perry Brothers' store, in 1854, all trade was carried
on in wooden buildings, and, indeed, there were but few of any kind.- Now
the increasing trade demanded larger and better buildings, and soon
other brick structures appeared. The Metliodist Episcopal Church was
founded about this time, and erected their first house of worship, now
Teutonia Hall. Prior to this tliere had been but one church in the place,
and that occupied the upper story of the Seminary building. But the
increase of population strengthened other denominations, so that soon
churches of different orders were formed. So, also, of the public schools :
an impulse was given to them which soon absorbed all special attempts
at education, and the Seminary was converted into the principal building
for the graded school system.
In an article contributed to the Geneseo Republic, of December 15,
1865, by Mr. Merritt Munson, one of the prominent citizens and earlv
settlers, showing the standing of the town in 1853, the following state
ment is made :

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" Number of families within the corporation, 45
Number of tenements within the corporation, 38
Number of tenements outside the corporation, within a
limit of ten miles square, 31
Number of families outside the corporation, within a limit
of ten miles square, .''.g
Population of Gene.seo, January 1, 1853, 200
Population outside the corporation, within a limit of ten
miles square, 175
Total population, 1853, - ' 375
Present population of Geneseo (1865), 3,000
Present population, within a limit of ten miles square, 2,500
Total population, - - 5,500
Increase in thirteen years, 14 to 1."
The article further says :
" At the time mentioned (Jan. 1, 1853), there was np church edifice
in town (the Congregational Church used for a place of worship the
upper story of the Seminary building); there were two lawyers, two
doctors, one tavern, two shoe shops, three stores, one tin shop, one har
ness shop, two blacksmiths, one tailor, one cooper shop, which, together
with some half dozen carpenters, joiners and masons, constituted the
business force of the town.
The lawyers were : James M. Allan and W. Sanford ; the doctors,
Enos Pomeroy and R. J. Stough ; the merchants, Henry G. Sleight, Perry
Brothers, and G. H. King ; the shoemakers, E. Bryant and John Gustus ;
the landlord, George Richards; tinner, John Anderson; harness-maker,
Josiah Stewart ; blacksmiths, Lyman Snow and Hiram Deyo ; cooper, S.
Howard, and tailor, James Young."
In June, 1855, the editor of the Roch Islander visited Geneseo. An
article from his pen was published in the Henry County Dial, of June
21, from which a good idea of the growth and trade of the town at that
period may be obtained. He says :
" During the year 1854, there were one hundred new buildings
erected in Geneseo, and thus far in the present year (1855), there have
been about seventy built. » * * pour hotels are well sup
ported, and doing a good trade. * * * Several new mer
cantile buildings have been and are still being erected. That of the
Perry Brothers is thirty-five by sixty-five feet, and three stories high.
Sleight Brothers are also erecting a good mercantile house opposite the
southwest corner of the park. * * * The Methodist Episcopal
Church, now under the care of Rev. H. J. Humphreys, is to have the first
large church bell in the county. It will cost $300. * * *
The professions are well represented in the village. There are three
lawyers, a half a dozen or more -physicians, and five ministers— some of
whom are retired. The town has three drug stores, three groceries, two
furniture stores, three shoe stores, two stove and hardware stores, two tin
shops, eight dry-goods stores, one clothing store, three lumber yards,
four blacksmith shops, one saddler shop, two livery stables, one bakery,
one banking house, two carriage factories, one jewelry store, one meat

512 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
market, four joiner shops, three forwarding houses, one of which does a
business of 2,500 bushels of corn daily."
A great part of this trade had come to Geneseo after the year 1853,
and this advance in business has kept steadily on, until this number of
business houses is in nearly all cases doubled, and many others added.
On February 14, 1855, Geneseo was mcorporated as a town, and
remained under that form of government uirfeil February 16, 1865, when,
by a special act of legislature, it was incorporated as a city.
The cabin of R. R. Stewart Avas the first hotel in town. He sold
this to Mr. A. Miller, in the year 1854, who removed the cabin, and
erected a frame structure iu its place. This he enlarged at various times,
and occupied until 1864, when it was destroyed by fire. He at once
began the erection of the present fine structure, capable of accommodat
ing over one hundred guests, which was opened to the public in June,
1866. The building of mills was commenced in 1855, when the first one was
erected near the railroad. In a few years after another was added, and
again a few years later, a third. All are in successful operation at present.
The number of fine business houses and palatial residences show
wealth and taste, and evince that Geueseo will keep pace in the march
of improvement with the beautiful and well tilled country around her.
VILLAGE CORPORATION.
Geneseo was incorporated as a village under a board of trustees, by
special act of the General Assembly, approved February 14, 1855. The
following were the charter members of the board: Merritt Munson, Enos
Pomeroy, Robert Getty, John Willshire, Alfred W. Perry.
The election boards were as follows : First election, April 2, 1855 ;
seventy-six votes polled — Merritt Munson, President, O. A. Turner, A.
W. Curtis, J. F. Dresser, Luther C. Sleight.
Second election, April 7, 1856. James M. Allan, President, H.
McArthur, T. D. Crook, O. P. Beebe, O. A. Turner.
Tliird election, April 6, 1857. F. P. Brown, President, Robert Getty,
H. A. Ainsworth, J. B. Hagin, J. D. K. Sleight.
Fourth Election, April 5, 1858. Robert Getty, President, F. P.
Brown, Solon Fleming, J. M. Hosford, Liberty Crosset.
Fifth election, April 4, 1850. Joshua Harper, President, J. P. Long,
Joseph Hammond, Cyrus Kinsey, Enos Pomeroy.
Sixth election, April 2, 1860. Joseph Hammond, President, Cyrus
Kinsey, J. P. Long, EUsha M. Stewart, W. P. Blackiston.
Seventh election, April 1, 1861. George Richards, President, David
L. Perry, P. H. Sniff, Albert McCurdy, J. B. Byers.
Eighth election, April 7, 1862. James McBroom, President, A. B.
Kinsey, E. M. Stewart, J. F. Dresser, Solon Kendall.
Ninth election, April 6, 1863. James McBroom, President, Solon
Kendall, E. A. Wood, J. J. Town, P. H. Beveridge.
Tenth election, April 4, 1864. I. N. Wilson, President, P. H. Bev
eridge, E. A. Wood, Albert McCurdy, Peter Worrall.
Village Clerks. William T. Allan, 1855 to 1859. R. F. Steele, 1859
to 1862. J. F. Dresser, 1862 to 1863. Solon Kendall, 1863 to 1864.
James McBroom, 1864 to 1865.

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 513

CITY CORPORATION.

The act of the Legislature incorporating Geneseo as a city was
approved February 16, 1865. It provides for a city government consisting
of a Mayor, elected annually, and a Board of Aldermen, two of whom
are elected from each ward, and hold their office two years. The city is
at present divided into two wards. The names of the original incorpor
ators are : Isaac N. Wilson, Andrew Crawford and Joseph A. Sawyer.
The folloAving is a list of the Mayors of the city since the adoption of the
charter of 1865.
Mayors. George E. Wait, 1865 to 1867. Joseph Hammond, 1867 to
1870. John D. Grant, 1870 to 1871. Warren P. Cook, 1871 to 1874.
Robert F. Steele, 1874 to 1877.
Aldermen. 1865. — James Bradley, I. N. Stewart, Joseph Ham
mond, E. A. Wood.
1866. — I. N. SteAvart, Joseph Hammond, E. M. Stewart, Alexander
White. 1867. — E. M. Stewart, S. S. Throop, Isaac N. Wilson, Alexander
White. 1868.— Wright L. Kidder, Robert D. Boice, S. S. Throop, Isaac N.
Wilson. 1869.— Warren P. Cook, Daniel Jones, Robert D. Boice, Wright L.
Kidder. 1870. — Albert H. Wood, William Leach, Daniel Jones, Warren P.
Cook. 1871.— Isaac N. Wilson, George A. BroAvn, A. Perry Fisk, Wilham
Leach. 1872.— George A. BroAvn, George Turner, Isaac N. Wilson, A. Perry
TT* V ^i873._George A. Brown, George Turner, James Morton, Simon Ott.
1874._,Iames Morton, Simon Ott, Lorenzo Hitchcock, William Smith.
1875.— William Smith, Lorenzo Hitchcock, H. V. Fisher, Philip S.
Schnabele. ^^ ^^ _,. , -m -v c
1876.— J. N. Green, George G. MoAvry, H. V. Fisher, Philip S.
Schnabele. „ „ ..-, ^ , ., o/-.^. ,
Citv Clerks. William T. Allan, 1865 to 1866. R. F. Steele, 1866 to
1872. Thomas R. Harker, 1872 to 1873. L. C. Campbell, 1873 to 1874.
Charles Morton, 1874 to 1875. William H. Owen, 1875 to 1877.
Police Magistrates. J. A. McConnell, l8bD to  . L. G. Camp
bell, 1868 to 1873. F. H. McArthur, 1873 to 1877.
THE PRESS.
In August, 18.55, James BoAvie commenced the publication of the
Geneseo Democratic Standard, avhich ^yas the first newspaper started here.
It was established in the interests of large land-holders on the North Side
and to build up that part of the town. At the end of about a year and a
half the enterprise Avas abandoned, and the ^"^^r Avent to New
Orleans. He returned in 1857, revived the Mar ^ V\ZfnrlTev
party paper, published it about a year, when its light ^T^^*/;^* forev?,\;
It was! the last time, printed in the building now owned and occupied by
McBroom & Wilson as a grain Avarehouse. BoAvie died heie in 1859.

514 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
In June, 1856, I. S. Hyatt issued the first number of the Geneseo
Republic from the building on Main Street, occupied by I. S. Hutchins as
a furniture store, and noAV by Charles Sweney. Ill fortune attending the
publication of it, Hyatt failed, and the paper passed into the hands of
assignees — J. M. Allan and O. A. Turner — in February, 1 858, of whom it
Avas purchased Avithin a month, by Merritt Munson. In December, 1858,
the paper was bought by Hobbs & Lewis, of Mr. Munson. In November,
1863, Hobbs acquired the interest of Lewis; at the same time Adam
Lieberknecht purchased the Advocate of James M. Hosford, and on the
18th of that month the Republic and Advocate Avere consolidated, ancl for
more than thirteen years have been published under the name of The
Geneseo Republic, of Avhich the senior partner has been the editor for
nearly nineteen years. It is Republican in politics.
In August, 1858, Merritt Munson began the publication of a monthly,
called The Christian Philosop)her, and continued it one j'car. The name
fairly indicated its aims and objects. It Avas ably conducted, and Avell
sustained. Early in the campaign of 1860 an association of Rejiublicans started
a paper called the Journal. It Avas printed at the Republic office. Its
editors Avere, in their order, James Ireland, George W. Shaw, William
Smith, and lastly, George A. Hobbs. It died Avith the close of the cam
paign, too many cooks having hastened its demise.
In early Sumraer, 1862, Major James M. Hosford, of the old " Henry
Countj' Regiment," commenced the publication of the Union Advocate, m
rooras in the bank building, on Main Street, and continued the same until
November, 1863. Being at the front during these years, fighting the
battles of his country, the paper suffered for Avant of his personal atten
tion, and on liis return, finding better business, he sold out to Mr. Lieber
knecht, Avho disposed of it as before mentioned. It Avas a first-class
Republican .journal.
On January 16, 1874, Belvel & Fisher issued the first nuraber of The
Henry County News, and published it four Aveeks, Avhen Mr. Fisher sold
his interest to Henry L. Kiner. The firm Avas Belvel & Kiner until June
5, 1874, Avhen Belvel sold to .lohn Christian, and since that date the paper
has been published by John Christian and Henry L. Kiner, under the firm
name of Christian & Kiner. It is neutral iu politics. By reason of its
thorough attention to the interests of the county, it has acquired a good
and influential circulation. It maintains local reporters, and correspon
dents in nearly all the villages and towns of the county. Its editor is
Henry L. Kiner. THE SCHOOLS.
The jaresent excellent public schools of Geneseo have grown up
gradually from a very small beginning in a rude cabin erected on the
public square in 1837. Hence the first educational efforts are coeval
with the existence of the place, and have grown as it has advanced in
population and importance.
To Miss Susannah StcAvart, noAV Mrs. James M. Allan, of Geneseo,
belongs the honor of having first taught the young idea how to shoot
within the precincts of this city. She taught in tlie.cabin aforesaid, on
the public square, in 1837. For the interest some of the " old settlers "
will take in the matter, we here introduce the roll of her pupils, sixteen

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 515
in number : Emily Ward, uoav Mrs. Olmstead, of Galesburg, 111. ; Orlo
Manville, now living in Kansas ; Roderick S. Manville, deceased ; New
ton Manville, residing in Iowa ; Harriet Cone, noAv Mrs. Wm. Miller, of
Geneseo ; Clara Cone, uoav Mrs. E. M. StcAvart, of Geneseo : Alonzo
Cone, deceased ; LaFayette StcAvart, removed to Wichita, Kansas ; Jo
siah T. StcAvart, deceased ; Geo. W. SteAvart, Wichita, Kansas ; Mary
Bartlett, at present Mrs. Hiram Cady, of Geneseo ; George Bartlett,
deceased ; Amanda Bti-rtlett, iioav Mrs. Taylor, residing in California ;
Orin Bartlett, Mercer Co., 111. ; Augustus Bartlett, deceased ; and Sarah
Ann Bartlett, at present residing in Mercer Co., 111.
It Avill be seen that only three of the above are uoav living in Gen
eseo, and that five of the number are dead.
While Miss Susannah SteAvart Avas managing the first school in the
canvas-covered cabin in Geneseo in 1837, tAvo of her sisters were teach
ing elsewhere in the county, viz. : Narcissa, afterwards Mrs. Wells,
' taught in the vicinity of George Brandenburgh's, probably at the house
of P. K. Hanna ; and Parmelia, now Mrs. Dr. Hume, of Geneseo,
taught at Wethersfield. The Stewarts Avere therefore the pioneer teach
ers in Henry County.
In the Summer of 1838 a frame building Avas erected on the site of
the present Congregational Church, Avhich was used both for school and
church purposes, till the seminary Avas built, in 1846. Narcissa Stewart
taught here in 1838. During 1839, a j^oung Mr. Holmes, who had been
sent by Rev. Jason Chapin, taught. In the Spring of 1840 Mr. Chapin
came, Avith his family, and in June he commenced teaching, and contin
ued as teacher till he was removed by death, in September, 1846.
One of the earliest provisions in the sale of toAvn lots was, that the
proceeds of a certain number should be applied to the erection of a semi
nary of higher learning.
Rarely has a more noteworthy self-denial been exhibited than that
Avhich prosecuted the building of the brick seminary. In the poverty of
the people they subscribed labor. They Avorked in the brick-yard ; they
worked upon the building, tending masons. Some young men, just com
ing of age, subscribed tAvo hundred dollars, to be worked out. Then,
just as the Avails Avere up, a storm blew doAvn the sides, Avhich were
immediately rebuilt. The building Avas opened for school in the Autumn
of 1846. The institution was chartered by the Legislature of Illinois as the
Geneseo Manual Labor High School ; this narae Avas afterward, by the
same authority, changed to Geneseo Seminary. Rufus Hubbard, the first
president of the board of trustees, E. Cone und Jairus Wilcox were the
incorporators. . . ,,
Followino- Mr. Chapin, for seven years, the seminary Avas under the
care of Rev. A. Lyman, who by teaching, by persistent efforts, at home
and abroad, to raise funds for the completion of the seminary, getting
three thousand dollars from the East, and by preaching a part of the
time for the church, perforraed a prodigious amount of laborious and
self-denying service. Miss Pomeroy (now Mrs. F. Bascom), Miss Hook
er, Miss Foster and Miss Earl were his accomphshed assistants.
Rev. S. H. Waldo was for a few months in temporary charge of the
institution. Then Mr. M. S. Cro.-.vell, just from Amherst College, fol-

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lowed, for a short time. He enlisted in the army, and carae out from a
four years' service as lieutenant colonel, and is now in the ministry in
California. He was succeeded by a Mr. Bartlett, who Avas assisted by Miss
Sarah Andrews and Miss Hume. After accomplishing a great deal of
good, the seminary found itself competing with the increasingly popular
system of graded schools, and the place too small to sustain both. Hav
ing a considerable araount of accumulated indebtedness, the trustees at
last sold the brick seminary building and grounds to the city, to be used
as the High School of the public system ; and so in a new form it is serv
ing the cause of higher education.
The present systera of graded schools was instituted in 1856. At
that time the Central School-house was built. This was one year pre-
A'ious to the purchase of the Seminary building by the school authorities;
and this latter, together Avith the former building, then containing four
rooms, gave ample accommodations to all who desired the advantages
affordeti for an education. Prof. Abbott Avas Superintendent. A few'
changes in this office brought it down to the adrainistration of Prof. G.
G. Alvord, UOAV in charge of the public schools of the citj' of Cairo, 111. ;
after whora Prof. E. P. Burlingham Avas Superintendent.
By the year 1866 the increase in the growth of the city demanded
more room, and the building on the north side of the railroad was erected.
It at first contained but four rooms, but two more were added in 1871.
The basement of the Unitarian Church, also, has been procured, at a
rental of $200 a year, and fitted up for a school-room.
At present there are three school-houses in the district, and the
value of the school property is about $20,000. The amount expended
for school purposes during the j'ear 1876 Avas $8,191.03. Fifteen teach
ers were employed, as follows : three in the High School, three in the
Grammar Schools, four in the Intermediate and five in the Primary
Departments. The number of pupils enrolled during the year Avas 1,021 ;
average attendance, 711. The district is out of debt, and tie schools
are all in a prosperous condition. The number in attendance at the
High School was 121 ; in the Grammar Schools 136 ; Intermediate De
partments, 346 ; Primary Departments, 418.
THE CHURCHES.
The city contains thirteen regularly organized churches, the oldest
of which is the Congregationalist. It was organized by an ecclesiastical
council in Bergen, Genesee County, New York, September 13, 1836.
Rev. Messrs. Wilcox, Hull and Bridgman acted in the council. The
two Messrs. Cone, C. K. Bartlett, J. C. Ward, and Harry Manville, Avith
their wives and the three children, Mary E. and Amanda E. Bartlett,
and Harriet Cone, constituted the church of thirteen members. Elisha
Cone and V. C. Ward were chosen and ordained as deacons. A sermon
was preached from that beautifully appropriate text : '¦'¦He that goeth forth
and weepeth, b'earing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing,
bringing his sheaves with him."
The httle church was now ready to go forth to the place assigned it
by the colony, whither it arrived in due time. At first religious services
Avere held in the cabins of the settlers ; but as soon as the rude school-

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house was erected on the public square, it was used also as a house of
worship. The first communion Avas held in the house of Deacon Ward, April
18, 1838. It Avas a day well remembered, by a hail storra, which broke
nearly all the Avindows in the settlement. The officiating minister was
Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, of Andover. The noted edifice on the square
was used by the congregation but one Sumraer. In 1838 another school
building was erected, Avhich Avas subsequently removed to the site of the
present Congregational Church. This Avas used for church purposes till
1848, when the serainary building was corapleted, and was thenceforward
used as a house of worship till the erection of the church, in 1855. The
church was dedicated on the 28th of May, 1856, the sermon being preached
by the pastor. Rev. S. H. Waldo. The occasion was one of great rejoic
ing by the people. The church Avas the one still occupied by the Con
gregational body of this city. At the time it Avas built it was considered
the finest church building west of Chicago. For a while lay services
were conducted. The first regular pastor Avas Rev. Jairus Wilcox, who
in May, 1838, carae to the colony with his faraily, and in June was elected
pastor, upon a salary of four hundred dollars. In the seminary at Yale
he had promised Flavel Bascom that he Avould go West. It was in
response to Mr. Bascom's continued solicitations that he came. Arrived
at Chicago, after ten days upon the lakes, his family Avas met by C. K.
Bartlett and Anson M. Hubbard, Avho moved them in. Having been
drawn through many sloughs Avith chains, they came to Green River,
where there was neither bridge, nor ferry, nor ford. Finding Mrs. Gor
don at her home, upon the bank, it took but a word to interest her in the
new family. She said she would set them over ; and so, instructing them
to swim the horses over by the side of the canoe, she had the wheels of
each wagon set into two canoes, and so ferried them over.
Going first into Deacon Ward's cabin, Mr. Wilcox built a log shanty
on his place, north of the village, and covered it with hay._ There they
lived nine months. A traveling clergyman, upon being invited to spend
the night with them, declined, saying that his health and life were too
valuable to be thus exposed. Mr. Wilcox had a business tact, which
made him useful to the secularities of the place. It has been said that
the community is not a little indebted to his taste and enterprise for the
ornamenting of the public square and the streets of the town with trees.
He was also greatly interested in the seminary, making two trips to the
East in its behalf, and looking up the first tAVO principals of the' institu
tion—Revs. Jason Chapin and Addison Lyman. Indeed he took up the
entire interest of the colony into his aspiration, and accomplished great
good as the pioneer missionary. In 1845 he closed his labors here and
removed to Chicago, to take charge of the Seamen's Bethel, m which ser
vice he was engaged until called to his reward, leaving his family to
grow up in that city into a sphere of influence and usefulness. After
him Rev. William T. Allan supplied the pulpit six or eight months.
The next minister was -Rev. Addison Lyman, from Torringford Con
necticut, who began his services here on the 6th of October, 1845. _ In
this capacity he served for two years, until he entered upon the princi
palship of the seminary, continuing, however, to supply the desk lor some
months, till a pastor was secured. Rev. C. S. Cady served the church

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one year from the 1st of October, 1848. Rev. A. J. Copeland then served
the church, from the 1st of December, 1849, to February, 1852. The
church then called Rev. H. Ward ; but having already accepted a call at
Lyndon, he declined. His most acceptable ministry there Avas soon cut
short by a casualty that ended his life. Rev. J. W. North occupied the
pulpit for one year, from November, 1852. The next pastor was Rev. S.
H. Waldo, who labored three years, from January, 1855, to January,
1858. Under his pastorate this house of Avorship Avas erected, forming
a new era in the history of the ¦ church. Next comes the pastorate of
Rev. Milo N. Miles, during the two years of 1858 and 1859. Then that
of Rev. B. C. Ward for one year and a half. Rev. J. T. Cook, now a resi
dent physician, tAvo years, those of 1862 and 1863. During the year 1864,
Rev. M. N. Miles served as supply. In May, 1865, ReA^ Harry Brickett
began his labors and reraained seven years. He resigned in 1872, and
was succeeded by H. G. McArthur, who occupied the pulpit two years,
and was followed by Rev. T. C. Jerorae one year. At the expiration of
that time the present pastor. Rev. O. W. Fay, was called. There are
now 275 members.
The Sabbath-school was commenced in the rude tabernacle upon the
square, in 1837, and has been continued throtigh Summer and Winter.
Its first superintendent was Deacon Ward, who continued in this office
until his removal from the place, in 1855, except that Rev. John T. Pierce
held this office during 1852 and 1853. After him Mr. John G. Walker
served as superintendent tAvo or three years ; then Deacon Huntington,
and then Mr. A. M. Hubbard. Mr. H. Thomas, in 1856, was installed
in this office, and remained in it till 1871, Avith the exception of the year
and a half of the efficient service of J. T. K. Sleight, hiraself a child of
the Sabbath-school. Under Mr. Thomas the monthly Sabbath-school con
cert was introduced, and has been continued with increasing interest and
profit. During the last ten years the number of scholars has increased
from eighty-five to tAvo hundred and fifty.
Baptist Church. In March, 1860, Rev. W. G. Johnson visited this
place on his way from Rock Island to Princeton, Bureau Co. On the
20th of that month a meeting was held at the Seminaiy Hall, which was
the initial moveraent to the organization of the Baptist Church of Gene
seo. April 14, the organization was effected by the union in church
covenant of tAventy-three persons, Avhose names are as foUoAvs:
Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Topping, Mr. and
Mrs. H. F. McCartney, Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. D. C.
Like, Mr. H. Like, Mr. R. V. Amsden, Miss Laura Ann Amsden, John
and Matilda Veimon, Delia Frank, Emeline Goss, Sarah Lynch, F. Mc
Hose, C. L. AinsAVorth, W. B. Johnson, Eraraa Taylor and Sarah Caulkins.
The pastor. Rev. W. G. Johnson, remained some time, and Avas suc
ceeded by Rev. E. D. Dickerson. Others Avho haA'e filled the pulpit are
Rev. W. P. Pattison, Rev. A. R. Newton and Rev. Mr. Sharpe. Rev. L.
J. Langridge is the present pastor.
The meeting for organization Avas held in the M. E. Church ; after
wards they occupied the Seminary Hall till the present church aviis com
pleted in 1864. The building cost $4,000. The present membership is
about 120, and the average attendance at the Sunday-school, 75.
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seventy-five members, and one hundred Sunday scholars, was organized
Nov. 3, 1863, with fifteen members. They Avere : A. McClain and Avife,
G. W. Goshorn and wife, M. S. Boice and Avife, J. W. McCracken and
wife, Charles W. Long and wife, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Bracken, Mrs. Craw
ford, F. W. Gale and George Richards. The committee to organize. Rev.
S. T. Wilson and Rev. David Kelley, of Rock Island, Avere appointed by
the Rock River Presbytery. The earliest meetings of this congregation
were held in a small frame building on North Street, now occupied by
the Swede Methodists. In 1866, they erected their present commodious
house of AVorship which they now occupy. It cost the church $9,000.
October 20, 1864, Rev. J. C. Barr Avas called to the pastorate, and
remained until Sept. 2, 1871. Nov. 1 of that year. Rev. E. H. Ciurtis
was called, and occupied the pulpit until April, 1873. The present pas
tor, Rev. A. J. Stead, commenced his labors Sept. 1, 1874.
Protestant Episcopal (Trinity) Church. About the year 1856, meet
ings were held by persons embracing this faith, and in the following
year the parish was organized. The first wardens were : Perry Ransom
and George Condish, and the vestrymen, John T. Young, Benj. Graham,
William Saunders and John Huestes. Divine services were held in vari
ous places until the year 1863, when the present house of worship was
constructed, after the English style of architecture, costing $2,500.
The names of the successive clergymen are as follows : Rev. Alanson
Welton, Rev. Samuel Goodale, Rev. William Greene, Rev. P. B. Morri
son, Rev. Geo. C. Griswold, Rev. Dr. Walker, and Rev. F. B. Nash.
The present rector, Rev. T. N. Benedict, took charge of the parish, Nov.
25, 1873. The membership is now about 45, and the attendance at Sun
day-school 40.
The Unitarian Church. The merabers comprising this religious
society, met at first for divine worship in Sawyer's Hall, where in the
month of November, 1868, they were organized into a church. They
continued to meet in this hall until 1874, when they erected their present
house of worship, costing about $6,000.
Rev. M. J. Miller, avIio is still pastor, presided at the. organization,
when eighteen members were admitted. There are now nearly 100, and
a Sunday-school which enrolls 125 pupils.
German M. E. Church. In 1860, in January, the first meetings of
the Germans belonging to the M. E. Church, were held in private houses.
Shortly after they were organized into an ecclesiastical body by Rev.
William Kammermeyer, and twenty-three persons united. The same
year the church and parsonage Aver&^erected. The church was used until
1874, when the present comfortable structure was finished and occupied.
The parsonage is yet used. Rev. Kammermeyer remained two years,
when Rev.' Charles Schneider Avas called, Avho preached three years.
Since then the succession of pastors has been as follows : Rev. Henry
Withorn, two years ; Rev. William Winter, three years ; Rev. W. Zap-
pen, one year ; Rev. Gustav Zolinan, one year ; Rev. Frederick Arensper-
ger,two years ; Rev. William Bulke, three years ; Rev. Wilham Schoerig,
one year ; when the present pastor, Rev. Louis Kunz was called. The
number of members is now forty-two, and the number of Sunday-school
scholars forty. . ^ ^i. ,• /^, , •
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520 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
Geneseo were begun by laymen, prominent among whom were James-
Bradley and Patrick O'Connell. Meetings Avere held in private houses and
in a room over Mr. Bradley's store,when, in 1863, the church Avas organized..
At that date it comprised about forty families, and for some time Avas
ministered to by priests from Rock Island. The congregation is in the
Diocese of Chicago, of Avhich the Rt. Re v. Thoraas Foley is Bishop. In the
Spring of the sarae year they were organized; they erected their church
at a cost of nearly $8,000. The Rev. Thomas Ackley, preached to them
during the years 1866-7. Rev. Frederick Sraith folloAved him in 1867.- Rev.
H. O'Gara McShane commenced his laboi-s in 1874, and continues in.
charge. The number of families is now about 400. The attendance at
Sunday-school is about 50.
German Lutheran Church. The proper title is the Evangelical
Lutheran German. This church Avas organized in 1863, when the follow
ing named persons becarae raembers: A. Eichhorn, W. Kittenzer, G..
Wiegand, A. Wiele, J. Young, L. Hilmer, M. Schuh, J. Hitzer.
The church building was erected in 1864, and cost $1,500. The
following, in the order named, have officiated as pastors: E. Sunfstueck,.
C. W. Ernst, S. Hamra, and P. Hanson.
Zion's Church of the Evangelical Association. The members com
prising this church were organized into an ecclesiastical body in the-
Spring of 1857. At this tirae about fifteen persons united, and until the
erection of their first church edifice in 1860, held divine service in the
houses of the members. This year they erected a house of Avorship, cost
ing $1,000. This they occupied ten years, Avhen, the groAvth of the con
gregation demanding more room, the church was sold and the present
. larger and raore coraraodious house was erected. This latter cost nearly
$6,000. The Rev. Conrad Speilmann presided at the organization, and
occasionally preached here, the charge being until 1870 a mission. After
hira the following ministers have successively filled the pulpit ; Rev.
John Dengel, Rev. Amos Gackly, Rev. Enoch V. Freeden, Rev. John
Dengel, Rev. S. E. Heilmann; Rev. Conrad Speilmann, Rev. Jolm Kurz,
Rev. Enoch V. Freeden, Rev. Michael Heyl, and the present pastor, Rev.
Martin Stamm. The membership is uoav 164, and the attendance at the-
Sunday-school, 150.
The services are held in the German language, almost the entire
congregation being of that nationality.
The Swedish Lutheran Church Avas organized at the house of John
Gustus, June 27, 1856, Avith twelve members. Meetings for religious
exercises Avere held in private houses until the church Avas erected. 'This
was completed and occupied about the year 1859, at a cost of $700. In
1874 it was remodeled and enlarged, at an expense of $800, and is now a
very comfortable structure. The first regular pastor was Rev. Nils
Anderson, who came in 1865, and remained till 1869. The folloAving
year, the Rev. C. J. Malmberg Avas called, Avho filled the pulpit six years.
At present the congregation is without a settled minister.
The membership is 214_. The attendance at Sunday-school is about
40 ; the children only of this denomination attending.
The Swede Methodist. Organized in 1864, by Rev. B. Wiring.
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at Moderwell's Hall, on Main Street. Rev. A. L. Erickson Avas pastor.
In 1866, the present church was built, the lot costing $600. The follow
ing have officiated as pastors : Rev. O. Gunderson, tAvo years ; Rev. A.
L. Erickson, one year ; Rev. John Lind, three years ; Rev. John Wigren,
two years ; Rev. H. W. Ekland is the present pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church. The earliest raeetings of this church
in Geneseo were held in the old Seminary. The first class was organized
by Rev. H. J. Humphrey about 1854, and consisted of six merabers. The
first quarterly conference Avas held at the house of Rev. H. J. Humphrey,
on the 3d of November, 1856 ; Rev. R. N. Morse, presiding elder ; Rev.
H. J. Humphrey, preacher in charge ; Caleb Rauson, recording stcAvard ;
Rev. G. C. Wooodruff, secretary. The presiding elder's claim Avas fixed
at $60; the preacher's at f436. The names of the original members were
as follOAVs : Rev. H. Van Order, Levi Hamilton, G. A. Luvin, D. B.
Brown, S. S. Throop, J. A. McConnell.
The first church Avas built on the Avest side of South State Street,
and is now known as Teutonia Hall. The second church Avas built on
the east side of North State Street. It Avas commenced under the
pastorate of Rev. H. Ritchie, in 1865, completed under the administration
of Rev. S. G. J. Worthington, and dedicated by Bishop T. BoAvman, in
September, 1872. Its cost was about $22,000. Rev. H. G. Humphrey,
tbe first pastor, served one year. He was followed by Rev. A. D. McCool,
>one year ; Mr. McCool's successors Avere Rev. J. Soul, two years ; Rev.
E. Ranson, two years ; Rev. N. C. Lewis, one year ; Rev. E. Wasmuth,
three years ; Rev. H. Richie, tAvo years ; Rev. A. P. Crist, two years ;
Rev. S. G. J. Worthington, three years; Rev. W. P. Graves, tAvo years;
Rev. M. Spurlock, tAvo years. The present pastor is Rev. G. W. Arnold.
The membership of the church at present (1877) is 200, with the attend
ance of an equal number in the Sunday-school. ORION
Is situated in the western part of the county, near the juncrion of the
R., R. I. & St. L., and Rockport, Peoria & R. I. Railroads, and contains
about five hundred inhabitants. It was laid out December 26, 1853, by
Charles W. Dean, and was for some time called Deanington. The change
of the name was made in 1867.
The earliest settier in the township was Mahlon B. Lloyd, who
located in 1837, and has always been most favorably known. He labored
hard in the interest of the railroads through this part of the county, and
devoted much time and considerable of his wealth to their furtherance.
In 1852 he brought the first reaper into the township. His son Charles
was the first white male child born within its limits. Mrs. Mary Ann
Jordan, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth K. Blackfan, was the first white
female child born in the township.
In 1840 Dr. Alfred Trego commenced the practice ot medicine here.
He, and two horses he drove, were universally known to the early resi
dents. The Blackfan famihes came about 1841. Mrs. Elizabeth K
Blackfan, wife of William Blackfan, who died in 1843, kept the first
post-office in this locality. She was appointed to the office November 1.
1850, then called Orion, and held the position until after the location ot

622 HISTORY OF HENR'^ COUNTY.
Orion in 1853. The office was called La Grange, having been estab
lished at that colony purchase. This being abandoned, the office Avas
removed to Mrs. Blackfan's house. This Avoman, though early left with
a family to support, succeeded in gaining considerable property, and Avas
always an earnest worker for the moral growth of the town, and aided as
much as any settler in its inaterial prosperity.
Sorae of the first educators in the toAvnship were Charles Trego, who
taught the first select school ; Miss M. E. Laird, who Avas sirailarly em
ployed seven 3'ears, and Sarah B. LcAvis, who taught the first district
school. This Avas held in 1847. The deficiency heretofore in educational
facilities was supplied by these select schools. That of Miss Laird gained
considerable notoriety, pupils frora other states attending.
The raarriage of EdAvard Blackfan to Susan Trego, in 1844, was the
first celebrated in Western Township. As these persons professed the
Quaker belief, they obtained their letters of perraission frora the society
in Pennsylvania. Four years after H. B. Engle and Sarah B. Elwell
were the first married by a rainister. She Avas for thirteen years secre
tary of the Lyceum, so favorably knoAvn and so well maintained here. It
was organized in 1846, in the house of EdAvard Blackfan, under the name
of La Grange Lyceum, and until the erection of the first school-house in
the township, in 1853, was held in private houses. That year it was held
in this building. It is now changed to a historical society, which meets
annually. No regular religious services were held until 1853, when a Methodist
minister. Rev. Murch, preached in the school-house.
As soon as Mr. Dean had laid out the town, he erected a store build
ing, in which he opened the first grocery of the village. In 1856 a
saloon was opened by Stephen McCarty, and not long after five resolute
ladies went in a body to his saloon and emptied his liquors in the street.
The enraged saloon-keeper had them arrested, but in the trial they were
acquitted. Until the completion of the railroad but little trade was carried on
at this point, but tAvo or three stores were open, and a few shops of vari
ous kinds supplied the needs of the communitj^ The first railroad train
came into the village in October, 1870, and Avas received with universal
greeting by the citizens of Orion. The railroads at once awakened new
enterprises. Buildings were imraediately erected, additional stores and
shops were built, and the town began to shoAV signs of an active business.
Since that time the population has more than trebled, and trade and com
merce have kept pace. Owing to the absence of a iDank all exchange is
carried on through the money order department of the post-office. This
amounted during the year 1876 to $30,000.
There are at present nine or ten stores, as many shops, tAVO grain
houses and two hotels.
The village and township have an excellent war record. A large
portion of Capt. J. A. Jordan's men of Company B, 37th 111. Volunteer
Infantry, were from this locality. It Avas this company that Avas pro
moted to Corapany A by an order given on the streets of St. Louis when
passing in review towards Gen. Fremont's headquarters. They were on
their way to aid Gen. Mulligan at Lexington, and received this sudden
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The village is situated on a beautiful rolling prairie ; a healthful
location, and commanding a fine vicAV of surrounding prairie lands, which,
though tenantless forty years ago, are now covered Avith Avell tilled farms.
THE SCHOOLS.
In 1852 there were but five families living in Western Township.
But knoAving that "knoAvledge is poAver," they voted a tax upon them
selves and the land speculators, and proceeded to erect a school building.
These persons Avere Mr. Lloyd, H. B. Engle, EdAvard Blackfan, George
Anderson and Elizabeth Blackfan. The school-house stood a short dis
tance northwest of Mr. Lloyd's farm-house, almost Avithin the present
limits of the corporation of Orion. The building Avas erected by Charles
Dean, who charged $140 for his services. In 1854 it Avas moved to Dean
ington (now Orion), and in 1855 the first school Avas opened by Charles
Moon. In time the population grcAV to such an extent that it was found
necessary to erect a more commodious edifice. It Avas built at a cost of
$5,000 in 1873. There are noAV enrolled 125 pupils. The school is
divided into three departments; the course of study embracing nine
years. *
THE CHURCHES.
The Methodist Episcopal Church Avas organized in 1853, in the dis
trict school-house near the village of Orion. The following persons were
among its first members : John McHenry, Mary McHenry, Henry Kyle,
Mary Kyle and Ehza J. McWhinney. The exact merabership is not
knoAvn. The first regular appointed minister to this class was Rev. G. W.
BroAvn ; then came H. J. Humphrey, Jaraes Sheldon, J. N. Bartells, John
Grundy, J. W. Odell, G. M. Morey, T. Hoagland, T. Head, P. Warner,
H. C. King, J. Q. Adams and E. N. Bentiey, present pastor. They held
their meetings in the school-house until the year 1867, Avhen they erected
a church costing about $3,500. The membership has increased to about
sixty. The Sabbath-school numbers nearly seventy scholars.
The following persons are trustees, and have held their position since
its first regular organization: J. A. Jordan, H. J. Jordan, Edmond Bell,
John McHenry, Henry Kyle and Clawson States.
The Rev. F. M. Chaffee is the first resident presiding elder of the
M. E. Church of Henry County, residing in the district parsonage built
at Orion in 1873, and valued at $3,000. „. -.o.o
The Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church was organized November 21, 1843,
at the house of V. W. Washburn, in Colona Township. This was the
first Baptist Church organized in the county, and was the result of the
missionary labors of Rev. Thomas Powell. At its organization the tol
lowing persons united : Luke C. and Mrs. Mary A Sheldon, from the
Baprist Church of Sheffield, Connecticut, V. W and Mrs. Elizabeth W.
Washburn from the Baptist Church of Springfield, Mass. Ihese four
persons constituted the charge. Until 1856 the pastors were Rev O.
Adams, E. Fisher, J. W. Dennison, Robert Jordan, F. Ketchum and A
G. Eberhart. In 1856 Rev. William Talbott, from Cambridge, preached
one-fourth of the time in the school-house about four miles northwest ot
Orion. Nine years after they commenced to hold services m Orion m
the school-house. Rev. A. Edson was pastor. He was succeeded by

524 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
Revs. T. Sheppard, C. T. Emmerson and the present pastor, Rev. J. C.
LcAvis. One year after coraing to Orion they erected a house of Avorship,
at a cost of $5,000. There are now about fifty merabers. The Sunday-
school was organized about tAventy years ago, and now enrolls about
eightj^ scholars.
The United Brethren (Eden) Church is located on section 16, in
Western Township, ancl Avas organized in the year 1867. Meetings, hoAV-
ever, had been held about a year previous under the charge of the Rev.
St. Clair Ross and the Rev. D. F. Bair. At the organization tAventy-
eight persons united, and from these A. Norman, H. D. Keel and W. M.
Cessna were chosen trustees.
Shortly after the organization they erected their church at an
expense of $2,000. Services are held bere each alternate Sabbath. The
names of the pastors of this congregation are as folloAvs : Revs. St. Clair
Ross, E. Godfrey, P. R. Adams, W. B. Shinn ; Rev. S. P. Davis is the
present pastor. The circuit of this rainister includes this church and
those of Plainfield, Swedona and a class at Oak Ridge.
The Swedish Lutheran Church Avas organized May 26, 1870, with a
merabership of thirty persons, among Avhora were W. C. Snider, Jonas P.
Petterson, A. P. Larson, AndreAv Petterson, A. Rost, C. Ericson, C. M.
Lindwall. J. P. Carlson, J. A. Petterson, G. Haglund, and others. Rev.
Victor Setterdahl has been located here as pastor since its commence
ment. They now nuraber two hundred and seventy-five communicants.
They held their raeetings in the Baptist Church until 1871, Avhen they
erected a commodious house costing $4,500. The Sabbath-school is gen
erally well attended.
This congregation, in addition to their church, own a parsonage and
church-yard. CORPORATION OFFICERS OF ORION.
President — AndrcAv McWhinney.
Treasurer — S. H. Trego.
Clerk — -Delacy Michener.
Councilmen — H. H. Long, William Sraith, J. W. Crampton.
ANDOVER.
The first Avhite settier in Avhat is noAv Andover, was a Dr. Baker,
who built a log-house in the edge of White Oak Grove, just south of the
Captain Mix place. Either the locality did not people fast enough to
suit the doctor, or the situation Avas too healthy for business, for he
shortly removed to the more congenial latitude of Green River. The
first permanent settleraent Avas in June, 1835, when Rev. Pillsbury,
Slaughter, and Pike carae as a committee of the Ncav York Association to
locate lands for a colony. They eutered a large quantity of land, and
laid the foundations of a city by platting a section of land into streets
and squares, and lots and blocks ; and to indicate that it Avas to be the
center of intelligence and learning, they christened it Andover. They
located the present Andover mill site, and erected a mill. Nat Huntoon,
deceased, was the first miller, and his customers came 75 to 80 railes, glad
to find a mill so near. After several years' grinding and sawing, a freshet

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-carried away the dam and left the mill upside down. When the build
ing of the mill Avas commenced the coramittee bought a bill of goods in
St. Louis to pay hands Avith, as these could be more easily obtained
¦than money, and, supplying the actual necessities of the times, were
preterable. As an exaraple of the business done at this mill, and the
mode of keeping accounts, the following bill on record in the County
Clerk's office is given. It is indorsed " J. Jacobs' Return," and is an
•account of business at Andover mill, thirtj'-six years ago :
Cash return from the 13th to the 24th of Dec. 1840.
.Dec 14 Asa Wisner Sold three dollars worth of shorts and
flour cash, - . . 3 qq
22 Tabor 222 lbs flour and 1 B bran 4.00
Sold 100 lbs flour cash - . - 2 00
Mr. More to. 100 lbs shorts - l!oO
J Jacobs took of sara for grinding 50
Credit Return.
Dec 15 Mr. Chapin Dr to 30 lbs flour - - 1.60
John Jacobs 1-J- B corn - 38
17 George Pillsbury 220 lbs flour and 10 B corn and 4"
B reffuse Avheat - - 7.00
Asa Wisner Dr to 2 B corn - - 50
Asa Wisner Dr to 234 lbs flour and 14i B wheat 14.13
E Buck 34 lbs Damaged flour - - 34
Wm Ayres 5 B bran 31
J L Hoskins to flour - 28
Hoskins Credit to 3 ax healves 25
Dec 26th 1840. J JACOBS.
Wra. S. and Jesse Woolsey carae out with the committee in 1835,
'but spent the ensuing Winter at Richland Grove. The nearest post-office
was Knoxville, and early in the spring Wm. S. Woolsey started for the
post-office after mail, but AA'as compelled to turn back by the depth of
water covering the flat prairies in the present Clover ToAvnship. Shortly
after Eben Townsend succeeded in getting a mail route established Avith
a post-office at Andover — not in the village, but in the residence where
the venerable Aunty Miller uoav lives, near Wm. Boltenstern's. Letters
cost 25 cents a piece, and when postage Avas reduced to 10 cents, they
were considered a luxury Avhich every one could enjoy.
The toAvn Avas laid out by Eben Townsend, E. A.' Mix, and Ithamar
Pillsbury, trustees of the colon}', on Dec. 29, 1841.
The first marriage iu Andover was that of Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury
•and Caroline Miller, daughter of Deacon Miller. This occurred in 1837.
The flrst child born in the colony Avas Mary E. Woolsey,' daughter of
¦Jesse Woolsey, now the Avife of Edmund Buck, living near the village.
The settlers hauled wheat to Chicago and sold it at 37-^- cents per
bushel, camping out on the month's trip and carrying their provisions
with them. Dressed pork Avas taken to Peoria and sold at one dollar per
-cvvt., pay being taken chiefl.y in dry goods. Groceries could only be had
for money, and those who were deprived of that article, went without —
¦often the ranch-needed groceries. Cabins Avere constructed generally

526 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
with only one room. The bed was made by placing one strong post in a
certain position adjacent one corner, and by boring holes in the sides of
it, ancl in a log in the Avail corresponding in height with the hole in the
post ; tAVO strong pieces of Avood Avere fitted into these places, and .slats
laid from these poles to the Avail. On this rude, strong structure the bed
was placed, and to save space a bunk Avas constructed immediately over
this, in which the younger members of the family were placed.
Sven Nelson was the first Swede settler in Andover or Henry Coun
ty, coming with Capt. Thompson in 1840. His, however, was an isolated
case, bringing no family, and it Avas not till 1847 that the SAvedish emi
gration, with an advance guard of four families, commenced. In 1849,
several more arrived in New York, in charge ot Rev. L. P. Esbjiom, a
Lutheran preacher of much learning ancl ability. They were met by a
committee of the association in Ncav York and induced to change their
plan of going to Knox County, ancl settle in Andover, hythe donation of
two lots for a church site. The present magnificent church of that
denomination is the result of that settlement ; and from that time to the
present the SAvedish settlement in and around AndoA-er has steadily aug
mented by immigration from fatherland, until that nationality greatly
predominates. The visitations of cholera in 1849-'52-'54, carried off
great numbers of the Swedish settlers, Avho from their circumstances and
habits of life, were poorly prepared to contend with such a scourge.
With the advent of the SAvedish people, Americans, instead of set
tling in Andover, would go to other localities Avhere the foreign element
did not predominate. Another reason tended to cause persons coming to
the West in quest of homes to " go by" Andover. The committee to pur
chase these lands represented $40,000 capital, and had entered twenty-
two sections — 14,080 acres — and held this large tract at too high a figure.
Land was cheap at that date ; the settler Avas generally more hardy than
wealthy, and instead of buying of this colony, who had hoped to build up
a large city, would purchase elsewhere, thereby giving the neighboring
localities the start, Avhich Andover has never been able to regain. The
blocks comprise ten acres each, and, had the Avishes ofthe founders of the
colony, the New York Association, been fulfilled, a city equal to or greater
than Galesburg, would now be seen. Andover is iioav largely owned by
SAvedes, Avho are a slow, pains-taking people, are mostly engaged in farm
ing and gardening, and Hve a most careful, frugal life. Several are from
Bishop Hill colony, and have become quite Avealthy.
SCHOOLS.
About tiie year 1842 or '43, a small house for school purposes was
built on the south side of the grove, about one mile and a half from the
village. To this all the youth of Andover, and for several miles around,
were sent until the year 1847. At that time the village Avas quite pros
perous and a school was needed there. A tmall frame-house Avas erected,
which was used until the year 1862 or '63, when the present one was built.
It contains tAvo school-rooms and two recitation rooms. Two teachers
are employed, and the attendance — nearly all Swedish children — whose
parents, to their credit, ahvays have their children instructed in the Eng
lish language — is about 100.

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 52T
THE CHURCHES.
The village contains three churches, the oldest of which is the Pres
byterian. The meering to organize Avas held on Sabbatli, Dec. 10, 1837.
This Avas held at the house of Rev. Ithamar Pillsbury, and eighteen per
sons united with the church, tAvelve of Avhom brought letters°from other
churches and three united on profession. The naraes of the fifteen were :
Jaraes S. and Mrs. Abigail Miller, Erastus and Mrs. Esther Buck, Asa
and Mrs. Clarissa Wisner, Thomas and Mrs. Wealthy Ann Blish, Albert
Jagger, John S. Gardner, William L. Collier, Marcus B. Osborn, Austin
R. Gould, Mrs. Hannah Hoyt, and Mrs. Freelove Woolsey. Those unit
ing by profession Avere : Mrs. Eliza Osborn, Vincent S. Terry, and
Edmund Buck. James S. Miller, Erastus Buck, and Marcus B. Osborn
were elected elders, the tAvo foriner also as deacons. Until the year 1856
they met for public worship in the school-houses and the residences ofthe
members, generally using the house of Rev. Pillsbury. In the Spring of
1856, they erected a very corafortable house of worship, Avhich is yet
used. It cost about $3,000.
The congregation, by the year 1841, were able to call a pastor, and
did so unanimously, choosing their founder, and he Avas installed April 12,
and remained until Sept. 5, 1849, when he Avas dismissed at his OAvn
request. On May 10, 1854, the Rev. Thomas S. Denning was installed
pastor, and was pastor until June 1, 1855. Rev. G. S. Inglis Avas sent as-
a stated supply, and preached till 1860. Tlie Rev. Pillsbury was again
called that year to the pastorate. During the eleven years of his absence,
he had been five in Princeton, Bureau County, where he organized tha
present large congregation of Presbyterians. Six years he had passed at
Macomb, part as President ofthe College there, and-part as pastor of the
church. He remained at Andover, the scene of his early Avestern labors,
until his death, which occurred on April 20, 1865. For three years the
pulpit Avas fllled by supplies, when Rev. R. L. Adams was called in Jan.,
1869, and remained until Feb., 1874. He Avas succeeded by the present
pastor. Rev. D. B. Fleming. The membership at one time Avas over 100,
but OAving to removals and other causes there are noAV only half that num
ber. The Sunday-school has an attendance of about 40 scholars.
The Rev. Pillsbury, so often referred to in the early history of the
county, was a man of unbounded energy and enterprise, and possessed of
the largest Chrisrian liberality. He Avas born at Dracut, Mass., Aug. 22,
1794. He Avas the youngest of a large family, the children of Joshua and
Ehzabeth Pillsbury. When 18 years old he enlisted in the army, and
served some rime in the War of 1^12. He Avas Hcensed to preach m
1825, and remained for several years in tiie Eastern States. During the-
early part of the year 1835, he came through the West on a prospecting
tour, and on his return to New York, organized the New York Associa
tion for the purpose of buying western lands, and locating colonies. The
accounts of this latter work are fully given elsewhere, and to these Henry
County owes much of her prosperity. Rev. Pillsbury organized fourteen
churches in the West, the first at Burlington, Iowa, Aug. 11, 183b, and
the last at Dixon, 111., Jan. 29, 1852. He was married twice. Teii chil
dren blessed the second union, many of whom are now living in the
county. Mrs. Pillsbury is now in Macomb. Rev. Pillsbury returned in

528 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
1860 to Andover, where he labored till death came ; and he now lies
buried in the little village church-yard near the scene of his early western
labors. The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church. The earliest meetings
as well as the organization of this church took place at the house of H.
A. Clementson, on the northeast corner of Sec. 18 ; but later services
were held in a smxU school house in Andover, until 1852, Avhen they
occupied the basement of their first church, Avhich was finished a few
months later, at an expense of $2,000. The forraal organization of the
church was effected March 18, 1850, and among the communicants may
be mentioned Rev. Lars P. Esbjorn and wife, Samuel Johnsson and Avife,
Jonas Anderson and wife, Anders Peter Larsson, Nils P. A. Peterson
and Avife and Olof Nordin.
In 1867-69 they built a fine ncAv brick church at a'cost of $30,000. The
pastors have been Rev. Lars P. Esbjorn, frora 1849 to 1856 ; Jonas Swens-
son, 1858 to 1873, and Erland Carlsson, the present pastor, Avho has had
charge since May 1, 1875. The present membership is 982, with a Sun
day-school attendance of 150 children, and a Bible class of 60 persons.
ANNAWAN
Was laid out in 18.'i3 by Charles Atkinson, uoav of Moline. It is a thriv
ing little town on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, 145
miles frora Chicago, and 35 from Rock Island, and is quite a point for
shipping grain and stock, the country around being a rich farming sec
tion. Araong the earliest settlers were Silas Morton, T. T., Josiah and
Joseph L. Dow, the Messrs. Baker, Mesker, Barber, Rev. Asa Prescott,
Congregational minister, and B. C. Sargent. The first building was
erected by Silas Morton, for a store and dwelling, in 1853. B. C. Sar
gent purchased the place and became Mr. Morton's successor in the mer
cantile business.
The first school-house was built in 1853, and Avas also used to hold
the first religious meetings in. Joseph L. Dow kept the flrst hotel. It
was called the Union Hotel. Silas Morton officiated as the earliest Jus
tice of the Peace ahd Postmaster, and was succeeded in the latter office
by B. C. Sargent, who was Postmaster about four years.
INCORPORATION.
Pursuant to notice given Jan. 30, 1860, a raeeting AA^as called to con
sider the question of incorporating the village. F. H. Slater Avas chosen
President, and G. W. Lewis, Clerk. The election Avas held on the 11th
of February, 1860; sixty-one votes Avere polled, fifty-one for incorpora
tion and ten against it. The following were the first
Board of Trustees— F. H. Slater, President ; William W. Cole, Clerk ;
W. C. Carroll, Josiah Dow, D. L. Machesnev.
Village Officers, 1876-77— Hugh White, President; L. R.Craig,
¦Clerk ; Councilmen, J. L. Dow, H. N. Gilman, D. C. Troyer.
E. A. Allen, principal of graded schools.
School Directors — S. L. Andrews, John L. Doav, J. P. Paine.

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 529

CHURCHES.

Congregational Church. This church was originally organized in
the country, south of the village. Prior to 1866, they moved into town,
.and were supplied by Rev. Mr. Lyman, of Sheffield, who remained till
the church was built in 1867, and was succeeded by Rev. Mr. Allen, who
was foUoAved by Rev. Mr. Howard, the preacher in charge at Atkinson.
There was no regular pastor from that time till 1876, when Rev. John A.
'Griffin, of Atkinson, who still supplies the church, commenced preaching.
The church is small, consisting of eleven members, and has no organized
Sunday-school. It supports preaching in connection Avith the Atkinson
Church. The Annawan Baptist Church was organized in September, 1843, at
Wethersfield, but Avas removed to its present location in 1854. Its orig
inal membership was eight, whose names Avere Rev. Edw. Otis, Hannah
Otis, Edw. Otis, Merril Otis, Hileman Otis, Sarah Otis, Chas. B. Miner
and Mary G. Miner.
The present church Avas built in 1856, at a cost of $1,000. Its pas
tors have been Rev. Chas. E. Tinker, who served five years; Wm. M,c-
Derraond, six years ; R. Turner, two years; D. S. Dean, three years; R.
Everts, one year ; Wra. Storrs supplied six months; David Heagle, one
year ; J. D. Cromwell, supplied three months ; Harvey Kingsbury, four
years ; G. A. Hogeboora supplied eight raonths ; Edward Jones, one year ;
Wm. Archer one year.
G. W. Lewis, "the present pastor, commenced his labors Nov. 12, 1876.
The present membership is 123, Avith a Sunday-school of 100.
The Church of the United Brethren in Christ. This church, now
located three miles south of Annawan, at Fairview Chapel, was organized
in the village of Annawan in May, 1854, by Almond Baker and others,
with a total membership of eight persons. The first meetings were held
in private houses and in unfinished or unoccupied buildings, and not untd
1858 did the society build a church, which Avas dedicated by Rev. Wm.
Rinekart, Dec. 15 of the same year, and cost, complete, nearly fourteen
hundred dollars.
The following are the names of its pastors and their respective terms
of service : -r t j a j.
First services by Almond Baker, "Julia Baker and Jared bexton;
Wilham C. Roraine preached one year ; John Cubbage, two years ; B.
Wagner, two years ; Sti Clair Ross, two years; J.R.Evans, one year;
David F. Bear, tAvo vears; M. Bonnet, one year; J. L. Condon, one year;
David F. Bair, one vear; Ehsha Godfrey, one year; Aiuos Wornian, one
.year; I. Kretzinger; one year; Seth Coats, two years ; William Hankins
and J. Edwards, one year; B. Wagner has served two years and is its
present pastor. „ ... r, i„„
The membership is one hundred and twenty-four, with a Sunday-
school attendance of sixty. ¦ i ;„ -\/(„^
The Congregational Church of South Grove was organized in May,
1854, at King^s school-house, near the present residence of J. »• Heaps,
at which plaSe the eariiest meetings had been held prior to or.^amzation.
The original membership was ten persons, as f°llo^« = ^ "f 'i-f/''^-
dict, wife and son, Thomas J. Hunt and wife, Asa Prescott and wife, A.
B. Noyes and wife and Mrs. J. McConney.

630 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
The society built their present church at Annawan in 1866, and has
been under the charge of the following pastors : Rev. Asa Prescott, four
years; Rev. A. Lyraan, three years; Rev. Jno. Allen, one year; Rev.
Alva Hurd, six raonths ; Rev. O. HoAvard, one year ; Rev. Jno. G. Griffin,
present pastor, who has a membership of fifteen.
The Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1854, and held its
earhest meetings at the old school-house in AnnaAvan, and at the house of
G. W. King. Among the first Avho composed its membership were John
Hays, Jacob Hodges, Isaac Shelinberger, G. W. King, Almon Woodruff,
Jno. P. Bassett, Wm. Benson, Solomon Minard, William Barber and their
wives. The church was built in 1858 at a cost of $2,000. The pastors who
have officiated and their respective terms of service are the Revs. White,
Pollard J. Moulton, Lynthecura, G. M. Morey, G. C. Woodruff, two years
each ; W. Odell, W. M. Sedore, one year each ; G. W. BroAvn and R. L.
W. Jameson, two years each; S. S. Gruber and W. E. WiUiamson, one
year each, and A. E. Day, two years. Present pastor, G. C. Woodruff.
Present raerabership forty-two, with an attendance of thirty at Sunday-
school. i I ATKINSON.
Situated on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, thirty
miles east of Rock Island, is a thriving^ grain and stock shipping town.
It was laid out in 1858 by Charles Atkinson, one of the early settlers in
the Rock River valley. Mr. Atkinson now resides at Moline, in Rock
Island County.
Atkinson contains an excellent graded school, three churches, viz. :
Congregational, Methodist and Catholic ; 'two grain elevators, and a third
in process of erection ; one drug store, two dry goods stores, two grocer
ies, one hardware, stove and tinware establishment, one agricultural
impleraent warehouse, three blacksmith and tAvo wagon and carriage
shops. The principal firms are as follows : Nowers Bros., dry goods, grocer
ies and lumber ; Edwin Everett, dry goods, drugs and groceries ; John
Stealey, hardware, stoves, etc. ; D. O. Hunter, groceries ; A. Bowhise,
groceries ; John H. Dear, grain dealer ; Lawbaugh & Cameron, grain
and lumber ; Wells Ferrin, grain dealer.
IN CORPORATION.
At a meeting of the legal voters held in the pubhc school house,
January 12, 1867, it was voted that the village of Atkinson be incorpor
ated. Nineteen votes were cast — eleven for, and eight against incorpora
tion. John Ashley, Jr., was chosen President of the meeting, and Luke
Wells, Clerk.
The election for village officers was held at Nowers Bros.' Hall, Janu
ary 19, 1867, and resulted in the choice of the foUoAvjng Board of
Directors: Levi W. Carter, John Ashley, Jr., George R. Babbitt, John
M. Brown, Thomas NoAvers, Sen.
At a meeting of the Board held on the 19th of February, 1867,
Thomas NoAvers, Sen., was chosen President; John Ashley, Jr., Clerk

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and Treasurer ; and WilUam H. Evans, Corporation Constable. March
2, 1867, the Board defined the limits of the viUage to be one mile square.
Trustees for 1877. — John H. Dean, President; Thoraas Nowers,
Clerk and Treasurer ; John W. Sraith, Robert W. Milar, John James.
School Directors. — John Welch, E. Lawbaugh, D. O. Hunter.
CHURCHES.
Congregational Church. This church Avas organized in 1864. The
same year the house of worship Avas erected at a cost of $2,700. The
parsonage Avas buUt in 18(18, and cost about $1,100. The members num
ber about sixty. Pastor, Rev. John A. Griffin.
Methodist Episcopal Church. The first Methodist preaching in this
place Avas by Father White, Avho resided near Kewanee. He came here
and preached in the school-house as early as 1857. The first class was
organized by Rev. D. M. Hill, who Avas folloAved by Rev. O. W. Pollard.
Rev. Mr. Knowlton succeeded the last raentioned". Then came the fol-
loAving, in the order named : Rev. Mr. Sheldon, Rev. G. M. Morey, Rev.
Ralph Kinney, Rev. G. C. Woodruff, Rev. A. C. Frick, Rev. M. D. Heck-
ard. Rev. William OdeU, Rev. J. J. Fleharty, Rev. M. A. Head, Rev. C.
W. Swartz, Rev. G. C. Woodruff, Rev. A. Keller, and the present pastor,
Rev. J. W. Otterman.
The church was built at a cost of $3,500, and dedicated June 22,
1868. Roman Catholic Church. Organized in 1871, in which year the
church was built, costing $1,200. The present pastor was settled over
the church in 1875.
CLEVELAND
Is the oldest toAvn in the county. It was laid out in April, 1836, on the
south bank of Rock River, on Section 31, by George Charles, Surveyor of
Knox County, for Charles Atkinson and James D. Tabor. It was located
on the stage-route from Knoxville to Galena, and was one of the stopping
places on that route. The first log cabins in the village were erected in
the Summer following the survey, by George Brandenburg and Thos.
Glenn, for George Tyler and Charles Atkinson — that of the latter being
a double log house, one-half used for a dwelling and one-half for a
store. Each of these buUdings has been lately torn away to raake room
for other improvements. During that same season, the first temperance
society of this region of country was formed in this double log cabin
(this Avas then part of Knox County), and here the earhest election in
Heury Couuty Avas held. At that date, Whiteside County was included
in this precinct, and at the election held for President — Martin Van
Buren being elected — the whole number of votes, of the entire precinct,
was seventy-two, three of Avhich were Democratic.
E. N. Wells and Charies Atkinson erected the first frame houses m
the county in Cleveland. They are yet standing and are now used as
dwellings. In 1869, or '70, a grist miU was erected by the Cleveland
Hydraulic Company. It is on the river bank, and uses water as the
motive poAver. The town is mainly fiUed with a mining population, who
find employment in the extensive coal mines about the town. The entire
surface of the country here is underlaid with a rich vein of block coal,

532 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
and many hundreds of car loads are annually brought frora the hill bor
dering the town, and shipped to other points. Three or four stores, one-
hotel, four or five saloons, and several shops, constitute the business por
tion of the town. The nuraber of inhabitants is about 250. District
school has been raaintained regularly in the village since its earliest days.
In 1875, the nuraber of pupils becoraing too great for the accommoda
tions, the present comfortable tAvo- story school -house was erected,
and two teachers are now employed. The attendance is now about one'
hundred. The oldest religious society in the county was organized in Cleveland.
It was effected in the house of Mr. P. K. Hanna, with few members. It
grew sloAvly for raany years, and rauch tirae elapsed ere the little band of
worshipers were able to erect a house of worship. Now they are strong,
and occupy a very commodious church.
THE TOWNSHIP OF OSCO.
The town of Osco Avas originally known by the governmental des
cription of ToAvn 16, North Range 26 East of the 4th P. M., and is situ
ated west of the center of the county. It is almost exclusively prairie
land, less than one per cent, of its surface being originally covered with
timber. Its surface is beautifully undulating with just sufficient declin
ation to raake perfect drainage, ancl with no level, wet or raarshy areas to
mar its beauty or excellence. The soil is a rich, black alluvium of raarvelous
fertility, and varying frora eighteen inches to two feet in depth. In the
early days of its settlement it was noted for the luxuriance of the grass
and other vegetation Avhich grew upon its broad prairies.
Owing to the prevailing opinion among the early settlers that the
open prairies Avere uninhabitable on account of the severe winds which
then prevailed, the excessive cold of the winters, and the distance from
timber Qwhich was then the only fuel'), the area which now comprises the
town reqeived but little attention. ThriA'ing settlements had sprung up
in various parts of the county, in the vicinity of streams and timber, but
Osco remained unsettled, an uninviting, treeless plain. The first settle
ment Avithin the limits of the town Avas made by Israel Crocker, on the
north half of Section 3, at a place Avhich Avas knoAA'n in those days as
Crocker's Grove. Here, according to tho traditions of the early settlers,
the elder Crocker located in the year 1838, and built a house of consider
able size (which is uoav standing), and inclosed with a sod fence about
160 acres of land, and imported and placed on his farm a large flock of
sheep, out of which he intended to amass a fortune. Ill success attended
the venture, and after eight or ten years struggling with bad luck with
his sheep, and poor health in his famUy, he finally succumbed to adverse
circumstances and sold out to Ben Graham, Avho continued the business
so inauspicously begun by Mr. Crocker, Avith about the same results.
After the settlement of Mr. Crocker in 1838, no further atterapt was made
until the year 1851, a lapse of thirteen years. In j\lay of that year,
Albert Melton moved upon the Crocker Grove farm, Avhich had been
purchased by F. P. BroAvn ; in June, Willis Hinraan settied in the south
part of the township, and Avas soon followed by S. C. Welton and Ben
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came Francis Gerard and Hiram Woodward, foUoAved soon after by
A. A. and E. M. Crane, Jared H. Smith, Lester C. Welton, and others,
who haye, in the short space of twenty-five years, transforraed the wUd
and uninhabitable prairie into a rich agricultural settlement, with not
one acre of uninclosed land Avithin its limits.
On May 24, 1852, the first school district was organized, by a meet
ing called at the house of WiUis Hinman, and comprised the whole
township. In the Summer of 1853, the first school-house was built, upon
the northeast corner of the south Avest quarter of Section 26, and was for
a long time knoAvn as the Hinman School-house.
In 1854, the district Avas divided, the north half being set off, and
was known as District No. 2. In this district two school-houses were
eventually built, one in the northeast corner of the toAvn, known as the
Van Order School-house, and one at MorristoAvn, in the northwest corner.
The division above mentioned remained with no permanent alteration,
save the division of the north district, until the year 1859, when the town
was divided into nine districts, each tAvo miles square, Avhich division,
with some slight alterations, remains at this day. The first Board of
School Trustees was elected in May, 1852, and consisted of Willis Hin
man, Samuel Harailton and S. C. Welton. The first Board of School
Directors Avere elected in June, 1852, and consisted of the same persons.
In 1857, the school section (16) was sold, realizing the handsome
sum of $12,586, which has been increased by subsequent additions, until
now it amounts to $13,958. The total number of pupils attending the
school at present, is 369, of whom 174 are males and 195 females.
In the Fall of 1856, the tOAvn voted in favor of adopting township
organization, and in April, 1857, the first election Avas held at the house
of Nathan Dunklebarger, and resulted in the election of Lester C. Wel
ton, Supervisor;  Woodruff as Town Clerk; A. A. Crane, Assessor;
R. H. Hinman, Collector ; Willis Hinman, Ellis BlackAvell, and A.
McNaughton, Commissioners of Highways ; A. Welton and A. Purviance,.
Justices of the Peace.
Osco is remarkable for the excellence of the stock raised by the
farmers of this township, who sold this last year 5,205 head of hogs for
$120,741 ; 1,285 head of cattle for $56,598 ; 99,660 bushels of corn, which
brought $35,992. Also considerable broom corn, barley, oats, timothy
and clover seed, butter and eggs. There is a healthful and good supply
of water, at an average depth of 26 feet, the average supply being ten
feet of water.
The present town officers are: R. H. Hinman, Supervisor; CD.
Cramer, ToAvn Clerk; J. S. Showalter, Assessor; Charies Lindquist, Col
lector ; H. Stoughton, D. H. Sraith, S. P. Peterson, Commissioners of
Highways; J. H. Smith, H. E. Stoughton, D. H. Smith, School Trustees ;
A. Purviance, E. Rogers, Justices of the Peace. The following named
gentlemen have also held the office of Supervisor: Duke Wells, 1859;
D. A. Ireland, 1860 ; R. H. Hinman, 1861-62; A. A. Crane, 1863 ; H.
Wbodwaxd, 1864 ; E. M. Crane, 1865; J. H. Smith, 1866-69 ; Hiram
Woodward again in 1870 ; J. S. Showalter, 1871 ; L. A. Hamilton, 1872,
and the present Supervisor was elected again in 1873-76, and the follow
ing have held the position of Town Clerk after Geo. C. Woodruff m 18.57 :
S. W. Morton was elected and held the office in 1858-60; Wm.

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Hitchcock, 1861-64; Cyrus Kerr, 1865-66; J. R. Ammerman, 1867-68;
John G. Brown, 1869 ; John Christiance, 1870-74, ancl the present Clerk
was elected in 1875-76.
OSCO.
This viUage was laid out on Nov. 30, and Dec. 1, 2, 3, 1870, by Pat
terson, Holmes County Surve^'or, on the S. E. N. E. Sec. 29 — 40 acres,
then OAvned by Orion E. Page, Avho caused the same to be done. It orig
inally contained 11 blocks laid off into 183 lots. The streets leading east and
west as named from north to south, are North Street, North R. R. Street,
Market Street and South R. R. Street, and two avenues, leading north
and south ; the west one is called Lincoln Avenue, and'the other in the
eastern part Washington Avenue. The first house was built in July,
1871, by G. P. WooclAvorth and Samuel Sraith, the next by D. L. Purvi
ance the same year. It iioav contains twelve dwellings, eight business
houses and a blacksmith shop. There are about 80,000 bushels of corn
and 90 to 100 cars of stock shipped annually from this place.
CHURCHES. ,
The Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at Morristown. The
first meetings were held in the FaU of 1860, in Edford Township, in what
is now knoAvn as Weidlein's school-house. The congregation Avas organ
ized Feb. 9, 1861, with the following named members : Philip Emmert,
Aleman Conrad, John Weidlein, F. W. Smith, S. S. Bjerrum, John J.
Whiteline, Fred. Cook, Margaret Emmert, Elizabeth Conrad, Ellennora
Weidlein, Caroline Smith, Mary Bjerrum, Doretha Emmert and Sopliia
Weidlein. F. W. Smith was elected Elder, and John Weidlein, Deacon.
The present church building was erected in the Spring of 1863, at a cost
of $1,650, and dedicated Sept. 20 of the same year. F. W. Smith and
John Weidlein were the building coraraittee. Rev. F. R. Soberer Avas the
first pastor; he served from Feb. 9, 1861, to Feb., 1864; Rev. Eli Fair,
from Feb., 1864 to Feb., 1865 ; Rev. A. M. Tanner, from April, 1866, to
April, 1868 ; Rev. G. W. Schaeffer, from AprU, 1868, to AprU, 1 869 ; Rev.
R. B. WhitehiU, from July 11, 1869, to March 10, 1872 ; Rev. E. S. Rees,
from March 27, 1872, to July 6, 1873; Rev. Lloyd Knight, from July 6,
1873, to April 1, 1875 ; Rev. S. S. Lawson is the present pastor, having
served since May 16, 1875.
Sixty-three is the highest number of members at auy one time.
The present church officers are George S. Emmert and AndrcAv Weidlein,
Elders ; F. W. Smith and J. J. Whiteline, Deacons. Philip Emmert lias
been Treasurer and Secretary since the organization of the church. The
Sabbath-school is kept up constantiy, has an average attendance of fifty
scholars and teachers, and a library of about 300 vols. Connected Avith
the church is a parsonage, built in the Fall of 1866, during the pastorate
of Rev. A. M. Tanner, at a cost, including additions and repairs, of
f 1,050. The present pastor. Rev. S. S. Lawson, Avas born in York Co.
Pa., Nov. 24, 1838; is the son ofthe late Rev. S. B. Lawson, and brother
to Rev. J. Smith Lawson, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Avas educated at Pennsyl
vania College, Gettysburg, Pa.; entered the rainistry in 1860, at Massil
lon, Ohio ; served in the army as chief clerk of tiie Adjutant General's
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HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 535
Avar ; resumed the ministry at Leesburg, Ohio, in 1866 ; came to IlUnois
in 1870, and served pastorates at Ottawa and Freeport, prior to his pres
ent charge. The Protestant Episcopal Church of Osco Township (Grace Church)
was organized Jan. 25, 1875, Avith a membership of twenty-two. Among
those who were active in establishing this church are the names of J. H.
Smith, Eben CoU, L. C. WeUon, S. C. Welton, R. H. Hinman and W. W.
Hinman. Eben CoU and J. H. Smith Avere appointed Wardens, and L. C. Wel
ton, Bela Andrews, Robert McClain, Jerry Hadley, R. H. Hinman, S. C.
Welton, James M. Welton and George Poppleton, Vestrymen.
J. H. Smith was appointed Treasurer, and Avas efficient in organizing
and maintaining this society. Bela AndrcAvs Avas appointed Clerk.
These gentlemen have all continued to discharge the duties of their
respective positions up to the present tirae, excepting Jaraes M. Welton,
in whose place W. W. Hinman Avas appointed, April 17, 1876.
Their earliest services were held in Avhat is knoAvn as the Hinman
school-house, in District No. 7. From 1856 to 1873, occasional services
were held by Rev. A. Welton, of Cambridge ; Rev. S. Goodale, of Gene
seo ; Rev. William Green, of Geneseo, in 1865 ; P. B. Morrison, of Gene
seo, 1866; Rev. G. C. Griswold, the same j-ear ; Rev. J. B. Calhoun, of
Osco, in 1869-70; Rev. F. Nash, of Geneseo, during 1871-73. At this
time plans Avere devised, and location selected for a suitable meeting
house, the building of Avhich was accomplished in the Fall of 1873. at a
cost of $2,750, Avhile Rev. J. PI. Chamberlaind, the present pastor, was
in charge. 1
This building is located on the northwest corner of the northeast
quarter of Sec. 26. Regular services Avere held from this time to Jan.
25, 1875, when the church organization Avas finally consummated. These
serAdces have been continued in connection Avith a Sabbath-school. The
membership of the church at present is forty-one.^ The present pastor,
Rev. J. H. Chamberlain^, took charge Sept. 15, 1873.
The Sabbath-school Avas organized May 24,  , and uoav has a
library of nearly 200 voluraes, and is also supplied Avith suitable papers.
The attendance at present, of teachers and scholars, is about forty, there
being usuaUy six or seven classes and as many teachers. Charles A. CoU
is Superintendent. The M. E. Church of Osco Township Avas established in Oct. 1859.
Among those prominent in its organization were : WiUiam Hitchcock,
Levi A. HamUton, and Edmund Valenrine. It was mostly through their
influence that a minister was appointed in charge. Rev. H. J. Huraphrey
preached the first sermon. Mr. John Chandeler was at that time Presid
ing Elder; Wm. Hitchcock, Steward, and Levi A. Hamilton, Class
Leader. The meetings of this church were held for several years in the
Center School House, a, small frame buUding located on the S. E. corner
of Sec. 16. Rev. Jaraes Sheldon was appointed in charge, in J^lov., 18bl,
and E. Ransom, Elder, Sept., 1860; Rev. J. M. Bartels, &ept 1862 ; G.
C. Woodruff, Elder, Sept., 1863; Rev. J. W. OdeU, Sept 1864 ; B. C.
Swarts, Elder, Septi, 1864. At this time a meeting Avas held to devise
means by which to provide a suitable meeting house, and A. A. Orane,
Thomas Barnes, and H. Rivenburgh were appointed a Building Commit-
49

536 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
tee. During the Fall and Winter of 1865-6, the building of the proposed
house was accomplished, at a cost of $2,500, obtained mostly by subscrip
tion in the township, and in June, 1866, the dedication services were
held, and the serraon delivered by Rev. Dr. Raymond, of Evanston, Cook
Co. This meeting house is located on the S. W. corner of Sec. 15.
Rev. John Grundy was appointed, in Sept., 1865 ; Rev. Geo. M.
Morey, in Sept., 1866. At this time the church was unusually prosper
ous. Subsequently there Avere appointed Rev. Theodore Hoagland, Sept.,
1868 ; William H. Hunter, Elder, Sept. of the same year ; Rev. Thomas
Head, Sept., 1869 ; Rev. Wm. Sedore, Septi, 1870 ; Rev. Peter Warner,
Sept., 1871 ; Rev. H. C. King, Sept., 1872 ; H. Ritchee, Elder, Sept.,
1872 ; F. M. Chaffee, Elder, Septi, 1873 ; Rev. J. Q. Adams, Sept., 1874;
and the present pastor. Rev. E. M. Bentley, Sept., 1876.
Mr. Hamilton has officiated as Class Leader much of the time since
the organization of the church. David Hadley is also Class Leader, and
has been since 1867. James Henderson and F. M. Barnes are now Stew
ards, and Mr. Crane is and has been Recording Steward for ten years.
Levi A. Hamilton is StCAvard for the Rock Island District. The present
membership of this church is sixty. The Sabbath School Avas organized
with this church. The first Supt. was Wm. Hitchcock ; the next, Levi A.
Hamilton, foUoAved by others, among Avhom are the names of Eben Wood
ward, Hiram Williamson, and DaA'id Hadley. The school as now constitu
ted, was organized May 14, 1876, and the last-named gentleman appointed
Supt.; F. M. Barnes, Asst. Supt.; David Smith and Alice Woodward,
Secys. The school is dividedJnto seven classes. The teacher of the
first class — adults, fourteen — is F. M. Barnes ; of the second — adults,
seventeen — Robert Henderson; third — young ladies and gentlemen,
eighteen — is Mrs. John Petteys; fourth — boys from 10 to 15 years of
age, nine — James Henderson; fifth — girls from 10 to 15 years, six —
Mrs. A. A. Crane ; sixth — children from 8 to 10 years, ten in number —
Mrs. James Henderson ; seventh — infant class, eighteen scholars — is
taught by Mrs. Hirara Williamson. No. of officers, four ; teachers, seven;
scholars, ninety-one. Total, 102.
A Presbyterian Church was organized in this Township by Rev. S.
T. Wilson, Rev. J. C. Barr, Rev. David Kelly, and Ruling Elder Edmund
Buck, of Andover, on Nov. 4, 1867, and Hiram WoodAvard and Charles
Crabb were ordained Elders of the church.
The first sermon was preached by Rev. S. T.Wilson, of Rock Island.
There were seventeen communicants, Avhich subsequently increased to
a membership of forty-two.
During the existence of this church there Avere ten baptisms. On
June 5, 1870, WUliam Sherrard and Johnson McLaughlin Avere ordained
Elders. The services were held in Hinman's School House. Subse
quently this church Avas dissolved, and a few of its merabers joined the
present Presbyterian Church, of Munson.
There was also organized a Chrisrian Church, on AprU 13, 1856, by
Elders Levi Purviance and Hirara Petteys, composed of fourteen mem
bers. Rev. Levi Purviance preached the first sermon. The meetings
were held in the school house, at MorristoAvn. Rev. Hiram Like was the
next regular minister. There was a Sabbath School in connection with
this.

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The Osco and Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company was organ
ized March 15, 1876, under an act entitied, " An Act to Incorporate and
Govern Mutual Fire Insurance Companies in Townships," approved April
3,1872. The foUowing officers were elected: A. McWhinney, Pres.;
J. H. Smith, Treas. ; A. A. Crane, Secy. ; and R. H. Hinman, J. T.
Petteys, Bela Andrews, A. McWhinney, J. H. Smith, H. E. Stoughton,
D. L. Keleher, and M. B. Lloyd Avere elected Directors.
This company bids fair to be a grand success. The report of the
Secy, shows the aggregate amount of policies issued to be $63,990 ;
receipts, $81.00; amount of expense, $43.25; amount in the treasurv.
$37.75. ^
WOODHULL
Is the largest town in the southwestern part of the county. It was laid
out by MaxweU WoodhuU of New York City, September ;iO, 1857. The
original toAvn Avas platted east of Division Street, and in 1867, Mr. J. W.
Horn, a resident of town, laid out the portion north of the railroad and
west of that street, except so much as belonged to Hugh Russell, Esq.,
who had laid out his portion, the nortliAvest part, six years earlier, and
on his plat the first buildings were erected. In 1870, Mr. Horn laid out
a second addition, which embraces that part south of the railroad, Avest
of Division Street, and including his residence. The first .house erected
within the present limits of town was the Widney Hotel. It was built
for a dwelling, but being purchased by Mr. E. A. Widney, was con
verted into a hotel. This branch of the C. B. & Q. R. R. was surveyed
in 1847, but several years elapsed before the grading Avas finished. In
1868, it was sold to the C, B. & Q. R. R. and by that company completed
and put in running order. Until that date it was known as the Ameri
can Central Railroad. The buildings vvere at first erected on the west
side of town (west of Division Street), except a few opposite the present
post-office. By the time the cars commenced to run over the railroad,
there were a half dozen stores, as many shops, ahd quite a number of
carpenters and masons. The town has a groAvth pecuharly its own.
Almost every other viUage or city in the county received a sudden impe
tus from the building of raUroads, but this latter fact seemed to have but
little effect on Woodhull. The town has maintained a steady growth
from the erection of the first store and dweUings in the plat. Before the
town was surveyed; a post-office called Heathland Avas kept at Mr. F.
Heath's house, a short distance north of the vUlage site. When the town
was determined upon, it was thought to name the office and town Leoti,
and was called by that name some time. In compliment to Mr. Wood-
hull, the present name was given them.
Shortly after the first store was opened by M. N. Hurd, it was de
stroyed by fire with all its contents. Again in 1871, a building OAvned
by t. S. McConnell, and containing a stock of goods owned by a Mr.
Wright, was wholly destroyed by the same element. At this time, the
fire also consuraed an unoccupied buUding near. These two have been
the only serious fires the vUlage has experienced:
Probably no town of the size of WoodhuU has coraraanded the grain
and stock trade in such diraensions. During the year 1876, more than a
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538 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
uce, and in 1870-71 and "72 more broom corn Avas shipped from Wood-
hull, than from any point in the United States. In 1869, a good brick
block Avas eiccted by J. D. Bell ancl AndrcAv Eason, and in 1876, a simi
lar one Avas built, the upper story of Avhich contains a good lecture hall
and the office of the Enterprise, a good local Aveekly paper.
It Avas no uncommon affair, before the railroad was completed, to see
Avagon after wagon filled with grain pass through Woodhull to Oneida,
and returning the oAvners would make all their purchases here. The
firm of Elder & Skinner sold in one year over $80,000 Avorth of goods.
This trade is j'ct undiminished; Avhat is lacking in sales, is atoned for in
purchases of the farm products.
There are iioav about one dozen stores, a few raore shops, three large
elevators, one luraber yard, three hotels, and a large number of mechan
ics. The toAvn has never granted a license to saloons of any kind, and
steadily maintains a firra temperance standing.
WoodhuU Avas incorporated in 1870, and the following board of officers
elected : B. Taylor, President ; J. V. Kennagy, Clerk ; W. O. Gamble,
Treasurer, and Rev. W. C.Wagner and James Walton, Trustees. There
are uoav seven trustees, instead of the original five elected. Their names
appear elsewhere. SCHOOLS.
Until about the year 1869, schools were held in the district school
house. About that time thej- Avere' graded, and the present building
erected. It contains four rooms, three of Avhich are occupied as school
rooms, the fourth as a recitation room. The report of the Principal, Mr.
S. G. Mugrave, for January, 1877, sliows 150 scholars enrolled, and an
average attandance of 102. CHURCHES.
The largest church here is the Swedish Lutheran. It Avas organized
on Oct. 15, 1868, Avith thirteen members, Avliose names were as follows:
G. Lagergron, Y. E. Carlson, E. HaAvkinson, S. Hawkinson, T. M. Lind
quist, C. Lindquist, S. T. Petterson, Y. Greuborg, Y. Clas, N. T. Hulstrom,
M. Olson, T. Olson and O. Truedson. They were organized in the old
Presbyterian Church, where they met for divine Avorship for some time.
In 1869, they built a house of worship costing $2,000. It proving too
small, they erected the present commodious house of Avorship in 1876, at
an expense of $5,000. The pastor is Rev. T. M. Sandquist. The num
ber of coramunicants is noAv 275. A good Sunday-school is regularly
maintained. The Catholic Church was organized about six years since, Avith six or
eight famUies. They, Avith the aid of other churches of their denomina
tion more wealthy, have just completed a very fine village church. The
number of farailies has not greatly increased since the organization. Ser
vices are held here by priests from other places.
THE PRESS.
In December, 1875, the Reporter raade its first appearf^nce. It was
published by Magner & Carlin, editors and proprietors. It Avas continued
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HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 539
who enlarged it from a three-column page paper to a seven-column folio,
and the name changed to the Woodhull Enterprise. It is stiU continued
Avith R. H. Magner and J. J. McHose as editors, and is issued Aveekly.
It is an excellent local paper, and is all its name indicates.
It Avould be Avell to mention here before closing the history of Wood-
hull, that Gen. Schenck, late Minister to England, is largely interested
in property here and at Nekoma, and pays these Aallages a Visit nearly
every other year. WOODHULL OFFICIALS.
Pres., J. B. Ridenour; Clerk, Robt. Magner; Treas., 8. W. Neely.
Trustees, WiUiam Templeton, J. E. Kellogg, J. W. Cox, S. W. WUey,
William Cornell.
MORRISTOWN.
In the Summer of 1852, Henry Selby buUt a store and laid out a
town upon Sec. 6, in the northwest corner of the toAvnship, Avhich was
called Morristown. This formed a nucleus of a thriving settlement,
having a post-office, blacksmith shops, two stores, a church, school-house,
harness shops, etc., but the subsequent building of the railroad, and the
location of the station at Osco, has taken much of the business away to
Osco and other points. The village now contains tAvelve dwelling houses,
two stores, one shoemaker shop, a meeting-house and a school-house.
DAYTON.
But five or six faraUies reside on the original plat of Dayton.
Among them is George Brandenburg, one of the earliest settlers, and
Avhose hospitable mansion Avas once the only tavern in the county. It is
one of the oldest tOAvns. and was laid out October 31, 1836, by Mark M.
Aiken. It Avas at one time the stopping place on the Chicago, Dixon and
Rock Island stage route, and but for the rapid development of towns
near it, and the railroads passing it by, might have been one of the larg
est towns within the county.
OPHEIM (formerly EdwardsviUe).
Is a small village a fcAv miles north of Alpha, on the Chicago, Rock
Island and St. Louis RaUroad, containing about one hundred inhabitants.
It has an exceUent trade in grain and farm products. One good store, a
few shops, an elevator and a lumber yard coraprise the business interests.
CHURCHES.
The Swedish Methodists maintain a good church here. Ithas been
organized but a few years, and does not yet support a regular minister.
OAKLEY (Green River Station)
Is a small town on tiie Chicago and Northwestern Railway, about one
mile east of Colona. Prior to the crossing of the roads being estabhshed
at this latter place, Oakley commanded a good grain trade. It was laid
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540 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
one hundred inhabitants. The town supports tAvo or three stores, as
many shops, one hotel and an elevator. The children are sent to the dis
trict school near, ancl the people attend church at Cleveland or Colona.
COLONA
Was laid ont July 25, 1855, by Marcus Warren, and at present contains
nearly two hundred inhabitants. The first building erected in toAvn was
the Avarehouse built by J. A. SaAvyer in 1854, just at the completion of
the railroad. Considerable trade in grain and wood is carried on here,
and in the early days of the railroad Mr. M. Davis, the first inhabitant of
the place, supplied almost all the Avood used on this division of the rail
road. This elevator was used until the tornado of May. 1859, occurred,
which blcAv it down in coramon Avith many other buildings. It also
destroyed the Rock River railroad bridge, 1,200 feet long, hurling it
entire into the river beloAv. Its course Avas to the east, and great ruin
Avas occixsioned by it. Owing to the intersection of the Chicago and
Northwestern, and Rock Island and St. Louis Railroads, a good trade is
maintained at Colona, supporting tAvo or three good stores, several shops
and an elevator. SCHOOLS.
School Avas held, in what is iioav the Catholic Church,. until about
1871, Avheii the present comfortable three-room building Avas erected.
Three departraents are conducted, and each enjoys a good attendance.
CHURCHES.
There are three congregations in town — ^the Catholic, Methodist and
Presbyterian ; the latter, however, do not now sustain regular preaching,
but maintain their Sunday-school.
ALPHA.
This village is situated in the southwest part of the county, at the
junction of the Galva and Keithsburg Railroad Avith the Rockford, Rock
Island and St. Louis. It Avas laid out by Anson Calkins, June 1, 1872,
and at present contains about one hundred inhabitants. There are three
or four stores, as many shops, a depot, and two hotels.
Prior to the building of these railroads, the toAvn of Oxford, a few
miles to the southAvest, supplied the Avants of the citizens of that locality.
It Avas laid out by Daniel and Jaraes M. Briggs, Februarv 25, 1858, on
the Avest half of Section 30, town of Oxford. At this place, in 1860,
existed the AvUdcat " Bank of the Mississippi Valley," Avhose assets were
said to be one Avorthless iron safe, one cent — old fashioned copper — part
of one lead pencil, a rusty steel pen and a half sheet of foolscap with
figures on it.
The starting of the toAvns of Alpha and Windsor, in the county im
mediately west, both near to Oxford and on the raUroad, caused a
general removal of all houses to these places, and the toAvn of Oxford is
now extinct, the toAvn plat being used for farming land. One church,
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HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. * 541
Windsor. Alpha bids fair to become a good business toAvn, having the
advantage of the railway crossing. There is no reason why a good town
will not be seen here within a few years. The children are sent to the
district school near, but in a short time' it is expected to erect a com
modious school-house in the village.
One church, the Baptist, uoav supports regular divine service. It
was organized in September, 1876, Avith seven members. There are now
thirty-six, and an attendance of ninety-five scholars at the Sunday-
school. They occupy a very comfortable church, erected some tAvo years
ago. The pastor. Rev. J. C. Lewis has been with the congregation some
three years, commencing his labors prior to the organization.
NEKOMA
Is a sraall village east of Woodhull. It Avas laid out by M. Z. V. Wood-
hull, of Washington City, July 21, 1869. It enjoys a good grain trade,
and at one time was thought to be the commencement of a large town.
It is, however, too close to Galva, Woodhull and towns south to expect
to attain a great size. It contains two or three stores, as many shops, an
elevator and several artisans.

CHURCHES OF HENRY COUNTY.
HANNA TOWNSHIP.
The first church organization in the ToAvnship of Hanna, also the
first in the county, Avas at the house of P. K. Hanna, in the Fall of 1835,
where the Methodist Society was organized. Rev. Colin D. James was
the first pastor. Among the active workers of the church were : John
P. Hanna, C. Renshaw, James Searle, Thomas Hill, WUliara Shafer, as
class leaders ; P. K. Hanna, and Daniel Walsh, as local preachers. And
also Henry Hand, who deserves to be mentioned as one of the most- ear
nest supporters of the church.
In 1854, the society built a brick church at a cost of three thousand
dollars, known as the " Rock River Chapel." This was used by the so
ciety untU the FaU of 1875, when they built a much finer church in the
viUage of Cleveland, at a cost of four thousand five hundred dollars.
The board of trustees are P. K. Hanna, Henry Hand, Thomas Hill, WUl
Shafer, J. H. Sale, J. A. Sawyer, and MUton HUl. The present mem
bership is eighty ; Sabbath-school attendance, one hundred. Rev. P. K.
Hanna and wife, Geo. A. Colbert and wife, Mrs. SuUivan and two
daughters, Avere among the original members.
The Evangelical Church Avas organized March 25, 1873, in school-house
No. 7, of Edford Township, in which place services had been held some
time previous. The original merabership was twenty-tiiree persons,
amono- whom were the foUoAving : Geo. Pobanz, Jno. Hmtz, i . Pobanz,
Wm.>obanz, Jno. Neumann, Jno. Erdmann, Julius P^JPf *' ^^^'^ ^j*?-
Their present church-building was erected at a cost of $3,000, and is
under the pastorate of Rev. Gustav A. Regier. The membership is now
sixty-two, and the Sunday-school fifteen.

542 HISTORV OF HENRY COUNTY.

CORNAVALL TOAVNSHIP.
The Calvary Presbji-terian Church of Rock River Presbytery, Avas
organized Jan. 2, 1868, at 10 A. M., in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
on the north line of Burns Township. The organization was effected by
the following committee of Bureau Presbytery: Rev. J. C. Barr, Rev. J.
MiUigan, and Ruling Elders Alex. White, Charles M. Priestly, Rev. J. S.
McClung, and Moses Thatcher. Rev. J. C. Barr preached a sermon from
Isaiah xl., 31. John Fleming Avas at this meeting elected, ordained and
installed as Ruling Elder of the church. Their earliest meetings were
held in school-house No. 4, on Sec. 27.
In 1870-71, a church was built on Sec. 27, N.W. corner of S.W.j,
at a cost of $3,500. Rev. J. S. McClung Avas stated supply of the
church from the date of its organization until March, 1871. The present
pastor. Rev. F. I. Moffatt, served the church as stated supply from Octo
ber, 1871, up to Dec. 10, 1872, when he was instaUed pastor, in which
capacity he still officiates. The original merabers were: H. .S. Rogers,
Mrs. Phoebe Rogers, W. W. Winters, Mrs. Virginia Winters, Wm.
Allen, Mrs. Margaret Allen, Thomas RoAvland, Mrs. C. T. McClung,
Mrs. A. C. Torence, John Fleming, Mrs. Mary A. Fleming, Mrs. Sarah
A. Calender, A. E. Benedict, Mrs. Harriet T. Benedict, Gabriel Romig,
James J. Dickey, Mrs. Caroline E. Dickey, Isaac Callender, James
Orr, Alexander Walker, W. H. Torrence. The present membership is
seventy-three ; Sabbath-school attendance about forty.
COLONA TOWNSHIP.
United Presbyterian Church. The United Presbyterian Church of
Colona was organized Dec. 22, 1866, in the Colona school-house, Avith
twelve members, and Avere constituted a church by Rev. H. Wallace and
Elder A. Blair, of Davenport, loAva, committee from Presbytery, and
Rev. J. Todd, missionary, iu accordance Avith a petition draAvn up by
S. H. Weed, and signed by ten merabers and eighty adherents of the
cause. By request, the U. P. Presbytery of Rock Island sent Rev. Henry
Wallace, of Rock Island, to view the field, who preached in the school-
house the latter part of June, 1865 ; this was the second sermon preached
in the viUage of Colona. Two Aveeks later. Rev. WiUiam Cooke, of
Homestead Church, preached. Rev. J. F. Martin came as missionary
Sept. 15, 1865, and was succeeded by Rev. J. P. Finney, and he by Rev.
S. H. Weed, Licentiate, July 15, 1866, and he by Rev. J. K. Blair, and
Rev. John Todd. The earliest raeetings Avere held in the Colona school-
house ; raeetings Avere also held in private houses. The names of the
original members are Andrew StcAvart, Grace ModerweU, Christina Mod
erweU, Jos. ModerweU, Jane ModerweU, James Montgomery, Sr., Sarah
BeU, William McGonagU, Sr., Elizabeth McGonagU, Mary Cochran,
Barbara McFerran, and Margaret McCall. Joseph ModerAvell and An-
drcAv Stewart were elected and ordained ruling elders of the organization.
Wm. McGonagU is at present a deacon.
September 30, 1867, the congregation chose S. H. Weed, J. J. Baum,
and James BeU, building committee. A frame church, 32x50 feet, with
belfry and spire, Avas built, and was opened for worship Oct. 18, 1868.

HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY. 543
The cost was $2,108.33 in cash, and about $1,000 in Avork and material
Avas donated. AprU 3, 1873, a beU Avas procured, costing $253.76.
Rev. S. H. AYeed, having been ordained Nov. 23, 1867, labored as a
missionary tUl June 15, 1869, Avhen he Avas installed pastor, which office
he held tUl April 30, 1876. At present the congregation has no pastor,
but is under the care of Rev. J. A. Reynolds, of Rock Island, and Elders
F. Ferguson and J. Caughey, of Homestead Church, by appointment of
the Presbytery. The total number of members is fifty-eight, tAvo of Avhom died, three
Avere suspended, and thirty-two have reraoved, leaving at present twenty-
one persons in full membership, and fifty-four baptized non-communing
members. The average attendance at Sabbath-school is about forty.
Capt. J. E. Wilkins, Rev. S. H. Weed, James BeU, and Andrew Grass,
haA'e all been superintendents in the Sabbath-school. Elder Jos. Davis
has removed to Nebraska. Capt. J. E. Wilkins, Avho served as deacon,
has removed to Iowa. EDFORD TOWNSHIP.
The Church of God was organized Sept. 16, 1876, at the " Howard
School-house," Avhere those interested in forming a church had been hold
ing services since the 8th of April, previous. Among the original mem
bers were W. T. Harris and L. E. Harris. Preliminary steps have been
taken for the erection of a house of worship at an early day. The pas
tors have been W. R. Goovert aud M. S. NcAvbommer. They now have
thirty-eight communicants, Avith an attendance of thirty-five in Sundaj^-
school. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. The earliest meetings of
this body Avere held in the Central School-house in 1867, and the church
organization Avas effected the same year, with a membership of about a
dozen persons. This has been very materially augmented since, until
tiiey have gathered in about fifty families. The church building was
erected in 1872, at a cost of $2,500. The present pastor is Rev. I. P.
Guenther. GRAND VIEW M. E. CHURCH.
Grand VicAv M. E. Church. Rev. Mr. Colbert organized the first
class in 1842. Among those Avho rendered valuable service to this church
in its early history, were the foUowing : Revs. PhUip Hannah, WiUiam
McHenry and N. Smith, as local preachers ; and later. Rev. Zach Welch.
Among the early pastors, Rev. Bart. Cartwright, Revs. Harvey and Burr,
Rev. H. J. Humphrey, Rev. G. W. Brown, Rev. C. M. Wright, and Rev.
Mr. Falkenbury. The later pastors were Revs. G. M. Morey, Ralph Kinney, A. C.
Frick, M. D. Heekard, J. W. Odell, J. J. Fluharty, C. M. Swartz, Lorm
Webb, J. W. Megan, Ahab Keller, G. C. Woodruff, and the present
pastor, Rev. J. W. Otterman.
The first organizarion worshiped for several years in the house ot Mr.
Southworth, and afterwards for many years in school-houses. Ihe
present church edifice was erected in 1871, under the labors and direction
of Rev. C. W. Swartz.

544 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.

BISHOP HILL.
Swedish M. E. Church. This church Avas organized in the Fall of
1864, with about twenty members. The principal ones were Eric Beng-
tron, Jonas Engstrom, Eric Soder, Jons Watstrom, George Erickson.
The earliest meetings Avere held in the Bishop Hill School-house, also
in private houses. Soon after the organization a wagon shop was pur
chased for $400 ; raeetings Avere held in the second story of this house,
until 1868, and in that year the congregation corapleted, ready for use, a
very commodious house of worship, at a cost of $3,500. The following
preachers have labored here : N. O. Westergreen, one year ; Peter Chall-
man, one year ; A. J. Anderson, four years ; Eric Shogren, three years ;
H. W. Eklund, one year ; J. E. Eergren, three years.
The congregation now have one hundred and eighty-four members,
and a Sabbath-school of eighty scholars. Jonas Engstrom, who acted
as trustee in the church in its early days, is preaching in Kansas, having
emigrated Avith several others from Bishop Hill to Kansas some years ago.
The Lutheran Church, Opheim. This church is a branch of the
SAvedona Lutheran Church, and has no regular organization of its own ;
Rev. A. Andreen preaches. KB'WANBB TOWNSHIP.
German Evangelical Church, Kewanee Township. Until the erec
tion of their church edifice in 1866, the members of this congregation
held their meetings for divine service in the school-house on Section 28.
They were organized here about this time with twenty-eight members.
Owing to a division in the church, and the forming of another church
near, the membership is now sixteen. The attendance at Sunday-school
is noAv twenty-seven.
The following ministers have successively held the pastorate here :
Revs. Herman Lessner, G. F. Gruber, C. G. Haack, — Hilmer, — Rein,
G. W. Regier and — Hantel. The Rev. William Meyer, pastor of the
church at Princeton, Bureau County, is iioav [pastor in charge, preaching
once a month. YORKTOWN TOWNSHIP.
Evangelical Association, section 27, YorktoAvn Township, Avas organ
ized in 1851, at the house of Peter Luther, with seventeen members.
They have increased to one hundred and seventy-five, and a Sunday-
school of two hundred scholars. In 1867 they erected a church edifice
at a cost of $3,000. Their pastors since 1854 have been as follows : Revs.
WilUam Kolb, John Schneider, J. G. Anthus, J. C. Spielman, John
Dengel, R. Rothermund, A. HeUmau, Joseph Schnee, M. Hevl, A. Gock-
ley, P. Himmel, E. Freeden, M. Heyl, V. Forkel, A. Goetschel, A. Woe-
her and C. Gagstetter. GALVA TOWNSHIP.
Pleasant View Church. This church is located four mUes northeast
of the Town of Galva, in Galva. Township, and Avas buUt at a cost of
$1,000 ; completed and dedicated Nov. 26, 1876. The members first met
for religious meetings at the house of Daniel May, and were organized in

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 646
the FaU of 1876, at the residence of Geo. Huffman, about a quarter of a
mUe west of where the church noAV stands.
Some of the original members were Daniel May, Geq. Huffman, R.
D. Sprague, R. J. Huffman, Mahaly Sprague, J. WUson, Mason Huffman,
Margaret WUson, Nancy Huffman, Hannah Huffman, Mary White, Lizza
Huffman. There are at present seventeen members Avho are under the minis
terial care of Rev. Barnard Wagner. At present there is no Sabbath-
school.
HENRY COUNTY INFIRMARY.
The liberal manner in Avhich the Supervisors of Henry County have
provided for the sustenance and comfort of her paupers is a matter of
just pride on the part of her citizens. The building known as the " Henry
County Infirmary" is an object of adrairation to all Avho visit it, not only
on account of its architectural design and its neat and beautiful surround
ings, but for its complete and admirable arrangement for the health and
comfort of its inmates. It is situated on the"" County Farra in Munson
Township, near the center of the county, and about six miles south from
Geneseo. The Poor Farm consisted originally of one hundred and tAventy acres,
entered by the county at government price, in 1854. In 1875, the
adjoining forty acres belonging to the same quarter-section, was added at
a cost of $2,000.
Preparatory to the erection of the present building a tour of inspec
tion was made in several adjoining counties of the state by a committee
of the Board of Supervisors, consisting of Dr. R. R. Sales, of Colona ;
A. W. Perry, of Geneseo ; Lewis Shearer, of Cornwall; O. E. Page and
Richard Mascall, of Cambridge, to ascertain the manner of treating pau
pers, the kind of buildings in use for that purpose, and to decide upon
some plan for an infirmary in Henry County that should equal, if not
surpass, the best models examined. The result of this tour of inspection
was the adoption of the plan for the present building, which Avas drawn
up in a rough sketch by the committee before their return home and sub
sequently adopted by the Board.
A. W. Perry, Dr. R. R. Sales and John Blackburn were appointed
the building committee ; but owing to the remoteness of the other mem
bers, the chief oversight fell upon A. W. Perry, whose indefatigable
labors, efficient management, and financial integrity justly entitle him to
the credit Avhich has been unanimously aAvarded him by his fellow citi
zens. A. J. Kinney, architect, Chicago, furnished the plan and specifica
tions, after the rough sketch Avhich had been draAvn and adopted by the
committee. The contract was let to Archer & Frost, of Princeton, IU.,
and the work began in 1871.
The building is in the French style of architecture. It consists of
two Avings with transverse gables, 33 by 86 feet, and connected together
by a main building 60 feet long by 40 feet Avide, and standing back so
that the wings at each end form a projecrion of 23 feet from the front Une
of the main buUding. The Avhole length of the buUding, including both
wings, is 126 feet. The roof of tiie main buUding, between the trans-

646 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
verse gables, is Mansard, Avith ornamented attic windows, and presents a
beautiful front vicAv. The structure is of brick and Joliet stone, the lat
ter composing .the b.asement story. It is tAVO stories in height, besides
the attic. Avhich affords about the same amount of room as the other
floors. The corridors in the lower stories run through the interior of the
building. at right angles, but, to economize space, they are placed around
the outside in the attic. It is Avell lighted and ventilated, flues for the
latter purpose running through all the main Avails of the building. It is
heated by steam, and hot and cold Avater supplied to all parts of the
house. The Avater is pumped up frora wells and cisterns iuto a large
reservoir in the attic. It is said to be the best building for the cost in
the state, the Avhole cost, including heating apparatus, being about
•*50,000. The center building is occupied by the Avarden and his family. The
wings on either hand are for male and feraale paupers. Each wing con
tains 32 rooms for paupers, Avith bath-rooms and Avater-closets on each
floor. The basement is occupied for cooking, culinary purposes, dining-
rooms for officers and inmates, laundry, store-rooms, cellar, engine-room,
etc. In the rear of the infirmary proper is a separate asylum or room for
the more troublesome of the insane inmates, which has been fitted up
from the old " poor house" in use before the present building was erected.
The grounds about the Infirmary are very tastefully laid out, and
the building occupies an elevation from which drainage is easy. This has
been taken advantage of to make the basement one of the most dry and
airy apartments of the building. The Avhole presents a beautiful and
attractive home for that class of unfortunates Avhom adversity or mis
fortune has compelled to seek a shelter Avithin its friendly Avails.
The first steam heating apparatus put in proved inefficient, and was
replaced in 1874. This and other changes cost about $5,000.
L. J. Wilkinson Avas chosen Warden, and Mrs. L. J. Wilkinson
Matron, and entered upon their duties May 1, 1872. Their eminent
fitness for the place, and excellent management, have kept them in the
office till the present time, and will probably keep them there for many
years yet to come, should they not be called, as their talents and faith
fulness deserve, to preside over some larger institution.
The report of the Board of Supervisors for 1875 shows the following
SUMMARY.
Total amount of orders drawn      _ Sl4,l62 02
" general expenses. __     $6',9'is"3i
" land purchased    _   1,906 53
" repairs made.    4,27-, 67
" tools  .__    _   23791
" furniture . . _   32S. 16
" permanent improvements    222 44
" live stock purchased   ___    275 00— $14,162 02
Number of inmates now at the infirmary..  _   51
Number of weeks' support furnished   _   _ 2,423
Average cost per capita, per week    _ $2 66
The present number of inmates (1877) is 61.

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 547

THE RAILROADS.
, p^'%^'i'''^f° ""''^ ^°'^^ 1^1^"^^ Railroad, now Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific Railroad, Avas surveyed in 1850, and completed through Henrv
County, m February, 1854 The Central MiUtary Tract RaUroad, now
10=0^^°'/" "§'*°" ''"'^ Quincy RaUroad, Avas surveyed in the Fall of
1852, and was completed as far as Kewanee, in December, 1854, and to
Galesburg shortly after. The American Cential Railroad, now the New
Boston Branch of the C. B. & Q. Railroad, was begun in 1847 It was
}V^Zf J?^^J° *^^ ^^**®^' company, and was completed in the Spring
ot 1858. Ihe Peoria and Rock Island Railway was originated by Orrin
F<,%^' Esq., and Amos Gould, of Carabridge, who procured a charter
in 1867. lo their unremitting courage and labors in overcoming great
obstacles, much of its completion is due. The first train passed over it
July 8, 1871. The Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis RaUroad was
completed later in the same year. Each side of this large county as
weU as its center having a railroad, aU parts are within easy reach of
produce markets, thus very nearly equalizing the value of real estate
throughout the county. Had these roads all crossed each other at any
given point, doubtless a large city would have grown up there, but as it
is, the viUage population, though considerable, is divided among several
good sized but thriving towns.
THE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
B. F. Barge, Superintendent, elected in 1873. •
The whole number of persons under twenty-one years of age in the
county is 18,518; whole number of school age, 12,379.
The number of school districts is 196 ; school-houses, 221 — frame,
190, brick, 31.
The number of pupils enrolled in 1876 Avas 11,206 — males, 5,181,
females, 5,638.
Total number of teachers employed, 437 — males, 134, females, 303.
The whole number of months taught during the A'ear Avas 1,770.
The total principal of the Township Fund Avas $106,282.75. The highest
amount ($13,058.60) was in Osco Township : the lowest ($t,200) in
Cambridge ToAvnship.
Highest monthly Avages paid to teachers in graded schools, $188.88;
ungraded, $60. Highest raonth]}^ Avages paid to feraale teachers in graded
schools, $/7.77 ; ungraded, $55. LoAvest to male, $20; loAvest to female,
$16. Total araount received for the year, $156,430.81 ; total expended,
Illl,302.t)5; balance in treasury, -$4.5,128.16.
The Agricultural Society at its late session appropriated $75 to be
paid in Premiums for Educational Work at its coming Fair, and the
County Superintendent, W. H. Russell, of KeAvanee, and H. S. Comstock,
of Colona, Avere appointed a committee to arrange a premium list and
specifications for the Avork. In pursuance they have prepared the fol
lowing

648 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.

" PLAN FOR AN EXHIBIT FROM THE SCHOOLS OF HENRY COUNTY.
" For purposes of the Exhibit the schools of the county shall be
divided into three grades, as follows :
" Grade A — Including all schools of six departments or more.
" Grade B — Including all graded schools of less than six depart
ments. " Grade C — Including all ungraded schools.
" The awards shall be as follows :
" For the best general exhibit in Grade A, $10 00
" For best exhibit penmanship. Grade A, not less than thirty
pupils from a school, - - 4 00
" For best letter Avriting, Grade A, not less than thirty pupils
frora a school, - 4 00
" For best map drawing. Grade A, not less than thirty pupils
from a school, 3 00
" For Grade B the same awards as in A, with the exception that not
less than tAvelve pupils shall be required from each school where thirty
are required from Grade A.
" For Grade C sarae awards, except that competing number required
shall be six.
" For best individual specimen of penmanship in Grades A, B
and C, each, 1 00
" For best individual specimen of letter Avriting in each Grade,
A, B and C, 1 00
" For best individual specimen of map drawing in Grades A, B
and C, each, -- - 1 00
" For best plan of drawing of school-house by pupil, 1 00
" For best programme for ungraded school, by teacher, - 2 00
COUNTY OFFICERS.
County Clerk, F. G. Welton ; Circuit ( Jlerk, L. H. Patton ; Treas
urer, P. H. Beveridge ; Sheriff, W. J. Vannice ; State's Attorney, T. E.
MUchrist ; Coroner, W. L. Dalrj'-mple ; School Superintendent, B. F.
Barge ; Surveyor, Patterson Holmes.
CIRCUIT COURT.
Fifth Judicial Circuit, embracing the counties of Henry, Rock Island,
and Mercer : George W. Pleasants, Judge. Terms : Second Mondays
in February, June, and October of each year.
COUNTY COURT.
Juhus Hinman, Judge. LaAv terins : Second Mondays in April and
December of each year. Probate terms : Third Monday in each month.
BOARD OP SUPERVISORS.
S. L. Andrews, Chairraan. Regular sessions : Second Tuesday in
September, and second Monday in July. Special sessions at caU of chair
man and ten members.

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.

649

A TABULAR STATEMENT
Showing the Totals of Personal and Real Property of Henry County for the
year 1876.

Compiled by the County Clerk.

PEKSONAL PKOPERTT.

ITEMS.

I. Horses of all ages .
3. Cattle of all ages ... . 
3. Mules and Asses of all ages ....!.' 
4. Sheep of all ages  
5. Hogs of all ages  .".'.'..' 
6. Steam Engines, including Boilers'.'.'.'.'.'. 
7. Fire or Burglar-Proof Safes .... 
8. Billiard, Pigeon Hole, Bagatelle, or o't'her similar Tables' ' ' '
,„• V.^^'^ses and W,igons of whatsoever kind 
10. AVatches and Clocks  
11. Sewing or Knitting Machines  
12. Piano-Fortes  
13. Melodeous and Organs 
14. Franchises  ',',,', 
15. AnnuitiPS and Royalties  '.'.'.". 
16. Patent Eights  
17. Steamboats. Sailing Vessels. AVharf Bo<its, 'l'!'arge's"or'oth'er
Water Craft 

Nnmber A^ifl^

16,058
43.162 1,075
4,881
7a, 573 47 9558
5,871
4,7333,718 240 536

Value.

S45.35 12.39
60.. 94
1.72
3.33
279.04 50.9470.26
25.13 3.54
17.82
79.7739.00

Assessed Value.

$728,264 534,839 54,118 8,440
241,786 13,135 4,840
4,075
147,633 16,753
48,42519,14530,482

1,200 25

18. Merchandise on hand 
19. Material and Manufactured Articles on hand..'. '. 
20. Manuf,acturers' Tools, Implements and Machinery (other than'EDgin'e's "aii'd
Boilers, which are tobe lisied as such)  .
21. Agricultural Tools, Implements and Machinery  
22. Gold and Silver Plate and Plated Ware  
23. Diamonds and Jewelry  
24. Moneys of Bank, Banker, Broker or .Stock jo'b'ber '..'.'.'. 
25. Credits of Bank, Banker, Broker or Stock Jobber 
26. Moneys of other thjin Bank, Banker, Broker or Stock Jobber 
27. Credits of other than Banlc, Banker, Broker or Stock Jobber 
28. Bonds and Stocks 
29. Sliares of Capital Stock of Companies and Associations not incorpor'ated by
the Laws of this State 
30. Pawn brokers' Property  '..'.'.'.'.'.'.'...'.'.'.'.'....
31. Property of Companies and Corporations otherthan hereinbefore enumerated
33. . Bridge Property 
33. Property of Saloons and Eating Houses 
34. Household or Oflice Furniture and Property 
35. Investments in Real Estate and Iraprovements thereon (See Sec. 10) 
36. All other Personal Property required to be listed 
37. Shares of Stock of State or National Banks 
Total A^alue of Personal Property 

»418,222 15,900
I3,8S5
93,531 365 100
13,143 4,119
161,733
395,334 4,350

1,380

1,070
160,251

81,783
138,401

TOTAL.

S1.843,I80

91,392,555

83,335,705

Improved Lands 
Unimproved Lands.

Total Value of Lands.

No. of Acres.

440,381 73,509

513,890

Av. Value
per Acre.

J22.43 8.48

J30.43

),878 095
622,714

S10,500,809

TOWN AND CITY LOTS.

No.-of Lots.

Average Value. ¦

$1,698,013 63,906

6,908 1,983

$246.00 31.70

Total Value of Town and City Lots 
8,891
$198.10
$1,760,919
PROPERTY BELONGING TO RAILROADS.
$.3,863 1,200
2,083
Lands other than " Railroad Track, " 
$7,415
Total Value of all Pronertvas Assessed 
$16,604,578
Acresof Wheat  iKn'nil
Acresof Corn  So'kob
Acresof Oats  qs'nm
Acresof Meadow  ii'aw
Acresof other Kield Products  toirk
Acres of Inclosed Pasture  s'qbq
Acresof Orchard  iq'QB?
Acresof Wood Land  id.sof
5.50

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Town Clerk.
August Larson 
E. Llndstrom 
F. J. Curtis 
M. B. Blish 
Dan. McKillop 
Olof Olson 
W. B. Dean 
Thomas Cox 
J. K. Blish 
John McEwen 
C. D. Cramer 
E. O. Fleet 
Wm. R. Wood 
Robert Bice 
Charles Baum 
N. C. Howard 
P. Holmes 
J. Straley 
C. M. Vaughn 
W. Bernard 
A. Lieberknecht, Jr.
W. T. Crosier 
Samuel Goembel 
Collector.
Highway Commissioners.
Oxford 
Clover 
Weller 
Galva 
Wethersfield .
Lvnn 
Andover 
Cambridge . .
Burns 
Kewanee 
Western. 
Osco 
Munson 
Cornwall 
Annawan 
Colona 
Edford 
Geneseo 
Atkinso.i 
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Manna 
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Yorktown ....
Wm. A. Campbell 
Wm. Stickney 
John Piatt 
John N. Morgan 
John Boyd 
John S. Long 
John A. Larson 
John B. Hagin 
David Anderson 
E. M. Vail. A. Maul 
Levi Higgins 
R. H. Hinman 
Royce Allen 
Lewis Shearer 
S. L. Andrews 
R. A. Smith 
R. B. Paul 
L. Waterman. E, O. Gilbert..
J. M. Brown 
Z, Richmond 
J. H. Paddleford 
D. B. McHenry 
Geo. F. Beers 
Wm. Mathis 
Orson Jones 
Andrew Nordberg..
Nelson Pierce 
Chas. Robson 
Nelson Gustus 
S. A. Peterson 
Jacob G. Rogers 
O. R. Warner 
A. F, Bigelow 
John M. Hanna 
J. L. Showalter 
John P. Fox 
E. F. Benedict 
W. W. Cole 
L. K. Colvin 
John Tufts 
Simon Ott 
John Welch 
C. Hayes 
Gilbert Erwin 
Adam Dunlap 
W. T. Crosier 
Christian Urban 
S. S. McLaughlin..
John A. Ericson 
Jonas W. Olson 
Wm. Blish 
Chas. J. Magnuson...
Aaron Charlson 
Jacob W. Gordenier..
John Taylor 
P. B. Keeler 
Leonard Bothwell 
Charles Lindquist 
(;. J. WiUiamson 
Lemuel Fry 
Rout. McDermand 
Frank IM. Stewart 
A. G. Howard 
Geo. M. Wheaton 
David AValters 
J. A. Foster 
H. N. Hanna 
Aaron Rapp 
C. W. Cnleinan 
Albeit P. Mathis 
E. Hawkinson.
E. Lindstrom.
Zebulon Jones, Andrew Calhoun.
Robert Craig, John Taylor.
S. P. Johnson.
P. J. Fngnell.
J. F. York.
W. W. Reed.
A. F. Bigeiow.
Thos. Stevenson, Geo. W, Buck.
H. Stoughton, D. H. Smith.
Sidney Vail.
James Parker, Isaac Callender.
J. C. Webb.
Henry Washburn.
O. A. Gilbert.
A. Beauermeister.
Milton Trerkel.
W. L. Robinson.
Samuel Waldruff.
Valentine Sieben.
Philip Sand.
Casper Ott.
Lodges and Associations.

Stewart Lodge, No. 92, A. F. and A. M. — Officers : George Richards,
W. M. ; D. F. Sargent, S. W. ; John Harper, J. W. ; J. D. Grant, Secy. ;
Joseph Hammond, Treas. Meets at Geneseo, first Friday evening before
full moon, each month.
Woman's Temperance Alliance, Geneseo. — Organized in March, 1864.
Officers : Mrs. H. T. Miller, Pres.; five Vice-Presidents ; Mrs. G. A,
Hobbs, Secy. ; Mrs. O. Olmstead, Treas.
Young Ladies' Temperance Union, Geneseo. — Organized in January,
1876. Officers: Mrs. Agnes Wells, Pres. ; Miss Ellen Davis,Vice-Pres. ;
Miss Emma Chapin, Secy. ; Miss Ella Sawyer, Treas.
Reform Club (^Gentlemen), Geneseo. — Organized in May, 1876. Offi
cers : R. Harrington, Pres. ; three Vice-Presidents ; Emery Graves, Secy.;
William Cole, Treas.
Kewanee Lodge, No. 159, A. F. and A. M. — Organized Oct. 2, 1854.
Grand Lodge of Illinois granted a dispensation to Rev. Wm. White, as
W. M., and, on the 31st of October, a Master Mason's Lodge was opened
in Wethersfield, under the name of Wethersfield Lodge, U. D., William
White, C. C. Blish, W. S. Charles, E. Pinney, Jas. Elliott, and Henry
Sillon being present. Three petitions were received and referred.
On April 14, 1855, the Lodge was moved to Kewanee, where it has
since remained.
Oct. 8, 1855, a Charter was granted by the Grand Lodge of Illinois
to Wethersfield Lodge, No. 159.
In the Summer of 1867, the Lodge built a new hall, and incurred a
heavy debt, which is now very nearly paid.
The line of the succession of the presiding officers is as follows :
Wm. White, Chas. C. Blish, Matt. B. Potter, Hamp.Way, R. A. Tenney,
Henry T. West, Chas. Trowbridge, Chas. S. Clapp, S. W. Warner, Wm.
T. Cross, John B. Moffitt, Albert B. Ashley.
Oct. 4, 1876, permission was given to change the name from Weth
ersfield to Kewanee Lodge, No. 159.
The Lodge is now in a thrifty condition, in comfortable quarters,
with a membership of seventy. Regular meetings on first and third
Tuesdays of each month.
Kewanee Chapter, No. 47, R. A. ilf.— Organized Oct. 29, 1858. Un
der dispensation a Chapter wa« opened in Kewanee by Rev. G. E. Peters,
H. P., assisted by several companions. One petition was received and
referred. In October, 1859, the Grand Chapter issued a Charter to Kewanee
Chapter, No. 47, R. A. Masons.
The Chapter is in a thrifty condition, with a membership of fifty-

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 553
¦seven. The presiding officers have been : G. E. Peters, C. Bassett, and
Chas. Trowbridge, who was first installed Jan. 9, 1861. Regular meet
ings on first and third Wednesdays of each month.
Sherman Lodge, No. 535, A. F. and A. M., Orion. — Officers: Freder
ick Thompson, W. M. ; E. J. O'Neil, S. W. ; Wm. Lembke, J. W. ; H.
H. Parks, Secy. ; J. H. McGovern, Treas. ; H. W. Rishel, S. D. ; S. J.
Ickes, J. D. ; L. H. Muman, T. C. Williams, Stewards ; 0. P. Wade,
Tiler. Meets on Wednesday evening, on or before the full of the moon
in each month.
The following are the officers of the Masonic bodies for the year 1877 :
Kewanee Lodge, No. 159, A. F. a.nd A. M. — A. B. Ashlev, W. M. ;
C. H. Bogue, S. W. ; Matt. B. Blish, J. W. ; S. W. Warner, treas. ; W.
T. Cross, Secy. ; C. K. Ladd, S. D. ; A. B. Spickler, J. D. ; C. Otis and
S. Enos, Stewards ; C. P. Leonard, Tiler.
Kewanee Chapter, No. 47, R. A. if.— Chas. Trowbridge, M. E. H. P.;
J. B. Moffitt, E. K. ; Geo. D. Elliott, E. S. ; C. K. Ladd, C. H. ; C. H.
Bogue, P. S. : A. B. Ashley, R. A. C. ; J. R. Clapp, M. 3d V. ; A. E.
Matteson, M. 2d V. : A. T. Johnson, M. 1st V. ; S. W. Warner, Treas. ;
Wm. T. Cross, Secy. ; C. P. Leonard, Sentinel.
Cambridge Lodge, No. 49, A. F. and A. M. — Officers: J. E. Ayers,
W. M. ; A. R. Mock, S. W. ; W. J. Vannice, J. W. ; E. D. Richardson,
Treas. ; P. H. Beveridge, Secy. ; T. G. Ayers, S. D. ; W. B. Dean, J. D. ;
T. S. Kline, Tiler. Meets at Cambridge first and third Thursday even
ings in each month.
Wethersfield Lodge, No. 128, /. 0. 0. J'.— Officers: A. Maul, N. G.;
C. L. Rowley, V. G. ; C. P. Remick, P. S. ; W. C. Loomis, Treas. Meets
at Kewanee every Monday evening.
Kewanee Encampment, No. 105, L. 0. 0. .P.— Officers : L. E. Rowley,
C. P. ; W. C. Loomis, H. P. ; D. W. Payne, S. W. ; H. H. Bryan, J.W. ;
C. P. Remick, Scribe and Treas. Meets at Kewanee on the first and
third Friday evenings of each month.
Geneseo Lodge, No. 172, J. 0. 0. J'.— Instituted March 28, 1855.
Officers : J. C. Rockwell, N. G. ; Geo. W. Cash, V. G. ; Geo. M. Cooper,
Secy. ; H. R. Canfield, Perm. Secy. ; F. H. McArthur, Treas. Meets at
Geneseo every Tuesday evening.
Johann Huss Lodge, No. 320, L 0. 0. J'.— Instituted in September,
1865. Officers : John Buderbrod, N. G. ; Michael Ledig, V. G. ; George
Ernst, Secy. ; Henry Steibel, Treas. Meets at Geneseo every Wednesday
evening. J. 0. Harris Encampment, No. 84, L 0. 0. Z.— Instituted Februaiy
20, 1866. Officers: Henry Canfield, C. P.; W. Ash, S W.;L. Wood
ruff, H. P.; H. Steibel, J. W. ; H. O. Fisher, Scribe; Geo. F. Godfrey,
Treas. Meets at Geneseo first and third Thursday evenings of each
month. Cambridge Lodge, No. 199, L 0. 0. J-.-Officers: Rev. J. Cairns, N.
G. ; Samuel Steele, V. G. ; Chas. Jackson, Secy. ; Sylvester Rockwell,

554 HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY.
Treas.; T. A. Cook, Perm. Secy. Meets at Cambridge every Tuesday-
evening. Galva Lodge, No. 408, /. 0. 0. J'.— Officers: E. B. Lutes, N. G. j.
Chas. Stowe, V. G. ; S. S. Hoyt, R. S. ; E. P. Utley, P. S. ; J. W. A.
Miller, Treas. ; H. Higgins, G. R. Meets at Galva every Monday even
ing. Galva Lodge, No. 243, A. F. and A. ilf.— Officers : S. G. Jarvis, W..
M. ; O. P. Stoddard, S. W.; H. A. King, J. W. ; J. L. Finley, Treas. ^
C. W. Williams, Secy. Meets at Galva first and third Tuesday evenings-
of each month.
Post No. 33, G. A. i?.— Officers: A.F. Miller, Post Commander; J.
Babbitt, S. V. G. ; S. P. Johnson, J. V. G. ; J. L. Finley, G. M. ; N.
Flansburge, 0. of D. ; B. M. Dorr, Chaplain ; E. W. Smith," Adjt. Meets
at Galva every alternate Wednesday evening.
Woman's Temperance League. — Officers : Mrs. H. M. Higgins, Pres. j.
Mrs. M. E. Holmes, Secy.^ There are no saloons in Galva.
'^.. Clover Lodge, No. 383, L 0. 0. J'.— Officers ; E. C. Rosseter, N. G. ;
John W. Shutler,V. G. ; L. C. Houghton, R. S. ; Geo. H. McClung, P. S. ;
W. A. Fraser, Treas. Meets each Monday evening at Woodhull.
Woodhull Lodge, No. 502, A. F. and A. ilf.— Officers : J. W. Willis,
W. M. ; L. J. Elliot, S. W. ; J. Kingdon, J. W. ; James Doyle, Treas. r
W. A. Fraser, Secy. ; R. H. Magner, S. D. ; Chas. Wilkins, J. D. ; Jas.
Stiers, Tiler. Meets at Woodhull every Friday, on or before the full-
moon. Cambridge Library Association. — Organized in May, 1876, with N. B_
Gould, C. J. Gruey, W. A. Shepherd, C. R. Wheeler, T. G. Ayres, and
B. W. Seaton as Directors.
Number of volumes about 400. Oopen every Saturday afternoon.
B. W. Seaton, Librarian.
Y. M. C. A., Cambridge. — Organized April 3, 1876 ; forty-seven'
members. Officers : E. Buck, Pres. ; A. Morse,Vice-Pres.; J. W. Cairns,
Secy. ; W. K. Wight, Cor. Secy. ; James Keagy, Treas. Meets at Cam
bridge every Monday evening.
Galva Grange, No. 1,591, P. o/ .ff.— Officers : J. M. A. Miller, Mas
ter; Mrs. M. Aby, Overseer; Alex. Aby, Treas.; C. C. Palmer, Secy.;
Geo. D. Palmer, Steward. Meets at Galva on the afternoon of eacL
month. Lecture Association, Galva. — Organized in November, 1876. Officers i
G. W. Butters, Pres. ; N. E. Phillips, Vice-Pres. ; H. W. Young, Secy. ;
Dr. J. F. Todd, Cor. Secy. ; W. F. Wiley, Treas.
Library Association, Galva. — Organized in 1874. Officers : S. Hun
ger, Pres. ; W. F. Wiley, Secy, and Treas. ; C. E. Davis, Librarian.
About 500 books in the library. Open at all times.
Radiant Star Lodge, 612, 7. 0. 0. F. of Annawan.— O^Ilcqxs : J. L..
Robinson, N. G.; B. W. Vaughan, Vice G. ; L. R. Craig, Sec.

HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY. 555
Annawan Lodge, 433, A. F. and A. M.— Officers : L. R. Craig W
^V ^!J^',; ^^'^g^^' S- W. ; F. W. Steinhart, J. W. ; S. N. Barker, Treas.;
-John M. Brown, Secy.; James McNeill, S. D.; Joseph Hildino-, J.D.; M
A. Harrett, Tiler.
HENRY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
On Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1853, a meeting of citizens of the county
was held at Cambridge to organize an agricultural society. Col. Sylves
ter Blish presided at this meeting, and G. M. King acted as Secretary. A
-constitution was adopted, and the following officers elected : Frederick
P. Brown, President ; Sylvester Blish, Vice-president ; Henry G. Griffin,
second Vice-president ; Thomas F. Davenport, Recording Secretary ;
Ben. Graham, Corresponding Secretary, and Alfred W. Perry, Treas
urer. About forty persons joined the society at this meeting, the dues
being fixed at one dollar each. It was decided to hold a fair on the 5th
-and 6th days of October following, and after appointing a meeting for the
-executive committee and officers to be held on April 4, this meeting
.adjourned. As was agreed upon, the first fair of this society was held
in October, and considering the primitive condition of the county at that
date, was a decided success. The fairs were held in the court-house
yard two or three years after commencement, when the society pur
chased twenty acres from H. W. Wells. Quite a large tract of land,
including this spot, was held by a Mr. James Wade, of Pennsylvania,
under mortgage. He foreclosed this, and the entire tract was pur
chased at the sale by Amos Gould, who deeded to H. G. Little, J. C.
Edwards and A. W. Perry as trustees, the same twenty acres to be used
as the society's grounds as long as they should continue the fair, and for
five years after its discontinuance, should that occur. This arrangement
was continued until Feb. 17, 1875, when the society purchased the grounds
from Mr. Gould through these trustees. That, in addition to ten acres
purchased in August, 1869, gives accommodations for a large exhibit. The
value of the property is now about $12,000, and the sum of $5,000 is yearly
offered in premiums. The fairs are annually held in the Autumn, and are
considered equal to any in the state.
When first organized and held in the court-house yard, members were
admitted on the payment of one dollar annually, and for a few years no
admission fees were charged. This was found to be impracticable, and
life memberships were issued on the payment of |10 each. In 1871, the
«ntire plan was changed. A stock company was formed, the citizens_ of
the county favoring this plan, and investing very generally in it. Owing
to the unsettled condition of the country during the late war no fairs
were held during the years 1862 and '63 ; but with these exceptions,
the exhibitions have been continuous sicne the commencement.
The present officers are : P. H. Beveridge, President, Cambridge ;
A. A. Crane, Vice-president, Osco; R. H. Hinman, Secretary, Cam
bridge; F. G. Welton, Assistant Secretary, Cambridge; William H.
Shepard, Treasurer, Cambridge ; J. C.Edwards, General Superintendent,
•Cambridge. One of the most important features added to the fair is the
premium of $75 offered for the best educational exhibit. The plan and
prizes offered are fully given in the chapter devoted to educational inter
ests of the county.

556 HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY.
THE OLD SETTLERS' SECOND ANNUAL MEETING.
(From the "Hemey Coxjitty Cheowiolb," Thursday, Aug. 17, 1876.)
The second annual reunion of the old settlers of Henry County wa&
held in the park, at Geneseo, last Friday, 11th. A large concourse of
people assembled from all parts of the county, not less than three
thousand persons being on the ground, and the organization inaugurated
in a Hanna grove last year was perfected and made permanent. President
Janies M. Allan called the meeting to order, and Rev. P. K. Hanna, the
first Christian minister to settle in this county, offered prayer. Dr. Ira
R. Wells, from the committee appointed last year to draft a constitution,
read their report, which was unanimously adopted. The constitution
adopts the name of " Old Settlers' Association of Henry County," and
provides for a president, five vice-presidents, secretary and assistant, and
a treasurer, to be chosen annually, except the secretary, who holds his
office until removed by death, resignation, or two-thirds vote of the
members present at a regular meeting. A committee of arrangements,
of seven members, including the assistant secretary and the treasurer,
and a committee of necrology, of seven members, including the secretary
and the treasurer, are also among the annual officers. Conditions of
membership are twenty years' residence before the preceding January, or
being married to such a person, and the payment of one dollar. Under
this constitution the signatures of over eighty members were secured.
A committee of one from each town was appointed to nominate offi
cers, and recess was then taken for dinner. This was an exercise in
which young settlers as well as old participated. The people of Geneseo-
had provided coffee in endless quantity, and the visitors had brought
their lunch ; and the maple-shaded park became a royal banquet hall.
After dinner the Chair proposed the question. Where shall our next
meeting be held? Thomas F. Davenport invited the Association to meet
at Cambridge, and it was unanimously decided by vote that Cambridge
be the place, and Fridaj', August 10, 1877, the day, for the next annual
meeting. The committee on nominations then reported the following, and they
were unanimously elected :
President — Joseph A. Sawyer.
Vice-Presidents — James Glenn, John Piatt, Sr., Richard Mas-
call, C. B. Miner, Wm. T. Croziee.
Secretary — Thomas F. Davenport.
Assistant Secretary — P. H. Beveridge.
Treasurer — -Philip K. PIanna.
Committee of Arrangements — P. H. Beveridge and P. K. Hanna,
ex-officio ; R. H. Hinman, A. W. Perky, M. B. Potter, M. B. Loyd,
M. Underwood. Committee of Necrology — T. P. Dayenport and P. K. Hanna, ex-
officio ; Ira R. Wells, C. C. Blish, Thomas Nowers, Sr., Levi Hig-
oins, Wm. T. Crozier.
H. S. Comstock then read the following historical sketch of Colona :
The first settler in Henry County was Dr. Thomas Baker, who came

HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY 557
to the county on the 6th day of May, 1835, from Adams County, and
settled on Section 16, Colona Township — premises now occupied by
George Kinkaid. Marinda Baker, a daughter of Dr. Baker, died in April,
1836, being then about 15 years of age, and was buried on the southeast
corner of Section 16. There is now nothing to mark her last resting-
place. This was the first death in Henry County.
The next oldest settlers were Thomas and James Glenn and Anthony
Hunt, who came from Ohio, and whose nativity was Fayette County,
Kentucky. This party settled on Section 20, on the 13th day of May,
1835. On the 15th day of May, James Glenn raised the first house in
Henry County. It was built of logs hewn with the broad ax, and was
8x10 feet in size. The father of James Glenn planted a locust seed that
was brought from the Ashland farm of Henry Clay at Lexington, Ken
tucky. This grew to be a large tree, and is now in a flourishing condition.
It measures 12 feet in circumference at the base, and four feet from the
ground measures 7 feet in circumference. Messrs. Glenn and Hunt broke
and cultivated about 12 acres of ground that Summer. Indians, deer and
prairie chickens were very numerous in these pioneer days — the former
peaceable, the latter so tame that they often came into the yards with
domestic animals. Thomas and James Glenn made the first plow ever
made in Henry County — the moldTboard of which is now to be seen at the
residence of James Glenn, and is in a good state of preservation. It is
made of burr oak, is four feet in length and sixteen inches in width. It
was hewn out with an ax by Mr. Glenn himself. The first barn in Henry
County was raised on New Year's day, 1836, by Thomas and James Glenn.
This was also of hewn logs. Anthony Hunt settled on the southwest
quarter of Section 20, built a log house, and brought his wife from St.
Louis, in April, 1836.
The first coal found in Henry County was discovered by Dr. Baker,
in the Fall of 1835, on Baker's Creek, which runs through Section 21.
This has since been called the Minersville Bank, and was probably at one
time the most extensive mine in the county. The vein varies from 4 to
6|- feet in depth. „
Erskine Wilson established a ferry over Rock River at the mouth ot
Green River, in the Spring of 1836. This was the first ferry in Henry
County, and was on the main route from Chicago to Rock Island, and
travelers in all directions found it necessary to patronize this terry.
The next settler in Colona Township was George Brandenburg, who
settled on the southeast quarter of Section 1, on the 9th day ot Septem
ber, 1835, and built and opened a tavern, which was the first one in
Henry County. Mr. Brandenburg was born m Frederick County, Maiy-
land in 1799
Stephen "Marshall settled on Section 30, in April, 1836, and com-
menced operations as a farmer.  T-^wn^^iTin
Joshua Harper and James M. Allan next came to Colona Township,
in May, 1836, and lived with George Brandenburg about a year
Charles Oakley and a Mr. Wilcox, who ^^i^f,,^g«^,*%f; .*^ti^ Mr
town Colony, came to this vicinity in J»^?' l^f^'.^t/^i^fMmittown
Brandenburg several months. They located ^^e ^ajids foi the M^^^^^^^^
Colony, and laid out what was then known as the town « ^ojif mvn.
The agents of the Geneseo Colony arrived at the house ot ^eo

eorge

¦658 HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY.
Brandenburg, in July, 1836. They made their location where the city of
Geneseo now stands.
In the Fall of 1836 three families came from Genesee County, N. Y.,
¦and stopped at Mr. Brandenburg's. James M. Allan, James Bennett, a
Mr. Seymour, and Mr. Brandenburg went to where Geneseo now is, and
raised the first house, near where the brewery now stands. They cut the
logs and raised the house in one day. Thus Geneseo may be said to have
been built in a day by Colona pioneers.
Nathan and Abisha Washburn and Luke C. Sheldon, members of the
Morristown Colony, settled on Section 30.
Thomas Hodges came to Colona Township in the Spring of 1837, and
located on Section 20. Mr. Hodges has been a successful farmer, and has
lived to see the growth of the county around him.
The next farm was opened hy Joshua Harper, in the Spring of 1837,
on Section 17. Mr. Harper built the best log house in the county at that
time. This farm was then the largest one in cultivation in tlie county.
Mr. Harper lived a bachelor's life the first year or two — Joseph Turner
being his chief cook.
A post-office was established at Dayton in the Fall of 1836, and called
Green River post-office — Postmaster, George Brandenburg. This was a
distributing oifice for Morristown and Geneseo. Settlers often came 15
and 20 miles on foot for mail.
The first election held in Henry County was held at the house of
George Brandenburg, in June, 1837. Following is a minute of the
election :
"At an election held at the house of George Brandenburg, on the
19th day of June, A.D. 1837, for the purpose of electing county officers
for Henry County (in the State of Illinois), the following persons were
elected : Philip K. Hanna, Joshua Browning, Ithamar Pillsbury, County
Commissioners : Joshua Harper, Recorder ; Abra M. Seymour, Surveyor,
Robert McCullough, Sheriff; Roderick R. Stewart, Coroner; John P.
Hanna, Charles Atkinson, Roderick R. Stewart, Judges of Election."
Abra M. Seymour, James M. Allan, Clerks.
Frederick Olmstead then read the following historical sketch of
Hanna :
Mr. President and Citizens : — Having been assigned the duty of
preparing an historical account of the early settlement of the Township
¦of Hanna for this occasion, we are indebted to P. K. Hanna, J. P. Hanna,
George Brandenburg and others, for many of the facts incorporated in
the address. Owing to other pressing duties and the short space of time
allotted for its preparation, there will doubtless occur discrepancies and
omissions, which, it is hoped, will meet with a generous criticism.
In the month of June, in the year 1835, a small party left Knoxville,
Illinois, for the purpose of exploring the lands of Henry County, with
the view of forming a settlement. The party consisted of Rev. Geo. A.
Colbert, P. K. Hanna, J. P. Hanna, J. D. Tabor, Samuel and Neal
Withrow. Journeying along on horse-back they traveled over nearly the
¦entire territory now within the bounds of Henry Couuty. At this time
they found the family of Dr. Thomas Baker, living on Section 16, near
ihe mouth of Green River, in what is now the Township of Colona, and at

HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY. 559
that time the only family in what is now Henry County. Here they rested
a short time enjoying the hospitality of Dr. Baker. Leaving this point
they followed what was known as the Black Hawk trail some twenty
mdes m a northeasterly direction, camping at what is now known as Mc-
Henry's Ditch, in the township of Phenix. This trail was nearly on the
same ground on which the state road from Chicago, Dixon and Rock
Island was afterward located. Leaving this point they returned to Knox-
¦ville, where they remained about two weeks. After replenishing their
:stock of provisions, P. K. and J. P. Hanna, accompanied by Robert Land,
of Carmi, Illinois, returned to Henry County to finish their explorations,
making their first camp at White Oak Grove, on Edwards River, where
they found Mr. Butler and family on a claim which was afterward pur-
-chased by what was known as the Andover Colony. Leaving White Oak
Grove they traveled north, arriving on the banks of Rock River in the
month of July, 1835. Here they set their stakes on Section 32, 18 north
2 east of the 4th P.M., near the present site of the village of Cleveland,
which was then occupied by Winnebago Indians. At this time they
¦found Earl P. Aldrich, who -had just settled with his family in what is
now known as Phenix Township. From here the party once more returned
to Knoxville, from whence P. K. Hanna started with his family for their
new home in the woods, arriving August 13, on the claim staked out by
him the month previous, which was forty-one years ago day after to-mor
row, being the first family in Hanna Township, and the fourth in the
county. On the 9tli day of September of the same year, came George
Brandenburg, from Ohio, and located on Section 6, in the Township of
•Hanna, on land now owned by Thomas Hill. Later in the same year he
moved and settled on the southeast quarter of Section 1, in the Township
•of Colona, where in October, 1836, in company with Mark M. Atkinson,
he laid out the Town of Dayton, where he yet resides. Here he erected
a log house, into which he moved on Christmas day, 1835, and opened it
to the public as a tavern, and which was for years after known through
out the entire state as " Brandenburg's Tavern," and an important stage
station ; and many a weary pioneer has received a hearty w.elcome, shel
ter, audi Godspeed from the Judge and his good wife. This was the first
public house opened in Henry County. Here was established the second-
post-office in the county (George Brandenburg, postmaster), where settlers
¦came from nearly all parts of the county for their mail. Here on the
19th of June, 1837, the election for the organization of Henry County
was held, and the first county officers were elected, consisting of three
County CJommissioners, namely: P. K. Hanna, Ithamar Pillsbury and
Joshua Browning. Robert McCullough was elected Sheriff; Roderick
R. Stewart, Coroner ; Joshua Harper, Recorder ; A. M. Seymour, County
Surveyor. As an instance of the moral status of the- early settlers, we will state
that in this election Thos. R. Sanders, the competitor of Joshua Harper,
¦most certainly would have been elected but for the fact of its having been
proved that said Sanders had purchased a pair of shoes on the Sabbath
¦dav, and to this alone Mr. Harper owes his election. Here, also, on the
27th day of June, was held the" first term of the County Commissioners'
Oourt, at which James M. Allan was appointed County Clerk, and Charles
Atkinson, County Treasurer. The remaining business of the term con-

560 HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY.
sisted in granting a license to Charles Atkinson, John P. Hanna and Geo.
Tyler, for a ferry at Cleveland — the ferrymen having to pay for this-
privilege one dollar and fifty cents. A store at Cleveland, aud also one-
at Dayton, were licensed at this time. Several other terms of the Com
missioners' Court were held at this place. Here, also in June, 1838, the
first term of the circuit court was held, under Judge Stone.
As an instance of one of the real estate transactions of those days —
George Brandenburg traded a one-half interest in the town of Dayton to-
Mark M. Atkinson, for 1,200 acres of Texas 'land. Later in the same
year came George Albert and E. Walters, with families, and also Henry
and Samuel Sullivan, with motlier and two sisters, all of whom settled in
Hanna Township. The necessary preparations for Winter were at once
begun by erecting log cabins, building sheds, cutting hay, and preparing
for Winter generally. All our supplies had to be transported from fifty to-
seventy-five miles with ox teams, which was no trifling matter. Early in
the Winter, Collin D. Janies, a missionary from the Rock Island Mission,.
organized a religious society. Services were held in the log cabin of P.
K. Hanna, being the first services and the first society organized in the
county. Rev. James continued to preach to this little band of Evan
gelists until the Fall of 1836, when he was succeeded by Rev. Asa D.
West. These were days of small things, yet of deep interest to the few
scattered settlers. The population of the township was further increased
in the Spring of 1836, by the arrival of J. D. Tabor, J. P. Hanna, Charles-
Atkinson and George Tyler, with families; making the entire population
of the Township of Hanna, in the Spring of 1836, about forty-one souls.
The first marriage in the county was in Hanna Township, namely:
James P. Doge to Miss Samantha Colbert, daughter of Rev. Geo. A.
Colbert. This occurred on February 7, 1836, and before the organization-
of the county, consequently the license had to be procured from Knox
County. In April, 1836, the village of Cleveland was laid out, on the south
bank of Rock River, ou Section 31, by George Charles, county surveyor
of Knox Couuty, for Charles Atkinson and James D. Tabor, being the
first town laid out in the county (and it has been laid out ever since).
The first log buildings in Cleveland were built in 1836, by George Bran
denburg and Thomas Glenn, for George Tyler and Charles Atkinson, the-
one for Atkinson being a double log house, one-half being used for a store
and the other for a dwelling — both of which buildings can be seen to-day
in a somewhat dilapidated condition. In the Fall of 1836, came a colony
from New York, and stopped at the tavern of George Brandenburg, wha
with the other settlers of Hanna Township, went with them and helped
them to erect their log cabins, which was the beginning of the city of
Geneseo, and which colony came to Dayton for their mail for some time
afterward. In this year William Paddleford bought land, and in the Fall
of 1837, moved on it with his family, where he resided until 1838, when-
he moved on the farm now occupied by his son, James Paddleford, where
Mrs. Paddleford still resides, in the 90th year of her age. The first
frame buildings in the county were built at Cleveland, by Atkinson and
Wells, in 1836, which can still be seen on the farm of John S. Hanna, in
the village of Cleveland.
In 1836 a temperance meeting was held in the double log house of

HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY. 561
Charles Atkinson, in Cleveland, by the settlers and people from the
Geneseo Colony, and a society organized, it being the first ever held in
Henry County. In this same building was held the Presidential election,
in 1836, for ilartin Van Buren, President, and R. M. Johnson, Vice-
President — it being the first Presidential election ever held in the
county. Whiteside County being in this precinct, the vote of that county
was polled here with Henry. In this election there were 72 votes
polled, three of which were democratic — those three were Thomas Glenn,
Dr. Thomas Baker, and George Brandenburg, who has been a true demo
crat ever since, and expects to vote for Tilden this Fall. The returns of
this election were made to Knox County, and taken there by George
Brandenburg. The Judges of this election were P. K. Hanna, George
Tyler, Thomas Glenn and Dr. Baker.
The first school in Hanna Township was organized in 1836, and
taught by Narcessa Stewart, who afterward became Mrs. Huntington
Wells, of Mohne.
In 1836 the population was further increased by the arrival of Dr.
Gawyer, a man thoroughly radical but a good citizen, of good moral
character, who has since left our town. In the same year came Thomas
and Anderson Miller, who settled in this township. In 1837 came Henry
Hand, and settled and run the first chartered ferry on Rock River at Cleve
land, and who has been a prominent citizen of the township until this
day ; also, in this year, came D. P. Grove, John Williams, John Searls,
Columbia Aldrich, William and Janies Burnard, Rev. Woodruff and son,
all of whom settled in Hanna Township. In the same year came 
Stanbro and -settled in the east part of town, where he lived to a good
old age and was much respected at his death, leaving his son on the home
stead, who still occupies it, aud who has filled several positions of honor
in the county and is now a Justice of the Peace.
As an evidence of the want of good markets in those early days, we
state the following:
In 1839 the settlers collected their hogs and drove them to Chicago.
It took about three weeks to make the trip. After cam^iing out for this
length of time they arrived at the market and sold their pork for from
one dollar to two dollars and twenty cents per hundred.
In 1838 came Wm. Whitehead, Thomas Hill, Adrian Van winkle,
and Wesley Hanna. In the years from 1838 to 1845 the town settled up
quite rapidly. Among those coming in those years we will mention a few
of the settlers : J. W. Taylor, Adam Hooker and family, also the Lm-
nells, the Henningers, the Quillans, James Miller and Meads, with fami
lies, and many others that for want of space we are unable to mention.
James Searles, though a resident of Rock Island County, living on the
bank of Rock River, lias, from the early history of the town, always been
so closely identified with the interests of Hanna, that it seems like one
of the early settlers is left out without the mention of his name. He
settled where his family now reside, nearly opposite Cleveland, and took
a very active interest in schools, churches, and the improvement of our
water power on this side of the river. Mr. Searles died only a few days
ago, at the advanced age of 74 years, and his funeral was attended at the
old settlers' church, in Cleveland, by a very large concourse of friends,
and many of the old settlers of Rock Island and Henry Counties.

562 HISTORY OP HENRY COUNTY.
As an evidence of our growth in wealth and advancement in in
dustrial pursuits since those early days of hard toil and little recompense,
we have but to call your attention to our thrifty farmers and stock raisers,
with their well-cultivated fields and well-filled granaries, our unexcelled
water-power, with unequaled advantages, and extensive flouring mills,
•our railroad facilities and schools and churches, our ever yielding stone
-quarries aud vast beds of coal, from which millions of bushels are taken
annually. In order to substantiate these statements more fully we extend
to all a cordial invitation to visit our township and the village of Cleve
land, and spend a day on the pleasant banks of Rock River, exploring the
labyrinths of our coal beds, and fishing.
J. A. Sawyer,
J. H. Sale,
F. P. Olmstead,
Historical Committee.
Pleasant and interesting remarks were ther. had from Dr. Gregg, of
Rock Island ; M. B. Potter, J. M. Allan, William T. Allan, Lewis Shearer,
M. B. Lloyd, and John Logan, of Whiteside. The latter announced that
the old settlers' meeting of Whiteside County, would be held at Lyndon,
on the last day of August.
The speakers elicited much merriment and applause, and their rem
iniscences were highly interesting. We regret that we can not report
them in our limited space. The social features of the reunion were not
the least delightful, and when the meeting broke up at about 5 o'clock,
every one went away pleased, we are sure, with the occasion, the place,
.and the people. Especially did this editor, who bore away a token of
Mrs. P. K. Hanna's distinguished consideration, in the shape of a beauti
ful bouquet.
ULAH
is a small village a few railes southeast of Cambridge. It is the result of
the railroad passing through that portion of the county, and was laid out
by C. A. Morris, owner of the town site, June 5, 1873. There are a few
stores, one or two shops, a railroad depot, and a grain elevator. The
number of inhabitants is about fifty. The village at present contains no
school, the youth being sent to the district school about one mile south
of town. There is one church, the Methodist Episcopal. It was organ
ized by the Rev. G. M. Morey, present pastor of Cambridge M. E. Church,
on April 10, 1866. About thirty persons united in forming this church.
They had met for divine worship in the Pleasant Valley school-house,
where they continued to hold divine service until 1875, when they com
pleted their present commodious church edifice, costing about $1,000.
There are at present 88 members, and 40 scholars in the Sunday-school.
The pastor is the Rev. H. K. Metcalf. The Rev. G. M. Morey, W. B.
Frazell, and S. H. Humes have also labored here.
LYNN
was laid out by Malcom McKillop, Nov. 25, 1870. It is a small town,
situated on the St. Louis, Chicago and Rock Island railroad, and contains
about one hundred inhabitants. There are three stores, two or three
shops of various kinds, and one hotel.

Gen. THOS. J. HENDERSON,
Member of Congress,
Sixth Congjtessional District,
Princeton.

Henry County War Record.

ABBREVIATIONS.

^^f  Artillery.
S°l,t  Colonel.
>i^^b  .Captain.
„°I^\  Corporal.
Si™,"  commissioned.
iiJ ^  Commissary.
Co."  OifVi\ \T\r
m^  .¦.•.¦.¦.¦.•.•.capturefi;
""*"  dlscliai-ged.
®  enlisted.

?^p^  exchanged.
ir,],  infantry.
™-  killed.
"'•"•;%  mustered out.
P^^"  promoted.
^'^t  ..prisoner.
Sf.?';  Regiment.
S?;8'  Sergeant.
*^^  wounded.

ONE HUNDRED AND TWELFTH REGIMENT, I.V.I.
c. . ¦'"'"' 51"®„§'1"''''^,'*„?.'',<* Twelfth Regiment, Illinois Volunteers, was mustered into the service nf the Timtort,
^Sf^-S^^^A'i-''.^""' and 32d days of September,'! 862, at Peoria, IlllnoisTaHllwas ordered to repoJuoM
eral Wright, commanding the Department of the Ohio, at Oincinnat,, nhir. ?f r^°„=" V..™'^ iii„"5„,'!'i^.^5?C
fiediately
i^'i'»®„o''^'i°'";v, flPyi'ted to General Gra,nger on the morning of'the l'nh"of"octoiJe\ra'iirimme5ia"te'lf beKa'jrto
prepare for the field. Having been brigaded with the 33d Indiana, 77lh. 97th, and 108th Illinois under com
mand of Col Coburn of the S3d Indiana, and having obtained transportation and supplies it marehedlrSn
Covington, Ky. on the 18th day of October, 1862, for Falmouth, Ky.; but on the 19ih d,iy of October it wS
detached from the brig,ade ,iud ordered to guard a iarge supply train to 'nig Eagle, on the Lexington and Cov-
l^?iSh ?,'?"'> ^"® KeK"nfnt arrived at BTg Eagle on the evening of the gist df October, and under orders
marched to Georgetown, Ky on the 23d, and tqfexington, Ky., on the 24ih.'^ It remained in camp at Lexing
ton Ky., for about hve months, performing various duties, and aided In driving Cluks' command out of Ken-
loS''?V,„°?/''1?^f' ,°/ ^^,r"lJ?i3. the reliment moved for Danville, Ky., arrillngtiierronUie evening of tl"e
22d, and at niidnight on the 23d it was ordered back to Dick's River Bridge, on the Lexington pike, witli orders
to guard the bridge and hold the opposite sule of the river at all hazards. It remained at the bridge until the
evening of the24th when it fell back to Hickman, at the mouth of the Kentucky River, with the rest of the
army retreating before what was supposed to be a superior force of the enemv. From the Kentucky River it
marched back to NichoUsville, and from thence moved by way of Camp Dick" Robinson, Lanca.ster, and Crab
Orchard in the direction of Somerset, Ky., in pursuit of the enemy by forced marches. But tlie cavaliv and
mounted infantry having overtaken and defeated the enemy at Dutton's Hill, near Somerset, and driven him
across the Cumberland River, the regiment moved back to Stanford. In October, 1862, the regiment on Its
arrival at Lexington, Ky., was brigaded with the 45th Ohio, and the 18th and 22d Michigan, under command of
General Greene Clay smith, of Kentucky; he remained in command until January, 1863, when Col Doolittle
of the 18th Michigan, took the command. At Stanford the regimentwas again detached from the brigade and
ordered to Milledgeville, Ky., where it was mounted, and remained in camp until the 26th of April, when the
new brigade, consisting of the 45th Ohio, 32d Kentucky, and the 112th Illinois, under command of Benjamin
P. Ruukle, of the 45th Ohio, marched for Somerset, Ky. At Somerset it Joined other troops under the com
mand of Brigadier General S. P. Carter, of Tennessee, and moved to Monticello, Ky., south ot the Cumberland
River, and aided in driving a body of Rebel troops under command of General Pegram from the place and out
of Kentucky into Tennessee. Theretheregiment was under fre for the first time. From Monticello the reg
iment^ returned to Somerset, Ky., where it remained until July, 1863, and where detaclimeiits from it were
" ' "' ""'' ^' " ' ' ' ' '¦ .nd down the Cumberland River, often at great dis-
ries oji the Cumberland River. -While atSomerset,
- . -  ----- - -„   r command of Capt. Dunn, of Co. D, wilh similar
detachments from other regiments at Somerset, all under command of Major Dow, of the regiment, joined
Colpnel Sanders in his celebrated raid over the mountains into East Tennessee. For rapidity of movement,
marching over mountains, swimming rivers, by day and nigbt, and for successful execution, balBlng the
enemy, doing him a great amount of damage, and finally escaping from a vastly superior force, where every
mountain gap was suppo'sed to be securely guarded, this raid stands among tlie most brilliant of the war. It
severely tested the endurance of the men and officers who participated in it ; the detachment of the 112th lost
eleven men captured, and five men drowned in swimming Clinch River at night. From Somerset, Ky., the
regiment moved back to Danville, Ky., and in the month of July assisted in driving about 1,500 Rebels under
command of Scott, across the Cumberland. Itwas four days and nights engaged in the pursuit of Scott, with
but little or no rest or sleep, and for more than one hundred miles was skirmishing with the enemy. Alter
capturing about 500 prisoners, scattering many others in the woods, and recovering most of the property stolen
by these raiders, Scott was finally driven over the Cumberland River and into the mountains, when the regi
ment again returned to Danville, Ky., having had one man killed and six wounded in the pursuit, and began
the work of preparing for a campaign into East Tennessee. From Danville, moved to Stanford ; from Stanford
to Crabb Orchard, from which place, having completed the necessary preparations, the regiment marched for
East Tennessee, with the army under General Burnside. Rebrigaded with the 1st East Tennessee Mounted
Infantr.v, 8th M:ichigan Cavalry, and 45th Ohio Mounted Infantry, under command of Colonel Byrd, of the 1st
East Tennessee, on the21st of August, 1863, and arrived at Kingston, Tennessee, on the 1st of September. The
regiment actively participated in all of the campaigns in East Tennessee In 1863, and up Cb Feb. 4, 1864. Its
operations in East Tennessee were at Kingston, Post Oak Springs, Athens, Calhoun, Cnarleston, Cleveland,
Sweetwater. Philadelphia, Londom Campbell Station, Knoxville, Bean Station, Blane's Cross Roads, Dandridge,
Sevlnville, Fair Gardens, Kelly's Ford, Flat Creek Gap, and other places, at many of which it was engaged In
numerous skirmishes and battles, and being constantly in the presence of the enemy. At Cleveland one Cap
tain was killed and several men wounded, and about twenty men captured in a skirmish. At Calhoun the
regiment, with the brigade, was driven back by an overpowering fori e under Wheeler and Forrest, and the
112th hroughtnp the rear; and for the manner in which ft was done, holding the enemy in check and saving all
the stores, Itwas complimented in an official order. It had however, twenty men captured and one Captain,
who were guarding a ford on the Hiawassa, and were cut off at Philadelphia; it made a handsome charge and.

566

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

drove the enemy from the hill, for which it was cheered by other troops, and Major Dow, commanding, as well
as the regiment, was highly complimented by General Saunders and other officers. In this charge one man
was killed and several wounded. At Knoxville the regiment, with other mounted infantry and cavalry, was
thrown out in front 10 hold Longstreet in check while the town was put in jefenslble condition: andon the
18th of November, 1863, behaved most gallantly, and lost about one hundred, killed and wounded, and about
twenty men cut off and captured. At Bean Station. D;indridge, and Flat Creek, the regiment lost several in
each engagement, killed and wounned. Ac Kelly's Ford, on tlie 28th of January, 1864, the regimenthad
nineteen wounded, including four commissioned officers, and one man killed. After the fight at Kelly's Ford,
the regiment moved to Marysville, Tenn.. and from there to Knoxville, where it was dismounted and marched
on foot over the mountains to Mount Sterling, Ky., a distance of about two hundred miles. Arrived there on
the 23d of February, and remained until the 6th of April, where the regiraent was permanently dismounted
and moved to Camp Nelson, Kentucky, where, after refltiing for the field as an infantry regiment, marched
back again to East Tennessee and arrived at Knoxville on the 8d uf May. Frora Knoxville, on the 8tli day of
Mav, the regiment moved by rail to Cleveland, Tennessee, and from thence marched to Tunnel Hill, Georgia,
and reported to Major General Scofield. commanding 33d Army Corps. The rnguuent had been rebrigaded
with the 100th Ohio. 104th Ohio, 11th and 16th Kentucky, under command of Colonel James W. Riley, of the
lD4th Ohio, and known a.s the 1st Brigade, 3d Division, under commandof Brig. (Jyueral Cox, 23d Army Corps.
The regiment participated in the campaign of General Sherman against Atlanta. At Ri^saca, on the 14th day
of Mav, it was actively engaged, and lost some fifty men, killed and wounded, among the latter the Colonel. At
Utoy Creek, the regiment, on tlie 6th of August, 1863, with the brigade, made an unsuccessful assault on the
eneiny's works and lost seventy- one men, killed, wonuded and missing. Among the wounded were the Lieut,
Colonel, three Captains and one Lieutenant; chree Sergeants and one Corporal were killed. The regimentwas
engaged in numerous other battles and skirmishes in tliis campaign. On the 8th of August, the regimentwas
again rebrigaded with the 63d, 130th. and 138tli Indiana, and the 5th Tennessee, under command of Colonel
Thos. J. Henderson, of the 112th Illinois. This brigade was known as the 3d Brigade, 3d Division, 23d Army
Corps. On the 31st of August, after havinsr cut loose from Atlanta and struck fur the Macon railroad, General
Cox ordered the 113th Illinois, under command of Major Dow, to report to him personally, when the regiment
immediately pushed forward, drove the enemy back^ and reached the Macon railroad just ju time to cut off two
or three Jong trains and commence the work of tearing up the track. After marching down to Jonesboro and
ou to Lovejoy the regiment returned with the army, and with the 33d Army Corps went into camp at Decatur,.
Gerirgia. Here tiie regiment remained from the 8th of September until the 4tn uf October, when Hood having
recrossed the Chattahoochie, the regiment and brigade with Sherman's army moved in pursuit, and marched
l.iy indirect marches nearly four hundred miles, passing through Marietta and other towns back to Rome.
Here the regiment, with tbe 33d Army Corps, was separated from Geueral Sherman and sent back into East
Tennessee to look after Hood. It accordingly marched to Dalton, Georgia, and from tlience to Pulaski, Tenn.;
remained iucamp at PuLiski until the 23d of November, when it commenced retreating to Nashville. During
the retreat, in tne battles of Columbia and Frauklin, it lost some forty men, killed and wounded. The regiment
also participated in the battle of Nasliville, on the l.^th and 16th of December. The regiment, with the 33d
Army Corps, was then ordered to a new field of operations, and proceeded by steamboat to Cincinnati, and from
that city by rail to Washington. D. C. From Alexandria it went b>'^ steamship to Fort Fisher. North Carolina.
The regiment then aided in the redaction uf Fort Anderson in driving che enemy from his works at Town
Creek Bridge, and finally from Wilmington, whicli place was occupied. On the 23d of February, 1865, from
Wilmington, the regiment inarched to Kinstou, N. C; from Itinston to Goldsboro, from Goldsboro to
Raleigh. At Raleigh, moved to Greensborough, where the regiment remained until the 20th of January, 1865,
when it was mustered out of the service, and finally discharged on the 7th day of July, 1865, at Chicago, III.;
and on the 8th, at Geneseo, 111., the regiment was formally dismissed and gratefully received and welcomed
home again. The members of the regiment returned joyfully to their homes with the proud satisfaction of
having nobly discharged their duty. The regiment was always in the Department of the Ohio, and served in
tiie 23d Army Corps from its organization uncil the close of the war.

BOSTEK OF THE REGIMENT.

Colonel, Thomas J. Henderson, commissioned Sept. 23, 1863. Promoted Brevet Brig. General Nov. 30, 1864.
Musteredout June 20, 1865-
Lieut. Colonel, Emery S. Bond, commissioned Sept. 30, 1862. Mustered out June 30, 1865.
Major, James M. Hosford, commissioned Sept, 30, 1863. Resigned Feb. 1, 1863.
-Major, Tristram T. Dow, commissioned Feb. 1, 1863- Mustered out June 20, 1865-
Adjutant, Henry W. Wells, commissioned Sept. 33, 1862- Mustered out for promotion in 1st Tennessee Heavy
Artillery, Nov. 35. 1863.
Adjutant, Bradford F. Thompson, comraissioned Nov. 25, 1863. Promoted Captain of Co. B.
Adjutant. Gilbert R. Woolsey. commissioned April 25, 1865. Mustered out June 20, 1865.
Quartermaster., George C. Alden, commissioned Sept. 10, 1863. Mustered out J une 30, 1865.
Surgeon, John W. Spalding, commissioned Sept. 11. 1863. Resigned March 33, 1863.
Surgeon, Luther S. Jilillikeu, commissioned March 22, 1863. Mustered out . June 20, 1865.
First Assistant Surgeon, Luther S. Milliken, commissioned Sept. 15, 1863. Promoted.
First Assistant Surgeon, Charles DeHaven Jones, commissioned May 4, 1863. Mustered out June 30, 1865.
Second Assistant Surgeon, Wesley Phillips, commissioned Jan. 13, 1863. Mustered out June 20, 1865.
Chaplain, RosniU N. Henderson, commissioned Oct. 13, 1863. Resigned Oct. 36, 1864.

Company A. — From Annawan and Vicinity.
Captain Tristram T. Dow, comd. Sept. 30, 1863, pro
raoted Major.
Captain Asa A. Lee, comd. March 1, 1863, kid, Nov.
18. 1863.
Captain John L. Dow, comd. Nov. 18, 1863. m. o.
June 30, 1865.
First Lieut. Asa A. Lee, comd. Sept. 20, 1862, prmtd.
Captain.
First Lieut. John L. Dow, comd. March 1, 1863,
priutd. Captain.
First Lieut. James P. McChesney, comd. Nov. 15,
1863, resigned Aug. ID, 1864.
First Lieut. L. W. Browning, comd. Nov. 18, 1863,
resigned May 20, 1864.
First Lieut. T. J. Williams, comd, June 15, 1865, m.
o. June 20. 1865-
Second Lieut. Joh;! L, Dow, comd. Sept. 20, 1862,
promoted.
Second Lieut. JamesP. McChesney, comd. March 1,
1863, promoted.
Second Lieut. L. W. Browning, comd. Nov. 18, 1863,
promoted.
Second Lieut. Thomas J. Williams, comd. Aug. 10,
1864, promoted.
Second Lieut. Jesse Goble, comd. June 15, 1865, m.
o. June 20, 1865.

Adair J.W. e. Aug. 13. 1862, captd. near Cassville,
Ga. May 34, 1864, m. o. June 20. 1865.
Browninar J. H. e. Auk. 12, 1862, disd. May 17, 1865.
Barton M. e. Aug. 12. 18b3, mis.s 'g, Franklin, Tenn.
Braden J. S. e. Aug. 12. 1863. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Batten J. R. e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. wd. Mav 12, 1865.
Branner J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, in. o. June 20. 1865.
Baremorc J. S. e. Aug. 13, 1862, kid. in action at Re
saca, Ga. May 14,1864.
Brown L. e. Aug. 12. 1863, kid. April 3, 1864, in Ky.
Batten ,1. H. Corpl. t-. Aug. 13, ^62, m. o. June 20, '65.
Buckley J. R. e. Aug. 12, 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Brown E. K. e. Aug. 13, 1863, disd.
Benson W. e. Aug. 12, 1863. m. o. May 29, 1865.
Bice I.e. Aug. 12, 1862.
Bradford J. H. e. Aug. 12, 1863.
Browning L. W. 1st. Lieut, c. Aug. 13, 1862, disd.
May 30, 1865.
Bice J. M. Corui. e. Aug. 12 1862. wd. Nov. 18, 1863,
at Kiinxvillc, Tenn. captd. near Atlanta, Ga. Aug.*
6. 1864, in (iforgia prison 9 months.
CauglK^y H. Corpl. e. Aug. 12. 1863, died.
Caugiiry J. 0. Aug. 13, 1863, kid. at Franklin, Tenn.
Cummings r. v,. Aug. 13. 1863, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Cope J. B. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Cole N.H. e. Aug. 12, 1863, died in Andersonville
prison, Ga. Aug. 39, 1864, grave 7211.
Caughey M. e. Aug. 13, 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865.

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•OaiigheyH. e. Aug. 12. 18B2. m. o. June 20. 1865.
Demote E.e. Aug 12, 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865.
Dow T. T. (;apt. e. Aug. 12, 1862. prmfi.
•Dow .J. L. oapt. e. Aug. 12, 1863. prmtd.
Dennis T. Corpl. e. Aug. 12. 1863. m. o. June 30, '65.
Davis A. J. e. .A.ug. 12. 1863, died at .Andersonville
prison. Ga. .\pril 2. 1864. grave 336.
Dingman L. e. .\ug. 13, 1862, m. o. Julys, 1865.
Dingman J. e. Aug. 13. 1863, disd. June 1, 1865.
DlUz B. \V. f. Aug. 13, 1863.
Eyer W. J. e. Aug. 18. 1863. m. o. .lulv 3, 1865.
Fowlett M. e. jVug. 13. 1863. m. o. Juiie 20, 18B5.
Fuller J. H. e. .Vug. 12. 1863. died Jan. 8. 1865.
Fnher H. e. Aug. 12. 1868. m. o. June 20. 1865.
Godfrey S. e. .Vug. 12, 1862, wri. Aug. 6, 1864, in Ga.
•Gooding W. e. Aug. 12, 1862. dlsrl. wd. Sept. 30, '64.
•Goble V. e. .Aug. 13, 1863. captd. Nov. 1863. at Knox
ville. Tenu. in rel). prsn. 17 moi. m. o. May, '65.
Giles S. B. e. Aug. 12, 1862, died in Andersonville
prison. Ga. Sept. 6. ISB-t. grave 7988.
Goble J. 1st Sergt. e. Aug. 13. ISti^J. m.o. June20, '65.
Heiins .T. B. Corpl. e. Aug. 13, 1863, lUd. at Resaca,
Ga. May 14, 1864.
Hayes G. W. e. Aug. 12. 1863. m. o. June 30. 1865.
Hards J. e. Aug. 18, 1868, kkl. at Kno.xville, Tenn.
Nov. 18. 1863.
Harris H. H. e. .Aug. 13. 1S6^J. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Harrington L. M. e. .Aug. 18. 1868. died in Ander
sonville prison, G.i. .April 2. 1864.
Hirschberger H. e. Aug. 12. 1863. captd. at Dan
ville, Ky. paroled and excd. m.o. June 20, 1865.
Hart J. A. inusicn. e. Aug. 13. '63, m. o. June 30, '65.
Irwin J. A. e. Aug. 13. 1862, disd. .Vlarch, 1864.
.Johnson J. e. .Vug. 1-2. 1863.
Kepler J. e. Aug. 13. 1882, wd. at FrankUn, Tenn.
Nov. SO. 1864. m.o. May 26, 1865.
King D. J. e. Aug. 13. 1863, m. o. May 15. 1865.
Kenny P. e. Aug. 13. 1863. kid. at Franklin. Tenn.
Kukrek F. e. Aug. 13. 1863. m.o. June 30, 1865.
I.emhart .T. L. e. .Aug. 13, 1862. ra. o. May 31, 1865.1
Leonard H. H. Corpl. e. Aug.l8, '63. m.o. Juu. 30, '65.
Leonard A. C. e. Aug. 12, 1863. disd. April. 1864.
latlmer J. M. Corpl. e. Aug. 13. '63, disd. May, '63.
Large H. P. Sergt. e. Aug. 12, '62, m.o. June 20. '65.
Lee A. A. Capt. e. Aug. 12, kid. at Knoxville, Tenn.
Nov. 18, 186.3.
IMoinena. S. T. e. Aug. 13. 1868. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Morgan J. e. Aug. 13, 1868, kid. at Knoxville, Tenn.
Nov. IS. 1863.
Mover H. e. Aug. 18. 1868, taken prisr.
Mathers T. E. e. .Aug. 12. 1868, captd. at Franklin,
Tenn. Nov. 30. 1864. m. o. July 1, 1865.
Meyers P. e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. May, 1863.
Machesnev J. P. 1st Lieut, e. Aug. 12, 1862, resigned
Aug. 10, 1864.
Meir A. musicn. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. JuiieSO, '65.
Machesney W. B. musicn. e. Aug. 18. 1862.
McMillan W. e. Aug. 12. 1868, died Feb. 1863.
McGath H. J. wagoner, e. Aug. 12. 1862, captd.
McDermond R. e. Aug. 12. 1862, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Nowers T. e. Aug. 12, 1868, kid. at KnoxviUe, Tenn.
Nov. 18, 1863.
Niles L. 0. Sergt. e. Aug. 13, 1868, drowned 1863.
Orton 0. Corpl. e. Aug. 13. 1862, m. o. -Tune 20, 1865.
Porter W. K. e. Aug. 1'3. 1862, m. o. June 20. 1865.
Pope 8. .';. e. Aug. 12. 1862, died Feb. 16, 1863.
Patten W. e. Aug. 12. 1862, m. o. June 20. 1865.
Patten J. e. Aug. 12. 1863. died May 19, 1863.
Plumer H. e. Aug. 18. 1868, m. o. June 80, 1865.
Rochelellow A. e. Aug. 18, 1863, captd. at Franklin,
Tenn. Nov. 30, 1864, m. o. July 1. 1865.
Richmond H. J. e. Aug. 12, 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Stewart M. Sergt. e. .Aug. 12. 1863. m. o. June 30 '65.
Smith L. W. e. Aug. 13. 1862, disd. June 3, 1865.
Smith C. J. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Stagner L. e. Aug. 13. 1863. m. 0. June 30. 1865.
suck H. e. Aug. 13, 1863. m. o. June 30. 1885.
Stilwell J. e. Aug. 12. 1868. disd. Aug. 7, 1885.
Slick J. CorpL e. Aug. 13. 1863, m. o. Juue 20, 1865.
TroyerJ. C. e. Aug. 12. 1863. „„,„,
Troyer W. Sergt. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m. o. June 20, '65.
Valentine C. B. Corpl. e. Aug. 13, 1863, missing in
action at KeUy's Ford, Teuu.
¦Williams T. J. 2d Lieut, e. Aug. 13, 1863, prmtd. to
2d Lieut. Sept. 30. 1864, m, o. June 20, 1865.
Williams Vf. H. Oorpl. e. Aug. 12. 1HH3.
Winters J. e. Aug. 13, 1862, died at N.ushvlUe, Tenn.
Nov. 30. 1864, from wds.  „
Woodruff E. T. «. Aug. 13, 1868. disd. May, 1863.
Wintz P. J. e. Aug. 13. 1863. m. o. June 14, 1865.
Woodruff F. A. e. Aug. 18, 1863. missing inaction at
Franklin, Tenn. Nov. 80, 1864.
Willett J. e. Aug. 13, 1862, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Woodruff T. A. e. Aug. 12. 1862, died Feb. 16, 1863.
Younkin W. S. Sergt. e. Aug. 13, 1868.
Company C. — From Cambridge and South
west Part of the County.
Captain, John J. Briggs. commissioned Sept. 20, '62,
resigned Aug. 9, 1863.

Captain, John B. Mitchell, commissioned Aug. 9,
.^. 1883, in. 0. June 20, 1865.
First Lieut. J. B. Mitchell, commissioned Sent. 20,
1862. promoted.
First Lieut. A. P. Petrie, commissioned Aug. 9, '63,
m, O.June 30, 1865.
Second Lieut. A. P. Petrie, commissioned Sept. 20,
1868, promoted.
Second Lieut. H. Sherbondy, commissioned Aug. 9,
1863, honorably disd. May 15, 1865.
Second Lieut. W. Gillespie, commissioneil June 15,
'65; not mustered; m. o. June 30, '65.
Anderson William, e. Aug. 9. 1863, wd. at Bean
Station, Tenn., m. o. June 81, 18B5.
Anderson Thomas, e. Aug. 9, 1862. captd. near
Lexiugtoii, Ky., excd., ni, n. June 20, 1865.
Ayers James B. e. Aug. 9, 1863, in. o. June 80, 1865,
wd. at 1 i-anklin, Tenn., Nov. 30, 1864.
Atwater Thomas J. e. Aug. 9. 1863, wd. at Knox
ville, Tenn Nov. 18, 1883, disd.
Biggs John J. Ciipt. e. Aug. 11, '63, disd. Aug. 8, '63.
Boyd John Jr. Oorpl. m. o. June 30, 1865.
Baugh L. S. Sergt. e. Aug, 9, '63, m. o. June 20, '65.
Barney Jolm F. e. Aug. 9. 1863, eai.td. at lllchniond,
Ky.. Ang. 1883, paroled and excd., kid. in action
at Ke.-iai^H, Ga., .May 14, 1864,
Boyd John Sr. e. Aug, 9, 1883, in. o. June 80, 1865.
Berry Myron H. e. .Vug. 9, '63. m, o. June 80, '65.
Bennett Daniel F. e. Aug. 9. 1888, died 1865.
Bennett Ueiij. P. e. Aug. 9, '63. in. o. June 30, '65.
Berry Samuel, e. Aug. 11, 1883, disd.
Betchell E. C. e. Aug. 13. 1862, wd. Julv 8, 1863, at
Riclimond, Ky., captd. same time and paroled.
Buchanan WlUiani 11. e. Aug. 9, 1862, captd. near
Mossy Creek, Bast Tenn., excd. and died.
Benedict K. K. Sergt, e. Aug. 9, '62, m.o. Juue 29, '65
Buck G. W. Sergt. e. Aug. '16. 88, m. o. June 29. '65.
Benedict Geo. W. e. Au.g. 16. '83. ni. o. June 13, '65.
Baldwin Harry H. e. Feb. 18, 1864.
Crigler Wesley, e. Aug. 9, 1883, captd. near Rich
mond, Ky.. Aug. 1883, aud paroled, taken again
at KuoxviUe, Tenn., Nov. 18, 1863, and escaped
from prison wlien Sherman marched to the Sea.
Crossley lllram, e. Aug. 9, 1862.
Condltt Robert W. e. Aug. 15, 1863.
Clark George M. e. Aug. 9. 1868, wd. iit Kenesaw
Mountain, m. o. June 20, '65.
Cox John W. 6. March 23, 1864.
Chapel Stephen, e. .Nov. 37, 1883.
Decker Geo. W. e. Aug. 5. '68, ni. o. June 80, '65.
Decker Wm. P. e. Aug. 8. 1863, taken prisr. near .
Lexington. K^., Feb. -Z-Z, '83, m. o. June 30, 1865,
Duncan James F. e. .Aug. 9, 1883. wd. at East Point,
Ga., Aug. 6, 1864, m. o. June 30, '65.
Duncan Thomas, e. Aug. 9, '63 wd. at Resaca, Ga.,
May 14, 1864, m. o. July 5, 1865. , .
Davis Johu J. e. Aug. 9, 1882. in. o. June 36, 1865.
Draper Lorenzo, e. Aug. 9, 1883. died Feb. 38, '64.
Davis Erastus, e. Aug. 9, 1863. died March 14, '65.
Dean James M, e. Aug. 9, 1863. disd.
Dilly Wm. H. e. Aug. 13, '63, in. o. June 36, '65.
Davis John, e. Aug. 9, 1863, kiu. at Knoxville,
Tenn., Nov. 18. 1863.
Edwards Lewis, e. Aug. 10, 1863, deserted.
Edwards Hanford A. Corpl. e. Ang. 8, 1868, wd. at
Resaca, Ga., May 14, 'fi4, disd. March 29, '65.
Elwell Pearly H. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9, 1863, disd.
Firkins Henry H. wd. at Phdadelphia, Tenn., m.o.
June 20, 1865.
Follett WUliam, e. Aug. 11, 1863, kid. in action at
Resaca, Ga., May 14, 1864.
Firkins Egbert, e. Aug. 9, 1868, m. o. June 30, 1863.
Frisbie Ira H. e. Aug. 9, '63, m. o. April 18, '65.
Frisbie George W. e. Aug. 9. 1863, deserted.
Godfrey DeWitt C. e. Aug. 9, '63, m. o. June 20, '65.
Godfrey Benton W. e. Aug. 14, '63, m. o. June 30, '65
Gillisple Win. Sergt. e. Aug. 7, 1863. comd. 2d Lieut.
Gardner John C. e. March 33, 1864.
Henderson T. e. Aug. 15, '63, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Hampton Noah, e. Aug. 9, '63, in. o. June 20, '65.
Hayden Charles J. e. Aug. 9, '63, m. o. June 30, '65.
Hill Aaron, e. Aug. 9, '63, m. o. June 30, '65.
Horton George, e. Aug. 9, '63. m. o. June 80, '65.
HamUton Francis, e. Aug. 9, '62, m.o. June 30, '65.
Henderson John M. e. Aug. 9. '63, wd. and captd. at
Riclimond, Ky., Aug. 1863, paroled and disd. on
account of wound?.
Hoover Joseph J. e. Aug. 15, 1863, died at Lexing
ton, Ky., of typhoid fever, Dec. 1863.
HUl John D. Corpl. e. Aug. 15. 1863.
Hill Wm. J. e. Aug. 15. 1863, kid. in action at New
Hope Church, Ga.. June 17, 1864.
Higgins IraE. e. Nov. 37, 1863. died Sept. 17, 1864.
Inglis James J. e. Aug. 33, 1863, kid. ilt KnoxviUe.
Tenn., Nov. 17, 1863.
Jordan Wm. L. e. Aug. 9, 1863, kid. at East Point,
Ga., Aug. 6, 1864. ^ „„ „
Johnson Wm. N. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o. June 30, '6o.
Johnson August, e. March 33, 1864, captd. at Colum
bia, Tenn., Nov. 39, 1864. excd.
Kelton George, e. Aug. 9, 1868, taken prisr. Aug.
1«63, paroled and excd., m. o. June 20, 1865.
Knox Jos. L. Corpl. e. Aug. 8, '63, m. o. June 80, '65.

568

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

Keesler James \Y. e. Feb. 18, 1868.
Lower George B. e. Aug. 9, 1868, captd. near Lex
ington, Ky., Fell. 22, '63, m. o. June 20, '65,
Longsiiore James F. e. Feb. 18, 1864.
McCausland Geo. Corpl. e. Aug. 10, 1862, kid. at
linoxvUle, Tenn., Nov. 18, 1863.
McConneU George, e. Aug. 9, '63, wd. Nov. 18, '63.
Morris Henry C. e. Aug. 9. 1862, wd. at Knoxville,
Xenu., Nov. 18. 1863, disd. July 2, 1885.
Mclvor Thomas T. e. Aug. 9. '68. m. o. June 20, '65.
Miller Edward, e. Aug. 13, 1863, wd. at Bean Sta
tion Nov 15, 1863, and at Pumpkin Vine Creek,
Ga., June 3, 1884, and died at Kingston, Ga.,
July 1, 1864, of a wound.
Murdock Henry H. e. Aug. 14, 1863, deserted.
Middaugh Oscar A. e. Aug. 22, '62, died May, 1863.
jVIitchell Jolin B. Capt. e. Aug. 9, 1888, went in as
1st Lieut, and promoted Capt. Aug. 9, 1863, wd.
at Knoxville and Franklin, Tenn.
Miller 1. P. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1863, taken prisr. at
Columbia, Tenn., Nov. 39, '84, m. o. June 30, '65.
Maxwell R. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, '63, m. o. June 20, '65.
Nicholson Joseph, e. Aug. 9. 1862, deserted.
Peti ie Alexander P. 1st Lieut, e. Aug, 8, 1862, went
in as 2d Lieut, promoted to 1st Lieut., was wd.
at Kelly's Ford and NewHope Churcli.
Petrie Edward R. e. Aug. 8, 1883, kid. in action at
FrankUn. Tenn., Nov. 30, 1864.
Pratt Kufus H. e. Aug. 9, 1863.
Pierce Geo. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, '62, ni. o. June 20, '65.
Pettey George W. e. Dec. 14, 1863.
Roberts Henry J. e. Aug. 9, 1883, burned to death
at Lebanon, Ky., July 14. 1863.
Reed Ransom, e. Aug. 15, '62, m.o. June 30, '65.
Rockwell Sylvester, Corpl. e. Aug. 20, 1862, disd. to
acceiit a com. in the 4th Kentucky mtd. infantry.
Smith William F. e. Aug. 9, 1868, taken prisr. at
Richmond. Ky., Aug. 1863, paroled and excd.
Sniith WUliam H. e. Aug. 9 '63, m. o. June 30, '65.
Scoville Benjamin P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, wd. at Kings
ton, Ga., June 5. 1864, and at Franklin, Tenn.,
Nov. 30, 1864. in. o. June 30, 1863.
Shreck Grifath, e. Aug. 9, 1863, wd. at KnoxviUe,
Tenn., Nov. 18, 1863 m. o. July 33, 1865.
Sellers John N. e. Aug. 9, 1863, died Dec. '1863.
Smith Joel 0. Oorpl. e. Aug. 15, 1863, wd. at Resaca,
Ga , May 14, 1864, and died in hospital at Chatta
nooga from tlie effects of hia wound.
Smitli Leonard, e. Aug. 15, '62, m.o. June 80, '65.
Stratton Jas. F. e. Aug. 33, '63, m. o. June 30, '63.
Sherbondv Homer, 3d Lieut, e. Aug^ 9, 1862, prmtd.
to 2d Lieut., wd. at Pumpkin vine Creek, Ga.,
and taken prisr. at Columbia, Teuu.
Tarbox Alfred J. e. Aug. 5, '63, m.o. June 30, '65.
Traumer William B. e. Aug. 9, 1868, transferred to
Naval Service June 24, 1884.
Thomas George, e. Aug. 9, '63, m. o. June 14, '66.
Tyler David, e. Aug. 8, 1863.
Thompson William E. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9, 1863, died
April 18, 1863.
Vincent Martin L. Corpl. e. Ang. 33, 1862, m.o. June
30, 1865, wd. Jan. 14, 1864.
Vermlle Simeon D. m. o. June 30, 1865.
Waters Joseph S. e. Aug. 9. 1862, died Mareh, 1863.
WiUiamson Hiram F. e. Aug. 9, 1862, wd., m. o.
May 26. 1865.
Wood George 0. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9, 1862, drowned in
Clinch River. East Tenn., June, 1863.
Woods Allen, e, Aug. 9, 1862, wd. at Richmond, Ky.,
August, 1863, and Campbell's Station Nov. 16,
1863, m. o. June 20, 1863.
Welton Herman C. e. Aug. 11, 1862, deserted.
Williams Samuel, e. Aug. 13, '63, m. o. June 20, '65,
Company D. — Cambridge, Woodhull and
vicinity.
Captain, Augustus A. Dunn, comd. Sept. 20, 1863,
m.o. June 20. 1865.
First Lieut. H. G. Griffln, comd. Sept. 20, 1862, m,o.
June 30, 1886. , „ „„ ,„„,
Second Lieut., S. L. Patterson, comd. Sept. 20, 1863,
resigned June 17, 1863.
Second Lieutenant James H. Clark, comd. June 17,
1863, m.o. June 30, 1865. . ,
Atkins E. e. Aug. 13, 1863, disd. on account of wds.
Andrew W. L. e. Ang. 9, 1863, kid. May 14, 1864, at
Resaca, Ga.
Avery K. e. Dec. 24, 1863.
Baird J. M. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o. June 20, '65.
Bath J. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Beath A. e. July 18, 1862, m.o. June20, 18b>_„„_
Belchtel F. M. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Brown B.C. Aug. 11,1863, kid. Feb. 88, 1864, at Kel
ley's Ford, Tenn.
Brown B. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862, captd. at Pine Grove,
Ky. I'eb. 23, 1863, paroled aud excd.
Brown, J. B. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Brown V. W. e. Aug. 9, 1863, died Aug. 11, 1864, at
Knoxville, Tenn. . „„,„„„
Bryant O. S. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865.

Body A. e. Aug 11, 1862, wd. Feb. 28. 1864, at Kel
ley's Ford, Tenn. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Body A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died March 33, 1863.
Buckley F. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, 1863, taken prisr. near-
Winchester. Ky. Feb. 33, 1863: paroled Feb. 34;
excd. Sept. 10, 1863; wd.and lettin the hands of
the enemy Jan. 38, 1864; escaped and returneO.
March 10, 1864; m. o. June 30, 1865.
Cahow R. e. Aug. 11, 1862. killed instantly .at Knox
viUe, Tenn. Nov. 17, 1863.
Chase J. A. e. Aug. 9. 1862, taken prisr. near Win
chester, Ky. Feb. 23. 1864; paroled Feb. 24; ex-
chd. Sept. 10, 1864; wd. Feb. 17. 1865 near Fort
Armstrong; m. o. June 80. 1865.
Chatfield G. A. e. Aug. 13. 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Cline P. \V. e. Aug. 11, 1883, accidentally wd.
ColeM. V. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Nov. 39, 1863, of
wds. at Knoxville. Tenn.
Collier W. H. e. Aug. 9, 1863, kid. in action at Resa
ca, Ga. Mayl4, 1884.
Creighton R, e. Aug. 19. 1868. m. O.June 30, 1865.
Cowden W. W. e. Aug. 9. 1863, kid. May 14, 1864, at
Resaca. Ga.
Chase A. VV. e. Feb. 9, 1865.
Clark J. H. e. Jnly 13. 1863 as Sergt. prmtd. 2d Lieut.
Aug. 14. 1863, sev'ly wd. Aug. 6, '64, Utoy Creek.
Cahow O. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1863, taken prisr. Feb.
33, 1863, paroled and excd. m. o. May 27, 1885.
Carl H. e. Ang. 11, 1862, kid. Nov. 18, 1863, at Knox
ville, Tenn.
Cowden D. L. e. Feb. 9, 1865.
Dunkle G. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, wd. May 14, 1864, at
Resaca, Ga, m.o. June 20. 1865.
Dunn A. A. Capt. e. July 8, 1863, wd. at Franklin,
Tenn. Knoxville, Tenn Kellv's Ford, Tenn. amy
Resaca. Ga. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Eastman W. e. Aug. 9. 1862, taken prisoner near
Winchester, Ky. Feb. 23, 1883, paroled and excd.
Eaton C. H. e. Aug. 9, 1868. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Ferman R. music, e. Aug. 9, 1862. m. o. June 30, '65.
Fast C. M. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Ferris G. H. e. Aug. 22, 1862, wd. near New Hope-
Church, Ga. June 13, 1864. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Flansburg J. e. Aug. 11, 1863, wd. May 14, 1884, at
Resaca, Ga. m. o. June 30, 1865.
Foot 0. e. Aug. 9, 1862, kid. Nov. 18, 1863, at Knox
viUe, Tenn.
Fry J. e. Aug. 1882. died June 5. 1 863.
Farnhain J. S. Sergt. e. Aug. 10, 1863, severely in
jured Nov. 30. 1864. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Frick A. C. e. Feb. 8, 1865.
Gamble W. O. e. Aug. 9. 1863.
Grifan P. e. Aug. 9, 1862, kid. Nov.18, 1863, at Knox
ville, Tenn.
Gustafson A. M. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1863, wd. in head
at Utoy Creek Ga. Aug. 6, 1864, m.o. June 20, '65.
GrifBn H. G. 1st Lieut e. Aug. 11, 1862, taken pris
oner near Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 18, '63. excd.
Holden A. c. Ord. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1882, drowned
June 18, 1863.
Hale W. H. e. Aug. 9, disd. Dec. 1862.
Hardy J. wa.goner, e. Aug. 9. 1863, ni. o. .lune 30. '65.
Hammond M. e. Jan. 5. 1884.
Hinman W. W. Sergt. e. Aug. 10. '68. m.o. Juii.30, '65.
Hunt E. P. Corpl. e. Aug. 10, 1863, drowned June
18, 1863.
Hayden A. music, e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o, Juue 30, '65.
Ives S. L. e. July 16, 1862, accidentiiily wd.
Jacks L. W. e. Aug. 22, 1862 wd. at Resaca, Ga.
Jones W. N. e. March 31, 1864.
Kilby P. G. e. Aug. 9, 1862. died Mch. 11, 1864 from
wds. received at Kelly's Ford, Tenn.
Kilby T. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, drowned in Clinch River,
Tenn. Juue 18, 1883.
Knapp C. D. e. Aug. 11, 1862. wd. and left inhanda
of enemy near ICelly's Ford, Tenu. Jan. 28, '64.
Kniipp G. e. Feb. 26, 1864.
Knlpple N. e. Feb. 9. 1865.
Lyons S. A. e. Aug. 9. 1862.
Laird J. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865.
Lindsey J. e. Aug. 9. 1863, taken pri.sr. May 34, 1864,
near Kingston, Ga. kid. in rebel prison Jan. 1865.
Lohmas P. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, kid. at Utoy Creek, Ga.
Aug. 6, 1864.
Lowry M. B. e. Aug. 9, 1862.
Lowry T. N. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. June 20, 1865.
Lafferty A. B. 1st Sergt. e. Jnly 16, 1862, wd. at
KnoxviUe, Nov. 18, 1863, m.o. Juue 20. 1865.
Lowry S. A. e. Dec. 34, 1863, died March 15, 1864.
Ma hon J. \V. e. Aug. 9, 1863, died March 29. 1863.
Mallery D. E. e. Aug. 11, 1862. disd. July 28. '64, wd.
Martin W. A. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, kid. at Knoxville,
Tenn. Nov. 18. 1863.
Matthews T. L. e. Aug. 11. 1862, died Dec. 25, 1863.
Matthews W. D. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m. o. June 80, '65.
Matthews L. F. e. Aug. 12, 1862, disd. Aug. 26, 1864,
wd. at Resaca, Ga. May 14, 1864.
McEvon J. G. e. Aug. 9, 1862.
MUler H. e. Aiig. 11, 1862. disd. Juue 17, 1865,
Malcolm A. 6. Feb. 18, 1864.
Moody P. M. e. Jan. 5. 1864.
Ne-wton H. e. Aug. 9. 1862. wd. near New Hopa
Church, Ga. June 2, 1864, m.o. June 20, 1865.

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

569

O'Brien E. e. Aug. 11. 1862, taken prisr. near Wln-
0 'ester, Ky. Feb. 88, 1863, paroled Felj. 24 ex-
^a • 9l^hl°A ¦'8'''^- 'T^^PM- near Kelly's Ford,
„,-''S"i.'^?! 1861, escaped, m.o. June 20, 1865.
""I'li.^w-'"',''- •¦¦ '^"i>- 9> 1 ^68, wd. and taken prisr.
,. ."eai; Winchester. Ky. paroled and excd.
Cgden B. C. e. March 9, 1864.
Ogden F. M. e. March 9. 1864.
Patten J. e. Aug. 83, 1862, wd. in both hands.
'^'"88;?863: pa^o%r^- ''' '^''' '"''-' P"-'' ^^'^•
;:''>vlli^-fi^;^S;i'[7r6^^-,X:l«5?;i^V^^^°''-Penny T. M. e. Aug. 11. 1862, kid. in action at Knix-
vllle, Tenn. Nov. 18, 1863.
Payton D H, Sergt. e; Aug. 11. 1863, wd. at Kellv's
Ford, Tenn. Jail, Jan. 28. 1864. m.o. June 20, '65.
Patterson S, L. 3d Lieut, e. Aug. 11.1 863, resigned on
acct. of incompetency, June 17, 1863.
Palmer G. H. e. March 31. 1864
Palmer 0. E. e. Miirch 31. 1864.
Payton J. H. e. Dec. 81. 1863. wd. in action near New
Hope Church, Ga. Jnue 2. 1864.
Rodgers J. S. e. .Aug, 9, 1862, died Nov. 18, 1863
from wds. received at KnoxviUe
Roberts S. e. Aug. 9, 1862, taken prisr. at Powell's
Valley. .lune 33. 1863, paroled and excd.
Roberts J. 1!. e. Ang. 9 1863.
Ridenonr D. Cnrpl, e. Aug. 9. 1863. m.o. .June20, '65.
StraightL. e. Feb. 17, 1864.
Sniith J. F. Seigt. e. Julv 9, 1862. died Jan. 29, 1864.
Scofield H.S. e. Aug, 9, 1863, m.o. June 30, 1865.
Scofield T. F. e. Ang. 9, 1862. ni. o. June 80. 1863.
Scott G. e, Arfg. 9. 1 868. in. o. June 80, 188.9.
Simpkinson J. T. e. Aug. 9. 1883.
Sluyter H. 11. e. Aug. 9, 1863, disd. Oct. 13, 1864, dis.
Smith L. e. Aug. 11, 1868.
Stackhouse .A. Corpl. e. Aug. 1863. m.o. June 30. '65.
Stearns T. e. Aug. 7, 1863, kid. jit KnoxviUe, Tenn.
Nov. 18. 1883.
Stitt J. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9. 1868. wd. near Port Ander-
S')n, N. o. ra. 0. June 30. 1865.
Stackhouse H. e. Jan. 85. 1864. '
Talbot S. e. April 10, 1864.
Talbot W. e. Feb. 17, 1864.
TiUson N. H. e. Aug. 9, 1863. taken prisr. at Knox
viUe, Tenn, Nov. 18, 1863, paroled.
Walton A. O. .M. Sergt, e. Aug. 9. 1868, prmtd. O. M.
Sergt. Sept.-l. 1864.
Walton J. e. Aug 9. 1863. m.o. June 20, 1865.
Weaver J. e. Aug. 9. 1863, wd. in action at Resaca,
Ga. May 14. 1864.
Wheeler O E. e. Aug. 23. 1862, died Nov. 10, 1863.
Whitney J. B. e. Aug. 9, 1863. taken prisr. n&ar
Rodgers Gap, Tenn. June 38. '63, paroled, excd.
Woodward E. G. e. Aug. 9, 1863, wd. at KnoxviUe,
Tenn. Nov. 18. 1863, and taken prsr.
Woolever B. e. Ang. 9, 1862, disd. wd. May 10, 1865.
Wvckoff H. P. e. Aug. 11, 1868, m. o. June 80, 1865.
Woodruff L. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, '68. in. o. June 30. '85.
Woolsey G. R. Adjt. e. Aug. 33. 1863, prmtd. Oorpl.
Oct. 31, '63, Sergt. Mar. 16, '64. Adjt. Mar. 9, '65.
Widney J. A. inusicn. e. Aug. 9, 1863.
Wing J. P. e. Nov. 37, 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Company G. — From Galva and Vicinity.
Captain A. W. Albro. commissioned Sept. 12, 1862.
Resigned March 31, 1863.
Captain James McCartnev, comraissioned March 31,
1863. Mustered out June 80, 1865.
First Lieutenant James McOartney, commissioned
Sept. 13, 1868. Promoted.
First Lieutenant Thomas G. Milchrist, commis
sioned March 31,1863. Transferred to 65tli Regt.
First Lieutenant E. K. Mauck, comniissioned June
15, 1865. Mustered out as Sergt. June 20, 1865.
Second Lientenaiit T. G. Milchrist, commissioned
Sept. 12, 1862. Promoted.
Second Lieutenant W. L. Spalding, commissioned
March 31, 1863. Died Aug. 3,9. 1863.
Second Lieutenant T. J. Townsend, commissioned
June 15, 1865. M. o. as Sergt. June 30, 1865.
Albro A. W. Capt. e. Aug. 14. 1863, res. March 30, '63.
AUen VV. ,J. e. Aug. 13. 1863. in. o. June 20. 1863.
Avery W. e. Aug. 16, 1862, disd. May 35, 1864.
Brown T. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died April 19, 1866.
Bruce A. G. Coriil. e. Aug. 13, 1863.
Byers S. e. Aug. 13, 1863, m.o. June 30, 1865.
Bowen W. e. Aug. 15, 1863. m.o. June 30, 1865.
Berry J. e. Aug 15, 1862.
Blood J. D. Corpl. e. Aug. 13, 1863.
Corlett T. e. Aug. 16, 1862. died April 17, 1863.
CorlettD. e. Aug. 15, 1862, died Jan. 19. 1863.
Corkill J. Corpl. e. Aug. 16, 1862, captd. Nov. 1864.
Crow J. e. Aug. 15, 1865, captd. Nov. 29, 1864.
Cromain P. e. Aug. 15, 1862. captd. Nov. 29, 1864.
Corkill R. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, 1862, kid. Nov. 17. 1863.
Corlett J. musician, e. Aug. 15. 1862. disd. April, '64.
Cotterel W. H. e. Aug. 15, 1862. captd.
Emery J. F. musician, e. Aug. 9, 1862.
Elkins W. H. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m.o. June 11, 1864.
French M. Y. e. Aug. 15, 1862.

Falk A. P. e. Aug. 15, 1862, captd. Nov. 16, 1863, .at
Lenoir, Tenn. died in Rebel prison. Fell. 3, 1864
at Andersonville, grave 161.
Foster A. G.. Sergt. e. Aug. 15. 1863.
Gross O. M jergf. e. Aug. 11, 1862, prmtd. Capt Oo.
E, 1st U.S. Heavy Art. (eoloredj A|n-U 20, 1864
Grow J Corpl e. Ang. 15. 1862. died Sept. 12 1863.
Gaster .J. Corpl. e. Aug. 12. 1882, m.o. June 20 1865.
Gaster ,J B. e Aug. 16, 1862, died April 11, 1863.
GrifRn F. e. Marcli 29, 1864.
Huniphrev J. Corpl. e. Ang. 13. 1888, wd. at Kelly's
Ford, Tenn. Jan. 28, 1864, disd. Aug. 20, 1864.
from effect of wound. *" ' '
Hobbs A. e. Aug. 14, 1862, died April 9, 1863.
Holmes G. W. e. Aug. 13. 1863. m.o. June 30, 1865.
Hempstead G W. e Aug. 15. 1863, wd. June 11,
„..1864, died from effects of wound, June 14, 1864
Hite J. S. Corpl. e. Aug. 14, 1863.
go™ 1 • S- A-iig. 15. 1863, m.o. June 30. 1865.
Hubbard H. W^ e. Aug. 15, 1863. in.o. June 80, 1865.
Hubbard S. O. Oorpl. p. Aug. 15, 1862.
Henrietta J. B. e. Aug. 15, 1863, kid. Ang. 6, 1864.
Kennedy B D. e. Feb. 18, 1864,
Hansell D. J. e. Ang. 15. 1862.
.lohnson H. O. e. Aug. 15. 1883. m.o. June 30, 1865.
Kelley P. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, 1863, m.o. June20, 1865.
Kezer O. e. Aug. 12. 1862.
Kapple R. e. Ang. 13. 1882. in.o. June 80, 1865.
Kearns T. e. Aug. 15, 1862. m.o. June 20. 1865.
Kezer C. e. Jau. 31, 1865,
Litter E. Corpl. e. Ang. 13. 1863, m.o. .June 30, 1865.
Loomey .]. e. Aug. 15, 1863, m.o. June 30, 1865.
Larson J. A. e. .Vug. Aug. 15. 1863, wd. in action
Aug. 6, 1864, m.o. .June 30, 1885.
McKeoneE. e. Aug. 13, 1863. wd. Aug. 6, 1864, died
from effects of wound Ang. 8. 1864.
Miiiick E. H. p. Ang. 13. 1863, disd. June 18. 1863.
Milton M. e. Aug. 15, 1868. died March 30. 186.3.
Milbourne fi. p. Ang. 15. 1863, m.o. June 30, 1865.
Miirr,ay F. e. Aug. 15, 1883, deserted.
McMiUan J. W. e. Ang. 16. 1868, wd. at Knoxville ,
Tenn. Nov. 16. 186(i. died Jan. 9. 1864.
McDonald P. e, Aug. 16. 1862. deserted.
McMillan R. R. e. -ug. 15. 1868, m.o. June30, 1865.
Masters B. e. Aug. 16. 1863.
Mealman A. e. Aug. 16, 1863. m.o. .June 80, 1866.
McCleUan T. J. Corpl. e. Aug. 13. 1862, wd. at Knox
viUe, Tenn. and disd. Aug. 18, 1864.
McEIhany J. C. e. Ano-. 15. 1862, disd. AprU 21, 1866.
McQueen J. e. Aug. 16, 1862, died April 4, 1863.
Morton L. B. e. Aug. IS. 1862. disd. April 15, 1863.
Meyent M. e. Aug. 15, 1862, kid. atKnoxvUle, Tenn.
Nov. 18, 1863.
McCartnev J. Capt. e. Aug. 12, 1882, mustered in a.s
First Lieutenant, prmtd. Captain .April 1. 1883.
MUchrist T. Capt. e. Aug. 12, 1863, mustered in iis
Second Lieutenant, prinrd. to First Lieutenant
April 1. 186.3, and to Captain June 30, 1864. ,
Mauck E. H. Fir.st Sergt. p. Ang. 8, 1868.
McCoy 0. E. Wagoner, e. Aug. 15, 1863, disd. April
10, 1863.
Peterson L. p. e. Aug. 14, 1863. captd. May, 34, 186 1.
at Cassville, Ga., in.o. May 84, 1865.
Peterson P. e. Ang. 14, 1863, m.o. Jnii" 80, 1865.
Palmer 0. e. Aug. 13, 1863, m o. June 30, 1866.
Pangburn J. K. e. Aug. 13. 1862. m. o. June 20, '65.
Roslnham A. J. Sergt. e. Aug. 14, 1863.
Robiu.son M. B. e. Aug. 14, 1863.
Roberts G. V/ . e. Aug. 16, 1863, m.o. June 30, 1885-
RileyC. e. April 33, 1864.
Smith 6. W. e. Jan. 35. 1865.
Spaulding W. L, Second Lieut, e. Aug. 15, 1863.
prmtd. Second Lieut April 1, 1868, wd. Aug. 9,
1864, died from effect of wound Aug. 35, 1864.
Seybert (. e. Aug. 15, 1863. m.o. June 80, 1885.
Seybert S. p. Ang. 15, 1862, died at Nasliville, Tenn.
March 36, 1866.
Sausser J. e. Aug. 16. 1862. m.o. June 30, 1865.
Shattuck S. M. e. Aug 13, 1863, ni.o. May 15, 1886.
Shnrtiift' W. O. Sergt. p. Aug. 15, 1883. wd. at Nash
ville, Tenn. Dec. 16, 1884, m.o. June 30, 1866.
Simpson O. A. e. Aug. 15. 1868, deserted.
Short E. L. e. Ang. 15, 1863
SwanT. D. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. June 20. 1865.
Smith S. r. e. Aug. 15, 1863, died June 3, 1863.
Starboard W. W. e. Aug. 16, 1863, captd. Nov. 16,
1863, atLenoir, Tenn. m.o. June 30, 1866.
Sweet C. Sergt. e. Aug. 11. 1863, m.o. May 17, 1885-
Spoor J. e. Ang. 16, 1882, deserted.
Smith S. e. Jan. 23, 1866.
Townsend r. J. Sergt. m.o. Juue 20, 1865.
Tarbell J. ' . e. Aug. 15, 1868.
Watterson W. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, 1862, wd, in action
at Resaca. Ga. May 14, 1864, m.o. June 30, 1865.
Wright B. P. Sargt. p. Ang. 13. 1888.
Whitney W. J. e. Aug. 15, 1863, diertMayl3, 1863.
West J. e. Aug. 15,1868, m.o. June 80, 1885.
Company H.— From all parts of the County,
but mostly in Cambridge and Western.
Capt. G. W. Stroufe, comd. Sept. 30, 1862, m. o.
June 30, 1865.

51

570

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

First Lient. T. T. Davenport, comd. Sept. 30, 1863,
m. 0. June 30. 1863,
Second Lient. Klisha Atwater, comd. .Sept. 30, 1863,
resigned March 31, 1863.
Second Lient. Jp..;se Newman, eonid. .March 31, 1863,
m. o. June 30, 1865.
Second Lieut. Elisha AIi\^ater, e. Ang. 4, 1883, re
signed March 31, 1863, at Lexington, Ky.
.Alexander J. A. e. Ang. 8, 1S83. died .Jan. 4. 1864.
Anderson I), e. Au.g. 15. 1883, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Allen A. T. e. Ang. 15. 1863, ill. o.. lime 88, 1865, at
Greensboro. N.C. wd. June 19, 1884, at Kenesaw
iVlountaiii.
Bo\d C. musicn. e. Aug. 15. 1883, m.o. Jun 22. '65.
Bull J. e. Aug. 15, 1862, m. o. June 22, 1865.
Bvers ,J. W. e. Aug. 22. 1868. m. o. June 33, 1865.
Burger D. c. Aug. 31, 1863, in. o. June 23, 1865.
Bennett J. D. e. Aug. 33, 1883, in. o. June 83, 1885.
Baird J. C. Sergt. Major.
Bernard G., Q. M. Sergt. died Aug. 24, 1864.
Bennett T. J. Q. .M. Serg.. e. March 3, 1865, died
June 18, 1865.
Ohalnionrs A. T. W. Corpl. p. Aug. 31, 1882, m. o.
June 14, 1866, wd. at KnoxviUe, Tenn. Nov.
1863, and at Resaca, Ga. May 14. l863.
Conrad J. P. Sergt. e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. disability.
Church J. e. -Aug. 16, 1863, in. o. June 20. 1865.
Oanntsou H. e. Aug. 21. 1882, died Nov. 1863.
Cooper H. e. Marcli 3, 1866.
Cunningbani J. A. e. March 3, 1886.
Davenport T. F. Isr Lieut, e. .Aug. 4, 1862, in.o. June
23, 1866. Unaiiimonsh elected 1st Lieut. Aug.
33, 1863; appointed Coinsv. Sub. of 1st Brigade.
4th Div. 33d A. C. August 9, 1883; appointed A.
A. Q. M. of 3d Brigade 3d Div. 83d A. C. Dec.
31, 1884.
Dean P. A. Oorpl. e. Aug. IT,, 1863, deserted.
Denton N. B. e. Aug. 9. 1863, died Nov. 33. 1863.
Erriosou J. M. e. Aug. 15, 188'3, m. o. June 6, 1865,
wd. at Res.aca, Ga. May 14. 1864.
Fritz F. O. Sergt. e. Antr. 33, 1882, in. o. Jim. 80, '65.
Garrett B. e. Aug. 15, 1862. m. o. June 80, 1866.
Gotthandpr .J. e. Aug. 83, 1863. m. o. June 30, 1885,
at Indianapolis, captured at DanviUp, Ky. par
oled and rejoined regiment.
Holts P. e. Aug. 33. 1862, in. o. June 8.
Hamilton A. k. Ang. 15, 1863. taken prisr. Feb. 23,
1863, near Wincliester, K\ . aud died soon .after.
Hoen P. e. Aug. 22, 1868, taken prisr. at Knoxville,
Tenn. Nov. 1863, aud died in a Southern prison,
at Andersonville, Ga. grave 6.117.
Howard L. P. e. Aug. 33. 1862, died J une 6, 1864.
Jennings J. L. Sergt. e. Aug. 15, 1863. m. o. .Inne 33,
1865, at (ireensboro, N. C. \vd. slightly In three
ditfereut liattlps.
Johnson P. e. Aug. 15. 1863, disd. AprU, 1883.
Johnson .1. e. Aug. 34, 1883, was run over iiy cars at
AVashington Oitv. Jau. ^5, 1886, right arm am
putated, and dieil Fell. 16. 1865.
Johnson A. e. Aug. 23. 1863, m. o. June 80, 1865.
Johnson P. C. m. o. June 80, 1866.
Julian A. Oorpl. e. Aug. 15. 1882, m. 0. June 30, '65.
Kelly W. G. e. Aug. 15, 1862.
JCnapper M. F. e. .Aug. 14, 1862. captured ur. Athens,
Tenu. Sept. 27. 1863, and died in prison.
Lewis r).,S. p. Aug. 22. 1868, disd. Jan. 15, 1863, dls-
LewisH.'c. e. Ang. 15. 1862, died April, 1863.
Like J. e. Aug. 8-3. 1868.
Matthews J. Sergt. e. Aug. 15, 1863, m. o. June 30,
1866, wd. netir Atlanta. Ga. Aug. 6, 1864.
McKee G. H. e. Aug. 83. 1863. wd in right arm at
Resaca, Ga. and died June 10, 1884.
Meer T. F. Oorpl. e. Aug. 83, 1863, m.o. Jun. 80, '66.
McConsev ('. in. o. June30, 1866.
Mlddaugli D. Wagon Master, disd. April, 1863.
Muriihy J. e. Aug. 38. 1863. in. o. June 80, 1883.
Newman J. 2d Lieut, e. Aug. 28. 1863. m. o. June
30. 1865. comd. 3il Lient. March 30. 1863, wd. at
KeUy's Ford and at l-'rankiin. Tenn.
Norton L. Serg'. e. Ang. 15, 1863. in. o. June 30, 'ti'i.
Nye J. H. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Nov. 10. '83.
Newman A. e. Ang. 83, 1863. m. o. June 32, 1865.
Nelson N. e. Aug. 15, 1863. died Nov. 1863,
Norman .A. Corpl. e. Aug. 33, 1863, wd. at Knox
viUe, Tenn. Nov. 18, 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Olmstead R. musician, o. Aug. 16, 1868.
Olson G. e. Aug. 15. 1883. fell from a Govt, wagon
andwas kiUed, April 9, 1864.
Pitltt L. e. Aug. 33. 1863, m. o. June 30, 1865,
Platt R. e. Aug. 33, 1863, in. o. June 20, 1885.
Pierce 0. e. Aug. 2, 1883. ni. o. .lune 30, 1866.
Peterson J. e. Aug. 15, 1863, m. o. June 30, 1886.
Plants D. V. Corifl, e. Aug. 33, 1863, m. o. June 80,
1865, wd. at Resaca. Ga. May 14. 1864.
Piatt J. e. March 9, 1884.
R.andall A. M. Sergt. e. Aug. 16, 1863, kid. May 14,
1864, at the liattle of Resaca.
Ritchie G. e. Aug. 9, 1863. m. o. June 20, 1865,
captd. June, 1863. paroled.
Reinour A. J. p. Aug. IB, 1862. captd. near Athens.
Tenn. Sept. 27, 1863, and died in rebel prison, at
Andersonville. June 8, 1864, grave No. 1,789.

Rothweiler 0. wagoner, e. Ang. 23. 1&62. died Sept.
13. 1864.
Ross E. e. Aug. 15, 1863, wd. at Entoy Creek, Ga.
Aug. 6, 1864, and died soon after.
Riddle A. e. Aug. 11, 1863. suppsd kid. Nov. 18, '63.
Sroufe G. W. Capt. e. Aug. 11, 1888, in. o. June 20,
1866, wd. near Atlanta. Ga. Aug. 6, 1884.
Sible J. L. Corpl. e. Aug. IS. 1862. m. o. Jun. 10, '65.
Stetson A. B. Sergt. o. .Aug. 38, 1863, kid. at Knox
ville, Tenn, Nov. 18. 1863.
Smith 0. e. Ang. 9, 1863. ni. o. .June 80, 1866.
Swanson A. e. Aug. 14. 1868. m. o. June 80, 1865.
Smith S. N. Sergt. e. Aug. 11. 1863, disd. Jan. 15, '63.
Sible A. J. CorpL e. Ang. 15 1863, m.o. Jun. 30. '65.
Stackhouse It. e. Aug. 15, 1863, disd. Jan. 15. 1863.
Sulggs A. T. e. Aug. 15. 1863. m. o. June 20, 1866,
wd. at Resaca. Ga. May 14, 1864.
Sutcli G. P. Aug. 22. 1862. m. o. June 20. 1865.
Stearns J. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m. o. Jnne 20, 1865.
Sm.all J. A. e. Aug. 21, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Stone H. S. e. Aug. 22, 1862, disd. May 5. 1865, wd.
Stone F. A. e. Ang 12. 1862. m. o. June 20. 1866.
Thorp 0. B. e. Ang. 13, 1863, disd. May, 1863.
Taylor .1. B. e. Aug. 15, 1863, in. o. June 30. 1865.
Tomlinson J. e. Aug. 13. 1862, m. o June 30, 1866.
Thomas W. R. e. Aug. 15, 1863.
Terry G. e. Aug. 9. 1863, m. o. Jnne 30. 1865.
Thompson R. O. M. e. Aug. 22, 1862.
Thompson A. e. Ang. 22. 1862. lu. o. June 30. 1866.
Vining R. H. e. Mairh 19. 1864, wd. June 15, 1864,
leg amputated, disd. Feb. 19, 1866.
Wight W. K. Sergt. e. Ang. 23, 1862, wd. and made
a cripple, Jan. 88, 1864.
Waterman J. e. Ang. 15, 1862. m. o. June 30, 1865.
Wadsworth J. Corpl. e. Aug. '63, m. o. Juiie30,'65.
Wade J. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o. Juue 20, 1863.
Youson Y; C. e. Aug. 18, 1862. m. o. June 9, 1863.
Yonngquist O. N. e. Aug. 14, 1868, disd. May 5, 1863.
Company I.— From Geneseo and Vicinity.
Captain, ,T. E. Wilkins, coniinlssioned Sept. 30,
1862. Mu tered ont Jnne 20, 1865.
First Lient. G. W. Lawrence, coniinlssioned .Sept.
20, 1862, Mustered ont June 20. 1865.
Second Lieut. II. S. Comstock, commissioned Sept.
20. 1862. .Mnstereil out Sept. 20. 1862.
Second Lient. Henr\' Foiies, coinniissioued June 7,
1863. Mustereii ont June 30, 1863.
Atwood .r. M. e. Aug. II, 1868, m. o. June 80, 1865.
captd. at Kieeville, Tenu. paroled.
Adams A. e. Marc^h 84. 1865.
Boston J. e. Jan. 12, 1865.
BarnhartS. S. e. Aug. 11, )862. died Dee. 24, 1862.
Bracken (;. W. e. March 33, 1865.
Broughton W. F. e. Ang. 11. 1862, wd. at Entoy
Creek, Aug. 6, '64, and disd. Nov. 25, 1864, ou
account of wounds.
BUSS T. G. e. Aug. 11. 1863. disd June 30, 1868.
Brown R. e. Aug. 11, 1863. lu. o. June 30 1865.
Bunnell (i. e. Aug. II, 1863. m. o. .June 20, 1865,
captd. atRiceviUe. Tenn. jiaroled.
Barnh,art J. e. Aug. 11, 1862, wd. atFranklin, Tenn.
disd. May 30, 1865.
Baker F.e. Aug. 11. 1863. wO. at Res.aca, Ga. May
14, 1864, disd. by reason of •wounds.
Barber C. F. Oorpl. e. .Vug. 11. 1863, captd. at Rice
vlUe. Tenn. Sept. 36, '63, died in Andersonville
prison Aug. 16. 1864. buried in grave No. 5,846.
Beveridge J. R. e. Marcli 30. 1864.
Craiu B. e. Jan 34, 1864.
CoULstock H. S. 3d. Lieut., resigned June 7, 1863.
Ooe B. e. March 30, 1864.
Coe A. B. e. iSIarch 30, 1864.
. Clifton O. A. e. March 30. 1864. died Jnly 30. '64.
Colby L. R. e. Ang. 12. 1862. eaptd. at Athens,
T'eun. Sept. 27, 1863, died Feb. 7. 1S64.
Coyle P. e. Aug. 12. 1863. captd. at Riee-viUe, Tenn.
Sept. 26, 1868. dipil Feb. 28, 1864.
Cole O. e. Aug. 12, 1863, in. o. .lune 30, 1865.
Cain J. e. Aug. 12, 1868, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Cragin E. Sergt. e. Aug. 13, 1868.
Dally M. 1). musician, e. .Vug. 18, 1868.
DeemL. e. Aug. 11, 1863.
Dowd .L W. e. Aug. 11. 1868, captd. at RlcevUle,
Tenu., died June 8, 1864.
Doyle J. e. Aug. 11. 1868, captd. at RlcevUle, Tenn.,
died Jan. 17, 1866, of wounds.
DUenbeck M. e. Aug. 11. 1868, disd. disability.
Doyle II. e .lan. 13. 1865.
DrainyT. II. e. Ang. 12. 1863, captd. at RlcevUle,
Tenn. Sent 26, 1863, died Oct. 15, 1864.
Eastman O. W. e. Ang. 6, 1862. m. o. Sept. 33, 1865.
Fones H. 3d Lieut, e. 11. 1863, prmtd to 2d Lieut.
Sept. 13, '64, was in all the battles in which reg
iment was engaged.
Ford W. R. e. Aug. 11, 1862, captd. RicevlUe, died
Dec. 30. 1864.
Godfrey W. e. March 30. 1864.
Goshorn \V. 0. e. Aug. 6, 1863. deserted.
Gay R. e. Aug. 11, 1863. m. o. Juue 80, 1866.
Griffln W. deserted.

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

671

GossC. F.m. o. .rune 20, 1865, captd. .at RicevlUe
Sept. 26, '63, iiuprsd. at Llbliy and Andersonville,
escapd. three times, and flnally reached regt.
iifter ten months' imprisonment^
Gearhart L. e. IVIarch 24, 1864.
Gleason J. H. Corpl. disd. March 24. '63. disability.
Gurstnry F. e. Ang. 11, 1862, captd. at RicevlUe,
died Dec. 25, 1863.
Gustus J. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. June 20, '65.
Goss J. W. e. Jan. 19, 1866.
Hart J. e. Aug. 8, 1862, captd. at RicevlUe. Tenn.,
died.Sept. 26, 1864.
Hamilton ,1. e. Aug. 8, 1862. ni. o. June 20, 1865.
Hunt C. B. Sergt. e. Aug. 8, 1868. m. o. June 30, '65,
captd. at Athens, Tenn.. escaped.
Hunt E. D e. Ang. 8, 1863, captd. at RicevlUe,
Tenn.. died Jan. 5. 1865.
Hinkle H. e. Aug. 8, 1863, died at Lexington. Kv.
HiU L. E e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865. '
HoweC. H. e. Jnly 31, 1862, captd. June 17, 1864,
near Atlanta, paroled and disd.
HoiTinan R. D. e. Aug. 11, 1862.
Hattin G. W. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, 1863, captd. at Rice
vlUe, Tenn.. died at Florence, S. 0. Feb. 20, '65.
Henderson R. N. Chaplain, e. Aug. 11, 1862.
.Johnson J. C. hos. steward, e. Aug. 13. 1863.
Keyser J. H. e. March 30. 1864. m. o. ,lune30, '66.
Kimball S. e. Aug. 14, 1863, in. o. June 30, 1865.
Linquist S. e. Aug. 11. 1863, disd.
LongS. Oorpl. e. Aug. 5, '62. wd. Bean Station, Tenn.
Lamphere H. e. Aug. 6. 1862. m. o. June 20, 1865.
Lamphere A. P. Oorpl. e. Aug. 6, 1863.
Lawrence G. W. 1st Lieut, e. Aug. 11, 1863.
Little J. A. e. March 38, 1864.
LordC. B Corpl. e. Aug. 11, 1868, captd. atRice
viUe, Tenn., died at Andersonville Oct. 36, '64.
Liken J. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1862, captd. at RicevlUe,
Tenu., died at Andersonville Ang. ly, '64.
Low J. H. e. Jan. 19, 1865.
Miles .r. R. e. March 23, 1865.
MUes C. R. e. March 23. 1865, disd. for disability.
McClurg J. e. Ang. 13, 1868. in. o. June 20, 1865.
McGaffee W. U. e. Aug. 18, 1863. m. o. June 30, '65.
Mitchell W. e. .Vug. 5, '63. disd. Feti. 18, '64, disblty.
Marshall .1. C. e. Ang. 6, 1863; disd. for disabilltv.
Mitchell J. e. Aug. 9. 1863, m. o. June 20, 1'866,
severely wd. at Muddy Creek, Tenn. Jan. 2, '64.
Munson 0. R. Oorpl. e. Ang. 11, 62, m. o. June20, 65.
Mowry G,G. e. Aug. 11, 1862, disd.
Miller W. e. March 26, 1864. died Aug. 3, 1864.
Maybee H. e. Jan. 18. 1866.
Neiswinder W. e. Ang. 1, 1862, m. o. July 1, 1865,
captd. at RlcevUle. Tenn. paroled.
Pound H. e. Aug. 9, 1868, m. o. June 20. 1865. disd.
Peterson .J. B. e. Aug. 11, 1863, died at Anderson
ville prison Nov. 37. 1864, grave 12,1 79.
Price J. M. e. Aug. 12, 1863, m. o. June 30, 1865.
PoweU H. L. e. .ran. 6. 1864. m. o. Jnne 80, 1865.
Poor J. M. e. Aug. 12, 1862. m. o. June 20, 1866.
Phillips H. M. e. Aug. 11, 1863. died Nov. 80, 1863.
J'reston M. E. e. Aug. 12. 1862, m. o. May 11, 1865.
Richards H. M. e. Aug. 31, 1863, wd. June 12, 1864.
. at Lost Mountain, Ga.
Pearce J. e. Aug. 14, 1862, deserted.
Remington S. W. CorpL e. Aug. 12, 1863.
Reynolds T. J. e. Aug. 18, 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865,
wd. near Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 10, 1864.
Ramsey G. B. e. Aug. 8. 1862, m. o. June 13, 1865,
wd. at Eutaw Creek, Aug. 6, 1864.
Rigtrs D. R. P. Aug. 9, 1862, died.
RockweU J. O. e. Aug. 13, 1863, m. o. July 8, 1865.
Roberts D. e. Aug. 11, 1863, disd Jan. 26, 1864, for
injury by fall with horse.
RolinE. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died June 86, 1863.
Rankin W. H. e. March 14,1864.
Richey J. e. Jan. 84, 1866.
Rickel F. W. e. March 18, 1865.
Shattuck J. e. Aug. 11, 1863. eaptd. at Athens, es
caped; captd. at RicevlUe, wd. and disd. June 21,
1864, by reason of wounds.
Shattuck W. Oorpl. e. Aug. 11. '62, m.o. .June 30, '64.
Sraith B. W. e. Aug. 11, 1863. disci. May 28. 1868.,
Snyder J. S. e. Ang. 11. 1862, captd. at RlcevUle,
Tenn. died Jan. 1.9, 1864. , , ,„,.,
Slirader A. H. e. Aug. 11, 1863, m. o. July 1, 1865.
Serene R. O. e. Aug. 13, 1863, captd. at RlceviUc,
Tenu., died at Andersoiiville Aug. 6, 1864.
Shafer G. L., Sergt. e. Ang. 11, 1863. „„ ^„„,
Shafer P. B. e. Ang. 11, 1863, m. o. Juue 20, 1865.
States R. M. e. Aug. 38, 1863, captd. at Columbia.
Steele R. F. Comsy. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o.
June 20. 1865, appointed Comsy. Sergt of Regt.
Svler Ce. Jan. 12, 1865. m. o. Jnne 30, 1865.
Secord F. H. e. March 14, 1864.
Thomas A. D. Corpl. e. Ang. 9, 1863. wci.
Van Buskirk T. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m. o. May 26, 65.
Vader D. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, 1862, ni. o. June 20, '65,
captd. at RlcevUle Tenu. and escaped. _
White J. G. e. Aug. 11, 1868, wd. ilt Reseca May 14,
1864, disd. July 7, 1864. „„ io<,=
'Welton M. e. Aug. 11, 1863, m. o. June 30, 1865.
•WorthlvL. e. Ang. 11, 1863. m. o. June SO, 1865,
captd. Sept. 26, 1863, at RicevlUe, Tenn.

Welch T. J. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, '63. in. o. ,June30, '65.
Welch J. M. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, '63, m. o. June 30, '65.
White I. e. March 33, 1864, died at Decatur, Ga.
Sept. 38, 1864.
Welch J. e. .Vug. 6. '82, disd. Sept. 33, '64, disability.
Westerfleld F. r. e. March 29, 1864.
Welch L. e. Jan. 34, 1865.
Welch I. N. e. Jan. 34, 1885.
Zimmerman J. e. March 24, 1864.
Company K.— From Geneseo and Vicinity.
Captain Joseph Westley, commissioned Sept. 20,
1862, resigned Aiiril 12, 1863.
Captain E. H. Colcord. commissioned AprU 12,
1893, mustered out June 20, 1866.
First Lieut. C. G. Gearhart. comniissioned Sept. 30,
1863, resigiied .Jan. 31. 1863.
First Lieut. E. H. Colcord, commissioned Jan. 31,
1863. Promoted.
First Liput. Jacob Bush, commissioned AprU 18, '63,
mustered out June 80, 1885. .
Second Lieut. E. H. Colcord, commissioned Sept. 80,
1863. Promoted.
Second Lient. Jacob Bnsli, commissioned Jaii.31, '63,
Promoted.
Second Lieut. S. W. Weaver commissioned April 12,
1863, mustered out .Fuue 20, 1865.
Adams John, e. Ang. 15, 1863. wd. and taken prisr. .
Franklin, Tenn. Nov. 30, '64. m. o. June 30, 1865.
Ague James, e. Aug. 11, 1863, wd. at Richmond,
Ky., disd. on account of wounds. Fell. 1865.
Bnsli Jacob, e. Aug. 14, 1863. went in as 1st Sergt.
and promoted to 3d. Lieut.. Jan. 31, 1863, and 1st
J.ieut. April 13. 1883. was wd. at Knoxville,
Tenn. Nov. 18, 1863. ni. o. June 20, 1865.
Brackey G. .S. Sergt. e. Aug. 14. '83, m. o. Jnne 20, '65.
Bartlett M. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, '63, in. o. Jiine20, '^5.
Baum Charles Sergt. e. Aug. 11, .1868.
Buffnm Geo. W. e. Aug. 15, '62, deserted Jan. 8, '63.
Buckholtz Henrv J. Corpl. e. Aug. 14, 1863, died
Nov. 18. 1863.
Bensinger Moses, e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Dec. 11, '63.
Benson Harrison M. e. March 33, 1865.
Biggs J.ackson. e. Aug. 20, 1862, taken prisoner at
Coluiuliiii, Tenn. Nov, 3. 1864. m. o. Julyl. 1865.
Biggs William 0. e. Aug. 14. 1883, taken prisoner at
Danville, Kv., March 34, 1863. paroled and
exchangpd, taken prisoner again at Columbia,
Tenu. Nov. 80. 1864, m. o. July 1, 1865.
Burrows Robt. e. Ang. 14, 1863, m. o. Juue 20, 1866. /— -
Blade John M. e. Aug. 22. 1862, wd. at Rlchmofld, ', j
Ky., m.o. Jnne 20, 1865.
Bartlett Job. e. Ang. 14, 1862, wd. at KuoxviUe,
Tenn. 1863, aud at Bean Station, Tenu.
Bich Fred. e. Aug. 13, 1882, m. o. June20, 1865.
Beers Ephraim S. e. March 30, 1864.
Colcord Edward H. Jr. Capliain, e. Ang. 14, 1862,
mustered in as 2d. Lieut., promoted to 1st Lieut.
Jan. 31. 1863, to Captain. April 12, 1863, wd.
near Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 6, '84, m. o. June 20, '65.
Clough Joseph, e. Aug. 14, 1862, wounded severely
at Richmond, aud slightly at Franklin, Tenn.
Cherry T. Oorpl. e. Aug. 14. '62, m. o. June 20, '65.
Crile Michael, e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1866.
Cooper John P. e. Ang 14, 1862, m. o. .lune 30, 1865.
CoUis George, e. Ang. 14, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Colbert Albert A. e. Ang. 14. 1862, m. o. .June 20,'66.
Crist Abram A. Aug. 14. 1862. ni. o. Jnne 20,1885.
Crommett Charles, e. Aug. 14, 1862, disd. Feb. 16.
1864, by reason of wounds, leg amputated.
Clifton Joseph E. e. Oct. 14, 1864.
Cschlesche August, e. Oct. 14, 1864.
Determan Lewis M. Corpl. e. Aug. 15. 1868, captd. at
Richmond, Ky., paroled and exrh.anged.
Delhenathy Mioliael. Corpl. e. Aug. 14, 1863.
Duncan Francis 31. e. Aug. 80. '63, m. o. Juue 80,'65.
Determan Henrv L. e. Mar. 30. '64. disd. Feb. 3, '65.
Dunlap Adam, Corpl. e. Aug. 14, 1868.
Evans John S. e. March 22, 1865.
Fones James, e. Aug. 16, 1862, m. o. June 30, 1865.
French Welcome B. Musician, e. Aug. 20, '62, tajten
prisr. at Cassville, Ga., paroled, m. o. June 2,^63.
Fikes C. G. Corpl. e. Aug. 14, 1863, died of wound,
Jau. 37.
Fones G. e. Jan. 5, 1864.
Grant D. e. Aug. 35, 1863.
Gierhart C. G. 1st Lieut, e. Aug. 11, 1862, resigned
Jan. 31, 1863, at Lexington, Ky.
Hayt W. T. e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. Juue 20, 1865.
llarhaugh W. e. Ang. 11, 1862, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Harbfiugh G. Oorpl. e. Aug. 1 1, '63, m. o. Jnne 20, 65.
Hill M. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1S62, in. o. Jnne 20, 1866.
Humphrey H. L. Wagoner, e. Aug. 16.
Humphrey W. J. e. Jan 20, 1864.
Helker W. e. Aug. 16. 1863.
Heuegar A. e. Aug. 1), 1883, m. o. June 30, ISfio.
Hanna R. N. e. Ang. 14, 1863, in. o. Jnne 30, 1865.
Ingram O.e. Aug. 15. 186.9. captd. at Richmond,
Ky.. paroled and excd. disd. July 8, 1865.
Joles H.M. Corpl. e. Aug. 35, 1863, m. o. May 31.'66.
Johnson E e. Mar. 33. 1885, m. o. June 20, 1865.
Joles I. P. e. Aug. 26, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1866.

572

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

Kenney J. e. Aug. 14, 1862, wd. Atlanta. Ga, Aug. 6,
186'4, ni. o. June 20. 1865.
Kenyon J. W. disd. Dec. 1863, disability.
KUgoreJ. B. e. Aug. 15, 1368, , „,„„ =
Loher F. C. e. Ang. 15, 1863, in. o. May 30, 1865. „
Livermore J. W. e. Aug. 14, 1863. m. o. June 20, '65.
Leddy M. e. Aug. 80, 1863, m. o. June 30. 1865.
Long M. C. e. Aug. 15, 1863, m. o. June 20, 1865.
McNlckle A. B. e. Aug. 14, 1862, wd. near Atlanta,
Ga. Aug. 6. 1864, m. o. June 30, 1865.
McHenry Wm. M. e. Aug. 14, 1863. „„ .„_
McHenry T. J. e. Aug. 30. 1863. m. u. June 30, '65.
Moody vf. B. in. o. June 17, 1865.
MiUer A. e. Ang. 11, 1862, m. o. June 20, 1865.
May L. e. March 33, 1863. „„ ,„^
Merriman 0. B. e. Aug. 11, 1883, m. o. June 30, '65.
MUler W. e. Aug. 14, l,'i68, wd. near Atlanta, Ga.
Aug. 6, 1883, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Mason A. e. Aug. 16, 1863. ni. o. June 20, 1865.
Martin S. W. e. Aug. 14. 1882, m. o. June 20, 1866.
Musser M. e. Oct. 14. 1864.
Murray J. e. Aug. 15, 1868. wd. at Knoxville, Tenn.
died of wds. Nov. 26. 1863.
Nlswender A. e. Aug. 11. 1863, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Niswender S. H. e. Jan. 5, 1864.
Notle W. e. Oct. 8, 1864. „ ,„„^
Opplenuest G. e. Ang. 14, 1863. m. o. June 30, 1886.
Olson P. J. e. Aug. 14, 1863. taken prisr. Athens,
Tenn. died Sept. 37, 1864, at Andersonville
prison, grave 9885.
Persons B. L. 1st Sergt. e. Aug. 14, 1862, wd. near
Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 8. 1864, m. o. June 20, 1866.
Peterson A. e. Aug. 14. 1862. taken prisr. in hos
pital at Danville, Ky. paroled.
Peters L. e. Aug. 14, '68, died. Jan. 5, 1863, disability.
Pingree J. T. G. m. o. March 34. 1885.
Plunell B. A. e. AprU 14, '63, disd. Feb. 6, 1863, dis
abilltv.
Rovoland J. G. e. April 14, 1863, wd. Atlanta, Aug.
6, 1864, died Aug. 39, 1864, from wds.
Rickell F. H. e. Aug. 11, 1862. m. o. Juue 20, 1866.
Renner J. R. Corpl. e. Aug. 16, 1868, taken prisr.
at Ooluinbia, Tenn. m. o. June 80, 1886.
Raser A. H. e. Aug. 11. 1863, m. o. June 30. 1883.
Riggs J. S. e. Aug. 30, 1883, in. o. May 37, 1865.
Renshaw A. e. Aug. 15, 1863, disd. March 10, 1863.
Riley B. H. e. Oct. 6, 1864.
Robinson W. B. e. Oct. 14, 1864.

Robinson H. B. e. Jan. 19, 1865. . ^
St. Mary M. e. Aug. 14, 1863, captd. at Lexington,.
Ky. Feb. 16, 1863, paroled Feb. 17.
Schull W. C. Sergt. e. Aug. 15, 1863, taken prisr. at
Columbia, Tenn. Nov. 30, 1864, paroled.
Stroiise S. e. Aug. 11. 1863, m. o. June 20, 1866.
Sweeney M. e. Aug. 14, 1882, m. o. June 20, 1866.
Smith C. B. e. Aug. 14, 1883, wd. at Philadelphia,
Tenn. at KuoxviUe, Tenn. and near Atlanta, Ga.
Shellhamer D. D. e. Aug. 4. 1862, wd. at Nick Jack
Creek, Ga. m. o. June 20. 1865.
Sievers J. e. Aug. 15, 1862. ni. o. June 20, 1865.
Stanover 0. e. Aug. 30, 1888. m. o. June 30, 1865.
SmaU J. A. e. Ang. 30, 1863, m. o. June80, 1866.
Soderstroni AV. A. e. Sept. 33. 'e4, m. o. June 30. '65-
Sneller J. e. Aug. 14, 1868, disd. by reason of wds.
r ceivedat Knoxville. Tenn.
Smith N. Corpl. e. Aug. 14, 1863.
Sanders W. e. March 33. 1866.
Shoe P. e. Aug. 15, ls68, killed in action Atlanta,
Ga. Aug. 6, 1864.
Sprinkle H. e. Feb. 36, 1865, Died in Pittsburg,
Pa. April 3, 1865.
Summers W. e. Aug. 14, 1863. deserted.
Taylor W. H. e. Aug. 15. 1862, deserted Ang. 1863.
Taylor D. c. Aug. 14, 1862, wd. at Richmond, Ky.
July 28, 1883, m. o. June 80, 1865.
Taylor C. e. Jan. 12, 1865. •
Timerman A. e. Aug. 13, 1862, kUled in action near
Atlanta, Ga. Ang. 6. 1864.
Vanwinkle J. H. e. Ang. 11, 1862. m. o. June 20, '65.
Vado. S. e. Aug. 14. 1863, m. o. June 30, 1865.
Weaver S. W. e. Aug. 14, 1863, prmtd. from 3d
Sergt. to 2d Lieut. June 29, 1863, wtL at Bean's
Station, Tenu. Dec. 14, 1863, m. o. June 20, '65.
Wliitted J. H. e. Aug. 1.5. 1862, m. o. Juue 20. 1865.
Wahl J. H. e. Aug. 1, 1862, wd. atKnoxvUle, Tenn.
Nov. 18, 1863, 111. o. June 20, 1865.
Wood B. e. Sept. 22, 1864, m. o. .June 20, 1865.
Westley J. Capt. e. Aug. 16. 1862, resigned April 12,
1863, at Lexington. Ky.
Wisce A. e. Oct. 14. 1864.
Withrow J. W. e. March 22. 1865.
Wilson T. M. e. Feb. 25. 1863.
WilUams N. e. Feb. 25, 1865.
Withrow W.
Whitted A. e. Aug. 15. 1863, died March 14. 1863.
Wilson J. e. Aug. 14, 1882, died Dec. 25, 1862.

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUKTH REGIMENT, I.V.I.
The One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry was orgauized at Camp Butler, Illinois^
in September, 1862, by Col. Thomas J. Sloan, and was mustered Sept. 10, by Lieut. D. K. Cowrcey; moved from
Camp Butler Oct. 6, arriving at Jackson, Tennessee, ou the 9rli; was assigned to the 3d Brigade. 1st Division,
13th Army Corps. Moved to Lagrange Nov. 4. On the 28th drove the enemy across the Tallahatchie and
advanced to Yocona River, The Regiment was in IstBiigade 3d Division, Brig. Gen. John A. Logan, command
ing and 17th Army Corns, Major Gen. Jauies B. McPherson commanding. On Dec. 24. arrived ac Tallahatchie
River and January 7, 1863, at Lagrange. Brigadier General J. N. Hanie took command of tlie brigade on the
23d of February, 1863; moved down the river from Memphis to Lake Providence on March 15. Colonel Sloan
took commandof the brigade ou the 17th; went into camp at Berry's Landing, April 18; moved to MilUken's-
Bend on the 25th; commenced the campaign against Vick-sliurg on the 30th; crossed the river, sixty miles be
low Vicksburg, aud May 1st was engaged at Thomson's Hill. The 124th was engaged in the battles of Ray
mond Mav 12th; at Jackson, 14th; atCbampion Hills 16ch, aud during tJie entire siege of Vicksburg, includ
ing the charge on the fortilications May 22d, and assault on Fort Hdl Juue 36th. During the latter part of the
siege Brigadier General M. D. Leggett commanded the brigade; ou the 31st ot .-Vuga.st. went on campaign t»
Monroe, Louisiana, Brigadier General John D. Stephenson commanding: Oct. 14th, on McPherson's campaign
to Brownsville, and was in battle at that place, Oct. 16th aud 17tli; on ^ov. 7, moved camp to Black River; on
the 25th of November the regiments of the 1st brigade, viz.: 20tli, 29th. 31sC, ¦15th, and 124th Illinois, and 33d
Indiana, engaged in a prize drill, the 31st excelling in drill, and tho 124th in picket duty. etc. But at a subse
quent contest for a prize banner, offered by Brigadier General Leggett, coinmauding the division, the 124th
received the banner, in.scribed. "Excelsior Regiment, 3d Division, 17th Army Cox'p«," from the hands of Major
General McPherson, for excelling in soldierly appearance, discipline and (Irill. On Feb. 3. 1864. commenced
the raid to Meridian; on the 14th, had a severe skirmish vvith the enemy at Chunky Station; returned to Vicks
burg March 4. On May 4, uuder Brigadier General McArthur, moved towards Benton and Yazoo City; was
engaged at Benton on the 7th and 10th. and returned ou the 21st. li'rom Julv 1 to 9. the regiment moved with
General Slocum on liis Jackson campaign, aud was engaged in the sharp fights at Jackson Cross Roads, July 5
anfl 7. From Ort. 14 to 26, was in campaign to White River and Memphis. Remained at Vicksburg on provost
dnty until Feb. 25, 1865. when the reglinentmoved to New Orleans aud was asslgued to 3d Brigade, Col. James
A. Geddis. 8th Iowa, commanding, 3d Division. Brigadier Geueral E. A. Carr commanding, aud the 16th Corps,
Major General A. J. Smith commanding. Ou March 12, oniOarkedfor Mobile; mtivinl to Dauphine Island and
up Fish River, and commenced siege of Spanish Fort .vlarch 29. The regimeuc was the extreme left of the
Investing line, and with one-half d:eployed as skirmishers, drove the enemy within their fortiheations. The
brigade consisted of the 8th Iowa, 81st, 108th, and 124th Illinois; was engaged until the surrender of the fort.
On the 13th of April, started for Montgomery; on July 17. 1865, started houn^ for muster out. Arrived at
Chicago, III., August 3, aud was mustered out Ang. 15, 1865, by Oapt. George AV. Hill, U.S.A.

KOSTEK OJF THE REGIMENT.
Colonel, Thos. J. Sloan, commissioned Sept. 20, 1862. Dismissed Dec. 15, 1863, bv couit martial.
Colonel, John H. Howe, commissioned Dec. 15. 1863. Promoted Brev. Colonel Jan. 23. 1865, and Brev. Brig.
General March 13, 1865. Mustered out as Lteut. Colonel, Aug. 15, 1865.
Lieut. Colonel, Johu H. Howe, commissioned Sept. 10, 1862. Promoted.
Lieut. Colonel, Adln Mann, commissioned June 29, 1865. Mustered out Aug. 15, 1865.

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DECEASED
LArc BRrG.GEN. U. S.V.

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

573

iSf^ |~~-^=-a^fn'flJ3"«oti^-'-'^'^ -'"¦^ "• >««^' -™>^ed NOV. 3, 1863.
Adjutant. James W. Wh uVmi commfsJi^itierl ll n^ Stay 15. 1866.
<)oartermaster, Alonzo N. &e "omm ss^oiied Senr 'l^fuio **« ?"^''^, Sei'fft- >IaJor, Aug. 1.5, 1865.
Siugeoiis. Leland H. Angeli coinmissioiedoef d yLl' ^If?; Mustered out Aug. 15, 1865.
surgeon. James R. Kay.'^ooinmlss oned Jutv^l^'isef ^Musfei^^^^^^ ^' ^^'^*-
Ohaplain, KiehardL. Howard, commissioned J?ilyl"'i86^' Mus;fmfomiig'l5!*1865.
Company A.— From Kewanee and Vicinity.
*^^''*''f2L'i- K'llpl' -^j Tenney, eommissioned Sept. 10
1882, resigned July 9, 1863.
CaiitMiii, E. 0. Kaymond, cominlssioned.Jnlv9, 1863
mustered out Aug. 1.5, 1865.
*'"'?oJ:;"',"'',-, ¦^,- /^- l'''fi-tt- eommissioned Sept. 10,
. 1863, killed June 36, 1863.
"', Doi""''- ^- "^^ Riiymond, commissioned June 36,
1863. promoted.
^''l'' ','i?.H'- ^' Ames Bigelow, commissioned July
9. 1863, mustered ont Ang. 15, 1865.
Seeoiul Lieut. E. 0. Raymond, commissioned Sept.
10, 1863, promoted.
Second Lieut. W. F. Dodge, commissioned July 9
1863, mustered out Aug. 15, 1865.
Adams D. C. e Aug. 9, 1863. m. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Austin M. e. Feb. 27, 1864, transfered to 33d Regt.
m.o. Not. 34, 1865. ^
Abbey W. L. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Ambrose M. e. Aug. 9.1863, promoted to Comisy.
Sergt. m. o. .Vug. 15. 1865.
nigelow n. A. p. Aug. 9, 1863, prmtd. to 1st Lient.
in. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Brinton A. Sergt. e. Aug. 9 1863, m. o. Aug. 15, '65.
Boyles M. F. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 63, m.o. Aug. 15. '65.
Bntterwiok J. L'oipl. e. Aug. 9. 1863, ^vd. at Cham
pion Hills, m. o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Brace O. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1862, wd. at .Spanish Fort,
Ala. April 1, 1865. in. o. Oct. 14, 1865.
Blomberg W. e. Ang. 9, 1863, m. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Blevins J. M. e. Aug 9. 1862, m. o. Ang. 15. 1865.
Baker S. e. Aug. 9, 1863. m. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Blanchard R. e. Ang. 9, 1862, m. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Bloom .1. J. e. Fell. 7, 1865.
Baues J. F. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o. Ang. 15, 1865.
Beck J. e. Ang. 9, 1882. disd. Dec. 5. 1863, at Vicks
burg, Miss, ou account of wounds.
Banes .L S. e. Aug. 9. 1863, in. o, Ang. 15. 1865.
Benoit 1". e. Aug. 9. 1863, deserted Jnly 1, 1863.
Carr H. e. Aug. fl. 1863, m. o. Aug. 15. 1865.
ChJHnplin L. e. Feb. 24. 1884. transferred to 33d Inf.
Cully Charles C. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. Mav 31. 1865.
Cook Iiiiac. e. Aug. 9. 1863. ra. o. June 5. 1865.
•Dodge \v. F. e. Aug. 9. 1862. prmtd. to 3d. Lieut.
Dngaii J W. e. Ang. 9. 1863. deserted.
Duffield H.J. e. Aug. 9. 1862. m. o. May 25, 1865.
Donnelly .J. e. -\ ug. 9. 1863. disd. on account of wds.
Davis G. V. e. Aug. 9, 1863, taken prisr. and paroled.
Dexter H. e. Ang. 9, 1863. desert^^d.
Elliott L. J: Sergt. e. Ang. 9. 1863.
Elliott W. e. March 14, 1864, disd. for disability.
Ford J. p. Aug. 9. 1863, m. o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Fink O. e. Feb. 7. 1865.
Ferris ,S. e. Feb. 7. 1865.
Goodnow F. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1883, m. o. Aug. 15. '65.
«arrett J. Corpl. e. Ang. 9. 1863, m. o. Aug. 15, '85.
Good A. e. Aug. 9, 1863, disr). on account disability.
Gardner S. A. e. Aug. 9. 1863, m. o. Jnne IS, 186.5.
Goodrich H. s. e. Aug. 9. 1863, died May 38, 1863.
Hudson F. Cornl. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o. Aug. 15, '65.
Hippert.L e. Ang. 9. 1863, m. o. Aug. 15. 186.5.
Hoopei- J. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o. Aug. 15 1865.
Herringtou C. S. e. Aug. 9, 1863, taken prisr. and
paroled near Champion Mills, m. o. Aug. 15, '65.
Herrlngfon J. B. e. Anc. 9, 1863, m. n. Aug. 15, '65.
Hurst W. e. Aug. 9, 1863. in. o. .Uuie. 1865.
Hawkes Moses A. e. Ang. 9, 1862, disd. Dec. 1863.
Hills J. R. p. Ang. 9, 1863, di.«d. Aug. 1863.
Hendricks I), e. Feb. 7. 1865. disd Nov. 10, 1865.
Hicks T. p. Feb. 7, 1865. m. o. Nov. 24. 1865.
Hulsigpr A. e. Keli. 37. 1865. m. o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Hewitt J. e. A ng. 9. 1863, kid. March 30, 1865, at
Spanish Fort, Ala.
Johnson W. c. Aug. 9, 1863, died Oct. 8, .1863.
Kent W. C. 1st Sergt. e. Aug. 9, '63. m.o. Aug. 5, '65.
Knox J. M. e. Aug. 9. 1862, m. o. Ang. 5, 1865.„„.
Leycroft F. M. e. Aug. 9. 1863, m. o. Ang. 5, 1865.
Lind A. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m. o. Aug. 5. 1865.
Le.sterM. li. p. Aug. 9. 1862. m. o. Aug. 5, 1865.
Lidren O. e. Ang. 9. 1863. disd. Jnly 2C, 1864.
Lyle M. D. e. Feb. 7. 186.5, m. o. Nov. 24. 1865.
Leek L. e. Aug. 9, 1863. m. o. Nov. 24. 1865. ^„ .„„
Leech J. C. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1863, died Sept. 33, '63.
Lester G. W. e. Aug. 9, 1862. kid. April 3, 1865.
Miles C. O. e. A.ug. 9,1862. m. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Messmore J. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m. o. Aug. 15, 1865
Mahne-sinith J. e. Aug. 9. 1863, m. o. Aug. 15, 1865.

Mehew A. e. Aug. 9, 1863, taken prisr. and paroled
at Cliampion Hills, m. o. Aug. 16, 1866.
Mehew 1). e. Aug. 9. 1863, taken prisr. and paroled
at ChEimpioii Hills, m. O.June 16, 1885.
Mehew S D. e. Aug. 9, 1883. disd. Aug. 11, 1863, on
account of wounds, at Chamijion Hills, Miss.
McAdams W. e. Aug. 9, 1863, disd. April 1, 1883.
Mocroft \v. p. Fell. 7, 1865. in. o. June 16, 1865.
McGilli.aril R. e. Feb. 18. 1864.
Newton C. p. Aug. 9, 1863. m. o. Aug. 15, 1863.
Norton F. E. e. Aug. 9. 1863, m. o. Juue 3. 1865.
Oman H, e. Aug. 9, 1862. died Aug. 1. 1863.
Pratt J. A. 1st Lieut, p. Aug, 9, 1862. kid. at siege of
Vicksburg. June 36, 1863.
Penney J. H. e. Aug. 9. 1863, in. o. .lune 3, 1865.
Pease E. H. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1863, disd. March 8, '63.
Pottort J. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9, 1863, disd. May 30, 1865.
Penn A. W. e. Feb. 7, 1865, disd. Oct. 19, 1865.
Raymond E. H. Capt. c. Aug. 9. '63,in.o.Aug. 15, '65.
RenttrowH. Corpl. B. Aug. 9. 1863. m.o. Ang. 15, '65.
Rankin 11. e. FeO. 7, 1865. m. o. Nov. 31, 1865.
Schoonover A. e. Aug. 9, 1863, taken prisr. and re
ported to liave died in Rebel Hospital, Shreve
port, T.a. Marcli, 1864.
Sanford H. G e. Aug. 9. 1863. died ot wounds.
Stratton J. e. Aug. 9. 1863. died Oct. 30, 1863.
Stone J. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1883, in. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Slocum S. R. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9. 1883. disd. I'eh. 5, '63.
Sayles A. S. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9, 1863, wd. at Vicks
burg, taken prisr. at Canton. Miss. in. o. Juiie38.
1865.
Slocum a. W. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m. o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Slocum W. e. Feb. 7, 1865, in. o. Nov. 24. 1865.
Slocum G. P. e. Aug. 9, 1863, in. o. Aug. 15, 1866.
Sadler J. e. Aug. 9, 1862. wd. at Raymond, and
again ne.ar Cfinton, Miss., taken iirisr. at Cham
pion Hills, m. o. Aug. 10, 1865.
Sykes T. P. Oorpl. e. Ang. 9, '62, m. o. Aug. 10, '65.
Steele W. M. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9. 1863. died Aug. 7, '83 .
Storer W. e. Aug. 9, 1863, disd. Feb. 3. 1863.
Sniith Asa, Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1863, died April 19, '65.
Shires H. e. Aug. 9. 1863. disd. Oct. 33. 1863, by
reason of wds. received atChampiou Hills.
Slocum E. R. e. Feb. 7, 186.5, in. o. June 16, 1865.
Stuart N. B. e. Aug. 9. 1863.
Th,ayer 0. e. Aug. 9, 1863, in. o. Ang. 15, 186.5.
Thompson R. H. e. Aug. 9. 1863, ni. o. Aug. 15, '85.
Xunniclilt G. e. Aug 9, 1882, in. o. May 13. 1865.
Tuuniclitt J. F e. Feb. 7, 1865. m. o. Nov. 34, 1864.
Thommelt J. il. e. Keli. 1, 1865, died Oct. 11. 1865.
Thrasher E. e. l^eb. 37, 1865. in. o. Nov. 24, 1884.
Test J. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9. 1863. dieil Sept. 8, 1863.
Thomas T. e. Aug. 9. 1863. died Jnly 11, 1864.
Townsend A. e. Aug 9. 1863, deserted July 15, '63.
Vining J. e. Aug. 9, 1863. ni. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Vauclere ('. II. e. Aug. 9. 1863, m. c. June 5, 1865.
Vail II. e. Feb. 7, 1865, ui. o. Nov. 34, 1885.
Williaius R. (J. e. Aug. 9. 1883, in. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Wood A. L. e. Aug. 9, 1863. in. o. Ang. 15. 1865.
Wilson C. N. 0. Aug. 9, 1863, in. o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Wickloiii G. p. Aug. 9. 1862. m. o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Winters C. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862. m. o. July 32, 1865.
Wlun J. C. p. Aug. 9, 1863, wd. at Vicksburg.
Winn 0. e. Aug. 9, 1863. died March 27. 1863.
Wordeu H. C. Corpl. e". Aug. 9, '63, died Aug. 13. '64.
Wilson W. H. e. Feb. 7, 186.5, kid. M.arch 30, 1865,
at Spanish Fort, Ala.
Whitten T. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m. o. Nov. 24. 1865.
Walton R. p. Feb. 7, 1865. disd. July 15, 1865.
Young C. W. e. Aug. 9, 1882, disd May 30, 186.5.
Company F.— From Kewanee.
Captain JM. B. Potter, coinmissioupd Sept. 10, 1862.
Resigned Aug. 7, 1863.
Captain N. H. Pratt, commissioned Ang. 7, 1868.
Mustered out Aug. 15, 1865.
First Lieut. N. H. Pratt, commissioned Sept. 10,
1862. Promoted.
First Lieut. E. W. Taylor, commissioned Aug. 7,
1863. Clustered out Ang. 15, 1865.
Second Lieut. E. W. Taylor, coiniuissioned Sept. 10,
1862. Promoted.
Second Lieut. E. R. Breckons, commissioned .\ug.
7, 1863. Mustered out Aug. 15, 1865.
Austin E. Sergt. e. Ang. 10, 1 862. m.o. Aug. 16, '65.
AUard N. e. Aug. 10. 1862. m.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
AUard S. S. e. Aug. 10, 1863, died Dec. 31, 1864.

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HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

Ad.ams J. H. e. Mav 31. 1864.
Aiikel H. e. Oct. 1, 1864.
Allbee J. e. Oct. 1. 1864.
Atkins J. W. e. Aug. 15. 1863. died Oct. 11. 1863.
Aikins E. L. e. Aug. 11, 1863, died at Vicksburg,
Miss. Oct. 7, 1863.
.vdains S. F. e. Ang. 14. 1863, kid. in action April 3,
1865, atSpanisli Fort, Ala.
Breckons E. R. 2d Lieut, e. Aug. 14, 1863, prmtd. 3d
Lieut. Dec. 31. 1864, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Browu G. Oorpl. p. Ang. 13. 1883, m.o. Aug. 15, '65.
Bennett 0. Aug. 11, 1863. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Beein.an D. e. Aug. 11, 1863. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Blanchard H. e. Aug. 9. 1863, in.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Boden J. 0. Aug. 14. 1863, disd. Aug. 21, 1863.
Beatty J. M. e. Oct. 4, 1864.
CUierry E. II. Corpl. e. Aug. 11. 1863.
Carson A. H. Oor|p|. p. Aug. 11, 1863.
Oarson J. H. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, 1883. m.o. Aug. 1885.
Charles J. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Convee W. e. Aug. 9, 1868, m.o. Aug. 15, 1885.
Carson T. D. e. Aug. 11. 1863, m.o. June 3, 1865.
Coon J. e. Aug. 13, 1862, in.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Clark W. G. e. Aug. 9. 1863, m.o. Ang. 15, 1865.
Custer T. M. e. Aug. 6. 1862.
Conowav A. p. Oct. 4. 1864.
Carson W. H. e. Feb. 6, 1865.
Copper N. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died In Champion HiUs,
Miss. May 23, 1883, of wds. rec'd in action.
Demar J. e. Aug. 15. 1862.
Doughmau T. e. Aug. 13, 1863. died Oct. 31, 1863.
inistln W. Corpl. e. Aug. 14. 1863. died Oct. 8, 1864.
Eagle J. e. Aug. 13, 1863, died Aug. 1863.
Emory J. e. Aug. 15. 1863. m.o. May 1 7, 1865.
Flint ,J. L. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1863, m.o. June 39, '65.
Fleinining T. musicn. e. Aug. 14, 1863.
Fell VV. A. e. Feb. 11, 1864.m.o. Oct 14, 1865.
Greeu G. S. Sergt. e. Aug. 11, 1883, m.o. Aug. 15, '65.
Goewey J. T. p. Ang. 11. 1863, disd. Oct. 6, 1868.
Gallv A. e. March 39, 1864. m.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Houle T. K. Oorpl. e. Aug. 10, '63, m.o. Aug. 15. '65.
Herbener P. e. Aug. 11, 1863. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Hudson H. e. Aug. 15. 1883, m.o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Harrison 0. e. Aug. 14. 1863, lu.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Haney J. e. .Aug. 1.5. 1883. disd. March 34, 1863.
Hedges S. p. Marcli 3, 1884. m.o. Nov. 34. 1865.
Hlckson A. J. e. March 31, 1864, m.o. Sept. 35, 1865.
Hall \V. e. Feb. 7, 1885. m.o. Nov. 34. 1865.
Johnson Olof H. e. Aug. 11. 1882, m.o. Aug. 15, '65.
Jarmau S. T. p. Aug. 11. 1863, in.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Jarmau G. S. e. Aug. 11, 1882 disd. Aug. 6, 1863.
Johnson L. 0. Aug. 13, 1863, disd. March 34, 1863.
.Tones .!. M. e. March 11, 1884, m.o. Nov. 34. 1865.
.Jones S. e. Feb. 15, 1884, m.o. Nov. 34. 1885.
Kemplif L. o. Feb. 37, 1865, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865.
Karnes A. e. Ang. 11, 1863, died Aug. 19, 1883.
Lowerby \V. Corid. e. Aug. 11. 1883.
Leech 1). J. e. Aug. 11, 1883. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865.
l.ardon L. E. e. Aug. 11, 1863, disd. .luly 13, 1865.
Lelimau J. e. March 23, 1884.
Lvkes S. M. Corpl. e. Aug. 13. 1883. died Sept. 1864.
MItcheUou L. Sergt. c. Aug. 9, 1863.
Mulligan J. Sergt. e. Aug. 14, 1863, m.o. Aug. 15, '65.
Merrill H. W. Corii. Ang. 11, 1863, m.o. Aug. 15, '65,
Magee D. e. Aug. 11, 1863, m.o. Ang. 15, 1865.
McPherson Vf. e. Aug. 10, 1863, m.o. Aug. 1.5, 1865.
.Mniishaw J. B. e. .Aug. 10, 1863, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865.

McBride S. 0. e. Aug. 14, 1863, m.o. May 31. 1865.
Moore R. e. Aug. 14, 1863, disd. April 15, 1863.
Martin R. e. Aug. 11, 1863, disd. July 31, 1883.
Moilatt J. L. e. Feb. 7. 1865. m.o. June 5. 1865.
Murry T. e. Feb. 13, 1884, mo. June 15, 1865.
McGren J. nnder cook, p. Nov. 1, 1863.
McLelland J. e. Oct. 4, 1864.
Matthews J. P. e. Ang. 9, 1862, died at Vicksburg,
Miss. Julv 11. 1863. of wds. rec'd in action.
Morris D. e. Aug. 11, 1862. died .July 3, 1883.
Nye J. A. e. Aug. 11, 1862, Reg. (j. M. Sergt. from
Oct. 31, 1862, to Nov. 1, 1864, m.o. May 17, 1865.
Nehring A. e. Oct. 1, 1864.
Oneal W. e. Aug. 13, 1863, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Oliver L. e. Aug. 11. 1882. m.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Oliver E. W. e. Aug. 13. 1862, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Oliver S. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Nov. 15. 1862.
Oliver L. e. Aug. 11, 1863, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Oliver J. e. Aug. 11, 1863, died Ang. 3. 1863.
Price J. e. Aug. 11, 1863, in.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Potter M. A. Cant. e. Aug. 10. 1863, res. Aug. 7, 1863-
Pratt N. H. Capt. e. Aug. 10. 1863, prmW. from 1st
Lieut, to Capt. Nov. 9, 1863. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Pratt J. B. Oorpl. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Nov. 7, 1863.
Peck O. e; Aug. 14, 1862. m.o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Porter J. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, 1863. m.o. Mav 30, 1865.
Pyle J. C. e. Aug. 11. 1883, died Oct. 16. 1863.
Pulling A. e. Aug. 11, 1863. liid. iu action June 3,
1863. at siege of Vicksburg.
Rule T. W. e. Feb. 11, 1864, disd. July 14, 1865.
Steinbaugh F. Corpl. e. Aug. 9. 1863. ¦
Statz F. AV. e. Aug. 11. 1862, m.o. Aug. 15. 1865.
,Sweet S. a. Aug. 15. 1863, m.o. July 35, 1865.
Sloan H. L. e. Aug. 15, 1862, disd. Feb. 25, 1868.
Sowerby W. Corpl. e. Aug. 11, '62, m.o. Aug. 15, '65-
Shipley J. e. Aug. 10, 1863, disd.- Aug. 6, 1863.
Sloan H. H. Oorjd. e. Ang. 15. '62, disd. March 4, '64.
Smith J. W. e. Aug. 7, 1862.
Shipley I. C. e. Feb. 39, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Sackrider J. e. May 31. 1864, in.o. Sept. a5, lS65. ,
Smitli J. C. e. Aug. 11, 1862, died Aug. 7, 1863.
Schuyhart J. e. March 26, 1864, died .July 2. 1864.
Simms J. undercook, e. Nov. 1. '63, m.o. Aug. 15, '65.
Tayler J. e. Aug. 12; 1882, died Nov. 19, 1863.
TurnbuU A. e. Feb. 11. 1864, m.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Taylor R. under cook. e. Nov. 1, 1863.
Tibbs E. under cook, e. July 8, '64, m.o. Aug. 16, '65.
Tayler E. VV. 1st. Lieut, e. Aug. 9. 1863. prmtd. 1st
Lient. Nov. 14, 1863, m.o. Aug. 15, 1865.
Vail 0. 0. Oorpl e. Ang. 9. 1863, m.o. Aug. 15. 1865.
Willard VV. e. Aug. 11. 1863. m.o. Ang. 15. 1865.
Wonders G. e. Aug. 14, 1863, m.o. June34, 1885.
Wonders R. e. Aug. 14, 1882, m.o. Aug. 15. 1885.
Weinman E. e. Aug. 9. 1883, disd. Mav38, 1864.
Wort P: e. Aug. 9, 1863. disd. Sept. 16, 1864.
Wonders J. e. March 29. 1864, m.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
AVilsou D. 0. e. March 11. 1864. m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Wliscni VV. s. e. March 29, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865.
Wilkins J. e.Feb. 12, 1864. m.o. Nov. 24. 1865.
Walton A. e. Aug. 11, 1863, died Oct. 5, 1863.
Whalley .1. H. e. Aug. 6. 1863. died April 4, 1863.
Weir A. e. Aug. 11. 1863. died Sept. 4, 1883.
Wearmonth W. e. Feb. 15. 1864. desrtd. Feb. 5. 1865-
Younkin A C. o. Aug. 14. 1863. disd. Nov. 16. 1862.
Ziimbruin J. H. e. Feb. 23, 1864 m.o. Nov. 34. 1865.
Zumbrnin C. L. p. Fell. 15, 1866. m.o. Nov. 34, 1865,
Zary J. e. Feb. 37, 1865, m.o. Nov. 24, 1885.

JilXTH REGIMENT I. T. C.
Companies B and 0. wore organized at Geneseo, and Company H at Kewanee, September 10, 1861; mus
tered into service at (Chicago, 111., Sejitember 19, 1881; left for St. Louis, Mo., February 18, 1863; left for Pilot
Knob, J^ebruary 28. 1863; lefl Pilot Knob. March 8, for ,lacksoMnort, Arkansas; arrived there May 4. 1863;
skirmish at-t^otton Plant, May 15; K. D. Jenkins killed, .lune 3. slicUed out of camp by gnu boat. Skirmish at
Waddell's Farm, Arkansas. June 15. Left .Tacksoiijiort for Helena, June 37. Fight in canebrake June 37.
.Vriived at Helena, July 14, 1883. Si'aicply a week passed while at HpIpiki. No\ ember 27, went Into Mississippi
on raid, -with General Washlflirnei had a skirmish at Oakland. Mi.^si.ssippi. Was in General Gorman's expedi
tion up \Vlilte River, .lanuary, 1883. Left Helena. April 7, 1863. fnr Mpiuphis, Tennessee. Went to Gernian-
fnwii, April 13. Skirmish at Coi^liran's Cross Roads, Mis.sis.sippi, J\lay 15. In August went on a scout to Grenada,
.Mississiiipi. August 30. went to La Grange. Tennessep. Skirmlsli al Cold Wafer, Sppteinber 25. Fight at
Salem. October 6, 1863. Fight at Wyatt. Miss., Oi-t. 15, 1883. Movpd to Corinth, Miss.. October 28, 1863.
Movpd to Colllprsville. Tenn.. Nov. 10. Skirmish at Sanlsburv, December 4. 1863. Batllc of Moscow. Dec. 6-
Sklrmlsli at SommprsviUe. lire:. 38, 1883. Lpft (irrmantowu, Feb. 11, 1864. Ou Sniith and Griscou's raid,
skirmishing sixty miles. Rplurned-to GoBinantown, Feb. 38. Up-eullsted in March, and went home on fur
lough. Returned to Memplii.s. April 30. 1864. Went on ,V. J. Smith's expedition to Tupelo, and had battles on
the 14tli and 15tli July, 1864. liaftlp at Hurricane I'rpek, Ang. 13, 1864. Skirmish at Shoal Creek, Ala., Nov.
8. 1864. Had sklrinlslies dally until Nov. 32, when tbpy were engaged In the battle of I.awreuceburgh. B.attlc of
nampbellsville. .Nov. 34; Franklin, .N'ov. 39. Stornied the lirst three redoubts on right of .\. J. Smith's corps.
at Llie battle of Niislivillp, l)pp. 15 and 16. 1884 Followed Hood, iinci sklrinlsbed dally with his rearguard,
niitll he crossed Lbp Tpunessop Klvor. Went into camp at Gravplh' Springs. .Via... .lan. 14.1865. Went to l-^ast-
"porr. Miss.. Fiib. 10. 1885. Went to Oorlntli, Miss., May 23. Went to luka. Juiip 30. Lett luka, Julv 4. and
inovpil to Dei atnr, Ala... a dislance ot seventy-five miles, in flve days. Left Deculnr, July 19. for Montgomery.
Lefl JMoiitgoiiH-ry, and ii'inaiiipd al Uiilnesvllle, Ala., until Sept 39, when regimpnt went to Tn.soaloosa. and
was employed ;is couriers fiom Tuscaloosa to Marlon. Rpceivpd orders to be mustered out, Oct. 35 and were
musteruil ont ;il Splnui, Ala., Oct. 31, 1865. 
FIELD OFFICERS FBOi>I HENRY COUNTY.
Lieut, lliilonel H. J. Ilnnipbny. comiulsslouod .lan. 1.5, 1863. Resigned. Jan. 4, 1864.
Lieut Colonel .Vnthonv R. Mock, commissioned Dec. 5, 1864. Mustered out Oct. 31, 1865.
Major H. J. Huniplirpy, commissioned Sept. 35, 1861. Promoted.

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

.575

M?JS 'i- ^i- ?i**"?P' eoniiiii.ssioiipd .1,111. 15, 1863. Term expired.
Major A. R. Mock, commissioned Sept. 33, 1864. Promoted
Qiiauermaster E. A. D,avenport, commissioned April 8, 1863. .Mustered ont Oct 31 18

Company B.— From Geneseo.
Captilln H. J. Humphrey, com. Sept. 19, 1861. Pro
moted.
Captaiu T. W. O. Broffett, comd. Sept. 35 1881
Resigned .fan. 16, 1863.
Captain Ransom Harrington, comd. Jan. 16, 1863.
Resigned April 9, 1863.
Captaiu A. R. Mock. comd. April 9, 1863. Promo
ted.
Captain T. J. McNair. comd. Sept. 33, 1864. Mus
tered ont Oct. 31, 1865.
First Lieut. T. W. o. Broft'ett, comd. Sept. 9, 1861.
Promoted.
First Lieut. R. Harrington, comd. Sept. 25, 1861.
Promoted.
First Lieut. C. P. Manville, comd. Jau. 17, 1863.
Term expired Oct 11.1865.
First Lieut. Thos. J. McNair, comd. March 13, 1865.
Promoted.
First Lieut. J. C. Klliher. comd. March 38, 1865.
Mustered out Oct. 31. 1865.
Second Lieut. R. Harrington, comd. Sept. 19, 1861.
Promoted.
Second Lieut. A R. Zinzle. comd. Sept. 25, 1861.
Term expired Sept. 30. 1864.
Second Lieut. J. T. Sbowalter, comd. .alarch 28,
1865. Mustered out Oct. 31, 1865.
Anderson A. E. Sergt. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. Feb. 27,
1863.
Anderson D. e. .Tan. 34. 1865, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Ayers E. D. e. Sept. 1, 1861.
Bartlett D. C. e. Sep'. 1. 1881. died Oct. 39. 1863.
Booth A. H. Corpl. e. March 3, 1864, left regt. sick
June 9, 1865.
BennettT. e. Se|>t. 1. 1861.
Booth A. L p. .lan. 18, 1865.
Babcock .r. Sergt. e. Sept. 1, 1861. rejected.
Hoardwell .A. C. Farrier, died Jau. 15. 1862.
Broadbent 15. disd. minor.
Cleavenger M, Sergt. e. Jan. 1. 1864.
Cleaveuger ,J. W. Sergt. e. Sept. 19. 1861. dropped
from the rolls Jan. 35. 1863, re-enllsted Feb. 36,
1864.
('ampbell L. e. Se|it. 19. 1881, rejected, minor.
r'harleson C. p. Jan. 24, 1885, disd.
Comstock E. G. Corpl. e. .Keot. 1. 1861.
Colbert A. dis.l. FpO. 18. 1863.
Conrad F. e. Sept. 3S, 1864. m. o. Oct. 13, 1885.
Danlelson (i. Corpl. e. March 26. 1864.
Davis G. n. illsd. Feb. 18, 1863.
Dunbar H. e. Oct. 1.1861. m. o. Sept. 30. 1864.
Decker J. B. e. 0-t 6. 1864.
Enderton G. e. Sept 38. 1884. in., o. Oct. 13, 1865.
Elliots, e. Sept. 1, 1861.
Fries M. Sergt. e. Sept. 19, 1861 .
Foruatls VV. W. e. Sept. 5, 1861.
Fones J. e. Dec. 1. 1861.
Fronk H. B. e. Jan. 34. 1865.
FannceT. e. Sept. 1. 1861. eaptd. at Florence, Nov.
19, '64, died Jan. 13. '65. in Calniwba prison, Ga.
Fisher H. E. Corpl. e. Sept. 1. 1881.
Fones .J. e. Sejit. 1. 1861. in. o. Sept 30, 1864.
Fohej J. e. Sept. 1. 1881. ,_ ,„„. , .
Gibbs 0. N. rejected at Chicago, Dec. 37. 1861. being
a minor, i-e-enlstd. in Oo. G, 13tli 111. Cav. died
Oct. 10, 1863.  ,
Gregory A. M. Sergt. p. Sept. 1. 1861. died March
29. 1863.
Harrington R. Capt. e. Sept. 1. 1861. ,„,.,
Hart J. Sergt. e. Sept 7. 1861. in. o. ,>lppt. 33. 1884,
Hart W. Sergt. p. Sept. 7. 1861, m. o. Sppt. 33. 1864.
Hill H. C. p. Sep'. 1, 1861. in. o. Sent. -ii. 1884.
Hardesty H. Se'-gt. p. Sept 1, 1881, wd. at Peonta-
too, tenn. Jnly 13. 1884.
Hubbard D. S. e. Si'pt. 1. 1861.
Houghton G. B. Spigt. disd. Oct. 13, 1883.
Hlckson,!. e. Jan. 3 t. 1864.
Houlett J. e. Jan. 18. 1865.
Hazet K. deserteil .lan. 16. 1863.
Ireland H. C. e. Dec. 1, 1881.
Jacobs J. G. died Aug. 4. 1863. at Helena. Ark.
Jacobs O. died Ang. 33. 1863. at Helena, Ark.
Kessler W. H. H. Sergt. e. .-^ept. 1. 1881, taken pris
oner Nov. 19. 1864. at Shoal Creek, Tenn. m. o.
bv telegram from War Deiit.
Klrkp-atrlft J. H. e. Sept. 33, 1861, in. o. Jnly 4, '6d.
-KicVuier J.^Sl. 1st. Sergt. e. Sent. 1, 1861, promoted.
Lanson F. Sergt. c. Sept. 1. 1881.
SaSalle A. Bugler, e. S»iit 1. 1861.
LaSalle G. Sergt. p. Dec. 1. 1861. m. o. Dec. 13, '64.
McNair T. J. e. Sept. 1. 1881, promoted Capt.
McChesney R. Sergt. e. Sept. 1. 1861. ,
McCartney F. Sergt. e. Sept. 1 1861, wd. Dec. 4, '63,
at Mos-ow, Tenn.
Manville R. H. e. Feb. 38, 1865.

Miller R. e. Dec. 31, 1863, captd. at Shoal Creek,
Ala. Nov. 19, 1864, paroled.
Mock A. R. e. Sept. 10. 1861.
Morris T. Sergt died at Camp Dougla.s, Jan. 33, '62.

Morrow J. S. 1st Sergt. e. Sept. 1, 1881
Morrow S. Sergt. e. Sept. 1, ir''
Munson S. P. e. Sept. 1, 1861

Morrow S.' Sergt. e. Seiit.1, 1861,' in. o.'s^pt. 23, •64.

Manville S. W. e. Sept.'l 1861.
Morrow I. e. Sept 1, 1881. in. o. Sept. 33, 1864.
Manville C. P. e. Sept. 1, 1861, promoted 1st Lient.
Maslin J. H. Corpl. disd. Feb. 18. 1862.
Manville F. W. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. Dec. 25, 1862.
Morey E. disd. March 16, 1892.
Newton F. R. disd. Feb. 17. 1863.
Power W. A. e. Sept. 19. 1861. promoted Adjt. wd.
Ill shoulder, in. o. Oct. 31, 1885. at Selma.
Parker,!. W. e. Jan. 24. 1865.
Parker F. e. Jan. 15, 1862, m. n. Feb. 27, 1865.
Richmond E. A. e. Sept. 1, 1861.
Rouse O. C. e. Sept. 1, 1861. deserted Feb. 15, 1863.
Rodgers S. L. Oorpl. e. .March 35, 1864.
Renshaw F. died Sept. 16. 1863.
Rishe ,y. e. Sejit* 1, 1861. m.o. Sept. 33, 1864.
Randolph W. died Sept. 19, 1863.
Sbowalter .1. T. e. Sept. 5, 1888. promoted 2d Lieut.
Smith C. K. CorpU e. Feb. 39, 1864.
Smith G. e. March 31. 1884.
Sackrisim J. 1'. e. Feb. 20, 1884.
Sedgley A. A. Corpl. e. Sept. 11, 1861.
Smith W. p. Sept. 28, 1864, ni. o. July 4, 1865.
Smith D. II. Oorpl. e. Sept.. 38. 1864.'
Scrogglns G. w. e, Sept. 38, 1864, m. o. Oct. 1.3, '65.
Smith J. S. e. Sept.. 39, 1864. iii. o. Oct. 13, 1865.
.Swiger C. disd.
Stork D. T. disd. Aug. 35. 1883.
Slater L. F. Oorpl. disd. Nov. 8, 1863.
Tinnerman J, IscSprgc. e Si'pt. 1. 1861.
Tinnerman R. lingler, e. Sept. 1. 1861.
Tinnerman S. E. e. .March 31), 1864.
Thompson W. B. Oorpl. e. Sept 5, 1861.
Underwood.!. K. p. Sepi^ 1. 1861.
Willlsou J. W. e. Sept. 1, 1861, went lioine sick, and
did not return.
AValker VV. K. e. Sept 1, 1861.
AVard C. H. disd. Jan. 1, 1863.
Wilson A. disd. Feb. IS, 1883.
Withrow W. Corpl. disd. Sent. 19, 1863.
AV;u-d J. H. disd. Aug. 2'3, 1863.
Young H. e. Sept. 1, 1861.
Company C— From Geneseo.
Captain .John S. P.ucklp. commissioneil Sept. 19,
1861, resigned April 3, 1863.
Captain C. VV. Blakeinoi'p. commissioned April 3,
1863, resigned Sept. 3", 1883.
Captain F. 11. McArthur. commissioned Sept, 37,
1883, tenn expireil Nuv. 15. 1864.
Captaiu S. A Davlflson. commissioned March 28,
1865, m. o. Oct. 31. 1865.
First Lieut. 0. W. Blakemore, commissioned Sept.
19. 1861, promoted.
First Lieut. J. W. Brackett, commissioned April 8,
1883, transferred to Cominissary.
First Lieut. A. R. Mock, commissioned Oct. 1, 1862,
promoted to Caotain Company B.
First Lient. 0. R. Marsliall, (commissioned April 8,
188:3, resigned April 20, 1864.
First Lieut. S. A. Davidson, commissioned April 30,
1864, promoted.
First Lieut. Stpplipn l*pct\-.!. coinmissloiied March
38. 1865. III. o. Oct. 31. 1885.
Spcniid Lieul. V. A. iMcArtliiir. commissioned .Sept.
19, 1861, promoted.
Second Llput. t'. M. Marshall, conimissloned Oct. 1,
1863. promoted.
Second Lieut. S. A. Davidson, cominissioned April
H, 1883. promoted.
Second Lieut. F. W. Harding, cominissioned starch
38, 1885, m. O.Oct. 31, 1865.
Harding F. W. p. Sept. 8, 1881, m. o. Oct. 31. 1865,
promoted to 2d Lieut.
.Aldridge Samuel J. Sei-gt..m. o, Si'nt 19. 1884.
Bracken JnniPsS. SPigt in. o. Scpl. 49. 1864.
Bushnell William ll. Isl; Sergt. p. Sept. 10, 1861, wd.
at Gniitown. Miss., Jnne 10, 1864.
Becker II. (Quartermaster Sergt. in. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
(Colbert John, Sergt. m. o. Sept. 19, 1864.
Cook Edwin li. Sergt. in. o. Oct. 31, 1885.
Dallv Cbarlps. Sergt disd. .May 13, 1883.
(fepbart George. Sergt.
Holtnian John, comsv. Sergt. in. o. (lot. 31. 1865.
I. orllig Josepli K. F. Sergt. dl.sd. Nov. 1883.
.Munson Benj. I". Sergt. e. Jan. 5, '64, m. o. Oct. 31,
1865, slightly wd. lu right hand at Caiu[ibells-
ville.
.Mapes Alex.ander H. 1st Sergt. e. Sept. 10, 1861.
died Sept. 7, 1864, of wounds received In battles
against Gen. Forrest's forces at Hurricane Creek.

576

HENRY COUNTY "WAR RECORD.

Mastell Thomas A. 1st Sergt. kid. in battle of Camp-
bellsville, Nov. 24, 1864.
Netser Henry V. 1st Sergt. in. o. Sept. 19, 1864.
Peyton Jacob M. 1st Sergt in. o. Sept.. 19, 1864.
Root Jared W. 1st Sergt. in. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Weld Theodore A. Sergt. died.
Anderson Edwin A. Corpl. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Anderson Paul, m. o. Ort. 31. 1865.
Berreman Augusius S. Corpl. disd.
Bauer Herman, Corpl. in. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Bickles Henrv, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Bryson William P. m. o. Oct. 31, 186.5.
Loshpr Theodore, Oorpl. m. o. Oct. 31, 1885.
Llnscott Shepherd, Corpl. iii. o. Oct. 31, 1885.
Mapes John B. Corpl. e. Jan. 1883, m.o. Oct. 31, '85.
Morgan Judson, Corpl. disd.
Pierce MU'ison. Corpl. disd.
Thompson Andrew T. Corpl. c. March 1, 1864, iii. o.
O.-t. 31, 1865.
Vogus FraiicN, Corpl. in. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Vincent Gilbert Jl. disd.
Woodward Fran Ic, Corpl.
Waterman David, Corpl. e. Sept. 10, 1861, disd.
Atw,ater Eli B. e. Sept. 10, '61, in. o. Nov. 14, '63.
Barton John, deserted.
Hnitoii Marcus, in. o. Sept. 19, 1884.
Benedict Stephen. *
Bristol Michael.
lioyd George J. m. o. Oct. 31, 1885.
Cnshmau Alden G. in. o. Oct. 31. 1865.
Cushman Clement, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Colbert Alexander A. m. o. Oct. 31. 1865.
Crandall Albert A. m. o. Sept 19, 1864.
cherry Lawrence, in. o. Sept. 19. 1864.
Crosier William S. m. o. Sept. 19. 1864.
Cooper Michael, m. o. Oct. 13. 1864.
Crummette George, taken prisr. near Gerinaiitowu,
Tenn., escaped from Andersonville, aud was
killed by blood inuiiids and musket blows.
Cederberg Andiew. e. Sept. 1, '81, m.o. Sept. 33, '64.
Dow Albert, iii. o. Oct. 81, 1865.
DOkiuist Jolm.
Dennis William H. m. o. Oct. 31. 1864.
Davison John L. m. o. May 31. 1865.
Downing Sliuou B. died Aug. 34. 186-, of wounds.
Francisco Charles W.e. March 1, '65, m.o. Oct. 31, '65
Farber .Abram.
Goe John G. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Gephart John.
Hoste Bruno, in. o. Oct 31, 1865.
Heltzel Martin m. o. Oct. 31. 1885.
Heiiinger George, in. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Hennihger James F. in. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Hill Thomas C. m. o. Oct. 31. 1865.
Holbrook George o. iii. o. uct 31. 1865.
Hetzel Toblils, 111. o. Sept. 19. 1864.
Harding Ariiott F. m. o. Sept. 19, 1864.
Hall Hairy B. deserted.
Jenkins Elger B. killed In battle.
Kopl.schkl Henry, ill. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
King Adolph O. e. .March 1, '65. m. o. Oct. 31. .'65.
King Absalom J. e. .M;ircli. 17, '85, m. o. Oct. 31, '65.
Kirk Franklin.
Klrkpatiick -lames H.
Llndburg Andrew, e. .Vlarcli 31. '64, m.o. Oct.31, '84
Long Leonard S. in. o. Oct. 31, 1864.
Lockwood Will H. ill. o. Sept. 19, 1864.
Millbln Cbarlps .M. m. o. Oct. 31. 1865.
Miller Henry, c . .March 10. '65. m.o. Oct. 31, '65.
Mitchell Abner A. in. o. Oct. 14. 1885.
Miller Cbristian.
Middaugh Orlando, died.
McCntcliPon S. B. died.
Nelson .-vugnst. m. o. Oct 31, 1865.
Naramorc Samuel J.
Penny Wiley, in. o. Oct 31, 1865.
Penny -lames .M. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Palmer Thomas, net. 31. 1865.
Phelps .loseph, e. Scut 19, '81. m.o. Oct. 39, '84.
Post Tlieodofp.
Penny William, died.
Rhoda Carl. lii. o. Oct. 31. 1865.
Remington Win. F. e. .March, '65, ill. o. Oct 31, '65.
Ringle John. m. o. Sept 19. 1884.
Relghardt -Joiiatlmii, died.
Remington Charles e. Jan. 1, '64, m. o. Oct. 31, '65.
Sawyer Edward F. m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Slmonton WllHain L. m. o. Oct. 30, 1864.
.Shearer L> man, discharged.
.Snyder Martin.
Stahl Henry.
Showers Claboiirne.
Wcoville l''raiicls L. dieil.
Storm Lewis G. died
Scott Gcio-ge W. died.
Taylor Andrew J. in. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Tuttle Hiram e. Sept. 12, 1861, m. o. Scpl. 19, 1864,
died Oct. 13, 1884.
Taylor Debos, deserted Dec. 1861.
¦Vincent Kirk.
Vining G. William.
Vatter Robert, died Feb. 1865, of wounds.
Wald.scbleyer Herman, m. o. Oct. 18, 1865.

Weaver Lewis.
York Moses, died at Helena, Ark.
Company E.
Baxter A. e.Sept. 10, 1861, died June 12, 1864.
Chamberlain K. H. Corpl. e. ,Sept.lO.'61, m.o. Oct. '65.
Dows. F. e. Sept. 10, 1861, m.o. Oct. 37. 1864.
Hall (;. W. e. Sept. 10. 1861, m.o. Oct. 1, 1864.
McClelland T. J. e. Sept. 10. 1861, died Aug. 16, 1863.
Nicewender s. e. Sept. 10, 1881.
Sleek P. e. .Sept. 10, 1861, died Oct. 10, 1864.
Tens. e.Sept. 1, 1861.
Derrick J. e. Jan. 1, 1863. vet. m.o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Ball E. B. e. March 30, 1864, in.o. July 8, 1865.
Company H. — From Kewanee.
Enlisted in September, 1861, mustered in at Camp
Douglas Sept. 17, 1861, and mustered out Oct. 1864.
Captain Lewis D. Bishop, commissioned Oct. 19,
1861, promoted.
Captain C. T. Scamiuon, cominissioned Jan. 15,
1885.
Captain F. W. Swerby, commissioned Sept. 15, 1861,
m. 0. Oct. 31. 1865.
First Lieut. Edwin VV. Luce, commissioned Oct. 17,
1881, resigned April 3, 1863.
First Lieut. T. W. Stevenson, commissioned April
8, 1883, resigned Oct. 1, 1882.
First Lieut. A. H. McClure. comraissioned Oct. 1,
1862, term expired Nov. 25, 1864.
First Lieut. F. W Swerby, comraissioned March 38,
1865, promoted.
First Lient. .James H. Jlurray, commissioned Sept.
15, 1865, m. O.Oct. 31, 1865.
Secoiul Lieut. Henry Prather, cominissioned Oct. 17,
1861, resigned Nov. 10. 1861.
Second Lieut. W. B. Anderson, commissioned Nov.
10, 1861, resigned May 36. 1863.
Second Lieut. A. R. Mock, commissioned June 1,
1863, proraoted F"irst Lieut. Co. C.
Second Lieut. E. Cunninghara, coraraissioned Oct.
1, 1883, resigned Jnne 20, 1864.
Second Lieut. F. W. .swerby, commissioned June
30, 1864, promoted.
.Second Lieut. S. H. Murray, commissioned March
38, 1865. promotetl.
Second Lieut. R. 0. Page, commissioned Sept. 15,
1865, not mustered, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Anderson W. B. 1st Sergt. promoted.
Cnnningham E. B. 2d Sergt. promoted.
Murray J. 4th Sergt. promoted.
Sowerby F. VV, Sergt. promoted;
Page R. C. Sergt. promoted.
Harris G. bergt. disd. iu Oct. 1864.
Poor 1). M. Sergt. disd. in Oct. 1864.
Kay T. Sergt. disd. in Oct. 1864.
Thompson Ii. 1). Seigt. died Nov. ST, 1865.
Smith A. Corpl. kid. at Tupelo, .Miss. July 14, 1864.
Thompson O. E. Corpl. captd. paroled and died in
parole camp.
Brackett E. H. Corpl disd. Oct. 1864.
Davis T. Oorpl.
Kirk H. Oorpl. disd. Dec. 9, 1864.
Nicholas J. VV. Corpl. disd. Oct. 1864.
Selden M. Hospital steward, proraoted.
Wlnshlp VV.
McGuire .1.
Wilkey R.
Austin ;\. li. in. u. Oct. 1864.
Ayers E. D.
Bright J.
Bellows A. wd. July 15, 1884, captd. and died in
rebel prison.
Bowen B. died 1863.
Cherry W. R. died Jan. 1. 1863.
Custer G. W. disd. in 1863.
Clark 11.
Cornelius, died In Andersonville prison.
Dack C. II. died ill Andersonville prison lu Aug. '64.
Delts J. disd. Sept 1, 1868.
Delmage R. II. disd. Dec. 9, 1863.
Delniage R.
Delmage c.
Dunn F. P.
Dlcus G. in. o. Oct. 1884.
Evans C. m. o. Oct. 1884.
Farr J. m. o. Oct. 1864.
Faley J. in. o. Oct. 1864.
Fesler -I. in. o. Oct. 1864.
George O. P.
Gutchess I. .J.
Hasklu R. A. Comsy. Sergt. prmtd. Comsy. Sergt.
Jan. 1863, disd. 1863.
Harrison W. H. dlsiL .Lan. 11. 1863.
Halline B. disd. Jan. 10, 1863.
H<atberg p. disd. Nov. 9, 1863.
.lackson .M. P. e. Aug. 16, 1861, died Nov. 16, 1861.
-Johnson J.
Kay T. disd. in April, 1863.
Kay G.

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

577

Knaggs w. S. died March 36, 1863.
ladue H. transferred.
Lewii "'r • '"'''' '" Andersonville prison.
Marshall j; disd. April 8, 1862.
ManderviHe H. dlecl Aug. 1, 1862
Mitchell M. died Jari. 7, 1863
McGuire P. transferred
McClure A. VV. 1st Sergt. promoted
Mccim.'e'i'^- "*¦ "'""^ '«^"''=" 2™. 1«65.
Newton 6. A. disd. Oct. 16, 1862.
otterstrome J. disd. Juh 30. 1863
oFc'ntt?- '""'¦ ¦?;"». 30. -1862.
Orcntt P. in. o. Oct. 1864.
u^'J"!; S- ?'^?- Sept. 1863.
S''*?,'' °-J'^ '•'«''• ^''Pl- 1863.
Prather G. cUsd. Dec. 4, 1863.
1 nllen T.
Reed W. P. m. 0. Oct. 1864.
Rouse E. disd. in Nov. 1863
Schaub J. A. disd. Dec. 1862
Schock F. disd. iu April 1863
ISnovm- d".!;'" Andersonville prison.
Smith W.
Stewart W.
Stokes. wS'F? f ^X^';- ^^- 1864, died March 30, 1864.
Whittaker W. W. deserted iu 1863.
WarhnrstJ.
Yenlkey C. disd. in 1863.

Company I.
Adams H. e. Oct. 9, 1861, m.o. Oct. 31, 1864.
Fogerty C. e. Oct. 21, 1861, died Nov. 17. 1862.
Laland AH. e, Oct. 14. 1861, disd. Nov. 13, 1863.
Maybee H. c. e. Oct. 17, 1861, disd. Dec. 9:1864!
Maybce F. e. Oct. 17, 1861, m.o. Oct. 31, 1864.
MnrrayP. e. Oct. 14, 1861.
geal E. e. Oct. 17, 1861, disd. Dec. 9. 1864.
Rasor T. e. Oct. 18. 1861, m.o. Feb. 13, 1865.
RogersG. e. Oct. 18, 1861. disd. Dec. 9. 1861.
Duklin P. vet. e. .Jan. 1, 1864, died Dec. 1864.

Company K.— From Galva, Geneseo and
Kewanee.
BoydT. e. Sept. 19. 1861. m. o. Dec. 1884.
Bruner I. e. April 24, 1864, ra. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Davis S. e. Jan. 33, 1865, deserted.
Farrell D. e. Jan. 23, 1865, m. o. Oct. 31. 1865.
Fowler W. e. Jan. 23, 1865. ni. o. Oct. 81, 1865.
Kewley W. Oorpl. e. Jan. 33, '65, ra. o. Oct. 31, '65.
Hanna A. e. Oct. 34. 1861.
Legett J. e. March 6. 1883, m. o. March 10, 1865.
McNulty J. e. Oct. 36, 1861, disd. June 1. 1863.
Miller DeW. C. e. Jan. 34. 1884. ni. o.-Oct. 31, 1865.
Peal C. e. Jan. 34, 1884, m. o. Oct. 31, 1865.
Sherlock J. Corpl. e. Jan. 34, 1864, in. o. Oct. 21, '65.

FIFTY- SEVENTH REGIMENT, I.V.I.
/^.„i''iJ^f ^'i'^T: seventh Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was organized at Chicago, Illinois, in December, 1861, hy
li ,,.=L_ ^VJt.^.'i''''"'"' ^P? mustered into United States service December 26, 1861. February 8. 1862 ordered

1^ i^ 1 1 1'lihois, moved by steamer to I'ort Donelson, and was engaged In tbe siege of that place February 13,
14, aniil 15. From thence moved to Pittsburgh Landing and was engaged in the battle ot Shiloh April 6 and 7.
Participilted m the siege of Corinth May, 1862, and in the battle of Corinth October 3 and 4, 1882. December
•"pved to Lexington, Tennessee, raarched from thence toward Trenton and to Henderson Station, on the

lYiooile A! (Jhio Railroad, and afterwards moved to Corinth, forming a part of its garrison. Marched from Cor
inth to Pnlaski, Tenn., and thence to Chattanooga, and there joined Serman's army for the sea. Was in all the
patties participated iu by 4tli Div., 16th A. C, from Cliattanooga to Atlanta, Savannali, and the Carolinas. Was
in the grand review at Washington. Mustered out Jnly 7, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky, aud arrived at Chicago
¦July 9. 1865, for final pavment and discharge.

Company D.— From Bishop Hill, Galva, and
Andover.
Captain. Eric Forsee, coraraissioned Dec. 36, 1861,
promoted Major.
Captain Eric Johnson, commissioned April 15, 1863,
resigned Sept. 3, 1862.
Captain P. M. Wickstrum, commissioned Sept. 3,
1862, mustered out July 7, 1865.
Fist Lieut. Eric .fohnsou, commissioned Dec. 35,
1861, promoted.
First Lieut Eric Berglend, commi.ssloned April 15,
1861, mustered out Jnly 7, 1865.
Second Lieut. Eric Berglend, comraissioned Dec.
3b, 1861, promoted.
Second Lieut, p. M. Wickstrum, commissioned Aug.
15. 1861. promoted.
.Second Lieut. G. E. Roileen, commissioned Sept. 3,
1863, died Aug. 7, 1863.
.Second Lient. A. G. Washner, commissioned Aug.
7, 1863, promoted in colored regiraent, eom-
mission canceled.
Second Lieut. Olof Anderson, coraraissioned April
29, 1864, raustered out July 7, 1865.
Anderson O. 3d Lieut, e. Sept. 14, '61, promoted.
Alstrum J. Sergt. e. Oct. 1861, m. o. Dec. 36, 1884.
Anderson A. Corpl. e. .Sept. 34, 1861, kid. at Cor
inth, Miss. Oct. 4. 1863.
Anderson P. E. e. Oct. 6, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Audeison W. e. Sept. 25. 1861, died July 8, 1863.
Anderson P. e. Oct. 8, 1861, deserted.
Anderson L. e. Sept. 14, 1861, wd at Shiloh.
Augland E. e. Feb. 34, 1864, m. o. Feb. 1865.
Anderson L. W. e. Feb. 13, 1864, wd. at Shiloh, disd.
. July 1, 1863.
Anderson W. P. e. Feb. 20, 1864. m. o. July 7, 1885.
BerglandE. 1st Lieut, e. Sept. 14, 1864, proraoted.
Blom J. e. Nov. 3, 1861. disd.
Crone A. e. Sept. 25, 1861, wd. at Shiloh and died.
•Calln E. e. Sept. 25, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Danielson D. Corpl. e. Sept. 14, '61, m. o. July 7. '65.
Ericson L. Oorpl. e. Sept. 14, 1861, m. o. JiUy 7, '65.
Ericson J. e. Feb. 18, 1864.
Eastlaud 0. E. e. Feb. 18, 1864. disd.
lorseo E. Major, e. Dec. 26, 1861, prointd.
Forsald J. e. Sept. 14, 1861, committed suicide.
Forsee O. e. Feb. 12, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Greene. W. Oorpl. e. Sept. 14, '61, kid. April 6, '62.
Harts A. e. Sept, 14, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.

Hillstrura J. E. c. Sept. 25, 1861, in. o. Dec. 36. '64.
Headliurg E. e. Sept. 14, 1861, died July 10, 1863.
HaslettP. e. Sept. 1883, m. o. July 7. 1885.
Hanson E. e. Oct. 2, 1863, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Johnson E Capt. e. Sept. 14. 1881. jirmtd.
Johnson J. M. Sergt. e. Oct. 8. 1881, m.o. July 7, '85.
Johnson P. Sergt. e. Sept. 14, 1861, in.o. Jnly 7, '65.
John.soii H. Corpl. e. Sept. 14. 1881. m.o. Dec. 36, '64.
.Johnson .1. O. Corpl. e. Sept. 17, '61, ra.o. ,Iuly 7, '65.
Johnson J. e. Sept. 17, 1861, m.o. July 7, 1865.
Johnson N. e. Sept. 35, 1861 Ul.o. July 7, 1865.
Johnson J. e. Oct. 8. 1861. ileserted.
Jones A. e. Dec. 1881, wd. at the battle of Shiloh
and disd. at (.lorlnth.
Krans O. Sergt. e. Sept. 11, 1881, disd. June 13, •63.
Lind J. e. Sept. 35, 1861, died May 30, 1862.
Llndgren E. e. Dec. 18, 1881, disd. Juiiel4, 1862.
Lindgren J. e. Oct. 6, 1861. m.o. Dec. 36, 1864.
Lock A e. Sept. 35, 1861, m.o. Dec. 36, 1864.
Larson L. p. Dec. 1881. disd. Jnly 15, 1883.
Lagerlof F. ( l. e. Feb. 38, 1884, m.o. July 7, 1865.
Matthews O. Sprgt. e. Sept. 14, 1861, m.o. July 7, '85.
Moberg J. e. Sept. 25, 1861, died Aug. 34, 1863.
Nelson p. Sergt. p. Sppt. 14, 1881, m.o. Dec. 36, 1864.
Norlln O. Corpl. e. sept 14, 1861. ra.o. Dec. 36. 1864.
Nyberg T. Oorpl. e. Sejit. 14, 1861, disd. Jnue 16, '62.
NestenO. p. Sept. 35, 1861. ra.o. July 7, 1865.
NorsladtO. e. Sept. 35, 1861, wd. April 6, 1863, disd.
Nord A. e. Oct. 18, 1881.
.Nordeii S. -L e. Sept. 14, 1881, died Jan. 15. 1884.
Norstadt, F. e. Feb. 13, 1884, ra.o. July 7, 1865.
OLsou W. O. Sergt. e. Sept. 25, 1861, Ul.o. July 7, '85.
Olsou P. e. Dec. 2.5, 1861, ra.o. Dec. 36, 1864.
Olson E. e. Dec. 25, 1861, disd. nil nor.
Olson E. e. Feb. 13. 1864, m.o. July 7, 1865.
PeelO. W. Oorpl. e. Sept. 14, 1861, kid. at Ooriutli,
Miss. Oct. 3. 1862.
Peterson P. e. Sept. 14, 1861, disd. July 10, 1863.
Peterson N. e. Sept. 25, 1861, disd. Jan. 19, 1863.
Peterson M. e. Nov. 1861. disd. July 13. 1883.
Peterson J. P. e. Dec. 36, 1861, disd. Sept. 9, 1863.
Peterson J. e. Nov. 1861, ra.o. July 7, 1865.
Rodin G. E. 3d Lieut, e. Sept 14. 1861, prmtd.
Swanson N. Corpl. e. Sept. 14. 1861, died May 16, '65.
TillinaiiN.e. Oct. 10, 1861, died .June 14, 1864.
Tolln C. e. Dec. 25, 1861, m.o. July 7. 1865.
Troliii E. J. e. Dec. 35, 1881, died Oct. 1898.
Volentiiie C. J. T. e. Dec. 25, '61, desrtd. July 38. '63.
Wickstrum P. M. Capt. e. Sept. 14, 1861, print*.
Wickstrum O. Sergt e. Sept. 14, 1861, kid. at Oor
lntli, Miss. Oct 3,1862.

578

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

Westlund J. e. Sept. 14, 1861.
Wickstrum H. Oorpl. e. Sept 14, '61, m.o. Jnly 7. '65.
Warner A. G. IstSergt. e. Sept. 16, 1861. apptd. Capt.
iu tlie 63d U. S. Colored Inf. April, 1864.
Wyberg T. e. Sept. 16, 1861, disd. June 16, 1863.
AVood A. e. Sept. 16, 1861, disd. Aug. 7, 1863.
Company H.— From Southeast part of the
County.
First Lieut. Nelson Flansbury, e. Dec. 36, 1861, pro
moted Adjt.
First Lieut. Alexander B. Hanna, e. Sept. 16. 1861,
m.o. July 7. '65.
Second Lieut. Geo. Welch, c. Dec. 36, 1861, resigned
Aug. 31, 1862.
Andrews H. (}. e. Oct. 1. 1861, m. o. Dec. 25, 1864.
Berlininier C. e. Oct. 10, 1881, in. o. Jnly 7, 1865.
Browu ,1. e. Oct. 5, 1861. desd. April 30, 1864.
Brown H. e. Oct. 17. 1881. died July 27, 1862.
Bennett P. e. Sept. 29. 1861. desd. Dec. 17. 1861.
Blsbop A. M. e. Oct. 12, 1861, died Dec. 17, 1884.
Cahon H. e. Oct. 38, 1861.
Camp W. e. Feb. 8. 1864. m. o. Julv 7. 1885'.
Oonant T. M. e. Oct 5, 1861, disd. June 37, 1864, for
promotion In U. S. Cord. Inf.
OotteralW. H.£. Oct. 15, 1861, m. o. Feb. 1, 1862.
DlmmickG. e. Jan. 11,1863.
Dudley H. e. Oct. 3. 1861. ui. o. April 39. 1862.
Dunn E. Corpl. e. Sept. 36, 1861, kid. atShlloh, April
6, 1863.
Dell L. e. Oct. 10. 1861. desd. Aug. 1, 1882.
English D. e. Feb. 4. 1863 disd. Ang. 23. 1862.
Emery S. W. e. Feb. 1. 1864. m. o. Julv 7. 1865.
Foster L. e. Feb. 1, 1864, iii. o. Jidy 7, 1865.
Friend W. e. Feb. 15. 1864, in. o. July 7, 1865.
Fry A. e. Sept. 21. 1861. m. o. April 29, 1862,
Fowler R. e. Oct. 21. 1861 m. o. .July 7, 1865.
Fowler R. S. e. Oct 15. 1861, kid. Oct. 3, 1863.
Greeu 1. e. Sept. 31, 1861, died .April 6, 1883.

Garrety D. e. Oct. 15, 1861, kid. Oct 3, 1862.
Haniia J. S. Sergt. e. Sept. 16, 1861.
Hanna R. J. e. Feb. 8, 1862. ra. o. July 16, 1862.
Helras J. P. H. e. Oct. 10, 1861, disd. May 16, '62.
linas M. e. Jan. 12. 1863.
-JohiLSon 0. F. e. Sept. 11, 1861. died May 4, 1863.
-rohn.son P. e. Sept. 13. 1861, m. o. July 7. 1865.
Knox T. e. Feb. 6, 1864, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Leath W. Sergt. e. Oct. 1, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1885,
.. promoted to 2d Lieut, but not mustered.
Leath -L e. Oct. 1, 1881. m. o. July 7, 1865.
Leeps O. e. Oct. 3. 1861. m. o. July 7, 1865.
Mapes J. e. Feb. 23, 1864, ra. o. July 7, 1865.
Miles F. G. Sergt. e. Sept. 26, 1861, disd. for promo
tion April 31. 1864.
McCabe H. Corpl. e. Sept. 26, 1861, died in Ander
sonville prison.
Mealman C. e. Oct. 2, 1861, ra. o. July 2, 1865.
Miller 0. e. Sept. 36, 1861, died July 11. 1863.
McFarland .!. e. Sept. 28, 1861, m. o. Jnne 80, 1862.
McFarland J. e. Sept. 28. 1861, m. o. Dec. 35, 1864.
Mapes F e. Sept. 1.3. 1861. m. o. -July 7, 1865.
Morgan T. e. Feb. 3, 1862.
McKinney J. e. Feb. 3, 1863, died March 14. 1862.
Newraan S. A. e. Sept. 12, 1861, disab. Aug. 20, '63.
Pratt S. e. Oct. 3, 1861.
Preeble W. H. e. Feb. 11, 1862.
Reed H. Sergt. e. Sept. 39, 1861, ra. o. Dec. 25, '61.
Rivers S. e. Oct. 7, 1861, ra. o. July 7, 1865.
Reed J. e. Oct. 2, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Reed E. O. e. Sept. 29, 1861.
Boggs W. e. Feb. 1.5, 1864, in. o. July 7, 1865.
Sherman E. p. Feb. 8, 1864.
Simmons C. A. e. Feb. 1, 1862. m. o. Julv 7, 1865.
Starbord G. W. e. Feb. 13. 1864. m. o. July 7, 1865.
Steinmann J. e. Sept. 35, 1861, died July 30, 1882.
Stelnman J. e. Sept. 33, 1861, m. o. July 7, 1865.
Wolever R. W. e. Sept. 31, 1861, ra. o. Dec. 35, '64.
Williams .1. e. Oct. 3. 1861, m. o. July 7, 1866.
Warrillon I. e. Feb. 35. 1864. died Aug. 29, 1864.
Youngberry -J. E. e. Oct. 3, •61, prmtd. to Sergt. M.aj-
aud Adjt.

COMPANY K, 139tli REGIMENT I. V. I.
From Geneseo. 100 Days.

Captain Pnrnell H. Sniff, Geneseo. enlisted May 13,
1864, mustered out Oct. 38. 1884.
First Lieut. Russell W. Calkins, Geneseo, enlisted
May 14, 1864, mustered outOct. 28, 1864.
Captain GerineiiPinas Gable. Annawan, enlisted
May 1, 1884, first enlisted in 4tb Iowa Infantry,
wounded at Pea Ridge and discharged, then en
listed In 139th III Inf. nuLstored out Oct. 28,
1864, re-enllsted Feb. 10. 1865, lu the 151st HI.
Inf. as First Lieut, promoted to Captain, and
mustered out Jan. 31, 1886, at Columbus, Ga.
This Company was mustered out Got. 28,
1864.

Hartley H. IstSergr.
I E. '

Mav 17, 1864.
Pruln E. Seigt. e. May 16. 1864.
Thompson c. a. sergt e. May 16, 1884.
Woodruff, II. W. Sergt. e. May 17. 1884.
Withrow W. Sergt. e. Mav 16. 1864.
Sedgley C. VV. Oorpl. e. .Mav 13. 1864.
Brown E. Cor]il. e. May 16. 1864.
Thompson J. P. Corpl. e. May 16. 1884.
AVard iM. W. Oorpl. e. May 11, 1864.
Brown E. Oorpl. e. May SO, 1864.
Chase E. C. Corpl. e. May 16, 1864.
Giles H. Ooipl.
Browning -J. F. Corpl. e. .May 33. 1884.
Nye W. W. musician, e. May 13. 1884.
Raser G. W. musician, e. Mav 18. 1864.
McNeal E. wagoner, e. May 14, 1884.
Adams .\. W. e. May 14, 1864.
Adams A. L. e. Mav 13, 1864.
Bacom S. G. p. May 18. 1884.
Barnes A. W. e. Mav 38, 1864.
Banc. e. May 3. 1864.
Beacli W. H. e. Mav 3, 1864.
Barnard W. e. Mav 34. 1864.
Brohop E. W. e. May 3, 1884.
Bolan H. e. May 14, 1864.
Bolton O. B. e. May 17, 1864.
Bowen D. e. May 36, 1864.
Bracken G. W. o. May 33. 1864.
Breed H. M. e. May 18, 1864.
Brown J. W. p. May 2. 1864.
Brown J. p. May 4. 1864.
Brown'W. H. e. May 7, 1864.
Buckley B. K. e. May 4. 1864.
Bush T. H. e. May 11, 1864.

Cole W. W. p. May 12. 1884.
CurleyJ.e. May 39. 1864.
Dayss. e. Mav 14, 1884.
Daw R. A. e. Mav 13. 1864.
, Doyel H. e. May 14, 1864.
Ertll A.e. Mav35. 1864.
Fitch J. C. e. May 16, 1864.
Fleming J. e. Mav 14, 1864.
Fosse. O. p. May 18. 1864.
Fortner L. e. May 18. 1864.
Fries J. e. Maj 16. 1884.
Gabreo A. e. May 19, 1864.
Ganther D. e. May 17, 1864, died Sept.
Gancer (.'. e. May 35, 1864.
Hards E. e. May 30, 1864.
Harrington VV. H. e. May35. 1864.
Harrington H. p. May 13. 1884.
KInsyA.J. p. May 11, 1864.
Kelly P. e. .May 34. 1864.
Llenweber.l. p. ,Mav 30, 1864.
Mason. I. p. Mav 38, 1864.
Maikip 1). p. Mav25. 1864.
.M.a) L. e. Mav 33. 1864.
SlilesC. R. p. May 11, 1864.
.Miller 11. Ce. M:iv 11, 1864.
Jlorton D. H. e. Mav 34, 1864.
McholsC. E. c. iVlav 33, 1864.
OttJ.e. Miiv5. 1864.
Parker G. VV. e. Mav 13. 186-1.
Peterson .V. e. .'Via) 16. 1884.
PhlUbrook F. e. Jlav 18. 188-1.
RaserVV. VV. e :\la\ 11, 1864.
Rockerteller 11. p. iVlav3i, 1884.
SlelnholTG. N. e. .Mav 30. 1864.
Stewart J. e. .Mav 14,1884.
Stiles S.e. May 17. 1884.
SlongblonC. e. Mav 36. 1864.
Stone W.e. May 16. 1884.
StralyJ.p. Jlay 13, 1864.
Tuttle G.H.e. hlay 3.5. 1884.
Thompson B. V. e. May ,5, 1864.
TowsleelJ. J. e. Mav 4, 1864.
Tremalne A. G. e. May 37, 1864.
Turner E. o. .Mav 13. 1864.
Turnerc. E. p. May 16, 1864.
ValB R. A. e. May 19, 1864.
White T. e. Mav 13, 1864.
Williams N. e. Mav 14, 1864
Wisely J. e. May 2"8, 1864.

1.5, 1874.

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

57^

STXTY-NINTH REGIMENT I. V. I.

Part of Company D.— From Galva princi
pally.
rfew'; Hi•'^^• J""" 4. 1862, m. o. Oct. 16, 1863.
Clark C. B. Corpl. e. June 4, 1863 m. o odt 16 IRfi-)
Cho Itutle DC. Corpl e. June 4 '63 in.o Oct "16,^63
Davis J. e. .June 4, 1863, m. 0. Oct. 16, 1563.
Davis S. Sergt. e. June 4. 1863, died .July 1, 1862
Evens H e. June 4, 1862, m. 0. Oct. 18, 1862
poster Re. -June 4, 1863, in. o. Oct. 16 1863
Florine W. e. June 4. 1863. m. o. Oct. 16, 1863.
9l!?i^?"rA-a''' "'i""^ 1' 1883, m. o. Oct. 16, 1863.
Hull J G. Sergt. e. June 4, 1883, in. o. Oct. 16. 1863.
Kenerdy B. D. e. June 4, 1883, in. o. Oct. 16, 1863

Lo()uey J H. e. June 4, 1863, m. 0. Oct. 16, 1863.
Malloryp. d e. June 4, 1882, m. 0. Oct. 16, 1862.
MiUege S e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 16, 1862.
Purkins W. e. June 4, 1882, m. o. Oct. 16, 1862.
.Shoup L. e. June 4, 1863, m. o. Oct. 16, 1863.
I i,^fl"S^ ^- ?• ¦^"'J® *¦ 1863, m. o. Oct. 16, 1863.
Smith M. e. June 4, 1863, m. o. Oct. 16, 1^63.
ShortohiiKj N. e. Juue 4, 1862. m. o. Oct. 16, 1862.
Davis -r. W. Corpl. e. June 4, 1862, ra. o. Oct. 16, '62..
Decker A. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 16. 18'63.
McDona fl A. W. e. June 4, 1863, m. .0. Oct. 16, 1862.
McDona cl S J. e. June 4, 1862, m. o. Oct. 16. 1862.
McDonald J. B. e. June 4. 1862. m. o. Oct. 18, 1862.
V.H'?" ?,• "¦ •J""" ¦*. 1862, m. o. Oct. 18, 1883.
\ atle M. e. June 4, 1863, m. o. Oct. 18, 1863.

NINETEENTH REGIMENT I. V. I.

Part of Co. H.— From Geneseo mostly.
Dedrick J. Lieut, e. Jnne 10, 1861. went In as Oorpl.
prmtd. to Sergt. Dec. 1, 1861, to 1st Sergt. March
26, 1863, 1st Lient. Dec. 4, 1863, and returned in
command of his Oo. m. o. June 9, 1864.
Little Chas. 1<\ .\sst. Surg, from Kewanee, e. Feb.l 5,
'63, m. o. Julv 9, '84.
Johnson V. C. Lieut, e. Jnne 10, 1881. prmtd. frora
Sergt. to 1st Lieut, reslgued Oct. 35. 1883.
Hagerty W. Sergt. e. June 10, 1881. m.o. July 9, '64.
Herringtou S. Sergt. e. Juue 10, 1861, wd. at battle
of Stoue River, m. o. July 9, 1864.
Thoraas F. B. Oorpl. e. June 10, 1861, severely wd.
at battle of Stjme River, m. o. July 9. 1864.
Bivakirey L. e. June 10, 1861, prmtd. to 1st Lient.
17th U. S. C. L Nov. 35, 1883, ra.o. Jnly 9, 1864.
Hawthorne W. Corpl. e. Jnne 10. 1861.
Snyder J. Corpl. e. .lune 10. 1861, wd. at Stone Riv
er, Jan. 3, 1863, and at Chicamauga, Sept. 30,
1863, m.o. July 9, 1884.
Brown T. M. e. June 10. 1861. lu. o. Jnly 9, 1864.
Beers B. F. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. Jnly 9, 1864.
AValch W. L. Sergt. e. June 10, '61. disd. Oct. 16, '63.
Blandou L. e. June 10. 1861. m. o. Jnly 9, 1864.
Benham J. p. June 10, 1861, died of wd. received at
Stone River, Tenu. Dec. 31, 1862.
Bleakney -J. G. e. .lug. 3, 1861, transferred to Capt.
Bridge's Battery.

Curtise T. e. -June 10, 1861, disd. April 28. 1862.
Coleraan J. F. e. June 10. 1861, disd. on account wd.
rec. at battle stone River, Teuii. Dec. 31, 1863
EngUsh J.W. e. June 10, 1861, transfd. to Oo. I,
19th IU. Inf.
Fleming (i. F. e. Jnne 10, 1881, Avd. at Stone River,
Dec. 31. 1883.
Gibbs W. e. April 18, 1863, transfd. to Bridge's Bat
tery.
Kernes J. e. June 10, 1861, disd. Oct. 31, 1861.
Landers R. e. June 10. 1881, m. o. July 9, 1864.
Lawrence C. e. June 10, 1861. kid. at battle Ohica-
raauga. Ga. Sept. 30, 1863,
Maxhani H. 0. e, June 10, 1881, wd. at Ohicaraauga,
. taken prisr. and died In rebel prison.
Peterson F. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. July 9. 1864.
Post .f. L. p. June 10. 1861. died July 39, 1883.
Smith C. E. e. June 10. 1861, m. 0. Aug. 5. 1861.
Sadler R. C.June 10, 1861. m. o. March 26, 1862.
Sofstrom A. e. June 10, 1861, transfd. to Inv. Corps..
Tuttle F. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. Feb. 1, 1862.
Townley R. e. June 10, 1861, m. o. Oct 29, 1863.
Van Order C. e. Juue 10, 1881, m.o. July 9, .'64.
A''aii Order A. e. Aug. 33, 1883, transferred to Capt.
Bridge's Battery.
Wittenbnrger H. e. June 10. 1861, m. o. Feb. 18, '63.
WvckoltO. H. e. Juue 10, 1861, kid. at battle Chica
mauga. Ga. Sept. 30, 1863.
Young J. y. e. June 10,1861, died ot wds, reed, at
battle Stone River, Dec. 31, 1883.

(The Illinois Reports give no history of the Nineteenth Reglinent.i

FORTY-THIRD REGIMENT I. V. I.

The Forty-third was organized at Camp Butler, 111., Sept. 1861, by Col. Julius Raitli. Was at the battles.
of Fort Donelson, Sliiioh (losing 300 killed and wounded), and Siege ot Corinth. In Sjirlng of 1863, 300 meu
were mounted The regiment was raoved to .Meniphis, and thence into Arkansas, where it was constanlly on
the track of guerrilla hands. The Forty-third participated in the repulse of Gen. Kirby Smith at Jeukiu's
Ferry. Received final pay and discharge at Camp Butler, 111., Dec. 14, 1865.
^JeIsou M. M. Oorpl. e. Sept. 1, '81. died Sept. 16, '64.
Nyberg E. e. Sept. 1. 1861. died Jan. 34. 1883.
Peterson J. e. Sept. 1. 1861. m. 0. Nov. 30, 1865.
Rossburg N. P. e. Sept. 1. 1881, ra. o. Nov. 30, '65.
Samulson C. e. ,Sept. 1, '61, kkl at Shiloh, Apr. 6.'62..
Samnlson E. e. Sept. 1. '61. disd. June 30. '63.
Swanson S. G. e. Sept. 1. '61, wd. disd. Aug. 28, '63.
Swanson E. e. Sept. 1, 1861, in. 0. Nov. 30. 1865.
Neberg P. J. e. Sept 1, 1881, m. o. Nov. 30, 1865.
Wendstram N. P. e. Sept. 1. '61, m. o. Nov. 30, '65.
AVesterlund A. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Sept. 36, 1884.
Westerlund H. e. Sept 1. 1861, m. o. Nov. 30, 1865.
Anderson J. A. e. Mar. 39. 1864.
Bergquist S. A. e. March 39, 1864, flrst e. Oct. 15,
1851, anddisd. lor disability Oct. 17, 1882.
Cling 0. e. Dec. 30, 1883.
Englestrom A. m. o. Nov. 18, 1883.
HaUfiisto. A. m. o. Deo. 30. 1863.
Hyertberg F. A. ra. o. M.arch 16. 1864.
Hanson A, M. in. o. Mar. 17, 1864.
Jolmson 0. A. m. 0. March 17, 17, 1864.
Larson ,L m. o. March 25, 1864.
Norton C. O. m. o. Feb. 29. 1864.
Peterson S. M. m. o. Dec. 30, 1863.
Rosberg N. P. m. o. Feb. 14, 1864, died Sept 22, '64..

Part of Company C— Mostly from Andover.
Anderson P. e. Sept. 1. 1861. transfd. to Inv. Cinps,
Nov. 15, 1863.
.Anderson A. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. June 30, 1862.
Bengtson O. p. Sept. 1, 1881. ra. o. Nov. 3, 1865.
BergloftL. O. p. Sept 1. 1881, kid. at Shiloh, April
6, 1863.
Ericson .1. vv. Corpl. t-. Sept. 1, '61.
Ericson G. W. e. Sept. 1. 1861, disd. .Inly 36. 1883,
on account of wounds.
Clase D. e. Sept. 1, 1861, raissing after battle shiloh.
Ingell P. J. Coriil. e. Sept. 1. 1861. ra.o. Nov. 30, '66.
Halsgren N. W. e. Sept 1, 1861. disd. Feb. 6, 1862.
Hall G. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. Mav 15, 1863.
.Johnson C. W. e. Sept. 1. 1861, disd. Jnly 4, 1862.
Larson C. .L e. Sept. 1, 1861. died April 2, 1863.
Larson C. B. e. Sept. 1, 1881. m. o. Nov. 30. '65.
Linden N. e. Sept. 1. 1861. died Feb. 21, 1865.
Lelyengron J. P. e. Sept. 1. 1861, m. 0. Sept. 26, '64.
Nelson v. e. Sept. 1, 1861. m. n. Sept. 26, 1864.
Nelson A. J. e. Sept. 1, 1861, ra. o. Nov. 20, 1865.
Nelson G.W. Corpl. e. Sept. 1, 1881, died June 30, 62.
Nelson c. W. e. .Sept. I, 1861, disd. March 3, 1863.

580

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

THIRTY-THIRD REGIMENT I. V. I.

The Thirty-third Infantry was organized at Oamp Butler, 111. September. 1861, by Col. Chas. E. Hovey.
It participated iu the following battles: Cache Alton Plant, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River
Bridge, and sieges of Jackson and Vicksburg, captures of Fort Esperanga and Spanish Fort. It was almost
constantly on tlie raarcli, and was iu many sklrmislies.

Part of Company A.— From Kewanee and
Cambridge.
McKenzie J. A. Captaiu, c. Sept. 18, 1861, resigned
March 10, 1863.
Austin M. e. Feb. 8, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Bloom J. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Ferris S. e. Feb. 7, 1866, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Hendrix D. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Hicks T. e. Feb. 7, 1865. ni.o. .Nov. 34, 1865.
Hulsigor A. e. Feb. 37. 1865. m.o. Nov. 34. 1865.
Lyel N. D. e. Feb. 7, 1865, in.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
McGalliarcVR. e. Feb. IB. 1864, ra.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Rinn A. W. e. Feb. 7, 1885, m.o. Nov. 34. 1885.
Rankin H. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Slocum G. W. e. Feb. 16. 1865, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Slocum W. e. Feb. 7. 1865. m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Trasher E. e. Feb. 27, 1865 m.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Tunneclilt J. F. e. Feb. 7, 1865, ra.o. Nov. 34, 1865.

Mall H. e. Feb. 7, 1865. m.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Whiflin T. e. Feb. 8, 1865, ra.o. Nov. 34, 1865. '
Waltoo R. e. Feb. 8, 1865, m.o. Nov. 34. 1865.
F'ell W. A. e. Fell. 11. 1864, m.o. Oct. 14. 1865.
Gallic A. e. March 29, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24. 1865.
Hoege S. e. March 3, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1885.
Jones J. .M. e. March 11. 1864, m.o. Nov. 34. 1865.
Jones S. e. March 15. 1864, m.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Kempin L. e. Feb. 37, 1864. m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
RuleT. W. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m.o. July 14. 1865.
Shipley I. C. e. Feb. 27, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Trumball A. e. Feb. 11, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
AVilson D. C. e. Feb. 39. 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Wilson W. a. e. Feh 29, 1864,m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Wonders -J. e. Feb. 29, 1864, ra.o. Nov. 34. 1865.
Wilkins J. Feb. 13, 1864, ra.o. Nov. 34, 1865.
Zumbum J. H. e. Feb. 32, 1864, m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Zang J. e. Feb. 37. 1866. m.o. Nov. 24, 1865.
Cline P. e. Sept. 19, 1861, ra.o. Nov. 34, 1865.

SEVENTEENTH REGIMENT I. V. I.
Tlie Seventeenth Infantry was mustered into U. S. Service in Peoria, III. May 24, 1861. Its flrst duty was in
Missouri, pursuing Jeff Thompson aud other like bands. It was an the following battles; Greentield, Fort
Henrv and Fort Donaldson, Pittsburg Landing, advance aud evacuation of Corinth, luka, Hatchle, capture of
Holly" Springs, siege of Vicksburg, and many smaller ones, and long inarclies too nuraerous to here mention.

Part of Company D. — From Galva, Kewanee,
and Cambridge.
Bush H.C. Captain, e. April 19,1861.m.o. June 1,1864.
Biggs J. J. First Lieutenant, e. March 38, 1863, re
signed, and afterward sent as Captain in Com
pany C, 113th L V.I.
McCartney J. Fir.st Lieutenant, e. April 30, 1861, re
signed March 38. 1883. and afterward served in
Company G, 113th I. V. 1.
Anthony J. e. May 35, 1861, disd. April 19, 1883.
Ayers S. C. e, Mav 25. 1881.
Black W. H. e. May 35. 1881.
Boyd J. M. e. May 35, 1861.
Coles J. e. May 25, 1861.
DilvisO. e May 25, 1861.
Dwyer W. H. e. Ma\ 35, 1861.
Dixon J. e. May 35. 1881.
Dixon H.J. May 35. 1881.
Doan E. e. May 36, 1861.
Emily D. E. e. Mav 35. 1861.
Everett J. e. May 35. 1861.
Eckroth A. e. May 35. 1861, disd Nov. 3. 1863.
Fredericks H. H. e. May 35, 1861.
Gill, J. W. e. May 35, 1861, died AprU. 12, 1863.
Groves P. e. May 35, 1861, disd. Nov. 1863, on ac
count of wounds.
Griffln J. A. e. Mav 25. 1861.
Goodwin A. e. May 35, 1861.
Harris N. Sergt e. May 35, 1861.
Hudsel E. C. e. May 25, 1861.

Hersey J. E. e. May 25, 1861.
Hunktus P. H. e. May 25. 1861, disd. Aug. 16. 1863.
Hulseger A. e. Mav 25, 1861, dlsiL Mav 25, 1864.
Howey J. e. May 25, 1861.
Johnson P. e. May 25, 1861. disd. March 27, 1863.
Johnston -F. e. May 25, 1861.
Johnston H. e. May, 35, 1861.
Kurley W. Sergt. e. May 35, 1861.
LeeO. e. May 25. 1861. (lied ot wounds Feb. 17,1862.
Landis A. e. Dec. 38, 1863.
Lozler J. e. Dec. 38, 1863.
MeBlshop J. e. Mav 25, 1S61.
McKee T. e. May 35, 1861.
Mohlfleld G. e. May 35, 1861, disd. Se]it. 13, 1862.
McCreath R. e. May 25. 1881.
Oliver C. e. May 35, 1861. disd. -Inly 24. 1862.
Passage J. e. May 25, 1861, re-enlisted as Veteran
Nov. 39, 1863. Transferred to Co. E, Sth 1. V. I,
Robblns E. C. D. e. May 25, 1861.
Rockfellow 0. musician, e. Mav 25, 1881
Ruch P. J. e. Feb. 34. 1864, veteran, Co.E.8th I.Y.I.
Sigler S. Corpl. p. Mav 35. 1861.
Snowden E. e. Mav 35, 1861, kid. at Fort Donelson
Feb. 13, 1863.
Sprague A. H. e. Mav 3.5. 1861.
Seybert G. W. c. Ma\ 3,5, 1861. died Sept. 16, 1861.
Smith R. D. Corpl. e. lAlav 35.1861, disd. Juiie6,1862.
.Slocum W. P. e. Mav 25, 1861.
Taylor J. L. e. Mav 35, 1861.
Taylor H. W. e. Mav 35. 1861.
Wight L. T. e. Mav 35, 1881.
- Wing G. B. e. May 35, 1861, disd. Nov. 20, 1863.

PART OF COMPANY D, S.'Jd REGIMENT I.V. I.
From Woodhull and vicinity.
The Eighty-third was organized at Monmouth, III. by Col. A. C. Harding, and mustered lu, Ang. 31, 1862.
It was In the battles of Fort Henry and Fore Donelson, and Imiiigo:! guard duty successfully resisted the
attacks of bands of guerrillas many times. When Forrest and Wheeler with 8,000 men, attacked Fort Donel
son In Feby. 1863. 9 companies of the 83d, with Company 0. 2(1 III. Light Artillery, defeated thera the rebels
suffering a loss of 800.
Sykes Francis M. 3d Lieut, e. Aug. 21, '61, resigned
Aug. 19, '84. ,
Hayden A. R. Sergt. e. Aug. 27,'62, ra.o. Juue26,'65.
Hayden J. Corpl. e. Ang. 37, 1863, m.o. July 36. '65.
Epperson J. U. e. July 31. 1862, disd. Mar. 9. 1863.
Seaman W. Corpl. c. Aug. 6, 1863, ra.o. Jnne 36, "6,5.
Cummings 0. e. Julv 31. 1863, m.o. June 36. 1865.
Goodman 0. J. e. July 81. 1863, m.o. June 36, 1865.
Coykendall C. e. Aug. 9. 1863, m.o. Juno 26, 1865.
Bundy H. D. e. Aug. 6, 1863. m.o. June 38, 1885.
Bundy A C. e. July 30, 1863. disd. April 10, 1863.
Blair T. G. e. Aug. 6, 1862, disd. March 39, 1864.
Blair D. R. p. Fell. 15. 1864, transfd.
Bean E. T, e. Aug. 7, 1863. in.o. June 36, 1865.
Briggs R. S. e. I'eb. 15. 1864, transfd.
Edgarty ,1. e. Aug. 7, 1862, ra.o. Jnue 36, 1885.

Evans .r. e. Ang. 7, 1862, m.o. June 36, 1865.
Freer vv. e. Aug. 3, 1862, m.o. Jnue 36, 1885.
Green P. 0. p. FpIi. 6, 1862, transfd.
Hiller M. W. e. .\uK. 6, 1862, m.o. June 26, 1865.
Joues O. p. Aug. 7, 1883, disd. for promotion.
Kerr W. II. e. Aug. 1, 1862. m.o. Jnne 26, 186-5.
M ixwell H. e. Aug. 9, 1863, dlstl May 4, 1863.
Patter O. J. e. Feb. 16, 1864. transfd.
Reeves A. It. e. Aug. 7, 1862, Iraiistd.
Reeves -1. p. .Vug. 7, 1863, m.o. June 16, 1865.
Russell G. S. e. Aug. 6. 1863. disd. May 4. 1863.
Stroud G. \V. e. Feb. 10, 1864, m.o. June 26, 1865.
Underwood A. D. e. Aug. 4. 1862, ra.o. -Inne 26, '65.
Wetherby J. VV. e. Aug. 7. 1863. m.o. June 26, 1865.
Whitcorab J. B. e. Ang. 7, 1863, m.o. Jnne 36, 1865.
Whlpp II. e.Feb. 15, 1864, transfd.

HENRY COUNTY "WAR RECORD.

581

FORTY-SECOND REGIMENT, I. V. I.
The Forty-second Infantry was organized in Chicago, July 33, 1861. by Col. Wm. A. Webb. Was in the tol-
l()wing engagements; Island Np. 10 (Col. Roberts with itfty men of Co. A, spiked six guns of the enemy on the
SK -,,",,",'']'• ^'' Earmington, siege of Corinth, Columbia, siege ot Nasaville, Stoue River (In which it lost
^i killed, 115 wounded, and 85 prisoners), Chicamauga, Mission Ridge. Was iu the engageraents of ihe army
9S .S-fi"-" eampaign. Spring Hill, and Fraiiklin, ami battle of NasiiviUe. Mustered out Dec. 15, 1865. Jan.
10, 1866, received final pay and discharge

Company A.— From Kewanee.
Northrop C. Lieut. Col. went in as Capt. prmtd.
Major, and then Lieut. Col. resigned Sept. 26, '62.
Atwater F. A, Major, went In as Sergt. Major aud
was prmtd. througii the dllterent grades to
Major; resigned in Spring, 1865.
Church E. S. Captain, went in as 2d Lieut, prmtd. to
1st Lient. and Capt. was captd. at Farmington,
Miss, and held as prisr. 5 montlis, resigned May
2, 1868.
JVtcFadden J. S. Capt. e. Ang. 9, 1861, went in as
Sergt. prmtd. np through grades to Capt. resigned
March 9, 1865.
WavH. M. Oapt. e. July 33, 1861, went in as 1st
Lieut, prmtd. Capt. and resigned May 28, 1862.
Bennett A. 1st Lieut, e. March 3, 1863, ra.o. Dec. 16,
'65.
Gier W. H. 1st Lieut, e. .\ng. 9, '61, went in as Corpl.
prmtd. to 1st Lieut, at .-Vtlanta, Ga. Aug. 1884,
re-enllsted as veteran, prmtd. Capt. April 11, '65.
Bacon S. J. Sergt. wd. at Chicamauga, Sept. 30,
1863, laid on held of iiattle seven days, and died
of wils. iu liospital at Chattanooga.
Butt T.
Bassett O. D. Sergt. Major.
Bennett J. W. wd. in the foot at Corinth, died lu
hospital at Cliattanooga, Nov. 13, 1863.
Bailew C.
Brown A. -T.
Corwin J. S. Corpl. kid. at Chicaniaug.a, Sept. 30,'63.
Custar H. P. 3d Lieut, prmtd, from Corpl. to 1st
Sergt. and 3d Lieut.
Clark J. iirmtd. to Q. M. Sergt.
Crackbone C. D. e. Aug. 13, 1861, cUed April 36, '62.
Cook G. W. Sergt.
Cowden J. e. Ang 3-3, 1861, died.
Carson E. e. Aug. 22, 18'61, killed at Stone River,
Dec. 31, 1863.
Cherry R. L. e. Aug. 33. 1861, captd. at Clilcamiiuga,
Sept. 30, '63, confined at Danville prison 1 year.
Carter J. VV. Oorpl. e. Aug. 23. 1881.
Orangle W. F. Corpl. e. Aug, 22, 1861.
Daily A. Corpl. wd. at Stoue River, in. o. Sept. 8, '64.
Dodd H. D. e. Aug 9, 1861.
Decker H. W e. Aug. 14, 1862, m. o. Dec. 15, 1866.
Elliott J. Y. 1st Lieut, and Adjt. e. Aug. 14, 1861,
went in as Sergt. prmtd np to Adjt. wd. at Mis
sion Bridge, died at Chattanooga, of wds.
Enslow G. B. e. Ang. 14, 1861, died January 1, 1863.
Follett Melville, e. Sept. 4. 1861, wd. at Ohicaraauga,
and disd. ou account of wds.
Goodrich C. H. e. Aug. 9, 1861 m. o. Dec. 16, 1865.
Good D. Corpl.
Green H. e. Aug. 80, 1861, disd.
Green L. e. Aug. 80, 1881. ,, ,„ ,„^
GUbert W. H. e. March 10. 1864, m. o. Dec. 16, '65.
Hamilton C. F. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1861, severly wd.
at Spring Hill, Tenn. disd. on account of wds.
afterward re-eulisted as vetern, m. o. Dec. 16, '65.
Hitt D. T. e. Aug. 9, 1861. disd. Sept. 13, 1862.
Halsted J. W. e. Aug. 9, 1861. disd. Sept. 37, 1883.
Haines L. e. Aug. 31, 1861, wd. at Chicamauga, Sept.
Hotch'kJf F. A. V. e. Aug. 9, '61. disd. Sept. 37, ;63.
Hershman J. G. e. Aug. 14, '61, deserted Sept. 1, '62.
Hamilton F. „ .,„ ,„„_
House A. e. Feb. 7, 1865, ra. o. Deo. 16, 1865.
Isaac S. e. Aug. 21, 1861, wd. at Fr.anklin, Tenn.
Isaac A. e. Aug. 9, 1861, killed at Chicamauga, Sept.
Irwin' G. deserted Feb. 19, 1883.
Johnson W. S. Corpl. disd. Sept. 16, 1884.
Liuooln D. A. e. Aug. 7, '61, died at Na/hyllle, Tenn.
from wds. received at the battle of Stone River,
Dec. 31. 1862.
Se?c:sfrgt. e. Aug. 7, 1861, mo. Dec. 16. 1865.
Meyhew SIM-". Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1861.
Matthews j. W. dred June 38, 1883, of l^ever.
Norton W.VV. sergt. e. Sept 17, 1881, killed at Mia-
Minn?c"k^Joh«n'w.°e"fug'l''61, killed at the battle
Me%l^f. ^T^oy.%Sm\%a. May 3, 1865
Norton C.C. e. Sept. 10, 1861, kid at 1-arnrington
the flrst man in the regiment who was kid. in
OIive*r ""b. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, 1861, captd. at Spring
Hill, Tenn-cfied of disease contracted in Rebel
gris'ou. ic T. M. e. Aug. 9, 1861.
Pratt S. H.

Robinson R. e. Ang. 9, 1861, deserted Sept. 1, 1862.
Robinson J. e. Aug. 9, 1861. deserted Sept. 1. 1863.
Risheil J. O. e. Aug. 14. 1861. discharged in 1862.
Ru.5tin N. e. Aug. 30. 1861, disd In 1862.
Roach J. Sergt e. Feb. 8, 1862, wd. at Farmington,
Miss. disd.
Sherman E. e. Aug. 9. 1861, disd.
Stebbins H. A. Oorpl. e. Aug. 9. '81, m.o. Dec. 16, '65.
Smith M. e. Aug. 13, 1861, died April 9, 1864.
Smith W. N. e. Aug. 13, 1861, disci Dec. 13, 1864,
wd. at Obicamauga.
Stone F. e. Aug. 14. 1881. disd. Sept. 17, 1864.
Swarl VV. e. Aug. 21, 1861, disd. died Dec. 17, 1861.
Sandles T. e. Sept. 4, 1861, in. o. Sept. 16, 1884.
Town W. S. e. Aug. 9, 1881, wd. .at Chicamauga,
disd. Sept. 16. 1864.
Tavlor J. e. Ang. ft. 1861, died Dec. 19, 1861.
Turnnlcllff W. C. e. Aug. 9. 1861, died Oct. 20, 1861.
Torapkins T. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m.o. Dec. 16, 1865.
Wood E. F. Oorpl e. Aug. 13. '61. died July 20. '62.
Wood W. 0. Sergt. e. .-Vug. 13. 1861, severely wd. at
Spring Hill, Tenn. and disd. re-pnlisted as Vet.
Whetstone M. e. .A.ug. 9, 1861. wd. and captd. at
Cbicainanga, laid In Danville prison 9 months.
Wardwart J. e. Sept. 14, 1881, wd. at Chicamauga,
and disd. on account of wds.
Baltzer J. Sergr. e. Jan. 1, 1864, kid. at Spring HiU,
Tenn. Nov. 29, 1864.
Bullis L. D. e. Feb. 7, 1865. m. o. Dec. 16, 1865.
Bauer W. 0. e. Feb. 10, 1865. m. o. Dee. 16, 1885.
Davidson M. V. Sergt. e. Aug. 9, "81, m.o. Dec. 16, '65.
Goodrich E. e. March 14, 1864.
Halley J. e. Aug. 9, 1861, m. o. Dec. 18, 1865.
Haines J. e. Aug. 9, 1861, m. o. Dec. 16. 1865.
Part of Company B.
From Cambridge, Geneseo and Woodhull.
Stevenson A. F. 1st Lieut, prmtd. Oapt. Sept. 18, '62
resigned Nov. 5, 1863, appointed Brev. -Col. Mch.
13, 1865.
Jackson 0. W. 1st Lieut, e. Julv 38. 1861, served in
Pioneer Battln. from Nov. 33, '63, to Nov. 30,'63.
Arnold H. Corpl. e. July 38, 1861, wd. aud captd. at
Chicamauga, Sept. 30, 1863. remained on battle
field 8 days, paroled, died Dec. 9, 1863, in liosp.
at Bridgeport, Ala.
Anderson S. e. March 33, 1863. wd. at Stone River,
Dec. 31, 1863. dl.sd. Aug. 1883.
Baldwin T. e, July 38. 1861, m.o. Sent. 17. 1861, re-
enl. Jan. 1, 1864. wd. at Resaca, 6a. May 14. '64.
Bush J. e. July 28, 1861, disd. Jan. 30. 1862, after
ward e. in Co. K. 113tli Regt. and prmtd. to 1st
Lieut.
Bresman P. e. July 38. 1861. (Usd. Feb. 34, 1863.
Durkee J. e. Jidy 28, 1861, died Dec. 34. 1861.
Davis M. e. July 38, 1881, died Feb. 1862.
DeMouth 0. e. July 28, 1861, supposed to have died
Dec. 1861.
Downey J. e. July 28, 1881, m.o. Sept. 17, 1861, re-
enl."in 4th U. S. Cav. Nov. SO, 1882.
Fay T e. July 38. 1861, wd. and captd. at Stone Rlv-
. er, Dec. 31, 1863, exch. and transfd.
Flshburn D. Sergt.-maj. e. July 38. 1861, wd. at
Kenesaw Mt. June 15, 1864.
Fowler G. e. July 28. 1861. disd. May 10, 1863.
Green J. S. Corpl. e. Aug. 30, 1861, disd.
Howard E. e. July 28, 1861, kid. at Lovejoy's Station,
Ga. Sept. 1, 1864.
Hopper W. e. March 17, 1863, accidentally wd. at
Courtland, Ala. Aug. 30, 1882, transfd. to V.R.C.
Her.se.y F. e. July 38, 1861, disd.
Hogle L. S. Corpl. e. July 28. 1861.
Jacltson D. G. Sergt. e. July 28, 1861, wd. at Ohica
raauga Sept. 19, 1883.
Jennings W. e. July 28. 1861, died June, 1863.
Kessler M. e. July 28, 1861, re-e. Jan. 1, '64. as vet.
Little F. e. July 28, 1861. accidentiy shot hiraself at
Farraiugton, Miss, and died July 14, 1862.
Moultrop 0. e, July 29, 1861, wd. at Chicamauga,
Ga. sent. 19, 1863, died Feb 1864,
Marston I. D. e. July 39, 1861, disd. in Chicago, 111.
Malcolfn S. Oorpl. e. July 39, 1861, furloughed Feb.
6. 1883, and deserted.
Miixion C. e. March 18, 1863.
Moyer L e. Sept. 3, 1861, died Nov. 39, 1861.
Newman F. Corpl. e. Jan. 23, 1863.
Newman V. disd. Aug. 1863.
Purveiance S. e- March 23, 1862.

-582

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

Short P. Sergt. e. July 38, 1861, wd. at Stone River,
Dec. 31, 1863.
Stoddart P. e. July 38, 1861, disd. June, 1862.
Slmonton S. A. e. July 28, 1881, wd. and captd. at
Stone River, Dec. 31, 1863, and excd.,wd. again at
Atlanta, Ga. Ang. 6, 1864.
Teachout H. E. IstSergt. e. July 38. 1861, wd. at bat
tle of Franklin, Tenn. Nov. 30, 1864, prmtd. 3d
Lieut. Dec. 16, 1865.
Vincent W. e. July 38, 1861, wd. at Stoue River, Dec.

31, 1863, also at Kenesaw Jit. Ga. ,Tuiie27, 1864,
died at Chattanooga, Tenn. July 3, '64, of wounds.
Woodmanse R. e. July 28. 1861. wd. .and captd. at
Chicamauga. Sept. 20, 186.3, died in prison about
the 1st of Oct. 1863.
WeirH. P. transfd. to band of 111th 111. Regt.
Welton F. G. Sergt. e. July 28. 1861, wd. at Dallas,
Ga. May 29, 1864, prmtd. to Sergt. Jan. 1, 1865,
disd. March 4. 1865. Leg amputated.
Walton F. e. July 38, 1861.

PART OF 161st REGIMENT, T.V.I.
(One Year.)
The One Hundred and Fifty-first Infantry was organized at Quincy, and mustered in Feb. 33, 1865. It was
ou duty in Tennessee and Georgia. At Kingston, Georgia, tlie 151st received tbe surrender of Gen. Warford
with 10,400 rebels. It was mustered ont Jany. 2, 1866.

Partof Company A.— Principally from An
nawan, Geneseo, Orion and Galva.
Lathrop U. D. e. Jan. 6, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24. 1866.
Schlakle W. e. Feb. 4, 1865, m. o. Jan. 34, 1866.
Woolf J. e. Feb. 4, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24. 1866.
Wright H. e. Feb. 4, 1865, m, o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Zunkle J. e. Feb. 4, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Part of Campany E.— From Annawan and
Geneseo.
Goble G. Cant. e. Feb. 26, '65. m. o. Jan. 34, '66.
Gaines R. H. e. Feb. 10, 1865, m. o. Jau. 34, 1866.
Holzinger M. Corpl. e. Feb. 9, '65, m. o. Jan. 34, '66.
Hofllaud A. e. Feb. 15. 1865, ra. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Kilieher T. e. Feb. 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 34, 1866.
Matthias W. Sergt. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, '66.
McClimans T. Oorpl. e. Feb. 10, '65, m. o. Jan. 24, '66.
Miller H. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1886.
Oberly J. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m. o. Jan. 34, 1886.
Ott J. e. Feb. 9, 1865. m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Poraoroy A. e. Feb. 2, 1865, m. o. Jau. 24, 1866.
Rapp G. e. Feb. 9, 1885. in. o. Jan. 34, 1866.
Secord J. C. e. Feb. 1, 1885, ra. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Sitler G. e. Feb. 9. 1865, m. o. Jan. 34, 1868.
Smith P. e. Feb. 9, 1865. m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Swanson I. e. Feb. 15, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
¦Schnell M. e. Feb. 10, 1865, m. o. Jan. 34. 1866.
Weeks J. e. Feb. 3, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1888.
Wllmott 0. A. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24. 1866.
Williamson J. W. e. Feb. 3, 1866, m. o. Jan. 24, '66.

Part of Company F. — From Annawan.
Balcom M. e. Feb. 13. 1864, m. o. Julv 15. 1865.
Clayton W. e. Feb. 13. 1864, m. o. Jan. 34, 1866.
Curry T. e. F^eli. 13, 1864, ra. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Curry J. W. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Groves W. e. Feb. 13, 1864. m. o. Jan. 24. 1866.
Hays H. e. Feb. 13. 1864. ra. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Newton G. A. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. Jan. 34, 1866.
Price T. e. Feb. 13, 1864, ra. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Rissy J. e. Feb. 13, 1864, died Fell. 28, 1865.
Spencer 0. e. Feb. 13, 1864, died Dec. 3, 1865.
Smith W. Corpl. e. Feb. 13. 1884. in. o. Jan. 24, '66.
Vader D. e. Feb. 13, 1864, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Part of Company I. — From Geneseo and
Galva.
I'ezler Geo. 3d Lieut, e. Julv 18. '65, m.o. Jan. 24, '66
Grabb J. M. Sergt. e. Feb. 7, '85, m. o. Jan. 34, '66.
Oralis E. O. e. Feb. 17, 1865. m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Fezler G. R. Sergt. e. Feb..7, '65, m. o. Jan. 24, '66.
Hoyt S. S. e. Feb. 17, 1865, ra. o. Jan. 34, 1866.
.Johnson A. e. Feb. 17, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Lee M. e. Feb. 16. 1865. in. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Nicholas J. e. Feb. 16, 186.5, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Olson L. e. Feb. 17, 1865, ra. o. Jan. 24, 1866.
Renstrom P. e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. o. Jan. 34, 1866.
Scudder F. R. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24. 1866.
WeaverC. e. Feb. 16, 1865, m. o. Jan. 24, 1866.

Company K.

Edwards S. e. Feb. 17, '65, died .at NashviUe, Tenn.,
March 9, 1865.

PART OP COMPANY C, 102d REOIMEXT I. V. I.

Ewing !3. B. e. Aug. 10, 1863, m.o. .lune 6, 1865.
Blackfan O. T. e. Oct. 5, 1864, transfd.
Blackfan W. ra.o. June 6, 1865.
Ulackfan W. e. Aug. 5, 1862, transfd.
Doyle W. e. Aug. 12, 1883. (Usd. March 13, 1863.
Grimes J. M. Corpl. e. July 30, '63, disd. Feb. 10, '64.
Letts F. e. July 30. 1883, m.o. June 6, 1865.
Turner G. W. e. July 39, 1863. m.o. June 6, 1865.
Brogant L. e. Aug. 13, 1863, transfd.
Lucas O. e. Aug. 12, 1862, m.o. Jan. 16, 1863.

Amend L. e. Ang. 9, 1863, disd. Jlav 4, 1865.
Duntley S. Corpl. e. Aug. 9, 1863. ni.o. June 6. 1865.
Duntley G. e. Aug. 9. 1863. m.ii. .lune 6, 1865.
Pearce P. e. .Vug. 9, 1882, m.o. .lune 6, 1865.
Pierce O. e. Aug. 9, 1863, m.o. June 6. 1865.
Powell St. C. p. Ang. 9, 1863, disd. Feb. 27, 1863.
Powell J. e. Ang. 9, 1863, disd. Feb. 37, 1863.
Hill J. Corpl. p. Ang. 7. 1882. m.o. June 6, 1865.
Doyle J. e. Sept. 3, 1863, lu.-o. June 6, 1885.

PART OP COMPANY G, 80tli KEGIMl^XT I. V. I.

Benny 1. e. Aug. 35, 1863, disd. Jan. 37, 1863.
Crjigin J. e. Aug. 25, 1862, transfd.
Chlnberg N. e. Aug. 25, '62, died in Andersonville,
Sept. 28, 1864. No. ot grave 9,985.
Condrey B. P. e. Aug. 25, 1863, desrtd. Deo. 1, 1862.
Cramer J. B. c. Ang. 25, 1862. Iransfd.
Craig J. F. e Aug. 25, '63, kid. iu battle May 8, '64.
Davis J. W. e. Aug. 35, 1863, transfd.
Dillworth J. H. e. Aug. 35, 1863, m.o. June 10, 1865.
Elswort.h A.W. e. Aug. 35, 1862, m.o. June 10, 1865.
Fitch W. S. Sergt. e. Aug. 25, '83, in.o. June 10, '65.J
Ferman W. e. Aug. 25, 1882, m.o. June 10, 1865.
Gaddard II. e. Aug. 35, 1862, died in Andersonville
prison Dec. 1, 1864. No. of grave 10,307.
Hager L. e. Aug. 35, 1863, m.o. Juno 10, 1866.

Hall J. L. c. Aug. 25, 1862, died In Andersonville
prison Dec. 4, 1864. No. of grave 13,223.
Hicks W. B. e. Ang. 35, 1862, transfd.
Kerr, D. e. Aug. 35, 1963, transfd.
Lyman R. U. Sergt. e. Aug. 25, '63, m.o. June 10, '65.
Lauty H. L. e. Aug. 35. 1863, transfd.
SpolirM. c. Aug, 35, 1862, m.o. June 10, 1865.
Sprouse D. E. e. Aug. 25, 1862, m.o. Jnne 10, 1865.
Sprouse I. e. Aug. 25, 1863, m.o. June 10, 1865.
Sprouse T. e. Aug. 35, 1862, m.o. June 10, 1865.
Stottard E. M. e. Aug, 25, 1862, kid at Chicamauga,
Sept. 19, 1863. " ' ' » '
Sraith J. B. Sergt. e. Aug. 25, 1863, transfd.
Taggart W. D. p. Aug. 35, 1862, m.o. June 10, 1865.
Ulanhaugh J. e. Aug. 25, 1862. disd. March 25, 1865.

HENRY COUNTY "WAR RECORD.

f)83

POURTEENTH REGIMENT, I. V. I.

Part of Company C— From Annawan,
Lynn and Kewanee.

'65.

.\tlierton w. B. e. Feb. 34, '65, deserted June 36,
Ball A. H. e. March 1, 1865, m. o. .Sept. 18. 1865.
Brown D. e. Feb. 38. 186.5, m. o. Sept. 16. 1865.
Baldwin G. e. Feb. 24. 1865. m. o. June 13, 1865.
Cleveland J. e. Feb. 25, 1865, in. o. June 7, 1865.
Frantz J. e. F"eb. 28. 1865, sick at muster out.
Hargadiue W. H. e. March 1,'65, sick at muster out.
Johnson W. c. Feb. 28, '65. deserted March 18, '65.
Klumouth O. F. e. Feb. 27, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, '65.
Lafferty E. Corpl. e. Feb. 27. '65, m. o. Sept. 16, '65.
Mushal J. e. Feb. 38, 1865, deserted March 18. '65.
Stoughton G. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, 1865.
Siddon W. H. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, 1865.
Welch I. e. Feb. 24, 1865, in. o. Mav 23, 1865.

Part of Company G.

jtmster H. e. Feb. 28, 1865, m. o. Sept. 18, 1865.

Broer J. c. Feb. 17, 1865, m. o. Sept 16, 1865.
iiode H. e. Feb. 14. 1865, ni. o. Aug. 18, 1865.
Cook H. Corpl.e. Feb. 14, '85, deserted June 35, '65.
Fry. S. e. Feb. 38, 1865, m. o. June 7, 1865.
Honig H. e. Feb. 14, 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, 1865.
Jackson J. Sergt. e. Feb. 14, '65, m. o. Sept. 16, '65.
Krelger A. Sergt. e. Feb, 14. 1865, deserted June
2o. 1885. reiluced to ranks July 1, 1865.
Monroe W. e. Feb. 38. 1865, m. o. Sept. 16, 1865.
Molfatt A. e. Feb. 38. 1885, m. o. Sept. 16, 1865.
McDermod F. M. Corpl. e. Feb. 14, 1865, prnidt. 3d.
Lieut. March 7, 186.5, resigned July 11, 1865.
Peter.sou C. H. e. Feb. 14, 1865, dested June 36, ''

'65.

Rank J. e. Feb. 14, 1865, deserted June 35, 1885.
Schaad J. H. Corpl. e. Feh. 18, '66, in. o. Sept. 16, '65.
Schusper A. e. Feh. 16. 1865, ra. o. Sept. 16, 1885.
Weirhchen E. e. Feb. 14, 1885, ni. o. June 35. 1865.
Company H.
Drain H. T. 1st Sergt e. Feb. 16,'65, m. o. June 7,'65.
Vincent W. G. Sergt. c. Feb. 37. '65, m.o. Sept. 16,'65.

THIRTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT I. V. I.

Part of Company B. — Mostly from Lynn
and Galva.— Was enlisted Aug. 19, 1861.
Baney W. H. m. o. May 1. 1866.
Biakeley H. Sergt. disd. Sept. 1, 1863.
Cragin P. m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Duifiey G. W. m. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
DudleyO.disd. Aug. 19, 1864.
Douuellv C. disd. for promotion.
Ellsworth A. disd. Jan. 36, 1885.
Gage H.
Gleason M. kW. Jan. 9. 1884.
Grant N. m. o. Sept. 39, 1864.
Hlllard A. G. disd. Oct. 5. 1863.
Hurd G. H. Corpl. m. o. May 15, 1866.
Hurd W. H. in. o.Sept. 7. 1863.
Hines C. Corpl. m. o. May 16. 1866.
Hayden S. m. o. May 14, 1866.
Ives C. S. ra. o. Nov.. 15, 1865.
Jewell J. L.
Jewd J.
Julien J.
Kennard A. m. o. May 15, 1886.
Lee R. M. J. kid. April 25. 1865.
Miner M. ra.o. Jan. 36, 1865.
Patrick W. N. m. o. Jan. 4, 1864.
Reed I. W. in. o. Sept. 24, 1864.
Reed I. C. Jr. m. o. May 15, 1866.
Selleii B. m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. „ „
Sterns J. O. Sergt m. o. March 6, 1866.
Sawyer A. H.
.Sinclair J. C. „ ,„„„
 - . Jan. 10, 1863.

Part of Company H.— Mostly from Geneseo,
Second Lieut, Win. C. WiUson, e. Aug. 15, 1861, ra.o.
May 1.5, 1866.
Byeruiu C.C. e. May 29. 1864, m.o. May 16. 1868.
Brames F. M. e. April 30, 1884, m. o. May 15, 1866.
CampbeU M. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, '61, disci Sept. 14, '62.
Chambers M. e. Sept. 8, 1861. m. o. May 15, 1886.
Oolburu L. e.Sept. 10, 1861, died May 6, 1884.
Dillier I. Corpl. e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1868.
DlUer A. e. Aug. 15. 1863, m. o. June 13, 1865.

Dow J. e. Sept. 1, 1861
Emraerrett 6. '""

Oorpl. e. Sept. 21, 1861.

EnimerrettJ. P. Corpl. e. Aug. 15, 1863.
Emraerrett J. e. Aug. 15. 1863, ra. o. Juue 13, 1865.
Fones D. e. Sept. 13. 1861, ra. o. Oct. 4, 1864.
Fowler J. e. SepL 13, 1861, m. o. April 3, 1862.
Goodnoe J. D. Sergt. e. Aug. 15, ^61, m.o. May 15, '66.
Ingerham J. e.Sept, 11, 1861, m.o. April 14, 1866.
JacksoiiA.e. Sept. 12, 1861. , ,^ ,„„„
lielllher M. e. Sept. 3, 1861, m. o. Aug. 14, 1865.
Lerbee J. e. March 29 1864, in. o. M,ay 15, 1866.
Milton A. J. e. Dec. 1, 1861. , . ., „ ,„,..
MiUer D. A. e. Sept. 8, 1861, died April 3, 1883.
MUler J. e. .Sent. 12, 1861, m. o. May 15, 1866.
Riesenbergh E. D. e. March 39, '64, m.o. May 15, 66.
ResserC. W. Sergt, e. April 15. '61, m. o. May 15, '66.
Ryan D. e. Sept. 10, 1861, died Sept. 20, 1863.
Sides H. Corpl. e. Sept. 8, 1881, in. o. May 15, 1866.
Voggers H. e. Sept 10, 1881. ,= io»b
Williams H. S. e. Sept. 8, 1861, m. o. May 15. 1866.
Whiteliead H. e. Sept. 13, 1861, in. o. May 15, 1886.
Yager P. e. Sept. 15, 1861, m. o. Oct 15 1863.
Yager J. e. Sept. 15, 1861, in. o. Sept. 39, 1864.

Todd W. IstSergt. m. „. „  -„, ..,.-.¦
Wyman J. disd. on account of wounds Oct. 14, 1883,
re-e. Jan. 13, 186.5, in. o. Jan. 13, 1866.
Whitehead A. m. o. Sept. 39. 1864.
Wilkinson T. m. o. Oct. 4, 1864. „ , , ,¦ -ivi,i,o u»,.t laKi
days, and routed ihe enemy.

ir participated in

EIGHTEENTH
Part of Company E.— From Orion and Mor
ristown.
Saver 1* Serfft e Marcli 7, m.o. Dec. 16, 1865.
BlLkimyBt'e March 6 '1865. disd. for promotion.
Baldln J. e. March 7. 1865, m-"uDec. 16, 1865.
Coffee I. e. March 7, 1865, m.o. Oec. 16, 1865.
Cressam W. e. March 7, 1865, m.o. Dec. 16 1865.
Dlsst H e. March 7, 1865. died Sept. 14, I860.

REGIMENT I. V. I.
Ferguson J. F. e. March 7, 1865, ni.o. Dec 30, 1865.
Hariiol J. H. e. March 1, 1865, m.o Dec. 16, 1865.
Hoover A. e. March 7. 1865, m.o. Dec. 18, 1885.
McCandless p. S. e. M.arch 7.1885, m.o. Dec.16,1885.
JlcCown W. D. e. March 7, 1865. m.o. Dec. 16, 1865.
McDaniel A. w. e. March 7, 18op, ra.o Dec 16 1865.
McOlausland D. Sergt. e. March 7, 1865, died July
PomfroyG Sergt. e. March 7,1865,ra.o. Dec.l6,18e5.

PART OF COMPANY I, 65tli REGIMENT I. V. I.

Chapman L. J, e. May 10 1862, transfd. to Vet. R. G.
iSlS?fto'u\v^B.'e"Ap?M'3,Tfefml|)u| 1, 1863.
SV^Sfi^i8%^S•°'¦a'¦Ta''n'l3??8i3.
Pacf W e. Ap?117; 1862,' died Jnne 21, 1862.

Byles J. e. June 5. 1863, desrtd. Sept. 30, 1864, sup-
HarS a! a: e. May 28. 1862, m.o. M,ay 15. 1865.
Jacobs D. E. e. June 5. 1862, m.o. June 5, 1865.
Lynch R. e. June 5, 1862, disd. Oct. 31, 1863.

584

HENRY COUNTY "WAR RECORD,

PART OF COMPANY D, 65th REGIMENT, I. V. I.

Baker J. e. Feb. 33, 1863, m. o. April 18, 1865.
Casiier L. L. Sergt e. Feb. 35, '63, disd Oct. 15, '62.
Copper W. e. March 2. 1863.
Dodd M. Sergt. p. Marcli 7. 1863.
Hammers W. e. Feb. 36, 1863.
McLellln F. e. March 1-3, 1883. deserted Oct 8. 1863.
Mooney C. L. e. Feb. 33. 1863, m. o. April 18, 1865-
Miiler J. e. Feb. 33, 1863.
Mapes N. N. e. Feb. 28. 1863, disd. J.aii. 18. 1865.
Miller J. p. Marcli 31, 1863. deserted Oct 3, 1863.
Mooney J. E. e. M-arcb 31. 186-3, ni. o. April 18, '65.
Neville J. L. e. March 31, 1863. deserted Nov. 1863.

Pace J. e. Feb. 28, 1862.
Sackrider G. Corpl. e. March 14, 1862, deserted Oct.
31, 1862.
Tborp J. e. Feb. 23, 1863, ra. o. April 18. 1865.
Thorp S. e. Feb. 22, 1862. in. o. April 8, 1865.
Tamblln W. e. Feb. 2-3, 1863. deserted .Vov. 31, '62.
Vincent E. e. Feb. 38. 1863. disiL Aug. 15, 1862.
Willoughby G. S. e. Feb. 27, 1863.
Easton T. W. e. June 31), 1863, deiertedNov. 35, '62.
Emery H. H. e. Aug. 37, 1863. m. o. July 12, 1865.
Hudson A. deserted Aug. 11. 1863.
Shaw E. M. e. Feb. 38, 1863.

CO. H, 134th REGIMENT I. V. I.

From Kewanee and vicinity. (100 Days Men.)

Captain Samuel L. Andrews, commissioned IMay 31,
1861, mustered out Oct. 35. 1864.
First Lieut. Hiram T. La>-, commissioned Mav 31,
1864. mustered ont Oct. 35, 1864.
Second Lieut. Phillip Patter, coniinlssioned May 31,
1864, mustered ont Oct. 35, 1864,
Tills Company was enlisted May 31, 1864,
and mustered out Oct. 25, I864-.

B. Stewart. 1st seigt.
M. McGlllard, sergt.
E. W. Pease, sergt.
J. Gamble, corpl.
B. Sedgwick, corpl.
D. W. Tamblyn, corpl.
W. C. Weedham, corpl.
S. N. Petliick, musician.
Ash J.
Beard I.
Bloom J. J.
Beebe E.
Clark H.
Case E. O.
Collins E.

j\l. I). Fabrkiue. sergt.
.1. R. Looinls. sergt.
R. W. Dewev, corpl.
J. S. HadsPll. corpl.
S. Butterwick, corpl.
N. D. Nelson, corpl.
T. Spearks. wagoner.
Adams A. T.
Allen J. Q.
Bishop M.
Berry N.
Baylies J. L.
Cahow F.
Charlet F.
Doty J. J.

Enslow AV.
Fuller B.
Jford S. E.
Gutchers I. J.
Graves C. P.
Hicksfui A. J.
Harding A.
Hart J.
Kellogg G.
Lyle J.
Lewis L. W.
LvIp M. I>.
Miner E. L.
McMlUon D.
Miunlck W.
Moody J. M.
Ogden F. M.
Pride A. A.
Porter R. M.
Scott W. D.
Stratton T. J.
Slocum G. W.
Sadler M.
Thorp M.
White E.

Fast C.
Folesoii W. E.
Gibbs W.
Green L.
Gates .i. JI.
llPiidricks D. J.
Hulsiger A.
Kay j"
Lyel W. died Sept. 8, '64.
Livingston B.
Lyle 0. B.
Lister P. J.
Maxfield T. J.
Mowett T. P.
Mori-ice H.
Norcroft W.
Oliver C. E.
Powers R. A.
Rurdon D. M.
Sackrider J.
Stone W. W.
Starkey I.
Tnunecliffe J. S.
Wilson W. H.
Young L. C.

PART OF COMPANY I, 148th REGIMENT I. V. I.
From soutli part of the County.

Asp F. e. Feb. 11, 1865, m.o. Sept 5, 1865.
Allison J. e. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865.
Buckley F. M. e. Feb. 11, 1885. ra.o. Sept. 5. 1865.
Biggs J. Sergt. e. Feb. 11. 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865.
Booiier E. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m.o. May 11, 1865.
Booher H. e. Feb. 7, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865.
Becker O. e. Feb. 7, 1865, ra.o. SepL 5. 1885.
Beagle A. e. Feb, 7, 1865, died Feb, 36, 1865.
Bryner G e. Feb. 6„ 1865, m.o. Sept 5, 1865.
Blaksley E. 1st Sergt. e. Feb. 6. 1865.
Barretts. Oorpl e. Feb. 11, 1865, m.o. May 24, 1865.
Case E. O. e. Feb. 6, 1865, ra.o. May 25, 1865.
Crouch J. CorpL e. Feb. 11, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865.
Carlson J. A. e. Feb. 11. 1865, in.o. Sept. 5. 186.5.
Carnes J. e. Feb. 7, 1885. m.o. Sept. 5. 1865.
Enstrum P. e. Feb. 9, 1885, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865.
Enstrura J. e. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865.
Erickson H. e. Feb. 7. 1865, m.o. June 19, 1865.
Hedberg P. Corpl. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865.

Haywood J. M. e. Feb. 9. 1865, ra.o. Sept 5. 1865.
Jacobson J. e. F'eh. 9, 1865. m.o. Sept. 5, 1865.
Jacobs H. e. Feb. 6, 1885, kid. Feb. 38. 1885.
Johnson J. L. e. Feb. 9, 1865, ra.o. Aug. 35. 1865.
Kennedy .1. S. Corpl. e. Feb. 9, '65. m.o. Sept. 5, '65.
Lamb F. Corpl e. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. .Sept. 5, 1865.
Lake 0. Sergt. e. Feh. 6, 1865. m.o. Sept. 5. 1865.
Metzuer W. e. Feb. 9, 1865, ra.o. Sept. 5, 1865.
Newman J. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o, Sept. .5. 1865.
Olsou O. e. Feb. 9. 1865. in.o. Sept. 5. 1865.
Patlerson A. .1. e. Feb. 9. 1885, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865.
Reuiour C. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 6, 1865.
Sageset F. M. Corpl. p. Feb. 9. '65, m.o. Sept. 5, '65.
StevensJ. L. p. Feb. 9. 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865.
Tipton C. W. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865.
Whlttock A. H. e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5. 1865.
Warner A.e. Feb. 9, 1865, m.o. Sept. 5, 1865.
Vincent K. G. Sergt. e. Feb. 9, '85, m.o. Sept. 5, '65.

The One Hundred and Forty-eighth Infantry was organized at Camp Butler. IU. Feh. 21 1865 for the
rm of one year. It raoved flrst to Nashville, Tenn. It did general duty iu that vicinity. .

NINTH REGIMENT I, V. I.

Part of Company G.~Composed of De
tachment of 27th Regiment I. V. I,,
Consolidated May 26, 1865.
Oonnett W. e. Jan. 1, 1864, ra.o. July 9, 1865.
CarroU G. e. Jan. 1, 1864, ra.o. July 9, 1865.
Durhara W. e. March 5, 1864, cptd. at Frauklin,
Tenn. Nov. 30, 1864.

Frank D. D. Sergt. e. Jan. 1, 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865.
Gocheuonr H. e. Jan. 1. 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865.
Gocbenour W. e. Jan. 1, 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865.
Graham E. J. e. Jan. 1, 1864, died June 33, 1865.
McNulty .1. Sergt. e. Jan. 1. 1864, m.o. July 9. 1865.
Murphy J. e. Jan. 1, 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865.
Smitli H. Corpl. e. Jan. 1, 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865.
SK ^™!! P.^r-'' S:,''*"- 13, 1864, m.o. July 9, 186.5.
StiUwell W. e. March 23, 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865.
StiUwell G. e. March 25, 1864, m.o. July 9, 1865.

HENRY COtriJTY WA» RECORD.

585

PART OF COMPANY L,
From Galva, Bishop Hill and Cambridge.
aSal^^J-J^-i'- ^?P'- 1' 1861. disd. March 3, 1863.
Smith R.C. Sergt. e. Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Nov. 10, '63.
Boyd H. N B. Sergt. e. l5ept. 1, '61, m. o, Nov. 4, '65
Duncan W. L. e. Sept. 3. 1861, disd. July 12, 1^62.
Parks D.e Sept. 1, 1861, m. o. Oct. 15, 1864.
Pugh H. H. e. Sept. 1 1861 disd. May 16, 1863.
Rodemer G. e. Sept. I, 1861, m. o. Oct, 15, 1884.
smith J. B. e. Sept. 1, 1861, died in Andersonville
prison April 4, 1864, grave No. 362.

7th REGIMENT I. V. C.
Vandyne B. D. e. Sept. 1, 1861, disd. April 7, 1863.
Bledsoe H. T. Sergt. e. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. Nov. 4, '65.
Francis H. H. Ist Sergt. e. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. Nov. 4,
1865.
Price J. e. Feb. 19, 1864, prmtd. to Ist Lieut.
Thorapson A. T. Corpl. e. Feb. 10. '64, died July 24,
1865.
Thompson J. e. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. Nov. 4, 1865.
Hammers E. e. May 18, 1864, m. o. Sept. 33, 1865.
Newman O. e. May 17, 1864, m, o, Nov. 4, 1865.

PART OF COMPANY B, 65th I, V. I.,
Ttlj^ Cgmpany is from Rock Island Co., but
the Names below were Men belonging to

Henry Co.
Second Lieut. Hiram McHenry, enlisted Feb. 21,
Anderson, G. W. e. Feb. 24, 1862.
Bellow W. S. e. March 4, 1862.
Brown L. e. March 29, 1862.

'62.

Campbell L. C. e. March 1: 1862.
Lore W. 6. Feb. 36, 1862.
Kyle O. W. Corpl. e. Feb. 34, 1862, in. o. July 13, '65.
McGee S. e. Feb. 25, 1862.
Ozenbough R. M. e. March 15, '62, ra.o. April 18, 65.
Williamson W. S. e. Feb. 24, 1862.
Williamson W. e. Feb. 24, 1863.
McHenry I. e. Jan. 18. 1864, m. o. July 13, 1865. J J

PART OF COMPANY M, 4th ILLINOIS CAVALRY.

Principally from Rock Island County; but
the names below are from the west part
of Henry €ounty —Colono, Geneseo, and
Oxford.
Boothe J. P. Corpl. e. Sept. 5, 1861, died Nov. 8, '61.
Baum F. Corpl. e. Sept. 5. '61, disd. May 6, 1863.
White G. B. e. Sept. ,5, '61, disd. March 30, '63.
Bay D. e. Sept. 5. 1861. died Maroh 38, 1883.
Brown J. e. Sept. 5, 1881, m. o. Nov. 3, 1865.
Caraeron M. e. Sept. 5, l861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Cobason J. J. e. Sept 5, 1861, disd. to enter Naval
Service.
Cox J. L. e. Sept. 5, 1861. m. o. Sept. 30, 1864.
Carpenter G. R. e. Sept. 5, 1861, ra. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
DUlon H. e. Sept. 5. 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Hill G. H. e. Sept. 23, 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.

Kelly A. e. Sept. 5. 1861, m. o. Nov. 3, 1884.
Kelly L. e. Sept. 10, 1861, died Oct. 30, 1863.
Gardner B. N. 2d Lieut, e. Sept. 5, 1861.
Mattheivs J. e. Sept. 32, 1861, disd. Aug. 7, 1863.
Martin A. e. Sept. 32, 1861.
Mulholn J. e. Sept. 22. 1861, died March 17, 1863.
McCord A. 0. e. Sept. 32, 1861, disd. May 1, 1863.
Mercer D. e. Sept. 19, 1861. died in 1863.
McHenry W. e. Sept. 5, 1861, (Usd. April 3, 1862.
McCullough J. A. e. Sept. 5, 1861, m. o. Nov. 8, '64.
Olson J. or P. A. e. Sept. 23, '61, ra. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
Pecersou J. e. Sept. 5, '61, re-eulisted as Veteran,
Jan. 5, 1864.
Razor O. e. Sept. 14, '61, died at Mem phis, Aug. 3.*63.
Rormstch F. e. Sept. 23, 1861. m. o. Nov. 3, 1864.
VanOrdeuC. e. Sept. 14, 1881, re-enllsted as Vet
eran, proraoted to Sergt. Major.
Woodruff L. e. Sept. 14, 1861, disd. Aug. 9, 1862.
Yahr C. e. Sept. 5, 1861, ra. o. Sept. 20, 1864.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Captain Robert H. Graham's Independent
Company of Cavalry.
In the Summer of 1861, an Independent Company
of Cavalry was raised in Rock Island and Henry
Counties, chiefly through the efforts of Captain R.
H. Graham of Moline and Lieutenaut Frank Curtiss
ol Geueseo. The company did elBcient service for
about three months, until captured at the siege of
Lexington, Mo., and paroled. After that event,
nearlyall the oflcers and men enlisted in other or
ganizations. Lieut. Frank Curtiss became Capt. of
Oo. " H," Sth Kansas Infantry. The soldiers whose
names are here recorded all belonged In Henry
County.
First Lieut. Frank Curtiss, was promoted to Capt. ol
Co. H, Sth Kansas infantry.
Davis I. M. Sergt. re-e. in 4th U. S. regulars.
Gilbert Z. Corpl. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Stanley S. R. Corpl. re-e. in Oo. H, Sth Kan. Inf.
Johnson A. G. CorpL re-e. in Oo. I, 8th Kan. Nov. 6,
1861, and m.o. at SD. Louis, Mo. Nov. 4, 1864.
Anderson J. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Anderson P. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Bain H. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Bennett J. M. captd. at Lexington. Mo.
Brown A. G. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Buck E. A. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Colbert A. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Colbert W. I. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Crommet I. H. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Croni met G. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Gay F. captd. at Lexington. Mo. re-e. in 9th 111. cav,
Gillespie W. captd. at Lexington, Mo. re-e. in Co. H,
8th Kan. int. 52

Gillespie S. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Graham J. captd. aC Lexirgcon, Mo.
Haines F. captd. at Lexington, Mo. re-e. in Co. H,
8th Kan. inf.
Hardy E. M. wd. at Lexington, Mo. and died of wds.
Heltzel D. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Howard W. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Hoyt W. T. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Johnson A. captd. at Lexington, Mo. re-e. in Co. H,
8th Kan. inf.
Johnson A. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Johnson P. captd. at Lexington. Mo.
Lappens J. M. re-e. in Co. H. 8th Kan. and kid. at the
hattie of Chicamauga.
Itadclitf J. capt<l. at Lexington, Mo.
Renshaw F. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Scott J. W. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Sprinkle J. capt. at Lexington, Mo.
Talcott E.D, capt. at Lexington, Mo. made asst. surg.
of 8th Kan. inf.
Thomas J. D. severely wd. at Chicamauga and at
Lovejov Station, re-e. in Co. H, 8th Kan. Dec. 12.
1861, pTmtd. Sergt. May 6. IBtiS. m.o. Jan. 20, ,64,
re-e. as vet. in same Co. and Regt. and mustered
Jan. 11, 1866.
Van Brunt J. captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Vincent K, captd. at Lexington, Mo.
Nye W. W. capt. at Lexington, Mo. re-e. in Co. H,8th
Kan. inf. m.o. Jan. 1. 1864.
Company A, 34th Regiment I. V. I.
Irons D.J. e.Sept. 7, 1861, vetran.
RichmondE.R. e.Sept. 7, 1861, vetran.
Crow J. S. e. Sept. 7, 1861. vetran.
Crichton C. e. Sept. 7, 1861. vetran.
Griswold M. S. e. Sept. 7, 1861, desrtd. Oct. 31. 1863.

586

HENRY COtTNTY WAR RECORD.

Garnick G. e. Sept. 7, 1861. vetran.
Hill G. A, e. Sept. 7, 1861, m.o. Sept. 7, 1864.
Hawks W. S. e. Sept. 7, 1861, m.o. Sept. 10, 1864.
Hawks B. S. e. Sept. 7, 1881, disd. Aug. 19, 1868.
Peacock G. e. Sept. 7, 1861.
Phillips A. H. e. Sept. 7, 1861, vetran.
Scoville E. T. e. Sept. 7, 1861, disd. Nov. 1, 1861 .
Winters G. C. e. Sent. 7, 1861, died Jan. — .
Atkins R. e. Feb. 10,'64, vet. recruit, m.o. July 12, '65.
Burns G. E. e. Feb. 25, 1864, vet. recruit.
Conway H. e. Feb. 22, 1884, vet. recruit.
Mason N. S. e. March 11. 1865, m.o. July la, 1865.
Martin D. e. Feh. 10, 1864, vet. recruit.
Scoville E. F. e. Feh. 10, 1864, vet. recruit.
Smith H. C. e. Aug. 30i 1872, wd. June 27, '64, disd.
Company D, 75th Regiment I. V. I.
Ingraham D. e. Aug. 9, 1863, disd.March 10, 1868.
Arey E. W. e. Aug. H,'63, m.o. June 12.'65 as Sergt.
Cook W. U. e. Aug. 8, 1862, disd. Jan. 22, 1863.
Ingraham M. e. Aug. 9, 1882, disd. March 10, 1863.
MaUory F. C. e. Aug. 5. 1862, disd. May 2, 1863.
Mallory L. D. e. Aug. 5, 1862, disd. Oct. 22, 1863.
Stewart J. H. e, Aug. 6, 1862, dropped as deserter
May 1, 1863,
Tracey W. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died Jan. Jl, 1863,
EnljUons E. A. e. Feb. 28, 1865.
Harrlngtoii J. B. e. Feb."28, 1865, m.o. May 13, 1865.
Hewett H. W. e. Dec. 10, 1863.
WeUs S. 0. e. Feb. 28, 1865.
Company I, 86th Regiment I. V. I,
Prown J. e. Aug. 7, 1862, m.o. June 6, 1865 as Corpl.
Gibson W. H. e. Aug. 9, 1882. disd. Feb. 3, 1863, wds.
Gibson G. H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, desrt. Oct. 23, 1863.
Hand H. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. June 6, 1885. wds.
Hartman J. W. e. Aug. 7, 1862, disd. Iiec. 22, 1864.
HIU H. P. e. Aug. 7, 1862, died Aug. 30, 1864.
Hutchinson D. S. e. Aug. 9,'82, m.o. June 6, '85, Corpl.
Hinkle W. A. e. Aug. 9, 1862, disd. Feb. 18, 1863.
KeUy S. P. e. Aug. ll, 1862, disd. May 7, 1883.
Row W. e. Aug. g, 1862, died Jan. 18, 1863.
Sprague S. M. e. Aug. 1, 1862, disd. March 27, 1863.
Sprague L. S. e. Aug. 9, 1862, m.o. June 6, '85, Sergt.
Wells J. M. e. Aug. 9, 1862, died Dec. 1, 1862.
Teneton D. e. Aug. 11, 1862, m.o. June 6, 1865.
Scattering.
Men belonging to Henry County, who enlisted in
various regiments outside, and are not credited to
Henry County. Very few of these joined any one
organization, and as records do not credit Henry
County witli them, we have to take their names,
and here print as we fiud them recorded in Henry
County records :
Adams F. O. e. Oct. 10, 1862. m.o. July 3, 1865, Ser
geant,, .captd. Aug. 3, 1863; in Andersonville 7
months; escaped Feb. 28, 1865, and wandered in
the woods until May 8, 1865, when he reached
the Union Hues; he was in most of the engage
ments oXliis regiments up to the day of his cap
ture.
Arnold E.
Anderson J. e. Feh. 28, 1862, m.o. Nov. 5, 1865.
Anderson P. e. Feb. 28, 1862, m.o. Nov. 5. 1865.
Anderson C. e. March 10, 1865, m.o. Nov. 30, 1865.
Emprles O. P. e. March 10, 1865, died Oct. 29, 1881.
Anderson B. C. e. July 16. 1862.
Andrews A. e. July 14, 1862.
Adams H. 6. Oct. 9, 1861, m.o. Oct. 31, 1864.
Anson C. e. Feb. 25, 1862.
Anderson A. L. e. Feb. 25. 1862. disd. Sept. 4, 1862.
Alstrum A. e. Feb. 25, 1862, capt. at Atlanta, Ga.
July 22, '64; was in Andersonville Prison 8 mo.
Babcock J. e. Sept. 15, 1882.
Brenner A. e. Sept. 17, 1862, m.o. July 13, 1865.
Bolden G. e. IJec. 22, 1863, m.o. Nov. 6, 1865, Corpl.
Bishop D. e. Jiin. 28, 1865, m.o. Feb. 21, 1866.
Bryan W. S. 2d Lieut, promt, to Oapt. Oct. 23, 1862,
died Sept. 19, 1863.
Brice L e. Aug. 4, 1861, disd. Feb. 9, 1862, after
w-ards enllstedin Oo. A, liath.
Barton L. e. Ang. :^1, 1861, wd. at Belmont, Mo.
Barton L. e. Aug. 31, 1861.
Brass E. e. Aug. 31, 1861, died Nov. 32, 1861.
Berry N. e. Dec. 16, 1861. disd. Jan. 22, 1864.
Blxby G. A. e, Ang. 26, 1861, disd. April 12, 1862.
Brooks J. B. e. Oct. 14, 1864, m.o. July 8, 1865, sui-g.
Bush J. T. e. Feh. 16, 1865. m.o. .Sept. 5, 1865, 3d It.
Burrows H. e. Dec. 10, 1861, desrtd. Feb: 11, 1S62.
Backus J. W. e. Feb. 38. 1865.
BrochC. .\. e. Jan. 33, 1865.
Brown P. e. Aug. 12, 1882, m.o. June 9, 1865.
Bardv J. e. Jan. 1. 1864, desrtd. April 21, 1864.
Butt E. W. e. April 80. 1864, m.o, Oct. 17, 1864.
Butt D. W. e. April 30, '64, m.o. Oct. 17. '64.
Buck H. B. e. April 30, '64, m.o. Oct. 17. '64.
IBonUam J. W, e. May 1, '64, ra.o. Oof. 17. '64.

Baker A. B. e. May 1, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64.
Benner G. e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 25, '64.
Blair W. G. e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64, CorpL
Briggs G. W. e. May 3, '64. m.o. Oct. 29, '64.
Bacuus J. e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64.
Buchanan D. L. e. Feb, 11, '64, m.o. June 14, '85.
Briggs J. e. March 33, '64, m.o. May 33, '65.
Brown L. A. e. March 28, '64.
Burns J . e. March 28, '64.
Batcheldor H. e. Feb. 28, '64, m.o. Sept. 80, '66.
Brownlle J. e. Dec. 30, '63, m.o. Sept. 30, '65, sergt.
Bradford J. O. e. Feb. 11, '65, m.o. Junes, '65.
Breese J. e. March 1, '65. m.o. Sept. 30, '85.
Bushnell H. e. Feb. 28, '66.
Baldwin C. W. e. Feb. 15, '65, m.o. Feb. 16, '66.
Bradon A. e. Dec. 21, '68, died at St. L. June 13, '64.
Blumingthal O. e. Feb. 27. '64, m.o. Dec. 16, '65.
Bristol J. e. March 28, '65, m.o. Oct. 31. '6B.
Bates A. e. Sept. 10, '62, ui.o. July 30, '65.
BennettJ. m.o. Juue 7, '65.
Brown L.
Buckley J.
Bynn S. e. Ang. 20, '62, m.o. June 23, '65.
ByunW.Bonar U. B. died Jan. 20, '62, Corpl.
Blair W, V. e. '61, died Dec. '62.
Uf yan 0. M. kid. at Champion HUl, Miss. May 16, 'B3.
layers E. m,o. July ^0, '6&, wd. at Jonesboro, Ga.
Sept. 1, '64.
Beams J.'drftd. Sept. 28, '64, m.o. July 20, '65.
Breinman W. e. March li; '65, died March 18, '65.
Bust w: e. Feb. 27, '65, m.o. De'c. 16, '65.
Boblett L. 6. March 2«, '65, died March 18. '65.
Bassett O. D. e. Jau. 1, '64, m.o. Dec. 16, '65, Sergt.
Busch H. e. Feb. 26, '64, m.o. Nov. 30, '65 Sergt. '
Bowman C. Vf. e. Feb. 26, '64, m.o. Nov. 30, '65:
Blair A. e. Oct. 7. '61, m.o. Nov. 18. '63.
Blair H. e. Oct. 13, '61, died May 17, '62.
Bowerman J. C. e. Oct. 7, '61, m.o. July 12, '65,
Beardslee O. e. Oct. 19, '61, m.o. Nov. 2, '82.
Barnhart J. S. e. Oct. 2, '81, m.o. May 27, '64.
Brady P. e. Feb. 17, '65, m.o. Jan. 21. '86.
Blakely J. e. Sept. 1, '61, m.o. Oct. 4, '82.
Brown J. J. e. Sept. 7 '61. m.o. Sept. 12, '64,
Brown S. e. Sept. 7, '61, m.o. SepL 12, '64.
Carey W. R. e. May 3, '64, m.o. Oct. 29, '64.
Copeland W. A. e. Aug. 30, '64, m.o. July 8, '65.
Crosley H. e. Sept. 29,^64.
Orosley W. e. Sept. 29, '64.
Coe F. W. e. Nov. 9, '63, m.o. July 17, '65.
Cederberg A. e. Sept. 1, '61, m.o. Sept. 23. '64.
Conners E. e. Sept. 1, '61, died April 1, '64.
Clark J. H. e. March 22, '65.
Conner H. e. Jan. 26. '64.
Cox H. S. e. Feb. 11, '65, m.o. Sept. 30. '65.
Conner M. e. Dec. 1, '62, desrtd. March 20, '6S.
Carroll R. e. Dec. 18, '68, disd. Oct. 22, '64.
Cambeli M. e. Jan. 31, '65, m,o. Jan. 31, '66.
Casteel F. G. Corpl. e. Feb. 15, '65, in.o. Feb. 16, '66.
ColeH. e. Aog. 31, '61.
Carrol G. W. e. Aug. 26, '61.
Oonnett W. e. Aug. 31, '61.
Cowlman C. W. e. March 1, '65, m.o. Sept. 20, '65.
Clai-kH. B. e. Sept. '61.
Cobb L. A. e. Sept. 7, '62, m.o. July 30, '65.
Oale H. e. '61, m.o. '64.
Gross W.
Clark G. F. e. June 80, '61, m.o. June 14, '64.
Charleston J. e. Aug. 19. '61, m.o. Jau. 23, '66.
Colby W. D. Corpl. m.o. Mav 25. '65.
Converse E. A. e. Jan. 20, '64, m.o. Nov. 24, '65.
Christiance P. B. e. Oct. 11. '61. m.o. Sept. 24, '62,
Cornell W. H. e. Sept. 16, '61, kid. at Champion Hills
May 16, '63.
Carter VV. e. Feb. 18, '65, m.o. Jan. 12, '66.
Oaddings S. e. May 13, '64, m.o. Oct. 10. '64.
Oaldwell O. W. Corpl. e. May 8, '64. m.o. Oct. 39, '64.
Crohain C. e. May 3, '63, died March 23, '65.
Cozad J. e. Sept. 1, '61, wd. and missing at Corinth,
Oct. 4'68.
Cozad J. H. e. SepL 1. '61, died June 30, '63.
Costello R. e. July 1. '61, m.o. sept. 35, '65.
Cox J. R. Corpl. e. March 25. '64.
Comberg A. T. e. Nov. 7. '61, m.o. Dec. 8, '65.
CarroU H. e. Nov. 27, '61, m.o. Feb. 22, '64.
Carroll G. e. Dec. 15, '61, died March 17, '63.
Canwrlght H. T. Sergt. e. Aug. 19, '62, m.o. Dec. '64.
Orandell H. e. Dec. l6, '63, m.o. Aug. 3, '64.
Carter O. W. Corpl. e. April 27. '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64.
I Crawford C. A. e. May 12, '64, in.o. Oct. 17, '64.
ClioUet D. c. e. May 12, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64.
Day A. B.
Dungmau F. e. Aug. 5, '61, m.o. Sept. 20, '64.
Durham W. kid. atFranklin Tenn. Nov. 30, '64.
Dennis J. died Oct. 9, '61.
Dunklin P. e. Jan. '64, died Jan, 11, '65.
Donnelfelser W. Oorpl. e. Sept. 10, '62, m.o. Jan. 25,
'65, in 1 1 battles, captd. at Cuiniiilngs, Ga; in An-
dersonviUeprison 4nioutlis, then paroled.
DavlsS. e. Aug. 10, '61.
Doyle J. e. Aug. 10, '61. in.o. July 11, '68.
Dow W. c. Sept. 7, '61, m.o. Sept. 12, '64.
Dougherty J. e. March 11, '65, m.o. Maroli 26, '68.

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORB.

687

Dudley C. e. July 85, '65.
Duklin P. e. Jan. 1, '64. died Dec. '64.
Dowling J. e. March 88. '65.
Dingman r. e. Aug. 31, '61, wd. in foot at Chlcka-
DlgmanX. e. Aug. 31. '61, accldent.allv khL Julv '62
DennisJ. e. Aug. 31, '61,diedOct. 26.'R1
Dennis Le. Aug. 31. '61, wd. at Stone River.
Durham W. e. March 24, '64
Dlller A., e. Dec. 20. '61.
Davis S. D. e. Dec. 81, '63.
^™R'f„"i'-Ji*^"''P'.;.''^ Aug 12. '61, wd.and lost a leg
Dec. 7. '63, m.o. Marcli 8, '64.
Evans E. W. e. Aug. 28, '61, died at Camp Windham,
Evan's'E. e. Aug 22. '61. died at Camp Windham, Va.
Evans E. B. e. Miiv 9, '61, m.o. Sept. 30, '64.
Ellis J. e. Oct. 28, '61, m.o. May 26. '62.
EnglishJ. e. Jnnel7. '61,m.o. July 31, '62.
EUenwood ,L H. e. Dec. 7. '61.
Faley E. e. Dec. 27, '61. desrtd. Jan. 5, '62.
Ferrier E. e. Dec. 27, '61.
Fogarty C. e. Oct. 31. '61, died Nov. 16, '62.
Fish W. e. Oct. 29, '61.
Foskett H. B. Capt. e. Sept. 10. '62, resigned July, '63.
F noh L. A. .Sergt. e. Nov. 29. '63. m.o. Dec. 8, '65.
Florence J. w. 2d Lieut, e. Oct. 15, '61, resigned Feb.
Ferris W. Sergt. e. Sept. 1, '61.
Fabrique W. A. Corpl. e. Oct. 1, '62. m o. ,rnly 2, '65.
Fronk J. A. e. Aug. 1, '61, mortall v wd. at StoneRlvr
Dec. 31. '68, .and died Jan. 83, '63.
Fry A. disd. May, '63. and died soon .after
Flynn J. W. e. Oct. 7. '61. died.
Frede C. 1st Sergr. e. Sept. 1, '61, died at Little Rock,
Ark. Sept. 30. '84.
magg J. e. SeTit. 1. '61, trnsld. to V.R.O. May 83, '64.
Freed O. B. e. Dec. 15, '61, m.o. Dec. 13, '64.
Freed J. e. Nov. S, '61.
Ferrece J. B. e. Oct. 2. '61, disd. April 17, '63.
Flinn D. e. Jan. 14. '63. m.o. July 12, '65.
Farrell J. e. March 1, '65, desrtd'. March 1 6, '65.
Feeney A. e. Feb. 16, '65, m o. Jan. 21, '65.
Flansburg N. 1st Lieut, e. Dec. 36, '61, prmtd. to Adit.
of 57th Ills. Inf.
Falk N. G. e. May 3, '64. died in Chicago Oct. 7, '64.
Featherson H. S. e. March 28. '6.5. m.o. July 1, '65.
Fulton J. W. Oorpl. e. Aue. 31, '61.
Fronk J. e. Aug. 26. '61, died of wound at Murfrees
boro. Jan. 37. '63.
Fronk D. ¥,. e. Aug. 86. '61dWd. re-e. as vet.
Falk N. G. e. Mays, '84, died Oct. 7. '64.
Featherson H. S. e. March 28, '64. m.o. July 3. '65.
Gibson W. Sergt. e. Oct. 11, '6'^, captd. at Cummings,
Ga.
Gibbs R. e. Dec. '61, m. o. Feb. '62.
Grev E.
Gobbe B. died in Feb. '62.
Greene C. D. e. Aug. 7, '62, wd. atthe battle of Antie
tam. disd. at Alexandria, Va. Feb. 87, '63.
Giddings W. F. e. March 84, '64, m. o. Nov. 24, '65.
Goetz P. e. Sept. 1. '61, kid. at Shiloh, April 6, '62.
Gustafson P. e. Deo. 1. '61. disd. Julv 22, '63.
Gilfellow H. e. July 33. '61 . m. o. July 18, '65.
Gochenour J. e. Aug. 31. '61. kid. Oct. 20, '62.
Gocheuonr H. e. Aug. 31, '61.
Gochenour W. e. Aug. 31. '61 .
Godfrey A. e. -Aug. 31, '61, wd. in head at Chica
mauga.
Glenn J. Sergt. e. May 3. '64. m. o. Oct. 29. '64.
GriiBn G. W. e. Jan. 1. '64, m. o. July 17, '65.
Gibbs C. e. Deo. 30, '61.
Gibbs H. R. e. Jan. 30. '62.
Graham A. J. e. Aug. 31, '61.
Gillen H. e. Julv S3. '61. m. o. Aug. 11. '64.
Gordon T. Corpl e. Mav 34, '61. m. o. June 33, '64.
Gardner G. e. Aug. 4, '62, kid. May 23. '63.
Glenn J. Sergt. e. May 3, '64. m. o. Oct. 29. '64.
Grimn G. W. e. Jan, 1, '64, m, o. July 17, '65.
Gibbs O. e. Dec. 20. '61.
Gibbs H. R. e. Jan. 20, '62.
Harrington B. e. Oct. 39. '61, m. o. Sept. 23, 62.
Hall J. e. Sept. '61. m. o. Sept. 4, '64.
Harrington L. died July 7. '64.
Hopkins J. drafted from Yorktown.
Haynes J. C. e. Aug. '61. m. o. Sept. 27, '64.
Haynes T. E. e. July 28, '68, m.o. June 17. '64.
Havward O. G. Sergf. e. Aug. 4, '68, ra.o. June 10, '65.
Hail J. S. e. Sept. 31. '61, m. o. Sept. SO. '64.
Heaps I. e. Sept. 21. '61, m.o. Dec. 8, '63. re-e. Feb. 12,
'64, wd. Stone Rlv. Deo. 31, '62. disd. Mav 15, '65.
Hariln J. E. e. Sept. 11, '61, in. o. Dec. 16, '64.
Hapson A, (ool'dfe. Dec. 18, '63. wd. and disd. May
Hudson J.' L. e. Oct. 10, '64, wd. at NashviUe, Tenn,
and died of wounds Jan. 26. '6.5.
Holgren N. J. e. Jan. 29, '68, wd. May 28, '62, at Rus
seU's House, Miss, by cannon shot.
Huntington W. A. Sergt. e. Aug. 6. '62.
Hanna .J. S. 1st Sergt. e. Sept. 18, '61, disd. March '62.
Henderson W. N. Sergt. e. Aug. 1 4, '6 1 . , ,
HavnevG. M. e. Aug. 10. '61, disd. May26. '62, dlsab.
Hulse t. V. e. June 1, '64, JU. o. Dec. 1 6, '65. '

HirsfelderE. e. Sept. 1. '61, died of wounds Sept. '62.
Hayell E. e. Jan. 17, '68.
Howall G. L. e. Oct. 18. '61, m. o. Dec 23. '64.
Holt.L K. e. Nov. 19. '61. m. o. Dec. 23. '64.
HolibsS. e. Sent. 1, '61. disd. on account ol wounds
Feb. 26, '63.
Halleubeck W. e. Jan. 19, '65. m. o. Julv 10. '65.
Henderson G. e. June 8, '81. disd. Aug. '35, '68.
HannaE.B. 1st Lieut. e.Sept. 16. '61, m.o..Iu)y, '65.
Homos W. e. March 27. '65, m. o. Jan. 6, '66.
Howard O.e. Jan. 29, '64.
Hayes A. J. e. Aug. 8 '68, died of wounds at Chatta
nooga, June 14, '64.
Hickey T. e. March 31, '65.
Haydean E. e. Oct. 30. '63, m. o. Dec. 8, '65.
Hoyden E. Corpl. e. April 39, '64. m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
Hayden C. e. Aprll89. '64, ra. o. Oct. 17. '64.
Husted L. e. Mav 1 4. '64. m. o. Oct. 17. '64.
Hurd G, A. «. April 29, '64. m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
Hotchkiss 0. 0. e. May 13, '64. m. o. Oct. 17, '84.
Hutgren J. e. Feb. 25, '62, wd. at Corinth, lost right
arm.
HeadF. e. Jiilvl4, '62.
Hines A. L. 6. Dec. 10. '61, m. o. Jan. 17, '65.
Hopson A. e. Dec. 18. '63, m. o. May 21, '65.
Hutchinson D. F. e. Dec. 18. '63.
Holcomb I. N. e. Deo, 26. '63. wd. .at Stone River.
Hamilton.l. W. e. Aug. 81, '61, disd. April 8, '63.
Hall J. A.e. Ang. 31. '61 wd. at Stone River.
Heaps I. G. 1st Lieut, e. Aug. 5, '6l, re-e. Jart. 1. '64.
Hall J. S. e. Aug, 5. '61, died of wounds at Chatta
nooga, Dec. 16. '63.
Kelley.Le. Aug. 31. 61.
Joles H. H. e. Sept. 1. '61. disd. from 47th Reg. May
12. '62, afterwards served in Co. K, 120th 111.
Joles N. e. Oct. 21, '61. m. o. Feh. 1, '62.
Joles J. F. e.Sept. 1, '61. wd. lukaanddiedSept. '83.
JacksG. S. Sergt. e. Sept. 19, '61, m. o. Nov. 24, '65.
Jones J. e. Feb. 18. '64. in. o. Nov. 24, '65.
Jones J. F. e. March 10. '65. died Get. 23, '65.
Johnson J. F. e. March 10. '65. died Oct. 23, '65.
.lohnson J. e. Dec. 1, '61. m. o. Mav2.3, '62.
Jackson s. e. May 84. '84. m. o. Sept. 3, '64.
KlUgoreJ. V. e. Jnnel. '86.
Kemplns A. W. e. Feb. 27. '65, m. o. Feb. 27, '66.
Kellle G.H.e. Dec. 31. '64.
Kettle G. e. Nov. 1, '61,disd. March 4, '64.
Kellar .L G. e. Feb. 38. '65, m. o. «ept. 30, '65.
Keller J. e. Sent. 10. '63. ra. o. July 3, '65.
KachlerE. e. Sept. 16, '6l, re-e. and died in the ser
vice, Oct. 14, '65.
Kent P. kid. at Gettysburg, July 2, '63.
Kee M. V. e. Aug. 5, '62. m. o. Jan. 5, '65.
Kinev P. S. 2d Lieut, e. Sept. 7, '61.
Kingsbury H.T. Sergt. e. March 11, '65, destd. March
27. '65.
King H. W. 1st Lient. e. Aug. 23. '61, m. o .luly, 65.
Kinnen E. A. e. Dec. 14. '61. disd. Sept. 87, '64.
Kepenger J. M. e. Jan. 10, '68.
Krewson J, e. Nov. 30. '63, absent wounded at time
of muster out of regi ment.
Kelley J. W. e. May 3. '64. in. o. Oct. 27. '64.
Kelgore J. B. e. Aug. 3, '64. m. o. June 13, '65.
Kerns J. Oorpl. e. Dec. 1, '61.
Lasson 0. W. e. Feb. 25. '62. captd. near close of war,
and was in prison about four months.
Ltnqulst C. e. Fob. 25. '6-2. died Deo. '62.
Luffgrin 0. e. Feb. 25. '62. captd. at Atlanta, Ga.,
July 22. '64, in Andersonville prison 8 months.'
Lungrein J. A. e. Feb. 85. '62. captd. at Atlanta, G»..
July 82, '64, was in Andersonville prison eight
months, re-enlisted as veteran.
Lambert Wra. e. Jan. 28, '65, m. o. Feb. 21, '66.
Larson P. e. Sept. 2, '62.
Linelv J. e. Jan. 35. '64. m. o. Aug. 31, '65.
Liscniv A. T. e. Dec. 21, '63, ra. o. Aug. 31, '65, pro
moted to 1st Sergt.. comd. 2d Lieut., not must'd.
Latson H. e. Oct. 28, '61.
Latson Wm. F. e. Oct. 15. '61, died Feb. 4, '62.
LeLand A. H. e. Oct. 14. '61. disd. Nov. 13, '63.
Lewis A. e. Aug. 31, '64, disd. June 14, '65, re-en
listed in regular army.
Large H. P. e. Aug. 31. '61, disd. Feb. 86, '63.
Love J. e. Aug. 31, '61, died Feb. 27, '68.
Liedincrer V. e. A.ug. 31, '64, m. o. Jnly 8, '65.
Lane Wra. captd. and paroled, and died April. '65.
Lester 0. Corpl. e. Feb. 24. '64. m. o. Aug. 89, '65.
Lemolne S. Sergt. e. Feb. 10, '64, m. o. April 23. '66.
Lehmann J. e. Sept. 1, '61, missing since battle of
Shiloh. „„ .„.
Lorenz F. e. Sept. 1. '61, m. o. Oct. 28, '64.
Lunstrum G. F. e. March 24. '65, m. o. Nov. 30. '65.
Laird A. Corpl. e. Sent. 23, '61, m. o. July 12, '66.
Lozer J. e. Dec. 28, '64. m. o. May 4. '66.
Little 0. F. Asst. Surgeon, e. Feb. 15, '63, m. o. July
9 '64
Lath' Win. Sergt. e. Oct. 1, '61, prmtd. to 2d Lieut.
July 8, '65, m.o. Jnly 7. '65. „ „„ ,„,
Lewis X e. March 37, '65, died April 30, '65.
League J. A, Corpl, e. March 11, '6!>, m. o. March
1. '66.
McNultT J. e. Aug, 81. '61, wd., re-enllsted as vete-
^ai> fm>, I, '64.

588

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

Marshall B. e. March 28, '64, died of wds. June, '64.
Murphy J. e. Aug. 31,"61,wd., re-enlisted as veteran
Jan. 1, '64, he was severely wd., disd. on account
of wds. Dec. 16, '63.
Malcolm C. e. May 10, '61, m. o. Oct. 6. '64.
McGrath G. W. e. Feb. 19, '61, disd. Jan. 31, '62, for
disability.
Morey L. B. 2d Lieut., prmtd. Oapt. Sept. 27, '63, re
signed June 3, '65.
Maxwell A. e. May 3. '64, in o. Oct. 17, '64.
Miles F. G. Sergt. e. Sept 36. '61.
Murbearv C. e. March 24. '65.
Mingels H. e. Nov. 11, '6l, disd. on account of wds.
June 24, '62.
Mclntire B. R. e. Sept. 28, '64, drafted.
May R. e. Sept. 28, '64, drafted.
Mav L. e. March 2. '65. m. o. March 20. '66.
¦ MacGoon J. e. March 10, '65, m. o. Dec. 16, '65.
McOlure J. P. Sergt. e. Feb. 22, '65, m. o. Dec. 16. '65.
Moore W. IstSergt. e. Julv 23, '61, m.o. Julv 10. '65.
McEvov J. e. June 25. '61, transferred to V.R.C.
MitcheU L. W., Q.M. e. March 8. '65, m.o. Sept.l6, '65
Multy J. 1st Lieut, m. o. -inly 9, '65.
McNe.al A. e, March 25, '65. m. o. May 23, '65.
Moor A. e. Aug. 15, '68, died at Fort Donelson Mav
30, '64.
McLeara W. .1. e. Mav 13. '64, ra. o. Oct. 89, '64.
Monegan R. e. Julv is. '62.
Maybee H. C. e. Oct. 17. '61, m. o. Dec. 9, '64,
Maybee F. e. Oct. 17, '61, m. o. Oct. 13, '64.
Murray P. e. Oct. 14. '61.
McGuire P. e. Sept. 16. '61. m. o. Oct. 1, '64.
Mooney W. L. e. .Tan. 26. '64.
McGinnIs Andrew.
Merkel G. Corpl. e. Oct. 1, '61, died at Pilot Knob,
Mo.,Oct. 15, '62.
Mark G.e. Oct. 1, '61.
Minson M. e. Jan. 25, '64, m. o. Aug. 31. '65.
Mecum A. e. Jan. 85, '64. m. o. Aug. 31, '65.
Martin E. Sergt. e. Oct. 10. 62, deserted Jan. 16, '63.
May T. e. Feb. 21, '63, died at Oamp Nelson, Ky.,
March 6, '64.
Mcintosh C. e. March 28, '64, deserted May 4, '64.
Mohlfeldt G. e. Mav 2, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
McHenry 0. H. e. Sept. 30, '64.
Momeny A. A. mortally wd. at battle of Franklin,
Tenn., died at Nashville Jan. S3, '65.
Mooney G. e. Sept. 9. '61. ra. o. Nov. 4. '64.
Mooney W. e. Aug. 31, '68. m. o. Aug. 8, '65.
McAdam J. kid. In battle near Corinth, Miss ,
Oct 13, '63.
McBride J. B. e. Oct. 7. '61. m. o. Dec. 36, '64.
Marshall E. e. March 85, '64. mortally wd. at Kene
saw Mountain June i 8. '64, died .Tune 80, '64.
McAdoo E. e. Aug. 18. '68. m. o. June 9 '65.
Miner C. W. kid. at Gettysburg, Pa., July 8, '63.
McCreath R. e. May25, '61.
Nyberg E. died in hospital, St. Louis. Mo.. .Tau. 4, '62.
Nelson W. H. e. Sept. 1, '61, in. o. Oct. 11. '64.
Nixon J. B. 1st Lieut, e. Sept. 1, '62, prratd. Dec. 31,
'63, in 17th U. S. C. T.
Nevens D. W. Sergt. e. Oct. 10, '61. disd. April 29, '68.
Nicholds W. e. June 4, '63. m. o. Sept. 82, '62.
Nickerson H. e. Jan, 23. '65. ra. o. Oct. 31. '65.
Nicholas J. W. e. Feb. 17, '65, m. o. May 29, '65.
Nelson H. e. Feb. 2, '65.
Nester T. H. e. March 28, '64. died Mav. '64.
O'Brien J. Sergt. e. Aug. 32, '62, m. o. June 5, '65.
Orendorff H. H. 1st Lieut, m. o. June 81, '65.
Olson F. A. e. Sept. 1, '61, m. o. Sept. SS, '64.
Porter S. W. e. Aug. 31, '61.
Pilsbury N. e. Feb. 85. '62. re-eulist'd as a veter.an.
Pagan T. e. Jan. 28, '64.
Paden A. F. e. Sept. 30, '61, wd. at Chattanooga,
Tenn. m. o. June 17, '65.
Paden J. e. March 3, '65, m. o. Aug, 13, '65.
Passage J. e. March 6, '61, first disd. at Vicksburg,
Miss, re-enlisted, wd. at Ft. Donelson, again at
Jackson, Miss. ra. o. May 16, '66.
Paul E. G. e. Dec. 30, '61, m, o. Dec. 30, '64.
Peterson A. e. Oct. 4, '61, m. o. Oct. 30, '64.
Pope S. B.
Porter H. A. 2d Lieut.
Peck A. N. e. Aug. 10, '61, disd. Sept. 19. '61.
Parker J. e. July 1, '61.
Parker A. D. e. June 1, '61. disd. May 13, '62.
Phillips R. e. March 10. '65, m. o. March 9, '66.
Palmer D. e. Aug. 8. '62. disd. Jan. 28, '68, wds.
Patterson J. e. Oct. 3, '63, died Sept. 5, '64.
Payton W. F. e. Mav 3. '64, m. o. Oct. 29. '64, re-
enlisted Co. K, 7th III. Cav. March 2. '66.
Payton J. e. March 2, '65. m. o. Nov. 4, '65.
Piatt .L e. Sept. 1, '61, dlsd. Sept. 3, '63.
Peal E. e. Oct. 17, '61, m. o. Dec. 9, '64.
Paxton .L J. e. March 33, '63.
Quinn J. m. o. Aug. 37, '68.
Raiser T. e. Oct. 18, '61, wd. at Coldwater, Miss.
Sept. '63, captd. near Germantown, Miss, and
escaped same day, wd. again, at Pontatoo, Miss.
July 13, '64, and captd. was prisr. four months,
and had arm amputated in rebel prison, paroled
Nov. 19, '64, m. 0. Feb. 13, '85.
Rankin J. e. Oct '61.

Ramsey R.
Ramsey W. m. o. June 33, '65.
Romig J. W.. severely wd. at battle of Chicamauga'
disd. Sept 5, '64.
Rankin P.
Risse J. died in hospital, Feb. 88, '65.
Roushe P. Corpl. e. May 6, '61, m. o. May 10.
Redan J. e. Sept 1. '61 .
Rlddall S. e. March 34. '65, m. o. Nov. 30, '65.
Risser C. e. March 11, '61, disd. on account of wds.
Aug. 31. '61.
Reynolds B. Corpl. e. Sent 1, '61. m. u. Oct 11, '64.
Robinson S. T. e. Sept 4, '68.
Reed H. Sergt e. Sept 89, '61, m.o. Dec. 25, '64.
Rogers 6. e. Oct 18, '61, m. o. Feb. 9. '64.
Rogers I. e. Oct 28. '61, died July 6. '63.
Rodgers W. R. Sergt. e. Aug. 30, '61, dlsd. May 2,
'62, wd.
Romig J. e. Aug. 31, '61. m. o. Sept. 3, '64.
Showers J. e. Aug. 31, '61.
Smith H. e. Aug. 31. '61.
SlUwell W. e. Ang. 31. '61, dlsd. June 30, '63.
SlUweli O. J. e. Jan. 1. '64.
Sill well G. D. e. March 28, '64.
Swanson N. P. e. Feb. 25, '64, died June, '64.
Swanson S. N. e. Feb. 25. '64, died.
Showman J. I.
Streight M. e. May 10. '64. m. o. Oct. 26, '64.
Slight H. R. Sergt e. Oct '61. disd. Aug. '63.
Suydam C. H. 3d Lieut resigned for promotion to
1st Lieut April 9, '65.
Stewart F. R. q. M. Sergt. e. April 17. '61. first e. as
priv. in Co. D, 13th HI. Inf. for three months, m.
o. Aug. 18, '61. e. again Sept 5, '61, in Co. M, 4th
IU. Cav. m. 1. Sept 33, '61, at Ottawa, 111. re-en
listed veteran, Dec. 31, '63. Was In all the bat
tles and skirmishes in which his regiments were
engaged, m. o. May 89, '66.
Stall J. N. e. Oct. 6, '64, m. o. Julv 19. '65.
Sands C. e. Sept.-88, '64, m. o. May 31, ¦65.
Smith H. C. e. Aug. 30, '6S, disd. on ac. wds. June
7. '64.
Spect A. e. Sept 1, '61, died of wds. April 18. '62.
Schuck A. e. Sept. 1, '61. m. o. Oct 28, '64.
Stein F. Oorpl. e. Sept 1. '61, ra. o. Dec. 16. '64.
Strum E. e. March 10, '65. m. o. Nov. 30, '65.
Schroeder H. Corpl. e. Sept 1, '61, dsrtd. July 5, 'd'i.
Stephens F. e. Feb. 5, '65.
Schweing E. e. March 31, '65, m. o. Mav 11. '65.
Shoafstall W. e. March 30. '65, m. o. Aug. 23, '65.
Shoafstall J. e. March 30, '65, m. o. Oct 81. '65.
Siders 0. e. March 31. '6.5. m. o. Oct. 31, '65.
Shnrtluft J. A. Corpl. e. Mar 31, '65, m.o. Oct 31, '65
Swanson P. e. Sept 1. '61, m. o. Sept 2.3, '64.
Stoddard O. P. Sergt. e. April 89, '64, m.o. Oct. 17, '64.
Shehan H. e. March 31, '65.
Shoemaker J. M. died of wds. April 17, '62.
Secord I. C. e. Jan. 31, '64.
Shaible H. 1st Sergt. e. Apr. 18, '64, m. o. July 3, '64.
Shire T.
Shone 0. B. e. July 18. '68, m. o. June 18. '65.
Showers J. e. Aug. 6. '81, ra. o. Sept 20, '64.
Slocum W. C. e. May 25, '61. m. o. June 4, '64.
Spickerman O. A. e. Aug. 1, '61, m. o. Sept 22, '64.
Starr G. B.
Spencer 0. A. e. Feb. 6. '65, died Dec. 3, '65.
Scheur F. e. Sept 10. '62, captd. at Cummings. Ga.
in Andersonville prison lour raonths, and then
paroled.
Swanson L. e. March 10, '65, m. o. Nov. 30. '65.
Sagers J. W. e. Oct 21. '61, m. o. July 18, '65.
Stowe J. M. e. Jan. 4, '64, m. o. July 28, '65.
Sanford M. e. March 24. '65, deserted April 8. '65.
Steward F. M. e. Jan. 28, '65, m. o. Sept 5, '65.
Spencer E.
Story B. e. Nov. 25, '61.
Stradley W. e. Dec. 21. '63, m. o. Ang. 31, '65.
SoUards W. e. March 88, '64, prisr. of war when ra.
o. Aug. 31, '65.
Townley R, e. June 10, '61, dlsd. lor disability Oct
80, '63.
Thoraas J. e. Oct 14, '61, severely wd. in the arm
and leg at Pittsburg Landing, April 6. '68, and
disd. on Surgeon's certificate, Julv 1, '62.
TrumbuH T. e. Juue 1, '61, severely wd. at the
battle of Stone River, and disd. at Louisville on
account of wds.
TurnbuU J. G. e. Sept 10. '61.
Thornton N. M. e. June 18. '61. m. o. July 9, '64.
Thorp 0. e. Aug. 28, '63. m. o. Aug. 6, '65.
Tubbs E. A. e. Sept 1. '61, ra. o. April 19, '68.
Tennlson J. e. March 10, '64, m. o. March 9. '66.
Thompson I. S. e. Dec. 1. '81.
Tinker G. E. e. Sept 15, '61, died of wds. Jan. '64.
UJat B. B. e. Aug. 1. '61. died at St Louis, June 3, '62.
Uessy J. e. March 1. '65, deserted March In, 65.
Valli:. L. Corpl. e. Sept 19. '61, m. o. Nov. 34, '65.
Vallanningham W. A.e. Dec. 15, '61.
Vallanningham S. e. Dec. 16, 1861, dlsd. Jan. 9, '62.
White J. e. Feb. 25, '64.
Wells J. H. 2d Lieut e. June 13. '61. m.o. June24,'64,
printd. from 1st Sergt to 2d Lieut July 2, '64.
wd. twice at Fredeflokton, and twice at FOrt
Donelson.

HENRY COUNTY WAR RECORD.

589

Wilder W. F. e. Oct. 1, '61.
Walters W. e. Feb. 18, '62. m. o. July 7, '64,
Wales B. M. Sergt e. May 6, '81, m. o. Mav 16, '66.
Wagoner C. Corpl. e. Mav 6, '61. m. o. May 16. '66.
Webber H. e. Sept. 10. '63, captd. at Cummings, Ga.
was In Andersonville prison four montlis, then
paroled, m. o. May 16. '66.
Ward O. Corpl. (colored) e. Nov. 18, '63, died of
disease contracted in the service.
Wearmonth N. e. Aug. 4, '62. dlsd. at Camp Hooker,
Tenn. June 10, '65, by order War Dept.
Wavatt W.
Williams R. G.
Williamson T. e. Aug. 84, '61, killed at Pea Ridge,
March 7, '63.
White H. e. Oct. 1, '64, drafted, disd. Ang. 30, '65,
for disability.
Wilbeer J. G. e. Aug, 31, '61, disd. on account wds.
Jan. 34. '63.
Williams W. W. Corpl. e. Aug. 30, '61, disd. ou ac-
coltnt wds. March 15. '63.
WillLams A. J. e. Aug. 31. '61, died Mav 31, '62.
Walerlmrg L. e. Feb. 25, '64.
Westerland E. died '63.
Wells N. e. March 31, '65.

Wilson W. m. o. Sept 30, '65.
Warner J. C. Corpl. e. Nov. 17. '64. m.o. Nov, 16, '65
Westerland H. Sergt e. Nov. 9, '65, promoted to 3d
Lieut, m. o. Nov. 30, '65.
WUkins G. A. Oapt. e. Aug. 85, '61. promoted from
1st Lieut Oct. 37, '63, m. O.Oct 11. '64.
Welch G. 3d Lieut e. Dec. 36, '61, res'd Aug. 31, 62.
AVIlklnson H. V. 1st Lieut e. May 31, '64.
Wilson 0. e. Marcli 16, '65, deserted April 6, '66.
Wadsworth W. Corpl. e. Aug. 20, '62.
Warren J. F. e. Oct 31, '63, deserted Nov. 18, '63.
Walstrlera G. e. Nov. 16, '63, m. o. Dec. 8. '65.
Wier F. R. e. May 13, '64, m. o. Oct. 17, '64.
Wier R. T. e. Feb. 2, '65.
Wolf J.
West J. e. Feb. 11, '65, m. o. Sept. 30, '65.
Walters CL. e. Feb. 11. '65. m. o. Sept 30, '65.
Wlilouglihv A. e. Feb. 17. '65.
Watts W. H. e. Dec. 21. '63, m. o. Aug. 31, '65.
Wilfong M. V. e. Jan. 25. '64, m. o. Aug. 31, '65.
Whitaker T. e. Dec. 31, '63, m. o. Aug. 31, '65.
Wagnes H. e. Nov. 17, '68, deserted Jan. 15, '63.
Youngson W. W.
Zankiel F. e. Feb. 27, '65, m. o. Dec. 16, '65.

Too- Lates.

GALVA TOWNSHIP.
JOHNSOJf OLOF, deceased, whose portrait appears in this -work, was born in the parish
of Soderala and Rosenvyall, department of Gefle, Sweden, Jan. 30, 1820. He was the son of
John and Martha Johnson. He came to America with a company, under the leadership of
Eric Jansen, and assisted in the establishment of Bishop Hill Colony, Henry Co. 111. in
1853. He was one of seven Trustees andbusiness manager and financier. In 1861 he removed
with his family to Galva, which he named " Gefle," after his native place in Sweden; but
it was never properly pronounced in English, and finally the orthography was changed to
Galva. Here he engaged in farming, real estate and grain dealing. He was a liberal, chari
table and public spirited man. During the war he contributed liberally of his ample means
to support the soldiers, and visited in the field a company raised at Bishop Hill with sup
plies. He returned to Sweden in 1849, ^""^ raised over $6,000 for Bishop HiU Colony. He
was a man of great executive ability and business energy, and highly respected by citizens
of his adopted country as well as his own countrymen. He was married Nov. 3, 1843, to
Christine Johnson. Their first three children died in infancy; three daughters living : Oliva,
Chr stine, and Lillie Valnora. After a life of marked usefulness and integritv, he died July
18, 1870.
BOLING THOS. Painter, Galva; born in Putnam Co. Ind., March 30, 1848; came to this
Co. in 1874; Rep; Lib. Mr. Boling is one of our most excellent painters in the county, hav
ing followed the trade for 16 years, and gained a reputation unequaled by any. He solicits
the patronage of the public. During the war he served in the 146th Reg. Co. I. under Capt.
G. W. Baker, and fought successfully in 37 battles. His discharge is worthy of consideration.
Was married to Mary McKibbon the 23d day of June, 1869; has four children, all living.
CLOVER TOWNSHIP.
SKINNER A. A. Woodhull; Pron. Skinner's Hotel; bom in Franklin Co. Pa., June 6,
1841; came to the state and Co. 1865; has family, two children : Clarence D.. born Sept, 29,
1874; ¦Viola, born Sept. 10, 1876; wife was Miss Bell E. Mumma, born in Mount Carroll, IU;
married Feb. 2, 1871, served 2J^ years in the Signal Service, U.S.A.; Rep.
COLONA TOWNSHIP.
REESE THOMAS, Farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Coal Valley; born in Carmarthen Co. Wales,
Sept. z6, 1835; came to this Co. in 1854; Rep; Bapt; owns 320 acres of land; val. $16,000;
son of Rowland Reese, now of this Co.; has four sisters : Mary (now Mrs. David Hughs, of
Wales); Hannah (now Mrs. William Phillips, of this Co.); Ann, now living with Mr. Reese;
Jemima (now Mrs. William Morgan, in CarroU Co, Iowa); Mr. Reese's only brother died on
his way to this country; his mother, Lucy, died in 1865.
KEWANEE TOWNSHIP.
BIGELOW ARTHUR F. Kewanee; Live Stock Dealer, also Town Assessor and Com
missioner; born in Chester, Mass., Oct. 9, 1835; came to Co. June, 1856; Bapt; wife's
maiden name was Alice M. Jefferies; married Oct. 24, 1869.

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